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Almost 76% of Kyrgyzstanis eat fewer vegetables and fruits than recommended by WHO

According to data presented in the report by Bubuzhan Arykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Health, 75.9% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan do not consume an adequate amount of vegetables and fruits as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Studies STEPS 1 and STEPS 2 conducted over the past ten years confirm these findings. WHO recommends consuming at least 400 grams (or five servings) of vegetables and fruits per day, which helps reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases and provides the

27.10.2025, 12:46
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In several districts of Bishkek, there will be no gas

Due to the ongoing work on medium-pressure gas pipelines, the gas service "Bishkekgaz" announces a temporary suspension of natural gas supply in the following areas: From October 28 to 29: Ankara St., Isakiev St., Ch. Valikhanov St., Nurbashev St.; From October 29 to 31: BChK, Professor Zimy St., Kudruk St., Zhurnalnaya St., Uritskogo St., Jambula Lane; From October 29 to 31: Ch. Aitmatov Ave., L. Tolstoy St., Matyyev St., Bakaev St., Gagarin St. "Bishkekgaz" apologizes for

27.10.2025, 12:43
A capsule was laid at the irrigation facility in the Kara-Suysky district
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A capsule was laid at the irrigation facility in the Kara-Suysky district

In the Osh region, in the Kara-Suu district, a ceremony was held to lay the capsule at the main water intake of the Otuz-Adyr main canal. According to the information from the press service of the presidential representative in the region, among the participants of the event were Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Representative of the Head of State Iliiaz Tashbaev, as well as local residents.

27.10.2025, 12:43
The Art Gallery Building in Naryn Returned to the State
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The Art Gallery Building in Naryn Returned to the State

The building of the art gallery in Naryn has been returned to state ownership. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it was revealed during the investigation that in 2000, the building of the city library in Naryn, along with a plot of land measuring 1,350 square meters, was illegally transferred into private hands to a citizen S.A.M. Photo by GKNB. The art gallery in Naryn has returned to the state

27.10.2025, 12:39
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The village of Kara-Burgun will receive 300,000 soms for the development of the local budget

Kara-Burgun, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, took 1st place in the competition at the republican level and became the recipient of a grant of 300,000 soms, as reported by Turmush correspondent. Kunaiym Mamytasymova, head of the financial, economic, and social department of the Kara-Burgun rural administration, reported that the local budget won in the project "Budget for Local Communities." The competition was organized by the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz

27.10.2025, 12:26
In the new general plan of the city of Bishkek, there will be no chaotic construction.
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In the new general plan of the city of Bishkek, there will be no chaotic construction.

In the new general plan for the city of Bishkek for 2030, chaotic construction will be eliminated. This was stated by Aziret Azimov, the first deputy chief architect of the capital, on the air of Birinchi radio. According to him, this change is key. "We guarantee that there will be no chaotic construction, illegal extensions, and disorderly high-rise buildings," emphasized Azimov.

27.10.2025, 12:25
In Chui Region, a record yield of sugar beets has been recorded
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In Chui Region, a record yield of sugar beets has been recorded

In the Chui region, particularly in the Moscow district, outstanding results have been achieved in sugar beet yields, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency's information, the seed-growing enterprise "Ala-Tuu-T" rents 308 hectares of agricultural land from the state fund in the Chui district, where it cultivates various crops.

27.10.2025, 12:11
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"Kyrgyzfilm" digitized the film about the construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Station "I Do Not Allow the Catastrophe"

The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm," in collaboration with the Central State Archive and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has completed the digitization of the feature film "I Do Not Allow a Catastrophe," created by director Algimantas Vidugiris. This digitization was carried out as part of a project to preserve the Kyrgyz film archive.

27.10.2025, 12:02
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The hotline for children of the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic receives more than 190 calls a day

In the nine months of 2025, the "Child Helpline" center, operating under the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, recorded 53,871 calls. This averages to 1,897 calls daily and 5,985 calls monthly, as reported by the agency's press service. Of the total number of inquiries, 2,095 people sought consultations and assistance: 869 of them (41.5 percent) were children, while 1,226 (58.5 percent) were adults.

27.10.2025, 11:45
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A tram will operate in Bishkek. The BGA has named the approximate routes.

