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The Naryn Electric Grid Enterprise Completed Preparations for the Heating Season
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The Naryn Electric Grid Enterprise Completed Preparations for the Heating Season

The Naryn Electric Networks Enterprise has completed preparations for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the preparations, repairs and maintenance of energy facilities were carried out, including power transmission lines and transformer substations, which will ensure reliable electricity supply for the residents of the Naryn region in the upcoming heating season.

12.11.2025, 17:19
New Traffic Lights Have Started Operating at a Busy Intersection in Bishkek
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New Traffic Lights Have Started Operating at a Busy Intersection in Bishkek

New traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Budennogo Street, which are now fully updated. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. At the direction of the mayor of the capital, eight modern pedestrian traffic lights equipped with countdown timers have been installed here. This innovation is expected to enhance road safety for local residents and students of school No. 51 located nearby.

12.11.2025, 17:15
Why the Return of the Death Penalty is a Threat to Journalism and Freedom of Speech?
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Why the Return of the Death Penalty is a Threat to Journalism and Freedom of Speech?

This is more than just a legal question In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of reinstating the death penalty is actively discussed. In the fall of 2025, the presidential administration of Sadyr Japarov presented the public with an initiative to repeal Law No. 52 of March 16, 2010, which concerned joining the international protocol on the abolition of the death penalty. Japarov himself stated his intention to put the final decision on this issue to a nationwide vote.

12.11.2025, 17:04
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Pedestrian crossing and road signs on Korsakov Street will be installed soon, - akim

On Korsakova Street in Novopavlovka, the installation of road signs is planned, as reported by the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, during a live broadcast. During the broadcast, one of the residents addressed the akim with a request for the necessity of creating a pedestrian crossing and installing road signs at the intersection with Pishpeka Street. “The asphalting of Korsakova Street took place in 2025. We received recommendations for the installation of signs, and in the near

12.11.2025, 16:58
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A New Step in Supporting Citizens: The Fourth Social Store "Eurasia" Opens in Bishkek

A new social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek, becoming the fourth in a row and organized by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." The event took place at 97 Manas Avenue. The network of social stores "Eurasia" continues to grow, fulfilling its main goal of providing pensioners, veterans, and people with disabilities access to essential goods at reasonable prices. Currently, there are four such stores operating in Bishkek:

12.11.2025, 16:56
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In Bishkek, the police are conducting raids against smoking in public places

The Bishkek police, particularly the officers of the Patrol and Post Service, are actively engaged in preventing smoking in public places. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, raids are conducted in areas with a high concentration of people, such as public transport stops, parks, underground passages, and courtyards.

12.11.2025, 16:52
In Naryn, a school has been renovated for the first time in 90 years
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In Naryn, a school has been renovated for the first time in 90 years

The capital renovation of the T. Satylganov school in Naryn has been completed, which was conducted for the first time in nine decades. Currently, 650 children are studying at the educational institution. The renovation work was organized by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, which allowed for the creation of modern conditions for the educational process.

12.11.2025, 16:52
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In Chon-Aryk, buildings that have crossed the "red line" will be demolished during road construction.

The Akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieff, spoke live about plans for the construction of Kozhobergenov Street, noting that buildings located along the road are subject to demolition if they extend beyond the "red line." This street is situated in the residential area of Chon-Aryk. Aitieff added that work on the project is currently underway, but the number of lanes on the new road has not yet been determined.

12.11.2025, 16:49
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Almost 116 kilometers of barriers have been installed on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

At the border of Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan, the construction of nearly 116 kilometers of barbed wire has been completed. According to information provided by the presidential representative office in the Batken region, work is currently underway in the village of Maksat in the Leilek district. As of November 12, the total length of the fenced line in the Batken region is 115 kilometers and 958 meters. Of this number, 84 kilometers and 806 meters are located in the Batken district, while 31

12.11.2025, 16:41
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In the fight against poachers on Issyk-Kul, underwater and aerial drones are used

Since the beginning of 2025, 144 raids have been conducted as part of the fight against illegal fishing in Issyk-Kul. This was reported by Kylchbek Tentimyshev, head of the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". During the inspections, 40 kilometers of Chinese synthetic nets used by poachers were extracted and destroyed.

