Photo KazTAG Aslan Tolegenov, a blogger known by the name "Northern Kazakh," has been found guilty of inciting interethnic hatred, reports the KazTAG news agency. According to the press service of the Kokshetau City Court, the court has sentenced Tolegenov to three years and nine months in prison.
The bronze horses and fountain, which were temporarily dismantled due to construction, will be returned to their usual places. This was reported by Nariman Tyuleev in an interview with the Kabar agency. In addition, he noted that the area will be further landscaped, and new trees will be planted there.
A new deputy has been elected to the Karakol City Council — Ulan Tursunbaev. The chairman of the council, Sanjar Tashtanbek uulu, presented him with a certificate at the XIV session, where he took the place of Moldotashyev Dokturbay Urkasymovich, representing the "Yyman Nuru" party.
The second friendly match for the youth futsal team of Kyrgyzstan took place in Spain. This was reported by the association of this sport through social media. According to the association's information, this tournament is being held in Las Rozas de Madrid.
Photo 24.kg Recently, a forum titled "Internet for Sustainable Development and Reducing the Digital Divide" was held in Bishkek, based at the Issyk-Kul State Technical University named after Ishak Razakov. The event was attended by representatives of government institutions, experts in innovative technologies, as well as students and teachers. Vaan Ovsepyan, Director of External Relations at RIPE NCC for Central Asia and the Caucasus, noted that such forums in educational
From November 23 to 27, 2025, the fifth international cultural and educational championship "History of the Future" will take place in Sochi. More than a hundred students from seven countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, will participate in this event. This was reported by TASS, citing information from the Russian Cultural Foundation. Within the framework of the championship, 24 teams consisting of students aged 18 to 25, who
According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), several professors from the Kyrgyz State Technical University, more commonly known as Polytech, were involved in illegal activities. In particular, they issued fake academic certificates and transcripts from foreign universities to students, allowing approximately 200 students to illegally transfer to KSTU. Photo from the press service of GKNB KR. Photo from the press
Currently, there is a significant demand for energy specialists in Kyrgyzstan, comparable to the needs for teachers and doctors. With an emphasis on the development of "green" energy, more specialists are needed to implement new technologies in this field. The active construction of small and large hydropower plants, solar and wind power plants, as well as the implementation of various projects with investors demonstrate that the energy sector in the country is actively developing.
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Economy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced its intention to invest over $10 billion by 2030 to support projects and initiatives under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. This will be a significant step towards creating a sustainable and digital region. The Ministry of Economy's press service reported this event. ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa emphasized: “Our goal within the framework of CAREC is clear: we strive
In the Jalal-Abad region, there is a shortage of 267 medical specialists, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At a recent regional meeting, it was announced that there are currently only 1,596 doctors working in the region's medical institutions, of which 51 work in regional hospitals. The shortage of doctors is noted in the following districts and cities:
According to Bolot Burabaev, the deputy chief physician for outpatient and diagnostic services at the National Center for Motherhood and Childhood Protection (NCOMiD), the foundation of preventing childhood diseases lies in a strong immune system, which is formed by three key factors: adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical activity. In an interview with AKIpress, he emphasized the importance of these aspects for children's health. Burabaev noted that a lack of variety in the diet
Due to the sharp rise in meat prices, which has become a serious social problem, the Bishkek City Hall, in collaboration with the Antimonopoly Service, has intensified control over the food markets in the city. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. It was reported that control raids took place today at the "Alamedin" and "Osh Bazaars" markets.
In the Chatkal district, white birches growing along the highway were cut down. Local authorities, according to experts, are not paying enough attention to green tourism. Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Jalal-Abad Region, Urmat Samaev, shared this opinion at a meeting where the results of the work over the past nine months were discussed, emphasizing the tourist potential of the region.
Today, November 20, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Secretary General of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov. During the discussion of key issues, the priorities of Kyrgyzstan's chairmanship in the organization, the current state of security in the region, and the development of cooperation in combating modern threats were addressed. One of the topics was the upcoming meeting of the Collective Security Council, which will take place in Bishkek. Sadyr Japarov emphasized the
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, announced the need to stockpile 3,174,792 tons of coal to prepare the population and economic sectors for the autumn-winter season of 2025–2026. Of this amount, 309,415 tons are required for budgetary organizations, of which 203.54 thousand tons have been secured so far, which constitutes 89% of the plan's fulfillment for
In the Naryn region, in the area of It-Ölgön, there are several interesting caves. This was reported to Turmush by local resident Bakyt Asakeev, who organizes tours for foreign guests.
