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In cafes, workshops, and construction sites: the Ministry of Internal Affairs identified hundreds of violations among foreigners
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In cafes, workshops, and construction sites: the Ministry of Internal Affairs identified hundreds of violations among foreigners

From November to December 2025, the Main Directorate for Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a special operation called "Foreign Citizen," aimed at identifying and eliminating violations of migration legislation. According to the agency, during this operation, numerous protocols were drawn up under Article 431 (Violation by foreign citizens of the established procedure for staying, rules for conducting labor activities in the Kyrgyz Republic or

30.12.2025, 16:26
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The doctor was driving on a night road in Naryn and met a she-wolf.

A doctor from the village of Bayetov in the Ak-Talai district of the Naryn region became involved in an unusual incident when, at night, while driving on the road, he shot a she-wolf. According to information, on the night of December 29 to 30, Edil Üsönov [Usenov], who works at the Orozbek Köközov Center for General Practice, was in a car with his two sons. They were traveling along the Bayetov–Makmal highway, in the area between the villages of Cholok-Kayin and Bayetov, when a

30.12.2025, 16:17
The population of Kyrgyzstan is approaching 7.4 million people
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The population of Kyrgyzstan is approaching 7.4 million people

According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, as of November 1, 2025, the permanent population of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by 103.4 thousand people, which is a 1.4% growth compared to previous data. Thus, the total number of residents has reached 7 million 385 thousand. According to data from the State Institution "Kyzmat," from January to October 2025, 117.3 thousand newborns were registered in the civil registry offices, which corresponds to 19.2

30.12.2025, 16:14
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The court has detained the former and current leaders in the case of the land sale in Osh, valued at 200 million soms.

The court has detained a current and former civil servant in a case involving the sale of a land plot valued at 200 million soms. As reported by Turmush from the press service of the Osh Regional Court, the petition of the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the city of Osh was granted by the ruling of the Osh City Court dated December 20, 2025. The preventive measure in the form of detention for the former head of the municipal property management of the Osh City

30.12.2025, 16:03
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To increase grain yields, it is necessary to implement modern agrotechnologies, - Association of Millers

- On the air, Rustam Junushov, head of the Association of Millers of Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of updating the seed fund and applying modern agricultural technologies to increase the yield of grain crops in the republic. According to Junushov, many farmers continue to use low-quality seeds and ignore crop rotation, which negatively affects yields as early as the third or fourth year.

30.12.2025, 15:54
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In the Tyup District, the results of the year were summed up and the best in each nomination were chosen.

On December 30, 2025, the results were summarized and the best performers of the year were determined at the Tyup District State Administration. During the event, village elders (ayyl bashchy), district athletes, representatives of the cultural sphere, and employees of various institutions who contributed to the socio-economic development of the district were awarded. Several workers were granted honorary titles.

30.12.2025, 15:48
The Mayor of Bishkek ordered a thorough investigation into the death of "Tazalyk" employees
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The Mayor of Bishkek ordered a thorough investigation into the death of "Tazalyk" employees

The city hall noted that Mayor Junushaliev instructed to take control of this situation and conduct a comprehensive investigation. After the search operations are completed, support will be provided from the reserve fund, as well as funds allocated from the 'Tazalyk' Trade Union Committee. Currently, the circumstances of the incident are being clarified, and necessary measures are being taken.

30.12.2025, 15:37
A monument to the People's Artist of the USSR, film director Tolomush Okeeva was unveiled in Bishkek
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A monument to the People's Artist of the USSR, film director Tolomush Okeeva was unveiled in Bishkek

The opening of a monument to the outstanding director and People's Artist of the USSR, Tolomush Okee, took place in Bishkek, who left a significant mark in the history of Kyrgyz cinema. The ceremony was attended by several honored guests, including the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, and Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev, as well as friends and relatives of the director. The installation of the monument was made

30.12.2025, 15:35
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Summarized the Results of Kyrgyzstan's Chairmanship in the CSTO
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Summarized the Results of Kyrgyzstan's Chairmanship in the CSTO

At the meeting held on December 29, 2025, participants discussed the results of Kyrgyzstan's chairmanship in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) this year and developed proposals for strengthening multilateral cooperation within the CSTO. The agenda also included a discussion on the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 268 dated September 19, 2024, concerning the optimization of migration processes. Members of the Board were informed

30.12.2025, 15:33
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A New Year's Celebration for Children was Held in the City of Uzgen

In Uzgen, an event dedicated to the New Year celebration was held, organized by the city hall. Children were invited to the Christmas tree event conducted by Mayor Eldos Taev. Among the guests were schoolchildren who had shown academic success, as well as talented kids, teenagers with inclusive education, and children without parental care. Gifts from the city hall were prepared for them.

