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In the world

Reuters: The USA Strengthens Military Presence Near Venezuela

According to news from Reuters, the United States has begun an extensive modernization of its military facilities in the Caribbean, including the naval base "Roosevelt Roads" in Puerto Rico, which was closed in 2004. This may indicate preparations for possible military actions against Venezuela. Base and Airport Upgrades

03.11.2025, 22:16
New-Style Passports of Kyrgyzstan Cannot Be Forged — Syrgak Chokoev
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New-Style Passports of Kyrgyzstan Cannot Be Forged — Syrgak Chokoev

At the "Yntymak Ordo" residence, a presentation of new passports, license plates, and driver's licenses took place. The Deputy Head of the Production Technology Center for the creation of state documents, Syrgak Chokoev, reported that Kyrgyzstan has become the first country to implement 3D designs for the design and protection of new model passports against counterfeiting.

03.11.2025, 22:12
Health

68-year-old mother of 13 children in the U.S. seeks custody of twins after fraud allegations, - The New York Times

In New York, 68-year-old mother of 13 children, Marybeth Lewis, is facing charges of fraud related to childbirth. The New York Times covers her story in detail. To become the mother of yet another pair of twins, Marybeth used deception involving an IVF clinic, her husband, and even a judge. These actions could lead to a year in prison. Over the past two years, the woman has spent more than $500,000 on legal fees, fighting for her freedom and the right to custody of the twins, whom she considers

03.11.2025, 22:05
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man was detained for shooting a firearm into the air

In Bishkek, a person was detained for firing shots into the air using an unregistered weapon. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police department. According to available information, the incident occurred on October 29. The young man, born in 2004, identified as M.N.K., was shooting while driving a vehicle.

03.11.2025, 21:36
Trump: The US has enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times
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Trump: The US has enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times

Photo from the internet US President Donald Trump stated that his country possesses the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world, which is capable of destroying the planet 150 times. He made this announcement in an interview with CBS News. During the conversation, Trump noted that Russia and China are conducting nuclear tests but do not officially inform about them. He also pointed out similar actions by North Korea and Pakistan.

03.11.2025, 21:22
Incidents

Almazbek Ismankulov Detained Again. He is Accused of Corruption Once More

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a criminal case has been initiated against Almazbek Ismankulov, the director of the "Eye Microsurgery" hospital, as well as a number of employees from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Education. The investigation is looking into corruption facts related to the illegal appropriation of medical equipment that was supplied to the country through foreign technical loans.

03.11.2025, 20:35
In Bishkek, a company polluted the environment. It was fined 103,000 soms.
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In Bishkek, a company polluted the environment. It was fined 103,000 soms.

The violations identified in the activities of the company OsOO "Beton Star" were recorded by the environmental and technical supervision services, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The company is accused of failing to comply with environmental standards, as well as violating safety regulations in production. It was also established that the organization carried out its activities without the necessary permits, which led to the pollution of land,

03.11.2025, 20:31
Introduction of drinking water limits in Bishkek. "Why then is construction allowed?"
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Introduction of drinking water limits in Bishkek. "Why then is construction allowed?"

An expert pointed out the problem of overpopulation in the capital In the new master plan presented by the authorities of Bishkek, the introduction of limits on drinking water consumption for citizens is being considered. Ernest Karybekov, former chairman of the Institute for the Study of Water Problems and Hydropower Resources of Central Asia, expressed doubts about the feasibility of this decision, as the authorities continue to build and densify the city.

03.11.2025, 20:15
The Bishkek City Hall commented on the mass poisoning at the "Seitek STEM" school
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The Bishkek City Hall commented on the mass poisoning at the "Seitek STEM" school

During the meeting, the deputy mayor emphasized the unacceptability of deviations from the approved menu and violations of nutrition organization standards in educational institutions. Victoria Mozgacheva also highlighted the importance of prompt response to such incidents and familiarized herself with the current situation by meeting with the parents of the affected children. In addition, the city hall instructed all schools in the city, regardless of their ownership, to strictly monitor