According to the price monitoring conducted by the National Statistics Committee, from October 20 to November 20, the average cost of beef increased by 12.3 soms, lamb by 15.67 soms, while horse meat decreased by 12.63 soms. As of October 20, the average price per kilogram of beef was 711.20 soms. The highest increase over the month was observed in Toktogul, where the price reached 680 soms (+8%), in Karakol - 682.49 soms (+6.2%), and in Tokmok - 706.65 soms (+5.4%).
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to provide $1 billion in loan funds to Constellation Energy. This funding will be directed towards restarting one of the reactors at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. The energy company confirmed its intentions to resume operations of the reactor, which was shut down in 2019, after Microsoft agreed to a long-term agreement to purchase all electricity from this power plant, with a capacity of 835 megawatts, for a period of
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to reduce its staff by 1,282 people due to a budget deficit for 2026–2027. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the funding shortfall will amount to approximately 1 billion dollars during this period. Ghebreyesus noted that the reorganization process, prompted by the approval of the new budget, is nearly complete, and is currently in its final stage — the redistribution of personnel.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services is developing a new order that will change certain aspects of design. The draft of this document is available for public discussion. It is planned to allow the stages of design to be combined with the stages of construction work, which, as stated by the Ministry of Construction, will expedite the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects.
html Today, November 20, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial laying of the capsule for the new residential complex "Altai," located in Bishkek. On an area of 234 hectares, 1,551 five-story buildings will be constructed, totaling 34,004 apartments of various layouts. The total construction area will exceed 1 million 7 thousand square meters.
In Beijing, the insect museum has introduced an unusual coffee drink that contains ground cockroaches and dried yellow mealworms, as reported by Kazinform citing the South China Morning Post. In the museum's cafes, this drink is sold for 45 yuan, which is approximately 550 soms per cup.
The construction of a kindergarten in the Kerme-Tuu area of Batken is nearing completion after several years of work. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is being financed from the republican budget. Work began in 2019, and the total cost of construction is 14.2 million soms.
According to information from the Habertürk television channel, the Supreme Court of Turkey ruled that a man who actively liked other women on social media is responsible for the divorce. The court ordered him to pay his ex-wife 500,000 lira as compensation, as well as 5,000 lira monthly in alimony. The lawsuit was filed by the woman in the Supreme Court after the case was considered in the Kayseri court. In her statement, she pointed to systematic humiliation by her husband, his infidelity,
An unknown substance has entered the irrigation canal in the village of Novopokrovka, prompting an immediate response from local authorities, reports Turmush correspondent. According to local residents of the Issyk-Ata district, chemical substances are regularly dumped into the ditch.
Today, November 20, it has been reported that Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health. This information has been confirmed by sources in the government, in particular, Kaktus.media. At this time, the reasons for her resignation have not been disclosed. It is worth noting that Arykbaeva has held her position since June 2022 and simultaneously served as the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the country.
Witnesses describe that the raids create an atmosphere of fear in Chicago, where federal agents are actively searching for and detaining undocumented immigrants. Reports are surfacing on social media that law enforcement officers are using force. For nearly two months, unexpected raids have been conducted in Chicago, carried out under the directives of President Donald Trump's administration. These operations are typically focused in areas with a high concentration of migrants from Latin
In the Alai district of the Osh region, in the city of Gulcha, the construction of a new public and cultural center is actively continuing. On November 19, the mayor of the city, Nursultan Tajibaev, and the leadership of the district administration familiarized themselves with the progress of the construction work.
Since October 26, Vietnam has been hit by prolonged rains, leading to severe flooding and landslides. In some areas, over 1500 mm of precipitation fell in just three days, causing serious problems, reports Reuters. Due to the floods and landslides, five people are missing, more than 43,000 homes are underwater, and over 10,000 hectares of agricultural land have been flooded. According to local authorities, the death toll in the central part of the country has risen to 16 since the weekend. The
According to data published by the General Administration of Customs of China, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China from January to October 2025 amounted to $23 billion 570.2 million. This figure has already exceeded the total for the entire previous year, when the trade volume was $22 billion 709.1 million, which is an increase of 3.7%.
