Expenses for the work of the Jogorku Kenesh have exceeded 1.2 billion soms since the beginning of the year

From January to November 2025, the total expenses for the activities of the Jogorku Kenesh amounted to 1 billion 248.8 million soms, which is less than the planned 1 billion 498.4 million soms. This data was obtained from the analysis of resources from the "Open Budget". The largest portion of expenses was allocated for the salaries of the Jogorku Kenesh employees, totaling approximately 891.2 million soms. Of this amount, 490.4 million soms were spent on additional payments and

Wash or do laundry? Limits from energy companies will force a choice

The heating season is just beginning, and residents of Kyrgyzstan are already facing the consequences of water shortages. Despite the absence of severe frosts, many families are left without electricity. The measures introduced to regulate energy consumption are becoming increasingly strict. Now, as power restrictions come into effect, residents need to carefully plan their use of household appliances. Morning and evening rituals, such as laundry or cooking, are turning into a real challenge.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 55 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on November 5, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 55 AQI. This figure indicates satisfactory air quality.

An Immersive Evening in Memory of Suimenkul Chokmorov Will Take Place in Bishkek

On November 7 at 15:00, an evening dedicated to the memory of the outstanding actor, artist, and Hero of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, Suimenkul Chokmorov, will take place at his museum-studio. During the event, the audience will be invited to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the master's creativity through a combination of music, painting, theater, and poetry.

Employees of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate are on duty in an enhanced mode due to weather conditions

Due to sudden changes in weather conditions, the staff of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUBDD) has activated an enhanced operational mode. This is done to create safe and comfortable conditions for motorists, as well as to prevent traffic jams and accidents on the roads. In the territory of the republic, GUBDD staff are monitoring the roads, regulating traffic flows, and conducting informational work with drivers. They are also checking the technical condition of vehicles and

Newly Elected Mayor of New York: "We Will Stop Trump"

The USA proposed to the UN to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. He plans to meet with Trump in Washington.

In addition to this, the possibility of lifting sanctions from the Syrian Minister of Internal Affairs Anas Khattab is also being considered. At this moment, it is not established when this resolution will be put to a vote. Its approval will require at least nine votes in favor and no veto from key countries such as Russia, China, the USA, France, or the United Kingdom. Ahmad al-Sharaa plans to hold a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, November 10 — this will be

At the Museum of Fine Arts, a presentation-discussion titled "Presentation of the Tactile Space" will take place.

On November 7, a presentation-discussion dedicated to the museum's inclusive initiatives titled "Tactile Space" will be held at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. According to the museum's information, the project called "Creating an Inclusive Museum Space for the Visually Impaired through Tactile Sculptures" was initiated by A. Naizabekova in 2023 and involves the creation of six tactile copies of famous sculptures.

The director of the Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonic, Mukhtarbek Kyrbashev, has passed away.

At the age of 62, after a prolonged illness, Mukhtarbek Satarovich Kyrbashov, who headed the Jalal-Abad Regional Philharmonic named after T. Tynibekov, passed away. This information was published on November 5 by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Mukhtarbek Kyrbashov was born on November 30, 1963, in the village of Oktyabr, located in the Suzak district. In 1986, he graduated from the Jalal-Abad Cultural College named after B. Alykulov, where he obtained a degree in "folk

Emomali Rahmon went to the USA for the "C5+1" summit at Trump's invitation

On November 6, a "Central Asia - USA" summit will take place in Washington in the "C5+1" format. The presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will participate in the event. The first "Central Asia - USA" summit was held in September 2023 in New York, where various issues were discussed, including cooperation in green energy and regional security.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic: The detention of Nurlan Nartaev is not related to the activities of the organization

In connection with the detention of Nurlan Nartaev, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an official statement. Nurlan Nartaev holds the position of head of the department for interaction with chamber members and has the status of vice-president. His responsibilities include working with existing chamber members, attracting new participants, and collaborating with the committees of the CCI of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Are you experiencing power outages, and how often? Reader survey

Recently, residents of Bishkek and other regions of Kyrgyzstan have been increasingly facing power outages. However, the Ministry of Energy states that there are no mass outages, only temporary regulatory shutdowns due to equipment overloads. To understand the situation better, the editorial team of 24.kg decided to conduct a survey among readers about how often they are left without electricity.

