In recent days, the so-called "Dagestani" scheme for selling cars originating from Kyrgyzstan has become increasingly popular in Russia. This is reported by Autonews.ru. Illustrative photo
After the high-profile robbery in October, when nine precious jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, the museum announced the start of an open tender for security enhancement work. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the relevant document. According to the tender conditions, the contractor will be required to implement works aimed at ensuring the museum's security as part of an overall plan that has already been approved.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, preparations for the New Year celebrations have begun with the decoration of Ala-Too Square. This year, the main Christmas tree will be installed on the northern side of the square, which will create more space for walks, photo zones, and festive events. The city administration reports that all decisions are made with an emphasis on energy conservation, safety, and compliance with noise legislation.
On November 18, employees of the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid in the village of Aral and discovered an instance of unauthorized arson. According to information provided by the ecological supervision, a man was burning dried grass, reeds, and other waste in the fields of this area.
In Bishkek, suspects in a fraud case exceeding 5 million soms have been detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a citizen named D.M. filed an official complaint requesting action against unknown individuals who fraudulently took his money in a particularly large amount — 5 million 500 thousand soms.
Kyrgyz athlete Myktybek Oralbay uulu expressed his opinion on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Recently, Makhachev changed weight categories to the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) and immediately won the championship title by defeating Jack Maddalena. Meanwhile, Topuria is the current champion in the lightweight division (up to 70 kg).
From November 12 to 13, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan participated in the 8th meeting of the CICA Youth Council held in Baku. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, on November 12, representatives of the participating countries discussed key issues of youth cooperation during the plenary session.
In Bishkek, on Maldybaev Street, along the Ala-Archa River, repairs are ongoing. Local residents have noticed that the pedestrian sidewalk has been temporarily removed during the work. According to information provided by the city hall, in July of this year, the foundation of the retaining walls on the eastern side of the river, opposite dormitory No. 4 of KGUSTA, was damaged. This occurred due to the absence of a spillway threshold, which was supposed to reduce the flow velocity.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a proposal to increase fines for violations of the rules for importing goods into the territory of the EAEU. The agency has developed amendments to several legislative acts in the field of tax administration, which are now undergoing public discussion. If the changes are adopted, fines for importing goods without the necessary documents from the EAEU into Kyrgyzstan may be doubled.
The International Forum dedicated to the theme "Internet for Sustainable Development and Bridging the Digital Divide" has started in Bishkek. This event emphasizes the role of the internet as an important factor for sustainable development in modern society.
A man has been detained in Bishkek who is suspected of attacking a girl with a hard object.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the pricing sector of the Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy and Pricing Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nazina Alykulova, shared information about the list of essential goods and measures aimed at curbing prices in the domestic market. She noted that in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, a list of 16 socially significant goods was approved, for which temporary price regulation is
On November 19, 40 seedlings of Tien Shan spruce were planted in the Saymaluu-Tash Natural Park as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. This initiative aims to restore the forest resources of the park, strengthen ecosystems, and increase green plantings.
The company "Riha" is accused of having pork in its products, based on the results of a private laboratory study. This information has sparked a wave of discussions on social media and raised concerns among consumers. Kaktus.media visited the production facilities of "Riha" to see the manufacturing and quality control processes.
In response to rising prices for goods and services, Japanese authorities have decided to introduce a package of measures costing $129 billion. This was reported by the Kyodo agency. Among these funds, more than $12 billion will be allocated for subsidies to local administrations, which will be able to use this money at their discretion. There will also be payments of 20,000 yen for each child, totaling more than $2 billion. Additionally, the government plans to reduce fuel taxes.
A practical seminar was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, organized in collaboration with business associations, aimed at supporting sewing enterprises. Participants were provided with explanations on taxation, accounting, and product certification. According to information from the ministry, specialists from the Tax Service provided clarifications on the main aspects of tax administration. The seminar program discussed the current tax regimes, rules for accounting raw materials
Photo ADB: Director of the Asian Development Bank for the Kyrgyz Republic In an interview with 24.kg, Jeng Wu, the director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Kyrgyzstan, discussed the future of financial assistance to the republic following the bank's reforms. He noted that Bishkek has a unique opportunity to become the energy center of Central Asia. Financial Support from ADB — How long has ADB been cooperating with Kyrgyzstan and what is the amount of support?
