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In the city of Manas, a "Lexus" destroyed a bus stop

In Manas, a traffic accident occurred, resulting in damage to a bus stop located on a slippery road. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident happened on December 15 at 4:20 AM on B. Osmonov Street. The driver of a "Lexus ES-350" lost control during the rain and veered off the roadway. As a result, he crashed into a traffic sign, the bus stop, and damaged two young saplings of juniper.

15.12.2025, 16:11
The Acting Head of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Held a Working Meeting with Representatives of the Private Healthcare Sector
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The Acting Head of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Held a Working Meeting with Representatives of the Private Healthcare Sector

During the meeting, the focus was on creating favorable conditions for the operation of private clinics, implementing modern medical technologies, and enhancing the professional skills of medical workers. “The development of the private healthcare sector is not an alternative to the public system; it is an important complement to it. Our goal is to create conditions so that citizens can receive quality medical care in the country without having to go abroad,” noted Acting Minister of Health

15.12.2025, 16:08
Explosive Devices Not Found in Five Schools of Bishkek
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Explosive Devices Not Found in Five Schools of Bishkek

Today in Bishkek, around 11:08, a report was received by the "102" service about the presence of suspected explosive devices in several schools, which was sent via the Telegram messenger. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department, the schools in question are No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private Kings International School. In connection with this situation, relevant materials were registered in the district departments, and preliminary investigations began.

15.12.2025, 16:03
In Kyrgyzstan, the area of drip and sprinkler irrigation will be expanded in 2026
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In Kyrgyzstan, the area of drip and sprinkler irrigation will be expanded in 2026

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan plans to expand drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over 5,270 hectares of agricultural land, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency's information, water-saving technologies have been implemented over an area of 2,369.5 hectares during 2024 and 2025, of which 641.5 hectares are drip systems and 1,728 hectares are sprinkler systems.

15.12.2025, 15:56
Monetary payments for housework? India is conducting a unique experiment, transferring money to millions of housewives.
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Monetary payments for housework? India is conducting a unique experiment, transferring money to millions of housewives.

With the increase in payments like those received by Premila, a total of 118 million women across 12 states in India are receiving similar benefits. This makes the Indian project one of the largest social experiments in the world. India, traditionally offering subsidies for food and fuel, has taken a step forward by paying women who perform unpaid caregiving and household work.

15.12.2025, 15:55
Sabirov: The year 2025 has become an important milestone in the establishment of a new investment architecture in Kyrgyzstan
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Sabirov: The year 2025 has become an important milestone in the establishment of a new investment architecture in Kyrgyzstan

At the forum "Investment Vector: State and Business," Ravshan Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, emphasized that President Sadyr Japarov and Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev highlight attracting investments as a strategically important direction for sustainable economic growth, job creation, and economic modernization. Sabirov pointed out the historical and geographical significance of Kyrgyzstan as part of the Great Silk Road, connecting the East and the West.

15.12.2025, 15:49
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What is Allowed and What is Not Allowed on New Year's in the City of Kara-Kul

In the run-up to the New Year holidays, the mayor of Kara-Kul, Nurtilek Orozbaev, announced at a scheduled meeting that New Year corporate parties for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations with state participation, will be prohibited. He emphasized that in the event of violations, the responsibility will fall on the heads of the respective institutions. From December 25, raids will begin in cafes and restaurants across the city to monitor compliance with these

15.12.2025, 15:44
In Kyrgyzstan, the competition "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" for the year 2025 has been announced.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the competition "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" for the year 2025 has been announced.

The Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export," operating under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, has announced the start of the National Competition titled "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" for the year 2025. Both legal entities and individuals registered in the territory of Kyrgyzstan with at least one year of export experience are invited to participate in the competition.

15.12.2025, 15:43
An electronic platform for obtaining the status of "Digital Nomad" has been launched in Kyrgyzstan.
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An electronic platform for obtaining the status of "Digital Nomad" has been launched in Kyrgyzstan.