Minister of Energy: To provide the population with affordable coal, drivers must work in shifts day and night

Minister Ibraev emphasized the importance of uninterrupted coal delivery, ordering the creation of additional driver positions and the organization of shift work for drivers both during the day and at night to avoid coal shortages in the autumn-winter period. Since the beginning of 2025, OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" has managed to extract 770,614 tons of coal and conduct overburden operations amounting to 7.75 million cubic meters:

In Kyrgyzstan, sunflower oil is becoming more expensive

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January 1 to November 4 of this year, the average price of sunflower oil in the country increased by 14.2%. If at the beginning of the year a liter of oil cost 158.3 soms, by November 4 its price had risen to 182.2 soms, which is an increase of 23.9 soms.

Rajabali Shaidullaev will hold his second title defense in RIZIN

Kyrgyz fighter Rajabali Shaidullaev is preparing to defend his championship belt in the Japanese organization Rizin. The fight will take place on December 31 in Tokyo. This time, his opponent will be Japanese fighter Mikura Asakura, who will face the Kyrgyz for the title in the under 66 kg category.

Sadyr Japarov held negotiations with the President of Egypt in an expanded format

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, held important negotiations today, November 5, with the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, during his official visit to Cairo. The meeting discussed key aspects of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, including the development of political dialogue, economic ties, investments, and other mutually beneficial issues. Both leaders noted the positive dynamics in bilateral relations and expressed their desire to give them a new

Distortions in Oncology Care for the Population of Kyrgyzstan. Commentary by Professor T. Batyraliev

Professor Talantbek Batyraliev, who previously held the position of Minister of Health, shared his thoughts on the oncological care provided to the population of Kyrgyzstan. Batyraliev is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, President of the Association of Medical Workers of the Kyrgyz Republic, a member of the American College of Cardiology, and a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, as well as an intercontinental organizer of cardiology services.

17-year-old Dilnoza Koichikenova left home at 3 AM and went missing

In the Lenin district, the search for Dilnoza Koichikenova, born in 2008, continues, according to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department. Her mother reported that the girl left home in the Ak-Ordo-3 residential area on the night of November 5 around three o'clock.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 occurred in Kazakhstan near the border with Russia.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was registered in the East Kazakhstan region, near the Russian border. According to information provided by the Altai-Sayan branch of the unified geophysical service, the epicenter of this tremor was located 207 kilometers southeast of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Dzhumagulov: We created a school that we would want to send our own children to

Today, Alibek Nazarkulovich Dzhumagulov manages the "Newton" school, which emphasizes thinking, confident mastery of English, and the ability to handle mistakes. As the founder and director, he shared with us the story of how the institution was created, the idea that mistakes are steps towards success, and how modern technology can lead to the prosperity of the country. "We started with a library and tutoring"

Infant mortality in Kyrgyzstan remains at a high level

Despite a slight decrease, the infant mortality rate in Kyrgyzstan remains high. This is noted in the materials of the Center for Electronic Health. According to the study, in 2024, there were 1,836 registered cases of infant deaths under one year old, which corresponds to a rate of 13.1 per 1,000 live births. In comparison, in 2023, the number of deceased infants was 2,040.

A raid to control the sale of bulk coal took place in Bishkek

A raid took place in Bishkek aimed at ensuring compliance with the ban on the sale of loose coal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the raid, coal warehouses on Murmanskaya Street were inspected, specialists conducted explanatory work and issued warnings about the inadmissibility of selling small and dust-like coal. Informational work was also carried out to raise awareness.

The Tunduk State Services Portal Will Be Available in Kazakhstan

In the near future, the electronic portal of public services Tunduk will start operating in Kazakhstan. This information was announced by Almaz Raimbekov, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration for Digitalization Issues. According to him, citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be able to use the Tunduk application to present their government documents, such as driver's licenses, in electronic form. These documents will have the same legal force as their plastic counterparts.

