The representative of Kyrgyzstan, Ratbek Jumanaazarov, won a bronze medal at the Pan American Judo Cup held in Canada. The competition took place on November 15-16 in Montreal, where Jumanaazarov competed in the under 81 kg category.
The PIA plane at Lahore airport. Photo by Reuters. Pakistan International Airlines, once known as a pioneer in regional aviation, has today become a symbol of a serious institutional crisis in Pakistan. In this context, it is worth noting the publication by Asian News Post. The airline was previously an important player, helping to establish national carriers in other countries in the region; however, it now faces constant flight delays, unpaid salaries, and protests over safety violations—all
- During the meeting on November 17, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission highlighted key areas for improving industrial cooperation in the construction and road machinery sector among the EAEU countries. Among the proposals is the implementation of production of construction and road machinery that utilizes alternative energy sources, such as gas motor fuel, electricity, and hydrogen. There will also be an emphasis on improving the quality of components and parts produced in the
In a tragic incident in Saudi Arabia, 42 pilgrims died in a burning bus. This was reported by ndtv.com. Photo by ndtv.com. In Saudi Arabia, 42 pilgrims died in a burning bus
The international football tournament Manas Cup 2025 in the under-23 age category will take place today at the "Kurmanbek" stadium in Manas. The match will be between the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan and the national team of Russia.
At a meeting with akims and heads of city services, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, informed about the consequences of the introduced restriction on the operation of cafes and restaurants after 10:00 PM. As the mayor noted, the established limit on electricity consumption in the capital is 10 million 45 kWh per day, however, actual consumption exceeded this limit, amounting to 11 million 133 thousand kWh.
In the latest reports from foreign news agencies, key events that occurred over the past day in Ukraine and around the world are highlighted against the backdrop of military actions in this country. Here are the main points. Photo: Christophe Ena / EPA / Scanpix / LETA. On Monday, the presidents of Ukraine and France, Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron, signed a declaration of intent that includes the purchase of 100 Rafale fighter jets for Ukraine from the French company Dassault over the
Measures are being taken in Bishkek to control meat prices to ensure food security in the country. As part of these efforts, field meetings were held with the participation of representatives from the city hall, the antimonopoly service, law enforcement agencies, and major meat product retailers. According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security, since August 11 of this year, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced state
The position of artistic director of the Batken Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after A. Zhainakov has been appointed to Kutman Sharshen uulu. This decision was announced at the Ministry of Culture, where the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, introduced the new leader to the theater team. Kutman Sharshentegin, born on November 4, 1989, in Bishkek and raised in the village of Sary-Söğöt in the Toktogul district, is an experienced
An online discussion took place regarding issues related to stabilizing prices for beef and lamb at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was provided by the press service of the ministry. During the meeting, participants analyzed the situation in the meat market, discussed measures to ensure food security, and identified factors contributing to price increases. The necessity for closer cooperation between government agencies, local
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a draft law concerning amendments to legislation, which includes changes to the Administrative Procedure Code, the Civil Procedure Code, and the Criminal Procedure Code. This information was announced by the press service of the head of state and is indicated on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh, which adopted the law on September 25, 2023. The main goal of the new legislation is to improve the judicial system and facilitate
The country's authorities are focused on increasing the efficiency of state enterprises, aiming to minimize competition between the public and private sectors. One of the main tasks of the government is to combat corruption in state structures and ensure transparency in their operations. From 2010 to 2025, 581 contracts out of 586 concluded by the company "Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi" have been disclosed. Currently, efforts are also underway to ensure transparency in five international
In August 2025, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention published Opinion 52/2025 regarding the detention of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, director of Temirov Live. This was reported in a press release received by the editorial office. The document states that the journalist's arrest was arbitrary and violated seven articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as six articles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Photo from the internet. The som began to strengthen after weakening. According to data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have decreased. The dollar, on the other hand, remained at the same level. US Dollar:
During the meeting, the minister noted that collaboration with large hypermarkets and markets in the capital is already yielding results. He stated: “We are seeing understanding from suppliers and certain successes in reducing prices. It is important to review price proposals across the entire supply chain. Our goal is to support citizens, and we do not expect you to operate at a loss, but we only urge a reasonable approach.” Additionally, the minister reported that the Antimonopoly Regulation
According to the law adopted on October 29, changes have been made to the Tax Code regarding property tax. This was reported by the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. In particular, it is specified that due to the implementation of an automated property tax assessment system, changes have been made to the methods of its calculation, tax rates, and the requirement to provide informational calculations for property tax for land in populated areas and non-agricultural purposes, as well as
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a law concerning amendments to several legislative acts, including the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes. This information was disseminated by the information policy department of the head of state. It is worth noting that the law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25 of this year.
