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Kudret Taychabarov arrested until December 30 in connection with participation in an organized group

According to information provided by the court's press service, Taichabarov has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to the creation or participation in an organized group. The maximum penalty under this article ranges from five to eight years of imprisonment with possible confiscation of property. Recall that on November 6, the Central Election Commission denied Taichabarov registration as a candidate for deputy in

10.11.2025, 21:02
Russian Customs is Struggling to Keep Up: Car Imports from Japan and Korea are Rising Sharply
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Russian Customs is Struggling to Keep Up: Car Imports from Japan and Korea are Rising Sharply

The increase in the pace of car imports indicates a recovery in the secondary market and a growing interest in right-hand drive vehicles. Vladivostok has become a sort of "port of hope" for many car enthusiasts seeking to avoid shortages and high prices in dealerships. The dynamics of supplies suggest further development of this logistics direction. Japanese cars, known for their reliability and favorable price-to-quality ratio, continue to hold leading positions in the market. At

10.11.2025, 21:02
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The police investigated the complaint about premature campaigning by Dosalieva and refused to initiate proceedings.

The Internal Affairs Department of the October District of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, conducted an investigation into information regarding possible violations of election campaigning concerning the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Elmir Dosaliev, who is running for district No. 22. Information about this incident was published by the Central Election Commission (CEC) in the Register of Complaints and Violations, which was created ahead of the early parliamentary elections scheduled

10.11.2025, 21:01
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Eduard Kubatov commented on a joint photo with Kamchy Kolbaev

Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, provided a comment regarding the emergence of his old photographs with Kamchy Kolbaev on social media. He shared that their acquaintance began over four years ago when he ascended Everest. Kubatov noted: "After my ascent, he called to congratulate me, and then showed me the sports complex 'Bars', where training sessions for teams from various regions took place. We met at sports and public events. We

10.11.2025, 20:49
Health

"2x2=4 for Myocardial Infarction". Algorithm for Patients and Medical Services in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Professor Igor Pershukov, who heads the Department of Hospital Therapy with a course in Radiological Diagnostics and Oncology at Jalal-Abad State University and serves as the Deputy Director for Research at the Southern Regional Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, shared important information about the actions necessary when suspecting a myocardial infarction. “The main symptom of a myocardial infarction is a sharp pain that is most often localized behind the sternum or to the left of

10.11.2025, 20:34
Local news

A raid was conducted in Bishkek to identify illegal immigrants.

Employees of the Bishkek Main Internal Affairs Department, engaged in combating extremism and illegal migration, conducted a planned raid called "Illegal" on November 7. This information was announced by the department's press service. The event took place at the Osh market and aimed to check the legality of the stay of foreign citizens, as well as their employment activities, in order to combat offenses related to illegal migration.

10.11.2025, 20:30
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Trump proposed to pay Americans $2,000 funded by tariff revenues

On the Truth Social platform, Trump announced his readiness to provide every American with $2,000, using funds generated from customs duties. This message was published in an article presented by The Guardian. The president noted that payments would not be available to high-income citizens, which could help increase public support for his tariff policy.

10.11.2025, 20:26
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Three complaints about possible campaigning in support of the candidate for the Parliament Akayev were not confirmed

The Central Commission responsible for elections and referendums has published data on complaints and violations recorded during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which will take place on November 30. According to information from the Registry, three complaints were received by the internal affairs bodies of the Kara-Suu district from a resident of the village of Furkat, known as M. Asanov (identity not established), concerning possible cases of premature campaigning in

10.11.2025, 20:12
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Kasymaiev and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation inspected the site for the construction of a Russian school

Overchuk's visit to Kyrgyzstan was timed to familiarize himself with the project of a new school in the capital. It is expected that this educational institution will be the result of an agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Russia on the establishment of joint educational institutions. As part of this agreement, nine plots of land have already been allocated in the country for the construction of such schools. According to information received from the Ministry of

10.11.2025, 20:11
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The Central Election Commission prematurely terminated the powers of a number of deputies of local councils. The names of the new ones

The Central Election Commission made a number of decisions on November 10 regarding the early termination of the powers of deputies of local keneshes in several regions. In particular, this affected the territorial election commissions of Aitmatov, Tokmok, Moscow, Manas, Suzak, Naryn, and Kochkor. As part of these decisions, vacant mandates were transferred to the following candidates:

10.11.2025, 19:56
Incidents

In Batken Region, a man was detained on suspicion of illegal transportation of medicines

The Department for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken Region conducted an investigation, during which a case of illegal transportation of medications was uncovered. The press service of the agency reported this. According to information from law enforcement agencies, a 38-year-old resident of the village of Zhany-Zher in the Leilek district, known as I. L., made an agreement with a citizen of a neighboring country named Abdumalik to

