The business forum laid the foundation for long-term economic partnership with Egypt – Sydykov
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The business forum laid the foundation for long-term economic partnership with Egypt – Sydykov

The Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, shared his views on the results of the business forum in an interview with the Kabar agency. This forum was part of the official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, to Egypt. We remind you that on November 4 and 5, 2025, President Japarov visited Egypt for the first time, marking his first visit to the African continent since the country's independence. As a result of this visit, eight important bilateral agreements

06.11.2025, 09:52
In the past 24 hours, 18 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan
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In the past 24 hours, 18 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan

In the territory of Kyrgyzstan, 18 fires occurred within 24 hours. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 22 fire crews were involved in extinguishing the fires: - Bishkek – 5; - Osh – 2; - Osh region – 3; - Chui region – 2; - Batken region – 2; - Issyk-Kul region – 3; - Jalal-Abad region – 1.

06.11.2025, 09:51
"“The format will be more pragmatic.” What to expect from Trump’s meeting with the leaders of Central Asian countries?"
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"“The format will be more pragmatic.” What to expect from Trump’s meeting with the leaders of Central Asian countries?"

At the summit in Washington, which will take place on November 6 with the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump and leaders of Central Asian countries, the key topics of discussion will be rare earth metals. Analysts note that this reciprocal format "C5+1," marking a decade of its existence, will provide the countries of the region with the opportunity to maneuver between the influences of Russia and China while maintaining a multi-vector approach in their foreign policy. This

06.11.2025, 09:34
Restrictions for truck traffic remain in place at the Toо-Ashuu and Ala-Bel passes.
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Restrictions for truck traffic remain in place at the Toо-Ashuu and Ala-Bel passes.

Due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, heavy snowfall is observed in many regions of the country, and road clearing operations continue without interruption. According to information from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the state companies "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" are processing the roads around the clock with a sand-salt mixture. The roads remain open for traffic.

06.11.2025, 09:18
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained inspectors from the Ministry of Construction and Emergency Situations while receiving a bribe.
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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained inspectors from the Ministry of Construction and Emergency Situations while receiving a bribe.

A corruption scheme related to the illegal receipt of funds for the preparation of commissioning acts was identified and suppressed in the State Architectural and Construction Control Department of Bishkek, as well as in the Fire Supervision Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic for Bishkek and the Chuy region. This was reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. Inspector A.T.D. from the State Architectural and Construction Control

06.11.2025, 09:17
Sadyr Japarov Arrived in Washington at the Invitation of Donald Trump
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Sadyr Japarov Arrived in Washington at the Invitation of Donald Trump

Photo from the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. On November 5, President Sadyr Japarov arrived in the United States at the invitation of his American counterpart Donald Trump. This was reported in a press release from the information policy department of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The plane with Japarov landed at Andrews Air Force Base, where he was met by Paul Kapoor, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, as well as other high-ranking

06.11.2025, 09:13
Authorities in Bishkek are combating the use of waste from sewing workshops, automotive oils, and garbage for heating
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Authorities in Bishkek are combating the use of waste from sewing workshops, automotive oils, and garbage for heating

In response to the emerging problems, the inspection conducts regular checks in baths, saunas, enterprises, and private homes. The main goal of the raids is to identify instances of burning waste from the garment industry, automotive oils, paints and varnishes, plastics, rubber, and other toxic substances. Since the beginning of 2025, the inspection has conducted 148 raids, during which 231 violations of environmental norms were identified. Fines totaling 2,383,500 soms have been imposed on

06.11.2025, 08:56
Revenge of the Earth? Scientists Answer Why "Impossible" Earthquakes Are Occurring Worldwide
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Revenge of the Earth? Scientists Answer Why "Impossible" Earthquakes Are Occurring Worldwide

Researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands have discovered the causes of so-called "incredible" earthquakes that have begun to manifest in areas previously considered seismically safe. In their work, the scientists concluded that these anomalies are caused by human activity, which activates ancient tectonic faults that were previously in a state of "rest." A striking example of this phenomenon is the gas field in Groningen in northern Netherlands, where natural

06.11.2025, 08:54
Municipal property can now be rented through the "My City" app
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Municipal property can now be rented through the "My City" app

The launch of a new feature in the mobile application "My City" took place in Bishkek, allowing users to rent municipal property. This step was announced by the Digital Technologies Center of the city administration. The goal of this innovation is to simplify the rental process for citizens, eliminating the need for personal visits and paperwork.

