Employees of the Bishkek Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Punished for Illegal Fines

In Kyrgyzstan, the General Prosecutor's Office has initiated actions against employees of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center (CSESC) in Bishkek, who were caught imposing illegal fines on entrepreneurs instead of issuing proper warnings. This was reported by the press service of the prosecutor's office. As a result of the conducted inspection, it was established that the CSESC employees violated the Law "On the Procedure for Conducting Inspections of

Ministry of Economy: 409 Documents Canceled in Kyrgyzstan, and State Service Timelines Reduced

The reform of debureaucratization of the economy continues to develop in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to the provided data, specific results have already been achieved.

Despite the shortage, electricity production is growing in Kyrgyzstan

According to data provided by the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2023, the country produced 10.5% more electricity compared to the same period last year. In total, 12 billion 225.4 million kWh were generated over the 10 months, while in 2022 this figure was 11 billion 55.4 million kWh. In September, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev noted that the upcoming winter would be the most challenging for Kyrgyzstan. Since then, the country has begun to actively implement measures

Peskov commented on the problems of Kyrgyz migrants in Russia

The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov, spoke about the problems faced by migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia. He noted that the regulation of migrants' stay in the country is an important topic that is regularly discussed, including during bilateral negotiations. During yesterday's expanded talks with Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Minister of Internal Affairs made a special statement on this issue.

Putin proposed to equip the CSTO collective forces with Russian weapons and equipment

At the session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to initiate a large-scale program that will provide the collective forces with modern samples of Russian military equipment and armaments that have proven themselves in real combat conditions. In his speech, Putin emphasized that Russia will continue to actively cooperate with its allies to strengthen the military potential of the member states. "The main efforts will be

New Reality: Kyrgyzstan Maneuvers Between Giants and Strengthens Its Position

Photo from the Internet A significant shift in political dynamics is occurring in Central Asia, which has not been observed for an entire decade. The analytical center PONARS Eurasia highlights in its research that the region is transitioning from formal integration to more practical forms of cooperation, with major changes initiated by the states themselves rather than external players. The document notes that previously, Central Asia was viewed as a zone with a low level of integration,

<b>“The History of the Manaschi”:</b> The Story of the Manaschi Akun Tash Uulu

On February 18, a presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," covering the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy who have created works over the past 500 years. This project was implemented by manaschy and the theater's director, Nurbek Talantbekov. In the book, manaschy are presented in chronological order, and their stories are complemented by poems created by Rysbay Isakov. He is also known for entering the Guinness Book

In Tokmok, a tree fallen due to strong winds temporarily blocked the road

On the night of November 25, in Tokmok, on Sarbagyshev Street, a tree fell due to a strong gust of wind, temporarily blocking the passage. Local residents reported the incident to a Turmush correspondent.

The profit of Kyrgyzstan's financial sector has nearly doubled

According to the data from the Financial and Price Statistics Department of the National Statistics Committee, the profit of financial institutions in Kyrgyzstan nearly doubled from January to September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. During the nine months of 2025, the total profit of the sector exceeded 64 billion soms. The main driver of this growth was the National Bank: about 61% of organizations demonstrated profitability, while around 15% incurred losses.

Shooting in Washington. Suspect arrived in the USA from Afghanistan in 2021

The FBI is actively investigating the circumstances of an incident in which an Afghan immigrant opened fire on two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The incident, which occurred on the eve of Thanksgiving, has been characterized by officials as an "ambush," according to Reuters. The condition of the two soldiers, who were performing law enforcement duties, was critical, and they subsequently died. The suspect, who was injured during the shooting, has been identified by the

Migrants will no longer be given money for the birth of a child in Yugra

In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KMAO), the cancellation of cash payments for migrants, which are provided for the birth of a child, is expected. Currently, the program "Growing in Yugra" offers 20,000 rubles to all families living in this region. The Department of Social Development of the region has initiated the corresponding bill, as reported by the publication "Arguments of the Week," citing its sources. According to the newly proposed changes, migrants may lose

Kyrgyz ballet artists will visit Spain as part of a large tour across Europe

From December 8 to 23, the artists of the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev will embark on a tour in Spain. This will be the theater's first experience performing in Europe, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Residents of Zaragoza, Calpe, Riba-Roja de Ebro, Xàtiva, Alicante, La Nucia, and Gandia will be able to enjoy classical works such as "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" (composer P. Tchaikovsky), as well

