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GKNB KR: 80 hectares of land returned to state ownership in the Issyk-Ata district
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GKNB KR: 80 hectares of land returned to state ownership in the Issyk-Ata district

As a result of investigative and operational actions conducted as part of the investigation, 80 hectares of land in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region were returned to state ownership. Currently, the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic continues its work to identify illegally acquired property belonging to members of organized criminal groups.

10.11.2025, 11:08
Local news

In the Kochkor District, the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass is temporarily closed

The road connecting Sary-Bulak and Son-Kul, the Kalmak-Ashuu pass, is temporarily closed to traffic. This information was reported by the territorial department of the road management of the Naryn region. According to the information, traffic is restricted on the section of the road from the 27th to the 37th kilometer, which leads to the summer pastures of Son-Kul. This decision was made by the order of the akim of the Kochkor district due to the onset of the winter period and the increased

10.11.2025, 11:07
Incidents

The state has regained 80 hectares of land associated with the organized crime group of Kamchi Kolbaev.

During the investigation of a criminal case concerning the financing of activities of organized crime group members and the legalization of income obtained through criminal means, facts of extortion of funds from business representatives were uncovered. These funds were used for further financing of the organized crime group led by Kamchybek Asanbek (Kamchi Kolbaev). As a result of investigative actions, 80 hectares of land plots in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region were returned to

10.11.2025, 11:05
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of November 10
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of November 10

Information is collected from commercial bank resources. If you have any questions regarding the presented data, we recommend contacting the respective banks. The data is current as of the publication date. The indicated rates pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day.

10.11.2025, 11:02
The number of fatalities after the riot in the Ecuadorian prison has risen to 31 people.
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The number of fatalities after the riot in the Ecuadorian prison has risen to 31 people.

As a result of the riots in the prison of Machala, Ecuador, the death toll has risen to 31 people. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing data from the National Service for Comprehensive Assistance to Adult and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI). According to information provided by the media, the bodies of four inmates were found on Sunday morning, and later, in one of the prison pavilions, another 27 people were discovered, who were determined to have died from asphyxiation.

10.11.2025, 11:01
The World Sambo Championship has concluded in Bishkek
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The World Sambo Championship has concluded in Bishkek

The World Sambo Championship took place in Bishkek from November 7 to 9, where the best sambists from around the globe competed for 31 sets of medals in three disciplines: sport sambo, combat sambo, and sambo for athletes with visual impairments. On the final, third day of the tournament, winners were determined in ten weight categories.

10.11.2025, 11:00
KPL-2025: "Bars" Becomes National Champion for the First Time
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KPL-2025: "Bars" Becomes National Champion for the First Time

On November 8, "Bars" achieved a decisive victory over "Talant" with a score of 2:1, allowing the team to finish the season with 61 points. This secured them first place in the championship, ahead of "Muras United," which scored 60 points. "Bars'" success was the result of their consistent performance throughout the tournament.

10.11.2025, 11:00
Science in Kyrgyzstan: Numbers and Facts
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Science in Kyrgyzstan: Numbers and Facts

Every year in November, Kyrgyzstan celebrates Science Day, which was established on January 14, 2002, in accordance with a government resolution. The National Statistical Committee provided information on the current state of science in the republic. The history of scientific development in Kyrgyzstan began in 1943 when the Kyrgyz Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences was created, despite the challenging conditions of war. In December 1954, in Frunze, based on this branch, the Academy of

10.11.2025, 10:58
Gulzhigit Alykulov parted ways with "Torpedo"
Sports

Gulzhigit Alykulov parted ways with "Torpedo"

Gulzhigit Alykulov, a 24-year-old midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national team, has decided to terminate his contract with the Moscow club "Torpedo." This decision was made as a result of mutual agreement between the parties.

