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The CEC approved the election results for district No. 18: Khanzheza, Chomoev, and Satieva become deputies of the local council.

On December 8, the Central Election Commission held a meeting to discuss the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in district No. 18 and approved the corresponding resolution. According to the adopted document, the election results for district No. 18 were recognized as valid, and the protocol reflecting the voting results was approved.

08.12.2025, 20:24
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"Zhubaylar": Allah Married Adilet and Mastered Kyrgyz Traditions

This time, the focus of the "Zhubaýlar" section is on Alla and Adilet Musabaev, residents of the city of Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region. Alla, born in 1994, hails from the village of Issyk-Kul (formerly known as Mayak) in the Tyup district. She received her education at the Faculty of Tourism at K. Tynystanov University.

08.12.2025, 20:19
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Sadyr Japarov visited the renovated building of the National Television and Radio Corporation after major reconstruction

The president's visit took place on December 8, when Sadyr Japarov inspected the renovated building of the National Television and Radio Corporation (NTRC) after its major overhaul. The reconstruction affected both the administrative building located at 57 Young Guard Avenue and the studio and technical complex, which had long been in poor condition due to a lack of funding. Considering the importance of the NTRC as the main state broadcaster, the president allocated 307 million soms for

08.12.2025, 20:11
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan approved the election results in the Jogorku Kenesh in five districts
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The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan approved the election results in the Jogorku Kenesh in five districts

Today, December 8, the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan held a meeting where it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 4 and approved the corresponding resolution. According to the voting results, the early elections in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 4 were recognized as valid, and the protocol on the election results was approved. Among the elected deputies were:

08.12.2025, 20:03
Increase in flu incidence in Bishkek: Acting Minister of Health made an unscheduled visit to the City Children's Clinical Hospital
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Increase in flu incidence in Bishkek: Acting Minister of Health made an unscheduled visit to the City Children's Clinical Hospital

Kanybek Dosmambetov, the acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, visited the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital. During his inspection, he familiarized himself with the work of the clinical diagnostic department, as well as the state of patient reception and waiting times, which has become particularly relevant against the backdrop of increasing cases of ARVI and influenza. Noting the large number of patients waiting, the acting minister emphasized that mass gatherings increase

08.12.2025, 19:49
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More than 42,500 people are infected with influenza and ARVI. The Acting Minister of Health held a meeting.

Kanybek Dosmambetov, acting Minister of Health, visited the City Children's Clinical Hospital for Emergency Medical Care. He studied the work of the clinical diagnostic department, as well as the situation related to patient admissions and queues amid the rising incidence of ARVI and influenza, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service. According to the latest data, in the 49th week (from December 1 to 5), there were 42,561 cases of ARVI and influenza recorded, which is

08.12.2025, 19:29
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Kyrgyzstan asked Lithuania to inform about possible restrictions for cargo carriers

On December 8, a telephone conversation took place between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Abakirov, and his Lithuanian counterpart, Audra Plepite. During the conversation, issues of bilateral cooperation were discussed, as well as conditions regarding the crossing of the Lithuanian border by Kyrgyz freight carriers. The Kyrgyz side emphasized the need to strengthen dialogue and interaction between the foreign policy agencies of the two countries. Both sides

08.12.2025, 19:07
Auto Electrician Taught How to Identify Errors in a Car: All You Need Are the Pedals
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Auto Electrician Taught How to Identify Errors in a Car: All You Need Are the Pedals

Modern cars are complex mechanisms in which electronics, components, and assemblies can periodically fail. Typically, in such cases, an error is recorded in the memory of the onboard computer, which can assist in diagnosing and resolving the issue. However, the cost of diagnostics is significant, and not all car owners are willing to seek it out. This was reported by an auto electrician in an interview on the portal naavtotrasse.ru. Interestingly, it is not always necessary to go to a service

08.12.2025, 19:06
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A direct regular flight has been launched from Delhi to Bishkek and back to Delhi.

On December 7, a ceremony was held at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi to mark the launch of a new regular flight from Delhi to Bishkek, operated by the airline Tez Jet from Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported this event. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to India Askar Beshimov was present at the ceremony.

08.12.2025, 19:00
Dosmambetov visited a children's hospital in Bishkek amid a surge of ARVI and influenza
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Dosmambetov visited a children's hospital in Bishkek amid a surge of ARVI and influenza

The acting Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanibek Dosmambetov, visited the City Children's Clinical Hospital for Emergency Medical Care. The purpose of his visit was to familiarize himself with the work of the clinical diagnostic department and to analyze the situation regarding patient admissions against the backdrop of a significant increase in ARVI and influenza cases. According to information provided by the Ministry of Health, after inspecting the level of occupancy,

08.12.2025, 18:37
Results of the elections in district No. 29: Sydygaliev, Belekov, and Junushalieva have passed in the ЖК
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Results of the elections in district No. 29: Sydygaliev, Belekov, and Junushalieva have passed in the ЖК

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting on December 7, during which the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 29 were summarized. Based on the results of the meeting, a corresponding resolution was adopted. According to the document, the elections in district No. 29 were recognized as valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved. Deputies elected based on the results of the

08.12.2025, 18:35
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In an accident on the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway, a family of 3 was killed: The driver of the "Ford" pickup has been detained.

