- President Sadyr Japarov signed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Food Security of the Kyrgyz Republic," which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 18, 2025. The aim of the new law is to meet the domestic demand for key socially significant food products produced in the country.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan published the exchange rates for November 3: The US dollar remains stable at 87.45 soms, while the euro and the ruble continue to decline.
The nuclear weapons tests reported by Donald Trump will be conducted without explosions. This information was confirmed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in an interview on Fox News. The Secretary noted that these are "systematic tests, not nuclear explosions." He explained that they refer to so-called subcritical explosions.
From October 28 to November 3, a series of training sessions was organized in Bishkek, aimed at developing skills in data analysis and utilization in the healthcare sector. This information was presented by the press service of the Ministry of Health on November 3. Participants in the training have the opportunity to work with real and training datasets, allowing them to assess vaccination coverage and epidemiological surveillance indicators. Based on the data obtained, they develop
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, there are inquiries from citizens regarding the lack of public transport. ***- The exit from the "Djal" microdistrict and the return back is challenging, as there are very few buses No. 14 on the route. Although it was promised to launch electric buses, they have not yet been put into operation. Our area is densely populated, with many schoolchildren, students, and workers, including the "Manas" University and several private and municipal
As reported by IQAir, on November 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the air pollution level in Bishkek was recorded at 66 AQI. This figure is considered satisfactory.
On October 31 in Bishkek, a mass poisoning occurred among students and staff at the "Seitek STEM" school. According to information from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, the total number of affected individuals was 84, including 4 teachers.
According to a new law aimed at raising a "smoke-free" generation, as reported by The Guardian, the sale and consumption of tobacco products will be prohibited for all born after January 1, 2007. The law will come into effect on November 1, 2025. The initiator of this decision was President Mohamed Muizza. The Ministry of Health of the Maldives emphasized that the new law aims to protect citizens' health and prevent smoking-related diseases.
The largest oil refineries in Turkey are reducing their purchases of Russian raw materials due to international sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft. In this context, Turkish companies are beginning to use oil from Kazakhstan and other countries, reports Orda.kz. According to information from Reuters, Turkey, being one of the main importers of Russian oil, is starting to seek alternative sources of supply. This decision is a consequence of the economic sanctions imposed by the United States,
Employees of the GKNB KR detained members of an organized crime group, including K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D., who had previously been convicted of serious crimes. During operational activities, it was established that the mentioned individuals acted with the support of associates of the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev, engaging in extortion, blackmail, and intimidation of Kyrgyz citizens working in the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of Health has started discussions on a new project regarding the rules for the operation of educational institutions. This document is presented for public opinion. Among the proposals is the introduction of changes to sanitary and epidemiological standards that would prohibit the opening of retail outlets selling potentially harmful food products within 100 meters of school premises.
Today, the People's Kurultai plays a key role in ensuring public participation, establishing a direct link between citizens and state structures. This opinion was expressed by Tilek Usupov, a delegate of all three kurultais and the head of the public fund "Tilekmat-Ake," in an interview with the editorial office of vb.kg.
Paris prosecutor Laure Becco stated that the group responsible for the audacious robbery of the Louvre is not made up of professional thieves, but rather petty criminals living in the impoverished areas of the capital. This was reported by bbc.com. According to the prosecutor, the group that stole the jewels of the French monarchs in October has no connections to organized crime.
In Kyrgyzstan, 182 machine-tractor stations have been established, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Of this number, 62 are municipal, and 120 are private. Over the past 10 months of the current year, one state, two municipal, and seven private stations have opened. Compared to the indicators of 2024, there is a growth of 16%. As a result, 65 new jobs have been created.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, a group of teenagers stole a bicycle that was left on the street. Local residents reported the incident to a Turmush correspondent.
On the shores of Issyk-Kul, an official ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of Asman, a new city that will become one of the largest urban projects in the history of Kyrgyzstan. Its area will exceed 4,000 hectares. Photo by the National Investment Agency According to information from the National Investment Agency, the construction of the city will be carried out in stages with the involvement of private construction companies.
