In most cases, they lack a modern system for the safe production and storage of food products A recent case of mass poisoning from shawarma at a private school in Bishkek highlights existing issues in the catering system. This incident was commented on by international nutrition expert Daniyar Derkembaev in a conversation with Vesti.kg.
On October 27, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 697, which introduces a new Regulation on the social support of children by social workers. According to the government, the purpose of this document is to establish clear rules for providing social support to children and their families who are in difficult life circumstances.
From November 3 to 5, in Bishkek, due to work on the underground medium-pressure gas pipeline, some areas will be without gas. This decision was made by the gas service "Bishkekgaz". The shutdown will affect the area bounded by Ch. Aitmatov Avenue, L. Tolstoy Street, Matyiev Street, Bakayev Street, and Gagarin Street.
In Kyrgyzstan, the initiative for free testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C continues, as reported by the Republican Center for Health Promotion. Citizens can undergo examinations at nearby medical facilities, such as family medicine centers or general practice centers. In the case of a positive test, patients are referred for further examinations and treatment.
A solemn ceremony was held at the Talas Department of Internal Affairs for the handover of six "JAC" vehicles for employees. As part of the celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police, government agencies handed over six new service vehicles. These cars will be used by the duty units of the Talas Department of Internal Affairs and the Talas district.
The National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood (NCPMC) has implemented a method of immunological testing related to kidney transplantation for the first time. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. This methodology includes determining histocompatibility between the donor and recipient using the HLA system (human leukocyte antigens), as well as conducting a crossmatch test to identify antibodies and calculating the PRA indicator, which reflects
During peak electricity demand hours, specifically in the morning and evening, a reduction in electricity supply is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, those interested can switch to an unlimited tariff. This information was announced by Isabek Orozbaev, a representative of the State Enterprise "National Electric Networks of Kyrgyzstan".
Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, participated in the first meeting of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. The event took place as part of the II World Summit on Social Development in Doha, Qatar. This information was provided by the government press service. In his speech at the summit, he emphasized that hundreds of millions of people around the world are suffering from hunger and poverty. He characterized this situation as a tragedy that requires unity and
Today in the city of Osh, the heating season begins. The city administration reported that due to the sharp drop in temperature, the heating networks will be activated on the night of November 3 to 4. This decision was made at today's meeting of the municipal authorities, and the utility services have already received the corresponding instructions.
From November 3 to 5, part of Bishkek will be without gas due to the repair of the underground medium-pressure gas pipeline. This was reported by representatives of "Bishkekgaz." The disconnection will affect the area bounded by the following streets:
Askarbay Kushtarbek uulu, originally from the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, has become the new hero of the "Our People Abroad" column. He is currently settled in Los Angeles, USA. In 2023, he managed to win a green card, and in 2024, he moved to America with his family.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, spoke positively about the work of the State Tax Service (STS) and the State Customs Service (SCS). He noted that both organizations managed to exceed the established revenue targets. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration. Kasymaliev expressed his gratitude to the employees of these agencies and emphasized the reforms taking place in the
On October 30, a personal exhibition of the artist and sculptor Boobek Arykov, titled "Return to the Source," was opened at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Boobek Arykov completed his education at a city vocational technical school, where he studied wood processing. After that, he continued his studies at the Tashkent State Institute of Theatre and Arts named after Ostrovsky and the Almaty
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has recently registered an innovative device called the "Universal Artificial Glacier Stand." The authors of this project are Kyrgyz engineer Erkin Muratbekov and Russian specialist Alexey Skryabin. This invention is designed for creating artificial glaciers in mountain pastures.
In the Osh National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too," archival photographs and documents related to the Great Patriotic War are on display, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The exhibition helps young people understand how difficult the years of war were.
A solemn event dedicated to Police Day was held at the National Academic Drama Theater "Manas," as reported by the Lenin District Akimat. At this event, the district akim, Tairiel Aitie, congratulated the police officers of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs on their professional holiday.
On November 3, the heating season officially began in Bishkek. The process of connecting to heating will be carried out in stages: First, heat will be supplied to social facilities, such as schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, including maternity hospitals, and social protection organizations; Then heat will be supplied to apartment buildings and the private sector. Social facilities have already begun receiving heat, and the connection of residential buildings is planned within the
In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, within the Birlik rural municipality, work is actively being carried out to provide land with irrigation water. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that at the III People's Kurultai, participants raised the issue of supplying irrigation water from the Orusai River, and this proposal was included in the approved action plan.
