Tashiev: Stop Holding Clan Councils

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, urged the citizens of Kyrgyzstan to abandon the practice of division by clans [uru] and the holding of kurultai. In his opinion, such behavior is incorrect, and he insisted on its cessation. “We must remember our ancestors and relatives, but these issues should not be elevated to the level of state policy. Kurultai should not be held — this is unacceptable.

Medications in state pharmacies are sold 5% cheaper – Talant Sultanov

In pharmacies under the brand "El Aman," medications are offered on average 5% cheaper than in other places. This was stated in an interview with the "Kabar" agency by Talant Sultanov, the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy." He also noted that for some medications, prices may be even lower.

House in Karakol, where at one time animals were rescued and the army was supplied, and at another investigations were conducted

The building located at 110 H. Karasaev Street in Karakol, Issyk-Kul Region, has been recognized as a historical and cultural heritage site, as reported by representatives of the city administration. This house, built over 130 years ago in 1895, is situated in the heart of old Karakol. At that time, the city was named Przhevalsk and served as an important administrative center in the eastern part of the Turkestan region.

In Ak-Tal, the vocational school received a car for driver training

In the Naryn region, in Ak-Tal, professional college No. 40 named after Maadanbek Barashov has acquired a passenger car. The director of the college, Ilyichbek Jakshylyk uulu, reported that 800,000 soms were allocated from the district development fund for the needs of the educational process and official purposes. The college also contributed its own share of 222,000 soms.

Expert on the Energy Situation: If We Save, We'll Get Through Winter Without Blackouts

Ernest Karybekov, an energy specialist, supported the position of Deputy Prime Minister Kamchybek Tashiev in an interview with IA "Kabar," stating that Kyrgyzstan can avoid rolling blackouts this winter season. Karybekov noted that a key step was the disconnection of mining farms from the power supply. "These enterprises operate in the interests of their owners, not the state," he added, emphasizing that such measures will significantly help in getting through the

The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan in Italy presented the export and tourism potential of the country in Sicily

The visit of the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Italy, Taalaybek Bazarbaev, took place on November 10-11 in Sicily. During this trip, he held a series of meetings with key figures in the region, including the mayor of Catania, the president of the Unimpres association, the rector of the University of Catania, and the director of the "Massimo Bellini" theater. During discussions with the mayor of Catania, the parties reached an agreement on developing bilateral relations through

The police are searching for Zhyrgalbek Baidolotov, who went missing in Kemine.

In Kemin, a man is being sought who has gone missing. Employees of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region have appealed to citizens for help in locating Zhyrgalbek Maatkerimovich Baidolotov, born on February 16, 1976. He disappeared between September 18 and 19, 2025, while in the city of Kemin, Chui region.

The President Launched the Construction of a Children's Entertainment Center in Talas

On November 13, in the Talas region, a ceremonial capsule laying took place for the construction of two children's entertainment centers "Balastan," in which the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov participated. At the beginning of the event, participants were shown a video presentation of the design of the future center, which will occupy an area of 6.5 hectares. The facility is expected to be ready by 2026. During his speech, Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the state goal is

Electricity Consumption in Kyrgyzstan Increased from 14 to 20 Billion kWh

At a press conference, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev reported that electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan has increased from 14 billion kilowatt-hours in 2014 to 20 billion kilowatt-hours today. The minister noted that the number of new subscribers has increased to 30–33 thousand.

The range of medicines in "El Aman" pharmacies will be expanded — Talant Sultanov

The director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia," Talant Sultanov, recently stated in an interview with the "Kabar" agency about plans to expand the range of medicines in the pharmacy network "El Aman." He noted that work in this direction is already actively underway.

Prices for medicines have decreased by 4-5 times due to direct supplies - "Kyrgyzpharmacy"

In Kyrgyzstan, 95% of medications are imported. This was stated in an interview with the Kabar agency by Talant Sultanov, the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy." According to him, 30-40% of these supplies come directly from global manufacturers, while the rest go through distributors. Sultanov emphasized that previously each of the approximately 300 hospitals in the country purchased medicines independently, which led to significant price differences for the same

French doctors will assist in the treatment of severely ill Kyrgyz citizens

Doctors from France will participate in the treatment of severe cases among Kyrgyz citizens. This became known after a visit by a medical delegation from Kyrgyzstan to French healthcare institutions. As part of their trip, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, and his team visited a number of leading medical institutions in Paris to study the experience in organizing specialized medical care and rehabilitation.

Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Strikes at the Image of the Authorities?

In social networks, citizens are demanding the resignation of Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev. Discontent was also expressed by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who criticized the Ministry of Energy's initiative urging the population to switch to the "Unlimited Tariff" for electricity through the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan".

Manas Cup 2025. The Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan defeated Bahrain

The international football tournament Manas Cup 2025 (U-23) started on November 12 in the city of Manas. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, in their debut match, the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan won against Bahrain with a score of 2:1. Arsen Sharshenbekov opened the scoring, and Anton Polev added a second goal in the 42nd minute of the game. The competitions are taking place at the Kurmanbek Stadium, where teams from Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Iran, and Bahrain are participating.

Head-on collision at Issyk-Kul: 27-year-old driver died at the scene

A traffic accident occurred in the village of Baltabay, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The incident was recorded on video. According to information provided by the press service of the regional department of internal affairs, the accident happened on the Balykchy — Bokonbaev — Karakol highway. According to preliminary data, the driver of a BMW X5, traveling east, attempted to overtake and crossed into the oncoming lane, colliding with a Mercedes-Benz that was coming towards him.

Tashiev: Meat Sellers Unjustifiably Inflate Prices

“Both sellers and buyers at the market are reporting this situation to me.

In the Batken District, video cameras are being installed in schools located in the border zone.

In the Batken region, the installation of video cameras has begun in educational institutions located in the border zone. According to the press service of the Batken regional department of internal affairs, these cameras will be under constant monitoring by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Employees of the Akikatchy Institute identified violations of patients' rights at the Jetiy-Oguz Republican Medical Rehabilitation Center

During the monitoring, it became known that the old building of the center does not meet modern fire safety standards. Signs of dampness were observed in the premises, leading to the formation of mold on the ceilings and walls. The conditions for storing food also raise concerns, as they may spoil and become unfit for consumption. Among the findings in the refrigerator were more than two kilograms of sausages past their expiration date, and rodenticides were found near the food. The presence

The fourth social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek

On November 12, the fourth social store "Eurasia" was opened in Bishkek, located at 97 Manas Street. According to the organization, the "Eurasia" social stores continue to expand their network, fulfilling their main goal — to support pensioners, veterans, and people with disabilities by providing them with essential goods at affordable prices.

A car burned in the city of Manas

A fire incident involving a passenger car occurred in Manas. According to witness reports, the incident took place on November 13 at around 13:10 at the corner of Jussupbek Bakiev and Erkindik streets. While driving, smoke and flames began to emerge from under the hood of a "Daewoo Nexia" model vehicle. Fire services arrived at the scene promptly and were able to extinguish the fire. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. The car was equipped with gas cylinder

"Raising livestock has become unprofitable." Why are meat prices rising and is it possible to stabilize them?

The prices for meat and meat products in Central Asia continue to rise, and experts attribute this to a multitude of factors, including serious issues in livestock farming and insufficient government management. Analyzing the situation in the markets, Azattyk Asia examines how authorities are responding to the price increase and what measures can be taken to stabilize them (without artificial price controls). Additional details can be found in the article by Azattyk Asia. Meat is a key

Police and banks unite in Issyk-Kul to combat internet fraud

A meeting was held at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region with representatives of the National Bank for the Issyk-Kul region and commercial banks. The event was attended by the head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, Police Lieutenant Colonel Azamat Attokurov. Participants discussed issues related to the increase in cases of internet fraud and the spread of so-called "dropper" schemes, which cause

Kamchybek Tashiev: There Will Be No Scheduled Power Outages in Winter

The head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), Kamchybek Tashiev, stated in an interview with the Regional TV channel that the operation of all mining farms is banned in Kyrgyzstan until March 2026. He noted that any attempts at illegal connections to the power grid will be suppressed, and those responsible will be held accountable.

A raid was conducted in Osh to identify vehicles that pollute the air

During the inspection, 5 protocols were drawn up against individuals based on Article 234 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses," resulting in fines totaling 37,500 soms. The Ministry of Natural Resources emphasizes that such activities contribute to reducing negative factors affecting public health and environmental safety, as well as raising the level of environmental culture among citizens.

Kyrgyzstan Participates in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place in Brazil, gathering around 50,000 delegates from 190 countries. The delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov and the President's Special Representative for Mountain Development Dinara Kemelova, who attended the opening ceremony of the event.

