Temyr Khagurov, Vice-Rector of Kuban State University and Doctor of Sociological Sciences, spoke at the Kyrgyz-Russian expert discussion in Bishkek, where the topic "Modeling the Allied Relations 'Russia - Kyrgyzstan' and Expert Interaction" was discussed. In his speech, he emphasized the changing values among the youth, noting that they are increasingly focused on personal comfort.
The tragedy occurred at the zoo located in João Pessoa. A young man, who was only 19 years old, decided to climb into the enclosure of a lioness, and according to the publication CartaCapital, his action led to a fatal outcome. At the time of the incident, there were visitors in the zoo, some of whom recorded the shocking event on video. According to the zoo, the young man scaled a 6-meter wall and descended from a tree directly into the enclosure, where he was immediately attacked by the
Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a real boom in cashless transactions, which the Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Melis Turgunbaev, characterized as a "snowball effect." Since the introduction of the ELQR standard, the use of digital payments has become widespread, significantly changing the financial habits of both citizens and businesses.
A woman from Bishkek contacted the editorial office of VB.KG to share the difficult situation involving her husband, who faced a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a wasp. She stated that the private clinic "MEDI," where they sought emergency medical assistance, refused to help them despite the patient's deteriorating condition.
In the Kara-Suu district, an investigation has been initiated regarding a possible vote-buying case. According to information provided by the regional police, on December 1, after the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, a video appeared on the internet indicating a potential attempt at vote-buying. The duration of the clip is 28 seconds, and it is believed to have been filmed at polling station No. 5249, located in the village of Kyrgyz-Chek in the Kara-Suu district
Marlis Tynchibek uulu has been appointed as the head of the Alay District Department of Agricultural Development — in the position of deputy akim of the district. According to the akimat, the relevant order was signed on November 19 by the akim of the district, Chyngyz Bapaev.
In the Chui region, an inspection of the activities of the LLC "Kamator Mining," operating in the Kurandy pasture, took place. As reported by a representative of the district administration, the inspection commission included the first deputy akim of the Chui region, Aizhan Akmatova, and Dair Dadagaziev, a representative of the land and water resources control service. Experts went to the site to assess the company's operations and inspect its facilities.
Teachers in Kazakhstan are demanding the resignation of Deputy Irina Smirnova, accusing her of derogatory remarks about the low qualifications of most educators. How Russians influence HIV statistics in the country, the cost of jackets worn by the akim of Pavlodar region, the harm caused by Turkish series, and what measures the government plans to take regarding installment purchases — all this is covered in the new review of the Kazakh-language press by Nazira Darimbet. Deputy Called to
During the investigation, authorities discovered that samples of the green mesh used in the construction did not meet fire resistance requirements. The contractors involved in the renovation used these substandard materials in hidden areas, making them difficult to inspect. Additionally, the insulation foam contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, and the fire alarm system in the complex was ineffective. At the same time, the police continue to search the burned towers, finding the bodies
According to the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, the order dated November 20 appointed Kıybat Berdalieva as the director of the children's music school named after M.I. Glinka, located in the city of Manas. The new director began her duties based on an employment contract that includes a three-month probation period, as reported in the Ministry of Culture's press release.
Turmush — According to information from a Turmush correspondent, Ularbek Tamabaev has become the new head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations department for the city of Osh. Previously, Tamabaev held a similar position in the Talas region.
During a recent meeting held on December 1, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, reminded the heads of municipal institutions and akimats about the ban on collecting money for gifts for superiors ahead of the New Year holidays. The mayor emphasized that this year, holding corporate parties is strictly prohibited. "If anyone decides to collect funds for gifts or distribute packages in offices, such actions will immediately lead to dismissal," he stated.
The 70-year-old Larisa Dolina has been invited to the State Duma to discuss issues related to transactions in the secondary real estate market. This event will take place on December 17 in a roundtable format, as reported by TASS. The initiator of the working group for the protection of citizens' rights is Deputy Dmitry Svishchev. At the first meeting, not only Dolina will be present, but also lawyers, attorneys specializing in housing disputes, representatives from the Federal Service for
In the capital, monitoring of educational institutions is conducted daily. If necessary and in accordance with the instructions of the Central State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service, the city administration may issue a quarantine order, which will lead to the temporary closure of schools. This information is provided by the local administration.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has announced the completion of the development and approval of a collection of documents concerning the organization of library collections in public libraries across the country. According to the Ministry of Culture, this new package of documents was created taking into account the current legislation in the field of library activities and aims to standardize processes related to the formation, accounting, storage, and use of library
In Bishkek, quarantine measures in educational institutions are determined at the local level, informs the city hall of the capital. Every day, the situation in general education schools is monitored. If necessary, and upon fulfilling all the requirements of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, the city hall of Bishkek issues directives that lead to the introduction of quarantine for children.
