Fish exporters from Kyrgyzstan accuse Rosselkhoznadzor of a corruption scheme

Fish producers in Kyrgyzstan who export their products to Russia are expressing serious concerns due to the difficulties that have arisen in their operations. A representative of the company OsOO "Tian-Shan Trout," Andrey Nazarov, has appealed to government agencies and the media for assistance in resolving the critical situation that has emerged. According to him, over the past ten days, the number of cargo delays caused by the Rosselkhoznadzor has increased, accompanied by excessive

Soil sampling conducted for the construction of a 10,000-seat stadium in Batken

At the construction site of the new stadium with a capacity of 10,000 seats, located in the Chety-Bulak area of Batken city, specialists from the Republican Certification Center conducted control work for soil sampling. According to the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, the sampling was carried out in accordance with GOST 28514-90. These tests are aimed at assessing the quality of the foundation compaction, which is critically important for ensuring the

Violations Amounting to 32.6 Million Som Detected in the Education Departments of the Lenin and Sverdlovsk Districts - Audit for 2023

The Audit Chamber conducted an inspection of the expenses for the nutrition of children attending schools and preschool institutions managed by the Bishkek city mayor's office. As a result of the audit for 2023, violations totaling 32 million 607.2 thousand soms were identified, including the following cases: - In the Lenin district, underfunding of nutrition standards from a special account (formed from parents' donations) was discovered, amounting to 2 million 239.1 thousand soms; -

Futurist: Writers Will Pay for AI to Read Them

Recent events confirm his words. For example, the AI development company Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to authors whose works were used without permission. A lawsuit was filed against Anthropic for using a shadow library of 500,000 books that was collected illegally. This library was intended to create accessibility to literature; however, Anthropic used it to train its models. Court documents indicate that despite the downloads, the books were not used in their training. The judge

Russia and Ukraine exchanged missile strikes, there are casualties

Illustrative photo The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation clarified that 116 drones were shot down over the Black Sea, 76 over the Krasnodar region, 23 in Crimea, 16 in the Rostov region, 7 in Bryansk, 4 each in the Kursk region and the waters of the Azov Sea, 2 in Belgorod, and 1 in Lipetsk regions. The tragic consequences of the drone attack were recorded in Taganrog, where the governor of the Rostov region, Yuri Slyusary, reported three fatalities. Additionally, ten residents of

In Kyrgyzstan, an innovative seed planting method has been implemented

Putin called Nikita Simonyan a legend of football and expressed his condolences

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, expressed his deep condolences on the passing of the renowned football player and coach Nikita Simonyan, who passed away on November 23 at the age of 100. The corresponding telegram was posted on the official Kremlin website.

Employees of the "Ysyk-Ata" sanatorium were taking clients' money for themselves, - GKNB

On November 25, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of a persistent corrupt scheme related to the embezzlement of funds at the "Ysyk-Ata" sanatorium. According to the investigation materials, the staff of the institution exploited clients' ignorance of the payment process to seize their money. "Payments through established payment terminals were not made, and records of patients were absent from the accounting

In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud through Lalafo has been detained

A person suspected of fraud using the Lalafo application has been arrested in the Chui region, reported the press service of the regional police department. According to information from the police department of the Kemin district, on November 9, 2025, a resident of Tokmok, D.N., saw an advertisement for the sale of a Volkswagen Passat on the Lalafo platform. After negotiating with the seller, he transferred 27,000 soms to the electronic wallet "O Dengi," and later added another

Hong Kong Flu and COVID-19. What Viruses Are Circulating in Kyrgyzstan

From November 17 to 23, Kyrgyzstan registered 13,054 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza, which is 60% higher than the figures from the previous week. This data was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, as reported by 24. kg. Among the infected, 69.4% are children under 14 years old, accounting for 9,055 cases. Hospitalization affected 7.2% of the total number of infected.

In Turkey, workers inserted a hose into their 15-year-old colleague and killed him

According to information provided by Sozcu, the tragic incident occurred in a carpentry workshop where Kendirci worked. On November 14, his friends decided to play a prank on him, but the joke had fatal consequences.

