Sadyr Japarov criticized the Minister of Energy for the "unlimited tariff" initiative
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Sadyr Japarov criticized the Minister of Energy for the "unlimited tariff" initiative

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, expressed his dissatisfaction with the initiative of the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, regarding the implementation of a "unlimited tariff" for electricity. This information was announced by the president's press secretary, Askhat Alagozov. Japarov emphasized that such proposals are unacceptable in the current conditions of electricity shortages and could exacerbate social problems in society.

04.11.2025, 12:43
In Kazakhstan, ecologists found 112 dead seals on the shore of the Caspian Sea
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In Kazakhstan, ecologists found 112 dead seals on the shore of the Caspian Sea

In the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan, employees of the environmental department found 112 dead seals on the coast of the Caspian Sea, reports TASS. Monitoring of the coastline in the Tupkaragan area, from the village of Asan to Cape Bautino, led to this sad discovery. To determine the causes of the mass death of the animals, samples of seawater were collected at the scene.

04.11.2025, 12:19
Kyrgyzstan and the USA Discussed Strengthening Political Dialogue and Economic Cooperation
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Kyrgyzstan and the USA Discussed Strengthening Political Dialogue and Economic Cooperation

A meeting took place in Washington, where the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the USA, Aibek Moldogaziev, discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation with Paul Kapoor, the Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that the main focus of the meeting was on strengthening political dialogue, organizing joint events, and developing economic ties between the two countries.

04.11.2025, 12:17
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A fire occurred at the market in Talas, destroying goods in 13 containers.

A fire occurred at the market in Talas, located on Otorbaev Street, resulting in the destruction of goods in 13 containers. Various types of property were affected, including clothing, food products, and household items. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the area engulfed by the fire was approximately 250 square meters. Specialists are currently investigating the causes of the fire.

04.11.2025, 12:14
Maldives Bans Smoking for Those Born After 2007
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Maldives Bans Smoking for Those Born After 2007

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide ban on smoking for young people, as reported by Kazinform, citing the BBC. According to information provided by the authorities, the ban applies to everyone born after January 1, 2007, including tourists. The country's Ministry of Health confirmed that for this group of the population, both the purchase and smoking of tobacco products will become illegal. This step is aimed at protecting young people from the

04.11.2025, 11:58
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A man threatening his neighbor with a firearm has been detained in Bishkek

A man was detained in Bishkek for threatening his neighbor with a firearm. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on October 30 on Bazar Street. During the conflict, the neighbor allegedly fired two shots, according to the complainant.

04.11.2025, 11:53
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Project "Zheneke": The Love Story of the Residents of the Issyk-Ata District, Marat Kozhomuratov and Lyra Motosheva, Who Celebrated Their 35th Wedding Anniversary

The Turmush publication continues its series of stories titled "Жеңеке" (Zheneke), dedicated to the interesting fates of newlyweds and experienced wives. The main goal of this project is to emphasize the importance of family values and showcase the talents of married women. The story of the meeting between Lira Motosheva and Marat Kozhomuratov, residents of the village of Internatsional in the Issyk-Ata district, began at a cinema. Upon seeing Lira, Marat immediately felt attracted to

04.11.2025, 11:32
The President gave a harsh assessment of the actions of the Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev.
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The President gave a harsh assessment of the actions of the Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, expressed his dissatisfaction with the actions of the Minister of Energy, Taalaibek Ibraev, regarding the call from the State Enterprise "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" for the population to switch to the "Unlimited Tariff" for electricity. This was reported by the press secretary of the head of state, Askat Alagozov, on his social media page.

04.11.2025, 11:30
In Kyrgyzstan, a sports and medical rehabilitation center will be built for the first time
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In Kyrgyzstan, a sports and medical rehabilitation center will be built for the first time

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFS) has announced the launch of a new project for the construction of the "Mürök" rehabilitation center, which will focus on sports medicine. This center will be the first of its kind in the country, aimed at supporting professional athletes and national teams. Construction work is planned in the Lenin district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.

04.11.2025, 11:26
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The court sentenced the police officer, who was detained by the GKNB for bribery, to a fine of 1 million soms — details

The Supreme Court confirmed the decisions of the lower courts regarding the case of a police officer from Kochkor-Ata. According to the documents available in the State Register of Judicial Acts, the lawyer defending the convicted individual filed a cassation appeal requesting the annulment of the sentences issued by the Jalal-Abad City Court on October 10, 2024, and the Criminal Chamber of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court on March 11, 2025. The defense insisted that the courts examined the case

04.11.2025, 11:23
Russia and China will collaborate on the joint construction of new nuclear power plants.
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Russia and China will collaborate on the joint construction of new nuclear power plants.

