Checkpoint "Bedel" will reduce transit time by 12 hours - Syrgabaev

Today, a meeting of the transport ministers of Central Asia was held in Tashkent, attended by the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdykalyk Syrgabaev. The focus of the discussion was on issues related to the development of transport infrastructure, the formation of multimodal corridors, and strengthening cooperation between regions. Syrgabaev noted a significant increase in cargo transportation volumes through the Kyrgyz-Chinese checkpoints "Torugart"

The suspect in 29 thefts from mobile technology stores was detained in Karakol.

Recently, in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a man was detained who is suspected of a series of thefts from retail outlets specializing in the sale of mobile phones. The press service of the regional police department reported this incident. According to law enforcement agencies, on August 6, 2025, one of the residents of Karakol approached the local police station and reported the theft of three mobile phones from his store. It was clarified that the theft occurred on July 18, when

In the U.S., companies are forgoing discounts for "Black Friday"

This year, many companies in the USA have decided to forgo the usual sales and discounts associated with 'Black Friday,' which is linked to the introduction of new tariffs on imported goods, reports Bloomberg agency. Among the brands that have canceled their promotions are Coach, a well-known luxury handbag manufacturer, and Therabody, which produces devices for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The reasons for these companies' decisions vary, but the main factor is rising costs

Central Asia Among Leaders in Warehouse Infrastructure Growth Rates - EDB

According to the Eurasian Development Bank, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are leading in the growth of warehouse infrastructure in the Eurasian region, and this trend is expected to continue until 2040. Forecasts indicate a significant increase in warehouse capacities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: from 2.7 million square meters in 2025 to 19.6 million square meters by 2040, representing more than a sevenfold increase.

In Batken Region, the areas for sowing winter grain crops are being increased

In the Batken region, it is planned to sow 7,300 hectares of winter grain crops, as reported by the presidential representative office in the region. According to the information from the agency, 50% of the planned volume has been completed so far.

Cameras in Alamedin captured young people throwing garbage on the street

At the intersection of Panfilov Street and Chuy Lane near the Alamedin MTU, a violation of waste disposal regulations was recorded. According to the Municipal Inspection of the Bishkek City Hall, garbage collection in this area is carried out every Monday.

In the past few months, four people have died from consuming energy drinks

Recently, there has been a rise in the consumption of energy drinks among young people, leading to serious health consequences. This was reported in an interview on UTRK by Ernis Tilekov, head of the liver surgery department at the National Surgical Center. According to him, in the past few months, four people have lost their lives due to the consumption of these drinks, and several others are in intensive care.

Bishkek City Hall: Information about school closures due to the energy crisis is not true

The debate over the cancellation of Jah Khalib's concert in Bishkek is heating up on social media.

Photo from the internet Active discussions are taking place on social media regarding the upcoming concert of the Kazakh artist Jah Khalib in Bishkek, especially after his performances were canceled in Kazakhstan due to his controversial statements about victims of violence. Recall that in one of the podcasts, rapper Bakhtiyar Mamedov, better known as Jah Khalib, expressed the opinion that women who dress modestly can reduce the risk of violence from men, as there will always be other Muslims

The Naryn Electric Grid Enterprise Completed Preparations for the Heating Season

The Naryn Electric Networks Enterprise has completed preparations for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the preparations, repairs and maintenance of energy facilities were carried out, including power transmission lines and transformer substations, which will ensure reliable electricity supply for the residents of the Naryn region in the upcoming heating season.

The recreation center "Druzhba" in the Tyup District has been returned to state ownership.

As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, facts of financing criminal activities of organized groups and legalization of income obtained illegally were revealed.

New Traffic Lights Have Started Operating at a Busy Intersection in Bishkek

New traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Budennogo Street, which are now fully updated. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. At the direction of the mayor of the capital, eight modern pedestrian traffic lights equipped with countdown timers have been installed here. This innovation is expected to enhance road safety for local residents and students of school No. 51 located nearby.

