The Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly recommends that taxi drivers collect and submit the necessary documents for licensing in advance. The deadline for submission is set for December 1, 2025.
The city authorities of Bishkek have decided to rid the streets of the endless network of wires by relocating them underground. In the summer of this year, the concept of the "Clean Sky" program was approved, with the goal of gradually moving all overhead lines, including electrical and internet cables, underground. Aesthetics and Safety Instead of ChaosAccording to Ramiz Aliev, the city's vice mayor, this measure is justified not only by the improvement of visual perception but
In the Flagrant podcast, Dana White recounted an incident where Ngannou got into a physical altercation with him over the lack of a $50,000 bonus after a tournament: “If you are a UFC fighter, you have full access to the Performance Institute, where you can train and eat for free. This guy (Francis Ngannou) practically lived there. He had just fought and was already waiting for me outside my office. I went out to him and asked what was wrong. He was angry because he didn’t receive the bonus. I
As of 11:00 AM on November 19, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 107 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
In Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12-13, the 8th meeting of the Youth Council of CICA (Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia) was held, with a delegation from Kyrgyzstan participating. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, during the plenary session held on November 12, representatives of the CICA member states discussed key areas of youth cooperation. Among the topics discussed were the development of digital and innovative skills, increasing
On November 29, a concert titled "Kambarakan's Melodies" will take place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic, presented by the folk-ethnographic ensemble "Kambarakan" named after Chalagyz Isabaev. According to the press service of the philharmonic, the ensemble is led by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan Rysbek Jumakunov, who serves as its chief conductor and artistic director.
In Bishkek and the Alamedin district, the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an investigation through the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to identify the man who promoted burners operating on used motor oil on social media. According to information provided by the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, the identity of the violator was established, and he was fined 7,500 soms, which corresponds
Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, discussed numerous factors affecting the pricing of socially significant products in an interview on Birinchi Radio. He also touched upon the level of food security in the country. According to him, price increases are observed not only for staple products. Chekirbaev noted that the economic situation should be assessed as a whole — the
As of 5:00 PM on November 19, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 80 AQI, indicating satisfactory air quality. Top 3 locations with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
- The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has initiated a discussion on the draft Regulation on the combination of design and construction of linear facilities. The draft order has been presented for public discussion.
From November 24 to 26, an international student film festival titled "Peace to the World!" will take place in Bishkek, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The festival will bring together young filmmakers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The main goal of the event is to preserve historical memory and promote the values of peace
Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Akimat conducted a raid during which illegal advertising structures and banners installed in violation of outdoor advertising legislation were dismantled. This information was announced on November 20. The activities took place on Abdrahmanov and Kyivskaya streets, as well as within the boundaries of the MTU. The operation involved not only representatives of the Akimat but also employees of the Land Use Control Department, as well as workers from the
At "Miss Universe - 2025", Mary Kuvaakova, representing Kyrgyzstan, impressed the audience with her national costume. Its design features golden and bronze shades, as well as magnificent wings adorned with feathers and decorative elements. According to Mary Kuvaakova, the golden eagle symbolizes not only strength and freedom but also the pride of the Kyrgyz people. "When I spread these wings, I tell our story, about the resilience and dignity that live in each of us," she
Keith Kellogg, Keith Kellogg holds a temporary position limited to 360 days, although the U.S. Senate may extend his tenure, according to Reuters sources. One informant noted that the retired general did not plan to stay in this role for long. Requests for comments from the White House and the State Department went unanswered. Kellogg is a prominent figure in the Trump administration and actively supports Ukraine. On some issues, he has faced differing opinions from the Special Envoy for Peace
The tire recycling plant located in Tokmok and a branch of the closed joint-stock company "Kumtor Gold Company" has successfully obtained a license for the disposal and recycling of automotive tires. According to information from the company, the license was issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, allowing the enterprise to provide paid services for the disposal of tire waste.
From November 10 to 16, 2025, the country registered 7,966 cases of influenza and ARVI, which is 17.3% more than the previous week, according to information from the Ministry of Health. Of the total number of cases, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, which is equivalent to 5,216 cases. Of these, 8.5% (679 people) require hospitalization. A total of 63,493 people from at-risk groups have been vaccinated against influenza, which accounts for 99.6% of the total number of vaccines.
