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Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health
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Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health

Today, November 20, it has been reported that Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health. This information has been confirmed by sources in the government, in particular, Kaktus.media. At this time, the reasons for her resignation have not been disclosed. It is worth noting that Arykbaeva has held her position since June 2022 and simultaneously served as the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the country.

20.11.2025, 17:44
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In Osh Region, violators of hunting and fishing regulations were fined

Seven local residents became the subject of fines in the nature reserves of the Kara-Suu and Alai districts for violating hunting and fishing regulations, with amounts ranging from 1000 to 7000 soms. This was reported by the Osh Territorial Administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The operational group of the biodiversity department, together with a hunting specialist and gamekeepers, conducted raids to monitor compliance with hunting and fishing

20.11.2025, 17:23
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First "Times Square," now "Monte Carlo": the scandal over the expensive road has caused a stir

Nariman Tyuleyev, the owner of the "Old Bishkek" complex, commented on the public discontent that arose as a result of the large-scale construction, which sparked heated discussions among the capital's residents. His statement was a response to the criticism that erupted on social media. According to the former mayor, citizens are making premature conclusions about the appearance and quality of the new facility.

20.11.2025, 17:20
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Employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region were awarded departmental prizes by the Ministry of Culture.

Departmental awards and honorary certificates from the Ministry of Culture were presented to about 20 employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region. This event took place with the participation of Bektur Ibragimov, who heads the Human Resources Management Department of the Ministry of Culture. According to the information from the Ministry's press service, the awards were given for the significant contribution and high professionalism of employees from institutions such as

20.11.2025, 17:18
Is the road near TSUM "narrowing"? The city hall explained that it's an optical illusion.
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Is the road near TSUM "narrowing"? The city hall explained that it's an optical illusion.

Photo AKIPress. Updated section of Chuy Avenue The city hall of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, explained why the road near the Central Department Store appears narrower than before. This was reported by Abdijapar Kulzhanbolotov, the deputy director of the transport department, in an interview with the resource 24.kg. According to him, the width of the road has not changed and remains the same as before.

20.11.2025, 17:17
Operation "Illegal-2025": Over 19,000 Law Violators to be Deported from Russia
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Operation "Illegal-2025": Over 19,000 Law Violators to be Deported from Russia

In Russia, a large-scale operation called "Illegal-2025" has been completed, during which the results of law enforcement agencies' work were summarized. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the operation was organized in conjunction with the FSB and Rosfinmonitoring, taking place in two stages, aimed at combating illegal migration and countering the activities of international criminal groups.

20.11.2025, 17:05
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"The wall of the house collapsed and the fence fell." During the construction of the apartment building, a gas pipe was damaged.

According to information provided to the Call Center of Kaktus.media, local residents are expressing dissatisfaction with the actions of the construction company. They claim that the collapse of the wall of a neighboring building occurred due to violations in the process of erecting the new house, which also led to an exposed gas pipeline. Following this, the fence collapsed, damaging the gas pipe, which posed a serious threat. “During the excavation, the wall collapsed, and the gas pipe became

20.11.2025, 16:58
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For 1 million dollars, a new building was constructed for the Improvement and Greenery Plant in Osh

In the city of Osh, the opening of a new building for the municipal enterprise "Osh Improvement and Greenery Plant" ("Жашылдандыруу жана көрктөндүрүү чарба комбинатынын") took place on November 20, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Attending the event were municipal leaders, heads of various institutions and enterprises, as well as employees of the plant. Traditionally, before the opening ceremony, there were small stage performances and performances by pop artists.

20.11.2025, 16:41
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In Batken, the police and the GKNB held a meeting with foreign citizens on compliance with legal requirements.

