Health

In Kyrgyzstan, more than 12,000 premature babies are born each year

According to the Ministry of Health, between 10,000 and 12,000 newborns are born prematurely in Kyrgyzstan each year. This information was announced on November 17, a day dedicated to premature children. This day is celebrated in Kyrgyzstan for the tenth time and takes place at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. As part of the event, children who were born prematurely and discharged from the neonatal pathology department over the past 10-15 years are invited.

17.11.2025, 15:37

In the world

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Open Joint Border Trade Zone

Within the new zone, administrative buildings have been organized, including customs, veterinary, and phytosanitary services, as well as trade pavilions, warehouses, parking lots, a medical point, and a hotel. Conditions have been established for providing government services based on the "one-stop-shop" principle, which will allow entrepreneurs and clients to use interactive banking systems. The launch of this project will contribute to strengthening trade and economic ties between

17.11.2025, 15:37

Local news

The Ministry of Education commented on the conflict among school students in Issyk-Kul.

The Ministry of Education responded to the situation that occurred at School No. 7 in the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk after parents expressed dissatisfaction regarding violence against children. According to information provided by the department's press service, on November 2, 2025, the school social educator received a report that high school students from grades 9-11 planned to gather in a forested area near Sadovaya Street around 8:30-9:00 PM, and there was a likelihood of violence

17.11.2025, 15:35

Local news / Exclusive

Due to repairs at the water intake, part of Bishkek will be without drinking water for a day (map)

The press service of the Bishkek city hall reports that on November 20, due to repair work at the "Kok-Zhar" water intake, the supply of cold water will be temporarily suspended. The shutdown is planned from 09:00 to 19:00. The shutdown area includes the district bounded by the following streets: 7th April Street, "Ulan-2" microdistrict, Alamedin River, Skryabin Street, Yunusaliev Street, M. Gorky Street, and again 7th April Street.

17.11.2025, 15:34

Economy / Exclusive

At the Ministry of Economic Development, measures to support the textile industry and issues of product access to the Russian market were discussed.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting chaired by the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev. Representatives of government agencies and the sewing industry participated in the discussion. The agenda included important issues regarding access for Kyrgyz products to the Russian market. Meeting participants noted that the tightening of control by Russian authorities has led to the current crisis. Measures to support domestic producers in both internal

17.11.2025, 15:32

Local news

The Incidence of ARVI and Influenza in Kyrgyzstan Continues to Rise

From November 10 to 16, Kyrgyzstan registered 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza. This information was presented by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, according to data provided by 24. kg. Experts noted that this is a 17.3% increase compared to the previous week.

17.11.2025, 15:31

Sports

In the new season of the Premier League, two more new teams will compete.

In the upcoming season of the Kyrgyz Football League, which will take place in 2026, two new teams will take to the field. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the total number of participants in the top division will increase to 16, thanks to the addition of the teams "Toktogul" from the city of the same name and "Asia" from Talas.

17.11.2025, 15:28

Exclusive

A group of dropper participants involved in a large fraudulent scheme has been detained in Bishkek.

According to information from the victim, the perpetrators deceived her into believing that it was necessary to transfer funds "to protect her property and finance counter-terrorism activities," which was made possible by abusing her trust, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. Believing the fraudsters, the woman sold her apartment and transferred the entire amount to various bank accounts, ultimately sending money to 18 account details of one bank.

17.11.2025, 15:27

Local news / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and India Launch Joint Project Worth 126 Million Som

Today, a tripartite memorandum was signed in Bishkek regarding the project "Creation of a technical base and improvement of the infrastructure of the Center for General Medical Practice in the Leilek District of the Batken Region." The event was attended by the Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Sydykov, the Ambassador of India to the country, Birender Singh Yadav, and the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken

17.11.2025, 15:26

Exclusive

Under the FSX-13 project, agricultural producers have been issued 4 billion 81.22 million soms in preferential loans over 10 months.

- According to the Ministry of Finance, within the framework of the "Agricultural Financing" program — 13, rural producers received preferential loans totaling 6,487 million soms. As of October 30, 2025, the total amount of issued loans reached 4 billion 81.22 million soms:

17.11.2025, 15:21

Sports

UFC 322: How Much Will Valentina Shevchenko Earn for Winning Against Weili Zhang?

Valentina Shevchenko once again confirmed her status as the UFC champion, defending her title for the ninth time in an exciting fight. On November 16 in the USA, she faced Weili Zhang from China and won by unanimous decision after five rounds.

17.11.2025, 15:19

In the world / Exclusive

Switzerland gifted Trump a kilogram of gold and a Rolex watch

Switzerland was able to significantly reduce import duties in the U.S. after presenting luxurious gifts to Donald Trump. This was reported by the Axios portal. According to the publication, a delegation of Swiss businessmen was sent to Washington, who gifted the president a gold bar weighing one kilogram and a Rolex watch. The bar was engraved with the numbers "45" and "47," symbolizing Trump's two terms as president.