From November 11 to 17, the ICOM Dubai 2025 museum conference took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the participation of Zhyldyz Bakashova, the director of the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is a global organization that brings together museum professionals working on the preservation, development, and promotion of cultural and natural heritage. ICOM was founded in
At the press conference, Myktybek Orolbai uulu named Rajabali Shaidullaev (16-0) from Kyrgyzstan as the fighter who can prove himself at the highest level in the UFC. He noted that Shaidullaev is showing excellent results and currently has no losses. "I watch his training sessions. He is a hardworking and persistent athlete who is ready for the UFC. I am confident that he is capable of securing a spot in the TOP-10, and possibly even in the TOP-5," added Orolbai uulu.
On November 18, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted a raid, during which two cases of illegal hunting were identified. The inspection was carried out in the rural areas of Ozyornoye and Sovkhoz Frunze, as reported by the press service of ecological supervision. As a result, the violators were fined a total of 45,000 soms under Articles 261 (Illegal hunting or extraction of wildlife) and 263 (Violation of
On November 12, 2025, the government of Kazakhstan approved an agreement on mutual recognition of higher education diplomas with the governments of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as reported by Zakon.kz. According to this agreement, documents confirming the completion of higher education institutions (diplomas) issued by accredited educational institutions of the participating countries will be recognized.
Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Economy In Bishkek, at the CAREC business forum, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, met with Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan. During this meeting, the current state and prospects for the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries were discussed, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. One of the key issues was
At a meeting held in the capital of Russia, a gathering of delegation heads began with Mikhail Mishustin, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. During this stage, participants discussed the most important issues of multilateral cooperation and developed ways to strengthen integration within the framework of the SCO.
Erbol Sultanbaev, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Belarus, shared with the state information agency "BelTA" about the current state and prospects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields. According to him, in recent years there has been a positive trend in trade and economic relations. In 2022, the trade turnover amounted to approximately $133 million.
Citizen D.M. submitted a statement to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, reporting that unknown individuals had deceived him out of a large sum — 5 million 500 thousand soms. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the fraudsters first contacted the victim, posing as the vice-mayor of Bishkek. They then offered him to speak with a certain "city hall employee." In the next call, the criminals identified themselves as GKNB employees,
At the meeting of the commissions of the Bishkek City Council on November 20, Deputy Askar Abyshyev, who is also the deputy chairman of the permanent commission on the improvement of newly annexed territories, drew attention to the problem of unauthorized landfills in the village of Novopavlovka. “Although the landfill in Novopavlovka is closed, another area is now turning into a dump. Every day I receive complaints and videos from residents. Farmers' lands are becoming dumping grounds,”
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the foreign exchange rates for November 20: The dollar is worth 87.50 soms, the euro — 101.1 soms, and the ruble — 1.8 soms.
Starting from December 1, the country will begin monitoring the presence of licenses for taxi services. Additionally, vehicles with right-hand drive will not be allowed to operate as taxis. The Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs urges drivers to prepare and submit the necessary documents in advance. The deadline for submission is December 1, 2025.
The mayor of Bishkek disagreed with the opinion that the removal of minibuses from the city did not affect the level of air pollution. At a press conference, he noted that vehicles contribute to air pollution by 45%. "If it weren't for catalysts and other means, minibuses would significantly worsen the environmental situation. Recently, there has been an increased number of vehicles in Bishkek, which negatively impacts the ecology," the mayor emphasized.
Employees of the immigration control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Yakutsk conducted an inspection during which a 36-year-old woman from Kyrgyzstan was discovered. She applied to the migration department to formalize her legal status and provided a document with signs of forgery — a detachable part of the notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen. This was reported by the publication "Sakha Press". Illustrative photo
A man suspected of drug trafficking has been detained in Osh. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, employees of the Ak-Buura police station received data indicating that one of the citizens in the city was engaged in the distribution of a narcotic substance known as "hashish." To verify this information, the operatives received the necessary instructions.
