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In Kemin, a queue of trucks with sugar beets was filmed.

In the Kemin area, significant queues of vehicles have formed at the sugar beet reception point. According to local administration information, 38 thousand tons of beets have already been harvested in the region, with only 2–3 thousand tons remaining. Residents of the Chui region noted that there are long queues of trucks at the beet reception point in the Kemin district.

13.11.2025, 13:56
French deputies have frozen the pension reform
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French deputies have frozen the pension reform

On November 12, the National Assembly of France, which is the lower house of parliament, decided to suspend the pension reform. A total of 255 deputies voted in favor, while 146 opposed it. According to the new amendment, the retirement age will remain at 62 years and nine months until the presidential elections in 2027. This means that the planned increase to 64 years, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron, will not come into effect.

13.11.2025, 13:46
In Bishkek, a karaoke bar was shut down for providing intimate services to foreigners
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In Bishkek, a karaoke bar was shut down for providing intimate services to foreigners

In Bishkek, a karaoke bar that provided intimate services for foreign clients has been shut down. According to information received from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, the operation to suppress the activities of the underground establishment took place on November 12 of this year. This became possible within the framework of a criminal case opened under Article 160, Part 1 (promotion of prostitution and debauchery) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

13.11.2025, 13:43
The Minister of Energy instructed to ensure strict electricity savings
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The Minister of Energy instructed to ensure strict electricity savings

The Minister of Energy, Talaibek Ibraev, has instructed strict compliance with the cabinet of ministers' resolution regarding electricity conservation (order dated November 5, 2025, No. 949-t). He indicated that electricity disconnections in educational institutions should only occur after classes have ended and before they begin, in order to ensure the continuity of the educational process.

13.11.2025, 13:38
The coalition of Prime Minister al-Sudani won the elections in Iraq
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The coalition of Prime Minister al-Sudani won the elections in Iraq

In the parliamentary elections in Iraq, held on November 13, the "Coalition for Construction and Development," led by the current Prime Minister Muhammad al-Sudani, emerged victorious. According to the Iraqi High Electoral Commission, the alliance of Shiite forces received over 1.3 million votes, reports the dpa agency. According to preliminary results released after counting 99% of the ballots, the Kurdistan Democratic Party came in second, gathering over 1 million votes. Rounding

13.11.2025, 13:32
Mayor of Kanta: Our city is a center for youth and sports
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Mayor of Kanta: Our city is a center for youth and sports

In the podcast "Kabar Podcast," the mayor of Kant, Ulan Mailibashev, shared the achievements and current directions of the socio-economic development of the city. He emphasized that Kant, which has been one of the industrial centers of Kyrgyzstan since Soviet times, continues to demonstrate stable economic results. "Our successes in sports are also impressive. There are many football players in Kant, and we have the largest number of football fields in the country. Major

13.11.2025, 13:28
Kyrgyzstan Received a Gold Award at the World Expo "EXPO-2025" in Osaka
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Kyrgyzstan Received a Gold Award at the World Expo "EXPO-2025" in Osaka

During the opening of the exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," the director of the National Agency for Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAI), Ravshanbek Sabirov, stated that the agency is actively working to present Kyrgyzstan as a country attractive for investments, innovations, and international cooperation. He noted that one of the most significant achievements is Kyrgyzstan receiving a gold medal in the Empowering Lives category at the World Expo "EXPO-2025," taking

13.11.2025, 13:09
Eldik Bank and ADB Launch Project to Support Farmers in Kyrgyzstan
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Eldik Bank and ADB Launch Project to Support Farmers in Kyrgyzstan

The JSC "Eldik Bank" is starting the implementation of a new project titled "Development of Climate-Resilient Value Chains in Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic." The financing for this initiative is provided by the Asian Development Bank. An important event related to the signing of the Project Agreement took place today, attended by the Chairman of the Board of JSC "Eldik Bank" Ulanbek Nogaev and the Country Director of the ADB's Permanent Representative

13.11.2025, 13:08
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic explained why Kyrgyz citizens are delayed at the Belarusian border.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic explained why Kyrgyz citizens are delayed at the Belarusian border.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has informed about the reasons why citizens of the country are facing difficulties when crossing the border with Belarus through Lithuania. According to the ministry, from October 29 to November 30, 2025, in accordance with the directive of the Lithuanian cabinet of ministers, the operation of the border checkpoints "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai," located on the border with Belarus, has been temporarily suspended.