10.11.2025, 10:52
Exclusive

Smuggling of Medicines Prevented: A Resident of Batken Attempted to Transport Unregistered Drugs

Employees of the Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Internal Affairs Directorate of Batken Region recorded a case of illegal transportation of medications. According to the press service, a 38-year-old individual, I. L., a resident of the village of Jany-Jer in the Leilek District, was detained while attempting to illegally transport pharmaceutical products. He had previously made arrangements with a citizen of a neighboring country, known as "Abdumalik,"

10.11.2025, 10:52
In Bishkek, an agricultural fair will be held in the square until summer.
Local news / Exclusive

In Bishkek, an agricultural fair will be held in the square until summer.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an agricultural fair will take place from November 8 to 9, 2025, which will be held every Saturday and Sunday until June 2026. The venue is T. Usubaliev Square, located at the intersection of I. Razzakov and Abdymomunov Streets (Erkindik Park, Pervomaisky District). Local producers, farmers, and craftsmen will participate in the fair, offering products of social significance. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported that the main

10.11.2025, 10:39
The head of the cabinet congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on Science Day
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The head of the cabinet congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on Science Day

The head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the head of the presidential administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, addressed his congratulations to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Science Day. “Dear colleagues, esteemed scientists, students, graduate students, and doctoral candidates, everyone who contributes to the development of science!

10.11.2025, 10:37
Incidents / Territory, geography and administrative division

In the Naryn Region, the Naryn - Oruk-Tam road has been closed until spring.

The road connecting Naryn and Oruk-Tam will be closed until spring. This decision was made by the Naryn District State Administration. According to the official document, traffic is restricted on the section between the 50th and 75th kilometers: from the village of Eki-Naryn to the Kapchigay area. The restriction will be in effect until April 15, 2026.

10.11.2025, 10:30
Exclusive

A Horseman Suspected Men of Stealing Dozens of Yaks in the Talas Mountains

In the Talas region, new facts have emerged regarding the theft of 41 yaks. On November 5, the press service of the regional police department reported that three suspects in the cattle theft have been detained in Talas. A young man born in 2002 approached the Talas district police department with a report about the disappearance of 41 yaks, which were stolen on October 14 from the Kara-Kol pasture.

10.11.2025, 10:30
I Want to Serve My Country and Leave a Mark in History - Interview with a Student
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I Want to Serve My Country and Leave a Mark in History - Interview with a Student

— Thank you very much! I am in my fifth year at the Bishkek State University named after Kusein Karasaev, where I study Kyrgyz philology. My homeland is the Kara-Kulzhinsky district of the Osh region, but I have lived in the Moscow district of the Chui region for the last 15 years. In our family, I am the eldest of six children, and my parents are simple and hardworking people.

10.11.2025, 10:29
Economy

The GNS reminded candidates for deputies about the norms of tax legislation

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has reminded candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh about the current provisions of tax legislation. In particular, funds received by individuals from the electoral funds of candidates and political parties are not subject to income tax if they are received for performing the duties of authorized representatives, observers, or for providing campaign services during electoral campaigns.

10.11.2025, 10:28
The Central Election Commission published the voter checklist for the early elections of the deputies of the Mazhilis.
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The Central Election Commission published the voter checklist for the early elections of the deputies of the Mazhilis.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the voter control list ahead of the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. The voter lists were formed by the State Institution "Kyzmat" under the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic based on data from the Unified State Register of the Population (USRP). The Central Election Commission has posted them on the official voter portal "Tizme" -

10.11.2025, 10:25
In Bishkek, over 500 trees were planted as part of the autumn greening campaign
Local news / Exclusive

In Bishkek, over 500 trees were planted as part of the autumn greening campaign

As part of the environmental campaign for greening, the mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, together with his deputies, planted more than 500 trees in Bishkek, as reported by the city hall. The event took place on the grounds of secondary school No. 102, as well as along Baytik Baatyr Street, where birches, thujas, maples, and oaks were planted on the western side from Isa Akhunbaev Street to Kasymaly Jantoshev Street. In total, more than 500 trees were planted in the city that day.

10.11.2025, 10:24
Incidents

In Kyrgyzstan, 24 fires registered in one day

In Kyrgyzstan, 24 cases of fires have been recorded in the last 24 hours, and 29 fire teams have been mobilized to extinguish them. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, which made a statement on November 10. According to the information, the fires occurred in various regions of the country: in Bishkek — 7 cases, in the Batken region — 5, 3 fires occurred in the Jalal-Abad and Osh regions, 2 in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, and 1 in the Chui region

10.11.2025, 10:23
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Chuchuk and a Lavishly Laid Table in the Yurt — Memories of the Head of the Kemin Farm about the Visit of the Leader of the USSR M. Gorbachev

Tenis Tolomushev, residing in the Kemin district, was one of those preparing for the visit of Mikhail Gorbachev, the former president and leader of the USSR. Tolomushev Tenis Shamyralievich was born in 1946 in Bishkek into a family of journalists. Throughout his career, he worked in various editorial offices of Kyrgyz publications, on the radio, and also headed collective and state farms. Later, his path led him to the tax service, from which he retired.

