In Cholpon-Ata, a fire broke out at one of the local cafes at night, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Rescuers noted that thanks to the quick response of the fire crews, the fire was quickly localized.
The lawyer claims that criminal case No. 03-003-2025-000812, currently under investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Investigative Service, is related to accusations of embezzlement or misappropriation in a large amount, which constitutes a gross violation of the law. The defense attorney is concerned that the actions of the investigative authorities and the court call into question the legality and validity of their decisions.
The final match, held at the "Kurmanbek" stadium, ended with a crushing score of 8:0 in favor of the Russian team.
Photo from the internet. Almambet Shykmamatov, Chairman of the Tax Service A year ago, the President of Kyrgyzstan set a priority — to simplify tax procedures for entrepreneurs while finding a balance between the interests of business and the state. Almambet Shykmamatov, who heads the Tax Service, shared information about achievements and upcoming reforms. First stage of reforms: simplification of processes
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law regarding mediation, which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. This information has been posted on the official website of the head of state.
The company's net profit for the specified period amounted to 36 billion 900 million soms, which is also significantly higher than the planned 13 billion 373 million soms.
This year, the Jalal-Abad region plans to create 20 new industrial facilities. Currently, 11 of them have already been put into operation. This was reported by Nurlan Ermatov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President, at a meeting dedicated to analyzing the socio-economic development of the region for the first nine months. He noted that three new facilities are expected to be launched in November, another four will be opened by the end of the current year, and two more
In Bishkek, employees of the Drug Control Department detained a driver who was operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs. This was reported by the press service of the agency. According to the provided data, narcologists confirmed the fact of intoxication. During the stop of the vehicle, a substance resembling drugs was found inside. A investigative-operational group from the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs was called to the scene, which took the driver under its
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a business forum dedicated to Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) has started.
The press service of FC "Andijan" reported that the injury sustained by the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Erzhan Tokotaev, in the match against "Kyzylkum" turned out to be more serious than expected. The incident occurred a week ago, but it was only after a comprehensive medical examination that a tear of the internal ligament in his left knee was confirmed.
Illustrative photo According to sources, this plan includes 28 points organized into four key categories: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, security in Europe, and prospects for relations between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine. Trump's special envoy on this issue, Steve Witkoff, is leading the effort to develop the document. During consultations, he maintains contact with Kirill Dmitriev, the special representative of the President of Russia dealing with investment and economic
Recently, Samat Ismanov was arrested in Kok-Zhar, who previously held the position of Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui region. His detention took place on November 14, after which the court imposed a preventive measure in the form of detention in pre-trial detention center No. 1 until January 12. This information was provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Photo from the internet. Samat Ismanov Ismanov became a figure in a criminal case concerning the
The Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev announced on his Facebook page that there is no expected electricity shortage in Kyrgyzstan. He urged the population to consume resources wisely. According to him, during the winter period, as in previous years, the country will import electricity from neighboring states at a price of 3 soms, while the population will be provided with it at a tariff of 1 som 37 tyiyns. The difference in cost will once again result in debt for the JSC "National
At the age of 74, on November 19, Koshbay Masirov passed away. He served as the governor of the Jalal-Abad region and was awarded the title of Honored Builder of the Kyrgyz Republic. Koshbay Masirov. Koshbay Masirov began his career in youth and party organizations, and from 1977 to 1980, he held the position of secretary of the Komsomol Committee of Kyrgyzstan at the production management of "Naryn HPP." He also worked in leadership positions in the Talas regional Komsomol committee
Two students from the city of Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, became winners of the hand-to-hand combat competition. According to information provided by the press service of the city administration,
An operational headquarters has begun its activities at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, established within the framework of the "Kyrgyz Export" center. Its main task is to respond promptly to entrepreneurs' requests and provide comprehensive consulting assistance for enterprises in the sewing and textile industry. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The headquarters is located on the first floor of the ministry building and operates daily from 9:00 AM to
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 20. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is possible at night in some areas of the Talas and Issyk-Kul regions, while snow is expected in the highlands of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. In the remaining regions, including the agricultural zones of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, no precipitation is anticipated.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that according to the Law of the KR, adopted on October 29, 2025, there are plans to write off debts related to penalties, fines, and financial sanctions associated with insurance contributions. In particular, for payers of insurance contributions for state social insurance, the tax authorities will carry out the write-off:
Kyrgyz artist Bakr, who arrived in Moscow for concert performances, was detained at Sheremetyevo Airport on the morning of November 17. He himself reported this to his followers on social media. “I passed passport control, but my team was allowed through while I was detained. They took my documents without explanation and held me at the airport for about three hours. Then I was presented with a ban on entry to Russia, also without any explanations. I was placed in a waiting room, and I had to
According to information provided by Bloomberg, among the potential buyers of LUKOIL's assets outside of Russia are companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp., Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., and Carlyle Group. The source reports that the Russian oil company intends to sell its foreign assets as a single package, which creates challenges, as some interested parties would prefer to acquire them separately. Experts believe that LUKOIL's stance may lead to a "two-stage process" of sale.
