ADB invests over $10 billion in Central Asian countries

Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Economy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced its intention to invest over $10 billion by 2030 to support projects and initiatives under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. This will be a significant step towards creating a sustainable and digital region. The Ministry of Economy's press service reported this event. ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa emphasized: “Our goal within the framework of CAREC is clear: we strive

In the Jalal-Abad Region, there is an acute shortage of doctors: Authorities are seeking solutions

In the Jalal-Abad region, there is a shortage of 267 medical specialists, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At a recent regional meeting, it was announced that there are currently only 1,596 doctors working in the region's medical institutions, of which 51 work in regional hospitals. The shortage of doctors is noted in the following districts and cities:

Good Immunity, Diet Regimen, and Vaccines - Doctor Discusses Preventive Measures for Childhood Diseases

According to Bolot Burabaev, the deputy chief physician for outpatient and diagnostic services at the National Center for Motherhood and Childhood Protection (NCOMiD), the foundation of preventing childhood diseases lies in a strong immune system, which is formed by three key factors: adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical activity. In an interview with AKIpress, he emphasized the importance of these aspects for children's health. Burabaev noted that a lack of variety in the diet

The Bishkek City Hall opened a point at the Osh Market where meat is sold for 660 soms.

Due to the sharp rise in meat prices, which has become a serious social problem, the Bishkek City Hall, in collaboration with the Antimonopoly Service, has intensified control over the food markets in the city. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. It was reported that control raids took place today at the "Alamedin" and "Osh Bazaars" markets.

In Chatkal, birches were cut down for road repairs

In the Chatkal district, white birches growing along the highway were cut down. Local authorities, according to experts, are not paying enough attention to green tourism. Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Jalal-Abad Region, Urmat Samaev, shared this opinion at a meeting where the results of the work over the past nine months were discussed, emphasizing the tourist potential of the region.

The President met with the Secretary General of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov

Today, November 20, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Secretary General of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov. During the discussion of key issues, the priorities of Kyrgyzstan's chairmanship in the organization, the current state of security in the region, and the development of cooperation in combating modern threats were addressed. One of the topics was the upcoming meeting of the Collective Security Council, which will take place in Bishkek. Sadyr Japarov emphasized the

Nearly 1 million tons of coal prepared for the population: plan completed at 96.6%

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, announced the need to stockpile 3,174,792 tons of coal to prepare the population and economic sectors for the autumn-winter season of 2025–2026. Of this amount, 309,415 tons are required for budgetary organizations, of which 203.54 thousand tons have been secured so far, which constitutes 89% of the plan's fulfillment for

Folk Legends: The Cave "Khan-Salyk," Where Diamonds and the Baya's Gold Are Hidden

In the Naryn region, in the area of It-Ölgön, there are several interesting caves. This was reported to Turmush by local resident Bakyt Asakeev, who organizes tours for foreign guests.

Meat prices in Kyrgyzstan continue to rise. Where is it happening the fastest?

According to the price monitoring conducted by the National Statistics Committee, from October 20 to November 20, the average cost of beef increased by 12.3 soms, lamb by 15.67 soms, while horse meat decreased by 12.63 soms. As of October 20, the average price per kilogram of beef was 711.20 soms. The highest increase over the month was observed in Toktogul, where the price reached 680 soms (+8%), in Karakol - 682.49 soms (+6.2%), and in Tokmok - 706.65 soms (+5.4%).

The American nuclear reactor "Three Mile Island" will be restarted thanks to a billion-dollar deal with Microsoft.

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to provide $1 billion in loan funds to Constellation Energy. This funding will be directed towards restarting one of the reactors at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. The energy company confirmed its intentions to resume operations of the reactor, which was shut down in 2019, after Microsoft agreed to a long-term agreement to purchase all electricity from this power plant, with a capacity of 835 megawatts, for a period of

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained an associate professor of KSTU for fake academic certificates and transcripts from foreign universities.

WHO cuts staff amid budget deficit

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to reduce its staff by 1,282 people due to a budget deficit for 2026–2027. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the funding shortfall will amount to approximately 1 billion dollars during this period. Ghebreyesus noted that the reorganization process, prompted by the approval of the new budget, is nearly complete, and is currently in its final stage — the redistribution of personnel.

Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Price Control: Export of Livestock Banned and Social Sales Points Expanded

The Ministry of Construction proposes to allow companies to combine the stages of design and construction.

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services is developing a new order that will change certain aspects of design. The draft of this document is available for public discussion. It is planned to allow the stages of design to be combined with the stages of construction work, which, as stated by the Ministry of Construction, will expedite the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects.

The President launched a large-scale project for the construction of the "Altai" town in Bishkek

html Today, November 20, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial laying of the capsule for the new residential complex "Altai," located in Bishkek. On an area of 234 hectares, 1,551 five-story buildings will be constructed, totaling 34,004 apartments of various layouts. The total construction area will exceed 1 million 7 thousand square meters.

Coffee with Cockroaches and Worms Has Become a Trend in China

In Beijing, the insect museum has introduced an unusual coffee drink that contains ground cockroaches and dried yellow mealworms, as reported by Kazinform citing the South China Morning Post. In the museum's cafes, this drink is sold for 45 yuan, which is approximately 550 soms per cup.

In the Batken District, the construction of a kindergarten that began 6 years ago is nearing completion

The construction of a kindergarten in the Kerme-Tuu area of Batken is nearing completion after several years of work. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is being financed from the republican budget. Work began in 2019, and the total cost of construction is 14.2 million soms.

The Turkish Supreme Court found a man guilty of divorce for liking photos of other women.

According to information from the Habertürk television channel, the Supreme Court of Turkey ruled that a man who actively liked other women on social media is responsible for the divorce. The court ordered him to pay his ex-wife 500,000 lira as compensation, as well as 5,000 lira monthly in alimony. The lawsuit was filed by the woman in the Supreme Court after the case was considered in the Kayseri court. In her statement, she pointed to systematic humiliation by her husband, his infidelity,

Unknown substance contaminated the canal in Novopokrovka: An investigation has been initiated

An unknown substance has entered the irrigation canal in the village of Novopokrovka, prompting an immediate response from local authorities, reports Turmush correspondent. According to local residents of the Issyk-Ata district, chemical substances are regularly dumped into the ditch.

Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health

Today, November 20, it has been reported that Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health. This information has been confirmed by sources in the government, in particular, Kaktus.media. At this time, the reasons for her resignation have not been disclosed. It is worth noting that Arykbaeva has held her position since June 2022 and simultaneously served as the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the country.

Residents of Chicago Concerned About Raids Against Illegal Immigrants. Federal Agents Acting Extremely Aggressively

Witnesses describe that the raids create an atmosphere of fear in Chicago, where federal agents are actively searching for and detaining undocumented immigrants. Reports are surfacing on social media that law enforcement officers are using force. For nearly two months, unexpected raids have been conducted in Chicago, carried out under the directives of President Donald Trump's administration. These operations are typically focused in areas with a high concentration of migrants from Latin

In the city of Gülchö, a public cultural center is being built for 150 million soms

In the Alai district of the Osh region, in the city of Gulcha, the construction of a new public and cultural center is actively continuing. On November 19, the mayor of the city, Nursultan Tajibaev, and the leadership of the district administration familiarized themselves with the progress of the construction work.

In Vietnam, the fight against floods and landslides continues

Since October 26, Vietnam has been hit by prolonged rains, leading to severe flooding and landslides. In some areas, over 1500 mm of precipitation fell in just three days, causing serious problems, reports Reuters. Due to the floods and landslides, five people are missing, more than 43,000 homes are underwater, and over 10,000 hectares of agricultural land have been flooded. According to local authorities, the death toll in the central part of the country has risen to 16 since the weekend. The

Trade between Kyrgyzstan and China has already exceeded last year's total figures.

According to data published by the General Administration of Customs of China, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China from January to October 2025 amounted to $23 billion 570.2 million. This figure has already exceeded the total for the entire previous year, when the trade volume was $22 billion 709.1 million, which is an increase of 3.7%.

