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Economy

To boost agricultural processing in Kyrgyzstan, plans are in place to establish 385 enterprises

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has set an ambitious goal: to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25 percent by 2030. The press service of the ministry shared this information. According to the plan, called the "Plan for the Development of the Processing Industry," the republic aims to create 385 new enterprises, covering both districts and rural areas. This is expected to strengthen the raw material

01.12.2025, 15:02
Just 30 Minutes of Exercise: Why Your Mood Improves Immediately
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Just 30 Minutes of Exercise: Why Your Mood Improves Immediately

Researchers found that participants in the experiment who ran for half an hour showed improved results on a mood questionnaire. There was a noted decrease in anger, fatigue, and overall anxiety levels, while all subjects experienced increased energy and self-confidence. In mice, scientists were able to track biochemical processes. After physical exertion, the animals showed an increase in the hormone adiponectin in their blood and medial prefrontal cortex, which activated the AdipoR1 receptor

01.12.2025, 15:01
Local news

Struggle Against Gray Imports. The Utilization Fee Has Increased in Russia

Today, new rules for calculating the recycling fee have come into effect in Russia. Now, owners of cars with an engine power of more than 160 horsepower and electric vehicles exceeding 80 hp must pay the fee at commercial rates. This was reported by the Russian service of BBC NEWS. It is worth noting that most cars on the market have an engine power of less than 160 horsepower, so the changes will primarily affect crossovers, hybrids, as well as business sedans in the mid and premium segments.

01.12.2025, 15:00
Baketaev: Oh, how many wonderful discoveries... the elections in Kyrgyzstan have brought us
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Baketaev: Oh, how many wonderful discoveries... the elections in Kyrgyzstan have brought us

This is a bold comparison, of course, but if the poet were among us, his lines could describe the current electoral campaign. Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev, sharing his opinion with the editorial team of VB.KG, noted that even without poetic talents, the events taking place are impressive. The new composition of the parliament will include 30 women’s seats, which can be compared to the British tradition of hereditary peers, but here it is more about the representation of maternal wisdom.

01.12.2025, 14:51
In the world

Meeting of the US and Ukraine delegations took place. Elections and territorial issues were discussed.

On November 30, a meeting took place at the Shell Bay golf club in Florida between delegations from Ukraine and the United States, organized by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Whitcoff. The main topic of discussion was the conditions for a possible peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow. According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, a senior U.S. administration official noted that the negotiations addressed not only the timing of elections in Ukraine but also potential territorial

01.12.2025, 14:48
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In one of the schools of the Kara-Suu district, replacement of doors and windows is needed.

In the village of Shark, which is part of the Datka rural district of the Kara-Suu region, funding of 5 million 265 thousand soms is planned for the replacement of windows and doors at secondary school No. 77 named after Hamza. The funding request was submitted by the leadership of the Datka rural administration, and the funds will come from a shared (incentive) grant. According to data posted on the "Open Budget" portal, the local budget of the mayor's office has allocated 1

01.12.2025, 14:47
In the world

In Kazakhstan, a criminal case has been initiated against the editor of Orda. They wrote about the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to Informburo, Gulnara Bazhkenova is accused of disseminating knowingly false information. The Almaty Police Department confirms that a thorough investigation is being conducted based on the statement. In one of the materials published in 2024, it is claimed that a law enforcement officer was detained for accepting a bribe. However, according to available information, this fact did not occur. The police note that Bazhkenova's actions led to the formation of a false opinion about

01.12.2025, 14:43
Russia has canceled visas for Chinese citizens
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Russia has canceled visas for Chinese citizens

President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a decree that cancels visas for citizens of China until September 14, 2026, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to this decree, based on the principle of reciprocity, Chinese citizens will be able to visit Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This rule will apply to those arriving for tourism, business purposes, or to participate in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, and sporting events. There is also a provision for transit through

01.12.2025, 14:41
Local news / Cultural news

A concert in honor of the 70th anniversary of composer Muratbek Begaliyev will be held at the National Opera and Ballet Theater.

