The Council of Judges agreed to hold former judges accountable for reducing the sentence of taxi driver Kumarbek.

On November 21, the Council of Judges gave its sanction for the prosecution of former members of the judicial panel for criminal cases and administrative offenses of the Bishkek City Court — B. S. I., Zh. M., and A. K. K. Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev presented this request, pointing to the necessity of holding the ex-judges accountable for crimes described in parts 1 and 2 of Article 336, paragraph 2 of part 3 of Article 342, paragraph 2 of part 2 of Article 343, as well as paragraphs 1

Revenue increased from 30 to 100 million: the "Bazar" system showed results at "Dordoi"

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented the results of the implementation of the new information system "Bazar" at the "Dordoy" trading complex. According to information from the tax authority, from March 15 to August 15, 2025, as part of a pilot project initiated by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov "On the implementation of pilot projects for tax administration in markets and mini-markets of the Dordoy trading complex," this project was

New Measures Against Organized Crime Are Being Prepared in Kyrgyzstan

The President's Administration has presented for discussion a draft law "On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic to Strengthen the Fight Against Organized Crime." This step is part of the country's internal policy aimed at eliminating organized crime, dismantling its financial and ideological foundations, as well as protecting the rights of citizens and the interests of the state. The explanatory note states that organized crime remains one of the main

Chinese doctors performed free heart defect surgeries for children in Kyrgyzstan.

This year, a group of doctors from China performed free surgeries for children with heart defects in Kyrgyzstan. The director of the charity fund "Heart Protection," Aibulak Jumak, spoke about this at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. According to her, this is already the third consecutive year that Chinese medics have provided their assistance for free. The "Heart Protection" fund began its activities in 2023.

Taxi drivers' license checks postponed until February 1, 2026

The deadline for checking taxi licenses has been postponed to February 1, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Safety (GUOBDD), which conveyed the information to the "Kabar" agency. It turned out that taxi drivers had repeatedly complained about long queues at GUOBDD departments, which hindered them from obtaining licenses in a timely manner.

In Leilek, more than three dozen ethnic Kyrgyz who arrived from Tajikistan received the status of "kairylman"

In the Leilek district of the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, ethnic Kyrgyz who have resettled from Tajikistan have received certificates confirming their "kairylman" status. Ulukbek Zheemuratov, the deputy akim of the Leilek district, reported that 61 people have submitted applications for status registration.

The IMF Highly Appreciated Kyrgyzstan's Economic Growth in Recent Years

The meeting between Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, and Subir Lall, Deputy Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department of the International Monetary Fund, took place recently. According to the government, during the discussions, the parties reviewed the current macroeconomic indicators of Kyrgyzstan, the results of the recent short-term IMF mission, and opportunities for further cooperation aimed at maintaining sustainable economic growth

In Naryn, the number of patients visiting the hospital is growing year by year

On November 20, a meeting of the regional board took place in the Naryn region with the plenipotentiary representative of the president. Mayors of districts, city administrators, as well as heads of various regional and district departments and representatives of local self-government participated in this event. The main agenda items were the results of the socio-economic development of the region.

Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases Significantly Reduces Mortality — Checheybaev

The Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev, reported that preventive measures in the field of cardiovascular diseases can significantly reduce mortality rates. According to him, these diseases are the leading cause of deaths in Kyrgyzstan, with 53% of all deaths associated with them. In this regard, Checheybaev emphasized that the country places great importance on combating cardiovascular diseases.

The President of the ADB visited DEPO-2 and got acquainted with the electric buses of Bishkek

During the event, the director of MP "BGT," Talant Kaparov, presented the details of the project to the participants, highlighting its key aspects and stages of implementation. The participants also saw photographs from the construction process of the DEPO, a 3D animation of the "Pilot Green Corridor," as well as a training simulation for preparing electric bus drivers. In addition, the delegation got acquainted with the charging stations and new features of the electric

Checheybaev visited children's hospitals in Bishkek due to a surge in cases of ARVI and influenza

In light of the growing number of ARVI and influenza cases, Health Minister Erkin Checheybaev conducted an inspection of several children's medical institutions in Bishkek, where parents frequently bring their children with these illnesses. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the situation at the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital and the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital.