Missing: 37-Year-Old Aitbek Murzakulov

In Bishkek, Ayitbek Akmatbekovich Murzakulov, born in 1988, is wanted, according to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. Ayitbek's sister contacted the police on November 17, reporting that she last saw her brother on November 4 at the "Booruker" mini-market located on Deng Xiaoping Avenue.

Billionaires of G20 countries became $2.2 trillion richer in a year

With the G20 summit approaching, which will take place in South Africa from November 22, Oxfam has called on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other world leaders to create an international body to combat inequality and to raise taxes on the wealthiest. “The growing inequality around the world is causing serious harm to humanity,” noted Tobias Hauschild, head of Oxfam's social justice department. “It drives millions of people into economic hardship while simultaneously contributing to

In Bishkek, police officers conducted a "test purchase": they called sex workers to a sauna

In Bishkek, the activities of a group engaged in providing intimate services have been halted. According to information received by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, law enforcement agencies learned about a closed WhatsApp group where more than 60 participants offered their services in prestigious hotels in the city for amounts ranging from $300 to $1,000.

Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan became finalists at the international tournament in Georgia

On November 15, the international rhythmic gymnastics tournament New Look Cup 2025 concluded in Tbilisi (Georgia), which took place from November 14 to 16. Kyrgyzstan was represented at these competitions by two gymnasts: 16-year-old Elima Abdimalikova and 14-year-old Milana Kopylova, as well as an international category judge, Natalia Rentel. Kyrgyzstan was represented at the New Look Cup 2025 by international category judge Natalia Rentel and gymnasts Elima Abdimalikova and Milana Kopylova.

In Osh Region, violators of hunting and fishing regulations were fined

Seven local residents became the subject of fines in the nature reserves of the Kara-Suu and Alai districts for violating hunting and fishing regulations, with amounts ranging from 1000 to 7000 soms. This was reported by the Osh Territorial Administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The operational group of the biodiversity department, together with a hunting specialist and gamekeepers, conducted raids to monitor compliance with hunting and fishing

Life in the Regions: A Heroine Mother with an Unusual Name Married Off Her Elder Daughter, While Her Younger Child is Only 3 Years Old

Mimoza Medetova, residing in the village of Tasma in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, is the mother of seven children and has been awarded the "Batyr Ene" order. In 2005, she tied her fate to Nurbek Toktaliyev, and together they are raising four sons and three daughters, as well as enjoying one grandson.

Islamic Games: Four Kyrgyzstani Athletes Will Compete for Medals. Team Composition

Four representatives of Kyrgyzstan will compete for medals at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. On November 20, the competition program will feature the awarding of five sets of medals in freestyle wrestling, both for men and women.

The GKNB uncovered the illegal issuance of counterfeit transcripts at the Razakov KGTU.

Facts of corruption in higher education have been uncovered by the State Committee for National Security. According to the information received, teachers at the Issyk-Kul State Technical University named after Ishak Razakov were involved in the process of producing and selling fake academic transcripts.

The warmth will last until the end of the week: weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan for the week

Kyrgyzhydromet has presented the forecast for the next 7 days for Kyrgyzstan. According to the information for the period from November 21 to November 27, most regions of the country are expected to experience comfortable autumn weather with a slight cooling.

First "Times Square," now "Monte Carlo": the scandal over the expensive road has caused a stir

Nariman Tyuleyev, the owner of the "Old Bishkek" complex, commented on the public discontent that arose as a result of the large-scale construction, which sparked heated discussions among the capital's residents. His statement was a response to the criticism that erupted on social media. According to the former mayor, citizens are making premature conclusions about the appearance and quality of the new facility.

One Type of Lending is Gaining Popularity in Kyrgyzstan

According to data presented by the National Bank, the volume of financing based on Islamic principles in Kyrgyzstan has increased by an impressive 82.4% from December of last year to September 30 of this year. In total, citizens received 16.5 billion soms in the form of loans that comply with Islamic norms.

