Axios: The US and Russia are working on a secret plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine

Illustrative photo According to sources, this plan includes 28 points organized into four key categories: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, security in Europe, and prospects for relations between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine. Trump's special envoy on this issue, Steve Witkoff, is leading the effort to develop the document. During consultations, he maintains contact with Kirill Dmitriev, the special representative of the President of Russia dealing with investment and economic

Official arrested for illegal land distribution in Kok-Zhar

Recently, Samat Ismanov was arrested in Kok-Zhar, who previously held the position of Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui region. His detention took place on November 14, after which the court imposed a preventive measure in the form of detention in pre-trial detention center No. 1 until January 12. This information was provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo from the internet. Samat Ismanov Ismanov became a figure in a criminal case concerning the

Taalaybek Ibraev: The President instructed to reduce the volumes of electricity imports

The Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev announced on his Facebook page that there is no expected electricity shortage in Kyrgyzstan. He urged the population to consume resources wisely. According to him, during the winter period, as in previous years, the country will import electricity from neighboring states at a price of 3 soms, while the population will be provided with it at a tariff of 1 som 37 tyiyns. The difference in cost will once again result in debt for the JSC "National

Former Governor of Jalal-Abad Region Koshbay Masirov Has Passed Away

At the age of 74, on November 19, Koshbay Masirov passed away. He served as the governor of the Jalal-Abad region and was awarded the title of Honored Builder of the Kyrgyz Republic. Koshbay Masirov. Koshbay Masirov began his career in youth and party organizations, and from 1977 to 1980, he held the position of secretary of the Komsomol Committee of Kyrgyzstan at the production management of "Naryn HPP." He also worked in leadership positions in the Talas regional Komsomol committee

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,

The operational headquarters for supporting the light industry has begun work at the Ministry of Economic Development.

An operational headquarters has begun its activities at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, established within the framework of the "Kyrgyz Export" center. Its main task is to respond promptly to entrepreneurs' requests and provide comprehensive consulting assistance for enterprises in the sewing and textile industry. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The headquarters is located on the first floor of the ministry building and operates daily from 9:00 AM to

Showers in some areas, daytime temperatures will warm up to +18 — weather forecast for November 20

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 20. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is possible at night in some areas of the Talas and Issyk-Kul regions, while snow is expected in the highlands of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. In the remaining regions, including the agricultural zones of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, no precipitation is anticipated.

The GNS explained who will have their insurance contribution debts written off

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that according to the Law of the KR, adopted on October 29, 2025, there are plans to write off debts related to penalties, fines, and financial sanctions associated with insurance contributions. In particular, for payers of insurance contributions for state social insurance, the tax authorities will carry out the write-off:

Singer Bakr, who arrived in Moscow for a tour, was detained at the airport and sent back to Bishkek.

Kyrgyz artist Bakr, who arrived in Moscow for concert performances, was detained at Sheremetyevo Airport on the morning of November 17. He himself reported this to his followers on social media. “I passed passport control, but my team was allowed through while I was detained. They took my documents without explanation and held me at the airport for about three hours. Then I was presented with a ban on entry to Russia, also without any explanations. I was placed in a waiting room, and I had to

Bloomberg: LUKOIL Wants to Sell Foreign Assets as a Single Package

According to information provided by Bloomberg, among the potential buyers of LUKOIL's assets outside of Russia are companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp., Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., and Carlyle Group. The source reports that the Russian oil company intends to sell its foreign assets as a single package, which creates challenges, as some interested parties would prefer to acquire them separately. Experts believe that LUKOIL's stance may lead to a "two-stage process" of sale.

From Oppositionist to "Matchmaker": Why Gulnara Dzhurabaeva Created a Dating Club

, Aigul DJALILOVA Gulnara Dzhurabaeva, a former opposition activist and ex-member of the Central Election Commission, is now known as the organizer of a closed dating club called "Time for Meetings." Participants in the project describe it as "therapy" and an opportunity to safely develop communication skills. In an interview with 24.kg, Dzhurabaeva spoke about her new venture as a matchmaker. Photo from the internet. Gulnara Dzhurabaeva

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.

