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In Kyrgyzstan, more than 10,000–12,000 children are born prematurely every year
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In Kyrgyzstan, more than 10,000–12,000 children are born prematurely every year

The International Day of the Premature Baby creates an opportunity to draw attention to the issues related to the care of such children and the support of their parents. Every year in Kyrgyzstan, over 10-12 thousand newborns require high-quality medical care, as noted by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The process of caring for premature children is a complex and lengthy task that requires the creation of conditions as close as possible to those that exist in the mother's

17.11.2025, 15:16
In Kyrgyzstan, 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza have been registered
Health / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza have been registered

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented data on the current epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza. As of November 16, the country has recorded 7,966 cases, which is 17.3% more compared to the previous week. Of the total number of cases, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, corresponding to 5,216 cases. Hospitalization was required for 679 patients.

17.11.2025, 15:06
Local news

Driver Fight. The Condition of the Injured is Moderate.

During the incident that occurred on November 15 around 4:00 PM near the village of Konstantinovka in the Alamudun district, the victim was taken to the trauma department of the Chui Regional Hospital. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, his condition is assessed as moderate. Preliminary reports indicate that the 20-year-old man was diagnosed with: closed traumatic brain injury, concussion, subcutaneous hematoma in the occipital region, as well as a bruise and ligament

17.11.2025, 15:04
Rain, snow, and icy conditions are expected in Kazakhstan
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Rain, snow, and icy conditions are expected in Kazakhstan

In the southwestern part of the country, as well as in the eastern regions, no precipitation is expected on November 19-20. Additionally, forecasters warn of possible wind intensification and foggy conditions throughout the republic. Temperature readings will remain at the same level; however, in eastern Kazakhstan, nighttime temperatures may drop to -6 to -23 degrees, while daytime temperatures are expected to be +2 to +10 degrees.

17.11.2025, 14:56
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Mother of 9 children from Kant, returning to Kyrgyzstan from Ukraine, lives with an expired passport — her children are also facing problems.

A resident of Kant, Nika Kurilo, faced serious problems when trying to obtain documents for her children. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared her difficult story. Nika recounted that her mother, 55-year-old Larisa Izmailovna Kurilo, was born and raised in Kyrgyzstan, receiving her education there and remaining a citizen of the country for a long time. However, in the 1990s, Larisa married a Ukrainian and changed her citizenship. Upon returning to Kyrgyzstan in the 2000s,

17.11.2025, 14:56
The Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Checked the Operation of Coal Deposits
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The Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Checked the Operation of Coal Deposits

During the trip, the minister familiarized himself with the operation of coal deposits and assessed the current situation on-site. According to the report from the management of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur," since the beginning of 2025, 978,584 tons of coal have been extracted in Kara-Keche, which has been distributed among the population and for the needs of the Bishkek CHPP. A total of 255 units of equipment are involved in this work. The republic has 132 fuel depots where coal is sold at

17.11.2025, 14:46
In Kyrgyzstan, identification marks for right-hand drive cars may be introduced
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In Kyrgyzstan, identification marks for right-hand drive cars may be introduced

Abasbek Dorombaev, head of the public organization "Kyrgyz Hovo Transport," proposed the introduction of identification signs on the windows of right-hand drive cars. He believes that this innovation will help increase driver vigilance and simplify the work of law enforcement agencies, which in turn should lead to a reduction in the number of road traffic accidents and save lives.

17.11.2025, 14:46
Local news / Cultural news

"The History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Aydar, Son of Janibek (Zhumabek)

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy who lived over the last 500 years. The author of this work is manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. The book is organized chronologically, and the stories of each manaschy are supplemented with poems written by manaschy Rysbay Isakov, who is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for recounting the epic

17.11.2025, 14:44
In Kyrgyzstan, 600 villages are included in the state program for providing drinking water.
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In Kyrgyzstan, 600 villages are included in the state program for providing drinking water.

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a state program covering 600 villages aimed at providing the population with quality drinking water has begun. This became known through information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the republic. According to ministry representatives, work is currently underway in the country concerning both drinking water and irrigation, which is one of the key priorities of state policy.