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An extraordinary shareholders' meeting of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" took place on October 31, during which a number of important initiatives for the further development of the company were discussed and approved, the press service reports. One of the key decisions was to conduct an additional share issuance, known as the seventh emission.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced the results of the competition "State Support for Youth Initiatives within the Framework of State and Municipal Target Programs." The main objective of this competition is to instill a sense of citizenship and patriotism in young people, strengthen spiritual and moral foundations, promote their intellectual, creative, and physical development, as well as support initiatives aimed at meeting the educational
From October 31 to November 2, three earthquakes were registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. On November 2 at 18:13 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 (energy class K=7.9) was recorded. The epicenter was located in the Alai Ridge, 15 kilometers northwest of Kashka-Suu, 16 kilometers from Kara-Kabak, and 85 kilometers southwest of Osh. The intensity of the tremors in populated areas reached
In Bishkek, the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance (CSSES) has released new data regarding the mass poisoning of students and staff at the private school "Seitek STEM." According to the latest information, the number of affected individuals has risen to 84, including four teachers. Previously, there were reports of 68 cases of poisoning at this location.
From October 27 to November 2, the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan presented the results of conducted raids. During these events, 22,804 violations of traffic rules were recorded. Among the identified violations:
The village of Kyzyl-Adyr, located in the Aitmatov district along the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr highway, has become a place where a queue of cars over 500 meters long is forming. People waiting in line are eager to sell beans to a private entrepreneur, reports Turmush correspondent. Some of them have already been waiting for two days.
In the upcoming week, from November 3 to 9, significant cooling is expected in Bishkek, accompanied by a transition of precipitation from rain to snow. However, by the middle of the week, weather conditions will begin to improve, and the city will experience sunny and dry weather.
On board Air Force One, U.S. President Donald Trump was asked by a journalist on November 2 about the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles. In response, Trump clearly stated that this issue is not being considered at the moment. "No, actually no," he said, emphasizing his position. Trump also mentioned his recent lunch with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where he expressed a preference not to supply Kyiv with Tomahawk missiles, as he believes
The private school "Seitek STEM" was fined 28,000 soms by the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center after an incident of mass poisoning. According to the center, 84 people were affected by the incident, including 4 teachers.
In the third quarter of this year, there has been an increase in the number of accidents and violations in the workplace in Kyrgyzstan. The Labor Law Enforcement and Supervision Service under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration provided the relevant information. According to their data, 123 accidents were recorded, resulting in 135 injuries, including 51 fatalities. The number of serious injuries decreased from 32 to 21 cases.
From November 3 to 5, the 25th round of the Kyrgyzstan football championship will take place at the stadiums of Kant, Kara-Balta, Kochkor-Ata, Karakol, Manas, Osh, and Bishkek.
In Bishkek, an event titled "New Architecture of Investment Policy: Partnership of the State, Business, and Investors" took place, during which participants discussed relevant proposals for improving law enforcement practices and creating a more comfortable investment environment in Kyrgyzstan. As part of this meeting, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the General Prosecutor's Office, and
At the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, the reconstruction of the building of the Open Joint Stock Company "Investment Bank 'Issyk-Kul'," located at 84 Gebze Street in Karakol, has been completed. This institution now operates as a kindergarten, specially adapted for children with speech impairments. Turmush correspondent reports that the new kindergarten accommodates 120 children and includes groups that were previously located in
As reported by Paris prosecutor Laure Becco, the Louvre robbery was carried out by residents of the suburbs. In particular, all four arrested and charged with this crime lived in Saint-Denis, an area known for its troubled environment. This information was provided by Le Parisien. Laure Becco noted that this is not a typical crime for the upper echelons of organized crime, although it poses a serious threat. "This is not a petty, everyday criminal environment, but it is not comparable to
The state enterprise "Ala-Too Resort," under the jurisdiction of the Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan, has announced the start of an open competition for the creation of a logo for the year-round mountain cluster "Ala-Too Resort," which is of significant importance for the country. The main task of the competition is to develop a modern and memorable visual symbol that will embody the natural and cultural diversity of Kyrgyzstan, as well as reflect the spirit of the
As a result of the incident at the "Seitek STEM" school, the number of injured has increased to 75 people, as reported by the chief physician of the Republican Infectious Diseases Hospital, Gulzhigit Aaliev. Of this number, 68 are children and 7 are adults. According to Aaliev, 13 people were hospitalized, of which five have already been discharged. Currently, 8 patients remain in the hospital: 6 children and 2 adults. Their condition is assessed as satisfactory, and it is expected
At the award ceremony for the international prize "Eurasia," held on October 29 in Moscow, Kyrgyzstan was represented by a united and cohesive team. Although it may seem that there is nothing surprising about this: one country, one people, one team. However, in recent years, such harmony has often been disrupted.
