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In Ak-Tal, an event on traffic rules compliance was held with schoolchildren

In the Naryn region, in the village of Baigönchök, an event dedicated to traffic rules compliance was held, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the director of the Tabris Otorov school, Mirbek Chyrmiev, the traffic safety inspector of the Ak-Talinsky district, Mirlan Mamytov, in collaboration with the school administration and young police assistants, organized an event titled "Follow Traffic Rules, Driver!".

25.11.2025, 15:36
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A debt of 3,000 soms can leave you without a car

Drivers should remember that the total amount of unpaid fines, equal to 3,000 soms, can lead to the stopping and towing of their vehicles. As explained by Baigazy Aitikul uulu, the head of the press service of the State Traffic Safety Department (GUOBDD), this rule already exists, but many motorists forget about it while continuing to drive on the roads. There are cases where the total fines exceed the value of the vehicle itself. 70% Discount: A Chance to SaveNevertheless, drivers have the

25.11.2025, 15:29
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Spring in Kadamzhai with unique and healing water

In the city of Kadamjai, in the village of Jiydelik, there is a famous spring called "Kotur Bulak," which possesses healing properties. This water is in demand not only among local residents but also among people visiting the enclaves of Sokh and Shahmardan, located in Uzbekistan.

25.11.2025, 15:25
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In Bishkek, awareness among youth about the prevention of all forms of violence is being raised

On November 26, an event titled "Youth Against Violence" will take place in Bishkek. It is organized by the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in partnership with the Program Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the youth organization IDEA. The aim of this event is to deepen students' knowledge about human rights, measures for the prevention of all forms of violence, digital

25.11.2025, 14:57
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Fish exporters from Kyrgyzstan accuse Rosselkhoznadzor of a corruption scheme

Fish producers in Kyrgyzstan who export their products to Russia are expressing serious concerns due to the difficulties that have arisen in their operations. A representative of the company OsOO "Tian-Shan Trout," Andrey Nazarov, has appealed to government agencies and the media for assistance in resolving the critical situation that has emerged. According to him, over the past ten days, the number of cargo delays caused by the Rosselkhoznadzor has increased, accompanied by excessive

25.11.2025, 14:57
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Hong Kong Flu and COVID-19. What Viruses Are Circulating in Kyrgyzstan

From November 17 to 23, Kyrgyzstan registered 13,054 cases of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza, which is 60% higher than the figures from the previous week. This data was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, as reported by 24. kg. Among the infected, 69.4% are children under 14 years old, accounting for 9,055 cases. Hospitalization affected 7.2% of the total number of infected.

25.11.2025, 14:33
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Teachers will be required to undergo testing to assess their level of competence

Teachers of several subjects have been required to undergo testing to determine their level of professional training. This was reported by several educators working in schools on the website Kaktus.media. According to them, the Ministry of Education issued a directive for conducting testing with the aim of planning activities for the continuous professional development of teachers and assessing their ability to use computer technologies in the educational process, including completing test

25.11.2025, 14:27
"Muras United" announced a new head coach and assistant
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"Muras United" announced a new head coach and assistant

The club "Muras United" has introduced its new coaching staff for the upcoming season. Edmar Galovskiy de Lacerda has become the head coach, and Vyacheslav Belyaev has been appointed as his assistant. Edmar Galovskiy de Lacerda, who previously worked with several South American clubs, is known for his strategic expertise and focus on developing young players. His goal at "Muras United" is to strengthen the team, implement modern playing principles, and enhance the

25.11.2025, 14:08
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There Aren't Enough Doctors. Why Patients Have to Wait in the Infectious Disease Hospital

At the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital, there is a shortage of doctors in the emergency department, which complicates its operation. Chief Physician Gulzhigit Aaliev reported this situation, noting that during the day there are five doctors on duty, while in the evening there are only three. “Recently, one medic from the capital's Family Medicine Center was redirected to us. We also have two on-call doctors in reserve in case the number of patients increases. The emergency

25.11.2025, 14:01
40-story buildings in Bishkek. "If there aren't enough spaces, they will park on lawns, in ditches, and playgrounds."
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40-story buildings in Bishkek. "If there aren't enough spaces, they will park on lawns, in ditches, and playgrounds."

