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.
At Osh International Airport, individuals suspected of engaging in illegal currency exchange have been detained. According to information provided by the Turmush press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Department, employees of the air transport department received information that several citizens were exchanging currency at this airport without the necessary license.
In Bishkek, a man was convicted of embezzlement, but he was released from criminal liability due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. This information was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
According to information provided by D.B., his grandson went missing on November 16, 2025. The young man, who is 29 years old, left home and has not returned since. This statement has been registered in the log at the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek.
The Deputy Head of the Public Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nurlan Ismailov, reported live on Birinchi Radio that with the start of early elections, information will be subjected to thorough verification. He noted that if complaints are found to be justified, candidates will be held accountable in accordance with the law.
Today, searches were conducted at the company Kav&Kev, but the details regarding the reasons for these actions remain unknown. According to information from sources, documentation was seized during the search. It is worth noting that Kav&Kev specializes in food production. The company is led by Alexey Viktorovich Klevtsov, who has reportedly been detained.
In the village of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the construction of a new administrative building for the local electric network enterprise has been completed. Attending the event were the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and representatives of the National Electric Networks of Kyrgyzstan JSC.
The implementation of this project will also result in Ulaanbaatar no longer allowing the transportation of hazardous and imported goods through its territory, except for passenger, transit, and fuel transport. As reported by the governor of the capital, the new Class III railway will have a length of 102.5 km and a track gauge of 1520 mm. The project includes the construction of three stations, four passing loops, and a bridge 2.5 km long. The construction process will be divided into two
// Illustrative photo The death of a 47-year-old airline pilot, which occurred in the summer of 2024, was the result of an allergic reaction to mammalian meat. The first signs of allergy appeared in the man after he spent a day outdoors and had a beef steak for dinner. That night, he felt unwell, accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. In the morning, his condition improved, and he did not seek medical help. Two weeks later, while at home in New Jersey, the man ate a hamburger and again
A triathlon for amateurs will take place at the "Bulak" sports complex in Osh. The organizers report that the competition will be held with a wave start — 8 participants in each wave. Participants must complete the distance within an overall time limit of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
According to the agency's information, sharp temperature changes contributed to the formation of a temperature inversion, as a result of which harmful particles remain at ground level, not rising into the atmosphere, which in turn leads to increased pollution. On Sunday, November 16, the air in the capital became significantly more polluted. By 8:00 PM, the concentration of PM10 reached 373 µg/m³, exceeding the norm of 300 µg/m³. The level of PM2.5 increased to 202 µg/m³, which is more
The introduction of such a period applies to individuals who arrived in the UK illegally — for example, on small boats or in trucks, as well as those who applied for asylum after their visa expired. However, for "qualified refugees," there are mitigating conditions that allow for the reduction of the 20-year period through participation in certain types of work or study. Individuals who legally arrive in the UK through special refugee resettlement programs will be able to obtain
According to the Main Department of Social Insurance of Mongolia, the income of the Social Insurance Fund for the first nine months of this year reached ₮4.85 trillion, which is 15.9% or ₮666.4 billion more than in the same period of 2024. The National Statistical Office of Mongolia noted that the main factor for growth was the increased revenue from the Pension Insurance Fund, which grew by 14.2% (₮515.7 billion), as well as the income from the Benefit Insurance Fund, which increased by 24.4%
Monitoring of meat and coal prices in the Kara-Suu district revealed a number of violations. According to information from the presidential representative's office in the Osh region, an inspection of establishments selling meat and coal was conducted on November 14. This was part of efforts to maintain stable prices for socially significant goods.
On the evening of November 13 at 20:28 London time, a presentation was held in central London at Piccadilly Circus, where the logo, official trailer, as well as the stadiums and schedule for the upcoming 2028 European Football Championship were unveiled.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, the inflation rate in the country was 7.1 percent compared to December 2024. The highest price increase was observed in the services sector, where prices rose by 8.9 percent. Food and non-alcoholic beverages became 7.4 percent more expensive, alcohol and tobacco increased by 6.7 percent, and non-food goods rose by 5.6 percent.
The solemn opening of the International School of Student Tourism took place within the walls of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. N. Yeltsin. This project was implemented with the participation of the North Caucasus Federal University and the "Student Tourism" program, which received support from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia and KRSU. Alexey Poida, a representative of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia at the Russian Embassy in
This loan will allow Khan Bank to increase lending volumes for rural agricultural enterprises, as well as enhance climate risk management and promote "green" investments among small local companies. It is planned that at least 15% of the allocated funds will be directed towards supporting projects that contribute to environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation for local farmers. This is the first loan provided by the EBRD in Mongolia and Central Asia specifically
A resident of Bishkek, R.L., born in 1954, reported fraudulent activities to law enforcement. Unknown individuals, posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, convinced her to transfer money for the protection of her property and the financing of counter-terrorism activities. According to information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, the victim sold her apartment and transferred money to 18 different bank accounts,
According to information provided by Damir Jumakhanov, head of the international cooperation and tourism development department of the JSC "Tourism Support and Development Fund," the contribution of the tourism sector to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country in the first half of 2025 was 4.3%. This was announced during a radio broadcast. According to the report from the National Statistical Committee, as of July 1, 2025, there are more than 143,000 organizations operating in
