“A reserve will be available that can be utilized at any time” According to Ernest Karibekov, an energy expert, the construction of the Kara-Keche TPP using coal could completely eliminate the need for electricity imports for Kyrgyzstan. He expressed his opinion in an interview with Vesti.kg regarding the government’s initiative to create solar power plants in 1000 villages.
According to information voiced by Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Imanakun uulu Talantbek on the air of the "Kabar" agency, the state is focused on implementing a renovation program to establish rules for all participants. Previously, renovations had already been carried out by construction companies in Kyrgyzstan. The Deputy Minister cited Toktogul Street as an example, where old adobe houses and dormitories used to be located from
- According to the data presented in the explanatory note by the Ministry of Finance, growth in agriculture is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan for 2026 and 2027. It is expected that the real increase in production volumes in the agricultural sector will be 2.9% in 2026 and 3.1% in 2027. This growth will be achieved through the development of both crop production and livestock farming.
- From January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased the volume of dried bean exports to Iran, which grew 4.3 times compared to the previous year. According to the National Statistical Committee, the country exported 11,900 tons of beans worth 16.6 million US dollars. For comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 2,700 tons of beans were exported, amounting to 4.5 million dollars. In addition to Iran, Kyrgyzstan also exports dried beans to several other countries:
In Dedovsk, located in the Moscow region, a rehabilitation center was discovered where acts of violence were committed against minors. As a result, an 18-year-old administrator of the facility was placed under house arrest. The editorial team of Kaktus.media has gathered information about this incident. What happenedAt the end of November, law enforcement agencies uncovered a rehabilitation center in the Moscow region where violence against children was occurring.
During a working breakfast held in Bishkek, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with Bundestag deputies representing the "Germany - Central Asia" Friendship Group. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Various issues aimed at deepening cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Germany were discussed at the meeting.
In an interview with the agency "Kabar," the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Imanakun uulu Talantbek, shared news about the construction of the first 40-story residential building in Kyrgyzstan. He reminded that previously the height of buildings constructed by private companies did not exceed 27 stories. One such building is located on Aitmatov Avenue. However, the government has now decided to change its approach to construction
At the first "Diamond Butterfly" awards ceremony, the winners were announced, including Talant Akynbekov, who was named "Best Cinematographer" for his work on the film "Kara Kyzyl Sary." This was reported by the official website of the academy. The plot of the film focuses on Turdugul, a weaver whose carpets become "mirrors of destinies." Each of her carpets is unique, as it reflects the soul of a person and their fate. The film, created at the National
Photo from the press service of the mayor's office At a meeting held at the mayor's office of Bishkek, issues related to the shortage of bus drivers and the need to increase their salaries were discussed. This information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office. The Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev announced plans to conduct a raid to monitor the state of the city's transport sector. He noted that after the raid, some of the raised issues would be considered and
Bishkek November 29, Saturday At night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, no precipitation expected.
In the run-up to the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, analyst Baktybek Saipbaev shared his opinion with the news agency "Kabar." He highlighted several interesting aspects of the current situation, emphasizing that the absence of any loud scandals creates a positive atmosphere for voting. “For the first time, Kyrgyzstan is approaching elections in an environment where the information space is not dominated by scandals and intrigues. Candidates, engaged in working with voters,
According to the latest data presented by the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations has been observed in some medical institutions compared to previous days. This allows for more efficient resource allocation and access to medical care. The Ministry also notes that changes in the number of visits are a common phenomenon during the seasonal period, and final conclusions about trends will be made based on data analysis over the week.
The key aspect noted in the report is the role of the leadership of the Akylkatchy Institute, which demonstrates a commitment to the interests of the citizens of Kyrgyzstan. Experts highlighted the openness and transparency in management, as well as cooperation both within the team and with external partners. The qualifications of the staff were highly praised, including adherence to gender balance.
Events such as the quiz "Planet Aitmatov" and the public talk "Be Like Aitmatov" were held at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn as part of the "Aitmatov Readings" forum. The organizers of this event were the Moscow State Linguistic University from Moscow and the Institute of Journalism and Communication of KNU named after J. Balasagyn.
Theatrical Events November 29-30. Comedy 'The Sixth Sense' Ten strangers find themselves in a mysterious place after their death, getting a chance to share their dreams and unfulfilled plans. In this enigmatic space, devoid of judgment, only one of them will be able to return to Earth for one day.
On November 27, a meeting took place in Aktau with the delegation of TURKPA, led by Bauyrzhan Datkaev, the Secretary of the Economic Cooperation Commission, and Zhanbyrbai Mataev, the Chairman of the Maslikhat of the Mangistau Region. This meeting was part of the closing ceremony of the project "Aktau - Cultural Capital of the Turkic World 2025," which was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan in collaboration with TURKSOY.
