According to the air quality ranking in global megacities, as of November 24 at 18:00, Bishkek ranks 7th. The city has been assigned a "unhealthy" status, and the air quality index is 173 (AQI). This data is updated in real-time.
As of November 20, 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced outstanding results in road construction. This year, 1,430 kilometers of roads were paved, significantly exceeding the planned volumes. The department noted that work continues taking into account weather conditions and other factors. In the Ministry of Transport, it was emphasized that, thanks to government support, special attention is being paid to the repair of key highways, as well as state and local roads,
In the Ak-Suu district, on Shapak Baatyra Street, the construction of a municipal market is planned, as reported by Turmush correspondent Talant Kөbөnbayev, the head of the village council. According to Kөbөnbayev, the creation of a new market will help improve the condition of the area around the local hospital.
In an interview with the publication "Kabar," Health Minister Erkin Checheybaev proposed banning the advertising of medications and reducing the number of pharmacies in the country. He noted that, unlike bakeries, where competition helps improve product quality, there is a significant information imbalance in the pharmaceutical sector. Checheybaev emphasized that patients often do not know how medications work and what their side effects are. "Doctors and pharmaceutical companies
On the central square in the administrative center of the Sokuluk district, an agricultural fair was held, organized by local farmers. Visitors could familiarize themselves with a variety of agricultural products, including fresh and high-quality food items. The price of beef at the fair was 650 soms per kilogram. The meat, which was previously sold at a price of 700 soms per kilogram in local stores, is now being sold for 650 soms.
The meeting between Zheenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the special envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Korea, Lee Uk-hon, took place to discuss current issues of bilateral and multilateral relations. During the conversation, the focus was on cooperation within the framework of the "Central Asia + Republic of Korea" dialogue. Kulubaev emphasized the importance of deepening political dialogue and practical cooperation, noting that the
The football club "Asia," a newcomer to the Kyrgyzstan Premier League from Talas, has chosen its new head coach. Maxim Shatskikh, known for his successes in Uzbek and Ukrainian football, has been appointed to this position. Previously, Shatskikh worked at the Uzbek club "Andijan," where the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Erjan Tokotaev, played.
What to expect after 'Times Square' and 'Monte Carlo'? Against the backdrop of public discontent, the building of the 'jewelry center', being erected by Nariman Tyuleev in Bishkek, near the underground shopping complex 'Old Bishkek', is increasing in size. This was reported by readers of the publication Vesti.kg.
According to information, the United States supports Turkey's participation in the International Stabilization Forces, which were formed after Ankara, together with Egypt and Qatar, played a key role in the ceasefire in Gaza last month. It is expected that both combat and engineering units will be involved in the deployment. However, Turkey hopes that the U.S. can guarantee the cessation of Israel's military operations in Gaza before the full deployment of international forces.
The historical and local lore museum, located in the city of Manas in the Jalal-Abad region, has temporarily moved to a new administrative building, as its previous location has become unsafe for operation. This museum houses over 6,000 exhibits. The museum director, Zhamiliya Temirova, reported that the old building at 1 T. Bayzakov Avenue has fallen into disrepair and needs to be closed. "After re-registration with the Ministry of Justice, we updated the charter, regulations, and the
In the Batken region, there is an increase in cases of ARVI and influenza, with children under 14 years old being the most affected. This was reported by Asel Koshbaeva, the chief physician of the Batken Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Koshbaeva noted that comparing data for the 10 months of 2024 and 2025, there were 18,345 cases registered in 2024, while for the same period in 2025, there were already 23,066 cases. This is an
Kyrgyz culture is rich in diverse customs and traditions that manifest during weddings, funerals, and other significant events. It is important to note that these customs can vary significantly depending on the region.
On November 24, 11 fires occurred in the city of Osh and its surroundings, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to available data, fires broke out in the districts of Nookat, Uzgen, and Kara-Suu, engulfing residential buildings, barns, sheds, as well as open areas with hay, cotton, and firewood.
The Ak-Suysky Machine and Tractor Station (MTS) has started its operations in Issyk-Kul, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The station aims to increase potato production in three districts: Tyup, Ak-Su, and Jeti-Oguz. It will contribute to improving product quality, reducing production costs, enhancing food security, and improving the socio-economic situation. For these purposes, 108 million soms have been allocated from
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with Lee Uk-hon, who is the Special Envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. During the negotiations, issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation were discussed, including interaction within the framework of the "Central Asia + Republic of Korea" dialogue. Kulubaev noted the importance of deepening political dialogue and practical cooperation, adding that the
According to the decree signed by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on November 20, 2025, No. 324, acts of state bodies that have legal status must be included in the Centralized Bank of Legal Information. This applies not only to decrees but also to other legal documents. The decree comes into effect 7 days after its official publication.
