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In 9 months, Kyrgyzstan exported ice cream worth $4.3 million

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the export of ice cream from Kyrgyzstan decreased by 19% in the first nine months of 2025. According to the agency's information, from January to September, the republic exported 3,800 tons of ice cream, which brought in $4.3 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, when exports amounted to 4,600 tons worth $5.3 million, there is a 19% increase in volume.

02.12.2025, 18:43
UN: Modern Slavery is Gaining Momentum
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UN: Modern Slavery is Gaining Momentum

According to the ILO, cases of forced labor and forced marriages have significantly increased over the past five years. In 2021, the number of people living in conditions of modern slavery rose by 10 million compared to 2016, leading to a total of 50 million people suffering from slavery. Women and children remain more vulnerable compared to men. Although modern slavery does not have a precise legal definition, the term encompasses practices such as forced labor, debt bondage, forced

02.12.2025, 18:41
Local news

Kalichia Umuralieva: What is the three-story building being constructed in place of the green zone near the Central Department Store?

Kalicha Umuraliyeva, who previously headed the Municipal Enterprise "City Parks," raised the issue of construction on the site of the flowerbed next to the Central Department Store (TSUM). During the discussion of the general plan, she reminded everyone about the status of "Protected Zone No. 1" for green areas in the center of Bishkek and asked how this status would be changed in the new general plan — whether it would be narrowed or expanded. As an example, she pointed to

02.12.2025, 18:40
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In Kadamzhai, a cafeteria owner was fined 200,000 soms for constructing a second floor without documents.

In the Kadamjay district, a violation of construction norms has been recorded, resulting in a fine for the owner. According to information from the Batken Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, during inspections conducted on Orozbekov Street in Kadamjay, it was established that the owner of the under-construction cafeteria, N. Alimzhanov, began erecting a second floor without

02.12.2025, 18:36
A police officer was detained on suspicion of rape
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A police officer was detained on suspicion of rape

A citizen A. Kyz A., born in 2005, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek about an incident that occurred on November 28, 2025, around 23:30. She was in a car with an acquaintance near the village of Orok when an unknown man approached them. Presenting himself as a police officer, he sent the acquaintance to a store, after which, threatening and using physical force, he committed acts of a sexual nature. This information was provided by the Ministry of

02.12.2025, 18:33
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan is developing an online registration system for mineral fertilizers
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The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan is developing an online registration system for mineral fertilizers

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has launched the development of a new electronic system. It aims to digitize the registration of pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as to create a unified electronic catalog of these substances. This system is intended to maintain up-to-date documentation on approved substances for use, as well as to track their journey from registration to the moment they arrive at the warehouse.

02.12.2025, 18:25
Young authors are invited to participate in the short film competition
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Young authors are invited to participate in the short film competition

On December 7, 2025, the UniFrame Short Film Festival 2025 will take place in Kyrgyzstan. This festival, organized by SMM CLUB in collaboration with Ala-Too International University, is an annual short film competition, as reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event gives young talents the chance to showcase themselves as directors, screenwriters, or actors, as well as to present their vision on the big screen.

02.12.2025, 18:20
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An accident involving 3 cars occurred in the city of Kara-Kul

In Kara-Kul, on the night of December 2, an accident occurred involving three vehicles. According to eyewitness accounts, around 03:00 on the 393rd kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh highway, heading towards Osh, the driver of a "Daewoo Nexia" lost control on a turn and crossed into the oncoming lane.

02.12.2025, 18:19
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the presidential initiative on the introduction of the death penalty.
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The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the presidential initiative on the introduction of the death penalty.

The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has received a submission from the president regarding the draft Law "On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic". This draft proposes to amend part 1 of article 25 of the Constitution by adding the possibility of applying the death penalty as an exceptional measure of punishment for serious crimes related to sexual violence against children, as well as for murders associated with rape.

02.12.2025, 18:17
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Life in the Regions: "Iron Soul" and "Silver": The 47-Year Love Story of Temirkul Botukeev and Kümüş Kulova

Temirkul Botukeev, who is 75 years old, and his 73-year-old wife Kümüş Kulova, have been living together in Talas for almost half a century. Their son Bakhtiyar Temirkulov shared a touching story about his parents. “My father's acquaintance with my mother, the unification of their lives, is a true love story worthy of a separate narrative. In the autumn of 1978, when the city was filled with aromas and the trees began to turn yellow, my father saw my mother just once and immediately

02.12.2025, 18:12
A new paved street has been put into operation in Osh
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A new paved street has been put into operation in Osh

In the city of Osh, after the completion of asphalting, the street named S. Supanaliev was ceremoniously opened. This was reported by the city administration. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy chairman of the city council, Niyazbek Nurbaev, and local residents.