30.12.2025, 15:19
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The Cabinet transferred 44 official vehicles to the Ministry of Agriculture.

- During the ceremony, held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, keys to 44 service vehicles were handed over to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This was reported by the government press service. The cost of this fleet amounts to 92.6 million soms.

30.12.2025, 15:16
In Batken Region, winners of the "Altyn Örük" award were selected
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In Batken Region, winners of the "Altyn Örük" award were selected

In the Batken region, the award ceremony for the winners of the 'Altyn Örük' award took place. According to the regional administration, the deputy representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, Zhanibek Isakov, attended the event and presented awards to those who demonstrated outstanding achievements in their fields. The winners were determined by both a special commission and based on the results of online voting. As a result of the competition, the

30.12.2025, 15:12
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The National Bank has updated the rules for providing informational financial services on marketplaces: new requirements for suppliers and operators

- The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new regulations regarding the creation and operation of financial platforms (marketplaces), which have revised the requirements for providing information services and the connection process. Currently, the draft law is at the stage of public discussion. Key changes in the new edition (section on service provision and final provisions) Provision of information services The operator offers services through electronic channels,

30.12.2025, 15:04
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The Jalal-Abad Police Transition to Enhanced Operational Mode During the New Year Holidays

A garrison drill inspection dedicated to the New Year holidays took place at the "Azattyk" square in the city of Manas, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. High-ranking officials participated in the event, which took place the day before: Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General of Police Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, the President's representative in the Jalal-Abad region Tilek Tekebaev, the head of the local Internal

30.12.2025, 14:59
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How Bishkek Will Change by 2050: New Residential and Industrial Zones

- As part of the master plan that will define the appearance of Bishkek by 2050, the city will be structured into five main functional zones: residential, industrial, agricultural, recreational, and special purpose. The residential zones will occupy approximately 3,500 hectares, including high-rise, mid-rise, and individual buildings. In the new residential neighborhoods, it is planned to construct 35.75 million square meters of housing, of which over 72% will be multi- and mid-rise buildings.

30.12.2025, 14:52
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In the Moscow District, 200 children received New Year's gifts from the mayor's Christmas tree

In the Moscow district of Chui region, a New Year's celebration took place on December 29, where 200 children received gifts from the akim. The event, organized by the local administration, was held in two stages. The first stage was conducted at Secondary School No. 1 in the village of Ak-Suu, where 100 awarded students gathered. The second stage took place at Secondary School No. 2 named after V. V. Stepanenko in the village of Belovodskoye, where 100 children with disabilities and their

30.12.2025, 14:34
Foreign Workers, Local Sponsors: How Cyber Fraud Schemes with Hotels in Palau Are Organized
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Foreign Workers, Local Sponsors: How Cyber Fraud Schemes with Hotels in Palau Are Organized

The documents shed light on the internal mechanisms of two alleged fraudulent centers in Palau. They also show how the local elite and weak laws create conditions for the flourishing of this criminal activity, even in the most remote corners of the world, as noted by occrp.org. During a January raid at the Cocoro hotel, the police encountered a reality that was vastly different from the ideal image of this tiny island nation.

30.12.2025, 14:33
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In the Alai District, a kindergarten was named after the sponsor's mother — residents were not pleased.

In the village of Chiy-Talaa, part of the Uch-Döbö-Alaï rural district of the Alay region in the Osh province, residents expressed dissatisfaction regarding the name of the local kindergarten. According to them, the kindergarten located in Chiy-Talaa was opened on August 31, 2025, and was named No. 41 "Akpari Ene." However, this name caused public outcry, as it belongs to a currently living person who has no connection to the field of education. As noted by the villagers, the name was

30.12.2025, 14:32
In Osh, former and current government officials detained in a case of illegal land alienation — Ministry of Internal Affairs
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In Osh, former and current government officials detained in a case of illegal land alienation — Ministry of Internal Affairs

Several civil servants, both current and former, have been detained in Osh in connection with suspicions of official misconduct. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). According to available information, law enforcement agencies received reports that a plot of land designated for social needs, covering an area of 8,000 square meters, was unlawfully removed from municipal ownership and transferred to private hands due to the actions of responsible officials.

30.12.2025, 14:23
The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with prices at the fair in Bishkek
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The head of the cabinet familiarized himself with prices at the fair in Bishkek

From December 27 to 31, an agricultural fair is taking place at the Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek. On this day, it was visited by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of such events in eliminating intermediaries between producers and consumers.

