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Incidents

"Take off your uniform and let's go!" A man challenged a police officer at the Osh market

In Bishkek, a conflict occurred at the Osh market between two men, one of whom attempted to provoke a police officer into a fight. This was reported by the capital's UPM. According to their information, the driver of a Hyundai Sonata parked his car at a public transport stop, blocking access for minibuses to pick up passengers. UPM inspector Nadyrbek Jusupov demanded the driver's documents, but he refused to provide them.

20.11.2025, 16:56
Why is Tokayev responsible for everything happening in Kazakhstan?
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Why is Tokayev responsible for everything happening in Kazakhstan?

In the Turkestan region, in the village of Algabas, a terrible fire occurred, becoming the most tragic incident of its kind in the country. As a result of the blaze in a large private house, two families died, totaling 12 people, including nine children. Currently, firefighters and investigators are working at the scene, and a government commission has been established to investigate the causes of the tragedy. The commission includes representatives from various ministries, including the

20.11.2025, 16:54
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Kyrgyzstan and ADB Sign a Number of Agreements

On November 20, a meeting took place in Bishkek between Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and President of the Asian Development Bank Masato Kanda, as reported by the government press service. The agenda included discussions on cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the ADB, the current economic situation in the country, plans for the National Development Program until 2030, and issues related to climate policy and energy.

20.11.2025, 16:53
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The court denied Temirlan Sultanbekov's request to cancel the registration of candidates for deputies of the Mazhilis due to unconfirmed knowledge of the state language.

The Bishkek Administrative Court rejected Temirlan Sultanbekov's request to recognize the registration of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh as illegal due to insufficient verification of their knowledge of the state language. On November 12, the leader of the "Social Democrats" party filed a lawsuit, stating that the Central Election Commission (CEC) did not carry out the necessary checks or confirm the candidates' proficiency in the state language. Sultanbekov

20.11.2025, 16:51
Jewish settlers have started killing their own
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Jewish settlers have started killing their own

Oded Yedaya, an Israeli photographer and activist, was attacked by radical settlers in the occupied West Bank. He stated that the level of violence has reached a critical point where "settlers are already trying to kill Jews." These words highlight the growing radicalization, largely supported by the Israeli army. The incident occurred in Beita, where Yedaya became a victim of an attack by illegal Israeli settlers. In an interview with Haaretz journalists, he noted that violence from

20.11.2025, 16:46
Lukashenko instructed to create the "best supertractor in the world"
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Lukashenko instructed to create the "best supertractor in the world"

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko instructed the new General Director of the Minsk Tractor Works, Taras Murah, to develop the "best super tractor in the world." “The whole world needs our tractors. Sell them. If at any point you are not succeeding, focus on quality. Create a super tractor that will be the best in the world, and slightly increase its price,” Lukashenko's words are quoted by the BelTA agency.

20.11.2025, 16:45
The situation with fuel supplies is under control: necessary reserves are available at oil depots – Torobaev
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The situation with fuel supplies is under control: necessary reserves are available at oil depots – Torobaev

The work on supplying the country with fuel and lubricants is actively ongoing, as reported by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. He emphasized that all oil depots in the republic currently have the necessary reserves of fuel and lubricants. “The Cabinet of Ministers, together with oil traders, is negotiating with state bodies and oil refineries in Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, which allows

20.11.2025, 16:42
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For 1 million dollars, a new building was constructed for the Improvement and Greenery Plant in Osh

In the city of Osh, the opening of a new building for the municipal enterprise "Osh Improvement and Greenery Plant" ("Жашылдандыруу жана көрктөндүрүү чарба комбинатынын") took place on November 20, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Attending the event were municipal leaders, heads of various institutions and enterprises, as well as employees of the plant. Traditionally, before the opening ceremony, there were small stage performances and performances by pop artists.

20.11.2025, 16:41
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In Batken, the police and the GKNB held a meeting with foreign citizens on compliance with legal requirements.

