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Local news / Exclusive

The area near the stele at the junction of the borders of 3 countries, which was inaugurated by Sadyr Japarov, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Emomali Rahmon, is being improved.

In the area where the borders of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan intersect, work is underway to improve the territory around the stele that symbolizes the unification of the three countries. The stele is located in Kyrgyzstan, in the Koshmolo area of the Tört-Gül ayil district, situated in the Batken region.

18.11.2025, 18:37
A Statue of Bridget Jones Has Been Unveiled in London. Renée Zellweger Attended the Opening
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A Statue of Bridget Jones Has Been Unveiled in London. Renée Zellweger Attended the Opening

On Leicester Square, on November 17, a bronze statue of Bridget Jones, the famous heroine of Helen Fielding's books, was ceremoniously unveiled in London. According to BBC News, the statue was installed on the movie alley Scenes in the Square, which already features other statues of film characters. Photo: Millie Turner / Invision / AP / Scanpix / LETA. The opening ceremony was attended by Renée Zellweger, who played the role of Bridget Jones in the films. The actress described the statue

18.11.2025, 18:26
Oil prices predicted to plummet
In the world / Exclusive

Oil prices predicted to plummet

According to Reuters, by the end of 2026, the average price of Brent crude oil could drop to $56 per barrel, while WTI could fall to $52, reports Lenta.ru. Currently, the market values Brent oil at $63 per barrel and WTI at $60. However, experts predict a supply surplus of two million barrels per day, which will put pressure on prices.

18.11.2025, 18:24
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Manas, the streets where new asphalt has been laid were announced.

In the third quarter of this year, road works have been completed on 23 streets in Manas, where gravel has been laid over an area of 40,600 square meters. Asphalt pavement has been installed on 17 streets with a total length of 8,777 meters. Municipal sources report that 6,844 meters of sidewalks have also been asphalted, and pothole repairs have been carried out over an area of 10,552 m².

18.11.2025, 18:18
Exclusive

The Ministry of Agriculture proposes to temporarily restrict the import of fruit and berry seedlings starting January 1.

- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary ban on the import of certain varieties of fruit and berry seedlings, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and will last for six months. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. As noted by the ministry, there is a growing diversity of fruit and berry varieties in the country, which creates a need for the development of new,

18.11.2025, 18:13
Exclusive

Chuvashia exported over 1,700 tons of onion sets to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- Since the beginning of the year, from January 1 to November 17, 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor Office for the Chuvash Republic and the Ulyanovsk Region has monitored the export of more than 1700 tons of onion sets grown in the territory of Chuvashia. This information was reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. Of the total volume, over 1300 tons were sent to the Republic of Belarus. In addition, onion sets were also exported to Moldova, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Romania, Mongolia, and Kyrgyzstan.

18.11.2025, 18:06
Judges in the USA Sound the Alarm: AI Fakes Evidence
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Judges in the USA Sound the Alarm: AI Fakes Evidence

Judges in the USA are expressing serious concern about the use of artificial intelligence to create evidence in court cases. This could negatively impact trust in the justice system, as reported by NBC citing official sources. In one recent court case, a video was discovered that allegedly demonstrated a witness's testimony. However, it later turned out that this video was created using AI technologies. The court dismissed the case, recognizing the video as a forgery despite its outward

18.11.2025, 18:05
Local news

In which cases does an insured patient pay for hospitalization, and in which cases do they not?

The FOMS explained in which situations insured citizens can receive free hospitalization in state medical institutions, and in which cases they will have to pay for services. There are two main cases: If the patient goes to the hospital on their own and does not have a referral from a family doctor. In this case, all medical services, including consultations, tests, examinations, and procedures, are paid for according to established rates. This does not apply to emergency care. If

18.11.2025, 18:05
Local news

The state program on biodiversity until 2040 was presented in Kyrgyzstan

Today in Bishkek, the State Program for the Conservation of Biological Diversity until 2040 was presented, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The document, better known as the National Strategy and Action Plan for Biodiversity Conservation (NBSAP), is the foundational strategic plan of the country in the field of biodiversity protection and sustainable ecosystem management.

18.11.2025, 18:02
The price of Bitcoin has collapsed
Economy / Exclusive

The price of Bitcoin has collapsed

For the first time since the end of April, the price of Bitcoin has fallen below the mark of 90 thousand dollars, according to trading platform data. The price of the most well-known cryptocurrency dropped by 5.96 percent, reaching a minimum value of 89.55 thousand dollars.

18.11.2025, 17:59
Ecology

Rangers of the Khan-Teniri Nature Park filmed a herd of argali.

In the Khan-Teniri Nature Park, a herd of argali was captured on video during the wildlife census for the year 2025. According to information provided by the park administration, the argali were spotted in the Adyr-Tör area. The recording was made on November 15.

