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A new building was constructed for the Manas District Police Department — who has been in charge of the district police since 1980

In the Manas district of the Talas region, the construction of a new two-story building for the district internal affairs department has been completed, which will serve approximately 40,000 residents. The total area of this modern facility is 750 square meters and includes 28 rooms designed in accordance with current standards, as reported by the press service of the Talas region's internal affairs department. The Manas district internal affairs department was established in 1980. Over

01.11.2025, 22:19
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In the Batken Region, the resettlement of residents from border areas has been completed. The parties exchanged property inventory acts.

In the Batken region, the process of relocating residents from border villages adjacent to Tajikistan has been completed. On November 1, the presidential representative office in the Batken region announced the completion of this important initiative. Families from the villages of Dostuk and Dөbө, as well as from Tash-Tumshuk (Ak-Tatyr rural district), the Kök-Terek and Mazeit areas, and the Teskey area (Samarkandek rural district) have now settled into new homes. A total of 181 houses were

01.11.2025, 21:05
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A new police station building opened in the Talas region

In the Talas region, a ceremonial opening of the new building of the district internal affairs department took place, which will serve over 70,000 local residents. According to the press service of the regional police, the new two-story building has a total area of 423 square meters and includes 14 offices equipped with necessary technology and modern equipment.

01.11.2025, 20:41
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"Zhubaylar": The Love Story of Adelija Akibaeva — A Turkish Groom from Antalya Did Not Kiss Her for a Month to Prove His Seriousness

In the "Couples" section, we will tell you about the pair Tufan Yılmaz and Adeliya Akibayeva. Adeliya, born in 2002 in the village of Tamga in the Jeti-Oguz district, comes from an international family with a rich heritage. Her paternal grandfather is Kyrgyz, her grandmother is Mari, and on her maternal side, her grandfather is Tatar and her grandmother is Uzbek. Adeliya is the third of four children in her family.

01.11.2025, 20:24
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Awards were presented to the police officers of the Tonsky District

On November 1, a festive event was held at the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ton District in the Issyk-Kul Region, dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the establishment of the Kyrgyz militia. Representatives of the Ton District State Administration attended the ceremony, highlighting the importance of the work of police officers in ensuring safety and maintaining law and order.

01.11.2025, 19:34
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In the city of Kara-Kul, police officers were congratulated

In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a ceremonial event was held dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police and the professional day of law enforcement officers. The event was attended by Mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev, city council deputies, the chairman of the city court, representatives of the prosecutor's office, and police veterans.

01.11.2025, 18:20
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Silent witness of the turbulent era of Karakol, when the struggle against sabotage and counter-revolution was underway

On Alabakova Street, house number 155 (165) in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a historical building has been discovered, as reported by the city administration. According to the administration, this structure dates back to the period of 1918-1920 and holds an important place in the history of Karakol (which was previously known as Przhevalsk). In 1918-1919, the Extraordinary Commission of the Przhevalsk District was located here, created to combat counter-revolution in the context of

01.11.2025, 17:41
Fire at the "Rainbow WEST" Recreation Center Contained
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Fire at the "Rainbow WEST" Recreation Center Contained

At 16:00, the fire at the recreation center "Rainbow WEST," located in the village of Kosh-Kol in the Issyk-Kul district of the Issyk-Kul region, was successfully localized. According to preliminary data provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the area of the fire was approximately 1600 square meters, resulting in the destruction of four cottages. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

01.11.2025, 16:50
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Land area of 0.56 hectares of the veterinary service management in the city of Osh ended up in private hands

A 50-acre plot of land belonging to the veterinary service management in the city of Osh has ended up in private hands. This was reported by the head of the regional department of the State Inspection for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Safety for the city of Osh and the Osh region, Sanjar Ergeshov, at a meeting dedicated to the results of the city's work over the past 9 months. During the meeting, the chairman of the Osh city council, Bolot Bayetov, raised the issue of the state of

01.11.2025, 15:30
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A new building of the State Agency for Environmental Protection "Sulaiman-Too" has been built in the city of Osh. The President gifted a car.

