Today, November 26, a serious fire occurred in the Chuy region, in the city of Tokmok. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire engulfed dry grass and shrubs in open areas. Currently, three firefighting units are involved in extinguishing the fire, with a total of 63 employees from the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
According to data from the Republican Center for Health Strengthening and Mass Communication, as of October 1, 2025, there have been 15,183 cases of HIV identified in Kyrgyzstan. This figure confirms a serious problem in the country. More than 60% of the registered cases are among people aged 20 to 39, highlighting that the main demographic is youth actively participating in social life. The highest number of cases is observed in Bishkek and the Chui region. The primary mode of virus
The construction of a modern tourist center has begun in the Tyup district at the Karkyra pasture, as reported by the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. The project includes 19 buildings that can accommodate up to 200 people, as well as an administrative building, a dining hall, a conference room, entertainment areas, and medical offices.
Importers of medical products should remember the decision of the EEC Council, adopted on November 3, 2016, which introduces new rules for the registration and expertise of medicinal products. According to the established deadlines, by December 31, 2025, previously registered products must be adapted in accordance with international obligations and the legislative acts of the EAEU.
Photo by Majid Asgaripour / WANA / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA. Water sales in Tehran. November 10, 2025 An abnormal drought has engulfed Iran, and the water level in reservoirs supplying major cities is less than five percent. In particular, the reservoirs that provide water to Mashhad, the second largest city in the country, are filled to only three percent or even less. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that if precipitation does not occur before the start of winter, the capital will have to
The emergency medical hospital in Bishkek has received new rehabilitation equipment, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. The equipment was supplied as part of humanitarian assistance with the support of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and H Robotics.
The presentation of the book titled "Word about the Father," written by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, took place in Osh. This work is now available in the Kyrgyz language, as confirmed by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. Photo courtesy of the Press Service of the Ministry of Culture of Kazakhstan
On November 28, Friday, a collective Istisqa prayer will be held in all mosques of Uzbekistan, during which believers will ask the Almighty for rain. This decision was made by the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan in connection with the ongoing autumn drought and the lack of forecasts for rain, as reported by local media sources. At the initiative of Mufti Nuriddin Khaliknazor, a two-unit Istisqa prayer will be conducted after the Friday prayer. The department noted that this practice is an ancient
In the Call center Kaktus.media, several complaints have been received from residents regarding non-functioning traffic lights at the intersection of Bokonbaeva Street and Young Guards Avenue. According to local residents, "for two weeks, the pedestrian traffic lights on the west and east sides of the intersection have not been working. This poses a threat to pedestrian safety in this extremely busy area. The other traffic lights nearby are functioning without any issues."
The question of the necessity of closing schools and blocking roads in connection with the summit. According to Ulan Jumakov, the former head of the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the CSTO summit and the accompanying restrictions allowed students and teachers to rest a bit after the short autumn break. He expressed his opinion in an interview with Vesti.kg regarding the transition to distance learning in Bishkek due to the visit of the presidents of the member states of
At the XXV Summer Deaflympics held in Tokyo (Japan), Adilet Japarkulov became the first Kyrgyzstani to win a gold medal in freestyle wrestling in the 74 kg category.
According to the latest report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the global fight against HIV is facing the most serious crisis in decades. A decrease in international funding has severely impacted low- and middle-income countries, where the infection is most prevalent. To date, 40.8 million people are living with HIV, and in 2024, there were 1.3 million new cases reported. Of these, 9.2 million are not receiving the necessary treatment.
At the "Yntymak Ordo" center, preparations continue on November 26 for the meeting between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia, Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin. The honor guard has lined up in front of the building, and next to them are ethnic warriors in traditional costumes, who will also participate in the upcoming ceremony. On November 25, Vladimir Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan for a state visit. During his visit, he will hold bilateral negotiations and participate in the CSTO
The Federation of Toguz Korgool announced the completion of the second World Championship, which took place in Almaty. This year, 180 athletes from 21 countries participated in the competition, which is a significant increase compared to the first championship held in 2023.
The personnel "clean-up" will not solve systemic problems Alexander Ivanov, an education expert, commented on the proposal by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, regarding the certification of teachers and the possible dismissal of 15-20% of them. "Such an approach may lead to the loss not only of ineffective but also of inspired teachers," he noted in an interview for Vesti.kg.