Young Kyrgyzstani athletes won gold medals at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship

At the World Championship in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Abu Dhabi, young athletes from Kyrgyzstan won medals.

The Cabinet approved a new procedure for working with international agreements

The Cabinet of Ministers issued decree No. 747, dated November 20, 2025, regarding the application, termination, accounting, and publication of international treaties of the Kyrgyz Republic. Within the framework of this document, two main aspects were approved:

Checheybaev: The Crisis in Medicine Lasts for Years, Like a Chronic Illness

Erkin Checheybaev, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the country's healthcare system in an episode of the "Kabar Podcast." He compared it to a chronic illness that requires long-term treatment. According to him, problems in the field of medicine exist not only in Kyrgyzstan but in most countries around the world. "Almost no country can boast of a perfect healthcare system. Such examples are extremely rare, as people

Man claims his 14-year-old daughter was raped for six months. Three guys detained.

In the Toktogul district, three individuals have been detained on suspicion of rape, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the agency, on November 20, a 39-year-old resident of the city of Toktogul, M.S., approached the duty police station with a report of a crime.

The Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic inspected the work of several hospitals in Bishkek, where parents with children suffering from ARVI and influenza most often seek help.

In Bishkek, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheybaev, conducted an inspection of several medical institutions that parents most often turn to with children suffering from acute respiratory viral infections and flu. As part of his working visit, he familiarized himself with the conditions at the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital and the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. According to the hospital directors, there is a significant increase in visits

Khabib Nurmagomedov Invited Pavel Durov to a Training Session

Nurmagomedov, who that evening was the second for Ikram Aliaskerov and Umar Nurmagomedov, took a photo with Durov at the tournament in Abu Dhabi.

Strong Earthquake in Bangladesh: There Are Fatalities, Hundreds Injured

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Bangladesh, resulting in the deaths of at least five people, including one child, and around a hundred individuals have been injured, according to preliminary data reported by Kazinform. According to information from Reuters, there are numerous reports of building damage in various regions of the country, including the capital Dhaka, where the population density is particularly high.

The Cabinet approved the procedure for accounting the participation of representatives of the Kyrgyz Republic in international youth events.

On November 18, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved Resolution No. 745, concerning the procedure for accounting the participation of representatives of the country in international events related to youth policy, as well as coordinating organizational processes. The purpose of this document is to ensure effective coordination and accounting of the participation of the republic's delegation in international youth events based on existing international agreements.

It became known when and where the Mayor of Bishkek's Christmas tree will take place.

At the meeting of the Bishkek City Council's commission on social issues, it was announced that the holiday will take place on December 27 at the new "Zhashtyk" arena. Last year, the New Year event gathered 1,500 schoolchildren.

Atambayev: Irina Karamushkina, Farid Niyazov, and others are being transferred to a colony today

According to Atambayev, the process related to this case had a distinctly political nature. He noted that even in the conditions of a prison, the convicted individuals would face serious restrictions imposed by the strict regime, including limitations on movement. In his Facebook post, he also reminded that the Socialist International and the Progressive Alliance have already condemned this case, qualifying it as political, while the European Parliament, in its resolution on EPCA, explicitly

Naryn Hunters Complain About Lack of Licenses and Payments for Wolf Culling

In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the area of Kankyldak, two wolves were killed, as reported by Turmush correspondent. According to Talant Botaliev, a resident of the village of Terek, hunters led by Kychan Turdubaev from the village of Bayetov shot two out of seven wolves that had been terrorizing shepherds since summer, attacking horses and causing significant damage.