Shooting in Washington. The USA has suspended processing requests from immigrants from Afghanistan

An incident that occurred near the White House in Washington, resulting in injuries to two members of the U.S. National Guard, is linked to a man who emigrated to the United States from Afghanistan. This was reported by the publication "Meduza". Donald Trump characterized the shooter as an "animal" and promised that he would "pay a high price." In his address to the nation, Trump called the attack "an act of hatred and terror." According to him, the

Vladimir Putin proposed to rearm the CSTO with new Russian weapons

In addition, Putin noted that Russia plans to cooperate with allies to strengthen the military potential of the CSTO. Important tasks remain to enhance the combat readiness of national contingents and optimize the management of collective forces. In Bishkek, a meeting of the Collective Security Council is taking place, attended by the leaders of the CSTO member states. This event, chaired by President Sadyr Japarov, took place on November 27.

Tashiev spoke about two deposits with resources worth $10 billion. And recalled Atambaev

Tashiev noted that the Dolpran deposit in the Kemin district has immense value; however, the licenses for its development were transferred free of charge. According to him, one of the companies sold these licenses for $32 million, but the state received not a penny, while the declared value of the resources is about $10 billion. He expressed dissatisfaction that, despite the high revenues from the deposits, the state has no share, and emphasized that taxes are a legal obligation. "It is

Free education can be obtained at railway universities in Russia

The railways, stretching over 100,000 kilometers, connect all corners of Russia, making them the most important means of transportation in the country. Given the economic growth of Kyrgyzstan, the development of the transport sector is becoming increasingly relevant, and in this context, trained specialists are needed. This is why Russian railway universities represent a significant career path for the youth of Kyrgyzstan.

Entry to Almaty is set to become paid. What is known

At a briefing, the Deputy Akim of Almaty, Beibut Shakhanov, shared information about the progress in developing measures to restrict the entry of "non-ecological transport" into the city, as reported by Tengri Auto. Shakhanov noted that the regulations concerning this issue are currently in the approval stage at the Ministry of Justice. After this stage is completed, they will be presented to the Maslikhat for further discussion.

Kyrgyzstan Participated in a Seminar on Identifying New Types of Drugs

A seminar aimed at identifying synthetic drugs, including new psychoactive substances (NPS), as well as developing reporting in accordance with international quality management standards, was held in Tashkent. Experts from Central Asia participated in the seminar, including Marina Satarova, the chief expert of the KEMVI management of the Forensic Expert Service under the Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan.

A new administrative building of the prosecutor's office opened in the Manas district

An online portal has been launched to check debt status and travel restrictions.

The Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan has launched a new online portal designed to enhance transparency and ease of access to information for citizens. This resource allows users to check for debts and travel restrictions, as well as obtain contact details for the responsible enforcement officer. The creation of the platform aims to prevent situations where citizens face unexpected restrictions right before departure, which can lead to trip

Daut Poltushev Won Gold at the Asian Cup in Tajikistan

At the Asian Judo Cup for juniors, which took place on November 22-23 in Dushanbe, the athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Daut Poltushev, won first place. Poltushev competed in the weight category up to 100 kg, starting his journey from the quarterfinals.

The Bailiff Service of Kyrgyzstan has launched an online portal to check the status of debts and travel restrictions.

A new online portal has been launched in Kyrgyzstan, developed by the State Execution Service under the General Prosecutor's Office. This resource allows citizens to check for outstanding debts and travel restrictions outside the country.

The Death of Fish in the Issyk-Ata District. Businessman Complains About Law Enforcement Inaction

Entrepreneur V. Kim contacted the editorial office of Kaktus.media with a complaint about the inaction of law enforcement agencies and the delay in the criminal case he reported to the prosecutor's office. alt="Mass fish death in the Issyk-Ata district: the businessman is dissatisfied with the work of law enforcement agencies" /> According to him, as a result of the incident, he incurred significant losses, which, according to preliminary estimates, exceed 20 million soms. The

In the Kemin District, a capsule was laid for the construction of a maternity hospital with the participation of Tashiev.

