In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an expert discussion has started on the draft master plan, which envisions the development of the city until 2050. Representatives from the city administration, experts, activists, and other interested parties are participating in the discussion.
A press café dedicated to the protection of the rights of women and girls with disabilities who become victims of violence was held in Bishkek. This event took place ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and became part of the global campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls." Experts emphasize that in Kyrgyzstan, women and girls with disabilities are in a situation of increased risk of violence. Accurate data on how many cases of
The mayor's office of the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, has presented a draft resolution concerning the regulation of the placement of individual mobility devices (IMD) within the city. This document proposes a legal framework for allocating municipal land for rental stations for scooters, bicycles, and other IMDs. As part of the project, it is proposed to clarify key terms, as well as establish a procedure for forming and agreeing on a list of sites for the placement of rental
At a meeting dedicated to discussing the new general plan for Bishkek, one local resident proposed the idea of building a metro that would run through the "Ala-Archa" and "Alamedin" rivers. However, one of the specialists from the St. Petersburg Research Institute, involved in the development of the general plan, noted that it would not be possible to achieve the necessary passenger flow in Bishkek for a metro system to operate successfully.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Issyk-Kul Region has announced a tender for the construction of a two-story administrative building intended for the staff of the prosecutor's office in the Ton District. According to information published on the government procurement portal, this tender is being conducted using the method of unrestricted procurement.
Kalicha Umuraliyeva, who previously headed the Municipal Enterprise "City Parks," raised the issue of construction on the site of the flowerbed next to the Central Department Store (TSUM). During the discussion of the general plan, she reminded everyone about the status of "Protected Zone No. 1" for green areas in the center of Bishkek and asked how this status would be changed in the new general plan — whether it would be narrowed or expanded. As an example, she pointed to
In the Kadamjay district, a violation of construction norms has been recorded, resulting in a fine for the owner. According to information from the Batken Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, during inspections conducted on Orozbekov Street in Kadamjay, it was established that the owner of the under-construction cafeteria, N. Alimzhanov, began erecting a second floor without
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has received a submission from the president regarding the draft Law "On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic". This draft proposes to amend part 1 of article 25 of the Constitution by adding the possibility of applying the death penalty as an exceptional measure of punishment for serious crimes related to sexual violence against children, as well as for murders associated with rape.
In the city of Osh, after the completion of asphalting, the street named S. Supanaliev was ceremoniously opened. This was reported by the city administration. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy chairman of the city council, Niyazbek Nurbaev, and local residents.
Bishkek December 3, Wednesday At night, the temperature will be -3...-5 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
President Sadyr Japarov expressed support for the divers of the Emergency Situations Ministry's Diving Service, as well as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision involved in the cleaning of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, this work began on March 12, 2023, at the initiative of President Japarov. Currently, specialists from three ministries are participating
During his working trip, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the village of Kök-Jar, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, where he became acquainted with the implementation of the construction of a new kindergarten for 120 places. The press service of the ministry reported this. According to the provided information, the kindergarten will have two floors.
On the podcast The Bret Easton Ellis, renowned director Quentin Tarantino spoke about Suzanne Collins, the author of the book series "The Hunger Games." He accused her of copying ideas from a Japanese work. According to Tarantino, the plot of Collins' books is too reminiscent of the novel "Battle Royale" by Japanese writer Koushun Takami, on which Kinji Fukasaku based a film in 2000. The director expressed admiration for this film but was surprised why the author of
In the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, discussions are taking place today regarding the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek until 2050. The city administration organized this event to engage both professionals and ordinary citizens to discuss the future of the city. During the discussions, one participant proposed the idea of building a metro, suggesting to start the project along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.
On December 2, the secretariat of the World Nomad Games announced the launch of the regional cultural project "Birimdik Kerbeni" in Kyrgyzstan. This project represents a national water relay that emphasizes the importance of water for the life and culture of the Kyrgyz people, as well as symbolizing unity within the framework of the World Nomad Games.
During the expert meeting with the residents of the capital and the presentation of the General Plan for 2050, Chief Architect Irina Grishechkina noted that the population growth in Bishkek could lead to serious problems with engineering and technical networks. “We should not move everyone to Bishkek; it is necessary to develop all regions of the country. In our General Plan, we anticipate that the population will reach 1 million 920 thousand people. If this number exceeds 2.5 million, the
Today, December 2, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, introduced the acting Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, to the staff of the Ministry of Health. Addressing the ministry staff, Edil Baisalov noted the managerial qualities of Kanibek Dosmambetov, expressing confidence that his appointment will contribute to a radical renewal of the healthcare system in accordance with the high demands of President Sadyr Japarov and the growing
Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, allocated funding to improve the food conditions for the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations who are engaged in cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul, as well as for the workers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources responsible for the protection of the lake. Since the beginning of 2023, the cleaning of the lake has been carried out under the direct supervision of the president.