From November 25 to 27 of this year, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, will visit Kyrgyzstan on a state visit. This was announced by Sagynbek Abdumutalip, who heads the foreign policy department of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. This visit is organized at the invitation of Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, and it is expected to be an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership and allied relations between the two
Gennady Golovkin, a distinguished master of sports from Kazakhstan, has become the president of the international federation World Boxing, as reported by Tengrinews. Significant Achievements of GolovkinGolovkin is the 2003 world champion and a silver medalist at the 2004 Olympics. In his professional career, he gained worldwide fame, having fought 45 matches and won 42 of them, 37 of which were by knockout. His record includes two losses and one draw. The boxer held titles from WBC, IBF, IBO,
During his working trip to the Naryn region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the checkpoint "Torugart" and the coal pit "Torugart-1". At the "Torugart" checkpoint, he got acquainted with the updated citizen service point, which was put into operation after repairs. Then, Adylbek Kasymaliev visited the border unit "Chatyr-Kol", where he learned about
The minister also recommended that Kyrgyz citizens reduce their food intake. Nutrition expert Daniyar Derkembaev commented on the advice of Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev that citizens should refuse bread, potatoes, sugar, salt, sweet drinks, and other "harmful" products. In his opinion, switching to vegetables and whole grains can be a good alternative, as they are more affordable than meat and fish.
A new regulation for boarding and alighting passengers in public transport has been introduced in Osh. According to the new rules, entry into the bus is through the front door, where passengers pay for their fare, and exit is through the rear door. This information was presented by Nurbek Ismailov, the head of the municipal transport enterprise of the city. Ismailov noted that over the past week, the enterprise's employees have been actively informing the public about the changes.
In the administrative center of the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Chayek, the activities of four private coal storage facilities located on the pasture lands of the autodrome have been completed. According to information from the prosecutor's office, these storage facilities were closed by order of the supervisory authority.
From November 17 to 23, the department responsible for combating illegal trade in the Municipal Inspection conducted 37 raid activities and carried out 25 duty shifts. According to the inspection, the raids were aimed at checking various public places and markets in the city, including sites such as Ortosaisky, Alamedinsky, Oshsky, as well as the "Dordoy" market, the "Chynar" and "Ak-Emmir" markets, the central square of Ala-Too, and the shopping centers TSUM
In the Batken region, in the village of Zhany-Dostuk, 64 children who have relocated from border areas with their families are studying in nearby educational institutions. Additionally, 23 children attend kindergarten. The main educational institutions that the schoolchildren travel to are located in the village of Buzhum and in the urban gymnasiums of Batken. The distance between the new village and the city exceeds 5 kilometers. The cost of transportation is 40 soms, but students receive a
A man was detained in Bishkek for fraudulently acquiring four mobile phones, reported the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Batken region. It became known that a resident of Batken, T.A., filed a complaint with law enforcement about fraud. He stated that 28-year-old R.B., having gained his trust, took four devices worth a total of 57,700 soms from his store, which sells mobile phones and accessories:
The authorities of Talas conducted an on-site inspection where the relocation process of kindergarten No. 1 "Altyn Balalyk" to the new building of the "Kerben" hotel is taking place, reports Turmush correspondent. Previously, due to the recognition of the old kindergarten building as emergency, its operation was halted.
According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, there are 8,136 job vacancies available in the labor market. There is a high demand for skilled trades.
During his working trip to the Naryn region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev attended a ceremony dedicated to the handover of keys for new specialized equipment and buses for the city of Naryn. According to information provided by the Cabinet, Kasymaliev familiarized himself with the new buses and specialized equipment that were purchased for the needs of municipal and city services. As part of the signed agreement, which includes the acquisition of 34 units of
In an interview with the publication "Kabar," Erkin Checheybaev shared how his life has changed since he took the position of Minister of Health. Currently, he lives in a one-room apartment and has an Alabai dog. "Previously, I walked my dog twice a day. Now, due to a lack of time, she is in a kennel. I try to visit her on Sundays, but that doesn't always work out. However, I believe these are temporary difficulties," the minister said.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the achievement of a new record in road repairs. As of November 20, 2025, 1430 kilometers of roads have been paved in the country, significantly exceeding the planned volumes for this year. Work continues depending on weather conditions.
In the Naryn region, at the "Aral" post in the Jumgal district, a raid took place during which trucks transporting coal were stopped for exceeding the established weight limit. This information was provided to a Turmush correspondent by the district state administration.
