According to the World Air Quality ranking, which assesses air quality in the largest cities around the world, Bishkek ranks 5th at 18:00. The city has been classified as "very harmful to health." The Air Quality Index (AQI) currently stands at 217. This data is available in real-time.
Starting January 1, 2026, China will impose a 13% tax on contraceptive methods, including condoms, as part of its new strategy to boost birth rates. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing a recently revised value-added tax (VAT) law. Illustration
A person suspected of fraudulent activities has been detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available information, an individual known as B.u.T. used his alleged connections with the chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, to manipulate a citizen named D.A.A. and systematically demanded money from him under the pretext of resolving various issues.
Elon Musk expressed the opinion that the only way to solve the problem of the growing national debt of the United States, which has reached $38.34 trillion, is through the development of artificial intelligence and robotics. In his view, the implementation of these technologies will significantly increase productivity, which in turn will create a surplus of goods and services, reducing dependence on human labor and potentially leading to deflation. He has previously emphasized that in the
Unknown individuals exploited a malfunction in the application to withdraw 23 million soms from an electronic wallet. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, a report was filed with the police by S.Ch. She stated that the criminals transferred a significant amount to the electronic wallets of third parties.
During the meeting, Omuraliev, together with the Secretary of State for Hungarian Communities Abroad, Lőrinc Nacsey, led the discussion. The main focus of the meeting was on issues of cooperation, including strengthening ties between diaspora structures of participating states, developing initiatives for youth, scholarship programs, and cultural projects.
The head of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, stated that the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on November 30, were a unique experiment in the global practice of applying a new electoral system. According to him, the voting was conducted in strict accordance with the legislation and was fair and transparent.
On December 2, 2025, a meeting of the operational headquarters was held at the building of the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, where the epidemiological situation related to ARVI and influenza in the country was discussed. As a result of the meeting, it was decided to strengthen preventive measures and monitoring in educational institutions, as well as to enhance public awareness about ways to prevent diseases. Members of the operational headquarters recommended
The Kyrgyzstan boxing team is ready to participate in the World Championship, which will begin on December 3 in Dubai (UAE). The Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan reports that the issue with visa processing for team members has been successfully resolved. "Thanks to the prompt assistance of the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the State Agency for Physical Culture, the visas were obtained. We also express our gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
In Bishkek, a diesel generator has been installed at the center of the state sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, as reported by the press service of this organization. According to the information from the agency, the new equipment was put into operation as part of measures aimed at ensuring the reliable and uninterrupted operation of the service.
At the World Championship in Rifle Shooting in Cairo (Egypt), Kyrgyzstani athletes participated. This information was published by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Representatives from 71 countries took part in this championship. In the "10m Air Rifle" discipline, 120 women competed, including three athletes from the S.Djumanzarov Sports School, specializing in rifle shooting.
A fraudster has been detained in Kyrgyzstan who, posing as the chairman of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev, deceived others and unlawfully acquired a significant sum of money. According to the GKNB, a citizen named "B.u.T." used his fictitious connections with Tashiev to convince another citizen, known as "D.A.A.", to pay him for solving various issues. As a result, from 2024 to 2025, "B.u.T." embezzled a large amount. During the investigation,
Today, December 2, a serious traffic accident involving three vehicles was registered in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Public Safety Management of the City Police Department. The incident occurred in the morning when a driver, born in 1996, named U. u. D., was driving a "Honda Fit" along Baytik Baatyr Street and collided with a "Kia Morning" that was traveling in the same direction. As a result of the impact, the "Fit" overturned onto its left side
Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that the Bishkek city administration intends to offer residents of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue alternative land plots in the "Kok-Jar" area. "The state has other plots that are not subject to disputes and conflicts," he noted. In the event of refusal of these plots and a demand for monetary compensation, the amount of payments will be calculated based on the cadastral value. "There is a special formula for real estate valuation," the
The major renovation of the school named after Yuri Gagarin in the city of Osh has been completed, and the educational institution is now ready for operation. The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Funding for the large-scale reconstruction of the two-story building came from the republican budget.
According to a report from the UN News Service, chronic delays in payments by member states to the United Nations budget amount to nearly $1.6 billion, negatively affecting its functionality. According to the UN, by the end of 2024, the amount of unpaid contributions reached $760 million, most of which remains unpaid. Additionally, the UN expects to receive $877 million for the year 2025. As a result, the total debt of countries is approximately $1.586 billion.