Results of the Bishkek GUVd's Work for 10 Months Summarized: Several Leaders Punished

On November 19, a meeting was held at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, where the results of operational and service activities for the past 10 months were summarized, as reported by the press service of the city police. During the meeting, five key issues concerning the operational situation and main areas of work were discussed. In particular, the discussion focused on compliance with the noise law, trends in cybercrime, and issues related to the presence of foreign citizens

10.2 million soms will be allocated for the construction of the administrative building "Zhashyl Muras" in the Nooken district.

A tender has been announced for the construction of the administrative building "Zhashyl Muras" by the rural administration of the Burghandy-Dostuk rural district in the Nooken region of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the method of unlimited procurement is being applied.

Your homes will not be demolished — Mayor of Bishkek on the new General Plan for the capital

After the publication of the new General Plan for Bishkek, which demonstrates changes in architecture, transportation, and the overall appearance of the capital, numerous public discussions arose. In response, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev organized a press conference to reassure the city's residents. He reported that this General Plan was developed by a Japanese company and received approval in November of last year. Subsequently, work on the project continued in collaboration with specialists

Foreign students are forced to buy mandatory health insurance. Why?

In Kyrgyzstan, many foreign students are studying with private health insurance policies that allow them to receive services in private clinics, including outpatient and inpatient treatment, as well as to call private ambulances and purchase medications. Each visit is monitored by a medical coordinator appointed by the insurance company. However, as it became known from one of the private insurers, foreign students are now required to obtain a compulsory health insurance policy costing about

Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025: Developing Digital Solutions for Agriculture

On November 27, 2025, a significant event will take place - the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025. This event is organized by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of Kyrgyzstan. The hackathon will serve as an important platform where young developers, IT specialists, students from technical educational institutions, farmers, experts from the agro-industrial complex, and researchers will gather, all those who want to contribute to the digitalization of agriculture in

Violations of nearly 1 billion soms identified at the State Property Agency - audit

An audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber was carried out at the State Property Management Agency. The inspection covered the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and aimed to study the formation of revenues for the republican budget and the execution of planned objectives. During the audit, actions not in accordance with established norms were identified, totaling 948.4 million soms.

The Minister of Economy presented the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030

Photo by the Press Service of the Ministry of Economy At the business forum of CAREC, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, presented the key directions of the National Development Program of Kyrgyzstan, which is planned until 2030. He highlighted the main goals and objectives of this document for the participants of the event. According to the minister, the stable growth of the country's economy is ensured by a sound investment policy and the implementation of large

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.

In the new master plan of Bishkek, residential buildings have been placed in the green zone. What should property owners do?

At a press conference held on November 19, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced that in the new city master plan, some residential buildings have been included in the green zone. The mayor emphasized that this plan takes into account the administrative-territorial reform that was carried out in 2024, resulting in the territory of the capital increasing threefold, while the population reached 1.3 million residents. In several districts, plots where residential buildings are located

Exchange rates in commercial banks: the cost of the dollar and euro has slightly decreased

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan updated the foreign currency exchange rates for November 19: The current price of the dollar is 87.44 soms, the euro is 101.3 soms, and the ruble remains stable at 1.7 soms.

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

Islamic Games: Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy Reaches the Semifinals

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy, has successfully reached the semifinals of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. She is competing in freestyle wrestling in the under 53 kg category.

An additional building will be constructed for M. Rakhimov School in the village of Chelpek for 143.3 million soms

The Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the Issyk-Kul Regional Office of Capital Construction has launched a tender for the project to build a new building for the M. Rakhimov School, located in the village of Chepelik, Karakol. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the new building will be able to accommodate 150 students.