02.12.2025, 18:09
Sports

Half of the Kyrgyzstan national team did not receive visas for the Boxing World Championship. Who is to blame?

Tomorrow, December 2, the World Boxing Championship will kick off in Dubai (UAE), organized by the International Boxing Association (IBA) under the leadership of President Umar Kremlov. However, it has been reported that half of the members of the Kyrgyzstan team were unable to obtain visas to participate in this event. According to information provided by Kaktus.media from the Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan, this championship is a commercial event and is not included in the national

02.12.2025, 18:03
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Life in the Regions: How Bektur Ashyrbekov Became a Programmer, Teacher, and Entrepreneur Despite His Disability

Bektur Ashyrbekov, a resident of Manas, advocates for the rights of people in wheelchairs and strives for the installation of ramps in the city. Despite his health challenges, he has managed to obtain an education in programming, management, and economics. Currently, he conducts classes for students, develops a small business, and is studying in graduate school. His life motto — "to step over those who can walk" — has become the foundation of his success.

02.12.2025, 17:59
Sadyr Japarov provided support to the employees conducting the cleanup of Lake Issyk-Kul
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Sadyr Japarov provided support to the employees conducting the cleanup of Lake Issyk-Kul

President Sadyr Japarov expressed support for the divers of the Emergency Situations Ministry's Diving Service, as well as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision involved in the cleaning of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, this work began on March 12, 2023, at the initiative of President Japarov. Currently, specialists from three ministries are participating

02.12.2025, 17:59
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In 9 months, Kyrgyzstan exported pasta products worth $6 million

From January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its pasta exports by 2%, according to the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, 3,600 tons of pasta were exported in the first nine months of the current year, totaling $6 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, exports amounted to 3,500 tons, bringing in $5.6 million, which also confirms a 2% growth in volume.

02.12.2025, 17:58
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In the KR Supreme Court, a proposal from the president regarding the death penalty and amendments to the Constitution has been submitted.

The Constitutional Court has received a submission from the President of Kyrgyzstan regarding the draft law "On Amending the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to information provided by the court, the draft proposes to amend part 1 of article 25 of the Constitution, which would allow the death penalty to be applied as an exceptional measure of punishment for particularly serious sexual crimes against children, as well as for murder related to rape. The court also

02.12.2025, 17:56
Local news

Nurdin Oruntaev familiarized himself with the progress of the kindergarten construction in the Kochkor district

During his working trip, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the village of Kök-Jar, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, where he became acquainted with the implementation of the construction of a new kindergarten for 120 places. The press service of the ministry reported this. According to the provided information, the kindergarten will have two floors.

02.12.2025, 17:53
Economy

Construction of a solar power plant continues at Issyk-Kul

On December 1, 2025, an additional agreement to the investment agreement was signed at the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was attended by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, representatives of Sonningdale Limited, and the management of OsOO "RECA". This signing marked a significant step in the implementation of the project for the construction and operation of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk, located in the Toru-Aigyr rural district of the

02.12.2025, 17:45
Youth activity at the Kurultai has significantly increased — delegate Aida Satarkulova
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Youth activity at the Kurultai has significantly increased — delegate Aida Satarkulova

The delegate of the IV People's Kurultai, Aida Satarkulova, shared in an interview with Birinchi Radio that there has been a significant increase in citizen participation, especially among the youth, in the work of the kurultai over the past two years. She noted that this dynamic differs from the activity seen in previous elections. "In the first two elections, many citizens showed low activity and refused to vote, which created difficulties for us. However, in the third and fourth

02.12.2025, 17:39
Local news

Quentin Tarantino Accuses the Author of "The Hunger Games" of Plagiarism

On the podcast The Bret Easton Ellis, renowned director Quentin Tarantino spoke about Suzanne Collins, the author of the book series "The Hunger Games." He accused her of copying ideas from a Japanese work. According to Tarantino, the plot of Collins' books is too reminiscent of the novel "Battle Royale" by Japanese writer Koushun Takami, on which Kinji Fukasaku based a film in 2000. The director expressed admiration for this film but was surprised why the author of

02.12.2025, 17:32
Local news

Master Plan 2050. Why There Will Be No Metro in Bishkek, Explained by the Developers

In the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, discussions are taking place today regarding the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek until 2050. The city administration organized this event to engage both professionals and ordinary citizens to discuss the future of the city. During the discussions, one participant proposed the idea of building a metro, suggesting to start the project along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.

