During the visit, bilateral negotiations between the two leaders are planned, as well as their participation in the meeting of the Supreme Intergovernmental Council of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. In addition, on November 16, Tokayev will participate in the VII Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, which will take place in Tashkent.
The 2025 season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship has come to an end. As is often the case, changes in management began at the clubs after the tournament concluded. In this article, we will examine the situations with head coaches and their assistants who are no longer in their positions.
The prices for meat and meat products in Central Asia continue to rise, and experts attribute this to a multitude of factors, including serious issues in livestock farming and insufficient government management. Analyzing the situation in the markets, Azattyk Asia examines how authorities are responding to the price increase and what measures can be taken to stabilize them (without artificial price controls). Additional details can be found in the article by Azattyk Asia. Meat is a key
From January to August of this year, the Kyrgyz Republic exported 65 million 496 thousand liters of automotive gasoline, amounting to $29.6 million. This data was obtained based on the analysis of the latest information from the National Statistics Committee. For comparison, from January to June 2024, the volume of supplies amounted to 35 million 313.1 thousand liters of fuel and lubricants worth $16.1 million.
During an inspection conducted at the republican medical rehabilitation center Jetty-Oguz, located in the Issyk-Kul region, staff from the ombudsman’s institute identified serious violations of the rights of patients suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. According to information provided by the institute, the old warehouse building does not meet fire safety requirements. Inside the premises, the ceilings and walls are covered with mold, and over 2 kg of sausages past their expiration date were
Jamilya Jamambaeva, the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, appealed to government agencies with a request to ensure citizens' rights to health and access to quality medicine. In order to assess the observance of patients' rights undergoing treatment for HIV and tuberculosis, staff from the Ombudsman Institute conducted monitoring at the Jetiy-Oguz Republican Medical Rehabilitation Center located in the Issyk-Kul region.
A meeting was held at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region with representatives of the National Bank for the Issyk-Kul region and commercial banks. The event was attended by the head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, Police Lieutenant Colonel Azamat Attokurov. Participants discussed issues related to the increase in cases of internet fraud and the spread of so-called "dropper" schemes, which cause
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the cessation of minting one-cent coins, as reported in an article by The New York Times.
The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev, stated in an interview with the Regional TV channel that the operation of all mining farms is banned in Kyrgyzstan until March 2026. He noted that any attempts at illegal connections to the power grid will be suppressed, and those responsible will be held accountable.
Starting December 20, the New Year program will kick off at the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater. A fairy tale "The Flying Ship" will be presented for young viewers, directed by Anna Shmyrina. Event poster. When: from December 20 to 28, at 11:00 and 14:00. Where: 122 Tynystanova St. (main stage, theater foyer). Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. Age restrictions: 4+. Cost: from 250 to 700 soms (tickets can be purchased on the website ticket.kg). Phone for inquiries: 0550 83 85 12. Before
During the inspection, 5 protocols were drawn up against individuals based on Article 234 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses," resulting in fines totaling 37,500 soms. The Ministry of Natural Resources emphasizes that such activities contribute to reducing negative factors affecting public health and environmental safety, as well as raising the level of environmental culture among citizens.
From December 20 to 28, the stage of the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater will host a performance of the children's play "The Flying Ship." This musical fairy tale about friendship and love will be a true celebration for the whole family. The director will be Anna Shmyrina.
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place in Brazil, gathering around 50,000 delegates from 190 countries. The delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov and the President's Special Representative for Mountain Development Dinara Kemelova, who attended the opening ceremony of the event.