A traffic accident occurred in Kadamjai, resulting in the deaths of three people, as confirmed by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. The accident took place on December 7, 2025, at around 19:45 on Orozbekov Street, on the section of the road from Osh to Batken to Razakov. According to law enforcement agencies, the collision occurred between a "Daewoo Tico" car, driven by N.D., and a "Ford" pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming

08.12.2025, 18:35
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Begimai Börübaeva became a deputy of the Manas City Council

Today, December 8, at the next XX session of the Manas City Council of the X convocation, Begimai Börübaeva was presented with a deputy badge and certificate. She took the place of Yuldashova Zilola Abdujalilovna, who previously resigned her mandate and represented the "Adilet" faction.

08.12.2025, 18:34
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UPS employees delivered a child who fell ill in the Ala-Too residential area to a Bishkek hospital.

On December 6, around 11 PM, a patrol crew from the police patrol service received an urgent signal from a resident of Imanaliev Street. He reported that his child had stopped breathing. Assessing the seriousness of the incident, the service staff quickly responded: they placed the baby in their service vehicle and promptly transported him to the third children's hospital, where they handed him over to the medical staff.

08.12.2025, 18:31
Companies from Kyrgyzstan will join the EAEU cooperative project
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Companies from Kyrgyzstan will join the EAEU cooperative project

On December 5, a new cooperative project aimed at the production of system units for personal computers was approved at a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council. One of the companies from Kyrgyzstan is participating in this project, and subsidies from the EAEU budget are also planned. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, the initiator of the project is PJSC "Sberbank" (Russia). The implementation is carried out by the Russian company

08.12.2025, 18:29
A memorial complex dedicated to miners and veterans has been opened in Ak-Tyuz.
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A memorial complex dedicated to miners and veterans has been opened in Ak-Tyuz.

In the Kemin district, in the village of Ak-Tyuz, a memorial complex was opened to commemorate the miners and veterans. This became known thanks to information provided by the Russian House in Bishkek. This year, marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the residents of the village established a memorial at its entrance. The first part of the memorial, which includes an arch and an obelisk with the names of war participants, was opened on May 9, and on December 6, an

08.12.2025, 18:27
Snow White Fairy Tale: The First Snowy Days in Mountain Villages
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Snow White Fairy Tale: The First Snowy Days in Mountain Villages

The appearance of snow in the mountainous regions creates a unique atmosphere, as if opening a new chapter in the life of these places. The pristine white covers blanket the mountain slopes, adding picturesque hues to the surrounding nature. In the morning, locals begin clearing their yards of snow, rejoicing in the first rays of sunlight breaking through the mountains. Despite the cold and winter climate, shepherds continue to drive their livestock to pasture, not interrupting their daily

08.12.2025, 18:04
Transition to 12-Year Education is Well Thought Out, There Will Be No Overload for Children - Ministry of Education
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Transition to 12-Year Education is Well Thought Out, There Will Be No Overload for Children - Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has commented on parents' questions regarding the introduction of the 12-year educational format, providing detailed explanations. According to the department, the updated curricula fully take into account the age characteristics of children. All educational materials have been developed considering the psychology and physiology of younger schoolchildren, and the learning process is structured from simple to complex, with a gradual increase

08.12.2025, 17:58
60,000 African penguins died from starvation due to a sharp decline in sardine populations – study
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60,000 African penguins died from starvation due to a sharp decline in sardine populations – study

A study published in the journal Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology notes that between 2004 and 2012, over 95% of African penguins died in two key colonies on Dassen and Robben Islands. Scientists suggest that breeding penguins may have died from lack of food during molting; the main factors contributing to their decline are climate change and overfishing. Dr. Richard Sherley from the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter noted that such losses are not

08.12.2025, 17:55
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Candidates in District No. 19 insist on canceling the voting results

Today, December 8, at a press conference, candidates Nurgul Useinova and Niyazbek Kulambaev voiced their grievances regarding the election results in district No. 19. They accused the organizers of violating the electoral process, using administrative resources, pressuring employees of local enterprises, and bribing voters. According to the candidates, their complaints to the Central Election Commission (CEC) and the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) went unnoticed, and the CEC

08.12.2025, 17:54
The EMPs meeting will take place on December 11 in Moscow.
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The EMPs meeting will take place on December 11 in Moscow.

On December 11, a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council (EIC) will take place in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation. According to the information policy service of the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, this information was provided at a meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).

08.12.2025, 17:42
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EEC approved a cooperative project for the production of system units with the participation of Kyrgyzstan

- During the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council held on December 5, 2025, a project for the production of system units for PCs was approved, which includes the participation of a company from Kyrgyzstan and the receipt of subsidies from the EAEU budget. The initiator of the project is PJSC "Sberbank" from Russia, and its implementation will be handled by the Russian company LLC "Beshtau Electronics" with the involvement of enterprises from Kyrgyzstan and

08.12.2025, 17:38
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In the Moscow District, 624 cases of ARVI were registered in the first week of December.

