An Interior Ministry security officer was part of a group of poachers detained at Issyk-Kul.

Four residents of the village of Bosteri, located in the Issyk-Kul region, were detained for illegal fishing using a homemade electric device. One of the detainees works in the security service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the regional internal affairs department. According to the police, the detention took place on November 20, 2025, at 02:30 in the village of Grigorievka. The operational actions were conducted with the

Tashiev transferred official vehicles to the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood

The head of the State National Security Committee also inspected the completely renovated area of the center, marking the first such renovation since 1995. The area of 4,400 m² has been radically transformed: cleaning and leveling have been carried out, new asphalt has been laid, lighting has been installed, and landscaping has been completed, creating comfortable and safe conditions for both staff and patients. According to the State National Security Committee, the transfer of vehicles is

Coal is brought to the city from two deposits — how much does it cost

In Naryn, work continues on the delivery of coal from the "Kara-Keche" and "Turuk" deposits in anticipation of the winter season, aimed at ensuring the local population's needs. According to information from local authorities, there are three municipal and three private coal depots operating in the city, where a total of about 200 tons of coal is stored. The reserves in the warehouses are at a sufficient level, and sales are proceeding without disruptions.

In 2025, over 6 billion soms allocated for the development of agricultural product processing

In 2025, the agro-industrial sector will receive more than 6 billion soms in the form of preferential loans with an interest rate of 6%. This information was announced by the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture, Mukhtar Chynaliev, in an interview on the radio. As Chynaliev noted, in 2022, 10 billion soms were allocated for financing the agro-industrial complex, and later an additional 7 billion was added. As a result, the total volume of preferential loans

Masato Kanda: Kyrgyzstan Can Make a Technological Leap

During his visit to Bishkek, the president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, gave an exclusive interview to representatives of five leading media outlets of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the publication VB.KG. This was his first meeting with the press since taking office, where he detailed ADB's plans to improve transport infrastructure in the region, support the construction of Kambar-Ata-1, accelerate digitalization, and develop environmentally friendly public

A new akim of the Manas district in the Talas region has been appointed

A new akim has been appointed in the Manas district of the Talas region — Bakytbek Suyunbaev. This decision was made by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who signed the corresponding decree. Bakytbek Suyunbaev's appointment as head of the state administration was based on paragraph 6 of part 1 of article 70, article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, and article 8 of the law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On local state administration and local self-government

The FOMS reminded about the rules for paying for X-rays in Kyrgyzstan

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of citizens seeking X-ray services in medical institutions in Kyrgyzstan. The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) reminds about the payment rules, which depend on the patient's status and the presence of a referral.

President: Kyrgyzstan will completely emerge from the energy crisis by 2028

President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek, at the event for the laying of the capsule for the construction of the residential area "Altai," met with local residents and discussed changes in the energy sector that have occurred over the past few years. During the conversation, one citizen living in the suburbs raised the issue of frequent power outages. In response, the president stated that without the large-scale modernization carried out over the past four years, Kyrgyzstan would continue

Fire broke out at the UN Climate Summit in Brazil

A fire broke out at the climate conference COP30 in the Brazilian city of Belém. According to Kazinform, citing The Guardian, fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. Evacuation of people was carried out from the pavilion where the fire occurred, and firefighters arrived at the scene. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of dozens of firefighters, the fire was quickly extinguished.

The volume of tobacco production in the Kyrgyz Republic doubled over 10 months, amounting to 27.5 million soms.

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, tobacco products worth 27 million 504.3 thousand soms were produced in Kyrgyzstan. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the production volume amounted to 13 million 907.5 thousand soms.

In Uzgen, Gagarin Street is being paved.

In Uzgen, work has begun on laying new asphalt on Y. Gagarin Street, according to a report from the local mayor's office. The length of this street is 530 meters, and its width is 12 meters.

