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In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits
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In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits

In Talas, a fine was imposed on a store that operated without the necessary permits. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, the inspection revealed that the store, located at K. Nurjanov Street, 48/2, was conducting its activities without the appropriate architectural documents.

07.11.2025, 17:25
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Export to developed countries hinges on standards — organic products become a condition for entry, - Ministry of Agriculture

- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.

07.11.2025, 17:11
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.
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The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.

The delegation of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic participated from November 5 to 7 in the ninth OSCE seminar on passenger data and the fifth meeting of the informal working group of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in the Austrian capital, Vienna. According to information provided by the state committee, more than 180 representatives from 57 OSCE participating countries took part in the events, organized jointly with the UN Counter-Terrorism Office.

07.11.2025, 17:08
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Kyrgyzstan is Experiencing a "Berry Boom": Farmers Quickly Adapt to New Crops, but Sales are More Challenging, - Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new

07.11.2025, 16:59
A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.
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A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.

Mass layoffs in the United States are reaching record levels, driven by the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the need to cut costs. This was reported by Bloomberg journalists, citing data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Last month, there was a significant increase in the number of layoffs: 153,074 people lost their jobs, marking the highest figure for October in the last twenty years. For comparison, this number is nearly three times higher than

07.11.2025, 16:57
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Aiyl Bank signed memorandums of cooperation with Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. as part of the C5+1 summit

- During the C5+1 summit in Washington, Tilek Alimdzhanov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Aiyl Bank," signed memorandums with two well-known American financial institutions — Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These agreements are a significant step towards strengthening international partnerships and open new horizons for the further development of the bank on the global stage.

07.11.2025, 16:52
The newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" celebrates its 100th anniversary
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The newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" celebrates its 100th anniversary

Today in Bishkek, a solemn event is taking place dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana". Among the participants of the celebration are the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Tagaev, State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Union of Journalists Kurmanbek Ramatov, as well as the editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" Elena Zholobova and other invited guests.

07.11.2025, 16:42
Seitek Kulubaev Appointed Mayor of Batken City
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Seitek Kulubaev Appointed Mayor of Batken City

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev as the mayor of Batken, located in the Batken region. Prior to this, he served as the head of the state administration - akim of the Aravan district in the Osh region.

07.11.2025, 16:39
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In the Kochkor Museum, archival photographs of prosperous families who were deported to Ukraine during the repressions are kept.

In the Kochkor Historical Museum, archival photographs of local residents who became victims of repression and were relocated to Ukraine are collected. As reported by Turmush correspondent, among the museum visitors were Asel Asanbekova and Kenzhe Erkinbek kyzy, who are engaged in researching historical facts. They donated photographs of families from the Kochkor district to the museum, who were deported in the 1930s to the settlements of Chalbasy (now Vinogradovo, Kherson region) and

07.11.2025, 16:38
Sadyr Japarov distinguished himself with decisiveness, returning Kumtor in eight months - Kubatov
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Sadyr Japarov distinguished himself with decisiveness, returning Kumtor in eight months - Kubatov

In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, emphasized that Sadyr Japarov demonstrated significant determination by regaining control over Kumtor in just eight months. In his opinion, this project had long been used not only for economic but also for political purposes. Kubatov noted that during Askar Akayev's rule, serious mistakes were made, resulting in Kyrgyzstan losing its stake in the Kumtor mine.

07.11.2025, 16:27
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Driving on the Bishkek - Karakol road is dangerous due to stones that are not visible under the snow.

On the road connecting Bishkek and Karakol, stones have accumulated, hidden under the snow cover, as reported by readers of Kaktus.media. This creates a risk of accidents, as drivers do not expect such unpleasant surprises and often damage their car tires. As a result, many are forced to change tires right on the road in the cold and snow. One reader shared: "For example, the Odyssey car has a flat tire, and we also have a side cut. Further down the road, there are also cars stopped. I

07.11.2025, 16:22
At the Juridical Academy, issues of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources were discussed.
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At the Juridical Academy, issues of environmental protection and rational use of natural resources were discussed.

As part of the cooperation between the Prosecutor's Offices of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation, a round table was held on November 6-7, 2025, at the Juridical Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office, dedicated to issues of environmental protection and the rational use of natural resources, the press service reported. The event is part of the joint action plan between the General Prosecutor's Offices of the two countries for 2024-2025. Participants discussed

07.11.2025, 16:18
The Kapchagay section of the Naryn-Oryuktam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.
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The Kapchagay section of the Naryn-Oryuktam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.

The section of the Naryn–Oruktam highway, located between kilometers 50 and 75, will be temporarily closed from November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made in accordance with the order of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The closure is due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of snow avalanches, making it necessary to ensure

07.11.2025, 16:09
In Bishkek, the intersection of Fuchik Street will be closed for two days
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In Bishkek, the intersection of Fuchik Street will be closed for two days

The intersection of Fuchik Street in Bishkek will be temporarily closed for two days. This information was provided by the city hall. According to the information provided by the city hall, rehabilitation work will be carried out on November 8 and 9 of this year, which will limit access at the intersection of Fuchik Street, Jibek Jolu Avenue, and Profsoyuznaya Street.

