GNS and KRSU to Join Forces in Developing Human Resource Potential

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin have signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document was signed by the chairman of the STS, Alambet Shykmatov, and the rector of KRSU, Sergey Volkov. The main goal of the memorandum is to develop human resources, organize practical training for students, and enhance the qualifications of tax authority employees, as well as to expand cooperation in scientific and educational

The National Bank approved new requirements for anti-fraud systems in payment organizations to protect against fraud

- In an effort to strengthen the fight against fraudulent activities in the payment system, the National Bank issued a decree that was approved on October 31, 2025. This document establishes minimum requirements for anti-fraud systems for payment organizations and payment system operators of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the regulator. The basis for the development of the document were Articles 5, 9, and 64 of the Constitutional Law "On the National Bank," as well as Article 26

The exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" started today in Bishkek.

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Exchange Rates for November 13

As of November 13, 2025, the National Bank has published the official exchange rates. 1 US dollar (USD) – 87.4500 soms (unchanged) 1 euro (EUR) – 101.2409 soms (increase of 0.2012) 1 Russian ruble (RUB) – 1.0797 soms (increase of 0.0022) 1 Kazakh tenge (KZT) – 0.1667 soms (increase of 0.0002) 1 Chinese yuan (CNY) – 12.2870 soms (increase of 0.0076) In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.34 soms, while the selling rate is 87.80 soms.

"Karlsen" and his "Barrier". Who is Timur Mindich and what you need to know about the corruption scandal surrounding Zelensky

Timur Mindich with his mother-in-law Alla Verber (left) and his wife Ekaterina Verber (right), 2017 According to investigators, the scheme involves businessman Timur Mindich, a longtime friend of Zelensky and co-owner of the ‘Kvartal 95’ studio, founded by the president before he entered politics. Interestingly, Mindich left the country just a few days before the accusations became public. According to investigators, the scheme involved Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko, who received

Residents of Bishkek are invited to attend a master class on making a kisет, belt, and strap.

A master class dedicated to sewing and embroidering a kishet, belt, and strap is planned in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event will take place on November 15 at the G. Aitiev KNMA and will be led by Turar Turganaly, a member of the Union of Artists of the KR and a master who passes on traditional skills to the younger generation.

10 kilometers of the Belyovodskoye – Tolok road have been paved

The asphalt laying works on the section of the road Belyovodskoye – Tolok, located in the Moscow district, have been fully completed. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, this year it was planned to asphalt a road 10 kilometers long using funds from the state capital budget.

In Chuy Region, a foreigner was detained for drug trafficking

In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies detained a foreign citizen suspected of illegal production and large-scale distribution of drugs. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region. On November 11, 2025, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district regarding a suspicious individual with a bag near the LLC "Toyboss" in the village of Novo-Pokrovka, which possibly contained narcotic substances.

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Health to prepare healthcare organizations for the elections of deputies to the Mazhilis.

A working meeting was held at the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health, where leaders of medical institutions and healthcare coordinators from various regions gathered. The main topic of the meeting was the discussion of the readiness of the healthcare system for the upcoming elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service. During the meeting, participants discussed key issues related to ensuring the uninterrupted operation of medical

In Russia, Drone Systems Forces Have Been Established

In the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the establishment of a new branch of troops — unmanned systems troops — has been completed. This was reported in an interview with KP.RU by Colonel Sergey Ishtuganov, who holds the position of Deputy Chief of the new troops.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic accredited another 170 international observers for the elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

On November 12, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to accredit 170 international observers for the upcoming elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. According to the resolution of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic, among the accredited observers are representatives of the following organizations:

The NBKR Tightens Accounting for QR Payments: System Participants Will Report Monthly According to Established Codes

- On October 29, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan issued resolution No. 2025-П-14/57-2-(ПС), which updates the rules for conducting payments and transfers using QR codes, aimed at promoting cashless transactions. According to the specified document, participants in payment systems are now required to submit electronic reports to the NBKR no later than the 5th of the month following the reporting period:

By the end of 2025, auctions will be held for 15 deposits in Kyrgyzstan.

