The GKNB and the SVR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained police officers in a case of extortion of 250,000 soms — the court issued a verdict against the accomplice.

A man who found himself at the center of a criminal case on charges of extorting a bribe was sentenced to a fine of 1 million 100 thousand soms. Among those detained by the State National Security Committee (GKNB) are also police officers. According to the ruling issued on July 14, 2025, by the judicial panel of the Supreme Court, the decision of the Osh Regional Court remained in force. The court found him guilty of aiding and abetting abuse of power and extorting a bribe.

In Bishkek, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Day was celebrated

As part of the event held at the "Ene üyi" center, the theme was chosen: "A child's happiness lies in maternal love and family care." Nazgul Turdubekova, director of the "Ene üyi" center, noted that this model is recognized as a flagship by the UN. This initiative has demonstrated its effectiveness in maintaining the connection between mothers and children and in reducing the number of cases of children being placed in orphanages.

In Bishkek, members of an underground group providing intimate services in hotels have been detained

In Bishkek, the activities of a secret group engaged in providing intimate services have been exposed, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. According to information received by law enforcement agencies, an organized group was established in Bishkek, consisting of girls providing intimate services at prices ranging from 300 to 1000 US dollars, primarily in expensive hotels.

Our Relatives Abroad: A Russian Son-in-Law Downed Hot Shorpo in One Go, Prepared by His Mother-in-Law from Jalal-Abad

Bermet Valieva, originally from the village of Sapalak-Say located in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region, met her husband, Vladimir, in Moscow, Russia. From the very first moments of their communication, he clearly expressed his intentions, which, as Bermet notes, impressed her greatly. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Bermet shared that she lived in her native village until she was 16, and now resides in Moscow with her family.

In Karakol, 1500 pets vaccinated against rabies and echinococcosis

In Karakol, activities for the prevention of echinococcosis and the vaccination of domestic animals against rabies have been completed, reported a correspondent from Turmush. Tilek Ishenbaev, head of the city's veterinary management, livestock development, pastures, and feed, noted that as part of this campaign, 1,500 dogs and cats were treated and vaccinated.

The Secretary of State participated in the presentation of the scientific collection "National Spirit - Global Heights"

On November 19, a presentation of the scientific collection "National Spirit - Global Heights" took place at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, attended by the Secretary of State of Kyrgyzstan, Marat Imankulov. According to the press service of the president, this event was timed to coincide with Science Day. Alongside the Secretary of State, the presentation was attended by the advisor to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koychiev, the president of

People's Kurultai: What key issues will be raised from the Kochkor district?

The correspondent of Turmush received information about the issues that will be raised at the IV People's Kurultai from the participants of the event from the Kochkor district. Tynchtykbek Jumagulov, an elected delegate, reported that delegates from the Naryn region held a meeting in Naryn. "We elected Akmatbek Akylbek uulu as the chairman of the National Council from our region. Tynchtyk Jumagulov and Soңkölbek Kasiev will represent the Kochkor district at the IV People's

In Kyrgyzstan, from December 1, taxi license checks will begin. Cars with right-hand drive are prohibited from operating as taxis.

The Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly recommends that taxi drivers collect and submit the necessary documents for licensing in advance. The deadline for submission is set for December 1, 2025.

Unexpected details about Ngannou's departure from the UFC: the former champion allowed himself to get physical with the management.

In the Flagrant podcast, Dana White recounted an incident where Ngannou got into a physical altercation with him over the lack of a $50,000 bonus after a tournament: “If you are a UFC fighter, you have full access to the Performance Institute, where you can train and eat for free. This guy (Francis Ngannou) practically lived there. He had just fought and was already waiting for me outside my office. I went out to him and asked what was wrong. He was angry because he didn’t receive the bonus. I

The Ministry of Agriculture explained what affects food prices in Kyrgyzstan

Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, discussed numerous factors affecting the pricing of socially significant products in an interview on Birinchi Radio. He also touched upon the level of food security in the country. According to him, price increases are observed not only for staple products. Chekirbaev noted that the economic situation should be assessed as a whole — the

Violations Detected in Some Fish Farming Enterprises in the Talas Region

The Ministry of Construction proposes to combine the design and construction of linear facilities.