03.11.2025, 20:09
Incidents

In Chuy Region, a dropper suspected of fraud involving money theft has been detained

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, the incident occurred on September 9, when a 55-year-old woman from the village of Novonikolaevka reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district. She stated that she received a call from unknown individuals who introduced themselves as officials from government agencies and banks, convincing her to take out a loan for the amount of 400,000 soms at one of the banks in

03.11.2025, 20:07
Incidents

Another mass brawl between migrants occurred in Moscow

Another incident involving a mass brawl with migrants took place in Moscow. This was reported by NSN, citing the Telegram channel Mash. The location of the events is the residential complex "Filatov Lug." According to preliminary data, at least two people were injured as a result of the conflict. One local resident, who witnessed the incident, reported that when he stepped out of his house, sharp objects were flying around him: one of the participants in the brawl threw an axe.

03.11.2025, 19:56
Incidents

SkyWay Curator Detained in Kyrgyzstan in Connection with Financial Pyramid Case

As part of the investigation conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, signs of the activities of the companies SkyWay and Sky World Community have been identified, which, according to the investigation data, may have been involved in the creation of a financial pyramid. This was reported by the ministry's press service. According to law enforcement information, representatives of these companies actively attracted citizens by promising them participation in a large investment project

03.11.2025, 19:54
Local news

In Bishkek, another apartment building has been legalized - on Kurchatov Street

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the fate of an apartment building that had long been without the necessary documents was decided. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. According to the information from the ministry, work continues on the legalization of previously built residential properties without permits, as part of the directive from Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. The State Department of Architectural and

03.11.2025, 19:48
Local news

After the poisoning of students at "Seitek STEM," the city hall held a meeting with the director

The city hall of the capital responded to the case of mass poisoning at the private school "Seitek STEM." The press service of the city hall reported that all necessary measures were taken by the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Bishkek. Since the director of the educational institution was on a business trip at the time of the incident, Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva met with him to discuss the unacceptability of violations in food organization and adherence to sanitary

03.11.2025, 19:43
In Bishkek, they are searching for 18-year-old Aida Akmatova, who has not been in contact since August.
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In Bishkek, they are searching for 18-year-old Aida Akmatova, who has not been in contact since August.

According to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, on October 25, Aida's mother, T.G., reported her daughter missing to the police. The woman stated that her daughter has not been in contact for several months, and her whereabouts remain unknown. In Bishkek, they are searching for 18-year-old Aida Akmatova, who has not been in contact since August.

03.11.2025, 19:38
Local news

Starting from 2026, new driver's licenses and vehicle registration certificates will be introduced, and lifetime licenses will have to be exchanged for 10-year ones.

Starting from November 3 of this year, the head of the president's office, Kanibek Tumanbaev, informed journalists about upcoming changes in the field of driver's licenses. Beginning in 2026, all indefinite old-style licenses will be replaced with licenses valid for 10 years and compliant with international standards. He also noted that the current 10-year driver's licenses will remain valid until the end of their established validity period. Additionally, as part of the updates,

03.11.2025, 19:34
Health

The director of the Central Operational and Dispatching Service of the Panfilov District, Jalil Abdykalikov, has passed away.

Jalil Abdykalikov, a distinguished physician and director of the Panfilov District Center for General Medical Practice, passed away at the age of 70, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Jalil Abdykalikov was born on June 2, 1955, in the village of Sary-Bulak, located in the Jayil District of the Chuy Region. In 1979, he completed his studies at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, after which he began his career at the Republican Clinical Hospital.

03.11.2025, 19:30
Local news

At what stage is the demolition of trading pavilions in the center of Bishkek?