A video has surfaced online that allegedly captures the early moments of a mass brawl in Manas. The footage shows a group of young people starting to argue, which eventually escalates into a physical confrontation. According to the footage, the conflict arose after guys from the "Sputnik" neighborhood beat up two representatives of the SMU. The victims called their acquaintances, which led to a mass brawl between the two groups. According to the Jalal-Abad region's Internal
The representative of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Bakytbekov, made it to the final of the 7th season of the popular Russian music show "Well, Everyone Together!". During the semifinals, he performed the composition "Eternity" by Alexander Panayotov, for which he received 95 points.
A video has surfaced online showing thick smoke billowing from a crushing workshop located in the rural district of Manas in the Kara-Suu region of the Osh province. In response to this incident, the Osh territorial administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Control decided to impose fines on the enterprise. According to Asanbek Mamyrayimov, the head of the administration, on November 16, 2025, a complaint regarding this video was received by the regional office
In the Osh region, law enforcement agencies are investigating information about a possible vote-buying by a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from electoral district No. 9. Information has surfaced on social media that K.Y.K., who announced her candidacy for parliament, allegedly promised to allocate 100,000 soms for the installation of a transformer during her campaign. It is also reported that she left 50,000 soms in cash for voters.
From November 17 to 23, the municipal inspection in Bishkek conducted 54 raids and organized 32 duty shifts aimed at monitoring compliance with landscaping regulations. During these events, 729 business entities of various forms of ownership were checked to assess their compliance with sanitary norms and landscaping rules. As a result of the inspections, 363 protocols were drawn up, with a total fine amounting to 2 million 976 thousand soms in accordance with the Code of Offenses. The
At the international gastronomic festival in Antalya, the chefs from the catering service of the 'Kumtor' mine showcased their skills. The culinary team achieved outstanding results, leaving competitors from many countries behind. The jury evaluated their work, awarding prizes in several challenging categories.
As part of the "Red Card to Violence" campaign, footballers from five teams in Italy's Serie A participated in a round where instead of surnames, women's names were displayed on their jerseys. This gesture was part of events dedicated to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
In 2023, the Bishkek city administration allocated funding to the SOS educational complex named after G. Gmeiner in the amount of 19 million 486.9 thousand soms without sufficient grounds. This information was presented in the audit report of the Accounts Chamber regarding the execution of the capital city's budget. The SOS educational complex was established on April 15, 2010, as a result of joint efforts by the city administration and the public foundation "SOS Children's
The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools in the republic, where polling stations are organized, will start online learning from December 1, 2025. This decision was made due to the need to conduct a sanitary cleaning after the elections, which will take place on November 30.
The border troops of Tajikistan have for the first time used a locally produced drone to neutralize a group of Afghan smugglers attempting to illegally cross the border. This was reported by Tajik media, citing official sources. According to the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), on the night of November 20, border guards noticed a group of seven individuals in the Hamadoni area. At 22:50, a drone was launched, which successfully struck the violators.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a ceremonial opening of the renovated section of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue took place. The repair work covered the section of the road between Masaliev and Akhunbaev streets.
Dmitry Peskov Peskov noted that the Kremlin is closely monitoring the news from Geneva; however, no official information on this matter has been received yet. "No, we have not received any information so far," he emphasized, urging reliance on official sources rather than media leaks. According to information received in mid-November, the United States has prepared a plan for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, consisting of 28 points. This document includes a number of concessions
In the Naryn region, in the village of Kyzyl-Jyldyz, the opening of a mosque built with the funds of local residents took place, reports Turmush correspondent. Attending the ceremony were the akim, local officials, the imam-khatib, and residents who witnessed this event. The mosque, named "Yntymak" in the spirit of unity, was constructed with the support of the community. Prayers and blessings were offered for all participants of the ceremony.
Photo from social media. The section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue that has been opened after repairs After two months of repair work, a section of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek has been reopened, which runs from Masaliev Street to Akhunbaev Street. The road is now six lanes wide, as reported by 24.kg citing the city administration. It should be noted that the road reconstruction began at the end of September, and an underground passage has been constructed in this section, which is planned
Mammetsköl Reservoir in the first decade of November 2024 (left) and November 19, 2025 In the Balkan velayat of Turkmenistan, the Mammetsköl and Delili reservoirs have completely lost their water. According to information provided by "Meteojournal," this is due to a prolonged drought caused by a lack of precipitation during the winter period of 2024/2025, as well as the absence of replenishment from the Etrek River (Atrek). As of November 2024, the water surface area of Mammetsköl
During the visit, high-level negotiations are scheduled, where the future of the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan will be discussed.
How to protect yourself from illnesses similar to the flu. Recommendations from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Health reminds that to reduce the risk of spreading influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, it is important to follow several simple rules:
