In the Batken region, in the village of Birimdik, located in the Ak-Turpak rural district, a complete destruction of the bathhouse of the border outpost occurred, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, the area of the burned building was 72 square meters.
On the Osh—Alaï highway, near the village of Tash-Koro, an accident involving schoolchildren occurred, reports Turmush correspondent. According to preliminary information, on November 16, a school vehicle fell off a cliff. As a result of the incident, one student died at the scene, while another was hospitalized in serious condition at the Alaï district hospital.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law regarding mediation, which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. This information has been posted on the official website of the head of state.
This year, the Jalal-Abad region plans to create 20 new industrial facilities. Currently, 11 of them have already been put into operation. This was reported by Nurlan Ermatov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President, at a meeting dedicated to analyzing the socio-economic development of the region for the first nine months. He noted that three new facilities are expected to be launched in November, another four will be opened by the end of the current year, and two more
Two students from the city of Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, became winners of the hand-to-hand combat competition. According to information provided by the press service of the city administration,
- On the air, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Asel Kenenbaeva reported on the ongoing digitalization in the agricultural sector, under which all services of the ministry will be available in electronic format by the end of the year. Kenenbaeva noted that significant records have been achieved in the industry both at the national level and in a global context. One of the main aspects of this digitalization is the "Farmer Service Centers"
On the eastern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, not far from Karakol — the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region — lies the urban-type settlement of Pristan-Przhevalsk. During the Great Patriotic War, many local residents went to the front, and their return became an event filled with tears and sorrow for those who lost loved ones.
The verdict concerning the employees of the special forces regiment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was confirmed by the Supreme Court on July 23, 2025. These individuals became subjects of a criminal case related to the tragic death of a young man. Three representatives of the special forces "Shumkar" were found guilty of abuse of power and concealing a crime. As a result of the court proceedings, they were fined 1 million soms and 50 thousand soms, respectively.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an open press conference today, during which new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be presented. This was reported by TASS. The live broadcast will begin at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 PM Moscow Time) and will focus on images obtained during various NASA missions related to this comet.
- During a radio broadcast on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Department of Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy, and Pricing of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, shared data on the regulation of prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods for 2023, for which state control may be introduced in the domestic market.
An extraordinary service meeting was held in the Issyk-Kul region, organized by the internal affairs department under the leadership of Major General of Police Murat Boronov. According to the press service of the regional police, the event was attended by heads of various departments and services, as well as chiefs of urban and district internal affairs divisions. The main focus of the meeting was on analyzing the security situation and issues related to strengthening citizens' trust in
- The country is actively implementing the "30+20+10" project, which is aimed at the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This was reported on the radio by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. “Previously, we worked in the format of ‘3+2’, which included three areas of crop production and two of livestock. In this case, farmers were supported by agronomists, veterinarians, and specialists from agricultural authorities. To
The former president of Kyrgyzstan, known for his disdainful attitude towards the parliament, is once again behaving in a manner unbefitting his status. He is dragging his own children into his "snotty" games and seems to be risking criminal prosecution.
On his social media page, Omurbek Babakov commented on the recent statement by former president Almazbek Atambayev regarding the energy supply situation in Kyrgyzstan.
On November 18, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting to discuss violations committed by candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh during the election campaign. During monitoring conducted via WhatsApp, it was recorded that campaign banners of candidate Temirlan Aitieva from district No. 20 were placed on trees in the yards of houses in Bishkek.
The business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) is taking place in Bishkek. The agenda focuses on developing Kyrgyzstan's potential in the region. The Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, delivered a detailed overview of the country's current economic indicators and presented the main goals and objectives of the National Development Program until 2030 to the forum participants.
