Akimaliev: We are capable of fully ensuring the food security of Kyrgyzstan

- 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

Political consultations were held in Bishkek between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Qatar

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.

Border Guards of Kyrgyzstan Intercepted Smuggling of Bulls into Tajikistan

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.

A new small hydropower plant has been put into operation in Batken

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 GSO paid citizens over 108.8 million soms in 10 months

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.

Checheybaev spoke about the construction of the medical city in Bishkek - plans, timelines, and which clinics will relocate

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.

Shark Pup: How a 90-Second Video Created a $400 Million Business

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).

The Ministry of Economic Development has launched an operational headquarters to support representatives of the textile industry

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

In Batken, a citizen was detained for attempting to smuggle cattle into Tajikistan

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

Fare of 100 som: A route from Besh-Terek to Belovodskoye has been organized for the first time in the Moscow district

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.

A fire broke out at a landfill in the village of Ösör, Osh region.

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.

The National Program "Healthy Heart" for 2025-2030 Approved

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

There are forces that intentionally harm Kyrgyzstan's relations with its neighbors - expert

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

Car with schoolchildren fell off a cliff: 17-year-old teenager died (details)

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.

Fire destroyed a bathhouse at the border post in the Kadamjay district

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.

The Chinese Foreign Minister Arrives in Kyrgyzstan on an Official Visit

20 new enterprises plan to open by the end of the year in the Jalal-Abad region

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

Schoolboys Alikhan Adiliev and Islam Tarilev from the city of Shopokov won prize places in hand-to-hand combat competitions

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,

Port Town of Kyrgyzstan. Archive Photos

On the eastern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, not far from Karakol — the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region — lies the urban-type settlement of Pristan-Przhevalsk. During the Great Patriotic War, many local residents went to the front, and their return became an event filled with tears and sorrow for those who lost loved ones.

The Supreme Court upheld the sentence of the police captain and his subordinates from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the case of the death of a 23-year-old man in Bosteri.

The verdict concerning the employees of the special forces regiment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was confirmed by the Supreme Court on July 23, 2025. These individuals became subjects of a criminal case related to the tragic death of a young man. Three representatives of the special forces "Shumkar" were found guilty of abuse of power and concealing a crime. As a result of the court proceedings, they were fined 1 million soms and 50 thousand soms, respectively.

NASA will host a live broadcast today about comet 3I/ATLAS

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an open press conference today, during which new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be presented. This was reported by TASS. The live broadcast will begin at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 PM Moscow Time) and will focus on images obtained during various NASA missions related to this comet.

A meeting was held at the Internal Affairs Department in Issyk-Kul following the detention of police officers in the case of the beating death of a man

An extraordinary service meeting was held in the Issyk-Kul region, organized by the internal affairs department under the leadership of Major General of Police Murat Boronov. According to the press service of the regional police, the event was attended by heads of various departments and services, as well as chiefs of urban and district internal affairs divisions. The main focus of the meeting was on analyzing the security situation and issues related to strengthening citizens' trust in

The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported on the write-off of debts for insurance contributions

The Central Election Commission imposed an administrative fine on two candidates and one citizen.

On November 18, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting to discuss violations committed by candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh during the election campaign. During monitoring conducted via WhatsApp, it was recorded that campaign banners of candidate Temirlan Aitieva from district No. 20 were placed on trees in the yards of houses in Bishkek.

Bakyt Sydykov spoke to the participants of the CARSE Forum about the main directions of the National Program-2030.

The business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) is taking place in Bishkek. The agenda focuses on developing Kyrgyzstan's potential in the region. The Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, delivered a detailed overview of the country's current economic indicators and presented the main goals and objectives of the National Development Program until 2030 to the forum participants.

A resident of Osh reported that his sisters mortgaged his house for a 4 million loan at the bank — now 50% of his pension is being withheld.

