At the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia, wrestler Orozobek Toktomambetov won a bronze medal. This information is posted on the official tournament website. In the match for third place, the Kyrgyz athlete defeated Kazakhstan's Nurkozha Kaipanova with a score of 4:2.
Over the past ten years, 1.2 billion people have gained access to safe sanitation. However, 3.4 billion people, nearly half of the global population, still face a lack of toilets. According to the UN News Service, 354 million people continue to practice open defecation, meaning they relieve themselves in the open air, in fields, forests, or bushes, without the ability to wash their hands with soap afterward. This situation is most common among rural residents in Central, South, and East Asia,
Foreign film companies will be able to receive partial reimbursement for their filming expenses in Uzbekistan. This is reported by the Telegram channel "Neighbors - Central Asia." The amount of compensation paid from the state budget will vary from 10 to 25 percent depending on the volume of incurred expenses. The maximum amount that can be received for one film will be 4 billion sums.
16-year-old Kristina Omurkulova from Tokmok, Chui region, who had been missing since November 20, has been found. According to information from her family, the girl was discovered this evening in Bishkek. Relatives noted that "her health condition is satisfactory. We express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the search, including residents and police officers."
The analytical company International Wine and Spirits Research (IWSR) has revised its forecasts for alcohol consumption in 2025. The corresponding report indicates an upcoming decline in overall consumption volume. According to new data, global alcohol consumption is expected to decrease by 0.4% in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Starting from November 22, a new electric bus route No. 33 will begin operating in Bishkek, according to information provided by the city hall. Modern and environmentally friendly electric buses will run between DEPO-2 and the residential area "Youth Quarter".
At Sotheby's auction in New York, Frida Kahlo's self-portrait titled "The Dream (The Bed)" was sold for an impressive $54.6 million. This amount not only set a record for female artists but also for Latin American art as a whole, reports The Guardian.
The event will take place on November 28 at 18:30 in Bishkek and promises to be one of the brightest musical evenings of the year. The stage will feature the Philharmonic's Pop-Symphonic Orchestra under the direction of the Honored Figure of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nur Omurbayev. Among the concert participants are the most talented soloists in the country: Minzhasar Murzaev, Tamga, Kural, Aksai, Victoria, Kanykey, NURI, Syrga, Polina, as well as DJ ZODIAC and the Liberty Chamber
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, nighttime temperatures will drop to −1 degree, while during the day they will rise to +16.
In the Kyzyl-Oktyabr rural district, located in the Kemin region of the Chui region, lives the married couple Adylbek Abdyldaev and Shayirkul Toktonazarova. Their life together spans over fifty years. Adylbek Abdyldaev, born on January 1, 1949, in the village of Zhany-Alysh, grew up in a family of a collective farm worker. His wife, Shayirkul, was born on November 26, 1953, in the village of Svetlaya Polyana, located in the Jeti-Oguz region of the Issyk-Kul region.
Kyrgyzstan, according to the annual "Global Terrorism Index" for 2025, has been noted as one of the safest countries. "Global Terrorism Index" for 2025. According to information published by the Australian Institute for Economics and Peace, the republic ranked 100th with a zero level of terrorist threats.
In the "Unusual Names" section, 61-year-old Kymkaptai Abdykerimova is featured, residing in the village of Maman, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. Kymkaptai has five children and fourteen grandchildren.
The issue of water supply is critically important for millions of residents of the region For the countries of Central Asia, the availability of water is a matter of survival. This was stated by Igor Shestakov, head of the Expert Initiatives Center "Oi Ordo," commenting on the resumption of discussions about the global project to redirect Siberian rivers to this region, which began more than 50 years ago.
According to information from the State Duma's website, the supported bill requires foreign citizens to legally work in Russia for at least 5 years in order to access free medical assistance. The only exceptions are emergency medical cases. State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin emphasized that those who come to Russia for work and wish to benefit from high social guarantees must confirm their right to do so through honest and legal labor. This statement was made in his blog on the social
In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a significant decrease in drug prices, amounting to 25–30%. This was reported by the country's Minister of Health, Erkin Chechebaev, during the "Kabar podcast". According to him, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the pharmaceutical sector ended up entirely in the hands of private individuals. However, this model proved to be ineffective, as the pharmaceutical industry requires a special approach where standard market mechanisms are not always
Khabib Nurmagomedov, a legend of mixed martial arts, invited Pavel Durov to train in his gym. He posted the corresponding message on social media X, calling Durov his brother. “Pavel Durov, brother. I see you in the gym all the time. It’s time for you to join our training,” Nurmagomedov wrote.
