According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 22 fires occurred in the country over the past 24 hours. A total of 26 firefighting teams were involved in extinguishing the blazes. Here is the distribution by regions:
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.
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
On November 11, the first combined festival "Chatkal Tustoru – 2025" and "Chatkal Daamy — Taste of Chatkal" took place in the village of Kanysh-Kiya. This event was organized by the Tourism Development Support Fund and became an important step in promoting ecotourism, regional brands, and national cuisine in the Chatkal district. The festival aimed to showcase the tourist and gastronomic opportunities of Chatkal, as well as to support local farmers, artisans, and chefs. All
In the Kyrgyz Republic, an initiative is being discussed to grant the status of "village" to several settlements. As part of this proposal, a draft law has been presented that pertains to the classification of certain settlements in the Batken, Osh, and Talas regions as ayil.
In the Toktogul district, agricultural projects are actively developing, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Today, November 12, a meeting was held in Toktogul with Baktygul Osmonova, the head of the cooperative "Sadyraly," where plans for agricultural development in the region were discussed.
The crops in question are critical to the economies of many countries and provide livelihoods for farmers around the world. However, they are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to climate change. Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns lead to significant fluctuations in yields, creating instability for producers. The study focused on a method known as Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI), which is considered a potential solution for mitigating the impacts of climate
On November 10 and 11, 2025, the premiere of the play "Ekhai," based on the work of Nina Sadur, a well-known Russian playwright, took place at the Chui Regional Drama and Satire Theater named after Sh. Termechikov. The information about this event was provided by the theater's press service. The play reflects people's desire to overcome life's difficulties while maintaining their honor and dignity. The audience can see how the characters' inner experiences
In the Naryn region, in the village of Ak-Talaa at the "Asanbek Ata" racetrack, an event was held to celebrate the Day of Agricultural Workers and Harvest. During the celebration, the achievements of farmers were recognized, and the best among them were awarded Honorary Certificates and Letters of Appreciation.
In accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 949 dated November 5, 2025, new energy-saving measures are being introduced in educational institutions across the country. This was reported by the Ministry of Education. According to this document, after the completion of the educational process, within 60 minutes (including cleaning time), it is necessary to disconnect the electricity supply.
According to the new decree, after the end of the school day, no later than 60 minutes (including cleaning time), electricity must be turned off. However, this restriction does not apply to engineering systems and equipment necessary for the normal functioning and preservation of buildings, as well as institutions where students reside, including dormitories. As explained by the ministry, the measures introduced are aimed at reducing electricity consumption and maintaining the stability of the
In the Chuy region, specifically in the Sokuluk district, a women's team for kok-boru has been established, said Begimai Bakirova, one of the organizers of the "Sary-Ozun" team. Currently, the team consists of eight girls.
In accordance with the new decree, starting from May 28, 2024, a ban will be imposed on the use of the specified plants. This measure is aimed at protecting natural resources and rare species of plants. Among the plants that are banned are:
In the nine months of 2025, the status of "kairylman" was granted to 711 ethnic Kyrgyz, according to information provided by the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. Since gaining independence, Kyrgyzstan has accepted more than 70,000 ethnic Kyrgyz, of whom about 65,000 have already received citizenship.
The service also noted that the status of returnee is granted by a special interdepartmental commission, which includes specialists from various government institutions, including the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as well as the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. The processing time for applications is three months. Among the new returnees who received status during the specified period, the following countries of origin are
At the 26th meeting of the intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and humanitarian cooperation, held in a narrow format, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk reported on the joint efforts of the two countries in the field of epidemiological safety. He noted that regular examinations of high-altitude plague foci in Kyrgyzstan are an important part of the work, and the services of both countries are actively engaged in preventing threats of infectious
On October 30, 2025, a report was received at the Internal Affairs Department in Tokmok from S. R., a woman born in 1965. She reported that unknown criminals, posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, an investigator from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui region, and representatives of the National Bank, deceitfully acquired her funds. Under the pretext of "protecting her money from fraudsters," she transferred 4,783,000 soms to
The Supreme Court changed the decision of the regional court in the corruption case involving officials from the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The defendants were found guilty of accepting bribes, abusing their official positions, and concealing a crime. Three of them received prison sentences; however, the court applied amnesty, releasing them from serving their sentences. The fourth defendant was fined 1.1 million soms. Additionally,
On the territory of the cemetery in Tokmok, livestock was spotted on November 10, for which its owner received a fine of 5,500 soms, according to information provided by the press service of the city administration. Local residents had previously expressed dissatisfaction that livestock was causing damage to the cemetery in Tokmok. The report notes that the incident occurred at the Christian cemetery, which, despite being fenced, became accessible to animals due to an open section of the fence
According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region, the police officers of Karakol uncovered a case of illegal storage and use of drugs. On September 9, during a preventive operation called "Teenager," a check was conducted at the "Antikino" cinema located in Karakol, according to local police data.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the village of Kurgak-Köl, located in the rural district of Barpy in the Suzak district, a fire occurred on A. Tajibaev Street, resulting in the burning of 100 bales of hay. The information about the incident was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
From November 2 to 8, 2025, doctors from the Republican Burn Center undertook a working trip to Nanshi, China, where they visited the local burn center. This became known from representatives of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KGMA). The trip aimed to enhance the qualifications of doctors, exchange clinical experience, study new methods of burn treatment, and develop international relations in this field.
