Light rains are forecasted in the Osh, Naryn, and Issyk-Kul regions of Kyrgyzstan. The capital city, Bishkek, will greet the night with a temperature of +6, while during the day the temperature will rise to +19 degrees.
In Russia, medical workers performed the extraction of a stone weighing about one kilogram from a 65-year-old patient. Oleg Yakimov, head of the surgical department at the Balakovo Clinical Hospital, reported that such stones are extremely rare. In his three decades of practice, this is only the third such case, he noted.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reminds that if an insured citizen goes to a hospital without a referral from their family doctor, they will have to pay for all provided medical services according to the established price list. This information applies to various medical services, including consultations, doctor visits, tests, examinations, and procedures that are not related to emergency care.
Photo by the press service of the mayor's office In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, work continues on the cleaning of collector-drainage networks (CDN). According to the press service of the mayor's office, this activity is carried out both manually and using specialized equipment. The main reason for the problems with clogging of the collectors is the illegal connection of household wastewater by local residents. Among the main difficulties faced by the municipal enterprise
Starting January 1, 2026, a new Tax Code will come into effect in the neighboring country In Kazakhstan, an updated Tax Code will take effect on January 1, 2026, bringing significant changes for businesses. Among the innovations are an increase in the VAT rate from 12% to 16%, as well as a rise in excise taxes on tobacco products, alcohol, and energy drinks.
In Bishkek, the city administration presented a draft resolution regarding the gratuitous transfer of the Alykul Osmonov Museum and the associated land plot into state ownership. The facility is located at: Sokuluksky Lane, 10. This initiative arose from requests from the Culture Department of the city administration dated September 12, 2025, as well as from the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, which sent its letter on July 9, 2025.
On November 18, a round table was held at the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University on the topic "Master Plan – 2050: Prospects for the Development of the City of Bishkek." Experts from the Research Institute of Strategic Planning (St. Petersburg, Russia) participated in the event, as well as representatives from the Bishkek City Hall, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, the Union of
The "Eurasia" Park is initiating a large-scale social program aimed at supporting people with disabilities and creating an inclusive environment. As part of this program, a specialized tour was held, designed with the needs of people with various disabilities in mind. Participants had the opportunity to stroll along the picturesque routes of the park under the guidance of experienced guides. Creative workshops in painting and sculpting were organized for them, as well as a vibrant
In the Osh region, law enforcement officers, together with representatives of social services and educational institutions, implemented a preventive campaign called "Beggar." This information was provided by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The main objective of this campaign was to identify both adults and children engaged in begging. Special attention is given to cases where minors are forced to beg by their parents or relatives. If genuinely needy
After a five-year hiatus, Paul McCartney has presented a musical composition that contains no words. This track, lasting 2 minutes and 45 seconds, features quiet hisses and clicks. The composition will be part of the second disc of the new album "Is This What We Want?", which is set to be released at the end of November.
In Osh, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, along with members of the working group responsible for the improvement of Mount Suleiman-Too, conducted an inspection of the buffer zone of this sacred landmark. The press service of the mayor's office of the southern capital reports on the inspection. The working group included specialists from the state enterprise "Scientific Research Project Institute 'Kyrgyzrestoration'", archaeologists, and other experts. They discussed possible
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced new features of the mobile application "Dary-Darmek". The agency emphasized that work continues to improve citizens' access to quality and effective medications, which includes regulating prices and raising awareness about the maximum prices for medications that pharmacies are not allowed to exceed.
The Ministry of Education has announced the completion of printing textbooks on "Natural Sciences" for second-grade students. According to the department, the educational and methodological complexes were accepted at the "Uchkun" printing house.
In the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, conducted a working trip today, during which the reconstructed fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP and the second unit of the Uch-Kurgan HPP were put into operation. The event was also attended by the representative of the region, Tilek Tekebaev, the General Director of the OJSC "Electric Stations," Alpbek Sadyrov, and the project manager for the reconstruction of the Toktogul HPP, Sergey Sakhovsky, as
In the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural area of Kydyr-Ake, the sale of coal from the Karakete deposit has started at a price of 7,200 soms per ton. According to data obtained from various sources, in other parts of the district, a ton of Karakete coal costs 10,500 soms. "We have signed an agreement with local residents to establish the supply of coal from Karakete and make it accessible to the population. So far, 80 families have purchased coal within two days.