As part of the 30th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China, a decision was made to further deepen cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy, including the joint construction of new nuclear power plants. This is stated in the joint communiqué published following the meeting. The document indicates that the countries intend to develop cooperation in the areas of thermonuclear fusion, fast neutron reactors, and a closed nuclear fuel cycle. It is also planned to

04.11.2025, 11:13
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In Sosnovka, vehicles with summer tires are being turned back, not allowing passage to the Töö-Ashuu pass.

Due to the sharp deterioration in weather conditions, on November 4, the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region announced the introduction of restrictions on the movement of trucks at the Töö-Ashuu pass. In addition, passenger cars equipped with summer tires are also subject to restrictions. Traffic inspectors are taking measures to turn such vehicles around to avoid traffic accidents.

04.11.2025, 11:09
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Drunk Driver Attacks Doctor While Traffic Inspectors Watch the Incident. Video

A recent incident in Tokmok has caused public outrage: a drunk driver threatened a doctor at a medical facility and then attacked him. A recording of the incident appeared on social media. The video captures a man who was presumably undergoing a medical examination. During this time, he insulted the doctor, threatening him with violence and even demanding that he leave his hometown.

04.11.2025, 11:08
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Drunk Driver Strikes Doctor: An Internal Investigation Has Been Launched Against Inspectors Involved in the Incident

An incident involving a drunk driver occurred in the Chui region, who caused a disturbance at a hospital, reported the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the regional Interior Ministry. According to the information, on November 2 at 12:30, on the Tokmok—Koshoy highway, officers from the Traffic Police Department of the Chui district stopped a "Toyota Ipsum" vehicle. The driver was a 30-year-old citizen, J.A., who was under the influence of alcohol.

04.11.2025, 10:56
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The National Bank has changed the rules for regulating microfinance organizations

The changes made affect subparagraph 2 of paragraph 7.8.2, which pertains to the regulation of microcredit companies and microcredit agencies. According to the new provisions, microloans and leasing exceeding the established maximum amount may be granted to a single borrower or a group of related parties in an amount not exceeding 2% of the capital of the microcredit agency (MCA). This is possible in the following cases:

04.11.2025, 10:55
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Three cars handed over to the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh

On November 3, three vehicles of the "JAX" brand were received by the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the press service of the city police, the head of the department, Colonel of Police Damirbek Isakov, handed over the vehicles to the units. They were distributed among the central office, Suleiman-Too, and Ak-Buura.

04.11.2025, 10:53
Suspect in Extortion at School in the Village of Kyzyl-Tuu Detained
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Suspect in Extortion at School in the Village of Kyzyl-Tuu Detained

The message stated that there are regular cases of extortion and intimidation of students at the secondary school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. It was mentioned that some high school students demand money from younger students, threatening physical and psychological violence in case of refusal. The fact of extortion has been officially registered, and an investigation has begun.

04.11.2025, 10:52
Corruption Scheme in the RPCN and OVD: Defendants Declared Insane for Money
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Corruption Scheme in the RPCN and OVD: Defendants Declared Insane for Money

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic has uncovered a corruption scheme that operated in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN) of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to GKNB, as a result of the investigation of a criminal case, it was established that the expert psychologist of RCPN A. Ch. Sh., born in 1975, in collusion with the deputy

04.11.2025, 10:38
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What Do Soviet Toys Over 50 Years Old Look Like?

In the 1970s, a factory specializing in the production of electromechanical toys was established in Kara-Balta, where various models were manufactured and distributed throughout the territory of the USSR. Today, in some families in Kyrgyzstan, you can still find toys that are over half a century old. These items were created at the factory in Kara-Balta.

04.11.2025, 10:34
Religious Jews Face the Threat of Losing Voting Rights
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Religious Jews Face the Threat of Losing Voting Rights

Liberman also stated that individuals evading military service should face a number of sanctions, including the possibility of losing their voting rights. He explained that this is necessary for the implementation of a "real draft," as he believes the authorities are ineffectively applying existing regulations. Recall that earlier the Supreme Court of Israel mandated that religious students must serve in the military, which sparked protests in Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Participants in the

04.11.2025, 10:33
Kyrgyzstan and Italy Agreed to Strengthen Veterinary Diagnostics
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Kyrgyzstan and Italy Agreed to Strengthen Veterinary Diagnostics

At the Global Conference on Reducing Biological Threats in Geneva, the Director of the Veterinary Diagnostics and Expertise Center, which is part of the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Junushbaev, met with the Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), Emmanuel Schmitt, and his sub-regional representative, Mereke Taitubaev.