The village government of Issyk-Kul won a republican competition and received 3,000,000 soms — how the rural district lives

The rural administration of the Isyk-Kul village area in the Tyup district of the Isyk-Kul region has been recognized as the best rural administration in the country based on the results of its work for 2024. Congratulations to the winners and the presentation of the prize fund certificate took place from the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, within the framework of the republican competition with a prize fund of 12 million soms, which was held among rural

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on November 21

Information about currency exchange rates is provided based on data collected from commercial bank websites. If you have any questions, it is recommended to contact the banks directly for clarification of the information provided. The indicated rates are valid at the time of publication and are intended for cash exchange. Please note that rates may change throughout the day. The official rates set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the currency exchange rates in Bishkek exchange

In the city of Manas, municipal buses did not go out on the routes — the management explained the reason

In Manas, municipal buses did not go out on their routes. According to Aftandil Maksutov, the head of the municipal bus fleet under the city administration, this is related to the installation of new equipment, including electronic validators and GPS systems.

Trump approved a new peace plan for Ukraine – NBC

U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new peace plan consisting of 28 points aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. According to information provided by NBC News, the document was developed by American officials during consultations with representatives from Russia and Ukraine.

The doctor spoke about the causes, risks, and modern treatment methods for lung cancer

Respiratory diseases remain one of the main reasons for citizens seeking medical help, accounting for 30% of the total number of diseases over the past ten years. This was reported on the air of Birinchi Radio by Uran Balpaev, a thoracic oncologist at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology. Balpaev noted that the most common ailments of the respiratory system include viral infections, ARVI, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. He added that with the increase in population, there

A Modern Dried Fruit Processing Workshop Opened in Kadamzhai

In the Kadamjai district, in the village of Kalacha, the company OsOO "Interfruit" successfully implemented several projects aimed at developing the processing industry and enhancing the export potential of local products from 2017 to 2019. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, construction of a dried fruit processing workshop began in 2017. In June 2018, the facility was officially opened with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of

The President's Plenipotentiary Tekebaev spoke about the complaints received regarding the treatment by the head of the Jalal-Abad branch of the GIC, Arstanbekov.

Tilek Tekebaev, the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region, reported complaints about unacceptable treatment from Törögeldi Arstanbekov, the head of the local branch of the State Mortgage Company. According to the representative, residents of the mortgage building expressed dissatisfaction regarding the payment situation, which has remained unresolved for seven months. “Why is your attitude towards people so rude? These complaints come from the tenants. Perhaps they

The State Financial Oversight has revoked the license of a company for conducting industrial mining.

On November 21, the State Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market announced the suspension of the license issued to the LLC "Syamin Zhiasheng Engineering Machinery" for conducting industrial mining. The information was provided by the agency's press service. According to data from the Ministry of Justice, this company, which has no foreign investments, was registered in 2016, and re-registration took place on June 18, 2024. The main area of activity of the

Harmful to vulnerable groups. Air quality in Bishkek at 10:00 is 125 AQI <i>(smog map)</i>

As of 10:00 on November 21, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 125 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.

The Minister of Health called for an increase in excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco

In a recent episode of the "Kabar Podcast," the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheybaev, expressed his opinion on the need to increase taxes on products that are harmful to health. He emphasized that excise taxes should be raised not only on alcohol and tobacco but also on carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and other goods that can negatively affect the health of the population. According to the minister, the funds obtained from the tax increases should be directed to the

"100 Grams of Gold at the Wedding": The Story of a Kyrgyz Woman Who Married a Foreigner Fluent in 5 Languages

Nargiza Zhambylbekova, who has become the hero of our "Our People Abroad" section, currently lives in Turkey. She was born on June 20, 1994, and spent her first 16 years in the village of Nurmanbet, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region.

The Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics Has Begun in Bishkek

The opening of the Bishkek Championship in rhythmic gymnastics took place on November 21 at one of the sports complexes in the capital, as reported by the press service of the city administration. The competitions, which will last from November 21 to 22, gathered 126 young gymnasts born in 2014, 2015, and 2016. The participants represent various sports schools and gymnastics clubs in the capital.

