The GIC placed shares for recapitalization worth $1 billion

Today, November 12, an additional issue of shares of the State Mortgage Company was placed on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. As a result of this step, the company's capital increased by 40.5 billion soms. This recapitalization was approved in early 2025. The shares of the State Mortgage Company were offered for sale at a price of 100,000 soms per share, and the total trading volume reached 40.48 billion soms. A total of 404,804 shares were sold in one transaction. The placement was conducted

The Bank of Russia will consider large transfers to oneself as a sign of fraud.

The Central Bank of Russia plans to amend its list of fraud indicators by adding large transfers to personal accounts via the Fast Payment System (FPS). This was reported by the Meduza portal, citing Vadim Uvarov, head of the information security department at the Central Bank. According to Uvarov, fraudsters have begun convincing Russian citizens to transfer funds from their accounts in other banks to their own accounts.

A Car Caught Fire in Belovodsk

On the evening of November 12, a car caught fire in the village of Belovodsk, attracting the attention of local residents. According to witnesses, the flames engulfed the front part of the vehicle, thick smoke was billowing from under the hood, and fire was visible. The causes of the incident have not yet been established; according to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out unexpectedly while the car was on the roadway.

UFC 322. Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang Held Their First Face-Off

At UFC 322, the first face-off took place between Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang, as reported by Meta MMA. Our country is represented at this event by Valentina Shevchenko, who faced the Chinese athlete Weili Zhang at the highest open observation deck in the Western Hemisphere.

And will shopping centers and cafes save electricity?

Kyrgyzstani residents are anxiously awaiting the cold The question of whether shopping centers, stores, cafes, clubs, and restaurants will save electricity is actively discussed on social media. This is related to new initiatives from the Bishkek mayor's office and the Ministry of Education aimed at the rational use of electricity.

The city fencing championship took place in Bishkek

The championship, which took place on November 8 and 9 at the "Musketeers" fencing club, gathered around 40 athletes from the capital. The first competitions were held on November 8 and were dedicated to individual performances among men and women, where participants showcased their preparedness, technical skills, and sportsmanship, competing for the title of the best in individual categories. On the following day, November 9, team competitions took place, where fencers demonstrated

The mayor inspected the streets of Bishkek that are under repair.

As part of the inspection of the streets of Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev examined the ongoing construction and repair works. This was reported by the city's municipality. On Kurmandzhan Datka Street, located between Jibek Jolu and Chuy Avenues, the construction of sidewalks continues. The work here is delayed due to the need to relocate engineering communications.

An Expert Named the Mistakes Made When Changing a Tire That Even Experienced Drivers Make

Changing wheels depending on the season is a common practice for most drivers. Although many prefer to trust this task to specialists, an increasing number of car owners are deciding to handle it themselves. All that is needed is a flat surface, a basic set of tools, and a little free time, reports 32CARS.RU. According to experts, the first step is to choose a flat area for work. Important tools for changing a wheel include a lug wrench, a jack, a metal brush, and a torque wrench. Make sure

In Batken, ancient furnaces have been preserved, where silver was melted.

On the territory of Batken, ancient furnaces dating back to the 1st-4th centuries AD have been preserved, as reported by local historian Kubanychbek Tairov. These historical structures are located in the "Madygen" geopark, which is situated in the rural municipality of Samarkandek in the Batken district. According to K. Tairov, silver ores were once smelted in these furnaces.

In Batken, a man decided to smuggle dozens of sheep across the border.

In the Batken region, a 31-year-old man was detained on suspicion of attempting to smuggle livestock. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the detainee turned out to be a resident of the village of Boz-Adyr, located in the Suu-Bashy rural district. His name is G.D., and he was caught at the moment he was trying to illegally transport animals.

The "As-Safa Center" will build a two-story school in the Chui region.

