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Ulan Niyazbekov presented new service vehicles to police officers

During the ceremony, 50 vehicles of various brands were handed over, such as "JAC," "Changan," "Hyundai Staria," "Toyota Hiace," "Geely Atlas," "Chevrolet Cobalt," and "Niva Legend," as well as 5 snowmobiles. All vehicles are equipped with modern equipment and necessary technical means. Ulan Niyazbekov, in his speech, emphasized the importance of ensuring public order and safety on the roads. He stressed that equipping law

18.12.2025, 16:45
Kyrgyz Wrestlers Won Prize Places at the World Belt Wrestling Championship
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Kyrgyz Wrestlers Won Prize Places at the World Belt Wrestling Championship

The championship took place at the "Tulpar" sports complex, gathering around 150 participants from 25 countries. The main goal of this championship is to promote belt wrestling on the international stage, strengthen friendship and sports ties between countries, as well as to identify talented athletes and enhance their training levels.

18.12.2025, 16:45
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In Talas, a capsule was laid for the construction of a new Ministry of Natural Resources building.

The ceremony for laying the capsule for the new administrative building of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic took place today, December 18, in Talas. Among the participants of the event were B. Jusupekov, the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, and M. Baizhigitov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Talas region,

18.12.2025, 16:43
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Arrest of bank accounts and travel ban abroad — residents of the city of Manas were informed about the consequences of not paying fines

In Manas, citizens are warned that serious measures may be taken for late payment of administrative fines, including the arrest of bank accounts and a ban on leaving the country. According to information received from the employees of the Manas City Department of the Bailiff Service, they, along with the city prosecutor's office and the road safety department, are conducting explanatory work to raise awareness about the necessity of paying fines for administrative violations.

18.12.2025, 16:39
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In Talas, a woman donated outerwear made from the skins of 5 wolves to the museum — such garments were worn by influential people.

A resident of Talas, Zulayka Duishon kyzy, donated significant family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas," located in the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." Among them are a wolf fur coat ("karyshkyr ichik") and a hair ornament ("chachpak"), which were used by women by attaching them to their hair. Zulayka shared that the wolf fur coat was a legacy from her father-in-law, while the ornament belonged to his wife, Zulayka's mother-in-law.

18.12.2025, 16:37
New Cars and Snowmobiles Delivered to the Ministry of Internal Affairs Units
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New Cars and Snowmobiles Delivered to the Ministry of Internal Affairs Units

Today, an official event took place at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where new service vehicles and snowmobiles were handed over to the units of the tourist police of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as the city of Bishkek, the Main Department of Road Safety, and operational services. Attending this event were the Minister of Internal Affairs Ulan Niyazbekov, his first deputy, as well as other deputy ministers and police staff.

18.12.2025, 16:26
GNS: The Taxpayer Cabinet is used by 1,521,600 taxpayers
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GNS: The Taxpayer Cabinet is used by 1,521,600 taxpayers

As of December 16, 2025, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported that 1 million 521.6 thousand taxpayers have connected to the electronic service "Taxpayer's Cabinet." Of these, 98,507 are legal entities, and 1 million 423,152 are individuals.

18.12.2025, 16:23
About 800,000 Kyrgyz citizens are abroad – Ministry of Labor
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About 800,000 Kyrgyz citizens are abroad – Ministry of Labor

At a briefing held today, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Darmankul uulu Bakyt, spoke about the migration situation of Kyrgyz citizens outside the country and the measures aimed at protecting their rights. As of December this year, more than 798,400 citizens of Kyrgyzstan live abroad, of which about 341,094 are in Russia. This is 37,000 fewer than in the first half of the year.

18.12.2025, 16:17
Is Traditional Medicine Becoming a Global Trend?
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Is Traditional Medicine Becoming a Global Trend?