Three representatives from the city of Kant have been elected to the IV People's Kurultai, according to information provided by the press service of the city administration. This information was announced by the press center of the city administration for the regional correspondent.
The number of fatalities resulting from the traffic accident that occurred on November 11 on the Osh—Sary-Tash—Irkesham highway has risen to two people. This information was confirmed by the Alai Territorial Hospital. As reported, two injured individuals were taken to the medical facility. "When our staff arrived at the scene, the driver of one of the vehicles had already died. The other driver received outpatient care and was released home. A passenger, a resident of the Kadamjay
The next heroine of the "Our People Abroad" column is Nazik Namazbekovna Israilova, who lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and three daughters. Living in Bishkek next to the U.S. Embassy and passing by it ten times a day, she could never have imagined that one day she would live in America.
A campaign for vaccination against hepatitis B has started in the country. According to information provided by the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis, everyone interested can get vaccinated completely free of charge. To participate in the program, you need to follow these steps:
Typhoon 'Fung-Wong', which struck the Philippines over the weekend, has claimed the lives of at least 25 people. It has now changed course and is heading towards the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa, reports RIA Novosti. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the pressure in the center of the typhoon, which is the 26th of the season, currently stands at 994 hPa. Wind speeds reach 23 meters per second, with gusts potentially reaching 35 meters per second.
At the Face of Asia 2025 contest, held from October 17 to November 1 in South Korea as part of the Asia Model Festival, models from Kyrgyzstan won the Grand Prix. This was reported by Aizhamal Osmonova, the national director of the Face of Kyrgyzstan project and Asia Model Festival. Three Kyrgyz models participated in the competition: 18-year-old Adelina Zarya, 18-year-old Turgunbek Anarbekov, and 22-year-old Aitolgona Almaz kyzy. Adelina Zarya, who stood out among more than 100 competitors
The Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft of a new resolution concerning the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Driver Personnel (GCRVDP). This document has been submitted for public discussion and aims to update the existing regulations governing the activities of this center, in accordance with the presidential decree dated September 15, 2025, No. 259. Some details of the project
A member of an organized crime group, known by the nickname "Dodik," has been extradited to Kyrgyzstan from Turkey. As part of a criminal case initiated by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, this individual, born in 1984 and a native of the city of Jalal-Abad, K.Dosonov M.D.M., was placed on an international wanted list on charges of large-scale fraud under part 4 of article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. He had previously been
According to information from the Ministry of Economy, the temporary price regulation on meat will be in effect until December 31, 2025. The main goal of this extension is to prevent further price increases, eliminate speculative actions, and stabilize the situation in the meat market. This is important for ensuring the availability of beef and lamb for citizens, making this measure socially significant.
