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Local news / Cultural news

A unique balbal found in the Chui Valley has been transferred to the National Historical Museum

The National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan has been enriched with a unique artifact — an ancient balbal that was found in the Chui Valley. According to information from the Ministry of Culture, archaeologist Kubat Tabaldiev, Doctor of Historical Sciences, officially handed over this stone statue, which had been kept in a private collection for many years.

11.12.2025, 11:08
News / Education news

At KNAU College, the winners of the qualifying stage in small-bore rifle shooting were awarded.

At the KNAU Technical and Economic College named after K.I. Skryabin, a solemn award ceremony took place, dedicated to the results of the qualifying stage of the shooting competition with a small-caliber rifle. According to Taalaibek Myrzabaev, a member of the working group responsible for the preparation and conduct of the Spartakiad, this event has become part of the preparation for the final stage of the second Spartakiad for high school students and college students, which will be held in

11.12.2025, 11:05
Ukrainian Sea Drones Attacked a Tanker in the Black Sea
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Ukrainian Sea Drones Attacked a Tanker in the Black Sea

The vessel, registered under the flag of the Comoros, was moving in Ukraine's exclusive economic zone towards the port of Novorossiysk, with its transponder turned off. The publication also released a video recording of the moment the tanker was struck.

11.12.2025, 11:05
In Kyrgyzstan, a Paralegal Institute has been Established
Local news / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, a Paralegal Institute has been Established

A new institute of paralegals has been established in Kyrgyzstan, as announced at a press conference at the Kabar agency by the Chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice, Akjol Kalbekov. According to Kalbekov, the current system does not provide equal access to qualified lawyers in various regions of the country, especially in remote settlements. This became the reason for the introduction of the paralegal institute — specialists who are not lawyers but undergo special

11.12.2025, 11:04
Local news

Osh - Bishkek: Entry restriction for trucks from the "Aral" post lifted

The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that the temporary restriction on the entry of freight vehicles onto the Osh – Bishkek highway from the "Aral" post has been lifted. This decision was made after restrictions were previously imposed due to adverse weather conditions.

11.12.2025, 11:04
Citizens More Frequently Seek Consultations on Family Law Issues
Local news / Exclusive

Citizens More Frequently Seek Consultations on Family Law Issues

At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the Chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice, Akzhol Kalbekov, reported on the ongoing relevance of issues related to domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kalbekov, the increase in citizen inquiries is attributed to growing trust in the legal aid system provided by the state.

11.12.2025, 11:02
Local news

Strong winds are expected soon in the city of Bishkek and the Chui Valley.

According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, strong winds are expected in Bishkek and the Chui region in the coming days. Gusts of eastern wind may reach 15-20 meters per second. Emergency Situations specialists strongly recommend staying in safe areas during strong wind gusts. In case of an emergency, you should immediately contact the "112" service, which operates around the clock and accepts free calls.

11.12.2025, 11:02
Local news

Adopted children who are citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be registered with the consular office.

In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to register adopted children who are citizens of the country with the consular authorities. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided information, the order regarding the registration and maintenance of the consular records of Kyrgyz citizens located outside the country has been updated.

11.12.2025, 10:57
The National Bank held a seminar for exchange offices on compliance with AML/CFT requirements
Economy / Exclusive

The National Bank held a seminar for exchange offices on compliance with AML/CFT requirements

On December 8, the National Bank, together with the Association of Legal Entities "Alliance of Exchange Offices," held a seminar for employees of exchange offices. According to information from the regulator, the seminar focused on compliance with the key requirements of the regulations of the National Bank and the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the prevention of the financing of criminal activities and the legalization (laundering) of proceeds obtained through criminal means.

11.12.2025, 10:57
Economy

For the construction of a multi-storey residential complex in Osh, agricultural lands were transformed.

In Osh, in the rural district of Toloykon, the construction of a multi-story residential complex is planned, for which 2.7 hectares of agricultural land will be transformed. This decision was made by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the decree, the plot of land, which is privately owned and designated with the number 1309, is changing its category from "agricultural land" to "land for settlements."

11.12.2025, 10:54
Local news / Cultural news

In the city of Manas, a literary event "Yntymak" will take place.

The literary event titled "Ынтымак" will take place on December 12 at 14:00 at the Jalal-Abad Regional Kyrgyz Drama Theater named after Barpy. This event is dedicated to National Literature Day. The poet Kudayberdi Arapbaev, better known as Bala Barpy, will perform works by the great poet Barpy Alykulov, with whom he has been acquainted for many years and studies his creativity.