On November 27, a capsule was laid in Kemin for the construction of a modern maternity hospital with 50 beds, initiated by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. According to the press service of the State National Security Committee, numerous large-scale projects are being implemented in Kyrgyzstan aimed at meeting the social needs of the population, creating modern educational institutions, as well as constructing

The economic forum "EU - Central Asia" took place in Tashkent.

The economic forum "EU - Central Asia" was held in Tashkent, which became an important platform for deepening economic interaction and attracting strategic investments between the countries of the region and the European Union. During the forum, issues of expanding trade and transport links, improving the business climate, supporting sustainable growth, and developing value-added chains in key sectors of the economy were discussed.

In Bishkek, the demolition of one of the mini-markets has begun

According to the decision of the Bishkek commission, the process of voluntary demolition of the mini-market "Booruker" has begun. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. Structures located on a plot of 216 sq. m. are being demolished.

Kyrgyzstani Izyatbek Ratbekov Wins the "Strength of Siberia" World Cup in Billiards

The World Cup "Strength of Siberia" in billiards took place in Novosibirsk, and the athlete representing Kyrgyzstan, Izatbek Ratbekov, won first place in the "Free Pyramid" discipline.

The number of fatalities in the residential fire in Hong Kong has risen to 55

On the day the fire broke out, November 26, the consequences became known, with the initial death toll at 44 people and 279 individuals reported missing. At that time, about 700 people were evacuated and placed in temporary shelters. As of that moment, out of the seven buildings in the complex, four were already under control, and rescue operations continued on the lower floors. Additionally, it is worth noting that since July 2024, eight residential blocks had been under renovation,

The International Forum of Search Teams from CIS Countries Took Place in Kazakhstan

The International Forum of Search Teams from the CIS countries was held in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Volunteers from Russia, Moldova, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and representatives of the Search Movement of Kyrgyzstan "Our Victory - Bizdin Zhenish" participated in the event. This forum became an important symbol of the unity of peoples united by a common history, fate, and memory of the heroism of the defenders

Fires in Hong Kong Skyscrapers. What Remains of the Buildings

On November 26, seven residential skyscrapers caught fire in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong, marking one of the deadliest fires in the region's history. According to the South China Morning Post, these buildings contain around 2,000 apartments, housing nearly 5,000 residents. By the morning of November 27, 55 casualties had been reported, 45 people were in critical condition, and 279 residents were declared missing.

Daughter of former judge Saniya Brancheva: Mom is in critical condition

Nailya Basimova, daughter of former judge Saniya Branchaeva, informed the editorial staff of Kaktus.media about her mother's critical health condition. According to Nailya, on November 26, Saniya was taken to the hospital by ambulance from the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department. Doctors noted that the blood sugar level of the former judge, who suffers from diabetes, reached 30 mmol/L.

In the past 24 hours, 53 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan

In the course of a day, 53 fire incidents occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. To extinguish the fires, 65 units of firefighting equipment were involved:

Since the beginning of the year, revenue from property tax in Kyrgyzstan has amounted to 1.55 billion soms.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the difference in revenue compared to the previous year is about 5.8 million soms in favor of 2024. It should be noted that property tax must be paid by all owners of residential houses, apartments, summer cottages, and other capital structures located on the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

In the Nooken District, a medical facility guard was fined for improper disposal of medical waste

In the Nooken district, representatives of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Environmental Protection Service conducted an inspection of local entrepreneurs as part of activities aimed at protecting the environment. According to the environmental protection service, the work of a branch of the Center for General Medical Practice was examined. During the inspection, it was found that medical and other waste had been disposed of in locations that do not comply with established norms and

Three weeks left until the end of the admissions campaign for universities in Russia

According to the press service of Rossotrudnichestvo, the acceptance of documents for free education in Russian universities for citizens of Kyrgyzstan is ongoing until December 15, provided under the quotas of the Government of Russia.

Atabekov Village Council of Jalal-Abad Region fined for illegal dumping on the banks of the Kara-Darya River

In the Atabekov rural district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, inspectors from the regional office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an inspection. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, it was established during the inspection that the order issued following the previous inspection had not been fulfilled. In particular, necessary work to clean up the unauthorized dump on the banks of the Kara-Darya River in the area

A new building of the district department of the GKNB has opened in the Ton District

html On November 27, 2025, a new office building of the district department of the State National Security Committee for the Issyk-Kul region was opened in the Ton district. This information was provided by representatives of the GKNB. The new facility is fully equipped with modern technologies, creating optimal conditions for the effective work of military personnel engaged in national security issues. The building is also equipped with necessary communication tools and network equipment.