12.11.2025, 16:41
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For the first time in 90 years, a school in Naryn has been renovated

In Naryn, the first major renovation of the Toktogul Satylganov School in 90 years has taken place. The press service of the Ministry of Construction reported this event. According to the department's information, the school was built in 1935 and has been functioning as a general education institution since 1990.

12.11.2025, 16:25
Results of the Young Scientists and Innovators Competition Summarized in Bishkek
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Results of the Young Scientists and Innovators Competition Summarized in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the results of the Republican competition aimed at supporting scientific and innovative activities among youth have been summarized. The main goal of the event was to identify and encourage promising ideas and technologies that contribute to the development of the country. The competition took place from October 7 to October 30, 2025. Participants could be citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic aged up to 35, including young researchers, scientists, and innovators, regardless of whether

12.11.2025, 16:21
Lifelong Sentenced Inmates Presented with Passports
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Lifelong Sentenced Inmates Presented with Passports

In correctional facility No. 19 of the State Penitentiary Service, a ceremony was held to hand out passports to prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment. According to a press release from the agency, the event was organized in collaboration with the Public Service Center (PSC).

12.11.2025, 16:19
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55 scooters removed from the center of Bishkek that were left on the sidewalks

In Bishkek, employees of the Pervomaisky Akimat, together with the Municipal Inspection and the Department for Land Use Control, conducted an operation to remove electric scooters that were placed in prohibited areas. According to information provided by the Akimat, this initiative was a response to numerous complaints from residents about the chaotic placement of scooters on sidewalks and in the roadway.

12.11.2025, 16:18
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Payment via QR code has started working in municipal parking lots of Bishkek (addresses and instructions)

Now car owners in Bishkek can pay for parking at municipal lots using QR codes. The implementation of this new payment method is being carried out by the Municipal Enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," as reported by the press service of the city administration. This innovation aims to eliminate cash transactions with parking attendants. All funds will go directly to the local budget, which is expected to help reduce the level of corruption, municipal officials believe.

12.11.2025, 15:55
An International Conference of Scientists and Industrialists Took Place in Bishkek
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An International Conference of Scientists and Industrialists Took Place in Bishkek

At the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an international scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to Science Day, on the topic "The Role of Science in the Integration of Education and Production". The event was organized by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences, making it significant for Kyrgyz scientists.

12.11.2025, 15:51
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""You Will Live Longer in the Cool". The BPES Advises Against Turning on Excess Heating"

Aigul Bulanova, head of the electricity sales department of the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise, spoke about raids in the capital aimed at saving electricity. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," she noted that such inspections are carried out by energy sales staff both during the day and in the evening. “During the day, we monitor to ensure that outdoor lighting is not turned on, and we negotiate the shutdown of excessive advertising. Additionally, the government has issued an

12.11.2025, 15:47
Municipal Parking in the Capital Now Allows Payment via QR Code
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Municipal Parking in the Capital Now Allows Payment via QR Code

As part of improving conditions for city residents, the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" is introducing a new payment method for parking. According to representatives of the city hall, users will now be able to pay for parking using a QR code. "This innovation will eliminate the need for cash payments for parking attendants. All funds will go directly to the city budget, helping to avoid corruption schemes," the official statement noted.

12.11.2025, 15:38
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Kyrgyzstanis are getting married less frequently

According to data from the National Statistics Committee, from January to August of this year, the number of registered marriages in Kyrgyzstan decreased by 9.5% compared to the same period last year. During this period, 26,036 marriages were registered in the country, while in 2022 this number was 28,774.

12.11.2025, 15:38
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Which three cities in Kyrgyzstan are recognized as the most convenient for children and youth? List

On November 10, as part of the youth forum "My Kyrgyzstan," State Secretary Marat Imankulov awarded diplomas to the winners of the competition "City Friendly to Children and Youth." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this competition takes place every two years and is aimed at the mayors of cities at the regional and district levels.