02.12.2025, 17:27
Local news / Cultural news

In Kyrgyzstan, the regional cultural project "Birimdik Kerbeni" kicks off as part of the VI World Nomad Games.

On December 2, the secretariat of the World Nomad Games announced the launch of the regional cultural project "Birimdik Kerbeni" in Kyrgyzstan. This project represents a national water relay that emphasizes the importance of water for the life and culture of the Kyrgyz people, as well as symbolizing unity within the framework of the World Nomad Games.

02.12.2025, 17:25
Incidents

Worrying. Civilians in conflict zones are increasingly suffering from landmines.

According to a report prepared by the non-governmental organization Handicap International and presented in Geneva, the number of civilian casualties in conflict zones related to landmines continues to rise. Experts predict that in 2024, landmines will kill and injure 6,279 people, of whom about 90% are civilians, and a significant portion of them are children. The situation is particularly alarming in Myanmar, where the military authorities are using landmines against the civilian population.

02.12.2025, 17:24
Local news

The developers of the General Plan explained the dangers of overpopulation in Bishkek.

During the expert meeting with the residents of the capital and the presentation of the General Plan for 2050, Chief Architect Irina Grishechkina noted that the population growth in Bishkek could lead to serious problems with engineering and technical networks. “We should not move everyone to Bishkek; it is necessary to develop all regions of the country. In our General Plan, we anticipate that the population will reach 1 million 920 thousand people. If this number exceeds 2.5 million, the

02.12.2025, 17:22
Kanibek Dosmambetov was introduced to the Ministry of Health team
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Kanibek Dosmambetov was introduced to the Ministry of Health team

Today, December 2, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, introduced the acting Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, to the staff of the Ministry of Health. Addressing the ministry staff, Edil Baisalov noted the managerial qualities of Kanibek Dosmambetov, expressing confidence that his appointment will contribute to a radical renewal of the healthcare system in accordance with the high demands of President Sadyr Japarov and the growing

02.12.2025, 17:20
Local news / Exclusive

With the support of the president, the cleaning of Issyk-Kul continues

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, allocated funding to improve the food conditions for the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations who are engaged in cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul, as well as for the workers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources responsible for the protection of the lake. Since the beginning of 2023, the cleaning of the lake has been carried out under the direct supervision of the president.

02.12.2025, 17:19
The State Financial Supervision approved the scoring percentage for participants in the virtual assets market
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The State Financial Supervision approved the scoring percentage for participants in the virtual assets market

The Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service has announced the introduction of a new order "On the Approval of Interest Scoring for Participants in the Virtual Assets Market." This tool is intended to create a comprehensive risk-oriented system for assessing the performance of virtual asset service providers (VASPs). According to the agency, the developed "Risk Scoring Model" aims to enhance the transparency of financial operations, timely identify risks, and

02.12.2025, 17:12
Incidents

In New Zealand, a robber swallowed a Fabergé egg worth $19,200

In Auckland, New Zealand, a man was arrested who, according to police, swallowed a Fabergé egg pendant worth $19,200. The incident took place in a jewelry store, as reported by The Guardian. This Fabergé x 007 collection was inspired by the film "Octopussy" (1983), in which the theft of a Fabergé egg is a central plot element.

02.12.2025, 17:07
Scientists report the largest sunspots in recent years
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Scientists report the largest sunspots in recent years

This group of sunspots, consisting of three separate groups numbered 4294, 4296, and 4298, continues to set records for its size. Scientists reported that its total area in the morning was 2200 units. For comparison, in 2003, the group of spots numbered 486, which caused a series of the most powerful flares of the century, had an area only 400 units larger — 2600. In particular, the central group of the complex (No. 4294) was recorded with an area of 1450 units, making it the second largest

02.12.2025, 17:02
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The National Bank has submitted new requirements for banks' financial recovery plans for public discussion.

