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Local news / Cultural news

The 36th meeting of the CIS Youth Affairs Council took place in Astana.

On November 20, another, already the 36th meeting of the Council for Youth Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Astana. According to the Ministry of Culture, delegates from Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of basic youth organizations and the Executive Committee of the CIS participated in the council's work.

25.11.2025, 11:32
Ecology

In Chui Region, 7 cases of illegal hunting were identified during raids

During raids conducted by employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and representatives of the Kalininsky Interdistrict Hunting Society, violations of hunting legislation were identified in the Panfilov and Jayil districts. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, as a result of inspections, 7 violations of environmental legislation were recorded:

25.11.2025, 11:30
Six people died, five injured in a traffic accident on the Almaty – Bishkek highway
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Six people died, five injured in a traffic accident on the Almaty – Bishkek highway

Illustrative photo According to preliminary information, a 23-year-old driver of an Audi car lost control and collided with a Toyota vehicle. “As a result of this incident, both drivers and three passengers died on the spot from their injuries. One of the passengers, who was taken to the hospital, also passed away despite all the efforts of the doctors. In addition, five passengers sustained various injuries and are currently under medical supervision,” the Almaty region police department

25.11.2025, 11:25
Local news

The UKZ of the Bishkek City Hall dismantled 7075 objects in 2024

In 2024, the department responsible for land use control dismantled 7,075 structures, as stated in the mayor's report on the activities of the Bishkek city hall for this year, which was presented at a meeting of the Bishkek city council. Among the demolished structures, 3,537 were light constructions, 506 were capital buildings, and 3,032 were advertising installations.

25.11.2025, 11:22
In Kemin, a previously convicted man was detained for fraud on Lalafo
Incidents

In Kemin, a previously convicted man was detained for fraud on Lalafo

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, a 26-year-old man, K.A., was detained in Kemin, who previously had legal issues due to similar crimes. He is suspected of deceiving a resident of Tokmok by selling him a non-existent Volkswagen Passat.

25.11.2025, 11:20
In the world

Media: Pakistan Caught Attempting to Steal Russian Defense Technologies

During a counterintelligence operation conducted by Russian special services, a spy network allegedly linked to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was uncovered. This was reported by the European Times. According to Russian authorities, the network operated in St. Petersburg and aimed to obtain secret data on modern Russian military technologies, including components of the S-400 air defense system and design documentation for Mi-8AMTSh-V helicopters and their modifications. As a

25.11.2025, 11:18
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, market profits have increased

Since the beginning of the year until September, the profits of markets have increased by 4.4%, amounting to 95.2 million soms, according to data provided by the National Statistical Committee. In the third quarter of 2025, there were 317 markets operating in the country, with the largest number located in the Osh region and Bishkek (64 each) and in the Jalal-Abad region (63). The total number of trading places in Kyrgyzstan reached 80,221. The average rental cost for one trading place is 181

25.11.2025, 11:16
Sports / Exclusive

Students from Orlovka won the volleyball tournament for the Mayor's Cup.

In the Kemin district, in the city of Orlovka, a volleyball tournament for the mayor's cup took place, as reported by the local administration's press service. According to the press service's information, the competition featured teams made up of students from various schools in the district. As a result of the tournament, both among boys and girls, the first place was taken by the athletes from secondary school No. 1 in the city of Orlovka.

25.11.2025, 11:14
Local news

From the budget of the Bishkek City Hall, 112.8 million soms were paid to employees of subordinate institutions as material assistance, - audit

As a result of the audit of salaries in the institutions and enterprises of the Bishkek city hall, it was established that the total amount of identified violations of legislation amounts to 324.7 million soms. Of this amount, 282 million soms pertains to budgetary institutions, while 42.7 million soms relates to municipal enterprises. This data is contained in the report of the Accounts Chamber for the year 2023. According to the information in the report, the city hall paid additional amounts

25.11.2025, 11:13
Local news / Exclusive

The road leading to Naryn Airport has been paved.

In the Naryn region, the work on paving the road over a stretch of 5.5 km, which connects the city to the "Naryn" airport, has been completed. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the asphalt was laid on the section from 4 to 9+500 km of the Naryn - Oryuktam highway. Currently, road services are working on strengthening the road shoulders. According to the agency, the work carried out from the title list is aimed at

25.11.2025, 11:12
The state language will become a mandatory standard for online services
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The state language will become a mandatory standard for online services

The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies held a meeting attended by the chairman of the National Commission on the State Language under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The discussion focused on the significance of the state language, particularly in the context of its use in the field of digital technologies. During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the necessity of complying with the law when developing online services, state information systems, and content.

25.11.2025, 11:09
Ecology

A resident of Issyk-Kul tried to escape with fish, but the police detained him.