A meeting was held in Batken, organized by the local police and the State National Security Committee (GKNB), with foreign citizens, dedicated to compliance with legislation. On November 20, a meeting took place at the regional Department of Internal Affairs, where representatives of the Department and the GKNB of Batken region discussed important aspects of migration legislation with foreign entrepreneurs working in the region. Participants received detailed information about the migration

20.11.2025, 16:38
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Racketeering and bullying - frequently manifested forms of violence in schools of Kyrgyzstan

Today in Bishkek, the results of a study dedicated to violence in the school system of Kyrgyzstan were presented. An expert in this field, Cholpon Akmatova, highlighted the main types of violence that students face. Racketeering, or extortion, is the most common and criminalized form of violence in educational institutions. This phenomenon manifests itself in the dominance of older or stronger students who force younger ones to pay "tribute" in the form of money, food, or valuables.

20.11.2025, 16:35
The Climate Summit COP31 in 2026 will be held in Turkey
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The Climate Summit COP31 in 2026 will be held in Turkey

Photo from the internet. COP30 in Brazil The UN Climate Summit in 2026 will take place in Turkey, as reported by Reuters. Two countries competed to host the summit, but it was ultimately decided to hold the conference in Antalya, chaired by Australia. Both parties now have a year to prepare for this important event.

20.11.2025, 16:28
Old Bishkek. Give me 2 months. If you don't like it, I'll redo it — Tyuleyev
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Old Bishkek. Give me 2 months. If you don't like it, I'll redo it — Tyuleyev

In Bishkek, on Chuy Avenue, between Abdrahmanov and Ibraimov Streets, heated debates have erupted over the construction of the new Old Bishkek complex. Opinions are divided: some residents claim that "the original project is different, and a high-rise building is inappropriate here," while others express dissatisfaction that "the road has become narrower." In response to these concerns, the Kabar agency sought clarification from Nariman Tyuleyev, the project manager.

20.11.2025, 16:07
Meat for 650 soms. An agricultural products fair took place in Batken.
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Meat for 650 soms. An agricultural products fair took place in Batken.

The autumn agricultural products fair took place today at the central stadium of Batken. This was reported by the press service of the regional representative office. The event was attended by the authorized representative of the president in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, and the mayor of Batken, Seitek Kulubaev, who inspected the goods and got acquainted with the fair process.

20.11.2025, 15:29
The forum "Agrodialog-2026" will be held in Bishkek.
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The forum "Agrodialog-2026" will be held in Bishkek.

In 2026, the traditional forum "Agrodialog" will take place in Bishkek. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, this time 40 champions will be selected from all regions of the country: 20 participants in the "crop production" category and 20 in the "animal husbandry" category.

20.11.2025, 15:19
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The city of Uzgen will expand fivefold — the master plan has been put up for discussion

The general plan for the city of Uzgen is ready. As reported by the head of the urban planning and architecture department of Uzgen, Nursultan Tashmamatov, it has been put out for public discussion starting from November 20 for a period of 2 months. The general plan for the city was developed over the course of 2 years. “The general plan for the city of Uzgen has been fully developed, and we have put it out for public discussion for 2 months. The residents of Uzgen can familiarize themselves

20.11.2025, 15:18
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The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is reviewing the system for appointing hospital directors

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Health has initiated a review of the methods for appointing, selecting, and evaluating the heads of medical institutions. This became known from a statement by the ministry's press center made by Minister Erkin Chechebaev. According to Chechebaev, the main requirement for the heads of medical organizations is their ability to manage effectively. "It is not necessary for the director to be an outstanding doctor. A doctor should care for patients, while a

20.11.2025, 15:13
Kyrgyzstan Develops National Nursery System in Collaboration with Korea
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Kyrgyzstan Develops National Nursery System in Collaboration with Korea

According to information provided by the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, the republic is beginning active development of a national nursery system in collaboration with South Korea. As part of the new initiative, it is planned to construct modern nurseries and greenhouses within the country, as well as to plant deciduous and coniferous seedlings taking into account the climatic conditions of various regions. In addition, Kyrgyz forestry specialists will be

20.11.2025, 14:56
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In Bishkek, an automated system and UPMS inspectors monitor order on the streets

Since the beginning of 2023, a modern traffic management system has been implemented in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city administration. According to Chingiz Jumagulov, the director of the Digital Technologies Center, the employees of the Traffic Management Department have undergone training and can now monitor traffic flows in real time using the automated system "ASUDD" (Automated Traffic Management System).