On December 6, an author concert dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Muratbek Begaliev will take place at the National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev. He is a People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan and a laureate of the Toktogul State Prize. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, at this event, the audience will be able to enjoy popular works by the composer, as well as performances by prominent musicians from the Kyrgyz musical scene.

01.12.2025, 14:40
Local news

Increase in flu incidence. The Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund reported who has access to medical assistance

The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reports that all residents can seek medical assistance at Family Medicine Centers (FMC) regardless of the presence of a compulsory health insurance policy. Free services for patients WITHOUT a compulsory health insurance policy at FMC: consultation and treatment by a family doctor; basic laboratory tests (12 types) - only by doctor's referral; administration of injections in the procedure room (intramuscularly, intravenously) - by doctor's referral.

01.12.2025, 14:37
Attempt to Illegally Import Gold Products into Kyrgyzstan Prevented
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Attempt to Illegally Import Gold Products into Kyrgyzstan Prevented

The employees of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan prevented an attempt to illegally import gold items into the country. During a baggage check of one of the passengers at Osh Airport, gold jewelry was discovered, including bracelets, chains, and earrings, with a total value exceeding 13.9 million soms. These items arrived from EAEU member countries and lacked the necessary accompanying documents.

01.12.2025, 14:36
Voting results in district No. 18: Karim Khandzheza leads
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Voting results in district No. 18: Karim Khandzheza leads

According to the data from the automated vote counting systems (AVCS) of the Central Election Commission, Karim Khandzheza holds the leading position in district No. 18, having received 7,617 votes. Among the female candidates, Gulzhan Satieva is in first place.

01.12.2025, 14:35
Local news

First-graders will have a longer break. We remind you of the winter vacation dates.

Winter holidays for schoolchildren will last 12 days: from December 31, 2025, to January 11, 2026. Children will be able to resume classes on January 12. According to information provided by the Ministry of Education, first-graders studying in the 12-year system will enjoy additional holidays. These will begin on December 24 and last until January 18 of the following year.

01.12.2025, 14:35
Kyrgyzstan and India Confirmed Readiness for Comprehensive Development of Friendly Relations
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Kyrgyzstan and India Confirmed Readiness for Comprehensive Development of Friendly Relations

Today, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and the Ambassador of India to the country, Birender Singh Yadav. According to information provided by the ministry, the discussion covered a wide range of issues related to Kyrgyz-Indian cooperation, with an emphasis on the positive dynamics in the development of strategic partnership.

01.12.2025, 14:30
Putin Introduced a Visa-Free Regime with China
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Putin Introduced a Visa-Free Regime with China

The decree on visa-free entry will be in effect until September 14, 2026. Citizens of China will be able to stay in Russia without a visa for up to 30 days for various purposes, including guest and business trips, tourism, participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, and sports events, as well as transit through the country and exit from it. However, it is worth noting that the new rules do not apply to Chinese citizens who come to Russia for work, including journalism,

01.12.2025, 14:29
Belgian soldier killed during NATO exercises in Lithuania
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Belgian soldier killed during NATO exercises in Lithuania

As a result of NATO mortar exercises held in Lithuania on November 29, a Belgian serviceman sustained serious injuries and soon died in a medical facility, as reported by the Kazinform publication. Belgium's Minister of Defense Theo Francken and Chief of Staff Frederic Vancina confirmed this information to European media. Following the incident, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.

01.12.2025, 14:26
Help find 16-year-old Marcel Esenkulov
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Help find 16-year-old Marcel Esenkulov

In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs are searching for 16-year-old Marcel Esenkulov. It is reported that on November 30, a woman contacted law enforcement asking for help in finding her son, Marcel Dastanovich Esenkulov, born in 2009. The young man left his home in the village of Novopavlovka on November 27, 2025, around 6:30 PM and has not returned since. Esenkulov Marcel Dastanovich. Description: height about 170 cm, average build, long black hair, brown

01.12.2025, 14:26
The Traffic Police detained drivers of a car filming a video with dangerous maneuvers
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The Traffic Police detained drivers of a car filming a video with dangerous maneuvers

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, employees of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety detained the drivers of three BMW vehicles for serious violations of traffic rules. It was established that they not only exceeded the speed limit but also allowed their passengers to lean out of the windows to shoot a promotional video, creating a dangerous situation on the road.