The CEC fined the candidate for deputies Kalpaev 7500 soms

On November 20, the Central Election Commission held a meeting where it reviewed materials prepared by the working group regarding complaints and violations during the election campaign of the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 2, Baktyar Kalpaev. The lawyer of the CEC reported that singer Samara Karimova announced on her social media about an upcoming meeting of Kalpaev with voters in one of the villages of the Batken region. She also mentioned plans to perform a concert, which

Employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region were awarded departmental prizes by the Ministry of Culture.

Departmental awards and honorary certificates from the Ministry of Culture were presented to about 20 employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region. This event took place with the participation of Bektur Ibragimov, who heads the Human Resources Management Department of the Ministry of Culture. According to the information from the Ministry's press service, the awards were given for the significant contribution and high professionalism of employees from institutions such as

Is the road near TSUM "narrowing"? The city hall explained that it's an optical illusion.

Photo AKIPress. Updated section of Chuy Avenue The city hall of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, explained why the road near the Central Department Store appears narrower than before. This was reported by Abdijapar Kulzhanbolotov, the deputy director of the transport department, in an interview with the resource 24.kg. According to him, the width of the road has not changed and remains the same as before.

Up to +19 °C and sunny. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week

Bishkek November 21, Friday At night, the temperature will range from 0 to +2 °C, no precipitation is expected.

In Russia, over 19,000 illegal migrants were deported in 2025, - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

Migrants in Russia The operation "Illegal-2025" resulted in the identification of more than 128 thousand violations of migration legislation. As a result, over 19 thousand decisions were made regarding the expulsion and deportation of foreign citizens from Russia, as noted by a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Volk also pointed out that out of the total number of violations, 100 thousand pertain to the rules of entry, exit, transit, and stay in the country, while

Repair of HPPs, procurement of coal, fuel oil, and petroleum products. How ready is Kyrgyzstan for the autumn-winter period?

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported on the completed activities in preparation for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. The information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to him, all planned work for preparing for the winter cold has been fully completed.

Roger Federer Inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame

The famous Swiss tennis player Roger Federer will receive honorary membership in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026. The ceremony will take place from August 27 to 29 in Newport.

What is happening with the re-export of cars to Russia through Kyrgyzstan?

According to Sergey Tselikov, the general director of the agency "Autostat," from January to October of this year, the import of new passenger cars into Russia decreased by 64% compared to the same period last year. As for transit through Kyrgyzstan, it has decreased by 52.5% this year, totaling 32,500 passenger cars. Thus, Kyrgyzstan's share in the overall volume of car imports in Russia is just over 11%.

Operation "Illegal-2025": Over 19,000 Law Violators to be Deported from Russia

In Russia, a large-scale operation called "Illegal-2025" has been completed, during which the results of law enforcement agencies' work were summarized. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the operation was organized in conjunction with the FSB and Rosfinmonitoring, taking place in two stages, aimed at combating illegal migration and countering the activities of international criminal groups.

In Irkutsk, more than 1,500 citizens from Central Asia were illegally legalized

Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Irkutsk region, in cooperation with the regional FSB of the Russian Federation, discovered and eliminated a channel of illegal migration. This operation was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the law enforcement agencies of Russia. Photo of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Irkutsk region. During the operation, six women suspected of

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 5:00 PM is 71 AQI (smog map)

According to information from IQAir, as of November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 71 AQI. This level of air quality is classified as satisfactory.

"The wall of the house collapsed and the fence fell." During the construction of the apartment building, a gas pipe was damaged.

According to information provided to the Call Center of Kaktus.media, local residents are expressing dissatisfaction with the actions of the construction company. They claim that the collapse of the wall of a neighboring building occurred due to violations in the process of erecting the new house, which also led to an exposed gas pipeline. Following this, the fence collapsed, damaging the gas pipe, which posed a serious threat. “During the excavation, the wall collapsed, and the gas pipe became

"Take off your uniform and let's go!" A man challenged a police officer at the Osh market

In Bishkek, a conflict occurred at the Osh market between two men, one of whom attempted to provoke a police officer into a fight. This was reported by the capital's UPM. According to their information, the driver of a Hyundai Sonata parked his car at a public transport stop, blocking access for minibuses to pick up passengers. UPM inspector Nadyrbek Jusupov demanded the driver's documents, but he refused to provide them.