According to Reuters, landslides occurred in two areas of Central Java — Cilacap and Banjarnegara, as a result of heavy rains that hit the region. According to local authorities, rescuers found seven more bodies in Banjarnegara, reported Abdul Muhari, a representative of the Disaster Mitigation Agency.
Starting December 4, Instagram will begin blocking accounts of Australian users under the age of 16. This decision is a result of a new law that imposes restrictions on children's access to social networks in Australia. Teenagers using Instagram, Facebook, and Threads are already receiving notifications about the upcoming closure of their accounts. The law prohibiting social media for children under 16 will come into effect on December 10.
Theatrical Performances Play "King. Queen. Jack" — November 22-23 This psychological drama, based on the work of Vladimir Nabokov, explores the complex nature of human passions.
At the direction of the Minister of Emergency Situations Boobek Azhikeev, a program for the training and education of firefighters and rescuers has been launched across Kyrgyzstan. “Every day, firefighters face various emergency situations, and they must be ready for any challenges. In conditions where fire gets out of control, their professionalism becomes a decisive factor in saving lives, preventing the spread of fire, and reducing material damage. In this regard, special classes are being
Almasadam Satkaliyev, head of the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan, announced the timeline for the start of pouring the "first concrete" for the country's first nuclear power plant. As specified by Tengrinews.kz, the minister noted that specific deadlines have not yet been determined; however, the agency is aiming for 2029 according to the Russian schedule.
Photo by the press service of the mayor's office In Bishkek, the championship in artistic gymnastics took place at one of the sports and health complexes, attended by Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva. This information was disseminated by the press service of the mayor's office. At the competition, 126 young gymnasts born in 2014, 2015, and 2016 are performing, representing various sports schools and clubs in the capital.
Starting November 22, 2025, a new electric bus route No. 33 will commence operations in Bishkek. It will connect DEPO-2 with the residential area "Youth Quarter," offering city residents modern and environmentally friendly means of transportation.
The press service of the Council of Judges reported that consent has been obtained to bring criminal charges against three former judges of the Bishkek City Court. Today, the request of the Attorney General regarding former judges S.B., J.M., and K.A. was considered. This pertains to a criminal case related to offenses described in parts 1, 2 of Article 336, paragraph 2 of part 3 of Article 342, paragraph 2 of part 2 of Article 343, as well as paragraphs 1, 2 of part 2 of Article 344,
At this forum, Musk emphasized that in the future, technology will enable the creation of an economy where traditional financial constraints will be loosened, although some factors, such as the scarcity of energy and resources, will still remain important. He noted that in the context of AI development, money will lose its significance, as machines will be able to produce goods and services without human involvement. As an example, Musk cited the science fiction cycle "Culture" by
At the meeting, Kozukeev instructed his subordinates to address the issues with queues and create more comfortable conditions for drivers when obtaining licenses. He noted that to reduce waiting times, working days will be extended to Saturday, and breaks will be shortened. The colonel also reported that the introduction of fines for non-compliant licenses and the conduct of raids has been postponed until February 1, 2026.
In connection with the identified violations, the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin District has initiated a criminal case on the grounds of a crime stipulated by Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. On November 20, 2025, I.A. was detained in accordance with Article 96 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and placed in a temporary detention facility. Currently, the investigation is ongoing.
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In the Chui region, the head of a construction company has been detained on suspicion of fraudulent activities related to government procurement. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to the information, on December 15, 2022, I.A., the director of the company OsOO "Vostok Energo Stroy," signed a contract with the rural administration of the Kyzyl-Oktobersky district for the construction of drainage ditches in the village of Udarник. The
From November 22 to 30, Bishkek will host the qualifying matches for the Asian Cup among youth teams composed of players under 17 years old (U-17). The games will take place at the D. Omurzakov Stadium and "Dostuk Arena". In Group "B", six youth national teams will compete, including Kyrgyzstan, Yemen, Pakistan, Guam, Laos, and Cambodia.
According to decree No. 314, signed on November 17, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov approved the National Program "Healthy Heart" for the Kyrgyz Republic, covering the period from 2025 to 2030. As part of this decree, an action plan and a matrix of indicators were also developed for the effective implementation of the program.
In the Chatkal district, the lack of work on the improvement of the mausoleum of the prophet Idrys continues. This information was announced at a recent meeting held at the presidential representative office in the Jalal-Abad region. Previously, protocol instructions regarding the reconstruction of the mausoleum were issued, which included creating conditions for pilgrims and building guest houses. However, to date, no work has begun on the site.
