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Meat for 650 soms. An agricultural products fair took place in Batken.
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Meat for 650 soms. An agricultural products fair took place in Batken.

The autumn agricultural products fair took place today at the central stadium of Batken. This was reported by the press service of the regional representative office. The event was attended by the authorized representative of the president in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, and the mayor of Batken, Seitek Kulubaev, who inspected the goods and got acquainted with the fair process.

20.11.2025, 15:29
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The import of kumis in Kyrgyzstan exceeded exports by 12.5 times

- In the first nine months of 2025, the volume of kumis imported into Kyrgyzstan amounted to 488,028 liters, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, the export of this drink during the same period was only 38,936 liters. It should be noted that information about transit supplies is absent from the document.

20.11.2025, 15:24
UNICEF and "Kyrgyzpharmacia" Strengthen Dialogue on Improving Procurement Policy
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UNICEF and "Kyrgyzpharmacia" Strengthen Dialogue on Improving Procurement Policy

As part of the cooperation with global partners, the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia" organized a meeting with representatives of UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund. During the meeting, issues related to the procurement of essential vaccines, medical supplies, and devices through the UNICEF platform were discussed, as well as the improvement of storage standards and technical processes.

20.11.2025, 15:22
Sports

Aiperi Medet kyzy reached the final of the Islamic Games

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi Medet kyzy, has successfully reached the final stage of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. She competes in the weight category up to 76 kg, starting her performance from the quarter-finals.

20.11.2025, 15:20
The forum "Agrodialog-2026" will be held in Bishkek.
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The forum "Agrodialog-2026" will be held in Bishkek.

In 2026, the traditional forum "Agrodialog" will take place in Bishkek. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, this time 40 champions will be selected from all regions of the country: 20 participants in the "crop production" category and 20 in the "animal husbandry" category.

20.11.2025, 15:19
Local news / Exclusive

The city of Uzgen will expand fivefold — the master plan has been put up for discussion

The general plan for the city of Uzgen is ready. As reported by the head of the urban planning and architecture department of Uzgen, Nursultan Tashmamatov, it has been put out for public discussion starting from November 20 for a period of 2 months. The general plan for the city was developed over the course of 2 years. “The general plan for the city of Uzgen has been fully developed, and we have put it out for public discussion for 2 months. The residents of Uzgen can familiarize themselves

20.11.2025, 15:18
Incidents

A Bishkek Resident Was Defrauded by a Fake Deputy Mayor and Fake Chekists for 5.5 Million Som

On November 20, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of suspects in mass fraud. According to the victim, he fell prey to a scam amounting to 5 million 500 thousand soms. The perpetrator, who called the man, introduced himself as the vice-mayor of the capital and suggested contacting a city hall employee. When the victim made a return call, he was informed that he was speaking with representatives of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB),

20.11.2025, 15:17
The suspect in organizing a drug trafficking channel was detained in the Chui region.
Incidents

The suspect in organizing a drug trafficking channel was detained in the Chui region.

Photo by the State Committee for National Security. A suspect in organizing a drug trafficking channel has been detained in the Chuy region Security service employees in the Chuy region conducted an operation during which a citizen identified as G.A.T. was detained. He is suspected of organizing a drug trafficking channel. This information was provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The detention took place on November 17, when the suspect attempted to

20.11.2025, 15:15
Local news

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is reviewing the system for appointing hospital directors

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health has initiated a review of the methods for appointing, selecting, and evaluating the heads of medical institutions. This became known from a statement by the ministry's press center made by Minister Erkin Chechebaev. According to Chechebaev, the main requirement for the heads of medical organizations is their ability to manage effectively. "It is not necessary for the director to be an outstanding doctor. A doctor should care for patients, while a

20.11.2025, 15:13
The President and the Head of the ADB Discussed Areas of Mutual Interest
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The President and the Head of the ADB Discussed Areas of Mutual Interest

At the meeting, Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is actively creating conditions for the implementation of significant infrastructure initiatives. He highlighted the transport sector as a key area that will help the country become a regional hub. In addition, the president noted the importance of cooperation in the energy and agricultural sectors. Photo by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Masato Kanda, for his part, confirmed the ADB's readiness to support

20.11.2025, 15:12
Central Asia is Overheating: Experts Warn of Health and Labor Risks
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Central Asia is Overheating: Experts Warn of Health and Labor Risks

During the discussion, experts emphasized that Central Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. The rate of temperature increase here significantly exceeds global averages, and specialists warn that without intervention, temperatures in some areas could rise by 5–6 °C by the end of the century. The region is already facing the consequences of extreme weather conditions, such as droughts, reduced water supplies, and instability in hydropower, which directly affects food

20.11.2025, 15:10
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Dozens of people are combing the banks of the Naryn River after a man fell into the water

In Kara-Kul, efforts continue to search for a 53-year-old man who, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Jalal-Abad region, drowned in the Naryn River. A total of 68 people are participating in the operation. It is reported that the incident occurred on the night of November 20 at around 00:40. The duty service received a signal from the emergency situations department of Kara-Kul that a man born in 1972 with the initials U. E. was missing in the river.

