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In Kazakhstan, teachers, doctors, and social workers are being attracted to the regions with a 1% mortgage.

In Kazakhstan, the start of the application process for the "To the Village with a Diploma" program has been announced, which offers a mortgage with an interest rate of 1%. The source of information is Tengrinews. The program is available for specialists from various fields: education, medicine, social protection, the agro-industrial sector, culture, sports, as well as for civil servants working in the offices of rural district akims (excluding the akims themselves and their deputies).

07.11.2025, 19:17
Local news

""We Don't Need Such Favors". Kamchybek Tashiev Warned Mayors and Akims"

At a meeting with the residents of Balykchy, held on November 6, the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, made a statement regarding akims, mayors, and presidential representatives in the regions. He emphasized: "Each of you will be held accountable if you do not show results in your area of work. I say this directly: everyone will be responsible. Akims are obliged to create conditions for improving the quality of life for the residents of their districts."

07.11.2025, 19:17
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Markets in Uzgen fined 42,000 soms for violating sanitary standards

In Uzgen, an inspection of central markets was conducted to ensure compliance with sanitary norms and food safety regulations, as reported by the Uzgen Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Control. During the inspection, meat shops, trading points, and toilets were examined at markets such as "Kelechek," "Took," "Mömö-jemish," and "Metrazh."

07.11.2025, 19:16
Local news

The Collins Dictionary has chosen the word of the year 2025.

The word of the year according to Collins Dictionary is "vibe coding" (Eng. vibe coding). This term refers to creating websites or applications using artificial intelligence without the need to write code, based on well-structured prompts. What is meant by vibe coding?The idea of vibe coding belongs to Slovak-Canadian scientist Andrej Karpathy, who is a co-founder of OpenAI and previously served as the director of artificial intelligence at Tesla. Earlier this year, he shared on

07.11.2025, 19:15
Local news

"Where are those who called themselves black?" Tashiev announced the end of the era of organized crime groups in Kyrgyzstan

At a recent meeting with the residents of Balykchy, Kamchybek Tashiev summarized the results of the fight against organized crime in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that organized crime, which had spread across all regions of the country, was the main obstacle to its development. Tashiev emphasized: "These structures had effectively become a second power; they had a well-established system." According to him, the work done to eliminate organized criminal groups has borne fruit, and it can now be

07.11.2025, 19:11
Local news

The Kyrgyz Republic elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for 2025-2029

At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, the Kyrgyz Republic was elected to the Executive Board of this organization for the term from 2025 to 2029. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The UNESCO Executive Board plays an important role as a governing body responsible for preparing the work of the General Conference and implementing its decisions, as well as for developing the strategic and programmatic

07.11.2025, 19:04
The World Sambo Championship has kicked off in Bishkek
Sports

The World Sambo Championship has kicked off in Bishkek

As part of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek, 659 participants from 73 countries gathered, highlighting the diversity of cultures and traditions. As noted by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, this is a testament to the power of sports in uniting people. He also emphasized that this championship is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of sambo in Kyrgyzstan, which began to develop here in 1965 thanks to Sergey Zhuldibin. Since then, sambo has become an important part

07.11.2025, 18:56
Incidents

In the Chuy Region, a madrasa operating without permits was discovered

Employees of the service for countering extremism and illegal migration conducted an inspection in the village of Leninskoye, where a madrasa with a dormitory was found to be operating without the necessary permits. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to the statement, this incident was registered at the internal affairs department of the Alamudun district.

07.11.2025, 18:53
Exclusive

Seitek Kulubaev has headed the city administration of Batken

Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev has been appointed as the mayor of Batken, reports Turmush correspondent. This step was taken in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Part 1 of Article 47 of the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies".

07.11.2025, 18:50
Sports

The World Sambo Championship has opened in Bishkek

The opening ceremony of the World Sambo Championship took place in Bishkek, at the sports and entertainment complex "Bishkek Arena," according to information from the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The event was attended by the head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

07.11.2025, 18:46
A powerful magnetic storm will hit Earth
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A powerful magnetic storm will hit Earth

According to information provided by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a powerful magnetic storm is expected on November 7, which will be the strongest of this year. On this day, Earth will encounter a large coronal hole, which will be accompanied by the arrival of two plasma clouds. These clouds resulted from significant solar flares recorded two days ago. Scientists have designated November 7 as the day with the most

07.11.2025, 18:43
Local news

The Foreign Ministry redirected the question of a possible entry ban for deputies into Russia to the Border Guard Service.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on rumors regarding a ban on entry into Russia for three deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The agency did not confirm this information and pointed out the lack of authority to maintain such data. “The Consular Department of the MFA of the KR is responsible for processing visas and permits for foreign citizens. For information on entry and exit rules, we recommend contacting the Border Service of the GKNB,” the ministry noted.