In Bishkek, Ayitbek Akmatbekovich Murzakulov, born in 1988, is wanted, according to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. Ayitbek's sister contacted the police on November 17, reporting that she last saw her brother on November 4 at the "Booruker" mini-market located on Deng Xiaoping Avenue.
With the G20 summit approaching, which will take place in South Africa from November 22, Oxfam has called on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other world leaders to create an international body to combat inequality and to raise taxes on the wealthiest. “The growing inequality around the world is causing serious harm to humanity,” noted Tobias Hauschild, head of Oxfam's social justice department. “It drives millions of people into economic hardship while simultaneously contributing to
In Bishkek, the activities of a group engaged in providing intimate services have been halted. According to information received by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, law enforcement agencies learned about a closed WhatsApp group where more than 60 participants offered their services in prestigious hotels in the city for amounts ranging from $300 to $1,000.
On November 15, the international rhythmic gymnastics tournament New Look Cup 2025 concluded in Tbilisi (Georgia), which took place from November 14 to 16. Kyrgyzstan was represented at these competitions by two gymnasts: 16-year-old Elima Abdimalikova and 14-year-old Milana Kopylova, as well as an international category judge, Natalia Rentel. Kyrgyzstan was represented at the New Look Cup 2025 by international category judge Natalia Rentel and gymnasts Elima Abdimalikova and Milana Kopylova.
Seven local residents became the subject of fines in the nature reserves of the Kara-Suu and Alai districts for violating hunting and fishing regulations, with amounts ranging from 1000 to 7000 soms. This was reported by the Osh Territorial Administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The operational group of the biodiversity department, together with a hunting specialist and gamekeepers, conducted raids to monitor compliance with hunting and fishing
Mimoza Medetova, residing in the village of Tasma in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, is the mother of seven children and has been awarded the "Batyr Ene" order. In 2005, she tied her fate to Nurbek Toktaliyev, and together they are raising four sons and three daughters, as well as enjoying one grandson.
Four representatives of Kyrgyzstan will compete for medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. On November 20, the competition program will feature the awarding of five sets of medals in freestyle wrestling, both for men and women.
Facts of corruption in higher education have been uncovered by the State Committee for National Security. According to the information received, teachers at the Issyk-Kul State Technical University named after Ishak Razakov were involved in the process of producing and selling fake academic transcripts.
Kyrgyzhydromet has presented the forecast for the next 7 days for Kyrgyzstan. According to the information for the period from November 21 to November 27, most regions of the country are expected to experience comfortable autumn weather with a slight cooling.
Nariman Tyuleyev, the owner of the "Old Bishkek" complex, commented on the public discontent that arose as a result of the large-scale construction, which sparked heated discussions among the capital's residents. His statement was a response to the criticism that erupted on social media. According to the former mayor, citizens are making premature conclusions about the appearance and quality of the new facility.
According to data presented by the National Bank, the volume of financing based on Islamic principles in Kyrgyzstan has increased by an impressive 82.4% from December of last year to September 30 of this year. In total, citizens received 16.5 billion soms in the form of loans that comply with Islamic norms.
Departmental awards and honorary certificates from the Ministry of Culture were presented to about 20 employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region. This event took place with the participation of Bektur Ibragimov, who heads the Human Resources Management Department of the Ministry of Culture. According to the information from the Ministry's press service, the awards were given for the significant contribution and high professionalism of employees from institutions such as
Photo AKIPress. Updated section of Chuy Avenue The city hall of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, explained why the road near the Central Department Store appears narrower than before. This was reported by Abdijapar Kulzhanbolotov, the deputy director of the transport department, in an interview with the resource 24.kg. According to him, the width of the road has not changed and remains the same as before.
Bishkek November 21, Friday At night, the temperature will range from 0 to +2 °C, no precipitation is expected.
Migrants in Russia The operation "Illegal-2025" resulted in the identification of more than 128 thousand violations of migration legislation. As a result, over 19 thousand decisions were made regarding the expulsion and deportation of foreign citizens from Russia, as noted by a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Volk also pointed out that out of the total number of violations, 100 thousand pertain to the rules of entry, exit, transit, and stay in the country, while
The famous Swiss tennis player Roger Federer will receive honorary membership in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026. The ceremony will take place from August 27 to 29 in Newport.
