Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Transformed into a Limousine Over 6 Meters Long and Sold for Less Than New
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Transformed into a Limousine Over 6 Meters Long and Sold for Less Than New

The interior space of the limousine has been completely redesigned and resembles the luxurious cabin of a Rolls-Royce. Passengers are greeted with comfortable captain's chairs with footrests, a large sofa, leather and wood trim, as well as a soft carpet and a ceiling with a "starry sky" effect. A partition with a large screen is installed between the front seat and the rear area, creating an atmosphere of a mobile cinema. Electric curtains on the windows provide complete

01.12.2025, 14:16
The number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 0.2%
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The number of social benefit recipients in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 0.2%

According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of November 1, 2023, 108.4 thousand people in Kyrgyzstan receive monthly social benefits. This is a decrease of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2022, when the number of recipients was 108.7 thousand. Social benefits are intended for citizens who are not entitled to pension provision and are unable to work. This includes children with disabilities under 18 years old, children who are orphaned, as well as persons with

01.12.2025, 13:58
Five Ventilators for Newborns Transferred to Batken Region
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Five Ventilators for Newborns Transferred to Batken Region

On December 1, a ceremony was held in Bishkek to hand over five SV300 (Mindray, with Neo function) ventilators. These devices were purchased as part of the "Strengthening the Health System of Kyrgyzstan" project with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to information from the Ministry of Health, the total cost of the equipment exceeded $65,000. The ventilators are intended for neonatal departments in Batken and Batken region, where they will be

01.12.2025, 13:27
The new electoral system ensured a gender quota - expert opinion
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The new electoral system ensured a gender quota - expert opinion

According to expert Ainura Usupbekova, the new electoral system provides real opportunities for achieving gender balance. She expressed her opinion on the air of Birinchi Radio. Usupbekova noted that previously in Kyrgyzstan, none of the state bodies, including the Jogorku Kenesh, adhered to the norm of a 30% gender quota.

01.12.2025, 13:27
In Korea, the play "Semetey" was staged in a modern interpretation
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In Korea, the play "Semetey" was staged in a modern interpretation

On November 28, a performance of the play "Semetey" was held at the Korean National Center for Asian Culture, which was presented in a bilingual format by a Korean-Kyrgyz creative team in a modern style. According to the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event was attended by the First Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, representatives of the creative intelligentsia of Gwangju, and theater enthusiasts.

01.12.2025, 13:19
In the At-Bashy District, a poacher has been detained for shooting two mountain goats.
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In the At-Bashy District, a poacher has been detained for shooting two mountain goats.

On November 29, illegal hunting was recorded in the Naryn region, specifically in the At-Bashy district. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, during a raid on the Bosogo pasture in this area, a case of poaching was discovered, in which a resident of the village of At-Bashy illegally shot two mountain goats.

01.12.2025, 13:13
Results of the voting in the 1st district: Chyngyz Ajibaev leads
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Results of the voting in the 1st district: Chyngyz Ajibaev leads

According to information provided by the Central Election Commission and based on data from automated ballot reading devices (ASU), Chyngyz Ajibaev is in first place in the voting for the 1st district, having collected 9,222 votes, which constitutes 18.71% of the total votes. Voting results by candidates (1st district)

01.12.2025, 13:11
Results of the voting in district No. 8: Janarbek Akaev is in the lead
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Results of the voting in district No. 8: Janarbek Akaev is in the lead

According to information provided by the Central Election Commission, the automated vote counting systems (AVCS) showed that Janarbek Akayev became the leader in constituency No. 8, receiving 11,266 votes. Among the female candidates, the highest number of votes was received by Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova.

01.12.2025, 13:06
Results of the voting in district No. 10: former attorney general leads
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Results of the voting in district No. 10: former attorney general leads

According to preliminary data from the automated vote counting system (AVCS) of the Central Election Commission, Kurmankul Zulushiev has become the leader of the elections in district No. 10, receiving 12,901 votes. Among the female candidates, Gulnara Baatyrova is in first place. Here are the voting results for the candidates in this district: Nurkyz Kadyrbek kyzy - 2,165 (4.19 %) Talantbek Esenbay uulu - 2,322 (4.49 %) Gulbu Chalovna Shaltakova - 686 (1.33 %) Ulugbek Zulpukarovich Ormonov -

01.12.2025, 13:00
A Rubens painting, considered lost for 400 years, sold for nearly 3 million euros
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A Rubens painting, considered lost for 400 years, sold for nearly 3 million euros

At the Osenat auction held in Versailles, near Paris, a painting by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens titled "Christ on the Cross" was successfully sold. This work had been considered lost for over 400 years and was purchased for the sum of 2.9 million euros, as reported by RIA Novosti, citing the newspaper Parisien. The publication notes that on Sunday, "Christ on the Cross" was sold in a packed hall of the Osenat auction house for 2,940,798 euros, including commission