In Bishkek, a meeting of the operational headquarters took place, during which the current epidemiological situation related to the increase in cases of ARVI and influenza in the country was discussed. The press service of the Ministry of Health reports that as a result of the meeting, a decision was made on the necessity of strengthening preventive measures. In particular, emphasis was placed on monitoring in educational institutions and actively informing residents about precautionary
Photo 24.kg 24.kg conducted a survey among its readers to find out if they are ready to leave the capital and spend time at the jailoo on the advice of Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. Let us remind you that the official suggested that residents of Bishkek, dissatisfied with the smog, traffic jams, and the renovation process, consider the possibility of moving to the villages to improve their quality of life.
According to information provided by Dinara Otorbaeva, a specialist from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, approximately 25 kindergartens in Bishkek have been closed for quarantine due to ARVI. In the Issyk-Ata district, the situation is more serious — over 30 educational institutions have been closed there. In Osh, precautionary measures are also being observed: 5 schools have been closed for quarantine, and in some educational institutions, certain classes have
Today in Bishkek, a discussion is taking place regarding the general plan for the next 30 years. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, in his speech reminded that starting from May 2024, the mayor's office has been collaborating with a Japanese company that developed a development concept for the capital. Based on this concept, a draft of the general plan has been prepared, which has been available for public discussion since October 25. According to the mayor, the mayor's office
In the Indian city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, the KIDS 2025 Asian Championship in sport climbing took place, featuring 166 athletes from 12 countries. Kyrgyzstan was represented by two athletes from the S.D. Jumaanazarov Sports School (climbing), as reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Photo courtesy of the Bishkek city administration. Results of participants from the S.D. Jumaanazarov Sports SchoolSpeed Climbing:
From November 24 to 30, 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded 37,068 cases of ARVI and influenza, which is 2.5 times higher than the figures from the previous week. This data was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Health, citing information from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Today, December 2, a meeting was held to discuss the current epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza in the country.
In Kyrgyzstan, a person suspected of serious fraud has been detained, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This case is not straightforward, as there are numerous aggravating circumstances. The suspect, known as B. u. T., used the name and portrait of Kamchybek Tashiev to extort money from citizens.
According to statistics, China's population has been declining for the past three years. In 2024, only 9.54 million births were registered, which is less than half of the 18.8 million during the same period nearly ten years ago, when restrictions on the number of children in a family were lifted. Chinese authorities are facing serious challenges in their attempts to increase the birth rate. According to the Yuyuan Institute of Population Research in Beijing, in 2024, China became one of
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an expert discussion has started on the draft master plan, which envisions the development of the city until 2050. Representatives from the city administration, experts, activists, and other interested parties are participating in the discussion.
A press café dedicated to the protection of the rights of women and girls with disabilities who become victims of violence was held in Bishkek. This event took place ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and became part of the global campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls." Experts emphasize that in Kyrgyzstan, women and girls with disabilities are in a situation of increased risk of violence. Accurate data on how many cases of
The mayor's office of the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, has presented a draft resolution concerning the regulation of the placement of individual mobility devices (IMD) within the city. This document proposes a legal framework for allocating municipal land for rental stations for scooters, bicycles, and other IMDs. As part of the project, it is proposed to clarify key terms, as well as establish a procedure for forming and agreeing on a list of sites for the placement of rental
At a meeting dedicated to discussing the new general plan for Bishkek, one local resident proposed the idea of building a metro that would run through the "Ala-Archa" and "Alamedin" rivers. However, one of the specialists from the St. Petersburg Research Institute, involved in the development of the general plan, noted that it would not be possible to achieve the necessary passenger flow in Bishkek for a metro system to operate successfully.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul Region has announced a tender for the construction of a two-story administrative building intended for the staff of the prosecutor's office in the Ton District. According to information published on the government procurement portal, this tender is being conducted using the method of unrestricted procurement.
According to the ILO, cases of forced labor and forced marriages have significantly increased over the past five years. In 2021, the number of people living in conditions of modern slavery rose by 10 million compared to 2016, leading to a total of 50 million people suffering from slavery. Women and children remain more vulnerable compared to men. Although modern slavery does not have a precise legal definition, the term encompasses practices such as forced labor, debt bondage, forced
Kalicha Umuraliyeva, who previously headed the Municipal Enterprise "City Parks," raised the issue of construction on the site of the flowerbed next to the Central Department Store (TSUM). During the discussion of the general plan, she reminded everyone about the status of "Protected Zone No. 1" for green areas in the center of Bishkek and asked how this status would be changed in the new general plan — whether it would be narrowed or expanded. As an example, she pointed to
In the Kadamjay district, a violation of construction norms has been recorded, resulting in a fine for the owner. According to information from the Batken Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, during inspections conducted on Orozbekov Street in Kadamjay, it was established that the owner of the under-construction cafeteria, N. Alimzhanov, began erecting a second floor without
A citizen A. Kyz A., born in 2005, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek about an incident that occurred on November 28, 2025, around 23:30. She was in a car with an acquaintance near the village of Orok when an unknown man approached them. Presenting himself as a police officer, he sent the acquaintance to a store, after which, threatening and using physical force, he committed acts of a sexual nature. This information was provided by the Ministry of
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has launched the development of a new electronic system. It aims to digitize the registration of pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as to create a unified electronic catalog of these substances. This system is intended to maintain up-to-date documentation on approved substances for use, as well as to track their journey from registration to the moment they arrive at the warehouse.