The geological service agency, part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, intends to carry out a number of significant activities and initiatives by the end of 2025, as stated in official sources. Work on the draft law

The Mayor of Bishkek checked the progress of repair work on the city's streets

Aybek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital Bishkek, conducted an inspection of the city streets along with representatives of utility services to assess the current repair and construction work. On the section of Kurmanjan Datka Street, from Jibek Jolu Avenue to Chuy Avenue, work is ongoing to construct sidewalks on both sides. However, due to the need to relocate engineering communications carried out by OJSC "Bishkek City Telephone Network," OJSC "Severelektro," and

In Chuy Region, former head of the rural administration detained on suspicion of illegal sale of agricultural land

As a result of an inspection conducted by the commission, facts of illegal construction on lands designated for agriculture, including arable land and pastures, were revealed, indicating numerous violations of land legislation. In this case, a material has been registered with the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun district, and a criminal case has been initiated under Article 212 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning illegal seizure of land and illegal construction

Approved text of the ballots for the early elections of the deputies of the City Duma

The Central Election Commission held a meeting on November 12, during which it discussed preparations for the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. As part of the meeting, the text of the ballots was approved, based on the protocols of the draw that determines the order of candidates for the 30 multi-mandate districts. This decision was an important step in preparing for the elections.

Residents of border territories in the Leilek district are relocating to new homes

In the Leilek district, the resettlement of about 40 families into new residential houses has begun. According to the results of the delimitation of the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as well as the exchange of land plots, construction work for new housing for local residents has started in the Batken region.

More than a week searching for a missing man, whose body was found in the mountains — the story of the policeman T. Sagaziev

46-year-old Tariel Sagaziev, who works as a senior inspector in the public safety service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, hails from the village of Kök-Say, located in the Aitmatov district. “My career in the police started in 2007 when I was 28 years old. After graduating from school, I went to Bishkek to prepare documents for admission to an educational institution to become a police officer. However, I had to return to my native village due to family circumstances,

"Airports of Kyrgyzstan" Responded to the Prosecutor's Statement on Violations

According to the results of an inspection conducted by the Transport Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, it was revealed that state property managed by the State Enterprise "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" ("Kyrgyzstan Airporttoru") is being used inefficiently. The agency reported that to address the identified violations and enhance state control, the prosecutor's office prepared a prosecutorial response act. Based on this, the government and other authorized bodies

Researchers have found that memory and logic in neural networks operate independently

A group of scientists conducted an experiment to study the logic and memory of artificial intelligence. The research showed that in neural networks, memory and analytical abilities function separately. Even after the removal of certain knowledge, the AI demonstrated similar accuracy in reasoning.

Our People Abroad: Gulburak Kadybekova, who sold a confectionery item for 33,000 soms, went to Moscow and turned her hobby into a business

The publication Turmush continues to tell stories about Kyrgyzstani people who achieve success beyond their homeland, and today the focus is on Gulburak Kadybekova. Gulburak, born on November 3, 1995, in the village of Kyzyl-Senir in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, now lives in Moscow. Her journey into the culinary arts began in childhood under her mother's guidance. In elementary school, she studied in her native village, but after the family moved to the city, she continued

An Expert Named the Mistakes Made When Changing a Tire That Even Experienced Drivers Make

Changing wheels depending on the season is a common practice for most drivers. Although many prefer to trust this task to specialists, an increasing number of car owners are deciding to handle it themselves. All that is needed is a flat surface, a basic set of tools, and a little free time, reports 32CARS.RU. According to experts, the first step is to choose a flat area for work. Important tools for changing a wheel include a lug wrench, a jack, a metal brush, and a torque wrench. Make sure

In Batken, ancient furnaces have been preserved, where silver was melted.