Batyr Omaraaliev, who lives in the village of Kerme-Tuu in the city of Osh and has a first-group disability, appealed for help to law enforcement agencies at a press conference in AKIpress-Osh on November 19. According to Omaraaliev, his sisters deceived him into taking over his house. They claimed: “The documents for your house are registered according to the technical passport, we will make a state act, take a loan from the bank, and you won’t have to worry.” As a result, they mortgaged his

"Toyota Camry" crashed with schoolchildren: The funeral of a 17-year-old teenager took place

A tragedy involving schoolchildren occurred in the Alaï district of the Osh region at the A. Moldokulov school located in the city of Gülchö. According to information, the incident happened on November 16 at approximately 20:20 on the 66.4th kilometer of the international highway Osh—Sary-Tash—Erketchtam, in the village of Tash-Koro, when a Toyota Camry 30 car rolled off a cliff. At the scene of the accident, a passenger — 15-year-old A.N. from Gülchö — was killed. Other passengers, also

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a social media user on suspicion of inciting mass riots.

According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), "A.D.S." maintained connections with leaders of destructive groups outside the country and, following their instructions, began actively publishing posts and comments containing calls for organizing mass riots and a violent seizure of power. In addition, he collected confidential information about certain government officials. This individual also created more than 20 fake accounts on "Instagram" and

A new school will be built in the village of Kandava in the Uzgen district for 186 million soms

In the Uzgen district, in the village of Kandava, the construction of a new school has begun, with a total cost of 186 million soms. According to the Ministry of Construction, this project is funded from the state budget. The school is designed for 225 students and will include three buildings. In accordance with modern standards, the new school will have not only classrooms but also a library, laboratories, workshops for boys and girls, as well as an assembly hall and sports facilities.

Britain to Build 13 Factories for the Production of Weapons and Explosives

As part of the military reform aimed at strengthening defensive capabilities, the United Kingdom will begin the construction of 13 modern factories for the production of weapons and explosives. This was reported by the Financial Times, where the country's Defense Minister John Healey shared the government's plans. This week, two new factories for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles will be opened. Healey has prepared a statement for Parliament, in which he will outline the

Dead seals have also begun to be found on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea

Not long ago, many dead seals were found on the shores of the Caspian Sea, mainly in Kazakhstan and Dagestan. The latest incident was recorded in the Tupkaragan district of the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan, where at least 112 seal carcasses were discovered. According to data, the population of Caspian seals has decreased by 90% over the past century. In 2008, the International Union for Conservation of Nature assigned this species a status indicating a threat of extinction.

Nearly three thousand cows were stranded on a ship in Turkey

Analyst: It's Time to Discuss the Country's Development Strategy for the Next 20–30 Years

In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has seen the introduction of new mechanisms of state governance that enhance the role of institutions providing a direct link between the people and the authorities. One of the key institutions in this context has become the People's Kurultai, which has sparked numerous discussions. Regarding the significance, effectiveness, and future of this institution, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Tolonbek Abdyrov shared his views in an interview with the Kabar

In Kyrgyzstan, there will be no electricity shortage, said the Minister of Energy

The Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, stated on his social media that the country will not face an electricity deficit; however, he urged citizens to use resources more rationally. As in previous winter seasons, the country plans to import electricity from neighboring states at a price of 3 soms, while supplying it to the population at a tariff of 1 som and 37 tyiyns.

A plant for the production of crushed stone and concrete mix has been opened in the Kadamjay district.

A new stone crushing and concrete plant has opened in Aydarken, located in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region. The launch ceremony was attended by Aibek Shamenov, who represents the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Batken region. According to information from the representative office, the new municipal enterprise, when fully loaded, will be able to produce up to 60 tons of gravel and 1,000 square meters of concrete mix daily.

In the first 10 months of 2025, the revenue of "Kumtor Gold Company" amounted to 80 billion soms

In addition to this, the company paid 16 billion 272 million soms to the budget of the Kyrgyz Republic in the form of taxes and mandatory payments, which also exceeds the planned 14 billion 43 million soms. As for dividends, nearly 13 billion 49 million soms were paid out in 2025 based on the results of 2024, exceeding the planned 12 billion 900 million soms.