Cardiocenter Strengthens Cooperation with China: Dozens of Children Received Assistance

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a significant charitable event took place at the "Cardiocenter" clinic. Doctors from Kyrgyzstan and China worked together to provide assistance to many young patients, thereby strengthening international medical ties. “We at the 'Cardiocenter' were happy to see our Chinese colleagues. This is a great opportunity for exchanging experiences and practical skills. We are proud that our surgeons were able to showcase their professional

In Bishkek, preparations for New Year gifts for children begin

The First of May District Department of Social Development has announced a tender for the purchase of sweet New Year gifts, according to information posted on the government procurement portal. In total, it is planned to purchase 2,773 gifts, for which 3 million 327.6 thousand soms will be allocated.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 93 AQI (smog map)

As of 5:00 PM on November 21, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 93 AQI. This figure indicates a satisfactory state of the air.

More than 5000 subscribers in Bishkek risk being left without electricity due to debts

The branch of OJSC "NESK" in Bishkek urges its clients to actively pay their electricity bills to avoid disconnections. It is reported that on Monday, November 24, 2025, the automated electricity accounting and control system (AIIS) will disconnect more than 5000 subscribers with outstanding debts.

Kyrgyzstan to Host Qualifying Matches for the U-17 Asian Cup

From November 22 to 30, Bishkek will host the qualifying matches of the Asian Cup for under-17 boys. The games will take place at the D. Omurzakov Stadium and "Dostuk Arena," as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. According to the federation, the Kyrgyzstan team will compete in Group "B," where it will face five opponents.

Investigators found no traces of explosives on the crashed C-130 of the Turkish army

The C-130 aircraft that crashed on November 11 took off from Azerbaijan and went down near the border with Georgia. As a result of the incident, 20 military personnel lost their lives. In connection with what happened, Turkey temporarily suspended all flights of its C-130s until the causes of the disaster are determined. According to preliminary data, the main version of the crash is a technical malfunction. As reported by Karar, video recordings and an inspection of the crash site indicate

Kyrgyzstan Athletes Win Medals at the World Belt Wrestling Cup

One Custom "Forces" Men in Kadamzhai to Help Women in the Kitchen

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, there is an interesting tradition called "sabis ashar," as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to this custom, a day before the celebration, men, including relatives, friends, and neighbors, gather together to prepare the ingredients for the pilaf. Primarily, they focus on slicing and peeling carrots.

The Cabinet approved the Human Rights Action Plan for 2025-2027

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Human Rights Action Plan for 2025–2027, issuing order No. 989-T on November 14. This document aims to ensure the fulfillment of the country's international obligations in the field of human rights and freedoms, as well as to implement the recommendations issued by UN treaty bodies. Responsible state bodies, including the secretariat of the children's rights representative, the ombudsman's office, the Bar Association, as well as the

Parents of young athletes in Kara-Balta request to extend the working hours of sports halls

In Karabalta, parents of children involved in sports insist on the need to reconsider the electricity shutdown time in sports halls. As parents note, the current rule of turning off the lights at 6:00 PM creates significant difficulties for both athletes and their coaches.

In the Issyk-Ata village of Jaiylma, a concrete cover is being laid in the canal to supply water to 150 hectares of land without losses.

In the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Jaiylma, work has begun on laying a concrete surface on a section of the canal that is 2,700 meters long, which will allow for the supply of water to 150 hectares of agricultural land without losses. This information was provided to Turmush correspondent Timur Nogoev, the head of the rural administration.

Abaybek Korobaev appointed director of the Karakol State Music College named after Y. Tumanov

The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy has appointed Abaybek Alymbekovich Korobaev as the director of the Karakol State Music College named after Y. Tumanov. He began his new position on November 20, according to the signed employment agreement.

The Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic identified violations in State Property following the 2024 audit

During the audit, it was revealed that the amount of violations not corresponding to established norms and financial standards amounted to 948.4 million soms. Of this amount, 32.2 million soms were classified as financial violations, and about 2 million soms were recovered during the audit process. Additionally, a dividend debt exceeding 37.4 million soms was discovered, of which 27.3 million soms were accrued as fines. Significant violations also pertain to the rental of state property,

Sadyr Japarov explained why citizens of the PRC came to Kyrgyzstan

At a meeting with residents of the Pervomaisky district, the president emphasized the importance of the participation of Chinese citizens in various projects in Kyrgyzstan. He stressed that the population should not perceive this with distrust.