The road on Levanevsky Street in Bishkek is being prepared for asphalting
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The road on Levanevsky Street in Bishkek is being prepared for asphalting

The major renovation of Levanevsky Street in Bishkek continues, carried out by the municipal enterprise "Bishkekasphaltservice." According to the city administration, the main works have already been completed on the section of the road from Gagarin Street to house No. 136A. The old asphalt has been removed, curbs for sidewalks and the roadway have been installed, an irrigation system has been organized, and the foundation for the sidewalks has been prepared. “Currently, our

14.11.2025, 14:15
The Ministry of Science has outlined priorities for the development of the higher education system
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The Ministry of Science has outlined priorities for the development of the higher education system

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations held a meeting with the heads of higher educational institutions, during which the most important aspects of improving the higher education system were discussed. The main topics included the quality of educational programs, the activation of scientific work, and measures to combat corruption. The discussions were led by Kemeil Sadykov, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations.

14.11.2025, 14:13
The Ministry of Labor commented on the case of the detained woman who threw her newborn baby in the trash.
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The Ministry of Labor commented on the case of the detained woman who threw her newborn baby in the trash.

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced new details in the case of a 22-year-old woman suspected of killing her newborn son. According to preliminary information, the woman claims that on November 11, 2025, she gave birth to the baby at her home in Sokuluk. She stated that the newborn showed no signs of life, and she decided to place him in a bag, which she then threw into a trash container.

14.11.2025, 14:00
Countries of Central Asia Launch Unified Brand Made in Central Asia
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Countries of Central Asia Launch Unified Brand Made in Central Asia

At the first meeting of the ministers of trade and investment of Central Asia and Azerbaijan, which took place on November 13 in Tashkent, an agreement was reached to expand economic cooperation in the region. Participants discussed the goal of increasing mutual trade to 20 billion US dollars and creating a single regional brand called Made in Central Asia. This was the focus of the meeting. Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan, initiated the idea of

14.11.2025, 13:58
In Bishkek, 64 cars were towed in one day for improper parking
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In Bishkek, 64 cars were towed in one day for improper parking

In Bishkek, activities to combat improper parking continue. The press service of the city hall informs that the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" conducted a raid aimed at improving road safety. As a result of the raid, 64 cars were towed in one day for being parked near garbage containers, at public transport stops, and in places where parking is prohibited by road signs. All towed vehicles were placed in a penalty parking lot.

14.11.2025, 13:23
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Unknown benefactor donated winter clothing to orphans of the Ak-Talinsky district

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, children who have been left without parents received warm winter clothing from an unidentified benefactor, reports Turmush correspondent. As Erlan Kachkynbaev, head of the labor, social protection, and migration department of the Ak-Tala district, explained, the assistance was provided by a man named Akyl, who is a resident of the Aksy district.

14.11.2025, 13:19
Snow leopards, mountain goats, and argalis captured by camera traps in the Chui region
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Snow leopards, mountain goats, and argalis captured by camera traps in the Chui region

In the Chui region, near Moscow, photographers captured wild animals thanks to camera traps set up in the "Ak-Suu" nature reserve. This information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the footage recorded the inhabitants of the reserve, including snow leopards, mountain goats, argalis, foxes, and many other wild animals.

14.11.2025, 13:10
The Aravan District is being brought in line with the design code.
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The Aravan District is being brought in line with the design code.

Active work is underway in the Aravan district to organize the territory in accordance with the approved design code. These activities are organized by the Aravan Department of Urban Development and Architecture together with the district state administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. In the center of the district and in several other areas, the facades of public buildings, institutions, and retail outlets are being updated. Unified signage is also being installed, which complies with the

14.11.2025, 13:04
An Expert Explained When Winter Tire Balancing Is Not Necessary
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An Expert Explained When Winter Tire Balancing Is Not Necessary

Alexey Revin, a specialist from "Za Rulem," emphasizes: – If you drove a short distance on winter tires last season and did not notice any vibrations, you can avoid additional costs for balancing. However, in practice, it is important to closely monitor the behavior of the vehicle. If the steering wheel does not shake, then balancing is not required. Vibrations are felt less on the rear wheels, but they are also less prone to issues. In any case, if there is a serious imbalance, you

14.11.2025, 13:01
The Antimonopoly Service of Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Monitoring of Prices for Socially Significant Goods
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The Antimonopoly Service of Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Monitoring of Prices for Socially Significant Goods

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce has announced the start of active price control for essential goods. The Antimonopoly Regulation Service will conduct inspections in stores, supermarkets, and markets to monitor the pricing situation. Prices for goods as of November 12, 2025 (in soms) Product Price (soms) Wheat flour grade 1 (local) 35.1 (kg) Wheat flour grade 1 (imported) 44.6 (kg) Bread made from grade 1 flour 65.7 (kg) Flatbread 96.4 (kg) Pasteurized milk 2.5–3.2% 77.8

14.11.2025, 12:41
The sixth meeting of the commission of authorized representatives for children's rights of the CIS member states took place in Minsk.
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The sixth meeting of the commission of authorized representatives for children's rights of the CIS member states took place in Minsk.