10.11.2025, 10:21
Rodrigo Paz took office as the President of Bolivia
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Rodrigo Paz took office as the President of Bolivia

According to information provided by Kazinform and a link to DW, Rodrigo Paz was officially sworn in as the constitutional president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the term from 2025 to 2030. The inauguration took place in the building of the Plurinational Legislative Assembly located in the center of La Paz.

10.11.2025, 10:21
Medetkan Sherimkulov: Kyrgyzstan's Contribution to Azerbaijan's Victory
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Medetkan Sherimkulov: Kyrgyzstan's Contribution to Azerbaijan's Victory

A festive evening was held in Bishkek, organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the triumph in the Second Karabakh War. Representatives of the diplomatic corps, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, culture and science, as well as prominent figures from Kyrgyzstan, including teachers from the International Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," where the ceremonial part took place, and members of the Azerbaijani diaspora gathered for the

10.11.2025, 10:16
Ecology

Cabinet: The main challenge is not what to do, but how to ensure funding for climate programs

As part of the session on "Ten Years of the Paris Agreement: National Contributions and Financing," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov shared his views on the importance of financing climate projects during the Leaders' Summit on Climate Action, which took place in Belém, Brazil, as part of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). According to the press service of the Cabinet, in his speech, Baisalov emphasized that the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) for

10.11.2025, 10:06
The pre-election campaign for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has begun.
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The pre-election campaign for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has begun.

Today, November 10, the stage of pre-election campaigning has started in connection with the upcoming early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan. According to the constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," campaigning begins from the moment all candidates are registered and ends 24 hours before the voting day.

10.11.2025, 10:02
Culture / Exclusive

An exhibition dedicated to the history of growing medicinal poppy has opened at Issyk-Kul

On November 9, in Karakol, at the local history museum, an international exhibition titled "Memories Woven into the Earth" was launched. It is dedicated to the historical context of cultivating medicinal poppy in the Issyk-Kul region. As part of the event, descendants of labor veterans who previously collected raw opium were invited. They shared their memories of their hard working days, when in the evening they had to make incisions on the poppy pods, and early in the morning,

10.11.2025, 10:01
Local news

In the city of Osh, drinking water will be turned off for a day on the right bank of Ak-Buura.

In the city of Osh, a temporary shutdown of drinking water will affect the right bank area. This information was provided by the local "Vodokanal." According to the organization's data, the shutdown will begin today at 11:00 PM and will last for 24 hours. The reason for the limitation is the preventive cleaning of the system, the replacement of valves with diameters of 300 and 400 millimeters, as well as the relocation of an 800-millimeter pipeline due to the expansion of Tajik

10.11.2025, 09:55
In Kyrgyzstan, official campaigning for the early elections of the Jogorku Kenesh deputies has begun.
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In Kyrgyzstan, official campaigning for the early elections of the Jogorku Kenesh deputies has begun.

Today, November 10, the official period of pre-election campaigning began in Kyrgyzstan in connection with the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic, campaigning starts from the moment the registration of candidates is completed and continues until 24 hours before voting. Since the elections will be early, the entire process will be shortened by one third. Thus, the campaigning will last for

10.11.2025, 09:54
Sultan Raev Received the International Literary Award Named After Ismail Gasprinski
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Sultan Raev Received the International Literary Award Named After Ismail Gasprinski

Photo KGK. Sultan Raev became the laureate of the International Literary Award named after Ismail Gasprinsky Sultan Raev, the people's writer of the Kyrgyz Republic, was awarded the I International Literary Award named after Ismail Gasprinsky. The award ceremony took place as part of the V Global Media Forum, which was held from November 6 to 9 in the Turkish city of Alanya, as reported by the event organizers. The forum was organized by the Global Council of Journalists (KGK) and

10.11.2025, 09:48
Science Day in Kyrgyzstan: Contributions and Achievements
Education / Exclusive