20.11.2025, 14:59
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The President signed a Decree "On the National Program 'Healthy Heart'"

The goal of this Program is to reduce the level of premature mortality by 25%, as well as to decrease the socio-economic burden caused by cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases. To achieve this goal, it is planned to create a sustainable, integrated, and patient-centered system that will provide prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation with equal access to medical care for all segments of the population.

20.11.2025, 14:59
Exclusive

Suspect in $13.5K Auto Fraud Arrested

On November 20, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. On August 22, a resident of the village of Kenesh, located in the Issyk-Ata district, approached the police. He stated that his acquaintance took his car, a "Mercedes-Benz 213," but did not pay its value of $13,500. This incident was registered as fraud under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

20.11.2025, 14:58
Health

The Ministry of Health is reviewing the system for appointing, selecting, and evaluating hospital directors.

As part of the seminar dedicated to human resource management, Minister Erkin Checheybaev announced a review of the systems for appointing, selecting, and evaluating the heads of medical institutions. This seminar gathered employees from the personnel departments of the Ministry of Health and its subordinate organizations. The main goal of the events is to enhance the professional skills of the participants, develop managerial and communication abilities, as well as to teach strategic planning

20.11.2025, 14:56
Kyrgyzstan Develops National Nursery System in Collaboration with Korea
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Kyrgyzstan Develops National Nursery System in Collaboration with Korea

According to information provided by the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, the republic is beginning active development of a national nursery system in collaboration with South Korea. As part of the new initiative, it is planned to construct modern nurseries and greenhouses within the country, as well as to plant deciduous and coniferous seedlings taking into account the climatic conditions of various regions. In addition, Kyrgyz forestry specialists will be

20.11.2025, 14:56
News / Education news

Students tried their hand at being a minister by taking a seat at Kendirbaeva's desk.

As part of the dialogue "Children Speak - 2025," Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva held a meeting with students from schools No. 82 and No. 96 in the capital, timed to coincide with World Children's Day. According to the press service of the ministry, during the conversation, the students discussed the current state of the educational system with the minister, shared their dreams, and expressed a desire to develop in the fields of technology and invention.

20.11.2025, 14:55
Local news

In Bishkek, an automated system and UPMS inspectors monitor order on the streets

Since the beginning of 2023, a modern traffic management system has been implemented in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city administration. According to Chingiz Jumagulov, the director of the Digital Technologies Center, the employees of the Traffic Management Department have undergone training and can now monitor traffic flows in real time using the automated system "ASUDD" (Automated Traffic Management System).

20.11.2025, 14:54
Incidents

At the Osh Market, a taxi driver blocked the stop with his ignorance, while his friend called a patrol officer to a fight.

According to information provided by the inspector of the Patrol Police, Nadir Jusupov, an incident occurred on November 20 in Bishkek between a taxi driver and the patrol police. On November 19, around five o'clock in the evening, Patrol Police officers, while on duty near the Osh market, noticed a vehicle at a stop located at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Beyshenaliyev Street, which was completely obstructing public transport movement.

20.11.2025, 14:53
The new neurobiological theory failed to explain near-death experiences
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The new neurobiological theory failed to explain near-death experiences

Near-death experiences can occur in conditions of clinical death, severe trauma, or moments when a person's life is in danger. In such moments, out-of-body sensations, visions of light or a tunnel, encounters with deceased loved ones, and a profound sense of peace are often reported. Despite many years of research, a unified theory explaining this phenomenon has yet to be achieved. Against this backdrop, the NEPTUNE theory has emerged, representing an attempt to consolidate all existing

20.11.2025, 14:51
Now even the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan will not be able to issue permits for tree felling
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Now even the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan will not be able to issue permits for tree felling

According to the decree, it is prohibited to issue permits that may imply exceptions to environmental legislation or allow its violation, including the conclusion of state environmental expertise. The ban also applies to all decisions, orders, protocols, and documents issued by the Cabinet of Ministers, ministries, agencies, and khokimiyats, if they concern the felling or transplantation of trees and shrubs.