From November 24 to 30, 2025, a raid called "Tinting" is being carried out in the republic, aimed at improving road safety and preventing violations. As part of this event, employees of the State Traffic Safety Department (GUOBDD) will identify vehicles with illegally tinted windows, which will be sent to the impound lot. Owners of such vehicles will be held accountable under part 3 of Article 194 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, which implies a fine of 20,000 soms.
On November 27, the Department of Tourism of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic officially opened the country's participation in the Tashkent International Tourism Fair (TITF) titled "Tourism on the Silk Road." According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Kyrgyzstan has participated in this exhibition annually since 1995. At the national stand, visitors can see 10 tourism companies from the country, the city administration of Karakol, and two
In the capital municipality, a meeting of the headquarters dedicated to preparations for the extraordinary elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic took place. The meeting was chaired by the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, with the participation of representatives from law enforcement agencies and city services. At the meeting, the heads of the four districts of the capital provided reports on the readiness of the precinct electoral commissions and the
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced current information regarding the spread of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza in Bishkek. The agency continues to closely monitor the epidemiological situation amid the seasonal increase in morbidity. According to recent data, some medical institutions are observing a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations compared to previous days. This allows for more efficient distribution of the workload and
In the Batken region, in the village of Chek of the ayil district, beekeeping is practiced by Muhammad Tashbaev, who has been building his honey production business since 2000. This activity has become the main source of income for his family and has allowed him to provide education for four children in higher educational institutions. Muhammad started his activity with ten hives, and now their number has increased to one hundred. He usually collects honey twice a year; however, this season he
Flight safety in aviation is largely determined by the quality of pilot training and the technical maintenance of aircraft. Employees of Vietjet Qazaqstan shared insights into the internal mechanisms that ensure these processes. Muhammed Elbaal, acting line maintenance manager, and Francesc Torres, managing director of production, provided information on how pilot training is conducted and what standards are applied to aircraft operations.
According to the latest operational data, there is a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations in some medical institutions in Bishkek compared to previous days. This creates an opportunity for timely redistribution of resources and ensuring the availability of medical services, as reported by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agency notes that daily fluctuations in patient visits are normal during the seasonal period, and final conclusions about the dynamics will
The special services of Kyrgyzstan, namely the State National Security Committee (GKNB), have identified and halted an operation involving the import, counterfeiting, and sale of expired products, which were passed off as "premium imported goods." According to the agency, it was established that the company "Korzinka 312," operating in the market for over ten years and registered as a gastro-market, belongs to a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, Z.S.N., born in 1988. For the past five
As part of the preparations for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, more than 50 international observers have arrived in the Jalal-Abad region. This information was announced by the coordinator of the Central Election Commission for this region, Turusbek Omurzakov.
In the village of Kök-Jangak, located in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of School No. 1 named after M. Frunze has begun. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the project is financed from the republican budget, and its total cost amounts to 184 million soms.
Elnura Esenzhan kyzy, a 33-year-old resident of the village of Ak-Shiyrak, now heads the kindergarten in Uch-Koshkon, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. The kindergarten in Uch-Koshkon, situated 280 kilometers from the district center, offers a three-hour program and is attended by 18 children, cared for by two educators.
In the village of Tyup, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, a major renovation of the V. Kaikin Secondary School is underway. This is the first such update in 47 years, as reported by the Ministry of Construction. Currently, the internal work has been completed, and the project has moved to the cleaning stage. The football field has been completely renovated, and landscaping of the school grounds is being carried out, where open areas for basketball and volleyball are being
The canning factory in Tokmok, including land plots and buildings, has been recognized as illegally privatized, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the agency, on March 18, 1993, the Tokmok Canning Factory, located at D. Babaev Street, 13, 15, and 17, was transformed into a joint-stock company "Ak-Tilek" by a decree of the State Property Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic (number 286).
In Bishkek, the employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs detained suspects involved in the theft of scooters. Two citizens reported to the police about the theft of their vehicles on November 26, 2025. The first to report was N.N., born on December 17, 2006. He stated that on November 24, 2025, between 04:30 and 05:00, his scooter was stolen by unknown individuals while it was parked under the entrance of his house in the Jal microdistrict.
Lawyer Ikramidin Aytkulov, representing Kurmanbek Bakiev, stated in an interview with Kaktus.media that he intends to appeal to the court for a review of the verdict issued against his client. The return of Bakiev to the country has become a relevant topic following a recent statement by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. He noted that Bakiev is interested in returning to visit his father's grave and emphasized that he should have that opportunity. This issue will be discussed with
- The Ministry of Finance has announced the allocation of preferential loans amounting to 100.7 million soms as part of the project "Financing of Unified Producers." This project was approved by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 786-r dated December 6, 2024.