The NBKR has made changes to the regulation of credit risk and operations with virtual assets

- The Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 2025-П-12/60-4-(NPA), adopted on November 12, 2025, introduces amendments to nine existing regulatory documents. The innovations will come into effect 15 days after official publication. Key Changes

Abdymalik Karachov became the winner of the VI Islamic Solidarity Games in freestyle wrestling

Kyrgyzstan presented its wrestler Abdymalik Karachov, who became the winner in freestyle wrestling at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. Karachov competed in the category up to 57 kg. During the tournament, he achieved important victories over Uzbekistan's Gulomjon Abdullaev, who is a bronze medalist of the Olympic Games and the 2025 World Championship, as well as over Guinea's

The head of the ADB visited the electric bus depot and assessed the development of urban transport in Bishkek

As part of his working visit to Kyrgyzstan, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, held a meeting with Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev and familiarized himself with the operations of Electric Bus Depot No. 2. The capital's mayor's office reported that the main goal of the visit was to study the technical capabilities and infrastructure of electric buses, which were purchased as part of the "Electrification of Urban Transport" project. During the event,

In the Manas District of the Talas Region, the akim has changed

According to the information from the information policy department of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new appointment is the result of compliance with the Constitution and the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government." Ermekbay Omoshov, who previously held the position of akim, has handed over his position to the new leader.

In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened

At a meeting held in Karakol, Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makmetkulov discussed a recent incident involving high school students from School No. 7 named after Mendegul uulu Karach ake. The event was attended by representatives of the city administration, the director of the Issyk-Kul Regional Institute of Education, as well as heads of educational institutions, teachers, and staff from the city’s internal affairs department. Albert Makmetkulov emphasized that the incident is under the

Elections to the Housing Committee. Candidate, campaigner, and legal entity fined

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting on November 20, during which the topic of violations in pre-election campaigning committed by both candidates and various legal and physical entities was discussed. During the monitoring of social networks, the working group discovered that Facebook user Adilet Kadyrakunov began campaigning too early, supporting the candidate for district No. 30, Bakasov Ulan Bolotovich, which is a violation of election legislation.

The number of fatalities from the flooding in Vietnam has risen to 16 people

As a result of the flooding in Vietnam, the death toll has reached sixteen people, with five more individuals reported missing, according to Vietnam News, citing data from the country's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The province of Khanh Hoa, located in the southern central part of Vietnam, was the hardest hit, accounting for eleven of the sixteen victims. On Thursday, local authorities declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic consequences of the flooding and

Kara-Keche is operating at maximum capacity, but there is still little coal: expert opinion

Duyshenbek Kamchybekov, chairman of the Association of Miners and Geologists of Kyrgyzstan, explained why there is a shortage of coal this heating season, despite the increase in its production in the country.

In the past 24 hours, 20 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan

In the last 24 hours, 20 cases of fire have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the republic. To extinguish the fires, 24 fire teams were involved:

In Naryn Region, 222 teachers are facing layoffs: Meanwhile, there is a shortage of 16 educators

In the Naryn region, as part of the "Altyn Kazyq" program, 222 teachers have been laid off. This information was announced at a meeting where the results of the socio-economic development of the region over the past nine months were discussed.

Norwegian Gave $200,000 to a Resident of Talas — Suspect in Fraud Detained

In the Aitmatov district, police officers arrested a man suspected of fraudulent actions against a citizen of Norway. According to the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, a Norwegian citizen born in 1985 approached the local police station. He reported that a Kyrgyzstani named B.T., having gained his trust, deceitfully took his money amounting to 200 thousand dollars. The Norwegian requested law enforcement to take necessary measures.

The Dispute Between Japan and China Over Taiwan Has Escalated: Beijing Restricts Tourism and Imports, Tokyo Refuses to Apologize

China reacted angrily to Takaiti's statements, warning that if Japan intervenes, it will face a "crushing defeat." The Chinese Foreign Minister summoned the Japanese ambassador for explanations, demanding an apology from Tokyo. The first female Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaiti, who recently took office, refuses to apologize. Recently, a high-ranking Japanese delegation visited China, emphasizing that Japan's position on Taiwan remains unchanged despite the Prime

In Kyrgyzstan, 35 processing enterprises have been opened, - Ministry of Agriculture

- This year, 35 processing enterprises out of the 63 planned have started functioning in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on the radio by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture. Chynaliev noted that more than 11,000 processing organizations are successfully operating in the country, the majority of which are concentrated in the vicinity of Bishkek and the Chui region. The next largest numbers are found in Osh and other major urbanized areas.