Teachers will be required to undergo testing to assess their level of competence

Teachers of several subjects have been required to undergo testing to determine their level of professional training. This was reported by several educators working in schools on the website Kaktus.media. According to them, the Ministry of Education issued a directive for conducting testing with the aim of planning activities for the continuous professional development of teachers and assessing their ability to use computer technologies in the educational process, including completing test

The flu epidemic season has begun. Recommendations from doctors

With the onset of the influenza epidemic season, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance has presented a series of recommendations for the public. According to their information, it is advised to:

Illegal construction objects identified in the village of Kara-Zhyjach, a fine of 400,000 soms imposed

Inspectors continue to monitor construction sites in the region. During the inspection, it was found that the companies OsOO "Chopo-Tash" and OsOO "Nurlion Beton" did not provide the necessary approvals from the competent authorities. As a result of the identified violations, administrative measures were applied to both organizations: each company was fined 200,000 soms, totaling 400,000 soms. In addition, the activities of the mentioned concrete plants have been suspended

In the Osh Region, the Environmental Supervision Service fined and suspended the activities of the company "Granite LTD"

As a result of complaints received from citizens regarding the published video on social media, on November 16, employees of the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an unscheduled inspection of the company "Granit LTD." During the inspection, specialists found that the company lacked the necessary technical permits. As a result, the activities of "Granit LTD" were temporarily suspended until the necessary corrective measures were completed.

The general contractor for the reconstruction project of the Lebedinovskaya HPP has been determined.

The JSC "Chakan HPP" has completed the selection of a general contractor for the reconstruction of the Lebedinovskaya HPP. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, the final stage of the competition has been completed, the applications have been evaluated, and the results have been submitted to the bank for approval. The contractor who won the tender will be responsible for the main construction and installation

Farmer from Ak-Talinsky District Received a Car for a Rare Breed Sheep

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, farmer Nadyrbek Mamytbaev from the village of Baetov exchanged his breeding ram for a car. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, this exchange became possible due to the high value of the rare breed of sheep, Arashan.

In Australia, children under 16 are banned from using social media. How will this work?

Australia has become the first country to implement such a ban. The government claims that children on social networks face serious risks related to their health and mental well-being. A study conducted earlier this year showed that 96% of children aged 10-15 already use social platforms, and 70% of them have encountered harmful content, including materials about misogyny, eating disorders, and even suicide. Moreover, one in seven children reported attempts at manipulation by adults, and more

The Central Election Commission accredited 16 more international observers for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Today, November 25, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic accredited 16 international observers. These representatives will participate in the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. According to the CEC's resolution, accreditation was granted to observers from the following organizations:

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan uncovered a corruption scheme at the "Issyk-Ata" sanatorium.

As a result of the investigation, it became known that the staff of the sanatorium, taking advantage of the clients' ignorance about the payment processes, accepted cash without recording patient information in the accounting journals. In connection with these events, a criminal case was initiated. Within its framework, employees of the 'Issyk-Ata' sanatorium, including 'S.E.S.', 'E.A.A.', 'A.G.O.', and 'A.u.O.', were interrogated, and

Building in the city of Karakol, where the headquarters of the revolutionary troops was located

In Karakol, the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region, one can find numerous buildings constructed over a hundred years ago. One such architectural monument is the structure located at 147 Jamansariyev Street. From 1918 to 1920, this building served as the headquarters of the Third Semirechensk Separate Infantry Regiment of the revolutionary troops. Currently, it houses a specialized children and youth Olympic reserve school, which is under the jurisdiction of the Youth Affairs,

Two Texas Residents Planned to Capture an Island off Haiti

Two men from northern Texas are facing criminal charges for allegedly planning a violent takeover of Gonave Island, located off the coast of Haiti. According to "Izvestia," citing materials from The Guardian, the investigation claims that they intended to carry out an armed operation to seize the territory. According to the investigation data, the suspects were planning to purchase a sailboat, weapons, and ammunition, as well as hire homeless individuals as mercenaries to execute

"Kyrgyzpharmacy" and UNDP will cooperate in the field of procurement and logistics of medicines

A meeting recently took place between representatives of "Kyrgyzpharmacy" and employees of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kyrgyzstan. The discussion focused on potential cooperation in the area of centralized procurement of medical goods, including the use of UNDP's international catalogs. During the conversation, emphasis was placed on digitalization, logistics, and the implementation of sustainable procurement standards.

A new police station has been opened in the village of Talas

In the rural district of Talas, located in the Manas region of Kyrgyzstan on the border with Kazakhstan, a new police station has been put into operation. This information was provided by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department while speaking with a correspondent from Turmush.

