Two foreigners suspected of inflicting knife wounds have been detained in Bishkek. This was reported by Kaktus.media citing the October District Department of Internal Affairs. Two local residents, M. Zh. and S. E., contacted law enforcement, claiming that on November 25, they became victims of a knife attack by the mentioned foreign citizens in the residential area "Rukhiy Muras-1".
Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, made a statement for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan regarding the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The press service of the CEC published the text of his address. “The elections for the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation took place on November 30. I want to emphasize that their organization was as transparent as possible and met all legislative requirements. We did not use administrative
During the discussion of the General Plan for the city of Bishkek until 2050, activist Ertai Isakov expressed the idea of the necessity of constructing two-level roads in areas with high traffic loads, including entrances and exits from the city. Isakov noted that such roads would not have traffic lights or intersections, which, in his opinion, would significantly help reduce congestion in the capital. In response, Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov clarified that the specific type of roads is not
On November 30, in the Kochkor district, inspectors from the traffic safety department prevented a fire in a vehicle. According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Naryn region, the incident occurred on S. Orozbak Street. An Audi-100 vehicle began to smoke due to a technical malfunction in the engine compartment, which ultimately led to its ignition.
Chairman of the Central Election Commission Tynchtyk Shainazarov addressed the citizens of Kyrgyzstan. In his statement, he noted:
Indonesia is going through tough times due to floods that have claimed the lives of at least 712 people. Rescue services continue their efforts to access areas affected by the natural disaster. This information was published by the "Russian service of the BBC," citing data from local authorities. The floods, triggered by a rare cyclone that formed in the Malacca Strait, have affected three provinces and about 1.5 million people. 500 people are reported missing, and thousands have been
On November 30, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place in Kyrgyzstan. A total of 460 candidates participated in this process, and voter turnout was 36.9%, which means that 1 million 584 thousand 446 citizens voted. The country was divided into 30 electoral districts, from which three deputies were elected to parliament based on the highest number of votes. According to the new electoral system, it is necessary to adhere to a gender quota: there cannot be representatives
In Bishkek, searches are underway for 19-year-old Erlan Jusupov. This information was provided by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. On November 29, K. B. contacted law enforcement, reporting the disappearance of his son. Erlan, born in 2006, left home in the "Ak-Ordo" residential area on November 16 around 4:00 PM, and his whereabouts have been unknown since then.
Starting from December 1, organizations working with money transfers in Kyrgyzstan in Russian rubles will have the right to charge recipients up to 1.5% of the transfer amount. This became known thanks to the largest money transfer operator in the republic, Astrasend. It is important to note that this percentage is not the cost of the transfer itself, but represents an additional service fee set by the organizations making the payments. Transfers in US dollars are not subject to this new
Salmoor Jumabekov, who previously headed the Bishkek office of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), will now lead the department in Osh and the Osh region. He has been replaced by Eldar Jakypbekov, who previously held a position in the Chui region. This information was received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from informed sources. These are not the only changes in the structure of the agency. Yesterday, December 1, it became known about the appointment of Rustam
Dry weather is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −5 at night and rise to +14 degrees during the day.
According to information published by the publication "Meduza," Porsche owners in Russia have begun to contact service centers with complaints about the blocking of the factory alarm via satellite. Although similar problems are also observed among Mercedes-Benz owners, such cases, according to company representatives, are extremely rare and do not lead to situations where vehicles become inaccessible.
A submission from the president regarding the draft law "On Amending the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been sent to the Constitutional Court. According to information provided by the Constitutional Court, the draft proposes amendments to the first part of Article 25 of the Constitution. These changes imply the possibility of applying the death penalty as a last resort in cases of particularly serious sexual crimes committed against children, as well as in situations
The White House is already ready for the Christmas holidays. As usual, this is the responsibility of the First Lady of the United States. Melania Trump posted a video on her page on the social network X, showcasing the decoration of the president's residence. [media=https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/1995493761363906621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] This year's theme is "Home is Where the Heart Is." The decor is done in national colors and includes many state symbols,
The State Corporation Rosatom plans to begin construction of a wind power plant (WPP) with a capacity of 100 megawatts in Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The General Director of JSC "Rosatom Renewable Energy" Grigory Nazarov announced this during his working trip to Dagestan, noting that the design phase has already begun. “In November, we were granted a condition for connection to the grid, which allows us to start detailed design work. At the moment, the locations for the installation of
According to the World Air Quality ranking, which assesses air quality in the largest cities around the world, Bishkek ranks 5th at 18:00. The city has been classified as "very harmful to health." The Air Quality Index (AQI) currently stands at 217. This data is available in real-time.
