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Masato Kanda: Kyrgyzstan Can Make a Technological Leap
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Masato Kanda: Kyrgyzstan Can Make a Technological Leap

During his visit to Bishkek, the president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, gave an exclusive interview to representatives of five leading media outlets of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the publication VB.KG. This was his first meeting with the press since taking office, where he detailed ADB's plans to improve transport infrastructure in the region, support the construction of Kambar-Ata-1, accelerate digitalization, and develop environmentally friendly public

21.11.2025, 10:44
A new akim of the Manas district in the Talas region has been appointed
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A new akim of the Manas district in the Talas region has been appointed

A new akim has been appointed in the Manas district of the Talas region — Bakytbek Suyunbaev. This decision was made by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who signed the corresponding decree. Bakytbek Suyunbaev's appointment as head of the state administration was based on paragraph 6 of part 1 of article 70, article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, and article 8 of the law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On local state administration and local self-government

21.11.2025, 10:44
Local news / Cultural news

A concert will be held in Bishkek to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the M. Abdrayev Music Boarding School.

On November 25, a concert dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Republican Secondary Special Music School-Internat, named after Mukash Abdrayev, will take place at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the anniversary concert will feature the institution's symphony orchestra, as well as folk instrument orchestras, violin ensembles, komuz players, and temir ooz komuz players, along with a choral group.

21.11.2025, 10:39
President: Kyrgyzstan will completely emerge from the energy crisis by 2028
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President: Kyrgyzstan will completely emerge from the energy crisis by 2028

President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek, at the event for the laying of the capsule for the construction of the residential area "Altai," met with local residents and discussed changes in the energy sector that have occurred over the past few years. During the conversation, one citizen living in the suburbs raised the issue of frequent power outages. In response, the president stated that without the large-scale modernization carried out over the past four years, Kyrgyzstan would continue

21.11.2025, 10:37
Fire broke out at the UN Climate Summit in Brazil
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Fire broke out at the UN Climate Summit in Brazil

A fire broke out at the climate conference COP30 in the Brazilian city of Belém. According to Kazinform, citing The Guardian, fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident. Evacuation of people was carried out from the pavilion where the fire occurred, and firefighters arrived at the scene. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of dozens of firefighters, the fire was quickly extinguished.

21.11.2025, 10:37
Incidents

Detained land surveyor of the rural government of the Issyk-Ata district on suspicion of fraud

On November 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. According to the statement from the victim, in February 2024, her son paid 375,000 soms to a specialist dealing with land and agricultural issues, who worked in one of the rural councils of the Alamudun district. For the specified amount, the man promised to arrange the documents for a land plot, but he did not fulfill his obligations and

21.11.2025, 10:35
Local news / Cultural news

The repertoire of the Jumgal Musical and Dramatic Theater named after K. Akiev has been enriched with a new historical play.

On November 21 and 22, 2025, audiences will be able to see the premiere of the play "Kökjal — Baizak" at the Jumgal Musical Drama Theater named after K. Akiev. The production is based on the work of N. Ryskul kyzy. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the play is dedicated to the outstanding Baizak batyr, who was born in the Jumgal Valley. His authority and fairness were recognized both in the north and the south of the country. The story of his life

21.11.2025, 10:32
Local news

Why the Posts of Almazbek Atambayev "Shot Up"

Now, after the wave of discussions about Atambayev's two posts has subsided, we can consider what exactly caused such a wide public resonance. Analysts from 24.kg reached out to a political communications expert from Russia to get a professional opinion on the texts of the former president. Let's start with a brief introduction. — Almazbek Atambayev has never enjoyed universal sympathy, especially in the last months of his rule. This is confirmed by recent sociological data. But why

21.11.2025, 10:30
A fire broke out at the UN climate summit in Brazil
Incidents

A fire broke out at the UN climate summit in Brazil

At the UN climate summit taking place in Brazil, in the city of Belém, an incident occurred related to a fire. According to The Guardian, the fire broke out at the moment when conference participants were preparing to sign an agreement aimed at strengthening international actions in the fight against the climate crisis. Image from COP30. Fire at the summit The causes of the incident are still unknown; however, according to Reuters, it is believed that faulty electrical equipment, possibly a

21.11.2025, 10:30
Abdymalik Karachov became the winner of the VI Islamic Solidarity Games in freestyle wrestling
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Abdymalik Karachov became the winner of the VI Islamic Solidarity Games in freestyle wrestling

Kyrgyzstan presented its wrestler Abdymalik Karachov, who became the winner in freestyle wrestling at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. Karachov competed in the category up to 57 kg. During the tournament, he achieved important victories over Uzbekistan's Gulomjon Abdullaev, who is a bronze medalist of the Olympic Games and the 2025 World Championship, as well as over Guinea's