01.12.2025, 14:23
In Osh, an attempt to illegally import gold items was thwarted
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In Osh, an attempt to illegally import gold items was thwarted

In Osh, employees of the State Tax Service prevented an attempt to illegally import jewelry. According to a press release from the STS, during a baggage check of one of the passengers at the local airport, gold items were found, including bracelets, chains, and earrings, with a total value exceeding 13.9 million soms. These items were imported from EAEU member countries and lacked the necessary documents for legal importation.

01.12.2025, 14:23
Results of the voting in district No. 11: Tashiev leads
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Results of the voting in district No. 11: Tashiev leads

According to the data from the automated vote counting systems provided by the Central Election Commission, Shairbek Tashiev became the leader in district No. 11, receiving 22,387 votes. Among the female candidates, the first place is held by Venera Salyamova.

01.12.2025, 14:22
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Transformed into a Limousine Over 6 Meters Long and Sold for Less Than New
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Transformed into a Limousine Over 6 Meters Long and Sold for Less Than New

The interior space of the limousine has been completely redesigned and resembles the luxurious cabin of a Rolls-Royce. Passengers are greeted with comfortable captain's chairs with footrests, a large sofa, leather and wood trim, as well as a soft carpet and a ceiling with a "starry sky" effect. A partition with a large screen is installed between the front seat and the rear area, creating an atmosphere of a mobile cinema. Electric curtains on the windows provide complete

01.12.2025, 14:16
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Election Results: More than Half of the Deputies Will Return to the Jogorku Kenesh

On November 30, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII convocation took place in Kyrgyzstan. The list of candidates who received the most votes, and who are likely to enter parliament, is already known. Kaktus.media analyzed the list of new deputies. The results show that the typical deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh differs from the candidates and from the previous elections in 2021. However, the renewal of the parliamentary composition can be considered minimal.

01.12.2025, 14:16
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Which deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the 7th convocation do not make it to the 8th convocation? Preliminary data

In Kyrgyzstan, voting for the elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh ended on November 30 at 20:00. According to the latest data from the Central Election Commission, 1 million 584 thousand 446 voters out of 4 million 294 thousand 243 cast their votes in the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which constitutes 36.90%. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reported that voting among citizens outside the country ended on December 1 at 10:00.

01.12.2025, 14:14
Local news / Cultural news / Exclusive

In the city of Gwangju, the play "Semetey" was presented. Photo

On November 28, the premiere of the play "Semetey" took place at the National Center for Asian Culture, located in the Korean city of Gwangju. This bilingual performance, presented in Korean and Kyrgyz, was prepared by a creative team that brings together Korean and Kyrgyz artists and is executed in a modern format. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the performance was attended by high-ranking guests, including the First Deputy Minister of Culture,

01.12.2025, 14:07
Local news / Cultural news

"The History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Akmat Irysmen's Son

On February 18, the presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," which includes biographies and stories about 150 manaschy who have existed over the past five centuries. The initiator of the book's creation was the manaschy and director of the theater, Nurbek Talantbekov. In the book, the names of the manaschy are presented in chronological order, and the manaschy Rysbay Isakov additionally adorned their stories with poetry. Rysbay

01.12.2025, 14:06
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International observers from TurkPA monitored the parliamentary elections in Bishkek, Osh, and Uzgen.

