The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic denied the collective application of candidates for district No. 19.

In the Kadamjay District, the local self-government was fined for burning waste

Inspectors from the Batken Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, in cooperation with the General Prosecutor's Office, conducted an inspection to ensure compliance with laws regarding environmental and technical safety by local authorities. During this inspection, representatives of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service reported the discovery of a case of burning plant waste at a landfill in the Ak-Turpak aymaq of the Kadamjai district.

The Russian Language in Kyrgyzstan – Has Been and Remains a Tool for Growth and Knowledge

Currently, the issue of the Russian language is once again coming to the forefront in Kyrgyzstan, becoming a topic of public discussion. This is related to several significant events: the launch of the "NOMAD TV" channel, the opening of the Eurasian Center for the Support of the Russian Language and Culture, and the statement by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov that holding officials accountable for using the Russian language violates the Constitution. Additionally, President

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The team from Kyrgyzstan received 10 awards at the "Podium of the Planet - 2025" competition.

From November 20 to 23, the international competition "Podium of the Planet - 2025" took place in Sochi, where the team from Kyrgyzstan participated for the first time. The successful performance of the Kyrgyz participants allowed them to win 10 prize places among 3,000 participants from 65 teams representing 45 countries. The results of the Kyrgyzstan team’s performance are as follows:

Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation: Russia is preparing the national team for the Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan

During the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyrgyzstan, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev announced plans for the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of sports. He emphasized the upcoming World Nomad Games, which will take place next year in Kyrgyzstan. Russia has already begun to form its national team to participate in these games. The minister assured that the country will continue to compete under its own flag, which will help enhance the status of the

The CSTO Summit is taking place in Bishkek

During the summit, the presidents plan to sign more than 10 different documents. Before the summit began, a meeting was held where the Secretary General of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov, presented information on the military-political situation in the territories under the organization's control, as well as on the activities of its Secretariat during the intersession period.

A new building of the District Department of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has opened in the Ton District

On November 27, 2025, a new building of the district department of the GKNB KR was opened in the Ton district, as reported by the agency's press service. The building, equipped with modern technologies, is designed to create optimal conditions for employees engaged in national security issues. It includes all necessary communication means and network equipment. At the ceremonial event, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the GKNB, congratulated the employees on this occasion and emphasized that

Harmful to vulnerable groups. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 111 AQI <i>(smog map)</i>

According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on November 27, 2025, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 111 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.

The sentence of 18 years of imprisonment in the case of Aizirek Eralieva has been upheld.

The Osh Regional Court confirmed the decision in the case of the tragic death of Aizirek Eralieva, leaving the previously issued sentence unchanged. According to information provided by the court's press service Turmush, the judicial panel of the Osh Regional Court confirmed the decision of the Kara-Kulja District Court on November 26, 2025. The accused in this case was found guilty and sentenced to 18 years in prison. However, the relatives of the deceased disagreed with such a punishment

Polyglot from the USA Samuel Panza teaches English in the Tyup District and shares his impressions of Kyrgyz hospitality

In the village of Dolon in the Tyup district, at the K. Umetaliev school, English is taught by 24-year-old American Samuely Jordaneli Panza. This young volunteer shared how, during his year in Kyrgyzstan, he not only adapted to the local culture and traditions but also learned to speak Kyrgyz fluently, experiencing many vivid moments.

U.S. National Parks Announce Increased Entrance Fees for Foreigners as Part of the "America First" Program

Foreign tourists who do not purchase an annual pass will be required to pay $100 per person for entry into 11 of the most popular national parks, such as the Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Yosemite, in addition to the standard entrance fee. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated, “This policy ensures access for American taxpayers who already support the national park system, while foreign tourists contribute their share to the preservation and development of our parks for future

At the MP "Bishkek Passenger Transport Enterprise" and "Bishkek Trolleybus Administration," a shortfall of 85.5 million soms from passenger transportation for the year 2023 has been identified.

In the audit report of the Accounts Chamber on the execution of the budget of the Bishkek City Hall for 2023, it was established that the municipal enterprises "Bishkek Passenger Transport Enterprise" and "Bishkek Trolleybus Administration" failed to collect 85 million 518.9 thousand soms from passenger transportation. The audit, conducted as a result of analyzing the implementation of cashless payments in the public transport sector, revealed that the reasons for these

In Nookat, a garbage site caught fire

In the city of Nookat, located in the Osh region, a fire broke out on Mirmakhmudov Street, engulfing 10 cubic meters of waste at the local landfill. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, specialists are currently investigating the causes of the incident.

Master Plan 2050: The City Hall Invites You to Participate in an Expert Discussion

As part of the event, the project developers will present its main provisions, after which there will be a discussion with invited experts. Those interested in participating are advised to confirm their attendance in advance by phone: 0709 08 11 04. Don't forget to bring identification documents.

Residents of two villages in Chon-Alai are left without medical care: A health post is needed for 10.8 million soms

In the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region, there is a need for the construction of a medical and obstetric point in the village of Kulchu, with a cost of 10,878,320 soms. The local ayil okmotu administration has already submitted an application for funding through equity (stimulating) grants.

The Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 is taking place in Bishkek

- On November 27, the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 is taking place in Bishkek. This event is aimed at creating digital innovations for agriculture and related sectors. The hackathon involves programmers, IT specialists, students from technical educational institutions, as well as representatives of the agro-industrial complex and farming enterprises.

Temperature Record: November 26 in Bishkek was the warmest in history

November 26 became a day that entered history as the warmest. In Bishkek, the temperature reached 25.3 degrees, which is a record figure in the history of meteorological observations, according to information provided by the "Weather and Climate" website. For reference, the average temperature in November in Bishkek is usually 4.2 degrees.

Open Championship of Uzbekistan: "Alga" lost six matches to teams from Tashkent and Samarkand. Results

As part of the new season of the open hockey championship in Uzbekistan, the latest matches took place. From November 15 to 26, 8 matches were held in the arenas of Tashkent and Samarkand.

Major fire in Chui District: Ashes reached the city of Kant

Witnesses reported that ash from the fire that broke out in the village of Aral in the Chui region reached the city of Kant. This incident occurred on November 26, when local residents captured on video how clouds of ash rose into the air.

The National Statistical Committee is holding the first statistics olympiad for students.

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan is organizing the first statistics olympiad for university students, dedicated to the centenary of the country's statistical bodies. The main goal of the olympiad is to enhance the level of statistical literacy and develop analytical culture among the youth.

Chinese companies will build three waste incineration plants in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and Chinese investors have signed an agreement under which three waste incineration plants will be built in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent. Acting Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev announced an investment volume of 293 billion tenge and a construction period of two years at a government meeting on Tuesday.

Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025: The Implementation of Digital Solutions in Agriculture Continues in Kyrgyzstan

The digitalization of the agricultural sector continues to be a priority direction in the country, where several initiatives are already being implemented. This was reported on November 27 at the Digital Farmer Hackathon 2025 by Oleg Guchgeldiev, a representative of FAO in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that the application of digital technologies contributes not only to increasing production efficiency but also to improving supply management, as well as addressing issues such as climate change,

Talas Police Transitioning to Enhanced Duty Mode

A parade inspection took place in Talas, during which law enforcement officers and public order services demonstrated their readiness for the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to information from the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, the event was held on November 27 in the square in front of the regional Internal Affairs Department building. The inspection was attended by the first deputy representative of the president

Cattle in Abundance, but Feed Prices are Rising — What’s Happening in the Market

In Kara-Balta, the livestock market has seen a noticeable increase in the supply of agricultural animals in recent weeks, including large and small cattle, as well as horses. This is due to the end of the summer grazing season when the livestock was returned from the mountains, leading to an increase in the number of animals in the market. Despite this, prices for livestock remain high and have only decreased slightly. Over the weekend, prices for various animals were as follows:

A meeting of the defense ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus took place in Bishkek

In Bishkek, within the framework of the summit of defense ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, a meeting was held between Ruslan Mukambetov, the Minister of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Viktor Khrenin, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Belarus. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan.

In Bishkek, no precipitation, warm during the day up to +16 — weather forecast for November 28

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on November 28. According to the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Agency, clear weather is expected in the country with no precipitation. The wind will blow from the southwest at a speed of 4-9 m/s.

Major fire in Chui region engulfed over 400 hectares — what was burned

A fire that broke out on November 26 engulfed a significant portion of the open territory of the state natural reserve in the Tokmok area. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, emergency services and other agencies were dispatched to the scene immediately after the alarm. In the first hours of firefighting, 63 people, 3 fire crews, 2 water trucks, drones, and employees from the forestry service and the Ministry of Internal

The Manas Academy and the Manas City Administration Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

In the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the National Academy "Manas" and the local mayor's office. This important initiative was announced by the Academy "Manas." The document was signed by Nazira Aaly kyzy, the acting president of the academy, and the mayor of Manas, Ernisbek Ormokov.

Russian transplant surgeon assessed the readiness of the NHC in Bishkek for liver transplantation

Sergey Goutier, a Russian surgeon and transplantologist, visited the National Surgical Center (NSC) in Bishkek. This was reported by representatives of the center. During the visit, a tour was organized for him, during which he became acquainted with the modern operating rooms and the latest equipment designed for liver transplant surgeries.

Raid "Teenager-Night": Parents Fined for Having Children Outside After 10 PM

From November 24 to 26, in the Kara-Suu district, local police conducted an operation called "Teenager-Night," as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department. During the raid, law enforcement officers, together with the department for the protection of family and children, checked whether minors were on the streets without adults after 10:00 PM. They found parents and clarified the reasons for the lack of supervision. Then, they conducted explanatory work on the

In Kyrgyzstan, vegetable oils worth 477.5 million soms were produced in 10 months

- According to statistical data, in October 2025, the production volume of vegetable and animal oils, as well as fats in Kyrgyzstan reached 41 million 739.7 thousand soms. In October 2024, the amount of produced vegetable oils amounted to 23 million 418.2 thousand soms, which is 78.2% more compared to the previous year.