In the area where the borders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan intersect, work is underway to improve the territory around the stele that symbolizes the unification of the three countries. The stele is located in Kyrgyzstan, in the Koshmolo area of the Tört-Gül ayil district, situated in the Batken region.
In the village of Kesken-Tash in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, there operates a century-old water mill, which has saved thousands of people from hunger. Local residents shared this with a Turmush correspondent.
On Leicester Square, on November 17, a bronze statue of Bridget Jones, the famous heroine of Helen Fielding's books, was ceremoniously unveiled in London. According to BBC News, the statue was installed on the movie alley Scenes in the Square, which already features other statues of film characters. Photo: Millie Turner / Invision / AP / Scanpix / LETA. The opening ceremony was attended by Renée Zellweger, who played the role of Bridget Jones in the films. The actress described the statue
According to Reuters, by the end of 2026, the average price of Brent crude oil could drop to $56 per barrel, while WTI could fall to $52, reports Lenta.ru. Currently, the market values Brent oil at $63 per barrel and WTI at $60. However, experts predict a supply surplus of two million barrels per day, which will put pressure on prices.
The 'Eurasia' park is actively implementing initiatives aimed at providing support to people with disabilities.
In the third quarter of this year, road works have been completed on 23 streets in Manas, where gravel has been laid over an area of 40,600 square meters. Asphalt pavement has been installed on 17 streets with a total length of 8,777 meters. Municipal sources report that 6,844 meters of sidewalks have also been asphalted, and pothole repairs have been carried out over an area of 10,552 m².
A National Seminar was held in Bishkek dedicated to the approval of the State Program for the Protection of Biological Diversity until 2040. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reported that this program is an important strategic document for Kyrgyzstan in the field of biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management.
Tomorrow, November 19, rain is expected in regions such as Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn. According to meteorologists' forecasts, a western wind will blow at a speed of 4–9 m/s.
Judges in the USA are expressing serious concern about the use of artificial intelligence to create evidence in court cases. This could negatively impact trust in the justice system, as reported by NBC citing official sources. In one recent court case, a video was discovered that allegedly demonstrated a witness's testimony. However, it later turned out that this video was created using AI technologies. The court dismissed the case, recognizing the video as a forgery despite its outward
The FOMS explained in which situations insured citizens can receive free hospitalization in state medical institutions, and in which cases they will have to pay for services. There are two main cases: If the patient goes to the hospital on their own and does not have a referral from a family doctor. In this case, all medical services, including consultations, tests, examinations, and procedures, are paid for according to established rates. This does not apply to emergency care. If
Bishkek November 19, Wednesday Night temperature +4...+6 °C, no precipitation.
Today in Bishkek, the State Program for the Conservation of Biological Diversity until 2040 was presented, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The document, better known as the National Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity Conservation (NBSAP), is the foundational strategic plan of the country in the field of biodiversity protection and sustainable ecosystem management.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz wrestler Akjol Mahmudov secured a spot in the finals. He is competing in Greco-Roman wrestling in the weight category up to 77 kilograms, starting from the quarter-finals.
For the first time since the end of April, the price of Bitcoin has fallen below the mark of 90 thousand dollars, according to trading platform data. The price of the most well-known cryptocurrency dropped by 5.96 percent, reaching a minimum value of 89.55 thousand dollars.
In the Khan-Teniri Nature Park, a herd of argali was captured on video during the wildlife census for the year 2025. According to information provided by the park administration, the argali were spotted in the Adyr-Tör area. The recording was made on November 15.
