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Ukraine and Russia Cannot Agree on 20% of Donbas, U.S. Secretary of State Says
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Ukraine and Russia Cannot Agree on 20% of Donbas, U.S. Secretary of State Says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the opinion that Ukraine and Russia cannot reach an agreement regarding 20% of the Donbas territory. In an interview on Fox News, he pointed out that the main subject of disagreement lies in those parts of the Donetsk region that remain under the control of Kyiv. Rubio added that the US aims to bring the positions of both sides closer together. Rubio noted that the primary goal is to end the war, ensure that Ukraine is no longer attacked, guarantee

03.12.2025, 14:47
QR integration of "Elkart" with Alipay+: first test passed successfully
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QR integration of "Elkart" with Alipay+: first test passed successfully

The national payment system "Elkart," presented by JSC "Interbank Processing Center," has successfully completed the first integration test with the international platform Alipay+. The testing took place at the Alipay+ office in Shanghai during the working visit of the chairman of JSC "IPC," Altymysh Turatbekov, to China. During the event, specialists conducted a verification of the payment scenario via QR code in the Alipay system. The successful execution of the

03.12.2025, 14:40
A company in Naryn received new equipment from Turkey for filtering safflower oil.
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A company in Naryn received new equipment from Turkey for filtering safflower oil.

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the delivery of new equipment for filtering safflower oil, produced in Turkey, has been completed. This event was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. As reported by private entrepreneur Akylbek Abdildaev, the delivery was made with the financial support of the UNDP project (UN Development Programme).

03.12.2025, 14:32
"Winter Egg" by Fabergé sold at auction for a record $25.7 million
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"Winter Egg" by Fabergé sold at auction for a record $25.7 million

The "Winter Egg" by Fabergé, belonging to Emperor Nicholas II, was sold at auction in London for £19.5 million ($25.7 million), setting a record for such jewelry items. This was reported by auctioneer Yu Ge Wang at the conclusion of the auction organized by Christie's, as conveyed by TASS. “£19.5 million. Sold!” she announced. Christie's clarified that with the commission, the final amount will be £22.9 million ($30.2 million). The starting price for the lot was set at £17

03.12.2025, 14:29
The Bishkek Police are searching for the missing boy So Singhen.
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The Bishkek Police are searching for the missing boy So Singhen.

In Bishkek, the Lenin District Police Department has announced a search for the minor So Synghen, born in 2013. On December 3, 2025, at around 09:30, So Synghen visited a tour at the Philharmonic with his teachers, located at the intersection of Manas Avenue and Chuy Street.

03.12.2025, 14:25
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The police commented on the case of a minor giving birth in Aravan

Recent events in the Aravan district have sparked heated discussions on social media: a 16-year-old girl gave birth to a child. This news raised many questions about the actions of law enforcement and the responsibility of the educational institution. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region issued an official comment regarding this case. According to the information provided by the department, both young individuals at the time of the pregnancy were aged 17 and 18.

03.12.2025, 14:22
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Update on another section of Aitmatov Avenue. What has changed? (photos, videos)

In anticipation of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the holding of the CSTO summit in Bishkek, the updated section of Aitmatov Avenue from I. Akhunbaev Street to A. Masaliev Avenue was opened for traffic. We examined how this area has changed. Absence of Stops and CrossingsLocal residents and social media users note that after the completion of the work, stops along the avenue have disappeared.

03.12.2025, 14:22
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A man suspected of fraud involving 3 million soms has been detained in Suzak.

A man accused of fraud amounting to 3 million soms was detained in Suzak. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 28, a citizen B.A., residing in the Bazar-Korgon district, filed a complaint with the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that in the summer of 2025, he purchased a truck of the "HOWO" brand from a local resident Ы.Б. for 3 million

03.12.2025, 14:21
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Life in the Regions: Aynazik Bakasova from Barskoon Became a Five-Time Champion in Arm Wrestling in the Issyk-Kul Region

In the Jeti-Oguz district, in the village of Barskoon, lives 14-year-old Ainazyk Bakasova — a young athlete who has achieved impressive results in just a year and a half of practicing arm wrestling. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. A 9th-grade student at the Eshmanbet Kendirbaev school, Ainazyk has already earned the title of five-time champion of the Issyk-Kul region, become a prizewinner at national competitions, and won silver at the Asian Championship in India.

03.12.2025, 14:18
Another Victory Over Cancer in Children: Doctors at the NCMID Discharged a Patient
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Another Victory Over Cancer in Children: Doctors at the NCMID Discharged a Patient

At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, a joyful moment occurred: a girl who overcame osteosarcoma — bone cancer — was discharged from the medical facility. This was reported by Sultan Stambekov, head of the pediatric oncology department. According to the doctor, the young patient underwent a complex and lengthy treatment process, starting from the moment of the severe diagnosis and ending with the successful completion of all therapy. She received chemotherapy at the center, as

03.12.2025, 14:10
The State Financial Supervision has identified new online platforms with illegal lotteries - list
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The State Financial Supervision has identified new online platforms with illegal lotteries - list

The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market continues its activities to identify and combat illegal lotteries that are actively spreading on the internet. According to the agency, unscrupulous organizers offer various prizes, such as cars and significant cash amounts, under the pretext of "draws," misleading citizens and violating the law. These schemes pose a danger to the financial security of the population.

03.12.2025, 14:02
The CreaPark 2025 Conference for Central Asian Creators Took Place in Bishkek
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The CreaPark 2025 Conference for Central Asian Creators Took Place in Bishkek

The first major event organized by the Creative Industries Park in Bishkek was the CreaPark 2025 event, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the ministry, the program included the finals of the creative products competition with a total prize fund of 600,000 soms, as well as an interregional conference featuring well-known creators and a zone for festival creative attractions. This event marked an important milestone for the

03.12.2025, 14:01
Sensors Providing Inaccurate Data on Air Pollution in Bishkek Identified
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Sensors Providing Inaccurate Data on Air Pollution in Bishkek Identified

Nursultan Tashibekov, head of the Department for Air Quality Control of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, noted in an interview with Birinchi Radio that reliable data on the state of air in Kyrgyzstan can only be provided by specialists from the state monitoring service "Kyrgyzhydromet". Since 2022, an interdepartmental commission has been checking the sensors installed by various organizations for air quality monitoring. According to Tashibekov,

03.12.2025, 14:00
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In November, 50,000 cubic meters of timber were exported from the Sverdlovsk region to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- In November 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor was monitoring the export of 50,000 cubic meters of timber from the Sverdlovsk region to countries both near and far abroad. This information was provided by Rosselkhoznadzor. Timber was exported using rail and road transport. A total of 742 phytosanitary certificates were issued in the "Argus-Phytо" system, of which 210 were for railcars and 532 for trucks.

03.12.2025, 13:57
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"Zhubaylar": How a Trip to an Exam Turned into the Beginning of a Strong Family: The Story of Dzhuparkul Barkhitova

A new couple in the "Zhubaylar" section - Dzhuparkul Barkhitova, representing Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyz Salmoorbek Shadiev. Dzhuparkul, born on August 2, 1962, in the village of Ozyornoye, grew up in a large family where her mother raised five children. "My eldest son is already 43, and my youngest daughter will turn 14 this year. I graduated from a technical school in construction, but throughout my life, I have been engaged in household chores. Since 1996, I have been working in

03.12.2025, 13:51
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In the city of Cholpon-Ata, members of the women's movement organized a holiday for children

Every year on December 3rd, a day dedicated to people with disabilities, the women's movement "Nazik-Zamandash" in Cholpon-Ata holds a celebration for children with special needs. This tradition has been ongoing for 15 years. The movement consists of women aged 60 to 80 who have worked for many years in leadership positions and entrepreneurial structures. Today, they use their life experience and desire to improve lives to do good deeds.

03.12.2025, 13:44
Filming of a feature film about Chingiz Aitmatov has begun
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Filming of a feature film about Chingiz Aitmatov has begun

The filming of a feature film dedicated to the outstanding writer Chyngyz Aitmatov has officially begun. This was reported to the Kabar agency by the director and cinematographer Kanibek Kalmatov. He noted that viewers will soon be able to see a teaser for the film, which will reveal the main events and themes that the movie will focus on.

03.12.2025, 13:40
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Previously issued "red" and "green books" are valid until expiration, - the city hall

- Asel Mainaeva, head of the rental payment accounting department of the municipal property management of the Bishkek city hall, reported on December 2 at a meeting of the BGK commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments that the previously issued "red" and "green books" remain valid until the end of the established term. “Today, there was a case where a tenant came with a cadastral plan. All previously issued documents, including red and green books, retain their

03.12.2025, 13:34
Unknown individuals stole 20,000 Bundeswehr cartridges in Germany
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Unknown individuals stole 20,000 Bundeswehr cartridges in Germany

An incident occurred in Germany where unknown perpetrators stole a significant amount of ammunition belonging to the Bundeswehr. According to Kazinform, citing DW, the shells were stolen from a truck owned by one of the civilian transport companies. According to a representative of the Bundeswehr's auxiliary unit in Bonn, the theft took place on the night of November 24 to 25. The truck was parked, and the break-in was discovered only the next day when the driver arrived to pick up the

03.12.2025, 13:32
Scientists have discovered how time flows on Mars
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Scientists have discovered how time flows on Mars

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, USA) conducted a study to determine how the flow of time on Mars varies compared to Earth. The publication appeared in The Astronomical Journal. On the Red Planet, a day is 40 minutes longer than on Earth, and its year is almost twice as long. However, a key aspect of the research was to find out how exactly seconds pass.

03.12.2025, 13:29
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Corruption Scandal in the EU. Former Head of the Diplomatic Service Mogherini Released After Detention

Federica Mogherini, who previously held the position of head of European diplomacy and rector of the College of Europe, was detained in Belgium on December 2 in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption in procurement, as well as a conflict of interest. According to the Italian agency AGI, she was released during the night. In addition to Mogherini, the former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, and a third participant, Cesare Zegretti, were

03.12.2025, 13:28
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Women entrepreneurs in the Kyrgyz Republic can now obtain loans at 12 percent

Women entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan can now take advantage of loans with an annual interest rate of 12%. This has become possible thanks to the initiative of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund. According to the agency, loans are available for women working in the service and manufacturing sectors, as well as for legal entities where the share of women founders is at least 50%. The main goal of this program is to support businesses in the regions; however, residents of Bishkek and Osh are not

03.12.2025, 13:27
The State Committee for National Security reported how many marriages have been registered in Kyrgyzstan with citizens of China.
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The State Committee for National Security reported how many marriages have been registered in Kyrgyzstan with citizens of China.

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) shared figures on the number of registered marriages between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China. This information was provided in response to growing rumors on social media about mass marriages between representatives of the two countries, which were deemed unfounded.

03.12.2025, 13:19
Developers of the Master Plan: Bishkek is at risk of growing beyond 2.5 million people
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Developers of the Master Plan: Bishkek is at risk of growing beyond 2.5 million people

According to Grishechkina, a sharp increase in population could cause serious problems with the city's engineering systems and transportation infrastructure. "If the population exceeds 2.5 million people, it will create enormous difficulties for both networks and roads. It is impractical to relocate everyone to Bishkek — there needs to be balanced development across the country. We plan for the capital's population to remain within 1 million 920 thousand," she noted.

03.12.2025, 13:11
In Bishkek, the achievements of the Digital CASA project were discussed
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In Bishkek, the achievements of the Digital CASA project were discussed

On December 2, Bishkek hosted the final event dedicated to the results of the "Digital CASA - Kyrgyz Republic" project. According to the Ministry of Digitalization, the main goal of the meeting was to summarize the project, present significant achievements in the field of digital infrastructure, and discuss future plans for the digital transformation of the country. During the implementation of the project, several key results were achieved:

03.12.2025, 13:01
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In Sosnovka, a unique school for special children is operating

In the Jayyl district, in the village of Sosnovka, an inclusive education center called "School of Unlimited Opportunities" has been successfully operating for seven years, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This center provides children with serious health impairments the opportunity to learn, develop, and socialize, which contributes to their independent living.

03.12.2025, 13:00
AI Imitates Narcissistic Urge to Fill Voids with Plausible but False Stories
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AI Imitates Narcissistic Urge to Fill Voids with Plausible but False Stories

The problem of hallucinations in AI lies in the fact that they are not aware of their actions; they simply process and match data. Some experts argue that such errors arise from overtraining, when AI "remembers" information instead of generalizing. At the same time, other researchers point to flaws in algorithms and the influence of external malicious actors who can "poison" training data. Ultimately, large language models act as prediction systems, generating the most

03.12.2025, 12:56
Kazakhstan Completes Investigation into AZAL Plane Crash near Aktau
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Kazakhstan Completes Investigation into AZAL Plane Crash near Aktau

The investigation into the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, which occurred near Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan, is nearing its conclusion. This information was provided by the country's Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbaev, as reported by TASS. According to Bozumbaev, the investigation process is being carried out in two main directions: a criminal inquiry overseen by the General Prosecutor's Office of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with colleagues from Russia and

03.12.2025, 12:49
The Constitutional Court received a submission from the President of Kyrgyzstan regarding an opinion on the draft law on the death penalty.
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The Constitutional Court received a submission from the President of Kyrgyzstan regarding an opinion on the draft law on the death penalty.

This initiative, as stated in the provided materials, is prompted by the increase in serious crimes against women and children, and aims to strengthen their legal protection at the constitutional level. If the changes are approved, issues related to the international obligations of the Kyrgyz Republic will be addressed in subsequent legal procedures and necessary steps. The President, referring to part 4 of Article 116 of the Constitution, has requested an official opinion on this draft law.

03.12.2025, 12:46
The metro was not included in Bishkek's General Plan, but the tram was. Will this reduce traffic jams?
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The metro was not included in Bishkek's General Plan, but the tram was. Will this reduce traffic jams?

At a recent meeting at the Bishkek city hall, many specialists, concerned citizens, and journalists gathered to discuss the General Plan for the city's development until 2050. After the presentation of the plan and the mayor's speech, one participant asked why the construction of the metro was excluded from the General Plan, despite his suggestion for an above-ground metro along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.

03.12.2025, 12:40
A gala concert dedicated to the Day of People with Disabilities took place in Bishkek.
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A gala concert dedicated to the Day of People with Disabilities took place in Bishkek.

At the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic in Bishkek, a gala concert was held in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event took place as part of the XXV City Festival of Amateur Art, the applied arts competition "The Sun Shines Equally for All," and an inclusive sports festival. Deputy Mayor for Social Issues Victoria Mozgacheva noted her participation in this event.

03.12.2025, 12:39
Competition of Transport Corridors in the Middle East Enters a New Stage
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Competition of Transport Corridors in the Middle East Enters a New Stage

According to information from various sources in the Middle East, a high-speed railway project is set to launch by the end of 2030, connecting key states in the region. This plan, discussed for over 15 years, includes investments of nearly $240 million and the involvement of international partners. As reported by the online publication "Military-Political Analytics," the project will unite Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman into a single transport network.

03.12.2025, 12:38
"Altyn Alliance" has transferred more than 11 billion 800 million soms in taxes to the state budget in ten months
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"Altyn Alliance" has transferred more than 11 billion 800 million soms in taxes to the state budget in ten months

Since the beginning of its operations, the company "Alliance Altyn" has continued to have a significant impact on the economic situation in Kyrgyzstan. Over the eight years of its work, 36 billion soms have been transferred to the budget, of which more than 27 billion came from gold sales. Following its principle of social responsibility, the company allocates 2% of its revenue to support regional development. Since 2021, more than 2 billion 380 million soms have been directed to

03.12.2025, 12:38
The V International Festival of Opera Art named after Bulat Minzhylkieva will take place in Bishkek.
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The V International Festival of Opera Art named after Bulat Minzhylkieva will take place in Bishkek.

In honor of the 85th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding opera performer and People's Artist of the USSR Bulat Minzhilkiyev, the V International Festival of Opera Art will be held at the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev. According to Elena Myagkova, head of the literary and dramaturgical department of the theater, the event will take place on December 13 and 14. The festival will feature famous artists from the world opera stage. During

03.12.2025, 12:32
Issyk-Kul is Being Saved: New Treatment Facilities in Balakchy and Plans for Cholpon-Ata
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Issyk-Kul is Being Saved: New Treatment Facilities in Balakchy and Plans for Cholpon-Ata

Photo 24.kg. Treatment facilities in the city of Balakchy The ecological situation around Lake Issyk-Kul, known as the pearl of Kyrgyzstan, has been threatened for several years due to wastewater pollution and the spread of algae. In response to this problem, a project called "Issyk-Kul Wastewater Management" has been launched in the country. Positive changes can already be observed: the number of subscribers connected to the central sewage system in Balakchy has increased from 30 to

03.12.2025, 12:17
Dmitry Bivol is Getting Back in Shape After Surgery
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Dmitry Bivol is Getting Back in Shape After Surgery

Dmitry Bivol, the world champion in the light heavyweight division, continues his recovery after back surgery and is slowly but surely returning to athletic form. Debuting in the professional ring in 2014, Bivol won the world championship title in the light heavyweight division in 2017 and became the undisputed champion in 2025. The only loss in his career came from Artur Beterbiev.

03.12.2025, 12:14