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Help find 16-year-old Marcel Esenkulov
Incidents

Help find 16-year-old Marcel Esenkulov

In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs are searching for 16-year-old Marcel Esenkulov. It is reported that on November 30, a woman contacted law enforcement asking for help in finding her son, Marcel Dastanovich Esenkulov, born in 2009. The young man left his home in the village of Novopavlovka on November 27, 2025, around 6:30 PM and has not returned since. Esenkulov Marcel Dastanovich. Description: height about 170 cm, average build, long black hair, brown

01.12.2025, 14:26
The Traffic Police detained drivers of a car filming a video with dangerous maneuvers
Incidents

The Traffic Police detained drivers of a car filming a video with dangerous maneuvers

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, employees of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety detained the drivers of three BMW vehicles for serious violations of traffic rules. It was established that they not only exceeded the speed limit but also allowed their passengers to lean out of the windows to shoot a promotional video, creating a dangerous situation on the road.

01.12.2025, 14:23
In Osh, an attempt to illegally import gold items was thwarted
Incidents / Exclusive

In Osh, an attempt to illegally import gold items was thwarted

In Osh, employees of the State Tax Service prevented an attempt to illegally import jewelry. According to a press release from the STS, during a baggage check of one of the passengers at the local airport, gold items were found, including bracelets, chains, and earrings, with a total value exceeding 13.9 million soms. These items were imported from EAEU member countries and lacked the necessary documents for legal importation.

01.12.2025, 14:23
Results of the voting in district No. 11: Tashiev leads
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Results of the voting in district No. 11: Tashiev leads

According to the data from the automated vote counting systems provided by the Central Election Commission, Shairbek Tashiev became the leader in district No. 11, receiving 22,387 votes. Among the female candidates, the first place is held by Venera Salyamova.

01.12.2025, 14:22
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Transformed into a Limousine Over 6 Meters Long and Sold for Less Than New
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Transformed into a Limousine Over 6 Meters Long and Sold for Less Than New

The interior space of the limousine has been completely redesigned and resembles the luxurious cabin of a Rolls-Royce. Passengers are greeted with comfortable captain's chairs with footrests, a large sofa, leather and wood trim, as well as a soft carpet and a ceiling with a "starry sky" effect. A partition with a large screen is installed between the front seat and the rear area, creating an atmosphere of a mobile cinema. Electric curtains on the windows provide complete

01.12.2025, 14:16
Photo gallery / Local news / Cultural news

In the city of Gwangju, the play "Semetey" was presented. Photo

On November 28, the premiere of the play "Semetey" took place at the National Center for Asian Culture, located in the Korean city of Gwangju. This bilingual performance, presented in Korean and Kyrgyz, was prepared by a creative team that brings together Korean and Kyrgyz artists and is executed in a modern format. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the performance was attended by high-ranking guests, including the First Deputy Minister of Culture,

01.12.2025, 14:07
Local news / Cultural news

"The History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Akmat Irysmen's Son

On February 18, the presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," which includes biographies and stories about 150 manaschy who have existed over the past five centuries. The initiator of the book's creation was the manaschy and director of the theater, Nurbek Talantbekov. In the book, the names of the manaschy are presented in chronological order, and the manaschy Rysbay Isakov additionally adorned their stories with poetry. Rysbay

01.12.2025, 14:06
The number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 0.2%
Local news / Exclusive

The number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 0.2%

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of November 1, 2023, 108.4 thousand people in Kyrgyzstan receive monthly social benefits. This is a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2022, when the number of recipients was 108.7 thousand. Social benefits are intended for citizens who are not entitled to pension provision and are unable to work. This includes children with disabilities under 18 years old, children who are orphaned, as well as persons with

01.12.2025, 13:58
In the world

Situation on Measles. New Data

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), published in a new report, global vaccination efforts have reduced measles mortality by 88% from 2000 to 2024. Approximately 59 million lives have been saved through vaccination. In 2024, the number of measles deaths was approximately 95,000, mainly among children under five years old. Although this is one of the lowest rates in recent decades, each loss is a tragedy, as the disease can be prevented with an accessible and effective vaccine, the

01.12.2025, 13:47
Incidents

The culprit of the Miss Universe Beauty's death in a car accident is once again at the center of a scandal.

Chingiz Konderbayev, detained for driving under the influence and resisting police, has once again found himself in the spotlight. He is the cause of the tragic car accident that claimed the life of Saniya Shakirova, the holder of the Miss Universe Beauty 2018 title. This was reported by Nadirbek Jusupov, a representative of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in his video address. “When I assert that a drunk driver is a potential killer, many disagree, believing they can

01.12.2025, 13:46
Local news

Ragebait. The Oxford Dictionary has named the Word of the Year 2025

In 2025, the word that received the status of "word of the year" according to the Oxford Dictionary is "rage bait." This information was announced by Oxford University Press. The term "rage bait" translates to "anger bait." The selection of this word was the result of a public vote and analysis of linguists' opinions.