12.11.2025, 15:37
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The Echkiluu-Too Gorge, where Manas-ata might be buried

The research associate of the "Manas Epic" museum in the Talas region, Siyatbek Ibraliyev, spoke about his journey to the place where Manas Ata may have been buried. In a comment to Turmush, Ibraliyev shared that in early summer 2023, together with photographer Sultan Duyshaliev from the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas-Ordo," they visited a location where Manas Ata may have been secretly buried.

12.11.2025, 15:16
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In nine months, 711 ethnic Kyrgyz received refugee status

According to information from the Ministry of Labor, Social Welfare and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the first nine months of 2025, 711 ethnic Kyrgyz received the status of qayrilman. The Ministry emphasizes that since the independence of Kyrgyzstan, more than 70,000 ethnic Kyrgyz have resettled in the country, of which approximately 65,000 have already become citizens.

12.11.2025, 14:56
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In Manas, a girl bit off a guy's tongue during a kiss. The police reported the details.

The incident occurred on November 8 in Manas, when a young man was injured during a kiss with a girl. The director of the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital, Kumar Botokaraev, confirmed the information about the incident. According to him, the young man had the tip of his tongue and part of his lower lip bitten off. After that, he underwent surgery, during which the damaged areas were stitched up. He is currently in the maxillofacial surgery department and receiving necessary treatment.

12.11.2025, 14:54
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The Prosecutor General's Office proposes to confiscate citizens' property without a guilty verdict.

The General Prosecutor's Office has initiated changes to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes regarding the confiscation of property from citizens. The draft law is already available for public discussion. It is noted that in Kyrgyzstan, there are often cases where individuals who have obtained income through criminal means successfully evade responsibility by pressuring witnesses, destroying evidence, or even dying, while leaving the illegally acquired property under the

12.11.2025, 14:38
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Schools across the republic will switch to energy-saving mode

According to information from the Ministry of Education, electricity will be turned off in educational institutions for one hour after the end of the educational process. We remind you that on November 5, the country's government adopted a resolution regarding measures to reduce the electricity deficit. In this regard, new energy-saving rules are also being introduced in schools.

12.11.2025, 14:34
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Master Plan 2050: Bishkek City Hall Urges Caution Against Fraudsters

In connection with the discussion of the Bishkek General Plan project until 2050, the city hall of the capital has initiated a warning about cases of fraud. In recent weeks, there has been a rise in prices for agricultural land plots, as well as the spread of false information regarding the goals and objectives of this General Plan, as reported by the press service of the city administration. Municipal authorities emphasized that the General Plan project is still in the discussion stage, and no

12.11.2025, 14:31
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A G4 Magnetic Storm (Extreme Level - G5) Has Begun on Earth

A powerful planetary-level magnetic storm G4.7 (with a maximum level of G5) has struck Earth, as reported by experts from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN). Recent plasma clouds, caused by a strong X5.1 flare, have already reached slower clouds that were ejected earlier and are compressing them, specialists noted. This has led to a sharp increase in temperature, density, and magnetic characteristics of the plasma to

12.11.2025, 14:14
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A police station has been built in the village of Suulu-Maymak in the Aitmatov district.

The police station was officially opened in the village of Suulu-Maymak, which belongs to the Aiyl Aimak of Amanbaev in the Aitmatov district, as reported by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the information, one juvenile inspector and one district police officer will work at the new station. Their main task is to serve the residents of the villages of Suulu-Maymak, Maymak, Satykey, Joon-Dobo, and Moldo-Asan, with a total population of about

12.11.2025, 14:09
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More than 700 applicants registered for the winter OGE

In Kyrgyzstan, 716 applicants have registered to participate in the winter nationwide testing (ORT). This was reported by the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods. Among those registered, 442 plan to take the test in Russian, while 274 have chosen Kyrgyz.

