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Former IZ*ONE K-pop group member is in Kyrgyzstan

Kwon Eunbi, a famous singer and former member of the popular K-pop group IZ*ONE, is currently in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kaktus.media, the information was provided by the tourism department of the Kyrgyz Republic. She is participating in the project alongside well-known influencers, including travel blogger PaniBottle, who has 2.48 million subscribers on YouTube. The filming is taking place in the picturesque Issyk-Kul region.

08.11.2025, 17:51
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In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic database of halal products will be created starting from 2026, - Ministry of Economy

- Starting in 2026, the country will begin implementing an electronic database that will reflect information about enterprises producing halal products. This was announced on November 7 during a radio broadcast by the director of the State Institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Almaz Kaiyrbekov. Kaiyrbekov noted that the new system will provide accurate information about the number of producers engaged in the

08.11.2025, 17:42
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Daiyrbek Orunbekov commented on the detention of Kudret Taychabarov

In his statement published on social media, Orunbekov reported that President Sadyr Japarov had called on his supporters back in 2020 to avoid illegal actions and not to use their support for selfish purposes. He noted: "The President said at that time: 'You supported me so that I would work honestly and strengthen legality. Now I am fulfilling this. And I ask you not to violate the law and not to harm the state for personal gain'."

08.11.2025, 17:36
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Call Center: Hot Water Floods the Entrance of an Apartment Building in Bishkek

According to information provided by a reader of Kaktus.media, the flooding was caused by damage to the hot water supply pipes in the attic after the heating season began. Boiling water filled all floors of the entrance, damaging walls, furniture, appliances, and personal belongings of the residents. As a result of the incident, the building was left without electricity, and water even got inside the light bulbs. An emergency team from the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekteploset"

08.11.2025, 16:41
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After the strong earthquake in 1887, a wooden house was built in Karakol, which has survived to this day.

In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there stands a building constructed after the devastating earthquake of June 9, 1887. Since the opening of the second building of the children's art school here in 1991, this wooden structure has become an important part of the city's cultural life. Interestingly, in 1881, Karakol consisted of only six blocks, where houses were made of clay and brick. However, after the earthquake, which caused widespread destruction, local residents began

08.11.2025, 15:37
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The Rosselkhoznadzor Reveals Violations in the Import of Vegetables and Fruits from Central Asia

- From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted inspections of 61 cargo vehicles at the MAPP "Bugristoe," as reported by the agency's press service. During the inspections, it was established that approximately 1,100 tons of vegetables and fruits were imported from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to Russia, including products from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran.

08.11.2025, 15:21
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A delegation from Kyzyl-Suu visited Lithuania to study waste processing practices

A delegation from the rural administration of Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, has traveled to Lithuania to study local waste processing methods. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the head of the rural administration, Alisher Nurbek uulu. In addition to Alisher Nurbek uulu, the group included the head of the enterprise "Kyzyl-Suu Tazalyk," Rysbek Kenenbaev. They visited Lithuania as part of the "Improvement of Local

08.11.2025, 15:00
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The former cinema "Chatyr-Kul" is planned to be transferred to the management of the Bishkek city hall for reconstruction.

According to the municipality, the project stipulates that the city administration will assume financial obligations for the reconstruction of the facility, using funds from the local budget. The architecture department has already developed a preliminary reconstruction plan. After receiving approval for the resolution, the "Chatyr-Kul" building will be demolished, and a new cultural center will be built in its place, which will include parking and infrastructure for various events

08.11.2025, 14:24
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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Lead in Annual Industrial Production Growth in the CIS

- According to the data from the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS, Kyrgyzstan continues to hold one of the leading positions among CIS countries in terms of increasing industrial production volumes. The analysis of changes in industrial production volumes in the Commonwealth countries was conducted based on the comparison of data for January-August 2025 and the corresponding period of 2024.

08.11.2025, 14:15
Russian customs officers intercepted the import of nearly 3,000 cast iron cauldrons from Kyrgyzstan
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Russian customs officers intercepted the import of nearly 3,000 cast iron cauldrons from Kyrgyzstan

The employees of the Border Management of the FSB of Russia and the Chelyabinsk Customs stopped an attempt to illegally import cast iron cookware. Almost 3,000 kazan (cauldrons), as well as their lids and handles, were being transported from Kyrgyzstan to Yekaterinburg, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. During the inspection of documents and the declaration, it was found that the cast iron products were marked as "conditional release".

08.11.2025, 13:24
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Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from November 3 to 7

Over the course of the week, several significant personnel changes were made in Kyrgyzstan. Changes in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Colonel of Police Azenbek Kozukeev has been appointed as the head of the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

08.11.2025, 12:28
In Kyrgyzstan, prices for coal, fuel, and food products will be placed under special control.
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In Kyrgyzstan, prices for coal, fuel, and food products will be placed under special control.