The opening of the new police building in Su layman-Tuu took place at the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs. The ceremony, held on November 1, was organized with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov in an online format. The city administration allocated a plot of land measuring 18,500 square meters for construction and added financing of 10 million soms. A three-story administrative building has been constructed on this site, equipped with furniture and equipment, as well as

01.11.2025, 15:28
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In Osh Region, Police Officers Were Awarded Medals

On October 31, a solemn event was held at the Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs to mark the 101st anniversary of the establishment of the Kyrgyz militia. Participants in the ceremony dedicated to this event included the presidential representative in the Osh region, Elchibek Jantaev, the head of the Department of Internal Affairs, Nurlanbek Burkanov, as well as veterans of the militia and representatives of various agencies.

01.11.2025, 15:02
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Delegates to the IV People's Kurultai were elected in the city of Kara-Kul

Turmush — On November 1, a meeting of local residents took place in Kara-Kul, where participation in the IV People's Kurultai was discussed. Present at the event were the chairman of the city council Chyngyz Kimsanov and deputies of the city council. At the beginning of the meeting, the chairman informed the participants about the rules for conducting the kurultai and the process of electing delegates.

01.11.2025, 14:19
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At-Bashy Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Musician Joloman Choroев with Archival Photographs

At the House of Culture named after S. Andabekov, located in the At-Bashy district of the Naryn region, an evening dedicated to the centenary anniversary of Zholoman Chorobaev took place. He was not only a participant in the Great Patriotic War but also a composer, performer, and komuz player. Representatives of the state district administration, the presidential representative office in the Naryn region, as well as contemporaries and admirers of Chorobaev's work, including cultural

01.11.2025, 14:15
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Police officers, checking an abandoned house in the mountains near Bishkek, stumbled upon traces of a snow leopard — Captain Murataliev spoke about his colleagues' reactions.

The Kyrgyz police will celebrate its 101st anniversary on November 1, 2025. Turmush, as part of its project about law enforcement officers, spoke with Police Captain Adilet Murataliev. Adilet Murataliev, who has served for 12 years, works as a district inspector at the Alamudun District Department of Internal Affairs in the Chui region. Throughout his service, he has established himself as a responsible and conscientious worker, which has been recognized with the "Azamat" medal (III

01.11.2025, 13:53
Rare 1400-Year-Old Stone Sculpture of a Woman Discovered in Kyrgyzstan
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Rare 1400-Year-Old Stone Sculpture of a Woman Discovered in Kyrgyzstan

The sculpture was found during a joint archaeological expedition at the Borombay complex, located near the village of Kyzyl-Oktyabr in the Kemin district. This site, situated in the foothills of the Chui Valley, includes numerous burial mounds and ritual structures spanning different historical eras. According to Professor Alexey Tishkin, who leads the expedition, the stone image was discovered in close proximity to the Borombay-I burial group. The figure of the woman, carved on a large

01.11.2025, 13:25
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Near the "Ak-Tilek - Road" checkpoint, a truck tried to bypass the queue - this caused outrage among truck drivers.

The incident occurred on October 31 on the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway, near the "Ak-Tilek – Road" checkpoint, when truck drivers confronted the actions of an inspector from the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department, the truck drivers, waiting their turn at the border, noticed that a truck was moving behind a passenger car, trying to bypass the queue. The drivers stopped both

01.11.2025, 13:24
Trump limits refugee intake to a record low, most of whom will be white South Africans
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Trump limits refugee intake to a record low, most of whom will be white South Africans

According to BBC information, the Donald Trump administration intends to significantly reduce the number of refugees that the U.S. is willing to accept. Next year, this number will be just 7,500 people, with priority given to white citizens of the Republic of South Africa. This decision, announced on Thursday, represents a sharp reduction compared to the previous limit of 125,000 set by Joe Biden and will lead to a record low level of refugee admissions.