In the Chuy region, the current autumn with its abnormally warm weather has significantly influenced the growth of oyster mushrooms, many of which have reached record sizes. Nikolai Radchenko, a mushroom expert and mushroom hunter, reported that the oyster mushroom is an edible fungus that typically grows in groups on stumps and trunks of deciduous trees. In Kyrgyzstan, nine different species of oyster mushrooms can be found. The autumn variety has a greenish cap, while the oak oyster mushroom
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Justice, together with the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives (NISI), has launched a reform of inclusive education. The main innovation is the adoption of an updated Regulation on Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultation (PMPC), as reported by the Ministry of Justice. According to the new norms approved by the government decree, there is a transition from the outdated distribution model to a service-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of the
The application period for free education in Russian universities under the quotas of the Government of Russia will last until December 15. This was reported by representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kyrgyzstan, specifying that this applies to the academic year 2026/27. For citizens of Kyrgyzstan, 700 quotas for budget education are provided. These quotas apply to both bachelor's and specialist programs for high school graduates, as well as to master's, postgraduate, residency, and
New rules for the registration of migrants will come into effect in Kazakhstan. This became known thanks to the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the republic. According to the new requirements, individuals arriving from countries with which agreements on a stay of up to 90 days have been concluded are required to register with law enforcement agencies within 30 days of their arrival.
On November 19, 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed Order No. 674, which approved the new composition of the commission responsible for awarding the honorary certificate of the Cabinet of Ministers. Also, the following documents were declared invalid:
The film "Report on the Legend," created by director Algimantas Vidugiris, reveals the mysteries of a sunken civilization at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is now available for viewing on YouTube following the digitization process. The expedition, organized from 1976 to 1979 under the leadership of Algimantas Vidugiris, led to discoveries at the bottom of Issyk-Kul for the first time, where traces of an unknown culture, presumably existing around 2,500 years ago, were found.
Larisa Grigoryevna Konkina, the great-granddaughter of the Hero of the Soviet Union Grigory Konkin, shares her memories of Yuri Gagarin's visit to their home in the Issyk-Kul region. Even after many years, this meeting remains in the hearts of the people. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she spoke about her great-grandfather's fate, family traditions, and the preservation of historical memory.
On November 26, a drill event for the police took place in the center of Osh, prepared for the upcoming early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. Participating in this event were the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region, Elchibek Jantayev, the head of the regional internal affairs department, Nurlanbek Burkanov, as well as other leaders of law enforcement agencies and their staff.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the implementation of local heating equipment in some residential buildings is planned. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, announced this in a video published by the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov. According to the mayor, each heating unit has a capacity of 10 megawatts and runs on natural gas. The equipment has already passed all necessary tests and is ready for operation.
Photo 24.kg. Benjamin Sadykov Benjamin Sadykov, born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, has become a true example of struggle and courage. His mother, Bermet, invested all her strength and resources into his rehabilitation, allowing Benjamin not only to speak and move a little but also to write a book, participate in competitions, and act in films. Now he dreams of creating a European-style boarding school in Kyrgyzstan, where he once studied. The Path to Recovery Bermet recalls how at the
The ceremony in Kyrgyzstan marked the handover of new mobile laboratories: a PCR/ELISA laboratory and a pneumatic frame laboratory, designed to combat quarantine and especially dangerous infections in natural foci. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. The equipment that arrived in the country was provided by the Russian Federation as part of a long-term partnership. The event was attended by the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheybaev, and the head of
After the first snow in the Chuy region, mushrooms are actively appearing in the forests, gardens, and thickets of trees, growing in groups, reported Turmush correspondent. Irina Stezhko, a biologist, noted that for mushroom hunting enthusiasts, these mushrooms are among the most beautiful and belong to the "winter" category. “These are winter honey mushrooms, also known as Flammulina velutipes. They prefer to grow on weakened deciduous trees. Flammulina is an edible mushroom with
In Osh, a ceremony was held to mark the opening of a street, a monument, and a museum dedicated to the outstanding Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbayev. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The solemn event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Askaraly Madaminov, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, the mayor of the city of Osh Jenishbek Toktorbaev, as well as representatives of
Throughout this week, no precipitation is forecasted in Bishkek, and dry weather is expected. November 27 will be a sunny day. At night, the temperature will drop to -1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +16 degrees.
In the capital, there has been a sharp increase in calls to the Emergency Medical Center, which is associated with a rise in influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. This was reported by Iskender Shayahmetov, the head of the EMC. According to him, while on regular days the number of calls is around 1,100 to 1,200, on the day before yesterday there were 3,238 calls, and the day before that—2,699, with 951 dispatches made.
The first meeting between the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision and the Korean company MYC Inc. (Make Your Climate), which is part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of the Republic of Korea, was held to discuss the upcoming project. As part of the preparation for the construction of a sanitary landfill in Kemin and Orlovka, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region, a joint study was conducted to obtain grant support from the Korean side.
