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A photo of a woman with bruises from Chatkal was posted on social media. The police established that she left home after a quarrel with her husband and fell into an 8-meter ravine.

In the Chatkal district, an incident occurred involving a 41-year-old woman who, after having a quarrel with her husband, who was in a state of alcohol intoxication, fell off a cliff at night. She was urgently taken to a medical facility. This was reported by the regional police, confirming the current version of events. Earlier, information had appeared on social media that in the village of Zher-Kapchigay, a woman was hospitalized after being beaten by her husband.

11.11.2025, 16:56
Tourism

Kasymaiev invited Russian partners to participate in the construction of tourist complexes

- During the meeting of the Kyrgyz-Russian intergovernmental commission, which took place on November 11 in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, urged his Russian colleagues to participate in significant initiatives in the field of tourism. Kasymaliev noted that large infrastructure projects are actively being implemented in Kyrgyzstan, including the construction of the "Ala-Tuu Resort" ski cluster, which is positioned as one of the

11.11.2025, 16:54
Local news / Cultural news

The youth forum "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" took place in Bishkek.

On November 10, a youth forum titled "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" took place in Bishkek, attended by President Sadyr Japarov, according to the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The gathering brought together over 5,000 young participants, including activists, students, young entrepreneurs, representatives of youth organizations, and school presidents from various regions of the country.

11.11.2025, 16:52
Economy

A wastewater treatment facility has started operating in Uzgen

On November 11, a ceremonial opening of a municipal plant engaged in water supply and wastewater treatment took place in Uzgen. Bakyt Torobaev was present at the event, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. The construction of the new facility is located in the rural area of Bash-Dobo, within the territory of the village of Kosh-Korgon, on a site covering 4.71 hectares. The project was implemented with the support of the European Bank for

11.11.2025, 16:50
Local news / Exclusive

The city of Kara-Kul took 3rd place in the competition and received 1 million soms.

The city of Kara-Kul was awarded 3rd place in the competition "A City Convenient for Children and Youth" ("Балдарга жана жаштарга ыңгайлуу шаар") and received 1 million soms as a prize, reports the press service of the mayor's office. According to the information from the mayor's office, this event was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.

11.11.2025, 16:49
Incidents

In Moscow, a woman pushed a child onto the subway tracks

In Moscow, a court has decided to arrest 64-year-old Galina Malukhina for two months on charges of attempted murder of a minor. This was reported by "Meduza". The incident occurred on November 9 at the platform of the "Taganskaya" metro station, where the woman pushed a 13-year-old girl onto the tracks due to "suddenly arising personal animosity." Fortunately, bystanders managed to pull the girl back onto the platform before the train arrived. A video of the

11.11.2025, 16:48
Local news / Exclusive

In Kadamzhai, locals rescued a foal that fell into a pit

Today, November 11, an incident occurred in the village of Ak-Turpakh in the Kadamjai district involving a foal that fell into a dug pit while grazing in a field. This was reported by eyewitnesses to a Turmush correspondent. According to witnesses, the animal was unable to get out on its own for a long time and was suffering greatly. During the rescue attempt, it was noticed that the foal had injured its leg.

11.11.2025, 16:48
Local news / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" complained about a forgotten trench. The city hall responded.

On Saadaev Street, residents of "Ak-Bosogo" contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media, expressing their dissatisfaction that for more than three weeks they have been unable to resolve the issue with the trench dug in the center of the street. According to one local resident, the excavation began on October 24. "After the rings were installed, the work stopped. Many neighbors are unhappy. Our district representative promised that a commission would come to assess the situation,

11.11.2025, 16:43
Incidents

In Russia, part of a ski resort collapsed onto dozens of cars in the parking lot

In Krasnogorsk, located in the Moscow region, during scheduled work on the dismantling of the ski complex "Snezhkom," a part of the concrete structure collapsed. This was reported by the publication "Meduza." As a result of the incident, two people were injured, and 50 cars were damaged in the parking lot near the complex, according to the administration of Krasnogorsk.