Dmitry Peskov “No, there will be no one from Russia in Turkey tomorrow,” Peskov commented on the situation for the press. Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced his trip to Turkey on the 19th, intending to "activate" the negotiation process and present "prepared solutions" to partners. The President of Ukraine also plans to resume the exchange of prisoners of war. According to Reuters, Steve Witkoff will join Zelensky at the meeting.
The hotline of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) continues to receive inquiries from medical workers regarding situations where insured patients seek admission to hospitals without a referral from a family doctor and necessary laboratory-diagnostic tests. The MHIF provides clarifications on the procedure for accessing medical services in state healthcare institutions:
During his working trip to the Chuy region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, held a meeting with representatives of the urban planning and architecture department of Tokmok. The minister familiarized himself with the conditions in which the department's employees work, who are currently forced to rent space on the second floor of a four-story building, as they do not have their own office. At the
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on November 18, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 117 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
As of 5:00 PM on November 18, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 96 AQI. This level of air quality is considered satisfactory.
According to a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), over 240 million people gained access to the Global Network in the past year, resulting in approximately 6 billion residents of our planet actively using the internet — this accounts for three-quarters of the entire population of Earth. This information is reported by the UN News Service. Despite this growth, 2.2 billion people still lack access to digital technologies, indicating significant challenges related to
According to Nuradin Kanataev, head of the information and technical support department of the Department of Medicines and Medical Supplies, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio". He noted that as of 2021, smuggled drugs accounted for approximately 30-40% of the total import volume, and this situation remains relevant.
According to Nuradin Kanataev, who heads the information and technical support department of the pharmaceutical and medical devices department, Kyrgyzstan is significantly dependent on the import of medications. Currently, 97% of all medicines come from abroad, while local producers meet only 3% of market needs. He reported this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". Every year, medications worth about 30 billion soms are imported into the country. Forecasts suggest that this figure will
The representative of Kyrgyzstan, Razzak Beishekeev, will continue his fight for the bronze medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. The athlete is competing in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 67 kg category.
From November 18 to 24, the World Week dedicated to raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) issues is taking place worldwide, as reported by the RCUZ. “Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious threats to health care,” noted the center's specialists.
At the meeting chaired by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, issues related to the reform of the driver training system were discussed. According to the press service of the ministry, the working meeting was attended by members of the group dealing with driver training issues, as well as representatives from the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, the Republican Scientific and Methodological Center, the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, and heads of vocational education
The airline Vietjet Qazaqstan (QAZAQ AIR) carried out its first international flight on the route Astana - Bishkek on November 10. The new route will significantly simplify and expedite travel between the capitals of the two countries and will also contribute to strengthening business and cultural ties. Adilbek Umraliev, the head of the airline, emphasized that the choice of this route is based on both economic and historical ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Today at 6:11 AM West Indonesian Time (2:11 AM Moscow Time), the Semeru volcano located in eastern Java erupted, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to the observation post, the eruption produced an ash column approximately 800 meters high, rising from the summit of the volcano, which stands at 4476 meters above sea level.
Dan McGrath, a renowned comedy writer and producer, has passed away at the age of 61. He was the author of numerous episodes of iconic shows such as "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill." This was reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing his sister, Gail Garabadian. Among his achievements are an Emmy Award and work on popular animated series such as "Gravity Falls," "Sammy," and "Mission Hill." McGrath left a significant mark on the animation
A photograph of a bear was captured by a camera trap in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri". According to information provided by park staff, as part of the wildlife monitoring for 2025, rangers noticed bear tracks and set up camera traps along the presumed path of its movement.
At the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in a narrow format, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a speech. The opening ceremony of the meeting began with greetings from the heads of delegations, during which Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, held a meeting with the
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Asan Janishov will continue his fight for the bronze medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. He is competing in Greco-Roman wrestling in the weight category up to 87 kg.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new bridge was opened today, crossing the YUBCK and connecting Shukurova Street (formerly known as Kropotkina) and Mederova Street. According to the city administration, the construction took only three months and resulted in a modern and safe structure that has become important for local residents. The new bridge has significantly simplified traffic in this direction, improving the city's transport connectivity.