Today, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Masato Kanda, the President of the Asian Development Bank. At the beginning of the conversation, Japarov emphasized the long-term relationship between his country and the ADB, as well as the successful implementation of a number of key projects in various sectors of the economy.
Employees of the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic provided support to 74-year-old B.A.I., who sought help in being placed in a nursing home for the elderly. Thanks to their intervention, she was able to obtain a referral and begin the process of acquiring a passport of Kyrgyzstan.
At a press conference, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced plans to build a new racetrack in the vicinity of the Western bus station. Initially, the project envisioned the construction of the racetrack on the territory of Voenno-Antonovka, where 200 hectares were allocated for this purpose. However, as the mayor noted, geological studies showed that the soil in this area is unsuitable for construction.
On November 15, 2025, a 24-year-old citizen K.J. reported an attack to the police department of the Kemin district. According to him, on the night of November 15, approximately from 00:00 to 01:00, while he was traveling with friends in a Honda Accord between the villages of Karool-Dobo and Kalmak-Ashuu, they were pursued by a Toyota Camry. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reports details of the incident. According to the provided information, the
In Kyrgyzstan, from December 1, checks for the presence of licenses among taxi services will begin, as reported by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GUOBDD). According to the agency's information, in accordance with legislative norms, taxis equipped with right-hand drive will be deprived of the right to operate.
This year, there has been a significant reduction in the transit of new passenger cars through Kyrgyzstan to Russia — by 52.5 percent. This information was published on his Telegram channel by Sergey Tselikov, the director of the agency "Autostat." According to his data, the total import of new passenger cars decreased by 64 percent. In the first ten months of 2025, 290 thousand new cars were imported into Russia, which is 64 percent lower than in the same period of the previous year.
In the Aitmatov district, police officers arrested a suspect in a large-scale fraud case. According to information provided by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, on November 6, 2025, a 35-year-old woman filed an official complaint at the local police station. In her statement, she indicated that between August and December 2024, an acquaintance named A. deceitfully took her money and took out loans in her name, which have not yet been repaid, evading
The mayor of the city of Tokmok organized an award ceremony for mothers of large families who were honored with the "Baatur Ene" (Heroine Mother) order and the "Ene Danky" (Mother's Glory) medal, during which they also received valuable gifts, as reported in a press release from the mayor's office provided to the Turmush correspondent. He emphasized the importance of mothers in strengthening families and raising children, noting their invaluable contribution to
The operational headquarters of the "Kyrgyz Export" Center has been established at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. This headquarters has been created to respond promptly to the requests of entrepreneurs and provide comprehensive consulting support to companies operating in the sewing and textile sectors, as reported by the ministry's press service.
In Kyrgyzstan, according to data provided by the head of the coordination and control department of the Juvenile Affairs Inspection, Nurzhan Adylova, 27 cases of extortion among schoolchildren were identified in the first ten months of 2025. Of this number, 17 incidents occurred in the Jalal-Abad region, all linked to the actions of one minor who regularly engaged in extortion. A criminal case has already been initiated against this individual, and appropriate measures have been taken.
html As part of the 24th Ministerial Conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, delivered an important speech. He emphasized that CAREC serves as a vital tool for strengthening ties in the region, promoting trade and investment, as well as accelerating economic growth and enhancing stability in Central Asia. Kasymaliev noted that numerous regional projects are
In Irkutsk, six women suspected of organizing the illegal legalization of more than 1,500 migrants have been detained. This was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, on her Telegram channel. According to the investigation, the main figure in the case turned out to be a local resident who involved her accomplices, property owners, in the scheme. They provided foreigners with services for fictitious registration at their place of
On November 20, a presentation of the results of the National Study dedicated to issues of violence in educational institutions and child protection in Kyrgyzstan will take place in Bishkek. The study was conducted by the Ministry of Education with the support of public foundations.
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The Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling took third place in the team standings at the Islamic Games held in Saudi Arabia. The Greco-Roman wrestling competitions took place on November 18-19, during which 6 sets of medals were contested in Olympic weight categories.
The closure of border crossings with Belarus was caused by incidents of balloons with smuggled goods entering Lithuanian territory, as reported by DW agency. The Lithuanian government has confirmed that the decision to resume the operation of border checkpoints has already been made, although specific dates have not yet been specified.
In Bishkek, the results of the National Study on Violence in Educational Institutions and Child Protection were made public. The research group, represented by Cholpon Akmatova, shared the data obtained during their work.