Global Summit in New Delhi On December 17, the second Global Summit of the WHO dedicated to traditional medicine began in New Delhi, organized jointly with the Indian government. The event features ministers, scientists, representatives of indigenous peoples, and practitioners from over 100 countries.

18.12.2025, 15:59
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Reminds and Again Warns About a Fraud Scheme in the Telegram Messenger
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The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Reminds and Again Warns About a Fraud Scheme in the Telegram Messenger

The National Bank once again emphasizes that the fraud scheme on Telegram using the bots “Guldari | Mamlekettik zardam” (@Guldari_kredit_bot) and “Guldari | Social credit” (@credit_guldari_bot) poses a serious threat. Scammers manipulate citizens into taking loans using fake documents bearing the National Bank's insignia. Do not trust messages from strangers and under no circumstances should you transfer money! If you have any doubts, verify the information through official channels.

18.12.2025, 15:59
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In the Jalal-Abad Region, 175 cases of cyber fraud were registered in 11 months.

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, this year, over the course of 11 months, 175 criminal cases related to cyber fraud have been registered. According to the agency's data, the total amount of material damage from these crimes is 68 million 716 thousand 415 soms. Of the initiated cases, 22 have been sent to court.

18.12.2025, 15:36
The Ministry of Science team bid farewell to Baktyar Orozov
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The Ministry of Science team bid farewell to Baktyar Orozov

The employees of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic held a farewell ceremony for Baktiyar Orozov, who served as the first minister of the department. According to the ministry, it was emphasized during the event that Baktiyar Orozov led the ministry during a difficult and responsible period of its establishment, ensuring the rapid organization of its work.

18.12.2025, 15:26
Countries of the Eurasian Partnership Will Maintain High Growth Rates. Macroeconomic Forecast of the EDB
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Countries of the Eurasian Partnership Will Maintain High Growth Rates. Macroeconomic Forecast of the EDB

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented a forecast for the economic development of partner countries for the next three years, expecting stable and sustainable growth. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan will continue to hold leading positions in key economic indicators. The presentation took place in Almaty. EDB unites seven countries: Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, which are located at the center of the EAEU and CIS. This creates favorable

18.12.2025, 15:22
Kyrgyzstan to Study Hong Kong's Experience in Resolving Legal Disputes
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Kyrgyzstan to Study Hong Kong's Experience in Resolving Legal Disputes

At the 6th UNCITRAL Summit, held in collaboration with the Hong Kong Department of Justice, the Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ayaz Bayetov, delivered a report on the ongoing reforms. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of digitalization in justice, enhancing the efficiency of judicial processes, and strengthening public trust in the judiciary. Among the initiatives presented were key changes to procedural legislation. These include the implementation of video conferencing

18.12.2025, 15:20
The Ombudsman visited the women's wards of SIZO-1
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The Ombudsman visited the women's wards of SIZO-1

During her visit, the ombudsman conducted a monitoring of the conditions of detention and the rights of women under investigation. She inspected all 19 cells of the women's block and held conversations with each of the inmates.

18.12.2025, 15:04
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Safe New Year: Fireworks Trade is Being Inspected in the Manas District

In the Manas district, an inspection of stores selling pyrotechnic products took place ahead of the New Year holidays, according to information provided by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the received data, as part of the directives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, employees of the Manas District Police Department, in cooperation with representatives of the

18.12.2025, 14:56
The General Plan for Bishkek until 2050 includes an increase in green areas to 3,400 hectares.
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The General Plan for Bishkek until 2050 includes an increase in green areas to 3,400 hectares.