Housing prices may fall by 5-10% in 2026 — expert opinion

The leading specialist of the State Agency for Land Resource Management, Aidar Sukenbaev, shared his opinion on the possible decrease in real estate prices in 2026 during the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, housing prices may fall by 5-10% due to current research. However, as the expert noted, such a decrease will not be long-term, as high demand for housing remains. One of the reasons for this is internal migration, as many people move to large cities

Members of the extremist "Hizb ut-Tahrir" detained in the Batken region

Photo by the State National Security Committee In the Batken region, members of the organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir" were detained in a case related to religious extremism. This was reported by the press center of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the provided information, a criminal case was opened under Article 331 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the creation and financing of extremist organizations. Some of the detainees had previously

GKNB: Members of "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" Detained

In the Batken region, members of the radical organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been detained. Some of them already had criminal records for extremist activities, reports the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. During operational activities, the identities of 11 citizens of Kyrgyzstan were established, including "B.R.K.", born in 1980, "Zh.I.I.", born in 1990, "I.M.A.", born in 1978, "D.U.K.", born in 1980,

Until 2027, the collection and use of macrotomy, arnebia, and aconite is prohibited. Complete list of plants.

In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, a temporary moratorium on the collection and use of a number of plants is introduced until January 1, 2027, for the purpose of nature conservation and protection of rare species. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the list of prohibited plants includes:

Why the Return of the Death Penalty is a Threat to Journalism and Freedom of Speech?

This is more than just a legal question In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of reinstating the death penalty is actively discussed. In the fall of 2025, the presidential administration of Sadyr Japarov presented the public with an initiative to repeal Law No. 52 of March 16, 2010, which concerned joining the international protocol on the abolition of the death penalty. Japarov himself stated his intention to put the final decision on this issue to a nationwide vote.

How Kyrgyzstanis Work for the USA: A Dispatcher from Bishkek on a Career in the Trucking Business

Over the past ten years, many Kyrgyzstani individuals who moved to the USA have found their place in the freight transportation sector, especially in the trucking business. However, there is another interesting aspect — dispatch work, which is also available to Kyrgyzstani people and can be performed remotely from Kyrgyzstan, bringing income by American standards. Erkin Kozhaliev, the director of Supreme Dispatch, spoke about how remote work is developing in Kyrgyzstan and what is needed to

Amangeldiev took part in the celebrations dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Aravan District

Daniyar Amangeldiev, who holds the position of First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Aravan district. As part of the event, he spoke at the ceremony of laying the capsule for the foundation of new production facilities, as reported by the government press service. Speaking to those gathered, Amangeldiev emphasized the importance of this anniversary, noting the hard work and unity of the local

Pedestrian crossing and road signs on Korsakov Street will be installed soon, - akim

On Korsakova Street in Novopavlovka, the installation of road signs is planned, as reported by the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, during a live broadcast. During the broadcast, one of the residents addressed the akim with a request for the necessity of creating a pedestrian crossing and installing road signs at the intersection with Pishpeka Street. “The asphalting of Korsakova Street took place in 2025. We received recommendations for the installation of signs, and in the near

A Series of Frauds Uncovered in Karakol

According to the applicant, the fraudster requested 6000 soms to his phone number for assistance, after which he stopped responding. Based on the statement, a preliminary investigation was initiated, and the information was registered in the Criminal Case Journal of the Internal Affairs Department of Karakol. During operational activities, law enforcement identified the suspect, who turned out to be O.M., born in 1997, a resident of the village of Tüp in the Tüp district, who previously had

A New Step in Supporting Citizens: The Fourth Social Store "Eurasia" Opens in Bishkek

A new social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek, becoming the fourth in a row and organized by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." The event took place at 97 Manas Avenue. The network of social stores "Eurasia" continues to grow, fulfilling its main goal of providing pensioners, veterans, and people with disabilities access to essential goods at reasonable prices. Currently, there are four such stores operating in Bishkek:

In Bishkek, the police are conducting raids against smoking in public places

The Bishkek police, particularly the officers of the Patrol and Post Service, are actively engaged in preventing smoking in public places. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, raids are conducted in areas with a high concentration of people, such as public transport stops, parks, underground passages, and courtyards.