The sixth meeting of the Commission of Ombudsmen for Children's Rights of the CIS member states took place in Minsk. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, the event was attended by commission members and representatives of various government agencies, including staff from the offices of the Ombudsmen for Children's Rights from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan, as well as representatives of the Executive Committee of

14.11.2025, 12:40
The Deputy Prime Minister's Working Visit to Turkey Took Place
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The Deputy Prime Minister's Working Visit to Turkey Took Place

Edil Baisalov's visit took place from November 12 to 13, 2025, in the Republic of Turkey. During his stay, he held a meeting with the country's Vice President, Cevdet Yılmaz, where he expressed condolences regarding the tragic events that occurred on November 11, 2025, when a Turkish military transport aircraft crashed. During the meeting, important issues concerning bilateral relations were discussed, including political, trade-economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation

14.11.2025, 12:33
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A passenger car burned down in the city of Manas

In Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a passenger car model GPS-600 was completely burned. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Currently, the causes of the fire are being investigated.

14.11.2025, 12:15
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Seven-Year-Old Child Shot His 7-Month-Old Brother from a Shooting Range — Bullet Lodged in Skull

In the Osh region, in the Alay district, an accident occurred in which a 7-month-old baby was hospitalized with a gunshot wound. This information was confirmed by the regional children's hospital. According to available data, on November 3, 2025, at 18:32, 7-month-old K.B.M. was brought to the Alay district hospital in serious condition. The child's mother reported that the baby was experiencing bleeding from the oral cavity, lower lip, and upper palate, and was in a pale and weakened

14.11.2025, 12:13
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"Special or a lot of money", "American pizza" takes a month off." In the city of Osh, it was ordered to disconnect restaurants and cafes from electricity for 1 month and to station police officers at their doors.

In the city of Osh, an operation aimed at enforcing the noise law took place on the night of November 13. As part of the activities, local authorities and law enforcement officers inspected various establishments, including restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, billiard clubs, and gaming establishments.

14.11.2025, 12:02
In the Batken region, an agricultural fair is taking place today.
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In the Batken region, an agricultural fair is taking place today.

Today, a large agricultural fair has started in the Batken region, organized with the support of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, the fair features a diverse assortment of products sold at prices below market rates. Beef, which starts at 640 soms, is particularly popular, making it the most sought-after item among buyers.

14.11.2025, 12:01
The CEC announces the acceptance of documents from citizens and political parties for the BTIC reserve
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The CEC announces the acceptance of documents from citizens and political parties for the BTIC reserve

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the start of accepting documents from citizens and political parties for the formation of the reserve of the Bishkek Territorial Election Commission (TEC). According to the first part of Article 19 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Election Commissions for Conducting Elections and Referendums," the term for forming the TEC is five years. The commission must include representatives of political parties and local self-governments

14.11.2025, 11:41
In the Ala-Buka District, a monitoring was conducted on the extension of the moratorium on meat price increases.
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In the Ala-Buka District, a monitoring was conducted on the extension of the moratorium on meat price increases.

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Ala-Buka district, a monitoring of meat prices was conducted. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the monitoring, ministry staff visited points of sale engaged in meat sales, where they assessed the current price situation and explained the conditions for extending the moratorium on price increases until the end of 2025.

14.11.2025, 11:41
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In Naryn, a woman forbade her husband from changing the cow, and he dealt her a fatal blow to the thigh and went to sleep.

The Supreme Court confirmed the decisions of the lower courts in the case of the murder of a woman that occurred in the Naryn region. According to the materials posted in the State Register of Judicial Acts, the investigation established that the accused pensioner Batyr (name changed Ö.B.A.), living in one of the villages of the Naryn district, was drinking alcohol with his wife Azharkul (name changed A.D.) at their home in the evening. After some time, a conflict arose between them, during

14.11.2025, 11:26
Coal supply to Bishkek CHPP suspended for 10 days — Ministry of Energy
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Coal supply to Bishkek CHPP suspended for 10 days — Ministry of Energy

The temporary suspension of coal supplies to the Bishkek CHPP has been announced for a period of 10 days, as stated by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev during a press conference. According to him, coal is loaded in Balakchy and then transported to the Chui region. Ibraev noted that over 300,000 tons of coal have already been accumulated at the Bishkek CHPP, which meets the needs of the population. "Currently, there is enough coal. People usually start purchasing it with the arrival

14.11.2025, 11:25
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In the Uzgen District, drivers and a passenger were injured as a result of a head-on collision.