01.11.2025, 13:14
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Snowfalls have arrived in the mountains: road maintenance has begun at the passes

Due to the onset of snowfall in the country's mountain passes, work is being carried out to spread anti-skid material. According to information from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, specialists from DEP-9 are spreading inert material on the roadway at the Too-Ashuu pass. Simultaneously, similar activities are being conducted by employees of DEP-23 and DEP-30 at the Ala-Bel and Kok-Bel passes on the Bishkek–Osh highway, as well as at the Otmok pass on

01.11.2025, 13:05
The Ministry of Construction fined LLC "LAHOR STIL MILS" for illegal construction. The company must pay 800,000 soms.
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The Ministry of Construction fined LLC "LAHOR STIL MILS" for illegal construction. The company must pay 800,000 soms.

The Chui Regional Department of Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled inspection of the activities of the company 'LAHOR STIL MILS', located at 29A Pervomayskaya Street, Shopokov, Chui Region. During this inspection, serious violations were discovered: the construction of a warehouse for finished products, measuring 42×17 meters, and the reconstruction of the foundry workshop were carried out without the necessary design and permit documents.

01.11.2025, 12:25
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In At-Bashy, a driver in a "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" fatally struck a villager on a moped

Employees of the police in the Naryn region detained a driver who hit a person on a moped and fled the scene of the accident. This was reported by the Traffic Safety Department. The incident occurred on October 31 at around 21:50 on Sargashkaev Street in the village of Birichni-May (1-May) in the At-Bashinsky district. The driver of an unidentified vehicle struck a local resident, born in 1972, known as A.M., and left the scene.

01.11.2025, 12:20
How a Policeman Saved a Swan: The Everyday Life of Those Who Protect Nature
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How a Policeman Saved a Swan: The Everyday Life of Those Who Protect Nature

— Thank you! I work as an inspector in the tourist ecological police. My path to this service is not accidental: I completed my studies in Bishkek in ecology and obtained a legal education. My father, who was also a policeman, served as an example for me. Thus, I continue family traditions. I am proud of my work, as I have dreamed of protecting nature and ensuring the safety of society since childhood. I believe that my dream has come true.

01.11.2025, 11:43
The methodology of immunological testing in kidney transplantation is being implemented at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health.
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The methodology of immunological testing in kidney transplantation is being implemented at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health.

Immunological testing plays a key role in transplantation, allowing not only the selection of the most compatible donor but also predicting the risk of rejection, which enables the adjustment of immunosuppressive therapy. This, in turn, helps reduce the frequency of acute and chronic rejections and increases the functioning period of the transplanted kidney. The establishment of a genetic testing system is of strategic importance for the country's healthcare. It will serve as the

01.11.2025, 11:37
A system of genetic testing for kidney transplantation is being established at NCOMD.
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A system of genetic testing for kidney transplantation is being established at NCOMD.

The National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) has begun implementing an immunological testing system for kidney transplantation. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, this method includes determining histocompatibility between the donor and recipient through the HLA system (human leukocyte antigens). It also involves conducting a crossmatch test to identify antibodies that may react to donor cells, as well as calculating the PRA indicator,

01.11.2025, 11:32
Mirziyoyev sent a letter to Japarov in response to his congratulations on the opening of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand
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Mirziyoyev sent a letter to Japarov in response to his congratulations on the opening of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a response letter to his Kyrgyz colleague Sadyr Japarov. This letter was a reaction to the congratulations received in connection with the opening of the 43rd session of the General Conference of UNESCO taking place in Samarkand. In his address, Mirziyoyev thanked Kyrgyzstan for its active participation in the event and the country's delegation that took part in the forum. The head of the Uzbek state noted that Japarov's warm words

01.11.2025, 11:27
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On the Osh–Alaï Road, a truck and a Tesla collided. 5 people died.

On the Osh–Alaï highway, near the Chyyrchyk pass, a traffic accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of five people. According to preliminary data, the tragedy happened late at night on October 31, at the 67 km mark of the Osh–Erketchtam–Sary-Tash road, not far from the village of Tash-Koroo in the Alaï district.

