The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has issued a new decree that clarifies the use and status of the state standard of the head of state. According to this decree, the standard becomes a symbol of presidential power and a distinctive sign for the president. It is presented at the moment of taking office.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new law concerning amendments to legislative acts regulating the field of mediation. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. According to the president's press service, the purpose of adopting this law is to strengthen citizens' trust in peaceful conflict resolution, as well as to enhance social stability and harmony in society. The law aims to improve mediation practices within the legal
The two-day business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) has opened in Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Bakyt Sydykov noted that this event is the first business forum after nearly 15 years of absence.
During meetings with entrepreneurs, attention was drawn to the necessity of adhering to established regulatory norms, as well as the inadmissibility of artificially raising prices on meat products. It was emphasized that in the event of unauthorized price increases or violations of state regulation being identified, the responsible parties will be held accountable in accordance with the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On November 17, an event was held at the Talas Regional Court, where the presidential decree of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Main Path 'National Breath – Global Height'" was discussed. Judges and court staff participated in the event, reports Turmush correspondent. During the presentations, attention was focused on the concept of the "Main Path" ("Уңгу жол"), which encompasses not only the preservation of the language, traditions, and customs of the people
At the meeting held on November 17, the Central Election Commission reported the imposition of fines on several candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. As noted by A. Zakirov, an expert from the legal department, the working group conducted monitoring of social media and found that Talai Ashkanbaev had published videos on Instagram containing defamatory information about candidate Erkeaiym Seitkazieva, who represents district No. 25.
During the past weekend, the "102" service of the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVD) in Bishkek registered over 2,500 requests from citizens in need of assistance in various situations. According to the information from the GUVD press service, all requests were promptly processed by inspectors from the Situational Center of the Special Operations Bureau (SOB), after which they were directed to the relevant services for quick response.
In Shopokov, a citizen has been identified who discarded the carcass of a sheep in an unauthorized location, which led to the drafting of a protocol. According to information from local authorities, on November 17, city hall employees recorded a violation falling under Article 115 of the Code of Offenses, concerning the illegal dumping, storage, and burning of waste in prohibited places.
President Sadyr Japarov, in his recent address to the nation, emphasized the importance of upbringing and quality education, as well as caring for the health of the younger generation. These aspects should become the core values for all citizens of Kyrgyzstan.
In Osh, there is still a stable interest in mayda manti, which have remained in demand for many years. Locals and tourists come here specifically to enjoy this dish. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, seller Mukaram Mamaturdieva spoke about the labor-intensive process of making mayda manti:
The Central Election Commission registered the authorized representatives of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh on November 17. According to the information, there are 9 authorized representatives for the candidate from electoral district No. 17, Nurlanbek Asanbekovich Azygaliev. At the same time, the candidate from district No. 15, Azizbek Atakozuevich Tursunbaev, has 24 authorized representatives registered. All authorized representatives will be issued identification cards of the
The construction of a new administrative building has started in Kemin, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, during a working trip to the Chuy region, held a meeting with representatives of the Kemin District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, where he familiarized himself with the current condition of the old building.
Recently, a new mural dedicated to the outstanding director Tolomush Okeeva, who made a significant contribution to the development of Kyrgyz cinema, has appeared on the administrative building of the national film studio "Kyrgyzfilm". According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the mural not only depicts Okeeva's portrait but also includes symbolic scenes from his famous films, which have become iconic for the "Kyrgyz miracle".
A new interbank QR payment system has been launched in Kazakhstan, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Timur Suleimenov, the chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. The announcement of the system took place at a press conference held as part of the Central Asia Fintech Summit, which is taking place in Almaty.
In the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Gagarin, an incident occurred at the landfill. According to local residents, the fire broke out on November 17, 2025.
On November 17, a draw for the wrestling tournament, which will take place as part of the Islamic Solidarity Games, was held in Saudi Arabia. The Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling will be represented by five athletes, who will compete under the guidance of coach Ulukbek Karacholokov. The Greco-Roman wrestling competitions are scheduled for November 18 and 19.
