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In Bishkek, the responsibility for burning waste and using used oils was reminded.

In Bishkek, the municipal inspection has taken measures to protect the atmospheric air and prevent environmental violations during the heating season. According to the city hall, in recent weeks, there have been cases of burning household waste and using used motor oil, which leads to the emission of harmful substances and deterioration of air quality. This, in turn, negatively affects the health of the population and the environmental situation in the city.

06.11.2025, 10:02
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In the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, 1100 meters of old fishing nets were removed

On November 4, in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an operation to remove 1,100 meters of illegally installed fishing nets. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that activists from among the citizens also participated in this event.

05.11.2025, 13:35
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In the village of Kara-Zhyjach, a number of sand and gravel extraction enterprises were fined 420,000 soms.

From October 31 to November 3, in the village of Kara-Zhyjach, employees of the Regional Department for Bishkek and the Alamudun District of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an unscheduled inspection of enterprises engaged in sand and gravel extraction. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, the inspection was initiated based on complaints from local residents.

05.11.2025, 13:12
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The state enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur" in Kara-Keche fined 139,000 soms after a compliance inspection

Employees of the Naryn Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a control inspection of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur" in the coal basin of Kara-Keche in the Jumgal district on October 20-21. According to information from the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, it was established during the inspection that the enterprise had fulfilled only 22 out of 27 previously issued requirements. Of these, 18 pertained to environmental standards,

05.11.2025, 12:57
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In the Jayil District, two men fled from the gamekeepers, leaving their rifles behind, - Ministry of Natural Resources

On October 29, in the lower part of the Jayil district, employees of the Kalinin Hunting Society conducted a raid, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the raid, the rangers noticed two strangers who, upon seeing the patrol, hurriedly left the scene, having previously hidden their hunting rifles in a ditch. Upon inspecting the area, the rangers discovered two abandoned rifles.

05.11.2025, 09:29
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An Illegal Dumping Site Discovered in the Sokuluk District

In the Sokuluk district, residents contacted the Chuy Regional Department of the Ministry of Nature, informing them about cases of illegal waste disposal and dumping using municipal transport. This information was provided by the department's press service. As a result of the complaint, specialists from the department conducted an inspection on November 4 and discovered an illegal dump of solid household waste on the eastern outskirts of the village of Tokbay in the Kuntuy rural district,

04.11.2025, 13:47
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In Bishkek, occasional snow — weather forecast for November 5

The weather in Kyrgyzstan on November 5. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain and snow are expected across most of the country on the night of November 4 to 5, especially in mountainous areas where precipitation will be more intense. The heaviest rains may occur in the Chui, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions.

04.11.2025, 13:30
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The Ecological Supervision Service fined LLC "Beton Star" 103,000 soms for environmental violations

On November 3, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted an unscheduled inspection of LLC "Beton Star". According to information provided by the press service of the agency, several violations related to environmental protection, as well as issues of ecological and technical safety, were identified during the inspection.

03.11.2025, 18:59
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The Minister of Natural Resources visited the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Department

During his visit to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, held a meeting with the staff of the regional office of the agency, where he discussed current issues and activities in the field of ecological and technical supervision. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that representatives of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, as well as the Department of Environmental Monitoring,

03.11.2025, 18:47
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In Naryn Region, the enterprise "Ak-Talaa Coal" was fined for violations

In the Naryn region, during a scheduled inspection, several violations were identified at the enterprise "Ak-Talaa Kömür," located in the Turuk area of the Ak-Tal district. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the inspection revealed that the enterprise did not comply with certain safety requirements and production standards established for the mining industry.

03.11.2025, 17:28
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Storm Warning: Snow and Frost Expected from November 4 to 6

According to forecasts from Kyrgyzhydromet, Kyrgyzstan will face a sharp change in weather on November 4 and 5. During these days, rain is expected across the country, transitioning to snow, especially in mountainous areas where precipitation may be intense. Fog is possible in some places during the night and morning. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in certain areas reaching 15-20 m/s. Snow drifts and ice patches may occur on foothill and mountain road

03.11.2025, 14:45
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The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to shorten the terms of environmental expertise.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has developed a draft amendment to the Regulation on the Conduct of State Ecological Expertise, adopted on May 7, 2014, under number 248. The main goal of this project is to adapt the regulation to the requirements of the law "On Ecological Expertise," which will come into force on July 31, 2025. The current version does not take into account modern digital solutions and contains contradictions with the main

03.11.2025, 13:53
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In most of the country, rain; in the mountains, snow — weather forecast for November 4

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 4. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected in most parts of Chuy, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions during the night of November 4, while snow is expected in mountainous areas. Particularly intense precipitation may occur in some areas of Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. At the same time, Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions will remain dry.

