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Surveillance cameras installed in schools of border villages in Batken
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Surveillance cameras installed in schools of border villages in Batken

Photo of the Batken District Police Department. Video cameras in schools of border villages In the Batken district, the installation of video cameras has begun in educational institutions of border villages, aimed at ensuring the safety of children and preventing offenses. This was reported by the press service of the local law enforcement agencies. The initiative to install the cameras belongs to the local police and has received support from the authorities.

13.11.2025, 14:54
The fourth social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek
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The fourth social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek

On November 12, the fourth social store "Eurasia" was opened in Bishkek, located at 97 Manas Street. According to the organization, the "Eurasia" social stores continue to expand their network, fulfilling their main goal — to support pensioners, veterans, and people with disabilities by providing them with essential goods at affordable prices.

13.11.2025, 14:51
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"If you don't believe it, see for yourself." The Minister announced the disconnection of mining farms from the networks.

According to Ibraev, two mining farms operated legally and had contracts with the "National Electric Network." However, they are currently disconnected from the power supply. The minister noted: "These companies did not use our electricity; they received it from Russia and, conversely, paid us for transit. If you have any doubts, you can go and see for yourself. This issue is under strict control."

13.11.2025, 14:50
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Employees of the Ombudsman Institute identified violations at the Jeti-Oguz Rehabilitation Center

During an inspection conducted at the republican medical rehabilitation center Jetty-Oguz, located in the Issyk-Kul region, staff from the ombudsman’s institute identified serious violations of the rights of patients suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. According to information provided by the institute, the old warehouse building does not meet fire safety requirements. Inside the premises, the ceilings and walls are covered with mold, and over 2 kg of sausages past their expiration date were

13.11.2025, 14:39
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Police and banks unite in Issyk-Kul to combat internet fraud

A meeting was held at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region with representatives of the National Bank for the Issyk-Kul region and commercial banks. The event was attended by the head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, Police Lieutenant Colonel Azamat Attokurov. Participants discussed issues related to the increase in cases of internet fraud and the spread of so-called "dropper" schemes, which cause

13.11.2025, 14:38
The Russian Drama Theater Announced New Year Performances (Program)
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The Russian Drama Theater Announced New Year Performances (Program)

Starting December 20, the New Year program will kick off at the Ch. Aitmatov Russian Drama Theater. A fairy tale "The Flying Ship" will be presented for young viewers, directed by Anna Shmyrina. Event poster. When: from December 20 to 28, at 11:00 and 14:00. Where: 122 Tynystanova St. (main stage, theater foyer). Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes. Age restrictions: 4+. Cost: from 250 to 700 soms (tickets can be purchased on the website ticket.kg). Phone for inquiries: 0550 83 85 12. Before

13.11.2025, 14:32
Violations Discovered at the Jeti-Oguz Rehabilitation Center
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Violations Discovered at the Jeti-Oguz Rehabilitation Center

Monitoring at the Jetty-Oguz Republican Medical Rehabilitation Center, located in the Issyk-Kul region, was conducted by employees of the Ombudsman's Institute. The purpose of the visit was to study the observance of the rights of people suffering from HIV and tuberculosis, as reported by the institute's press service. During the inspection, serious violations of patient rights were recorded. For example, the warehouse building does not meet fire safety requirements, and there is

13.11.2025, 14:28
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A competition for 191 school director positions has been announced in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of a competition to fill vacant positions among the heads of state and municipal schools. This year, 191 vacancies have been announced across the country, as reported by the agency. The highest number of open vacancies has been registered in the following regions: Jalal-Abad — 58, Osh — 46, and Chui — 26.

13.11.2025, 14:19
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Tashiev on electricity restrictions: There will be no rolling blackouts, but we need to save energy

Kamchybek Tashiev once again emphasized that there are no plans for rolling blackouts in the country. Nevertheless, he urged citizens to use electricity sparingly. “In Kyrgyzstan, rolling blackouts will not be conducted. Electricity will not be turned off across the republic, as we have sufficient resources. But it is important to remember the need for conservation. This is what the president, the minister, and I myself are saying. Let’s consume electricity more wisely. Despite the lack of

13.11.2025, 14:07
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<b>“The History of the Manaschi”:</b> The Story of the Manaschi Ybyrayym Abdyrakman Uulu (Akmol)

