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The Cabinet temporarily banned the export of live cattle.

- A temporary ban on the export of live cattle has been established by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This measure is aimed at increasing the volume of meat products in the domestic market and influencing price reduction.

18.11.2025, 16:16
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A group of residents from Pristan-Przhevalsk on Issyk-Kul refuted information about the systematic beating of elementary school students.

In Karakol, at the school of the territorial administration of Pristan–Przhevalsk, inspections will soon begin regarding rumors of violence by high school students against younger pupils. Recently, Maria Tsareva, a member of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of school No. 7, made accusations, claiming that high school students are beating younger pupils and demanding money from them.

18.11.2025, 16:14
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In the Talas Region, a drunk driver was detained during the "Behind the Wheel" raid.

During a special raid "Behind the Wheel" in the Talas region, traffic inspection officers detained a driver who was behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. According to information from the Department of Road Safety of the Talas District Internal Affairs Directorate, an administrative protocol was drawn up against the offender, and the case materials were sent to court for further consideration. Representatives of the Road Safety Department emphasize that driving a

18.11.2025, 16:13
The Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Kyrgyzstan on an Official Visit
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The Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Kyrgyzstan on an Official Visit

During his visit, Wang Yi will hold meetings with the top leadership of Kyrgyzstan and negotiations with the local Minister of Foreign Affairs. The First Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers is also scheduled, where a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation will be discussed. Upon completion of the visit, the signing of a number of documents aimed at strengthening and deepening cooperation between the two states is expected, according to information

18.11.2025, 16:05
Flights resumed on the Urumqi — Osh — Urumqi route
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Flights resumed on the Urumqi — Osh — Urumqi route

China Southern Airlines has resumed flights on the Urumqi — Osh — Urumqi route. This information was announced by the press service of the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." Now citizens of Kyrgyzstan can plan their trips more easily thanks to regular flights that will be operated every Saturday.

18.11.2025, 16:01
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Teacher from Batken Laili Yusupova became a mentor of the Eurasian Pedagogical Council

Laili Yusupova, a teacher of Russian language and literature at the Zhoomart Bokonbaev School, was appointed as a mentor of the Eurasian Pedagogical Council. The meeting took place in Moscow from November 2 to 7, 2025, where more than 200 educators from 30 countries discussed important issues in education. During the session, Laili Yusupova was awarded the status of official mentor within the Eurasian community.

18.11.2025, 16:01
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The Imam of the Ak-Tal Village was gifted a car

In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Terek, a car was presented to the imam of the local mosque, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. On November 16, a traditional event took place in the village, featuring competitions in Kyrgyz national games. These games are aimed at strengthening unity among residents, promoting a healthy lifestyle among the youth, and preserving cultural traditions. The tournament in kok-boru, which is held among various generations, has already

18.11.2025, 15:51
Electricity Consumption Decreased in Bishkek. The Mayor Explained the Reason
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Electricity Consumption Decreased in Bishkek. The Mayor Explained the Reason

In Bishkek, electricity consumption has significantly decreased to 9 million 735 thousand kWh thanks to the implementation of the "Silence Law," as reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. The mayor noted that the established limit for the capital is 10 million 45 thousand kWh. However, until November 13, consumption exceeded this norm and amounted to 11 million 133 thousand kWh.

18.11.2025, 15:51
Former Harvard President Steps Away from Public Life Following Release of Epstein's Letters
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Former Harvard President Steps Away from Public Life Following Release of Epstein's Letters

Larry Summers, who previously served as president of Harvard University, has decided to temporarily step back from public life. This decision came in the wake of the publication of his correspondence with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The information was reported by BBC, citing official sources. In a statement made on Monday evening, Summers expressed "deep regret" regarding his past contacts with Epstein and announced his intention to focus on restoring his image. He noted

18.11.2025, 15:46
Syria Denies Reports of Uighur Deportation
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Syria Denies Reports of Uighur Deportation

According to the SANA agency, which cites an official source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the information regarding the intention to transfer Uyghur fighters to China has no basis. Earlier, AFP reported that Damascus was allegedly preparing for the deportation of Uyghur fighters, and this issue might have been discussed during the first visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Eisaad Hasan al-Sheibani to China. One anonymous informant mentioned plans to transfer "400 Uyghur fighters in