The General Plan for the development of Bishkek, which is to be implemented by 2050, includes a significant expansion of green areas. In particular, the area of parks, squares, and boulevards will increase by 2,950 hectares, allowing the total area of green spaces to reach 3,400 hectares. This is necessary to meet regulatory requirements for the provision of green zones for the population. This information was provided by Aziret Akimov, the first deputy head of the Bishkek Main Department of

18.12.2025, 14:49
In Kyrgyzstan, the introduction of electronic educational materials in schools is being considered
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In Kyrgyzstan, the introduction of electronic educational materials in schools is being considered

The transition of schools in Kyrgyzstan to a digital format is a challenging task that requires significant efforts both technically and psychologically. It is also necessary to retrain teachers to work with new materials, which requires careful management. Nevertheless, in the future, Kyrgyzstan will have to adapt to global trends in education, considering that in countries like Japan and many European states, electronic textbooks have been actively used for a long time. At a seminar

18.12.2025, 14:34
In the Issyk-Kul Region, 6 trade and logistics centers will be opened
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, 6 trade and logistics centers will be opened

According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the opening of TLCs and processing enterprises will take into account the climatic and geographical conditions of the region. This will help preserve agricultural products, minimize losses, and increase the volume of processing. The enterprises will be engaged in the processing of wheat, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, wool, as well as the production of oil and feed. The planned distribution by districts is as follows:

18.12.2025, 14:32
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"Be a Little More Careful, Please". Elvira Surabaldiyeva and Burun Amanova Argued at the ЖК Meeting

During the discussion, Deputy Burun Amanova reacted to the words of Elvira Surabaldiyeva regarding the elections of the deputy chairpersons of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. Surabaldiyeva previously noted that there are disputes in the corridors of parliament and that deputies are dividing into "aka-uka" (a term in Kyrgyz that denotes division based on regional or clan affiliations).

18.12.2025, 14:29
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Life in the Regions: Where There Are No Roads, But Light Is Needed: The Story of the Power Engineer from Ak-Suu, Zhanish Asanov

Electricity has become an integral part of our daily lives, and specialists work around the clock and in any weather conditions to ensure its uninterrupted supply. One such professional is dispatcher Zhanish Asanov, who has dedicated 24 years of his life to the Ak-Suu District Electric Networks Enterprise. Zhanish Asanov was born on August 10, 1967, in the village of Kerege-Tash, located in the Ak-Suu District. After graduating from the Alysbaev rural school in 1984, he chose a career in energy

18.12.2025, 14:26
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Lawyer: Land expropriation will be conducted at market value, not at cadastral value

- The assessment of land plots during their expropriation will be based on market value, not on the cadastral value. This was stated by lawyer Vladimir Pluzhnik during a radio broadcast, commenting on the draft resolution being discussed by the Cabinet of Ministers. “Some misunderstood the information and spread on social networks that payments would be made based on the minimum cadastral value. In fact, the cadastral value, in my opinion, will be used as a basis for tax calculations,” Pluzhnik

18.12.2025, 14:23
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Overturned "KamAZ" and broken cars: Additional road equipment will be deployed to the Kyzart Pass

Due to adverse weather conditions in the Jumgal district, road services, including Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 24 and OsOO "Chayno Realvi," have begun snow removal and road salting operations using a motor grader on the section of the North-South highway from 100 to 159 km. According to the press service of the Jumgal District State Administration, the Kyzart Pass is currently accessible for travel. Snow salting and removal work continues on the section of the North-South road

18.12.2025, 14:22
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Folk Legends: The First Three Families Who Settled in the Village of Krasnaya Rechka, and the Kepa House Built in 1907

The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, was founded in 1907 during the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement policy. It was in this year that the first three families arrived here. As explained to Turmush correspondent Nurmanbet Nurai Kankoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3, the heads of these families were Yeremenko, Saulin, and Tarabasov. In 1907, the construction of kepes (traditional houses) began in Krasnaya Rechka, which were thatched

18.12.2025, 14:15
Twins Were Born in Kyzyl-Kiya. The Plenipotentiary Representative of the Region Visited the Renovated Maternity Hospital
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Twins Were Born in Kyzyl-Kiya. The Plenipotentiary Representative of the Region Visited the Renovated Maternity Hospital

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken Region, Aibek Shamenov, visited the renovated maternity hospital in Kyzyl-Kiya. According to information provided by the representative office, the major renovation of the building was carried out at the expense of the republican budget. Currently, the maternity hospital, designed for 70 beds, is equipped with everything necessary for the health of mothers and newborns.