Illustrative photo According to the police, three out of four suspects have been arrested, who acted independently of each other. They targeted Wi-Fi connected cameras used for security or monitoring children and pets. The hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the camera systems, such as simple passwords based on repeating characters, which allowed them to access the video recordings. In particular, they hacked cameras in karaoke bars, pilates studios, and gynecological clinics, as reported by
On the same day, the police reported that the editor-in-chief of "Orda," as well as several employees, including the news editor and accountant, were summoned for questioning. During the searches, mobile phones were seized from the employees. In the Almaty office, the editor-in-chief's safe was broken into, and money from the payroll fund was stolen. The police department of the southern capital initiated criminal cases regarding the dissemination of false information.
In its statement, the Kremlin expressed hope for a swift resolution of the visa issues, emphasizing the importance of Kyrgyz boxers' participation in the tournament. “We eagerly await the Kyrgyz team at the World Championship. Together with the UAE government, we are actively working on visa support for the athletes so they can arrive on time and participate in the competitions. We also hope for assistance from the Kyrgyz government so that the boxers can represent their country with
A tragic incident occurred in Bishkek, where a driver hit an employee of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk." According to information provided by the Patrol Police Department, the accident happened on November 26 at around 07:05 at the intersection of Botalieva and Kyzyl-Kiyskaya streets. The victim, T. K., born in 1966, was taken to the hospital; however, she did not regain consciousness and passed away the following morning.
Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung also noted that the police have launched an investigation into the leak of personal data of over 33 million customers of the country's largest e-commerce service, Coupang, which is actively expanding its customer base and introducing new services. As a result of the incident, the names, email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers of customers became known. It has been established that the issue had been observed since June, and a report on it
As reported by IQAir, on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 121 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Residents of Kolkhoznaya Street in the village of Kozhomkul contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media with complaints about the terrible condition of the road. “The road is not asphalted, and therefore an enormous amount of dust is raised daily. Instead of solving the problem, they only grade the road and cover it with small stones, which only worsens the situation. Stones fly out from under the wheels, creating danger for pedestrians and damaging vehicles. The dust increases even more, and the
It has become known that the name of the new stadium in Bishkek will be changed. The head of the Presidential Administration, Kanibek Tumanbaev, announced on social media that the decision to rename it was made by Sadyr Japarov. The stadium will now be called "Bishkek Arena" instead of the previously approved "Azattyk Arena".
Almost the entire national boxing team of Kyrgyzstan faced difficulties that deprived them of the opportunity to participate in the World Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates. This was reported by the relevant federation. According to the provided information, 10 out of 13 athletes were unable to obtain visas.
Kanibek Dosmambetov has taken office as the acting Minister of Health, replacing Erkin Checheybaev, who held this position since February 2025. Dosmambetov was born on January 20, 1979.
In the run-up to the IBA World Boxing Championship, which starts on December 3 in the United Arab Emirates, two athletes from Kyrgyzstan have received visas to participate in the tournament. Previously, the Boxing Federation reported that there were 12 boxers listed in the application for the competition, but visas were issued to only two of them — Omar Livaza (category up to 63.5 kg) and Almaz Orozbekov (category up to 67 kg), as well as the head coach Daniyar Tölögön uulu. Currently, the team
On December 1, the price of Bitcoin sharply decreased on trading platforms, falling below 75,000 euros per coin, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Euronews. The cryptocurrency market continues its decline, which began after reaching record highs in October.
For many years, Kyrgyz people have been building their lives in Russia, making a significant contribution to the economy of their country. For many of them, Moscow has become a symbol of opportunities. One of those who not only found her place but also helped others is Nazira Isakova, the founder of the beauty training center "NAZ".
On the territory of the Aiyl Aimak Onbir-Zhilga in the Chui region, a small hydroelectric power station "Shamshy" has been launched. This HPP has an installed capacity of 1.7 MW and an average annual electricity generation of 10.5 million kWh. The construction of the facility covered an area of 60,000 square meters (6 hectares).
According to IQAir, the air quality in Bishkek on December 1, 2025, at 11:00 was recorded at 162 AQI. This level indicates unhealthy conditions.
