The official statement from the World Boxing Organization confirmed that Fabio Wardley is now considered the WBO heavyweight world champion. This came after Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk decided to vacate the title and notified the organization of his relinquishment of the absolute champion title.
A draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Tax Administration" has been put forward for public discussion. This project includes a comprehensive package of amendments concerning tax, administrative, and trade legislation. Among the amendments, the provisions of the Code on Non-Tax Revenues are clarified. Tax authorities are now required to consider requests for refunds or offsets of fees within 10 working days. If the request is deemed justified, the
During a working visit to Turkey, the delegation from Naryn region became acquainted with the cultural and industrial achievements of the provinces of Nizip and Kahramankazan, located in the capital of the country, Ankara. According to the Naryn city administration, a memorandum of partnership was signed between the cities of Naryn, Nizip, and the municipality of Kahramankazan during the visit.
Google CEO and parent company Alphabet's Sundar Pichai urged people to approach artificial intelligence responses with caution and to use additional sources of information in an interview with the BBC. He emphasized the importance of being able to effectively apply these technologies in appropriate areas, but also warned against blindly trusting their conclusions. Pichai noted that modern AI systems "can make mistakes." According to the BBC, their investigation showed that many
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved the Law "On Amendments to the Civil Code." This law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The main goal of the new legislation is to enhance the transparency of corporate structures and increase accountability for single-member economic societies.
On November 17, the Central Election Commission reviewed incidents related to candidates violating the conditions of election campaigning and took appropriate measures. As a result, administrative fines were imposed on three candidates: Nurkan Kadyrovna Koichumanova from multi-mandate district No. 12, Jumabek Mamytbaevich Salymbekov, and Kazybek Kochkorovich Ergeshov from district No. 24. The working group monitoring social networks identified violations based on photographic materials posted
The Ministry of Justice has announced the start of an important stage in simplifying bureaucratic procedures — the implementation of a regulatory guillotine concerning permit documents. According to the agency, a significant reduction in the number of permit documents for businesses by 55-60% is planned in one phase.
An online meeting was held, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, where the main topics of discussion were food security and measures to stabilize prices for essential products such as beef and lamb. Representatives from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of Economy, as well as city mayors and local government administrations, along with market leaders, participated in the event, according to information from the Ministry of
In the Osh region, the Internal Affairs Department is investigating information about a fight between supporters of two candidates in electoral district No. 10. Recently, a user on social media reported that a scuffle occurred last week between supporters of candidates S.O. and K.Z. Local citizens are requesting an investigation into this information.
The meeting discussed key issues regarding access for Kyrgyz goods to the market of the Russian Federation. Participants noted that problems arose due to the tightening of control by Russian authorities. Measures aimed at supporting local producers both in the domestic market and within the framework of foreign economic activity were also considered. Meeting participants emphasized the need to improve interagency cooperation, modernize infrastructure, expand training programs, and implement
The sewage construction project in Kara-Suu, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, will be implemented in the near future. This was announced by the mayor of the city, Islam Ermamotov, in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. According to the mayor, only 1.5 kilometers of pipes remain to be laid out of the total planned volume of 4.5 kilometers.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced its intention to introduce temporary restrictions on the import of certain fruit and berry seedling varieties. As explained by the ministry, the need for this measure is due to the increase in the variety of fruit and berry crops in the country. This creates conditions for the development of modern, high-quality varieties that meet the requirements of the export market.
More than 70,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have found themselves on Russia's blacklist. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Department for Employment Support Solutions of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during a live broadcast of the Kabar agency. She noted that after the introduction of strict migration rules in Russia, the ministry conducted extensive advisory work together with the Kyrgyz Embassy in the Russian Federation to
In Bishkekistan, preparations continue for the final of the second Spartakiad among high school students, during which qualifying competitions in small-bore rifle shooting are being held. This was reported by Talaybek Myrzabaev, a member of the working group for organizing the Spartakiad. Specialists in pre-conscription training for youth are identifying the best shooters to participate in the district stage of the competitions.
In Karakol, at the school of the territorial administration of Pristan–Przhevalsk, inspections will soon begin regarding rumors of violence by high school students against younger pupils. Recently, Maria Tsareva, a member of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of school No. 7, made accusations, claiming that high school students are beating younger pupils and demanding money from them.
