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A bird with a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters was filmed in the Talas Mountains

On the territory of the Besh-Tash Nature Park in the Talas region, a rare species of black vulture, known as "taz zhoru," has been recorded. According to information provided by the park administration, the filming took place on November 5, 2025. "The bird was captured at close range. It is commonly referred to as 'taz zhoru' due to its resemblance to the bald eagle, which is known as 'taz kush.' There is a belief that seeing this bird in a dream brings good

12.11.2025, 15:08
The Dominican Republic is left without electricity
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The Dominican Republic is left without electricity

In the Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic, home to more than 11 million people, a significant power outage occurred on November 11. According to information provided by the AP agency, the country's authorities reported that the cause of the blackout was an accident in the electricity transmission system. The first outage was the shutdown of the power plant in San Pedro de Macorís, which led to cascading outages across the country. The reasons for the initial accident remain

12.11.2025, 14:57
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Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the import of food products from a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan

In the first ten months of 2025, the Krasnoyarsk Territory branch of the Rosselkhoznadzor conducted control over the import of more than 109.9 thousand tons and 50.1 thousand units of plant products. This was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. Of the total import volume, 64.3 thousand tons were fruits from China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. This list included products such as watermelons, melons, apricots, pomelos, pears, grapes, peaches, apples, and bananas.

12.11.2025, 14:55
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Life in the Regions: How Wrestling Coach N. Sadybekov from Bakai-Ata Became a Sheep Breeder

Niyazbek Sadyrbekov, a 39-year-old resident of the village of Bakai-Ata in the Talas region, raises Areshan sheep. By profession, he is a coach who graduated in 2006 from the Faculty of Greco-Roman Wrestling at the Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports in Bishkek. “I started my career in a school, working there for three years, and then moved to the children's sports school in the Bakai-Ata district. In total, I have been coaching for 15 years, and my first students are

12.11.2025, 14:33
Tolgonaï Tokombaïeva Appointed Director of the Museum Complex "Burana Tower"
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Tolgonaï Tokombaïeva Appointed Director of the Museum Complex "Burana Tower"

On November 3, Tolgonai Tokombaeva was appointed as the new director of the museum complex "Burana Tower." This appointment was the result of an order from the Minister of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev. According to the employment agreement, she has been assigned a three-month probationary period. It is important to note that her predecessor in this position, Anita Shamenova, left at her own request.

12.11.2025, 14:20
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Man, using influential acquaintances as cover, promised assistance in obtaining apartments through the GIK in Karakol, - Internal Affairs Directorate

A suspect in fraud has been detained in Bishkek. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on August 5, a local resident M.A. filed a report with the Internal Affairs Department of Karakol regarding fraud. In her statement, she mentioned that on January 15, 2025, she met a man over the phone who introduced himself as "Zhenish." He assured her that he had high connections and could help her obtain an apartment from the State Mortgage Company

12.11.2025, 14:10
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A police station has been built in the village of Suulu-Maymak in the Aitmatov district.

The police station was officially opened in the village of Suulu-Maymak, which belongs to the Aiyl Aimak of Amanbaev in the Aitmatov district, as reported by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the information, one juvenile inspector and one district police officer will work at the new station. Their main task is to serve the residents of the villages of Suulu-Maymak, Maymak, Satykey, Joon-Dobo, and Moldo-Asan, with a total population of about

12.11.2025, 14:09
Kazakhstan has restricted the export of gasoline and diesel until May 2026
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Kazakhstan has restricted the export of gasoline and diesel until May 2026

A temporary ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel is being introduced in Kazakhstan, which will remain in effect until May 2026. This decision also affects the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is aimed at stabilizing the domestic market, as well as preventing fuel shortages during the winter period. According to information from the media, the Ministry of Energy of the country has officially approved an order that prohibits the export of the specified petroleum

12.11.2025, 13:48
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In the city of Manas, a man brought a bitten-off tongue to the hospital and reported that it happened during a kiss with an 18-year-old girl.