During his working visit to France, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, spoke at the first Kyrgyz-French forum dedicated to investments and cooperation in the field of healthcare. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event became a central moment within the framework of the Cooperation Days between medical institutions of France and Kyrgyzstan, gathering representatives from major French companies, research
Monitoring at the Jetty-Oguz Republican Medical Rehabilitation Center, located in the Issyk-Kul region, was conducted by employees of the Ombudsman's Institute. The purpose of the visit was to study the observance of the rights of people suffering from HIV and tuberculosis, as reported by the institute's press service. During the inspection, serious violations of patient rights were recorded. For example, the warehouse building does not meet fire safety requirements, and there is
In Bishkek, family medicine centers continue to operate on weekends, according to information from the Republican Center for Health Promotion. Polyclinics serve patients from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of a competition to fill vacant positions among the heads of state and municipal schools. This year, 191 vacancies have been announced across the country, as reported by the agency. The highest number of open vacancies has been registered in the following regions: Jalal-Abad — 58, Osh — 46, and Chui — 26.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will go down in history as the first tournament featuring 48 teams and taking place across three countries: the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The majority of the matches – 78 – will be held in the USA, while Canada and Mexico will host 13 matches each. The tournament is set to kick off on June 11 at the famous Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with the final match scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Kamchybek Tashiev once again emphasized that there are no plans for rolling blackouts in the country. Nevertheless, he urged citizens to use electricity sparingly. “In Kyrgyzstan, rolling blackouts will not be conducted. Electricity will not be turned off across the republic, as we have sufficient resources. But it is important to remember the need for conservation. This is what the president, the minister, and I myself are saying. Let’s consume electricity more wisely. Despite the lack of
On February 18, a presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," covering the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the past 500 years. The initiator of the book's creation was the manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. In the book, the manaschy are presented in chronological order, and their stories are supplemented with verses written by the manaschy Rysbay Isakov. Rysbay entered the Guinness Book of Records
The forum was opened by Emil Zhoke, the General Delegate of the French Healthcare Association, who noted the growing interest of France in long-term cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in the fields of medicine, digital technologies, and pharmaceuticals. In his welcoming speech, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan expressed gratitude to the French side for their warm reception and emphasized the importance of external partnerships for the modernization of the national healthcare system. He noted that
During the meeting, the participants reviewed the implementation of previously signed documents, including the Comprehensive Cooperation Plan for 2025–2027 and the Roadmap for increasing trade turnover by 2030, achieved with the participation of Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The parties also discussed pressing issues in the areas of trade and economy, water resources, energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
The London court sentenced 47-year-old Qian Zhimin, a Chinese citizen, to 11 years and 8 months in prison. She was found guilty of attempting to launder $6.5 billion obtained through fraudulent actions involving 128,000 investors in China. This was reported by CNN. Photo Metropolitan Police / Reuters. Qian Zhimin convicted of attempting to launder $6.5 billion
At the congress on respiratory diseases held on November 13 in Bishkek, the director of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrakhimov, Talantbek Sooronbaev, reported that in 2024, 624 thousand patients with lung diseases were registered in the country. According to Sooronbaev, the mortality rate from respiratory diseases is 96 cases per 100,000 residents. However, in recent years, this figure has decreased by 26%.
At a recent press conference, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev announced that the population of the country is fully meeting its electricity payment obligations. According to him, there are currently no issues with accounts receivable. “Previously, we had to conduct raids with journalists, look for non-payers, disconnect their electricity, and take them to court. Today, there is no such situation. We are grateful to our people, who pay their electricity bills 100%. In case of non-payment,
36-year-old Zamirbek Parmankulov began participating in marathons in 2019. He was born in the Nookat district and currently lives in Osh.
Recently, the first Kyrgyz-French forum dedicated to investments and cooperation in the healthcare sector took place in Paris. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information received from the Ministry of Health, this forum became an important event within the framework of the Days of Cooperation between medical institutions in France and Kyrgyzstan. It gathered representatives from major French companies, research centers,
The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has released a video in which employees of the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan (NESC) demonstrate the process of disconnecting and sealing equipment involved in cryptocurrency mining. In the video, specialists can be seen de-energizing the mining installations and placing seals to prevent their reconnection.
The Call Center Kaktus.media has received several inquiries from residents of Bishkek regarding issues with traffic lights in the city. *****At the intersection of Mahatma Gandhi Avenue and Bayalinov Street, there is an absence of red and yellow lights on the traffic lights installed on the side of Bayalinov Street. These lights have not been functioning since last week. It was not possible to find the phone number of the service responsible for traffic light repairs on the city hall's
In the Kemin area, significant queues of vehicles have formed at the sugar beet reception point. According to local administration information, 38 thousand tons of beets have already been harvested in the region, with only 2–3 thousand tons remaining. Residents of the Chui region noted that there are long queues of trucks at the beet reception point in the Kemin district.
Today, at 9:30 AM, an accident occurred at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Toktonalieva streets in Bishkek, involving a passenger bus and a KIA Sorento car. This information was provided by the city's Main Internal Affairs Department. According to preliminary data, both vehicles were moving in the same direction along Akhunbaeva Street. At the moment when the car attempted to change lanes from the middle lane to the right, it collided with the bus.
Photo 24.kg. Village Zhany Dostuk In Kyrgyzstan, within just a year, the village of Zhany Dostuk was established in the territory of the Chet-Bulak Suubashinsky ayil aimak of the Batken region, which translates to "New Friendship." This occurred after a historic agreement on the delimitation of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as a result of which about two hundred families, who lost their homes, began a new life. Mixed feelings: hope and anxiety Local residents share
According to Bloomberg, citing data from analytical companies Vortexa, Kpler, and OilX, around one billion barrels of oil have accumulated on tankers in the world's oceans. According to the publication, a significant portion of this volume belongs to countries under international sanctions. Between 20 to 40 percent of the total oil is linked to supplies from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
Financial and credit organizations in Kyrgyzstan are now allowed to open special escrow accounts for working with virtual assets, according to a statement from the National Bank of the country. This step is necessary for conducting operations with cryptocurrencies and tokens.