11.11.2025, 16:42
In 25 cities and 600 villages of Kyrgyzstan, new water supply systems are being built
Local news

In 25 cities and 600 villages of Kyrgyzstan, new water supply systems are being built

Photo by the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. Opening of the municipal enterprise for drinking and wastewater treatment in the village of Ozgorush Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev announced plans to provide 40 villages in Kyrgyzstan with clean drinking water by 2025, as well as to address water supply and sewage issues in three cities. He made this statement during the opening of a new municipal enterprise for drinking and wastewater treatment in the village of Ozgorush. As

11.11.2025, 16:40
Sports

The Kyrgyzstan Judo Team Wins a Medal in Team Events for the First Time in History

The national team of Kyrgyzstan in judo has won a medal in team competitions for the first time in its history. This was reported by team member Erlan Sherov on his social media page. On November 10, the team participated in a team tournament held as part of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, where they took third place and received a bronze medal.

11.11.2025, 16:31
Peskov: The Kremlin is interested in learning about the content of Tokayev's conversation with Trump
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Peskov: The Kremlin is interested in learning about the content of Tokayev's conversation with Trump

Peskov noted that if Tokayev decides to share information about the progress of his negotiations with Trump, it would be of interest to the Russian leadership. "Kazakhstan is our strategic ally, and regular contacts between our countries are an important part of our comprehensive relations," he added. Tokayev plans to visit Russia on November 11-12. Last week, a summit was held at the White House, where leaders from Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan,

11.11.2025, 16:29
News / Education news

A new school opened in the village of Ana-Kyzyl in the Uzgen district

On November 11, a new school named after A. Omurzakov, designed for 275 student places, was opened in the village of Ana-Kyzyl, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education. High-ranking officials attended the ceremonial event, including Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, Minister of Education,

11.11.2025, 16:28
Local news

Incidence of ARVI in Kyrgyzstan is Rising Again. Ministry of Health Implements Preventive Measures

According to reports from the Ministry of Health's press service, the number of cases of acute respiratory infections in Kyrgyzstan has increased again. In the 45th week of 2025 (from November 3 to 9), the country registered 6,787 cases of ARVI, which is 3.3% higher than the figures from the previous week, according to the agency. The highest incidence rates were recorded in Bishkek and Osh, as well as in the Naryn, Issyk-Kul, and Chui regions. More than 63.7% of those infected are

11.11.2025, 16:28
Local news / Exclusive

A Concrete Plant Opened in Kadamjai for 52 Million Som

In the Kadamjay district, in the city of Aydarken, the construction of a stone crushing and concrete production plant has been completed, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This municipal enterprise, at full capacity, will be able to produce up to 60 tons of crushed stone and 1000 m³ of concrete mix daily.

11.11.2025, 16:14
In Tashkent, a Plan for Ensuring Food Security in Central Asia until 2030 has been adopted
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In Tashkent, a Plan for Ensuring Food Security in Central Asia until 2030 has been adopted

In the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, a meeting of the agriculture ministers of Central Asia took place. This important event was attended by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this meeting was to discuss key aspects of the development of the agro-industrial complex, ensuring food security, and strengthening cooperation in the region.

11.11.2025, 16:12
In Osh, fake police officers detained. Suspected of extorting $30,000
Incidents

In Osh, fake police officers detained. Suspected of extorting $30,000

Three men were detained in Osh after it became known that they were extorting money from a local businessman under the pretext of representing law enforcement agencies. This was reported by the city police. According to the provided information, on the night of October 10 to 11, three unknown individuals approached the 57-year-old entrepreneur, claiming that a case had allegedly been opened against him for "illegal concealment." Threatening him with arrest, they demanded a sum of

11.11.2025, 16:10
The FSB announced that it thwarted an attempt to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet for a "large-scale provocation" at a NATO airbase
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The FSB announced that it thwarted an attempt to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet for a "large-scale provocation" at a NATO airbase

According to the FSB, Ukrainian intelligence attempted to recruit Russian pilots, offering them 3 million US dollars for cooperation. In its statement, the agency noted that the goal of the operation was to hijack a fighter jet for its transfer to Romania, where it could be shot down by air defense systems. The FSB also claims that an international investigative group, Bellingcat, was involved in this operation. In 2024, a person who introduced himself as a journalist from this group contacted

11.11.2025, 16:09
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Kayindy, the memory of state figures was honored, including the first official leader of the Komsomol of Kyrgyzstan.