17.11.2025, 15:18

Incidents

Victims of the fire in the house on Aitmatov Avenue want to be provided with housing through the GIK line

The city authorities of Bishkek will provide assistance to people left homeless after a devastating fire that occurred on November 15 in a residential building on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, visited the scene and met with those affected by the fire.

17.11.2025, 15:18

Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, more than 10,000–12,000 children are born prematurely every year

The International Day of the Premature Baby creates an opportunity to draw attention to the issues related to the care of such children and the support of their parents. Every year in Kyrgyzstan, over 10-12 thousand newborns require high-quality medical care, as noted by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The process of caring for premature children is a complex and lengthy task that requires the creation of conditions as close as possible to those that exist in the mother's

17.11.2025, 15:16

Local news / Exclusive

For one of the departments of the city administration of Kara-Kul, official vehicles were purchased

New service vehicles, released in 2025, have been handed over to the municipal property management of the city of Kara-Kul. According to the local administration, Mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev, along with the deputies of the city council, presented the vehicles to the employees.

17.11.2025, 15:13

Local news / Exclusive

Part of Bishkek will be without water supply on November 20

In Bishkek, due to repair work at the "Kok-Zhar" water intake, a temporary interruption of drinking water supply is expected on November 20. Water supply will be halted from 09:00 to 19:00. The city hall reported that the shutdown will affect the area bounded by the following streets:

17.11.2025, 15:09

Health / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza have been registered

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented data on the current epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza. As of November 16, the country has recorded 7,966 cases, which is 17.3% more compared to the previous week. Of the total number of cases, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, corresponding to 5,216 cases. Hospitalization was required for 679 patients.

17.11.2025, 15:06

Local news

Driver Fight. The Condition of the Injured is Moderate.

During the incident that occurred on November 15 around 4:00 PM near the village of Konstantinovka in the Alamudun district, the victim was taken to the trauma department of the Chui Regional Hospital. According to the press center of the Ministry of Health, his condition is assessed as moderate. Preliminary reports indicate that the 20-year-old man was diagnosed with: closed traumatic brain injury, concussion, subcutaneous hematoma in the occipital region, as well as a bruise and ligament

17.11.2025, 15:04

Exclusive

Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the results of simplifying the licensing procedures for private schools and replacing driver's licenses.

The first challenge focused on simplifying the licensing of private schools to increase the accessibility of education. As part of the reform, the following steps were taken:

17.11.2025, 14:57

In the world

Rain, snow, and icy conditions are expected in Kazakhstan

In the southwestern part of the country, as well as in the eastern regions, no precipitation is expected on November 19-20. Additionally, forecasters warn of possible wind intensification and foggy conditions throughout the republic. Temperature readings will remain at the same level; however, in eastern Kazakhstan, nighttime temperatures may drop to -6 to -23 degrees, while daytime temperatures are expected to be +2 to +10 degrees.

17.11.2025, 14:56

Exclusive

Mother of 9 children from Kant, returning to Kyrgyzstan from Ukraine, lives with an expired passport — her children are also facing problems.

A resident of Kant, Nika Kurilo, faced serious problems when trying to obtain documents for her children. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared her difficult story. Nika recounted that her mother, 55-year-old Larisa Izmailovna Kurilo, was born and raised in Kyrgyzstan, receiving her education there and remaining a citizen of the country for a long time. However, in the 1990s, Larisa married a Ukrainian and changed her citizenship. Upon returning to Kyrgyzstan in the 2000s,

17.11.2025, 14:56

Exclusive

The Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Checked the Operation of Coal Deposits

During the trip, the minister familiarized himself with the operation of coal deposits and assessed the current situation on-site. According to the report from the management of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur," since the beginning of 2025, 978,584 tons of coal have been extracted in Kara-Keche, which has been distributed among the population and for the needs of the Bishkek CHPP. A total of 255 units of equipment are involved in this work. The republic has 132 fuel depots where coal is sold at

17.11.2025, 14:46

Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, identification marks for right-hand drive cars may be introduced

Abasbek Dorombaev, head of the public organization "Kyrgyz Hovo Transport," proposed the introduction of identification signs on the windows of right-hand drive cars. He believes that this innovation will help increase driver vigilance and simplify the work of law enforcement agencies, which in turn should lead to a reduction in the number of road traffic accidents and save lives.

17.11.2025, 14:46

Local news / Cultural news

"The History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Aydar, Son of Janibek (Zhumabek)

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which collects the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy who lived over the last 500 years. The author of this work is manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. The book is organized chronologically, and the stories of each manaschy are supplemented with poems written by manaschy Rysbay Isakov, who is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for recounting the epic

17.11.2025, 14:44

Local news / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, 600 villages are included in the state program for providing drinking water.