"Muras United" announced a new head coach and assistant

The club "Muras United" has introduced its new coaching staff for the upcoming season. Edmar Galovskiy de Lacerda has become the head coach, and Vyacheslav Belyaev has been appointed as his assistant. Edmar Galovskiy de Lacerda, who previously worked with several South American clubs, is known for his strategic expertise and focus on developing young players. His goal at "Muras United" is to strengthen the team, implement modern playing principles, and enhance the

At the "Ysyk-Ata" Sanatorium, employees embezzled funds from services

In the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, it was reported about the discovery of a persistent corruption scheme in the sanatorium "Ysyk-Ata". Specialists established that some employees of the institution, abusing their powers, acted against the interests of the health resort. They organized a systematic embezzlement of funds received from the services provided, which contradicts established financial procedures. According to the information, the sanatorium

Online as the Norm: Remembering All Instances of Distance Learning in Bishkek Over the Year

Photo from the Internet In Bishkek, from November 25 to 27, educational institutions, including schools and universities, temporarily switched to online format due to a CSTO meeting. 24.kg decided to recall key moments when, over the past year, students were forced to switch to distance learning and the reasons for this.

The budget of the Toguz-Torou district has for the first time exceeded the threshold of 1 billion soms.

According to the akimat, at the beginning of 2025, it was planned to achieve the revenue part of the budget for the Toguz-Torou district at the level of 1 billion soms. According to the latest data as of November 24, this ambitious plan has been successfully implemented: the revenue part of the district's state budget amounted to 1 billion 36 million 44 thousand 300 soms. Forecasts indicate that by the end of the year, this figure may reach 1 billion 150 million soms.

Young NFA Players Met with FIFA Expert Marian Pahar

The National Football Academy of Kyrgyzstan hosted Marian Pahar, a renowned former striker for Southampton and the Latvian national team, who is currently working as a FIFA expert on high-performance systems.

Raids Against Illegal Fishing Continue in Kyrgyzstan, Poachers Detained at Issyk-Kul

Raids aimed at curbing illegal fishing continue in the country. Officials from the relevant authorities have intensified monitoring across all water bodies in Kyrgyzstan. Recent cases of poaching have been recorded at Issyk-Kul. During joint activities to clean up water bodies, raids are conducted, during which individuals using prohibited tools, such as nets, for fishing are apprehended.

There Aren't Enough Doctors. Why Patients Have to Wait in the Infectious Disease Hospital

At the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital, there is a shortage of doctors in the emergency department, which complicates its operation. Chief Physician Gulzhigit Aaliev reported this situation, noting that during the day there are five doctors on duty, while in the evening there are only three. “Recently, one medic from the capital's Family Medicine Center was redirected to us. We also have two on-call doctors in reserve in case the number of patients increases. The emergency

40-story buildings in Bishkek. "If there aren't enough spaces, they will park on lawns, in ditches, and playgrounds."

The capital's infrastructure will face serious challenges In Bishkek, the construction of a residential complex is planned, which will include buildings 35 and 40 stories high. According to infrastructure expert Marat Musuraliev, such a large-scale project will pose a real challenge for the engineering and transportation systems of the capital, as he noted in a conversation with Vesti.kg.

"List of Aiki": Organizer of Escort Services in Almaty is Released from Custody

The court took into account that Aika has a minor child and noted her positive character reference. She is also held under lighter conditions and has no debts. The execution of the remaining part of her sentence has been postponed for two years, and she has been released under probationary supervision. Aika became known after a list of her clients was published online, which included prominent personalities. On May 21, 2024, the Auezov District Court of Almaty found her guilty of pimping,

US authorities will check foreigners who received asylum under Biden

As reported by Reuters, this concerns 233,000 refugees who arrived in the country between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025, according to a memo received from the U.S. government. The documents state that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has the authority to revoke refugee status for those already in the country if it is found that they do not meet the established criteria. The memo also mentions that the Biden administration may have focused on quantity rather than

UN Security Council on the Middle East: Despite Progress in Gaza, the Situation Remains Critical

At the UN Security Council meeting, Ramiz Alakbarov stated that despite the ceasefire in Gaza, the situation remains extremely unstable and prone to risks. According to him, recent Israeli airstrikes on densely populated areas have resulted in numerous casualties and destruction, while Palestinian armed forces continue to carry out sporadic strikes against Israeli soldiers, which also leads to human losses.

The brain knows how the world is structured even before a person is born

According to years of neurobiological research, neurons do not activate randomly but operate according to established patterns. The brain has a baseline activity known as the "default mode," which exists even when a person is not engaged in a specific task. This structure defines the range of possible reactions to sensory stimuli. When new signals—such as smell, taste, or images—are received, the brain adapts its primary patterns to the new sensations. Organoids show similar activity

A farmer in the Naryn region raised a ram, which he exchanged for a car.