01.12.2025, 12:59
The CEC spoke about voter turnout, fines, and candidate registration
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The CEC spoke about voter turnout, fines, and candidate registration

The early parliamentary elections are scheduled for November 30, and at the moment, 589 candidates have been nominated. As reported by Central Election Commission member Abdyjapar Bekmatov in an interview with the "Kabar" agency, after document verification, the CEC registered 467 of them. However, later the registration of seven candidates was annulled at their own requests and by decisions of the CEC. Bekmatov noted that the highest number of registered candidates was observed in

01.12.2025, 12:58
Results of the voting in district No. 4: Sovetbek Rustambek uulu is in the lead
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Results of the voting in district No. 4: Sovetbek Rustambek uulu is in the lead

According to the data from automated accounting systems (ASU) provided by the Central Election Commission, in district No. 4, the leader is Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, who received 11,130 votes. The results of other candidates in the second and third places were significantly lower, although the competition for these positions was quite intense.

01.12.2025, 12:54
A new data center for digital systems in the agricultural sector has launched in Kyrgyzstan
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A new data center for digital systems in the agricultural sector has launched in Kyrgyzstan

A new Data Center has opened in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at supporting digital information systems in the agricultural sector. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, this Center was established with the assistance of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) as part of a project to enhance the safety of livestock products through the implementation of a comprehensive traceability system.

01.12.2025, 12:48
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In Batken, a memorial complex is being built in honor of the statesman Ishak Razzakov

In the Leilek district of the Batken region, the construction of a memorial complex (mausoleum) in honor of Ishak Razzakov has begun. According to the Suluktu city administration, the mausoleum is being built in the Koroson area, where Ishak Razzakov was born. It is there that the future leader came into the world, and a few years later, after becoming an orphan, he was sent to an orphanage in Leninabad.

01.12.2025, 12:38
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In Osh Region, 73 materials have been registered for the elections, two cases are criminal

As of December 1, 2025, at 08:00, the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region has recorded 73 materials related to the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. According to information from the press service of the regional police, criminal cases have been initiated on two of these materials. One of the cases has already been sent to court, while investigative actions are ongoing for the other case. Two materials are under consideration, one has been transferred to another

01.12.2025, 12:38
The Oxford Dictionary has named the Word of the Year 2025
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The Oxford Dictionary has named the Word of the Year 2025

The Oxford English Dictionary has determined that the word of the year for 2025 will be "rage bait," which translates to "a bait for anger." This decision was published by Oxford University Press on its website. OUP noted that this word has become "an ideal reflection of the chaos of 2025." The definition of "rage bait" includes "online content created with the intention of provoking anger or outrage, using provocative or offensive elements, usually

01.12.2025, 12:29
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"To Hold the Canal, Women Lay in Icy Water": The Story of Mikhail Bondarev, a Representative of One of the In-Demand Professions of Soviet Times

In Kara-Balta, Mikhail Ivanovich Bondarev celebrated his 80th birthday, a man who is a bright representative of one of the most popular professions during the Soviet era. With over 35 years of experience as a decorator, he gained recognition not only in his native Jaiyl district but also beyond its borders, receiving offers from various organizations that provided him with materials for construction, housing, and even a car.

01.12.2025, 12:28
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In 24 hours, 9 fires were registered in five regions of Kyrgyzstan

Over the course of a day, 9 cases of fires were recorded in the Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Batken, Osh, and Talas regions. According to information from the fire and rescue service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, 23 units were involved in extinguishing the fires.

01.12.2025, 12:24
Kyrgyzstan and Russia to Expand Cooperation in Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture
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Kyrgyzstan and Russia to Expand Cooperation in Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan announced its intention to deepen cooperation with Russia in the field of veterinary medicine and the agro-industrial complex. A recent meeting in Moscow between Adilet Sotvaldiyev, the director of the Veterinary Service for Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed, and Sergey Dankvert, the head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia, laid the groundwork for discussing the prospects for joint work.

01.12.2025, 12:17
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Kubatbek Tashiev from Suzak: The bus from "Eurasia" gifted me a whole bus full of grandchildren

In 2022, the Eurasia Foundation donated 100 buses to schools in Kyrgyzstan. Three of these vehicles were sent to educational institutions in the Barpyin rural district, located in the Suzak region of the Jalal-Abad province. One of the buses is currently used at the Komsomol Secondary School. Kubatbek Tashiev, who turned 70, starts his workday at 6 a.m. He carefully washes and prepares his yellow bus for the route, after which he heads to the "Pump Station" area, located just 7

01.12.2025, 12:08
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Emergency floors, ceilings, walls: The Ak-Tala building, which houses four facilities, needs a major renovation costing 6.2 million soms.