In Kayyndy, located in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, celebrations dedicated to the Day of History and Memory of Ancestors took place. The event was held in Victory Park and gathered representatives from the local administration, the mayor's office, and the veterans' council. Participants laid wreaths at the monument and held a prayer in honor of significant historical figures. Rysbek Sheishenov, the mayor of Kayyndy, emphasized that the achievements of the ancestors, who

11.11.2025, 16:01
Local news

State regulation of meat prices in Kyrgyzstan extended until December 31, 2025

The press service of the Ministry of Economy announced the extension of temporary state price regulation on meat in Kyrgyzstan until December 31, 2025. This decision is aimed at preventing further price increases and speculation, as well as stabilizing the situation in the market, which includes beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat. This will ensure the availability of this important social product for the population.

11.11.2025, 15:54
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, a digital patient medical record will be introduced starting in 2026.

Starting in 2026, a new information system called "Digital Medical Record of the Patient" will be launched in stationary medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan. This project was approved by the Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev. The innovative system will be linked to the database of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund called "Treated Case." Medical institutions will be required to fully transition to working with this system, which includes the formation of medical

11.11.2025, 15:51
On the streets of Bishkek, the quality of asphalt concrete is being checked
Local news

On the streets of Bishkek, the quality of asphalt concrete is being checked

Quality testing of asphalt concrete was conducted in Bishkek on several streets, made possible by the efforts of specialists from the testing laboratory of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, operating under the Ministry of Construction. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. Photo from the Ministry of Construction. The quality of asphalt concrete is being tested on the streets of Bishkek

11.11.2025, 15:48
Exclusive

On the road from Osh to Irkeshtam, cargo trucks caught fire after a collision — a citizen of China died, there are injured.

As a result of a traffic accident in the Alay district, a truck driver — a citizen of China — was killed. This information was confirmed to Turmush by the press service of the traffic safety department of the Osh region. According to the agency's data, on November 1 at approximately 11:30 in the village of Zhylyu-Suu in the city of Gulcha, Alay district, a collision occurred between two trucks on the 71 km of the Osh–Irkeshtam highway.

11.11.2025, 15:47
Economy

The authorities of Kyrgyzstan want to increase healthcare spending

In 2026, the authorities of the republic plan to significantly increase spending on healthcare. This information is contained in the Civil Budget of Kyrgyzstan for 2026, which was presented by the Ministry of Finance. It is planned to allocate 54 billion 693.6 million soms for these needs, which is 12 billion 820.5 million soms more compared to the approved budget for 2025.

11.11.2025, 15:41
Trump threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit for falsifying his speech, - The New York Times
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Trump threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit for falsifying his speech, - The New York Times

President of the United States Donald Trump intends to file a lawsuit against the BBC for no less than $1 billion, accusing the network of "malicious and offensive" distortion of his speech regarding the events of the Capitol riot in January 2021. In a letter obtained by The New York Times, Trump demands that the network withdraw the documentary that distorted his speech, as well as issue a public apology and pay compensation. Otherwise, the newspaper reports, "President Trump

11.11.2025, 15:39
A digital ambulance dispatch center has started operating in the city of Manas
Local news

A digital ambulance dispatch center has started operating in the city of Manas

In Manas, the digital dispatch service for emergency medical assistance has started operating, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service. According to their information, the new system automates the management process of emergency calls, allowing for efficient distribution of calls among teams, monitoring the movement of vehicles in real-time, and making quick decisions based on current data for dispatchers.

11.11.2025, 15:35
Bishkek and Moscow agreed to increase trade from $3.9 to $5 billion
Economy

Bishkek and Moscow agreed to increase trade from $3.9 to $5 billion

At the 26th meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Kyrgyzstan and Russia on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and humanitarian cooperation, held in Bishkek, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, and Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia, participated. During the meeting, key aspects of cooperation in areas such as trade, industrial cooperation, logistics, energy, tourism, and humanitarian projects were discussed.