20.11.2025, 14:54
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On the Bishkek—Osh Highway, a Woman Went into Labor in a Car — She Was Taken to the Maternity Hospital by Patrol Officers

In the Suzak district, inspectors assisted a woman who went into labor. This was reported by the road safety department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the department, a driver traveling along the Bishkek–Osh highway approached the on-duty traffic inspectors and informed them that his wife was in labor. The inspectors transferred the expectant mother to a patrol car and promptly delivered her to the maternity hospital.

20.11.2025, 14:45
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The Department of Transport disagrees with the statement that the road near the Central Department Store has narrowed.

The Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, commented on the situation with the road near the TSUM, refuting rumors about its narrowing. In an interview with AKIpress, he clarified that the road project had been approved by the relevant department. According to Janbolotov, he suggested that the designers add a lane 4 meters wide and over 50 meters long for public transport. It was also

20.11.2025, 14:23
Construction of a new perinatal center has begun in the city of Osh
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Construction of a new perinatal center has begun in the city of Osh

Photo by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic The construction of a new perinatal center based on the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital has begun, as reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. The project is being implemented as part of the "Protection of Motherhood and Childhood" initiative, funded by the German government through the KfW Development Bank, in cooperation with the government of Kyrgyzstan and the Ministry of Health.

20.11.2025, 14:20
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Kadir Atambaev filed a statement with the Prosecutor General's Office regarding transformers for "Kambar-Ata-2"

The son of former President Almazbek Atambayev, Kadyrbek Atambayev, announced the registration of his statement with the General Prosecutor's Office. In it, he points to possible instances of inflated prices for 20-year-old transformers at the Kambar-Ata HPP-2, and the materials related to the case have already been forwarded to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). He also added that he has two new documents on this issue that may interest law enforcement agencies.

20.11.2025, 14:15
Shortages and Deficits. What the Situation with Teachers in Naryn Looks Like
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Shortages and Deficits. What the Situation with Teachers in Naryn Looks Like

In the Naryn region, within the framework of the "Altyn Kazyq" program, 222 teachers have been laid off, while at the same time there is a shortage of 16 educators. This was reported by Aydana Imanalieva, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President, at a recent meeting summarizing the results of nine months of work. The Deputy noted that this year, due to the transition to the "Altyn Kazyq" program, primary school teachers, as well as specialists in technology,

20.11.2025, 14:12
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In the Talas District, a museum was opened in the school in honor of the komuz player Shekerbek Sherkulov.

On November 20, a museum dedicated to the komuz player and composer Shekerbek Sherkulov, bearing his name, was opened in the village of Kök-Tokoj in the Talas region. In the museum's exhibition, visitors can see the musician's personal belongings, including his komuz with covers made of black walnut and apricot, as well as photographs capturing his life. Before the solemn ceremony began, participants laid flowers at the monument of Shekerbek Sherkulov, located in front of the school,

20.11.2025, 14:09
You must be mistaken. The mayor assures that Chuy Avenue has not been narrowed, but questions remain.
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You must be mistaken. The mayor assures that Chuy Avenue has not been narrowed, but questions remain.

Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of Bishkek, made comments in response to active discussions on social media regarding the width of Chuy Avenue after its reconstruction. Users posted photos of the road section from Abdrakhmanov Street to Shopokov Street, where many felt that the width of the road had decreased. However, at a press conference held the day before, the mayor assured that there had been no changes in the width of the avenue.

20.11.2025, 14:00
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In the Kyzyl-Suu Rural District, a car was handed over to the district police officers.