06.11.2025, 08:12
British police seized dinosaur skeletons worth $15 million from a Chinese man suspected of a major money laundering scam
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British police seized dinosaur skeletons worth $15 million from a Chinese man suspected of a major money laundering scam

The skeletons, which are between 145 and 157 million years old, include a female Allosaurus with a baby and a Stegosaurus. These fossils were purchased at a Christie’s auction in 2024. Additionally, eleven Chinese artifacts bought at a Sotheby’s auction were also confiscated. Su Binhai was previously wanted in connection with a money laundering case in Singapore. However, after reaching an asset forfeiture agreement in favor of the state, Singaporean authorities withdrew their Interpol request

06.11.2025, 08:09
The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic denied Mirlan Nurbaev registration as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic denied Mirlan Nurbaev registration as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh.

Mirlán Nurbaev submitted his application to participate in the elections; however, during the verification of his documents on November 3 and 5, 2025, facts of his long-term religious activity were revealed. He was the director of the religious charity fund "Aravan Zeket" and represented the fund "As-Safa," which became the basis for the refusal of his registration. The working group responsible for accepting and verifying documents concluded that Nurbaev does not meet the

06.11.2025, 08:05
Exchange rates for November 6
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Exchange rates for November 6

As of November 6, 2025, the National Bank has set the official exchange rates against the som: US Dollar – 87.45 som (unchanged); Euro – 100.46 som (decrease of 0.23 som); Russian Ruble – 1.0782 som (decrease of 0.0042 som); Kazakh Tenge – 0.1667 som (decrease of 0.0008 som); Chinese Yuan – 12.27 som (slight decrease of 0.0045 som). In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.32 som, and the selling rate is 87.77 som.

06.11.2025, 07:32
The official visit of President Sadyr Japarov to Egypt has concluded
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The official visit of President Sadyr Japarov to Egypt has concluded

html Official visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, to Egypt concluded on November 5. The dates of the visit were November 4 and 5, as reported by the press service of the head of state. In Cairo, at the presidential palace "Al-Ittihadiya," an official meeting ceremony took place with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. President Japarov held personal negotiations with al-Sisi.

06.11.2025, 07:21
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Sadyr Japarov visited the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Photos

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, during his official visit to Egypt, participated in a cultural program that included a visit to the famous pyramid complex on the Giza plateau, as well as the Grand Egyptian Museum. According to the press service of the Presidential Administration, during the tour, the head of state was presented with the history of the pyramids, which embody the ancient civilization and cultural heritage of the country.

06.11.2025, 01:23
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Trophy specimens of a Kyrgyzstani angler on the Ili River: A 4 kg snakehead and a 20 kg catfish

Arthur Sedov, a 28-year-old resident of Bishkek and an expert in sport fishing, shared his impressions of fishing on the Ili River in Kazakhstan. He is also the organizer of children's sport fishing competitions in Kyrgyzstan. Arthur had his first experience with a fishing rod at the age of 12 when he fished at one of the ponds in Kain, located in the Panfilov district. Since then, he has not stopped fishing and, over the past 18 years, has traveled to many places in Asia in search of big

05.11.2025, 22:14
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The heating season has begun in the city of Uzgen

In Uzgen, the heating season officially began, as reported by the city's mayor Eldos Taev. As of November 4, the city's kindergartens have been provided with heating. This year, all social institutions, including schools and medical facilities, received heating on time.

05.11.2025, 21:36
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In the city of Kara-Kul, new asphalt has been laid on 3 streets

The opening of the street named after I. Kurmanaliev took place in Kara-Kul on November 5. Representatives at the event included the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region, Tilek Tekebaev, the mayor of the city, Nurtilek Orozbaev, as well as local organization leaders and residents.

05.11.2025, 21:29
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Early parliamentary elections. 100 polling stations opened abroad

At the meeting held on November 5, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums decided to open three additional polling stations for voting outside the country in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These stations are located in the Kazakh cities of Almaty, Taraz, and Shymkent.

05.11.2025, 21:26
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The Central Election Commission denied Nurbayev registration as a candidate for the Majilis due to religious activities.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic announced its decision not to register Mirlan Payazidinovich Nurbaev, who submitted documents to participate in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 5. This decision was made on November 5. Nurbaev submitted his application expressing his desire to participate in the elections on October 30. However, during the verification of his documents, conducted based on a report from the National Agency for Religious

05.11.2025, 21:19
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The CEC registered 34 candidates for deputies of the Mazhilis.