First, a foreign citizen must submit an application to activate their personal account. After that, they can apply for the status of 'Digital Nomad', but only if they have a complete set of necessary documents. The status of 'Digital Nomad' provides foreigners the opportunity to legally reside and work remotely in Kyrgyzstan. At the initial stage, this status is issued for 60 days and can then be extended for one year, with the possibility of annual extensions for up to 10

15.12.2025, 15:36
Mandates to Deputies Will Be Handed Out on December 17: The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan Published Brief Information on the Recent Parliamentary Elections
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Mandates to Deputies Will Be Handed Out on December 17: The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan Published Brief Information on the Recent Parliamentary Elections

During the elections, the schemes and boundaries of multi-mandate electoral districts were determined, and district electoral commissions were formed. As a result, 589 citizens were nominated as candidates, of which 63 withdrew their applications, 56 were denied registration, and the registration of 10 candidates was canceled. A total of 460 candidates participated in the electoral process, including 271 men and 189 women, among whom were 16 candidates with disabilities. The Central Election

15.12.2025, 15:20
Kazakhstan will increase oil supplies to Kyrgyzstan for the first time in eight years
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Kazakhstan will increase oil supplies to Kyrgyzstan for the first time in eight years

According to information from JSC "KazTransOil," oil supplies to Kyrgyzstan, which were resumed in November, will amount to up to 30,000 tons by the end of 2025. Transit to Uzbekistan is scheduled for December of this year, with a volume of up to 35,000 tons, as reported by Ulysmedia.kz. The total volume of oil supplies in both directions will reach up to 65,000 tons, of which about 55,000 tons will be delivered this month. Oil transportation is carried out via main oil pipelines to

15.12.2025, 15:20
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President Sadyr Japarov met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan

Information provided by the president's press service On December 15, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Ryuichi Hirano, who presented his credentials. The head of state congratulated the diplomat on the beginning of his work in our country.

15.12.2025, 15:17
Ministry of Internal Affairs: Suspect Detained for Calls to Mass Riots
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Ministry of Internal Affairs: Suspect Detained for Calls to Mass Riots

The criminal case related to mass riots is currently under investigation by the investigative service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. It has been initiated under Article 278 of the country's Criminal Code. According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, some citizens in Bishkek held meetings to express their disagreement with the current state policy and attempted to organize mass riots through agitation.

15.12.2025, 15:15
Sadyr Japarov met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Ryuichi Hirano
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Sadyr Japarov met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Ryuichi Hirano

On December 15, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with Ryuichi Hirano, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan, who arrived to present his credentials. This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The President noted that Kyrgyzstan sees Japan as a reliable friend and key partner, adding that the relationship between the two countries is becoming increasingly strong over time.

15.12.2025, 15:14
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The Head of the Cabinet, Kasymaliyev, held a meeting on the issues of creating a special financial investment territory "Tamchy"

- On December 15, 2025, in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, initiated a meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy' with a Special Legal Regime and Status." This information was provided by the press service of the government. According to the agency's data, this Law was adopted

15.12.2025, 15:13
The Chairman of the Cabinet held a meeting on the issues of creating a special financial investment territory "Tamchy"
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The Chairman of the Cabinet held a meeting on the issues of creating a special financial investment territory "Tamchy"

During the discussion led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the focus was on the implementation of the law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy' with a special legal regime and status". The law was adopted to implement the President's decree on the creation of a special investment zone in the Issyk-Kul region, which will operate based on English law. Within the framework of this law, a Roadmap was developed aimed at creating subordinate regulatory acts.

15.12.2025, 15:13
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In Kyrgyzstan, bank loans increased by 52% over the year, - EDB

- According to data from the Eurasian Development Bank, in the Kyrgyz Republic, the volume of lending from commercial banks increased by 52% year-on-year from January to October 2025, while in the same period last year, the growth was 26%. This is reported in the institution's Weekly Macro Review. The average interest rate on loans during this period was 16.4%, which corresponds to the level recorded in 2024.