01.11.2025, 11:12
In Kazakhstan, the ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol has been put on the wanted list for ethnic insults
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In Kazakhstan, the ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol has been put on the wanted list for ethnic insults

The ex-wife of the famous boxer Dmitry Bivol, Ekaterina, has been declared wanted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan after a video surfaced in which she makes offensive remarks about representatives of various nationalities. In response to an official inquiry from the news portal Tengrinews.kz, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that Ekaterina Bivol is wanted, and a preventive measure in the form of arrest has been applied in this case.

01.11.2025, 10:57
In nine months, 2.7 billion kWh of electricity was imported into Kyrgyzstan
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In nine months, 2.7 billion kWh of electricity was imported into Kyrgyzstan

AppleMark According to data obtained at the end of the first nine months of 2025, the total electricity consumption in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 13.8 billion kWh. At the same time, the country's energy sector produced 11.3 billion kWh of electricity, which was distributed as follows: 9.7 billion kWh from large hydropower plants, 0.18 billion kWh from small hydropower plants, 0.16 billion kWh from mini hydropower plants, 1.3 billion kWh from thermal power plants, and 0.7 million kWh

01.11.2025, 10:51
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On the bypass, a truck tried to bypass the queue behind the traffic police inspector.

On the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, near the "Ak-Tilek—Automobile" checkpoint, an incident occurred involving an inspector from the Traffic Police of the Chui region. On October 31, truck drivers were waiting for their turn to cross the border. Suddenly, they noticed a truck ignoring the queue and moving behind a passenger car. The driver of the passenger car turned out to be a Traffic Police inspector, which caused discontent among the truck drivers, who accused him of helping

31.10.2025, 22:23
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Head of the Department for Combating Theft and Speculation Accused 11 Party Members of Corruption — How the Life of the Police Major from Talas Turned Out

This year, the Kyrgyz police are celebrating a significant date — the 101st anniversary of their founding. Among those who have dedicated their lives to serving the law and protecting the homeland is Kudaibergen Choroев, a retired police major, a veteran of the internal affairs bodies, and a worker on the home front during the Great Patriotic War. Kudaibergen Choroев was born in 1928 in the village of Kok-Oy, located in the Talas region. During the Great Patriotic War, he distinguished himself

31.10.2025, 19:31
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Poachers Detected in Talas

A case of poaching has been recorded in the Talas region. Representatives of the environmental service reported that on October 27, 2025, individuals engaged in illegal hunting of chukars were detained in the Sasyk-Bulak area.

31.10.2025, 19:03
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Four students from the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University have been included in the list of recipients of the presidential scholarship.

The winners of the presidential scholarship of the Kyrgyz Republic for the 2024–2025 academic year have been announced. The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, approved the list of students who were awarded the presidential scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year, among whom are outstanding students of the country.

31.10.2025, 19:03
By the end of November, the rehabilitation of GES No. 3 of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station will be completed.
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By the end of November, the rehabilitation of GES No. 3 of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station will be completed.

A meeting of the board organized by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, where the results of the work of energy companies for the nine months of 2025 were summarized. High-ranking officials attended this meeting, including a representative of the president's office, Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, as well as deputy ministers and heads of related sectors. As part of the project "Rehabilitation of the Toktogul HPP Phase No. 3," the installation

31.10.2025, 18:36
In Bishkek, those responsible for faulty elevators at the markets have been punished
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In Bishkek, those responsible for faulty elevators at the markets have been punished

The Prosecutor's Office of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek presented the results of its work on protecting the rights of people with disabilities for the second quarter of 2025. The supervisory authority noted that efforts to strengthen the rule of law and uphold the supremacy of law continue, which includes protecting citizens' rights in accordance with the Constitution and international standards.

31.10.2025, 18:35
Japan Plans to Hire Hunters Due to Increased Bear Attack Incidents
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Japan Plans to Hire Hunters Due to Increased Bear Attack Incidents

Japan is experiencing a troubling rise in bear attacks, prompting the government to take action. According to the BBC, the authorities have decided to enlist hunters to cull these animals. The Japanese Ministry of the Environment has announced funding for hiring licensed hunters and additional personnel to combat bears that are encroaching on populated areas and threatening people.

31.10.2025, 18:28