A meeting was held in Batken, organized by the local police and the State National Security Committee (GKNB), with foreign citizens, dedicated to compliance with legislation. On November 20, a meeting took place at the regional Department of Internal Affairs, where representatives of the Department and the GKNB of Batken region discussed important aspects of migration legislation with foreign entrepreneurs working in the region. Participants received detailed information about the migration

20.11.2025, 16:38
In Kyrgyzstan, 50 million USDKG tokens backed by gold have been issued
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In Kyrgyzstan, 50 million USDKG tokens backed by gold have been issued

Photo by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. 50 million USDKG tokens have been launched in Kyrgyzstan The official launch ceremony of the first issuance of the national stablecoin USDKG took place with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. This digital token, backed by physical gold and pegged to the US dollar, was presented by the president's press service. During the event, participants pressed the "Launch Emission" button, thereby initiating

20.11.2025, 16:38
During the meeting of Adylbek Kasymaliev with the President of the ADB, a number of agreements were signed
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During the meeting of Adylbek Kasymaliev with the President of the ADB, a number of agreements were signed

The meeting held between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and the President of the Asian Development Bank Masato Kanda discussed important aspects of Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with the ADB. The current economic situation in the country was discussed, as well as the National Development Program until 2030, and issues related to the climate agenda and the energy sector. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic is demonstrating significant

20.11.2025, 16:37
Local news

Racketeering and bullying - frequently manifested forms of violence in schools of Kyrgyzstan

Today in Bishkek, the results of a study dedicated to violence in the school system of Kyrgyzstan were presented. An expert in this field, Cholpon Akmatova, highlighted the main types of violence that students face. Racketeering, or extortion, is the most common and criminalized form of violence in educational institutions. This phenomenon manifests itself in the dominance of older or stronger students who force younger ones to pay "tribute" in the form of money, food, or valuables.

20.11.2025, 16:35
A reception for the heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean countries was held in Ankara.
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A reception for the heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean countries was held in Ankara.

A reception was held in the Republic of Turkey organized by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic for diplomats from Latin America. Representatives from over 15 embassies of countries in this region gathered at the event to discuss important issues of cooperation. The purpose of this reception was to promote Kyrgyzstan's initiatives on the international stage, including multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, as well as to develop cooperation with international partners.

20.11.2025, 16:34
Kyrgyzstan Launches First Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG
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Kyrgyzstan Launches First Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov attended a ceremony today dedicated to the launch of the first issuance of the USDKG stablecoin. This digital token, backed by physical gold, will be pegged to the US dollar, as reported by the president's press service. Among the participants of the event were Finance Minister Almaz Baketaev and Biibolot Mamytov, Chairman of the Board of the Open Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets."

20.11.2025, 16:30
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The CEC issued a warning regarding the candidate for deputy Sakaraev.

The Central Election Commission, responsible for elections and referendums, held a meeting on November 20, during which materials provided by the Investigative Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region were reviewed. This concerned the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Sakkaraev Mederbek Jamankulovich, nominated from constituency No. 26. According to information received on November 14, 2025, during social media monitoring, experts from the Legal Support Department

20.11.2025, 16:30
The Climate Summit COP31 in 2026 will be held in Turkey
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The Climate Summit COP31 in 2026 will be held in Turkey

Photo from the internet. COP30 in Brazil The UN Climate Summit in 2026 will take place in Turkey, as reported by Reuters. Two countries competed to host the summit, but it was ultimately decided to hold the conference in Antalya, chaired by Australia. Both parties now have a year to prepare for this important event.

20.11.2025, 16:28
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Life in the Regions: At 90, She Has 178 Descendants - The Incredible Story of Talas Resident Saty Eshalieva

In the village of Zhon-Aryk, located in the Talas region, lives 90-year-old Saty (Sakish) Eshalieva, who takes pride in her large family, which includes 178 descendants. The correspondent of Turmush learned more about her life. “I was born with the name Saty. My parents had a hard time having children, and when I was about to be born, they decided that I would be accepted into another family so that I would stay in the family, and then they would ‘redeem’ me back. That’s why I was given such a

20.11.2025, 16:26
Incidents

In Chui Region, a man was beaten and money was taken. Suspects detained.