The verification of licenses for taxi drivers in Kyrgyzstan has been extended until February 1, 2026, as reported by the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety (GUOBDD). The agency received requests from drivers who noted that there are long queues at GUOBDD for submitting documents for licenses. For this reason, many are unable to complete the process within the established deadlines.
In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies have detained I. A., the director of the construction company OsOO "Vostok Energo Stroy." He is suspected of fraudulent activities related to government procurement, according to the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to information, on December 15, 2022, I. A. signed a contract with the rural administration of the Kyzyl-Oktobyr district in the Kemin region for the construction of drainage ditches in the village of Udarник.
According to information provided by the city administration, the new route will pass through the following streets: Shabdan Baatyr Avenue, Auezov Street, Ankara Street, Gorky Street, Yunusaliev Street, Akhunbaev Street, Zhukeiev-Pudovkin Street, A. Tokombaev Street, Baytik Baatyr Street, Semetei Street, Ch. Aitmatov Avenue, A. Masaliev Street, and will end at the final stop "Youth Quarter". The route map of electric bus No. 33. The municipality urges passengers to treat public
Photo courtesy of the mayor's office Autumn work on planting tulips has begun in Bishkek, as reported by the mayor's office. The municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" has taken on this task. It is expected that in spring 2026, the city will be adorned with 218,500 bright flowers, adding color to the capital.
In a recent episode of the "Kabar" podcast, Minister of Health Erkin Checheybaev reported that 11% of the population of Kyrgyzstan officially suffers from mental illnesses. This data was obtained based on statistics from psychiatric medical institutions across the country. Among the disorders included in this statistic are depression, stress disorders, panic attacks, and neuroses.
On the agenda of the Council of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic is the discussion of the General Prosecutor's Office's request for consent to bring criminal charges against three former judges who were part of the judicial panel on criminal cases and administrative offenses of the Bishkek City Court: B.S.I., Z.M., and A.K.K.
During the air show held at the Dubai Airshow 2025, an incident occurred involving a plane. Preliminary information reports that the multi-role fighter of Indian manufacture, Tejas, crashed, according to TASS.
The building, previously used by the office of the presidential representative in the Jalal-Abad region, will soon become a branch of one of the local schools in Manas. This information was presented at the extraordinary XIX session of the city council of deputies of the X convocation, which took place on November 20.
On November 21, the Council of Judges gave its sanction for the prosecution of former members of the judicial panel for criminal cases and administrative offenses of the Bishkek City Court — B. S. I., Zh. M., and A. K. K. Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev presented this request, pointing to the necessity of holding the ex-judges accountable for crimes described in parts 1 and 2 of Article 336, paragraph 2 of part 3 of Article 342, paragraph 2 of part 2 of Article 343, as well as paragraphs 1
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented the results of the implementation of the new information system "Bazar" at the "Dordoy" trading complex. According to information from the tax authority, from March 15 to August 15, 2025, as part of a pilot project initiated by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov "On the implementation of pilot projects for tax administration in markets and mini-markets of the Dordoy trading complex," this project was
The President's Administration has presented for discussion a draft law "On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic to Strengthen the Fight Against Organized Crime." This step is part of the country's internal policy aimed at eliminating organized crime, dismantling its financial and ideological foundations, as well as protecting the rights of citizens and the interests of the state. The explanatory note states that organized crime remains one of the main
This year, a group of doctors from China performed free surgeries for children with heart defects in Kyrgyzstan. The director of the charity fund "Heart Protection," Aibulak Jumak, spoke about this at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. According to her, this is already the third consecutive year that Chinese medics have provided their assistance for free. The "Heart Protection" fund began its activities in 2023.
The deadline for checking taxi licenses has been postponed to February 1, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Safety (GUOBDD), which conveyed the information to the "Kabar" agency. It turned out that taxi drivers had repeatedly complained about long queues at GUOBDD departments, which hindered them from obtaining licenses in a timely manner.
In the Leilek district of the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, ethnic Kyrgyz who have resettled from Tajikistan have received certificates confirming their "kairylman" status. Ulukbek Zheemuratov, the deputy akim of the Leilek district, reported that 61 people have submitted applications for status registration.
The meeting between Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, and Subir Lall, Deputy Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department of the International Monetary Fund, took place recently. According to the government, during the discussions, the parties reviewed the current macroeconomic indicators of Kyrgyzstan, the results of the recent short-term IMF mission, and opportunities for further cooperation aimed at maintaining sustainable economic growth
On November 20, a meeting of the regional board took place in the Naryn region with the plenipotentiary representative of the president. Mayors of districts, city administrators, as well as heads of various regional and district departments and representatives of local self-government participated in this event. The main agenda items were the results of the socio-economic development of the region.