In Naryn, a school has been renovated for the first time in 90 years

The capital renovation of the T. Satylganov school in Naryn has been completed, which was conducted for the first time in nine decades. Currently, 650 children are studying at the educational institution. The renovation work was organized by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, which allowed for the creation of modern conditions for the educational process.

The women's national volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan won the zonal championship of Asia

The Kyrgyzstan women's volleyball team triumphed at the zonal championship of Asia, which took place in Colombo (Sri Lanka) from November 4 to 9. This was reported by the volleyball federation. In the tournament organized by the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) for players under 19 years old, the Kyrgyz women played five matches and won four of them, earning them first place.

Pediatrician: Children Can Be Vaccinated Against Influenza

On the air of "Birinchi Radio," pediatrician Syina Bokuyeva confirmed the possibility of vaccinating children against influenza. The Ministry of Health previously acquired the Russian drug "Grippol+," which was used for immunizing at-risk groups. Currently, the vaccination rate in the country has reached 90%. According to Bokuyeva, vaccination for children begins at six months of age and occurs in two stages. Children from the age of three receive the vaccine once, just like

In Chon-Aryk, buildings that have crossed the "red line" will be demolished during road construction.

The Akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieff, spoke live about plans for the construction of Kozhobergenov Street, noting that buildings located along the road are subject to demolition if they extend beyond the "red line." This street is situated in the residential area of Chon-Aryk. Aitieff added that work on the project is currently underway, but the number of lanes on the new road has not yet been determined.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 88 AQI (smog map)

Based on information from IQAir, at 5:00 PM on November 12, 2025, the air quality in Bishkek was recorded at 88 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.

In the Lenin District, 2000 trees have been planted in a year

According to the information from the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, over 2000 trees were planted in the region in 2025. Of this number, 1300 trees were planted along major streets, while 1052 were planted on the premises of educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens.

In Bishkek, a QR code payment system is in operation at municipal parking lots.

The use of creatine reduces the aging rates of muscles and the brain

Experts have concluded that creatine not only helps in energy recovery but also improves water balance, which is especially important for elderly people, as it can slow down the loss of muscle mass and maintain mental clarity. Moreover, a lack of creatine in adolescents can lead to slowed physical development and a predisposition to overweight. Vegetarians and vegans are advised to monitor their creatine levels, as their diet may be insufficient in this nutrient, and supplementation in the

The Government of Kyrgyzstan included "Kumtor Operating Company" in the Privatization Program

Almost 116 kilometers of barriers have been installed on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

At the border of Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan, the construction of nearly 116 kilometers of barbed wire has been completed. According to information provided by the presidential representative office in the Batken region, work is currently underway in the village of Maksat in the Leilek district. As of November 12, the total length of the fenced line in the Batken region is 115 kilometers and 958 meters. Of this number, 84 kilometers and 806 meters are located in the Batken district, while 31

Digitization of Diplomas: A New Online Service is Being Implemented in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, in collaboration with JSC "Tunduk," has announced the launch of a new digital service that will allow diplomas to be converted into electronic format. According to information from the ministry, this service is intended for graduates who received diplomas before 2025. Anyone interested will be able to digitize their document online on the official website:

In the fight against poachers on Issyk-Kul, underwater and aerial drones are used

Since the beginning of 2025, 144 raids have been conducted as part of the fight against illegal fishing in Issyk-Kul. This was reported by Kylchbek Tentimyshev, head of the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". During the inspections, 40 kilometers of Chinese synthetic nets used by poachers were extracted and destroyed.

In Karakol, a serial mobile phone thief was detained

In Karakol, a suspect has been detained in connection with 29 cases of theft from a mobile technology store, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the department, as a result of operational-search activities conducted by the police of the city of Karakol, a suspect identified as citizen M. E., born in 1991 and a native of the city of Karakol, was identified and detained in connection with 29 theft cases.