Illustrative photo From 2022 to 2025, 338 criminal cases related to the participation of citizens in international armed conflicts were registered in Uzbekistan. Security Service officials noted that they record hundreds of cases each year where citizens become members of religious extremist or terrorist groups, as well as foreign mercenaries. The overwhelming majority of these individuals found themselves in such situations due to manipulation by criminal groups or deception, and in some
During a special raid "Behind the Wheel" in the Talas region, traffic inspection officers detained a driver who was behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. According to information from the Department of Road Safety of the Talas District Internal Affairs Directorate, an administrative protocol was drawn up against the offender, and the case materials were sent to court for further consideration. Representatives of the Road Safety Department emphasize that driving a
In the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry (MWSAPI), a working meeting was held with participants representing the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF). Key department heads of MWSAPI, as well as board members and experts from the fund, participated in this meeting.
During his visit, Wang Yi will hold meetings with the top leadership of Kyrgyzstan and negotiations with the local Minister of Foreign Affairs. The First Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue at the level of Foreign Ministers is also scheduled, where a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation will be discussed. Upon completion of the visit, the signing of a number of documents aimed at strengthening and deepening cooperation between the two states is expected, according to information
China Southern Airlines has resumed flights on the Urumqi — Osh — Urumqi route. This information was announced by the press service of the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." Now citizens of Kyrgyzstan can plan their trips more easily thanks to regular flights that will be operated every Saturday.
Laili Yusupova, a teacher of Russian language and literature at the Zhoomart Bokonbaev School, was appointed as a mentor of the Eurasian Pedagogical Council. The meeting took place in Moscow from November 2 to 7, 2025, where more than 200 educators from 30 countries discussed important issues in education. During the session, Laili Yusupova was awarded the status of official mentor within the Eurasian community.
On November 18, a literary evening dedicated to the work of Topchugul Shaidullaeva, the people's writer of Kyrgyzstan, took place in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The event was held at the Central Library named after Tologon Kasymbekov and was part of the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Civil Identity "Kyrgyz Citizen" for 2021–2026, approved by the president.
A meeting was held in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, as well as representatives of tax services from all four districts of the capital. According to the press service of the ministry, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss prices for socially significant goods. Addressing those present, Sydykov emphasized the importance of reducing prices for these goods.
A raid aimed at checking compliance with environmental standards by motor vehicles took place in the city of Osh. Information about this was provided by the Osh Regional Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to extend the zero VAT rate on certain socially significant agricultural products until the end of 2027. This draft document has been put out for public discussion. In the ministry, it was noted that the abolition of VAT on the import of animal feed, including hay, straw, compound feed, bran, and grains, is driven by the need to provide the population with quality feed and reduce prices for it.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Terek, a car was presented to the imam of the local mosque, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. On November 16, a traditional event took place in the village, featuring competitions in Kyrgyz national games. These games are aimed at strengthening unity among residents, promoting a healthy lifestyle among the youth, and preserving cultural traditions. The tournament in kok-boru, which is held among various generations, has already
In Bishkek, electricity consumption has significantly decreased to 9 million 735 thousand kWh thanks to the implementation of the "Silence Law," as reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. The mayor noted that the established limit for the capital is 10 million 45 thousand kWh. However, until November 13, consumption exceeded this norm and amounted to 11 million 133 thousand kWh.
The Asian Development Bank has allocated funding of $56.4 million, which will be directed towards improving the disaster response capacity of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. These funds will help strengthen financial resilience and ensure timely payments in the event of disasters.
According to the latest data from the National Statistics Committee, from January to September, Kyrgyzstan exported 5.7 tons of gold worth 615.4 million US dollars. In September of this year, 1.4 tons of this precious metal were shipped, of which 1.2 tons went to Switzerland for 137.5 million dollars, and 267.1 kilograms went to the United Kingdom for 31.3 million dollars.
Larry Summers, who previously served as president of Harvard University, has decided to temporarily step back from public life. This decision came in the wake of the publication of his correspondence with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The information was reported by BBC, citing official sources. In a statement made on Monday evening, Summers expressed "deep regret" regarding his past contacts with Epstein and announced his intention to focus on restoring his image. He noted
According to the SANA agency, which cites an official source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the information regarding the intention to transfer Uyghur fighters to China has no basis. Earlier, AFP reported that Damascus was allegedly preparing for the deportation of Uyghur fighters, and this issue might have been discussed during the first visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Eisaad Hasan al-Sheibani to China. One anonymous informant mentioned plans to transfer "400 Uyghur fighters in
The award ceremony for the first winners of the international award "Kelajak Merosi" ("Heritage of the Future") took place in Tashkent. The laureates received not only statuettes and diplomas but also cash prizes of 10 thousand dollars.