In the first week of December 2025, 624 cases of acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) were recorded in the Chui region, specifically in the Moscow district. This was reported by the district center for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological control. According to the center's data, from January to November 2025, there were 5,718 cases of ARVI registered, which is 251 cases fewer than in the same period of 2024, when 5,969 cases were recorded.

08.12.2025, 17:34
Online registration for seasonal work in the UK with HOPS opens in Kyrgyzstan
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Online registration for seasonal work in the UK with HOPS opens in Kyrgyzstan

To participate in the program, you must have a valid foreign passport and a Gmail email address, which should include your first and last name as they appear in your passport. It is important to note that online registration only confirms interest in the program and does not guarantee further participation. The Russian language proficiency test will take place in January 2026, and personal interviews are scheduled for February. Work will begin in early April 2026, with a pay rate of £12.71 per

08.12.2025, 17:16
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The Ombudsman presented a report at the V meeting of the CIS Human Rights Commission in Minsk. Photo

The V meeting of the Human Rights Commission of the Commonwealth of Independent States took place in Minsk, where the ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, presented a report on "The Implementation of the Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment in the Context of Climate Change," as well as the results of the development of the Human Rights Compliance Index. This was reported by the secretariat of the akiykatchi. There were 14 items on the agenda, including

08.12.2025, 17:11
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The EEC Council approved the draft agreement on electronic trade in goods within the EAEU

The meeting, in which the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev participated, was held in a video conference format. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that the draft agreement on electronic trade in goods within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was approved at the meeting. The purpose of this agreement is to create unified and transparent rules for electronic trade in the internal market of the Union. It will facilitate

08.12.2025, 17:07
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Old Bishkek. The road will not narrow, the 3rd floor of the building along the roadway will be demolished - Tashiev

As part of the Old Bishkek project, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev stated that the road next to the "Chynar" shopping center will not be narrow. He made this statement during his visit to the area today. Tashiev noted that the main task is to address the common problems of residents, rather than to satisfy the interests of individuals.

08.12.2025, 17:05
Saudi Arabia Expands Alcohol Sales for Higher-Income Residents - Bloomberg
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Saudi Arabia Expands Alcohol Sales for Higher-Income Residents - Bloomberg

According to the new regulations, foreigners can make purchases at the only alcohol store in the country, located in the capital, Riyadh. To do this, they must provide proof of income. This store operates a monthly privilege system based on accumulating points. Additionally, as previously reported by Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia plans to open new alcohol stores in two other cities.

08.12.2025, 17:00
The EEC Council supported Kyrgyzstan's strategic project within the EAEU
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The EEC Council supported Kyrgyzstan's strategic project within the EAEU

During the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council, held in a videoconference format, Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated. The agenda included the consideration of the agreement on electronic trade in goods within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, which received the approval of the EEC Council.

08.12.2025, 17:00
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A Forum on Preventing Juvenile Delinquency Took Place in the City of Talas

Today, December 8, a forum dedicated to the issues of preventing crime among youth was held at the K. Medetbekov Talas Regional Musical and Drama Theater. According to the press service of the Talas region police department, representatives from the local internal affairs department, the mayor's office, as well as employees from the education department, labor management, social protection, and migration were present at the event. Religious figures, teachers, students, and schoolchildren

08.12.2025, 16:59
Director and Chief Engineer of "Bishkeksvet" Detained
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Director and Chief Engineer of "Bishkeksvet" Detained

Serious violations have been identified in the process of government procurement carried out by employees of one of the departments of the Bishkek city administration in Kyrgyzstan. This concerns the purchase of lighting poles intended for the improvement of the Ch.Aitmatov park. This was reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. During the investigation initiated due to the possible crime stipulated by Article 339 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic

08.12.2025, 16:22
Trump warns that Warner Bros' purchase of Netflix could create problems
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Trump warns that Warner Bros' purchase of Netflix could create problems

Trump also added that antitrust authorities may express their disagreement with the merger of the two powerful companies, which will lead to a lengthy review process by the Department of Justice. It is expected that the antitrust division of the agency may claim that the deal violates laws, as the combined market share will exceed permissible limits. On the other hand, Netflix plans to argue its position by stating that there are other streaming services in the market, such as YouTube and

08.12.2025, 16:10
Land for paid parking will be taken from millionaires in Kazakhstan
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Land for paid parking will be taken from millionaires in Kazakhstan

In major cities of Kazakhstan, the lands occupied by private paid parking lots will be returned to state ownership. This measure is included in the draft of the new Building Code, which has recently received approval from the Mazhilis, as reported by the publication Kursiv. During a live broadcast, Deputy Murat Abenov announced that an amendment regarding land plots that were previously leased by private individuals for organizing paid parking had been added to the updated code.

08.12.2025, 16:08
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In Kadamzhai, a car hung over a cliff

A road incident occurred at the 131st kilometer of the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway. Today, around 15:40, on the Guldoromo section in the Kadamjai district, a passenger car of the brand "Opel Vectra" veered off the road during rain and hung over a cliff.

08.12.2025, 16:07