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In Karakol, the installation of the New Year tree has begun in the central square.

In Karakol, work has begun on the installation of the New Year’s tree in the square named after Ch. Aitmatov, reports Turmush correspondent. The installation of the tree is being carried out by the company "Tazalyk." It is expected that the decorated tree will be opened to the public by December 20. According to information from the company, there will be no New Year’s fireworks in the central square on the night of December 31 to January 1 this year. This tree was purchased by the

26.11.2025, 16:47
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Text of Putin's Statement for the Press Following Negotiations with Japarov

On November 26, a meeting took place at "Yntymak Ordo" between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, during which a Joint Statement on strengthening the alliance and strategic partnership was signed. After the signing of the document, both presidents addressed the journalists.

26.11.2025, 16:46
In Kyrgyzstan, the first three of nine Russian-speaking schools will open by September 1, 2027.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the first three of nine Russian-speaking schools will open by September 1, 2027.

By September 1, 2027, three out of nine new schools with instruction in Russian will open in Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, during his state visit to Kyrgyzstan at a meeting in "Yntymak Ordo." He noted: "In 2023, we began the implementation of a significant joint project to build nine secondary schools with the Russian language of instruction. The opening of the first three is scheduled for September 1, 2027," he addressed to

26.11.2025, 16:45
Incidents

An earthquake occurred today in the south of Kyrgyzstan

Today, an earthquake occurred in the south of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to their data, the tremors reached a magnitude of about 3 points at the epicenter and were registered at 14:44. The epicenter was located 20 kilometers northwest of the village of Taldy-Suu, 21 kilometers southwest of the village of Kojo-Kelen, and 80 kilometers south of the city of Osh.

26.11.2025, 16:43
Incidents

"Demanded up to $10,000". A corruption scheme was uncovered in the public service centers during document processing.

According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a corruption scheme has been uncovered involving employees of the Department of Population Registration (DPN) of the Ministry of Digital Development, acting in collusion with civilians. The latter provided intermediary services. As reported by the GKNB, the intermediaries found clients and offered them assistance in expediting the processing of documents. For their services, they charged between

26.11.2025, 16:43
In Bishkek, a scheme of bribing voters has been uncovered: law enforcement seized a large sum of money.
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In Bishkek, a scheme of bribing voters has been uncovered: law enforcement seized a large sum of money.

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have disrupted the activities of a group suspected of bribing voters in the interests of one of the candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital. According to information obtained during operational activities, a scheme was uncovered in which participants offered citizens monetary rewards for votes in support of a specific candidate. The investigative department of the

26.11.2025, 16:42
President of the Kyrgyz Republic: Almost one quarter of all foreign trade of Kyrgyzstan is with Russia
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President of the Kyrgyz Republic: Almost one quarter of all foreign trade of Kyrgyzstan is with Russia

During recent negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov emphasized that Russia is a key trading partner of the republic, accounting for 22% of the total trade turnover. It is worth noting that Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan was a state visit, and issues of economic cooperation and trade were discussed at the meeting, along with the signing of important bilateral agreements.

26.11.2025, 16:40
Statement by Vladimir Putin to the media following the negotiations in Bishkek
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Statement by Vladimir Putin to the media following the negotiations in Bishkek

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, noted the success of the recent negotiations in Bishkek, which took place in an expanded format at “Yntymak Ordo.” According to him, the meetings were held in a constructive atmosphere, highlighting the strong and friendly ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan. “We discussed all key issues concerning our countries and exchanged views on relevant regional matters. An important outcome of these negotiations was a joint statement on elevating the level of

26.11.2025, 16:40
Incidents

Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Osh Region Caught Red-Handed for Extortion (photos, videos)

Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Osh region were detained for extorting 300,000 soms. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). During the investigation, it was revealed that Lieutenant Colonel of Police M. Zh. A., working in the permit system of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Aravan district, together with Major of Police S. A. Sh., an investigator from the Nookat district, extorted the specified amount from one

26.11.2025, 16:40
Health

The Emergency Medical Hospital Received Rehabilitation Equipment

In the Bishkek Emergency Medical Hospital, the transfer of Rebless™ Planar rehabilitation equipment took place. This is the latest robotic system designed for the rehabilitation of upper limbs, which aids in the recovery of movements and muscle strength after neurological and orthopedic diseases.

26.11.2025, 16:39
Sports / Exclusive

Athletes from the Issyk-Kul Region Won Prizes at the Kyrgyzstan Karate Championship

From November 22 to 23, the WKF Karate Championship of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek, where athletes from the Issyk-Kul region demonstrated excellent results. This was reported by Anarbek Mukashev, the chief coach of the region in karate. More than 40 participants competed in the championship from cities such as Karakol, Balykchy, Cholpon-Ata, as well as from the Ak-Suu and Jeti-Oguz districts.

