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At the ceremony of handing over new agricultural machinery to the Kyrgyz breeding plant, he emphasized the importance of systemic changes in this area.
19.11.2025, 08:32
At the ceremony of handing over new agricultural machinery to the Kyrgyz breeding plant, he emphasized the importance of systemic changes in this area.
The President of the Asian Development Bank, Masato Kando, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for an official visit. This information was disseminated by the press service of the country's Ministry of Finance. During his working trip, the head of the ADB plans to participate in the 24th conference dedicated to Central Asian regional economic cooperation, which will focus on the theme "Green and Digital CAREC".
Masato Kando, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), arrived in Bishkek to carry out work tasks, as reported by the Ministry of Finance. During his visit, he will participate in the 24th Ministerial Conference of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), which will focus on the theme "Green and Digital CAREC."
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, a woman appealed to the city administration to pay attention to the need for road repairs at the intersection of Ibraimov and Kurenkiev streets. Complaints from local residents. “We ask to restore the road surface at the intersection of Ibraimov and Kurenkiev streets. This is a very busy intersection with a lot of traffic from both cars and pedestrians. The potholes on the road are impossible to avoid, and drivers are forced to maneuver as best they can. This
Police officers in Osh detained a 59-year-old man suspected of drug trafficking. This was reported by the press service of the city's internal affairs department. According to information from the department, the police received an operational report about the distribution of hashish in the city. Operational officers were involved to verify this information.
In the international football tournament held in Manas, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan took second place. The "Manas Cup 2025" competition took place from November 12 to 18 and gathered four teams, all participants being under the age of 23.
The material was prepared by K-News. Prior agreement with the editorial office is required for copying or partial use. With a working visit to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, officially commissioned the upgraded fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP, as well as the second hydro unit of the Uch-Kurgan HPP.
The AppCloud application, developed by the Israeli company IronSource, has been found embedded in the system, which has caused user dissatisfaction =AZWs8nw8MniRgjTJvNe3utPWGt2iofkIiCBZbdPJY0SG_80KlMV98AwrCkZz7IyLX-07UIANi1udbsdLFkCBaVvd-YELf70D94H8JqWKkJuZz-U4X6DQ1mper9_PxQoJMQyWAgSgckVolUEzeWB4xHqtPEz9zrnQqG63z7xJhztdHtFwRjd08QzRfv0N55VKqXxpeTJQ2X9NczJKjasMM0r4&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R]reports the media. This application is pre-installed by default on new versions of phones, and on older
In the decisive match of the Manas Cup 2025, which took place on November 18 in Manas, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) suffered a crushing defeat against the Russian national team (U-21) with a score of 0:8. “It’s quite difficult to evaluate the game right now. The Russian team demonstrated a high level of preparation, and we saw where we stand ourselves. What we planned did not come to fruition. It will take time to analyze the mistakes made. We have opportunities for growth and
The installation of the laser system "Ellex SLT Tango" was carried out as part of the partnership between MNUMS and the Australian international organization Sight for All, with the support of the Australian Embassy in Mongolia. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a minimally invasive and non-traumatic procedure that has already proven to be an effective method for treating glaucoma worldwide, being the gold standard in this field. According to international recommendations, the
Li Qiang meets with Zandan Shatar Gombojav in Moscow, Russia, November 18, 2025. // (Xinhua/Ding Haitao) During a meeting with the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandan Shatar Gombojav, on Tuesday, Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang expressed China's intention to continue expanding trade with Mongolia and explore new areas of cooperation, including green energy and the digital economy. Li characterized the countries as close neighbors connected by mountains and rivers,
Construction work, started three years ago with the support of the USA, reached 97.3% completion as of August 25, 2022. The plant, which is part of the Water Agreement, includes:
The popularity of payment systems varies by region: in Asia, Alipay and Wechat dominate, while Apple Pay and Google Pay are more widespread in North America and Europe. For example, Apple Pay has 774 million active users, while Google Pay has between 200 to 250 million. Google Pay is a convenient and multifunctional tool for contactless payments, popular among users due to its versatility and ability to integrate with various devices. With the launch of Google Pay, Mongolia has gained the
According to NSU, Mongolia's GDP for the first nine months of this year amounted to ₮60.1 trillion (approximately $16.8 billion). The main factors for growth were successful results in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and mining. It was previously reported that in the first half of 2025, Mongolia's gross domestic product increased by 5.6%.
In Bishkek, in the Lenin district, a video has surfaced on social media capturing a conflict between two drivers that escalated into a fight on the roadway. This incident was recorded in the automated information management system of the Lenin district police department, which allowed law enforcement to identify those involved in the conflict.