This year, the sugar beet harvest has been completed in Kyrgyzstan, and an electronic queue system has been successfully implemented at the raw material reception points. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that farmers now have the opportunity to independently sign up for an online queue on dates that are convenient for them, which helps avoid unnecessary delays in delivering the harvest.
Photo from the internet On the night of November 2 to 3, the Bishkek heat power plant began the phased heating of water in accordance with the established parameters of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekteploset". The press service of the enterprise reported to 24.kg that the heating process has already started. Initially, heat will be directed to social institutions such as kindergartens, schools, medical facilities, and social protection organizations. After that, heat will begin to
On November 10, a youth forum titled "Kyyalymdagy Kyrgyzstan" will take place at the Small Arena in Bishkek, dedicated to Youth Day, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. It is expected that more than 5,000 people will participate in the event, including young leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, startups, as well as specialists in the fields of science and technology. The forum will also be joined by creative and cultural workers, students, young civil servants,
In the Tort-Kul rural district of the Moscow region in Chui Province, a large-scale modernization of the water supply system has begun, affecting four villages: Petrovka, Kyzyl-Tuu, Predtechanka, and An-Aryk. This initiative is driven by the high degree of wear and tear of the existing water supply networks, which negatively impacts the quality of drinking water for local residents. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 14,521 people live in the specified settlements, and the total length
On November 3, an international conference on the topic of "Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition" ("Эне-баланын ден-соолугу жана тамактануусу") was held at Osh State University, reports Turmush correspondent. During the conference, participants discussed various aspects of dietetics, including preventive measures and the integration of nutrition science into medical practice. The discussion also highlighted the importance of experience exchange among specialists and the
The Kyrgyz National Drama Theater named after Toktobolot Abdumomunov has announced its performances for the month of November. On November 4 at 18:30, the audience will be offered the historical drama "Eñlik-Kebek" based on the work of M. Auezov;
The Technovation 2025 conference in Dubai became a platform for discussing the future of the tobacco industry, organized by Philip Morris International (PMI). This company, one of the leaders in the global tobacco industry, is actively transforming its business by moving away from traditional cigarettes and developing smoke-free alternatives with reduced risk. Currently, smoke-free products account for more than 40% of PMI's revenue, and over 41 million smokers worldwide have already made
The Ministry of Health insists on the need to change building regulations for educational institutions. According to current sanitary rules, primary classes cannot be located above the third floor. However, as part of the transition to a 12-year education system and the increase in the number of students, the Ministry of Health proposes to amend the SanPin. The draft of the new regulation is already available for public discussion.
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, there are inquiries from citizens regarding the lack of public transport. ***- The exit from the "Djal" microdistrict and the return back is challenging, as there are very few buses No. 14 on the route. Although it was promised to launch electric buses, they have not yet been put into operation. Our area is densely populated, with many schoolchildren, students, and workers, including the "Manas" University and several private and municipal
The Ministry of Health has started discussions on a new project regarding the rules for the operation of educational institutions. This document is presented for public opinion. Among the proposals is the introduction of changes to sanitary and epidemiological standards that would prohibit the opening of retail outlets selling potentially harmful food products within 100 meters of school premises.
In Kyrgyzstan, 182 machine-tractor stations have been established, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Of this number, 62 are municipal, and 120 are private. Over the past 10 months of the current year, one state, two municipal, and seven private stations have opened. Compared to the indicators of 2024, there is a growth of 16%. As a result, 65 new jobs have been created.
On the shores of Issyk-Kul, an official ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of Asman, a new city that will become one of the largest urban projects in the history of Kyrgyzstan. Its area will exceed 4,000 hectares. Photo by the National Investment Agency According to information from the National Investment Agency, the construction of the city will be carried out in stages with the involvement of private construction companies.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced the results of the competition "State Support for Youth Initiatives within the Framework of State and Municipal Target Programs." The main objective of this competition is to instill a sense of citizenship and patriotism in young people, strengthen spiritual and moral foundations, promote their intellectual, creative, and physical development, as well as support initiatives aimed at meeting the educational
In Bishkek, the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance (CSSES) has released new data regarding the mass poisoning of students and staff at the private school "Seitek STEM." According to the latest information, the number of affected individuals has risen to 84, including four teachers. Previously, there were reports of 68 cases of poisoning at this location.
