A resident of the city of Karakol, Anastasia Sokolenko, along with her family, is engaged in beekeeping. She was born in 1992. Together with her husband Maxim and their two children, Alexander and Ekaterina, they have been raising bees for fifteen years.
On November 17, 2025, an online meeting was held, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Representatives from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, local government administrations, city mayors, and market leaders participated in the event. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture reported this. During the meeting, important issues concerning food security and price stability for essential food products, particularly beef and lamb, were
Ermamat uulu Almazbek has been appointed as the head of the Batken Interdistrict Department of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, the press service of the Batken District State Administration reported. The appointment was made based on a joint order from the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration and the Batken District State Administration as part of a rotation process.
- A meeting was held at the Ministry of Economy, under the leadership of Daniyar Amangeldiev, with the participation of representatives from government structures and participants in the sewing industry. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. During the meeting, issues related to the import of Kyrgyz products to the Russian market were discussed.
A court process took place in Kazakhstan, resulting in two men being found guilty of murdering a young woman and sentenced to life imprisonment, as reported by the press service of the country's Supreme Court. According to the case materials, the defendants were charged under Article 99 of the Criminal Code, paragraphs 7 and 8 of part 2, as well as paragraph 6 of part 2 of Article 202. In determining the sentence, the court took into account the "particular severity and cynicism of
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, inspections are being conducted aimed at controlling food prices. The event involves Vice Mayor Manas Abdykalikov, as well as representatives from the tax service, police, and municipal administration. On one of the weekends, they visited the central market, where they interacted with sellers and studied current prices for various products. During the visit, efforts were made to explain the unacceptability of artificially raising prices on socially
According to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global agriculture has suffered significant losses due to natural disasters over the past 33 years, amounting to $3.26 trillion, or $99 billion per year. This corresponds to approximately 4% of the world's agricultural gross domestic product. The report states that from 1991 to 2023, natural disasters resulted in the loss of 4.6 billion tons of grains, 2.8 billion tons of fruits and
Today, November 17, a fire occurred in a transformer in the village of Kozhomkul, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. This was reported by local residents who provided first-hand information. The incident happened around 1:00 PM.
As Trump noted: “You all know that this was my initiative. Any country doing business with Russia will face the harshest sanctions. Iran may also be subject to these measures,” Reuters reports. The bill on secondary sanctions against Russia, proposed by Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat), was introduced in the spring of 2025. The document includes a 500% tariff on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil, natural gas, or uranium, and has received
Recently, the Bishkek City Hall took measures against the company "Gazspetsmontazh," imposing a fine of 23,000 soms. The reason was the lack of lighting and safety barriers at the site where repair work was being conducted. The incident occurred when a 66-year-old woman, who works as a teacher at school No. 38, fell into a pit on the excavated sidewalk. The victim was on her way to work early in the morning, during dark hours, which led to her misfortune.
The court in Atyrau has issued a verdict for two defendants in the case of the murder of Yana Legkodimova, reports Tengrinews. Case DetailsThe prosecutor during the court session requested the maximum penalty for the defendants — life imprisonment in a high-security facility. The relatives of the deceased, particularly her mother, supported this demand.
The sister of the young man from Manas, who sustained injuries to his tongue and lip, shared details of the incident, refuting allegations of attempted rape. Turmush reported that on November 8, 2025, a 26-year-old man was hospitalized at the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital with a partially bitten tongue and lower lip. Initially, this incident was explained as an accidental bite during a kiss with an 18-year-old girl. Later, in an interview with the media, the girl claimed that the man
Over the past week, the level of student absenteeism due to ARVI in Bishkek was 3.2%. This figure corresponds to the seasonal norm, as noted by the Ministry of Health. The State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Department clarified for AKIpress the conditions under which schools may be closed for quarantine.
On November 27, a session of the CSTO will take place in Bishkek, during which a declaration of the Collective Security Council of this organization is expected to be adopted. The document will assess the international situation and propose ways to strengthen peace and stability in the region. The Secretary General of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov, has already made relevant statements. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also participate in these events. He announced this himself during a
According to data from the Ministry of Economy, from January to September of the current year, the volume of foreign economic activity in Kyrgyzstan amounted to $11.3 billion, which is 8.3% lower than in the same period last year. The decrease in foreign economic turnover is associated with both a decline in export volumes and a reduction in imports. In particular, exports decreased mainly due to a sharp decline in supplies of live animals (by 8.2 times), footwear (by 4.3 times), copper waste
Every year on November 17, Kyrgyzstan celebrates Kyrgyz Cinema Day, established by a government decree in 1994. This date was chosen in memory of the creation of the newsreel studio in Frunze on November 17, 1941. In 1961, the studio was renamed "Kyrgyzfilm," and in 2002 it was named after the outstanding director Tolomush Okeyev.
In Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received a death sentence from the International Criminal Tribunal. This decision was made in absentia and is related to charges of crimes against humanity that she committed during the unrest that occurred last year, as reported by Kazinform, citing NDTV. The court found Hasina guilty on three counts, concluding a months-long trial in which she was accused of using brutal measures to suppress student protests. These events led to the
Bishkek November 18, Tuesday The temperature at night is expected to be between +2...+4 °C, no precipitation is forecasted. During the day, the temperature will be +16...+18 °C, with no precipitation.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the village of Soviet, a solemn ceremony was held to open school No. 60 named after Bakaz Abdrashev. The educational institution is designed for 150 students. The celebration was attended by regional leaders, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Urmatbek Shamyrkanov, as well as local authorities and residents.
A panel of three judges from the International Tribunal for Crimes, a specialized court in Bangladesh, found Hasina guilty of inciting the murder of protesters carried out by security forces. She is also charged with orders to use firearms, as well as the use of drones and helicopters to suppress protests. Sheikh Hasina denies all charges. Along with her, the former Minister of Home Affairs and the Chief of Police were also convicted, according to information from the BBC.
In Talas, the inspection staff managed to return a lost wallet to its owner, as reported by the press service of the Regional Department of Internal Affairs. “During our group's work at the market, a woman approached us with information about a found wallet. She asked for help in locating its owner and returning it. Inside the wallet were a passport, bank cards, and cash,” the agency reported.
The Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) has initiated a study regarding the possibility of transferring water from the Siberian river Ob to Uzbekistan. This information was published in an article by Forbes. Scientists intend to propose to the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia to include funding for the necessary research in the state plan.
In the village of Epkin, located in the Jumgal district, a school named after A. Sadyrbaev will be built with a capacity of 150 student places. The corresponding announcement was made by the Naryn Regional Department of Capital Construction, which operates under the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the design of the school will be carried out based on standard projects.
The midfielder of the national team of Kyrgyzstan, Alimardon Shukurov, is leaving the Belarusian club "Torpedo BelAZ." Shukurov joined the team from Zhodino in 2024 and spent two seasons there.
In the Aitmatov district, a ceremony was held to unveil memorial sculptures in honor of Ancestors' Day. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. These sculptures commemorate the memory of outstanding state and public figures who became victims of political repression in 1937–1938, including Törökulu Aitmatov, Erkinbek Esenamanov, and Sultanbek Mongolbaev.
As part of a joint project by AKIpress and the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR, which is part of the Archive Service of the Kyrgyz Republic) titled "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago," historical photographs are being published. This publication is dedicated to the life of the Kyrgyz people.
The agricultural fair took place in Toguz-Toro, as reported by the district administration. According to officials, the event was held in front of the A. Sydykov House of Culture in the village of Kazarman, where local farmers showcased their products at affordable prices.
The Chui Chamber Orchestra brilliantly represented Kyrgyzstan at the II International Music Festival "Golden Autumn," which took place in Tashkent from November 3 to 10. According to information from the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, the musicians performed in the Grand Hall of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, as well as in the concert hall of the R. M. Glière Music School. Their repertoire included works by world-renowned composers as well as pieces by Kyrgyz authors,
José Antonio Kast and Janette Jara In the elections in Chile held on November 16, none of the candidates managed to secure the necessary majority of votes to win in the first round. As a result of the voting, the top positions were taken by Janette Jara, representing the Communist Party and a former Minister of Labor, and ultra-conservative José Antonio Kast. Jara, according to Associated Press data, received about 27% of the votes, which was below the expected result, while Kast garnered 24%
- In Kyrgyzstan, 44 dairy processors with export licenses operate at only 60% of their capacity. This assessment is presented in the IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) report. The lack of quality raw milk has become the main reason for the low utilization of production facilities, the fund notes. This creates opportunities for improving the milk collection process at the level of rural settlements, as well as for developing cold logistics systems and creating integrated
Mid-November marked an important cultural event for Central Asia and Azerbaijan — the international congress "Spiritual Heritage and Enlightenment in Central Asia" took place in Tashkent, gathering around 300 prominent scholars, writers, artists, filmmakers, and religious leaders. From November 12 to 16, the forum became not just a platform for discussing ideas but a symbol of a new stage in the rapprochement of cultures and spirituality in the region. Photo 24.kg. Museum of Islamic
Kamchybek Tashiev, the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, held a meeting with representatives of the clubs participating in the Kyrgyz Premier League. According to the KFU, the meeting was attended by leaders of the KFU, KPL, and players from football teams, including "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Asiagol," "Kyrgyzaltyn," "Abdysh-Ata," "Talant," "Neftchi," "Muras United,"
An important ceremony for climbers took place in Bishkek, where the results of the season were summarized by the Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was attended by athletes, instructors, rescuers, government representatives, and partners.