30.12.2025, 14:22
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Son of Almazbek Atambayev on the deprivation of awards: We are not going through this for the first time

Seid Atambaev, the son of Almazbek Atambaev, the former president of Kyrgyzstan, spoke out about the deprivation of his father's awards. He noted that his father does not need these awards. "The way he worked and the deeds he accomplished will be judged by God, and then by the people. He did not harm anyone and did not run away, as some did. If there was a need, he even released people from imprisonment. He felt remorse for the people, and in my opinion, that is the most important

30.12.2025, 14:05
Sedentary Work and Poor Nutrition: A Doctor Explained What Worsens the Health of Kyrgyzstanis
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Sedentary Work and Poor Nutrition: A Doctor Explained What Worsens the Health of Kyrgyzstanis

During festive events, many people tend to overeat, often including fatty dishes, salads with mayonnaise, and alcohol. This combination can negatively impact health, and as noted by the head of the gastroenterology department at the Mirrahimov National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, the chief freelance gastroenterologist of the Ministry of Health, Mamiraim Jumbaev, in an interview on Birinchi Radio, it is important to maintain moderation in eating and increase the consumption of vegetables

30.12.2025, 13:36
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic received 44 official vehicles
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The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic received 44 official vehicles

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, handed over the keys to 44 service vehicles to representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was announced by the government press service. The cost of the 44 vehicles, purchased with state funds, amounts to 92.6 million soms. These vehicles will be transferred to the Water Resources Service and the Fisheries Department of the ministry.

30.12.2025, 13:32
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At Akorda, the results of 2025 were summed up

The press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan spoke about Tokayev's achievements In his Telegram channel, Ruslan Zheldibay, assistant and press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, shared information about the socio-political and economic activities of the head of state in 2025, reported the Kazinform agency.

30.12.2025, 13:27
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44 New Official Vehicles Transferred to Minvodselprom

On December 30, during an official ceremony, Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over the keys to 44 new service vehicles to representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the government. The total cost of these vehicles amounts to 92.6 million soms. They were purchased with state budget funds and will be transferred to the Water Resources Service and the Fisheries Department.

30.12.2025, 13:18
Terrorist Attacks on New Year's Eve Prevented in Istanbul
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Terrorist Attacks on New Year's Eve Prevented in Istanbul

The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office reported the detention of more than a hundred suspects in terrorist activities, among whom are individuals planning attacks on New Year's Eve. “Arrest warrants were issued for 115 suspects. During an operation conducted on Tuesday night at 114 addresses, 110 people were detained. Among those on the wanted list are 41 suspects with connections to the terrorists who carried out the attack in Yalova, and who were preparing similar attacks in

30.12.2025, 13:03
The Cabinet approved the procedure for using the names of the main characters of the epic trilogy "Manas"
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The Cabinet approved the procedure for using the names of the main characters of the epic trilogy "Manas"

New rules regarding the use of the names of key characters from the trilogy "Manas" have been approved in the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the government press service. The document aims to establish a legal framework regulating the use of the names of the main heroes of the epic "Manas," as well as derivative words and phrases in trademarks, names of legal entities, and service

30.12.2025, 12:54
Kamchybek Tashiev: Judges are interfering in politics, discussing the authorities – we will soon take measures against them
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Kamchybek Tashiev: Judges are interfering in politics, discussing the authorities – we will soon take measures against them

Head of the State National Security Committee noted the increase in salaries for judges Kamchybek Tashiev, chairman of the State National Security Committee, stated that the main task of judges is not to interfere in politics and avoid corruption, but to focus on delivering fair and justified decisions. He emphasized this at a meeting with representatives of the judicial system and law enforcement agencies in the Issyk-Kul region.

30.12.2025, 12:52
Kamchybek Tashiev – to builders from China: Learn the Kyrgyz language
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Kamchybek Tashiev – to builders from China: Learn the Kyrgyz language

In addition, he called for the acceleration of road repair work in the Issyk-Kul region. At a meeting dedicated to road repairs in the Issyk-Kul region, Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee, recommended that builders from the Chinese company China Road learn the Kyrgyz language.

30.12.2025, 12:52
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The results of the XXXIII Spartakiad among teachers and staff at Osh State University have been summarized.

On December 29, the XXXIII Spartakiad concluded at Osh State University, during which the results were summarized and an award ceremony was held for the winners among the university's faculty and staff. Teams from the rectorate, institutes, faculties, and colleges participated in the competitions, which were divided into age groups: under 40 and over 40 years old. The competitions took place on weekends throughout December. Participants competed in eight sports disciplines, including

30.12.2025, 12:19