Astana Covered by Thick Fog
As a result of the prolonged snowstorm in the capital of Kazakhstan, the air temperature is around 2-3 degrees above zero. Due to the fog, famous landmarks such as Bayterek are almost indistinguishable.
As a result of the prolonged snowstorm in the capital of Kazakhstan, the air temperature is around 2-3 degrees above zero. Due to the fog, famous landmarks such as Bayterek are almost indistinguishable.
Niyazbek Sadyrbekov, a 39-year-old resident of the village of Bakai-Ata in the Talas region, raises Areshan sheep. By profession, he is a coach who graduated in 2006 from the Faculty of Greco-Roman Wrestling at the Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports in Bishkek. “I started my career in a school, working there for three years, and then moved to the children's sports school in the Bakai-Ata district. In total, I have been coaching for 15 years, and my first students are
According to data provided by the Ministry of Finance, from January to September of this year, the national budget of Kyrgyzstan received 87.2% more from the income tax of mining companies compared to the same period in 2022. This year, tax revenues from gold mining companies amounted to 19 billion 458.9 million soms (equivalent to 222.3 million dollars), while for the same period last year, the amount was only 10 billion 390.4 million soms (about 118.7 million dollars).
The composition of the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) has been announced, which will be presented at the international tournament in Manas. The competition, titled "Manas Cup," will begin on November 12 and will feature four teams made up of players under 23 years old.
In connection with the discussion of the Bishkek General Plan project until 2050, the city hall of the capital has initiated a warning about cases of fraud. In recent weeks, there has been a rise in prices for agricultural land plots, as well as the spread of false information regarding the goals and objectives of this General Plan, as reported by the press service of the city administration. Municipal authorities emphasized that the General Plan project is still in the discussion stage, and no
On November 3, Tolgonai Tokombaeva was appointed as the new director of the museum complex "Burana Tower." This appointment was the result of an order from the Minister of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev. According to the employment agreement, she has been assigned a three-month probationary period. It is important to note that her predecessor in this position, Anita Shamenova, left at her own request.
A powerful planetary-level magnetic storm G4.7 (with a maximum level of G5) has struck Earth, as reported by experts from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN). Recent plasma clouds, caused by a strong X5.1 flare, have already reached slower clouds that were ejected earlier and are compressing them, specialists noted. This has led to a sharp increase in temperature, density, and magnetic characteristics of the plasma to
In response to a question about whether he was familiar with this greeting, Peskov noted: “Of course. What’s so surprising about that? Many of those who end up in the White House start speaking this way. Didn’t we speak differently in Anchorage? Remember, reread,” he told special correspondent of “Kommersant” Andrey Kolesnikov. At the “Central Asia – USA” summit, Tokayev characterized Donald Trump as “a great leader and statesman, sent from above to bring common sense and traditions back to
A suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on August 5, a local resident M.A. filed a report with the Internal Affairs Department of Karakol regarding fraud. In her statement, she mentioned that on January 15, 2025, she met a man over the phone who introduced himself as "Zhenish." He assured her that he had high connections and could help her obtain an apartment from the State Mortgage Company
The police station was officially opened in the village of Suulu-Maymak, which belongs to the Aiyl Aimak of Amanbaev in the Aitmatov district, as reported by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the information, one juvenile inspector and one district police officer will work at the new station. Their main task is to serve the residents of the villages of Suulu-Maymak, Maymak, Satykey, Joon-Dobo, and Moldo-Asan, with a total population of about
At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Aiperi Medet kyzy will replace Nurzat Nurtayeva. The sixth Games are currently taking place in the capital of the country, Riyadh. The wrestling competitions are scheduled from November 18 to 21, with 6 sets of medals to be contested in the women's wrestling tournament. The Kyrgyzstan national team includes four female athletes who will compete under the guidance of coach Nurbek Izabekov. It was previously announced by the State Agency that
In Kyrgyzstan, 716 applicants have registered to participate in the winter nationwide testing (ORT). This was reported by the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods. Among those registered, 442 plan to take the test in Russian, while 274 have chosen Kyrgyz.
In one of the districts of Manas, a 26-year-old man sought medical help with serious injuries, including a partially severed tongue and lower lip. According to available information, the incident occurred during a kiss with an 18-year-old girl. According to the Jalal-Abad Regional Internal Affairs Department, the event took place on November 8. The victim arrived at the medical facility on his own, where doctors promptly stitched up the damaged areas, and his condition is now considered stable.
Photo by the press service of the city administration In anticipation of the heating season 2025–2026, the city authorities plan to stockpile 240.2 thousand tons of coal, as reported by the Department of Fuel and Energy Complex of the Bishkek City Administration. The coal stockpiling process began in July 2025 and will continue until the end of the current year. As of November 11, 2025, 159.43 thousand tons had been stockpiled, which is 66.3% of the planned volume.