In the village of Жаңы-Тилек, located in the Kara-Bürgön Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a major renovation of the building housing the "Nur-al" kindergarten, the village head's office, the G. Shakirov library, and the K. Ryskulov club is required. The total cost of the work amounts to 6,025,925 soms. The leadership of the Kara-Bürgön rural administration has already submitted an application for funding through shared (incentive) grants.

01.12.2025, 12:06
Voting abroad for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has concluded.
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Voting abroad for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has concluded.

The voting in the elections held outside the country has been successfully completed. There was a high level of citizen engagement in this process, making it one of the most productive in terms of both the number of participants and the number of polling stations (PECs) opened. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, a record number of 100 polling stations were opened in 89 cities across 34 countries. Due to differences in time zones, the closing time for voting at

01.12.2025, 11:14
No violations affecting the course of the elections were found - OIC delegation
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No violations affecting the course of the elections were found - OIC delegation

At a press conference held in Bishkek, Imran Sakhidov, the Director for Asia of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reported on the results of his delegation's observation of the elections in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the observations were conducted in full accordance with international standards and norms. Sakhidov emphasized that the delegation strictly adhered to the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for Observers. On

01.12.2025, 11:11
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A 6-Meter Waterfall Has Become a Magnet for Travelers

On the Bishkek-Osh highway, just a few kilometers from the "Sosnovka" post, there is a waterfall that has become popular among tourists and nature lovers, reports Turmush correspondent. The waterfall is formed by a stream flowing from the mountain crevice "Shirokaya." Before the waters of the stream merge with the Kara-Balta River, they plunge over a cliff, creating a waterfall nearly 6 meters high. A short trail leads to this natural wonder, covered in yellow leaves and

01.12.2025, 10:57
Digitalization Increased Election Transparency in Kyrgyzstan - Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO
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Digitalization Increased Election Transparency in Kyrgyzstan - Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO

At a briefing in Bishkek, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Piao Yangfan, spoke about the observation mission that worked during the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to her, the mission members observed the elections in cities such as Bishkek, Kochkor, Balakchy, and Cholpon-Ata. On election day, they visited 110 polling stations, choosing their routes independently, and did not encounter any

01.12.2025, 10:53
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Life in the Regions: Elmira Sydykova Received Education in Trade, but Her Husband's Job as an Energy Specialist Changed Everything

Inspector of the Tyup District Electric Network, Elmira Sydykova, has been working in the energy sector for 24 years. She describes her job not just as a profession, but as a calling. In 2003, she joined the Tyup Electric Network and has continued to work there ever since. Elmira Sydykova hails from the village of Taldy-Suu. After graduating from M. Elebaev School, she continued her education at a technical college in Frunze (now Bishkek). However, her fate turned out to be closely linked with

01.12.2025, 10:47
More than 26 thousand Kyrgyz citizens voted abroad
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More than 26 thousand Kyrgyz citizens voted abroad

The voting for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic has concluded abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the electoral activity of compatriots abroad was high, resulting in significant achievements both in the number of voters and in the number of polling stations (PS) opened.

01.12.2025, 10:38
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In Tyup, 90-year-old centenarian Tokon Sopueva participated in the elections, while her 39-year-old daughter-in-law voted for the first time in 14 years.

At polling station No. 3064, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, 90-year-old Tokon Sopuieva cast her vote on November 30. Her daughter-in-law, who accompanied her to the elections, noted that Tokon apa always actively participates in voting. “From early in the morning, my mother-in-law started getting ready and asked me to take her to the polling station. Even despite her venerable age, she did not stay at home and came with a cane to fulfill her civic duty,” the local

01.12.2025, 10:36
No serious violations were recorded on election day - Ministry of Internal Affairs
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No serious violations were recorded on election day - Ministry of Internal Affairs

During the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place in most regions of Kyrgyzstan, the head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Sultan Makilov, reported on the air of Birinchi Radio that serious violations of public order were not registered. He noted that investigative activities are currently underway regarding possible cases of voter bribery.

01.12.2025, 10:27
In 24 hours, 21 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan
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In 24 hours, 21 fires occurred in Kyrgyzstan

In the past 24 hours, 21 fires occurred in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is reported that 23 fire and rescue units were involved in extinguishing the fires:

01.12.2025, 10:27
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on the scale of the fire at the Bishkek landfill
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on the scale of the fire at the Bishkek landfill

A fire broke out at a landfill in Bishkek, spreading over an area of approximately 4,000 square meters. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to information from the agency, the fire engulfed solid household waste. Fire brigades were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze, working in an enhanced mode.

01.12.2025, 10:25