On November 12, the National Assembly of France, which is the lower house of parliament, decided to suspend the pension reform. A total of 255 deputies voted in favor, while 146 opposed it. According to the new amendment, the retirement age will remain at 62 years and nine months until the presidential elections in 2027. This means that the planned increase to 64 years, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron, will not come into effect.
In the village of Chapaev, located in the Chatkal district, the construction of a new school named after J. Tashkeeva is planned, which will accommodate 225 students. This became known from an announcement posted on the government procurement portal. The tender concerns the development of project and estimate documentation and is being conducted using the method of request for quotations with qualification requirements.
In Bishkek, a karaoke bar that provided intimate services for foreign clients has been shut down. According to information received from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, the operation to suppress the activities of the underground establishment took place on November 12 of this year. This became possible within the framework of a criminal case opened under Article 160, Part 1 (promotion of prostitution and debauchery) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
From November 10 to 12, a service dog tournament was held at the State Penitentiary Service, as reported by the press service of the SPS on November 13. Participants included dog handlers from the Dog Training Center of the SPS, the Department of Security and Escort, the State Customs Service (SCS), the Border Service of the GKNB, and the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
At the "C5+1" summit in the USA, the presidents of five Central Asian countries gathered. As a result of the meeting, Donald Trump announced the beginning of a "new era of wonderful relations" between the United States and Central Asia, including Kazakhstan. “Our summit marked the beginning of new, wonderful relations between the United States and Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan,” Trump commented.
Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee, criticized those citizens who divide themselves into clans and tribes, organizing events for their communities. He noted: "Recently, there has been an increase in cases where people are dividing into clans. This needs to stop. People take pride in their ancestry, mention well-known representatives of their clans, publish symbols and flags, and hold kurultai gatherings across
The Minister of Energy, Talaibek Ibraev, has instructed strict compliance with the cabinet of ministers' resolution regarding electricity conservation (order dated November 5, 2025, No. 949-t). He indicated that electricity disconnections in educational institutions should only occur after classes have ended and before they begin, in order to ensure the continuity of the educational process.
During his working visit to the Talas region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the laying of a "time capsule" for the upcoming reconstruction of the national historical and cultural complex "Manas Ordo." This information was provided by the president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov. According to Sadyr Japarov, the complex was established in 1976 as a literary and ethnographic museum, received the status of the "Kumbaz of Manas" museum-reserve in 1990,
According to information from the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the total volume of transactions with virtual assets in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 trillion 784.1 billion soms. However, it is not specified for which particular period this turnover was recorded. Farhat Iminov, chairman of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies, previously reported that the volume of cryptocurrency transactions increased from 5 billion soms in
Residents of the region report a significant increase in expenses for refueling cars compared to the previous period. Gasoline prices have been rising since the beginning of the year, and there seems to be no end in sight for this trend. According to official data from Orenstat, over the course of ten months this year, gasoline has increased in price by more than 10% on average. The price rise has been particularly noticeable in recent weeks — the displays at gas stations show rapid changes.
In the parliamentary elections in Iraq, held on November 13, the "Coalition for Construction and Development," led by the current Prime Minister Muhammad al-Sudani, emerged victorious. According to the Iraqi High Electoral Commission, the alliance of Shiite forces received over 1.3 million votes, reports the dpa agency. According to preliminary results released after counting 99% of the ballots, the Kurdistan Democratic Party came in second, gathering over 1 million votes. Rounding
Every year on November 12, we celebrate World Pneumonia Day. Professor Talant Sooronbaev, head of the National Center of Cardiology and Therapy named after Academician Mirrahimov, shared information on how to recognize this disease and explained why self-medication can be dangerous. The center actively participates in the implementation of a five-year Roadmap aimed at developing mountainous regions. A distinctive feature of this institution is that Academician M. M. Mirrahimov trained many
In his interview with Region TV, the head of the State Committee for National Security noted that the use of electrical devices in government institutions requires a more rational approach. Tashiev emphasized that after 6:00 PM, the use of electricity should cease in all government agencies and departments. "When you enter the ministries, you sometimes notice that air conditioners are running even at night on every floor. They are left on so that the room becomes warmer by morning. This is
651,000 Russian language textbooks have been delivered from Russia to Kyrgyzstan, intended for students in grades 1, 2, 5, and 7. These textbooks were developed jointly by authors from both countries, taking into account the peculiarities of school education in Russian and Kyrgyz languages. Recently, during a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission held in Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk presented a certificate for these textbooks to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of