In the city of Uzgen, the landfill area is being fenced for $50,000

The mayor of the city of Uzgen, Eldos Taev, announced the start of work on fencing the landfill area. He noted that the work is being carried out with the support of several non-governmental organizations.

In 2024, the number of divorce cases in the Kyrgyz Republic significantly increased

Family matters represent one of the most emotionally complex categories in justice. In this context, compared to 2023, the year 2024 has seen a significant increase in the number of divorce cases. Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurgul Bakirova emphasized this trend while speaking on November 26 at the II International Symposium "Family and Values," which took place at the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas." According to her information, the

In Kyrgyzstan, budget revenues from the "Google tax" have sharply increased

According to data provided by the Ministry of Finance, in the first ten months of this year, Kyrgyzstan received 1 billion 273 million 164 thousand soms (equivalent to $14.5 million) from the "Google tax." This is 594.3 million soms more than in the same period last year.

The meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council in a narrow format has begun in Bishkek.

In the administrative building "Yntymak-Ordo," the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, welcomed the leaders of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), who arrived in Bishkek to participate in the meeting of the Collective Security Council. After that, the presidents took a joint photo.

The dollar is rising. Currency exchange rates in commercial banks on November 27

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan sets the following exchange rates as of November 27: The exchange rate of the dollar remains at 87.45 soms, while the euro continues to rise and the ruble has weakened.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 5:00 PM is 75 AQI <i>(smog map)</i>

As reported by IQAir specialists, Bishkek recorded a value of 75 AQI at 5:00 PM on November 26, 2025. This level of air quality is classified as satisfactory.

Fake Deputy Chairman of the Bishkek City Council Detained

On November 27, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. A resident of the capital approached law enforcement, stating that on November 14, he received a call via WhatsApp from a man who introduced himself as the deputy chairman of the Bishkek City Council. As a result of the fraudulent actions, he lost about 300,000 soms.

The number of people in Batken needing hemodialysis is increasing

In the Batken region, the number of people needing hemodialysis due to worsening kidney conditions has approached 200. This information was provided by doctors during a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. According to medical specialists, this figure has been showing an annual increase.

Japan is preparing to hold its first summit with Central Asia

The Japanese government is preparing to hold the first summit where representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will meet. The meeting is expected to take place in Tokyo in December 2025, although exact dates have not yet been specified. This information was published by Japanese media citing official sources. For two decades, the five Central Asian republics have actively participated in negotiations with Japan at the ministerial level.

The National Bank held two auctions for the placement of short-term securities.

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan recently held two auctions, during which short-term securities known as notes were successfully placed. The volume of these placements was twice the usual figures for the current year, as stated in the official announcement from the regulator. The regulator noted that the placement of short-term bonds is an important tool for managing the money market.

Former judge Saniya Branchaeva was not taken to the pre-trial detention center. She is in the hospital.

The health condition of former judge Saniya Branchaeva sharply deteriorated during her transfer to the pre-trial detention center. This was reported in a statement by her lawyer Rustam Isaev. He noted that the measures of restraint in the form of detention also applied to her colleagues — Kaysyn Abakirov and Zhanil Mambetaly.

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on November 27

Information about currency exchange rates has been collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions, it is advisable to contact the banks directly for clarification of the provided data. The data is current as of the time of publication. The indicated rates pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. The official rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the rates at exchange offices in Bishkek, are available here.

Film lessons on bullying and ecology created for teenagers in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

A new educational initiative called Film Talks has been launched by the organization Alternativa in collaboration with IDEA Central Asia and Teach for Kyrgyzstan. It is aimed at school students from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The idea of the project is to offer teenagers film lessons that promote the development of critical thinking, empathy, and interest in social issues, as well as active participation in public life.

Bribery of Voters: The Central Election Commission Allowed to Hold Two Female Candidates Accountable

At a meeting of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, a decision was made to bring criminal charges against two candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. This concerns Gulnaz Khalilova from district No. 24 and Lira Akunova from district No. 22, who are suspected of bribing voters. According to information presented by Lira Zhyrgalbekova, the deputy head of the investigative department of the Sverdlovsk district police, the investigation into the criminal case opened under

19-year-old Uzbek chess player became the youngest winner of the World Cup in history

Javokhir Sindarov 19-year-old chess player from Uzbekistan, Javokhir Sindarov, achieved a historic success by becoming the youngest champion of the World Cup. In the final, which took place on November 26, he defeated Chinese grandmaster Wei Yi, who is ranked 9th in the world. In the first two classical games, the results were draws, as well as in the first rapid game. However, in the second rapid game, Javokhir managed to win, playing with the black pieces. After the match, he quickly left

The daily meat allowance for prisoners in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by ten grams.

The State Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan (GSIN) has proposed new daily nutrition standards for convicts and those in detention centers. This project is currently undergoing a public discussion phase. The developers of the document explained that its main task is to organize and improve the daily ration standards, as well as to align them with the presidential decree concerning issues of the penal enforcement system, which was issued on February 3, 2025.