Reuters: US President's Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker to Leave Trump Administration

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

Tire Recycling in Tokmok Will Allow Enterprises and Importers to Reduce Costs

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.

The Ministry of Health reported how many schoolchildren are suffering from flu and ARVI

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.

The National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan participated in the International Council of Museums in Dubai

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

Myktybek Orolbai Uulu named a fighter from Kyrgyzstan who can prove himself at the TOP-5 level in the UFC

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.

In Chuy Region, two men were fined 45,000 soms for illegal hunting

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

Central Asian countries agreed on mutual recognition of higher education diplomas

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.

Trade turnover of up to $2 billion — the goal of Kyrgyz-Uzbek cooperation

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

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic accredited another 81 international observer for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the SCO RATS

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.

The ambassador spoke about the expansion of contacts between the business circles of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus.

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.

Fraudsters Posing as the Vice Mayor and GKNB Defrauded a Bishkek Resident of 5.5 Million Som

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,

Deputy of the BGK: The landfill in Novopavlovka is closed, but now a dump has started appearing on farmers' lands

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,”

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of November 20

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 December 1, taxi services in Kyrgyzstan will undergo license checks.

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 that the removal of minibuses from the city did not affect the smog situation.

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.

In Yakutsk, two Kyrgyz nationals are suspected of using counterfeit documents

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

In the city of Osh, a suspect in the sale of narcotic substances has been detained

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.

In Russia, Kyrgyz citizens will begin to be punished for improper car tinting.

Documents in the Epstein Case to be Declassified: Trump Signed the Law

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.

A raid was conducted at coal bases in Bishkek to protect air quality.

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

The Deputy of the BGC is interested in the operation of filters at the Bishkek CHPP.

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

Violations Identified in Fish Farming Enterprises of Talas Region

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

The CSTO Discussed Countering Cyber Threats

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.

Three universities from Kyrgyzstan entered the global sustainability ranking

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 one street in Bishkek fear the demolition of 400 houses. And such a prospect exists.

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

Export to Russia: New Requirements Explained to Kyrgyzstan's Tailors

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

Presented as the Vice Mayor and employees of the GKNB: The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has detained suspects in a large-scale fraud case

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),

A large exhibition "Unguu Jol" dedicated to Kyrgyz culture is taking place in Bishkek.

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

"The 'Dagestan' Scheme for Selling Cars from Kyrgyzstan Gains Momentum in Russia"

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

Mishustin: The share of the SCO in global GDP could rise to 35%

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.

The Louvre announced a tender for security enhancement works

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 Bishkek, the New Year decorations for Ala-Too Square have begun.

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.

In the village of Chuy Region, a man was fined for setting fire to reeds and waste in a field

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.

In Bishkek, suspects have been detained for large-scale fraud exceeding 5 million soms

In Bishkek, suspects in a fraud case exceeding 5 million soms have been detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a citizen named D.M. filed an official complaint requesting action against unknown individuals who fraudulently took his money in a particularly large amount — 5 million 500 thousand soms.

UFC: Myktybek Orolbai Uulu named the winner of the possible fight Makhachev - Topuria

Kyrgyz athlete Myktybek Oralbay uulu expressed his opinion on a potential fight between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria. Recently, Makhachev changed weight categories to the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) and immediately won the championship title by defeating Jack Maddalena. Meanwhile, Topuria is the current champion in the lightweight division (up to 70 kg).

The delegation of Kyrgyzstan participated in the youth council meeting in Baku

From November 12 to 13, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan participated in the 8th meeting of the CICA Youth Council held in Baku. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, on November 12, representatives of the participating countries discussed key issues of youth cooperation during the plenary session.

Repair work is being carried out along the Ala-Archi River on Maldybaeva Street

In Bishkek, on Maldybaev Street, along the Ala-Archa River, repairs are ongoing. Local residents have noticed that the pedestrian sidewalk has been temporarily removed during the work. According to information provided by the city hall, in July of this year, the foundation of the retaining walls on the eastern side of the river, opposite dormitory No. 4 of KGUSTA, was damaged. This occurred due to the absence of a spillway threshold, which was supposed to reduce the flow velocity.

For Violating Import Rules into the EAEU Territory, It Is Proposed to Increase Fines

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a proposal to increase fines for violations of the rules for importing goods into the territory of the EAEU. The agency has developed amendments to several legislative acts in the field of tax administration, which are now undergoing public discussion. If the changes are adopted, fines for importing goods without the necessary documents from the EAEU into Kyrgyzstan may be doubled.

KIGF Forum. Kyrgyzstan is 98 percent covered by the internet

The International Forum dedicated to the theme "Internet for Sustainable Development and Bridging the Digital Divide" has started in Bishkek. This event emphasizes the role of the internet as an important factor for sustainable development in modern society.

A man who struck a girl with a hard object has been detained in Bishkek

A man has been detained in Bishkek who is suspected of attacking a girl with a hard object.

The Ministry of Economic Development spoke about measures to curb prices on socially significant goods

On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the pricing sector of the Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy and Pricing Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nazina Alykulova, shared information about the list of essential goods and measures aimed at curbing prices in the domestic market. She noted that in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, a list of 16 socially significant goods was approved, for which temporary price regulation is

In the Saymaluu-Tash Natural Park, 40 seedlings of Tian Shan fir have been planted

On November 19, 40 seedlings of Tien Shan spruce were planted in the Saymaluu-Tash Natural Park as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. This initiative aims to restore the forest resources of the park, strengthen ecosystems, and increase green plantings.

No Pork. "Rikha" Products Fully Comply with Halal Standards

The company "Riha" is accused of having pork in its products, based on the results of a private laboratory study. This information has sparked a wave of discussions on social media and raised concerns among consumers. Kaktus.media visited the production facilities of "Riha" to see the manufacturing and quality control processes.

Japan has decided to save the economy with aggressive spending

In response to rising prices for goods and services, Japanese authorities have decided to introduce a package of measures costing $129 billion. This was reported by the Kyodo agency. Among these funds, more than $12 billion will be allocated for subsidies to local administrations, which will be able to use this money at their discretion. There will also be payments of 20,000 yen for each child, totaling more than $2 billion. Additionally, the government plans to reduce fuel taxes.

A Seminar on Taxes, Accounting, and Market Entry in the EAEU for Tailors Was Held at the Ministry of Economic Development

A practical seminar was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, organized in collaboration with business associations, aimed at supporting sewing enterprises. Participants were provided with explanations on taxation, accounting, and product certification. According to information from the ministry, specialists from the Tax Service provided clarifications on the main aspects of tax administration. The seminar program discussed the current tax regimes, rules for accounting raw materials

Zhen Wu on ADB Loans and Why Kyrgyzstan Could Become an Energy Hub

Photo ADB: Director of the Asian Development Bank for the Kyrgyz Republic In an interview with 24.kg, Jeng Wu, the director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Kyrgyzstan, discussed the future of financial assistance to the republic following the bank's reforms. He noted that Bishkek has a unique opportunity to become the energy center of Central Asia. Financial Support from ADB — How long has ADB been cooperating with Kyrgyzstan and what is the amount of support?

Sadyr Japarov met with the President of the ADB Masato Kanda

Today, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Masato Kanda, the President of the Asian Development Bank. At the beginning of the conversation, Japarov emphasized the long-term relationship between his country and the ADB, as well as the successful implementation of a number of key projects in various sectors of the economy.