On February 18, a presentation of the book "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas," covering the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the past 500 years. The initiator of the book's creation was the manaschy and theater director Nurbek Talantbekov. In the book, the manaschy are presented in chronological order, and their stories are supplemented with verses written by the manaschy Rysbay Isakov. Rysbay entered the Guinness Book of Records

13.11.2025, 14:06
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Medical Town in Bishkek. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic invites partners from France to the project

Recently, the first Kyrgyz-French forum dedicated to investments and cooperation in the healthcare sector took place in Paris. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information received from the Ministry of Health, this forum became an important event within the framework of the Days of Cooperation between medical institutions in France and Kyrgyzstan. It gathered representatives from major French companies, research centers,

13.11.2025, 13:57
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Residents of Bishkek complain about the operation of traffic lights in the capital (video and photos)

The Call Center Kaktus.media has received several inquiries from residents of Bishkek regarding issues with traffic lights in the city. *****At the intersection of Mahatma Gandhi Avenue and Bayalinov Street, there is an absence of red and yellow lights on the traffic lights installed on the side of Bayalinov Street. These lights have not been functioning since last week. It was not possible to find the phone number of the service responsible for traffic light repairs on the city hall's

13.11.2025, 13:56
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In Kemin, a queue of trucks with sugar beets was filmed.

In the Kemin area, significant queues of vehicles have formed at the sugar beet reception point. According to local administration information, 38 thousand tons of beets have already been harvested in the region, with only 2–3 thousand tons remaining. Residents of the Chui region noted that there are long queues of trucks at the beet reception point in the Kemin district.

13.11.2025, 13:56
New Friendship. How Resettlers Live After the Territory Exchange with Tajikistan
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New Friendship. How Resettlers Live After the Territory Exchange with Tajikistan

Photo 24.kg. Village Zhany Dostuk In Kyrgyzstan, within just a year, the village of Zhany Dostuk was established in the territory of the Chet-Bulak Suubashinsky ayil aimak of the Batken region, which translates to "New Friendship." This occurred after a historic agreement on the delimitation of the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, as a result of which about two hundred families, who lost their homes, began a new life. Mixed feelings: hope and anxiety Local residents share

13.11.2025, 13:50
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A tournament of service dogs with the participation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Customs, and Border Guard Service was held at the GSIN.

From November 10 to 12, a service dog tournament was held at the State Penitentiary Service, as reported by the press service of the SPS on November 13. Participants included dog handlers from the Dog Training Center of the SPS, the Department of Security and Escort, the State Customs Service (SCS), the Border Service of the GKNB, and the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

13.11.2025, 13:42
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"Don't create a state within a state." Tashiev urged citizens not to divide into clans.

Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee, criticized those citizens who divide themselves into clans and tribes, organizing events for their communities. He noted: "Recently, there has been an increase in cases where people are dividing into clans. This needs to stop. People take pride in their ancestry, mention well-known representatives of their clans, publish symbols and flags, and hold kurultai gatherings across

13.11.2025, 13:40
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The historical and cultural complex "Manas Ordo" in the Talas region will be renovated.

During his working visit to the Talas region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the laying of a "time capsule" for the upcoming reconstruction of the national historical and cultural complex "Manas Ordo." This information was provided by the president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov. According to Sadyr Japarov, the complex was established in 1976 as a literary and ethnographic museum, received the status of the "Kumbaz of Manas" museum-reserve in 1990,

13.11.2025, 13:37
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"Don't be afraid, but don't underestimate." A professor on the dangers of pneumonia

Every year on November 12, we celebrate World Pneumonia Day. Professor Talant Sooronbaev, head of the National Center of Cardiology and Therapy named after Academician Mirrahimov, shared information on how to recognize this disease and explained why self-medication can be dangerous. The center actively participates in the implementation of a five-year Roadmap aimed at developing mountainous regions. A distinctive feature of this institution is that Academician M. M. Mirrahimov trained many

13.11.2025, 13:30
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The head of the State National Security Committee is dissatisfied that civil servants leave the air conditioner on after work.

