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About the Akim's branded jacket, the harm of Turkish series, and the government's fight against installment plans: A review of the Kazakh-language press
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About the Akim's branded jacket, the harm of Turkish series, and the government's fight against installment plans: A review of the Kazakh-language press

Teachers in Kazakhstan are demanding the resignation of Deputy Irina Smirnova, accusing her of derogatory remarks about the low qualifications of most educators. How Russians influence HIV statistics in the country, the cost of jackets worn by the akim of Pavlodar region, the harm caused by Turkish series, and what measures the government plans to take regarding installment purchases — all this is covered in the new review of the Kazakh-language press by Nazira Darimbet. Deputy Called to

02.12.2025, 11:14
The editor-in-chief of "Orda" has been placed under house arrest
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The editor-in-chief of "Orda" has been placed under house arrest

On the same day, the police reported that the editor-in-chief of "Orda," as well as several employees, including the news editor and accountant, were summoned for questioning. During the searches, mobile phones were seized from the employees. In the Almaty office, the editor-in-chief's safe was broken into, and money from the payroll fund was stolen. The police department of the southern capital initiated criminal cases regarding the dissemination of false information.

02.12.2025, 10:43
The head of the International Boxing Association appealed to the governments of Kyrgyzstan and the UAE to address visa issues for Kyrgyz boxers.
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The head of the International Boxing Association appealed to the governments of Kyrgyzstan and the UAE to address visa issues for Kyrgyz boxers.

In its statement, the Kremlin expressed hope for a swift resolution of the visa issues, emphasizing the importance of Kyrgyz boxers' participation in the tournament. “We eagerly await the Kyrgyz team at the World Championship. Together with the UAE government, we are actively working on visa support for the athletes so they can arrive on time and participate in the competitions. We also hope for assistance from the Kyrgyz government so that the boxers can represent their country with

02.12.2025, 10:41
Bitcoin opens December with a significant drop
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Bitcoin opens December with a significant drop

On December 1, the price of Bitcoin sharply decreased on trading platforms, falling below 75,000 euros per coin, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Euronews. The cryptocurrency market continues its decline, which began after reaching record highs in October.

02.12.2025, 10:24
Bishkek Schools Will Temporarily Close for Quarantine if Necessary
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Bishkek Schools Will Temporarily Close for Quarantine if Necessary

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, regular monitoring of the state of educational institutions is being conducted. This is done for a quick response to changes in the epidemiological situation, as reported by the city's mayor's office. The municipal authorities inform that in case of a worsening situation and in accordance with the recommendations of the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology (CGE), schools may be issued an order to close, which will lead to a quarantine for students.

02.12.2025, 10:06
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan presented information on the electoral funds of candidates in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan presented information on the electoral funds of candidates in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

In the upcoming elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for the end of November 2025, candidates from multi-mandate districts and the political party "Yntymak" have opened 510 special accounts at OJSC "Eldik Bank" and OJSC "Aiyl Bank" to finance their campaigns. In order to ensure transparency and openness of the elections, as well as financial reporting of electoral funds, the Central Election Commission has implemented an automated system called

02.12.2025, 09:58
In Kyrgyzstan, 385 processing enterprises will be established to develop the agro-sector
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In Kyrgyzstan, 385 processing enterprises will be established to develop the agro-sector

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced ambitious plans for the development of the processing sector in Kyrgyzstan. According to the information from the ministry, by 2030, it is planned to increase the share of processed agricultural products to 25%. To achieve this goal, the republic plans to create 385 new enterprises. They will include modern facilities for the storage and processing of various types of agricultural products, such as meat, milk,

02.12.2025, 09:53
The Pope called for the creation of a Palestinian state
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The Pope called for the creation of a Palestinian state

The Pontiff emphasized that the Vatican aims to act as a mediator in the conflict and to assist in finding a fair solution for all parties involved. His words came against the backdrop of a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again expressed disagreement with the idea of creating a Palestinian state, despite support for this proposal from the United States. During his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo discussed the situation in the Middle East and the conflict in Ukraine with

02.12.2025, 09:53
Why hasn't Kazakhstan solved the problem of energy dependence on Russia in 30 years?
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Why hasn't Kazakhstan solved the problem of energy dependence on Russia in 30 years?

Recent events with the CPC once again raise questions about how dependent Kazakhstan is on Russia in the energy sector. This dependence encompasses not only the CPC but also other important resources such as gas, uranium, and aviation fuel. What prevents the country from finding a solution to this problem? Does Kazakhstan have unconventional methods to overcome it? These questions were discussed with expert Aset Nauryzbaev on the platform exclusive.kz.