From November 9 to 20, the international volunteer program "Mission Good" is taking place in Bishkek and Osh. The main goal of this initiative is to provide support to professionals working with children suffering from autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, four experts from Russia have arrived in Kyrgyzstan — a child psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, a behavioral analyst, and a defectologist.
Kazakhstan's Majilis deputies approved a bill that introduces a ban on the promotion of LGBT. According to the new legislation, pedophilia and non-traditional orientation will not be allowed to be represented in the public space. During the second reading, amendments concerning nine important laws were approved, including those regulating the rights of children, advertising, communication, culture, education, cinematography, and mass media.
A temporary ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel is being introduced in Kazakhstan, which will remain in effect until May 2026. This decision also affects the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is aimed at stabilizing the domestic market, as well as preventing fuel shortages during the winter period. According to information from the media, the Ministry of Energy of the country has officially approved an order that prohibits the export of the specified petroleum
According to information provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the issuance volume of the state stablecoin USDKG is $50.1 million. The total issuance amounted to 50,140,738 stablecoins, each with a nominal value of $1. The issuer of this asset is the Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets," with the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic as the sole founder.
In Manas, a 26-year-old man was urgently hospitalized with oral cavity injuries, including a bitten tip of the tongue and a damaged lower lip. According to preliminary data, the incident occurred during a kiss with an 18-year-old girl, who allegedly bit him accidentally. As reported by sources from Turmush, the incident took place on November 8, and the victim was taken to the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital. He sustained serious injuries: the front part of his lower lip and the tip of
The official statement from the Bishkek city hall refuted the information that appeared on the internet about a possible suspension of the educational process in the capital's schools. According to the city municipality, all educational institutions are operating as usual and following the approved curriculum. Classes, including clubs and extracurricular activities, continue without changes.
Almazbek Atambayev, after a long silence, shared a post on social media in which he expressed his emotions regarding the current state of Kyrgyzstan's energy system. In his traditional style, he blamed other politicians, claiming that only he himself is "white and fluffy," while during his rule, the country's energy sector was allegedly "restored and strengthened," and now it has returned to the state of 2010. Although one could ignore the words of the former
According to the Ministry of Economy, this decision is aimed at maintaining the stability of the domestic market and protecting the interests of the population. Price regulation will apply to all types of meat, including beef and lamb, except for boneless meat.
At the same time, the southern and southwestern regions of the country will be able to enjoy weather without precipitation. Fog, ice, and increased wind are also predicted across the republic. In the east, north, and center of the country, ground blizzards are possible. Nighttime temperatures in the north may drop to -5 to -12 degrees, while daytime temperatures are expected to be 0 to 6 degrees. In the northwest, nighttime temperatures will range from -2 to -10, and during the day – from 0 to
In response to the intelligence data, one former high-ranking official reported that it prompted an urgent meeting among various agencies, where possible measures were discussed, including limiting the exchange of intelligence information with Israel to avoid U.S. complicity in potential crimes. Despite the concerns expressed within the administration and the State Department, Biden rejected his advisors' recommendations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that Israel's actions
In the village of Terek-Sai, located in the Chatkal district, a new building for the local police department was inaugurated, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. High-ranking officials attended the opening event, including the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region Marlis Asanov, the head of the Chatkal district police department Talaybek Asanbekov, the district akim Altynbek Senirbaev, as well as local
As part of the investigation into a criminal case related to corruption, 6 hectares of land within the boundaries of the village of Kok-Zhar (contour 172) have been returned to the state, with a market value of 150 million soms. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. According to law enforcement agencies, a group of individuals, along with some officials, organized an effective corruption scheme that involved the fragmentation and sale of agricultural land
In Bishkek, the project of the General Plan for the city, designed until 2050, is under discussion. In recent weeks, there have been cases of unauthorized price increases for land plots intended for agriculture, as well as the spread of misleading information about the goals and objectives of this General Plan. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. The city hall reminded that the project is at the stage of public hearings, and no decisions have yet been made regarding the
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurred in the Jalal-Abad region on the night of November 11. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the epicenter of the tremors was located in the Ala-Buka district and was recorded around 23:32. The intensity of the vibrations reached 4 points in the villages of Kara-Unkur and Baymak, while in the city of Kerben, the tremors were felt with a strength of 3 points. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or instances of
On November 8, the tenth PWL tournament took place in Moscow, where Makhmudov competed in the weight category up to 82 kg. In a tense match, he lost to Bulgarian wrestler Aik Mnatsakanyan with a narrow score of 2:3. This defeat marked a significant event in his career, as he had previously consistently demonstrated excellent results in this league.