On the territory of Batken, ancient furnaces dating back to the 1st-4th centuries AD have been preserved, as reported by local historian Kubanychbek Tairov. These historical structures are located in the "Madygen" geopark, which is situated in the rural municipality of Samarkandek in the Batken district. According to K. Tairov, silver ores were once smelted in these furnaces.

In Batken, a man decided to smuggle dozens of sheep across the border.

In the Batken region, a 31-year-old man was detained on suspicion of attempting to smuggle livestock. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the detainee turned out to be a resident of the village of Boz-Adyr, located in the Suu-Bashy rural district. His name is G.D., and he was caught at the moment he was trying to illegally transport animals.

The "As-Safa Center" will build a two-story school in the Chui region.

On November 12, 2025, a ceremonial capsule laying took place in the village of Ismail, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, dedicated to the start of construction of a new two-story educational building for the Chodugul Baisalbekova School. The project includes not only construction but also the procurement of all necessary building materials, including design and estimate documentation. Funding is provided by the Public Association "Center As-Safa," which will also

Analysts assessed the prospects of global oil demand

According to the forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in Reuters, global demand for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to show steady growth in the coming decades until the middle of the 21st century. IEA analysts predict that under the current policy level, oil consumption could reach 113 million barrels per day by 2050, which is 13% higher than expected in 2024.

Attempt to Smuggle Livestock Worth 2.8 Million Som Through the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

In the Batken region, a man was detained who intended to illegally transport cattle across the border. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police department, on November 1, 2025, at around 10:30 PM, officers from the Drug Enforcement Agency stopped a Volvo truck in the vicinity of the village of Kara-Bak. During the inspection, 35 heads of cattle were found in the vehicle, which were being smuggled across the border without passing through customs control.

Toichubek Kulmurzaev has been appointed head of the Birlik Ayil Okmotu of the Kadamjai District.

Toichubek Kulmurzaev has become the new head of the Birlik Ayil Okmotu in the Kadamjai District, according to a Turmush correspondent. The introduction of the new leader took place on November 11, where he was presented to the team.

The Central Election Commission approved the text of the ballots

Today, November 12, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting where the text of the ballots for the upcoming early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, was discussed. During the meeting, the protocols of the drawing were reviewed, which determined the order of placement of candidates on the ballots for 30 multi-mandate electoral districts. As a result, the final text of the ballots was approved.

Emil ChakiBaev has returned to the duties of the akim of the Nookat district.

The Akim of the Nookat District, Emil Chaki baev, who was detained about a month ago in a corruption case, has resumed his duties. According to preliminary information, the charges were dropped during the investigation. Local officials also confirmed that Chaki baev has returned to fulfilling his responsibilities.

Art and National Values: A Thematic Exhibition to Open in Bishkek

On November 13, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev will open an exhibition titled "Visual Arts of Kyrgyzstan in the Ethnocultural Space." According to information from the museum, this event has been initiated in accordance with the decree of President Sadyr Japarov "On the Doctrine of National Spirit – Global Heights." The decree emphasizes important aspects of state policy such as education, science, and culture.

A football field was opened in the village of Chymbay in the Uzgen district for 5 million soms.

The football field was officially opened in the village of Chymbay, located in the Don-Bulak rural municipality of the Uzgen district in the Osh region. This was reported by Duyshonbek Bataev, the head of the rural municipality. According to Bataev, the field was built and handed over for use by a charitable foundation.

In China, the Buddhist "life release ritual" turned into a mass death of cats

The climate has impacted the production of popular alcohol.