13.11.2025, 13:06
In the village of Kirgshelk, factories and plants are planned to be launched next year.
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In the village of Kirgshelk, factories and plants are planned to be launched next year.

Next year, eight new productions will be launched in Kirgshelk. This was announced by the mayor of Kant, Ulan Mailibashev, in the podcast "Kabar Podcast." According to the mayor, as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, the villages of Kirgshelk and Luxembourg became part of the city of Kant. "After the reform, we actively engaged in the development of these villages, and we are already seeing positive results. Our goal is to create an economic zone in Kirgshelk

13.11.2025, 13:06
Temir Sariev: "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" is entering the international stage for the first time
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Temir Sariev: "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" is entering the international stage for the first time

At the opening of the exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Temir Sariev, emphasized the importance of regularly organizing exhibitions, especially within the country. He noted that a key aspect of these events is providing local producers with a platform to showcase their products and reveal the economic potential of Kyrgyzstan, including its regions.

13.11.2025, 13:05
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In the city of Gülchö, two streets will be expanded to four lanes

The mayor of the city of Gülchö, Nursultan Tajibaev, announced that the streets Alymbeka-datka and Kurmanjan-datka will be transformed into four-lane roads. Work on expanding the main street, Alymbeka-datka, has already begun. The road, which is 3.5 km long, starting from the entrance to Gülchö and ending at the village of Kurmanjan-datka, will be reconstructed into a four-lane road. This project will require the demolition of several yards that do not meet the necessary road construction

13.11.2025, 13:00
Tashiev demanded to cease political actions based on kinship
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Tashiev demanded to cease political actions based on kinship

In Kyrgyzstan, it is necessary to stop the practice of political activity based on clan affiliation. This statement was made by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security, in an interview with the television channel "Region TV". Tashiev noted that recently there has been an increase in the number of kurultai organized in the name of various clans and tribes, which may threaten the integrity of the state.

13.11.2025, 12:59
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In the reconstruction of the stadium for 26 million soms, a neighbor was invited to participate — the court issued a verdict against the contractor from Talas, who was detained by the GKNB.

The man who was subjected to criminal prosecution was fined 1 million soms and deprived of the right to participate in tenders for a period of two years. According to information provided by the GKNB in mid-May 2024, cases of abuse of office by some employees of the Talas city administration and the municipal enterprise "Talas Green Economy" were identified. It was also noted that the contracting organization responsible for the major renovation of the E. Kutmanalieva Stadium failed

13.11.2025, 12:49
In Bishkek, the activities of a den for foreigners have been suppressed. The owner has been detained.
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In Bishkek, the activities of a den for foreigners have been suppressed. The owner has been detained.

According to the investigation, "J.I." was selecting girls with low social responsibility for the clients of his bar and profiting from the provided escort services and other intimate offers. As a result, this citizen was detained and placed in the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the searches, substances visually resembling drugs were seized, as well as a significant amount of cash.

13.11.2025, 12:46
"Mining farms will not operate in Kyrgyzstan until the end of March 2026, said Tashiev"
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"Mining farms will not operate in Kyrgyzstan until the end of March 2026, said Tashiev"

Tashiev explained that all state institutions must completely turn off electricity starting at 6:00 PM. He pointed out that in some ministries, air conditioners operate around the clock to maintain a comfortable temperature. "Now this will become impossible," he added. He also emphasized that there are no temperatures below -30 degrees Celsius in Kyrgyzstan, and a half-hour pause in heating offices will not be critical. The head of the State National Security Committee also noted

13.11.2025, 12:42
The CEO of the construction company "Brand House" has been detained in Bishkek.
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The CEO of the construction company "Brand House" has been detained in Bishkek.