The capital's infrastructure will face serious challenges In Bishkek, the construction of a residential complex is planned, which will include buildings 35 and 40 stories high. According to infrastructure expert Marat Musuraliev, such a large-scale project will pose a real challenge for the engineering and transportation systems of the capital, as he noted in a conversation with Vesti.kg.

25.11.2025, 13:58
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"Very Dangerous to Walk". Residents Complain About the Lack of Sidewalk on Sadyrbaev Street

In the Call center Kaktus.media, residents living on Sadyrbaev Street reported on the current situation. They note that there are no sidewalks on one side of the street, forcing people to walk on the roadway, which is extremely dangerous. "At the intersection with the highway, sidewalks are not provided. We have to walk close to the roadway, risking being hit by cars. Although there are pedestrian crossings, we have to walk to them, and also along the way. Not only adults but also children

25.11.2025, 13:41
Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Construction has imposed fines totaling 112.7 million soms for violations at construction sites.
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Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Construction has imposed fines totaling 112.7 million soms for violations at construction sites.

Since the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has imposed fines totaling 112 million 785 thousand soms on construction companies for violating existing regulations. Deputy Minister Talant Imanakun uulu shared this information during the "Elden Sobol" program organized by the "Kabar" agency. According to him, since the beginning of the year, 2062 administrative protocols have been registered in the country,

25.11.2025, 13:40
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Excess Subsidization of Passenger Transportation Identified in MP "Bishkek Trolleybus Management" - Audit

The Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall violated the resolution of the City Hall, adopted on April 5, 2022, by allocating subsidies totaling more than 89 million 349 thousand soms in 2023. This information was presented in a report prepared by the Accounts Chamber regarding the execution of the city budget. Of the total amount of funds allocated as subsidies, a significant portion was received by the following institutions:

25.11.2025, 13:35
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In MP "Bishkekasfaltservice," absence of financial reporting, exceeding the actual cost of work, and other violations identified - audit for 2023

During the inspection, the following violations were identified: - Compensation in the amount of 1,356,300 som was paid to 35 employees, which is equivalent to 27,028 liters of gasoline. These payments contradict paragraphs 3 and 5 of the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 18, 2006, No. 672, regarding compensation for the use of personal vehicles during official business trips. It was established that the vehicles used by the employees to perform their official

25.11.2025, 13:26
The Ministry of Construction announced the possibility of building buildings up to 55 stories in Kyrgyzstan.
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The Ministry of Construction announced the possibility of building buildings up to 55 stories in Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, there is now the possibility of constructing buildings with heights ranging from 50 to 55 stories. This became known from the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency channel, where the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Talant Imanakun uulu shared new data. Previously, construction companies were limited to a maximum of 27 stories due to fears of taking on the risks associated with building high-rise

25.11.2025, 13:21
A new seed sowing method has been implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic, proving its effectiveness
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A new seed sowing method has been implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic, proving its effectiveness

In Kyrgyzstan, an innovative seed sowing method has been introduced for the first time, which significantly reduces the use of fertilizers, increases yield, and decreases the number of weeds. The effectiveness of this method has been confirmed by more than a decade of experience. This was reported by Nurdin Dovletov, head of the Department of Regional Interaction and Land Resources of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.

25.11.2025, 13:15
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The audit revealed discrepancies in the reports of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Architecture".