02.12.2025, 09:50
The court in Moscow banned advertisements for the hiring of citizens from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
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The court in Moscow banned advertisements for the hiring of citizens from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

According to the prosecutor's office, job vacancies were found on the internet that required Kyrgyz citizenship for applicants, as well as vacancies offering special conditions for citizens of Uzbekistan. The court stated that discrimination based on nationality in hiring workers is illegal. As a result of this decision, the information posted on several web pages was deemed prohibited from dissemination. Currently, the addresses mentioned in the lawsuit are unavailable.

02.12.2025, 09:45
Citizens Actively Used Remote Voting, Noted in the CEC
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Citizens Actively Used Remote Voting, Noted in the CEC

In the early elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, citizens were able to take advantage of remote voting, which allowed them to vote even while being outside their constituencies. This was reported by Akbalyk Jumalieva, a member of the Central Election Commission. She noted that compared to previous parliamentary elections, the number of voters who exercised their right to vote significantly increased, which is primarily related to the digitization of the voting process.

02.12.2025, 09:40
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In Talas Region, Horses Were Stolen — Suspect Detained

The press service of the Talas region Internal Affairs Department reports that the missing horses have been returned to their owners. According to the information, on November 30, a local resident born in 1983 named M. K. approached the Talas district internal affairs department. He reported that in October of this year, his four horses, which were on pasture, had disappeared without a trace.

02.12.2025, 09:34
In Chuy Region, police officers detained a group of suspects in cattle theft.
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In Chuy Region, police officers detained a group of suspects in cattle theft.

The crime was registered at the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, where a criminal case was initiated under Article 205-1 (Cattle Theft) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of operational-search activities, the suspects were identified, among whom were I.Sh. born in 2007, A.A. born in 2006, and A.Z. born in 2007. All of them were taken to the Internal Affairs Department for further investigative actions. During the investigation, it was revealed that the

02.12.2025, 09:30
In the past 24 hours, 27 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan
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In the past 24 hours, 27 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan

Over the past day, 27 fires were registered in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic. The situation by regions is as follows: 8 fires occurred in Chui region, 6 in Osh region, 3 in Issyk-Kul region, and 4 cases each in Bishkek and Jalal-Abad region. One incident was recorded in Talas and Batken regions.

02.12.2025, 09:28
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Schoolchildren of the Ak-Talinsky District won gold for a film against extremism and received an award

Turmush — A group of students from the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, became the winners of a short film competition, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Students from the Shükürbek Beyshenaliev Secondary School presented their works dedicated to the issues of religious extremism and terrorism, and took first place in the competition held among educational institutions in the district. As a reward, the winners received the opportunity to participate

02.12.2025, 09:27
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At the age of 101, World War II veteran Koshkoro Zhamankulov has passed away

The Jaily District has suffered a loss: Koshkoro Zhamankulov, a hero of the Great Patriotic War, passed away at the age of 101. This information was provided by the district state administration. Koshkoro Zhamankulov was born on March 3, 1924, in the picturesque Suusamyr Valley. In 1942, when he was only 18 years old, he voluntarily went to the front. His service took place on the Leningrad and Western Belarusian fronts, and then he returned to the Leningrad front again. He returned home on

02.12.2025, 09:17
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In 24 hours, 16 fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan

Over the last day, 16 fires occurred in the Issyk-Kul, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Talas regions. According to information from the fire and rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, 33 units were involved in extinguishing the fires.

02.12.2025, 09:12
A New Hospital Will Be Built in Kochkor: The Minister Familiarized Himself with the Progress of the Work
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A New Hospital Will Be Built in Kochkor: The Minister Familiarized Himself with the Progress of the Work

On November 30, Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, made a working trip to the Naryn region, during which he visited the construction site of a district hospital in the village of Kochkor. According to information from the ministry, the new medical facility will consist of two four-story buildings with a basement. The project includes all relevant premises and will meet modern requirements.

02.12.2025, 08:52
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In Talas, inspectors stopped a car — the driver turned out to be drunk

In the Talas region, inspection officers conducted a raid aimed at preventing road traffic accidents. During the event, they stopped a Volkswagen Vento vehicle, driven by an intoxicated driver. According to information from the Road Traffic Safety Department (RTSD) of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, a protocol was drawn up against the offender for violating the rules, and the vehicle was sent to a towing lot.