18.11.2025, 15:44
New Rules Established for the Protection of Children's Rights in Criminal Proceedings
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New Rules Established for the Protection of Children's Rights in Criminal Proceedings

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code)," which was endorsed by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of this law is to improve the protection of the rights of children who find themselves in conflict with the law, as well as to enhance alternative procedures and create more favorable conditions for their

18.11.2025, 15:35
UNDP: The Biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan Requires Systematic Protection and Strategic Measures
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UNDP: The Biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan Requires Systematic Protection and Strategic Measures

Alexandra Solovyova, the UNDP Resident Representative in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of biodiversity issues in the current context. In her opinion, the country's mountain ecosystems are under threat due to climate change, which negatively affects rare animals such as the snow leopard. She noted that government initiatives and the development of a biodiversity strategy until 2040 are examples of effective cooperation between the state, scientific community, and private sector,

18.11.2025, 15:29
TotalEnergies Accused of Complicity in War Crimes in Mozambique
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TotalEnergies Accused of Complicity in War Crimes in Mozambique

According to reports, from July to September 2021, military personnel from the Joint Operational Group provided security at the abandoned concession where TotalEnergies facilities are located. However, under the pretext of fulfilling their duties, they committed acts of violence and brutality. Local men who fled from the Al-Shabaab group along with their families were subjected to detention and held in metal containers. On November 17, the European Court of Human Rights referred the

18.11.2025, 15:26
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Clarified the Requirements for Citizens of China
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Clarified the Requirements for Citizens of China

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic held a working meeting attended by representatives of the Chinese business community and the Embassy of China. The event was led by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General Nurbek Abdieyev. During the discussion, which took place in a constructive and open atmosphere, the parties addressed a number of issues requiring joint solutions, including the attraction of foreign specialists to the country.

18.11.2025, 15:24
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Drivers with fake license plates and illegal special signals detained in Bishkek

As a result of recent operations in Bishkek, two drivers were identified operating vehicles with fake state registration plates. According to information provided by the press service of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, these individuals also used illegally installed light and sound signals intended for emergency services. The statement notes: “These violations did not go unnoticed. Both vehicles were found and placed in a specialized impound lot.” Additionally, protocols were drawn up

18.11.2025, 15:19
Bishkek: The bridge on Shukurova Street has been put into operation
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Bishkek: The bridge on Shukurova Street has been put into operation

On November 18, 2025, a new bridge over the YUBCHK was ceremoniously opened in Bishkek, connecting Shukurova Street (formerly Kropotkina) and Mederova. The construction of this modern facility took only three months, and the city's residents had long awaited its completion. The new bridge significantly improves transport connectivity in this direction, making travel more convenient and faster. This was reported by the city administration. According to information from the municipality,

18.11.2025, 15:15
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Egeria of the Talas Region Received Special Uniforms

In the Talas Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, a ceremony was held to present special service uniforms for gamekeepers and wildlife specialists, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The head of the department, Ruslan Akulov, personally handed over the new uniforms to the employees.

18.11.2025, 15:13
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Sapar Isakov responded to Sadyr Japarov after his dispute with Almazbek Atambayev

Sapar Isakov, the former Prime Minister, commented on the current situation in the energy sector amid the dispute between Sadyr Japarov and Almazbek Atambayev. He emphasized that he spoke out because his name was mentioned in the discussion, and the issues being discussed are directly related to his involvement in key processes in the energy sector. Isakov also noted that Japarov's statements about the causes of the energy crisis are not true, and that the president is being presented with

18.11.2025, 14:47
On November 22-23, a voluntary republican testing for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will take place in Kyrgyzstan.
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On November 22-23, a voluntary republican testing for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will take place in Kyrgyzstan.

From November 22 to 23, 2025, a republican testing will be held in Kyrgyzstan for students of grades 9, 10, and 11 of general educational institutions on a voluntary basis. This was reported by the Ministry of Education. Students will be able to choose three subjects for testing, which will be conducted in the language of instruction — both in Kyrgyz and in Russian. The entire process will take 3 hours and 30 minutes.

18.11.2025, 14:41
The former wife of Bivol was sent to a psychiatric hospital.
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The former wife of Bivol was sent to a psychiatric hospital.

