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Sadyr Japarov: Concrete Steps Taken by the CSTO to Counter Modern Challenges and Security Threats
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Sadyr Japarov: Concrete Steps Taken by the CSTO to Counter Modern Challenges and Security Threats

At a closed-door meeting, participants discussed a wide range of issues related to both regional and global security. “We had an open exchange of views on all key aspects, and mutual understanding was reached on all agenda items,” said Zaparov. He also added that during Kyrgyzstan's chairmanship in the CSTO, concrete steps were taken to counter current threats. The President emphasized that important measures in military and military-technical cooperation were implemented in 2025,

27.11.2025, 19:44
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In Kyrgyzstan, the Leadership of Midwives is Strengthened

Recently, a round table was held in Bishkek, where the results of the collaboration between the Kyrgyz Alliance of Midwives and the project "Improving Maternal and Child Health in Central Asia," implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Health, were discussed. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The goal of the project is to improve the quality of medical services for pregnant women, mothers, and

27.11.2025, 19:44
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The Russian language has become mandatory for study in schools of North Korea

According to information presented by the Minister of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov at a meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Russia and North Korea, the Russian language will be introduced into the educational program of North Korean schools starting from the fourth grade. This was reported by TASS. Kozlov noted that the Russian language holds one of the leading positions among foreign languages in North Korea, and currently about 600 students are studying it.

27.11.2025, 19:43
Local news

The head of the GKNB was complained about illegal actions in the Ton district. The information will be verified.

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), has ordered an inspection of the Ton district. After the opening of the new GKNB building in this area, residents began reporting various illegal activities, including the privatization of the district consumer society building in 1995, arrests related to anti-corruption measures, as well as the dismissal of a school principal due to alcohol consumption by teachers at the workplace.

27.11.2025, 19:38
In Bishkek, the Ministers of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Russia discussed cooperation issues
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In Bishkek, the Ministers of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Russia discussed cooperation issues

During the meeting, key areas of cooperation were discussed, including countering transnational crime and the need for further coordination of joint efforts. "Today, taking into account modern global challenges such as transnational crime and migration processes, it becomes clear that there is a need to strengthen the legal framework for cooperation and adopt a more systematic approach to joint actions," added Niyazbekov. At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties signed several

27.11.2025, 19:37
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Tashiev: We have enough strength, intelligence, and resources to respond to the provocateurs

The head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, in his speech on November 27, during the laying of the capsule at the site of the new maternity hospital in the Kemin district, assured that the authorities have enough resources to counter provocateurs. He emphasized that his words are not aimed at gaining political dividends or aspiring to become a deputy. “I say this so that our people understand what is happening in the country. One should not allow themselves to believe

27.11.2025, 19:33
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The Story of One Family: Svetlana Chernykh Was Predicted to Divorce After Marrying at Issyk-Kul — She Has Been in a Kazakh Family for 22 Years

The spouses Svetlana Chernykh and Erbol Kalmataev have been living in the village of Frunze, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, for over two decades. Their family, representing a unique symbiosis of two cultures, is raising four children. In an interview with Turmush, Svetlana shared a touching story about how a Kazakh guy captured her heart, which ultimately became the beginning of their great love.

27.11.2025, 19:19
Following the meeting of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO in Bishkek, a number of documents were signed
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Following the meeting of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO in Bishkek, a number of documents were signed

During the meeting, the following key documents were signed: Declaration of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO; Decision of the CSTO on the Collective Security Strategy; Decision of the CSTO "On the Anti-Drug Strategy of the CSTO Member States for 2026-2030"; Statement of the CSTO "On Strengthening Cooperation in Combating the Illegal Drug Trade"; Decision of the CSTO "On the Secretary General of the CSTO"; Decision of the CSTO "On the Chairman of

27.11.2025, 19:15
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Audit: In the Bishkek City Hall and its subordinate enterprises, there were unjustified travel expenses in 2023

The Audit Chamber presented the results of the budget execution check of the Bishkek City Hall and related institutions for 2023. According to the report, unreasonable expenses for business trips were identified in the City Hall, Bishkek City Council (BGC), and municipal organizations this year: 1. In accordance with the BGC decision dated August 15, 2023, No. 85, seven deputies and staff of the BGC traveled to Karakol to participate in a mini-football tournament. A total of 60.5 thousand soms