At the age of 21, Aikokul Abdibaitova, living in the village of Kök-Alma in the Bazar-Korgon district of the Jalal-Abad region, began her journey in sheep farming, actively breeding and selling sheep. She started this business about a year ago and currently has 8 sheep. She cares for them with the same attention as she does for her children: feeding them dry hay, providing concentrated feed twice a day, and giving them injections.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is beginning to take measures against candidates who have violated electoral legislation, as reported by the chairman of the commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov. The head of the CEC emphasized the inadmissibility of bribing voters and using illegal campaigning methods, as well as actions that could tarnish the honor of other election participants. President Sadyr Japarov is personally overseeing the process of conducting early parliamentary elections,
In the Chuy region, an incident occurred in which a resident of Tokmok transferred about 5 million soms to scammers posing as law enforcement officers. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region, on October 30, 2025, a report was received at the Tokmok police department from a citizen S. R., born in 1965. She reported that unknown individuals, presenting themselves as employees of the State National Security Committee and
The press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the appointment of Akylbek Kylichev as the country's ambassador to Iran. The decree on the appointment was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
In a recent social media post, former president Almazbek Atambayev reminded about the start of energy projects that were initiated during his time. He emphasized that failures in the energy sector were one of the key reasons for the April Revolution of 2010. In response to these statements, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev expressed doubts about the accuracy of Atambayev's words in an interview with local media, noting that during his administration, not a single new hydroelectric power
Timur Kulibaev, the son-in-law of the first president, is considering selling shares of Halyk Bank, while the comparison between Agatha Christie and Kemei Tokayev sparks interest. Additionally, the polygamist admits his mistakes, and the discussion of Abai calls his greatness into question — all these topics are covered in the new review of the Kazakh-language press. Comparison of Agatha Christie and Kemei Tokayev The portal Abai.kz publishes a comparison of two famous authors: Agatha Christie
The heating supply in Bishkek started on November 3 of this year. Despite the past week, residents continue to express dissatisfaction regarding the quality and availability of heat. Some city dwellers report that heating is only present in one room, while it is completely absent in others. There are also technical problems, such as pipe bursts.
As Abdolalizade emphasized, the water crisis affects not only Iran but also other countries in the region. "Unchanging climate changes and the reduction of freshwater supplies make the development of desalination technologies and the use of saline water necessary," he added. According to estimates from Iranian meteorologists, over the past month and a half, the level of precipitation in the country has decreased by 86.5% compared to previous years, while in Tehran this figure has
Tynchtyk Shainazarov, head of the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan, addressed the participants of the electoral process. Dear candidates, trusted persons, supporters, and everyone participating in the elections!
Satellite images show that the destroyed buildings in the eastern part of Khan Younis had no visible damage before their demolition. This raises questions about the legality of the actions of the Israeli forces, as many experts believe that the demolition of buildings may contradict the terms of the ceasefire brokered by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. However, IDF representatives claim that their actions are in line with the agreements. According to the 20-point peace plan of
From January to September 2023, agricultural producers in the EAEU, according to the EEC, increased prices by 10.2% compared to the same period in 2022. In Armenia, prices increased by 4.9%, in Belarus by 9.9%, in Kyrgyzstan by 14.1%, and in Russia by 12.4%. In Kazakhstan, on the contrary, prices fell by 3%.
On November 12, 2025, the National Bank presented the current exchange rates for foreign currencies. The following values have been established for this day: - 1 US dollar (USD) is 87.4500 soms (unchanged);
Recently, a new far-right party named TRUMP was founded in Belgium, which stands for Tous Réunis pour l’Union des Mouvements Populistes, translating to "United for the Union of Populist Movements." The party's founder, Salvatore Nicotra, claims that "Donald Trump is a symbol of populism." The TRUMP party is a continuation of previously existing political movements Chez Nous and Front National in Belgium. According to Euronews, its founder, Nicotra, previously held the
According to Naqvi, among the injured are 27 people who are currently receiving medical assistance. He also noted that the terrorist detonated a bomb near a police vehicle, waiting about 15 minutes before the attack. Footage from the scene shows the wreckage of a burned car and clouds of smoke rising from the explosion site. The incident occurred at 12:39 local time. President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari expressed strong condemnation of the attack carried out by a suicide bomber. One of the
On November 11, Elchibek Jantayev, the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region, held a meeting with a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by the governor of Khorasan Razavi province, Gholamreza Mozaffari. As part of the visit to Osh, according to the president's representative office, a business forum took place, gathering representatives from the business and government sectors of both countries. The main topics of discussion included opportunities
An incident involving a truck occurred on the Bishkek–Osh road. According to eyewitnesses, on November 11, a Volvo truck carrying timber overturned at the 393rd kilometer of this highway. Preliminary data suggests that the driver lost control, leading to the vehicle's overturning and blocking one of the traffic lanes.
In the state of Kentucky, USA, the construction of a large-scale manufacturing complex has begun, carried out by one of the leading Uzbek companies, AKFA Group. This was announced by the founder of the firm, Jahongir Artykhojaev. The projected investments in this project may reach $600 million, as reported by gazeta.uz. The project is being implemented in collaboration with a Turkish partner. According to Artykhojaev, the new plant is planned to produce aluminum products, automotive