07.11.2025, 16:08
The National Bank fined a payment organization and exchange offices
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The National Bank fined a payment organization and exchange offices

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of penalties against a number of financial organizations for violations of legislation and its own rules. In particular, one payment organization was fined 55,000 soms for failing to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the regulations of the NB KR.

07.11.2025, 15:55
Tashiev handed over an apartment to a single mother
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Tashiev handed over an apartment to a single mother

Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, received a request for assistance from Eleonora Nuralieva, a resident of Kyrgyzstan, regarding her difficult life situation. Eleonora Nuralieva, born in 1989, shared that after her birth, her mother abandoned her, and at the age of 4, she was sold for 1500 soms to unknown people. Until the age of 13, she was raised in various families and then ended up in

07.11.2025, 15:42
The ex-wife of Bivol threatened to sue her former father-in-law
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The ex-wife of Bivol threatened to sue her former father-in-law

Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol, has accused Yuri Bivol, her father-in-law, of assault. According to Ekaterina, the incident occurred during her son Nikon's training when Yuri unexpectedly showed up. After her attempts to intervene in the meeting, he physically attacked her. This was reported by RT. It is worth noting that Ekaterina herself is under investigation in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan due to a video on social media in which she insulted the

07.11.2025, 15:39
The GNS clarified the new regulations on cashless payments in the Tax Code of Kyrgyzstan
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The GNS clarified the new regulations on cashless payments in the Tax Code of Kyrgyzstan

The GNS clarifies that the law adopted on October 29, 2025, introduced a number of changes to the Tax Code aimed at improving tax legislation, simplifying tax administration, and combating the shadow economy. There has been information circulated in the media that tax legislation is being changed with the aim of abolishing cash payments; however, this is not true. We emphasize that the changes are aimed at improving the conditions for doing business and protecting consumer rights.

07.11.2025, 15:38
Lithuania has restricted two checkpoints with Belarus: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic urges Kyrgyz citizens to plan alternative routes
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Lithuania has restricted two checkpoints with Belarus: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic urges Kyrgyz citizens to plan alternative routes

From October 29 to November 30, 2025, the Lithuanian Cabinet of Ministers will temporarily close two border crossing points on the border with Belarus — "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai." This information was received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, despite the restrictions, some groups of citizens can still pass through the "Mėdininkai" checkpoint. The exceptions include:

07.11.2025, 15:27
Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Cooperation with the USA in the Field of Digital Economy and IT
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Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Cooperation with the USA in the Field of Digital Economy and IT

Kyrgyzstan is significantly expanding its relations with the United States in the fields of digital economy and information technology. Over the past five years, the volume of IT service exports from the country to the USA has increased 45 times, according to data presented by the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, speaking at the "Central Asia – USA" (C5+1) summit in Washington, emphasized that the development of information technologies and

07.11.2025, 15:25
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about criminal liability for transferring bank cards to third parties

The operative officer of the cybercrime department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev, stated in an interview for the radio that starting from June 25, criminal liability for transferring bank cards, accounts, and details to third parties will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that citizens who hand over their cards to outsiders effectively become accomplices in fraudulent activities.

07.11.2025, 15:19
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Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in a scientific and practical conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Kemelbek Nanaev.

- The scientific-practical conference "Financial Independence and Economic Security of the Kyrgyz Republic: Lessons from K.K. Nanaev," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Kemelbek Nanaev, the first chairman of the National Bank, attracted the attention of many, including Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the president's administration. In his speech, Kasymaliev noted that Kemelbek Nanaev's contribution was key to forming the financial

07.11.2025, 15:12
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In Kyrgyzstan, penalties for internet fraud have been tightened.

- A new law has been adopted in Kyrgyzstan, amending the Criminal Code, aimed at tightening penalties for fraud committed using information and communication technologies. This was announced during a radio program featuring Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev from the Cybercrime Department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police and Captain of Police Urmat Bekbosunov, an investigator from the Department for Particularly Important Cases of the Investigative

07.11.2025, 14:59
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Most cases of fraud in Kyrgyzstan occur due to the gullibility of citizens, - Union of Banks

- On the air, Rustam Sarybaev, head of the Academy of Sustainable Development at the Union of Banks, discussed common methods of fraud and recommendations for preventing them. According to the expert, the main schemes of fraud today include phishing (both SMS and internet scams), social engineering, and manipulation through phone calls. The increase in cashless payments and online transactions in the country contributes to the rise of such crimes.