26.11.2025, 16:38
More than 16,000 Kyrgyz students are studying at universities in Russia – President of the Kyrgyz Republic
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More than 16,000 Kyrgyz students are studying at universities in Russia – President of the Kyrgyz Republic

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced that more than 16 thousand students from the country are receiving education in Russian universities. This statement was made following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader visited Kyrgyzstan on a state visit the day before. The main topics of the negotiations were economic cooperation, trade, and further prospects for interaction between the two states. Several bilateral agreements were signed during the

26.11.2025, 16:36
Local news / Exclusive

A Village in Jeti-Oguz Named After a Hero of the Soviet Union

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is the village of Konkino, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This settlement is part of the Yrdyk rural district and is located at an altitude of 1695 meters above sea level, approximately 28 kilometers from the central village of Kyzyl-Suu and 208 kilometers from the station of Balikchy. About 1000 people live in Konkino, which consists of around 146 families. The village has a school, a club, and a library.

26.11.2025, 16:32
Land plots in the Chui region were returned to state ownership
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Land plots in the Chui region were returned to state ownership

In the Chuy region, specifically in the Issyk-Ata district, land plots with a total area of 26.43 hectares have been returned to state ownership. According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), this decision was the result of an investigation into a criminal case concerning the financing of organized criminal groups and the legalization of income obtained through criminal means. During the investigation, instances of extortion of funds from certain

26.11.2025, 16:29
Local news

The Cabinet transferred a plot with a stadium and facilities to the municipal ownership of the Kadamzhai mayor's office.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, instructed the State Agency for Management of State Property to transfer a land plot of 2.606 hectares, located at 43 Moldо-Niyaz Street in Kadamjay, to the municipal ownership of the city's mayor's office, in cooperation with the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. According to the Cabinet's order No. 915-t, dated October 27, 2025, this plot is being transferred along with the central stadium and a number of

26.11.2025, 16:21
Armenian Foreign Ministry: The issue of the country's withdrawal from the CSTO is not being discussed
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Armenian Foreign Ministry: The issue of the country's withdrawal from the CSTO is not being discussed

Illustrative photo The Deputy Minister noted: “At the moment, the question of Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO is not on the agenda. We have not been tasked with such a goal.” He also added that Armenia's policy and format of interaction with the CSTO are known. “We do not participate in the activities of the CSTO, but we do not hinder the adoption of any decisions or documents either. Our current policy is such. Armenia builds its foreign policy based on its own interests and the

26.11.2025, 16:20
Local news / Exclusive

In the Ken-Sai area of Osh city, a school is being built for 100 million soms

In the residential area of Ken-Sai in the city of Osh, a time capsule was laid on November 26 in the foundation of the future secondary school designed for 480 students. It is expected that the new educational institution will open its doors to students at the beginning of the 2026 academic year. The total estimated cost of the project is about 100 million soms, with funds for its implementation allocated from the local budget.

26.11.2025, 16:19
Local news

Wanted: Daughter and Nephew of a Candidate for Deputy. Suspected of Bribery

In Bishkek, the activities of a group engaged in bribing voters have been suppressed. This was reported by the press service of the City Department of Internal Affairs. The police, specifically operatives from the Service for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration, discovered that a group of people was offering monetary payments for votes in support of a specific candidate. This fact was confirmed by the City Department of Internal Affairs.

26.11.2025, 16:17
Local news

In 2023, spare parts for buses, laptops, and tablets were not supplied to the "Bishkek Passenger Automobile Transport Enterprise," - audit

As a result of the audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber at the end of 2023, it was established that the "Bishkek Passenger Transport Enterprise" did not receive the necessary spare parts for the buses, as well as laptops and tablets that were to be supplied under the contract with the Chinese manufacturer ZHONGTONG BUS HOLDING CO., LTD. According to the audit report, the contract between the municipal enterprise and ZHONGTONG BUS HOLDING CO., LTD was signed on August 15, 2022.

26.11.2025, 16:17
Local news

Actor and Director Vsevolod Shilovsky Has Died

According to Russian media, Vsevolod Shilovsky passed away at the age of 87. The actor was born on June 3, 1938, in Moscow and dreamed of becoming an actor from an early age. During his school years, he attended a club at the House of Pioneers, where he was taught by Nikolai Bazhenov.

26.11.2025, 16:11
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The driver was stripped of his license, and after some time, he got behind the wheel drunk and caused an accident.

In the Talas region, an incident occurred in November of this year involving a driver of a "Honda Fit," who was stopped and deprived of his driving rights for driving under the influence of alcohol by court decision. This information was provided to a Turmush correspondent by the Traffic Safety Department of the Talas Regional Internal Affairs Directorate.

26.11.2025, 16:07
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Following the negotiations, a number of bilateral documents were signed by Japarov and Putin.

Today, November 26, during the state visit of President Vladimir Putin to Kyrgyzstan, several significant bilateral agreements were signed aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, healthcare, migration, as well as in the areas of economy and military-technical interaction. According to the president's administration, a joint statement was signed during the meeting of the heads of state, with the aim of deepening allied and strategic relations. In addition, the

26.11.2025, 15:58
Covered by the name of the Deputy Head of the GKNB: Suspects in Fraud Detained
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Covered by the name of the Deputy Head of the GKNB: Suspects in Fraud Detained

In November 2025, two individuals identified as "S.I.I." and "A.A.B." deceitfully obtained 46 thousand US dollars, using the name of the Deputy Chairman of the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan to assure the closure of a criminal case concerning "K.D.". In connection with this incident, a criminal case was initiated in the Main Investigation Department of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic under Article 209 "Fraud". As a result of operational actions, six individuals

26.11.2025, 15:57
Local news / Exclusive

In Batken, the demand for katlama and samsa has increased: Why?

