According to information provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Kyrgyzstan fully meets its needs for beef and lamb. However, according to the ministry, the import of poultry meat continues: in 2025, 58 thousand tons were imported, and in 2026, a supply of 48 thousand tons is expected.
Timur Mindich with his mother-in-law Alla Verber (left) and his wife Ekaterina Verber (right), 2017 According to investigators, the scheme involves businessman Timur Mindich, a longtime friend of Zelensky and co-owner of the ‘Kvartal 95’ studio, founded by the president before he entered politics. Interestingly, Mindich left the country just a few days before the accusations became public. According to investigators, the scheme involved Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko, who received
Halushchenko and Hrynchuk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented that Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk can no longer hold their positions. This decision was the result of an investigation related to corruption in "Energoatom," which manages all operating nuclear power plants in the country. “The issue is also about trust. If accusations arise, they must be addressed,” Zelensky noted, adding that he had asked Prime Minister Yulia
Oh Young-soo The incident that led to the accusations involved a woman’s statement that in 2017, during a tour, Oh Young-soo hugged her and kissed her on the cheek without her consent. The harassment case was reported to the police in December 2021, but it was closed. In 2022, the prosecution reopened the investigation at the request of the victim, who claimed that after the incident, she had to see a psychologist for six months. Initially, the first-instance court sentenced the actor to eight
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley shared his expectations regarding key fights at UFC 322, which will take place on November 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko will defend her championship belt against Chinese athlete Weili Zhang.
At the moment, the law, which was supported by both chambers of Congress — the Senate and the House of Representatives, restores funding for federal agencies and also ends layoffs among government employees. The document also provides for compensation payments to those workers who did not receive their salaries during the shutdown. In addition, expenses incurred by states that used their own funds to cover costs arising from the government shutdown will be reimbursed. Despite the lack of
A master class dedicated to sewing and embroidering a kishet, belt, and strap is planned in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event will take place on November 15 at the G. Aitiev KNMA and will be led by Turar Turganaly, a member of the Union of Artists of the KR and a master who passes on traditional skills to the younger generation.
Photo from the internet. After a brief strengthening of the som, caused by the National Bank's intervention, the currency has depreciated again. Data provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek show that the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have increased, while the dollar remains stable. US Dollar:
In the Issyk-Ata district, a foreign national suspected of producing and selling drugs was detained, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 11, police officers arrested a 23-year-old man in the village of Novopokrovka. During the search, a bag containing 24 brown rubber capsules was found, with a total weight of 116.1 grams.
According to a report by the Eurasian Development Bank published in October 2025, significant trade costs are observed at the borders of Central Asia and the Caucasus due to the slow processing of cargo. The study indicates that the average time required for freight transport to cross the border is 13.6 hours, and the cost of export documents reaches hundreds of dollars, which is significantly higher than in developed countries.
The Canadian government has updated its list of anti-Russian sanctions, adding a number of new organizations and companies. This was reported in a statement from the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among the new targets of sanctions are: the Russian liquefied natural gas production plant and the maritime LNG terminal "Gazprom LNG Portovaya," the Novatek project "Arctic LNG - 2," as well as the Kyrgyz "Capital Bank of Central Asia" and the A7 platform for
The asphalt laying works on the section of the road Belyovodskoye – Tolok, located in the Moscow district, have been fully completed. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, this year it was planned to asphalt a road 10 kilometers long using funds from the state capital budget.
A bill has been introduced to the State Duma of Russia that proposes to expand the list of grounds for transferring information related to medical confidentiality to law enforcement agencies regarding foreign nationals. This was reported by the TASS news agency. According to the proposed document, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia will be granted the opportunity to obtain information about migrants who seek free medical assistance without having a valid medical insurance policy.
Among those suspended was Eren Elmali, a defender for the Turkish national team and a player for Galatasaray, who has been actively participating in the Champions League this season. The 25-year-old footballer admitted that five years ago he placed a bet on a match unrelated to his team. After the decision regarding his suspension, he added clarifications on his Instagram page, as the national team was preparing for World Cup qualifying matches against Spain and Bulgaria.
