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In the Aytmatov District, a suspect has been detained for the theft of 6 heads of cattle. A criminal case has been initiated.

The Aytmatov District Department of Internal Affairs received a report from six citizens who reported the disappearance of six heads of livestock, as announced by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the information received, this incident was recorded in the unified register of crimes under Article 205-1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Cattle Rustling"), which served as the basis for initiating a criminal case.

07.11.2025, 20:06
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The European Commission has banned the issuance of multiple Schengen visas to Russians. But there are exceptions.

On November 7, the European Commission announced the suspension of multiple-entry Schengen visas for Russians. According to the publication Politico, which cites its sources, EU authorities decided to tighten entry rules for Russian citizens in order to enhance security. Among the reasons cited were the use of migration by Russia as a tool, acts of sabotage on the territory of EU countries and in international waters of the Baltic Sea, as well as threats related to cyber and industrial

07.11.2025, 19:45
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Kyrgyzstan Elected to the Executive Council of UNESCO for 2025-2029

Today, November 7, during the 43rd session of the General Conference of UNESCO in Samarkand, a vote was held, resulting in Kyrgyzstan being elected to the Executive Board of this organization for the term from 2025 to 2029. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported this event. In addition to Kyrgyzstan, the board also includes Malaysia (167 votes), India (163 votes), China (162 votes), Thailand (161 votes), and Japan (159 votes), with Kyrgyzstan receiving 163

07.11.2025, 19:23
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In Kazakhstan, teachers, doctors, and social workers are being attracted to the regions with a 1% mortgage.

In Kazakhstan, the start of the application process for the "To the Village with a Diploma" program has been announced, which offers a mortgage with an interest rate of 1%. The source of information is Tengrinews. The program is available for specialists from various fields: education, medicine, social protection, the agro-industrial sector, culture, sports, as well as for civil servants working in the offices of rural district akims (excluding the akims themselves and their deputies).

07.11.2025, 19:17
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Markets in Uzgen fined 42,000 soms for violating sanitary standards

In Uzgen, an inspection of central markets was conducted to ensure compliance with sanitary norms and food safety regulations, as reported by the Uzgen Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Control. During the inspection, meat shops, trading points, and toilets were examined at markets such as "Kelechek," "Took," "Mömö-jemish," and "Metrazh."

07.11.2025, 19:16
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Seitek Kulubaev has headed the city administration of Batken

Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev has been appointed as the mayor of Batken, reports Turmush correspondent. This step was taken in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Part 1 of Article 47 of the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies".

07.11.2025, 18:50
A powerful magnetic storm will hit Earth
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A powerful magnetic storm will hit Earth

According to information provided by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a powerful magnetic storm is expected on November 7, which will be the strongest of this year. On this day, Earth will encounter a large coronal hole, which will be accompanied by the arrival of two plasma clouds. These clouds resulted from significant solar flares recorded two days ago. Scientists have designated November 7 as the day with the most

07.11.2025, 18:43
Kasymaiev took part in the opening of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek
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Kasymaiev took part in the opening of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek

The Head of the Presidential Administration and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaiev, attended the opening of the World Sambo Championship taking place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. In his speech, he emphasized that it is a significant honor for Kyrgyzstan to host such a large-scale international event.

07.11.2025, 18:12
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The mayor of Batken has been appointed

According to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, Seytek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev has been appointed as the mayor of Batken. This decision was made based on Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Part 1 of Article 47 of the Law on Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies. Seytek Kulubaev is 54 years old and holds two higher education degrees: in 1993, he graduated from the agricultural institute with a degree in "zootechnics," and in 1996, he

07.11.2025, 18:09
Bishkek Electric Networks Clarified the Situation with Power Outages in the House in the "Djal" Microdistrict
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Bishkek Electric Networks Clarified the Situation with Power Outages in the House in the "Djal" Microdistrict

The Bishkek Electric Networks enterprise, part of OJSC "NESC," has provided an official explanation regarding the temporary power outage at the address 81 Masalieva Street. It has been reported that the outage occurred at the end of August this year due to accumulated debt for electricity, which amounted to about 3 million soms. The residents of this building moved in without the necessary documentation.

07.11.2025, 18:08
The Naryn-Oruk-Tam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.
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The Naryn-Oruk-Tam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.

From November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026, the section of the Naryn–Oruktam road located between kilometers 50 and 75 will be closed to traffic. According to a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made based on the directive of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The reason for this closure is the deteriorating weather conditions and the increased threat of avalanches, which jeopardizes road safety.

