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Residents complain about the lack of public transport. The city hall promises new routes.

In the Call Center Kaktus.media, there are inquiries from citizens regarding the lack of public transport. ***- The exit from the "Djal" microdistrict and the return back is challenging, as there are very few buses No. 14 on the route. Although it was promised to launch electric buses, they have not yet been put into operation. Our area is densely populated, with many schoolchildren, students, and workers, including the "Manas" University and several private and municipal

03.11.2025, 12:21
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A new smoking ban has been introduced in the Maldives. It also applies to tourists.

According to a new law aimed at raising a "smoke-free" generation, as reported by The Guardian, the sale and consumption of tobacco products will be prohibited for all born after January 1, 2007. The law will come into effect on November 1, 2025. The initiator of this decision was President Mohamed Muizza. The Ministry of Health of the Maldives emphasized that the new law aims to protect citizens' health and prevent smoking-related diseases.

03.11.2025, 12:14
Turkey replaces Russian oil with Kazakh oil
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Turkey replaces Russian oil with Kazakh oil

The largest oil refineries in Turkey are reducing their purchases of Russian raw materials due to international sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft. In this context, Turkish companies are beginning to use oil from Kazakhstan and other countries, reports Orda.kz. According to information from Reuters, Turkey, being one of the main importers of Russian oil, is starting to seek alternative sources of supply. This decision is a consequence of the economic sanctions imposed by the United States,

03.11.2025, 12:14
GKNB KR: Members of an Organized Crime Group Arrested in Jalal-Abad Region for Extorting Money from Kyrgyz Citizens in Russia
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GKNB KR: Members of an Organized Crime Group Arrested in Jalal-Abad Region for Extorting Money from Kyrgyz Citizens in Russia

Employees of the GKNB KR detained members of an organized crime group, including K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D., who had previously been convicted of serious crimes. During operational activities, it was established that the mentioned individuals acted with the support of associates of the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev, engaging in extortion, blackmail, and intimidation of Kyrgyz citizens working in the Russian Federation.

03.11.2025, 12:08
Local news

The Ministry of Health wants to ban the sale of unhealthy products near schools.

The Ministry of Health has started discussions on a new project regarding the rules for the operation of educational institutions. This document is presented for public opinion. Among the proposals is the introduction of changes to sanitary and epidemiological standards that would prohibit the opening of retail outlets selling potentially harmful food products within 100 meters of school premises.

03.11.2025, 12:06
The Louvre robbery was committed by petty criminals from the suburbs of Paris – French prosecutor's office
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The Louvre robbery was committed by petty criminals from the suburbs of Paris – French prosecutor's office

Paris prosecutor Laure Becco stated that the group responsible for the audacious robbery of the Louvre is not made up of professional thieves, but rather petty criminals living in the impoverished areas of the capital. This was reported by bbc.com. According to the prosecutor, the group that stole the jewels of the French monarchs in October has no connections to organized crime.

03.11.2025, 12:04
182 Machine and Tractor Stations Established in Kyrgyzstan
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182 Machine and Tractor Stations Established in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, 182 machine-tractor stations have been established, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Of this number, 62 are municipal, and 120 are private. Over the past 10 months of the current year, one state, two municipal, and seven private stations have opened. Compared to the indicators of 2024, there is a growth of 16%. As a result, 65 new jobs have been created.

03.11.2025, 11:59
The construction of the city of Asmana has begun — the largest urban project in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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The construction of the city of Asmana has begun — the largest urban project in the Kyrgyz Republic.

On the shores of Issyk-Kul, an official ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of Asman, a new city that will become one of the largest urban projects in the history of Kyrgyzstan. Its area will exceed 4,000 hectares. Photo by the National Investment Agency According to information from the National Investment Agency, the construction of the city will be carried out in stages with the involvement of private construction companies.

03.11.2025, 11:53
Economy

OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" made decisions regarding shares and new aircraft

An extraordinary shareholders' meeting of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" took place on October 31, during which a number of important initiatives for the further development of the company were discussed and approved, the press service reports. One of the key decisions was to conduct an additional share issuance, known as the seventh emission.