Employees of the tourist-ecological police of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, relying on collected operational data, attempted to detain a group of individuals engaged in illegal fishing on horseback in the southern part of the village of Tyup. As reported by the regional police, when the poachers noticed the approaching law enforcement officers, they attempted to flee the scene. During the operational activities, one of them was detained — A.Ch., born in 1985, residing

25.11.2025, 11:08
Ecologists: It's Time to Save the Floodplain Forests of Kyrgyzstan
Local news / Ecology

Ecologists: It's Time to Save the Floodplain Forests of Kyrgyzstan

Recently, an annual tree planting event organized by the Public Association of Gardeners "Maki" took place on the banks of the Ken-Tor River in the Issyk-Ata region. This year, participants planted seedlings of rare species such as the Semyonov fir, Tien Shan spruce, and common pine. These local species were recommended by specialists and grown in the Toktogul Forestry, which increases their chances of successful acclimatization in the climatic conditions of Kyrgyzstan.

25.11.2025, 11:04
Local news

Naryn Received New Buses

According to information provided by the Prime Minister's Office, Naryn has received a new batch of special equipment and buses. The key transfer ceremony took place during the working visit of the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev to the Naryn region.

25.11.2025, 10:58
New Zealand Plans to Completely Eradicate Wild Cats by 2050
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New Zealand Plans to Completely Eradicate Wild Cats by 2050

In New Zealand, a complete extermination of wild cats is planned by 2050, as reported by The Guardian. Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka confirmed that wild cats are now included in the government program "Predator-Free 2050," calling them "cold-blooded killers."

25.11.2025, 10:58
CEC KR: Fines Imposed on Candidate and Citizens for Violating Election Campaign Conditions
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CEC KR: Fines Imposed on Candidate and Citizens for Violating Election Campaign Conditions

At a meeting of the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan, incidents related to violations of election campaigning and insults directed at candidates were discussed. A working group dealing with voter information and campaigning conducted monitoring of social networks and identified cases of information dissemination that violated the rules of election campaigning. In particular, this concerned candidates Janarbek Akayev (district No. 8), Dinara Ashimova (district No. 8), Ulan Bakasov

25.11.2025, 10:56
The NBKR raised the discount rate to 11%
Economy / Exclusive

The NBKR raised the discount rate to 11%

On November 24, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to raise the discount rate from 10% to 11%. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Azat Kozubekov. In his speech, he emphasized that this decision was made against the backdrop of rising inflation.

25.11.2025, 10:56
In Hong Kong, the number of people infected with chikungunya fever has reached 70.
In the world / Exclusive

In Hong Kong, the number of people infected with chikungunya fever has reached 70.

Two new cases of chikungunya fever have been identified in Hong Kong, bringing the total number of cases since the beginning of 2025 to 70. According to TASS, the information was provided by the local Center for Health Protection. Among the new cases are a man and a woman who recently returned from a trip to mainland China. This year, the incidence has significantly increased, exceeding the number of cases recorded in all previous years by three times.

25.11.2025, 10:51
Economy

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has raised the discount rate to 11%. Why did this happen?

The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to increase the key policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it to 11%. This decision takes effect on November 25. This information was provided by the financial regulator to Kaktus.media. Prices and Inflation in the Country The National Bank reports that as of the beginning of 2025, the inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan reached 7.3%, and on an annual basis, it is 8.9%.

25.11.2025, 10:48
The "Kloop" Case. Operators' Sentences Changed to Three Years of Probation
Local news

The "Kloop" Case. Operators' Sentences Changed to Three Years of Probation

Photo from the internet Today, a session was held at the Bishkek City Court, where it was decided to change the sentence of former 'Kloop' operators Alexander Alexandrov and Joomart Doolotov. This information was provided by human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. The judge reduced the prison sentence from five years to three years of probation, releasing the defendants right in the courtroom.

25.11.2025, 10:44
Education news

A new school is being built in Kadamzhai for 119.5 million soms

In the village of Ak-Tilek, located in the rural district of Moldo-Niyaz in the Kadamjai region, the construction of general education school No. 83 "Ak-Tilek" has begun, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This school will accommodate 375 student places, and the total cost of construction is 119 million 571 thousand 404 soms.

25.11.2025, 10:42
Local news

The road leading to the "Naryn" airport has been paved.

In the Naryn region, the work on the asphalt paving of the Naryn — Oryuktam road section has been completed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, the length of the repaired road leading to the "Naryn" airport is 5.5 kilometers. Currently, the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North," specifically road operation enterprise No. 8, continues to strengthen the road shoulders.

25.11.2025, 10:42
In Kyrgyzstan, inflation reached 7.3% since the beginning of the year – NBKR
Economy / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, inflation reached 7.3% since the beginning of the year – NBKR

At today's briefing, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azat Kozubekov, noted that a significant problem remains the tense situation in the market for fuel and lubricants. He explained that the main factors contributing to this situation are the ongoing repair works at Russian oil refineries and the rise in prices for fuel and lubricants imported from Russia.