07.11.2025, 18:00
At the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, UNESCO established the Day of Nomadic Heritage
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At the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, UNESCO established the Day of Nomadic Heritage

In November, during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, a resolution was unanimously adopted proclaiming September 22 as the International Day of Nomadic Heritage. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As noted in the statement, the initiative put forward by Kyrgyzstan was supported by many participating countries and aimed at recognizing the significant contribution of nomadic peoples to the development of world civilization,

07.11.2025, 17:39
Kyrgyzstan and the IFC Discussed Cooperation Priorities
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Kyrgyzstan and the IFC Discussed Cooperation Priorities

On November 6, a meeting took place in Bishkek between the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Asein Isaev, and the head of the delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Seval Guzelkilinch. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on key areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as project activities carried out by the IFRC in the country.

07.11.2025, 17:29
In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits
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In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits

In Talas, a fine was imposed on a store that operated without the necessary permits. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, the inspection revealed that the store, located at K. Nurjanov Street, 48/2, was conducting its activities without the appropriate architectural documents.

07.11.2025, 17:25
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Export to developed countries hinges on standards — organic products become a condition for entry, - Ministry of Agriculture

- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.

07.11.2025, 17:11
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.
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The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.

The delegation of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic participated from November 5 to 7 in the ninth OSCE seminar on passenger data and the fifth meeting of the informal working group of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in the Austrian capital, Vienna. According to information provided by the state committee, more than 180 representatives from 57 OSCE participating countries took part in the events, organized jointly with the UN Counter-Terrorism Office.

07.11.2025, 17:08
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Kyrgyzstan is Experiencing a "Berry Boom": Farmers Quickly Adapt to New Crops, but Sales are More Challenging, - Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new

07.11.2025, 16:59
A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.
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A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.

Mass layoffs in the United States are reaching record levels, driven by the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the need to cut costs. This was reported by Bloomberg journalists, citing data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Last month, there was a significant increase in the number of layoffs: 153,074 people lost their jobs, marking the highest figure for October in the last twenty years. For comparison, this number is nearly three times higher than

07.11.2025, 16:57
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Aiyl Bank signed memorandums of cooperation with Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. as part of the C5+1 summit

- During the C5+1 summit in Washington, Tilek Alimdzhanov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Aiyl Bank," signed memorandums with two well-known American financial institutions — Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These agreements are a significant step towards strengthening international partnerships and open new horizons for the further development of the bank on the global stage.

07.11.2025, 16:52
The newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" celebrates its 100th anniversary
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The newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" celebrates its 100th anniversary

Today in Bishkek, a solemn event is taking place dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana". Among the participants of the celebration are the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Tagaev, State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Union of Journalists Kurmanbek Ramatov, as well as the editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" Elena Zholobova and other invited guests.

07.11.2025, 16:42
Seitek Kulubaev Appointed Mayor of Batken City
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Seitek Kulubaev Appointed Mayor of Batken City

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev as the mayor of Batken, located in the Batken region. Prior to this, he served as the head of the state administration - akim of the Aravan district in the Osh region.

07.11.2025, 16:39
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In the Kochkor Museum, archival photographs of prosperous families who were deported to Ukraine during the repressions are kept.

In the Kochkor Historical Museum, archival photographs of local residents who became victims of repression and were relocated to Ukraine are collected. As reported by Turmush correspondent, among the museum visitors were Asel Asanbekova and Kenzhe Erkinbek kyzy, who are engaged in researching historical facts. They donated photographs of families from the Kochkor district to the museum, who were deported in the 1930s to the settlements of Chalbasy (now Vinogradovo, Kherson region) and

07.11.2025, 16:38
Sadyr Japarov distinguished himself with decisiveness, returning Kumtor in eight months - Kubatov
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Sadyr Japarov distinguished himself with decisiveness, returning Kumtor in eight months - Kubatov

In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, emphasized that Sadyr Japarov demonstrated significant determination by regaining control over Kumtor in just eight months. In his opinion, this project had long been used not only for economic but also for political purposes. Kubatov noted that during Askar Akayev's rule, serious mistakes were made, resulting in Kyrgyzstan losing its stake in the Kumtor mine.

07.11.2025, 16:27
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Driving on the Bishkek - Karakol road is dangerous due to stones that are not visible under the snow.

On the road connecting Bishkek and Karakol, stones have accumulated, hidden under the snow cover, as reported by readers of Kaktus.media. This creates a risk of accidents, as drivers do not expect such unpleasant surprises and often damage their car tires. As a result, many are forced to change tires right on the road in the cold and snow. One reader shared: "For example, the Odyssey car has a flat tire, and we also have a side cut. Further down the road, there are also cars stopped. I

07.11.2025, 16:22
At the Juridical Academy, issues of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources were discussed.
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At the Juridical Academy, issues of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources were discussed.

As part of the cooperation between the Prosecutor's Offices of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation, a round table was held on November 6-7, 2025, at the Juridical Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office, dedicated to issues of environmental protection and the rational use of natural resources, the press service reported. The event is part of the joint action plan between the General Prosecutor's Offices of the two countries for 2024-2025. Participants discussed

07.11.2025, 16:18
The Kapchagay section of the Naryn-Oryuktam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.
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The Kapchagay section of the Naryn-Oryuktam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.