27.11.2025, 19:11
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"Overall, the water supply system in Kyrgyzstan requires more than 121 billion soms, - expert"

In Kyrgyzstan, funding of 121 billion 234 million soms is required for the water supply sector. This was reported by Azamat Junusov, director of the Central Asia Prospects Foundation, during his speech at the Water Supply and Sanitation Forum. He presented the project of the Water Supply and Sewerage Development Program for the period from 2026 to 2036. According to Junusov, this program was created as part of a World Bank initiative aimed at "Improving Water Management Services

27.11.2025, 19:10
Missing person sought: Beishaliev Kasiet Esenovich!
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Missing person sought: Beishaliev Kasiet Esenovich!

In Tokmok, the police have begun searching for Beishaliev Kasiet Esenovich, born on September 28, 2011. The boy left his apartment on November 25, 2025, around 14:00 and headed to school, but has not returned home since. Information about his disappearance has been registered, and a search operation has been initiated.

27.11.2025, 18:56
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In Kyrgyzstan, the quality of preschool education will be assessed

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Education has announced a tender to engage an independent organization for monitoring the quality of preschool education. The purpose of this tender is to identify an organization capable of conducting a comprehensive assessment of preschool education in accordance with the state standard "Preschool Education and Child Care," according to information from the ministry.

27.11.2025, 18:44
Kyrgyzstan — Not a Dump for Foreign Discarded Products: GCBN Disposes of Confiscated Counterfeit Goods
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Kyrgyzstan — Not a Dump for Foreign Discarded Products: GCBN Disposes of Confiscated Counterfeit Goods

Currently, all expired products are under the joint control of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The destruction of these products is carried out in compliance with all necessary environmental standards, which helps to avoid pollution of the environment. Joint efforts to eliminate the threat:

27.11.2025, 18:34
The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic has given consent to bring two candidates for deputies — Gulnaz Khalilova and Lyra Akunova — to criminal responsibility.
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The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic has given consent to bring two candidates for deputies — Gulnaz Khalilova and Lyra Akunova — to criminal responsibility.

Today, November 27, the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan reviewed a request from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek for permission to initiate criminal proceedings against a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh. The request from the Main Department of Internal Affairs was submitted to the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic on November 26, 2025, which included a request for consent to criminal prosecution, detention, and arrest of the candidate from the multi-mandate electoral

27.11.2025, 18:32
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"Since the beginning of the year, 12 employees of the State Committee for National Security have been dismissed for violating the laws, - Tashiev"

Since the beginning of this year, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has dismissed 12 of its employees, as reported by the head of the agency, Kamchybek Tashiev, during the opening of a new office in the Ton district on November 27. He noted that "out of these dismissals, eight individuals were fired for serious violations of the law." This indicates that there are employees within the GKNB who do not adhere to established norms and do not respect the law. "Our task

27.11.2025, 18:31
Strong Wind in Bishkek Knocked Down 16 Trees
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Strong Wind in Bishkek Knocked Down 16 Trees

On November 25, strong winds in Bishkek caused 16 trees to fall in various areas of the city, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Fortunately, no injuries among the population have been recorded.

27.11.2025, 18:29
News / Education news

The Situation with ARVI and Influenza. In Bishkek, on November 26, the level of children's absence in kindergartens was 25.5%

According to information received from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, on November 26, the absenteeism rate of children in kindergartens in Bishkek was 25.5%. This corresponds to the seasonal norm. The State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance is monitoring 120 municipal schools in 2025, where the absenteeism rate of students as of November 24 was 9.3%. From November 25 to December 2, students will be studying in an online format.

27.11.2025, 18:28
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Textile production decreased by 5.7% over the year

- According to the National Statistical Committee, the year 2025 is characterized by mixed dynamics: despite growth in the ready-to-wear clothing segment, intermediate elements (such as leather) and certain types of underwear are showing negative results. October marked itself with contradictory signals, which is related to the high base of 2024:

27.11.2025, 18:22
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Over 400 km of roads in the Osh region have been paved with new asphalt

From January to November 2025, the construction of over 400 kilometers of asphalt roads was completed and put into operation in the Osh region. According to information provided by the presidential representative in the Osh region, Elchibek Jantaev, 144 kilometers of roads were built in 2024. In the current year, as of 11 months, this figure has significantly increased and exceeded 400 kilometers. Additional road works are planned to be completed by the end of the year.