The Central Election Commission made the decision to register 34 candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh on November 5. Among the registered candidates: - Malika Bagdatovna Ibraimova — district No. 20; - Samatbek Kulukeievich Ibraev — district No. 28; - Aibek Satybekovich Saipov — district No. 13; - Sulayman Turduevich Kayipov — district No. 12; - Zhanibek Zhenishbekovich Amatov — district No. 3; - Aida Orozalievna Uzakova — district No. 22; - Chyndykbek Seydakmatovich Saidimirov — district No. 2; -

05.11.2025, 21:11
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In 2025, 74,248 head of cattle were inseminated

In the first 10 months of 2025, artificial insemination was carried out on 74,248 heads of cattle in the republic. This is 6,763 heads more than in the same period of the previous year, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the information from the ministry, over 98,000 doses of semen have been distributed to various regions of the country, and more than 7 tons of liquid nitrogen have been delivered through district veterinary offices.

05.11.2025, 20:59
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Kyrgyzstan and Egypt signed a number of agreements following Sadyr Japarov's visit

During the official visit of Sadyr Japarov to the Arab Republic of Egypt on November 5, important bilateral agreements were signed aimed at strengthening relations between the countries. This information was disseminated by the president's press service. Among the signed agreements are documents in the fields of economic, agricultural, energy, and educational cooperation, as well as measures to simplify the visa regime for holders of diplomatic and service passports.

05.11.2025, 20:36
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Life in the Regions: Izat Syrgak Uulu from Talas Wins Cars and Apartments Thanks to His Horses

As reported by Turmush correspondent, 33-year-old horse breeder Syrgak uulu Izat from Talas wins 3 cars annually at horse races. Izat was born and lives in the village of Uch-Emchek in the Talas region with his wife and two sons. He shares that both his grandfathers, on his father's and mother's side, were horse breeders, and people say it runs in his blood. Since childhood, he admired their racehorses, and after graduating from school in 2010, he constantly stayed close to renowned

05.11.2025, 20:24
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Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt in Cairo

Today, November 5, during his official visit to Egypt, President Sadyr Japarov met with Hanafi Ali Jebali, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt. At the beginning of the meeting, Jebali shared the history of the Egyptian parliament, which has existed for over 150 years. Both sides discussed opportunities to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties and improve the legal framework for cooperation.

05.11.2025, 20:02
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Sadyr Japarov Visited the Pyramids of Giza

As part of the cultural program of his visit to Egypt, President Sadyr Japarov visited the famous pyramids on the Giza plateau. He also toured the Grand Egyptian Museum in the capital of the country. During the tour, the head of state was informed about the significance of the pyramids as a symbol of ancient civilization and an important element of the world's cultural heritage.

05.11.2025, 19:36
Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke to Gulf News about the priorities for Kyrgyzstan's development
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Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke to Gulf News about the priorities for Kyrgyzstan's development

In an interview with Gulf News, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, discussed the key achievements and development directions of the country, as well as the prospects for foreign economic relations. He emphasized that the government is focused on sustainable economic growth and improving the quality of life for the population. Over the past three years, the average economic growth rate has been 9%, and by the end of the first nine months of 2025, GDP increased by 10%,

05.11.2025, 19:19
Radio signals from beneath the ice of Antarctica contradict the laws of physics
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Radio signals from beneath the ice of Antarctica contradict the laws of physics

Unexplained radio signals received in Antarctica between 2016 and 2018 continue to puzzle scientists. These anomalous radio bursts were recorded using a NASA balloon equipped with the ANITA antenna system. Interestingly, these signals appeared to originate from beneath the ice and move upward, contrary to all known physical laws. The ANITA mission was originally aimed at studying cosmic rays, focusing on the radio waves generated during their interaction with the atmosphere, according to

05.11.2025, 18:45
Tashiev transferred medical equipment worth 35 million soms to the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood
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Tashiev transferred medical equipment worth 35 million soms to the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood

Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, recently visited the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, which is managed by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security, during his visit, Tashiev handed over six sets of modern medical equipment to the doctors, including an endoscopic ultrasound machine and several ultrasound devices. The total cost of

05.11.2025, 18:38