The Minister of Health invited the French to participate in the project for the construction of a medical city in the Kyrgyz Republic.

During his working visit to France, the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erkin Checheybaev, spoke at the first Kyrgyz-French forum dedicated to investments and cooperation in the field of healthcare. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event became a central moment within the framework of the Cooperation Days between medical institutions of France and Kyrgyzstan, gathering representatives from major French companies, research

Violations Discovered at the Jeti-Oguz Rehabilitation Center

Monitoring at the Jetty-Oguz Republican Medical Rehabilitation Center, located in the Issyk-Kul region, was conducted by employees of the Ombudsman's Institute. The purpose of the visit was to study the observance of the rights of people suffering from HIV and tuberculosis, as reported by the institute's press service. During the inspection, serious violations of patient rights were recorded. For example, the warehouse building does not meet fire safety requirements, and there is

The first Kyrgyz-French forum on investments and cooperation in the field of healthcare was held in Paris.

The forum was opened by Emil Zhoke, the General Delegate of the French Healthcare Association, who noted the growing interest of France in long-term cooperation with Kyrgyzstan in the fields of medicine, digital technologies, and pharmaceuticals. In his welcoming speech, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan expressed gratitude to the French side for their warm reception and emphasized the importance of external partnerships for the modernization of the national healthcare system. He noted that

A meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Intergovernmental Council in a narrow format was held in Astana.

During the meeting, the participants reviewed the implementation of previously signed documents, including the Comprehensive Cooperation Plan for 2025–2027 and the Roadmap for increasing trade turnover by 2030, achieved with the participation of Presidents Sadyr Japarov and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The parties also discussed pressing issues in the areas of trade and economy, water resources, energy, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation.

The population fully pays for the consumed electricity – Minister of Energy

At a recent press conference, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev announced that the population of the country is fully meeting its electricity payment obligations. According to him, there are currently no issues with accounts receivable. “Previously, we had to conduct raids with journalists, look for non-payers, disconnect their electricity, and take them to court. Today, there is no such situation. We are grateful to our people, who pay their electricity bills 100%. In case of non-payment,

"Ran with a leg injury and raised the flag of Kyrgyzstan": Interview with marathon runner Zamirbek Parmankulov

36-year-old Zamirbek Parmankulov began participating in marathons in 2019. He was born in the Nookat district and currently lives in Osh.

In Kemin, a queue of trucks with sugar beets was filmed.

In the Kemin area, significant queues of vehicles have formed at the sugar beet reception point. According to local administration information, 38 thousand tons of beets have already been harvested in the region, with only 2–3 thousand tons remaining. Residents of the Chui region noted that there are long queues of trucks at the beet reception point in the Kemin district.

French deputies have frozen the pension reform

On November 12, the National Assembly of France, which is the lower house of parliament, decided to suspend the pension reform. A total of 255 deputies voted in favor, while 146 opposed it. According to the new amendment, the retirement age will remain at 62 years and nine months until the presidential elections in 2027. This means that the planned increase to 64 years, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron, will not come into effect.

In Bishkek, a karaoke bar was shut down for providing intimate services to foreigners

In Bishkek, a karaoke bar that provided intimate services for foreign clients has been shut down. According to information received from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, the operation to suppress the activities of the underground establishment took place on November 12 of this year. This became possible within the framework of a criminal case opened under Article 160, Part 1 (promotion of prostitution and debauchery) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Analyst Evaluates the Outcomes of the "C5+1" Summit: What Interests Does the U.S. Pursue in Central Asia?

At the "C5+1" summit in the USA, the presidents of five Central Asian countries gathered. As a result of the meeting, Donald Trump announced the beginning of a "new era of wonderful relations" between the United States and Central Asia, including Kazakhstan. “Our summit marked the beginning of new, wonderful relations between the United States and Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan,” Trump commented.

The Minister of Energy instructed to ensure strict electricity savings

The Minister of Energy, Talaibek Ibraev, has instructed strict compliance with the cabinet of ministers' resolution regarding electricity conservation (order dated November 5, 2025, No. 949-t). He indicated that electricity disconnections in educational institutions should only occur after classes have ended and before they begin, in order to ensure the continuity of the educational process.