11.12.2025, 10:54
The Cabinet approved new capital standards for securities market participants
Economy / Exclusive

The Cabinet approved new capital standards for securities market participants

The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a new Regulation on the standards for the sufficiency of own funds for professional participants in the securities market. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Government, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the document, the changes are aimed at improving the financial stability and increasing the competitiveness of organizations operating in the securities market. The minimum sizes of the authorized capital for various areas of activity are

11.12.2025, 10:53
Local news / Naryn Region

Naryn: Traffic Resumed on the Tuz-Bel Pass

According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, traffic restrictions have been lifted on the 506-508 kilometers of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road (Tuz-Bel Pass), and passage is now open again. Currently, the road maintenance enterprise (RME) No. 957 continues to clear the road of snow, as well as to widen the roadway and treat the surface with inert materials.

11.12.2025, 10:52
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 11
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on December 11

Information was collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions about the presented data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The exchange rate is displayed for cash transactions and may change throughout the day.

11.12.2025, 10:48
Local news / Cultural news

A joint meeting of the Coordination Council for Youth Policy Development and representatives of international organizations was held

A joint meeting of the Coordinating Council, which focuses on the development of youth policy, took place in Kyrgyzstan with the participation of representatives from international organizations. According to the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, key results of the agency's work in the field of youth policy for the year 2025 were presented at the meeting.

11.12.2025, 10:43
A top-class killer has been extradited to Kazakhstan, responsible for a series of contract killings in Kyrgyzstan.
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A top-class killer has been extradited to Kazakhstan, responsible for a series of contract killings in Kyrgyzstan.

Alexey KOVALENKO, by his own admission, began his criminal activity at the age of seven when he shot an adult man in the face with a sawed-off shotgun during a conflict. His first contract killing took place on August 4, 2006, in Bishkek, where he killed the criminal authority Kanat KADYRMYSHEV. The victim was a close friend of the well-known criminal authority Kamchi (Kamchybek KOLBAEV, killed on October 4, 2023). The next victim was Nurmohammad MIYALITDINOV, known as Baton, and on December

11.12.2025, 10:39
The USA Captured a Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela
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The USA Captured a Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela

Trump also added that this day has been "interesting in terms of news." "We just seized a tanker off the Venezuelan coast, it's the largest tanker ever seized," he told reporters at the White House. The President emphasized that the seizure was carried out for a "valid reason," but did not specify the details. He also promised that photos of the operation would be published soon.

11.12.2025, 10:38
Local news / Exclusive

In the Alamedin District, a 16-day campaign against violence against women took place.

In the Alamidin district, numerous events and marches took place dedicated to the theme of combating violence, under the slogans "Against Violence" and "Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls." This was reported by the district state administration in an interview for Turmush. As clarified by the agency, representatives from various bodies participated in the events: social welfare employees, internal affairs, education, as well as local self-governments, teachers, and

11.12.2025, 10:38
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan made a statement regarding the Constitutional Court's decision on the reinstatement of the death penalty.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan made a statement regarding the Constitutional Court's decision on the reinstatement of the death penalty.

The return of the death penalty within the framework of national legislation could lead to Kyrgyzstan being among the countries that violate their international obligations, which contradicts the constitutional recognition of international law and the principle of good faith in the execution of treaties. As a rule of law state, Kyrgyzstan will continue to fulfill all international obligations it has undertaken. At the same time, within the framework of these obligations, work on legislative

11.12.2025, 10:33
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the tourist portal Nomad.kg was presented

Recently, a new multilingual tourist portal Nomad.kg was launched in Kyrgyzstan. As reported by the project's author and representative of "Destination Talas," Gamal Soronkulov, the idea to create the platform originated in 2019. Gamal Soronkulov noted that during this time, the team has developed two successful projects: ecomap.kg, which is an online map of environmental violations, and map.kg, dedicated to the natural beauty of the country and biodiversity in 32 key areas.

11.12.2025, 10:33
Economy

Over 34 million soms were spent on the reconstruction of the Kyzyl-Zhyldyz canal in Naryn

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the completion of an important project for the reconstruction of the Kyzyl-Jyldyz canal, which was carried out by the Naryn Regional Water Management Authority. During the work, 13,395 square meters of concrete were laid over a length of 2,070 meters. These measures are aimed at optimizing the use of water resources, increasing the reliability of the irrigation system, and ensuring

11.12.2025, 10:32
Production of foam plastic suspended at the enterprise in the village of Lebedinovka
Incidents

Production of foam plastic suspended at the enterprise in the village of Lebedinovka

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has announced the suspension of the foam production enterprise located in the village of Lebedinovka. The reason for this decision was the violation of environmental standards identified during a joint inspection with the municipal inspection. The inspection was based on a video posted on Facebook, which showed that the foam producer is the company LLC "Bars Medved".