03.11.2025, 11:47
Local news / Cultural news

In Kyrgyzstan, winners of the competition for supporting youth initiatives have been announced. Names

The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced the results of the competition "State Support for Youth Initiatives within the Framework of State and Municipal Target Programs." The main objective of this competition is to instill a sense of citizenship and patriotism in young people, strengthen spiritual and moral foundations, promote their intellectual, creative, and physical development, as well as support initiatives aimed at meeting the educational

03.11.2025, 11:46
Incidents

In three days, three earthquakes registered in Kyrgyzstan

From October 31 to November 2, three earthquakes were registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. On November 2 at 18:13 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 (energy class K=7.9) was recorded. The epicenter was located in the Alai Ridge, 15 kilometers northwest of Kashka-Suu, 16 kilometers from Kara-Kabak, and 85 kilometers southwest of Osh. The intensity of the tremors in populated areas reached

03.11.2025, 11:45
Local news

The number of people poisoned by shawarma at a Bishkek school has increased. The principal has been fined.

In Bishkek, the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance (CSSES) has released new data regarding the mass poisoning of students and staff at the private school "Seitek STEM." According to the latest information, the number of affected individuals has risen to 84, including four teachers. Previously, there were reports of 68 cases of poisoning at this location.

03.11.2025, 11:45
Local news / Exclusive

"Diesel is Expensive, There is No Harvest": Why There Are No Orders in Talas and How the Harvest in Ethiopia Affected Prices in Kyrgyzstan

The village of Kyzyl-Adyr, located in the Aitmatov district along the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr highway, has become a place where a queue of cars over 500 meters long is forming. People waiting in line are eager to sell beans to a private entrepreneur, reports Turmush correspondent. Some of them have already been waiting for two days.

03.11.2025, 11:42
Trump is not considering supplying "Tomahawks" to Ukraine
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Trump is not considering supplying "Tomahawks" to Ukraine

On board Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked by a journalist on November 2 about the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. In response, Trump clearly stated that this issue is not being considered at the moment. "No, actually no," he said, emphasizing his position. Trump also mentioned his recent lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he expressed a preference not to supply Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, as he believes

03.11.2025, 11:36
Incidents

In the first nine months of 2025, 51 people died in industrial accidents in Kyrgyzstan

In the third quarter of this year, there has been an increase in the number of accidents and violations in the workplace in Kyrgyzstan. The Labor Law Enforcement and Supervision Service under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration provided the relevant information. According to their data, 123 accidents were recorded, resulting in 135 injuries, including 51 fatalities. The number of serious injuries decreased from 32 to 21 cases.

03.11.2025, 11:33
The opportunities for partnership between the government, business, and investors were discussed in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Economy

The opportunities for partnership between the government, business, and investors were discussed in the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Bishkek, an event titled "New Architecture of Investment Policy: Partnership of the State, Business, and Investors" took place, during which participants discussed relevant proposals for improving law enforcement practices and creating a more comfortable investment environment in Kyrgyzstan. As part of this meeting, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the General Prosecutor's Office, and

03.11.2025, 11:30
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The building of "Investbank Issyk-Kul" has been converted into a kindergarten - the object was presented to the president.

At the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, the reconstruction of the building of the Open Joint Stock Company "Investment Bank 'Issyk-Kul'," located at 84 Gebze Street in Karakol, has been completed. This institution now operates as a kindergarten, specially adapted for children with speech impairments. Turmush correspondent reports that the new kindergarten accommodates 120 children and includes groups that were previously located in

03.11.2025, 11:27
Incidents

Louvre Robbery. Three out of five suspects released

As reported by Paris prosecutor Laure Becco, the Louvre robbery was carried out by residents of the suburbs. In particular, all four arrested and charged with this crime lived in Saint-Denis, an area known for its troubled environment. This information was provided by Le Parisien. Laure Becco noted that this is not a typical crime for the upper echelons of organized crime, although it poses a serious threat. "This is not a petty, everyday criminal environment, but it is not comparable to

