An accident occurred on the Taraz–Talas–Suusamyr highway, resulting in the driver dying at the scene. According to preliminary information, the accident took place on November 18 at around 7:00 PM in the village of Chat-Bazar, located in the Talas district. The collision involved a "Hyundai Sonata" and a "Daewoo Matiz".
At the last meeting of the Audit Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the audit of the revenue part of the republican budget and the budget of the State Agency for Management of State Property for 2024 were analyzed, as reported by the organization's press service. During the inspection, it was revealed that the amount of violations not in accordance with established regulations and financial discipline amounted to 948.4 million soms. In particular:
In 2022, the Jalal-Abad region exported walnuts worth a total of 1.5 billion soms, reports a representative of the regional chamber of commerce and industry. According to the agency, the most active buyers were Iran, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. Madanbek Karaev, the head of the institution, highlighted six key export goods from the region.
- As of September 30, 2025, the banking system of the country recorded a net profit of 23 billion 146.8 million soms. This data was provided by the National Bank. Comparison with the figures from August shows that the net profit increased by 14%.
- In Kyrgyzstan, the average salary for the first nine months of 2025 exceeded 47,000 soms, said Nasirdin Shamshiev, an economist and research fellow at the Musa Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz Economic University, on the air. The economist noted that the incomes of the country's residents increased by 19.5%, while the average pension amount rose by 5.8%.
There is a troubling trend emerging in the Russian automotive market related to the so-called "Dagestan scheme" for selling cars. This scheme involves the active offering of vehicles imported from Kyrgyzstan at significantly reduced prices. Such advertisements most often mention popular models like the Toyota Camry, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Hyundai Tucson, the prices of which can be hundreds of thousands of rubles lower than usual, according to media reports. This scheme works as
In the city of Osh, a proposal to reduce the buffer zone around Sulayman-Too is actively being discussed, reports Turmush correspondent. Yesterday, on November 18, a meeting took place involving representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, the Deputy Minister, as well as the leadership of the Osh city administration and specialists from the historical and archaeological museum complex "Sulayman-Too" and city architecture.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, experts from the Chui branch of the State Insurance Organization OJSC discussed the rates, conditions, and process of obtaining both mandatory and voluntary home insurance in the region. Leading specialist Elina Umuraliyeva noted that to obtain mandatory home insurance (MHI), it is necessary to provide a technical passport and the owner's passport.
In the city of Osh, work is actively underway to reclaim 27 hundredths of land that were previously privatized. This was reported by the local administration. According to information from the city hall, this plot, located on the eastern side of the central stadium of Osh, belonged to the stadium until 2003 and was used for the activities of the Osh regional state institution for physical culture.
As part of the dialogue platform organized by the "Kyrgyz Export" Center in the building of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a discussion was held on the problems faced by sewing and textile companies. Representatives from organizations such as the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Bishkek Center for Standardization and Metrology, JSC "Alpha Telecom," as well as the Chamber of Commerce and various industry associations were also present at the event.
Wang Yi, who is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China and a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, has arrived in Bishkek on an official visit. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan confirmed this information. During the visit, it is planned to sign several bilateral agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries.
A raid to control the quality of coal at trading bases took place in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of this event, inspections of coal bases located in the capital were conducted. During the inspection, the fractional composition of the sold coal was analyzed, which turned out to be a mixture of fine particles ranging from 0 to 13 mm. It was established that this coal comes from Kara-Keche, and the
Today in Bishkek, the food security department conducted a study on the prices of essential food products by visiting various markets and large retail chains. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, significant fluctuations in food prices were observed during the monitoring process, as well as differences in prices between retail outlets.
As a result of the inspection, a fine of 200,000 soms was imposed on the contracting organization OsOO "NakStroy" in accordance with the Code of Violations. In addition, the contractor was issued a written order to rectify the identified deficiencies. Thus, monitoring compliance with construction standards remains an important element in ensuring the safety and quality of work performed in Kyrgyzstan.
New initiatives for energy conservation and local electricity generation development have been launched in Bishkek. This was announced by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev at a press conference. According to the mayor, one of the key tasks for the city is optimizing electricity consumption. As a result of the work carried out, Bishkek can already reduce the load on its energy system.