Discussions regarding the construction of the Old Bishkek complex are actively developing on social media. Users are trying to find similarities between the new structure and well-known places such as "Times Square" or "Monte Carlo." However, in their opinion, they only see an ordinary building in the center of the capital instead. The sketch that was presented earlier, in their view, significantly differs from the actual project that is currently being constructed on the
On November 28, an international cultural event titled "The Great Mission – The Finale of the Anniversary Year" will take place at the City House of Culture "Dialogue" (Bishkek, 4 Trudovaya St.), dedicated to the centenary of the "Intergelpo" cooperative. Relevant information was published in a press release received by the editorial office. The event will start at 15:00 and last until 17:15, and entry will be free for all who wish to attend.
According to information from the president's press service, Timur Malbashev has been relieved of his duties as the director of the State Agency for Management of State Property. The decree for his dismissal was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. Beqsultan Tokonov has been appointed to this position instead of Malbashev.
In Kyrgyzstan, a reform of the psychological-medical-pedagogical consultation (PMPC) has been launched, aimed at promoting inclusive education and transitioning to a model focused on the needs of children and involving their families. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives (NISI). The press service of the Ministry of Justice reported that the new PMPC rules imply a shift from the traditional
On the central square of Osh, a parade of law enforcement agencies took place, timed to coincide with the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. This was reported by the press service of the presidential representative office in the Osh region. The event was attended by Elchibek Jantayev, the presidential representative of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Osh region, as well as the head of the Osh regional internal affairs department, Nurlanbek Burkanov, and
Local residents express dissatisfaction with the safety on Aitmatov Avenue after its reconstruction. On November 24, a section of the road from Isa Akhunbaev Street to Absamat Masaliev Avenue was opened for vehicle traffic. According to residents, there used to be several pedestrian crossings in this section, but they disappeared as a result of the construction work. Now, to cross the road, pedestrians have to walk to the "zebra" at the intersection with Akhunbaev Street or to the
The facade of the renovated National Russian Drama Theater named after Chinghiz Aitmatov will soon be adorned with a mural depicting the famous Kyrgyz writer. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the theater, and witnesses have already seen the work of the artists.
35-year-old Mirgul from Osh has the surname Apendieva, which often becomes a source of misunderstandings. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Apendi is a legendary character from Kyrgyz tales, known for his cunning and wit. According to Mirgul, when people first hear her last name, they usually look puzzled and think she is joking.
Applications for free education in Russian universities under the quotas provided by the Government of Russia for the academic year 2026/27 are being accepted until December 15. Kyrgyzstan has been allocated 700 places, which means full coverage of tuition expenses for students.
In the village of Aral-Sai in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, it is planned to allocate 3 million 121 thousand 513 soms for the capital repair of Namuna Street. The leadership of the Barpy rural administration has submitted an application for funding from shared (stimulating) grants.
In Kyrgyzstan, research on the smog problem is beginning: an interdepartmental scientific center IRCAPS has been established at Osh State University with a budget of 5 million dollars. This initiative is supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
The Republican Special Music Secondary School-Boarding School named after M. Abdrayev celebrated its anniversary, marking 60 years since its founding. This became known thanks to the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The ceremony took place on November 25 at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic and gathered many honored guests, including the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev and a representative of the President's Administration,
The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the approval of new rules for the operation of the Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultation (PMPC). An important part of the updated regulations is the transition from the traditional distribution model to a service-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of children and involves their families in the process. From now on, the PMPC conclusion will be provided exclusively to parents, and its transfer to educational
Abdykadir Zhoroev, who held the position of director of the Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Department, has resigned. This information has been officially confirmed by the agency. Archive photo. Abdykadir Zhoroev has left his position in the department
With a working visit to Osh, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, Aida Balayeva, arrived. The delegation also included the Consul General of Kazakhstan in Osh, Mukhtar Karibay, and representatives of local authorities. They familiarized themselves with the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the delegation was accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and
Addressing the Call Center of Kaktus.media, residents expressed dissatisfaction regarding the lack of public transport. ***- We live on Auezov Street between the neighborhoods "Tunguch" and "Alamedin-1". The buses that used to go to "Dordoi Motors" and "Kirkmostrom" have been removed. We have to transfer. Previously, routes No. 166 and No. 137 operated, but they were canceled without any alternatives. We request the restoration of route No. 35 through
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported the completion of the new concrete surface laying on the Sary-Tash canal. The canal, located in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region, stretches for 3,500 meters and is capable of passing 1.5 m³ of water per second. Currently, it provides irrigation for 250 hectares of agricultural land.