Ekaterina claimed that for two years she has been subjected to online harassment by fans of her ex-husband and is experiencing pressure from his relatives. These circumstances led to a check on her mental health, which she reported in her profile. Scandalous Video and Criminal Cases

18.11.2025, 14:38
In Bishkek, the reform of the driver training system was discussed
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In Bishkek, the reform of the driver training system was discussed

On November 17, a working meeting was held in Bishkek dedicated to the reform of the driver training system, led by the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kenderbaeva. Participants in the working group addressing driver training issues, as well as representatives from the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, the Republican Scientific and Methodological Center, the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, and heads of primary vocational education institutions took part in

18.11.2025, 14:38
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How the new buses from "Eurasia" changed the lives of hundreds of schoolchildren in the rural district of Sadyr Ake

In the rural district of Sadyr-Ake in the Issyk-Kul region, two buses were handed over by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." These minibuses will be used to transport students from the secondary schools named after Ch. Imankulov and A.S. Pushkin. "In the 2025-2026 academic year, there are 1,381 students enrolled in the school. There are 76 teachers working here. Students come from the village of Pristan and from the military unit. Previously, they were transported by a large

18.11.2025, 14:35
Scientists from Russia and Belarus gathered to help Kyrgyzstan
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Scientists from Russia and Belarus gathered to help Kyrgyzstan

An International Forum titled "HEAVENLY MOUNTAINS OF CIVILIZATIONS – 2050" was held at the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov. This significant event brought together experts from Russia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan, who discussed the development of the country and ways to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

18.11.2025, 14:29
Kyrgyzstan's GDP Grows by 10%: EDB Records Steady Economic Growth
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Kyrgyzstan's GDP Grows by 10%: EDB Records Steady Economic Growth

According to the latest macro review by the Eurasian Development Bank, the GDP of the Kyrgyz Republic increased by 10% from January to October 2025. Experts attribute this positive trend to the growth in consumption and investment activity. In particular, the construction sector shows an impressive growth of 27.7%, driven by government programs for housing provision and investments in infrastructure projects.

18.11.2025, 14:22
"‘They said I am not Kazakh.’ Hundreds of repatriates from Afghanistan have lost their citizenship in Kazakhstan and live in a state of limbo."
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"‘They said I am not Kazakh.’ Hundreds of repatriates from Afghanistan have lost their citizenship in Kazakhstan and live in a state of limbo."

Ainuddin, a native of the Afghan province of Kunduz, first set foot on Kazakh soil in 2016. He arrived in Kazakhstan with a group of students enrolled in preparatory courses at an Almaty university. Being the only one who spoke Kazakh, he acted as a translator between the Afghan students and local teachers. Two years later, Ainuddin enrolled in Karaganda Technical University, where he obtained a residence permit and a kanda certificate. He submitted documents for Kazakh citizenship, attaching

18.11.2025, 14:22
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit Kyrgyzstan on Official Visit
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit Kyrgyzstan on Official Visit

Wang Yi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, will visit Kyrgyzstan on an official visit at the invitation of his Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek Kulubaev. The visit is scheduled for November 19-20. During his stay in the country, the minister plans to hold meetings with the top leadership of Kyrgyzstan and negotiations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The agenda of

18.11.2025, 14:20
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Settled the Railway "Conflict"
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Settled the Railway "Conflict"

The situation with cargo at the MGSP "Saryagash" has become critical, as the Uzbek side was not accepting trains, leading to a large number of wagons accumulating, as reported by Ulysmedia.kz. During discussions in Tashkent, the delegations addressed current issues related to the operation of the railway systems of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, as well as the load on the stations.

18.11.2025, 14:17
The UN Security Council discussed the link between conflicts and hunger
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The UN Security Council discussed the link between conflicts and hunger

In the open debates taking place at the UN Security Council, issues of food security and the impact of hunger as a factor contributing to conflicts are being discussed. Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, emphasized that wars and hunger "are often two sides of the same crisis." She added that conflicts severely damage agriculture, markets, and transport routes, while hunger "fuels despair, and despair leads to violence and displacement."