In Manas, a 26-year-old man was urgently hospitalized with oral cavity injuries, including a bitten tip of the tongue and a damaged lower lip. According to preliminary data, the incident occurred during a kiss with an 18-year-old girl, who allegedly bit him accidentally. As reported by sources from Turmush, the incident took place on November 8, and the victim was taken to the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital. He sustained serious injuries: the front part of his lower lip and the tip of

12.11.2025, 13:34
The Bishkek City Hall Denies Rumors of School Closures Due to the Energy Crisis
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The Bishkek City Hall Denies Rumors of School Closures Due to the Energy Crisis

The official statement from the Bishkek city hall refuted the information that appeared on the internet about a possible suspension of the educational process in the capital's schools. According to the city municipality, all educational institutions are operating as usual and following the approved curriculum. Classes, including clubs and extracurricular activities, continue without changes.

12.11.2025, 13:29
Biden Knew That Israel Was Violating International Law and Continued Support
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Biden Knew That Israel Was Violating International Law and Continued Support

In response to the intelligence data, one former high-ranking official reported that it prompted an urgent meeting among various agencies, where possible measures were discussed, including limiting the exchange of intelligence information with Israel to avoid U.S. complicity in potential crimes. Despite the concerns expressed within the administration and the State Department, Biden rejected his advisors' recommendations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that Israel's actions

12.11.2025, 13:20
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A new building for the police has been constructed in the Chatkal district.

In the village of Terek-Sai, located in the Chatkal district, a new building for the local police department was inaugurated, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. High-ranking officials attended the opening event, including the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region Marlis Asanov, the head of the Chatkal district police department Talaybek Asanbekov, the district akim Altynbek Senirbaev, as well as local

12.11.2025, 13:20
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred in Kyrgyzstan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurred in the Jalal-Abad region on the night of November 11. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the epicenter of the tremors was located in the Ala-Buka district and was recorded around 23:32. The intensity of the vibrations reached 4 points in the villages of Kara-Unkur and Baymak, while in the city of Kerben, the tremors were felt with a strength of 3 points. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or instances of

12.11.2025, 13:16
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Which members of the Jogorku Kenesh are not participating in the parliamentary elections? List

Early parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, scheduled for November 30, will not include 11 deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the new electoral legislation, the country is divided into 30 multi-mandate constituencies, each of which will elect three deputies who receive the most votes. Out of 90 deputies, 79 have nominated themselves to participate in the elections. The list of absentees is as follows: - Elmurza Satybaldiev, representing the Uzgen constituency in the seventh

12.11.2025, 13:14
Land plots worth 150 million soms in Kok-Zhar have been returned to state ownership
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Land plots worth 150 million soms in Kok-Zhar have been returned to state ownership

In Bishkek, the Main Department of Internal Affairs uncovered and suppressed a corruption scheme related to the illegal alienation of land. As a result, plots valued at 150 million soms were returned to state ownership. According to information from the police, during the investigation of a criminal case opened under Article 336 (Corruption) of the Criminal Code, it became known that a group of individuals, in collaboration with certain officials, organized a scheme aimed at subdividing and

12.11.2025, 13:07
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A fire broke out at the brick factory in the city of Manas.

In Manas, located in the Kuruksay area, an incident occurred at a brick factory, resulting in the burning of a workers' dormitory with an area of 30 sq.m. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information from the agency, the fire also destroyed a warehouse with an area of 34 sq.m and a metal container occupying 18 sq.m.

12.11.2025, 12:41
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Tashiev Reveals Details of 4-Year Negotiations on Kyrgyz-Tajik Border. Full Text

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Kamchybek Tashiev, held a meeting with residents of the Chon-Alai district, located in the Osh region, where he shared news about the progress of the delimitation and demarcation of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. In his speech, he elaborated on the sections that were the subject of exchange with the Tajik side. Translation of Tashiev's speech:

12.11.2025, 12:34
GKNB KR: Members of an Organized Crime Group Detained in Jalal-Abad Region for Extortion
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GKNB KR: Members of an Organized Crime Group Detained in Jalal-Abad Region for Extortion

GKNB KR specialists, during operations against organized crime, detained members of the criminal groups "S.I.A.", "N.R.H." and "A.B.T.", who had previously been convicted of extorting money from businessmen. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan. According to law enforcement, the detainees actively used criminal ideology to extort funds from residents of the Nooken district. They claimed that the collected money was intended to support

12.11.2025, 12:33
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Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the export of timber to a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- The Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for Khakassia and Tuva conducted monitoring of the export of 22.9 thousand cubic meters of coniferous and deciduous timber, which is 7.8% higher than the figures for the same period in 2024. This was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. This product has undergone phytosanitary control, including examination by the Federal State Budgetary Institution "VNIIZH," and meets the requirements of the importing countries.