In 2025, despite a slight increase in wine production compared to the previous year, volumes remain below average levels for the third consecutive year. According to Reuters, citing data from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), this decline is linked to climate change. Vineyards are experiencing the effects of unstable and extreme weather conditions. According to preliminary estimates by the OIV, global wine production this year is expected to reach 232 million hectoliters,

AI has spawned a new religion — Spiralism

The movement, which started from a small subreddit, soon grew to tens of thousands of participants. Some of them are already praying to their bots, claiming that the "Spiral Mind" has changed their lives for the better. A subreddit is a themed community on the Reddit platform where users can discuss various topics, share news, memes, and advice.

Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career after the 2026 World Cup

The famous forward of the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the final stage of his career. This was reported by the BBC. Currently, the 40-year-old forward plans to end his playing career within one to two years. The World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, will be his sixth, which is a unique achievement in the world of football.

Saida Mirziyoeva became the co-chair of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council

Kyrgyzstan has installed a fence along 116 km of the border with Tajikistan

Currently, work on the installation of the fencing is underway in the Leilek district, near the village of Maksat. According to the authorized representative of the president in the Batken region, as of November 12, 2025, a total of 115 kilometers and 958 meters of wire fencing has been installed throughout the Batken region. Of this, 84 kilometers and 806 meters are in the Batken district and 31 kilometers and 152.5 meters are in the Leilek district.

"Zhubaylar": German Schumacher confessed his love to Dinara Kadyzhanova on the second day of their acquaintance and ultimately took her to Germany

The new heroes of the "Zhubaýlar" column are Dinara Kadyzhanova from Kyrgyzstan and German Hermann Schumacher. Today, the couple lives in the German city of Koblenz.

Up to +18 °C and no precipitation. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week

Bishkek November 13, Thursday The temperature at night will be +2...+4 °C, no precipitation is expected.

Checkpoint "Bedel" will reduce transit time by 12 hours - Syrgabaev

Today, a meeting of the transport ministers of Central Asia was held in Tashkent, attended by the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdykalyk Syrgabaev. The focus of the discussion was on issues related to the development of transport infrastructure, the formation of multimodal corridors, and strengthening cooperation between regions. Syrgabaev noted a significant increase in cargo transportation volumes through the Kyrgyz-Chinese checkpoints "Torugart"

In the U.S., companies are forgoing discounts for "Black Friday"

This year, many companies in the USA have decided to forgo the usual sales and discounts associated with 'Black Friday,' which is linked to the introduction of new tariffs on imported goods, reports Bloomberg agency. Among the brands that have canceled their promotions are Coach, a well-known luxury handbag manufacturer, and Therabody, which produces devices for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The reasons for these companies' decisions vary, but the main factor is rising costs

In Batken Region, the areas for sowing winter grain crops are being increased

In the Batken region, it is planned to sow 7,300 hectares of winter grain crops, as reported by the presidential representative office in the region. According to the information from the agency, 50% of the planned volume has been completed so far.

In the past few months, four people have died from consuming energy drinks

Recently, there has been a rise in the consumption of energy drinks among young people, leading to serious health consequences. This was reported in an interview on UTRK by Ernis Tilekov, head of the liver surgery department at the National Surgical Center. According to him, in the past few months, four people have lost their lives due to the consumption of these drinks, and several others are in intensive care.

Bishkek City Hall: Information about school closures due to the energy crisis is not true

The Naryn Electric Grid Enterprise Completed Preparations for the Heating Season

The Naryn Electric Networks Enterprise has completed preparations for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the preparations, repairs and maintenance of energy facilities were carried out, including power transmission lines and transformer substations, which will ensure reliable electricity supply for the residents of the Naryn region in the upcoming heating season.

The recreation center "Druzhba" in the Tyup District has been returned to state ownership.

As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, facts of financing criminal activities of organized groups and legalization of income obtained illegally were revealed.

New Traffic Lights Have Started Operating at a Busy Intersection in Bishkek

New traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Budennogo Street, which are now fully updated. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. At the direction of the mayor of the capital, eight modern pedestrian traffic lights equipped with countdown timers have been installed here. This innovation is expected to enhance road safety for local residents and students of school No. 51 located nearby.