01.12.2025, 13:40
Ecology

In the At-Bashyn District, a local resident illegally shot two mountain goats. The case has been referred to the ROVD.

On November 29, inspectors from the Naryn Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a raid based on received operational information. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. During the raid in the highland area of the Bosoy At-Bashy district, a case of illegal shooting of two mountain goats (toо teke) by a local resident, citizen B.Sh., from the village of At-Bashy was recorded.

01.12.2025, 13:38
Local news

The Ministry of Labor explained who can receive social benefits and in what amount

According to the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of November 1, 2025, 108.4 thousand people in Kyrgyzstan receive monthly social benefits. This number has slightly decreased compared to the same period in 2024, when 108.7 thousand people received benefits, representing a reduction of 0.2%. The monthly social benefit is intended for citizens who cannot rely on pension support and are unable to work. Such categories include: children with disabilities up

01.12.2025, 13:37
Attention! Temporary Water Shutdown in Certain Parts of Bishkek
Local news

Attention! Temporary Water Shutdown in Certain Parts of Bishkek

On December 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in residential buildings, kindergartens, schools, medical institutions, and other social facilities. The first area of disconnection is limited by the following streets: Kuyruchuk St. - Moldokulova St.; Akhunbaeva St. - Kuyruchuk St.; PNS - Moldokulova St., 24/1. The second area of disconnection is limited by: Repina St. - Alybaeva St. - Termechikova St. - L. Tolstoy St. The reason for the shutdown is

01.12.2025, 13:33
Five Ventilators for Newborns Transferred to Batken Region
Health / Exclusive

Five Ventilators for Newborns Transferred to Batken Region

On December 1, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over five SV300 (Mindray, with Neo function) ventilators. These devices were purchased as part of the "Strengthening the Health System of Kyrgyzstan" project with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to information from the Ministry of Health, the total cost of the equipment exceeded $65,000. The ventilators are intended for neonatal departments in Batken and Batken region, where they will be

01.12.2025, 13:27
The new electoral system ensured a gender quota - expert opinion
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The new electoral system ensured a gender quota - expert opinion

According to expert Ainura Usupbekova, the new electoral system provides real opportunities for achieving gender balance. She expressed her opinion on the air of Birinchi Radio. Usupbekova noted that previously in Kyrgyzstan, none of the state bodies, including the Jogorku Kenesh, adhered to the norm of a 30% gender quota.

01.12.2025, 13:27
The number of recipients of monthly social benefits has decreased in Kyrgyzstan
Local news

The number of recipients of monthly social benefits has decreased in Kyrgyzstan

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, benefits are provided to citizens who are not entitled to a pension and are unable to work. The recipients include children with disabilities under 18 years of age, children who have lost one or both parents, as well as individuals with disabilities from childhood, heroic mothers, and elderly people.

01.12.2025, 13:26
In Korea, the play "Semetey" was staged in a modern interpretation
Culture / Exclusive

In Korea, the play "Semetey" was staged in a modern interpretation

On November 28, a performance of the play "Semetey" was held at the Korean National Center for Asian Culture, which was presented in a bilingual format by a Korean-Kyrgyz creative team in a modern style. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event was attended by the First Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, representatives of the creative intelligentsia of Gwangju, and theater enthusiasts.

01.12.2025, 13:19
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan proposed biodiversity initiatives at the CITES conference.

The 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES is taking place in Samarkand, with a delegation from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan participating. The press service of the ministry announced this on December 1. During the conference, initiatives for biodiversity conservation and the national CITES database were presented. The delegation also proposed the inclusion of all six official UN languages in the processes of the CITES Convention.

01.12.2025, 13:17
Incidents / Excursions

Former police officer arrested again for drunk driving. He is a suspect in the traffic accident where Saniya Shakirova died.

Chyngyz Kondubaev, who was previously involved in the case of the death of Saniya Shakirova, has once again come under the spotlight of law enforcement — he was detained for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred in Bishkek, where he was taken to the October District Department of Internal Affairs. On November 30, near the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Suerkulov streets, officers from the Patrol Police Service stopped a "Toyota Avalon,"

01.12.2025, 13:16
In the At-Bashy District, a poacher has been detained for shooting two mountain goats.
Local news / Exclusive

In the At-Bashy District, a poacher has been detained for shooting two mountain goats.

On November 29, illegal hunting was recorded in the Naryn region, specifically in the At-Bashy district. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, during a raid on the Bosogo pasture in this area, a case of poaching was discovered, in which a resident of the village of At-Bashy illegally shot two mountain goats.