17.11.2025, 14:41
Scandalous Ukrainian Corrupt Official Fled to Israel
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Scandalous Ukrainian Corrupt Official Fled to Israel

Timur Mindich with his mother-in-law Alla Verber (left) and his wife Ekaterina Verber (right), 2017 Last week, Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, announced the launch of Operation "Midas" in the energy sector. During the investigation, a scheme related to the embezzlement of 100 million dollars was uncovered, and charges were brought against several high-ranking

17.11.2025, 14:38
Omurbek Babanov has created his own football club "Asia"
Sports

Omurbek Babanov has created his own football club "Asia"

The Kyrgyz Football Union has announced an expansion of the number of participants in the country's top league, which was previously known as the Premier League. In the new season, the football club "Asia" from Talas will participate in the championship. Thus, the total number of teams in the league has increased from 14 to 16, which is a significant step for the development of football in Kyrgyzstan.

17.11.2025, 14:35
Sports

Omurbek Babanov has created his own football club

On November 17, the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, held a meeting with the heads of clubs participating in the country's premier league. Representatives from the KFU, the Kyrgyz Professional Football League, and clubs such as "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Aziagol," as well as teams "Kyrgyzaltyn" (Kara-Balta), "Abdysh-Ata" (Kant), "Talant" (Besh-Kungey),

17.11.2025, 14:34
In some parts of Bishkek, the supply of drinking water will be turned off
Local news

In some parts of Bishkek, the supply of drinking water will be turned off

On November 20, from 09:00 to 19:00, the supply of drinking water will be suspended due to repair work at the "Kok-Jar" water intake. During this time, residential areas, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, as well as other social, domestic, and industrial facilities will be without water supply. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office. The restrictions will affect the following streets:

17.11.2025, 14:32
Up to 4,000 car carriers from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are stuck at the Russian border
Economy

Up to 4,000 car carriers from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are stuck at the Russian border

Photo by Yegor Snetkov, "Kommersant" Due to concerns about rising prices associated with changes in the calculation of the recycling fee, huge queues of imported cars have formed at the Russian border. According to dealers' estimates, by the end of November, up to 4 thousand car carriers are expected to be at the border, transiting through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, reports the publication "Kommersant". The import of cars into Russia is mainly carried out through

17.11.2025, 14:30
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, 7949 cases of ARVI and 17 cases of influenza were registered in a week

From November 10 to 16, Kyrgyzstan recorded 7,949 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and 17 cases of influenza, reports the Ministry of Health. Compared to the previous week, this figure increased by 17.3%. Of the total number of infected, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, which corresponds to 5,216 cases. Hospitalization affected 8.5% of patients, amounting to 679 people.

17.11.2025, 14:27
Incidents

They Even Kick the Downed. Kamchybek Tashiev is Asked to Respond to the "System" in One of the Schools

Maria Tsareva, a resident of Karakol, appealed to the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, asking him to pay attention to the situation at secondary school No. 7, located in the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk, part of the city of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region. According to her, in early September, the mother of one of the students, who has long lived in Moscow, approached her. She reported that her child was afraid to attend school.

17.11.2025, 14:26
Local news / Exclusive

Reconstruction of the Bishkek–Kuntuu–Shopokov highway continues at an active pace

The reconstruction of the Bishkek–Kuntuu–Shopokov road is in full swing. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is reported that on the section of the road towards Bishkek–Kuntuu, asphalt is being laid in one direction, while preparatory work for asphalting is being carried out on other sections. In addition, repair work on the bridge and the installation of curbs are being carried out simultaneously. The

17.11.2025, 14:22
In the world

In South Korea, a man killed his girlfriend and pretended to be her for almost a year.

According to information provided by the South China Morning Post, a 40-year-old resident of South Korea confessed to murdering his girlfriend, whom he strangled after an argument that arose from her criticisms of his financial decisions. After that, the man hid his victim's body in a kimchi refrigerator and continued to communicate with her family, pretending to be her for almost 12 months.