11.11.2025, 15:35
The year 2025 will be one of the warmest in recorded history, - World Meteorological Organization
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The year 2025 will be one of the warmest in recorded history, - World Meteorological Organization

Abnormally high temperatures continue to raise concerns: according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the year 2025 could rank second or third among the warmest years in the 176-year observation period. The updated WMO report on the state of the climate emphasizes that the last 11 years, starting from 2015, have been the hottest on record. In particular, the average temperature from January to August 2025 was 1.42 ± 0.12 °C higher than in the pre-industrial era. The situation is

11.11.2025, 15:33
Economy

What Are the Most Common Loans in Kyrgyzstan? The Numbers

As of August 31, 2025, the total volume of the credit portfolio of banks in Kyrgyzstan reached 447.3 billion soms, which is 31.3% higher compared to the beginning of the year. This data was presented by the National Bank of the country. The most popular reason for obtaining loans remains consumer needs, for which 150.5 billion soms were issued, an increase of 51.7% compared to the beginning of the current year. Loans are also taken out for the following purposes:

11.11.2025, 15:30
Health

The Ministry of Health has acquired test systems for influenza diagnosis

The Ministry of Health reported the acquisition of 10,000 test systems for the diagnosis of influenza, according to information from the press service. The ministry noted that the epidemiological situation in the country remains under control and stable. Monitoring of cases of ARVI, influenza, and COVID-19 continues.

11.11.2025, 15:30
The term of state regulation of meat prices extended until the end of 2025
Economy / Exclusive

The term of state regulation of meat prices extended until the end of 2025

The Ministry of Economy has announced the extension of temporary state price regulation on meat until December 31, 2025. This decision has been made to prevent further price increases, avoid speculation, and ensure stability in the market concerning beef and lamb (excluding boneless meat). This measure aims to guarantee the availability of this important social product for the population and support price stability in the domestic market.

11.11.2025, 15:27
Economy

To buy a home, Kyrgyz citizens will have to save for 20 years and give up a normal life.

According to Aidar Sukenbaev, a specialist at the Digital Transformation Department of the Agency for Land Resources, citizens in Kyrgyzstan need to save their salary for 15 to 20 years to purchase their own housing. He shared this information during a briefing at the "Kabar" agency. The expert noted that housing prices in the country are rising significantly, driven by both objective and subjective factors.

11.11.2025, 15:27
Ecology

The delegation of Kyrgyzstan participates in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in Brazil

The delegation of Kyrgyzstan, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baysalov and the President's Special Representative for the implementation of the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions Dinara Kemelova, is participating in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the conference started on November 10 in Belém, Brazil, and gathered about 50,000 participants from 190

11.11.2025, 15:26
Sadyr Japarov thanked the Ambassador of Japan for fruitful work: The cooperation between the two countries has reached a new level
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Sadyr Japarov thanked the Ambassador of Japan for fruitful work: The cooperation between the two countries has reached a new level

Today, November 11, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Goda Hideki, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. During the conversation, the president expressed gratitude for the ambassador's successful work and noted that Japan has established itself as a reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan, contributing to the sustainable development of the country. Important projects implemented with the support of the Japanese

11.11.2025, 15:22
Ecology

In the Talas Region, a man was fined for illegal extraction of sand and gravel mixture

On November 8, employees of the Talas Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, in cooperation with representatives of the Talas District Internal Affairs Department, conducted raids in the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the purpose of these inspections was to identify cases of illegal hunting and to prevent the unlawful use of natural resources.

11.11.2025, 15:20
Local news / Recreation centers / Actors of Kyrgyzstan

Call Center: Residents of "Ak-Bosogo" Complain About a Forgotten Trench

According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the

11.11.2025, 15:19
Ecology

A man illegally conducted earthworks near the Lower Ala-Archa Reservoir. He was fined.

On November 11, inspectors from the Regional Environmental Supervision Department for Bishkek and the Alamedin District conducted an inspection following complaints from local residents about illegal activities in the area of the Lower Ala-Archa Reservoir in the Ak-Zhar residential area. During the inspection, it was established that earthworks were being carried out without the necessary permits and licenses, which constitutes a violation of the legislation.

11.11.2025, 15:17