10.11.2025, 19:50
Local news

"Among the victims and deceased due to the typhoon in the Philippines, there are no Kyrgyz citizens, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs"

As of November 10, there have been no reports of injured or deceased citizens of Kyrgyzstan as a result of the typhoon "Fung-Wong" hitting the Philippines, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, the Ministry is maintaining active communication with Kyrgyz citizens currently in the Philippines. All government agencies in the Philippines are prepared to assist in the evacuation of those affected by the disaster. As part of this effort, 435

10.11.2025, 19:49
Local news

The Ministry of Internal Affairs urged parents to pay more attention to their teenagers' leisure activities.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, there is a growing number of teenagers spending time in anti-cinemas—spaces rented for gatherings where alcohol and drugs are often consumed. In this regard, the ministry emphasized that parental involvement in their children's lives is an important aspect of protecting them from potential threats. Ministry specialists advise parents not only to know their children's whereabouts but also to actively inquire about

10.11.2025, 19:46
Health

A warehouse for pharmaceuticals will be built for the Ala-Bukinsky Centralized Pharmaceutical Warehouse for 11.2 million soms

The Ala-Bukinsky Interdistrict Center for General Medical Practice has launched a tender for the construction of a warehouse for the storage of medicinal products. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, this tender will be conducted using an unrestricted procurement method. The expected cost of construction is 11 million 172 thousand 487 soms. The application submission period will last until 12:59 on November 24, 2025. The construction must be completed within 60

10.11.2025, 19:42
The awarding of the title of hero to the former leader of Indonesia has caused public discontent.
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The awarding of the title of hero to the former leader of Indonesia has caused public discontent.

Photo from the internet Suharto, the former president of Indonesia, was posthumously awarded the title of national hero, which sparked a wave of protests among the population. This was reported by the BBC. The award ceremony took place in Jakarta under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, Suharto's son-in-law. The award was accepted by his family on behalf of the deceased leader.

10.11.2025, 19:41
Local news

Kyrgyzstan Joined the International Council for Supporting Women in Industry and Technology

At the event organized by the state corporation "Rosatom," the Eurasian Women's Forum Council, and the Indonesian Nuclear Society (HIMNI), more than 150 specialists from various fields, including nuclear energy, medicine, and technology, gathered, representing 17 countries. The main topics of discussion were the development of high technologies and the significance of women's participation in economic transformations. Experts from Indonesia noted the importance of

10.11.2025, 19:27
In 2025, Planet Earth Continues to Break Temperature Records
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In 2025, Planet Earth Continues to Break Temperature Records

In 2025, the Earth continues to set new temperature records. According to the World Meteorological Organization, this year is likely to rank as the second or third warmest year on record. From 2015 to 2025, the last 11 years have been the hottest in 176 years. Photo by WMO. The area of Arctic ice after this year's winter reached the lowest level in the history of satellite observations

10.11.2025, 19:23
Local news

In Bishkek, the activities of a company engaged in illegal construction have been suspended

According to the information from the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control, which is part of the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan, the activities of the company OsOO Arcon have been suspended. This decision is related to the fact that this organization was carrying out construction work without the necessary permits and had not registered the facility in the appropriate registry. During the inspection, it was found that the company had begun selling residential

10.11.2025, 19:13
Jaishankar and Modi thanked Bhutan for the warm reception of Buddha's relics
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Jaishankar and Modi thanked Bhutan for the warm reception of Buddha's relics

The Indian delegation was warmly welcomed in Bhutan, where the sacred relics of Buddha were presented with high honors. India's Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, expressed his gratitude to the government and people of Bhutan for their sincere reception. In his post on social media platform X, he noted that he was "deeply touched by the warm welcome extended to the sacred relics of Buddha," emphasizing the importance of this event for both nations.

10.11.2025, 19:10
Incidents

A foreign national wanted by Interpol has been detained in Bishkek

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the arrested individual is U. S., born in 1992. He was placed on the international wanted list at the request of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova. U. S. is suspected of committing a crime under Article 171 "Rape" of the Criminal Code of Moldova. According to the investigation, in 2014 he engaged in an intimate relationship with a minor without her consent.