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, two individuals born in 2003 and 2006 have been detained in connection with a robbery case. A 21-year-old man, K.Zh., filed a report with the police, detailing an attack that occurred on the night of November 15. The incident took place between the villages of Karool-Döbö and Kalmak-Ashuu in the Chon-Kemin Valley of the Kemin District, while he was traveling with friends in a Honda Accord.

20.11.2025, 16:22
Sports

Abdumalik Karachov reached the final of the Islamic Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Abdumalik Karachov has reached the final of the Islamic Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. Our athlete competes in the under 57 kg category and began his journey from the quarterfinals. In his first match, he won against Gulomjon Abdullaev from Uzbekistan, a bronze medalist of the 2024 Olympics and the 2025 World Championship, with a score of 10:2. Next, in just 48 seconds, Karachov defeated the wrestler from Guinea, Mohamed Ismail Kamara, pinning him to the mat. Now

20.11.2025, 16:16
Incidents

SBNON Detained a Member of an Organized Crime Drug Group

The Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a series of investigative and operational activities, as a result of which the activities of an active participant in an organized criminal drug group engaged in the distribution of cannabis-based drugs were halted. In connection with this fact, the investigative authorities have initiated a criminal case under part 2 of Article 282 of the Criminal Code.

20.11.2025, 16:16
Incidents

Associate Professor of Polytech Suspended on Suspicion of Mass Illegal Transfers of Students Based on Fake Certificates - GKNB

On November 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of criminal activities among the faculty of the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov (Polytechnic). The investigation suggests that several faculty members issued fake academic certificates and transcripts to students, allowing about 200 students to illegally transfer to Polytechnic.

20.11.2025, 16:15
Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of mortality – cardiologist
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Cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of mortality – cardiologist

According to information provided to the Kabar agency, cardiovascular diseases continue to rank among the leading causes of mortality. This was reported by Myskal Duyshonalieva, head of the hypertension department at the M. Mirrakhimov National Center for Cardiology and Therapy. To combat this issue, a national program called "Healthy Heart" has been initiated, which will operate from 2025 to 2030 and has been signed by President Sadyr Japarov. “The program includes a series of

20.11.2025, 16:15
All energy facilities are ready for winter – Torobaev
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All energy facilities are ready for winter – Torobaev

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, shared information on how various sectors of the economy and the population were prepared for the autumn-winter period of 2025–2026. According to him, additional monitoring was conducted by state and local authorities, as well as energy companies. All planned activities for winter preparation have been fully completed.

20.11.2025, 16:15
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, healthcare workers are undergoing training on new standards of primary care for children and adolescents.

From November 19 to 22, training for national trainers in primary health care for children and adolescents is taking place in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Health. Twenty-five educators from medical universities and colleges are participating in this event to enhance their qualifications in areas such as growth monitoring, prevention, and treatment of common childhood diseases.

20.11.2025, 16:08
Old Bishkek. Give me 2 months. If you don't like it, I'll redo it — Tyuleyev
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Old Bishkek. Give me 2 months. If you don't like it, I'll redo it — Tyuleyev

In Bishkek, on Chuy Avenue, between Abdrahmanov and Ibraimov Streets, heated debates have erupted over the construction of the new Old Bishkek complex. Opinions are divided: some residents claim that "the original project is different, and a high-rise building is inappropriate here," while others express dissatisfaction that "the road has become narrower." In response to these concerns, the Kabar agency sought clarification from Nariman Tyuleyev, the project manager.

20.11.2025, 16:07
One of the organizers of a transnational drug trafficking group detained in Chuy Region
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One of the organizers of a transnational drug trafficking group detained in Chuy Region

In the Chui region, one of the key figures of a transnational drug network was detained while attempting to sell 1 kg of "Afghan charas." Information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic indicates that during operational activities, a citizen identified as G.A.T. was captured, who is one of the organizers of this drug network. On November 17, at the moment of attempting to sell more than 1 kg of "Afghan charas" (hashish

20.11.2025, 16:02
The issues of taxation were explained to the tailors of Kyrgyzstan.
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The issues of taxation were explained to the tailors of Kyrgyzstan.