12.11.2025, 12:32
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In Nooken, organized crime group members forced businessmen to pay their debts under threats, - GKNB

According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), on November 12, suspects in extortion were arrested. The investigation established that members of an organized crime group, registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, namely S.I.A., N.R.Kh., and A.B.T., were demanding money from private entrepreneurs in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. These funds were intended for convicts held in places of deprivation of liberty. In

12.11.2025, 12:27
In Balykchy, a locomotive derailed and went onto the highway
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In Balykchy, a locomotive derailed and went onto the highway

In Balakchy, an incident occurred involving a locomotive that derailed and ended up on the highway, reports the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu." According to information from the company, the incident happened on the evening of November 11 in the Issyk-Kul region. Around 21:30, the driver of the diesel locomotive 2TE10V 5051B, due to incorrect control of the automatic brakes, drove onto the prism of track 110, which led to the derailment of three wheel pairs of the front bogie.

12.11.2025, 12:14
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The assignment given by the president in the fall of 2020 has been fully completed after five years, - head of the GKNB Tashiev

The Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, met with residents of the Chon-Alai district on November 11 and announced that the issue of the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan has been fully resolved. According to him, the president's directive to complete the demarcation and delimitation of the border has been fulfilled in five years. “We have a saying: ‘Bile-bile kösöm bolosun, süylöy-süylöy chechen bolosun’ [‘Knowing — you will become

12.11.2025, 12:13
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On the 90th Anniversary of the Aravan District: Residents Concerned About the Opening of an Incomplete Kindergarten for the Jubilee

Today, November 12, marks the anniversary of the Aravan district, which is celebrating its 90th year. As part of the festivities, the opening of nine social facilities is planned, including the kindergarten "Kara-Zhantak," located in the village of Kara-Zhantak in the Dostuk rural district. This information was provided by a Turmush correspondent.

12.11.2025, 12:12
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Former director of GP "Kyrgyzkomur" and his acquaintance charged with concealing coal production volumes and attempting to destabilize the situation in the country — the court issued a verdict

The Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the appellate court concerning the former head of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur," which operates under the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, as well as his associate. A.K.Y. previously held various leadership positions at "Kyrgyzkomur" and has a background in the country's internal affairs system.

12.11.2025, 12:11
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Ak-Talinskaya Hospital Received Medical Equipment for Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Assistance to Premature Infants

In the Ak-Talinskaya Hospital of the Naryn region, the most necessary medical devices have been delivered, reports Turmush correspondent. According to Azamat Duyshonaliev, the director of the Ak-Talinsky District Center for General Medical Practice named after Orozbek Kokkuzov, an ophthalmological device was provided with the support of an international organization to improve the accessibility and quality of ophthalmological services for vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan.

12.11.2025, 12:10
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For one of the affluent people of Issyk-Kul in the 1900s, a house was built — how it looks today

On J. Abdrakhmanov Street, 99 in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there stands a residential house that has been preserved for over a hundred years. It is an outstanding example of wooden architecture from the early 20th century, maintaining its original appearance almost unchanged. The building was constructed approximately between 1905 and 1910, when Karakol, then known as Przhevalsk, was actively developing as the administrative center of the Przhevalsk district of the Semirechensk

12.11.2025, 12:02
The Ministry of Natural Resources reminded about the ban on the collection and use of certain types of plants
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The Ministry of Natural Resources reminded about the ban on the collection and use of certain types of plants

The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic once again reminds of the existing ban on the collection and use of a number of plants. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic decided on May 28, 2024, to impose a temporary moratorium on the use of certain types of plants, which will last until January 1, 2027 (Resolution No. 270).

12.11.2025, 12:01
The reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP has been fully completed.
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The reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP has been fully completed.

The Minister of Energy became acquainted with the reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP, as well as with the modernization work on the second hydro unit of the Uch-Kurgan HPP, where equipment testing is also being conducted. The reconstruction of the fourth hydro unit has been completed, and testing is currently underway. The main objective of these activities is to extend the operational life of the station and increase its capacity. The modernization of the second hydro

12.11.2025, 12:01
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In the Nooken District, a barn and property were burned due to careless handling of fire.