On November 12, 2025, a ceremonial capsule laying took place in the village of Ismail, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, dedicated to the start of construction of a new two-story educational building for the Chodugul Baisalbekova School. The project includes not only construction but also the procurement of all necessary building materials, including design and estimate documentation. Funding is provided by the Public Association "Center As-Safa," which will also

Analysts assessed the prospects of global oil demand

According to the forecast by the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in Reuters, global demand for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to show steady growth in the coming decades until the middle of the 21st century. IEA analysts predict that under the current policy level, oil consumption could reach 113 million barrels per day by 2050, which is 13% higher than expected in 2024.

Attempt to Smuggle Livestock Worth 2.8 Million Som Through the Kyrgyz-Tajik Border

In the Batken region, a man was detained who intended to illegally transport cattle across the border. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police department, on November 1, 2025, at around 10:30 PM, officers from the Drug Enforcement Agency stopped a Volvo truck in the vicinity of the village of Kara-Bak. During the inspection, 35 heads of cattle were found in the vehicle, which were being smuggled across the border without passing through customs control.

Toichubek Kulmurzaev has been appointed head of the Birlik Ayil Okmotu of the Kadamjai District.

Toichubek Kulmurzaev has become the new head of the Birlik Ayil Okmotu in the Kadamjai District, according to a Turmush correspondent. The introduction of the new leader took place on November 11, where he was presented to the team.

The Central Election Commission approved the text of the ballots

Today, November 12, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting where the text of the ballots for the upcoming early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, was discussed. During the meeting, the protocols of the drawing were reviewed, which determined the order of placement of candidates on the ballots for 30 multi-mandate electoral districts. As a result, the final text of the ballots was approved.

Kyrgyz Film "Kurak" to Participate in International Film Festival in Latin America

The film "Kurak," created in collaboration with the late Emil Atageldiev and director-producer Erke Jumakmatova, will participate in the 42nd Bogocine International Film Festival, which will take place from November 20 to 26 in the capital of Colombia, Bogotá. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this film has become the only representative of Central Asia at the festival this year. "Kurak" will compete in the main competition program alongside 14 other

Emil ChakiBaev has returned to the duties of the akim of the Nookat district.

The Akim of the Nookat District, Emil Chaki baev, who was detained about a month ago in a corruption case, has resumed his duties. According to preliminary information, the charges were dropped during the investigation. Local officials also confirmed that Chaki baev has returned to fulfilling his responsibilities.

The capital of "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" has been transferred ownership of 15 billion soms

The Transport Prosecutor's Office conducted an inspection and identified the ineffective use of state property belonging to OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." As a result, a prosecutor's response act was drawn up, aimed at eliminating violations and strengthening state control. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, based on this act, the government and relevant state

Art and National Values: A Thematic Exhibition to Open in Bishkek

On November 13, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev will open an exhibition titled "Visual Arts of Kyrgyzstan in the Ethnocultural Space." According to information from the museum, this event has been initiated in accordance with the decree of President Sadyr Japarov "On the Doctrine of National Spirit – Global Heights." The decree emphasizes important aspects of state policy such as education, science, and culture.

A football field was opened in the village of Chymbay in the Uzgen district for 5 million soms.

The football field was officially opened in the village of Chymbay, located in the Don-Bulak rural municipality of the Uzgen district in the Osh region. This was reported by Duyshonbek Bataev, the head of the rural municipality. According to Bataev, the field was built and handed over for use by a charitable foundation.

In China, the Buddhist "life release ritual" turned into a mass death of cats

The climate has impacted the production of popular alcohol.

In 2025, despite a slight increase in wine production compared to the previous year, volumes remain below average levels for the third consecutive year. According to Reuters, citing data from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), this decline is linked to climate change. Vineyards are experiencing the effects of unstable and extreme weather conditions. According to preliminary estimates by the OIV, global wine production this year is expected to reach 232 million hectoliters,

AI has spawned a new religion — Spiralism

The movement, which started from a small subreddit, soon grew to tens of thousands of participants. Some of them are already praying to their bots, claiming that the "Spiral Mind" has changed their lives for the better. A subreddit is a themed community on the Reddit platform where users can discuss various topics, share news, memes, and advice.