27.11.2025, 18:16
News / Education news

The distinguished educator of the USSR, Zhenish Otunchiev, has passed away.

On November 26, Жеңиш Отунчиев, a veteran of the educational system and an outstanding figure in public education of the USSR, passed away in Bishkek at the age of 82, reports the newspaper "Кут билим". Жеңиш Отунчиев was born on October 23, 1943, in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Jumgal district. In 1967, he completed his studies at Kyrgyz State University, after which he began his career in education, progressing from a teacher to the head of the city education department

27.11.2025, 18:08
Lukashenko: CSTO Must Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Cybersecurity
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Lukashenko: CSTO Must Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Cybersecurity

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the field of cybersecurity at the recent meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Bishkek. In his opinion, modern threats in the digital space and information attacks require united actions from the member states.

27.11.2025, 18:05
At the Deaflympics, Kyrgyzstan athletes won gold and bronze medals
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At the Deaflympics, Kyrgyzstan athletes won gold and bronze medals

The XXV Deaflympics in Tokyo have concluded, where the Kyrgyzstan team managed to win two gold and four bronze medals. This was reported by the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. More than 3,000 athletes from 81 countries participated in these competitions, competing for medals in 19 sports.

27.11.2025, 18:02
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In the city of Manas, the 70th anniversary of the country's chief cardiac surgeon Kaldarbek Abdramanov was celebrated.

Today, November 27, a jubilee scientific and practical conference titled "One Hand – A Thousand Hearts!" took place in Manas, as reported by Turmush correspondent. This event is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of a prominent specialist in the field of medicine, the honored physician of the Kyrgyz Republic, professor, and chief cardiac surgeon of the country, Kaldarbek Abdramanov.

27.11.2025, 18:01
Fighting Corruption: 300 Billion Som Returned to the State in 5 Years
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Fighting Corruption: 300 Billion Som Returned to the State in 5 Years

During the activities aimed at combating corruption and organized crime, it has been possible to return 300 billion soms to the state treasury over the past five years. This was stated by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the opening of a new building for the Ton District Department of the special services. According to him, the current budget of the country is 700 billion soms,

27.11.2025, 18:01
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Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia: Migrants in Moscow must check the "Amina" app every day

According to RTVI, labor migrants arriving in Moscow and the surrounding region must check in daily using the mobile application "Amina." This is necessary for monitoring their location and verifying geolocation functionality. If geolocation data is absent for more than three working days, it may lead to the migrant being removed from the registry and added to the list of controlled individuals. Igor Dudnik, acting head of the migration department of the Main Directorate of the

27.11.2025, 17:55
Ecologists showcased animals captured by camera traps in the Naryn Nature Reserve
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Ecologists showcased animals captured by camera traps in the Naryn Nature Reserve

A recent photoshoot conducted in the Naryn State Nature Reserve in collaboration with the organization Osi Panthera has captured various species of animals. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The use of camera traps allows for the collection of valuable data on animal behavior and the diversity of the ecosystem within the reserve.

27.11.2025, 17:54
Events / Sports

A stadium will be built in Kyzyl-Kiya for 350 million soms

The Batken Regional Office of Capital Construction of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction has announced the start of a tender for the construction of the T. Kulatov Stadium in Kyzyl-Kiya. According to the information posted on the state procurement portal, an unrestricted procurement method is provided.

27.11.2025, 17:42
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Tashiev: Over 30 years of Kumtor's development, it brought the state $100 million, while in 5 years under our management — $1 billion

- In his speech, Tashiev noted that over three decades of developing Kumtor, the state received only $100 million. However, from 2021 to 2025, in a short span of five years, this figure increased to more than $1 billion. “One billion dollars. This speaks to the scale of the state's devastation. In 30 years — only 100 million, but in 5 years — a whole billion. They mined the gold themselves, recorded it, and every month loaded it onto helicopters for export. Our officials were only informed

27.11.2025, 17:38
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Life in the Regions: Medet Dzhaparov from Karakol Became the World Champion in Chess Among Amateurs