The Board of Directors of the State Mortgage Company OJSC has decided to appoint Talant Zhekshenov as the Chairman of the Management Board. Talant Zhekshenov, born in 1982, holds two higher education degrees: he graduated from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn with a degree in "Law" and from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov with a degree in "Mining". Additionally, he is a graduate of the specialized Olympic reserve school
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, India will allocate grant assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the amount of 253.2 million soms. This became possible due to the signing of two memoranda of cooperation. The first memorandum concerns the implementation of a project titled "Establishment of an IT Lab for the Kyrgyz Economic University (KEU)" in Bishkek.
In a recent interview with Joe Rogan, Valentina Shevchenko shared her plans for the near future and discussed her career in sports. Photo UFC
On November 12, President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On Ensuring Food Safety" (number 254), which implements legal and organizational mechanisms for controlling food safety at all stages: from primary production to disposal and destruction. This document will come into force one year after its official publication.
Fast fashion from Temu and Shein is rapidly conquering Europe, putting pressure on customs services and raising questions about product quality. How are government agencies responding to this? DW reports: In early November, the Chinese company Shein opened its first physical store in Paris, attracting interest not only from shoppers but also from protesters.
As part of the national program "Green Legacy," initiated by President Sadyr Japarov, employees of the Water Resources Service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Chui Region conducted an event to plant 1,000 saplings of the karabak tree. This event took place along a two-kilometer stretch of the bypass road at the 86th kilometer of the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, reports the Ministry of Agriculture. The aim of the event is to improve
The meeting will take place in Moscow on November 17 and 18, 2025. Prime Minister Zandan Shatar will hold talks with the Chairman of the Government of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, as well as with the Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang. During the meeting, Zandan Shatar Gombojav was welcomed by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Mongolia to Russia, Enkh tuvshin Olziisaihan, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Mikhail Yuryevich Galuzin, and the Director
As of October 31, 2025, there are 37,939 foreign citizens registered in Mongolia from 132 countries, present for official or personal purposes. The largest groups of foreign citizens consist of: 24,626 from the People's Republic of China, 2,720 from the Russian Federation, 1,594 from the Republic of Korea, and 1,004 from the USA, as well as 7,995 citizens from other countries. According to Article 27.4 of the Law of Mongolia "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens," the number
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, met with Nurlan Ermekbaev, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), during the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO member states. During the conversation, as reported by the Cabinet of Ministers, important issues of cooperation within the SCO were discussed. Special attention was paid to preparations for the upcoming summit of the organization,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs held a meeting with representatives of Chinese businesses and the Chinese embassy. It was conducted under the leadership of Nurbek Abdieva, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. During the meeting, important issues requiring joint solutions were discussed. Participants noted the need for timely information from companies hiring foreign specialists. In particular, Chinese citizens were advised to familiarize themselves in advance with the main requirements of
Valentina Shevchenko achieved another victory, successfully defending her title in the UFC for the second consecutive time. On November 16 at UFC 322 in New York, the Kyrgyz athlete faced Weili Zhang, the former champion of the UFC's minimum division and currently ranked second in the PFP rankings from China.
Ariunbat Altanzul has become the first Mongolian skier to successfully qualify for the Winter Olympics. According to information from the Mongolian Ski Federation, the athlete met the Olympic qualifying standard during international competitions held at an indoor ski complex in Dubai, UAE. To participate in the "Milan-Cortina 2026" Winter Olympics, athletes needed to achieve an average score no higher than 120 based on the results of their best five runs. Ariunbat scored an average
Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her title in the UFC for the second consecutive time. On November 16 at UFC 322 in New York, the Kyrgyz athlete faced Weili Zhang, the former strawweight champion and the second-ranked fighter in the PFP rankings from China.
This morning, an earthquake occurred in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the provided data, the tremors were recorded at 5:56 AM.
Valentina Shevchenko achieved victory in her second consecutive successful title defense in the UFC. On November 16 in New York at UFC 322, the Kyrgyzstani athlete faced Weili Zhang, the former champion of the UFC's minimum division and the current second in the world PFP rankings from China.