07.11.2025, 18:34
Doctors from the National Hospital are training in endoscopic surgery in China
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Doctors from the National Hospital are training in endoscopic surgery in China

Doctors from Kyrgyzstan are undergoing training in modern endoscopic surgery methods in China, reports the press service of the Ministry of Health. According to the information, as part of international cooperation in the field of medicine, a delegation from the National Hospital has begun a two-week training program at a clinic located in the city of Changsha.

07.11.2025, 18:32
Economy

From Flour to Billions: What Small and Medium Businesses in the Country Live By

Over the past five years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kyrgyzstan have significantly expanded their influence on the economy. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, by 2024, there were 25,500 small and medium-sized enterprises in the country, of which 96.5% were small. The largest number of SMEs is concentrated in trade: over 34% of enterprises are engaged in wholesale and retail trade and car repair, about 12% in industry, and more than 10% in construction.

07.11.2025, 18:18
Economy

Tesla will pay Elon Musk nearly a trillion dollars. But under several conditions.

At a recent shareholders' meeting held on November 6, 75% of participants agreed to a record compensation package for Elon Musk, which could reach nearly $1 trillion, according to Reuters. Under the agreement, Musk, already the richest person in the world, will need to significantly increase Tesla's market value and meet other performance targets over the coming years. If he successfully meets the conditions, he could earn hundreds of millions of new shares in the company.

07.11.2025, 18:17
Kasymaiev took part in the opening of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek
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Kasymaiev took part in the opening of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek

The Head of the Presidential Administration and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaiev, attended the opening of the World Sambo Championship taking place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. In his speech, he emphasized that it is a significant honor for Kyrgyzstan to host such a large-scale international event.

07.11.2025, 18:12
Exclusive

The mayor of Batken has been appointed

According to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, Seytek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev has been appointed as the mayor of Batken. This decision was made based on Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Part 1 of Article 47 of the Law on Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies. Seytek Kulubaev is 54 years old and holds two higher education degrees: in 1993, he graduated from the agricultural institute with a degree in "zootechnics," and in 1996, he

07.11.2025, 18:09
Bishkek Electric Networks Clarified the Situation with Power Outages in the House in the "Djal" Microdistrict
Local news / Exclusive

Bishkek Electric Networks Clarified the Situation with Power Outages in the House in the "Djal" Microdistrict

The Bishkek Electric Networks enterprise, part of OJSC "NESC," has provided an official explanation regarding the temporary power outage at the address 81 Masalieva Street. It has been reported that the outage occurred at the end of August this year due to accumulated debt for electricity, which amounted to about 3 million soms. The residents of this building moved in without the necessary documentation.

07.11.2025, 18:08
Incidents

In the village of Lenin's, an illegal madrasa was discovered

On November 7, employees of the Department for Counteracting Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region conducted a raid, during which a madrasa with a dormitory was discovered in the village of Lenin, operating without the necessary permits. According to the press service of the regional police, this event has been registered with the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Alamudun District.

07.11.2025, 18:01
The Naryn-Oruk-Tam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.
Local news / Exclusive

The Naryn-Oruk-Tam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.

From November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026, the section of the Naryn–Oruktam road located between kilometers 50 and 75 will be closed to traffic. According to a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made based on the directive of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The reason for this closure is the deteriorating weather conditions and the increased threat of avalanches, which jeopardizes road safety.

07.11.2025, 18:00
At the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, UNESCO established the Day of Nomadic Heritage
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At the initiative of Kyrgyzstan, UNESCO established the Day of Nomadic Heritage

In November, during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, a resolution was unanimously adopted proclaiming September 22 as the International Day of Nomadic Heritage. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As noted in the statement, the initiative put forward by Kyrgyzstan was supported by many participating countries and aimed at recognizing the significant contribution of nomadic peoples to the development of world civilization,

07.11.2025, 17:39
Kyrgyzstan and the IFC Discussed Cooperation Priorities
Local news / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and the IFC Discussed Cooperation Priorities

On November 6, a meeting took place in Bishkek between the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Asein Isaev, and the head of the delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Seval Guzelkilinch. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on key areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as project activities carried out by the IFRC in the country.

07.11.2025, 17:29
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, about 2,500 deaths per year are related to alcohol

According to the Ministry of Health, alcohol is a catalyst for more than 200 different diseases and conditions, including liver cirrhosis, cancer, cardiovascular and mental disorders. It ranks among the top risk factors contributing to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Statistics show that over 80% of all deaths in Kyrgyzstan are related to NCDs, and alcohol is directly responsible for nearly one in ten of these tragedies.

