- Hello, Sadyr Nurgoyevich. We would like to get your comment regarding the recent address by former president Almazbek Atambaev concerning energy issues.
In Osh, on November 12, the international exhibition Art Expo began, featuring nine countries from the CIS. This event serves as a cultural platform for uniting artists, folk art masters, designers, directors, and creative workers. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, folk masters from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan have arrived for the exhibition.
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan for the period from January to October 2025 amounted to 1,427.4 billion soms, which is 10% more than in the same period of 2024. This information was announced at a press conference at the National Statistical Committee. The GDP growth was achieved thanks to the dynamic development of commodity production, the service sector, and an increase in net taxes on products. In particular, the growth rates in commodity
Mental health issues among youth and children are becoming increasingly relevant, yet the level of assistance provided does not meet the growing needs. This is evidenced by a new report from the WHO European Regional Office. According to the data in this document, one in seven adolescents and children in Europe and Central Asia has a mental disorder.
In the Ton district, an important news event occurred: a plot of land that once belonged to the secondary school named after Zh. Turusbekov in the village of Ak-Sai has been returned to state ownership. The information was provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the prosecutor's inspection, it was revealed that in 2002-2003, this plot of land, measuring 1,989.31 square meters, was illegally transferred to private hands in violation of current
Work to eliminate the emergency on the water main in the 5th microdistrict is ongoing. As of November 14, 14:00, the water mains have been completely drained, and a reliable coupling is being installed on the 500 mm cast iron pipeline. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall. After all work is completed, the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" will conduct trial runs and a phased connection of the booster pumping station to avoid hydraulic shocks. It is
The "HoReCa Club" Association has addressed an open letter to the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, expressing concern about power outages in cafes and restaurants after 10 PM. Industry representatives warn that such a policy will negatively impact not only businesses but also the economy of the country as a whole. According to the association's data, there are 16,772 enterprises in the sector, providing jobs for up to 500,000 people, the
On November 11, the 11th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) kicked off at the Culver Theater in Los Angeles, gathering representatives from the film industry from over 30 countries. The event features renowned directors, producers, actors, and members of major academies. The festival, organized in 2015 by Kyrgyz director and public figure Sadik Sher-Niyaz, has become an important platform for connecting Asian cinema with Hollywood, the center of the global film industry, over the past eleven
From November 12 to 13, 2025, a scientific and practical conference was held in Bishkek, dedicated to World Diabetes Day and the 25th anniversary of the Diabetic and Endocrinological Association of Kyrgyzstan. This event brought together leading specialists from both Kyrgyzstan and other countries. During the two-day program, current issues of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diabetes were discussed, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and improvement of the quality of medical
Pete Hegseth The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, confirmed that an operation against drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere has begun, named "Southern Spear." “Our mission is to protect the country and eliminate drug traffickers who threaten the safety of our people. The Western Hemisphere belongs to America, and we are obligated to defend it,” Hegseth noted in his message on the X platform.
It has been reported that the geomagnetic event has concluded, and it was the second strongest in the last five years, according to a message on the laboratory's Telegram channel. Scientists noted that the geomagnetic indices at the moment, as is usually the case after powerful bursts, have "dropped to minimal values."
About 70 specialists are participating in the investigation, including 46 members of the operational-investigative group, among them high-profile experts from the Turkish armed forces. All discovered fragments of the aircraft will be sent to the airbase in Kayseri for thorough analysis. The black box has already arrived in Turkey, where experts intend to determine the circumstances that occurred during the 27 minutes after takeoff. Analysis of video recordings and examination of the crash site
During the oversight of construction projects, the State Architectural and Construction Control Office of Bishkek identified several violations. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's information, deviations from construction standards were recorded during the construction of a nine-story residential building at the addresses Tokmokskaya St., 45, 47 and
According to data announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by the director of the Center for Independent Certification and Validation under the Ministry of Education, Janar Shamatova, approximately 60% of the working-age population in Kyrgyzstan does not have vocational education. Shamatova noted that the main goal of the center's work is to confirm and recognize professional skills acquired through formal or informal education. The center issues documents certifying the relevant
The Ministry of Education has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Field of Education." This draft is aimed at aligning with the law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Education," which was adopted on October 14, 2025. It also serves to implement the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated June 14, 2023, which grants special
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan for the period from January to October 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 427.3 billion soms. This is 10 percent more than for the same period in 2024, as reported by representatives of the National Statistical Committee at a recent press conference. For the nine months of 2025, the GDP growth rate remained unchanged, also at 10 percent.