A seminar was held in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce in collaboration with representatives of business associations in the sewing industry. One of the central topics of the event was taxation. The State Tax Service provided detailed explanations on various aspects of taxation. During the seminar, experts discussed important issues such as:

20.11.2025, 15:58
Incidents

Man struck a woman on the head with a hard object. Suspect detained.

In the Oktyabrsky district, a criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of hooliganism, as reported by the press service of the local internal affairs department. On November 19, a woman approached the Oktyabrsky district internal affairs department, claiming she had been attacked. At the intersection of Tokombaev and Kuttubayev streets, an unknown individual struck her on the head with a hard object, resulting in bleeding.

20.11.2025, 15:54
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Kyrgyz Accreditation Center Provided Clarifications on Certification and Declaration of Textile Products

- At the seminar held on November 20, Gulкайыр Kaipova, acting chief specialist of the accreditation department of certification bodies at the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center, shared important information about the number of accredited bodies. Currently, there are 36 such institutions operating in the country. “The registry has over 20 bodies authorized to conduct certification and issue declarations of conformity,” she noted.

20.11.2025, 15:54
Due to a power outage in some areas of Paris, 55,000 homes are left without electricity.
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Due to a power outage in some areas of Paris, 55,000 homes are left without electricity.

The outage affected not only apartments and houses but also traffic lights and street lighting, resulting in many areas being plunged into darkness. Additionally, some metro and suburban transport lines temporarily suspended their operations. According to information from the electricity network operator Enedis, as reported by Le Parisien, the outage lasted approximately five minutes. However, for a number of homes, this time turned out to be significantly longer.

20.11.2025, 15:51
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The Central Election Commission fined a social media user for violating the conditions of election campaigning

The working group of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted monitoring of social networks and discovered a violation of election campaigning carried out by Facebook user Adilet Kadyrakunov. At the meeting of the CEC, which took place on November 20, it was reported that Kadyrakunov published materials about the activities of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Ulan Bakasov, who has put forward his candidacy for parliament in constituency No. 30.

20.11.2025, 15:46
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LLC "Zhash FM" fined 28,000 soms for violating election campaign conditions

The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting on November 20, during which it discussed the results of its group that studied cases of violations of voter information and election campaigning rules by the company "Zhash FM". A CEC lawyer reported that during one of the segments on the channel, which featured high-ranking officials, a banner unexpectedly appeared, promoting the parliamentary candidate Alisher Kozyuev, who was nominated in constituency No. 7. The Chairman of the

20.11.2025, 15:45
Health / Exclusive

Due to smog, the number of children with asthma, allergies, and other diseases is increasing, - doctor

In Kyrgyzstan, respiratory diseases rank among the leading positions among children's illnesses. Digestive organ disorders are in second place, while infectious diseases occupy the third spot. This was stated in an interview with AKIpress by Bolot Burabaev, a cardiologist-rheumatologist and deputy chief physician for outpatient diagnostic services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). According to the expert, the main factors contributing to the increase in cases of

20.11.2025, 15:43
Scientists have managed to overcome type 1 diabetes
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Scientists have managed to overcome type 1 diabetes

Researchers from Stanford have demonstrated that a combination of pancreatic cell transplantation and hematopoietic stem cells can completely halt or cure type 1 diabetes in mice. In a paper published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI), it is described how a new immune system, formed from donor and recipient cells, was able to prevent the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells, ensuring stable restoration of normal blood sugar levels without the need for insulin and

20.11.2025, 15:39
Three MPs banned from entering Russia?
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Three MPs banned from entering Russia?

According to several media outlets, among the accusations is the support for legislative initiatives that the Russian authorities consider to distort history. These actions, in their opinion, could undermine historical relations and mutual understanding between the countries. Thus, the deputies have become figures of interest and controversy in the context of Russian-Kyrgyz relations.

20.11.2025, 15:29