A new batch of textbooks adapted to local conditions has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. This became possible thanks to the joint efforts of the Kyrgyz-Russian group. The press service of the Ministry of Education reported on this significant event. The total volume of the received textbooks amounts to 651,000 copies. The books were printed in Russia and delivered to Kyrgyzstan for further use.
From November 6 to 10, the European Championship in tug of war was held in the Slovak city of Banská Bystrica, where the Kyrgyzstan team in mas-wrestling took first place. This was reported by Prosports.kz.
The event, organized by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF), brought together the best dance couples from various corners of Europe, including representatives from France, Italy, Romania, Latvia, and the Czech Republic.
In Bishkek, the Main Department of Internal Affairs uncovered and suppressed a corruption scheme related to the illegal alienation of land. As a result, plots valued at 150 million soms were returned to state ownership. According to information from the police, during the investigation of a criminal case opened under Article 336 (Corruption) of the Criminal Code, it became known that a group of individuals, in collaboration with certain officials, organized a scheme aimed at subdividing and
In Manas and the Suzak district, a new digital dispatch service for emergency medical assistance has been launched. This service automates the reception and distribution of calls, as well as allows real-time tracking of vehicle locations, helping dispatchers make quick decisions. The system provides more prompt and coordinated access to emergency medical care. It includes modern computer equipment, mobile devices, and uninterruptible power supplies. The software is integrated with mapping and
At the tournament held on November 7-8 in New York, athletes from Kyrgyzstan were unable to perform as expected. Despite initial plans, only eight athletes, representing both Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, made it to the national team. However, only three of them stepped onto the mat.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 13. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected during the night. During the day, rain is possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region, while snow is expected in the mountains, and the rest of the country will remain dry. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s.
In Bishkek, morning and evening raids aimed at saving electricity have begun. This was reported by the head of the electricity sales department of the Bishkek branch of OJSC "NESK," Aigul Bulanova, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to her, inspectors check throughout the day whether outdoor lighting is turned off.
On November 11, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed violations committed by candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh during the election campaign and took appropriate measures. The working group dealing with voter information and campaign rules presented this issue to the CEC.
Nuraidin Abdyrazaakov, a resident of the rural district of Baytik-Baatyr in the Chui region, in collaboration with the renowned Turkish master Irfan Gurdal, has restored a previously unknown musical instrument found on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Nuraidin was born in 1958 in the village of Kashka-Suu and is the head of a family with four children.
As reported by IQAir, the air quality level in Bishkek at 11:00 on November 12, 2025, was recorded at 126 AQI. This index indicates harmfulness for vulnerable groups.
In the capital Bishkek, the Department of Fuel and Energy Complex of the mayor's office reports plans to stockpile 240.2 thousand tons of coal for the heating season of 2025–2026. Coal procurement work started in July 2025 and will continue until the end of the year.
On November 10, a team judo tournament was held in Saudi Arabia as part of the Islamic Solidarity Games, where the Kyrgyzstan team took third place, winning a bronze medal.
In Manas, located in the Kuruksay area, an incident occurred at a brick factory, resulting in the burning of a workers' dormitory with an area of 30 sq.m. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information from the agency, the fire also destroyed a warehouse with an area of 34 sq.m and a metal container occupying 18 sq.m.
In Kyrgyzstan, citizens are being urged to install motion sensors to reduce lighting costs. This was reported by the head of the production and technical department of the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise (BES) Zamirbek Temirbekov on the air of "Birinchi Radio". Temirbekov noted that 110 motion sensors have already been installed on the administrative buildings of BES, which has allowed for monitoring the effectiveness of their use.
According to pediatrician Syina Bokuyeva, the number of visits to the children's specialized consultative clinic has increased due to a rise in ARVI cases. This statement was made on the air of "Birinchi Radio". She emphasized that there is currently a seasonal increase in illnesses, which leads to children being able to infect each other.
GKNB KR specialists, during operations against organized crime, detained members of the criminal groups "S.I.A.", "N.R.H." and "A.B.T.", who had previously been convicted of extorting money from businessmen. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan. According to law enforcement, the detainees actively used criminal ideology to extort funds from residents of the Nooken district. They claimed that the collected money was intended to support
In Bishkek, the authorities have denied the information that appeared on social media about the suspension of the educational process in the capital's schools. According to the city hall, all educational institutions continue to operate as usual, following the approved curriculum.
According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), on November 12, suspects in extortion were arrested. The investigation established that members of an organized crime group, registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, namely S.I.A., N.R.Kh., and A.B.T., were demanding money from private entrepreneurs in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. These funds were intended for convicts held in places of deprivation of liberty. In