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov addressed city heads, particularly the mayors of Bishkek and Osh, criticizing the methods used during raids aimed at saving electricity. In his statement, he emphasized that the goal of these activities is to restore order in places where citizens' peace is genuinely disturbed, such as nightclubs and banquet halls where large groups gather for celebrations that can last late into the night. However, as the head of state noted, the practice of
Photo from the channel @nrg_kz According to the agency, 66 drones were shot down over the Krasnodar region, 45 over the Saratov region, and 19 in Crimea. Additionally, the destruction of eight UAVs was recorded in the Volgograd region, seven in the Rostov region, four in Belgorod, and two drones in Bryansk and Nizhny Novgorod regions. One drone was shot down over Voronezh, Orenburg, and Tambov regions. Furthermore, 59 UAVs were destroyed over the Black Sea. As a result of the drone attack in
As of the beginning of 2025, there are 99,000 registered patients with diabetes in Kyrgyzstan, reports Aysalkyn Gaparova, a doctor at the endocrinology center, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." November 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day.
For the replacement of the roof of the A. Kalmurzaev Secondary School, located in the village of Myrza-Ake in the Uzgen district, the allocation of 4 million 159 thousand 460 soms is planned. The administration of the Myrza-Ake rural council has initiated a request for funding from a shared (incentive) grant.
The attacking actions led to the outbreak of fires in several apartment buildings in Kyiv, as reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. According to the latest data, there is one deceased and 24 people injured, while 40 individuals were rescued. The mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko, noted that among the injured, there are 25 people. Nine of them were hospitalized, while the others received assistance at the scene. Rescuers reported that in the Desnyansky district, one person
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 15. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on November 15. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s.
Due to a severe electricity shortage in Kyrgyzstan, the authorities were forced to introduce strict electricity-saving measures. This situation unexpectedly became the basis for the creation of numerous memes on social media. In a short period, users filled the internet with jokes mocking the outages and restrictions. For example, some joke about the "romance of candles after 10 PM," while others create videos stating that "a vacuum cleaner has become a luxury item," and
On Thursday, November 13, the "New Glenn" rocket from Blue Origin successfully reached low Earth orbit with two EscaPade probes, which are now heading to Mars. The mission, carried out by NASA, aims to study the near-planetary space and climate of the Red Planet, as reported by international news agencies. The launch of the heavy rocket was a significant event, as it, standing nearly 100 meters tall, was launched from the Cape Canaveral spaceport in Florida on the third attempt. The
The ban, which has been in effect since the end of July, is set to last until December 2025. City authorities justified it by the need to improve the quality and safety of taxi services, as well as to create additional employment opportunities for citizens of Russia. The full enforcement of the ban took place on November 8, and experts estimate that as a result of these measures, the number of drivers in St. Petersburg has decreased by 12%.
The Presidential Administration has proposed amendments to the Constitutional Law "On the Referendum of the Kyrgyz Republic." The draft is available for public discussion. The initiators of the amendments emphasize that the current law, adopted on October 31, 2016, was enacted before the new Constitution came into force and contains provisions that do not align with the updated model of state structure and the principles of popular sovereignty established by the Basic Law.
The military prosecutor's office, together with the Main Directorate of the Military Economic Service of the State National Security Committee, has uncovered facts of supplying substandard food products to military units in Kyrgyzstan that do not meet the requirements of contracts and sanitary standards. According to the information from the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, a group of individual entrepreneurs consisting of V.H., V.K., and K.S. "colluded to forge
The joint efforts of the military prosecutor's office and the Main Directorate of Military Counterintelligence of the GKNB have led to the discovery of facts regarding the supply of low-quality food products to military units in Kyrgyzstan, which do not meet contractual conditions or sanitary requirements. The investigation has established that several individual entrepreneurs — V.K., V.K., and K.S. — conspired to falsify labels and markings of goods, as well as to alter production dates
Illustrative photo Volodin noted that foreigners from countries where Russian is not an official language will not be able to have their driver's licenses recognized. They will have to take exams on traffic rules to obtain Russian licenses. "We cannot accept their licenses," he emphasized. In addition, the Chairman of the State Duma pointed out that knowledge of the Russian language is an important condition for the recognition of foreign driver's licenses. He added that
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has initiated an investigation against Ekaterina Bivol. As reported by the Russian publication "Gazeta.RU," the information came from the Department for Interaction with Civil Society Institutions and the Media of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The investigation is being conducted by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
In the Osh region, a traffic accident has been recorded, resulting in injuries to a 12-year-old boy. This information was provided by the press service of the patrol police of the city of Osh.