OshGU Opens a World-Class Center for Air Pollution Study

Osh State University (OshSU) has become the site for the opening of an inter-institutional research center dedicated to studying air pollution, named IRCAPS. The ceremony, held on November 19, gathered numerous participants, including a delegation led by Nobutoshi Nawa, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and a renowned scientist, as well as Nishigato Kotaro, a representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kyrgyzstan. The university rector, Kudaiberdy

Asman Airlines increases flight frequency from Bishkek to Karakol

Flights between Bishkek and Karakol are now operated four times a week: on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This innovation is particularly relevant against the backdrop of the upcoming high tourist season, providing a convenient option for those who wish to visit the mountainous areas. Don't miss the chance to enjoy comfortable flights!

In the first half of the year, 159,000 jobs were created in Kyrgyzstan

In the first six months of 2025, 159,000 new jobs were created in Kyrgyzstan, which corresponds to an increase of 2.9 times compared to the same period of the previous year. This information was announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a business forum dedicated to Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC): Developing the Regional Potential of the Kyrgyz Republic. He also noted that in the first ten

Kasymaiev named the main goal of the National Program-2030

At a recent business forum held as part of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, shared his vision for the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic for the period up to 2030. He noted that the successes achieved serve as a foundation for more ambitious goals. Kasymaliev emphasized that the main objective of the program is to improve the well-being of

The Ministry of Agriculture and GIZ Agreed to Strengthen Cooperation on Climate Resilience of Pastures

The discussion on the implementation of the project "Climate-Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia" took place between the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures and Feed, and the Public Fund of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). The Ministry of Agriculture reported that among the project implementers are the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and ARIS.

Wrestler Asan Zhanishov became the bronze medalist of the VI Islamic Solidarity Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Asan Janishov became the bronze medalist of the VI Islamic Solidarity Games, as reported by representatives of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. In the category up to 87 kg, he achieved a convincing victory in the match for third place, defeating Azerbaijani wrestler Islam Abbasov with a score of 9:0 and thus won the bronze medal.

The reconstruction of the Balykchy – Bokonbaev – Karakol road is nearing completion.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the completion of work on the section of the Balykchy – Bokonbaev – Karakol road, which stretches from 0 to 25 kilometers. During the reconstruction, the road was expanded to four lanes, and its total width reached 17.6 meters, according to the ministry's data.

The Economy of Kyrgyzstan Grows Above 9% for the Fourth Year - Kasymaliev

For four years, Kyrgyzstan's economy has shown impressive growth rates exceeding 9%. This was reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, during a business forum within the framework of Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), dedicated to the development of the country's potential. Kasymaliev noted that in the first ten months of 2025, the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 10%. In

Life in the Regions: "I watched as my father saw off each bee": How a family tradition made Dmitry Gopienko a beekeeper for 23 years

Dmitry Gopienko, who lives in the village of Konkino, has been passionate about beekeeping for 23 years. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared his knowledge and experience in this field.

Ibraev: There Will Be No Electricity Shortage in Winter, but It Is Necessary to Save

The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, stated that Kyrgyzstan will not face an electricity shortage during the winter period. However, he emphasized the importance of rational resource use. “As in previous winters, we will purchase electricity from neighboring countries at a price of 3 soms, while it will be supplied to the population at a tariff of 1 som and 37 tyiyns,” Ibraev noted.

In Kyrgyzstan, fines and penalties for insurance contributions are being waived - what you need to know

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan informs that according to the Law adopted on October 29, 2025, there will be a write-off of debts on penalties, fines, and financial sanctions related to insurance contributions. Specifically, the tax authorities will annul:

A new square has been opened in the village of Taldy-Suu in the Tyup District

In the center of the village of Taldy-Suu in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, a new recreation area has been opened. The opening ceremony was attended by the akim of the Tyup district, Timur Madyarov, and the head of the Karkyra rural administration, Rustam Cherikbaev. The event was accompanied by cultural performances.