In the Ramensky District of the Moscow Region, residents have filed official complaints with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the prosecutor's office, demanding a ban on the organization of the Kyrgyz national game kok-boru, as reported by the publication MSK1.RU on November 17. According to media reports, a kok-boru tournament took place in the area over the weekend, organized by participants from Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries, promising a prize of 100,000 rubles. Local
A criminal case has been initiated against Suyunbay Aliyev, who served as the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy" from February 2024 to January 2025. Several charges have been brought against him. At a press conference on November 18 at AKIpress, Aliyev's lawyers appealed to the president, the chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), and the country's prosecutor general. Nurlanbek Sharipov, one of the lawyers, reported that Aliyev was detained
According to information provided on November 18 by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary," the press service inspector of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Nadyrbek Jusupov, reported on an incident that occurred in the capital. In Bishkek, a car with illegal tinting was stopped, and the driver did not have the original driver's license with him. The incident took place on the evening of November 15 at the intersection of Baytik Baatyr Street and the Southern Highway,
A video has appeared on Kyrgyz social networks, where the author makes a remark to a group of young people about their loud behavior and littering. In response, the foreigners said something unintelligible and left the scene. This incident occurred at the intersection of Moscow and Isanova streets, after which a preliminary investigation was initiated.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported that over the past weekend, more than 2,500 calls were received from residents of the capital on the emergency number 102, with the information being announced on November 18. As a result of the work of law enforcement agencies, about 350 citizens were detained for various offenses. Relevant protocols were drawn up against them according to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, and 60
From November 10 to 16, 17 cases of influenza were registered in Kyrgyzstan, primarily in the cities of Bishkek and Osh. Of the samples examined, 16 cases belong to the A/H3N2 strain, and one to the B strain.
In the 1990s, researchers stumbled upon manuscripts of two organ pieces written by Johann Sebastian Bach, but it is only now that their authorship has been definitively established. This was reported by Meduza. Peter Wollny, who conducted the analysis, found that copies of these works were created by Salomon Günther Jon, a student of Bach. Specialists from the Bach Archive in Leipzig claim that the probability of these works belonging to the composer is 99.9%.
Photo from the internet At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz wrestler Akjol Makhmudov won a gold medal. Information about this is available on the official website of the competition. Makhmudov competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 77-kilogram category and began his journey from the quarter-finals.
The Cambridge Dictionary has announced that the word of 2025 is the adjective "parasocial." This was reported by RT. According to the information, the term "parasocial" describes the connection a person may feel with a celebrity, a literary or cinematic character, as well as with artificial intelligence.
In Kyrgyzstan, a significant number of foreign students are enrolled, who have private health insurance policies. These policies allow them to receive services both in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as to call private ambulances and purchase medications at pharmacies. Each visit is monitored by a medical coordinator from the insurance company. However, as it became known from one of the private insurance organizations, foreign students are now required to purchase a compulsory
Serious disruptions have occurred on the internet, affecting numerous resources, including Downdetector, which tracks website access issues. This was reported by Meduza. In an official statement, Cloudflare indicated that the company is aware of the situation and is conducting an investigation, as the incident may affect a number of clients.
As of September 30, 2023, banks in Kyrgyzstan reported a net profit of 23 billion 146.8 million soms, which is equivalent to $264.5 million. This data was obtained from an analysis conducted by the National Bank. Since the beginning of 2025, compared to December of last year, the assets of the banking sector have increased by 38%, reaching 1 trillion 125.8 billion soms.
The youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) faced the team of Russia (U-21) in the decisive match of the "Manas Cup" and, unfortunately, lost. This was reported by the Football Federation of Kyrgyzstan on social media. The match took place on November 18 in Manas and ended with a crushing score of 8:0 in favor of the Russian players.
Kyrgyzstan is entering a new demographic era, officially becoming an aging society. This phenomenon is not a prediction but a real necessity for revising the country's social, medical, and economic policies. An analysis titled "Aging Population of the Kyrgyz Republic: Challenges and Prospects" emphasizes this relevance. Comparison with Other CountriesAccording to the 2022 census data, for the first time, the share of citizens over 60 years old has exceeded 10%. If such rates
Professor Talant Sooronbaev, head of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after Academician Mirrakhimov, stated on the air of the program "Ala-Too 24" that the actual mortality rates from cardiovascular diseases significantly exceed official data. According to the professor, the number of patients with cardiovascular diseases is constantly increasing, which raises serious concerns. Kyrgyzstan ranks among the top in the Eurasian region for mortality rates from these
It is expected that the upgrade of two hydro units at the Uch-Kurgan HPP will be completed by the end of 2026. Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev announced this during his trip to the Jalal-Abad region. According to him, the reconstruction of the second hydro unit has already been completed. The work began in 2024 with a complete replacement of the first unit, adding 9 MW. The second unit has also been upgraded and launched, with a similar increase in capacity. The remaining two units are planned
According to the latest report from the National Statistics Committee, from January to September, 7,415 cars were imported from the USA to Kyrgyzstan. This is 2,282 cars more than in the same period last year. However, the total value of imports decreased by 17.1%, amounting to $71.1 million. In total, during the specified months, 100,162 passenger cars were imported into the country for a total of $804.7 million, which is 1,887 cars less than the previous year.