17.11.2025, 14:18
President of the KFS Kamchybek Tashiev met with the heads of Premier League clubs
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President of the KFS Kamchybek Tashiev met with the heads of Premier League clubs

The meeting of the Premier League club leaders with the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, took place at the KFU, as reported by the organization's press service. Representatives of the Kyrgyz Professional Football League (KPFL) and managers of the clubs were present at the event: "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Asiagol" (all from Bishkek), "Kyrgyzaltyn" (Kara-Balta), "Abdysh-Ata"

17.11.2025, 14:13
Trump supported the bill imposing 500% tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil
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Trump supported the bill imposing 500% tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that the Republican Party is developing a bill that will impose sanctions on countries that have trade ties with Russia. “I am pleased that they are actively working on this. The Republicans have proposed a tough bill that imposes sanctions on any country doing business with Russia. I also suggested including Iran in this. Thus, any countries that do business with Russia will face serious sanctions,” Trump stated.

17.11.2025, 14:12
Local news

Edil Baysalov stated about attempts to escalate anti-Chinese sentiments

Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, expressed his concern regarding the increase in anti-Chinese sentiments in Kyrgyzstan. He reported this through his social media accounts. According to him, there are attempts in the public space to incite hatred based on isolated everyday incidents, which creates unfounded anti-Chinese sentiments.

17.11.2025, 14:09
Local news

The number of people with ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan is increasing.

From November 10 to 16, Kyrgyzstan registered 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza. This represents an increase of 17.3% compared to the previous week, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health based on data from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Among all the patients, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, which accounts for 5,216 cases. Of the total number of patients, 8.5% were hospitalized, corresponding to 679 cases.

17.11.2025, 14:08
The Pentagon announced a strike on another ship in the Pacific Ocean
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The Pentagon announced a strike on another ship in the Pacific Ocean

According to information provided by the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Command via the social network X, the strike was carried out on the orders of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who identified the vessel as belonging to a terrorist organization. As reported by Reuters, the operation took place in international waters. Since the beginning of September, an estimated 21 vessels have already been sunk, resulting in the deaths of more than 80 people. On November 14, Pete Hegseth announced the launch

17.11.2025, 14:04
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, about 12 thousand babies are born prematurely each year

The National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood marked the International Day of Premature Babies. As reported by the institution, on November 17, 2009, the International Day of Premature Babies was established at the initiative of the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). According to the World Health Organization, globally, 6-8% of newborns are premature.

17.11.2025, 14:01
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The Mufti of Kazan in 1878 sent families to Karakol, after which the construction of the largest mosque began there.

The mosque, named after Imam Mukhtarullo Bashirov, located in Karakol, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It was built thanks to the efforts of the Tatar community, which played an important role in its establishment and subsequent development. In 1878, at the initiative of the Mufti of Kazan, several Tatar families were sent to Central Asia, on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Among them were both Quran experts and mosque construction masters. Some of these families settled in Karakol, while others

17.11.2025, 13:57
Premier League Renamed to Top League: KFS Approved Changes and Included New Clubs
Sports / Exclusive

Premier League Renamed to Top League: KFS Approved Changes and Included New Clubs

Today, a meeting was held in Bishkek between the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, and representatives of the clubs participating in the KR Premier League. The event, organized by the KFU, was also attended by leaders of the Kyrgyz Professional Football League and clubs such as "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Asiagol," "Kyrgyzaltyn," "Abdysh-Ata," "Talant," "Neftchi,"

17.11.2025, 13:55
Local news / Cultural news

The Ministry of Culture awarded employees of cultural institutions from three regions with departmental awards.

The First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Suzbек Nadyrbekov, presented about 70 awards and certificates of honor to representatives of cultural institutions from the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. According to the press service of the ministry, the awards were given to employees of libraries, theaters, museums, educational institutions, as well as philharmonics and cultural houses.

17.11.2025, 13:49
Almazbek Atambayev responded to the criticism from President Sadyr Japarov
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Almazbek Atambayev responded to the criticism from President Sadyr Japarov

In his address, Atambayev added that during Japarov's years in power, he has been repeatedly accused of various offenses. "I tried to remain silent, but now I can no longer endure it. People are beginning to realize the truth and remember everything. We cannot stay silent in the face of false claims. You promised freedom of speech, but now people are being imprisoned for social media posts," he emphasizes. Sadyr,

17.11.2025, 13:47
The Wall Street Journal: Now Tech Tycoons Want to Build Data Centers in Space
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The Wall Street Journal: Now Tech Tycoons Want to Build Data Centers in Space

Energy constraints are forcing technology companies to seek new paths. Interest in artificial intelligence has intensified, and discussions about the Moon and space are becoming increasingly relevant. Global magnates like Jeff Bezos are expressing serious ideas about building space data centers that could efficiently process AI models, providing energy supply at a new level.