The village of Kyzyl-Adyr, located in the Aitmatov district along the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr highway, has become a place where a queue of cars over 500 meters long is forming. People waiting in line are eager to sell beans to a private entrepreneur, reports Turmush correspondent. Some of them have already been waiting for two days.
In the upcoming week, from November 3 to 9, significant cooling is expected in Bishkek, accompanied by a transition of precipitation from rain to snow. However, by the middle of the week, weather conditions will begin to improve, and the city will experience sunny and dry weather.
From November 3 to 5, the 25th round of the Kyrgyzstan football championship will take place at the stadiums of Kant, Kara-Balta, Kochkor-Ata, Karakol, Manas, Osh, and Bishkek.
The state enterprise "Ala-Too Resort," under the jurisdiction of the Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan, has announced the start of an open competition for the creation of a logo for the year-round mountain cluster "Ala-Too Resort," which is of significant importance for the country. The main task of the competition is to develop a modern and memorable visual symbol that will embody the natural and cultural diversity of Kyrgyzstan, as well as reflect the spirit of the
The full moon, which will occur on Wednesday, November 5, will be an important milestone this week. From November 9, Mercury will begin to move in the opposite direction again, which will continue until November 29. Therefore, it is advisable to complete all important matters before November 9. The first days of the week promise to be productive: your actions will be thoughtful and effective. However, after Wednesday, when the full moon arrives, there may be a desire for risk, as well as
On October 31, as part of the Culture Workers' Day, the Ministry of Culture organized sports competitions in volleyball and football for employees of cultural institutions. As noted by the ministry's press service, 24 teams participated in the competitions: 14 of them represented men's football teams, while 10 represented women's volleyball teams.
In Manas, after the completion of major repairs, the building of the Department of Internal Affairs was officially opened. The opening ceremony took place on November 1 and was held online with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. The renovation covered all three floors of the building, improving its functionality and comfort.
In honor of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police, new service vehicles were handed over to the Osh regional internal affairs department. This gift was provided by the president, as reported by the press service of the regional representative office. Today in Osh, a ceremony was held during which the department received seven JAC vehicles and ten Changan X5 cars. The deputy representative of the president in the Osh region, Talantbek Arstankulov, congratulated the police officers on
As of November 2023, the following events are scheduled at the Naryn Regional Academic Musical Drama Theater named after Muratbek Ryskulov. On November 1 at 14:00, a creative evening dedicated to the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Bermet Ömürova, will take place;
On November 3, an event titled "Culture of the City of Manas" will take place at the Barpy Drama Theater in Jalal-Abad, dedicated to the professional holiday of cultural workers, which is celebrated on November 2. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Various institutions will participate in the celebration, including the Jalal-Abad Regional Kyrgyz Drama Theater named after Barpy, the Toktosun Tynibekov Philharmonic, the Culture Department of the City of
The reconstruction of the "Ak-Suu" ("Soki-Vody") pavilion, located in the very heart of Bishkek, has finally begun.
In 2026, the Russian government will reduce the quota for issuing temporary residence permits for foreign citizens and stateless persons. According to the decree, only 3,802 permits will be issued next year, distributed across the regions of Russia.
On November 2, the Central Election Commission for Elections and Referendums announced its decision to deny registration to Venera Koichieva, who was nominated as a candidate in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 29 for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. This became known from a statement by the CEC. Koichieva submitted her application to the electoral commission on October 20. However, following a review, the working group concluded that she did not meet the legal requirements for
The procurement of construction and installation works for the supply of irrigation water to the existing Ak-Tatyr canal in the Batken district is planned. This is stated on the state procurement portal.
All repair work at the substations in Talas has been completed, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, major repairs were conducted on 30 units of electrical equipment operating at voltages of 35 kV and above, while 1,608 units of equipment underwent maintenance.
In Shopokov, a meeting of local residents was held, during which two delegates were elected to participate in the IV People's Kurultai. Seventy-two delegates, Mayor Radju Noruzbaev, and members of the Shopokov city council attended the event.