In Bishkek, the construction of tram lines is planned. The Deputy Director of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Main Architecture," Aziret Azimov, shared this information on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, the previous general plan provided for the presence of 5-6 types of public transport; however, in the updated version, only 2-3 will remain, but with a clear justification for implementation in specific areas and in certain years.

27.10.2025, 11:45
The GKNB has detained the vice-mayor and the director of the DMS of the city of Tash-Kumyr
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The GKNB has detained the vice-mayor and the director of the DMS of the city of Tash-Kumyr

Employees of the GKNB detained the vice-mayor of Tash-Kumyr, K.N.A., and K.U.A., the head of the Department of Municipal Property. They are suspected of illegally transferring municipal land into private ownership. It has been established that the plots were located in Shamalduu-Sai and the villages of Tendik, Chuyut-Sai, and Kyzyl-Alma in the Nooken district, and were transferred to relatives and associated individuals through fictitious auctions with undervalued prices. These actions caused

27.10.2025, 11:42
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In Bishkek, each district will have its own center

The Deputy Head of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Architecture," Aziret Azimov, stated in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" that according to the new general plan, each district of the capital will have its own center. An important part of this strategy will be attention to the outskirts of the city. According to Azimov, the focus will shift from the traditional emphasis on the center of Bishkek to the development of all districts. For example, the Oktobrskiy and

27.10.2025, 11:40
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National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic: Buses and taxis remain the main modes of transportation for citizens

On October 26, the country celebrated the Day of Workers in the Automotive and Road Industry, during which the National Statistical Committee presented updated data on the state of the transport sector. According to the provided information, road transport continues to hold a leading position in the field of transportation. Last year, over 54 million tons of cargo were transported, accounting for more than 80% of the total volume of freight transport. A large portion of the transportation is

27.10.2025, 11:37
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In Batken, a man's clothes were stolen — a foreigner has been detained

In the Batken region, a citizen of another country was detained, suspected of committing theft, reports the press service of the regional internal affairs department. According to information from the local police, the incident occurred on October 22 at approximately 11:30 PM in the city of Batken. A 37-year-old man, M.K., who is temporarily residing in this city, reported to the police about the theft during which his personal belongings were stolen, including a Samsung A50 mobile phone,

27.10.2025, 11:34
Gold, deposits, shopping centers. Where the pension savings of Kyrgyz citizens are going
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Gold, deposits, shopping centers. Where the pension savings of Kyrgyz citizens are going

Photo from the internet. Chairman of the Social Fund of the KR Bakhtiyar Aliyev Recently, it became known that the Social Fund purchased "Ayu Grand" for 3.2 billion soms, and in the spring, it bought the "Ala-Archa" shopping center for 1.75 billion soms. Bakhtiyar Aliyev, head of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, explained how these assets affect the pension savings of citizens and where else the fund's resources are directed.

27.10.2025, 11:18
Scientists from OshSU discovered an ancient archaeological site in the Kara-Suu district
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Scientists from OshSU discovered an ancient archaeological site in the Kara-Suu district

The scientific team of Osh State University conducted a research expedition to the Shut pasture in the Kara-Suu district, where an archaeological site dating back to the 2nd-1st centuries BC was discovered, according to preliminary data. The university reported this. According to the initiator of this expedition, geoecologist Abidzhapar Akkulov, numerous ceramic fragments, remnants of hand mills ("zhargylchak"), and petroglyphs, that is, images carved on stones, were discovered

27.10.2025, 11:18
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Now licenses for practicing law in the Kyrgyz Republic are issued online

An important update in the field of justice has occurred in Kyrgyzstan: the Ministry of Justice has introduced a new electronic system for issuing licenses for legal practice. This was reported by the ministry's press service. This initiative is being implemented within the framework of the Law "On the Licensing and Permitting System in the Kyrgyz Republic" and is part of an Action Plan aimed at digital transformation from 2024 to 2028.

27.10.2025, 11:06
Japan Days were held in the city of Osh
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Japan Days were held in the city of Osh

Japan Days, organized by the Embassy of Japan in Kyrgyzstan, JICA, and the Kyrgyz-Japanese Center for Human Development (KRJC), took place on October 17 and 18 in the southern capital — Osh. The first day of the events opened with a screening of the Japanese film "Miracles Nearby" at Osh State University. This film was provided by a Japanese foundation specifically for students studying the Japanese language.

27.10.2025, 11:05
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Flu and ARVI Season. FOMS Reminds What Medical Services Are Provided for Free

The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) reminds that with the onset of autumn and winter, there is an increase in cases of colds and viral diseases. To prevent serious consequences, it is strongly recommended to consult medical professionals instead of trying to cope with the illness on your own. Citizens can receive the necessary assistance at primary care centers (PCC) or family medicine centers (FMC) as part of the state guarantees program (SGP), which is available to everyone, regardless

27.10.2025, 11:02
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Japan Days Took Place in Osh. Here's How It Was.

On October 17 and 18, Japan Days were held in Osh. The event was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Kyrgyzstan, the JICA office, and the Kyrgyz-Japanese Center for Human Development (KRJC). Students from Osh State University studying the Japanese language delighted the audience with a cover version of the song "Winged Swing" and a dance performance in Japanese style.

27.10.2025, 10:58
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In the new master plan for Bishkek, the red lines on some plots have been deemed unjustified

The First Deputy Chief Architect of Bishkek, Aziret Azimov, reported on "Birinchi Radio" that there have been changes in the red lines of several roads in the updated general plan of the city, which were established during the Soviet era. He emphasized that after the approval of the new general plan, it will be necessary to develop two key documents within six months: the Land Use and Development Rules, as well as the Detailed Planning Rules, which will clarify the red and green

27.10.2025, 10:57
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The children's helpline receives about 200 calls a day

The "111" service operates around the clock and accepts free calls from all corners of the country. According to information provided by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, approximately 200 calls are received daily on the children's hotline.

27.10.2025, 10:46
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The "most beautiful boy of the 20th century" has died

According to Dagens Nyheter, Björn Andrésen passed away at the age of 71. This was made known by director Christian Petri, who, along with Kristina Lindström, created a documentary about Andrésen's life titled "The Most Beautiful Boy in the World" (2021). Andrésen, born in 1955, first appeared on screen at the age of 15, starring in Roy Andersson's film "A Swedish Love Story." He gained fame after the release of "Death in Venice" in 1971, directed by

27.10.2025, 10:41
In a number of districts of Bishkek, there will be no water on October 30.
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In a number of districts of Bishkek, there will be no water on October 30.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, on October 30 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in residential areas, schools, children's institutions, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities. The press service of the city administration reported that the outage will affect the Ak-Bosogo residential area, including institutions such as Secondary School No. 81, Centralized Medical Facility No. 13, Preschool Institution No. 2

27.10.2025, 10:36
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Master Plan 2050. Bishkek Plans to Increase Average Housing Provision

In Bishkek, an increase in the average level of housing provision is planned. This is stated in the draft general plan for the capital, which is designed until 2050, as previously mentioned. According to representatives of the authorities, the level of housing affordability is the most important indicator of the social condition of the population.

27.10.2025, 10:27
Alexandra Ryabykh: There Are No Restrictions for Women Today in Choosing a Profession
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Alexandra Ryabykh: There Are No Restrictions for Women Today in Choosing a Profession

The Forum-Dialogue took place in Bishkek, organized by the Congress of Women of the Kyrgyz Republic and the "Union of Women in the Nuclear Industry" foundation with the support of the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the Eurasian Women's Forum Council. The event gathered over 100 participants, including leaders from technological sectors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and representatives of government structures. Aleksandra Ryabykh, co-founder of the "Union of Women

27.10.2025, 10:25
The RAY team from Kyrgyzstan won at the World Cup tournaments in Malaysia
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The RAY team from Kyrgyzstan won at the World Cup tournaments in Malaysia

On October 23 and 24, international competitions in aesthetic group gymnastics took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as part of the World Cup, where the RAY team from Kyrgyzstan achieved a convincing victory. Participants shared this news with 24.kg. According to reports, the team won the championship title at the Dato’ Malek Cup and became the silver medalist at the Magga Cup, particularly standing out in the 8-10 years category with their long program.

27.10.2025, 10:21
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The 100th Anniversary of the Village of Kytai Celebrated at Issyk-Kul

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, a celebration was held dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the village of Kytai, which is part of the Jeti-Oguz rural district. According to the district mayor Ermek Bakavidinov, the celebration took place on October 25. The village was founded in the 1920s with the support of Torokul Aitmatov and was named "Kytai ayily." During the Soviet era, the name was changed to "Komsomolskoye," but among the local residents, the old

27.10.2025, 10:19