03.11.2025, 11:25
A competition has been announced in the Kyrgyz Republic for the creation of a logo for the mountain cluster "Ala-Too Resort"
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A competition has been announced in the Kyrgyz Republic for the creation of a logo for the mountain cluster "Ala-Too Resort"

The state enterprise "Ala-Too Resort," under the jurisdiction of the Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan, has announced the start of an open competition for the creation of a logo for the year-round mountain cluster "Ala-Too Resort," which is of significant importance for the country. The main task of the competition is to develop a modern and memorable visual symbol that will embody the natural and cultural diversity of Kyrgyzstan, as well as reflect the spirit of the

03.11.2025, 11:24
Health

Mass Poisoning at "Seitek STEM" School. Doctors Report on the Condition of the Victims

As a result of the incident at the "Seitek STEM" school, the number of injured has increased to 75 people, as reported by the chief physician of the Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital, Gulzhigit Aaliev. Of this number, 68 are children and 7 are adults. According to Aaliev, 13 people were hospitalized, of which five have already been discharged. Currently, 8 patients remain in the hospital: 6 children and 2 adults. Their condition is assessed as satisfactory, and it is expected

03.11.2025, 11:24
The first days of the week are productive. Horoscope from November 3 to 9.
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The first days of the week are productive. Horoscope from November 3 to 9.

The full moon, which will occur on Wednesday, November 5, will be an important milestone this week. From November 9, Mercury will begin to move in the opposite direction again, which will continue until November 29. Therefore, it is advisable to complete all important matters before November 9. The first days of the week promise to be productive: your actions will be thoughtful and effective. However, after Wednesday, when the full moon arrives, there may be a desire for risk, as well as

03.11.2025, 11:17
Near the Pyramid of Khufu, the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened — the largest archaeological museum in the world. It displays all the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
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Near the Pyramid of Khufu, the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened — the largest archaeological museum in the world. It displays all the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Image of the burial mask of Tutankhamun, created by drones, during the museum opening ceremony The museum includes about 100,000 exhibits covering seven millennia of Egyptian history—from the era of dynasties to the Greek and Roman periods. Special attention in the exhibition is given to items from the untouched tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, which are presented together for the first time since the tomb's discovery in 1922. Previously, only 1,800 of the 5,500 finds were shown to the

03.11.2025, 11:14
The FSB detained members of an organized crime group extorting money from migrants in Russia
Incidents

The FSB detained members of an organized crime group extorting money from migrants in Russia

In accordance with the higher leadership's course of Kyrgyzstan on combating organized crime, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained three members of an organized crime group — K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. These individuals had previously been convicted of serious crimes, according to information from the agency's press service. According to the GKNB, the detainees acted with the support of individuals connected to the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev.

03.11.2025, 11:12
In Kyrgyzstan, an increase in violations and accidents at work has been recorded: The Ministry of Labor has intensified checks on workers' labor rights
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In Kyrgyzstan, an increase in violations and accidents at work has been recorded: The Ministry of Labor has intensified checks on workers' labor rights

During the first nine months of the current year, inspectors conducted 935 checks, resulting in the identification of 1009 violations. The number of violations in the third quarter increased nearly fourfold compared to the beginning of the year. As a result of these inspections, employers were issued 1320 orders, and fines totaling 6.37 million soms were imposed, of which 4.67 million soms have already been paid.

03.11.2025, 11:07
Ukraine received Patriot air defense systems from Germany
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Ukraine received Patriot air defense systems from Germany

Illustrative photo Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on his Telegram channel that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. “We have strengthened the ‘Patriot’ component in our air defense system. I express my gratitude to Germany and Chancellor Friedrich Merz for this joint step,” Zelensky noted.

03.11.2025, 10:55
Sports

With the support of the Globus store network, the Kyrgyzstan Championship in athletics cross-country took place in Bishkek.