The major renovation of Levanevsky Street in Bishkek continues, carried out by the municipal enterprise "Bishkekasphaltservice." According to the city administration, the main works have already been completed on the section of the road from Gagarin Street to house No. 136A. The old asphalt has been removed, curbs for sidewalks and the roadway have been installed, an irrigation system has been organized, and the foundation for the sidewalks has been prepared. “Currently, our
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations held a meeting with the heads of higher educational institutions, during which the most important aspects of improving the higher education system were discussed. The main topics included the quality of educational programs, the activation of scientific work, and measures to combat corruption. The discussions were led by Kemeil Sadykov, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.
Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, conducted inspections at cafes, restaurants, computer clubs, and other nightlife establishments in the city. He reminded the owners that according to new regulations, operations after 10:00 PM are prohibited. The mayor ordered a suspension of electricity supply for a month for those establishments that violate the established requirements.
In the Suzak district, a madrasa has been temporarily closed after one of the students was hospitalized. According to the provided information, at the religious educational institution located in the Bagysh rural district, one of the students was diagnosed with meningitis, which led to the introduction of quarantine measures.
An investigation has been initiated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia regarding Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol. As reported by the department for interaction with civil society institutions and the media (UOS) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the reason for the check lies in her recent video containing insults directed at Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. Deputy Head of UOS, Yevgeny Artemov, noted that the investigation is being conducted by
An office worker named Kano, living in Japan, created a character using ChatGPT and married him. She named her virtual companion Klaus. This became known thanks to the local TV channel RSK on YouTube.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced new details in the case of a 22-year-old woman suspected of killing her newborn son. According to preliminary information, the woman claims that on November 11, 2025, she gave birth to the baby at her home in Sokuluk. She stated that the newborn showed no signs of life, and she decided to place him in a bag, which she then threw into a trash container.
At the first meeting of the ministers of trade and investment of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, which took place on November 13 in Tashkent, an agreement was reached to expand economic cooperation in the region. Participants discussed the goal of increasing mutual trade to 20 billion US dollars and creating a single regional brand called Made in Central Asia. This was the focus of the meeting. Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, initiated the idea of
A new administrative building has been put into operation in Toguz-Toro, which has become a branch of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. The building was constructed anew. This information was provided by the district state administration.
Illustrative photo In a directive signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, visa officers are now required to consider the medical condition of applicants. The document emphasizes that "certain diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and other serious conditions, may require significant financial costs for treatment." Additionally, obesity is viewed as an adverse factor, as it can lead to a number of diseases such as sleep apnea, hypertension, and depression.
The youth futsal team of Kyrgyzstan is preparing for two friendly matches against teams from Europe, as reported by the Futsal Association of the Kyrgyz Republic. The matches will take place on November 18 and 20 in the Spanish city of Las Rozas de Madrid.
We continue the column "Жеңеке," where we share the stories of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. This project aims to highlight the importance of family values and showcase the talents of married women.
In the Panfilov district, meat is sold for 700 soms per kilogram. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent who spoke with local sellers.
Photo 24.kg The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the maximum prices for meat in each region of the country. According to the information from the press service of the ministry, the prices apply to beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat. Bishkek
The Education Department of the First May District has announced a tender for security services for schools for the year 2026. According to information posted on the state procurement portal, security will be provided during the daytime from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. A total of 51 million 599.9 thousand soms has been allocated from the budget for this purpose.
In the territory of the Ak-Suu Nature Reserve, located in the Moscow District of the Chui Region, various wild animals have been recorded using camera traps. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Nature, employees of the Chui Regional Administration continue to monitor wildlife in this state reserve using camera traps.