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a state program covering 600 villages aimed at providing the population with quality drinking water has begun. This became known through information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the republic. According to ministry representatives, work is currently underway in the country concerning both drinking water and irrigation, which is one of the key priorities of state policy.

17.11.2025, 14:41

Exclusive

Scandalous Ukrainian Corrupt Official Fled to Israel

Timur Mindich with his mother-in-law Alla Verber (left) and his wife Ekaterina Verber (right), 2017 Last week, Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, announced the launch of Operation "Midas" in the energy sector. During the investigation, a scheme related to the embezzlement of 100 million dollars was uncovered, and charges were brought against several high-ranking

17.11.2025, 14:38

Sports

Omurbek Babanov has created his own football club "Asia"

The Kyrgyz Football Union has announced an expansion of the number of participants in the country's top league, which was previously known as the Premier League. In the new season, the football club "Asia" from Talas will participate in the championship. Thus, the total number of teams in the league has increased from 14 to 16, which is a significant step for the development of football in Kyrgyzstan.

17.11.2025, 14:35

Sports

Omurbek Babanov has created his own football club

On November 17, the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, held a meeting with the heads of clubs participating in the country's premier league. Representatives from the KFU, the Kyrgyz Professional Football League, and clubs such as "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Aziagol," as well as teams "Kyrgyzaltyn" (Kara-Balta), "Abdysh-Ata" (Kant), "Talant" (Besh-Kungey),

17.11.2025, 14:34

Local news

In some parts of Bishkek, the supply of drinking water will be turned off

On November 20, from 09:00 to 19:00, the supply of drinking water will be suspended due to repair work at the "Kok-Jar" water intake. During this time, residential areas, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, as well as other social, domestic, and industrial facilities will be without water supply. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office. The restrictions will affect the following streets:

17.11.2025, 14:32

Economy

Up to 4,000 car carriers from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are stuck at the Russian border

Photo by Yegor Snetkov, "Kommersant" Due to concerns about rising prices associated with changes in the calculation of the recycling fee, huge queues of imported cars have formed at the Russian border. According to dealers' estimates, by the end of November, up to 4 thousand car carriers are expected to be at the border, transiting through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, reports the publication "Kommersant". The import of cars into Russia is mainly carried out through

17.11.2025, 14:30

Health

In Kyrgyzstan, 7949 cases of ARVI and 17 cases of influenza were registered in a week

From November 10 to 16, Kyrgyzstan recorded 7,949 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and 17 cases of influenza, reports the Ministry of Health. Compared to the previous week, this figure increased by 17.3%. Of the total number of infected, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, which corresponds to 5,216 cases. Hospitalization affected 8.5% of patients, amounting to 679 people.

17.11.2025, 14:27

Incidents

They Even Kick the Downed. Kamchybek Tashiev is Asked to Respond to the "System" in One of the Schools

Maria Tsareva, a resident of Karakol, appealed to the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, asking him to pay attention to the situation at secondary school No. 7, located in the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk, part of the city of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region. According to her, in early September, the mother of one of the students, who has long lived in Moscow, approached her. She reported that her child was afraid to attend school.

17.11.2025, 14:26

Local news / Exclusive

Reconstruction of the Bishkek–Kuntuu–Shopokov highway continues at an active pace

The reconstruction of the Bishkek–Kuntuu–Shopokov road is in full swing. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is reported that on the section of the road towards Bishkek–Kuntuu, asphalt is being laid in one direction, while preparatory work for asphalting is being carried out on other sections. In addition, repair work on the bridge and the installation of curbs are being carried out simultaneously. The

17.11.2025, 14:22

Local news / Exclusive

In the village of Sheraly, a 800-meter section was engraved in the Uzgen district.

In the village of Sheraly, located in the Uzgen district, improvements have been made to the road infrastructure, as reported by the Ayil Okmotu of Karool. From the local administration's budget, 91,000 soms were allocated for the gravel covering of an 800-meter section on Omorali Satikeev Street.

17.11.2025, 14:22

In the world

In South Korea, a man killed his girlfriend and pretended to be her for almost a year.

According to information provided by the South China Morning Post, a 40-year-old resident of South Korea confessed to murdering his girlfriend, whom he strangled after an argument that arose from her criticisms of his financial decisions. After that, the man hid his victim's body in a kimchi refrigerator and continued to communicate with her family, pretending to be her for almost 12 months.