In the report of the Accounts Chamber on the execution of the budget of the Bishkek City Hall for 2023, significant discrepancies were found in the accounting and financial reporting of the state institution "Bishkekglavarkhitektura". The document also mentions other violations of legislation. At the beginning of the year, the difference between accounting data and reporting amounted to 79 million 912.4 thousand soms, and by the end of 2023, it increased to 96 million 148.6 thousand

25.11.2025, 13:15
The International Student Film Festival "Peace to the World!" Opened at KNU
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The International Student Film Festival "Peace to the World!" Opened at KNU

As part of the Institute of Journalism and Communication of KNU, the grand opening of the international student film festival "Peace to the World!" took place, dedicated to the anniversary of the Great Victory. The festival encompasses a wide range of participants: the program features works by students from countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan. This important event aims to convey historical memory through the art of cinema and promote cultural

25.11.2025, 13:13
The largest stadium in Central Asia is set to open in 2026
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The largest stadium in Central Asia is set to open in 2026

On the program "Elden Sobol" at the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talant Imanakun uulu, announced the completion timeline for the "Azattyk Arena" stadium. According to him, the work is being carried out under the supervision of the Presidential Administration. The stadium will accommodate 51,000 spectators, making it the largest in Central Asia. "The project includes parking for over

25.11.2025, 13:10
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"Tired of Transfers". City Residents Complain About Lack of Public Transport

The Call center Kaktus.media received inquiries from residents about the lack of public transport. ***- We live on Auezov Street between the neighborhoods "Tunguch" and "Alamedin-1", and there are no buses from us to "Kirkomstroma" and "Dordoy Motors". Many people work in this direction, and we have to make transfers. Previously, minibuses No. 166 and No. 137 operated on Auezov, but they were canceled without offering an alternative. We ask to restore bus

25.11.2025, 13:10
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Gardeners of Jet-Oguz Plan to Supply Apples and Apricots to China

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, plans are underway to export apples and apricots to China. As Talantbek Bazarbaev, a resident of the village of Tosor, told Turmush, the village is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, at the junction of the Ton and Jeti-Oguz districts. There are over 600 hectares of orchards with apple trees in the rural area. "This year, the harvest was quite good. Personally, we sold apples directly from our more than 4 hectares of apple

25.11.2025, 13:09
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Schools in Russia will notify the Ministry of Internal Affairs about the enrollment of migrant children

Starting from 2026, educational institutions in Russia will be required to transfer information about the enrollment and unavailability for enrollment of migrant children to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This initiative involves three key ministries: the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as reported by TASS. The Ministry of Education will be responsible for collecting the necessary data, while the

25.11.2025, 13:08
Ministry of Construction on Renovation: No One Will Be Left on the Streets
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Ministry of Construction on Renovation: No One Will Be Left on the Streets

In the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talant Imanakun uulu, shared information about the upcoming launch of renovation in the capital. According to the deputy minister, the renovation initiative was raised by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev at the beginning of the year. "The situation requires action. The area of free land in Bishkek is decreasing, while the population

25.11.2025, 13:06
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At the age of 85, ABBA musician Jan Kling has passed away

According to the Swedish publication Aftonbladet, Jan Kling passed away at the age of 85. His son, Mattias Kling, confirmed this sad news. Jan became known for his mastery of the saxophone and flute, which can be heard on albums such as Super Trouper (1980) and The Visitors (1981). He also performed the famous flute introduction to ABBA's song Fernando.

25.11.2025, 13:03
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Sergey Bezrukov filed a lawsuit over the sale of masks with his face on marketplaces

Actor Sergey Bezrukov has filed a lawsuit in the Khamovnichesky Court of Moscow, seeking to protect his rights. He demands to stop the production of masks featuring his image, as reported by the press service of the courts of general jurisdiction. Bezrukov claims that his personal data, including his first name, last name, and image, are being used without his consent. In his lawsuit, he requests the court to prohibit an individual entrepreneur from distributing his personal data on the

25.11.2025, 13:00
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The land plot of the Naryn Drama Theater has been returned to the state, - Ministry of Culture

The state has returned a land plot that was previously under the management of the Naryn Regional Academic Musical Drama Theater named after Muratbek Ryskulov. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The area of the plot is 0.15 hectares, and it is located at: Naryn city, S. Orozbak street, 45/g. The estimated value of the land is about 33 million soms.