25.11.2025, 10:41
Local news

The deadlines for the introduction of the taxi driver license have been postponed.

The Deputy Head of the Licensing and Technical Control Department of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Mirlan Akim uulu, announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio" about the postponement of the mandatory licensing deadlines for taxi drivers. It was previously planned that starting from December 1, taxi drivers working through apps without a license would not be able to accept orders. Now, this deadline has been changed to February 1.

25.11.2025, 10:40
Ecology

In the village of Sarban, a man was fined for illegal waste dumping

On November 20, in the village of Sarban, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamidin District conducted an inspection initiated by complaints from local residents regarding illegal dumping and burning of waste in the upper part of the settlement. According to the press service of the ecological and technical supervision, during the inspection, a citizen was found engaged in illegal waste disposal. As a result, he was

25.11.2025, 10:39
Western Media: Trump's Peace Plan for Ukraine Reduced from 28 to 19 Points. What Was Removed?
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Western Media: Trump's Peace Plan for Ukraine Reduced from 28 to 19 Points. What Was Removed?

negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Geneva A participant in the negotiations, advisor to the President of Ukraine Alexander Bevz, confirmed that the original peace plan of 28 points has been reduced to just 19. He noted that all opinions and comments from the Ukrainian side were taken into account. According to information from The Washington Post, the updated version of the document excluded points related to U.S.-Russian relations that are not relevant to resolving the crisis in

25.11.2025, 10:38
Sports

Karacholokov, Eraliyev, and Tsarev: New Coaches of the KR National Team in Greco-Roman Wrestling

New coaches for the national team of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling have been approved by the country's Wrestling Federation. This information was received from official sources of the federation. Ulukbek Karacholokov has been appointed as the head coach, while Arsen Eraliyev will take the position of senior coach. The responsibility for the U-23 team has been entrusted to Ruslan Tsarev.

25.11.2025, 10:34
Tokaev to Participate in the CSTO Summit in Bishkek
In the world

Tokaev to Participate in the CSTO Summit in Bishkek

The council session is scheduled for November 27. As stated in the CSTO materials, important issues of cooperation will be discussed on the agenda, including the fight against drug trafficking and migration. A declaration is also planned to be adopted, which will outline a unified position of the member states on security issues. In addition, the participants will discuss the candidacy for the new Secretary General of the CSTO for the term from 2026 to 2029. Currently, this position is held by

25.11.2025, 10:33
Local news

A Kyrgyzstani Conquered the Highest Mountain in Mexico

On November 23, Akmatbek Mamatkaimov, an alpinist from Kyrgyzstan, reached the summit of Orizaba, which stands at 5,636 meters. This information was confirmed by his relatives, who reported his success to Kaktus.media. Orizaba, also known as Pico de Orizaba, is an active volcano located in the Cordillera system. Locals refer to it as Sitlaltépetl, which translates from the Aztec language as "mountain of stars".

25.11.2025, 10:23
Incidents

Head of the developer of the Dolpran gold deposit detained. The company was reported by Tashiev.

In October of this year, during a meeting with the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, residents of the district expressed their grievances regarding the company's operations. Tashiev ordered an inspection of its activities. As part of the investigation, a commission was initiated involving specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to assess the environmental

25.11.2025, 10:22
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to update the plan for achieving carbon neutrality

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented for public discussion a draft amendment to the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution regarding the approval of the Carbon Neutrality Concept and the Action Plan for the implementation of the first phase of the Concept dated July 3, 2025, No. 397. According to the ministry, Kyrgyzstan has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In this regard, the resolution dated July 3, 2025, No. 397 approved the

25.11.2025, 10:21
Incidents

In Bishkek, the "Beacon" raid is taking place: fines totaling over 140,000 soms have already been issued.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a preventive event called "Beacon" began on November 25, as reported by the press service of the Patrol Police. As part of this initiative, patrol police officers monitor ambulances to assess drivers' reactions and identify those who violate traffic rules. If a driver does not yield to an ambulance, the patrol police officers stop them and draw up a report.

25.11.2025, 10:19
Exclusive

In Kyzyl-Kia, rescuers helped to open a blocked apartment door

In the Batken region, in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, an incident occurred related to the opening of a blocked door in an apartment of a multi-story building located in the 1st microdistrict. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to information from the agency, three rescue specialists were involved to carry out this task.

25.11.2025, 10:19
Armenia will not participate in the CSTO summit in Bishkek, - Kremlin
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Armenia will not participate in the CSTO summit in Bishkek, - Kremlin

Illustrative photo At the upcoming summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which will take place in Bishkek, Armenia will not be represented. This was announced by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. He noted that the agenda of the meeting includes discussions on both international and regional security issues. According to Ushakov, the Armenian side has notified the organizers of its absence but expressed its readiness to support the coordination of documents at the

25.11.2025, 10:17