According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, the total number of foreign tourists visiting the country from January to September 2025 reached 50 million. This is an increase of 1.6% compared to the same period in 2024. As a result, tourism revenues reached 50 billion US dollars, increasing by 5.7% compared to the previous year.
Photo from the internet After Kanybek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office, announced that training in driving schools will now take 14 months and that private institutions will close starting in 2026, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people wanting to enroll in driving courses. People are eager to complete their training in 2.5 months. “You can still sign up and complete training under the old rules until December. There are almost no spots left. We had a
In Bishkek, ahead of the winter season, a project has been launched to organize temporary shelters for people who have found themselves without a roof over their heads. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The shelters are located at the following addresses:
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has approved amendments to the draft law "On Food Security of the Kyrgyz Republic," which represents a significant step in updating state policy in the area of food provision for the population. In the new document, important terms are clarified and expanded:
According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, there are currently 21 professional theaters actively operating in Kyrgyzstan. Of these, 10 theaters are located in the capital, Bishkek, 2 are in the Jalal-Abad region, 3 are in Osh, 2 are in the Naryn region, and one theater can be found in each of the Batken, Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Talas regions.
According to data from the National Statistics Committee, in 2024, there were 42 cinemas operating in Kyrgyzstan, which collectively attracted over 3 million viewers. Last year, more than 232,000 screenings were held.
The film "The Dream of Reason," created by Kyrgyz director and film critic Talgar Zamir-Seyit, has been selected to participate in the Toronto Global Film Festival, which will take place in Canada from December 20 to 22, 2025. The filming of the movie took place on the Kamchatka Peninsula and resulted from international collaboration between Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The uniqueness of the project lies in the fact that the entire film was shot on a mobile phone, which
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new state duty rates concerning notarial services. This decision is aimed at improving the quality of service provision and increasing revenues for the state budget. According to the adopted document, new state duty amounts are established for various notarial actions. In particular:
According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, Jalil Abdykalikov, a distinguished doctor, passed away at the age of 70. Jalil Abdykalikovich Abdykalikov. Photo provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Jalil Abdykalikovich was born on June 2, 1955, in the village of Sary-Bulak, located in the Jayil district of Chui region.
Temporary restrictions for trucks on the passes of Kyrgyzstan remain in effect due to worsening weather conditions. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to their data, snowfall has affected most regions of the country, and road services are working around the clock to ensure the roads are clear. The state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" are continuously applying a
The electronic queue system has been implemented at the sugar beet reception points, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Now, farmers have the opportunity to plan in advance the time and day for delivering their harvest, thereby avoiding queues and long waiting times. This innovation significantly simplifies the process and allows farmers to save time and resources. At the same time, sugar prices will remain stable, as no
On November 3, three vehicles of the "JAX" brand were received by the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the press service of the city police, the head of the department, Colonel of Police Damirbek Isakov, handed over the vehicles to the units. They were distributed among the central office, Suleiman-Too, and Ak-Buura.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic has uncovered a corruption scheme that operated in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN) of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to GKNB, as a result of the investigation of a criminal case, it was established that the expert psychologist of RCPN A. Ch. Sh., born in 1975, in collusion with the deputy
In the 1970s, a factory specializing in the production of electromechanical toys was established in Kara-Balta, where various models were manufactured and distributed throughout the territory of the USSR. Today, in some families in Kyrgyzstan, you can still find toys that are over half a century old. These items were created at the factory in Kara-Balta.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new recommendations for countries facing a sharp decline in external funding for healthcare. This was reported by the UN News Service. According to a WHO survey conducted in March 2025 across 108 countries, several regions are experiencing a reduction in medical services, including vaccination and maternity care, by up to 70%. More than 50 countries reported mass layoffs of healthcare personnel and issues in training specialists.