- The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has initiated a discussion on the draft Regulation on the combination of design and construction of linear facilities. The draft order has been presented for public discussion.

Tire Recycling in Tokmok Will Allow Enterprises and Importers to Reduce Costs

The tire recycling plant located in Tokmok and a branch of the closed joint-stock company "Kumtor Gold Company" has successfully obtained a license for the disposal and recycling of automotive tires. According to information from the company, the license was issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, allowing the enterprise to provide paid services for the disposal of tire waste.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic accredited another 81 international observer for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the SCO RATS

At a meeting held in the capital of Russia, a gathering of delegation heads began with Mikhail Mishustin, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. During this stage, participants discussed the most important issues of multilateral cooperation and developed ways to strengthen integration within the framework of the SCO.

In the city of Osh, a suspect in the sale of narcotic substances has been detained

A man suspected of drug trafficking has been detained in Osh. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, employees of the Ak-Buura police station received data indicating that one of the citizens in the city was engaged in the distribution of a narcotic substance known as "hashish." To verify this information, the operatives received the necessary instructions.

In Russia, Kyrgyz citizens will begin to be punished for improper car tinting.

The CSTO Discussed Countering Cyber Threats

Recently, the XX meeting of the Advisory Coordination Center of the CSTO took place in the capital of Russia, where issues related to responding to incidents in the field of computer security were discussed. This was reported by the CSTO press service.

Presented as the Vice Mayor and employees of the GKNB: The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has detained suspects in a large-scale fraud case

The criminals informed the victim that his bank funds had allegedly been transferred to finance a terrorist group, convincing him to transfer money to a "safe account" for their "safekeeping." After that, they ceased communication. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning fraud. As a result of operational-search activities, the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained three suspects: M.B. (born in 2001),

Mishustin: The share of the SCO in global GDP could rise to 35%

At the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO, Mikhail Mishustin announced that the share of the organization's members in global GDP is expected to grow to 35% by 2025. Currently, this share is about one third. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, founded in 2001, aims to develop startups, interregional cooperation, and support entrepreneurship.

The Louvre announced a tender for security enhancement works

After the high-profile robbery in October, when nine precious jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, the museum announced the start of an open tender for security enhancement work. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the relevant document. According to the tender conditions, the contractor will be required to implement works aimed at ensuring the museum's security as part of an overall plan that has already been approved.

In Bishkek, the New Year decorations for Ala-Too Square have begun.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, preparations for the New Year celebrations have begun with the decoration of Ala-Too Square. This year, the main Christmas tree will be installed on the northern side of the square, which will create more space for walks, photo zones, and festive events. The city administration reports that all decisions are made with an emphasis on energy conservation, safety, and compliance with noise legislation.

In Bishkek, suspects have been detained for large-scale fraud exceeding 5 million soms

In Bishkek, suspects in a fraud case exceeding 5 million soms have been detained. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a citizen named D.M. filed an official complaint requesting action against unknown individuals who fraudulently took his money in a particularly large amount — 5 million 500 thousand soms.

The delegation of Kyrgyzstan participated in the youth council meeting in Baku

From November 12 to 13, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan participated in the 8th meeting of the CICA Youth Council held in Baku. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, on November 12, representatives of the participating countries discussed key issues of youth cooperation during the plenary session.

The Ministry of Economic Development spoke about measures to curb prices on socially significant goods

On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the pricing sector of the Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy and Pricing Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nazina Alykulova, shared information about the list of essential goods and measures aimed at curbing prices in the domestic market. She noted that in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, a list of 16 socially significant goods was approved, for which temporary price regulation is

Japan has decided to save the economy with aggressive spending

In response to rising prices for goods and services, Japanese authorities have decided to introduce a package of measures costing $129 billion. This was reported by the Kyodo agency. Among these funds, more than $12 billion will be allocated for subsidies to local administrations, which will be able to use this money at their discretion. There will also be payments of 20,000 yen for each child, totaling more than $2 billion. Additionally, the government plans to reduce fuel taxes.