During the raid, law enforcement officers patrolled the area and encountered a serious problem at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Frunze Street: the lack of functioning traffic lights led to a significant traffic jam. There were no traffic regulation inspectors from the Traffic Safety Department on site, and a female taxi driver had to take on this task, standing in the middle of the road and directing vehicles. In a conversation with Erkin Tynaliev, the deputy head of the Lenin District
In Bishkek, employees of the Road Traffic Safety Department (UPSM) stopped a Toyota Tundra vehicle, driven by a foreign citizen. During the inspection, it was revealed that the driver lacked the necessary driver's licenses required to operate a vehicle in Kyrgyzstan. The UPSM press service reported that the incident occurred as a result of a gross violation of traffic rules. In accordance with the law, a protocol for the offense was drawn up, and the vehicle itself was placed in a towing
Photo by the press service of the Cabinet At the recent 24th ministerial conference of CAREC, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced the country's intention to strengthen regional ties, develop trade, and modernize transport infrastructure. This was reported by the government press service. He emphasized that CAREC is an effective tool for enhancing interconnections in the region, supporting trade and investment, as well as accelerating
In the Chui region, in Chon-Kemin, two suspects were detained in connection with a nighttime attack and robbery. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on the night of November 15, 2025, between 00:00 and 01:00, near the villages of Karool-Dobo and Kalmak-Ashuu in the Chon-Kemin valley. A young man named K.Z. (born in 2001) reported that he was in a Honda Accord with friends when they were approached by a Toyota Camry. According to him, this vehicle began
In his message, Klimenko also noted that nearly a hundred people were injured as a result of the strike. Moreover, 26 residents of the apartment buildings remain missing. On the night of November 19, during a large-scale attack, Russian cruise missiles struck two nine-story buildings. In one of the structures, the upper floors were partially destroyed, while in the other, two entrances were completely burned down. Minister Klimenko reported that 19 people died as a result of the fire.
The Antimonopoly Service operating under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved maximum retail prices for coal as part of the preparations for the heating season of 2025–2026. This decision was the result of work carried out in accordance with the cabinet of ministers' resolution dated May 28, 2025, under number 282.
As of today, the Bishkek city administration is not considering the implementation of quarantine in schools. This was reported by the capital's management. According to information from the Ministry of Education, the incidence of illness among students has a seasonal nature, which excludes the need for introducing quarantine in the near future.
Meri Kuakova, also known as Maria, is one of the winners of the "Miss Kyrgyzstan 2024" contest and is currently representing her country at the 74th Miss Universe international beauty pageant. The current contest is taking place in Nonthaburi, Thailand, where participants from 120 countries are competing. The final is scheduled for November 21.
Joint efforts by the regional office of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry in the Talas region and the prosecutor's office of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts led to inspections of fish farming enterprises. During this inspection, it was established that fish is primarily bred in drainage waters, which is a violation of the law, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Regional Development. Photo by the press service of
In Karakol, the building that currently serves as the Issyk-Kul Regional Center for Children's and Youth Creativity has a history of over a hundred years, as reported by the local mayor's office. The exact date of construction of this building remains unknown; however, considering its historical significance, one can confidently speak of its existence for more than a century.
The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the establishment of a polling station for remote voting at Institution No. 21 of the State Penitentiary Service, timed to coincide with the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30, 2025. The polling station is located at: Bishkek, Geologicheskiy Lane, 2a and was established to improve conditions for the exercise of citizens' voting rights, taking into account the request of Institution No. 21 of
According to information provided by the American military, a delegation that includes Minister Driscoll, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Randy George, and Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe General Chris Donahue has arrived in Kyiv to discuss a ceasefire. During their visit, Driscoll and his team will meet with Zelensky, who will return from Turkey on Thursday.
Maria Zakharova In an interview, Zakharova also expressed doubt about the reliability of the information published by some foreign media regarding new agreements, suggesting that they may be commissioned. She urged the authors of such materials to clarify the sources of their information. "In the U.S., there are official channels for discussing and resolving such issues, and they should be used," she added. Recently, Politico, citing a senior official from the White House, reported
The Supreme Court confirmed the decision of the district court regarding the former head of the ayil okmotu, Orozbekov, from the Kadamjai district of the Batken region. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, confiscation of property, and a three-year ban on engaging in certain activities while serving his sentence in a general regime correctional colony.