18.12.2025, 14:11
Aeon: How the Conquest of Foreign Territories Came to Be Considered Unacceptable
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Aeon: How the Conquest of Foreign Territories Came to Be Considered Unacceptable

Author: Kerry Goettlich In the modern world, where consensus on many issues is becoming increasingly rare, there is one indisputable assertion. Almost all countries, in one way or another, recognize the importance of respecting the "sovereignty and territorial integrity" of other states as a fundamental principle of international relations. According to the UN Charter, which was ratified in 1945, states are obligated to refrain from "the threat or use of force against the

18.12.2025, 14:09
The Ministry of Nature will build a modern administrative building in Talas.
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The Ministry of Nature will build a modern administrative building in Talas.

The ceremony for laying the capsule for a new administrative building took place in Talas, which will serve the employees of the Talas regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. High-ranking officials participated in this event, including the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Bolot Dzhusupbekov and the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas Region Maksat Baizhigitov,

18.12.2025, 14:00
Orozbaev: Without price regulation on oil and sugar, the population would have lost 1.2 billion soms
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Orozbaev: Without price regulation on oil and sugar, the population would have lost 1.2 billion soms

Jeenaly Orozbaev, head of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, stated in a podcast by the agency "Kabar" that if price regulation on sugar and vegetable oil had not been introduced in 2021, the population would have incurred losses of about 1.2 billion soms. Orozbaev noted that thanks to temporary measures that lasted for 90 days, it was possible to stabilize the situation in the market.

18.12.2025, 13:54
What medical services are free in the Kyrgyz Republic for injuries and fractures - FOMS
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What medical services are free in the Kyrgyz Republic for injuries and fractures - FOMS

With the onset of winter, there is an increase in the number of citizens in Kyrgyzstan seeking medical assistance for various injuries and fractures. In response, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund clarifies whether payment is required for procedures such as X-rays and casting. The Fund reminds that emergency and urgent medical care is provided to all citizens without exception, regardless of the presence of a mandatory health insurance policy.

18.12.2025, 13:36
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Umbetaly Kydyraliev: Experienced People Should Be Elected as Deputy Chairmen of Committees

Today, December 18, elections for the positions of deputy chairpersons of the relevant committees are taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva expressed the opinion that, since the elections for chairpersons, vice-speakers, and committee chairpersons were held without alternatives, the election of deputies should also be conducted in a similar manner. Umbetaly Kydyraliev, commenting on the situation, noted: "Committees are key structures of the parliament. All bills

18.12.2025, 13:33
A Year at the Helm of the Cabinet. Adylbek Kasymaliev Summarizes the Year 2025 in an Interview with the Country's TV Channels
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A Year at the Helm of the Cabinet. Adylbek Kasymaliev Summarizes the Year 2025 in an Interview with the Country's TV Channels

Today, December 18, in an interview with leading television channels of the Kyrgyz Republic, including NTRK, "ElTR," and the Interstate Television and Radio Company "Mir," the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev summarized the results of his first year in office. This event was covered by the government press service. It is important to note that the interview took place exactly one year after his appointment to the position. During the conversation,

18.12.2025, 13:24
The Attorneys General of Kyrgyzstan and Qatar Discussed Issues of Extradition and Combating Corruption
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The Attorneys General of Kyrgyzstan and Qatar Discussed Issues of Extradition and Combating Corruption

The Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, met with Issa bin Saad Al-Jafali Al-Nuaimi, the Attorney General of Qatar, in the capital of that country, Doha. According to the press service of the Attorney General's Office, the meeting discussed key aspects of bilateral cooperation in criminal law, as well as measures to combat corruption and transnational crime.

18.12.2025, 13:22