According to the developers, 60% of the city's territorial resources are in private ownership. This information was announced at an expert discussion of the general plan, taking place today, December 2, in Bishkek. Experts from the Research Institute of St. Petersburg presented the results of an analysis of the housing stock in the capital, based on current data.
Information about the closure of 25 kindergartens in Bishkek was announced on the air of UTRK by Dinara Otorbaeva, the head of the epidemiological department. She noted that the number of cases has doubled compared to the previous week. Currently, 36,000 cases of illness have been registered, among which more than 70% are children under the age of 14, with 40% of them being four-year-olds. The main reason for the spread of the infection is that adults are infecting children. This week and last
On December 1, Erkin Checheybaev was relieved of his duties as Minister of Health, a position he held since February 2025. Acting Minister of Health became Kanybek Dosmambetov, which surprised the public, as he previously held the position of head of the Main Department of the State National Security Committee in the Jalal-Abad region and had no relation to medicine. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the president's office, stated that the appointment was made
In Bishkek, at the Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, the installation of a new diesel generator has been completed. Specialists from the institution conducted a performance check and a test run of the equipment. The generator meets all necessary safety standards and is ready for standby operation.
Photo 24.kg. Russian experts at the discussion of the General Plan for Bishkek During the presentation of the new General Plan for the development of Bishkek, which covers the period until 2050, experts in urban planning and transport conducted an in-depth analysis of the current situation in the capital. They highlighted the main problems, including chaotic construction, severe air pollution, and traffic congestion. Experts from St. Petersburg, who participated in the development of the plan,
In Bishkek, a discussion of the general plan, which is set to be in effect until 2050, is taking place on December 2. The city's mayor, Aybek Junushaliev, reminded in his speech that starting from May 2024, the city administration has been collaborating with a Japanese company that developed a development concept for Bishkek. Based on this concept, a draft of the general plan was created and presented for public discussion on October 25.
Today in Bishkek, an expert meeting is taking place dedicated to the city’s master plan for development until 2050. The discussion includes urbanists, ecologists, and active citizens. Architect and activist Ertai Iskakov, one of the participants in the event, raised the issue of the possibility of implementing two-level roads in the capital. He shared his impressions from a trip to Malaysia, where he saw the successful implementation of such a transportation system.
The state enterprise "Ala-Tuu Resort" has signed a contract for consulting services with the Austrian company SkiMIS. This was reported by representatives of the enterprise's press service. The director of "Ala-Tuu Resort," Zharkynbek Maksutov, and his colleague from SkiMIS, Matthias Schmidt, who has over 20 years of experience in managing and operating ski resorts in the Alps, Scandinavia, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe, signed an agreement to provide consulting
Recently, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a resolution approving the Concept of Sustainable Development of the "Issyk-Kul" Ecological and Economic System until 2030, as well as an Action Plan for its implementation. The document outlines the main provisions of the concept, as well as a matrix of indicators that allows tracking progress in achieving the set goals.
The question of why the master plan for Bishkek was developed by a foreign organization concerns local architects and urban planners. One of the participants in the discussion emphasized the importance of the master plan as a strategic document that involves the use of confidential data.
The Ministry of Health has introduced the new acting minister - Kanybek Dosmambetov. As Orunbekov noted, there are strong clan ties and internal intrigues within the healthcare system. He emphasized that a person working within this system will not be able to implement the necessary changes, as they will be forced to consider the interests of certain groups or will face difficulties in carrying out radical reforms. Therefore, the appointment of a new minister who is not subject to corrupt
At the expert discussion of the Bishkek general plan, activist Rasul Kalmurzaev proposed an interesting solution for the capital — the construction of an elevated metro. In his opinion, such a project could significantly help in the fight against traffic jams. He pointed out the possibility of placing the line over the Aalamidin and Ala-Archa rivers.
The construction of a solar power plant has begun in the Issyk-Kul region. This became possible thanks to the signing of an additional agreement between the Ministry of Energy, Sonningdale Limited, and the LLC "RECA," as reported by the ministry's press service. The implementation of this project will not only promote the development of renewable energy but also improve the country's energy security and attract foreign investments.
