At the international tournament in Manas, the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) achieved victory over the national team of Iran. The match took place on November 15 at the "Kurmanbek" stadium as part of the second round of the Manas Cup.
On November 14, inspectors from the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a raid aimed at identifying vehicles with illegal modifications, as reported by the press secretary of the Main Department of Road Safety, Baikazy Aitikul uulu, to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". During the raid in Bishkek, a van was discovered with LED lights on its roof. As a result, it was decided to send the "Sprinter" to the impound
In Bishkek, a presentation of the research results conducted as part of the project "Enhancing Climate Education, Awareness, and Action Among Religious Communities" took place. This project is being implemented by the Public Association "MuvGreen" in collaboration with UNITAR and the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the organizers, climate change is one of the most serious problems for
Kyrgyzstan is actively developing the concept of year-round tourism by creating new mountain tourist clusters. This was reported by Damir Jumakanov, head of the international cooperation and tourism development department of the OJSC "Tourism Development Support Fund in the KR," on the air of Birinchi Radio. This year, the implementation of a significant project called "Three Peaks" began, aimed at modernizing the ski infrastructure.
The construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station in the city of Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, began in 1960. In this publication, we present archival photographs capturing the early stages of this significant project.
According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country on November 18. The wind will be from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s. The air temperature in different regions: Chui Region night -1...+4 day +16...+21 Talas Region night -1...+4 day +14...+19 Batken Region night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Osh and Jalal-Abad Regions night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Issyk-Kul Region night -3...+2 day +6...+11 Naryn Region night -3...-8 day +5...+10
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Kyzyl-Oktyabr, the asphalting of 12 km of roads has been completed. This became possible thanks to the allocation of 100 million soms from the republican budget, reported Almazbek Amirbekov, the head of the rural administration. The completed works included the asphalting of the following sections:
FC "Asia," representing the city of Talas, has officially been included in the list of participants in the country's top football division, as announced by the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU). According to information from the KFU, the composition of the Kyrgyz Premier League, previously known as the Premier League, will be expanded in the next season.
At the international marathon in Samarkand, which took place in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz athletes demonstrated excellent results. This information was shared by participant Zhyldyz Kuzukejeva.
The development of the procedure for the use of garden and cottage plots, which are now classified as land of populated areas, has been initiated by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. The project has been presented for public discussion. With the entry into force of the new Land Code, part of the cottage lands has been reclassified as land of populated areas designated for "housing construction".
In Kerben, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new school for 275 students has begun. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is funded by republican funds, and its implementation is managed by the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. The total cost of construction is 188 million soms.
In Saudi Arabia, the schedule for the performances of Kyrgyzstani wrestlers at the Islamic Solidarity Games has been announced. These sixth Games are taking place in Riyadh, and the wrestling competitions will begin on November 18.
From January 1 to December 31, 2024, the Accounts Chamber conducted an analysis of the effectiveness of the pilot electronic web portal for public procurement, which is managed by the Ministry of Finance. The audit results revealed numerous issues related to coordination, control, and the level of information security on the portal. In particular, goods purchased from a single source were formed based on templates from previous years, which reduces competition and quality.
Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her championship title in the UFC for the ninth time. On November 16 in the USA, the Kyrgyz athlete faced Weili Zhang from China and won by unanimous decision after five rounds.
At a meeting held under the leadership of Adylbek Kasyamaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers and head of the presidential administration, the results of two challenges launched in August 2025 as part of the "Government Accelerators" initiative were presented. The first challenge focused on increasing the accessibility of education by simplifying the licensing process for private educational institutions.
As of October 30, 2025, under the initiative "Agricultural Financing-13" (AF-13), agricultural producers in Kyrgyzstan received preferential loans totaling 4,081.22 million soms. The Ministry of Finance reported that this program is aimed at supporting farmers and promoting the development of key sectors of agriculture.