During the meeting, measures to prevent price increases for coal and ensure its availability for citizens were discussed. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev emphasized the need for enhanced control. Torobaev instructed representatives of district administrations, the Antimonopoly Service, and law enforcement agencies to strengthen monitoring of coal prices at warehouses, as well as for fuel and lubricants.

08.11.2025, 12:11
In the Batken District, illegally privatized land plots have been returned to the state
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In the Batken District, illegally privatized land plots have been returned to the state

According to the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, recent inspections revealed that 8.5 hectares of land in the Batken region were previously illegally privatized and partially sold off. During the inspection, it was found that in 1994-1995, agricultural plots were allocated to the farm "Bolot" both in the city of Batken and in the village of Kyshtut. However, the GKNB claims that the head of this farm then illegally registered these lands as private property. In

08.11.2025, 11:50
Zhanar Akaev Denies the Ban, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Sent a Request
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Zhanar Akaev Denies the Ban, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Sent a Request

Entry to Russia is closed for three deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh due to accusations of Russophobia and distortion of history The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has sent a request to verify information that three deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh have been declared "persona non grata" in the Russian Federation. This became known from a statement by the ministry.

08.11.2025, 11:40
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Naryn runner Tolgonai Shaaeva won a gold medal at the Istanbul Marathon

Tolgonai Shaaeva, who works as a teacher at the Naryn Pedagogical College, won the Istanbul Marathon, as reported by Meerim Duyshieva from the college's media center. The competition took place on November 2 in Istanbul (Turkey), where professional runners from various corners of the world gathered to participate in the international "Istanbul Marathon".

08.11.2025, 11:20
Real Estate - The Only Investment Channel Demonstrating Steady Growth in an Era of Global Uncertainty
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Real Estate - The Only Investment Channel Demonstrating Steady Growth in an Era of Global Uncertainty

Real estate, especially in the format of large-scale projects with the "All in one" concept, is becoming one of the main long-term investment trends in emerging markets, as indicated by the report “Emerging Markets Real Estate Outlook 2024–2025” from KPMG and analytical data from JLL. Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, stands out as a key region where real estate continues to confirm its reputation as the most stable and effective tool for capital preservation. According to the

08.11.2025, 11:10
In Australia, a student is on trial for defiling the sculpture "Blue Drop": the girl glued toy eyes to it.
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In Australia, a student is on trial for defiling the sculpture "Blue Drop": the girl glued toy eyes to it.

Since its installation, the sculpture has sparked controversy among local residents due to its design and cost, which amounts to 136,000 Australian dollars (approximately 89,000 US dollars). The art object represents a mythical creature inspired by an ancient marsupial anteater, whose remains were found in nearby caves, and is described as "huge, clumsy, and mesmerizing." The city authorities plan to recover the costs for restoring the damaged sculpture from the offender.

08.11.2025, 11:00
The Central Election Commission has completed the registration of candidates for deputies.
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The Central Election Commission has completed the registration of candidates for deputies.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the completion of the registration process for candidates for deputies. According to official information, a total of 467 participants in the elections have been registered. We remind you that the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh will take place on November 30. Candidates will compete for three mandates in each district, and ultimately, 90 deputies will be elected to the parliament from 30 districts.

08.11.2025, 10:57
In Batken, land plots have been returned to state ownership.
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In Batken, land plots have been returned to state ownership.

In Batken, land plots with a total area of 1.5 hectares located in the city, as well as 5 hectares in the village of Kyshtut in the Batken district, have been returned to state ownership. These plots were previously privatized by the head of the "Bolot" farm. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a plot of land measuring 2 hectares located near the "Kyzyl-Bel-automobile" checkpoint has also been returned to state ownership.

08.11.2025, 10:57
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Kudret Taychabarov

Currently, Taichabarov is in the investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where necessary investigative actions are being carried out. The investigation is ongoing. Previously, he expressed a desire to participate in the elections for the Jogorku Kenesh. Shortly after that, a photograph appeared on the internet showing him with Kamchy Kolbaev, who has been mentioned as the leader of an organized crime group.

08.11.2025, 10:54
"True friendship is not born from a single summit in Washington"
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"True friendship is not born from a single summit in Washington"

Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev began his commentary with an ancient Chinese proverb: "When great dragons and tigers begin to dance, the wise crane observes from above." He noted that the interest of the United States in Central Asia is natural, but it is important for the countries of the region not to lose their historical memory and sense of proportion.