According to information from IQAir, as of December 2, 2025, at 10:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 163 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
In Kyrgyzstan, there has been noticeable progress in the employment of persons with disabilities over the past five years. According to information from the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, from 2020 to October 2025, 1,584 people were employed, of which 806 are women.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a decree regarding the provision of financial autonomy to several state healthcare institutions. This document points out existing issues in the management and financing of state healthcare organizations, including insufficient flexibility in staffing matters, which complicates the attraction of additional resources and the implementation of modern management practices. This negatively affects the quality of medical services and
During the inspection, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reviewed the work being carried out on the Bishkek – International Airport road (Vasilievsky tract), where sanitary pruning of trees and their crowns, as well as mowing of reeds and wild grass cover, is taking place. According to the information from the city hall, specialists from the municipal enterprises "Bishkekzelenstroy" and "Tazalyk" are working on-site.
Meeting of the Ambassador of Tajikistan with the President of the Mongolian Chamber of Commerce and Industry During the meeting between Lkhagvajav Baatarjav, the President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia, and Khayrullo Ibodzoda, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan, important issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed.
On December 1, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Abakirov, met with the new Ambassador of Indonesia to Kyrgyzstan, Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin, receiving copies of her credentials. According to the ministry, during the meeting, current issues regarding the state and future directions of cooperation between the two countries were discussed.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, regular monitoring of the state of educational institutions is being conducted. This is done for a quick response to changes in the epidemiological situation, as reported by the city's mayor's office. The municipal authorities inform that in case of a worsening situation and in accordance with the recommendations of the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology (CGE), schools may be issued an order to close, which will lead to a quarantine for students.
In the upcoming elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for the end of November 2025, candidates from multi-mandate districts and the political party "Yntymak" have opened 510 special accounts at OJSC "Eldik Bank" and OJSC "Aiyl Bank" to finance their campaigns. In order to ensure transparency and openness of the elections, as well as financial reporting of electoral funds, the Central Election Commission has implemented an automated system called
As of 09:05 today, all passes in Kyrgyzstan are open, and traffic is flowing without delays. This information was provided by the enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol." According to company representatives, road services are fully monitoring their sections, engaged in road clearing and the application of inert materials.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced ambitious plans for the development of the processing sector in Kyrgyzstan. According to the information from the ministry, by 2030, it is planned to increase the share of processed agricultural products to 25%. To achieve this goal, the republic plans to create 385 new enterprises. They will include modern facilities for the storage and processing of various types of agricultural products, such as meat, milk,
The Pontiff emphasized that the Vatican aims to act as a mediator in the conflict and to assist in finding a fair solution for all parties involved. His words came against the backdrop of a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again expressed disagreement with the idea of creating a Palestinian state, despite support for this proposal from the United States. During his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo discussed the situation in the Middle East and the conflict in Ukraine with
Recent events with the CPC once again raise questions about how dependent Kazakhstan is on Russia in the energy sector. This dependence encompasses not only the CPC but also other important resources such as gas, uranium, and aviation fuel. What prevents the country from finding a solution to this problem? Does Kazakhstan have unconventional methods to overcome it? These questions were discussed with expert Aset Nauryzbaev on the platform exclusive.kz.
Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan is demonstrating steady growth, setting new annual records According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the rates of the euro, ruble, and yuan have increased, while the Kazakh tenge has shown a decline. The dollar rate remained stable. US Dollar:
According to the prosecutor's office, job vacancies were found on the internet that required Kyrgyz citizenship for applicants, as well as vacancies offering special conditions for citizens of Uzbekistan. The court stated that discrimination based on nationality in hiring workers is illegal. As a result of this decision, the information posted on several web pages was deemed prohibited from dissemination. Currently, the addresses mentioned in the lawsuit are unavailable.
The President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhna, is in the country on a state visit at the invitation of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. The President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhna, and his wife, Bolorjargal Luvsandorj, were officially welcomed by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the First Lady, Laura Mattarella. The arrival of President Khurelsukh Ukhna and his wife Bolorjargal Luvsandorj at the Quirinal Palace was accompanied by a
In the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, citizens were able to take advantage of remote voting, which allowed them to vote even while being outside their constituencies. This was reported by Akbalyk Jumalieva, a member of the Central Election Commission. She noted that compared to previous parliamentary elections, the number of voters who exercised their right to vote significantly increased, which is primarily related to the digitization of the voting process.
The editor-in-chief of the Kazakhstani publication "Orda," Gulnar Bazhkenova, is now under house arrest. This information was announced by lawyer Murat Adam, who represents the interests of the publication's journalists. Photo: Gulnar Bazhkenova, editor-in-chief of "Orda," placed under house arrest