A Seminar on Taxes, Accounting, and Market Entry in the EAEU for Tailors Was Held at the Ministry of Economic Development

A practical seminar was held at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, organized in collaboration with business associations, aimed at supporting sewing enterprises. Participants were provided with explanations on taxation, accounting, and product certification. According to information from the ministry, specialists from the Tax Service provided clarifications on the main aspects of tax administration. The seminar program discussed the current tax regimes, rules for accounting raw materials

Sadyr Japarov met with the President of the ADB Masato Kanda

Today, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Masato Kanda, the President of the Asian Development Bank. At the beginning of the conversation, Japarov emphasized the long-term relationship between his country and the ADB, as well as the successful implementation of a number of key projects in various sectors of the economy.

A new racetrack will be built in the area of the new bus station

At a press conference, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced plans to build a new racetrack in the vicinity of the Western bus station. Initially, the project envisioned the construction of the racetrack on the territory of Voenno-Antonovka, where 200 hectares were allocated for this purpose. However, as the mayor noted, geological studies showed that the soil in this area is unsuitable for construction.

Taxis without a license and with a right-hand drive will not be able to operate from December 1st.

In Kyrgyzstan, from December 1, checks for the presence of licenses among taxi services will begin, as reported by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GUOBDD). According to the agency's information, in accordance with legislative norms, taxis equipped with right-hand drive will be deprived of the right to operate.

In Talas, a suspect in large-scale fraud has been detained

In the Aitmatov district, police officers arrested a suspect in a large-scale fraud case. According to information provided by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, on November 6, 2025, a 35-year-old woman filed an official complaint at the local police station. In her statement, she indicated that between August and December 2024, an acquaintance named A. deceitfully took her money and took out loans in her name, which have not yet been repaid, evading

In the city of Tokmok, mothers of large families were awarded the "Batyr Ene" and "Ene Danky" honors.

The mayor of the city of Tokmok organized an award ceremony for mothers of large families who were honored with the "Baatur Ene" (Heroine Mother) order and the "Ene Danky" (Mother's Glory) medal, during which they also received valuable gifts, as reported in a press release from the mayor's office provided to the Turmush correspondent. He emphasized the importance of mothers in strengthening families and raising children, noting their invaluable contribution to

Under the breeding livestock development project, preferential loans amounting to 291 million soms have been issued.

- As of October 23, 2025, 86 entities within the framework of the "Development of Breeding Livestock in the Kyrgyz Republic" project have received loans totaling 291.06 million soms for the purchase of high-yield breeding livestock, according to information from the Ministry of Finance. This project was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 139-r dated March 5, 2025. The program operators are OJSC "Ayil Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank." The total credit

The head of the cabinet called for increased investment in the transport corridors of the CAREC.

html As part of the 24th Ministerial Conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, delivered an important speech. He emphasized that CAREC serves as a vital tool for strengthening ties in the region, promoting trade and investment, as well as accelerating economic growth and enhancing stability in Central Asia. Kasymaliev noted that numerous regional projects are

Lithuania will reopen border crossings with Belarus again

The closure of border crossings with Belarus was caused by incidents of balloons with smuggled goods entering Lithuanian territory, as reported by DW agency. The Lithuanian government has confirmed that the decision to resume the operation of border checkpoints has already been made, although specific dates have not yet been specified.

At Fuchik-Chui, the traffic light was not working. A female taxi driver was directing traffic.

During the raid, law enforcement officers patrolled the area and encountered a serious problem at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Frunze Street: the lack of functioning traffic lights led to a significant traffic jam. There were no traffic regulation inspectors from the Traffic Safety Department on site, and a female taxi driver had to take on this task, standing in the middle of the road and directing vehicles. In a conversation with Erkin Tynaliev, the deputy head of the Lenin District

Monitoring of Fish Farms in the Talas Region Revealed Violations

- The Regional Administration for the Talas Region of the Land and Water Supervision Service, in conjunction with the prosecutor's office of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts, conducted an inspection of fish farms. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the inspection, it was established that the main fish breeding is carried out using drainage water.

