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In the Chui Region, the police are conducting the operation "Practice"
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In the Chui Region, the police are conducting the operation "Practice"

From November 3 to 6, 2025, a comprehensive raid event called "Operation" will take place in the Chui region, organized by the police. According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the main goal of this raid is to stabilize the situation with law and order, as well as to prevent and solve crimes, especially those committed on the streets and in public places. The event is also aimed at curbing offenses and ensuring the safety of residents in the region.

04.11.2025, 15:31
The bean harvest in Talas reached nearly 71 thousand tons
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The bean harvest in Talas reached nearly 71 thousand tons

This year, the total mass of beans harvested in the Talas region amounted to 70.8 thousand tons. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, to support farmers and stabilize bean prices, the government allocated 100 million soms to OJSC "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" for the purchase of beans. This purchase was made at a price of 95 soms per kilogram, which is more favorable than

04.11.2025, 15:24
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In the Panfilov District, the funeral of the director of the General Practice Center, Zhalil Abdykalikov, took place.

On November 4, in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, the funeral of Jalil Abdykalikov, the director of the Center for General Medical Practice, took place. Jalil Abdykalikov was born on June 2, 1955, in the village of Sary-Bulak, Jayil district of the Chui region. He graduated from the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute in 1979 and began working at the Republican Clinical Hospital.

04.11.2025, 15:12
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Centuries-Old Buildings: An Ancient House from the Late 19th Century Has Survived in Karakol — From Imperial Times to Soviet Heritage

In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there is a historic house built in the late 19th to early 20th century, as reported by the city administration to Turmush. This house is located at: Duyshieva St., 86b (intersection with Gorky/Kirov St.). It stands out against the backdrop of a quiet street, surrounded by old trees, with blue shutters and a roof darkened by time. Its history holds deep significance for the local population.

04.11.2025, 15:10
Russia and China Will Collaborate on the Application of AI in Medicine
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Russia and China Will Collaborate on the Application of AI in Medicine

During the 30th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China, held in Moscow, the parties reached an agreement to expand cooperation in the field of medical technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence. According to TASS, the final communiqué emphasizes the need to strengthen cooperation in the medical scientific field and innovations.

04.11.2025, 15:09
Why is the President of Kazakhstan Strengthening Parliament and Purging His Inner Circle?
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Why is the President of Kazakhstan Strengthening Parliament and Purging His Inner Circle?

The discussion about the transit of power in Kazakhstan has become more active, despite the fact that there is still a lot of time left until Tokayev's presidential term ends. This was triggered by his proposal to abolish the Senate and strengthen the Mazhilis. Many saw this as a signal that Tokayev, after leaving the presidency, could take on a key role in the new parliament to maintain his influence over the country. However, it is unclear who might become his successor. All potential

04.11.2025, 15:08
The Belyovodsk Oil Depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" has been returned to state ownership.
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The Belyovodsk Oil Depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" has been returned to state ownership.

According to the intelligence agency, in 2004, the oil depot in the village of Petrovka was transferred into private hands at an undervalued price without conducting the necessary bidding procedures. As a result of the investigative and operational activities with the current owners, the Belovodsk oil depot was returned to state ownership.

04.11.2025, 15:06
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic gave a harsh assessment of the actions of the Minister of Energy due to the "Unlimited Tariff" for electricity.
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The President of the Kyrgyz Republic gave a harsh assessment of the actions of the Minister of Energy due to the "Unlimited Tariff" for electricity.

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, also instructed to immediately terminate the implementation of this tariff and emphasized the need for effective measures to ensure equal access for citizens to electricity during the winter period. The President noted that in the current conditions of electricity shortages, such measures are unacceptable and could lead to negative consequences for society.

