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In Osh Region, 5 people fined for violating hunting rules

Raids to monitor compliance with hunting regulations were conducted in the Osh region. This was reported by the Osh Regional Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the information from the department, inspections were carried out on December 6 and 7 in the Nookat and Uzgen districts. During the raid in the Abshyr-Ata area of the Nookat district, two individuals were found to have violated

09.12.2025, 10:55
Tony Blair excluded from candidates for the "Council of Peace" on Gaza
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Tony Blair excluded from candidates for the "Council of Peace" on Gaza

Although Tony Blair expressed his willingness to support Trump's plan and participate in the new council, the White House decided that it would include current world leaders. Nevertheless, it is expected that Blair will still hold a certain position in the executive committee, which will include figures such as Jared Kushner, advisor to Steve Whitcoff, as well as representatives from Arab and Western countries.

09.12.2025, 10:53
A Woman Injured in a Fire in the Center of Bishkek
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A Woman Injured in a Fire in the Center of Bishkek

A fire occurred in a residential building on Erkindik Boulevard in Bishkek, resulting in one woman being injured. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic confirmed the information about the incident. According to reports from the agency, the woman suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning and was forced to seek medical assistance.

09.12.2025, 10:50
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In Tokmok, asphalt collapsed on one of the streets

On one of the streets in the city of Tokmok, a collapse of the asphalt has been reported, as local residents informed Turmush. According to available information, the section of the road surface collapsed unexpectedly. The causes of the incident have not yet been determined. Utility services are working on-site, conducting inspections of the area and developing measures to restore the road.

09.12.2025, 10:40
The number of billionaires in the world has sharply increased
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The number of billionaires in the world has sharply increased

According to a study conducted by UBS bank, by 2025 the total number of billionaires in the world reached 2,919, which corresponds to an increase of 8.8 percent. The most noticeable growth in wealth is observed in the industrial sector, where the figure increased by 27.1 percent, reaching 1.7 trillion dollars. More than 25 percent of this growth is associated with the emergence of new billionaires. In the financial services sector, wealth also increased by 17 percent, amounting to 2.3 trillion

09.12.2025, 10:35
Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan Discuss Cooperation in the Field of Space Technologies
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Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan Discuss Cooperation in the Field of Space Technologies

During his working visit to Azerbaijan, Bakyt Torobayev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with representatives of the space agency "Azercosmos". The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported that during the meeting with the acting chairman of the agency's board, Duna Batirkhanov, the possibilities of cooperation in the field of space technologies, satellite communications, and

09.12.2025, 10:32
In Kyrgyzstan, unified working conditions will be established for all sewing enterprises
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In Kyrgyzstan, unified working conditions will be established for all sewing enterprises

In Kyrgyzstan, a new draft law is currently being developed that will create unified conditions for all sewing enterprises. This was reported by Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service, in an interview with Ala-Too LIVE. According to Isabekov, the implementation of new rules will equalize working conditions for all categories of seamstresses. It is expected that the insurance contributions will amount to 12% of the average monthly salary, which is approximately 40%,

09.12.2025, 10:26
In the NCOMID and RKIB, an additional 200 beds for children with ARVI and influenza will be established.
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In the NCOMID and RKIB, an additional 200 beds for children with ARVI and influenza will be established.

The Acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanbek Dosmambetov, has instructed the creation of an additional 200 beds at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) and the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital (RCIDH) with the aim of temporarily repurposing existing departments to treat children suffering from ARVI and influenza. According to the ministry's press service, this measure is aimed at preventing the overload of the City Children's

09.12.2025, 10:23
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along the border, death toll rises
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Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia spreads along the border, death toll rises

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes along the Thailand-Cambodia border following recent fighting. According to information from the Cambodian Ministry of Defense, Thai forces opened fire on the border province of Banteay Meanchey on Tuesday night, resulting in the deaths of two civilians on the national road. Additionally, on Monday, four more people were killed in the Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey areas due to shelling. In response to the situation, influential former

09.12.2025, 10:22
Kazakhstanis Have Massively Started Spending Their Pension Funds on Plastic Surgery
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Kazakhstanis Have Massively Started Spending Their Pension Funds on Plastic Surgery

According to information from Ulysmedia.kz, in November of this year, Kazakhstanis spent more on plastic surgeries than in the entire previous period combined. Previously, such surgeries were not considered a way to use pension savings. The sharp increase in demand for plastic surgeries occurred after the closure of the possibility to use pension funds for dental services in September, which was caused by mass document forgery. After that, there was an increase in the number of applications

09.12.2025, 10:10
An Earthquake Occurred in the Batken Region
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An Earthquake Occurred in the Batken Region

Yesterday, at 20:15, an earthquake occurred in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, with a magnitude of up to 4 points at the epicenter. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the tremors were recorded in the following locations:

09.12.2025, 09:52
A Long-Term Program for the Development of Critical Minerals Adopted in Kyrgyzstan
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A Long-Term Program for the Development of Critical Minerals Adopted in Kyrgyzstan

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a long-term program aimed at developing the critical minerals sector until 2030. Resolution No. 783 was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. The purpose of the document is to ensure sustainable economic growth, improve the investment climate in the mining sector, create modern value-added chains, and strengthen the country's resource security.

