In plans — delivery of 95 new buses During his working visit to China, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, visited the Yutong factory, which produces various types of commercial transport, including buses and electric buses.
Will tourists continue to visit Kyrgyzstan? The Government of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to introduce a new tax for tourists. This decision is justified by the significant number of visitors and the need to finance the development of tourist infrastructure.
On October 29, 2025, a meeting was held in Bishkek with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the EBRD, where he spoke about the "Green Cities" program in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek became a participant in the EBRD Green Cities program in 2019, and in July 2024, the Green City Action Plan (GCAP) was approved, which aims to address priority environmental issues. The initial project of the program was the acquisition of 230 new buses powered by liquefied natural gas to replace old diesel ones, as
On September 25, 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic made an important decision to self-dissolve the Jogorku Kenesh, which opened the door for early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30, 2025. This event marked a significant moment in the political development of the country, reflecting a desire to renew democratic foundations and strengthen state institutions. In the context of these historical changes, I made an official visit to Kyrgyzstan, coinciding with the process of preparing for
The decision to build a park on the site of the old central market in Osh has been made. Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev held a meeting with representatives of a Chinese company that will implement this project along the Ak-Buura River.
A study conducted by a group of scientists from China has shown that women engage in physical activity half as much as men. According to Euronews, just a few hours of sports per week can significantly improve heart health and reduce the risk of premature death. According to the study, women benefit more from sports, especially in the context of cardiovascular health. Regular physical activity for about four hours a week can reduce the risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD) by 33% in women.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the category of high-altitude territories has been expanded to include three new settlements. This was reported by Kanibek Esenaliev, the deputy akim of the district. As Esenaliev noted, this decision was made based on a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers and in accordance with the law "On State Guarantees and Compensations for Persons Living and Working in High-Altitude and Remote Hard-to-Reach Areas." Now, three villages have been
A resident of Bishkek reported an issue to the Call Center. According to him, at the "Altyn-Ordo" bus stop on Ankara Street, people find it difficult to get on and off buses due to large puddles.
In the city of Osh, the construction of a new recreation park is planned, which will replace the old central market. This information was announced by the press service of the city mayor's office. According to the provided data, the new park will be located along the Ak-Buura River and will be built with funds received as a grant from a Chinese company.
In Naryn, Nurgül Musakadyrovna Ömürakunova, born in 1983, has gone missing. This information has been confirmed by the Internal Affairs Department of the Naryn region.
According to him, a technical and economic justification (TEO) for this project is currently being developed. “We have also created a project to subsidize logistics costs, which involves covering transportation expenses for exporters of agricultural and food products. In addition, we plan to reimburse certification costs for the implementation of international quality standards. Our plans also include reimbursement of expenses for renting exhibition space at international fairs,” he noted.
Illustrative photo According to the Ministry of Health, the number of casualties from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the evening of October 28 has risen to 104 people, including 46 children and 20 women. There have also been 253 injuries among Palestinians recorded. The Israeli army (IDF) has expressed its intention to return to adhering to the ceasefire after a series of airstrikes, which they deemed necessary to eliminate terrorists in Gaza. The IDF statement emphasizes that the
The second round of the group stage of the AFC Challenge Cup for the 2025-2026 season has concluded. The leading position in Group C is held by "Muras United," the holder of the Kyrgyzstan Cup 2024, representing Jalal-Abad. In the first match, Sergey Puchkov's team drew with Tajikistan's "Regar-TadAZ" (0:0), and then in the second round, they achieved victory over Lebanon's "Al-Safwa" with a score of 2:0.
In the very heart of Europe, surrounded by mirrors and luxurious Empire-style chandeliers, I hosted a delegation of ambassadors from Central Asia and Azerbaijan, along with their spouses. In the traditionally rich menu filled with exquisite dishes, I decided to add an element of nomadic culture — lamb, presented according to ancient customs. This meant serving the meat with the head and ritual skullcap, which was handed to the eldest guest as a symbol of respect.