18.11.2025, 14:09
GNS: Simplified Registration for Taxpayers Operating on a Patent Basis
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GNS: Simplified Registration for Taxpayers Operating on a Patent Basis

Thus, individual entrepreneurs or individuals operating on the basis of a patent will now be automatically registered with the tax authorities upon obtaining a patent in the relevant region, without the need to submit a separate application. Additionally, a provision has been introduced into the tax legislation stating that the activities of patent taxpayers are not subject to field tax audits during the validity period of the patent, except in cases of counter checks. Other forms of tax

18.11.2025, 14:08
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Boy beaten, phone and documents taken: Five detained

In Kyzyl-Kyia, according to information from the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Batken region, five individuals suspected of robbery have been detained. The incident occurred on November 10, when a 26-year-old man from the Kadamjai district reported to the local police station. He stated that that evening in the Panorama area in the southern part of the city, a group of five unknown individuals attacked him, beat him, and took his Samsung mobile phone along with his documents.

18.11.2025, 14:05
The Ministry of Labor reported how many unemployed people there are in Kyrgyzstan
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The Ministry of Labor reported how many unemployed people there are in Kyrgyzstan

According to data provided by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Employment Assistance Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, the total population of Kyrgyzstan is 7 million 373 thousand people. Of these, 59 thousand 600 citizens are registered as unemployed. Among them, 40 thousand 968 people have all the necessary documents and are officially recognized as unemployed. Mukambetova noted that active measures are being taken to assist

18.11.2025, 14:04
Took the walker and cane: Bishkek police detained a man who robbed an elderly person
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Took the walker and cane: Bishkek police detained a man who robbed an elderly person

According to the medical report, D.K. was diagnosed with a fracture of the neck of the right femur with displacement. Based on this fact, a criminal case was initiated in the Investigative Service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs under Article 206 (Robbery) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. A forensic medical examination has also been appointed.

18.11.2025, 14:00
Digital Justice: New Rules of Court Proceedings Approved by the President
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Digital Justice: New Rules of Court Proceedings Approved by the President

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a law concerning amendments to several legislative acts, including the Administrative Procedure Code, the Civil Procedure Code, and the Criminal Procedure Code. This decision was made by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The main goal of this law is to modernize the judicial system and provide citizens with more convenient access to justice through the implementation of modern digital technologies.

18.11.2025, 13:57
A man was beaten to death at Issyk-Kul: among those detained are police officers
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A man was beaten to death at Issyk-Kul: among those detained are police officers

On November 15, an incident occurred in one of the recreation centers in the village of Kara-Oy, located in the Issyk-Kul region, during which a citizen named E.B. sustained serious injuries from being beaten by unknown individuals. According to the regional police department, an investigative operational group was dispatched to the specified address, where they found the victim in critical condition. E.B. was immediately transported to the district hospital.

18.11.2025, 13:53
Two Memoranda of Understanding Signed Between India and Kyrgyzstan
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Two Memoranda of Understanding Signed Between India and Kyrgyzstan

On November 17, a tripartite Memorandum concerning the establishment of an IT laboratory at the Kyrgyz Economic University was signed at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document was signed by the Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Birender Singh Yadav, the Minister of Economy, Bakyt Sydykov, and the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Bakhtiyar Orozov. This memorandum is a continuation of the framework agreement signed in 2021 between the

18.11.2025, 13:52
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Life in the Regions: Zharkynai Myrzaeva from Kadamzhai District Showed the Flower Plantation Where She Earns a Living

Zharkynai Myrzaeva, a resident of the village of Örükzar in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, successfully earns a living by growing flowers. She primarily focuses on chrysanthemums of various varieties, which she sells to ensure the financial well-being of her family. According to Zharkynai, she usually purchases flower seedlings from other regions of Kyrgyzstan and even from Uzbekistan. "This season we planted about 600 seedlings. Work begins early in the spring, and now

18.11.2025, 13:46
The Ministry of Labor reported the availability of 8,000 job vacancies across the country
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The Ministry of Labor reported the availability of 8,000 job vacancies across the country

In the first ten months of this year, over 25 thousand vacancies were registered in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Department of Employment Promotion Solutions of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during a live broadcast on the Kabar agency. She noted that out of the total number of vacancies, 18 thousand are already filled, while approximately 8 thousand remain available for citizens applying to the employment service.

18.11.2025, 13:41