02.12.2025, 08:50
Orunbekov explained why an employee of the GKNB headed the Ministry of Health
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Orunbekov explained why an employee of the GKNB headed the Ministry of Health

Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan, explained on his social media page the reasons for the appointment of Kanibek Dosmbetov, an employee of the GKNB, as the Minister of Health of the republic. According to Orunbekov, Dosmbetov became the first Minister of Health in a long time without a medical education, coming from a different professional background. Previously, he held key positions in the anti-corruption service of the GKNB and recently headed the

01.12.2025, 20:25
Co-founder of Orda.kz Maksat Ganiev commented on the situation with the searches
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Co-founder of Orda.kz Maksat Ganiev commented on the situation with the searches

Ganiev added that the publication's employees were supposed to receive their salaries, but due to the searches, this did not happen. The police took away the accountant and a safe with cash, which was allegedly distributed "in envelopes." Journalists from the Almaty office also noted that "the safe with salaries was damaged" and that "Gulnara Bazhkenova's cabinet was ransacked, and all contents were taken except for the shoes." It is difficult to predict

01.12.2025, 19:51
Monthly Social Benefits in Kyrgyzstan: Who Can Receive Them and in What Amount?
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Monthly Social Benefits in Kyrgyzstan: Who Can Receive Them and in What Amount?

Monthly social assistance is provided to citizens who are not entitled to pension payments and are unable to work. This category includes: children with disabilities under 18 years old, children who have lost one or both parents, individuals with disabilities from childhood, as well as heroic mothers and elderly citizens. The amount of assistance ranges from 2,000 to 8,000 soms depending on the recipient's category.

01.12.2025, 18:59
The new presidential representative of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region is Azamat Osmonov.
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The new presidential representative of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region is Azamat Osmonov.

Kanat Dzhumagaziev has been relieved of his duties as the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, reports the Telegram channel of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Azamat Osmonov has been appointed as the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region, replacing Kanat Dzhumagaziev, who has been relieved of his responsibilities.

01.12.2025, 18:58
Scientists have discovered how the brain decides what to remember and what to erase from memory.
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Scientists have discovered how the brain decides what to remember and what to erase from memory.

In the past, it was believed that the hippocampus is responsible for the formation of short-term memory, while long-term memories are stored in the cerebral cortex with the help of so-called biological "switches" that permanently fix important moments. However, this model could not explain why memories fade or change over time. To investigate the process of forming long-term memory, scientists used virtual reality to make mice remember specific events. These events were repeated with

01.12.2025, 18:49
Appointed Acting Head of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan Previously Led the Regional Department of the State National Security Committee
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Appointed Acting Head of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan Previously Led the Regional Department of the State National Security Committee

Kanybek Dosmambetov has become the new Minister of Health, and he lacks experience in this field, which sets him apart from his predecessors. Previously, he held the position of one of the leaders of the anti-corruption service of the GKNB and at the time of his appointment was heading the GKNB department in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. In a short period, he managed to conduct a comprehensive

01.12.2025, 18:40
New Secretary of the Security Council Appointed
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New Secretary of the Security Council Appointed

The press service of the president reported that Baktybek Bekbolotov is no longer serving as the Secretary of the Security Council. He has been replaced by Rustam Mamasadikov, who previously held the position of First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).

01.12.2025, 18:37
Azamat Apsatarov has headed the department for monitoring the implementation of the decisions of the president and the government.
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Azamat Apsatarov has headed the department for monitoring the implementation of the decisions of the president and the government.

The press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the appointment of Azamat Apsatarov to the key position of head of the department for monitoring the implementation of decisions of the head of state and the cabinet of ministers. Prior to this appointment, Apsatarov served as the assistant to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

01.12.2025, 18:28
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Life in the Regions: Kanat Dautov Ensures Uninterrupted Power Supply for the Population Even in Blizzards and Frost

Kanat Dautov, an electrician, works at an electricity supply company in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. He is involved in the installation of new power lines, transformers, and meters. Last year, his team brought electricity to the new border crossing at Bedel, providing lighting along a stretch of about one kilometer. Electric poles were also installed along the new road. These days were particularly memorable for him as he gained valuable experience working in high-altitude

01.12.2025, 18:27
The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic explains the procedure and deadlines for summarizing the voting results and determining the outcomes of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic explains the procedure and deadlines for summarizing the voting results and determining the outcomes of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan reports on the procedure and deadlines for summarizing the voting results, as well as determining the outcomes of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on November 30, 2025. Voting Results Summarization Process (PEC-DEC):

01.12.2025, 18:25