Law enforcement reported the detention of members of the REO "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"

In the Batken region, as a result of a criminal investigation into the "Creation and Financing of an Extremist Organization," individuals suspected of participating in the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" were detained. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). The investigation established that among those detained are: B. R. K. (born in 1980), Zh. I. I. (born in 1990), I. M. A.

Illegal Extraction of Sand and Gravel Mixture Discovered in Talas

In the Talas region, as part of raid activities, employees of the regional department of the Environmental and Technical Inspection and the Talas Department of Internal Affairs conducted an inspection in the territories of the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts.

Collision of BMW X5 and Mercedes Claims the Life of a Driver from Jeti-Oguz

In the Jeti-Oguz district, in the village of Baltabay, a serious road traffic accident occurred involving two vehicles. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, a 25-year-old driver of a "Mercedes-Benz," who was also a resident of the area, died as a result of the incident.

The State Committee for National Security detained a wanted member of an organized crime group nicknamed Dodik.

The specialized service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) conducted an operation to detain Dosonov, known by the nickname Dodik, born in 1984 in Jalal-Abad. The man had been placed on an international wanted list.

A man is accused of 30 thefts from the same smartphone store.

According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, a 34-year-old man, a native of Karakol, was detained on charges of 29 thefts from a store specializing in the sale of mobile phones. The incident occurred on July 18, when a local resident K. G. (born in 1986) reported to the Karakol police about the theft of two smartphones of the Redmi Note 14 model and one Note 14 Pro, which were stolen along with their packaging.

Prosecutor General's Office: The authorized capital of "Kyrgyzstan Airports" has increased by 15.2 billion soms

The increase in the authorized capital of OJSC "Kyrgyzstan Airports" became possible thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office. The press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that the amount of the increase was 15.2 billion soms. During an inspection conducted by the Transport Prosecutor's Office, ineffective use of state property by the company was identified.

Baktybek Narchayev appointed head of the Talas region Internal Affairs Department

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Colonel of Police Baktybek Narbaevich Narchayev has been appointed as the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region.

For the first time in 90 years, a school in Naryn has been renovated

In Naryn, the first major renovation of the Toktogul Satylganov School in 90 years has taken place. The press service of the Ministry of Construction reported this event. According to the department's information, the school was built in 1935 and has been functioning as a general education institution since 1990.

Kanat Begaliyev spoke out about Akzhol Makhmudov after his defeat at the tournament in Russia

The finalist of the 2008 Olympic Games in Greco-Roman wrestling, Kanat Begaliev, shared his opinion about Akzhol Makhmudov after his setback at the tournament in Russia. On November 8, Makhmudov stepped onto the mat at the PWL tournament in Moscow, where he suffered a defeat against Bulgarian wrestler Aikka Mnatsakanyan. This loss was the first for the Kyrgyzstani in this tournament.

The GKNB detained residents of the Batken region for connections with "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami"

The suspects involved in the creation and financing of an extremist organization have been detained, the State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported on November 12. As part of a criminal case under Article 331 ("Creation and Financing of an Extremist Organization") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, searches were conducted in the homes of residents of the village of Uch-Korgon in the Kadamjai district and the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, where prohibited literature and

Results of the Young Scientists and Innovators Competition Summarized in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the results of the Republican competition aimed at supporting scientific and innovative activities among youth have been summarized. The main goal of the event was to identify and encourage promising ideas and technologies that contribute to the development of the country. The competition took place from October 7 to October 30, 2025. Participants could be citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic aged up to 35, including young researchers, scientists, and innovators, regardless of whether

Lifelong Sentenced Inmates Presented with Passports

In correctional facility No. 19 of the State Penitentiary Service, a ceremony was held to hand out passports to prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment. According to a press release from the agency, the event was organized in collaboration with the Public Service Center (PSC).