Kyrgyzstan Athletes Won Medals in Jiu-Jitsu at the Islamic Solidarity Games

Kyrgyz athletes brought home three bronze medals in jiu-jitsu at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games, which are taking place in Saudi Arabia. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. The bronze medals were won by athletes Argen Abdymanapov, Abdurakhman Murtazaliev, and Ruslan Sagdeev.

A meeting with delegates of the People's Kurultai took place in the Naryn region [2025-11-21]

A meeting was held at the Naryn District State Administration with the delegates who were elected to participate in the IV People's Kurultai. Representatives of the akimat leadership, heads of various institutions and organizations, as well as leaders of rural districts and the delegates themselves attended the event. Participants were provided with information about the significance of the kurultai and the powers that the delegates hold.

In Naryn Region, a number of leaders were held accountable for disciplinary violations

On November 20, a meeting of the regional board was held at the presidential representative office in the Naryn region. The event was attended by the mayor of Naryn city, heads of district state administrations, as well as representatives of local authorities and leaders of regional structures. Two key issues were on the agenda.

In Naryn District, a fair took place — how much did the meat cost

A fair dedicated to agriculture was held in the Naryn region. Farmers and producers from the rural district of Ming-Bulak brought a variety of products they had grown to the event.

Bloomberg: Zelensky is being forced to accept the American-Russian peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing a difficult situation as he tries to avoid a peace agreement that could be humiliating for him. Domestically, he is under pressure to dismiss his chief advisor, who plays a key role in resisting Russian aggression. According to sources familiar with the situation, Zelensky has received instructions from the U.S. urging him to accept the proposed agreement developed in cooperation with Moscow.

Norwegian Scammed out of $200,000 – Suspect Detained in Talas

The press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of a suspect in a large-scale fraud case. The suspect turned out to be a local resident who deceived a citizen of Norway out of $200,000. The victim, born in 1985, contacted the police, claiming that a Kyrgyzstani named B.T. gained his trust and took his money.

In Uzbekistan, it will be mandatory to take the "wind rose" into account when constructing buildings

According to new initiatives, a standard will be developed in Uzbekistan that will require taking into account wind directions and speed (the so-called "wind rose") when constructing buildings. This is provided for in the program of measures to strengthen environmental reforms, which was approved by the president on November 18. According to the document, a regulatory act should be ready by April 2026, including:

Four Cases of Schoolgirls Giving Birth in 9 Months: Sexual Education Classes Proposed in Naryn Region

In the Naryn region, four cases of childbirth among underage girls have been recorded in the first nine months of this year. This was reported at a regional collegial meeting by Aydana Imanalieva, the deputy head of the region. These alarming incidents occurred in the city of Naryn, as well as in the Naryn and At-Bashinsky districts. Currently, the relevant law enforcement agencies are conducting investigations into all the cases.

Elections of Deputies to the City Duma. The Mayor Checked the Readiness of the Electoral Commissions

The mayor of the capital, Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection of the precinct election commissions preparing for the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. During the inspection, he visited PEC No. 1046, located at the K. Karasaev Bishkek State University, as well as PEC No. 1123, located at 35 Koybagarov Street, in School No. 26. After the inspection, the mayor emphasized the need to improve the material and technical

The number of cancer cases has increased in the Naryn region.

In the Naryn region, 1,968 cases of cancer have been registered, representing a 5.2 percent increase compared to the previous year. This fact was presented at a meeting that gathered representatives of medical institutions in the region.

Kyrgyzstan (U-17) to Host 2026 AFC Cup Qualification in Bishkek

The Kyrgyzstan national team (U-17) will participate in the qualifying matches for the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup, scheduled to take place from November 22 to 30, 2025. The matches will be held at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium and the "Alga" Sports Complex in Bishkek.

Exchange rates for November 21

The official exchange rates for November 21 were published by the National Bank. USD — 87.4500 (remained at the same level) EUR — 100.7511 (decrease) RUB — 1.0852 (increase) KZT — 0.1688 (increase) CNY — 12.2883 (decrease) In commercial banks, the average purchase price of the US dollar is 87.22 soms, and the sale price is 87.65 soms.