On November 18, users in Kyrgyzstan and around the world experienced disruptions in internet access and various online services, including the site Kaktus.media. Many subscribers complained about issues accessing different services. Affected platforms included Spotify, X, and Epic Games. According to the Cloudflare status page, scheduled maintenance was taking place at several of the company's data centers in the USA and other countries, which led to some traffic being redirected through
In recent days, there has been a significant increase in interest in training at driving schools in Kyrgyzstan. Citizens are eager to complete their courses by the end of the year, as new requirements are being discussed, which state that training for obtaining a driver's license will last at least 14 months. According to information received from Kaktus.media, there are practically no available spots left in many driving schools, and only a few institutions are offering enrollments at the
In the context of rising food prices, the government of Kyrgyzstan is taking measures to stabilize them. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. One of the steps taken is a temporary restriction on the export of live cattle, which is expected to increase its supply in the domestic market and help reduce price pressure. In addition, social sales points are being organized in collaboration with local akimats and the
According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, more and more parents are turning to ChatGPT for parenting advice. The research conducted by a group of specialists from the USA shows that adults are using the capabilities of artificial intelligence to address children's behavioral issues and seek medical advice. Many trust chatbots more than real professionals.
A new bridge has been opened in Bishkek, connecting Shukurov Street (formerly Kropotkin) and Mederov Street across the YUBCHK. This information was announced by the local mayor's office. According to them, the construction of a modern and safe bridge took only three months, and its completion has been a long-awaited event for local residents.
Akjol Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. The athlete represented Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 77 kg category, starting his performance from the round of 16.
A family from Germany tragically died as a result of poisoning in Turkey, sources including DW report. Tourists who arrived from Hamburg in Istanbul on November 9 decided to try local street food in the Ortaköy area. After showing symptoms of poisoning, they sought medical help.
A complaint was received at the Call Center of Kaktus.media from a local resident who urged the city administration to pay attention to the need for road repairs at the intersection of Ibraimov and Kureneev streets. Complaints from residents. She emphasized: "We urgently request that the road at this busy intersection be repaired, where there are constantly many cars and pedestrians. The potholes are so deep that drivers have to maneuver to avoid them. This road is the only way for
Due to the significant variety of fruit and berry crop varieties observed in Kyrgyzstan, there is a need to develop new, high-quality, and modern varieties that meet market requirements. In this regard, a temporary restriction on the import of seedlings that do not meet the necessary standards is being introduced. According to the proposed document, starting from January 1, 2026, a six-month ban on the import of certain varieties of fruit and berry crop seedlings is planned. However, this
At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz wrestler Asan Janishov won a bronze medal. He competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 87 kg weight category.
The youth football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) suffered a defeat in the match against the national team of Russia. This confrontation took place on November 18 as part of the final round of the international tournament Cup of Manas 2025.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the nightclub "Groove" has suspended its operations due to violations of public order, as reported by the press service of the First May District Police Department. According to the agency, the decision to close the club was made in response to regular complaints from residents regarding violations of public order, as well as taking into account safety concerns.
The mobile application "Dary-Darmek" provides users with the ability to report inflated prices on medications. This was announced by Nuradin Kanataev, head of the information and technical support department of the drug and medical device department, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." Kanataev noted that the application is designed to facilitate the search and verification of legally imported drugs costing over 100 soms. However, it should be taken into account that it
The Ministry of Justice has announced the start of an important stage in the process of debureaucratization related to the implementation of a regulatory guillotine for permits. It is expected that this will lead to a significant one-time reduction in the number of permits for businesses by 55-60%. This innovation changes the approach to regulating business activities by eliminating excessive requirements that have complicated the work of entrepreneurs for many years.
In Bishkek, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District made the decision to temporarily close the Groove nightclub, located in the Pervomaisky District of the capital. This decision was a result of regular violations of public order and numerous complaints from local residents. According to information from law enforcement agencies, residents of the area have repeatedly reported loud noises at night, offenses
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Razak Beishkeyev won a bronze medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. The Greco-Roman wrestling competitions in the 67 kg category took place on November 18.