25.11.2025, 12:58
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Construction of the "Jeynis" and "Zhashtyk" parks in Batken is being delayed

In Batken, the construction of the parks "Jengish" and "Zhashtyk" is ongoing, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The work on creating these parks began in February of this year. Initially, it was planned that the project would be completed by January 2026. However, the contractor expressed the intention to finish the construction ahead of schedule and put the facilities into operation earlier.

25.11.2025, 12:58
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A working trip on the protection of historical and cultural heritage took place in Kum-Döbö

On November 22, a working trip dedicated to the protection and study of medieval historical monuments took place in Kum-Döbö, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The delegation included State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as the head of the Department for Policy Development, Monitoring, and Reform Analysis of the Presidential

25.11.2025, 12:53
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How the Opening of Indian Film Days in Kyrgyzstan Went

The opening ceremony of the Indian Film Days in Kyrgyzstan took place on November 21 at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater. According to the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, important guests at the event included the Ambassador of India, Berender Singh Yadav, and the Director of the Department of Cinematography, Talant Tolobekov.

25.11.2025, 12:53
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The 1979 film by Algimantas Vidugiris, which uncovered traces of an unknown civilization at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul, has been digitized.

In 1979, the artistic-documentary film by Algimantas Vidugiris titled "Report on the Legend" was released, which became iconic due to its discoveries at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul. Recently, the film has been digitized. From 1976 to 1979, a team led by Vidugiris conducted a unique expedition aimed at finding a sunken city. During the research, traces of a previously unknown civilization that existed 2,500 years ago were discovered.

25.11.2025, 12:45
By the end of the year, the Ministry of Construction plans to put 250 social facilities into operation.
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By the end of the year, the Ministry of Construction plans to put 250 social facilities into operation.

As part of its program, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services plans to put 250 social facilities into operation across the country by the end of this year. Deputy Minister Talant Imanakun uulu shared this information during the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, work is currently underway on 651 facilities. Of this number, construction is being carried out on 422 facilities, while the others are at the

25.11.2025, 12:25
Kyrgyzstan joined the Samarkand Declaration on the Conservation of Wildlife in Central Asia
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Kyrgyzstan joined the Samarkand Declaration on the Conservation of Wildlife in Central Asia

Kyrgyz Republic has become part of the Samarkand Declaration and the Action Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2032. This document aims at the sustainable use of resources of wild flora and fauna, as well as combating illegal trade in wild animals and plants. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The signing of the document took place during the 20th Conference of the Parties to the CITES Convention, where representatives from five Central

25.11.2025, 12:14
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The Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan and the Grodekovo Museum of the Khabarovsk Territory will cooperate

A meeting took place in Bishkek between Zhyldyz Bakashova, the director of the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan, and Ivan Kryukov, the general director of the Grodekovo Museum of the Khabarovsk Territory, who is also the chairman of the Council of the Russian Historical Society and a candidate of historical sciences. The main goal of Kryukov's visit was to develop inter-museum cooperation. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the participants in the

25.11.2025, 12:12
Photographers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan presented their works in Paris
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Photographers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan presented their works in Paris

, Ulugbek BABAKULOV Photos by Ulugbek Babakulov. Photography exhibition in Paris In the heart of France, the exhibition titled Regards sur l’Asie Centrale was opened, dedicated to the culture of Central Asia. Photographers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan participated in this project, showcasing their best works. This event has become one of the most significant cultural happenings of the season in France. The exhibition offers not just a collection of photographs but immerses

25.11.2025, 12:12
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More than 4000 households in the village of Kyzyl-Suu gained access to drinking water

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, over 4,000 households and about 18,000 residents have gained access to clean drinking water. Present at the event were the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev, the head of the World Bank office in Kyrgyzstan Hugh Riddell, and representatives of local authorities.

25.11.2025, 12:02