03.11.2025, 13:23
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Environmental Violations Identified in the Alai District: Heads of Ayil Okmotu Given a Deadline for Their Elimination

During control activities in the territories of the rural districts of Gulcha and Kurmanjan Datka, located in the Alay district, serious environmental violations were discovered. This information was announced by Asanbek Mamyrayimov, head of the regional department for the Osh region of the Service for Environmental and Technical Control under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.

31.10.2025, 17:46
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In Chon-Kemin, 2000 birch seedlings have been planted

On October 31, 2000 seedlings of birch were planted in Chon-Kemin as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. In the event organized jointly with the Agency for Community Development and Investment, the seedlings were planted over an area of 4 hectares in the Kichi-Kemin forest area.

31.10.2025, 15:46
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Storm Warning: A Sharp Drop in Temperature Expected Across the Republic on November 4-5

In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes in weather conditions are expected on November 4-5. According to information provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected across the country, transitioning to snow. Intense snowfall is predicted in mountainous areas. Fog may occur in some places at night and in the morning. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in some areas reaching 15-20 m/s. Snowdrifts and ice are possible on the foothill and mountainous sections of the roads.

31.10.2025, 15:00
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Showers in some areas, snow in the mountains — weather forecast for November 1

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 1. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of October 31 to November 1, rain is possible in the Chuy and Talas regions, while snowfall is expected in mountainous areas. No precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the territory. During the day, some places in the Chuy region may also experience rain, and snowy weather will persist in the highlands. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in some regions

31.10.2025, 14:38
Deterioration of Air Quality Recorded in Bishkek
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Deterioration of Air Quality Recorded in Bishkek

From October 24 to 30, 2025, Bishkek recorded exceedances of the maximum allowable concentrations (MAC) of pollutants in the atmospheric air, reaching up to 2.33 times, as reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. Monitoring is conducted at stationary posts, where specialists measure the levels of various substances, such as dust, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and others, which negatively affect air quality.

31.10.2025, 11:35
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In Ak-Orgo, 241 trees are planted

In Ak-Orgo on Ashar Street, work has begun on planting 241 trees, reported Joomart Toktosunov, deputy head of the municipal administration of Bishkek for the Lenin district, during a live broadcast on October 29. “Last week, a community cleanup event took place, during which 74 trees were planted at the intersection of Chortekova and Zhayyla Baatyra streets,” he added.

30.10.2025, 15:45
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Starting from November 4, a cold snap and rain transitioning to snow are expected in Kyrgyzstan due to an anticyclone from the north, - specialist of Kyrgyzhydromet

Starting from November 4, a drop in temperature and precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan due to an anticyclone from the northern regions, reported Aizhanat Baktybekova, the chief specialist of the meteorological forecasting department of Kyrgyzhydromet, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". On the night of October 30, rain is expected in most areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in some places in Naryn region, where snow may fall in the mountains. No precipitation is

30.10.2025, 12:42
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In the Ak-Suu Gorge, a case of shooting a partridge was recorded.

On October 29, the Chuy Regional Department of the Ministry of Nature received information about illegal hunting in the Ak-Suu Gorge. According to the ministry, around 10:00 AM at the entrance to the gorge, near the Min-Tokum area, a certain individual, in a silver Toyota Avensis, shot a partridge and then headed into the mountains.

30.10.2025, 11:35
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Vice President of EBRD M. Patrone spoke about the implementation of the "Green Cities" program in Kyrgyzstan

On October 29, 2025, a meeting was held in Bishkek with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the EBRD, where he spoke about the "Green Cities" program in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek became a participant in the EBRD Green Cities program in 2019, and in July 2024, the Green City Action Plan (GCAP) was approved, which aims to address priority environmental issues. The initial project of the program was the acquisition of 230 new buses powered by liquefied natural gas to replace old diesel ones, as

29.10.2025, 17:24
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Man fined 10,000 soms for illegal fishing

On October 26, during a raid conducted in the Kümüştak area of the Bakai-Ata district, a violation of fishing regulations was established. As a result of this incident, a citizen named K.A.T. was fined 10,000 soms, which corresponds to part 1 of article 261 of the Code of Offenses.

29.10.2025, 13:36
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Showers in some areas, snow in the mountains — weather forecast for October 30

At night, in most areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in some places in Naryn region, there will be rain, with snow falling in the mountainous areas; no precipitation is expected in other parts of the country. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, during the day, rain is also forecasted in some areas of Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, with snow in the highlands, while the rest of the territory will be dry. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.

29.10.2025, 12:34