20.11.2025, 14:48
Local news / Exclusive

On the Bishkek—Osh Highway, a Woman Went into Labor in a Car — She Was Taken to the Maternity Hospital by Patrol Officers

In the Suzak district, inspectors assisted a woman who went into labor. This was reported by the road safety department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the department, a driver traveling along the Bishkek–Osh highway approached the on-duty traffic inspectors and informed them that his wife was in labor. The inspectors transferred the expectant mother to a patrol car and promptly delivered her to the maternity hospital.

20.11.2025, 14:45
Health / Exclusive

Due to gadgets, children are developing digestive disorders, - pediatrician. Interview

The increase in respiratory diseases, digestive system disorders, and allergies among children is linked not only to environmental factors but also to household habits, such as overcrowded classrooms and improper sleep and nutrition routines. In an interview with AKIpress, Bolot Burabaev, Deputy Chief Physician for Outpatient Diagnostic Services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCOMCH) and a cardiologist-rheumatologist, discussed the health status of children in Kyrgyzstan,

20.11.2025, 14:44
Economy

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed secondary sanctions against a company from Uzbekistan

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its sanctions list, adding the Uzbek company Datavice MCHJ. The new measures were introduced in response to the company's alleged connections with the Russian Aeza Group, which has previously been sanctioned. According to U.S. authorities, Datavice MCHJ is suspected of providing hosting services to cybercriminals who carry out attacks on targets in the U.S. and other countries. There are also

20.11.2025, 14:42
Incidents

The State National Security Committee detained a suspect in organizing a drug group while attempting to sell 1 kg of "Afghan charas"

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on November 20 about the detention of an individual suspected of illegal drug trafficking and precursors. The investigation established that G.A.T. is one of the key organizers of a transnational drug network, having set up a supply channel for drugs along the route Tajikistan—Osh Region—Chui Region. On November 17, he was caught red-handed while attempting to sell more than 1 kg of "Afghan charas" in Chui

20.11.2025, 14:42
Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Nearly One Million Som from a Woman in Bishkek
Incidents

Fraudsters Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Steal Nearly One Million Som from a Woman in Bishkek

In Bishkek, police officers detained a group of suspects involved in a large-scale internet fraud. The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) reported this incident. On November 14, a citizen named K.T. approached the investigative authorities of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, filing a complaint against unknown scammers who deceived her.

20.11.2025, 14:37
Economy

Kyrgyzstan — an alternative bridge between Western China and the EAEU, says expert

With the onset of the special military operation, global logistics has undergone significant changes. As a result, Russia is redirecting its foreign trade flows towards eastern directions and strengthening the importance of land routes connecting it with China. This was stated by Nikita Filin, Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies and African Studies at the Institute of Eurasian and Eastern Studies of RGGU and Doctor of Historical Sciences, at the I International Scientific and Expert Forum

20.11.2025, 14:37
Sports

UFC: What is the future opponent Myktybek Orolbai uulu capable of in wrestling? Analysis of the match against Khamzat Chimaev

Swedish fighter Jack Hermansson, who is the upcoming opponent of Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Oralbai uulu, faced Hamzat Chimaev, the current UFC middleweight champion, in the ring in 2022 at the Bulldog Fight Night 9 tournament. An analysis of this fight reveals Hermansson's vulnerabilities in grappling. From the very beginning of the bout, Chimaev swiftly approached his opponent, using a leg hook, which allowed him to quickly take Hermansson to the ground and establish control. Jack's

20.11.2025, 14:37
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, a reforestation project has been launched in collaboration with Korea

On November 19, the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan and the Korean Forest Service officially announced the start of a joint project titled "Enhancing the Capacity of the National Nursery System and Pilot Reforestation Considering Local Conditions." The relevant information was provided by the press service of the Forest Service. During the event, plans were discussed for the construction of modern nurseries and greenhouses in Kyrgyzstan, as well as

20.11.2025, 14:28
Local news

The Department of Transport disagrees with the statement that the road near the Central Department Store has narrowed.

The Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, commented on the situation with the road near the TSUM, refuting rumors about its narrowing. In an interview with AKIpress, he clarified that the road project had been approved by the relevant department. According to Janbolotov, he suggested that the designers add a lane 4 meters wide and over 50 meters long for public transport. It was also

20.11.2025, 14:23
The President of Uzbekistan instructed to punish over 20 district khokims for "showiness" in employment issues
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The President of Uzbekistan instructed to punish over 20 district khokims for "showiness" in employment issues

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has initiated penalties for over 20 khokims (district heads) due to insufficient work and "showy" actions in the field of employment. This was reported by the president's press secretary Sherzod Asadov after a video selector meeting held on November 19, where the results of the fight against poverty and employment were discussed. According to Asadov, the president instructed the prime minister to take measures against the khokims of 20

20.11.2025, 14:23
News / Education news

In the village of Karl Marx in the Toguz-Torou district, the construction of a new two-story school continues.

In the village of Karl Marx in the Toguz-Torou district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new two-story school is ongoing. The total area of the building is 1376 square meters. According to the Ministry of Construction, there was previously an old educational institution on the site of the new school, designed for 130 places. Its construction began 14 years ago and was completed only after 8 years, but unfortunately, the building was taken out of operation 6 years after a fire.

20.11.2025, 14:21
Construction of a new perinatal center has begun in the city of Osh
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Construction of a new perinatal center has begun in the city of Osh

Photo by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic The construction of a new perinatal center based on the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital has begun, as reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. The project is being implemented as part of the "Protection of Motherhood and Childhood" initiative, funded by the German government through the KfW Development Bank, in cooperation with the government of Kyrgyzstan and the Ministry of Health.

20.11.2025, 14:20
Local news

Kadir Atambaev filed a statement with the Prosecutor General's Office regarding transformers for "Kambar-Ata-2"

The son of former President Almazbek Atambayev, Kadyrbek Atambayev, announced the registration of his statement with the General Prosecutor's Office. In it, he points to possible instances of inflated prices for 20-year-old transformers at the Kambar-Ata HPP-2, and the materials related to the case have already been forwarded to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). He also added that he has two new documents on this issue that may interest law enforcement agencies.

20.11.2025, 14:15
Exclusive

Man Took Child from Airport, After Which He Was Accused of Kidnapping — Court Delivered Verdict

On October 22, 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping a child. According to the published case materials from the State Register of Judicial Acts, Kairat [name changed K.M.] began persistently demanding a meeting with Ainura [name changed A.A.E.] on the night of October 22, 2024, with whom he was acquainted. Despite Ainura informing him about her young child's illness and that she could not leave the house, Kairat continued to call and

20.11.2025, 14:13
Shortages and Deficits. What the Situation with Teachers in Naryn Looks Like
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Shortages and Deficits. What the Situation with Teachers in Naryn Looks Like

In the Naryn region, within the framework of the "Altyn Kazyq" program, 222 teachers have been laid off, while at the same time there is a shortage of 16 educators. This was reported by Aydana Imanalieva, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President, at a recent meeting summarizing the results of nine months of work. The Deputy noted that this year, due to the transition to the "Altyn Kazyq" program, primary school teachers, as well as specialists in technology,

20.11.2025, 14:12
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By 2030, it is planned to increase the share of processed agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan to 30%

- In his speech, Chynaliev noted that according to strategic documents, by 2030 it is planned to achieve a 30% processing rate of agricultural products. “Currently, processing accounts for only 10-15% of the total volume of agricultural products; however, growth is already observed in some sectors. For example, sugar beets are processed completely, dairy products are at 49%, while in other sectors this figure fluctuates between 5 and 10%,” he added. To increase the level of processing, farmers

20.11.2025, 14:11
Local news / Exclusive

In the Talas District, a museum was opened in the school in honor of the komuz player Shekerbek Sherkulov.

On November 20, a museum dedicated to the komuz player and composer Shekerbek Sherkulov, bearing his name, was opened in the village of Kök-Tokoj in the Talas region. In the museum's exhibition, visitors can see the musician's personal belongings, including his komuz with covers made of black walnut and apricot, as well as photographs capturing his life. Before the solemn ceremony began, participants laid flowers at the monument of Shekerbek Sherkulov, located in front of the school,

20.11.2025, 14:09
Ecology

Deputy of the BGC — "Tazalyku": Bishkek remains as dirty as it was

At the meeting of the joint commission on social protection and housing and communal services, Dinara Bekmuratova from the party "Жаңы күч – Новая сила" drew attention on November 20 to the ongoing problem with garbage in Bishkek, despite assurances from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" about its efforts. Deputy Director of "Tazalyk" Baarkan Asanbaeva explained the delays in waste collection due to technical malfunctions and production needs. She also noted that

20.11.2025, 14:02