09.12.2025, 09:49
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In Osh Region, a company was fined 117,000 soms for violating the requirements of the water protection zone of the "Zhekelik" canal.

- LLC "Firm MPA" was fined 117,000 soms for violating regulations concerning water protection zones. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As a result of the inspection, it was found that the company was conducting its activities in the water protection zone of the "Zhekelik" canal without the necessary permits. For this violation, the firm received a fine of 100,000 soms under Article 149 of the KR Code "On Violations,"

09.12.2025, 09:46
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 was registered in Japan
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 was registered in Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 occurred in Japan's Aomori Prefecture, according to information provided by the country's Meteorological Agency, reports RIA Novosti. The epicenter of the seismic event was located at a depth of 10 kilometers off the eastern coast of Aomori. According to meteorologists, the maximum intensity of the tremors reached four points on the seven-point scale used in Japan.

09.12.2025, 09:45
Sleep vs. Sports: New Research Calls Into Question Conventional Recommendations
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Sleep vs. Sports: New Research Calls Into Question Conventional Recommendations

According to a recent global study, only about one in eight participants demonstrates adequate levels of sleep and physical activity. This study, published in the journal Communications Medicine, emphasizes that proper rest may be more important for overall health than physical activity. Most people do not meet the recommended standards—between seven to nine hours of sleep and at least 8000 steps per day, as reported by Euronews.

09.12.2025, 09:40
The consolidated budget of Kyrgyzstan will exceed one trillion soms for the first time in 2025.
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The consolidated budget of Kyrgyzstan will exceed one trillion soms for the first time in 2025.

At a recent cabinet meeting, Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that in 2025, the consolidated budget of the country will exceed 1.1 trillion soms, marking the first time this threshold has been crossed in Kyrgyzstan's history. According to the information policy service of the presidential administration, changes to the republican budget for 2025–2027 were also discussed at the meeting.

09.12.2025, 09:30
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In the Suzak District, a 14-year-old teenager had his arm and leg broken — suspects detained

Two people have been arrested in the Suzak district on suspicion of beating a 14-year-old teenager, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information from the police, the incident occurred on November 1, 2025, when officers of the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department received a report that a father and son had inflicted injuries on 14-year-old R.M., resulting in a broken arm and leg.

09.12.2025, 09:30
A New Commercial Bank Has Emerged in Kyrgyzstan
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A New Commercial Bank Has Emerged in Kyrgyzstan

A new commercial bank named "Berekett Bank" has launched in the country, becoming the 22nd bank in the list of banks in Kyrgyzstan. This information was posted on the website of the National Bank. Jarkynbek Sagyndykov has been appointed as the chairman of the board of the new bank, as reported by the regulator.

09.12.2025, 09:30
Exams for Future Kindergarten Directors Are Taking Place in Kyrgyzstan
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Exams for Future Kindergarten Directors Are Taking Place in Kyrgyzstan

From December 9 to 10, the Department of Quality Education Development is organizing the second stage of the competition for the positions of heads of preschool institutions. In this stage of the competition, which will take place in the format of computer testing, 118 candidates who successfully passed the first selection will participate. The testing locations will be the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and Osh State University.

09.12.2025, 09:29
The VI meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku
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The VI meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan took place in Baku

In the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, the VI meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic and humanitarian cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan took place. This event is covered by the information policy service of the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz delegation was led by Bakyt Töröbaev, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The Azerbaijani delegation was headed

09.12.2025, 08:22
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The Cabinet approved a new list of seasonal work

- On November 24, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers signed resolution No. 752, which approved the list of seasonal works. The Cabinet also canceled a number of previous decisions related to this topic, including the resolution dated November 1, 2001, No. 679, and its subsequent amendments made in 2006.

09.12.2025, 08:18
A case has been initiated against the leadership of KazTAG in Kazakhstan
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A case has been initiated against the leadership of KazTAG in Kazakhstan

The General Director of KazTAG, Aset Mataev, and the Editor-in-Chief, Amir Kasenov, have become subjects of a criminal case. According to the editorial office, "Aset Mataev and Editor-in-Chief Amir Kasenov have become suspects as a result of a complaint from the company 'Freedom Finance', which is controlled by Timur Turlov, in connection with publications in which victims of fraudulent actions by the company's management expressed their opinions."

09.12.2025, 08:10
Russian exports to EAEU countries exceeded $6 billion
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Russian exports to EAEU countries exceeded $6 billion

In the first nine months of 2023, Russia exported agricultural products from the agro-industrial complex (AIC) to EAEU countries worth approximately $6.2 billion, which corresponds to a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. This information was provided by the press service of the Federal Center for the Development of Agricultural Export Products of the Russian Federation based on expert data (Agroexport). Belarus holds the leading position among EAEU countries in purchasing

09.12.2025, 08:10
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An earthquake occurred in Batken

Recently, an earthquake occurred in the Batken region. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences, the epicenter of the seismic activity was recorded on the territory of Kyrgyzstan, 12 km northeast of the village of Ravat, as well as 17 km northeast of the village of Leilek, 17 km northwest of Uch-Dobo, and 17 km west of Ak-Tatyr. The distance to Batken is 48 km to the southwest.

