The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of energy-saving measures in the country's schools. These measures are the result of a decision made at a cabinet meeting held on November 5, 2025, according to resolution No. 949, concerning the reduction of the electricity deficit.
Today, November 12, marks the anniversary of the Aravan district, which is celebrating its 90th year. As part of the festivities, the opening of nine social facilities is planned, including the kindergarten "Kara-Zhantak," located in the village of Kara-Zhantak in the Dostuk rural district. This information was provided by a Turmush correspondent.
The Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the appellate court concerning the former head of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur," which operates under the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, as well as his associate. A.K.Y. previously held various leadership positions at "Kyrgyzkomur" and has a background in the country's internal affairs system.
Photo 24.kg. Demolition of houses in the residential area in August 2025, archival photo According to the Bishkek City Police Department, land plots worth a total of 150 million soms, covering an area of 6 hectares, have been returned to the state, located in the residential area of "Kok-Zhar". It is worth noting that on August 5, the Akimat of the October District of Bishkek began the process of demolishing structures that were built illegally within the contour No. 172 of the
The highest level of morbidity is observed in Bishkek, Osh, as well as in Naryn, Issyk-Kul, and Chui regions. Among the sick, 63.7% are children under 14 years old.
In the Ak-Talinskaya Hospital of the Naryn region, the most necessary medical devices have been delivered, reports Turmush correspondent. According to Azamat Duyshonaliev, the director of the Ak-Talinsky District Center for General Medical Practice named after Orozbek Kokkuzov, an ophthalmological device was provided with the support of an international organization to improve the accessibility and quality of ophthalmological services for vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan.
Some clinics in Bishkek are facing a shortage of the diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. This information was reported by 24. kg, citing data from the Republic Center for Immunoprophylaxis. One city resident shared that she was unable to receive the ADS-M vaccine at Family Medical Center No. 6. She noted: “Medical staff reported that the vaccine has been unavailable for two months.”
In the Center for General Medical Practice in Uch-Korgon, Kadamjay District, the work on paving the parking areas has been completed. Now, the institution has created parking spaces for 30 staff vehicles and 150 visitor vehicles.
Recently, there has been an increase in the use of conformity documents (such as certificates and declarations) in Russia, primarily for light industry goods, electronics, and children's products, issued in EAEU member states. Authorized bodies and business associations have reported that these documents are often issued without adhering to the necessary assessment procedures, including mandatory testing, as stated by the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation. The message
On J. Abdrakhmanov Street, 99 in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there stands a residential house that has been preserved for over a hundred years. It is an outstanding example of wooden architecture from the early 20th century, maintaining its original appearance almost unchanged. The building was constructed approximately between 1905 and 1910, when Karakol, then known as Przhevalsk, was actively developing as the administrative center of the Przhevalsk district of the Semirechensk
According to information from the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Interbank Processing Center," scheduled technical work will be carried out from 14:00 to 16:00 during the specified period. The company warns that temporary slowdowns in the operation of its services may occur during this time. Users are advised to take this information into account when planning their financial transactions.
The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic once again reminds of the existing ban on the collection and use of a number of plants. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic decided on May 28, 2024, to impose a temporary moratorium on the use of certain types of plants, which will last until January 1, 2027 (Resolution No. 270).
The Minister of Energy became acquainted with the reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP, as well as with the modernization work on the second hydro unit of the Uch-Kurgan HPP, where equipment testing is also being conducted. The reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit has been completed, and testing is currently underway. The main objective of these activities is to extend the operational life of the station and increase its capacity. The modernization of the second hydro
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the current exchange rates for foreign currencies as of November 12: The dollar rate remained stable, while the euro and ruble also showed a slight decrease.
The relevance of the issue of electricity conservation in Kyrgyzstan is becoming increasingly significant. This was stated on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Aigul Bulanova, head of the electricity sales department at the Bishkek branch of JSC "NESK". According to her, there is currently an unprecedented increase in the number of electricity consumers.
On Kulaly Island, located in the Caspian Sea, the bodies of 71 seals have been discovered. The causes of their deaths remain unknown, reports the news agency.
At a meeting with residents of the Chon-Alai district in the Osh region, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security, stated that he had repeatedly asked the president to relieve him of his duties related to the demarcation of the border with Tajikistan. According to him, at the beginning of his appointment, he did not have a clear understanding of how to resolve issues concerning borders with neighboring states, as there was extremely little information on this matter.