07.11.2025, 17:28
In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits
Local news / Exclusive

In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits

In Talas, a fine was imposed on a store that operated without the necessary permits. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, the inspection revealed that the store, located at K. Nurjanov Street, 48/2, was conducting its activities without the appropriate architectural documents.

07.11.2025, 17:25
Local news

Two departmental kindergartens of the GSIN propose to transfer to the village administration

A draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers has been submitted regarding the transfer of two kindergartens from the State Penitentiary Service to municipal ownership for public discussion. Specifically, this concerns the kindergarten "Kyzgaldak," which is located at institution No. 8 in the village of Petrovka, as well as the nursery-kindergarten "Baktyluu Balalyk," which is situated at institution No. 3 in the village of Novo-Pokrovka.

07.11.2025, 17:24
Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the Asian Championship in Parajudo
Sports

Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy won gold at the Asian Championship in Parajudo

Photo by the Parajudo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic According to a report from 24.kg, Kyrgyz athlete Aibiyke Ulanbek kyzy achieved victory at the Asian Championships in parajudo. The competition is taking place from November 7 to 9 in Astana as part of the IBSA Judo Asian Championships. Aibiyke, competing in the weight category up to 52 kilograms (J2), won gold after battling participants from India and Thailand.

07.11.2025, 17:21
Exclusive

Export to developed countries hinges on standards — organic products become a condition for entry, - Ministry of Agriculture

- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.

07.11.2025, 17:11
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.
Local news / Exclusive

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.

The delegation of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic participated from November 5 to 7 in the ninth OSCE seminar on passenger data and the fifth meeting of the informal working group of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in the Austrian capital, Vienna. According to information provided by the state committee, more than 180 representatives from 57 OSCE participating countries took part in the events, organized jointly with the UN Counter-Terrorism Office.

07.11.2025, 17:08
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan is Experiencing a "Berry Boom": Farmers Quickly Adapt to New Crops, but Sales are More Challenging, - Ministry of Agriculture

Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new

07.11.2025, 16:59
A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.
In the world / Exclusive

A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.

Mass layoffs in the United States are reaching record levels, driven by the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the need to cut costs. This was reported by Bloomberg journalists, citing data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Last month, there was a significant increase in the number of layoffs: 153,074 people lost their jobs, marking the highest figure for October in the last twenty years. For comparison, this number is nearly three times higher than

07.11.2025, 16:57
Local news

Backstage from Washington: How the C5+1 Summit with Sadyr Japarov Went

In Washington, the "Central Asia – USA" (C5+1) summit took place, with the participation of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. Before the event began, there was a high level of tension and focus in the hall. According to reports from correspondents, as soon as the start of filming was announced, journalists quickly rushed to secure the best spots for photos and videos. As a result, a crush occurred in the aisles, where everyone tried to capture the moment of the meeting of

07.11.2025, 16:53
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Aiyl Bank signed memorandums of cooperation with Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. as part of the C5+1 summit

- During the C5+1 summit in Washington, Tilek Alimdzhanov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Aiyl Bank," signed memorandums with two well-known American financial institutions — Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These agreements are a significant step towards strengthening international partnerships and open new horizons for the further development of the bank on the global stage.

07.11.2025, 16:52
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan informed the OSCE about the implementation of the API/PNR system
Local news

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan informed the OSCE about the implementation of the API/PNR system

From November 5 to 7, 2025, at the invitation of the OSCE Secretariat, a delegation from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic participated in the ninth seminar dedicated to passenger data, as well as in the fifth meeting of the informal working group of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The events took place in Vienna, Austria, and gathered more than 180 participants from 57 OSCE participating states, as reported by the press service of the agency.

07.11.2025, 16:50
Local news

Arrives once every 15 days. There is no access to water in the villages of Sargata and Uch-Terek.

Residents of the Uch-Terek rural district, located in the Toktogul region of the Jalal-Abad province, have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality and availability of drinking water. They have submitted a corresponding complaint to the Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, as reported by the press service of the institute. During monitoring, representatives of the Ombudsman found significant deficiencies in the social infrastructure of the district.

07.11.2025, 16:43
Incidents

In the first 9 months of 2025, 16,659 reports of domestic violence were registered

Senior Prosecutor of the General Prosecutor's Office Nazgul Zhusupbekova reported at an expanded interdepartmental meeting that 16,659 appeals related to domestic violence have been registered in the first nine months of the current year. She noted that criminal cases have been initiated in 456 of these instances, and 4,236 protocols have been drawn up in accordance with the Code of Offenses.

07.11.2025, 16:42