In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies detained a foreign citizen suspected of illegal production and large-scale distribution of drugs. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region. On November 11, 2025, information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district regarding a suspicious individual with a bag near the LLC "Toyboss" in the village of Novo-Pokrovka, which possibly contained narcotic substances.
The football club "Bars" from the Issyk-Kul region has become the champion of Kyrgyzstan among Premier League teams. The team, representing Karakol, finished in first place in the standings, earning 61 points from 26 matches. They surpassed "Muras United" from Manas by just one point.
The Minister of People's Power for Defense of Venezuela announced the start of a large-scale mobilization and military exercises. This decision is related to the entry of the US aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" into the Caribbean Sea, as reported by the news agency RT. As part of the mobilization, there is an active deployment of all types of forces: ground, air, naval, as well as river and missile forces. In addition, defense management authorities have been activated to
A working meeting was held at the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health, where leaders of medical institutions and healthcare coordinators from various regions gathered. The main topic of the meeting was the discussion of the readiness of the healthcare system for the upcoming elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service. During the meeting, participants discussed key issues related to ensuring the uninterrupted operation of medical
Recently, the "Manas Cup" in football opened in Manas, featuring youth teams with players no older than 23 years. This information was provided by the Kyrgyz Football Union through social media. In the first match, the Kyrgyzstan national team achieved victory over Bahrain with a score of 2:1.
On November 12, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to accredit 170 international observers for the upcoming elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. These elections are scheduled for November 30, 2025. According to the resolution of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic, among the accredited observers are representatives of the following organizations:
Special vehicles and equipment were purchased and transferred to the Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan by the Federal Customs Service of Russia. This was reported by the agency's Telegram channel. Photo by the Press Service of the Federal Customs Service of Russia
The youth national team of Kyrgyzstan has successfully started its participation in the "Manas Cup". The tournament, which features teams made up of players under the age of 23, opened in the city of Manas with the participation of four national teams.
The geological service agency, part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, intends to carry out a number of significant activities and initiatives by the end of 2025, as stated in official sources. Work on the draft law
Aybek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital Bishkek, conducted an inspection of the city streets along with representatives of utility services to assess the current repair and construction work. On the section of Kurmanjan Datka Street, from Jibek Jolu Avenue to Chuy Avenue, work is ongoing to construct sidewalks on both sides. However, due to the need to relocate engineering communications carried out by OJSC "Bishkek City Telephone Network," OJSC "Severelektro," and
The TransLogistica Uzbekistan 2025 exhibition, taking place in the capital of Uzbekistan, has opened its doors and commenced its activities as part of the International Transport Forum (ITF). The Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ilkhom Makhkamov, noted that such events gather numerous participants—from international organizations to government bodies and experts—who discuss important issues related to the development of logistics, enhancing regional connectivity, and
As a result of an inspection conducted by the commission, facts of illegal construction on lands designated for agriculture, including arable land and pastures, were revealed, indicating numerous violations of land legislation. In this case, a material has been registered with the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun district, and a criminal case has been initiated under Article 212 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning illegal seizure of land and illegal construction
At the headquarters of the Eurasian Economic Commission, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the Spartakiad. Bakytzhan Sagintayev, the chairman of the EEC board, congratulated the participants and presented them with gold medals. Photo by the press service of the EEC
In the last 24 hours, international media have covered events occurring in Ukraine and beyond against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points: At the meeting of foreign ministers from the "Group of Seven" countries in Canada, a call was made for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Svetlana Grinchuk resigned from her position as Ukraine's Minister of Energy. This occurred following President Zelensky's demands for the resignation of several ministers
At the World Sambo Championship 2025, which took place from November 7 to 9 in Bishkek, the Kyrgyzstan team won 5 medals. During the tournament, 31 sets of medals were contested.
"Uchur" from Kyrgyzstan is the leader in the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey. This season, five teams representing Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are participating in the competition.
In Bishkek, the city hall has set the task of completing the construction of sidewalks on the section of Kurmanjan Datka Street, which stretches from Jibek Jolu Avenue to Chuy Avenue, within the next five days. According to the press service of the city hall, the work is being delayed due to the need to relocate engineering communications, which are currently being carried out by companies such as OJSC "Bishkek City Telephone Network," OJSC "Severelektro," and "Bishkek
The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced on November 12 the registration of authorized representatives of candidates seeking seats in the Jogorku Kenesh, as reported by the organization's press service. Early elections to the parliament are scheduled for November 30.