U.S. President Donald Trump announces the signing of a new law that requires the Department of Justice to disclose all documents related to the infamous Jeffrey Epstein, convicted of sexual crimes, as reported by the BBC. According to this law, the department must provide all information from the investigation within 30 days, and the data must be available in a format that allows for searching and downloading.
On November 18, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamedin District conducted raids at coal bases in the capital. During the inspection, the fractional composition of the coal being sold was analyzed. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, it was revealed during the checks that coal of a fine fraction, containing particles ranging from 0 to 13 mm, is being delivered to the capital. The coal was
During the meeting of the commissions on social issues and housing and communal services of the Bishkek City Council, which took place on November 20, the deputies discussed the state of the purification systems at the capital's CHPP. Deputy Rysbay Amatov, representing the "El Ümütü" party, raised the issue of filtration at the Bishkek CHPP. He noted that the city's residents regularly express dissatisfaction with air quality and inquired about the annual funding for filter
In the Talas region, specialists from the regional land and water supervision authority, together with prosecutors from the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts, conducted an inspection of fish farming enterprises. During this monitoring, it was found that fish is primarily raised using drainage water. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency, although drainage water does not freeze in winter and creates good conditions for fish breeding, current
Recently, the XX meeting of the Advisory Coordination Center of the CSTO took place in the capital of Russia, where issues related to responding to incidents in the field of computer security were discussed. This was reported by the CSTO press service.
In the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026, published on TopUniversities, three higher education institutions from Kyrgyzstan made it to the list of the 1500 best universities in the world based on sustainability criteria. The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation reported that this ranking aims to assess the contribution of universities to addressing social and environmental issues, developing "green" infrastructure, supporting inclusivity, as well
Residents of the "Chon-Aryk" microdistrict are expressing concern about the possible demolition of their homes due to the upcoming expansion of Kozhobergenova Street. The situation has been a topic of discussion since early January when information about the planned road reconstruction was announced at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council. Residents' fears intensified after the statement made by the Akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitiev, who announced on November 12 during a
A practical seminar was held at the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce, organized in collaboration with business associations. At the event, sewing companies received clarifications on issues related to taxation, accounting, certification, and labeling of goods, as reported by the ministry's press service. Specialists from the State Tax Service provided information on tax regimes, requirements for accounting raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods, as well as the
The criminals informed the victim that his bank funds had allegedly been transferred to finance a terrorist group, convincing him to transfer money to a "safe account" for their "safekeeping." After that, they ceased communication. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning fraud. As a result of operational-search activities, the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained three suspects: M.B. (born in 2001),
The republican art exhibition "Unguu Jol" has opened at the "Dubovy Park" gallery named after Chuykov. Journalist 24.kg attended the event to see how masters from different corners of the country embody national themes and traditions in their works. The exhibition includes more than 150 works distributed across two floors. The first floor features painting and sculpture, while the second floor is dedicated to graphics and decorative applied arts. The works encompass a
In recent days, the so-called "Dagestani" scheme for selling cars originating from Kyrgyzstan has become increasingly popular in Russia. This is reported by Autonews.ru. Illustrative photo
At the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO, Mikhail Mishustin announced that the share of the organization's members in global GDP is expected to grow to 35% by 2025. Currently, this share is about one third. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, founded in 2001, aims to develop startups, interregional cooperation, and support entrepreneurship.
After the high-profile robbery in October, when nine precious jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, the museum announced the start of an open tender for security enhancement work. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the relevant document. According to the tender conditions, the contractor will be required to implement works aimed at ensuring the museum's security as part of an overall plan that has already been approved.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, preparations for the New Year celebrations have begun with the decoration of Ala-Too Square. This year, the main Christmas tree will be installed on the northern side of the square, which will create more space for walks, photo zones, and festive events. The city administration reports that all decisions are made with an emphasis on energy conservation, safety, and compliance with noise legislation.
On November 18, employees of the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid in the village of Aral and discovered an instance of unauthorized arson. According to information provided by the ecological supervision, a man was burning dried grass, reeds, and other waste in the fields of this area.
