From November 22 to 30, Bishkek will host the qualifying matches of the Asian Cup for under-17 boys. The games will take place at the D. Omurzakov Stadium and "Dostuk Arena," as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. According to the federation, the Kyrgyzstan team will compete in Group "B," where it will face five opponents.
The C-130 aircraft that crashed on November 11 took off from Azerbaijan and went down near the border with Georgia. As a result of the incident, 20 military personnel lost their lives. In connection with what happened, Turkey temporarily suspended all flights of its C-130s until the causes of the disaster are determined. According to preliminary data, the main version of the crash is a technical malfunction. As reported by Karar, video recordings and an inspection of the crash site indicate
In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, there is an interesting tradition called "sabis ashar," as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to this custom, a day before the celebration, men, including relatives, friends, and neighbors, gather together to prepare the ingredients for the pilaf. Primarily, they focus on slicing and peeling carrots.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Human Rights Action Plan for 2025–2027, issuing order No. 989-T on November 14. This document aims to ensure the fulfillment of the country's international obligations in the field of human rights and freedoms, as well as to implement the recommendations issued by UN treaty bodies. Responsible state bodies, including the secretariat of the children's rights representative, the ombudsman's office, the Bar Association, as well as the
In Karabalta, parents of children involved in sports insist on the need to reconsider the electricity shutdown time in sports halls. As parents note, the current rule of turning off the lights at 6:00 PM creates significant difficulties for both athletes and their coaches.
In the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Jaiylma, work has begun on laying a concrete surface on a section of the canal that is 2,700 meters long, which will allow for the supply of water to 150 hectares of agricultural land without losses. This information was provided to Turmush correspondent Timur Nogoev, the head of the rural administration.
The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy has appointed Abaybek Alymbekovich Korobaev as the director of the Karakol State Music College named after Y. Tumanov. He began his new position on November 20, according to the signed employment agreement.
Today, the plan of Donald Trump's administration regarding the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine was published. The document, which became known thanks to Axios, is referred to as a draft; however, its authenticity has been confirmed by both Ukrainian and American officials. Previously, this plan in Ukrainian was made public by Verkhovna Rada deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko, reports "Meduza". As previously reported, the plan includes 28 points. Below is its full content.
During the audit, it was revealed that the amount of violations not corresponding to established norms and financial standards amounted to 948.4 million soms. Of this amount, 32.2 million soms were classified as financial violations, and about 2 million soms were recovered during the audit process. Additionally, a dividend debt exceeding 37.4 million soms was discovered, of which 27.3 million soms were accrued as fines. Significant violations also pertain to the rental of state property,
At a meeting with residents of the Pervomaisky district, the president emphasized the importance of the participation of Chinese citizens in various projects in Kyrgyzstan. He stressed that the population should not perceive this with distrust.
Changes have occurred in the traffic rules in Kazakhstan, which were officially approved on November 10 and will come into effect on November 23 of this year. This information was provided by Tengrinews. What’s new for drivers 1. Speed limits for trucks. In populated areas, a speed limit of 50 km/h has been introduced for trucks. This limit does not apply to sections where road signs permit higher speeds, such as 80-90 km/h. This measure is aimed at reducing the number of fatal accidents
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a competition aimed at selecting an independent testing service to conduct the National Testing (ORT) from 2026 to 2028. Non-governmental organizations with experience in independent knowledge assessment in the field of education are invited to participate in the competition. Participants must demonstrate skills in applying modern testing methods, as well as the ability to develop tasks of varying
At a meeting organized by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, key aspects of the macroeconomic situation in Kyrgyzstan were discussed, as well as the results of a recent short-term IMF mission. Both participants addressed issues of future cooperation aimed at supporting sustainable economic growth and developing effective economic policies. Photo from the KR Cabinet website. Daniyar Amangeldiev noted that the republic has demonstrated stable indicators of socio-economic development
In the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region, three local residents were detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl, according to information from the regional police department's press service. According to the received data, on November 20, the girl's father, whose daughter was born in 2011, reported to the local police station. He stated that his daughter had been subjected to violent acts by three boys from June to November 2025.
The situation with the supply of goods in the sewing industry of Kyrgyzstan raises significant concerns. The problems are not limited to issues of business legality. Even companies with all the necessary documents face difficulties, including receiving payment for their products. Kaktus.media had a conversation with Gulzeil Mansurova, the founder of the Bioro Zeil & Coco brand, about the current challenges in the sewing industry and how the crisis is affecting the entire sector.
Since its establishment in 1992, the Issyk-Ata District of the Chui Region has been led by 18 akims. Turmush correspondent gathered information about all these leaders.