On the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a serious traffic accident occurred, resulting in the death of an 11th-grade student. Information about the incident was provided by witnesses, reports Turmush correspondent.
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, on average, one cow produces 1,816.9 kg of milk. At the same time, the farms in Chuy (2,722.9 kg), Talas (2,052.5 kg), and Issyk-Kul (1,827.4 kg) regions, as well as the city of Bishkek (2,487.8 kg), demonstrate figures that exceed the average values across the republic.
With the transition to cashless payments in Kyrgyzstan, a significant effect is being observed. Since the launch of ELQR, the number of transactions has increased by 54.6%, and the amount of payments has risen nearly 85 times! In the first half of 2025, 274.9 billion soms were processed through the QR system — this is almost 20 times more than in the same period of 2024. This was reported by the Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Melis Turgunbaev: Meanwhile, there is a decrease in
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According to the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, this pilot project will last until January 15, 2026. Within its framework, navigation seals will be used on a voluntary and free basis for all types of goods traveling: from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan and Russia; from Kazakhstan and Russia to Kyrgyzstan through the automobile checkpoints "Ak-Tilek - Avtodorozhny" (KR) and "Karasu" (RK). Locations for applying navigation seals: "Ak-Tilek -
On the air of NTRK, Dinara Otorbaeva shared information about the Hong Kong flu, which is currently being observed in Kyrgyzstan. According to the data from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center as of November 27, 33 cases of the Hong Kong virus have been registered in Bishkek. Otorbaeva emphasized that this virus is neither new nor unique, but is one of the types of viruses that occur annually.
In the capital's medical institutions of Bishkek, there is a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations due to ARVI and influenza, as reported by the Ministry of Health. The agency is monitoring the epidemiological situation amid the seasonal rise in morbidity. Daily changes in the number of visits are considered normal for this time of year, and final conclusions about the dynamics will be made based on the analysis of weekly data.
It is expected that precipitation will occur in most regions of the country due to atmospheric fronts, creating conditions for snowstorms and ice, especially in the north, east, and center of Kazakhstan. At the same time, the western and southeastern regions will remain under the influence of an anticyclone, ensuring clear and dry weather there. The air temperature will vary depending on the region. In the north, nighttime temperatures are expected to be 0 to -8 °C, while during the day the
The agricultural fair is taking place at the central stadium of the city of Batken. At the fair, agricultural products and everyday goods are sold at reduced prices.
The ban on the circulation of electronic cigarettes and related liquids is enshrined in amendments to the law "On the restriction of the distribution and consumption of alcoholic and tobacco products." Strict penalties have been established for violators, including criminal prosecution for the sale of prohibited products in large volumes or repeated offenses after administrative punishment. According to the new regulations, the minimum penalty for the import and sale of vapes will be
At the M.V. Frunze House Museum, training was held for museum staff regarding changes in anti-corruption legislation. The event was organized by the Commissioner for Anti-Corruption Prevention, F. Azhibaev. The main goal of this training was to clarify the provisions of the law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Counteracting Corruption" No. 209, which came into force on December 31, 2024. This initiative was implemented as part of the plan of the Ministry of
The southern part of Thailand has been mainly affected, where local authorities reported 145 fatalities. As a result of the flooding, more than 3.6 million people have become victims of the disaster, and 1.2 million households have been flooded, as reported by the Associated Press (AP) citing the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. In the city of Hat Yai, the water level reached 1.5-3 meters, and it is being completely evacuated. On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, local
“The police cannot come, they are all busy with the elections” The situation in the Chui region is causing concern among local residents: unknown individuals are using an excavator to uproot trees. This information came from local residents who were not indifferent to what was happening on social media.
In Bishkek, there is a decrease in the number of visits and hospitalizations due to influenza and ARVI in several medical institutions, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. This situation allows for a more effective redistribution of the load on medical institutions and ensures the availability of assistance. Additionally, daily fluctuations in the number of visits are a common occurrence for this season, and final conclusions about the dynamics will be made based on the
Emil Kusakbaev, a 72-year-old resident of the village of Tosor in the Jeti-Oguz district, continues the family tradition by mastering the craft of woodworking. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that his father, a well-known master in the village, created amazing products, and for Emil, continuing this craft has become a matter of honor.
In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, the creation of a public cultural center is progressing at an active pace. The project is being funded by the Stabilization Fund, which has allocated 150 million soms for its implementation. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, construction work began on July 7, 2025. Currently, finishing works are actively being carried out inside the building, as well as the decoration of the facade and landscaping of the adjacent area. The