Photo 24.kg. Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev Currently, a presentation of the Master Plan for the city's development until 2050 is taking place in Bishkek, accompanied by expert discussions. Professionals in the fields of urban planning, architecture, transportation, and ecology are participating in the discussion. The Master Plan project serves as a strategic foundation for the long-term development of the city, aimed at strengthening Bishkek's position as a financial and
The presentation of the Center for Expert Interaction and Modeling (EVM) took place in Bishkek, which was established with the support of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia." The main goal of this Center will be to develop analytical support, expert cooperation, and collaborative work on projects that unite Russia and Kyrgyzstan. The organizers reported that the Center will focus on creating analytical and predictive models, uniting experts from both countries,
Camera traps have been installed in the Chychkan Gorge and at the Töö-Ashu Pass, reported eco-activist Akyl Gulzhigit uulu. He noted that more than 20 camera traps have been placed both in the Chychkan Gorge, which is located in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region, and in the vicinity of the Töö-Ashu Pass in the Chuy region.
On December 6 at 14:00, a jubilee author concert will take place at the A. Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the famous composer, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, professor and academician Muratbek Begaliev. According to the Ministry of Culture, the event will feature the most vibrant and well-known works of the composer, performed by leading artists of Kyrgyz musical art.
The animated film "Zootopia 2" has set a new record at the box office, earning over $560 million at its debut. This is reported by Variety. The premiere of the film took place on November 26, and in its opening weekend, it achieved the highest earnings among animated films, ranking fourth among all film projects. Only "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" managed to earn more at the start.
The well-known Russian blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk began discussing the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan on his Telegram channel with the statement: “Protests are being prepared in Kyrgyzstan” (an investigation by 24.kg about it is available here). However, as the election results and expert opinions have shown, many predictions turned out to be far from reality, and Zvinchuk's conclusions do not correspond to the actual situation in Kyrgyzstan.
The Open Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyz Agroholding" has begun the implementation of a project related to the creation of an agro-industrial complex for fattening 10,000 head of cattle, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. “The project includes the construction of a modern fattening complex on a land plot of 25 hectares, where open feedlot technology will be used. International standards and best practices adapted to the conditions of our country will be
From November 24 to 30, more than 36,000 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza were officially registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported to journalists by Dinara Otorbaeva, head of the epidemiological department of the disease prevention and state sanitary and epidemiological surveillance department. She noted that compared to the previous week, the incidence rate has more than doubled.
As part of a joint project with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress presents a series of archival photographs titled "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago." This material is dedicated to the life and everyday life of the Kyrgyz people.
The specialized rehabilitation center for children and families in Osh has completed major renovations. According to information from the local municipality, the repair work was funded by the city budget. The building, constructed in 1960, had not undergone major repairs for many years and was in critical condition. This year, the mayor's office took notice of its deplorable state during one of the inspections, which led to the decision to carry out a large-scale reconstruction.
Today, December 2, an event dedicated to December 3 — International Day of Persons with Disabilities — took place at the Osh Rehabilitation Center for Children with Musculoskeletal Disorders, reported Turmush correspondent. 100 children with disabilities, their parents, and the center's staff participated in the event.
Today, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held a presentation for the new acting Minister – Kanybek Dosmambetov. The event was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov. Speaking to the staff, Edil Baisalov emphasized Dosmambetov's outstanding managerial abilities and expressed hope that his appointment would be an important step towards reforming the healthcare system in line with the high standards set by President Sadyr Japarov, as well as the expectations
At the WAKO World Kickboxing Championship held in Abu Dhabi, the Kyrgyzstan national team achieved significant success. According to information from the national federation, our athletes won three gold medals and one bronze.
In the Panfilov district, the issuance of licenses for taxi drivers has begun, as reported by a correspondent from Turmush in the local road safety department. According to information from the agency, work is currently underway to clarify the rules and regulations aimed at improving road safety.
In Kyrgyzstan, an agreement on public-private partnership has been signed, which involves the construction of a new tunnel "Kelechek" at the Too-Ashuu pass. The project, which will cost 640 million dollars, will be fully financed by a private partner. The length of the tunnel will be 11.5 kilometers, providing safe and year-round communication on one of the country's main transport routes. This information was provided by the press service of the National Investment Agency.
In the Kara-Baltin Gorge, tourists witnessed a water pipeline burst that supplies water to several settlements. According to their information, a new water intake was built in the Min-Tokum Gorge several years ago, from which a pipeline was laid for the villages of the Jayil District in the Chui Region.
The Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively conducting a competition to recruit candidates for the reserve of junior management positions. According to the agency, individuals aged 19 to 30 with a general secondary education and driver's licenses of categories "B" and "C" can participate in the competition.