The State Mortgage Company OJSC has made an important appointment: the new chairman of the board is Talant Tabylbekovich Zhekshenov. Talant Zhekshenov, born in 1982, holds two higher education degrees: one in law from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and another in mining from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov. Additionally, he is a graduate of the specialized Olympic reserve school named after Sheraly Sydykov.
Asel Omurakunova, a political scientist and PR specialist, analyzes in an interview for VB.KG how the transition to a majoritarian system, the introduction of new control mechanisms, and increased transparency are changing the conditions of political competition.
Kamchybek Dosmatov has been appointed to the position of First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of this institution.
An earthquake occurred in the Naryn region today, November 18, at 05:56. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the strength of the tremors was 4 points. The highest intensity was felt in the village of Orto-Saz — 4 points, in the city of Naryn — 3.5 points, and in the village of Jan-Bulak — 3 points.
The State Tax Service informs that changes have been made to the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding property taxation. According to the service, the changes are related to the implementation of an automated property tax assessment system. As a result, the calculation procedure, tax rates have been revised, and the requirement to submit informational calculations for property tax for land in populated areas, as well as for non-agricultural land, non-residential buildings, premises, and
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has published clarifications regarding the procedure for entry and stay in the country for citizens of China.
As of November 18, 2025, the National Bank presented the current exchange rates. A comparison with the rates on November 15 shows that most foreign currencies have undergone changes, except for the US dollar.
- During the meeting on November 17, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission highlighted key areas for improving industrial cooperation in the construction and road machinery sector among the EAEU countries. Among the proposals is the implementation of production of construction and road machinery that utilizes alternative energy sources, such as gas motor fuel, electricity, and hydrogen. There will also be an emphasis on improving the quality of components and parts produced in the
The international football tournament Manas Cup 2025 in the under-23 age category will take place today at the "Kurmanbek" stadium in Manas. The match will be between the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan and the national team of Russia.
Measures are being taken in Bishkek to control meat prices to ensure food security in the country. As part of these efforts, field meetings were held with the participation of representatives from the city hall, the antimonopoly service, law enforcement agencies, and major meat product retailers. According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security, since August 11 of this year, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced state
In August 2025, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention published Opinion 52/2025 regarding the detention of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, director of Temirov Live. This was reported in a press release received by the editorial office. The document states that the journalist's arrest was arbitrary and violated seven articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as six articles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
During the meeting, the minister noted that collaboration with large hypermarkets and markets in the capital is already yielding results. He stated: “We are seeing understanding from suppliers and certain successes in reducing prices. It is important to review price proposals across the entire supply chain. Our goal is to support citizens, and we do not expect you to operate at a loss, but we only urge a reasonable approach.” Additionally, the minister reported that the Antimonopoly Regulation
On November 12, President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On Ensuring Food Safety" (number 254), which implements legal and organizational mechanisms for controlling food safety at all stages: from primary production to disposal and destruction. This document will come into force one year after its official publication.
Fast fashion from Temu and Shein is rapidly conquering Europe, putting pressure on customs services and raising questions about product quality. How are government agencies responding to this? DW reports: In early November, the Chinese company Shein opened its first physical store in Paris, attracting interest not only from shoppers but also from protesters.
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, met with Nurlan Ermekbaev, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), during the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO member states. During the conversation, as reported by the Cabinet of Ministers, important issues of cooperation within the SCO were discussed. Special attention was paid to preparations for the upcoming summit of the organization,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs held a meeting with representatives of Chinese businesses and the Chinese embassy. It was conducted under the leadership of Nurbek Abdieva, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. During the meeting, important issues requiring joint solutions were discussed. Participants noted the need for timely information from companies hiring foreign specialists. In particular, Chinese citizens were advised to familiarize themselves in advance with the main requirements of
During the work of the group, it was established that the authorized representative of Ergeshov created a messenger group, in which he reported on the reconstruction of the children's playground and the installation of sewage in the village of Ala-Archa. These works were carried out at the initiative of the candidate, who previously held the position of a deputy of the BGK. The working group recommended imposing a fine of 7500 soms. The candidate's representative noted that the
Early parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30. The country has defined 30 multi-member constituencies, and based on the voting results, three deputies will be elected to the Jogorku Kenesh from each constituency, who will receive the highest number of votes. The winners' trio must include representatives of both genders — at least one woman and two men or one woman and two men. The editorial team has prepared an overview of candidates who will participate in the elections in
According to the data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, by 2025, industrial companies in the country have started to rely less on borrowed funds provided by commercial banks. In the first nine months of the current year, the volume of lending in the sector amounted to 5.9 billion soms, which is 10.3% lower than the figures for the same period last year.