18.11.2025, 17:58
Peskov: There Will Be No Representatives of Russia at the Negotiations Between Zelensky and Whitcoff in Turkey
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Peskov: There Will Be No Representatives of Russia at the Negotiations Between Zelensky and Whitcoff in Turkey

Dmitry Peskov “No, there will be no one from Russia in Turkey tomorrow,” Peskov commented on the situation for the press. Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced his trip to Turkey on the 19th, intending to "activate" the negotiation process and present "prepared solutions" to partners. The President of Ukraine also plans to resume the exchange of prisoners of war. According to Reuters, Steve Witkoff will join Zelensky at the meeting.

18.11.2025, 17:55
The FOMS Reminds About the Procedure for Receiving Medical Assistance in Hospitals
Health / Exclusive

The FOMS Reminds About the Procedure for Receiving Medical Assistance in Hospitals

The hotline of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) continues to receive inquiries from medical workers regarding situations where insured patients seek admission to hospitals without a referral from a family doctor and necessary laboratory-diagnostic tests. The MHIF provides clarifications on the procedure for accessing medical services in state healthcare institutions:

18.11.2025, 17:54
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sentenced to Death in Absentia
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Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sentenced to Death in Absentia

In Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, an in absentia trial took place, sentencing the former Prime Minister of the country, Sheikh Hasina, to death. She was convicted of crimes against humanity related to the brutal suppression of protests in 2024, reports Meduza. A panel of three judges from the International Tribunal for Crimes, which is an internal court of Bangladesh, found her guilty of inciting the killings of demonstrators carried out by law enforcement agencies.

18.11.2025, 17:47
A new building for architects will be constructed in Tokmok
Local news / Exclusive

A new building for architects will be constructed in Tokmok

During his working trip to the Chuy region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, held a meeting with representatives of the urban planning and architecture department of Tokmok. The minister familiarized himself with the conditions in which the department's employees work, who are currently forced to rent space on the second floor of a four-story building, as they do not have their own office. At the

18.11.2025, 17:46
Local news

The World in Online Mode: Three Quarters of the Planet's Residents Have Internet Access

According to a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), over 240 million people gained access to the Global Network in the past year, resulting in approximately 6 billion residents of our planet actively using the internet — this accounts for three-quarters of the entire population of Earth. This information is reported by the UN News Service. Despite this growth, 2.2 billion people still lack access to digital technologies, indicating significant challenges related to

18.11.2025, 17:41
Health

"Smuggling of Medicines Continues in Kyrgyzstan, - DLO"

According to Nuradin Kanataev, head of the information and technical support department of the Department of Medicines and Medical Supplies, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio". He noted that as of 2021, smuggled drugs accounted for approximately 30-40% of the total import volume, and this situation remains relevant.

18.11.2025, 17:38
Local news

Every year, medications worth 30 billion soms are imported into Kyrgyzstan

According to Nuradin Kanataev, who heads the information and technical support department of the pharmaceutical and medical devices department, Kyrgyzstan is significantly dependent on the import of medications. Currently, 97% of all medicines come from abroad, while local producers meet only 3% of market needs. He reported this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". Every year, medications worth about 30 billion soms are imported into the country. Forecasts suggest that this figure will

18.11.2025, 17:38
Local news

The reform of the driver training system was discussed at the Ministry of Education.

At the meeting chaired by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, issues related to the reform of the driver training system were discussed. According to the press service of the ministry, the working meeting was attended by members of the group dealing with driver training issues, as well as representatives from the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, the Republican Scientific and Methodological Center, the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, and heads of vocational education

18.11.2025, 17:24
Astana - Bishkek: Vietjet Qazaqstan Launches First Direct Flight Between the Capitals
Local news / Exclusive

Astana - Bishkek: Vietjet Qazaqstan Launches First Direct Flight Between the Capitals

The airline Vietjet Qazaqstan (QAZAQ AIR) carried out its first international flight on the route Astana - Bishkek on November 10. The new route will significantly simplify and expedite travel between the capitals of the two countries and will also contribute to strengthening business and cultural ties. Adilbek Umraliev, the head of the airline, emphasized that the choice of this route is based on both economic and historical ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

18.11.2025, 17:18
Volcano Eruption Occurred in Indonesia
In the world / Exclusive

Volcano Eruption Occurred in Indonesia

Today at 6:11 AM West Indonesian Time (2:11 AM Moscow Time), the Semeru volcano located in eastern Java erupted, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to the observation post, the eruption produced an ash column approximately 800 meters high, rising from the summit of the volcano, which stands at 4476 meters above sea level.

18.11.2025, 17:17
The writer of "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill," Dan McGrath, has died.
Local news

The writer of "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill," Dan McGrath, has died.

Dan McGrath, a renowned comedy writer and producer, has passed away at the age of 61. He was the author of numerous episodes of iconic shows such as "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill." This was reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing his sister, Gail Garabadian. Among his achievements are an Emmy Award and work on popular animated series such as "Gravity Falls," "Sammy," and "Mission Hill." McGrath left a significant mark on the animation

18.11.2025, 17:09
Ecology

Bear in the Khan-Teniri Natural Park

A photograph of a bear was captured by a camera trap in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri". According to information provided by park staff, as part of the wildlife monitoring for 2025, rangers noticed bear tracks and set up camera traps along the presumed path of its movement.