08.11.2025, 10:31
Authorities strengthen control over coal and fuel prices
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Authorities strengthen control over coal and fuel prices

A meeting was held at the office of the President of Kyrgyzstan dedicated to issues of providing coal to the population and key sectors of the economy, as well as strengthening control over coal and fuel prices. The format of the meeting included video conferencing, with participation from the president's authorized representatives in the regions, city mayors, heads of district state administrations, and representatives of various government agencies. The meeting was led by Bakyt

08.11.2025, 10:21
The working visit of Sadyr Japarov to the USA has concluded
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The working visit of Sadyr Japarov to the USA has concluded

The working visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, to the United States of America concluded on November 7, after two days that took place on the 5th and 6th. The first day of the visit began with the head of state landing at Andrews Air Force Base.

08.11.2025, 09:50
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The working visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov to the USA has concluded.

According to the information from the president's press service, the visit took place on November 5-6. On the first day, the president arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, and the next day he held a meeting with James Risch, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and other members of Congress. The main topics of discussion were political cooperation, as well as issues related to trade and investment. At the "C5+1" summit, Sadyr Japarov emphasized that this

08.11.2025, 09:35
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained students from India. They were selling drugs through Instagram.
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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained students from India. They were selling drugs through Instagram.

The operational actions led to the detention of two Indian nationals, "D" born in 2006 and "S.M." born in 2003, on November 1, 2025. As a result of searches at their residence, narcotic substances were discovered, including about 1 kg of cannabis resin ("hashish"), as well as psychotropic drugs. Currently, the investigation continues to identify individuals involved in the transportation and distribution of these substances, as well as their importation into the

08.11.2025, 09:33
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The river revealed a secret: An unusual knife found in Kara-Balta

An old knife of unusual shape was found by tourists in the Kara-Balta River, reports Turmush correspondent. According to one of the tourists, Vladimir Lushchenko, the water level in the river has significantly decreased in the autumn. The summer was particularly hot and dry, and in some places, the riverbed became visible. “We were looking for beautiful stones when we stumbled upon a knife lying between two stones. It may have been dropped by someone into the river and carried away by the

08.11.2025, 09:13
Sergio Gor: "The Central Asia will receive the attention from the USA that it deserves"
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Sergio Gor: "The Central Asia will receive the attention from the USA that it deserves"

At a meeting held on November 5 in Washington, representatives from five Central Asian countries - Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan - discussed important issues of cooperation. This event was timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the "C5+1" format, which unites the USA and these states, and preceded the summit of presidents scheduled for November 6. U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor stated that the Trump administration intends to focus on Central

08.11.2025, 08:27
Kazakhstan did not support Russia's proposal to reduce meat tariffs: "Livestock breeders are interested in protecting the market"
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Kazakhstan did not support Russia's proposal to reduce meat tariffs: "Livestock breeders are interested in protecting the market"

Kazakhstan rejected Russia's initiative to reduce import customs duties on beef from 50% to 27.5%, as well as to decrease the tariff quota from 570 to 130 thousand tons, reports Exclusive.kz. This decision is based on the opinion of local producers who seek to protect their market. Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin emphasized that providing tariff benefits under the current conditions is impractical.

08.11.2025, 01:19
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A Sports Club for Children with 60 Places Opened in Kadamzha

In Kadamzha, located in the Kadamjai district, a sports club intended for children and teenagers has been opened, reports Turmush correspondent. About 2.1 million soms were allocated for the establishment of this institution. The funding came from two sources: 1 million soms from the local budget of the Kadamzha mayor's office and 1.1 million soms from the Batken Development Fund.

08.11.2025, 00:24
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Lieutenant General Kalynur Usenbekov refused 1 million and took the prize on Yakubovich's TV game show

The year 2021 became significant as it marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General Kalynur Usenbekov. His grandson, Belek Usenbekov, published archival video footage where Kalynur Usenbekov can be seen. He recounted that on May 6, 1994, during the celebration of the 49th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, his grandfather participated in the famous television game show "Field of Miracles" on one of the central Russian TV

07.11.2025, 22:59
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Descendant of Wealthy Merchants — How a 30-Year-Old Guy Was Trusted with Power in Kochkor

From 1940 to 1942, the First Secretary of the district party committee was Bayan Alamanov. With the onset of the war in 1941, he was transferred to the position of head of the department of the Chui district party committee, and Omurali Nosinov, a young politician who was 30 years old at the time, was appointed in his place. Omurali Nosinov was born in 1912 in the Przhevalsk district, now known as Karakol, in the village of Chelipek, which was famous for its forests. He belonged to the ethnic

07.11.2025, 22:39
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About 90% of the residents of this Kyrgyz village were shot, and after that, the settlement was renamed in honor of the People's Commissar of the NKVD of the USSR — how this village lives now

In the Chuy region, in the Issyk-Ata district, there is the village of Boz-Barmak, which for a long time could not regain its status as a village. Gulmira Sharshenkulovna Chobueva, a librarian in Boz-Barmak, shared interesting facts about its past with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, the name of this locality has several versions of its origin.

07.11.2025, 20:20
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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