In Kyrgyzstan, tourism could account for up to 7% of GDP by 2030, - Tourism Department

- By 2030, the share of tourism in Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product may increase to 7%. This was reported by Erdenet Kasymov, the director of the Tourism Department, in an interview on the radio. According to Kasymov, a sustainable tourism development program has been adopted in the country until 2030, aimed at increasing the share of the tourism sector in GDP to 7%.

UNESCO Established World Turkic Languages Day

At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, taking place in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), participants decided to establish a World Day of Turkic Languages, which will be celebrated on December 15. This was reported by the UN News Service. The resolution emphasizes that the creation of the World Day of Turkic Languages will contribute to the implementation of UNESCO's priorities related to linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as regional and international cooperation, the

In Bishkek, 14-year-old ward Roman Ilyin escaped from the crisis center "Ak-Niet"

This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate on November 5. On November 3, around 8:30 AM, Roman left the educational institution and did not return.

More than 100 children die on the roads in Kyrgyzstan each year

The issue of child safety on the roads of Kyrgyzstan remains relevant, as reported by the organization 24. kg in its report. According to this organization's information, over the last decade, the statistics have not undergone significant changes: every year more than 2,000 children are injured, and over 100 lose their lives on the country's roads, including near educational institutions.

What is Behind the Closure of Private Driving Schools in Kyrgyzstan?

Should future drivers undergo training for 14 months? In Kyrgyzstan, the closure of private driving schools is planned, while driver training will last a full 14 months. Driving school owners express joy, as there is a sharp increase in the number of people wishing to learn. However, a question has arisen: will such an initiative reduce the number of road traffic accidents, improve the level of driver training, and eradicate corruption in the field of driving schools? The situation was

A raid was conducted in Bishkek regarding the sale of bulk coal

In Bishkek, under the guidance of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, a raid was conducted aimed at ensuring compliance with the ban on the import, sale, storage, and use of loose coal. During the raid, coal warehouses located on Murmanskaya Street were inspected.

In 8 months, honey exports increased by 7%

- From January to August 2025, honey exports from Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%, as confirmed by the National Statistical Committee. According to the data from this agency, 200 tons of honey worth $932 thousand were exported during the specified period. This is a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 186 tons of honey worth $1.1 million were exported.

Patients with hearing impairment have undergone cochlear implantation surgeries

In accordance with the directive of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, cochlear implantation surgeries were successfully performed at the National Hospital with the participation of specialists from the State of Qatar. According to the agency's information, all procedures were carried out completely free of charge. Seven adult patients from various regions of the country were able to restore their hearing.

The Federal Tax Service clarified the rules for indicating service charges in public catering.

Recently, the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic presented clarification regarding the ways to display service charges in cash register receipts in public catering establishments.

The Minister of Energy checked the progress of construction of the Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Station

According to Saidov, the work on the water intake has been completed, which allows for effective water accumulation. The diversion tunnel, which is 928 meters long, has also been fully completed, with 624 meters already concreted. The minister emphasized the importance of adhering to the construction deadlines and instructed Shakir Saidov to strengthen control over the work being carried out.

Fraudsters impersonating the National Bank promise citizens preferential loans

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan are receiving messages from unknown individuals via the Telegram messenger, promising assistance in obtaining preferential loans on favorable terms. The National Bank warns about this. To create trust, the fraudsters use fake documents with the National Bank's logo, including a counterfeit license. They demand money transfers from citizens under various pretexts, such as the need for insurance or payment of a commission.

The GNS explains why the service charge in cafes is listed differently on receipts.

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic explained why service charges in restaurants and cafes may vary in control receipts. Currently, taxpayers have the option to indicate the service charge in different ways:

Snowfall at Issyk-Kul — Road Workers Report on the Situation at the "Karkyra" Checkpoint

At the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, the checkpoint "Karkyra" is functioning as usual. This was reported by Rysbek Ismailov, head of the Tyup District Road Maintenance Department. Traffic is also ensured in other directions. A heavy snowfall has hit Kyrgyzstan, affecting the Tyup District as well. According to data from November 4-5, up to 10 cm of snow has fallen in this area. Work is underway to clear both republican and international roads.

The Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Egypt Held a One-on-One Meeting

On November 5, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. This event took place during Japarov's official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Both presidents noted that the visit would be an important milestone in the development of Kyrgyz-Egyptian relations and would open new horizons for cooperation.

CAVA (U-19): The Women's National Team of Kyrgyzstan Defeated the Maldives

At the international tournament in Sri Lanka, the women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan (U-19) achieved its second consecutive victory. This tournament, organized by the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), is taking place in the city of Colombo.

Beneficial Tariff "O!State" for Public Servants

The operator O! continues to support those who serve for the good of the country and offers a unique tariff "O!Mамлекеттик", designed for employees of state and budgetary institutions.

In Bishkek, karate athletes who participated in the World Championship were welcomed

At the meeting with the karatekas who returned from the WSF World Karate Championship held in Sofia from October 31 to November 2, the Deputy Director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports under the GAFKS, Kanibek Dumanaev, and the President of the National Shotokan Karate-Do Federation WSF, Nurdoelot Rysbekov, were also present. Kazybek Moldazhiyev congratulated his athletes on their successful performance at the world level and expressed confidence that state support for athletes would

An earthquake was felt in Uzbekistan with its epicenter in Tajikistan

Illustrative image As a result of the earthquake, the epicenter of which was located 133 kilometers southwest of Uzbekistan, residents of the Syrdarya region felt tremors with a magnitude of 2–3 on the Richter scale. We remind you that starting from January 2026, Uzbekistan will begin using artificial intelligence technologies for medium- and long-term forecasting of major earthquakes in seismically hazardous areas. In the first phase, the system will be tested in Tashkent, and there are also

Bleeding and sepsis - the main causes of maternal mortality in 2024

In 2023, Kyrgyzstan registered 38 cases of maternal mortality, while in 2024 this number decreased to 36. This data was provided by the Center for Electronic Health. As of the end of 2024, there is a trend towards a decrease in the level of maternal mortality in the republic, which amounted to 25.7 per 100,000 live births.

Why is the service charge in cafes indicated differently in KKM receipts? Explanation from the State Tax Service

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan explains how information about the service charge should be displayed in the control cash register receipts of catering establishments. As of today, taxpayers have the right to choose how to display the service charge:

An official ceremony was held in Cairo for the meeting between Sadyr Japarov and the President of Egypt.

html Today, an official meeting took place at the Presidential Palace "Al-Ittihadiya" in Cairo between the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

The Kyrgyzstan national team in Kyrgyz kuresh took third place at the World Games

At the II World Games of National Sports, held in October in Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic, Russia, the Kyrgyzstan national team in Kyrgyz Kuresh achieved excellent results. In this regard, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, organized a ceremonial meeting with the team members.

The FOMS reminded: you can buy medications with a discount of up to 50% under compulsory health insurance (CHI)

The FOMS informs that as of today, the list of subsidized medications includes over 600 items, which are available at partner pharmacies with an electronic prescription. However, as statistics show, the level of utilization of this benefit remains low, especially in the Chuy and Talas regions.

Tumanbaev: Driver Training Will Last 14 Months, but the Price Will Not Change

Kanybek Tumanbaev, the head of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced upcoming changes in driver training, which will last for 14 months after all driving schools transition to state management. He noted that despite the extension of the training program, the cost of education will remain at the same level.

When Treatment No Longer Helps: Why Kyrgyzstan Needs a Developed Palliative Care System

A candidate of pharmaceutical sciences and co-chair of the Association of Palliative and Hospice Care of Kyrgyzstan, Milana Turgunalieva, discussed the importance of creating an effective palliative care system in the country in an interview on Birinchi Radio. She noted that this area of medicine, which focuses on supporting patients with incurable diseases, is one of the most humane. Turgunalieva emphasized that palliative care includes not only medical but also emotional support for patients