18.11.2025, 17:02
Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the opening of the 24th meeting of the SCO RATS in a narrow format
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Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the opening of the 24th meeting of the SCO RATS in a narrow format

At the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in a narrow format, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a speech. The opening ceremony of the meeting began with greetings from the heads of delegations, during which Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, held a meeting with the

18.11.2025, 17:02
Exclusive

The head of the Cabinet participated in the meeting of the heads of government of the SCO member countries in Moscow

On November 18, Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which took place in Moscow, according to information from the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The opening of the meeting began with a meeting of the delegations with Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, after which the traditional group photo ceremony took place.

18.11.2025, 17:02
A new bridge was opened on Shukurova Street in Bishkek
Local news / Exclusive

A new bridge was opened on Shukurova Street in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new bridge was opened today, crossing the YUBCK and connecting Shukurova Street (formerly known as Kropotkina) and Mederova Street. According to the city administration, the construction took only three months and resulted in a modern and safe structure that has become important for local residents. The new bridge has significantly simplified traffic in this direction, improving the city's transport connectivity.

18.11.2025, 16:54
The country is fully self-sufficient in meat, milk, eggs, and sugar — Ministry of Agriculture
Economy / Exclusive

The country is fully self-sufficient in meat, milk, eggs, and sugar — Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in collaboration with the government, is implementing a series of measures aimed at stabilizing prices for essential food products and ensuring the domestic market is supplied with the necessary volumes of goods. To prevent a rise in meat prices, a decision has been made to temporarily ban the export of live cattle, which should increase supply in the domestic market and reduce price pressure.

18.11.2025, 16:53
The Land Resources Agency has increased service rates
Economy / Exclusive

The Land Resources Agency has increased service rates

The State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography has announced a revision of prices for its services, which will lead to an average increase in rates of 23%. As stated in the official announcement of the agency, the changes in rates are due to several factors, including rising inflation, increased operational costs, modernization of branches, and the implementation of digital initiatives. Among the new projects are the creation of electronic services for property

18.11.2025, 16:52
Local news / Exclusive

In Ak-Suu, agricultural workers were awarded: Among them are a murab and a mechanic.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, a fair and festive events were held dedicated to the Day of Workers of the Agro-Industrial Complex of Kyrgyzstan, reports Turmush correspondent. The event began with a fair where local farmers and agricultural producers showcased their goods. This was followed by an award ceremony, during which residents of the district were recognized for their significant contributions to the development of agriculture:

18.11.2025, 16:52
The theme of the Met Gala 2026 will be "The Art of Costume"
Local news

The theme of the Met Gala 2026 will be "The Art of Costume"

The Metropolitan Museum has announced the theme for the 2026 Met Gala, which will serve as the foundation for a new extensive exhibition by the Costume Institute. According to CNN, the exhibition will be titled "The Art of Costume." The planned opening of the exhibition will take place on May 10, featuring around 200 works of art alongside 200 outfits and accessories. The goal is to showcase fashion as a unique form of art, inextricably linked to the human body.

18.11.2025, 16:46
Fabio Wardley became the WBO world champion after Usyk vacated the title
Sports

Fabio Wardley became the WBO world champion after Usyk vacated the title

The official statement from the World Boxing Organization confirmed that Fabio Wardley is now considered the WBO heavyweight world champion. This came after Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk decided to vacate the title and notified the organization of his relinquishment of the absolute champion title.

18.11.2025, 16:45
Economy

A bill with new fines and rules for businesses has been put up for discussion

A draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Tax Administration" has been put forward for public discussion. This project includes a comprehensive package of amendments concerning tax, administrative, and trade legislation. Among the amendments, the provisions of the Code on Non-Tax Revenues are clarified. Tax authorities are now required to consider requests for refunds or offsets of fees within 10 working days. If the request is deemed justified, the

18.11.2025, 16:41
Naryn and Turkish Provinces Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation
Local news / Exclusive

Naryn and Turkish Provinces Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

During a working visit to Turkey, the delegation from Naryn region became acquainted with the cultural and industrial achievements of the provinces of Nizip and Kahramankazan, located in the capital of the country, Ankara. According to the Naryn city administration, a memorandum of partnership was signed between the cities of Naryn, Nizip, and the municipality of Kahramankazan during the visit.

18.11.2025, 16:36
Google's Chief Urges a Critical Approach to AI Responses
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Google's Chief Urges a Critical Approach to AI Responses

Google CEO and parent company Alphabet's Sundar Pichai urged people to approach artificial intelligence responses with caution and to use additional sources of information in an interview with the BBC. He emphasized the importance of being able to effectively apply these technologies in appropriate areas, but also warned against blindly trusting their conclusions. Pichai noted that modern AI systems "can make mistakes." According to the BBC, their investigation showed that many

18.11.2025, 16:32