According to the latest data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to September of this year, the volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 511.4 billion soms in value terms. In the first half of the year, growth was also observed in other sectors: the volumes of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supplies increased by 33.4%, while water supply, waste treatment and processing, as well as the collection of secondary raw materials grew by 23.5%. The
According to Wales, “right now” Musk is unlikely to be capable of creating anything serious. He expressed concerns about large language models that attempt to produce quality content but make numerous mistakes and do not meet the standards required for writing Wikipedia-level articles. Wales doubts the possibility of creating a reliable source of information using AI and predicts that issues related to misinformation will only worsen. This is because neural networks can be used to create
At the meeting, information from local authorities regarding preparations for the electoral process was also discussed. Daniyar Amangeldiev emphasized the importance of ensuring a professional organization of the upcoming elections. He highlighted that the forthcoming elections represent a crucial stage in the democratic development of the country. "Hundreds of thousands of Kyrgyz citizens are outside the homeland and have the right to vote. Ensuring their participation in the elections
Since the introduction of the QR code for payments, more than 34 million soms have been paid, confirming the effectiveness of the new service. Now users can independently obtain a QR code through the website www.customs.kg or seek assistance from the staff of the mobile cash desks of OJSC "Eldik Bank" and the customs service. This innovation significantly saves time and makes interaction with customs authorities more convenient.
The Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago is in contact with the relatives of the victims and the Kyrgyz national injured in the car accident. This information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Necessary consular and legal support is being provided to the families. Work is also underway with local law enforcement agencies and funeral services.
In the city of Osh, the construction of a new park is planned on the site of the central market. This information was announced at the city hall. According to reports, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev held a meeting with representatives of Chinese investors, during which the creation of a modern park along the Ak-Buura River was discussed.
In the Chuy region, in the city of Kant, a phone theft occurred, which was captured on video. The victims reported this to a Turmush correspondent.
This year, the government has set coal prices ranging from 5500 to 8500 soms per ton. In the Jalal-Abad region, including the city of Manas and the Suzak district, coal is sold at the established state prices. According to the regulations, the price of coal must be clearly indicated at the points of sale. Although most sellers comply with this requirement, some of them, despite offering coal at the established prices, do not display price tags.
Photo 24.kg The press conference held in the new building of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan served as a platform where representatives of the main financial regulator explained why the decision was made to raise the discount rate to 10 percent and presented their economic forecasts for the coming months. Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov emphasized that this decision was driven by external economic factors contributing to increased inflationary pressure in the domestic
Today, October 29, in Astana, the court issued a ruling on the lawsuit filed by pastry chef Nurshat Akbergenova against blogger Aselina Batyrbekova. The main part of the claim was upheld. Let's take a closer look at this situation. Essence of the ConflictOn August 9, Nurshat Akbergenova accused the well-known blogger in her post on Threads of not paying for the cake made for her birthday. The pastry chef reported that she spent 440,000 tenge (approximately 71,600 som) on ingredients and
On November 2, a master class dedicated to neuroart titled "Tree of Gratitude" will be held at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The event will be led by Natalia Petukhova — a neuro-artist, neurography instructor, and psychological consultant.
From October 23 to 26, the athletics competition for students born in 2014 and younger took place at Secondary School No. 10. This tournament was organized as part of the "School League" program for schoolchildren in the Sverdlovsk district. According to information provided by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office, 12 educational institutions participated in the competition: No. 10, No. 16, No. 66, No. 87, No. 38, No. 11, No. 116, No. 114, No. 53, No. 51, No. 89, and
According to the information from the press service of the city hall, on October 30, due to scheduled repair work related to the preparation for the heating season of 2025-2026, hot water supply will be temporarily suspended in certain areas of Bishkek. The shutdown is scheduled from 09:00 to 16:00 at the following addresses: 128, 130, 130a, 132, 132a, 134 I. Akhunbaev Street; 4, 10 Polytechnic Street, private sector, house 15; 6, 8 Tash-Kumyrskaya Street; 70, 72, 74, 76, 80 Ch. Aitmatov
In the Aitmatov district, employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region detained a 19-year-old young man suspected of internet fraud. According to information received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Aitmatov district, a 49-year-old woman filed a complaint about fraudulent activity.
In 2028, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University will begin moving to a new campus, which will be built in the village of Baytik. This was announced by the rector of the university, Sergey Volkov, at the School Directors Forum. According to Volkov, the main developer and technical customer will be the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation, the organization PPK "Unified Customer." "We strive to ensure that this project is developed with the participation of students and
The delegation of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, headed by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, participated in the 46th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the CIS, dedicated to issues of cooperation in the construction sector. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the meeting took place in Tashkent. During the meeting, several bilateral negotiations were held, during which the Kyrgyz delegation
The match, which attracted the attention of many fans, lived up to all expectations. In the first half, Al-Ittihad player Benzema opened the scoring by converting a penalty. Despite Al-Nassr controlling the game, in the second half, Romarinho increased his team's lead.