17.11.2025, 13:43
Local news / Cultural news

Participants of the Art Expo were presented with the performance "Kosh Degim Kelbeit"

As part of the international exhibition Art Expo, held from November 11 to 15 in the city of Osh, the audience was presented with the play "Kosh degim kelbayt." This work is based on the writings of Alexander Volodin and was directed by Ulanmyrza Karypbaev. High-ranking guests attended the premiere of the play, including the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, the Vice Mayor of Osh Nurlan Zakirov, and the Deputy Plenipotentiary

17.11.2025, 13:42
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, 600 villages are included in the state program for providing citizens with drinking water

In Kyrgyzstan, significant work is currently being carried out to provide the population with both drinking and irrigation water. The Minister of Agriculture emphasizes that this issue occupies a key position in state policy. According to the provided data, construction work is actively underway to ensure clean drinking water in 119 villages. A total of 600 settlements are included in the program.

17.11.2025, 13:41
Incidents

After the scandal with the Traffic Police, the driver climbed onto the van and broke the LED headlights

On November 14, inspectors from the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a raid aimed at identifying vehicles with illegal modifications, as reported by the press secretary of the Main Department of Road Safety, Baikazy Aitikul uulu, to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". During the raid in Bishkek, a van was discovered with LED lights on its roof. As a result, it was decided to send the "Sprinter" to the impound

17.11.2025, 13:36
Local news

Clergy to undergo training on creating content about climate literacy

In Bishkek, a presentation of the research results conducted as part of the project "Enhancing Climate Education, Awareness, and Action Among Religious Communities" took place. This project is being implemented by the Public Association "MuvGreen" in collaboration with UNITAR and the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the organizers, climate change is one of the most serious problems for

17.11.2025, 13:35
The Baytik Mountain Resort and Chatkal Resort projects are aimed at year-round tourism
Economy / Exclusive

The Baytik Mountain Resort and Chatkal Resort projects are aimed at year-round tourism

Kyrgyzstan is actively developing the concept of year-round tourism by creating new mountain tourist clusters. This was reported by Damir Jumakanov, head of the international cooperation and tourism development department of the OJSC "Tourism Development Support Fund in the KR," on the air of Birinchi Radio. This year, the implementation of a significant project called "Three Peaks" began, aimed at modernizing the ski infrastructure.

17.11.2025, 13:35
Ecology

In Bishkek, the air temperature will rise to +18 degrees: weather forecast for November 18

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country on November 18. The wind will be from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s. The air temperature in different regions: Chui Region night -1...+4 day +16...+21 Talas Region night -1...+4 day +14...+19 Batken Region night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Osh and Jalal-Abad Regions night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Issyk-Kul Region night -3...+2 day +6...+11 Naryn Region night -3...-8 day +5...+10

17.11.2025, 13:35
Local news / Exclusive

In the Kyzyl-Oktabrsky rural area of the Uzgen district, 100 million soms have been allocated for road paving — what has already been done

In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Kyzyl-Oktyabr, the asphalting of 12 km of roads has been completed. This became possible thanks to the allocation of 100 million soms from the republican budget, reported Almazbek Amirbekov, the head of the rural administration. The completed works included the asphalting of the following sections:

17.11.2025, 13:34
Local news

What Will Happen to Summer Cottage Plots? The Cabinet Has Developed New Rules for the Land Code

The development of the procedure for the use of garden and cottage plots, which are now classified as land of populated areas, has been initiated by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. The project has been presented for public discussion. With the entry into force of the new Land Code, part of the cottage lands has been reclassified as land of populated areas designated for "housing construction".

17.11.2025, 13:21
In the city of Kerben, the construction of a new school has begun
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Kerben, the construction of a new school has begun

In Kerben, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new school for 275 students has begun. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is funded by republican funds, and its implementation is managed by the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. The total cost of construction is 188 million soms.

17.11.2025, 13:21