President Sadyr Japarov signed the Law "On Consumer Credit" on October 30, 2025, which was previously adopted by the parliament on September 25, 2025. The implementation of the law contributes to improving the transparency of lending conditions and preventing excessive debt among citizens.
The capital repair of the road located in Jolly Alley in Bishkek has been completed, as reported by the city's mayor's office. According to the information provided by the mayor's office, the work was carried out by the enterprise MP "Bishkekasphaltservice" on the section of the road from Ananiev Street to Vasiliev Street.
In the village of Bagysh, located in the Suzak district, work has begun on the construction of an additional building for the kindergarten, which was previously built using the ashar method. This information was confirmed by the head of the village of Zhyhach-Korgon, Arstanbek Toktobaev.
In connection with the 36th anniversary of the signing of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a special event was held at the Resource Center "Ene Üyü" (Mother's House) dedicated to the theme: "A child's happiness is in a mother's love and family care." The center's director, Nazgul Turdubekova, emphasized that the "Mother's House" model has been recognized by the UN as a best practice. She noted that this approach has proven
As of today, the State Insurance Organization (GSO) has made insurance payments totaling 108,816,313.40 soms, providing its services to citizens. According to information from GSO, the majority of payments are related to socially and economically significant insurance cases.
- According to Grishechkina, the general plan of Bishkek retains agricultural lands located in the southwest and southeast of the capital. Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director of the Research Institute of Urban Planning, made this statement during a press conference held today, November 19, in Bishkek. She clarified that these agricultural lands represent landscape agro-landscapes.
Active work continues in the Chui region to inform the population about the rules of mandatory housing insurance. As of today, 30% of the entire housing stock in the region is insured. This information was announced by representatives of the Chui branch of the State Insurance Organization in a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. Kenzhebek Kadyrbaev, head of the retail sales sector of the branch, noted that mandatory insurance is carried out in accordance with the presidential decree and the cabinet
At a recent official dinner at the White House, Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous Portuguese footballer, met Barron Trump, the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Kazinform, the event was attended by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and other notable figures. Trump expressed his joy at the meeting, noting: “Barron is a true fan of Ronaldo. Now that they have met, I think he will respect his father even more. Thank you for coming, it is a great honor for us.”
- Currently, significant changes are being observed in the agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan. At the moment, the republic ensures food security for five out of nine main types of products. However, key goods such as wheat, vegetable oil, fruit and berry crops, and partially eggs remain at risk. Regarding sugar, last year we produced 120 thousand tons, which covered 80% of our needs. However, this year, due to a shortage of irrigation water, we plan to produce only 60 thousand tons, and the
Currently, over 3,000 requests for the legalization of agricultural land have been registered in Bishkek. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, at a press conference held on November 19. He noted that each application will be thoroughly reviewed, and until the discussion of the city’s general plan is completed, all plots will be defined in accordance with the legalization requirements. “There is still a lot of work ahead, and we are open to any comments and
Today, the third round of political consultations took place in Bishkek between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. According to the press service of the foreign ministry, the delegations were headed by Temirbek Erkinov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Dr. Ahmad bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
As noted by Alexandra Solovyova, the permanent representative of UNDP, the issue of biodiversity conservation has become particularly relevant. She highlighted several key areas that should be focused on in Kyrgyzstan.
The detention occurred on the Kyrgyz side, just 40 meters from the state border. T.M. was caught at the moment he was attempting to smuggle livestock into the neighboring country. Additionally, on November 19, 2025, in the area of responsibility of the border post "Kairagach" of the Leilek Border Detachment, in the vicinity of the Kuruq-Sai area, unclaimed horses were found.
In the Batken region, in the Kadamjai district, the construction of the small hydroelectric power station "Bazarbay Ata" in the Maydanskaya rural area has been completed, as reported by the local administration. The opening was attended by Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, as well as the district akim Bolotkan Bayake uulu and local residents.
The State Insurance Organization (GSO) has paid citizens an amount exceeding 108.8 million soms over a period of ten months. The organization reported that the majority of these payments were related to insurance cases that have significant social and economic importance.
A medical city is planned to be built in Bishkek, with the start date set for 2026. This was announced by Erkin Checheybaev, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to the minister, the ministry is currently exploring various financing options and analyzing proposals from potential investors. Checheybaev also dispelled public concerns regarding the complete relocation of all hospitals in the capital to the new medical city.