The autumn-winter period in the Batken region has been marked by an increase in the number of weddings and various celebrations, providing a new impetus for small entrepreneurs engaged in the production and sale of katama, flatbreads, and samsa. Local entrepreneurs note that orders come not only from event organizers but also from guests attending these celebrations.

26.11.2025, 15:54
During the arrest, an OVD Osh employee tried to flush money down the toilet.
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During the arrest, an OVD Osh employee tried to flush money down the toilet.

On November 22, 2025, in the city of Osh, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GUKNB) together with the Department for Combating Corruption of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic detained two police officers — M.Z.A. and S.A.Sh., when they received an extorted amount of 300,000 soms. According to the investigation, police lieutenant colonel M.Z.A., who works in the licensing inspection of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Aravan district, along

26.11.2025, 15:49
Now the electronic work book is available on "Tunduk"
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Now the electronic work book is available on "Tunduk"

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the implementation of electronic work books has become possible thanks to the joint efforts of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, the state institution "Kyzmat," operating under the Office of the President, and the open joint-stock company "Tunduk." Now this feature is available in the mobile application "Tunduk." This service is intended for employees of organizations using the "e-Kyzmat" system.

26.11.2025, 15:44
The State National Security Committee thwarted a corruption scheme involving systematic bribery in the provision of public services.
Local news / Exclusive

The State National Security Committee thwarted a corruption scheme involving systematic bribery in the provision of public services.

In Kyrgyzstan, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has identified and halted a corruption scheme organized by employees of the Department of Population Registration of the Ministry of Digital Development (currently the State Enterprise "Kyzmat"), who acted in collusion with representatives of state enterprises and intermediaries.

26.11.2025, 15:44
For extortion of 300,000 soms, employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region were detained
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For extortion of 300,000 soms, employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region were detained

Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Seizure of extorted money Two employees of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region were detained by the State Committee for National Security in cooperation with internal investigations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This occurred at the moment they were accepting a bribe, according to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security. The detention took place on November 22 as part of an already

26.11.2025, 15:43
The Ruble Appreciates Again, Like Other Currencies. Exchange Rate for November 26
Economy

The Ruble Appreciates Again, Like Other Currencies. Exchange Rate for November 26

Photo from the internet. In November, the ruble updated records several times and is striving for an annual maximum According to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the official exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have shown growth, while the dollar remains at the same level. US Dollar:

26.11.2025, 15:42
Local news

How Timati's Concert in Bishkek Went

, Kasyet KANYBEKOVA The long-awaited solo concert of Timati took place the night before at Bishkek Arena and became a landmark event for the artist's fans, who had eagerly awaited this moment throughout the autumn. At the entrance to the event, there was an atmosphere of anticipation: crowds of spectators, conversations about the upcoming show, and growing excitement. Many attendees noted that even on their way to the arena, they could hear the sounds of music, heralding a grand

26.11.2025, 15:40
Corruption Scheme Discovered in Public Service Centers. Bribes Reached Up to $10,000
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Corruption Scheme Discovered in Public Service Centers. Bribes Reached Up to $10,000

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic has uncovered a corruption scheme organized by employees of the Department of Population Registration (DPR) under the Ministry of Digital Development, now known as the State Institution "Kyzmat". This was reported by the press center of the SCNS. The investigation revealed that the criminal activity involved the former director of the DPR A.T.J., the chief specialist of the Public Service Center (PSC) of the

26.11.2025, 15:36
Covered by connections in the GKNB: suspects in fraud detained
Economy

Covered by connections in the GKNB: suspects in fraud detained

Photo GKNB. Money seized from the suspects A group of people has been detained in Kyrgyzstan for fraudulently obtaining a significant amount of money. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB. According to available information, in November 2025, two citizens — S.I.I. and A.A.B. — exploited the name of the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. They promised to terminate a criminal case against citizen K.D., thereby abusing trust and extorting $46,000.

26.11.2025, 15:36
The city is covered in smoke: dry grass and shrubs are burning in Tokmok
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The city is covered in smoke: dry grass and shrubs are burning in Tokmok

Photo by a reader of 24.kg In Tokmok, local residents witnessed smoke caused by a fire. According to them, the source of the fire was not visible, but gray smoke and a strong smell of burning were noticeable. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire occurred in an open area where dry grass and shrubs caught fire, resulting in a thick cloud of smoke.

26.11.2025, 15:33
Ecology

Six Cities of Kyrgyzstan Joined the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate

On November 25, a Forum on Climate Action took place in Bishkek, where 21 cities joined the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GcoM) and presented their Climate Action Plans (CAPs) under NDC 3.0 (NDCs are Nationally Determined Contributions that each country develops in accordance with the Paris Agreement). According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the event was attended by representatives of the government, local authorities, as well as international

26.11.2025, 15:29