In the administrative center of Kyzyl-Suu, which is part of the eponymous rural district, a service vehicle was handed over to the district police officers. This was reported by Alisher Nurbek uulu, the head of the village government. According to him, the transferred vehicle, a "Toyota Camry," which was registered with the village government, is intended to enhance the operational efficiency of the police and prevent crimes in the territory of the rural district. This initiative aims

20.11.2025, 13:58
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Candidates for deputies are not required to know the state language? The Supreme Court has issued a ruling

A recent decision by the Supreme Court established that candidates for parliamentary elections are not required to be proficient in the state language. This information was announced by Temirlan Sultanbekov, the leader of the "Social Democrats" party, who was the initiator of the appeal to the court. According to the politician, the Supreme Court effectively annulled the law that mandates state officials to know the Kyrgyz language.

20.11.2025, 13:46
Racketeering, bullying, and cyberbullying: the main forms of violence in schools have been identified
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Racketeering, bullying, and cyberbullying: the main forms of violence in schools have been identified

Key forms of violence in educational institutions have been identified in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Cholpon Akmatova, a representative of the research group focused on child protection issues. According to her, racketeering, or extortion, is a leading form of school violence. This type of violence manifests through the dominance of groups of older or stronger students who demand "tribute" from younger and weaker ones, including money, food, and valuables.

20.11.2025, 13:42
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The Deputy Director of the Center for Digital Technologies Discussed the Operation of Traffic Lights and Regulation of Traffic Jams in Bishkek

The Deputy Director of the Center for Digital Technologies, Chingiz Dzhumagulov, shared information about the functioning of the traffic light system and the management of traffic congestion in Bishkek. According to data presented by the city hall, a project aimed at creating a modern system for traffic management started in 2023. As part of this project, employees of the Traffic Safety Administration of Bishkek have undergone training and are now monitoring and regulating traffic flows in

20.11.2025, 13:41
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In Uzgen, in the rural district of Iyri-Suu, a combine harvester was purchased for 7 million soms

On November 20, the akim of the Uzgen district, Kanybek Apbasov, handed over a new combine harvester to the head of the Ayil Okmotu of Iri-Suu, Sovetbek Karaev, as reported by the administration. “We have 2,000 hectares of land available for agricultural work. Due to a lack of equipment, some residents even refused to cultivate their plots. Those who continued to engage in agriculture had to rent machines from neighboring villages and work in shifts. Now, thanks to the acquisition of our own

20.11.2025, 13:34
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1285 low-income families in the Lenin District will receive monetary compensation instead of coal

In the Lenin district, monetary payments are planned as compensation for coal for 1,285 low-income families. This was reported by Zhoomart Toktosunov, the deputy akim of the district, at a meeting of two commissions of the Bishkek city council. At the moment, assistance has already been provided to 588 families, and work on the payment of compensations is ongoing for the others. Families living in villages that were annexed to Bishkek as a result of the administrative-territorial reform are

20.11.2025, 13:29
The results of a study on violence in schools were presented in Bishkek
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The results of a study on violence in schools were presented in Bishkek

The presentation of the results of a national study on violence in educational institutions and child protection took place in Bishkek. The study, conducted by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the public foundation "Civil Participation" and with the assistance of the "Good Neighbors International" branch, covered seven regions of the country, as well as educational institutions in the cities of Bishkek and Osh. A total of 1,045 people

20.11.2025, 13:13
Diabetes is on the rise, and Kyrgyzstan is currently losing the battle against it
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Diabetes is on the rise, and Kyrgyzstan is currently losing the battle against it

According to the Vice President of the Diabetic and Endocrinological Association of Kyrgyzstan, Professor Roza Sultanalieva, at the international scientific and practical conference "Diabetes Mellitus – A Challenge for Modern Medicine," more than 90,000 people are registered as diabetic patients in the country. However, the actual numbers may be 2-3 times higher, as many are unaware of their condition or predisposition to diabetes. Sultanalieva noted that over the past 24 years, the

20.11.2025, 13:09
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Recognition of diplomas in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan has not conducted domestic procedures.

As of today, the agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas among the countries of Central Asia has not been signed by all participants. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan. It has become known that Kazakhstan has already approved the draft agreement, while Kyrgyzstan has not yet completed the internal coordination procedures.

20.11.2025, 13:08