- From January to June 2025, the government allocated 98.8 billion soms for loans, with 34.5 billion of this amount going to women entrepreneurs, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. Analysis of previous years also shows a steady growth in the volume of government support:
Recently, a meeting was held at the T. Ermatov Bishkek Music Pedagogical Institute with representatives from Hosan University, located in Korea. According to sources at the institute, the delegation from Hosan University was led by Kim Song Mi, who holds the position of head of the international department. The team also included Bae Yong Ae and Choi Gi Chul, employees of the same department, as well as Song Kwon Suk, who is the director of the Kyungbuk Learning Center.
The opening of the Bishkek Championship in rhythmic gymnastics took place today, November 21, at the "Gazprom - Children" Physical Culture and Health Complex. The competition features 126 young gymnasts born in 2014, 2015, and 2016, representing various sports schools and clubs in the city. This information was confirmed by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. The competition will last for two days, covering November 21 and 22. The main goal of the event is to
Prices for products remain high In Kyrgyzstan, agriculture, as practice shows, often turns out to be a loss-making endeavor. Economist Iskender Sharshiev analyzed the current situation with rising meat prices in the country in a conversation with Vesti.kg.
- Analysts of the EDB presented practical recommendations for the development of warehouse infrastructure in the Eurasian region (EDB, 2025). Their report emphasizes the importance of eliminating bottlenecks and implementing systemic solutions, which will contribute to the growth of trade, transit, and economic integration.
Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Subir Lall and Daniyar Amangeldiev Today, during a meeting with the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, Subir Lall, Deputy Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, reported that by the end of 2024, Kyrgyzstan ranked among the world leaders in terms of real GDP growth rates. The discussion focused on the current macroeconomic situation in the country,
- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, clothing production in Kyrgyzstan from January to October 2025 amounted to 16.7 billion soms, which is 24.5% more compared to the same period in 2024, when the volume reached 13.4 billion soms at current prices. The physical volume index in the "clothing production" sector for the specified period was 117%, indicating growth in production in real terms.
What are the recent disputes among politicians about? The Director of the Center for Analysis of State Policy, Almaz Tajybay, shared his opinion that it is best when disputes among politicians occur on social media rather than on the streets. In an interview with Vesti.kg, he commented on the recent disagreements between former and current government officials of the country.
In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, a traffic accident occurred involving a service vehicle of road workers, eyewitnesses reported. According to their information, the accident happened on November 19 on a section of the Bishkek—Osh highway that passes through the village of Birlik.
The State Financial Supervision, responsible for regulation and control in the financial sector, has decided to suspend the certificates allowing industrial mining activities for three organizations. According to the information provided by the agency, this decision is based on the Procedure for the registration and issuance of certificates for mining activities, established by the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 514 dated September 16, 2022, as well as on paragraph 13 of the Regulation on
At a round table dedicated to the development of Central Asia, Professor of the Diplomatic Academy, Doctor of Historical Sciences Zainidin Kurmanov noted that Bishkek is demonstrating positive changes. “The city is transforming: new roads, hotels, and buildings are emerging. Yes, the old is being demolished, but remember how Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul developed — this is exactly how it happens. Investments do not come to poor countries with bad infrastructure,” the professor stated.
In Bishkek, due to the rise in cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, visited key medical institutions where parents most often seek help for sick children. During his working visit, he familiarized himself with the situation at the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital and the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital, the press center of the Ministry of Health reports.
Photo courtesy of the airport press service A delegation from the Chinese company ZTO Cloud Warehouse Science and Technology Co., Ltd. visited Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting with representatives of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," plans for the creation of a modern bonded zone at the Manas International Airport were discussed, as reported by the press service of the country's air harbor. “The arrival of our Chinese partners marks the transition of our cooperation, initiated
Employees of the department for countering extremism and illegal migration of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, together with the employment center for citizens abroad under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, conducted a series of activities aimed at identifying illegal agencies engaged in employment outside the country. This information was announced by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. As a result of the inspections, it was
In the first nine months of 2025, electricity consumption in the Naryn region amounted to 457 million 703 thousand kWh, exceeding the established limit by 6 million 990 thousand kWh. These data were presented at a board meeting where the results of the socio-economic development of the region for the specified period were discussed.
The price of Bitcoin has fallen below the mark of 85 thousand dollars, according to information from Investing.com. As of 11:17 Moscow time, the value of this cryptocurrency was 84,707 dollars. According to Bankiros, since the beginning of trading, Bitcoin has lost more than 6 thousand dollars, and over the past month, its price has decreased by almost 25 thousand dollars. It is worth noting that on November 18, the price of Bitcoin fell below 90 thousand dollars for the first time since
On November 21, the press service of the Ministry of Health reported that Erkin Checheybaev, the acting minister, visited several medical institutions in Bishkek that serve as primary points of contact for parents with children suffering from ARVI and influenza. During his working visit, the minister familiarized himself with the operations of the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital and the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital. The heads of these institutions noted that
As of 2025, Kazakhstan has allocated 692 billion tenge (approximately 117 billion soms) for birth and childcare benefits for children up to one year and six months old, which have been received by 508 thousand people, according to Tengrinews. In particular, 286 thousand citizens received a birth allowance from the republican budget totaling 51.7 billion tenge (about 8.7 billion soms). In October 2025, 28.5 thousand people applied for benefits amounting to 5.2 billion tenge (approximately 878
The city administration of Osh has announced a large-scale agricultural fair scheduled for November 22 and 23. The event will take place at the intersection of T. Abakir uulu and N. Isanova streets, opposite the "Jibek Jolu" market.