The mission of international observers from the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TurkPA) conducted a short-term monitoring of the early parliamentary elections held on November 30 in Bishkek, Osh, and Uzgen. According to the press release from TurkPA, the observation group in Bishkek included: Abzal Kuspan — head of the mission and member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, Javanshir Feyziyev — member of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, and Serik Shaidarov — member of the

01.12.2025, 14:01
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Observation Mission of TurkPA: The Early Parliamentary Elections in Kyrgyzstan Were Held in a Competitive and Transparent Environment

The international election observation mission representing the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States published its statement following the monitoring of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, which took place on November 30, 2025. In its statement, the mission noted that the observation was conducted at the invitation of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. The delegation included deputies from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey, as well as

01.12.2025, 14:00
The number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 0.2%
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The number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 0.2%

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of November 1, 2023, 108.4 thousand people in Kyrgyzstan receive monthly social benefits. This is a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2022, when the number of recipients was 108.7 thousand. Social benefits are intended for citizens who are not entitled to pension provision and are unable to work. This includes children with disabilities under 18 years old, children who are orphaned, as well as persons with

01.12.2025, 13:58
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Elections to the ЖК. More than 26,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan voted abroad

Voting abroad as part of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh concluded on December 1 at 10:00 Bishkek time, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. In the last instance, six polling stations located in the USA closed — in cities such as Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, New York, and San Francisco.

01.12.2025, 13:55
In the world

Situation on Measles. New Data

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), published in a new report, global vaccination efforts have reduced measles mortality by 88% from 2000 to 2024. Approximately 59 million lives have been saved through vaccination. In 2024, the number of measles deaths was approximately 95,000, mainly among children under five years old. Although this is one of the lowest rates in recent decades, each loss is a tragedy, as the disease can be prevented with an accessible and effective vaccine, the

01.12.2025, 13:47
Incidents

The culprit of the Miss Universe Beauty's death in a car accident is once again at the center of a scandal.

Chingiz Konderbayev, detained for driving under the influence and resisting police, has once again found himself in the spotlight. He is the cause of the tragic car accident that claimed the life of Saniya Shakirova, the holder of the Miss Universe Beauty 2018 title. This was reported by Nadirbek Jusupov, a representative of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in his video address. “When I assert that a drunk driver is a potential killer, many disagree, believing they can

01.12.2025, 13:46
Local news

Ragebait. The Oxford Dictionary has named the Word of the Year 2025

In 2025, the word that received the status of "word of the year" according to the Oxford Dictionary is "rage bait." This information was announced by Oxford University Press. The term "rage bait" translates to "anger bait." The selection of this word was the result of a public vote and analysis of linguists' opinions.

01.12.2025, 13:40
Ecology

In the At-Bashyn District, a local resident illegally shot two mountain goats. The case has been referred to the ROVD.

On November 29, inspectors from the Naryn Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a raid based on received operational information. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. During the raid in the highland area of the Bosoy At-Bashy district, a case of illegal shooting of two mountain goats (toо teke) by a local resident, citizen B.Sh., from the village of At-Bashy was recorded.

01.12.2025, 13:38
Local news

The Ministry of Labor explained who can receive social benefits and in what amount

According to the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of November 1, 2025, 108.4 thousand people in Kyrgyzstan receive monthly social benefits. This number has slightly decreased compared to the same period in 2024, when 108.7 thousand people received benefits, representing a reduction of 0.2%. The monthly social benefit is intended for citizens who cannot rely on pension support and are unable to work. Such categories include: children with disabilities up

01.12.2025, 13:37
Attention! Temporary Water Shutdown in Certain Parts of Bishkek
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Attention! Temporary Water Shutdown in Certain Parts of Bishkek

On December 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in residential buildings, kindergartens, schools, medical institutions, and other social facilities. The first area of disconnection is limited by the following streets: Kuyruchuk St. - Moldokulova St.; Akhunbaeva St. - Kuyruchuk St.; PNS - Moldokulova St., 24/1. The second area of disconnection is limited by: Repina St. - Alybaeva St. - Termechikova St. - L. Tolstoy St. The reason for the shutdown is

01.12.2025, 13:33