During the work of the group, it was established that the authorized representative of Ergeshov created a messenger group, in which he reported on the reconstruction of the children's playground and the installation of sewage in the village of Ala-Archa. These works were carried out at the initiative of the candidate, who previously held the position of a deputy of the BGK. The working group recommended imposing a fine of 7500 soms. The candidate's representative noted that the
Early parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30. The country has defined 30 multi-member constituencies, and based on the voting results, three deputies will be elected to the Jogorku Kenesh from each constituency, who will receive the highest number of votes. The winners' trio must include representatives of both genders — at least one woman and two men or one woman and two men. The editorial team has prepared an overview of candidates who will participate in the elections in
In his address, the mayor noted that the raid conducted on November 13 aimed to ensure compliance with noise regulations and clarify issues related to energy conservation. According to Junushaliev, the purpose of these raids was not to shut down businesses, but to provide recommendations to establishments, which has already yielded positive results. All actions, in his opinion, are aimed at protecting the interests and rights of all city residents.
Valentina Shevchenko marked her second consecutive successful title defense in the UFC. On November 16 in New York at UFC 322, the Kyrgyzstani fighter faced Weili Zhang, the former UFC strawweight champion and current second-ranked PFP fighter from China.
Kyrgyzstan will receive grant assistance from India amounting to 126.6 million soms. This became possible due to the signing of two memorandums of cooperation, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. The first memorandum concerns the project to establish an IT Lab for the Kyrgyz Economic University (KEU) in Bishkek.
US Navy ships, led by the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, recently crossed the Anegada Passage and reached the Caribbean Sea, where the start of a new military operation against drug terrorists was announced. There are about four thousand personnel and numerous tactical aircraft aboard the carrier. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the operation named Southern Spear, which aims to combat drug terrorists in the Western Hemisphere. The USS Gerald R. Ford is already in the area of
In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a group of dropper agents through whose accounts funds passed as part of a large fraudulent scheme. The victim was a 70-year-old woman who lost her apartment and all the money received from its sale after a call from the criminals posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, R. L., born in 1954, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs
According to information provided by the media, the tribunal is examining events that took place during mass protests and student unrest, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, according to estimates from international organizations. UN reports mention a figure of up to 1,400 victims. In this same case, the tribunal found two other high-ranking officials guilty: Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, the former Minister of Home Affairs, was also sentenced to death, while Chowdhury Abdullah Al
According to the information from the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident occurred on November 16 at 23:35. An unknown man interfered with a member of the PPSM unit in carrying out his duties, insulting him with obscene language, and used physical force against him, raising his hand and causing bodily harm. In connection with this, the investigative service of the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Directorate initiated a criminal case under Article 280 of the
From November 3 to 10, the II International Music Festival "Golden Autumn" took place in Tashkent, with the Chui Chamber Orchestra participating, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The orchestra performed a concert program in the Great Hall of the Uzbek State Conservatory, as well as in the concert hall of the R. M. Gliere Music School, where they received positive feedback and high praise from the audience.
Tom Cruise was awarded an honorary Oscar, marking the first award of this kind in his career. Source link: Variety. Photo Variety
A large-scale tax reform in Kazakhstan is already causing significant concern among representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. The new rules may force entrepreneurs to leave the country in search of more favorable conditions in neighboring Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This creates potential challenges and opportunities for the Kyrgyz economy, which may find itself at the center of a new influx of businesses and, consequently, goods. Changes in Taxation: Risks for SMEsThe Tax Code,
On Sunday, November 16, as reported by DW, Chinese coast guard ships crossed the borders of waters under Japanese control near the disputed Senkaku Islands. These uninhabited lands, administered by Japan, are claimed by China. Chinese authorities confirmed that "patrols" are being conducted in this area, justifying it as a means of protecting the "rights and interests" of their country.
On November 18, dry weather without precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will be +2 degrees at night and will rise to +20 during the day.
According to the data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, by 2025, industrial companies in the country have started to rely less on borrowed funds provided by commercial banks. In the first nine months of the current year, the volume of lending in the sector amounted to 5.9 billion soms, which is 10.3% lower than the figures for the same period last year.
To enhance road safety, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has deployed security service personnel in an intensified mode. This decision has been made in light of the increase in offenses related to freight transportation. Specialists from the service provide support to both passenger and heavy-duty vehicle drivers, especially in hazardous areas where worsening weather conditions and challenging terrain create additional risks. Patrols are conducted around the clock, allowing for