Olga Mironova, a resident of Kara-Balta, shared information about a plant that can be used as a coffee substitute. According to her, this plant is chicory—a plant that many residents of Kyrgyzstan have seen. Its dark green bushes with blue or white flowers can be found in fields, along roads, and at the edges of gardens. However, it is the root of the chicory, which can reach a length of one and a half to ten meters, that makes this plant popular in medicine and cooking. It is a primary source
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev, along with the mayor of Tokmok Altynbek Ergeshov, visited the construction sites in the city. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the minister inspected a building that was previously used as a hospital, located at: Dunglarova Street, 27.
From November 15 to December 15, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan is conducting a month of mercy and support for persons with disabilities called "We are Together!". This event is timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated on December 3. The goal of the month is to draw public attention to the issues of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as to create conditions for their
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in athletics and para-athletics is ready to present its team at the Islamic Solidarity Games, which are taking place in Saudi Arabia. The sixth edition of the Games is currently being held in Riyadh.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution concerning the introduction of a temporary ban on the import of seedlings of certain fruit and berry crops. This document is available for public discussion and suggestions. According to this draft, starting from January 1, 2026, it is planned to restrict the import of certain varieties of seedlings for a period of six months. At the same time, re-export, transit, and movement of goods within the Eurasian Economic Union
The sports season of 2025 has concluded in Kyrgyzstan, and the Federation of Mountaineering and Rock Climbing has summarized the results. This was announced in an official statement from the organization. Photo by Ksenia Tolkaneva. Eduard Kubatov, head of the Federation of Mountaineering and Rock Climbing, with Asel Baibagyshova, conqueror of Everest
At a hardware meeting chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, information was presented indicating that since the beginning of the year, the growth rate of real GDP has exceeded 10%. The highest growth rates are observed in the pharmaceutical sector, where the increase has reached 100%, as well as in food production, which has grown by 33.6%. Additionally, the production of rubber and plastic products, as well as construction materials, has increased by 33.8%. In the chemical industry,
A new hospital is planned to be built in Tokmok on the site of the old building, which was erected 86 years ago. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, during a working visit to the Chui region, along with Tokmok Mayor Altynbek Ergeshov, visited several construction sites in the city to familiarize himself with their condition.
Photo 24.kg According to information provided by the press service of the mayor's office, on November 24, a section of the road on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue is planned to be opened, which will stretch from the Southern Highway to Akhunbaev Street. The road marking work has already been completed, and only the installation of streetlights remains.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 21 fires were registered within a day. To extinguish the fires, 26 fire brigades were involved:
Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain
A significant international exhibition "Kyrgyz EXPO 2025" took place in Bishkek, which, in essence, has no analogs in the Kyrgyz market. The event featured 150 companies and over 1,000 business participants from Kyrgyzstan, as well as from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Mongolia, and other countries. The Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Avazbek Kerimbaev, noted in an interview with vb.kg that the
In Karakol, at school No. 7 of the municipal territorial administration of Pristan-Prezhvalsk, representatives of the parent committee expressed concern about systematic violence occurring among students and the inaction of responsible authorities. Maria Tsareva, one of the members of the parent committee, reported the creation of a so-called "system" within the educational institution, where high school students use physical force against younger students and engage in extortion of
Futsal player from Kyrgyzstan Shokhrukh Makhamadinov once again scored in the Belarusian championship. In the 9th round of the Higher League, which took place on November 16, the team "Stolitsa" faced "FSK-Butikavto" and achieved a convincing victory with an impressive score of 7:0.
In the Seferihisar district, located in Izmir province, the Turkish coast guard conducted a rescue operation for 34 illegal migrants, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Anadolu Ajansi. According to information posted on the official website of the Coast Guard Command, the migrants were on an inflatable boat that drifted into open sea due to engine failure.