04.11.2025, 10:32
The second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Kamchatka
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The second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Kamchatka

A second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 has been registered in the Kamchatka region within a day. This information was provided by the TASS agency. The tremor occurred at 07:45 Moscow time, 158 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The epicenter was located at a depth of 38.2 km. According to preliminary data, the strength of the tremor in the regional capital was 4 points.

04.11.2025, 10:30
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In a village on Issyk-Kul, once known throughout the USSR, they are restoring the population of Merino sheep.

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing interest in merino wool, as reported by Turmush, the director of the breeding farm "Orgochor," Almazbek Kölbaev [Kolbaev]. He noted that during the Soviet era, their farm was quite popular. "We were among the leaders, having over 45,000 sheep and specializing in white fine-wool meat and wool sheep. However, over time, the population of white sheep sharply decreased, and this breed nearly disappeared," Kölbaev shared.

04.11.2025, 10:23
The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology
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The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology

A corruption scheme has been uncovered in Kyrgyzstan, operating within the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, organized by officials from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. During the investigation of the criminal case, it was found that a psychological expert from the RCPN of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, known as "A.Ch.Sh.", born in

04.11.2025, 10:19
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In the water bodies of the Jayil District, they catch "cannibals"

Fisherman-athlete Nikolai Radchenko spoke about his catches of pike during the autumn period at the Melioration water body located in the Jaiyl district of the Chui region. “Catching pike in the autumn is a real pleasure. At this time, they become especially active, eagerly grabbing all possible lures. Although you can catch them on a spinner or jig head, live bait is preferred. Such specimens can weigh up to one kilogram, while we always return the smaller pikes back to the water,” he noted.

04.11.2025, 10:14
Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters
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Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters

During the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of the "NESC" JSC, Ularbek Duysho uulu, shared information about the progress of installing "smart" meters in various regions of the country. He reported that by 2025, the Talas, Naryn, and Jalal-Abad regions will be fully equipped with "smart" meters at 100%. Work in the Issyk-Kul region is nearing completion

04.11.2025, 10:13
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A Recreation Park Opened in Tyup

In the village of Issyk-Kul, located in the rural district of Issyk-Kul in the Tyup region, the construction of a new recreation park has been completed. A Turmush correspondent reports that the opening ceremony took place with solemn moments: prayers were said, wreaths were laid, and the names of veterans who died during the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945, as well as those who returned from the front and passed away later, were immortalized on a memorial plaque. The idea to reconstruct

04.11.2025, 10:10
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The esteemed doctor Malik Erishaliev has passed away.

In the Talas region, the esteemed physician Malik Mukhtarovich Erishaliev has passed away. Malik Erishaliev, born on February 17, 1963, in the village of Kök-Kashat in the Talas district, completed his education at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, where he graduated with honors in 1985 with a degree in "Surgery." Immediately after that, he began his career as a surgeon at the central district hospital in Talas.

04.11.2025, 10:05
In Kyrgyzstan, 13 fires were registered in one day
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In Kyrgyzstan, 13 fires were registered in one day

Over the past 24 hours, 13 cases of fires have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, there were 3 fires in the Chui region, 2 in Bishkek, 4 cases in the Osh region, and one fire was registered in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, Talas, and Batken regions.

04.11.2025, 09:58
Driver detained for causing a disturbance at the Tokmok hospital
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Driver detained for causing a disturbance at the Tokmok hospital

After being stopped, the driver was sent to the territorial hospital in the city of Tokmok for a medical examination. While in the hospital, J.A. began to behave aggressively: he insulted the doctors, damaged a window in the reception area, and even inflicted bodily harm on one of the medical staff. He used foul language during this incident. This incident was recorded, and an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.

04.11.2025, 09:44
Talantbek Tolobekov appointed as the director of the Cinematography Department
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Talantbek Tolobekov appointed as the director of the Cinematography Department

Talantbek Tolobekov has become the new director of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. This appointment was made in accordance with Article 18 of the constitutional law "On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic" at the initiative of Minister Mirbek Mambetaliev and signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Talantbek was introduced to the team by Minister Mirbek

04.11.2025, 09:42
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Video from the Töö-Ashuu Pass

Today, November 4, at 08:30, it is snowing at the Töö-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek—Osh highway. This was reported by the commander of the 5th platoon of the Road Patrol Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, Lieutenant of Police Ulan Alymbekov.

04.11.2025, 09:42
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Edil Baysalov at the summit in Qatar called for help for the people of Palestine

At the first meeting of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, which took place as part of the Second World Summit on Social Development in Doha (Qatar), the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, spoke. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. In his speech, he noted that millions of people around the world suffer from poverty, hunger, and various deprivations.

04.11.2025, 09:36