Starting January 1, 2026, China will impose a 13% tax on contraceptive methods, including condoms, as part of its new strategy to boost birth rates. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing a recently revised value-added tax (VAT) law. Illustration
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, made a statement regarding the recent early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The information was published by the press service of the CEC. The elections took place on November 30, and according to him, the organization of the process was completely transparent and complied with all legal norms. He noted that administrative resources were not used to support or hinder candidates, and public
A person suspected of fraudulent activities has been detained in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to available information, an individual known as B.u.T. used his alleged connections with the chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, to manipulate a citizen named D.A.A. and systematically demanded money from him under the pretext of resolving various issues.
Elon Musk expressed the opinion that the only way to solve the problem of the growing national debt of the United States, which has reached $38.34 trillion, is through the development of artificial intelligence and robotics. In his view, the implementation of these technologies will significantly increase productivity, which in turn will create a surplus of goods and services, reducing dependence on human labor and potentially leading to deflation. He has previously emphasized that in the
Unknown individuals exploited a malfunction in the application to withdraw 23 million soms from an electronic wallet. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, a report was filed with the police by S.Ch. She stated that the criminals transferred a significant amount to the electronic wallets of third parties.
During the meeting, Omuraliev, together with the Secretary of State for Hungarian Communities Abroad, Lőrinc Nacsey, led the discussion. The main focus of the meeting was on issues of cooperation, including strengthening ties between diaspora structures of participating states, developing initiatives for youth, scholarship programs, and cultural projects.
The head of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, stated that the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on November 30, were a unique experiment in the global practice of applying a new electoral system. According to him, the voting was conducted in strict accordance with the legislation and was fair and transparent.
On December 2, 2025, a meeting of the operational headquarters was held at the building of the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, where the epidemiological situation related to ARVI and influenza in the country was discussed. As a result of the meeting, it was decided to strengthen preventive measures and monitoring in educational institutions, as well as to enhance public awareness about ways to prevent diseases. Members of the operational headquarters recommended
The Kyrgyzstan boxing team is ready to participate in the World Championship, which will begin on December 3 in Dubai (UAE). The Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan reports that the issue with visa processing for team members has been successfully resolved. "Thanks to the prompt assistance of the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the State Agency for Physical Culture, the visas were obtained. We also express our gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
In Bishkek, a diesel generator has been installed at the center of the state sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, as reported by the press service of this organization. According to the information from the agency, the new equipment was put into operation as part of measures aimed at ensuring the reliable and uninterrupted operation of the service.
At the World Championship in Rifle Shooting in Cairo (Egypt), Kyrgyzstani athletes participated. This information was published by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Representatives from 71 countries took part in this championship. In the "10m Air Rifle" discipline, 120 women competed, including three athletes from the S.Djumanzarov Sports School, specializing in rifle shooting.
A fraudster has been detained in Kyrgyzstan who, posing as the chairman of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev, deceived others and unlawfully acquired a significant sum of money. According to the GKNB, a citizen named "B.u.T." used his fictitious connections with Tashiev to convince another citizen, known as "D.A.A.", to pay him for solving various issues. As a result, from 2024 to 2025, "B.u.T." embezzled a large amount. During the investigation,
Today, December 2, a serious traffic accident involving three vehicles was registered in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Public Safety Management of the City Police Department. The incident occurred in the morning when a driver, born in 1996, named U. u. D., was driving a "Honda Fit" along Baytik Baatyr Street and collided with a "Kia Morning" that was traveling in the same direction. As a result of the impact, the "Fit" overturned onto its left side
Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that the Bishkek city administration intends to offer residents of Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue alternative land plots in the "Kok-Jar" area. "The state has other plots that are not subject to disputes and conflicts," he noted. In the event of refusal of these plots and a demand for monetary compensation, the amount of payments will be calculated based on the cadastral value. "There is a special formula for real estate valuation," the
The major renovation of the school named after Yuri Gagarin in the city of Osh has been completed, and the educational institution is now ready for operation. The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Funding for the large-scale reconstruction of the two-story building came from the republican budget.
According to a report from the UN News Service, chronic delays in payments by member states to the United Nations budget amount to nearly $1.6 billion, negatively affecting its functionality. According to the UN, by the end of 2024, the amount of unpaid contributions reached $760 million, most of which remains unpaid. Additionally, the UN expects to receive $877 million for the year 2025. As a result, the total debt of countries is approximately $1.586 billion.