The coach from the Issyk-Kul region, Medet Dzhaparov, has won the title of World Chess Champion among amateurs with a rating of 1700. Dzhaparov, born on July 5, 1975, currently works at the children's and youth sports school in Karakol, where he serves as a coach for intellectual and national sports, as well as teaching chess at the Lomonosov school. The competition in which he triumphed took place in Serbia from November 4 to 14. “This victory has become an important achievement for me

27.11.2025, 17:33
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Seven-year-old child dies in a fire in Osh region

As a result of a fire in the Aravan district, a seven-year-old child died, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary data, the incident occurred on November 27 in the village of Chechek, where a utility shed caught fire. The report of the fire was received at 14:14, and one fire crew was dispatched to the scene.

27.11.2025, 17:32
Sports

CAFA (U-18): The Women's National Team of Kyrgyzstan Suffered a Crushing Defeat to Uzbekistan

At the international tournament taking place in Uzbekistan, the women's national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-18) suffered its first defeat. In Tashkent, the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) championship is currently underway, featuring five teams. In the third round, which took place on November 27, the Kyrgyz team faced Uzbekistan and finished the match with a score of 0:3 in favor of their opponents.

27.11.2025, 17:27
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The State National Security Committee disposes of seized expired products

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has completed a special operation during which a large scheme for the import and sale of expired products was thwarted. The seized counterfeit products will be safely disposed of for environmental purposes, as reported by the SCNS press service. After significant batches of counterfeit products were discovered in warehouses in Bishkek, the SCNS initiated a state environmental examination. As a result, a positive report was obtained regarding the

27.11.2025, 17:19
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"In veterinary medicine, about 20 million business processes require digitization," - Bakyt Torobaev

- Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev spoke at the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 about plans for the digitization of public services in the agricultural sector. In his speech, he emphasized that a system called "Tulpar" is being implemented in the veterinary field, which will be responsible for transferring all veterinary activities, laboratory analyses, issuance of export certificates, and inspections into electronic format. All documents and research results are planned to be

27.11.2025, 17:17
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Since the beginning of the year, the production of alcoholic beverages has increased by 29.2%

- According to the National Statistical Committee, the production volumes of alcoholic beverages, milk, flour, oils, and bread for the first 10 months of 2025 were higher than in 2024, while meat production showed a slight decline. Analysis of the indices shows that the highest growth was observed in the segment of alcoholic distillates (157.2%) and milk (132.5%). In the accumulated period, the leader in growth remains alcoholic distillates with an index of 129.2%. The only product with a

27.11.2025, 17:17
Local news

Tashiev opened the new building of the Ton District Department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)

In the Ton district, the opening of a new building for the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in the Issyk-Kul region took place. The ceremony, held on November 27, gathered high-ranking guests, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov. Representatives of the local administration, veterans of the GKNB, and staff of the

27.11.2025, 17:13
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In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on children's travel abroad for religious education is being discussed

In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been presented that proposes a ban on traveling abroad for citizens under the age of 18 for the purpose of obtaining religious education. This draft law amends four key documents: the Code on Children, as well as the laws "On External Migration," "On Education," and "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations." The draft law also stipulates that parents or other individuals who send minors abroad for religious training will

27.11.2025, 17:09
France Introduces Voluntary Military Service
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France Introduces Voluntary Military Service

According to previously announced plans, as reported by BC News, volunteers will serve for 10 months and receive financial compensation for it. Macron has repeatedly emphasized in his interviews that recruits will not be sent to combat zones such as Ukraine. "This is absolutely not what it's about," he noted.

27.11.2025, 17:04
Local news

33 Cases of Hong Kong Flu Registered in Bishkek

According to the press service of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, 33 confirmed cases of Hong Kong flu H3N2 have been registered in Bishkek. Laboratory tests showed that out of 368 tests conducted, 33 returned positive results for this strain of the virus.

27.11.2025, 17:02
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Check debts and travel bans now available online

The online portal for checking the status of debts and travel restrictions has been launched by the Bailiff Service under the General Prosecutor's Office. In order to improve the information available to citizens, as well as to enhance transparency and convenience, a new online resource has been created. It provides the opportunity to check for debts and learn about possible travel restrictions, as well as obtain contact information for the bailiff, as reported in the agency's release.

27.11.2025, 16:56