Nadyrbek Mamytbaev, an entrepreneur from the village of Bayetov in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, successfully breeds Arashan sheep while adhering to strict breeding standards. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. The Ministry actively encourages farmers and livestock breeders to participate in the development of breeding livestock, emphasizing that expanding the breeding base is an important step towards the

Mendirman Elemanov became the head of the culture department of the Suzak district

Mendirman Elemanov has been appointed as the head of the culture department of the Suzak district. This appointment took place as part of the rotation conducted by the district state administration.

"Very Dangerous to Walk". Residents Complain About the Lack of Sidewalk on Sadyrbaev Street

In the Call center Kaktus.media, residents living on Sadyrbaev Street reported on the current situation. They note that there are no sidewalks on one side of the street, forcing people to walk on the roadway, which is extremely dangerous. "At the intersection with the highway, sidewalks are not provided. We have to walk close to the roadway, risking being hit by cars. Although there are pedestrian crossings, we have to walk to them, and also along the way. Not only adults but also children

Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Construction has imposed fines totaling 112.7 million soms for violations at construction sites.

Since the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has imposed fines totaling 112 million 785 thousand soms on construction companies for violating existing regulations. Deputy Minister Talant Imanakun uulu shared this information during the "Elden Sobol" program organized by the "Kabar" agency. According to him, since the beginning of the year, 2062 administrative protocols have been registered in the country,

Excess Subsidization of Passenger Transportation Identified in MP "Bishkek Trolleybus Management" - Audit

The Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall violated the resolution of the City Hall, adopted on April 5, 2022, by allocating subsidies totaling more than 89 million 349 thousand soms in 2023. This information was presented in a report prepared by the Accounts Chamber regarding the execution of the city budget. Of the total amount of funds allocated as subsidies, a significant portion was received by the following institutions:

The international documentary film festival UmutDoc kicks off in Bishkek.

On December 4, the international documentary film festival UmutDoc will begin in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The UmutDoc initiative arose from the Umut Young Cinema forum, which was established in 2013. This forum has become an important regional platform for supporting young filmmakers from Central Asia.

In MP "Bishkekasfaltservice," absence of financial reporting, exceeding the actual cost of work, and other violations identified - audit for 2023

During the inspection, the following violations were identified: - Compensation in the amount of 1,356,300 som was paid to 35 employees, which is equivalent to 27,028 liters of gasoline. These payments contradict paragraphs 3 and 5 of the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 18, 2006, No. 672, regarding compensation for the use of personal vehicles during official business trips. It was established that the vehicles used by the employees to perform their official

At the IZO Museum, a lecture titled "Achieving Maturity: The Art of Sculpture in Kyrgyzstan from the Late 1950s to 1990" will take place.

On November 29, a lecture titled "Coming of Age: The Art of Sculpture in Kyrgyzstan from the Late 1950s to 1990" will take place at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev. According to the museum, the lecture will be conducted by art historian and senior researcher Aina Moldokmatova.

The city of Osh transferred a number of properties to state ownership, including land for the construction of multi-storey buildings.

At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of 25 acres of land to the balance of the Osh Electric Networks Enterprise. Included in the agenda was information about an 80-acre land plot in the Ken-Sai area, where the substation is located.

The head of the GKNB, naming 24 officials, ordered searches in their homes — new details have emerged in the case

In the criminal case concerning corrupt actions at the "Chaldovar - road" checkpoint, several significant updates have occurred. According to data published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, during the investigative actions related to Article 336 Part 1 ("Corruption"), it was established that K.A.E., who works as a leading specialist in the Chuy-Bishkek Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture, abused his official

The Ministry of Construction announced the possibility of building buildings up to 55 stories in Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, there is now the possibility of constructing buildings with heights ranging from 50 to 55 stories. This became known from the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency channel, where the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Talant Imanakun uulu shared new data. Previously, construction companies were limited to a maximum of 27 stories due to fears of taking on the risks associated with building high-rise

Turkmenistan: Methane Emissions Are Rising Again

According to experts, in 2023 Turkmenistan managed to reduce methane emissions by 10% compared to 2020, according to data from Kayrros. However, a recent report published on November 5 shows that in 2024, methane emissions not only did not decrease but increased by 19%. The main culprits for the rise are oil companies, although gas stations also reported an increase in emissions, as reported by turkmen.news. Analysts cannot definitively explain why emissions decrease in one year and then rise