In Bishkek, the process of removing trading pavilions located near School No. 12 continues. The Land Use Control Department previously reported plans to dismantle 18 structures in the area of the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Gogol Street, as well as on Gogol-Moscow Street. Of this number, 13 pavilions are to be demolished on Chuy Avenue, while 5 structures will be removed on Gogol-Moscow. After the dismantling work is completed, landscaping of the area is planned to create a comfortable and

03.11.2025, 19:22
Incidents

<b>The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the director of the Eye Microsurgery Hospital, Almazbek Ismankulov</b>

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the detention of Almazbek Ismankulov, who holds the position of director of the "Microsurgery of the Eye" hospital. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against Ismankulov and several high-ranking officials of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, as well as the Ministries of Health and Education. He is suspected of committing corruption offenses under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz

03.11.2025, 19:20
Incidents

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Almazbek Ismankulov in a $9 million corruption case

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that a criminal case is currently being investigated regarding corrupt practices related to the illegal appropriation of medical equipment supplied to Kyrgyzstan under technical loans from foreign states. Among the main figures in the case are Almazbek Ismankulov, as well as several officials from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Education.

03.11.2025, 19:17
Three teenagers who left the adaptation center are being sought in Bishkek.
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Three teenagers who left the adaptation center are being sought in Bishkek.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, three cases of minors leaving the Adaptation Center without permission have been registered at the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. The first of them is Aidanek Duyshoeva, born in 2009, who left the institution on October 30 at around 08:00. She has a slim build, is 155–165 cm tall, and has short black hair. Aidanek Duyshoeva. Next, on October 31 at 07:30, Nuraiym

03.11.2025, 19:15
Local news

Driving training will now last 14 months, all private driving schools will be closed, - head of the president's administration

The driver training system in the country has undergone significant changes. According to information announced by the President's Chief of Staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev on November 3 during the presentation of new licenses, driving training will now take 14 months in state driving schools, while all private institutions will be closed. Tumanbaev noted that many citizens do not turn to private driving schools, and therefore the state decided to take responsibility for issuing driver's

03.11.2025, 19:05
Incidents

In Kara-Balta, a man deceived and took possession of 32 bulls worth nearly 2.5 million soms

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, the incident occurred on February 27, when a stranger, introducing himself as A., gained the trust of a 41-year-old resident of Kara-Balta by evaluating 32 bulls at 78,000 soms each. He offered to take the animals on credit, promising to return the money within a week. However, it soon became clear that the fraudster had sold the livestock to third parties, spent the received money, and disappeared.

03.11.2025, 19:03
Ecology

The Ecological Supervision Service fined LLC "Beton Star" 103,000 soms for environmental violations

On November 3, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted an unscheduled inspection of LLC "Beton Star". According to information provided by the press service of the agency, several violations related to environmental protection, as well as issues of ecological and technical safety, were identified during the inspection.

03.11.2025, 18:59
A new biometric national passport is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan.
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A new biometric national passport is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan.

Starting from November 3, Kyrgyzstan will begin the use of a new biometric civil passport for citizens, model 2025. This document features not only a new design but also enhanced security standards, reflecting national symbolism and complying with international ICAO requirements. The production of the new passports involves the Kyrgyz company OJSC "Uchkun." By the president's directive, the manufacturing process has been completely updated: both technical and production

03.11.2025, 18:51
Local news / Cultural news

"History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Duyshon Janai Uulu

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which covers the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the last five centuries. This work was created by manaschy and the theater's director, Nurbek Talantbekov. The book contains a chronologically ordered list of manaschy, supplemented by verses written by manaschy Rysbaev Isakov, who also entered the Guinness Book of Records for his 124-hour performance of the

03.11.2025, 18:48
Ecology

The Minister of Natural Resources visited the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Department

During his visit to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, held a meeting with the staff of the regional office of the agency, where he discussed current issues and activities in the field of ecological and technical supervision. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that representatives of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, as well as the Department of Environmental Monitoring,

03.11.2025, 18:47
Incidents

In Kara-Suu, a suspect has been detained for theft amounting to over 1.4 million soms

According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, on October 8, a 63-year-old local resident named E. M. reported to the Kara-Suu District Police Department. He stated that on the night of October 5 to 6, an unknown perpetrator secretly stole 195,000 soms in cash and jewelry (including rings, chains, earrings, bracelets, and others) with a total value of 1,211,000 soms from his home. Thus, the total damage amounted to approximately 1,406,000

03.11.2025, 18:41
Local news

In the Sokuluk District, extortion among students of a rural school is being investigated

In the Chui region, a criminal case has been initiated following the emergence of information about extortion among students at a school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu on social media, according to a statement from the regional police press service. On October 24, during an Instagram monitoring, posts were discovered claiming that high school students at the secondary school systematically demand money from younger students, applying physical and psychological pressure on them.