11.12.2025, 10:30
"Over 30 Drones Shot Down Overnight Approaching Moscow, - Mayor Sobyanin"
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"Over 30 Drones Shot Down Overnight Approaching Moscow, - Mayor Sobyanin"

Illustrative photo On the night of December 11, the first drone was shot down shortly before midnight. Then, between 00:13 and 00:43 Moscow time, three more drones were destroyed. From 01:07 to 01:54 Moscow time, information was received about five downed drones. At 02:05 Moscow time, the mayor reported the tenth downed drone. In the last hour, drones were shot down in groups: first six, then at 02:33 Moscow time — another five, and 11 minutes later — seven drones. The night ended with the

11.12.2025, 10:29
The new "Kelechek" market in Osh will start operations on March 1.
Local news / Exclusive

The new "Kelechek" market in Osh will start operations on March 1.

During the morning inspection, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the new "Kelechek" market, as well as the "Jibek-Jolu" and sweets markets. According to the city administration, during the raid, the head of the city checked the state of construction work at the markets and gave instructions to eliminate the identified shortcomings.

11.12.2025, 10:04
News / Education news

In Bishkek, the competitions "Glorifying Manas - Glorifying the Kyrgyz" and "Staging the Noble Manas" took place. Results.

On December 11, the press service of the Bishkek City Hall announced the city stages of the contests "Manas's Glory - Kyrgyz's Glory" and "Heroic Manas Staging," which took place at School No. 47. Students who became prize winners at the district stages participated in these contests and had the opportunity to present their works at the city level. The main goal of the events was to develop research skills, support creative initiatives, and promote the cultural

11.12.2025, 10:03
Johnny Depp may land the lead role in the adaptation of "The Master and Margarita"
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Johnny Depp may land the lead role in the adaptation of "The Master and Margarita"

American actor Johnny Depp is being considered for the lead role in the first English-language adaptation of the famous novel by Mikhail Bulgakov, "The Master and Margarita," as reported by Kazinform citing TASS. According to information provided by Variety magazine, Depp will also serve as a producer for this project, which will be carried out under the direction of his film studio IN.2 Film.

11.12.2025, 09:59
Exclusive

Young man found dead near shops in Sokuluk district

On the morning of December 10, a frozen young man was discovered in the village of Kara-Sakal, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. This was reported by local residents who noticed him near a dacha area. According to preliminary information, the deceased was 26-year-old M.A., born in 1997. His body was found wearing only underwear near some shops. Passersby, seeing the man, immediately called the police. Law enforcement quickly identified the deceased and organized the

11.12.2025, 09:53
"Imanaly Aydarbekov would be against renaming the Young Guard Boulevard"
Local news

"Imanaly Aydarbekov would be against renaming the Young Guard Boulevard"

At the presentation of the General Plan for Bishkek, designed until 2050, attention was drawn to the need to preserve the historical appearance of the city. “There is very little left,” it was noted during the discussion. In this light, the initiative to rename streets, especially the Young Guard Boulevard in honor of Imanaly Aydarbekov, appears particularly unacceptable, especially in the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This opinion was expressed by Samat

11.12.2025, 09:51
Local news

Kyrgyzstanis congratulated on International Mountain Day

In his congratulatory message, Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of protecting mountain nature and the need for joint efforts to safeguard it. This was reported in a press release from the government office. He highlighted that mountainous regions are particularly acutely feeling the consequences of climate change. Among the main challenges, he pointed out the rapid melting of glaciers, the reduction of snow cover, as well as the increase in landslides, avalanches, and floods. These

11.12.2025, 09:45
The Ruble and Tenge Have Significantly Devalued Again. Exchange Rates as of December 11
Economy

The Ruble and Tenge Have Significantly Devalued Again. Exchange Rates as of December 11

Photo from the internet. The Chinese yuan shows stability and reaches a new annual maximum value Based on data provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, it has been reported that the euro and Chinese yuan have shown growth, while the Russian ruble and Kazakh tenge have significantly depreciated. The US dollar remained at the same level. US Dollar:

11.12.2025, 09:41