The CEO of the construction firm "Brand house," E.N., has been detained on suspicion of fraud, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District of Bishkek. According to the information provided, on June 25, 2025, a collective appeal was submitted to the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan by the investors of the residential complex "I.," located on Kuyruchuk Street in Bishkek. The citizens insisted on taking action

13.11.2025, 12:41
Restaurants, cafes, and clubs must close at 10:00 PM - Tashiev
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Restaurants, cafes, and clubs must close at 10:00 PM - Tashiev

The legislative norms designed to ensure the peace of citizens at night are not always properly enforced. This was stated by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security, in an interview with the "Region TV" channel. He pointed out that according to current legislation, all entertainment activities, including the operation of nightclubs, cafes, and restaurants, must end by 10:00 PM. This is necessary so that

13.11.2025, 12:30
In Germany, a cow escaped from a butcher and pretended to be a sheep
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In Germany, a cow escaped from a butcher and pretended to be a sheep

The shepherd, noticing the cow, tried to isolate her with a temporary plastic fence, but she managed to break it and return to the sheep. “She sniffed the herd and seemed to like it. She blended in perfectly with the group, and the sheep showed no signs of concern,” the man told the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung publication. When the herd moved to another meadow, the cow was tranquilized and returned to her owner. The owner intended to send her to the slaughterhouse again, but animal rights activists

13.11.2025, 12:30
The Ministry of Agriculture declares: Kyrgyzstan is fully self-sufficient in beef and lamb.
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The Ministry of Agriculture declares: Kyrgyzstan is fully self-sufficient in beef and lamb.

According to the latest data, the validity period of state price control on meat (including beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat) has been extended until December 31, 2025. This decision was made to prevent a sharp rise in prices and stabilize the domestic meat market, as well as to ensure the availability of this important product for the population. Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department, emphasized that measures are being taken to maintain price stability in the context of

13.11.2025, 12:23
The USA has stopped minting one denomination of coins
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The USA has stopped minting one denomination of coins

The production of one-cent coins has been discontinued in the United States, according to information from the Associated Press. The decision to halt the minting of coins that have been in circulation for over two centuries is due to the fact that the costs of producing them have begun to exceed their actual value. Despite this, one-cent coins will retain their legal tender status, and the last specimens minted by the Philadelphia Mint will be auctioned off, as stated by U.S. Treasury

13.11.2025, 12:23
Russian Director: The Nature of Kyrgyzstan is a Ready-Made Film Set
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Russian Director: The Nature of Kyrgyzstan is a Ready-Made Film Set

At the festival in Bishkek, the auditorium was full, and the audience showed genuine interest. After the screening of my film, questions began to pour in, which is always a delight. The viewers truly grasped and understood what I wanted to convey. The deep and meaningful questions confirmed that the film resonated — this is of immense importance to me as a director. Impressions of Kyrgyzstan

13.11.2025, 12:16
Tashiev: If meat costs more than 700 soms, local officials will be held accountable for this
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Tashiev: If meat costs more than 700 soms, local officials will be held accountable for this

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, emphasized in an interview with the "Region TV" channel that local authorities will be held responsible for the sharp increase in prices. Price control has been assigned to the Antimonopoly Service, but local bodies — akims, mayors, and regional leaders — must also actively participate in this process. “In the last 3–4 days, I visited regions such as Chon-Alai, Uzgen,

13.11.2025, 12:11
Kasymaaliyev: "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" is becoming an important platform for the country's integration into the global economy
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Kasymaaliyev: "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025" is becoming an important platform for the country's integration into the global economy

At the grand opening of the international exhibition "Kyrgyzstan EXPO 2025," Adylbek Kasyamaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated. In his address during the ceremony, he emphasized that this event represents an effective platform for establishing partnerships, implementing joint projects, and exchanging best practices.