At a meeting with residents of the Pervomaisky district, President Sadyr Japarov announced that a waste processing plant is scheduled to be launched in Bishkek within 10–15 days in December. He reminded that a new plant has been built near the capital's landfill, which will generate electricity for the local grid. However, the current volume of collected waste in Bishkek is only 800 tons, which is significantly lower than the processing capacity of the plant—up to 1,200 tons. "For 30
Landslides caused by heavy rains struck the areas of Cilacap and Banjarnegara at the end of last week. According to Abdul Muhari, a significant number of homes were damaged, and more than 900 people were forced to leave their residences. "We are facing many difficulties in the search operations, including landslide ponds filled with debris, as well as flowing waters that can trigger new landslides due to the ongoing rains," Muhari added. At least 700 people, including police officers
From March 15 to August 15, 2025, a pilot project was conducted at the "Dordoy" market, within which the "Bazaar" system was developed. This digital platform significantly facilitates interaction between entrepreneurs, tax authorities, and banks, as well as promotes more effective tax administration and the creation of favorable conditions for business. It is important to note that the market administration became a tax agent responsible for accounting and controlling the
During a demonstration flight at the airshow in Dubai, a plane crash occurred. A video has surfaced on social media that reportedly captures the fall of the Indian fighter jet Tejas. As of now, information about the pilot's fate remains unknown. According to international sources, the incident occurred around 14:10 local time at Al Maktoum International Airport, where the airshow is currently taking place. After the accident, flight activities were temporarily suspended, and spectators
As of today, the Issyk-Kul Electric Network Enterprise has completed the installation of smart meters in the following quantities: Jeti-Oguz RES — 11,895 units. Balykchy RES — 6,664 units. Ak-Suu RES — 8,710 units. Cholpon-Ata RES — 7,509 units. Ton RES — 6,718 units. Karakol RES — 2,625 units. A total of 46,400 smart meters are planned to be installed by the end of 2025, of which 95% have been installed to date.
Against the backdrop of global instability, Kyrgyzstan is preparing for the CSTO summit scheduled for November 27 in Bishkek. In an interview with the editorial team of VB.KG, Secretary of State Marat Imankulov shared his views on strategic alliances, security threats, and the importance of unity within the country.
In Bishkek, the city hall has prepared a draft resolution that will be considered by the city council. The document concerns the transfer of a non-residential premises of the museum along with the land plot to state ownership, located at Sokuluksky Lane, 10. As stated in the justification, this transfer is initiated based on written requests from the capital's Department of Culture and the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy. The goal is to create a unified
In the Naryn region, from January to September 2025, there were 2,617 registered newborns, which is 308 fewer compared to the same period in 2024, when 2,925 children were born. This data was presented at a meeting dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the region over the past nine months. Of the total number of newborns, 2,472 children were registered with local civil registry offices, while in 2024 this figure was 2,691. Currently, 219 children remain unregistered for
In Bishkek, a parent meeting was held, organized by the municipal territorial administration No. 308 in collaboration with the administration of secondary school No. 1, where measures to prevent the use of psychoactive substances among students in grades 9-11 were discussed. According to information from the Sverdlovsk akimat, a presentation was made during the event based on the results of a study conducted using an international questionnaire. Parents were explained the goals of this
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft of amendments to the resolution dated August 22, 2012, concerning the "Rules for the Use of Electric Energy" for public discussion. These amendments aim to improve regulatory oversight in the electricity sector, taking into account the growing use of renewable energy sources such as solar panels, wind turbines, small hydropower plants, and microgeneration technologies.
In Kyrgyzstan, the State Financial Supervision Agency has presented a new set of legislative changes aimed at increasing transparency in the crypto sector, enhancing control, and reducing the risks of money laundering. These changes were approved at a cabinet meeting. Combating Shadow Activities and Minimizing Risks The measures adopted have significantly tightened the requirements for cryptocurrency trading and exchange operators, allowing local regulations to align with international
During the visit of the delegation from ZTO Cloud Warehouse Science and Technology Co., Ltd. from China, an important meeting was held. This visit became a symbol of the transition to practical steps within the framework of the cooperation initiated during our trip to China. The discussion focused on the establishment of a modern bonded zone at Manas International Airport and the implementation of intelligent logistics solutions.