In Bishkek, a meeting of the operational headquarters took place, during which the current epidemiological situation related to the increase in cases of ARVI and influenza in the country was discussed. The press service of the Ministry of Health reports that as a result of the meeting, a decision was made on the necessity of strengthening preventive measures. In particular, emphasis was placed on monitoring in educational institutions and actively informing residents about precautionary
Photo 24.kg 24.kg conducted a survey among its readers to find out if they are ready to leave the capital and spend time at the jailoo on the advice of Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. Let us remind you that the official suggested that residents of Bishkek, dissatisfied with the smog, traffic jams, and the renovation process, consider the possibility of moving to the villages to improve their quality of life.
- From January to September 2025, the total volume of coal production (both hard and brown coal, lignite) in the CIS countries amounted to 409.2 million tons, according to statistics. Compared to last year, this figure increased by 1.3% (index — 101.3% relative to the same period in 2024).
According to information provided by Dinara Otorbaeva, a specialist from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, approximately 25 kindergartens in Bishkek have been closed for quarantine due to ARVI. In the Issyk-Ata district, the situation is more serious — over 30 educational institutions have been closed there. In Osh, precautionary measures are also being observed: 5 schools have been closed for quarantine, and in some educational institutions, certain classes have
Today in Bishkek, a discussion is taking place regarding the general plan for the next 30 years. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, in his speech reminded that starting from May 2024, the mayor's office has been collaborating with a Japanese company that developed a development concept for the capital. Based on this concept, a draft of the general plan has been prepared, which has been available for public discussion since October 25. According to the mayor, the mayor's office
In the Indian city of Pimpri-Chinchwad, the KIDS 2025 Asian Championship in sport climbing took place, featuring 166 athletes from 12 countries. Kyrgyzstan was represented by two athletes from the S.D. Jumaanazarov Sports School (climbing), as reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Photo courtesy of the Bishkek city administration. Results of participants from the S.D. Jumaanazarov Sports SchoolSpeed Climbing:
From November 24 to 30, 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded 37,068 cases of ARVI and influenza, which is 2.5 times higher than the figures from the previous week. This data was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Health, citing information from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Today, December 2, a meeting was held to discuss the current epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza in the country.
In Kyrgyzstan, a person suspected of serious fraud has been detained, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This case is not straightforward, as there are numerous aggravating circumstances. The suspect, known as B. u. T., used the name and portrait of Kamchybek Tashiev to extort money from citizens.
According to statistics, China's population has been declining for the past three years. In 2024, only 9.54 million births were registered, which is less than half of the 18.8 million during the same period nearly ten years ago, when restrictions on the number of children in a family were lifted. Chinese authorities are facing serious challenges in their attempts to increase the birth rate. According to the Yuyuan Institute of Population Research in Beijing, in 2024, China became one of
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an expert discussion has started on the draft master plan, which envisions the development of the city until 2050. Representatives from the city administration, experts, activists, and other interested parties are participating in the discussion.
A press café dedicated to the protection of the rights of women and girls with disabilities who become victims of violence was held in Bishkek. This event took place ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and became part of the global campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls." Experts emphasize that in Kyrgyzstan, women and girls with disabilities are in a situation of increased risk of violence. Accurate data on how many cases of
The mayor's office of the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, has presented a draft resolution concerning the regulation of the placement of individual mobility devices (IMD) within the city. This document proposes a legal framework for allocating municipal land for rental stations for scooters, bicycles, and other IMDs. As part of the project, it is proposed to clarify key terms, as well as establish a procedure for forming and agreeing on a list of sites for the placement of rental
At a meeting dedicated to discussing the new general plan for Bishkek, one local resident proposed the idea of building a metro that would run through the "Ala-Archa" and "Alamedin" rivers. However, one of the specialists from the St. Petersburg Research Institute, involved in the development of the general plan, noted that it would not be possible to achieve the necessary passenger flow in Bishkek for a metro system to operate successfully.
- From November 24 to 30, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected 38 trucks at the "Bugristoye" border crossing on the Russian-Kazakh border, which imported 778.5 tons of various products from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, flour, and cereals, as reported by the service itself. Among the cargo:
The Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul Region has announced a tender for the construction of a two-story administrative building intended for the staff of the prosecutor's office in the Ton District. According to information published on the government procurement portal, this tender is being conducted using the method of unrestricted procurement.
On December 2, the Ministry of Construction announced an inspection of a ceramic brick manufacturing plant located in Batken. The on-site inspection was carried out by employees of the Southern Regional Office of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction. The plant is located in the city of Razakov, in an area known as the Standard site.