Meri Kuvatova represented Kyrgyzstan at Miss Universe in the image of a golden eagle

Meri Kuakova, also known as Maria, is one of the winners of the "Miss Kyrgyzstan 2024" contest and is currently representing her country at the 74th Miss Universe international beauty pageant. The current contest is taking place in Nonthaburi, Thailand, where participants from 120 countries are competing. The final is scheduled for November 21.

"The Hunter's House" in Karakol: The History of the Building Associated with Przhevalsky

In Karakol, the building that currently serves as the Issyk-Kul Regional Center for Children's and Youth Creativity has a history of over a hundred years, as reported by the local mayor's office. The exact date of construction of this building remains unknown; however, considering its historical significance, one can confidently speak of its existence for more than a century.

A polling station for remote voting has been established at Institution No. 21 of the GSIN

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the establishment of a polling station for remote voting at Institution No. 21 of the State Penitentiary Service, timed to coincide with the upcoming early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30, 2025. The polling station is located at: Bishkek, Geologicheskiy Lane, 2a and was established to improve conditions for the exercise of citizens' voting rights, taking into account the request of Institution No. 21 of

US troops arrived in Ukraine for negotiations to end the war. What is known about Trump's peace plan?

According to information provided by the American military, a delegation that includes Minister Driscoll, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army General Randy George, and Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe General Chris Donahue has arrived in Kyiv to discuss a ceasefire. During their visit, Driscoll and his team will meet with Zelensky, who will return from Turkey on Thursday.

The State Committee for National Security detained the head of the rural administration for extorting $100,000 — the court sentenced him to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property.

The Supreme Court confirmed the decision of the district court regarding the former head of the ayil okmotu, Orozbekov, from the Kadamjai district of the Batken region. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, confiscation of property, and a three-year ban on engaging in certain activities while serving his sentence in a general regime correctional colony.

Students of Kara-Kul competed in the contest "Not Just Girls"

Turmush — On November 17, a competition called "Not Just Girls" took place in Kara-Kul, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This event was timed to coincide with International Students' Day. The Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalykov attended the opening of the competition and congratulated the participants.

In the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, an operational headquarters has been established to support representatives of the sewing and textile industry.

The Ministry of Finance and the IMF Mission Discussed Budget and Tax Reforms and Economic Trends

A meeting took place at the Ministry of Finance between Finance Minister Almaz Baketaev and the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, Dmitry Gershensson. During the discussion, current economic trends were reviewed, as well as important aspects of tax and budget policy and plans for its further development. IMF representatives noted positive changes in the country's macroeconomic situation, emphasizing successes in budgetary and tax policy and the growth of the

Unusual Behavior of Pheasants Captured on Video by Hunters in the Chuy Region

Hunters from the Chui region have noticed changes in the behavior of pheasants in the current hunting season. According to them, they sometimes spend the whole day searching for these birds in the reeds, but without success. "As soon as we get on the road and sit in the car to move to another location, it suddenly turns out that the pheasants have left the thickets and are now calmly on the roadway. They stroll, feed, and, noticing danger, take off, displaying beautiful

Starting February 1, 2026, the use of navigation seals for the transportation of timber from the Russian Federation through Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan will begin.

As part of this pilot project, Russia does not plan to equip freight vehicles with GLONASS systems for vehicles involved in transportation. The list of wood subject to transportation using navigation seals includes items such as unprocessed timber, barrel wood, split logs, piles, stakes, and wooden posts that are not sawn along, as well as rough-hewn timber used for the production of various products, including umbrellas and tool handles. The list also includes wooden sleepers for railway or

Schoolchildren in Kazakhstan are being moved to remote learning due to the rise in cases of ARVI.

According to clarifications, if more than 20% of children in a class are ill, the classroom system is canceled, which means that students stay in one classroom for all lessons. Moreover, if the percentage of sick students exceeds 30%, the class temporarily switches to distance learning. The Ministry of Health also denied rumors of a new strain of influenza in the country. At a briefing held on November 19, representatives of the department assured that the identified viruses correspond to the