The head of the information and technical support department of the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies, Nuradin Kanataev, announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that every citizen of Kyrgyzstan can now easily find the necessary medications using the mobile application "Dary-Darmek." Kanataev emphasized that the application has been functioning for two years, but its active implementation only began this year.
The head of the information and technical support department of the Department of Medicines and Medical Supplies, Nuradin Kanataev, reported on "Birinchi Radio" that with the help of the mobile application "Dary-Darmek," citizens of Kyrgyzstan can signal high prices for medications. This application was created as part of the implementation of a drug traceability system in the country, allowing users to check QR codes and verify the legality of the medications.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code)," which was endorsed by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of this law is to improve the protection of the rights of children who find themselves in conflict with the law, as well as to enhance alternative procedures and create more favorable conditions for their
Alexandra Solovyova, the UNDP Resident Representative in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of biodiversity issues in the current context. In her opinion, the country's mountain ecosystems are under threat due to climate change, which negatively affects rare animals such as the snow leopard. She noted that government initiatives and the development of a biodiversity strategy until 2040 are examples of effective cooperation between the state, scientific community, and private sector,
According to a statement from a White House representative, the administration insists that the bill include a provision that would guarantee the U.S. president control over the sanctions imposed. “It is important for the administration and the president that the sanctions package includes a clause that gives the president the right to make final decisions. If such a clause is included, I am sure the president will consider the possibility of signing this bill,” noted a source in the White
According to reports, from July to September 2021, military personnel from the Joint Operational Group provided security at the abandoned concession where TotalEnergies facilities are located. However, under the pretext of fulfilling their duties, they committed acts of violence and brutality. Local men who fled from the Al-Shabaab group along with their families were subjected to detention and held in metal containers. On November 17, the European Court of Human Rights referred the
As reported by the Agency, the name "Balkhash" won the competition, which involved 882 participants, making it the most popular among the proposed options. The chosen wording also aligns with international practice, where nuclear power plants are named based on geographical principles. Additionally, the commission approved the names in Russian and English: Атомная электростанция «Балхаш» and Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant.
Ravshanbek Sabirov, the director of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, conducted an inspection of the construction of the autoclaved aerated concrete plant "Hua Rui," located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region. The press service of the agency reported on the progress of the field monitoring, which is being carried out to oversee the implementation of the project with a capacity of 300,000 m³ of aerated concrete per year. Sabirov emphasized
According to the information from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GASRKG), the average price of one square meter of housing in Bishkek as of October was 107,221 soms. Data shows that the price per square meter has decreased by 11,257 soms, which corresponds to a decline of 9.5% compared to September.
Today, November 18, a new bridge over the YUBCHK was opened in Bishkek, connecting Shukurava and Mederova streets. Construction work lasted three months, according to information from the city hall's press service. Work began in July 2025, and the project was developed in 2024 based on the urban planning assignment received from the State Enterprise "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," and underwent the necessary state examination.
The municipal inspection of the Bishkek mayor's office conducts daily raids aimed at protecting the atmospheric air and identifying environmental violators. According to the inspection, from November 10 to 16, 7 cases of burning garbage and leaves were recorded. As a result, 7 protocols were drawn up for a total amount of 52,000 soms.
As a result of recent operations in Bishkek, two drivers were identified operating vehicles with fake state registration plates. According to information provided by the press service of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, these individuals also used illegally installed light and sound signals intended for emergency services. The statement notes: “These violations did not go unnoticed. Both vehicles were found and placed in a specialized impound lot.” Additionally, protocols were drawn up
Volodymyr Zelensky In his message, Zelensky noted: “Tomorrow we will hold meetings in Turkey. We are preparing to activate the negotiation process and we have certain solutions that we will propose to our partners. Our main goal is to expedite the end of the war. We are also continuing work on resuming exchanges and returning prisoners.” According to information provided by Reuters, a representative of U.S. President Donald Trump, Stephen Witkoff, will also meet with Zelensky in Turkey
Kyrgyz athlete Akjol Makhmudov has reached the finals of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. He competes in Greco-Roman wrestling in the weight category up to 77 kg, starting from the 1/8 finals.
Sad news has come from Australia: 28-year-old para-cyclist Paige Greco has passed away due to a "sudden medical episode."
On November 18, 2025, a new bridge over the YUBCHK was ceremoniously opened in Bishkek, connecting Shukurova Street (formerly Kropotkina) and Mederova. The construction of this modern facility took only three months, and the city's residents had long awaited its completion. The new bridge significantly improves transport connectivity in this direction, making travel more convenient and faster. This was reported by the city administration. According to information from the municipality,