In the KR, a mechanism for closing boarding houses without wastewater treatment facilities will be developed

In the Issyk-Kul region, stricter control over the activities of boarding houses has been introduced. This was announced by Kylchbek Tentimyshev, head of the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". He noted that boarding houses that are not equipped with wastewater treatment facilities will not be able to continue their operations.

The Ministry of Culture has summed up the results of the competition among composers "Works for Choir". Winners

The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy has completed a competition for Kyrgyz composers dedicated to the creation of works for choir. A total of 32 entries participated in this competition, as reported by the ministry's press service. Awards were presented to the winners by the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov:

Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career after the 2026 World Cup

The famous forward of the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be the final stage of his career. This was reported by the BBC. Currently, the 40-year-old forward plans to end his playing career within one to two years. The World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, will be his sixth, which is a unique achievement in the world of football.

Saida Mirziyoeva became the co-chair of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council

Kyrgyzstan has installed a fence along 116 km of the border with Tajikistan

Currently, work on the installation of the fencing is underway in the Leilek district, near the village of Maksat. According to the authorized representative of the president in the Batken region, as of November 12, 2025, a total of 115 kilometers and 958 meters of wire fencing has been installed throughout the Batken region. Of this, 84 kilometers and 806 meters are in the Batken district and 31 kilometers and 152.5 meters are in the Leilek district.

"Zhubaylar": German Schumacher confessed his love to Dinara Kadyzhanova on the second day of their acquaintance and ultimately took her to Germany

The new heroes of the "Zhubaýlar" column are Dinara Kadyzhanova from Kyrgyzstan and German Hermann Schumacher. Today, the couple lives in the German city of Koblenz.

Up to +18 °C and no precipitation. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week

Bishkek November 13, Thursday The temperature at night will be +2...+4 °C, no precipitation is expected.

In Sweden, a 125-kilogram bronze sculpture "Emigrants" was stolen

According to the newspaper Smålandsposten, a bronze sculpture titled "Emigrants," weighing 125 kilograms, has been stolen in Sweden.

In China, a highway bridge collapsed several months after its opening

Recently, a partial collapse occurred on the "Hongci" highway bridge in Sichuan province in southwestern China, which was put into operation just a few months ago, reports Reuters. The incident happened on November 10, when a landslide occurred on one section of the highway in Barkam County. In response, local authorities immediately took precautionary measures and completely closed traffic on the 758-meter bridge after cracks were discovered on the adjacent slopes and roadway.

Checkpoint "Bedel" will reduce transit time by 12 hours - Syrgabaev

Today, a meeting of the transport ministers of Central Asia was held in Tashkent, attended by the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdykalyk Syrgabaev. The focus of the discussion was on issues related to the development of transport infrastructure, the formation of multimodal corridors, and strengthening cooperation between regions. Syrgabaev noted a significant increase in cargo transportation volumes through the Kyrgyz-Chinese checkpoints "Torugart"

The suspect in 29 thefts from mobile technology stores was detained in Karakol.

Recently, in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a man was detained who is suspected of a series of thefts from retail outlets specializing in the sale of mobile phones. The press service of the regional police department reported this incident. According to law enforcement agencies, on August 6, 2025, one of the residents of Karakol approached the local police station and reported the theft of three mobile phones from his store. It was clarified that the theft occurred on July 18, when

In the U.S., companies are forgoing discounts for "Black Friday"

This year, many companies in the USA have decided to forgo the usual sales and discounts associated with 'Black Friday,' which is linked to the introduction of new tariffs on imported goods, reports Bloomberg agency. Among the brands that have canceled their promotions are Coach, a well-known luxury handbag manufacturer, and Therabody, which produces devices for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The reasons for these companies' decisions vary, but the main factor is rising costs

Central Asia Among Leaders in Warehouse Infrastructure Growth Rates - EDB

According to the Eurasian Development Bank, Central Asia and the South Caucasus are leading in the growth of warehouse infrastructure in the Eurasian region, and this trend is expected to continue until 2040. Forecasts indicate a significant increase in warehouse capacities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan: from 2.7 million square meters in 2025 to 19.6 million square meters by 2040, representing more than a sevenfold increase.