Flights from Bishkek to Karakol will be operated four times a week

Photo of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" The press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" reported that Asman Airlines has increased the frequency of its flights between Bishkek and Karakol. Now travelers will be able to fly from the capital to Karakol four times a week — on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Ticket prices start from 3,600 soms.

In Kyrgyzstan, low adherence to treatment for hypertension and diabetes has been identified

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the results of a significant study dedicated to the treatment and awareness levels of patients with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes were presented. The data was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health.

The revenues of "Kumtor" exceeded the plan by almost 25 billion soms in 10 months

According to information from the press service of CJSC "Kumtor Gold Company," during the first ten months of 2025, the company was able to earn 80 billion soms, while expectations were 55.1 billion soms. The company's net profit for the specified period amounted to 36 billion 900 million soms, which significantly exceeds the planned 13 billion 373 million soms.

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.

Violations Identified in the Modernization of the Maternity Hospital in Talas

In Talas, the monitoring of construction sites continues, conducted by the regional department of the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspections, it was found that at the site where the modernization of a two-story maternity hospital is taking place, located at: Berdike Baatyr Street, No. 1, there are violations of construction norms. Serious

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

World Cup: Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu will fight for a place in the final today

Today, November 19, Kyrgyz boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu will enter the ring in the semifinals of the World Boxing Cup taking place in India. This final third stage of the tournament is being held in Greater Noida.

"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 Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Ukraine struck Voronezh with ATACMS missiles.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, on November 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces made an "attempt" to attack Voronezh using long-range ATACMS missiles manufactured in the USA. It is reported that four missiles were launched towards the city. The ministry claims that all missiles were successfully intercepted using S-400 systems and the "Pantsir" system. As a result of falling debris, the roofs of a children's home, the Voronezh Regional Gerontological Center,

Will Prices Continue to Rise? What is Happening with Kyrgyzstan's Economy

The gross domestic product (GDP) shows impressive growth. How do the authorities explain the positive dynamics in the economy of Kyrgyzstan? Maintaining Growth RatesFrom January to October, the country's GDP amounted to 1 trillion 427.4 million soms, which corresponds to an increase of 10% compared to the same period last year, similar to the figures from the previous month.

Sydykov: $1.65 billion is needed for the development of the transport sector in the KR

Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Economy At the business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC), the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, emphasized that the creation of a logistics hub is one of the priority areas within the framework of the National Development Program of Kyrgyzstan until 2030, according to information from the ministry's press service. The minister reported that in 2024, investments in the transport sector are planned to reach

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.

Materials on violations in state property have been submitted to the prosecutor's office and the GKNB.

As a result of an audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan, numerous violations of financial discipline were discovered in the State Agency for Management of State Property for the year 2024, totaling 948.4 million soms. Materials related to these violations have been sent to the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Committee for National Security for further legal assessment.

Nearly three thousand cows were stranded on a ship in Turkey

The Eurasian Center for Russian Language and Culture Opens in Bishkek

On November 23, the opening of the Eurasian Center for the Russian Language and Culture will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This center will become the first multifunctional platform in the country dedicated to the promotion of the Russian language, cultural exchange, and staff training, as reported by the press service of the ANO "Eurasia".

German tourists poisoned in Istanbul. Preliminary cause of death announced.

Tourists from Germany became victims of poisoning, allegedly caused by aluminum phosphide, which has no antidote, according to information from the AHaber television channel. According to forensic data, the disinfection of the hotel where they stayed was carried out just a few hours before the family began experiencing symptoms of poisoning.

Rapper Bakr Denied Entry to Russia

The performer from Kyrgyzstan, Bakr, shared on his social media that he was denied entry into Russia. He learned about this upon arriving at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport on November 17, where he was preparing for his tour with his team. According to the rapper, all his colleagues passed passport control, while he was detained and had his documents taken away. Bakr spent about three hours waiting, and then he was informed of the entry ban without any explanations.