- On the air, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Asel Kenenbaeva reported on the ongoing digitalization in the agricultural sector, under which all services of the ministry will be available in electronic format by the end of the year. Kenenbaeva noted that significant records have been achieved in the industry both at the national level and in a global context. One of the main aspects of this digitalization is the "Farmer Service Centers"
, Aigul DJALILOVA Gulnara Dzhurabaeva, a former opposition activist and ex-member of the Central Election Commission, is now known as the organizer of a closed dating club called "Time for Meetings." Participants in the project describe it as "therapy" and an opportunity to safely develop communication skills. In an interview with 24.kg, Dzhurabaeva spoke about her new venture as a matchmaker. Photo from the internet. Gulnara Dzhurabaeva
On the eastern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, not far from Karakol — the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region — lies the urban-type settlement of Pristan-Przhevalsk. During the Great Patriotic War, many local residents went to the front, and their return became an event filled with tears and sorrow for those who lost loved ones.
On November 19, a meeting was held at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, where the results of operational and service activities for the past 10 months were summarized, as reported by the press service of the city police. During the meeting, five key issues concerning the operational situation and main areas of work were discussed. In particular, the discussion focused on compliance with the noise law, trends in cybercrime, and issues related to the presence of foreign citizens
A tender has been announced for the construction of the administrative building "Zhashyl Muras" by the rural administration of the Burghandy-Dostuk rural district in the Nooken region of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the method of unlimited procurement is being applied.
After the publication of the new General Plan for Bishkek, which demonstrates changes in architecture, transportation, and the overall appearance of the capital, numerous public discussions arose. In response, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev organized a press conference to reassure the city's residents. He reported that this General Plan was developed by a Japanese company and received approval in November of last year. Subsequently, work on the project continued in collaboration with specialists
In Kyrgyzstan, many foreign students are studying with private health insurance policies that allow them to receive services in private clinics, including outpatient and inpatient treatment, as well as to call private ambulances and purchase medications. Each visit is monitored by a medical coordinator appointed by the insurance company. However, as it became known from one of the private insurers, foreign students are now required to obtain a compulsory health insurance policy costing about
On November 27, 2025, a significant event will take place - the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025. This event is organized by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of Kyrgyzstan. The hackathon will serve as an important platform where young developers, IT specialists, students from technical educational institutions, farmers, experts from the agro-industrial complex, and researchers will gather, all those who want to contribute to the digitalization of agriculture in
An audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber was carried out at the State Property Management Agency. The inspection covered the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and aimed to study the formation of revenues for the republican budget and the execution of planned objectives. During the audit, actions not in accordance with established norms were identified, totaling 948.4 million soms.