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on the draft resolution of the Board "On the Approval of the Regulation 'On the Requirements for the Bank's Financial Recovery Plan'. This document introduces mandatory standards for the development, updating, and implementation of financial recovery plans, which will apply to all commercial banks in the country. The main objective of these changes is to strengthen the financial stability of the banking

02.12.2025, 17:02
Sports

The IBA President asked the UAE and Kyrgyzstan to help the national team qualify for the boxing championship.

Umar Kremliev, the president of the International Boxing Association (IBA), has appealed to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates and Kyrgyzstan for assistance in resolving visa issues for the national team. The Men's World Boxing Championship starts in Dubai today, reports the IBA press service. According to information from the IBA, work is currently underway with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure visa support for Kyrgyz boxers so they can arrive in time for the

02.12.2025, 17:00
Local news

In Bishkek, 25 kindergartens closed for quarantine

Information about the closure of 25 kindergartens in Bishkek was announced on the air of UTRK by Dinara Otorbaeva, the head of the epidemiological department. She noted that the number of cases has doubled compared to the previous week. Currently, 36,000 cases of illness have been registered, among which more than 70% are children under the age of 14, with 40% of them being four-year-olds. The main reason for the spread of the infection is that adults are infecting children. This week and last

02.12.2025, 17:00
The delegation of Kyrgyzstan participated in the work of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly
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The delegation of Kyrgyzstan participated in the work of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly

For the first time, the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by the Ambassador to the United Kingdom Ulan Jusupov, is participating in the work of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly as a new member. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meetings are taking place in London from November 25 to December 4, 2025. Kyrgyzstan's entry into the IMO is considered a significant step towards the development of international cooperation, providing new opportunities for strengthening

02.12.2025, 17:00
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The head of the farm appealed to the president and the State Committee for National Security regarding the coal deposit.

The coal site owned by the "Zhiptik" farming enterprise has been developed by citizen S.A. for 14 years. This was reported at a press conference held on December 2 at AKIpress-Osh by Saipidin Botobekov, the head of the enterprise. According to Botobekov, S.A. began exploiting the Zagara coal deposit, located in the Papan ayil aiymak, without any permits. Subsequently, he used this territory for his personal interests. Botobekov noted that in 2002, their farming enterprise received 30

02.12.2025, 16:59
Local news

Who held the position of Minister of Health in the last five years and what are they remembered for? Let's recall.

On December 1, Erkin Checheybaev was relieved of his duties as Minister of Health, a position he held since February 2025. Acting Minister of Health became Kanybek Dosmambetov, which surprised the public, as he previously held the position of head of the Main Department of the State National Security Committee in the Jalal-Abad region and had no relation to medicine. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the president's office, stated that the appointment was made

02.12.2025, 16:53
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan allocated a quota for a thousand migrants

Kazakhstan has begun the implementation of a new quota to attract labor migrants to rural areas. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Azat Sultanov announced that the quota will pertain to unskilled workers who will engage in construction, as reported by Informburo. Sultanov specified that a quota will be allocated for each region based on its needs.

02.12.2025, 16:51
Chaos, Ecology, and Transport: Experts Assess the State of Bishkek and the New General Plan
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Chaos, Ecology, and Transport: Experts Assess the State of Bishkek and the New General Plan

Photo 24.kg. Russian experts at the discussion of the General Plan for Bishkek During the presentation of the new General Plan for the development of Bishkek, which covers the period until 2050, experts in urban planning and transport conducted an in-depth analysis of the current situation in the capital. They highlighted the main problems, including chaotic construction, severe air pollution, and traffic congestion. Experts from St. Petersburg, who participated in the development of the plan,

02.12.2025, 16:49
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza has doubled. Over 36,000 cases registered in a week.

According to information provided by Dinara Otorbaeva, a specialist from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department, the number of cases of ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan has doubled over the past week, reaching more than 36,000 cases. This data was announced on the air of UTRK. From November 17 to 23, 13,054 cases of illness were recorded.

02.12.2025, 16:46
Afghan media reported the detention of suspects in the murder of Chinese citizens in the border areas of Tajikistan.
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Afghan media reported the detention of suspects in the murder of Chinese citizens in the border areas of Tajikistan.

According to Afghan news agencies, a representative of the Taliban government announced the detention of two suspects in the murder of Chinese citizens in border areas of Tajikistan. The Taliban spokesperson in Afghanistan's Badakhshan, Ehsanullah Komgora, specified that the detentions took place in the Maihmay district. The names of the detainees have not been disclosed at this time.

02.12.2025, 16:45