A project for planting raspberries of the 'Polka' variety has been launched in the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Industrial Processing of Kyrgyzstan. As part of the initiative "30+20+10", farmer Bakyt uulu Omur has planted raspberries on an area of 0.50 hectares.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed amendments to the Law "On the Status of Military Personnel," as reported by the information from the head of state's office. According to the provided data, this law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2023.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced a tender for the procurement of equipment for multimedia systems. According to information published on the government procurement portal, an unrestricted procurement method will be used.
Today, November 4, the heating season officially begins in Kara-Balta. This decision was made by the city's mayor, Salmurbek uulu Azat.
Fisherman-athlete Nikolai Radchenko spoke about his catches of pike during the autumn period at the Melioration water body located in the Jaiyl district of the Chui region. “Catching pike in the autumn is a real pleasure. At this time, they become especially active, eagerly grabbing all possible lures. Although you can catch them on a spinner or jig head, live bait is preferred. Such specimens can weigh up to one kilogram, while we always return the smaller pikes back to the water,” he noted.
During the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of the "NESC" JSC, Ularbek Duysho uulu, shared information about the progress of installing "smart" meters in various regions of the country. He reported that by 2025, the Talas, Naryn, and Jalal-Abad regions will be fully equipped with "smart" meters at 100%. Work in the Issyk-Kul region is nearing completion
In the village of Issyk-Kul, located in the rural district of Issyk-Kul in the Tyup region, the construction of a new recreation park has been completed. A Turmush correspondent reports that the opening ceremony took place with solemn moments: prayers were said, wreaths were laid, and the names of veterans who died during the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945, as well as those who returned from the front and passed away later, were immortalized on a memorial plaque. The idea to reconstruct
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already firmly entered our lives, influencing labor relations, education, and government services. While the world is rapidly adapting to these new technologies, Kyrgyzstan is just beginning to embrace them. How can we avoid falling behind, transform AI from a potential threat into a reliable assistant, and what actions need to be taken today? These questions were discussed by experts in an interview with 24.kg, including AI and digital communications
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved changes to the existing resolution concerning the "Traffic Rules and Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles to Operation." These changes were initiated as part of the implementation of the presidential decree on the legalization of motor vehicles and are aimed at clarifying the mechanism for the temporary import of cars.
In the Talas region, the esteemed physician Malik Mukhtarovich Erishaliev has passed away. Malik Erishaliev, born on February 17, 1963, in the village of Kök-Kashat in the Talas district, completed his education at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, where he graduated with honors in 1985 with a degree in "Surgery." Immediately after that, he began his career as a surgeon at the central district hospital in Talas.
Residents of Bishkek are actively expressing their protest against the local authorities' decision to cull stray cats. A petition has been initiated on the platform change.org. The authors of the document emphasize that such treatment of animals is not only cruel but also contradicts the foundations of a humane society.
Talantbek Tolobekov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. This decision was made in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. Previously, this position was held by Ulan Adamaliev.
Changes to the resolution on the establishment of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Uzgen" have been made by the Cabinet of Ministers. The signature under this decision was placed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new document, the museum-reserve "Uzgen" will receive a number of archaeological sites, including:
Due to worsening weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan, work has begun to clear the roads of snow. These actions were initiated by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Round-the-clock operations to spread inert materials are being carried out by the state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtojol-South" and "Kyrgyzavtojol-North".
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic." This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2023.
Today, November 4, at 08:30, it is snowing at the Töö-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek—Osh highway. This was reported by the commander of the 5th platoon of the Road Patrol Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, Lieutenant of Police Ulan Alymbekov.
This event is aimed at educating and familiarizing people with the culture of the nations living in Russia, as well as assessing the level of ethnocultural literacy among the population.
The State Department of Architectural and Construction Control continues to actively address issues related to the legalization of apartment buildings constructed without the necessary permits. Photo by the Ministry of Construction
Due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, snowfalls are observed in several regions of Kyrgyzstan. Road services continue to actively work on clearing the roads. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of November 4 at 09:00, temporary restrictions for freight transport are in effect:
The Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic reported a significant exceedance of the revenue plan, which amounted to 111.3%. As a result, actual revenues reached 10 billion 357.2 million soms. According to the agency's press release, a meeting of the board was held on November 3, chaired by the head of the president's office.