04.11.2025, 15:03
Kyrgyzstan and DCO Discussed the Prospects of Digitalization of the Education System
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Kyrgyzstan and DCO Discussed the Prospects of Digitalization of the Education System

During the second World Summit on Social Development, held from November 4 to 6, 2025, in Doha (Qatar), a meeting took place between the Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and her Deputy for Digital Development, Lira Samykbaeva, with Hassan Nasser, the Special Envoy of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The parties discussed the future of digitalization of Kyrgyzstan's education system, including the development of platforms for distance learning and the

04.11.2025, 15:01
Illegal garbage dump discovered in Sokuluk district
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Illegal garbage dump discovered in Sokuluk district

According to the information received by the administration, it was established that the area of the dump is about 8.5 hectares. As a result of the inspection, explanatory talks were held with representatives of the rural administration. The materials of the case have been sent to the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service for further action.

04.11.2025, 15:00
Kyrgyzstan Leads the EAEU in Construction Growth Rates
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Kyrgyzstan Leads the EAEU in Construction Growth Rates

Kyrgyzstan has achieved significant success in the construction sector, becoming a leader among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. This is due to the growth of both domestic and foreign investments, which is an indicator of the country's economic progress. Construction plays a key role in the gross domestic product, and it is necessary to continue supporting the sustainable development of this sector. According to data at the end of the first nine months of 2025, the pace of

04.11.2025, 14:55
In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic fishing license system is in operation.
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In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic fishing license system is in operation.

To more effectively organize fishing events, agreements have been signed with various public associations. The "electronic fishing ticket" system was developed and implemented by the state enterprise "AgroSmart" with the support of the Department. It is available on the official website of the Ministry in the "Services" section and through the payment operator "Megapay." This innovation has significantly simplified the ticket purchasing process, making

04.11.2025, 14:51
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In Kara-Suu, a suspect in a major theft has been arrested for a month

In Kara-Suu, a suspect in a major theft has been detained and is now under arrest for one month, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to the agency, a 25-year-old citizen named A. Zh., born in 1998, was detained in the Kara-Suu district. On October 30, the Kara-Suu district court decided to place him in custody for a period of one month. An investigation is currently underway to determine the possible involvement of the detainee in

04.11.2025, 14:50
In Kyrgyzstan, a system of electronic fishing licenses has been developed and implemented
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In Kyrgyzstan, a system of electronic fishing licenses has been developed and implemented

In the Kyrgyz Republic, a system of electronic fishing licenses has been developed and successfully implemented. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Department of Fisheries, in collaboration with the laboratory of ichthyology and hydrobiology of the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, has established limits on fish catch in the country's water bodies for the year 2025.

04.11.2025, 14:45
The bean harvest in Talas reached nearly 71 thousand tons
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The bean harvest in Talas reached nearly 71 thousand tons

In 2023, the Talas region harvested 70.8 thousand tons of beans, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. To support farmers and stabilize market prices for beans, the government allocated 100 million soms to OJSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding" for the purchase of this product. Beans were purchased at a price of 95 soms per kilogram, which is higher than the offers from other buyers who pay 92 soms per kilogram.

04.11.2025, 14:41
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Bicycle Theft Caught on Video: Police Identify Two Minors

In Tokmok, teenagers involved in the theft of a bicycle were identified, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. According to the information, on November 2, as a result of monitoring social networks, a message about the theft that occurred around 14:00 on Soviet Street, near the "Munira" store, was discovered.

04.11.2025, 14:40
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In Batken, there was an attempt to illegally export more than forty heads of cattle to a neighboring country.

Employees of the Batken Regional Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of several individuals who attempted to illegally export livestock, the press service reports. The incident occurred on October 24 at the "Uragan" checkpoint in the Kadamjai district, where the police stopped a truck of the "Mercedes-Benz Atego" brand. During the inspection of the vehicle, 44 heads of cattle were found, which lacked the necessary documents and ear tags.

04.11.2025, 14:35
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3 km of roads asphalted on three streets in Iiri-Suu

In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Iiri-Suu, the road asphalt paving works have been successfully completed. As reported by Sovetbek Karaev, the head of the rural municipality, 3 km of road surface on three streets have been put into operation. Approximately 18 million soms were allocated for the asphalt paving, noted Karaev.

04.11.2025, 14:35
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How the Eurasia Bus Changed the Mornings of Rural Schoolchildren in Iyri-Suu

In Iyri-Suu, a new project has been launched — school buses provided by the autonomous non-profit organization "Eurasia." According to the information from the local council, headed by Sovetbek Karaev, the buses were delivered in 2024 and now reliably transport students. "The bus servicing the Uson Uulu Janish Secondary School was provided by the organization 'Eurasia.' It operates smoothly, allowing children to reach school from remote areas located 5–6 kilometers

04.11.2025, 14:32
The Bishkek City Hall Proposes New Rules for Truck Traffic in the City
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The Bishkek City Hall Proposes New Rules for Truck Traffic in the City

In Bishkek, the city hall presented a draft law concerning amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic, particularly in the Code on Non-Tax Revenues and the Law on Automobile Roads. According to the authors of the initiative, the main goal of this document is to provide local self-government bodies with additional powers that will help preserve and ensure the proper maintenance of municipal roads.

04.11.2025, 14:25
The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, Dastan Dyushekeev, was awarded the Order of "Dostyk" II degree.
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The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, Dastan Dyushekeev, was awarded the Order of "Dostyk" II degree.

On October 31, a solemn award ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Kosherbayev, presented the Order of 'Dostyk' II degree to the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazakhstan, Dastan Dyushekeev. This event was timed to coincide with the celebration of Republic Day, which

04.11.2025, 14:23
Commercial properties without parking will be closed in Manas
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Commercial properties without parking will be closed in Manas

A decision has been made in Manas to close commercial establishments that do not have parking spaces. This was reported by the city administration. According to the provided data, the suspension will affect all trade and service establishments (including cafes, restaurants, shops, pharmacies, hairdressers, and fast food outlets) on main streets where parking is absent.

04.11.2025, 14:17
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On the Bishkek-Talas Road, a Car Overturned

An incident involving a Honda Step vehicle occurred on the road connecting Bishkek and Talas, which was traveling from the capital. According to eyewitness accounts, the car overturned in the Tayjorgo area of the Shumkar-Uya district, located on the Taraz-Talas-Suusamyr highway.

04.11.2025, 14:13
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The head of the village council Birlik resigned

The head of the village government of Birlik, located in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, has resigned. According to information provided by Turmush, Artykbai Aydarov, who held this position since July 5, 2024, is no longer the head of the village government.

04.11.2025, 14:10
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In Naryn, the number of doctors who have resigned was announced

In the first nine months of the current year, there have been changes in the staffing of medical institutions in the Naryn region: 33 doctors have left their positions, while 34 new specialists have been hired. This information was provided by the regional health department. According to the department's information, the following medical institutions are currently operating in the Naryn region:

04.11.2025, 14:07
Kyrgyzstan and China Strengthen Interregional Partnership
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Kyrgyzstan and China Strengthen Interregional Partnership

On November 3, the Osh region hosted a delegation from the Chinese province of Gansu for a working visit, during which a meeting between the two sides took place. The Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Osh region, Iliyas Tashbaev, and the Deputy Chairman of the People's Political Consultative Conference of Gansu, He Weiping, participated in the negotiations.

04.11.2025, 14:01
Kyrgyzstan Presented Key Areas of Education Reform in Qatar
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Kyrgyzstan Presented Key Areas of Education Reform in Qatar

From November 4 to 6, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan is participating in the second World Summit on Social Development taking place in Qatar, as reported by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of the summit, Kyrgyzstan organized a special session titled "Investing in Human Capital: Programs and Best Practices of the Kyrgyz Republic," supported by UNICEF and Marshall Cavendish Education.

04.11.2025, 13:49
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The Supreme Court upheld the decision to demolish the "Manas-Ata" restaurant — what is known today

The building of the "Manas-Ata" café, located on Askar Shakirov Street in the city of Osh, has not yet been demolished, despite the Supreme Court's decision to restore the previous state of the site at the expense of the establishment's owners. Judicial executor of the Osh city department of the judicial enforcement service, Zhetibek Esenbaev, commented to Turmush that "Our enforcement document remains in force. We previously sent letters to the claimant [the party

04.11.2025, 13:45
Another major robbery took place in Paris
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Another major robbery took place in Paris

In Paris, just two weeks after the high-profile theft of royal jewels from the Louvre, a new robbery occurred. This time, criminals targeted the Swarovski boutique, stealing jewelry and watches worth approximately 200,000 euros, as reported by Kazinform. According to information from "Le Parisien," the store's alarm system did not go off, and the cameras did not capture the actions of the perpetrators. The incident was only discovered in the morning when one of the employees

04.11.2025, 13:42
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The village government of Karool acquired a "Howo" truck for sand extraction for 5.3 million soms.

The head of the rural administration, Karool Ruslan Alaychiev, reported the purchase of a new truck of the "Howo" brand, which is intended for work in the sand extraction sector. Since the beginning of July this year, the rural administration has taken over the management of the sand and gravel extraction process, which was previously carried out by private companies that paid minimal taxes. Over the past five months, it has been possible to significantly increase revenues, almost to

04.11.2025, 13:28
The oil depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" in the Chui region has been returned to state ownership.
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The oil depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" in the Chui region has been returned to state ownership.

The oil depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" in the Chui region has been returned to state ownership, according to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the investigation, in 2004, the land plot of the oil depot, occupying 7.7 hectares and including buildings and structures (storage tanks for petroleum products with a capacity of 36,200 tons), was illegally transferred to private hands. This occurred as a result of a conspiracy among

04.11.2025, 13:24
There are no scheduled power outages in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy
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There are no scheduled power outages in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy

Currently, there are no rolling blackouts in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported to the Kabar agency by Emilbek Ismanov, the First Deputy Minister of Energy of the country. He explained that temporary outages in certain regions may occur due to overloads or surges during peak electricity consumption hours. "Outages during periods of high demand are usually related to scheduled maintenance, accidents, or overloads in the power grids," Ismanov added.

04.11.2025, 13:03
Sadyr Japarov criticized the Minister of Energy for the "unlimited tariff" initiative
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Sadyr Japarov criticized the Minister of Energy for the "unlimited tariff" initiative

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, expressed his dissatisfaction with the initiative of the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, regarding the implementation of a "unlimited tariff" for electricity. This information was announced by the president's press secretary, Askhat Alagozov. Japarov emphasized that such proposals are unacceptable in the current conditions of electricity shortages and could exacerbate social problems in society.

04.11.2025, 12:43
In Kazakhstan, ecologists found 112 dead seals on the shore of the Caspian Sea
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In Kazakhstan, ecologists found 112 dead seals on the shore of the Caspian Sea

In the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan, employees of the environmental department found 112 dead seals on the coast of the Caspian Sea, reports TASS. Monitoring of the coastline in the Tupkaragan area, from the village of Asan to Cape Bautino, led to this sad discovery. To determine the causes of the mass death of the animals, samples of seawater were collected at the scene.

04.11.2025, 12:19
Kyrgyzstan and the USA Discussed Strengthening Political Dialogue and Economic Cooperation
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Kyrgyzstan and the USA Discussed Strengthening Political Dialogue and Economic Cooperation

A meeting took place in Washington, where the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the USA, Aibek Moldogaziev, discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation with Paul Kapoor, the Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that the main focus of the meeting was on strengthening political dialogue, organizing joint events, and developing economic ties between the two countries.

04.11.2025, 12:17