08.12.2025, 22:17
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 19: Aliyev, Egemberdiyev, and Taigaraeva become deputies of the ЖК.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) reviewed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 19 at a meeting held on December 8 and made the corresponding decision. According to this decision, the elections for deputies in constituency No. 19 were recognized as valid, and the protocol on the election results was approved. As a result of the elections, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh became:

08.12.2025, 21:58
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 4: Rustambek uulu, Zhaanbaev, and Alimjanova become deputies of the ЖК.

On December 8, the Central Election Commission held a meeting to discuss the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 4, making the corresponding decision. As a result of the meeting, it was established that the early elections in this constituency took place, and the protocol with the voting results was approved.

08.12.2025, 21:51
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The Central Election Commission approved the election results for district No. 25: Shabazov, Tentishev, and Seitkazieva become deputies of the local council.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 25 at a meeting held on December 8. As a result, a resolution was adopted that recognized the elections as valid and approved the protocol with the voting results. According to the election results, the following candidates were elected as deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for constituency No. 25:

08.12.2025, 21:51
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 9: Jalilov, Tolonov, and Egenberdieva become deputies of the local council.

The Central Election Commission held a meeting on December 8, during which it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in district No. 9 and made the corresponding decision. The resolution adopted at the meeting confirmed the election results in district No. 9, which were recognized as valid. The protocol with the election results was also approved.

08.12.2025, 21:46
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 7: Kozuev, Kubanychbekov, and Mashrapova become deputies of the local council.

The Central Election Commission held a meeting on December 8, during which the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in district No. 7 were discussed. As a result, a corresponding resolution was adopted. According to this resolution, the elections for deputies in district No. 7 are recognized as having taken place, and the protocol documenting the voting results has been approved. Following the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, the following candidates were elected:

08.12.2025, 21:41
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 8: Akayev, Primov, and Torobekova become deputies of the ЖК.

The Central Election Commission held a meeting on December 8, during which it reviewed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 8 and approved the corresponding resolution. As a result of these elections, the protocol was recognized as valid, confirming that the elections took place. The deputies of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic elected based on the voting results are as follows: - Janarbek Akayev — 13,856 votes - Ulan Primov — 11,009 votes

08.12.2025, 21:39
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 23: Surabaldiyeva, Mamataliyev, and Kydyraliyev become deputies of the ЖК.

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting today, December 8, during which the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in district No. 23 were discussed. As a result of this meeting, a corresponding resolution was adopted. According to the document, the elections for deputies in district No. 23 were recognized as valid, and the protocol with the results was approved. Among the elected deputies were:

08.12.2025, 21:37
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The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan held a phone conversation with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania

On December 8, 2025, a telephone dialogue took place between Meder Abakirov, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and Audra Plepytė, her Lithuanian counterpart. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides expressed interest in organizing political consultations between their foreign policy institutions.

08.12.2025, 21:26
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Sadyr Japarov visited the building of the National Television and Radio Corporation after major reconstruction. Photos

President Sadyr Japarov visited the renovated building of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation (NTRC) on December 8. According to the press service of the head of state, during the visit he was informed about the condition of the administrative building of the NTRC, located at 57 Young Guard Boulevard, as well as the state of the studio and technical facilities built at different times. All these facilities had long been in poor condition due to insufficient funding and

08.12.2025, 21:22
Slavoj Žižek: Why We Are Still Alive in the Dead Internet
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Slavoj Žižek: Why We Are Still Alive in the Dead Internet

Slavoj Žižek emphasizes that when we hear about the control that artificial intelligence begins to exert over our lives, we tend not to panic and believe that this is still far off; we have time to think and prepare. However, reality shows that everything is happening much faster than we assume. We often do not realize how much we have already become objects of manipulation by algorithms that, in a sense, know more about us than we do ourselves and shape our "free" choices. In this

08.12.2025, 21:20
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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 6: Kudaiberdiev, Ergeshov, and Amanova become deputies of the ЖК.

The Central Election Commission held a meeting on December 8, during which it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 6 and made the corresponding decision. According to the voting results, the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 6 were deemed valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved.

08.12.2025, 21:15
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The Central Election Commission approved the election results for district No. 21: the deputies of the local council are Kongantiev, Abirov, and Sadyrbaeva.

The Central Election Commission discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 21 at a meeting on December 8 and made the corresponding decision. According to this decision, the elections for deputies in the specified district were recognized as valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved. Among the elected deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 21 were: - Kuanychbek Kongantiev, who received 13,379 votes; - Zhanibek

08.12.2025, 20:44
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Erkingul Urdaletova Appointed Prosecutor of the City of Manas

Erkingul Burganakovna Urdaletova is now the prosecutor of the city of Manas. According to the local administration, the mayor of the city, Ernisbek Ormokov, along with the prosecutor of the Jalal-Abad region, Turusbek Ishenaliev, introduced the new prosecutor to the community.

08.12.2025, 20:37