The coalition of Prime Minister al-Sudani won the elections in Iraq

In the parliamentary elections in Iraq, held on November 13, the "Coalition for Construction and Development," led by the current Prime Minister Muhammad al-Sudani, emerged victorious. According to the Iraqi High Electoral Commission, the alliance of Shiite forces received over 1.3 million votes, reports the dpa agency. According to preliminary results released after counting 99% of the ballots, the Kurdistan Democratic Party came in second, gathering over 1 million votes. Rounding

Russia provided Kyrgyzstan with 651,000 Russian language textbooks

651,000 Russian language textbooks have been delivered from Russia to Kyrgyzstan, intended for students in grades 1, 2, 5, and 7. These textbooks were developed jointly by authors from both countries, taking into account the peculiarities of school education in Russian and Kyrgyz languages. Recently, during a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission held in Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk presented a certificate for these textbooks to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of

Mayor of Kanta: Our city is a center for youth and sports

In the podcast "Kabar Podcast," the mayor of Kant, Ulan Mailibashev, shared the achievements and current directions of the socio-economic development of the city. He emphasized that Kant, which has been one of the industrial centers of Kyrgyzstan since Soviet times, continues to demonstrate stable economic results. "Our successes in sports are also impressive. There are many football players in Kant, and we have the largest number of football fields in the country. Major

In Kyrgyzstan, pastures are being restored: 3.23 thousand hectares sown out of a planned 9.65 thousand hectares

- In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the program for the restoration of pastures with low productivity and fertility continues. Veterinary, livestock, and pasture-feed services are actively working on sowing grasses, taking into account the climatic and soil characteristics of each region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the established plan, 9,650 hectares have been allocated for sowing, of which work has been completed on 3,226.85 hectares

Alexander Usyk surpassed Tyson Fury and entered the top 5 richest boxers in the world

Kyrgyzstan Received a Gold Award at the World Expo "EXPO-2025" in Osaka

During the opening of the exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," the director of the National Agency for Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAI), Ravshanbek Sabirov, stated that the agency is actively working to present Kyrgyzstan as a country attractive for investments, innovations, and international cooperation. He noted that one of the most significant achievements is Kyrgyzstan receiving a gold medal in the Empowering Lives category at the World Expo "EXPO-2025," taking

Eldik Bank and ADB Launch Project to Support Farmers in Kyrgyzstan

The JSC "Eldik Bank" is starting the implementation of a new project titled "Development of Climate-Resilient Value Chains in Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic." The financing for this initiative is provided by the Asian Development Bank. An important event related to the signing of the Project Agreement took place today, attended by the Chairman of the Board of JSC "Eldik Bank" Ulanbek Nogaev and the Country Director of the ADB's Permanent Representative

At "Kyrgyzpharmacy," it was reported that medicine supplies will increase in 2025.

The state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharm" has published the results of its activities for the year 2025 and outlined key areas of work for the near future. Growth in Supplies and Financial Indicators During the ten months of 2025, medical goods worth 4 billion soms were centrally supplied, while in 2023 this figure was only 1 billion. All supplies were made using the same working capital of 1 billion soms raised in 2023. "We continue to seek ways to improve spending efficiency and

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic explained why Kyrgyz citizens are delayed at the Belarusian border.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has informed about the reasons why citizens of the country are facing difficulties when crossing the border with Belarus through Lithuania. According to the ministry, from October 29 to November 30, 2025, in accordance with the directive of the Lithuanian cabinet of ministers, the operation of the border checkpoints "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai," located on the border with Belarus, has been temporarily suspended.

In the village of Kirgshelk, factories and plants are planned to be launched next year.

Next year, eight new productions will be launched in Kirgshelk. This was announced by the mayor of Kant, Ulan Mailibashev, in the podcast "Kabar Podcast." According to the mayor, as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, the villages of Kirgshelk and Luxembourg became part of the city of Kant. "After the reform, we actively engaged in the development of these villages, and we are already seeing positive results. Our goal is to create an economic zone in Kirgshelk

A South Korean company intends to help Bishkek reduce traffic jams using IT technologies

At the "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" exhibition held on November 13, the director of the South Korean company Seokyung, Lee Dae-kyu, showcased innovative solutions to combat traffic jams. The company, which specializes in traffic optimization, successfully implements similar projects in South Korea, including the capital Seoul and Jeju Island.

Temir Sariev: "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" is entering the international stage for the first time

At the opening of the exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Temir Sariev, emphasized the importance of regularly organizing exhibitions, especially within the country. He noted that a key aspect of these events is providing local producers with a platform to showcase their products and reveal the economic potential of Kyrgyzstan, including its regions.