On the 8th kilometer of the road Өзгөн–Мырза-Аке, located in the village of Myrza-Ake in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, a traffic accident occurred on November 13, as reported by witnesses of the incident. According to data provided by the Road Safety Service of the Osh region, driver A. O., born in 1989 and residing in the village of Kurshab, was driving a "Daewoo Matiz" and was heading from east to west. Suddenly, he veered into the oncoming lane, leading to a collision with

14.11.2025, 11:20
In Bishkek, the fourth accomplice of large-scale cyber fraud has been detained
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In Bishkek, the fourth accomplice of large-scale cyber fraud has been detained

In Bishkek, employees of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate continue active measures aimed at identifying all participants in the cyber fraud, during which a citizen named U.K. lost 7,500,000 soms. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the fraudsters, posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security and the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, deceitfully acquired a significant sum of money from

14.11.2025, 11:17
The Ministry of Emergency Situations and the UN World Food Programme Set Priorities for Cooperation in the Upcoming Period
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations and the UN World Food Programme Set Priorities for Cooperation in the Upcoming Period

A working meeting was held at the Central Office of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), attended by the head of the International Cooperation Department of MES, Kanat Karybai uulu, and the representative of the Asia-Pacific Regional Hub of the United Nations World Food Programme, Patau Chotkirativech. Employees of MES and the UN WFP also participated in the discussion, including program managers and specialists involved in joint projects related to disaster risk prevention and

14.11.2025, 11:13
Starbucks Workers Announce Indefinite Strike in the USA
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Starbucks Workers Announce Indefinite Strike in the USA

According to information provided by Al Jazeera and relayed by Kazinform, a major strike by Starbucks workers has begun in the United States. More than a thousand baristas, representing the Starbucks Workers United union, have left their jobs in over 40 cities across the country. The reason for this action was unsuccessful negotiations with the company's management regarding wage increases and improved benefits.

14.11.2025, 11:01
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Life in the Regions: In Issyk-Kul, a man dismantled a mausoleum brick by brick and built a stove, after which his children tragically died — a teacher shared the story

Baktygul Dyikanbaeva, a teacher from the village of Chon Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Orgochor rural district of the Jeti-Oguz region in the Issyk-Kul province, shared a story about the creation of a local museum. Dyikanbaeva works at the local school and is actively involved in preserving historical heritage.

14.11.2025, 10:53
In Osh, cafes and restaurants that do not close by 10 PM will have their electricity and water turned off for a month.
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In Osh, cafes and restaurants that do not close by 10 PM will have their electricity and water turned off for a month.

According to Toktorbaev, establishments must follow the established rules, otherwise the consequences will not be long in coming. "If you do not listen, then so be it! You have already been warned," he emphasized. In Kyrgyzstan, all entertainment venues, including restaurants and nightclubs, are required to end their operations no later than 10:00 PM, and electricity must be turned off by 10:10 PM. These words were spoken by the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National

14.11.2025, 10:42
Fans in London cornered Dimash on the roof of a car
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Fans in London cornered Dimash on the roof of a car

Dimash Kudaibergen posted a video on Instagram where he thanks his fans: “Thank you, London. This video was taken after the concert in front of the hotel where we stayed. I had to climb on the roof of the car to express my gratitude to all of you. I love you. See you tomorrow in Berlin,” he wrote. The concert in London was part of his world tour called Stranger, during which the singer blends the musical traditions of the East and West. The British audience welcomed the Kazakh performer with

14.11.2025, 10:41
In Bishkek, requirements for nighttime work of cafes and entertainment venues have been tightened
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In Bishkek, requirements for nighttime work of cafes and entertainment venues have been tightened

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city hall has intensified control over the enforcement of the "Silence Law." According to the new order, owners of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues are required to close by 10:00 PM. From this time, any festive and entertainment events are prohibited. The document also states that all devices using electricity must be turned off after 10:00 PM. This particularly applies to powerful appliances such as stoves, heaters,

14.11.2025, 10:38
Exchange rates for November 14
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Exchange rates for November 14

As of November 14, 2025, the National Bank announced the official exchange rates for foreign currencies against the som. 1 US dollar (USD) – 87.4500 soms; 1 euro (EUR) – 101.6869 soms; 1 Russian ruble (RUB) – 1.0799 soms; 1 Kazakh tenge (KZT) – 0.1667 soms; 1 Chinese yuan (CNY) – 12.3245 soms. It is noted that the exchange rates for the euro and yuan have slightly increased, while the dollar and tenge remained at the same level.

14.11.2025, 10:28