Kim Min Sok, the CEO of Pinkfong, noted in an interview with the BBC that they did not expect such success: “We didn’t think this video would stand out among our content,” he said from the office in Seoul. However, looking back, he realizes that it became an important step in their global expansion. Recently, Pinkfong went public on the South Korean stock market, and the company's shares jumped by more than 9%, leading to a business valuation of 400 million dollars (£304 million).
In the Kyrgyz Republic, an operational headquarters of the "Kyrgyz Export" Center has begun functioning in the building of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. This headquarters is established to quickly respond to entrepreneurs' requests and provide consulting support in the textile and garment industry. The headquarters operates on the first floor of the ministry, functioning daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, without weekends. Representatives of the textile industry can seek
The employees of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic on November 18 in the Papal region prevented an attempt to illegally transport cattle across the border of Kyrgyzstan. During the operation, border guards detained a resident of the village of Razzakov in the Leilek district of the Batken region, T.M., born in 1987, who was planning to transport four bulls to Tajikistan. The detention occurred about 40 meters from the state border, on the
The lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations was conducted by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, Raimkul Attokurov. The topic of the presentation was "The Art of Diplomacy: Experience, Challenges, and Modern Trends." The participants of the lecture included students and postgraduates from Kyrgyzstan, as well as representatives from other CIS countries and friendly states. During his speech, Attokurov highlighted the
In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, a new bus route has been opened between the villages of Besh-Terek and Belovodskoye, made possible by the initiative of local residents voiced at a public meeting held on November 17, reported the village administration of Tört-Gül. After the administrative-territorial reform, the village of Besh-Terek became part of the new rural district of Tört-Gül.
In the Osh region, in the village of Ösör, located in the Zulpuev rural district of the Nookat area, a fire occurred at the local landfill, covering a substantial area. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the area of the fire was about 20 hundred square meters of waste.
On November 19, on the air of the radio, the head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Uran Chekirbaev, discussed changes in prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the rise in prices affects not only socially significant products and emphasized the importance of analyzing the country's economy as a whole, which demonstrates positive dynamics.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree regarding the new National Program "Healthy Heart," which will be in effect from 2025 to 2030. According to the latest data from the National Statistical Committee, cardiovascular diseases account for over 52% of all mortality cases in the country, making them the leading cause of death among the population. In this regard, one of the main objectives of the program is to reduce premature mortality by 25%, as well as to
Wang Yi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, has arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic on an official visit. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In his commentary for IA "Kabar," security expert Edil Marlis uulu analyzed current trends on social media, where a multitude of provocative statements regarding interethnic relations emerged following a domestic incident. The former law enforcement officer assessed recent events in terms of destabilization opportunities and their potential consequences. “If you look at the map, you can see that China is our closest neighbor. With a sober view of the historical events of recent
In the Batken region, in the village of Birimdik, located in the Ak-Turpak rural district, a complete destruction of the bathhouse of the border outpost occurred, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, the area of the burned building was 72 square meters.
On the Osh—Alaï highway, near the village of Tash-Koro, an accident involving schoolchildren occurred, reports Turmush correspondent. According to preliminary information, on November 16, a school vehicle fell off a cliff. As a result of the incident, one student died at the scene, while another was hospitalized in serious condition at the Alaï district hospital.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law regarding mediation, which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. This information has been posted on the official website of the head of state.
This year, the Jalal-Abad region plans to create 20 new industrial facilities. Currently, 11 of them have already been put into operation. This was reported by Nurlan Ermatov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President, at a meeting dedicated to analyzing the socio-economic development of the region for the first nine months. He noted that three new facilities are expected to be launched in November, another four will be opened by the end of the current year, and two more
Two students from the city of Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, became winners of the hand-to-hand combat competition. According to information provided by the press service of the city administration,
- On the air, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Asel Kenenbaeva reported on the ongoing digitalization in the agricultural sector, under which all services of the ministry will be available in electronic format by the end of the year. Kenenbaeva noted that significant records have been achieved in the industry both at the national level and in a global context. One of the main aspects of this digitalization is the "Farmer Service Centers"