On May 28, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic issued Resolution No. 270, introducing a temporary moratorium on the use of certain types of plants until January 1, 2027. The main goal of this decision is to protect nature and safeguard rare species of flora, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Ban from the Ministry of Natural Resources
As a result of careless handling of fire in the village of Sakaldy, located in the rural district of E. Aliyev in the Nooken region, a barn with an area of 48 square meters burned down on Mingbaev Street, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, during the fire, 500 bales of hay and 4 sheep were burned. The fire also destroyed 50 apricot seedlings on an open area of 2000 square meters.
On November 13, 2023, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will embark on a working visit to the capital of Kazakhstan, the city of Astana. This information was announced by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, Kasymaliev will participate in the 13th meeting of the intergovernmental council of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
According to the latest data, about 90,000 people suffering from diabetes are registered in Kyrgyzstan, of which 19,000 live in Bishkek. This was reported by endocrinologist Bermet Karymshakova from the Family Medicine Center No. 6 on the air of "Birinchi Radio." She added that this is only the visible part of the problem, and in reality, the number of patients significantly exceeds the official statistics.
With the arrival of cold weather, problems with smog are returning to Bishkek. October and November are the times when the heating season begins, and along with heating the premises, exhaust fumes and smoke rise into the air. According to monitoring conducted on November 6, Bishkek again ranked first among cities with the most polluted air, a trend also observed last year.
At UFC 322, the first face-off took place between the participants of the co-main event. Valentina Shevchenko and Chinese athlete Weili Zhang met at the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere.
In the second half of the week, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek. November 13 will be a clear day: the temperature will drop to +1 degree at night, while during the day it will rise to +16 degrees.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan announced the suspension of licenses for three exchange offices in Bishkek due to violations of legislation and regulatory norms. In particular, license No. 6341 issued to the exchange office LLC "Keidji 098", located at: Bishkek, Bokonbaeva St., 76, apt. 2, will be suspended from November 8 to November 22, 2025. Also, from November 8 to November 17, 2025, the license No. 7026 issued to LLC "Dos Pro", located at the same address but in room
Recently, Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, visited a greenhouse farm located in the village of Sheraly in the Uzgen district, as part of the rural administration "Karoool." This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, Torobaev positively assessed the work of the greenhouse farm, emphasizing its importance for the agricultural sector, the implementation of new
The temporary state regulation of prices for beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat, has been extended until December 31, 2025. This measure is aimed at preventing further price increases, combating speculation, and stabilizing the market situation.
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed amendments to the laws concerning education, science, and healthcare. This draft law has been prepared in accordance with the presidential decree, which establishes the status of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KGMA) as a system-forming university. This grants the academy exclusive rights to train specialists with higher medical and pharmaceutical education, as well as to retrain and improve the qualifications of medical and
As part of the operation "Illegal," the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) discovered 12 foreign citizens in the territory of the SEZ city of Bishkek who were working while in the country on tourist visas. These individuals were engaged in labor activities without the necessary permits, which violates the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. In cooperation with law enforcement officials, administrative measures were taken against the detained foreigners. They were fined in
As part of the fight against the electricity deficit, innovations are being introduced in educational institutions, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. These measures are the result of a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers, adopted on November 5, 2025, under number 949 "On Measures to Reduce the Electricity Deficit".
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 22 fires occurred in the country over the past 24 hours. A total of 26 firefighting teams were involved in extinguishing the blazes. Here is the distribution by regions:
In Kyrgyzstan, 716 applicants have submitted applications for the winter nationwide testing. This information was provided by the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods. Of the total number of registered applicants, 442 plan to take the test in Russian, while 274 will take it in Kyrgyz.