Batyr Omaraaliev, who lives in the village of Kerme-Tuu in the city of Osh and has a first-group disability, appealed for help to law enforcement agencies at a press conference in AKIpress-Osh on November 19. According to Omaraaliev, his sisters deceived him into taking over his house. They claimed: “The documents for your house are registered according to the technical passport, we will make a state act, take a loan from the bank, and you won’t have to worry.” As a result, they mortgaged his
A tragedy involving schoolchildren occurred in the Alaï district of the Osh region at the A. Moldokulov school located in the city of Gülchö. According to information, the incident happened on November 16 at approximately 20:20 on the 66.4th kilometer of the international highway Osh—Sary-Tash—Erketchtam, in the village of Tash-Koro, when a Toyota Camry 30 car rolled off a cliff. At the scene of the accident, a passenger — 15-year-old A.N. from Gülchö — was killed. Other passengers, also
The United Kingdom has announced the start of a large-scale review of its asylum policy, based on a strict approach applied in Denmark, which has faced criticism from human rights advocates.
According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), "A.D.S." maintained connections with leaders of destructive groups outside the country and, following their instructions, began actively publishing posts and comments containing calls for organizing mass riots and a violent seizure of power. In addition, he collected confidential information about certain government officials. This individual also created more than 20 fake accounts on "Instagram" and
In the Uzgen district, in the village of Kandava, the construction of a new school has begun, with a total cost of 186 million soms. According to the Ministry of Construction, this project is funded from the state budget. The school is designed for 225 students and will include three buildings. In accordance with modern standards, the new school will have not only classrooms but also a library, laboratories, workshops for boys and girls, as well as an assembly hall and sports facilities.
As part of the military reform aimed at strengthening defensive capabilities, the United Kingdom will begin the construction of 13 modern factories for the production of weapons and explosives. This was reported by the Financial Times, where the country's Defense Minister John Healey shared the government's plans. This week, two new factories for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles will be opened. Healey has prepared a statement for Parliament, in which he will outline the
Not long ago, many dead seals were found on the shores of the Caspian Sea, mainly in Kazakhstan and Dagestan. The latest incident was recorded in the Tupkaragan district of the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan, where at least 112 seal carcasses were discovered. According to data, the population of Caspian seals has decreased by 90% over the past century. In 2008, the International Union for Conservation of Nature assigned this species a status indicating a threat of extinction.
In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has seen the introduction of new mechanisms of state governance that enhance the role of institutions providing a direct link between the people and the authorities. One of the key institutions in this context has become the People's Kurultai, which has sparked numerous discussions. Regarding the significance, effectiveness, and future of this institution, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Tolonbek Abdyrov shared his views in an interview with the Kabar
The round table titled "170 Years Together: On the History of the Issyk-Kul Kyrgyz Accepting Russian Citizenship" took place at the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. This event was organized as part of the celebration of an important date in the history of the two countries, as reported by the university's website. The event was organized by the Bishkek Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, KRSU, and the P. P. Semenov-Tyan-Shansky Museum-Estate.
The Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, stated on his social media that the country will not face an electricity deficit; however, he urged citizens to use resources more rationally. As in previous winter seasons, the country plans to import electricity from neighboring states at a price of 3 soms, while supplying it to the population at a tariff of 1 som and 37 tyiyns.
A national-level seminar was held in Bishkek, where the State Program for the Conservation of Biological Diversity until 2040 was presented, also known as the National Strategy and Action Plan for the Conservation of Biodiversity of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the organizers of the event were the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, the Global Environment Facility, and the United Nations Development Program in Kyrgyzstan.
A new stone crushing and concrete plant has opened in Aydarken, located in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region. The launch ceremony was attended by Aibek Shamenov, who represents the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Batken region. According to information from the representative office, the new municipal enterprise, when fully loaded, will be able to produce up to 60 tons of gravel and 1,000 square meters of concrete mix daily.
In addition to this, the company paid 16 billion 272 million soms to the budget of the Kyrgyz Republic in the form of taxes and mandatory payments, which also exceeds the planned 14 billion 43 million soms. As for dividends, nearly 13 billion 49 million soms were paid out in 2025 based on the results of 2024, exceeding the planned 12 billion 900 million soms.