03.11.2025, 18:37
Local news

The Cabinet approved the Regulation on Social Support for Children by Social Workers

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new Regulation on Social Support for Children, according to Resolution No. 697 dated October 27, 2025. This document regulates the work of social workers, establishing not only their rights and responsibilities but also the qualification requirements, as well as the responsibilities and functions they must perform. An important part of the Regulation is the procedure for providing social services for children and their families who are in difficult life

03.11.2025, 18:35
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, 6,574 cases of ARVI registered in a week

According to information from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, 6,574 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past week. This is a decrease of 1.9% compared to the previous week. Of the total number of patients, 63.8% are children under the age of 14, which corresponds to 4,192 cases. Hospitalization was required for 6.7% of patients, amounting to 441 individuals.

03.11.2025, 18:31
Exclusive

The court sentenced the inspector of the Bishkek GUVP to a fine of 500,000 soms after an incident involving a man in a "Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG"

The Issyk-Kul District Court has ruled to impose a fine of 500,000 soms on the inspector of the Traffic Police for abuse of his official powers. According to the case materials available in the State Register of Judicial Acts, Anvar [name changed A.F.T.] was accused of illegal actions during the pre-trial proceedings. He, possessing all the conditions to perform his official duties as a junior inspector of the 5th platoon of the 4th company of the Patrol Police of the Bishkek City

03.11.2025, 18:28
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported on the epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza
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The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported on the epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza

Throughout the current epidemic season, starting from week 40 (September 29 - October 5, 2025), influenza viruses have not been detected in the country. However, there is active circulation of acute respiratory viruses, among which adenovirus is the most prevalent (34.8%), followed by rhinovirus (30.4%) and parainfluenza viruses I-IV (17.4%). Epidemiological surveillance of severe acute respiratory infections and influenza-like illnesses continues in Bishkek, Osh, and Tokmok. It is noteworthy

03.11.2025, 18:28
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Veterinarian Kalymurat Zhaparkulov Mastered a New Sheep Insemination Method That Does Not Require the Purchase of Expensive Rams and Has High Efficiency

Kalmuart Japarkulov, a 59-year-old veterinarian from the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, has an impressive 40 years of experience in artificial insemination. This year, he gained new knowledge in Moscow and is now successfully applying the method of laparoscopic insemination on sheep owned by local farmers.

03.11.2025, 18:21
Sports

Young climbers from Bishkek won prize places at the Central Asia Cup

From October 16 to 19, the third and final stage of the Central Asia Cup in sport climbing for the 2025 season took place in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), gathering 169 participants from various countries in the region. According to the press service of the Bishkek city administration, Kyrgyzstan was represented by 14 talented climbers aged 9 to 14. The athletes competed in two disciplines: "lead climbing" (among 92 participants) and "speed" (in which 77 participants competed).

03.11.2025, 18:21
Incidents

In Bishkek, 15-year-old Bilal, a student of a rehabilitation center, has gone missing.

In Bishkek, the search continues for Bilal Musurmankulov, a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing. He is a ward of a rehabilitation center. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, a caretaker of the facility located on Kurchatov Street reported to the police that Bilal left the center on November 2 at 07:45. Since then, his whereabouts have not been established.

03.11.2025, 18:20
Economy

Kyrgyz Tailors in a Deadlock. Deliveries of Goods to Marketplaces Are Becoming Impossible

The tightening of VAT payment controls in Russia is leading to significant delays at the border, where hundreds of trucks are waiting for inspection. Due to stricter measures from the customs service, compliance with all regulations does not guarantee timely delivery of goods. Kyrgyz entrepreneurs working on marketplaces are facing serious obstacles. At the moment, they cannot deliver their goods to warehouses in Russia, which puts the business of nearly 30,000 local sellers at risk.

03.11.2025, 18:16