In the vast expanses of the Jayil district, large flocks of red-listed birds have been spotted resting and feeding in the fields, reports Turmush correspondent. Local residents call these birds "atayki".
According to information provided by Deputy Chairman of the National Statistics Committee Bakytbek Shokenov at a press conference in Bishkek, from January to October 2023, consumer prices and tariffs in the country increased by 7.1% compared to December of the previous year. In particular, there was a recorded increase in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages by 7.4%, for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products by 6.7%, and for non-food goods by 5.6%.
At the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, the final stage of the photo exhibition-competition dedicated to the 225th anniversary of Alymbek Datka took place. The initiator of the competition was the mayor of the city of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev.
Photo from the archive. Kanyshay Mamyrkulova Today, a hearing took place in the Bishkek City Court regarding the case of journalist Kanyshay Mamyrkulova, during which the defense's motions to recuse the judge and prosecutor were dismissed. This was reported by lawyer Akynbek Nogaev, commenting on the results of the hearing. The defense requested the recusal of presiding judge Adylbek Esenbaev due to his previous ruling concerning lawyer Asel Mamyrkulova, which the defense deemed illegal
In the new section "Our People Abroad," we will meet 28-year-old Nazik Akmatova, a native of the Chui region, who has been living in Heidelberg, Germany, for seven years. Nazik works as a nurse in the psychiatric department of a university clinic, specializing in the treatment of depression. She completed a three-year training program called Ausbildung to obtain this profession.
This time in the "Twins" section, we will tell you about brothers Erbol and Nurbol. Mayram Abduvapova, the mother of the twins, shared a touching story about her sons. She was born in 1999 in Kyzyl-Kiya, and her children – Erbol and Nurbol – were born in 2018. The family currently lives in the same city.
Zainidin Kurmanov, a well-known public and political figure, characterized the recent statements of Almazbek Atambayev, which appeared in some media outlets, as populist and naive. The expert believes that through manipulation, Atambayev seeks to return to the political arena and create a rift in society. “People who are savvy in political intrigues do not deserve our attention. World practice shows that empty talk and playing to the gallery often overshadow common sense. This primarily
Britain is facing demands from Caribbean and African countries for reparations for historical slavery. This was reported by Reuters.
The online cinema PREMIER from Russia has announced work on a new series dedicated to recruits at the front. This was reported by DW. The series, titled "The Other Side of the Coin," will present events at the front in a comedic light, and the main character, a veteran named Kuba, will be directed by Oleg Fomin.
In Manila, more than 550,000 people took to the streets to express their protest against corrupt actions related to the construction of flood protection facilities. In particular, those close to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are suspected of corruption. According to DW agency, large-scale demonstrations took place on Sunday, November 16, when participants called for accountability for those involved in the embezzlement of budget funds allocated for infrastructure projects aimed at combating
At the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Nursultan Keneshbekov has reached the finals of the 1500 meters track and field event. A total of 16 athletes are participating in this race.
Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev have already made their choice in favor of a third fight. It is expected to take place in Moscow as part of an event organized by IBA Umar Kremlov. The absolute world champion in the light heavyweight division, Dmitry Bivol, has decided to relinquish his WBC title for the opportunity to hold a third match with Artur Beterbiev.
During a working trip to the Naryn region, Minister Ibraev inspected the coal deposits of Kara-Keche and Ak-Ulak, which are managed by the Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyzkomur." He went there to assess information about the coal shortage received through social media and to check the situation on the ground, according to a statement from the press service of the Ministry of Energy. According to the Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyzkomur," since the beginning of 2025, 978,584 tons of
According to information announced by the Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Bakytbek Shokenov, at a press conference in Bishkek, the average monthly salary in the country from January to September 2025 amounted to 42,757 soms. The highest growth in household income is observed in sectors such as real estate transactions, construction, scientific and technical services, public administration and defense, social security, healthcare, hospitality and restaurant business, as
In the Batken region, specifically in the Leilek district, India will provide a grant for the establishment of an IT Lab, as well as for the modernization of the infrastructure of the Primary Health Care Center (PHCC). This was announced by the Ministry of Energy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agency reported the signing of several memoranda:
