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Politics

How Much Do They Pay for Childbirth and Childcare in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (Figures)

As of 2025, Kazakhstan has allocated 692 billion tenge (approximately 117 billion soms) for birth and childcare benefits for children up to one year and six months old, which have been received by 508 thousand people, according to Tengrinews. In particular, 286 thousand citizens received a birth allowance from the republican budget totaling 51.7 billion tenge (about 8.7 billion soms). In October 2025, 28.5 thousand people applied for benefits amounting to 5.2 billion tenge (approximately 878

21.11.2025, 15:49
Video / Sports

UFC: Myktybek Orolbai Uulu Made Weight. Video

In the capital of Qatar, Doha, the weigh-in ceremony for the UFC Qatar tournament: Tsarukyan vs Hooker took place. In this tournament, Myktybek Orolbai uulu will face Jack Hermansson. Both athletes successfully made weight for their respective categories.

21.11.2025, 14:00
Incidents / Excursions / Video

Former head of the Mirmakhmudov rural council detained in connection with the funding of the Jengo organized crime group. Video

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the former head of the Mirmakhmudov rural council, known as G. Sh. M., has been detained. He is suspected of receiving income from the LLC "Nookat Universal Bazar" through affiliated individuals, which was then used to finance the organized crime group Jengo. During operational activities, it was established that a land plot of 14,276.28 square meters, belonging to LLC

21.11.2025, 13:38
President Sadyr Japarov awarded Imangali Tasmagambetov
Politics

President Sadyr Japarov awarded Imangali Tasmagambetov

During the meeting, key aspects of implementing Kyrgyzstan's presidency priorities in the CSTO were discussed, including regional security issues and the development of cooperation in combating modern threats. Attention was also given to preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Collective Security Council, which will take place in Bishkek.

21.11.2025, 13:25
Politics

Appointed the Akim of the Nookat District of the Osh Region

By the order of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, based on paragraphs 6 of part 1 of article 70 and article 71 of the Constitution, as well as article 8 of the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies," Daniyar Turdubekovich Sheishekano was appointed head of the state administration of the Nookat district in the Osh region.

21.11.2025, 13:15
Education / Exclusive

A Center Named After Ryspay Abdykadyrov Will Open at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek University: The Memory of the Great Composer Will Come to Life

At the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University named after B. Sydykov, the opening of a new center dedicated to the study and dissemination of the cultural heritage of the outstanding composer, singer, and accordionist Ryspei Abdykadyrov is planned. The rector of the university, Professor A. Mamasydykov, held a meeting with Sultan Boroshov, the head of the International Club named after Ryspei Abdykadyrov, during which the program for the opening of the center was discussed.

21.11.2025, 13:08
Kamchybek Tashiev handed over official vehicles to the NCODD
Politics

Kamchybek Tashiev handed over official vehicles to the NCODD

During his visit, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over 10 service vehicles to the medical staff of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCOMH), as previously promised by the agency. This was reported by the GKNB press service. These vehicles will significantly improve the work of emergency response teams, allowing them to reach the center faster and increasing the overall efficiency of their operations. The new vehicles

21.11.2025, 12:04
Announcement of a competition for the selection of an independent service to conduct the ORT
Education / Exclusive

Announcement of a competition for the selection of an independent service to conduct the ORT

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has announced the start of a competition to select an independent testing service that will conduct the National Testing (ORT) for the period from 2026 to 2028. The agency invites non-governmental organizations with experience in independent knowledge assessment, as well as practice in developing test tasks of varying difficulty that comply with state educational standards and school programs, to participate.

21.11.2025, 11:33
Masato Kanda: Kyrgyzstan Can Make a Technological Leap
Politics

Masato Kanda: Kyrgyzstan Can Make a Technological Leap

During his visit to Bishkek, the president of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, gave an exclusive interview to representatives of five leading media outlets of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the publication VB.KG. This was his first meeting with the press since taking office, where he detailed ADB's plans to improve transport infrastructure in the region, support the construction of Kambar-Ata-1, accelerate digitalization, and develop environmentally friendly public

21.11.2025, 10:44
Politics

In the Manas District of the Talas Region, the akim has changed

According to the information from the information policy department of the President's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the new appointment is the result of compliance with the Constitution and the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government." Ermekbay Omoshov, who previously held the position of akim, has handed over his position to the new leader.

21.11.2025, 10:22
In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened
Education / Exclusive

In Karakol, preventive measures among students will be strengthened

At a meeting held in Karakol, Deputy Minister of Education Albert Makmetkulov discussed a recent incident involving high school students from School No. 7 named after Mendegul uulu Karach ake. The event was attended by representatives of the city administration, the director of the Issyk-Kul Regional Institute of Education, as well as heads of educational institutions, teachers, and staff from the city’s internal affairs department. Albert Makmetkulov emphasized that the incident is under the

21.11.2025, 10:19
Politics

Sadyr Japarov awarded the Secretary General of the CSTO with the "Dostuk" Order

Today, November 20, Sadyr Japarov met with Imangali Tasmagambetov, the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). During the negotiations, the parties touched upon key aspects of implementing Kyrgyzstan's priorities in the CSTO presidency, as well as discussing issues of regional security and cooperation in combating modern threats. The President emphasized that the country's participation in the CSTO is an important direction of Kyrgyzstan's foreign

20.11.2025, 20:44
Politics

The CEC fined the candidate for deputies Kalpaev 7500 soms

On November 20, the Central Election Commission held a meeting where it reviewed materials prepared by the working group regarding complaints and violations during the election campaign of the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 2, Baktyar Kalpaev. The lawyer of the CEC reported that singer Samara Karimova announced on her social media about an upcoming meeting of Kalpaev with voters in one of the villages of the Batken region. She also mentioned plans to perform a concert, which

20.11.2025, 17:18
Politics

Repair of HPPs, procurement of coal, fuel oil, and petroleum products. How ready is Kyrgyzstan for the autumn-winter period?

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported on the completed activities in preparation for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. The information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to him, all planned work for preparing for the winter cold has been fully completed.

20.11.2025, 17:10
Politics

Kyrgyzstan and ADB Sign a Number of Agreements

On November 20, a meeting took place in Bishkek between Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and President of the Asian Development Bank Masato Kanda, as reported by the government press service. The agenda included discussions on cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the ADB, the current economic situation in the country, plans for the National Development Program until 2030, and issues related to climate policy and energy.

20.11.2025, 16:53
Politics

The court denied Temirlan Sultanbekov's request to cancel the registration of candidates for deputies of the Mazhilis due to unconfirmed knowledge of the state language.

The Bishkek Administrative Court rejected Temirlan Sultanbekov's request to recognize the registration of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh as illegal due to insufficient verification of their knowledge of the state language. On November 12, the leader of the "Social Democrats" party filed a lawsuit, stating that the Central Election Commission (CEC) did not carry out the necessary checks or confirm the candidates' proficiency in the state language. Sultanbekov

20.11.2025, 16:51
A reception for the heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean countries was held in Ankara.
Politics / Exclusive

A reception for the heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean countries was held in Ankara.

A reception was held in the Republic of Turkey organized by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic for diplomats from Latin America. Representatives from over 15 embassies of countries in this region gathered at the event to discuss important issues of cooperation. The purpose of this reception was to promote Kyrgyzstan's initiatives on the international stage, including multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, as well as to develop cooperation with international partners.

20.11.2025, 16:34
Politics

The CEC issued a warning regarding the candidate for deputy Sakaraev.

The Central Election Commission, responsible for elections and referendums, held a meeting on November 20, during which materials provided by the Investigative Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region were reviewed. This concerned the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Sakkaraev Mederbek Jamankulovich, nominated from constituency No. 26. According to information received on November 14, 2025, during social media monitoring, experts from the Legal Support Department

20.11.2025, 16:30
Politics

The Central Election Commission fined a social media user for violating the conditions of election campaigning

The working group of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums conducted monitoring of social networks and discovered a violation of election campaigning carried out by Facebook user Adilet Kadyrakunov. At the meeting of the CEC, which took place on November 20, it was reported that Kadyrakunov published materials about the activities of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Ulan Bakasov, who has put forward his candidacy for parliament in constituency No. 30.

20.11.2025, 15:46
Politics

LLC "Zhash FM" fined 28,000 soms for violating election campaign conditions

The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting on November 20, during which it discussed the results of its group that studied cases of violations of voter information and election campaigning rules by the company "Zhash FM". A CEC lawyer reported that during one of the segments on the channel, which featured high-ranking officials, a banner unexpectedly appeared, promoting the parliamentary candidate Alisher Kozyuev, who was nominated in constituency No. 7. The Chairman of the

20.11.2025, 15:45
The President and the Head of the ADB Discussed Areas of Mutual Interest
Politics

The President and the Head of the ADB Discussed Areas of Mutual Interest

At the meeting, Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is actively creating conditions for the implementation of significant infrastructure initiatives. He highlighted the transport sector as a key area that will help the country become a regional hub. In addition, the president noted the importance of cooperation in the energy and agricultural sectors. Photo by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Masato Kanda, for his part, confirmed the ADB's readiness to support

20.11.2025, 15:12
Politics

The President signed a Decree "On the National Program 'Healthy Heart'"

The goal of this Program is to reduce the level of premature mortality by 25%, as well as to decrease the socio-economic burden caused by cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases. To achieve this goal, it is planned to create a sustainable, integrated, and patient-centered system that will provide prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation with equal access to medical care for all segments of the population.

20.11.2025, 14:59
Politics / Exclusive

Suspect in $13.5K Auto Fraud Arrested

On November 20, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. On August 22, a resident of the village of Kenesh, located in the Issyk-Ata district, approached the police. He stated that his acquaintance took his car, a "Mercedes-Benz 213," but did not pay its value of $13,500. This incident was registered as fraud under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

20.11.2025, 14:58
Education / Exclusive

A school is being built in the Jeti-Oguz district for 83.8 million soms

In the village of Ak-Kochkor, located in the Jeti-Oguz district, the construction of a school designed for 150 students is underway. This was reported by Urmat Dokoev, the head of the Jeti-Oguz rural administration. “The issue of the school in the Ak-Kochkor rural area has been discussed for many years. A new modern school is currently being built. The total cost of the project is 83 million 800 thousand soms, and the tender for its execution was won by the company 'Sirius' with a bid

20.11.2025, 13:29
In Bishkek, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Day was celebrated
Politics

In Bishkek, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Day was celebrated

As part of the event held at the "Ene üyi" center, the theme was chosen: "A child's happiness lies in maternal love and family care." Nazgul Turdubekova, director of the "Ene üyi" center, noted that this model is recognized as a flagship by the UN. This initiative has demonstrated its effectiveness in maintaining the connection between mothers and children and in reducing the number of cases of children being placed in orphanages.

20.11.2025, 13:07
Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the SCO RATS
Politics

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the 24th meeting of the SCO RATS

At a meeting held in the capital of Russia, a gathering of delegation heads began with Mikhail Mishustin, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation. During this stage, participants discussed the most important issues of multilateral cooperation and developed ways to strengthen integration within the framework of the SCO.

20.11.2025, 12:12
The CSTO Discussed Countering Cyber Threats
Politics

The CSTO Discussed Countering Cyber Threats

Recently, the XX meeting of the Advisory Coordination Center of the CSTO took place in the capital of Russia, where issues related to responding to incidents in the field of computer security were discussed. This was reported by the CSTO press service.