As a result of careless handling of fire in the village of Sakaldy, located in the rural district of E. Aliyev in the Nooken region, a barn with an area of 48 square meters burned down on Mingbaev Street, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, during the fire, 500 bales of hay and 4 sheep were burned. The fire also destroyed 50 apricot seedlings on an open area of 2000 square meters.

12.11.2025, 11:56
Adylbek Kasymaliev will make a working visit to Kazakhstan
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Adylbek Kasymaliev will make a working visit to Kazakhstan

On November 13, 2023, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, will embark on a working visit to the capital of Kazakhstan, the city of Astana. This information was announced by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, Kasymaliev will participate in the 13th meeting of the intergovernmental council of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

12.11.2025, 11:55
The National Bank suspended the licenses of three exchange offices in Bishkek
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The National Bank suspended the licenses of three exchange offices in Bishkek

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan announced the suspension of licenses for three exchange offices in Bishkek due to violations of legislation and regulatory norms. In particular, license No. 6341 issued to the exchange office LLC "Keidji 098", located at: Bishkek, Bokonbaeva St., 76, apt. 2, will be suspended from November 8 to November 22, 2025. Also, from November 8 to November 17, 2025, the license No. 7026 issued to LLC "Dos Pro", located at the same address but in room

12.11.2025, 11:45
Torobaev familiarized himself with the activities of the greenhouse farm in the Uzgen district
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Torobaev familiarized himself with the activities of the greenhouse farm in the Uzgen district

Recently, Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, visited a greenhouse farm located in the village of Sheraly in the Uzgen district, as part of the rural administration "Karoool." This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, Torobaev positively assessed the work of the greenhouse farm, emphasizing its importance for the agricultural sector, the implementation of new

12.11.2025, 11:45
In the SEZ "Bishkek," 12 foreigners working on tourist visas were detained
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In the SEZ "Bishkek," 12 foreigners working on tourist visas were detained

As part of the operation "Illegal," the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) discovered 12 foreign citizens in the territory of the SEZ city of Bishkek who were working while in the country on tourist visas. These individuals were engaged in labor activities without the necessary permits, which violates the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. In cooperation with law enforcement officials, administrative measures were taken against the detained foreigners. They were fined in

12.11.2025, 11:41
12 Foreigners Worked Illegally in the Bishkek SEZ
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12 Foreigners Worked Illegally in the Bishkek SEZ

As representatives of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) found out, all detained foreigners arrived in Kyrgyzstan on tourist visas and were engaged in labor activities, which is a violation of the legislation. Foreign citizens were fined a total of 66,000 soms, while the legal entity that allowed them to work received a fine of 65,000 soms for violating the rules for attracting and using foreign labor in accordance with Article 93 of the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

12.11.2025, 11:36
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Experts from the CIS countries discussed the production of advanced materials for high-tech industries.

- In Moscow, on November 11, a meeting of the expert group convened at the Executive Committee of the CIS was held, dedicated to issues related to the development of documents concerning the production of advanced materials for high technologies. This information was provided by the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Executive Committee of the CIS. During the meeting, participants discussed drafts of the Concept for the development of cooperation among the member states of the

12.11.2025, 11:30
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The Prosecutor General's Office proposes to confiscate property acquired illegally before the court's verdict.

The General Prosecutor's Office has initiated a draft law concerning the confiscation of property acquired illegally, even before a court decision is rendered. This document has already been put up for public discussion. According to the prosecutor's office, since gaining independence, there has been a trend in the country where individuals with illegal income evade justice, exert pressure on witnesses, destroy evidence, or even die, leaving their property to relatives or affiliated

12.11.2025, 11:29
The reconstruction of the Toktogul and Uch-Kurgan hydropower units has been completed.
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The reconstruction of the Toktogul and Uch-Kurgan hydropower units has been completed.

The reconstruction of the fourth hydroaggregate of the Toktogul HPP and the second hydroaggregate of the Uch-Kurgan HPP has been fully completed, and commissioning tests are currently being conducted. The Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, during his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, familiarized himself with the modernization process of hydroenergy facilities. The reconstruction of the fourth unit at the Toktogul HPP is 100% complete, which will increase the

12.11.2025, 11:26