Photo by the Press Service of the Ministry of Economy At the business forum of CAREC, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, presented the key directions of the National Development Program of Kyrgyzstan, which is planned until 2030. He highlighted the main goals and objectives of this document for the participants of the event. According to the minister, the stable growth of the country's economy is ensured by a sound investment policy and the implementation of large
The verdict concerning the employees of the special forces regiment of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was confirmed by the Supreme Court on July 23, 2025. These individuals became subjects of a criminal case related to the tragic death of a young man. Three representatives of the special forces "Shumkar" were found guilty of abuse of power and concealing a crime. As a result of the court proceedings, they were fined 1 million soms and 50 thousand soms, respectively.
At a press conference held on November 19, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced that in the new city master plan, some residential buildings have been included in the green zone. The mayor emphasized that this plan takes into account the administrative-territorial reform that was carried out in 2024, resulting in the territory of the capital increasing threefold, while the population reached 1.3 million residents. In several districts, plots where residential buildings are located
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan updated the foreign currency exchange rates for November 19: The current price of the dollar is 87.44 soms, the euro is 101.3 soms, and the ruble remains stable at 1.7 soms.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an open press conference today, during which new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be presented. This was reported by TASS. The live broadcast will begin at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 PM Moscow Time) and will focus on images obtained during various NASA missions related to this comet.
- During a radio broadcast on November 19, the head of the pricing sector of the Department of Antimonopoly, Competitive Policy, and Pricing of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Nazina Alykulova, shared data on the regulation of prices for socially significant goods in Kyrgyzstan. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a list of 16 goods for 2023, for which state control may be introduced in the domestic market.
An extraordinary service meeting was held in the Issyk-Kul region, organized by the internal affairs department under the leadership of Major General of Police Murat Boronov. According to the press service of the regional police, the event was attended by heads of various departments and services, as well as chiefs of urban and district internal affairs divisions. The main focus of the meeting was on analyzing the security situation and issues related to strengthening citizens' trust in
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy, has successfully reached the semifinals of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. She is competing in freestyle wrestling in the under 53 kg category.
- The country is actively implementing the "30+20+10" project, which is aimed at the digitalization of the agricultural sector. This was reported on the radio by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. “Previously, we worked in the format of ‘3+2’, which included three areas of crop production and two of livestock. In this case, farmers were supported by agronomists, veterinarians, and specialists from agricultural authorities. To
The former president of Kyrgyzstan, known for his disdainful attitude towards the parliament, is once again behaving in a manner unbefitting his status. He is dragging his own children into his "snotty" games and seems to be risking criminal prosecution.
The Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the Issyk-Kul Regional Office of Capital Construction has launched a tender for the project to build a new building for the M. Rakhimov School, located in the village of Chepelik, Karakol. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the new building will be able to accommodate 150 students.
Photo of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" The press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" reported that Asman Airlines has increased the frequency of its flights between Bishkek and Karakol. Now travelers will be able to fly from the capital to Karakol four times a week — on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Ticket prices start from 3,600 soms.
On his social media page, Omurbek Babakov commented on the recent statement by former president Almazbek Atambayev regarding the energy supply situation in Kyrgyzstan.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the results of a significant study dedicated to the treatment and awareness levels of patients with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes were presented. The data was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health.
According to information from the press service of CJSC "Kumtor Gold Company," during the first ten months of 2025, the company was able to earn 80 billion soms, while expectations were 55.1 billion soms. The company's net profit for the specified period amounted to 36 billion 900 million soms, which significantly exceeds the planned 13 billion 373 million soms.
On November 18, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting to discuss violations committed by candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh during the election campaign. During monitoring conducted via WhatsApp, it was recorded that campaign banners of candidate Temirlan Aitieva from district No. 20 were placed on trees in the yards of houses in Bishkek.
The business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) is taking place in Bishkek. The agenda focuses on developing Kyrgyzstan's potential in the region. The Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, delivered a detailed overview of the country's current economic indicators and presented the main goals and objectives of the National Development Program until 2030 to the forum participants.