13.11.2025, 11:58
Google declared war on the SMS mafia — and is suing a Chinese gang that robbed a million people in 120 countries
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Google declared war on the SMS mafia — and is suing a Chinese gang that robbed a million people in 120 countries

A major lawsuit has been filed by Google against an international group of cybercriminals who organized a large-scale SMS phishing campaign. Investigative materials mention a community known as the Smishing Triad, primarily based in China. According to the plaintiff's estimates, over 1 million people in 120 countries have fallen victim to these attacks, and the perpetrators are using a phishing toolkit called Lighthouse, which operates on a "phishing as a service" model

13.11.2025, 11:54
The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic accredited another 170 international observers for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic accredited another 170 international observers for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has accredited 170 international observers for the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. By the resolution of the CEC of the KR, the following representatives have been accredited as international observers: — Central Election Commission of the Republic of Bulgaria; — Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation; — Central Election Commission of the Republic of Belarus; — National Election

13.11.2025, 11:30
Kazakhstan will receive four Amur tigers from Russia
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Kazakhstan will receive four Amur tigers from Russia

The signing of the joint plan for the import and adaptation of Amur tigers took place during Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Moscow. This document aims to strengthen the agreements on the restoration of the tiger population in Central Asia, reports Orda.kz. The transfer of the tigers will be carried out to the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve. The tiger restoration project has significant scientific and historical importance. In 2009, an international group of researchers confirmed that

13.11.2025, 11:13
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A Car Caught Fire in Belovodsk

On the evening of November 12, in Belovodsk, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region, a fire occurred in a passenger car on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway. Witnesses of the incident report that the car was parked on the roadside when flames suddenly erupted. Employees of the Road Traffic Safety Department, who were nearby, immediately responded to the situation: they rushed over with a fire extinguisher and successfully localized the fire. According to information provided by the

13.11.2025, 11:09
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A Waiting Room Opened in the Central Medical Center in the Jayil District

Today, November 12, a new waiting room was opened at the laboratory of the Family Medicine Center in the Jayil district, reports Turmush correspondent. Previously, residents of the district faced difficulties waiting for their turn outside, regardless of weather conditions—be it rain, snow, or heat. The appearance of the new waiting room will significantly improve comfort for patients, which, in turn, will enhance the quality of service. The entrance to the laboratory is adorned with a modern

13.11.2025, 11:06
Kyrgyzstan Fully Ensures Its Self-Sufficiency in Beef and Lamb, Assures the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR
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Kyrgyzstan Fully Ensures Its Self-Sufficiency in Beef and Lamb, Assures the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR

Kyrgyzstan, fully providing itself with beef and lamb, demonstrates stable results in this area, according to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. However, the situation with poultry meat requires attention: in 2025, 58,000 tons were imported, and in 2026, a supply of 48,000 tons is expected according to the established quota.

13.11.2025, 10:57
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In the Aravan District, a car repair workshop burned down with two passenger cars inside.

On Abdullaev Street in the village of Aravan, located in the rural district of S. Yusupov in the Aravan region of the Osh region, an auto repair shop burned down, according to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The area of the fire was about 12 square meters. As a result of the incident, two passenger cars inside the shop were completely burned. Currently, the causes of the fire are being investigated.

13.11.2025, 10:57
Political consultations were held in Bishkek between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.
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Political consultations were held in Bishkek between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.

On November 12, 2025, political consultations were held in Bishkek between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland. According to reports, the Kyrgyz delegation was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Meder Abakirov, while the Swiss delegation was led by the Deputy Secretary of State, Director of the Eurasia Department, Pierre-Yves Fuchs. During the meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed, with a

13.11.2025, 10:54
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In the Kochkor District, the 150th anniversary of Osmonaly Sydyk uulu was celebrated with a scientific conference

A scientific conference dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Osmonaly Sydyk uulu was held in the Kochkor district, reports Turmush correspondent. At this significant event, participants were welcomed by Bayaly Dosaliev, head of the Kochkor district state administration, and Samat Asanaliev, head of the presidential representative office in the Naryn region. They emphasized that the conference is held as part of the implementation of the concept of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

13.11.2025, 10:49
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In the Issyk-Ata District, over 150 traffic violations were detected in 3 hours

According to information received from the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, over 150 traffic violations were detected in the Issyk-Ata district within three hours. Traffic police officers conducted a raid aimed at ensuring safety on the roads and preventing traffic accidents.

13.11.2025, 10:44