In his interview with Region TV, the head of the State Committee for National Security noted that the use of electrical devices in government institutions requires a more rational approach. Tashiev emphasized that after 6:00 PM, the use of electricity should cease in all government agencies and departments. "When you enter the ministries, you sometimes notice that air conditioners are running even at night on every floor. They are left on so that the room becomes warmer by morning. This is

13.11.2025, 13:29
Mayor of Kanta: Our city is a center for youth and sports
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Mayor of Kanta: Our city is a center for youth and sports

In the podcast "Kabar Podcast," the mayor of Kant, Ulan Mailibashev, shared the achievements and current directions of the socio-economic development of the city. He emphasized that Kant, which has been one of the industrial centers of Kyrgyzstan since Soviet times, continues to demonstrate stable economic results. "Our successes in sports are also impressive. There are many football players in Kant, and we have the largest number of football fields in the country. Major

13.11.2025, 13:28
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Deputy Head of Medical Institution Fined for Expired Sausages and Poison on Store Shelves

At the Jetty-Oguz Republican Medical Rehabilitation Center in the Issyk-Kul region, staff from the Ombudsman Institute conducted monitoring aimed at assessing the rights of people suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. This was reported in a press release from the chief human rights defender. During the inspection, significant deficiencies were identified, including the old storage facility's non-compliance with fire safety standards. The center also exhibited increased humidity, leading to

13.11.2025, 13:15
The first inclusive education department in Central Asia opened at BSU
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The first inclusive education department in Central Asia opened at BSU

Photo by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Opening of the Inclusive Education Department at BGU The K. Karasaev Bishkek State University has launched the "Additional and Inclusive Education" department, which is the first of its kind in Central Asia. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. The new department will serve as an important platform for the professional development of educators and

13.11.2025, 13:11
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"The Tale of the Man, the Wheel, and the Plane Tree" by Vidugiris has been digitized

The film "The Tale of a Man, a Wheel, and a Plane Tree" has been digitized and is now available for viewing thanks to the efforts of the Kyrgyzfilm studio, the Central State Film Archive, and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) as part of a project to digitize the archives of Kyrgyz cinema. It can be found on YouTube. Critics describe this work as a unique example of cinematic poetry, where simple images reveal deep themes of human existence.

13.11.2025, 13:09
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At "Kyrgyzpharmacy," it was reported that medicine supplies will increase in 2025.

The state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharm" has published the results of its activities for the year 2025 and outlined key areas of work for the near future. Growth in Supplies and Financial Indicators During the ten months of 2025, medical goods worth 4 billion soms were centrally supplied, while in 2023 this figure was only 1 billion. All supplies were made using the same working capital of 1 billion soms raised in 2023. "We continue to seek ways to improve spending efficiency and

13.11.2025, 13:07
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic explained why Kyrgyz citizens are delayed at the Belarusian border.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic explained why Kyrgyz citizens are delayed at the Belarusian border.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has informed about the reasons why citizens of the country are facing difficulties when crossing the border with Belarus through Lithuania. According to the ministry, from October 29 to November 30, 2025, in accordance with the directive of the Lithuanian cabinet of ministers, the operation of the border checkpoints "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai," located on the border with Belarus, has been temporarily suspended.

13.11.2025, 13:06
In the village of Kirgshelk, factories and plants are planned to be launched next year.
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In the village of Kirgshelk, factories and plants are planned to be launched next year.

Next year, eight new productions will be launched in Kirgshelk. This was announced by the mayor of Kant, Ulan Mailibashev, in the podcast "Kabar Podcast." According to the mayor, as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, the villages of Kirgshelk and Luxembourg became part of the city of Kant. "After the reform, we actively engaged in the development of these villages, and we are already seeing positive results. Our goal is to create an economic zone in Kirgshelk

13.11.2025, 13:06
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In the city of Gülchö, two streets will be expanded to four lanes

The mayor of the city of Gülchö, Nursultan Tajibaev, announced that the streets Alymbeka-datka and Kurmanjan-datka will be transformed into four-lane roads. Work on expanding the main street, Alymbeka-datka, has already begun. The road, which is 3.5 km long, starting from the entrance to Gülchö and ending at the village of Kurmanjan-datka, will be reconstructed into a four-lane road. This project will require the demolition of several yards that do not meet the necessary road construction

13.11.2025, 13:00
Tashiev demanded to cease political actions based on kinship
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Tashiev demanded to cease political actions based on kinship

In Kyrgyzstan, it is necessary to stop the practice of political activity based on clan affiliation. This statement was made by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security, in an interview with the television channel "Region TV". Tashiev noted that recently there has been an increase in the number of kurultai organized in the name of various clans and tribes, which may threaten the integrity of the state.