The section of the Naryn–Oruktam highway, located between kilometers 50 and 75, will be temporarily closed from November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made in accordance with the order of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The closure is due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of snow avalanches, making it necessary to ensure

07.11.2025, 16:09
In Bishkek, the intersection of Fuchik Street will be closed for two days
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In Bishkek, the intersection of Fuchik Street will be closed for two days

The intersection of Fuchik Street in Bishkek will be temporarily closed for two days. This information was provided by the city hall. According to the information provided by the city hall, rehabilitation work will be carried out on November 8 and 9 of this year, which will limit access at the intersection of Fuchik Street, Jibek Jolu Avenue, and Profsoyuznaya Street.

07.11.2025, 16:08
The National Bank fined a payment organization and exchange offices
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The National Bank fined a payment organization and exchange offices

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of penalties against a number of financial organizations for violations of legislation and its own rules. In particular, one payment organization was fined 55,000 soms for failing to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the regulations of the NB KR.

07.11.2025, 15:55
Tashiev handed over an apartment to a single mother
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Tashiev handed over an apartment to a single mother

Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, received a request for assistance from Eleonora Nuralieva, a resident of Kyrgyzstan, regarding her difficult life situation. Eleonora Nuralieva, born in 1989, shared that after her birth, her mother abandoned her, and at the age of 4, she was sold for 1500 soms to unknown people. Until the age of 13, she was raised in various families and then ended up in

07.11.2025, 15:42
The ex-wife of Bivol threatened to sue her former father-in-law
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The ex-wife of Bivol threatened to sue her former father-in-law

Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol, has accused Yuri Bivol, her father-in-law, of assault. According to Ekaterina, the incident occurred during her son Nikon's training when Yuri unexpectedly showed up. After her attempts to intervene in the meeting, he physically attacked her. This was reported by RT. It is worth noting that Ekaterina herself is under investigation in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan due to a video on social media in which she insulted the

07.11.2025, 15:39
The GNS clarified the new regulations on cashless payments in the Tax Code of Kyrgyzstan
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The GNS clarified the new regulations on cashless payments in the Tax Code of Kyrgyzstan

The GNS clarifies that the law adopted on October 29, 2025, introduced a number of changes to the Tax Code aimed at improving tax legislation, simplifying tax administration, and combating the shadow economy. There has been information circulated in the media that tax legislation is being changed with the aim of abolishing cash payments; however, this is not true. We emphasize that the changes are aimed at improving the conditions for doing business and protecting consumer rights.

07.11.2025, 15:38
Lithuania has restricted two checkpoints with Belarus: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic urges Kyrgyz citizens to plan alternative routes
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Lithuania has restricted two checkpoints with Belarus: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic urges Kyrgyz citizens to plan alternative routes

From October 29 to November 30, 2025, the Lithuanian Cabinet of Ministers will temporarily close two border crossing points on the border with Belarus — "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai." This information was received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, despite the restrictions, some groups of citizens can still pass through the "Mėdininkai" checkpoint. The exceptions include:

07.11.2025, 15:27
Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Cooperation with the USA in the Field of Digital Economy and IT
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Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Cooperation with the USA in the Field of Digital Economy and IT

Kyrgyzstan is significantly expanding its relations with the United States in the fields of digital economy and information technology. Over the past five years, the volume of IT service exports from the country to the USA has increased 45 times, according to data presented by the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, speaking at the "Central Asia – USA" (C5+1) summit in Washington, emphasized that the development of information technologies and

07.11.2025, 15:25
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about criminal liability for transferring bank cards to third parties

The operative officer of the cybercrime department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev, stated in an interview for the radio that starting from June 25, criminal liability for transferring bank cards, accounts, and details to third parties will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that citizens who hand over their cards to outsiders effectively become accomplices in fraudulent activities.

07.11.2025, 15:19
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Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Kemelbek Nanaev.

- The scientific-practical conference "Financial Independence and Economic Security of the Kyrgyz Republic: Lessons from K.K. Nanaev," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Kemelbek Nanaev, the first chairman of the National Bank, attracted the attention of many, including Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the president's administration. In his speech, Kasymaliev noted that Kemelbek Nanaev's contribution was key to forming the financial

07.11.2025, 15:12
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In Kyrgyzstan, penalties for internet fraud have been tightened.

- A new law has been adopted in Kyrgyzstan, amending the Criminal Code, aimed at tightening penalties for fraud committed using information and communication technologies. This was announced during a radio program featuring Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev from the Cybercrime Department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police and Captain of Police Urmat Bekbosunov, an investigator from the Department for Particularly Important Cases of the Investigative

07.11.2025, 14:59