Osh State University (OshSU) has become the site for the opening of an inter-institutional research center dedicated to studying air pollution, named IRCAPS. The ceremony, held on November 19, gathered numerous participants, including a delegation led by Nobutoshi Nawa, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and a renowned scientist, as well as Nishigato Kotaro, a representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kyrgyzstan. The university rector, Kudaiberdy
Flights between Bishkek and Karakol are now operated four times a week: on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This innovation is particularly relevant against the backdrop of the upcoming high tourist season, providing a convenient option for those who wish to visit the mountainous areas. Don't miss the chance to enjoy comfortable flights!
In the first six months of 2025, 159,000 new jobs were created in Kyrgyzstan, which corresponds to an increase of 2.9 times compared to the same period of the previous year. This information was announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a business forum dedicated to Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC): Developing the Regional Potential of the Kyrgyz Republic. He also noted that in the first ten
At a recent business forum held as part of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, shared his vision for the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic for the period up to 2030. He noted that the successes achieved serve as a foundation for more ambitious goals. Kasymaliev emphasized that the main objective of the program is to improve the well-being of
The discussion on the implementation of the project "Climate-Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia" took place between the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures and Feed, and the Public Fund of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). The Ministry of Agriculture reported that among the project implementers are the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and ARIS.
An important dialogue took place in Almaty between representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic and the UN, where they discussed the results of the work of the Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy, as well as preparations for the upcoming meeting of deputy foreign ministers of Central Asia, scheduled for November 27-28. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on this event.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Asan Janishov became the bronze medalist of the VI Islamic Solidarity Games, as reported by representatives of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. In the category up to 87 kg, he achieved a convincing victory in the match for third place, defeating Azerbaijani wrestler Islam Abbasov with a score of 9:0 and thus won the bronze medal.
- On the air of the radio on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Antimonopoly and Competition Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, spoke about the regulation of meat prices in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods that may be subject to state price regulation in the domestic market in 2023. Of these, 11 items relate to food products.
The event will begin with a ceremonial opening, which will take place on November 21 at 18:00 at the Kyrgyz National Drama Theater. The evening program includes performances by the folk dance ensemble "Kauhar" and the children's musical theater "Taberik," who will present vibrant Bollywood dances. Immediately after the opening, at 19:00, viewers will be able to see the film "Dangal" (translated as "Wrestler"). The lead role is played by the
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the completion of work on the section of the Balykchy – Bokonbaev – Karakol road, which stretches from 0 to 25 kilometers. During the reconstruction, the road was expanded to four lanes, and its total width reached 17.6 meters, according to the ministry's data.
For four years, Kyrgyzstan's economy has shown impressive growth rates exceeding 9%. This was reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, during a business forum within the framework of Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), dedicated to the development of the country's potential. Kasymaliev noted that in the first ten months of 2025, the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 10%. In
Dmitry Gopienko, who lives in the village of Konkino, has been passionate about beekeeping for 23 years. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared his knowledge and experience in this field.
The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, stated that Kyrgyzstan will not face an electricity shortage during the winter period. However, he emphasized the importance of rational resource use. “As in previous winters, we will purchase electricity from neighboring countries at a price of 3 soms, while it will be supplied to the population at a tariff of 1 som and 37 tyiyns,” Ibraev noted.
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan informs that according to the Law adopted on October 29, 2025, there will be a write-off of debts on penalties, fines, and financial sanctions related to insurance contributions. Specifically, the tax authorities will annul:
Akjol Makhmudov won a gold medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. The athlete represented Kyrgyzstan in the Greco-Roman wrestling competitions in the weight category up to 77 kg, starting his journey from the 1/8 finals.
In the center of the village of Taldy-Suu in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, a new recreation area has been opened. The opening ceremony was attended by the akim of the Tyup district, Timur Madyarov, and the head of the Karkyra rural administration, Rustam Cherikbaev. The event was accompanied by cultural performances.