The athletics cross-country competition took place on November 1 at the Komsomol Lake in Karagachev Grove. This event was organized with the support of the Globus store chain, which actively promotes sports initiatives aimed at popularizing a healthy lifestyle. About 200 athletes participated in this race, representing various regions of the country, including students from the specialized children and youth sports schools named after Jumanaazarov and SDYUSHOR "Intymak".

03.11.2025, 10:48
Criminal case initiated for extortion at the school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu
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Criminal case initiated for extortion at the school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu

A criminal case has been initiated in connection with the situation at a school located in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. On October 24, 2025, a post was discovered during monitoring of the social network "Instagram" from anonymous users regarding a potentially dangerous situation at one of the schools in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. This information was forwarded to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region.

03.11.2025, 10:47
Bandits from the Kamchi Kolbaev Organized Crime Group Extorted Money from Migrants in Russia
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Bandits from the Kamchi Kolbaev Organized Crime Group Extorted Money from Migrants in Russia

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of members of an organized crime group that was engaged in illegal activities on the territory of the Russian Federation. According to the agency's information, as part of the fight against organized crime, SCNS officers detained three citizens: K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. All of them had previously encountered legal issues related to serious crimes.

03.11.2025, 10:46
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in Afghanistan, there are casualties and destruction. Tremors were felt in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred in Afghanistan, there are casualties and destruction. Tremors were felt in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

As a result of the earthquake, at least seven people have died, and around 150 have been injured. According to Haji Zaid, a representative from Balkh province, the tremors partially damaged the Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, as reported by Reuters. The earthquake occurred at 01:29, 45 kilometers east-southeast of Mazar-i-Sharif, which has a population of about 303,000. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

03.11.2025, 10:46
Incidents

The Central State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service reports 84 injured in the school cafeteria. The investigation is ongoing.

Recent information indicates that 84 people, including four educators, were affected by a mass food poisoning incident at the private school "Seitek STEM," located at 1/1 Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to medical data, 79 of the affected individuals sought assistance at the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital, where they underwent tests

03.11.2025, 10:39
In Kyrgyzstan, an online queue system has been implemented at sugar beet reception points.
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In Kyrgyzstan, an online queue system has been implemented at sugar beet reception points.

As of 2025, the harvest of sugar beets in the country is 60–70% complete. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reports that this year, as in the previous year, there is no expected sugar shortage, and prices will remain stable. Throughout the first nine months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan has demonstrated its ability to independently provide for itself 6 out of 9 essential food products, which is an important step in ensuring food security. These products include:

03.11.2025, 10:34
On Police Day, the Osh Department of Internal Affairs Received New Service Vehicles
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On Police Day, the Osh Department of Internal Affairs Received New Service Vehicles

In honor of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police, new service vehicles were handed over to the Osh regional internal affairs department. This gift was provided by the president, as reported by the press service of the regional representative office. Today in Osh, a ceremony was held during which the department received seven JAC vehicles and ten Changan X5 cars. The deputy representative of the president in the Osh region, Talantbek Arstankulov, congratulated the police officers on

03.11.2025, 10:33
Local news / Cultural news

The Jalal-Abad Regional Drama Theater will celebrate Culture Workers' Day

On November 3, an event titled "Culture of the City of Manas" will take place at the Barpy Drama Theater in Jalal-Abad, dedicated to the professional holiday of cultural workers, which is celebrated on November 2. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Various institutions will participate in the celebration, including the Jalal-Abad Regional Kyrgyz Drama Theater named after Barpy, the Toktosun Tynibekov Philharmonic, the Culture Department of the City of

03.11.2025, 10:31
Catfish has risen in price against all currencies except the dollar. Exchange rate as of November 3.
Economy

Catfish has risen in price against all currencies except the dollar. Exchange rate as of November 3.

Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble continues to remain unstable — its exchange rate fluctuates between significant growth and sharp decline According to information provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek, the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have shown a decrease. Meanwhile, the dollar exchange rate remained unchanged. US Dollar:

03.11.2025, 10:27