13.11.2025, 12:59
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Advice Given to Kyrgyz Citizens Regarding the Closed Border of Lithuania and Belarus

From October 29 to November 30, based on the decision of the Lithuanian government, the border checkpoints "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai," located on the border with Belarus, will be temporarily closed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Crossing through the "Mėdininkai" border checkpoint is now permitted only for diplomats, individuals accompanying diplomatic mail, citizens traveling to or from Kaliningrad, as

13.11.2025, 12:38
Restaurants, cafes, and clubs must close at 10:00 PM - Tashiev
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Restaurants, cafes, and clubs must close at 10:00 PM - Tashiev

The legislative norms designed to ensure the peace of citizens at night are not always properly enforced. This was stated by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security, in an interview with the "Region TV" channel. He pointed out that according to current legislation, all entertainment activities, including the operation of nightclubs, cafes, and restaurants, must end by 10:00 PM. This is necessary so that

13.11.2025, 12:30
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"Kyyrgyzpharmacy" and "Biovit" will join forces to develop national pharmaceuticals

The signed framework agreement between "Kyrgyzpharm" and "Biovit" is aimed at developing long-term cooperation and strengthening the security of drug supply in the country. Since its establishment in 2002, "Biovit" has consistently increased its production capacity and expanded its product range, including both pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. The entire production base of the company meets modern requirements, with the implementation of international GMP

13.11.2025, 12:04
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The U.S. Embassy Warns Kyrgyz Citizens About Fake Green Card Lottery Scams

Recent reports about the U.S. Green Card lottery (DV-2027) have drawn attention to fraudulent schemes. This was communicated by the American embassy. Representatives stated that registration for the current lottery (Diversity Visa 2027) is currently closed; however, various false information aimed at deceiving citizens has emerged.

13.11.2025, 11:34
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Russia has provided new Russian language textbooks to schools in Kyrgyzstan

Russia has provided new textbooks in Russian language and literature for Kyrgyz schoolchildren. A total of 651,000 copies were printed for students in the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 7th grades. The textbooks were created in accordance with the new state education standards being implemented as part of the transition to a 12-year education system.

13.11.2025, 11:28
The exhibition "Katun' Nature Reserve" opened in Naryn
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The exhibition "Katun' Nature Reserve" opened in Naryn

The exhibition titled "Katun Sacred" has opened in Naryn. This event was organized by two nature reserves: Katun and "Karatala-Japyrik." Cooperation between these specially protected natural areas began in 2019 with the signing of a sister city agreement.

13.11.2025, 11:26
The World Cup in Mountain Distance Sports Tourism has kicked off in Osh
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The World Cup in Mountain Distance Sports Tourism has kicked off in Osh

The official opening of the World Cup in mountain distance sports tourism took place in Kyrgyzstan, reports the National Federation of Sports Tourism of the country. The event is held at the foot of the picturesque Kermetoo Mountain, located in the very center of the city. Vice Mayor of Osh, Nurlan Zakirov, was present at the opening ceremony, along with representatives from various government and sports organizations, international judges, volunteers, and guests from different corners of the

13.11.2025, 11:14
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""Turn off their lights after 10 PM". Tashiev banned cafes and restaurants from operating at night"

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), criticized the non-implementation of the silence law in Kyrgyzstan. In this regard, he issued a decree prohibiting events in cafes and restaurants after 10:00 PM, instructing local and law enforcement agencies to monitor compliance with this decision. Tashiev reminded that a law was adopted stating that there should be no noisy events in establishments during nighttime. However, according to him, this requirement is

13.11.2025, 11:07
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Replacement of indefinite driver's licenses with new ones. What documents will be required?

Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office, stated that starting from January 2026, all holders of indefinite driver's licenses will be required to replace them with licenses that have a fixed validity period. He also reported that all private driving schools will come under state management, and citizens will need to undergo training for 14 months to obtain new licenses. Later, President Sadyr Japarov clarified that this duration will apply only to students in the 11th and

13.11.2025, 10:50
The director of the "Buran" museum complex has been appointed as Tolgonai Tokombaeva.
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The director of the "Buran" museum complex has been appointed as Tolgonai Tokombaeva.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tolgonai Tokombaeva Kedeikhanovna has been appointed as the director of the museum complex of the Burana tower. Her appointment became possible as a result of signing an employment contract with a three-month probation period. The First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Soyuzbek Nadybekov, introduced the new leader to the team.

13.11.2025, 10:47