In Batken Region, the areas for sowing winter grain crops are being increased

In the Batken region, it is planned to sow 7,300 hectares of winter grain crops, as reported by the presidential representative office in the region. According to the information from the agency, 50% of the planned volume has been completed so far.

Cameras in Alamedin captured young people throwing garbage on the street

At the intersection of Panfilov Street and Chuy Lane near the Alamedin MTU, a violation of waste disposal regulations was recorded. According to the Municipal Inspection of the Bishkek City Hall, garbage collection in this area is carried out every Monday.

In the past few months, four people have died from consuming energy drinks

Recently, there has been a rise in the consumption of energy drinks among young people, leading to serious health consequences. This was reported in an interview on UTRK by Ernis Tilekov, head of the liver surgery department at the National Surgical Center. According to him, in the past few months, four people have lost their lives due to the consumption of these drinks, and several others are in intensive care.

Bishkek City Hall: Information about school closures due to the energy crisis is not true

The debate over the cancellation of Jah Khalib's concert in Bishkek is heating up on social media.

Photo from the internet Active discussions are taking place on social media regarding the upcoming concert of the Kazakh artist Jah Khalib in Bishkek, especially after his performances were canceled in Kazakhstan due to his controversial statements about victims of violence. Recall that in one of the podcasts, rapper Bakhtiyar Mamedov, better known as Jah Khalib, expressed the opinion that women who dress modestly can reduce the risk of violence from men, as there will always be other Muslims

The Naryn Electric Grid Enterprise Completed Preparations for the Heating Season

The Naryn Electric Networks Enterprise has completed preparations for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the preparations, repairs and maintenance of energy facilities were carried out, including power transmission lines and transformer substations, which will ensure reliable electricity supply for the residents of the Naryn region in the upcoming heating season.

The recreation center "Druzhba" in the Tyup District has been returned to state ownership.

As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, facts of financing criminal activities of organized groups and legalization of income obtained illegally were revealed.

New Traffic Lights Have Started Operating at a Busy Intersection in Bishkek

New traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Budennogo Street, which are now fully updated. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. At the direction of the mayor of the capital, eight modern pedestrian traffic lights equipped with countdown timers have been installed here. This innovation is expected to enhance road safety for local residents and students of school No. 51 located nearby.

Housing prices may fall by 5-10% in 2026 — expert opinion

The leading specialist of the State Agency for Land Resource Management, Aidar Sukenbaev, shared his opinion on the possible decrease in real estate prices in 2026 during the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, housing prices may fall by 5-10% due to current research. However, as the expert noted, such a decrease will not be long-term, as high demand for housing remains. One of the reasons for this is internal migration, as many people move to large cities

Members of the extremist "Hizb ut-Tahrir" detained in the Batken region

Photo by the State National Security Committee In the Batken region, members of the organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir" were detained in a case related to religious extremism. This was reported by the press center of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to the provided information, a criminal case was opened under Article 331 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the creation and financing of extremist organizations. Some of the detainees had previously

GKNB: Members of "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" Detained

In the Batken region, members of the radical organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been detained. Some of them already had criminal records for extremist activities, reports the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. During operational activities, the identities of 11 citizens of Kyrgyzstan were established, including "B.R.K.", born in 1980, "Zh.I.I.", born in 1990, "I.M.A.", born in 1978, "D.U.K.", born in 1980,

Until 2027, the collection and use of macrotomy, arnebia, and aconite is prohibited. Complete list of plants.

In accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, a temporary moratorium on the collection and use of a number of plants is introduced until January 1, 2027, for the purpose of nature conservation and protection of rare species. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the list of prohibited plants includes: