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In the Ak-Talinsky District, the Day of Remembrance of History and Ancestors was celebrated

In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, a Day of Remembrance for History and Ancestors was held, as reported by the local government administration. The event took place at the Culture House named after Kaipbek Sultan gaziev and gathered representatives of public organizations, as well as leaders of various institutions and enterprises.

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How much does coal cost in the Ak-Talinsky District and will it last through the winter?

In the Ak-Talinsky district, located in the Naryn region, the price of coal ranges from 3,800 to 5,500 soms per ton, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to the district state administration, to meet the needs of social institutions and the population during the winter period of 2025–2026, 19,200 tons of coal will be required.

Владислав Вислоцкий•
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Part of the Southern Highway is closed to traffic

As eyewitnesses report, part of the Southern Highway is closed to vehicle traffic. The information came from 24.kg. In particular, in the area of the "Ынтымак" park, vehicles can only pass through one lane, which has led to a significant traffic jam approximately one kilometer long.

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A Ka-226 helicopter crashed in Dagestan. Five people died.

A tragedy occurred in Dagestan: a Ka-226 helicopter belonging to the Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant crashed in the Achi-su area. This information was reported by Gazeta.ru. Four people died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized. Among the injured was flight engineer Pyotr Surov, who unfortunately later died in the hospital.

Марина Онегина•
Farewell to Yuri Nikolaev in Moscow
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Farewell to Yuri Nikolaev in Moscow

// TASS On November 8, a funeral and farewell ceremony for popular television host Yuri Nikolaev took place at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, as reported by Russian media, including RIA Novosti. Yuri Nikolaev passed away on November 4 at the age of 77. He was seen off on his final journey by family, friends, colleagues, and fans who gathered in the Large Mourning Hall of the cemetery. Among those present were well-known artists and television hosts, including Igor Nikolaev and Elena

Ирэн Орлонская•
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In Kara-Kul, recruits took the military oath

Today, November 8, a military oath-taking ceremony took place in Kara-Kul, according to information provided by a Turmush correspondent. The solemn event was held at military unit No. 7706 of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located in this city.

Наталья Маркова•
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"Bars" Became the Champion of Kyrgyzstan in Football

The "Bars" team from Issyk-Kul became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in football for the 2025 season. In the final match, held on November 8, the Karakol team hosted Bishkek's "Talant" at their stadium and won with a score of 2-1.

Юлия Воробьева•
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Trump stated that the US will not participate in the G20 summit in South Africa

In his message on the social network Truth, Trump criticized the location of the summit, calling it a "shame" due to human rights violations in South Africa. He emphasized that Afrikaners, descendants of European settlers, are among those affected. According to him, "Afrikaners are being killed, and their lands and farms are being seized illegally. As long as the human rights situation in South Africa remains this way, no representative from the U.S. will attend the G20," he

Наталья Маркова•
Bishkek Again in the Top 10 Cities in the World for Air Pollution Levels
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Bishkek Again in the Top 10 Cities in the World for Air Pollution Levels

According to the World Air Quality project, on the evening of November 8, the air quality in Bishkek was classified as harmful. At 21:00, the city's status was "Harmful," indicating a high level of pollution that is potentially dangerous to health. In such conditions, it is recommended to minimize physical exertion outdoors, use air purifiers indoors, and keep windows closed. Masks should also be worn when going outside. Bishkek is once again among the top ten most polluted

Марина Онегина•
The USA lifted sanctions against the "Paks-2" nuclear power plant project involving Russia, - Orban
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The USA lifted sanctions against the "Paks-2" nuclear power plant project involving Russia, - Orban

The Prime Minister of Hungary announced that the sanctions imposed in November 2024 by the Joe Biden administration were suspended in June 2025 during Donald Trump's presidency. The temporary exemption was set to expire in December; however, as Orban emphasized, the issue of extension is not on the table, as a decision has been made to fully lift the restrictions concerning the construction of new power units at the nuclear power plant. The 2024 sanctions affected, among others,

Виктор Сизов•
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Flexibility vs. Stability: How Workers in Kyrgyzstan Choose Their Work Style

The headhunter.kg platform conducted a study among more than 130 job seekers and employers to assess how the principles of Agile are applied in Kyrgyzstani organizations. This management model emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and quick responses to changes. Research results showed that 47% of respondents often encounter collaborative problem-solving, 35% noted a reduction in bureaucratic procedures and quick decision-making, and 29% reported regular feedback. 24% of participants

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Folk Legends: The Area on Issyk-Kul from Where the Bodies of the Runaway Lovers Were Found