12.11.2025, 14:07
Preparation for Winter: Where to Buy Coal in Bishkek
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Preparation for Winter: Where to Buy Coal in Bishkek

Photo by the press service of the city administration In anticipation of the heating season 2025–2026, the city authorities plan to stockpile 240.2 thousand tons of coal, as reported by the Department of Fuel and Energy Complex of the Bishkek City Administration. The coal stockpiling process began in July 2025 and will continue until the end of the current year. As of November 11, 2025, 159.43 thousand tons had been stockpiled, which is 66.3% of the planned volume.

12.11.2025, 13:54
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"Mission Good" is back in Kyrgyzstan - training doctors

From November 9 to 20, the international volunteer program "Mission Good" is taking place in Bishkek and Osh. The main goal of this initiative is to provide support to professionals working with children suffering from autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, four experts from Russia have arrived in Kyrgyzstan — a child psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, a behavioral analyst, and a defectologist.

12.11.2025, 13:52
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In Kazakhstan, Majilis deputies voted for a ban on LGBT propaganda

Kazakhstan's Majilis deputies approved a bill that introduces a ban on the promotion of LGBT. According to the new legislation, pedophilia and non-traditional orientation will not be allowed to be represented in the public space. During the second reading, amendments concerning nine important laws were approved, including those regulating the rights of children, advertising, communication, culture, education, cinematography, and mass media.

12.11.2025, 13:49
The Bishkek City Hall Denies Rumors of School Closures Due to the Energy Crisis
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The Bishkek City Hall Denies Rumors of School Closures Due to the Energy Crisis

The official statement from the Bishkek city hall refuted the information that appeared on the internet about a possible suspension of the educational process in the capital's schools. According to the city municipality, all educational institutions are operating as usual and following the approved curriculum. Classes, including clubs and extracurricular activities, continue without changes.

12.11.2025, 13:29
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Another manipulation from Almazbek Atambayev. In the wake of his post on social media.

Almazbek Atambayev, after a long silence, shared a post on social media in which he expressed his emotions regarding the current state of Kyrgyzstan's energy system. In his traditional style, he blamed other politicians, claiming that only he himself is "white and fluffy," while during his rule, the country's energy sector was allegedly "restored and strengthened," and now it has returned to the state of 2010. Although one could ignore the words of the former

12.11.2025, 13:24
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A new building for the police has been constructed in the Chatkal district.

In the village of Terek-Sai, located in the Chatkal district, a new building for the local police department was inaugurated, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. High-ranking officials attended the opening event, including the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region Marlis Asanov, the head of the Chatkal district police department Talaybek Asanbekov, the district akim Altynbek Senirbaev, as well as local

12.11.2025, 13:20
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The state regained lands worth 150 million

As part of the investigation into a criminal case related to corruption, 6 hectares of land within the boundaries of the village of Kok-Zhar (contour 172) have been returned to the state, with a market value of 150 million soms. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. According to law enforcement agencies, a group of individuals, along with some officials, organized an effective corruption scheme that involved the fragmentation and sale of agricultural land

12.11.2025, 13:20
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Master Plan 2050: Bishkek City Hall Urges Caution Against Fraudsters

In Bishkek, the project of the General Plan for the city, designed until 2050, is under discussion. In recent weeks, there have been cases of unauthorized price increases for land plots intended for agriculture, as well as the spread of misleading information about the goals and objectives of this General Plan. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. The city hall reminded that the project is at the stage of public hearings, and no decisions have yet been made regarding the

12.11.2025, 13:19
Akzhol Makhmudov suffered his first defeat in the Poddubny League
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Akzhol Makhmudov suffered his first defeat in the Poddubny League

On November 8, the tenth PWL tournament took place in Moscow, where Makhmudov competed in the weight category up to 82 kg. In a tense match, he lost to Bulgarian wrestler Aik Mnatsakanyan with a narrow score of 2:3. This defeat marked a significant event in his career, as he had previously consistently demonstrated excellent results in this league.

12.11.2025, 13:15