From January 1 to October 31, 2025, the Kirov region received 35.4 tons of fresh berries, such as raspberries and strawberries, from the Kyrgyz Republic. This figure is eight times higher than the supply volume for the same period in 2024, when only 4.2 tons were imported. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Kirov region, the Udmurt Republic, and the Perm Krai. On October 29, specialists from this agency conducted a phytosanitary inspection of a batch
The full moon, which will occur on Wednesday, November 5, will be an important milestone this week. From November 9, Mercury will begin to move in the opposite direction again, which will continue until November 29. Therefore, it is advisable to complete all important matters before November 9. The first days of the week promise to be productive: your actions will be thoughtful and effective. However, after Wednesday, when the full moon arrives, there may be a desire for risk, as well as
Image of the burial mask of Tutankhamun, created by drones, during the museum opening ceremony The museum includes about 100,000 exhibits covering seven millennia of Egyptian history—from the era of dynasties to the Greek and Roman periods. Special attention in the exhibition is given to items from the untouched tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, which are presented together for the first time since the tomb's discovery in 1922. Previously, only 1,800 of the 5,500 finds were shown to the
In accordance with the higher leadership's course of Kyrgyzstan on combating organized crime, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained three members of an organized crime group — K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. These individuals had previously been convicted of serious crimes, according to information from the agency's press service. According to the GKNB, the detainees acted with the support of individuals connected to the criminal authority Kamchy Kolbaev.
On the road from Tyup to Karakol, near the village of Tasma, a traffic accident occurred. As a result of the incident, the driver, a resident of the Tyup district born in 1967, was killed.
During the first nine months of the current year, inspectors conducted 935 checks, resulting in the identification of 1009 violations. The number of violations in the third quarter increased nearly fourfold compared to the beginning of the year. As a result of these inspections, employers were issued 1320 orders, and fines totaling 6.37 million soms were imposed, of which 4.67 million soms have already been paid.
A resident of the village of Novonikolaevka, B.A., born in 1970, reported to the police on September 9, stating that she had become a victim of fraudsters who posed as employees of government agencies and banks.
According to information from Arab News, the UN cultural agency has chosen Khaled El-Anani, who previously served as Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, as the new director. The official confirmation of the selection will take place on November 6 at a UNESCO members' meeting.
On October 31, as part of the Culture Workers' Day, the Ministry of Culture organized sports competitions in volleyball and football for employees of cultural institutions. As noted by the ministry's press service, 24 teams participated in the competitions: 14 of them represented men's football teams, while 10 represented women's volleyball teams.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has completed the registration of candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh in multi-mandate districts. The list of candidates includes: - Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, multi-mandate district No. 4;
Illustrative photo Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on his Telegram channel that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. “We have strengthened the ‘Patriot’ component in our air defense system. I express my gratitude to Germany and Chancellor Friedrich Merz for this joint step,” Zelensky noted.
The athletics cross-country competition took place on November 1 at the Komsomol Lake in Karagachev Grove. This event was organized with the support of the Globus store chain, which actively promotes sports initiatives aimed at popularizing a healthy lifestyle. About 200 athletes participated in this race, representing various regions of the country, including students from the specialized children and youth sports schools named after Jumanaazarov and SDYUSHOR "Intymak".
A criminal case has been initiated in connection with the situation at a school located in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. On October 24, 2025, a post was discovered during monitoring of the social network "Instagram" from anonymous users regarding a potentially dangerous situation at one of the schools in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. This information was forwarded to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of members of an organized crime group that was engaged in illegal activities on the territory of the Russian Federation. According to the agency's information, as part of the fight against organized crime, SCNS officers detained three citizens: K.N.K., S.D.S., and S.B.D. All of them had previously encountered legal issues related to serious crimes.