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is an area called "Kulagan-Tash." Our correspondent Turmush learned that this place is located just 3 kilometers from the village of Svetlaya Polyana. It is also referred to as "Suiuu Tashy" (Stone of Love) and "Kyz-Kuyoo Mazar" (Tomb of the Lovers). This location is documented in the district's encyclopedia. The main attraction is a huge stone with a diameter of about 10 meters, around which a willow

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In Jeti-Oguz, nearly one million soms were awarded in equestrian games

In the Jeti-Oguz district, competitions in equestrian sports were held, with a prize fund of nearly 1 million soms, reported the chairman of the "Kambar-Ata" association. According to him, the competitions took place in the Kara-Bulun area of the Jeti-Oguz district. The games were organized by the Federation of Jorgo, and the total prize fund amounted to 900,000 soms. Competitions were organized in five categories: Chon Jorgo, Kunan Jorgo, Kyska aralykka chabylgan jorgo salysh

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In Tokmok, a detainee for hooliganism was accused of inciting interethnic hatred

A new criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region against a man who was detained for hooliganism in the reception area of the Tokmok City Hospital. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department, he has been charged under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning incitement of interethnic hatred. The incident occurred on November 2, when an employee of the medical institution reported to the Tokmok police about the aggressive behavior of

Яна Орехова•
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, has died
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James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, has died

Watson passed away in a hospice in New York, as reported by his son. Together with Francis Crick, the British biophysicist, James Watson first described the molecular structure of DNA in 1953, proposing the double helix model, which became one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. For this achievement, Watson and Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. In 1990, he led the Human Genome Project, initiated in the U.S. by the National Institutes of Health, aimed at the complete

Юлия Воробьева•
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In Kyrgyzstan, control over coal and fuel prices will be strengthened

A meeting held at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic was dedicated to issues related to providing the population with coal and controlling prices for fuel and food products. The videoconference was conducted under the leadership of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, according to information from the press service. Present at the meeting were the authorized representatives of

Ирина Орлонская•
In China, single mothers have come up with a new partnership format - with each other
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In China, single mothers have come up with a new partnership format - with each other

Photo The Guardian In recent years, a new approach to co-living among single mothers has been actively developing in China, where they unite for the joint upbringing of children and sharing household responsibilities. Details about this phenomenon are provided by The Guardian. Social networks are becoming a platform for mothers looking for like-minded individuals for cohabitation. Many of them share their ads seeking neighbors.

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Life in the Regions: A Teacher from the Tonsky District, Gulbara Sydykova, Shared How a Student's Act Made the Whole Class Laugh

Gulbara Sydykova, a teacher with 26 years of experience from the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for almost three decades. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that her homeland is the village of Koochu in the Tyup district, where she was born in 1977. Gulbara received her secondary education in the humanities class at the T. Satylganov School-Lyceum in Karakol. Later, she enrolled in the philology department of the Issyk-Kul State University

Марина Онегина•
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Tyup and Kegen Districts Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Various Sectors

The signing of the memorandum of friendship and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan has become an important step in strengthening ties between the two peoples, reports Turmush correspondent. As part of the implementation of the directives from the leaders of the two countries, the heads of the Tyup district and the Kegen district of Kazakhstan signed a document aimed at developing fraternal relations and unity between the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples.

Ирэн Орлонская•
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In Bishkek, charges have been filed in the case of bribing voters.

In the run-up to the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, facts of voter bribery were uncovered in Bishkek. This became known from a statement by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the investigation, on October 24, a meeting took place in a café on Kasymaly Bayalynov Street, attended by more than 15 people. It was established that K. S., born in 1980 and intending to participate in the elections for district No. 3

Яна Орехова•
New Buses Are Being Sent to Bishkek as Part of the EBRD "Green City" Project
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New Buses Are Being Sent to Bishkek as Part of the EBRD "Green City" Project

As part of the "Green City" program, funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the capital of Kyrgyzstan has acquired 95 new environmentally friendly buses. This was stated by the press service of the city hall. According to the city hall, all buses have already left the factory and are on their way to Bishkek.

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Man Who Caused Drunken Ruckus in Tokmok Hospital Now Also Suspected of Interethnic Discord

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported a new charge against a man who previously caused a drunken scandal in one of the hospitals in Tokmok. The incident occurred on the night of November 2, around 00:30. Inspectors stopped a Toyota Ipsum vehicle driven by J.A., born in 1993, on the Tokmok - Koshoy highway. Since there were suspicions that the driver was inebriated, he was taken to a local medical facility for examination.