The patrol service of the police draws the attention of drivers engaged in passenger transportation to the necessity of preparing and providing all required documents for obtaining a license. The deadline for submitting documents is set for December 1, as reported by the UPSM. According to information from the UPSM, the following set of documents is required to obtain a license:
At the government meeting, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the results of the challenges that were initiated in August 2025 as part of the "Government Accelerators" program. One of the areas of work was a project aimed at simplifying the replacement of national driver's licenses.
During the plenary session of the congress taking place in Almaty, Turgunbaev noted that there is a trend of reverse migration: many Kyrgyz citizens who previously worked in Russia are returning to their homeland. However, even with the increasing number of returnees, the republic still lacks labor, which forces the authorities to attract foreign specialists, as reported by Exclusive.kz.
On the evening of November 13, a raid took place in Osh aimed at ensuring compliance with the noise regulations after 10:00 PM and saving electricity, as reported by the city authorities' press service. During the raid, Mayor J. Toktorbaev ordered the suspension of operations for 12 cafes and four other establishments for one day.
As of November 17, the exchange rate of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is as follows: The dollar maintains its value at 87.45 soms. The euro is currently priced at 101.6 soms, while the ruble can be purchased for 1.7 soms and sold for 1.8 soms.
On November 15, President Sadyr Japarov officially opened several social facilities located on the grounds of the state residence "Ala-Archa" in the village of Chon-Aryk. According to information from the president's press service, a modern educational and health complex has been created on a land area of approximately 10.5 hectares. The main element of this complex is a new two-story school covering more than 5,000 square meters, which can accommodate 570 students and includes
The meeting of the Steering Committee took place on November 13, 2025, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Under the leadership of Naranthungalag Tserendorj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the FAO, participants discussed the importance of maintaining healthy grazing ecosystems to ensure the livelihoods of pastoralists, as well as to support inclusive economic growth and enhance environmental
On November 5, information of an operational nature was received at the internal affairs department of Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the city police to Turmush. The received message mentioned that several citizens in Karakol were engaged in illegal fishing and selling of fish.
The press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration announced the appointment of a new First Deputy Minister. Kamchybek Dosmatov has taken this position. Photo of the Ministry of Labor. Kamchybek Dosmatov
In Bishkek, the expansion of the list of individuals entitled to free public transport in the capital is being discussed. Currently, free travel is provided to the following categories of citizens:
In connection with the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30, security measures have been intensified in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Nurlan Ismailov, a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." Currently, there are 2,492 polling stations operating in the country, and more than 5,000 police officers have already been deployed to ensure safety.
According to Starkov, this exercise will continue the practice of joint response to biological threats in the interests of the collective peacekeeping forces of the CSTO. He noted this in an interview with the Ministry of Defense's television company "VoenTV". Starkov also reminded about the "Barrier-2025" exercise, which took place at the Fakhrobod training ground in Tajikistan in 2025, where a unit from the eighth brigade of the radiation, chemical, and biological
In the Batken region, a citizen has been detained on charges of attempting to smuggle livestock across the border, reports the press service of the presidential representative's office. According to information received on November 16 at 20:50, a border patrol from the Batken border detachment stopped an unknown man in the area of Mazar-Bashy, located in the village of Orto-Boz. He was attempting to drive two heads of cattle from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan.
The Audit Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an audit regarding the effectiveness of the electronic web portal for public procurement, which operates under the Ministry of Finance of the KR. The audit covered the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and its results revealed a number of issues related to coordination, control, and information security.
As of 11:00 on November 17, 2025, the air quality in Bishkek is recorded at 174 AQI. This level indicates unhealthy conditions.
At a government meeting in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the results of the challenges initiated in August 2025 as part of the "Government Accelerators" program. He noted that the sharp increase in population in cities like Bishkek and Osh, as well as in some regions, has led to a significant burden on state educational institutions. This circumstance prompted the government to engage the private sector more actively in the education
According to IQAir information, as of 5:00 PM on November 16, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek reached 119 AQI. This level is considered harmful for vulnerable groups.