15.12.2025, 14:51
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Status of "Digital Nomad" in Kyrgyzstan can now be obtained online

A new electronic platform has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for foreign citizens to apply for the "Digital Nomad" status. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The application website is available at the following address:

15.12.2025, 14:51
"Stop wasting money on these pathetic little reactors." Elon Musk believes that reactors on Earth are a pointless waste of money and suggests using solar energy.
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"Stop wasting money on these pathetic little reactors." Elon Musk believes that reactors on Earth are a pointless waste of money and suggests using solar energy.

Elon Musk expressed strong disapproval of initiatives to create thermonuclear reactors on Earth. He believes that humanity is overlooking an already available and virtually inexhaustible source of energy. According to Musk, the Sun is a "huge and free thermonuclear reactor" capable of meeting all of humanity's energy needs without the need for complex and expensive experiments.

15.12.2025, 14:46
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Illegal fishing nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul

The Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Issyk-Kul region continues activities to clean the lake from illegal synthetic nets, reports Turmush correspondent. Specialists, despite the cold weather conditions, are working on the lake and are on duty even on weekends, fulfilling their professional responsibilities.

15.12.2025, 14:38
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The Cabinet approved the supplementary agreement for the solar power plant project at Issyk-Kul.

- On November 14, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers made a decision numbered 990-t, approving the draft Additional Agreement to the Investment Agreement with Sonningdale Limited and the LLC "RECA" for the construction and operation of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk, located in the Toru-Aigyr rural district of the Issyk-Kul region. The main agreement was signed on July 25, 2025, after its approval by order No. 556-t dated July 1, 2025.

15.12.2025, 14:37
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In 2026, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will be installed on 5,270 hectares of agricultural land at the expense of the republican budget.

- In 2026, the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will be carried out on an area of 5,270 hectares of agricultural land funded by the republican budget, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's information, during the period of 2024–2025, water-saving systems were implemented on 2,369.5 hectares, of which 641.5 hectares were occupied by drip systems, and 1,728 hectares by sprinkler systems.

15.12.2025, 14:29
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Marijuana Seized from a Resident of Batken Region

A 53-year-old man from the Kadamjay district was detained in Batken, where a drug, presumably marijuana, was discovered, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to information provided by the local police's Drug Control Service, the detention occurred on December 8 during operational-search activities. The suspect is a resident of the rural district of Iskhak-Polotkhan, identified as M. B., born in 1972.

15.12.2025, 14:16
Project "Tamchy". The launch of a special investment zone was discussed in the Cabinet.
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Project "Tamchy". The launch of a special investment zone was discussed in the Cabinet.

The meeting in the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan was held under the leadership of the chairman — Adylbek Kasymaliev, where aspects of the implementation of the Law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy'" with a unique legal status were discussed. This law was adopted in accordance with the presidential decree on the establishment of a special investment zone in the Issyk-Kul region, where an independent international center for dispute resolution based

15.12.2025, 14:07
The Ministry of Health Discussed the Development of Private Medical Centers
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The Ministry of Health Discussed the Development of Private Medical Centers

The acting Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, held a meeting with the heads of private medical institutions, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, aspects of the development of the private healthcare sector were discussed, including the concept of its improvement and measures to enhance the quality and accessibility of medical services for citizens.

15.12.2025, 13:59
President Sadyr Japarov met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Ryuichi Hirano
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President Sadyr Japarov met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Ryuichi Hirano

On December 15, President Sadyr Japarov met with Ryuichi Hirano, the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting dedicated to the presentation of credentials, the head of state congratulated the diplomat on the beginning of his work in the country. Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan considers Japan an important friend and strategic partner, noting that the friendly ties between the two countries strengthen every year.