As representatives of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) found out, all detained foreigners arrived in Kyrgyzstan on tourist visas and were engaged in labor activities, which is a violation of the legislation. Foreign citizens were fined a total of 66,000 soms, while the legal entity that allowed them to work received a fine of 65,000 soms for violating the rules for attracting and using foreign labor in accordance with Article 93 of the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
With the onset of cold weather, the air quality in Tashkent and its surroundings is significantly deteriorating due to the operation of greenhouse farms located both within the city and beyond. In response, special groups have been formed to conduct raids and identify environmental violations, according to information from the press service of the hokimiyat. Local authorities report that representatives of the city administration, as well as employees from environmental and sanitary services,
A draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare" has been submitted for public discussion. This document aims to reform the training of medical personnel and regulate the activities of higher educational institutions and scientific organizations in this area. According to the draft, educational institutions offering higher and additional education programs in medicine will be required to undergo state
- In Moscow, on November 11, a meeting of the expert group convened at the Executive Committee of the CIS was held, dedicated to issues related to the development of documents concerning the production of advanced materials for high technologies. This information was provided by the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Executive Committee of the CIS. During the meeting, participants discussed drafts of the Concept for the development of cooperation among the member states of the
During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, got acquainted with the completion of the reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP and the second hydro unit of the Uch-Kurgan HPP, as well as assessed the current state of the Kara-Kul HPP. At present, the testing process has already begun, aimed at extending the service life of the station and increasing its installed capacity from 1200 to 1440 megawatts. An
The General Prosecutor's Office has initiated a draft law concerning the confiscation of property acquired illegally, even before a court decision is rendered. This document has already been put up for public discussion. According to the prosecutor's office, since gaining independence, there has been a trend in the country where individuals with illegal income evade justice, exert pressure on witnesses, destroy evidence, or even die, leaving their property to relatives or affiliated
In the Jalal-Abad region, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic detained members of an organized crime group (OCG), including S.I.A., N.R.H., and A.B.T. These individuals had previously been prosecuted for extorting money from businessmen. During operational activities, it was revealed that the detainees used criminal ideology to extort funds from residents of the Nooken district, claiming that the collected money was intended to support prisoners in
The famous Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, representing the club "Al-Nassr" in Saudi Arabia, has launched his new perfume called "CR7 Energy," which has become part of his personal fragrance collection.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the country, has initiated amendments to the Criminal Code. According to the new law, individuals who attempt to transfer or actually transfer mobile or other means of communication to detainees in institutions of the penal system shall be subject to punishment. If this offense is committed by a person who already has experience with similar actions, fines ranging from 500 to 1,000 calculated indicators (which corresponds to an amount from 50,000 to 100,000
The reconstruction of the fourth hydroaggregate of the Toktogul HPP and the second hydroaggregate of the Uch-Kurgan HPP has been fully completed, and commissioning tests are currently being conducted. The Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, during his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, familiarized himself with the modernization process of hydroenergy facilities. The reconstruction of the fourth unit at the Toktogul HPP is 100% complete, which will increase the
Bakhtiyar Matyanyu, the producer of the film "Black Yard," shared his thoughts with 24.kg about casting Russian actor Ruzil Minekaev for the role of a new character. He emphasized that Minekaev's character in this yard action film has nothing in common with his hero Marat from the project "Word of the Guy."
On November 11, the first combined festival "Chatkal Tustoru – 2025" and "Chatkal Daamy — Taste of Chatkal" took place in the village of Kanysh-Kiya. This event was organized by the Tourism Development Support Fund and became an important step in promoting ecotourism, regional brands, and national cuisine in the Chatkal district. The festival aimed to showcase the tourist and gastronomic opportunities of Chatkal, as well as to support local farmers, artisans, and chefs. All
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented for public discussion a draft resolution concerning the procedure for analyzing and forecasting the demand for skilled labor. The aim of this document is to create an effective system capable of predicting labor market needs and developing recommendations for vocational education.
According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), M. D. M., also known as Dodik, has been detained. He became the subject of an international search in connection with a case of "Fraud on a particularly large scale." This individual, born in 1984 and originally from Manas, has previously been held criminally liable for robbery. According to the investigation, Dodik fraudulently acquired land plots, which he subsequently sold. Additionally, he
In the Kyrgyz Republic, an initiative is being discussed to grant the status of "village" to several settlements. As part of this proposal, a draft law has been presented that pertains to the classification of certain settlements in the Batken, Osh, and Talas regions as ayil.
On November 10 and 11, the long-awaited premiere of the play "Aida" ("Ekhai"), based on the work of the renowned playwright Nina Sadur, took place on the stage of the Chuy Regional Musical Dramatic and Satirical Theater named after Sharshen Termechikov. The translation of the play from Russian was done by writer Abibilla Pazylov. The direction was entrusted to Kenje Satybaldieva, and the set designer for the performance was Künbolot Jumadil uulu. Choreography was handled by