17.11.2025, 14:18

Local news

President of the KFS Kamchybek Tashiev met with the heads of Premier League clubs

The meeting of the Premier League club leaders with the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, took place at the KFU, as reported by the organization's press service. Representatives of the Kyrgyz Professional Football League (KPFL) and managers of the clubs were present at the event: "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Asiagol" (all from Bishkek), "Kyrgyzaltyn" (Kara-Balta), "Abdysh-Ata"

17.11.2025, 14:13

Exclusive

Trump supported the bill imposing 500% tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that the Republican Party is developing a bill that will impose sanctions on countries that have trade ties with Russia. “I am pleased that they are actively working on this. The Republicans have proposed a tough bill that imposes sanctions on any country doing business with Russia. I also suggested including Iran in this. Thus, any countries that do business with Russia will face serious sanctions,” Trump stated.

17.11.2025, 14:12

Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, pastures occupy 45% of the country's territory

- Pastures in Kyrgyzstan account for 45% of the country's total area, according to an IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) report. The total area of pastures reaches 9.15 million hectares.

17.11.2025, 14:10

Local news

Edil Baysalov stated about attempts to escalate anti-Chinese sentiments

Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, expressed his concern regarding the increase in anti-Chinese sentiments in Kyrgyzstan. He reported this through his social media accounts. According to him, there are attempts in the public space to incite hatred based on isolated everyday incidents, which creates unfounded anti-Chinese sentiments.

17.11.2025, 14:09

Local news

The number of people with ARVI and influenza in Kyrgyzstan is increasing.

From November 10 to 16, Kyrgyzstan registered 7,966 cases of ARVI and influenza. This represents an increase of 17.3% compared to the previous week, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health based on data from the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Among all the patients, 65.5% are children under 14 years old, which accounts for 5,216 cases. Of the total number of patients, 8.5% were hospitalized, corresponding to 679 cases.

17.11.2025, 14:08

In the world

The Pentagon announced a strike on another ship in the Pacific Ocean

According to information provided by the U.S. Armed Forces Joint Command via the social network X, the strike was carried out on the orders of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who identified the vessel as belonging to a terrorist organization. As reported by Reuters, the operation took place in international waters. Since the beginning of September, an estimated 21 vessels have already been sunk, resulting in the deaths of more than 80 people. On November 14, Pete Hegseth announced the launch

17.11.2025, 14:04

Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, about 12 thousand babies are born prematurely each year

The National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood marked the International Day of Premature Babies. As reported by the institution, on November 17, 2009, the International Day of Premature Babies was established at the initiative of the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). According to the World Health Organization, globally, 6-8% of newborns are premature.

17.11.2025, 14:01

Exclusive

Edil Baysalov expressed concern about the escalation of anti-Chinese sentiments

"I am deeply concerned about the obvious attempts to create anti-Chinese sentiments in our society," wrote Edil Baisalov in his social media post. According to him, there are "information leaks that turn isolated incidents into a general, unfounded discontent towards China."

17.11.2025, 14:00

Exclusive

The Mufti of Kazan in 1878 sent families to Karakol, after which the construction of the largest mosque began there.

The mosque, named after Imam Mukhtarullo Bashirov, located in Karakol, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It was built thanks to the efforts of the Tatar community, which played an important role in its establishment and subsequent development. In 1878, at the initiative of the Mufti of Kazan, several Tatar families were sent to Central Asia, on the shores of Issyk-Kul. Among them were both Quran experts and mosque construction masters. Some of these families settled in Karakol, while others

17.11.2025, 13:57

Sports

Composition of the Kyrgyzstan National Team for the Islamic Games. List

The composition of the Kyrgyzstan fencing team for participation in the Islamic Solidarity Games, which are taking place in Saudi Arabia, has been announced. These sixth Games are being held in Riyadh.

17.11.2025, 13:55

Sports / Exclusive

Premier League Renamed to Top League: KFS Approved Changes and Included New Clubs

Today, a meeting was held in Bishkek between the president of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, and representatives of the clubs participating in the KR Premier League. The event, organized by the KFU, was also attended by leaders of the Kyrgyz Professional Football League and clubs such as "Dordoi," "Alga," "Ilbirs," "Bishkek City," "Asiagol," "Kyrgyzaltyn," "Abdysh-Ata," "Talant," "Neftchi,"

17.11.2025, 13:55

Local news / Cultural news

The Ministry of Culture awarded employees of cultural institutions from three regions with departmental awards.

The First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Suzbек Nadyrbekov, presented about 70 awards and certificates of honor to representatives of cultural institutions from the Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. According to the press service of the ministry, the awards were given to employees of libraries, theaters, museums, educational institutions, as well as philharmonics and cultural houses.

17.11.2025, 13:49

Exclusive

Almazbek Atambayev responded to the criticism from President Sadyr Japarov

In his address, Atambayev added that during Japarov's years in power, he has been repeatedly accused of various offenses. "I tried to remain silent, but now I can no longer endure it. People are beginning to realize the truth and remember everything. We cannot stay silent in the face of false claims. You promised freedom of speech, but now people are being imprisoned for social media posts," he emphasizes. Sadyr,

17.11.2025, 13:47