According to the statement by Alexey Poida, the first secretary of the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan for education and science, there are over 10,000 students from Kyrgyzstan studying in Russian universities. Poida noted that preparations are currently underway to launch a project for the construction of a new campus of the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU), which will be aimed at high school graduates studying in primary and secondary grades.
The "Kyrgyz Export" Center recently held a meeting with representatives of the Tajik Agency for Export in the Sughd region and the branch of the state unitary enterprise "Tajpromexport." The main goal of this meeting was to discuss issues related to mutual trade and increasing the volume of exports of products from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan. During the negotiations, emphasis was placed on the supply of meat products, as well as light industry goods and agricultural products.
Teachers in Kyrgyzstan will now be required to update their knowledge and skills more frequently. This was announced by Almazbek Toktomametov, who heads the Republican Institute for Advanced Training and Retraining of Educators. Previously, educators underwent professional development courses only once every five years, but in the future, it is planned that this will happen annually.
The city of Osh is entering a new phase of development: the development of a master plan covering an area of over 35.5 hectares has begun. This document will be designed for a period of more than 15 years, as reported by the press service of the local kenesh. The municipality has created a special commission to work on the plan, which includes deputies of the city kenesh, as well as experts from the mayor's office and the urban planning and architecture department. The commission has
The area of the power plant will exceed 669 hectares At the international forum in Suzhou, China, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan signed several agreements with Chinese companies for the development of renewable energy and attracting investments in this sector. This was reported by the ministry's press service.
At the opening of the School Directors Forum, Alexey Poida, the First Secretary of the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized that the leaders of Russia and Kyrgyzstan pay special attention to the development of national educational systems, which are currently undergoing significant changes. At the initiative of the presidents of the two countries, a joint working group was established in 2025 to create a unified educational space.
In the Aravan district of the Osh region, the prosecutor's office has initiated a criminal case against employees of the local Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service. This information was received from the supervisory authority. According to the prosecutor's office, on October 4, 2025, the head of the department for Osh and the Osh region, S.E., along with the chief inspector, M.K., conducted inspections of retail outlets and meat shops without the appropriate permits. During these
As part of the implementation of the project "30+20+10", specialists from the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan held a field meeting with local farmers. During the discussion, important aspects concerning the development of tobacco farming were raised, such as soil quality, selection of popular tobacco varieties, export opportunities, and the introduction of modern
On Sunday, a tragedy occurred at the third turn of the track during a practice session for the Moto3 Malaysian Grand Prix. Noah Dettwiler, facing technical issues, was moving slowly and was struck from behind by Spanish rider José Antonio Rueda, who recently became the world champion. Both riders were thrown from their bikes, while Dettwiler remained motionless on the track, awaiting medical assistance.
During the seminar, participants were able to undergo both theoretical and practical training, focusing on rainbow trout. Various diseases of this fish species, their types and examples, as well as treatment methods were discussed during the sessions. The practical part included working with a microscope and diagnostic methods for identifying diseases. Participants also checked the water quality in aquaculture conditions, which is a key aspect in disease prevention and maintaining fish health.
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A letter has arrived at the editorial office of VB.KG from a reader who expressed dissatisfaction regarding the unavailability of the Ministry of Energy's hotline.
Prisoners created a channel for drug delivery from the USA to Almaty In Almaty, the prosecutor's office detained 20 individuals connected to a major drug smuggling case from the United States. Among those detained were two employees of the National Security Committee (KNB) and three officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of Kazakhstan, local media reports.
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in international relations. The BRICS group, consisting of ten countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is gaining increasing influence, controlling about a third of the world's GDP and nearly half of the planet's population. The main goal of the bloc is to provide countries of the Global South with more influence on the world stage. Although at first glance BRICS can be considered an anti-Western alliance,
The major renovation of the toilet has recently been completed Mederbek Satyiev, the head of the Supreme Court, has demanded the demolition of the new street toilet installed at the Karakuldja district court and the need for its replacement with a more suitable option.
Photo 24.kg A meeting of media representatives was held in Bishkek with Tilek Suimanov, the head of "Yandex Kyrgyzstan." He shared information about the transformation of the city's transport culture, the implementation of technologies that enhance road safety, and the company's proposals for improving urban infrastructure. Convenience and ecology in one bottle Scooters have become an integral part of the capital's transport system. The head of the municipality, Aibek
On the 43rd week of 2025 (from October 20 to 26), 6,699 cases of ARVI were registered, which is 13.9% more compared to the previous week. Of this number, 64.6% are children under 14 years old, which corresponds to 4,329 cases. Hospitalization was required for 6.7% of the sick, which amounts to 452 people.