Israel is Judging the Imam of Al-Aqsa

Sheikh Sabri was brought to court in a wheelchair. He emphasized that the charges brought against him are an attempt to silence those who condemn the attacks by radical Jews on the mosque and criticize the policy of occupation. The Imam noted that Israel's actions are aimed at suppressing the Palestinian presence in Jerusalem and undermining the rights of Muslims to holy sites. "We will never abandon Al-Aqsa; it is a part of our faith," he added. Sheikh's defense attorney,

Demand for auto loans is growing, mortgage loans are losing popularity in Kazakhstan

According to bank data, in the third quarter of 2025, there is a decrease in the volume of mortgage lending, while the demand for auto loans has sharply increased. Consumer loans, both secured and unsecured, remained at the same level despite changes in mortgage lending, including a reduction in the annual effective rate from 25% to 20%.

Sadyr Japarov launched the project for the construction of the "Altai" town in Bishkek

The ceremony of laying the capsule for the new residential complex "Altai" took place in Bishkek, attended by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The "Altai" project covers an area of 234 hectares and involves the construction of 1,551 five-story residential buildings, which will house 34,004 apartments of various layouts. The total construction area will exceed 1 million 7 thousand square meters.

"Times Square" will turn into "Monte Carlo". In Bishkek, the city hall denied rumors about the "narrowing" of the road near the Central Department Store.

The city hall of the capital of Kyrgyzstan explained why the roadway near the Central Department Store (ЦУМ) looks narrower than before. According to the deputy director of the transport department, Abdyjapar Kul Jambolotov, this is merely an optical illusion. He clarified that the width of the road has remained the same, without any narrowing.

The State National Security Committee detained a Polytechnic instructor in a document forgery case.

The State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan has uncovered a corruption scheme related to document forgery in the higher education system. The situation concerns the illegal transfer of students to the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov. According to the GKNB, as a result of the investigation into the criminal case, it was revealed that some lecturers at KSTU were involved in the production of fake academic certificates and transcripts from foreign educational

A video with teenagers was released on social media: The police of Jeti-Oguz provided information

On November 20, a video was published on social networks showing scenes of violence committed by a group of minors against other teenagers. According to information, this incident occurred in the village of Saruu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. A correspondent for Turmush was informed by the police that the fact was recorded in the unified register of incidents of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jeti-Oguz district, and an investigative check is currently

Sadyr Japarov awarded the Secretary General of the CSTO with the "Dostuk" Order

Today, November 20, Sadyr Japarov met with Imangali Tasmagambetov, the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). During the negotiations, the parties touched upon key aspects of implementing Kyrgyzstan's priorities in the CSTO presidency, as well as discussing issues of regional security and cooperation in combating modern threats. The President emphasized that the country's participation in the CSTO is an important direction of Kyrgyzstan's foreign

How to Move to Another Country

If you are considering obtaining EU citizenship as part of your plan to move, study, or invest in Europe, it is important to take into account not only legal and financial aspects. Safety, stability, and quality of life are also of paramount importance. In this text, we will examine the key parameters for assessing safety and provide an overview of the safest countries in Europe. Safety Assessment Criteria

MP "Bishkekvodokanal" warns residents of the capital about cases of telephone fraud

"Nowhere to Build". In Osh, they want to reduce the boundaries of the protected mountain Sulayman-Too.

During a meeting with members of the special commission under the government, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, announced plans to optimize the buffer zone around Suleiman-Too. This will free up areas for the needs of the city. The commission includes historians, archaeologists, specialists from the scientific community, and employees of the Ministry of Culture, as well as the head of the "Suleiman-Too" museum. A technical justification is currently being developed for the

Life in the Regions: Cute Toys with Character: Zharkynai Zhekshbekova Handcrafts Gifts that Bring Joy

Zharkynai Zhekshbekova, a resident of Karakol, delights children with her beautiful and high-quality handmade toys. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she was born on January 15, 2000, in the village of Chon-Sary-Oi. In 2004, her family moved to Karakol, where she still lives. Zharkynai is the middle child of three. Her father passed away when she was only two years old, so her grandmother played an important role in her upbringing. Her mother works as a teacher, and

Key Factors Behind the Rise of Violence in Schools Identified

The results of the national study on violence in educational institutions and child protection were presented during interviews and focus groups conducted with students, teachers, and parents. It was found that various forms of violence are observed in almost all schools covered by the study, affecting between 40% and 70% of students. The most vulnerable age for involvement in violent actions is students in grades 7-9.