On December 7, 2025, the UniFrame Short Film Festival 2025 will take place in Kyrgyzstan. This festival, organized by SMM CLUB in collaboration with Ala-Too International University, is an annual short film competition, as reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event gives young talents the chance to showcase themselves as directors, screenwriters, or actors, as well as to present their vision on the big screen.
In Kara-Kul, on the night of December 2, an accident occurred involving three vehicles. According to eyewitness accounts, around 03:00 on the 393rd kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh highway, heading towards Osh, the driver of a "Daewoo Nexia" lost control on a turn and crossed into the oncoming lane.
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has received a submission from the president regarding the draft Law "On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic". This draft proposes to amend part 1 of article 25 of the Constitution by adding the possibility of applying the death penalty as an exceptional measure of punishment for serious crimes related to sexual violence against children, as well as for murders associated with rape.
Temirkul Botukeev, who is 75 years old, and his 73-year-old wife Kümüş Kulova, have been living together in Talas for almost half a century. Their son Bakhtiyar Temirkulov shared a touching story about his parents. “My father's acquaintance with my mother, the unification of their lives, is a true love story worthy of a separate narrative. In the autumn of 1978, when the city was filled with aromas and the trees began to turn yellow, my father saw my mother just once and immediately
In the city of Osh, after the completion of asphalting, the street named S. Supanaliev was ceremoniously opened. This was reported by the city administration. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy chairman of the city council, Niyazbek Nurbaev, and local residents.
Tomorrow, December 2, the World Boxing Championship will kick off in Dubai (UAE), organized by the International Boxing Association (IBA) under the leadership of President Umar Kremlov. However, it has been reported that half of the members of the Kyrgyzstan team were unable to obtain visas to participate in this event. According to information provided by Kaktus.media from the Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan, this championship is a commercial event and is not included in the national
Bishkek December 3, Wednesday At night, the temperature will be -3...-5 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
Bektur Ashyrbekov, a resident of Manas, advocates for the rights of people in wheelchairs and strives for the installation of ramps in the city. Despite his health challenges, he has managed to obtain an education in programming, management, and economics. Currently, he conducts classes for students, develops a small business, and is studying in graduate school. His life motto — "to step over those who can walk" — has become the foundation of his success.
President Sadyr Japarov expressed support for the divers of the Emergency Situations Ministry's Diving Service, as well as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision involved in the cleaning of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, this work began on March 12, 2023, at the initiative of President Japarov. Currently, specialists from three ministries are participating
During his working trip, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the village of Kök-Jar, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, where he became acquainted with the implementation of the construction of a new kindergarten for 120 places. The press service of the ministry reported this. According to the provided information, the kindergarten will have two floors.
On December 1, 2025, an additional agreement to the investment agreement was signed at the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was attended by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, representatives of Sonningdale Limited, and the management of OsOO "RECA". This signing marked a significant step in the implementation of the project for the construction and operation of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk, located in the Toru-Aigyr rural district of the
The delegate of the IV People's Kurultai, Aida Satarkulova, shared in an interview with Birinchi Radio that there has been a significant increase in citizen participation, especially among the youth, in the work of the kurultai over the past two years. She noted that this dynamic differs from the activity seen in previous elections. "In the first two elections, many citizens showed low activity and refused to vote, which created difficulties for us. However, in the third and fourth
On the podcast The Bret Easton Ellis, renowned director Quentin Tarantino spoke about Suzanne Collins, the author of the book series "The Hunger Games." He accused her of copying ideas from a Japanese work. According to Tarantino, the plot of Collins' books is too reminiscent of the novel "Battle Royale" by Japanese writer Koushun Takami, on which Kinji Fukasaku based a film in 2000. The director expressed admiration for this film but was surprised why the author of
In the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, discussions are taking place today regarding the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek until 2050. The city administration organized this event to engage both professionals and ordinary citizens to discuss the future of the city. During the discussions, one participant proposed the idea of building a metro, suggesting to start the project along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.