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Residents of Uzgen Request a Review of the Decision to Demolish Houses and Cafes

Residents of Uzgen have made a request for a review of the decision regarding the demolition of their homes and cafes. This information was announced at an on-site press conference held on November 7 on Manas Street in the city of Uzgen. According to local residents, the city's architectural services previously included their buildings in the list of structures slated for demolition. On the same day, the Uzgen city administration demolished the roof of the "Rayan" cafe.

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In the USA, the operation of MD-11 aircraft has been temporarily suspended following a crash in Kentucky.
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In the USA, the operation of MD-11 aircraft has been temporarily suspended following a crash in Kentucky.

The aviation accident occurred on November 4 at 5:15 PM local time (November 5 at 2:15 AM Moscow time), when a UPS cargo MD-11 crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport. There were three crew members on board, all of whom died, as well as, according to preliminary data, at least ten people on the ground. Reports suggest that the cause of the incident may have been a fire in one of the engines. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of approximately 30.5 meters after

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In Bishkek, a citizen suspected of ties to organized crime has been detained
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In Bishkek, a citizen suspected of ties to organized crime has been detained

A citizen suspected of having connections with an organized crime group was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, the detained individual, T. K. M., has previously been involved in investigations regarding his possible contacts with members of criminal organizations.

Юлия Воробьева•

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Concert for March 8th...
07 Mar • Бишкек

Concert for March 8th...

Concert for March 8... Dear friends and guests of the capital!!! Give yourself and your loved ones a holiday..

Star Tours
26 Feb • Бишкек

Star Tours

Crazy Money Date: March 2 at 18:30. Venue: T. Satylganov National Philharmonic of Kyrgyzstan.

Flower Fair
26 Feb • Бишкек

Flower Fair

FLOWER FAIR Dear Friends, very soon the FLOWER FAIR for International Women's Day on March 8th! From March 1 to March 8 at TSUM2, minus 1 floor, Shopokova, 91 (entrance from the side of the Globus store)

Concert "New Wave"
26 Feb • Бишкек

Concert "New Wave"

CONCERT ON FEBRUARY 27 AT 18:00, A CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC NAMED AFTER ALYKUL OSMONOV SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 IS APPROACHING, AND ON THIS EVENING AFTER 18:00, THERE WILL BE A DEBUT CONCERT IN A SMALL CONCERT HALL, WHERE FOUR GROUPS FROM OUR CITY WILL PRESENT THEIR TALENTS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, AS YOU ALL KNOW, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CHALLENGES. EVEN TODAY, THE DAMAGE AND ENORMOUS DISCOMFORT CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE POPULATION OF OUR LAND. HOWEVER, IN ANY

Exhibition of Exotic Butterflies
27 Sep • Бишкек

Exhibition of Exotic Butterflies

Exhibition of Exotic Butterflies More than 50 species of butterflies are presented, with some specimens measuring up to 30 centimeters. You will be able to see the complete life cycle of butterflies, from emerging from the cocoon to their first wing flap.

"Fair of Products by Elderly People 'From Heart to Heart'"
27 Sep • Бишкек

"Fair of Products by Elderly People 'From Heart to Heart'"

Resource Center for the Elderly On October 1, 2019, a Nordic walking event with the participation of elderly people titled "Together for Active Longevity!" and the annual Charity Craft Fair of Elderly People "From Heart to Heart" will take place in Bishkek, coinciding with the International Day of Older Persons. These events aim to promote active longevity, combat ageism and discrimination against the elderly, dignified aging, and intergenerational continuity. The

1/4 Final of the KVN Ala-Too League
27 Sep • Бишкек

1/4 Final of the KVN Ala-Too League

1/4 Final of KVN League Ala-Too 2 teams from Kazakhstan, 2 teams from Bishkek, 1 team from Jalal-Abad. Toktogul Satylganov Philharmonic 720000 Bishkek October 6 at 18:00

Exhibition - Sale of Watercolor Paintings
27 Sep • Бишкек

Exhibition - Sale of Watercolor Paintings

Exhibition Hall of the Union of Artists of the Kyrgyz Republic "Oak Park" named after S.A. Chuykov Friends! I invite you to the exhibition of my works and the works of my studio students!

"Murakami" at PROMZONA Club
27 Sep • Бишкек

"Murakami" at PROMZONA Club

Murakami at PROMZONA.space “Murakami” is a popular Russian rock band formed in November 2004. Participants of the “Nashestvie” festival from 2011 to 2016. Starting from 2010, with songs like “0 km” and “boredom,” the band gained wide recognition, topping well-known “thematic” charts and rankings. PROMZONA Club, Cholpon-Ata St. 16, 720022 Bishkek October 4 at 21:00