15.12.2025, 13:40
In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in the case of mass riots
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In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained in the case of mass riots

A local resident has been detained in Bishkek, suspected of organizing events related to mass riots. Investigative actions were carried out by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), who, during the investigation of the criminal case, discovered that some citizens were holding meetings and expressing dissatisfaction with the current state policy, using agitation to plan disturbances. The suspect turned out to be J.M., born in 1971. Following a court sanction, searches were

15.12.2025, 13:34
Dinara Kemelova called for special attention to be paid to the Chatkal District
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Dinara Kemelova called for special attention to be paid to the Chatkal District

During the forum dedicated to the launch of the national pilot project and climate financing in the Chatkal district, Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions, stated the need for special attention to this remote and mountainous area, especially in the context of its development. She noted that a number of measures are planned within the framework of the five-year state program for the

15.12.2025, 13:29
GDP of Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 increased by 10%
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GDP of Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 increased by 10%

The total estimate of the gross domestic product for January-November 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 628.6 billion soms, which is 10.2% more than in the same period of the previous year, according to the National Statistical Committee data. Industry. A significant increase in production volumes was recorded in the pharmaceutical sector (1.9 times), as well as in the production of rubber and plastic products, building materials (34.5%), wooden and paper products, printing (33.7%), food products

15.12.2025, 12:47
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In Kara-Suu, three minor children died from carbon monoxide poisoning

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Taldyk, a tragedy occurred: three young children became victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, as reported by local sources. According to the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Department, a forensic medical examination is currently being conducted regarding the deceased children.

15.12.2025, 12:44
In Bishkek, part of Chuy Avenue will be closed due to the ceremony of lighting the main New Year tree.
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In Bishkek, part of Chuy Avenue will be closed due to the ceremony of lighting the main New Year tree.

In Bishkek, starting from 15:00, a section of Chuy Avenue will be temporarily closed, extending from Erkindik Boulevard to Panfilov Street. According to information provided by Nursultan Muratbekov, head of the press service of the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, this restriction is related to the organization of the ceremony for lighting the main New Year tree of the city.

15.12.2025, 12:39
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Deputy Ministers of Health Appointed

Edil Baysalov, serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, introduced the new deputy ministers to the staff of the Ministry of Health. Ryspek Sydygaliev and Bakytbek Kadyraliev have been appointed to these positions.

15.12.2025, 12:28
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Car hit by train in Kara-Suu — eyewitnesses sent video

In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, a passenger car collided with a train, as confirmed by representatives of the press service of the regional road safety management. According to information, the incident occurred on December 12 at around 14:20. The driver of the "Volkswagen Passat," 33-year-old R.R. from the rural district of Manas, was unable to avoid the collision with the train that was passing through the settlement of Kashkar-Kyshtak.

15.12.2025, 12:13
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The GKNB detained a police major for monthly extortions from subordinates — new details have emerged

The proceedings in the criminal case concerning extortion of a bribe in the Kadamjai district have reached the Supreme Court stage. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, on June 10, 2025, police major T.K.A. was detained, who held the position of head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service in the Kadamjai district.

15.12.2025, 12:10
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EMERCOM: Fire at the "Aziz" Market in Bishkek Contained

A fire broke out in a container at the "Aziz" market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street. Eight fire crews are involved in fighting the blaze, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Firefighting efforts began at 08:58. An operational headquarters, the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, is working on-site, and a drone is being used to monitor the situation. Three fire trucks from the Bishkek Water Utility are also participating in

15.12.2025, 12:05
95 New Buses Delivered to Bishkek
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95 New Buses Delivered to Bishkek

95 buses that arrived from China are now stationed at DEPO-1 in Bishkek. The 12-meter long buses have three doors and can accommodate up to 70 passengers. In summer, they are cooled with air conditioning, and in winter, they are heated with heating systems, according to information from the city hall.

15.12.2025, 12:03
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Residents of the village of Munduz illegally built houses on irrigated lands

- In the village of Munduz, located in the Suzak district, cases of illegal seizure of irrigated agricultural land for the construction of residential buildings have been registered. This information was presented by the Land and Water Supervision Service of the Jalal-Abad region. Explanatory conversations were held and warnings were issued to the citizens who violated the legislation.

15.12.2025, 12:02