01.12.2025, 13:13
Results of the voting in the 1st district: Chyngyz Ajibaev leads
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Results of the voting in the 1st district: Chyngyz Ajibaev leads

According to information provided by the Central Election Commission and based on data from automated ballot reading devices (ASU), Chyngyz Ajibaev is in first place in the voting for the 1st district, having collected 9,222 votes, which constitutes 18.71% of the total votes. Voting results by candidates (1st district)

01.12.2025, 13:11
Results of the voting in district No. 8: Janarbek Akaev is in the lead
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Results of the voting in district No. 8: Janarbek Akaev is in the lead

According to information provided by the Central Election Commission, the automated vote counting systems (AVCS) showed that Janarbek Akayev became the leader in constituency No. 8, receiving 11,266 votes. Among the female candidates, the highest number of votes was received by Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova.

01.12.2025, 13:06
Sports

WAKO World Kickboxing Championship

At the World Kickboxing Championship, which took place from November 21 to 30 in Abu Dhabi, representatives of Kyrgyzstan won 4 medals. In the adult competitions, Akhror Rozbaev and Khojiakbar Kambarov emerged as champions, while Nurbek Valizhonov secured a bronze medal, finishing in third place.

01.12.2025, 13:02
Results of the voting in district No. 10: former attorney general leads
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Results of the voting in district No. 10: former attorney general leads

According to preliminary data from the automated vote counting system (AVCS) of the Central Election Commission, Kurmankul Zulushiev has become the leader of the elections in district No. 10, receiving 12,901 votes. Among the female candidates, Gulnara Baatyrova is in first place. Here are the voting results for the candidates in this district: Nurkyz Kadyrbek kyzy - 2,165 (4.19 %) Talantbek Esenbay uulu - 2,322 (4.49 %) Gulbu Chalovna Shaltakova - 686 (1.33 %) Ulugbek Zulpukarovich Ormonov -

01.12.2025, 13:00
A Rubens painting, considered lost for 400 years, sold for nearly 3 million euros
In the world / Exclusive

A Rubens painting, considered lost for 400 years, sold for nearly 3 million euros

At the Osenat auction held in Versailles, near Paris, a painting by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens titled "Christ on the Cross" was successfully sold. This work had been considered lost for over 400 years and was purchased for the sum of 2.9 million euros, as reported by RIA Novosti, citing the newspaper Parisien. The publication notes that on Sunday, "Christ on the Cross" was sold in a packed hall of the Osenat auction house for 2,940,798 euros, including commission

01.12.2025, 12:59
The CEC spoke about voter turnout, fines, and candidate registration
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The CEC spoke about voter turnout, fines, and candidate registration

The early parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30, and at the moment, 589 candidates have been nominated. As reported by Central Election Commission member Abdyjapar Bekmatov in an interview with the "Kabar" agency, after document verification, the CEC registered 467 of them. However, later the registration of seven candidates was annulled at their own requests and by decisions of the CEC. Bekmatov noted that the highest number of registered candidates was observed in

01.12.2025, 12:58
Results of the voting in district No. 4: Sovetbek Rustambek uulu is in the lead
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Results of the voting in district No. 4: Sovetbek Rustambek uulu is in the lead

According to the data from automated accounting systems (ASU) provided by the Central Election Commission, in district No. 4, the leader is Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, who received 11,130 votes. The results of other candidates in the second and third places were significantly lower, although the competition for these positions was quite intense.

01.12.2025, 12:54
The winter tourist season was officially opened in Karakol
Local news

The winter tourist season was officially opened in Karakol

On November 30, the official opening of the winter tourist season took place in Karakol. This event was attended by the ski resort, which announced its readiness to welcome tourists. Local authorities, representatives of the tourism sector, as well as residents and guests of the city were present at the opening.

01.12.2025, 12:50
A new data center for digital systems in the agricultural sector has launched in Kyrgyzstan
Local news / Exclusive

A new data center for digital systems in the agricultural sector has launched in Kyrgyzstan

A new Data Center has opened in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at supporting digital information systems in the agricultural sector. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, this Center was established with the assistance of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) as part of a project to enhance the safety of livestock products through the implementation of a comprehensive traceability system.

01.12.2025, 12:48
Local news / Exclusive

In Batken, a memorial complex is being built in honor of the statesman Ishak Razzakov

In the Leilek district of the Batken region, the construction of a memorial complex (mausoleum) in honor of Ishak Razzakov has begun. According to the Suluktu city administration, the mausoleum is being built in the Koroson area, where Ishak Razzakov was born. It is there that the future leader came into the world, and a few years later, after becoming an orphan, he was sent to an orphanage in Leninabad.

01.12.2025, 12:38
Exclusive

In Osh Region, 73 materials have been registered for the elections, two cases are criminal

As of December 1, 2025, at 08:00, the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region has recorded 73 materials related to the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. According to information from the press service of the regional police, criminal cases have been initiated on two of these materials. One of the cases has already been sent to court, while investigative actions are ongoing for the other case. Two materials are under consideration, one has been transferred to another

01.12.2025, 12:38