Kazakhstan has initiated legal proceedings in Switzerland, aiming to strengthen its position in international arbitration against oil companies operating in the Kashagan and Karachaganak fields, reports Orda.kz. According to information from Bloomberg, Kazakhstan has accused contractors of the oil and gas company Eni of corruption, which led to significantly inflated contracts. As a result, the country is seeking $15 million in damages, including interest.
Today, November 17, a fire occurred in a residential house in the village of Jazy-Kechuu, located in the city of Kara-Kul, Jalal-Abad region. The fire started around 11:00 in the kitchen, where a room with an area of 70 square meters ultimately burned down.
At 6:30 PM local time on November 17, a fire occurred at the "Sambusa" cafe in Cholpon-Ata. Responding promptly, firefighters arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the flames.
Galina Frolova, a resident of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, is engaged in the production of dried fruits. On her garden plot, fruit trees and bushes grow, the fruits of which she processes. Instead of traditional jams and juices, Galina chose to produce dried fruits, which are healthy and can be stored for a long time.
Under the name "Antikino" lies a private mini-cinema where visitors can enjoy their favorite films of their choice. Here, payment is made for renting a separate hall rather than for the film screening itself.
Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, organized a meeting with representatives of major domestic suppliers of socially significant goods. Employees of the tax service from all four districts of Bishkek also attended the meeting.
The Go Bus tourist service provides its clients with safe and convenient travel conditions. The head of the international cooperation and tourism development department of the State Enterprise "Tourism Development Support Fund in the Kyrgyz Republic," Damir Jumakanov, shared this information on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, the Go Bus app allows users to purchase tickets from anywhere in the world. Payment is available through online banking, e-wallets, as well as cash
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of the United Kingdom has decided to recover £4.1 million (approximately $5.4 million) in Bitcoin from Joseph O'Connor, a hacker from Britain. This decision is related to his involvement in a major hack of approximately 130 celebrity accounts on Twitter, as reported by local media citing information from the prosecution's press service. According to the agency, O'Connor is required to return 42 Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies that he
According to the latest changes, the procedure for calculating property tax and the tax rates have been updated. The mandatory submission of information calculations for property tax on land in populated areas and non-agricultural land, as well as on non-residential buildings and structures, has also been abolished. Furthermore, new terminology has been introduced, such as "residential property object" and "non-residential property object," which has allowed for a reduction
Modern cars have started to be equipped with additional USB ports for connecting mobile devices. This has become a necessity, as charging gadgets through the cigarette lighter often led to serious problems. Many users have noticed that mobile phones fail faster when using the cigarette lighter.
From January to September 2025, commercial banks provided loans amounting to 31.4 billion soms for agricultural needs, according to information from the NBKR. Compared to the same period last year, this figure increased by 8.6% in nominal terms. The weighted average interest rate on issued loans ranged from 15.42% to 18.92%. Thus, loans for agriculture accounted for 8.3% of the total volume of all loans issued since the beginning of the year.
According to the data from the Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, from November 7 to 13 of this year, the average daily concentration of major pollutants in the air in Bishkek exceeded the permissible norms by two times. This indicates a continuous deterioration of the ecological situation in the capital.
President of the Kyrgyz Football Union Kamchybek Tashiev announced the dismissal of Sergey Puchkov from the position of coach of the youth football team. The reason for this decision was his offensive attitude towards the players of the team. Tashiev emphasized that coaches who are unable to control their emotions and allow themselves to use derogatory expressions towards footballers have no place in Kyrgyz football. "There are young people, children, and elderly people present in the