Recently, 35 children left without parental care were returned from Russia to Uzbekistan. This information was provided by the agency "Dune". Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan
The success of Asa Bagdasarova from Kyrgyzstan became a topic of discussion after her participation in the "X-Factor" contest held in Tashkent. She shared this with her followers on Instagram. For the jury, the singer presented the composition "Girl with One Eye" by Florence + The Machine. Three out of four jury members voted for her, allowing her to secure a place in the top 100 participants of the show.
In the residential area "Kolmo," located in the capital, 17.1 million soms have been allocated for the improvement of the park. This information was published on the government procurement portal. The Capital Construction Department of Bishkek has announced a tender aimed at the improvement of this park. It is planned to spend 17 million 131 thousand soms on all necessary work.
In the capital and some regions, power supply interruptions are expected. Energy companies have provided the relevant information. 1 Bishkek From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM — microdistrict "Ulan", house No. 4; From 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM — section of Cholpon-Ata street, houses No. 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, Kolbaev street; From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — Akhunbaev and 27th Line streets; From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM — residential areas "Archa-Beshik" (Aк-Шыйрак, Akhunbaev streets), "Ala-Too", as
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John Kennedy, criticized Julia Fox for her Halloween costume choice, which was inspired by Jackie Kennedy's outfit on the day her husband was assassinated. He described the actress's act as "disgusting, desperate, and dangerous." This was reported by The Guardian. On October 30, Fox, known for her bold fashion choices, appeared at a Halloween party in New York wearing a pink costume covered in bloodstains. This outfit resembles the one worn
The development was carried out by the teams Nineninesix and "Akylai" with the support of the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan. The model stands out for its ability to generate speech with natural intonations and emotional nuances, which opens up new opportunities for creating localized voice assistants, contact centers, educational platforms, and content narration services. According to the developers, this model operates in real-time and does not require expensive equipment:
In Iran, there is a rule that allows only men to ride motorcycles, which effectively deprives women of the opportunity to obtain licenses for these vehicles. Although Iranian women are allowed to drive cars, tractors, and even airplanes, the legal issue regarding motorcycles remains unresolved, as reported by DW. Nevertheless, more and more women are daring to ride motorcycles, ignoring the existing restrictions. "I dreamed of a motorcycle since I was young, and although it was impossible
In Kyrgyzstan, the issuance of new state license plates for vehicles has begun, as announced on November 3 at a press conference by the director of the State Agency for Vehicle Registration and Driver's License, Tynchbek Saidov. The plates have undergone slight changes: now the flag, the inscription KG, and the regional designation are arranged in a new order.
A solemn ceremony took place in the vicinity of Cairo to mark the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), as reported by Meduza. This grand cultural project covers an area of 500,000 square meters, which is equivalent to approximately 70 football fields. Over two decades, the museum, located in the picturesque surroundings of the Giza pyramids, has collected around 100,000 exhibits, and the total construction cost exceeded 1.2 billion dollars.
At the "Yntymak Ordo" residence, a presentation of new passports, license plates, and driver's licenses took place. The Deputy Head of the Production Technology Center for the creation of state documents, Syrgak Chokoev, reported that Kyrgyzstan has become the first country to implement 3D designs for the design and protection of new model passports against counterfeiting.
Photo from the internet US President Donald Trump stated that his country possesses the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world, which is capable of destroying the planet 150 times. He made this announcement in an interview with CBS News. During the conversation, Trump noted that Russia and China are conducting nuclear tests but do not officially inform about them. He also pointed out similar actions by North Korea and Pakistan.
Starting in November, a process for issuing new driver's licenses will be launched in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the chief of staff of the president, during a presentation of the new document samples. According to Tumanbaev, the training period in driving schools will be 14 months.
Precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan, which may turn into snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature at night will be around +3 degrees, rising to +5 during the day.