07.11.2025, 14:51
In the capital, cars violating parking rules have been evacuated
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In the capital, cars violating parking rules have been evacuated

In Bishkek, an event was held under the direction of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev to monitor compliance with parking rules. The municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" organized a raid aimed at ensuring the free movement of public transport and adherence to traffic regulations. During the raid, 27 cars parked at bus stops were identified in one day and sent to the impound lot.

07.11.2025, 14:46
Kamchybek Tashiev presented the keys to an apartment to a single mother
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Kamchybek Tashiev presented the keys to an apartment to a single mother

The keys to the apartment were handed over today to single mothers by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev. According to the press service, a request from Eleonora Nuralieva, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, was received due to her difficult life situation.

07.11.2025, 14:25
Art at Your Fingertips: A New Space at the Gapar Aitiev Museum
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Art at Your Fingertips: A New Space at the Gapar Aitiev Museum

The Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts has opened a new tactile space aimed at inclusive interaction with art. Alima Tokmergenova, a museum researcher, emphasized that this space was created as part of the permanent exhibition. It provides an opportunity for people with visual impairments, children, and anyone interested to interact with art, which is usually prohibited in museums. Here, one can "see" art through touch. All exhibits have plaques in Braille that contain their

07.11.2025, 14:24
In Kyrgyzstan, high-ranking officials have been imprisoned for corruption for the first time
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In Kyrgyzstan, high-ranking officials have been imprisoned for corruption for the first time

A significant event has occurred in Kyrgyzstan: for the first time, high-profile officials have been convicted of corruption crimes. The October District Court of Bishkek made this historic decision, sentencing former mayor of Tokmok, Nusuvaliyev, to 13 years in prison with confiscation of his property. Among those convicted were also the former head of the municipal property department, T.A., the former head of the state procurement department, I.G.Z., and the director of the contracting

07.11.2025, 14:09
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The story of the first secretary of the Kochkor district committee M. Taukin, who fell victim to Stalin's repressions and died in prison while awaiting the execution of his sentence.

Kochkor District, located in the northeast of Naryn Region, has its administrative center in the village of Kochkor. It borders Chui Region to the north, Issyk-Kul Region to the east, and Jumgal District of Naryn Region to the south. The area of the district is 6300 square meters. Established in 1930, it was originally named Stalin District. According to information provided by the Kochkor District State Administration, the local historical museum, and the encyclopedia of Kochkor District, the

07.11.2025, 13:56
During the Days of Hungarian Cinema, Kyrgyzstanis Watched Three Serious, Powerful Films
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During the Days of Hungarian Cinema, Kyrgyzstanis Watched Three Serious, Powerful Films

The film "Diary for My Children" is based on the personal experiences of Marta Meszaros herself, who used her childhood memories to write the script. It is a story about her coming of age in post-war Hungary and the complex relationships with those around her against the backdrop of political changes. The second part, "Diary for My Loved Ones," continues this story and covers the period from 1951 to 1956, when political conflicts were escalating.

07.11.2025, 13:56
Kyrgyzstan Presented Its Tourism Potential at the C5+1 Summit in Washington
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Kyrgyzstan Presented Its Tourism Potential at the C5+1 Summit in Washington

The Kennedy Center is hosting a meeting of the five Central Asian countries with the President of the United States as part of the decade-long C5+1 summit. Kyrgyzstan presented a national stand at this summit, created through the joint efforts of the Tourism Development Support Fund in the Kyrgyz Republic, the Department of Tourism, the Kyrgyz Crafts Center, and the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the USA.

07.11.2025, 13:36
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Kudretu Taychabarov was denied registration with the Central Election Commission due to Kolbaev. He will contest the decision.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to deny Kudret Maripovich Taichabarov registration as a candidate for deputy in constituency No. 19. The main reason was a photo with Kamchy Kolbaev taken in 2021. Taichabarov submitted his self-nomination application on October 27. On November 6, a document verification was conducted, during which the working group concluded that he does not meet the requirements established by law for candidates.

07.11.2025, 13:31
Sadyr Japarov held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump
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Sadyr Japarov held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump

In Washington, President Japarov discussed key issues regarding bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and the USA with Trump. This was reported by the press service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the conversation, the leaders touched upon topics of strengthening cooperation in the political sphere, as well as in the areas of financial technology and artificial intelligence.

07.11.2025, 13:27
Pensions within the EAEU: What Kyrgyz Citizens Need to Know
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Pensions within the EAEU: What Kyrgyz Citizens Need to Know

As of January 1, 2021, the Agreement on Pension Provision for Workers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries comes into effect. According to the Social Fund, this document provides for the mutual recognition of pension rights for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia who have worked in other member states.

07.11.2025, 12:59
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In the city of Naryn, cultural workers were awarded

A solemn event dedicated to the Day of Culture Workers of Kyrgyzstan took place in Naryn. Representatives of the presidential envoy in the Naryn region, local authorities, and members of the regional trade union association were present at the celebration, expressing their congratulations to those who made significant contributions to the development of culture in the region.

07.11.2025, 12:50