At the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Budyonny Street in Bishkek, new traffic lights have been installed. This information was announced by the press service of the city hall on November 12. Now, at this intersection, there are eight new pedestrian traffic lights equipped with countdown timers. Since School No. 51 is nearby, this update is intended to enhance safety for both pedestrians and students.
A new season of the Open Championship of Uzbekistan in hockey has begun. After four matches held in Bishkek, the competition moves to Tashkent, where eight games are scheduled.
New road markings have been applied to the parking spaces on Turusbekov Street from Moscow Street to Jibek Jolu Street. Representatives of the Bishkek city administration noted that this initiative is aimed at improving the organization of parking space. Previously, many drivers ignored the markings, occupying several parking spaces at once.
On November 12, the leadership of the Bishkek City Hall visited the site where a sidewalk is being constructed on Mederov Street. This was reported by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Currently, the work at this site is being carried out by the OJSC "Bishkek City Telephone Network." Mayor Aibek Junushaliev instructed to expedite the work, if necessary, to involve additional construction companies, and to discuss the possibility of applying sanctions for
The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, issued a reprimand to one of the employees on November 12 for providing an incorrect phone number in an official response. This information was announced by the press service of the capital's municipality. During an inspection of Eastern Street, a local resident approached the mayor. He requested the organization of public transport movement and the installation of a bus stop. Additionally, the citizen expressed dissatisfaction that the municipal
According to him, all necessary projects have already been completed, and an expert evaluation is currently being conducted to determine the price ranges and construction requirements. "The construction of the sewage system and pumping station will begin simultaneously in 2026," Aitieff noted.
The Central Election Commission issued accreditation to 170 international observers on November 12, who will monitor the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, the CEC press service reports. According to the resolution of the Central Election Commission, representatives of the following organizations and countries have been accredited as observers:
At the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan boxing team managed to win one medal. The competitions took place from November 5 to 10, and the team consisted of three boxers who competed under the guidance of head coach Daniyar Tөlөgөn uulu.
In the Leilek district, the resettlement of about 40 families into new residential houses has begun. According to the results of the delimitation of the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as well as the exchange of land plots, construction work for new housing for local residents has started in the Batken region.
In Kyrgyzstan, a meeting of the working group preparing the State Program for the Development of High-Mountain, Remote, and Border Territories, planned until 2030, took place. The meeting, chaired by Choro Seyitov, the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, brought together representatives from various government agencies. This event was made possible thanks to the support of the Development Policy Institute within the framework of the initiative "For the Development of Local
In Bishkek, on November 13, an exhibition titled “Visual Art of Kyrgyzstan in the Ethno-Cultural Space” will open. This information was provided by 24.kg, citing the Gapar Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts of Kyrgyzstan. The exhibition will be open to visitors until November 19.
A working meeting was held at the Ministry of Health with leaders of medical institutions and regional coordinators, during which the issues of preparing the healthcare system for the upcoming early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh were discussed. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health, the meeting addressed guarantees for the uninterrupted functioning of medical institutions on election days, as well as interaction with electoral commissions to clarify the
The II city tour of the festival for people with disabilities has started in Bishkek. This information was provided by the city's culture department. Victoria Mozgacheva, the vice-mayor of the capital, emphasized that such events contribute to creating equal opportunities for self-expression and inspire participants to reach new heights.
In the country, activities are actively conducted for testing, vaccination, and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C on a free basis. This information was presented by the Republican Center for Health Promotion. Citizens can undergo testing for the presence of viral hepatitis B and C at family medicine centers and general practice institutions located in their place of residence.
The Turkish authorities, representing the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), have decided to limit the ability to withdraw cash from credit cards at night. This innovation is related to the increase in cyberattacks on banking systems and cases of fraud, as reported by Milliyet TV. According to the new rules, cash withdrawals from credit cards will only be possible from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. During the night, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, users will need to confirm their identity using
Recently, a species of bee with horns was discovered in Australia, named Lucifer. This was reported by the BBC. Photo by BBC. The horned bee discovered in Australia and named Lucifer