21.11.2025, 10:28
The head of the ADB visited the electric bus depot and assessed the development of urban transport in Bishkek
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The head of the ADB visited the electric bus depot and assessed the development of urban transport in Bishkek

As part of his working visit to Kyrgyzstan, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, held a meeting with Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev and familiarized himself with the operations of Electric Bus Depot No. 2. The capital's mayor's office reported that the main goal of the visit was to study the technical capabilities and infrastructure of electric buses, which were purchased as part of the "Electrification of Urban Transport" project. During the event,

21.11.2025, 10:26
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In the Manas District of the Talas Region, the akim has changed

According to the information from the information policy department of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new appointment is the result of compliance with the Constitution and the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government." Ermekbay Omoshov, who previously held the position of akim, has handed over his position to the new leader.

21.11.2025, 10:22
Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of fallen servicemen
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of fallen servicemen

In the near future, Ukrainian law enforcement agencies and Ministry of Internal Affairs experts will begin the identification of the transferred remains to confirm or refute the information provided by the Russian side. The Russian state news agency TASS also confirmed the fact of transferring 1,000 bodies to Ukraine and added that in response, Russia received the remains of 30 Russian soldiers. This information was announced by State Duma deputy Shamsail Saraliyev, who is a representative of

21.11.2025, 10:21
In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened
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In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened

At a meeting held in Karakol, Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makmetkulov discussed a recent incident involving high school students from School No. 7 named after Mendegul uulu Karach ake. The event was attended by representatives of the city administration, the director of the Issyk-Kul Regional Institute of Education, as well as heads of educational institutions, teachers, and staff from the city’s internal affairs department. Albert Makmetkulov emphasized that the incident is under the

21.11.2025, 10:19
Economy

In the government project for agricultural financing, 6,487 loans have been issued

According to the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, approved on February 14, 2025, under number 80-r, a project called "Agricultural Financing - 13" was launched. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, this initiative provides for the allocation of loans at 10% interest for a total amount exceeding 4 billion 92 million soms. According to the information from the agency, the loan term for the areas of "animal husbandry,"

21.11.2025, 10:15
Elections to the Housing Committee. Candidate, campaigner, and legal entity fined
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Elections to the Housing Committee. Candidate, campaigner, and legal entity fined

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting on November 20, during which the topic of violations in pre-election campaigning committed by both candidates and various legal and physical entities was discussed. During the monitoring of social networks, the working group discovered that Facebook user Adilet Kadyrakunov began campaigning too early, supporting the candidate for district No. 30, Bakasov Ulan Bolotovich, which is a violation of election legislation.

21.11.2025, 10:10
The number of fatalities from the flooding in Vietnam has risen to 16 people
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The number of fatalities from the flooding in Vietnam has risen to 16 people

As a result of the flooding in Vietnam, the death toll has reached sixteen people, with five more individuals reported missing, according to Vietnam News, citing data from the country's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The province of Khanh Hoa, located in the southern central part of Vietnam, was the hardest hit, accounting for eleven of the sixteen victims. On Thursday, local authorities declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic consequences of the flooding and

21.11.2025, 10:09
Health

In the world, there is a trend of increasing blood pressure in children, - a doctor on the impact of gadgets on children's health

According to Bolot Burabaev, a cardiologist-rheumatologist and deputy chief physician for outpatient diagnostic services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH), the use of gadgets negatively affects not only vision but also the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, and leads to nutritional disorders in children. In an interview with AKIpress, he shared details about the harm caused by modern technologies. The doctor notes that in recent years, children have been

21.11.2025, 10:06
Incidents

In Kyrgyzstan, 20 fires registered in one day

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 20 fires were recorded in Kyrgyzstan over the past 24 hours, with 24 firefighting units involved in extinguishing them. The data was published on November 21. Fires occurred in various regions of the country: four cases were registered in the Osh and Chui regions, three in the Jalal-Abad region, and three in Bishkek and Osh. In the Batken region, two fires occurred, and one case was recorded in the Talas region.

21.11.2025, 10:03
Sports

Kyrgyzstan took 10th place at the World Cup in India

At the World Boxing Cup stage held in India, the Kyrgyzstan team took 10th place in the overall medal standings. The final bouts of the tournament, organized under the auspices of World Boxing, concluded on November 20 in the city of Greater Noida.