20.11.2025, 11:49
Mishustin: The share of the SCO in global GDP could rise to 35%
Politics

Mishustin: The share of the SCO in global GDP could rise to 35%

At the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO, Mikhail Mishustin announced that the share of the organization's members in global GDP is expected to grow to 35% by 2025. Currently, this share is about one third. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, founded in 2001, aims to develop startups, interregional cooperation, and support entrepreneurship.

20.11.2025, 11:41
Politics

Sadyr Japarov spoke about the mosque worth $55 million that is being built by Habibula Abdukadir

During his speech, President Japarov noted that the new religious complex will become an important place for the systematic education of the younger generation, which will receive religious education on-site. He emphasized that this construction has no hidden personal interests. “This is not just a mosque. We are creating a madrasa where children can live and receive systematic religious upbringing,” he stated.

20.11.2025, 00:54
Politics

Sadyr Japarov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi

On November 19, Sadyr Japarov met with Wang Yi, who holds several high positions, including a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the conversation, the parties discussed important aspects of bilateral relations, including ways to strengthen political dialogue and joint projects. President Japarov noted that Kyrgyz-Chinese relations have reached a historically high level. He also emphasized that visits by the

19.11.2025, 22:41
Politics

Kulubaev and Wang Yi held the first meeting of the strategic dialogue in Bishkek

During the official visit to Bishkek, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, met with the head of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry, Jeenbek Kulubaev. This event marked the first meeting of the strategic dialogue between the two countries at the ministerial level. Attention was focused on issues of trade and economic cooperation, as well as topics related to agriculture, energy, processing, and transport projects. The optimization of the

19.11.2025, 22:30
Politics

The new "Azattyk Arena" stadium will be ready by August 1, 2026.

Recently, the chief of staff of the president, Kanaybek Tumanbaev, visited the construction site of the new "Azattyk Arena" stadium in Bishkek and noted that the project is progressing according to schedule. Tumanbaev reported that the concrete work is 80% complete, and the remaining tasks are planned to be finished by December 10. Following that, the installation of structures will begin, which should be completed by February 15. At the same time, work on engineering systems,

19.11.2025, 21:29
Education / Exclusive

A Research Center for Air Pollution Study Opened at Osh State University

On the territory of Osh State University, an interagency research center IRCAPS has been opened, which will focus on studying air pollution. The official opening took place on November 18, as reported by university representatives. The ceremony was attended by Professor Nobutoshi Nava from the University of Tokyo, members of the Japanese delegation, Rector of OshSU Kudayberdi Kozhobekov, as well as faculty and students of the university.

19.11.2025, 18:24
Politics

"Adilet" analyzed the draft law on the confiscation of property before a court decision

On the Unified Public Discussion Portal, an analysis of the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes)" has been published. The legal clinic "Adilet" has provided its comments on this document, available here. General Description of the Draft LawThe draft law proposes amendments to the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

19.11.2025, 18:21
Politics

Violations Found in the Execution of the Budget of the State Property Management Agency in 2024

At the last meeting of the Audit Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the audit of the revenue part of the republican budget and the budget of the State Agency for Management of State Property for 2024 were analyzed, as reported by the organization's press service. During the inspection, it was revealed that the amount of violations not in accordance with established regulations and financial discipline amounted to 948.4 million soms. In particular:

19.11.2025, 17:30
Customs, culture / Art / Tokmok / Exclusive

In Osh, they want to expand the city: To do this, they plan to prepare a project for UNESCO to reduce the buffer zone of Mount Sulaiman-Too.

In the city of Osh, a proposal to reduce the buffer zone around Sulayman-Too is actively being discussed, reports Turmush correspondent. Yesterday, on November 18, a meeting took place involving representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, the Deputy Minister, as well as the leadership of the Osh city administration and specialists from the historical and archaeological museum complex "Sulayman-Too" and city architecture.

19.11.2025, 17:16