Science Day in Kyrgyzstan: Contributions and Achievements

In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated annually in November. This holiday was established on January 14, 2002, according to a government decree. The history of science in Kyrgyzstan began in 1943 when, despite the challenging conditions of wartime, the Kyrgyz Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences was created. In December 1954, based on this branch, the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz SSR was founded, which then had 203 research staff members, of whom 12 held doctoral degrees and 83 held

10.11.2025, 09:45
Settlements in Three Regions Claim Village Status
Local news / Exclusive

Settlements in Three Regions Claim Village Status

The State Agency for Civil Service and Local Self-Government has initiated a public discussion on a draft law concerning the classification of a number of settlements from Batken, Osh, and Talas regions as aiyl (villages). The purpose of this document is to grant aiyl status to those settlements that meet the established criteria for improvement and population size in accordance with the Law "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of the Kyrgyz Republic".

10.11.2025, 09:44
A large-scale raid against poaching took place in the Chui District
Ecology / Exclusive

A large-scale raid against poaching took place in the Chui District

From November 6 to 8, 2025, a significant raid was conducted in the Chui region, organized by the Rangers of the regional administration and the staff of the environmental protection group "Bars," operating under the public organization NABU. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main objective of the raid was to prevent cases of illegal hunting in the Chui and Kemin

10.11.2025, 09:42
The new building of the Mailuu-Suu Electric Network has been put into operation.
Local news / Exclusive

The new building of the Mailuu-Suu Electric Network has been put into operation.

The opening ceremony of the new building of the Mailuu-Suu RES, which has become part of the Jalal-Abad branch of OJSC "NESC", was attended by the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev. Speaking to those present, the minister noted that creating comfortable conditions for energy workers is an important step towards improving the quality of customer service.

10.11.2025, 09:41
The GNS reminds candidates for deputies of the Housing Committee about compliance with tax legislation norms
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The GNS reminds candidates for deputies of the Housing Committee about compliance with tax legislation norms

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasizes the importance of complying with tax legislation for candidates seeking to enter the Jogorku Kenesh. The press service of the agency reported that the income of individuals received from candidates and political parties from their electoral funds for performing the functions of authorized representatives, observers, or representatives, as well as for providing campaigning services during elections, is not subject to income tax.

10.11.2025, 09:36
Temporary closure of a section of Togolok Moldo Street
Local news / Exclusive

Temporary closure of a section of Togolok Moldo Street

Due to the youth forum "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" and the opening of a small arena, the section of Togolok Moldо Street, which runs from Chuy Avenue to Frunze Street, will be closed to traffic. This restriction will take effect on November 10, 2025, at midnight and will last until 5:00 PM. Authorities urge drivers to plan their routes in advance and use alternative paths to avoid road congestion.

10.11.2025, 09:33
Iskak Anarbekov: We provide a platform for farmers at fairs for free
Economy

Iskak Anarbekov: We provide a platform for farmers at fairs for free

In Bishkek, a new cycle of weekly fairs dedicated to socially significant food products has started. These events are aimed at stabilizing prices and ensuring food accessibility for those in vulnerable situations. Iskak Anarbekov, the curator of the fairs and head of the project implementation sector of public-private partnerships at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, told VB.KG about the necessary documents for farmers, requirements

10.11.2025, 09:32
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and head of BBC News Deborah Turness resign over doctored Trump speech
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BBC Director-General Tim Davie and head of BBC News Deborah Turness resign over doctored Trump speech

Director-General Tim Davie noted in his letter: “The BBC is not perfect, and we must remain open and accountable. While this is not the only reason, discussions surrounding BBC News have influenced my decision. Overall, the corporation is functioning well, but mistakes have been made for which I, as Director-General, take responsibility.” He also mentioned that he is coordinating with the board of directors the timing of his departure to ensure a smooth handover to the new leadership. Deborah

10.11.2025, 09:26
Sports

Islamic Solidarity Games. Kyrgyzstan Athletes Won Their First Medals

The VI Islamic Solidarity Games are taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by information on the official event website. At the start of the competitions, Kyrgyz judokas Janar Zholdosheva (in the under 57 kilograms category) and Adina Kochkonbaeva (under 63 kilograms) were able to win silver medals.

10.11.2025, 09:11