21.11.2025, 10:02
Mongolia and Indonesia Held Their First Business Forum
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Mongolia and Indonesia Held Their First Business Forum

During the forum, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Agency for Investment and Trade discussed the current economic climate in Mongolia. Forum participants examined the prospects for cooperation in sectors such as mining, agriculture, education, tourism, and pharmaceuticals. The trade turnover between the countries has significantly increased in recent years, reaching $51.1 million in 2024 and $36.11 million in the first half of 2025. Mongolia exports products like

21.11.2025, 10:00
Local news

Preschools Will Be Funded Differently: The Cabinet Approved Standard Norms

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules for financing kindergartens aimed at optimizing budget expenditures and improving state policy in the field of preschool education. According to the new resolution, standard financing norms will be established for kindergartens, which will determine expenses per child or group. The procedure for forming and executing financial obligations of preschool institutions within the framework of normative financing is also outlined.

21.11.2025, 09:55
Local news / Cultural news

The National Academy "Manas" presented the book "The Forty Heroes of Manas"

The presentation of the book "Kan Manastyn Kyrk Choro" took place at the National Theater "Manas," organized by the National Academy "Manas." Significant figures attended the event, including Secretary of State Marat Imankulov, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, and Deputy Head of the Political and Economic Research Department of the Presidential Administration Oktobyr Kapalbaev. Among the guests were Acting

21.11.2025, 09:51
Exclusive

Norwegian Gave $200,000 to a Resident of Talas — Suspect in Fraud Detained

In the Aitmatov district, police officers arrested a man suspected of fraudulent actions against a citizen of Norway. According to the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, a Norwegian citizen born in 1985 approached the local police station. He reported that a Kyrgyzstani named B.T., having gained his trust, deceitfully took his money amounting to 200 thousand dollars. The Norwegian requested law enforcement to take necessary measures.

21.11.2025, 09:39
The Dispute Between Japan and China Over Taiwan Has Escalated: Beijing Restricts Tourism and Imports, Tokyo Refuses to Apologize
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The Dispute Between Japan and China Over Taiwan Has Escalated: Beijing Restricts Tourism and Imports, Tokyo Refuses to Apologize

China reacted angrily to Takaiti's statements, warning that if Japan intervenes, it will face a "crushing defeat." The Chinese Foreign Minister summoned the Japanese ambassador for explanations, demanding an apology from Tokyo. The first female Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaiti, who recently took office, refuses to apologize. Recently, a high-ranking Japanese delegation visited China, emphasizing that Japan's position on Taiwan remains unchanged despite the Prime

21.11.2025, 09:39
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In Kyrgyzstan, 35 processing enterprises have been opened, - Ministry of Agriculture

- This year, 35 processing enterprises out of the 63 planned have started functioning in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on the radio by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Processing Industry and Organic Agriculture. Chynaliev noted that more than 11,000 processing organizations are successfully operating in the country, the majority of which are concentrated in the vicinity of Bishkek and the Chui region. The next largest numbers are found in Osh and other major urbanized areas.

21.11.2025, 09:32
Incidents

A woman in Uzgen was fined 20,000 soms for wearing a niqab

A woman in Uzgen, located in the Osh region, was fined for wearing a niqab. This became known thanks to a post on the Instagram account DOAM (Documenting Oppression Against Muslims). According to information from a video posted on their profile, law enforcement demanded that the woman remove her niqab and pay a fine of 20,000 soms on November 4.

21.11.2025, 09:31
Sports

Bishkek and Yekaterinburg Expand Cooperation in the Field of Sports

Bishkek and Yekaterinburg continue to develop their cooperation, following the Roadmap for 2025–2026, which was created to support the Agreement on Twin City Relations between these cities. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. A recent online meeting was held, attended by the heads of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as representatives from the tourism and youth sectors of the Bishkek city administration, the Committee for Physical

21.11.2025, 09:22
Local news / Exclusive

A meeting with delegates of the People's Kurultai took place in the Naryn region [2025-11-21]

A meeting was held at the Naryn District State Administration with the delegates who were elected to participate in the IV People's Kurultai. Representatives of the akimat leadership, heads of various institutions and organizations, as well as leaders of rural districts and the delegates themselves attended the event. Participants were provided with information about the significance of the kurultai and the powers that the delegates hold.

21.11.2025, 09:12
The First Youth Delphi Games of the SCO Will Take Place in Bishkek. Nominations and Application
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The First Youth Delphi Games of the SCO Will Take Place in Bishkek. Nominations and Application

From March 23 to 28, 2026, Bishkek will host the first youth Delphic Games for the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as reported by the press service of the city administration. The aim of the games is to promote the Delphic movement as the main forum for the arts, support the professional development of young cultural figures, and preserve and popularize the cultural heritage of the SCO states. The games are also aimed at strengthening intercultural

21.11.2025, 09:05