Bakyt Torobaev: Kyrgyz Republic Enters a New Stage of Modernization of the Water Sector System

At the opening of the forum dedicated to water supply and sanitation issues, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, highlighted important transformations occurring in the country's water sector. He pointed out the systematic modernization observed in recent years. As part of the Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Management Development Program, which is planned until 2026, projects are being developed and implemented in more than 600 settlements and 24 cities.

Against the backdrop of the geopolitical situation in the world, the CSTO has demonstrated that the organization has its place.

In the context of the current geopolitical situation, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has reaffirmed its role and significance. This was stated by political scientist Mamat Aibalaev in an interview with the Kabar agency. He noted that the joint resolution of security issues for member states such as Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Tajikistan is an important aspect of the organization's work.

The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in the CAVA Cup in the Maldives.

From December 19 to 25, an international tournament of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup will take place in the capital of the Maldives, Male, featuring the women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan.

For every 100 working-age people in Central Asia, there are about 60 dependents.

Demographic changes in Central Asia play a key role in shaping the economic and social future of the region. According to the report "Generation-2050 in Central Asia," developed with the support of UNICEF, over 50% of the population in the five countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—are under 30 years old. This information was provided by the UN News Service. It is noted that having a young population presents a unique opportunity for obtaining a

In Kyzyl-Kiya, a construction company was fined for violating safety regulations.

Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Construction The Ministry of Construction reports that the construction company "Asyl Holding," engaged in the construction of a facility in Kyzyl-Kiya, has been fined 200,000 soms. The reason for the fine was the violation of safety regulations at the construction site located on Kulatov Street.

Shooting near the White House. Trump promised to remove all foreigners "who don't belong in the USA"

U.S. President Donald Trump described the shooting that occurred near the White House as an "act of hate and terror," promising "swift justice" for the shooter. A video message was posted on his account on X. According to Trump, the suspect in the shooting arrived in the country from Afghanistan in 2021, during the presidency of his predecessor, Joe Biden, calling that country a "hellhole on earth."

The President of Belarus stated that the CSTO should respond to militarization in Europe.

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, emphasized at the CSTO summit in Bishkek that the organization must respond to the growing militarization of European countries, which are actively shifting their economies to military tracks. “European countries are increasing their investments in the defense sector and ramping up arms production. We in the CSTO cannot remain indifferent to these changes,” noted Lukashenko, commenting on the situation during a closed-door meeting of the CSTO

GSAI: Kyrgyzstan Updates Its Audit System and Approaches IAASB Standards

At the event held in the capital, representatives of the Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan, the Polish Supreme Audit Office, the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI), the European Union delegation, and other international partners noted the achievements of the GSAI project, which supports the reform of state audit in the country.

Tashiev commented on the situation with Chinese citizens

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, on November 27, during the laying of a capsule for a new maternity hospital in the Kemin district, met with local residents and expressed his opinion regarding the situation with Chinese citizens. In his speech, he emphasized that many initiatives are currently being implemented in Kyrgyzstan aimed at actively developing the country's economy. “Since the collapse of the

International boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling competitions have started in the city of Manas.

On November 26, international tournaments in boxing and Greco-Roman wrestling for athletes aged 17 to 20 began at the children's and youth sports school of Olympic reserve named after Raatbek Sanatbaev in the city of Manas. The opening of the event was attended by representatives of the presidential envoy in the region. Young athletes from seven regions of Kyrgyzstan are participating in the competitions, as well as delegations from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

Eight defendants in the case of the explosion on the Crimean Bridge were sentenced to life imprisonment.

The explosion on the Crimean Bridge occurred on October 8 at 6:35 AM, when a truck carrying 21 tons of explosives detonated on the roadway of the bridge. As a result of the tragedy, five people died, including the truck driver Mahir Yusupov, who, according to investigative data, was unaware of the dangerous cargo. The organizer of this terrorist act is believed to be Vasily Malyuk, the director of the Security Service of Ukraine, who is wanted. Criminal charges for the terrorist act have been