10.11.2025, 18:59
Adylbek Kasymaliev and Alexey Overchuk familiarized themselves with the school construction project in Bishkek
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Adylbek Kasymaliev and Alexey Overchuk familiarized themselves with the school construction project in Bishkek

During a working visit to Kyrgyzstan, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev got acquainted with the project for a new school in Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. According to the agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Russia, nine plots of land have been allocated for the

10.11.2025, 18:55
Local news

November 11: Where the Power Will Be Turned Off in Bishkek

According to information from the electrical networks, power outages are expected in Bishkek. 1 Bishkek From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the outage will affect Manas Avenue and the streets: Sevastopolskaya, Gagarina, Rustaveli, 3rd Line, 2nd Line, as well as Furmanova.

10.11.2025, 18:42
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Moldova intends to introduce a visa regime for citizens of Kyrgyzstan

As reported by NewsMaker, the government of Moldova is preparing a draft resolution that will be discussed on November 12. If the document is approved, it will be presented to parliament. In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was clarified that the introduction of visas will not affect all CIS countries. The new visa requirements will only apply to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as Moldova does not have bilateral agreements on free movement with these states. Citizens of Russia will

10.11.2025, 18:36
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When the GKNB sealed the warehouses of the company "Frezia," while the owner was in a pre-trial detention center, all the security was dismissed and goods worth 141 million soms were taken away — charges were also brought against a citizen of China.

The judicial panel of the Chui Regional Court has decided to overturn the sentence previously issued against a citizen of China. This citizen was involved in a criminal case concerning a large theft of goods from the warehouses of the company "Frezia," located in the Panfilov District of the Chui Region.

10.11.2025, 18:06
Zhapаров announced his intention to completely eliminate the electricity deficit and move towards export.
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Zhapаров announced his intention to completely eliminate the electricity deficit and move towards export.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, spoke at a youth forum in Bishkek, where he outlined ambitious plans to eliminate the electricity deficit in the country within the next 2-3 years and to begin exporting electricity. “At the last forum, we discussed the crucial goal of achieving energy independence. The electricity deficit is not a new problem; it arose due to ineffective management in previous years. Despite the commissioning of small hydropower plants and the reconstruction of

10.11.2025, 18:05
Since the beginning of the year, 5,700 high school students in Bishkek have undergone career orientation testing.
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Since the beginning of the year, 5,700 high school students in Bishkek have undergone career orientation testing.

As part of the career orientation program conducted by the Bishkek City Employment Support Department under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, high school students are given the opportunity to understand their career preferences, taking into account their interests and skills, as well as the requirements of the modern labor market. According to the Ministry of Labor's press service, the career orientation center was opened on March 9, 2021, with

10.11.2025, 17:57
Incidents

A man previously wanted by Interpol has been detained in Bishkek

Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a special operation during which a citizen, who was wanted internationally, was detained. According to information received by law enforcement agencies, a 37-year-old citizen A. u. R., born in 1985, fraudulently acquired the property of residents of Bishkek by gaining their trust. It has been established that the damage from his actions exceeds $1 million.

10.11.2025, 17:50
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Manas, the land and building of citizen A. Mamytov have been transferred to the mayor's office.

In Manas, the deputies of the local kenesh approved the transfer of private land plots into municipal ownership. This decision was made at a recent session of the city kenesh. As a result, the deputies agreed to transfer to the city administration of Manas a private land plot of 2665.5 square meters, located at: Manas, B. Erkinbaeva St., No. 6/2, owned by A. Mamytov, along with the newly constructed building.

10.11.2025, 17:46
More than 12,000 families have signed social contracts in Kyrgyzstan
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More than 12,000 families have signed social contracts in Kyrgyzstan

Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Labor As of November 10, 2025, over 12,200 social contracts have been signed in the republic aimed at supporting low-income and needy families. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Development, and Migration. The main objective of this program is to provide targeted assistance to vulnerable families to help them escape poverty through the development of their own businesses.

10.11.2025, 17:41
Incidents

In a year, the number of cases of domestic violence increased by 31.2%

According to information provided by the head of the department for the prevention of domestic violence and coordination of mobile police reception offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Daniyar Saparbaev, in an interview for AKIpress, about 58% of all registered cases of domestic violence occurred in Bishkek. In the first nine months of 2025, the electronic incident journal recorded 16,284 incidents related to domestic violence. This is significantly higher than in the same period of

10.11.2025, 17:32
Kyrgyz citizens in the Philippines were not affected by typhoon "Fung-Wong" - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Kyrgyz citizens in the Philippines were not affected by typhoon "Fung-Wong" - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that as a result of the typhoon "Fung-Wong" strike in the Philippines, Kyrgyz citizens have not been harmed. As of November 10, according to the competent authorities of the country, there have been no reported cases of death or injury among citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. In response to the natural disaster, all institutions in the Philippines are in a state of full readiness to assist those affected. As part of these

10.11.2025, 17:25