The President of Kyrgyzstan has banned blocking roads during the passage of his convoy. Now traffic will only be restricted on the side where the president is traveling; the oncoming side will not be blocked.
You can translate signs into the state language for free. But businessmen do not know about it “Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to correctly translate advertisements or signs into the state language for free. But businesses do not know about this and pay fines,” said Elvira Surabaldiyeva, a member of the parliamentary committee on economic and fiscal policy, at a meeting today. The deputies are discussing amendments to the advertising law. Last week, the issue was postponed due to the
It has been revealed how much forced evacuation of cars will cost in Bishkek It has been revealed how much forced evacuation of cars that violate traffic rules will cost — 1,500 soms. “The tariff has been adopted, the tender for forced evacuation in Bishkek and the Chui region has already been announced. The envelopes will be opened around December 10,” informed Talant Barpiyev, head of the Patrol Police Department, at today’s session of the Bishkek City Council.
Problems of Orphanage Graduates Discussed Again in Kyrgyzstan A round table titled "Graduate of an orphanage, status - nobody" was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by representatives of ministries, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, and non-governmental organizations involved in the protection of the rights of orphanage graduates.
The cost of vehicle registration in the KR may be reduced by three times The government of the KR proposes to reduce the cost of vehicle registration.
Kyrgyzstani Bolot Omuraliyev gifted Ramzan Kadyrov a horse of the "American Standardbred" breed. This was written by the head of Chechnya on his Instagram page.
International organization stands up for elderly doctors in Kyrgyzstan The international network "AgeNet" has sent a letter to the head of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, requesting an investigation into the dismissal of elderly doctors. Earlier, the decision to release several well-known specialists from their positions was made by the Minister of Health, Talantbek Batyraliev. All the doctors mentioned in the decree held leadership positions in major hospitals and medical centers. The
Keys to a furnished house and financial assistance for each of the five children were handed over to the resettlers The current President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, bought a house for the family of Pamir Kyrgyz, reports Sputnik Kyrgyzstan.
In Russia, the names of 40 Kyrgyzstani soldiers, who were considered missing during the war, have been established. This was reported by deputy Eristina Kochkarova.
Attraction «Talisman of Bishkek» The first innovation appeared in Panfilov Park - a week ago, a new Ferris wheel, 50 meters tall, began operating there.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Older women from around the world speak about human rights in a new report "We Have the Same Rights," released by HelpAge International. The report focuses on the rights of older people to freedom from violence, abuse, and neglect, reflecting the themes of the upcoming meeting of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing from July 5-7, 2017, in New York.
The trend for new state license plates has surpassed the recent trend of turbocharged cars. The State Registration Service has reported record figures for the sale of license plates. Since the beginning of summer 2016, more than ten thousand sets of plates have been issued. This is more than the two-month norm.
For several years, the demo account competition DemoCup has been held by the international forex broker NordFX. A prizewinner of the competition is also Mukhammed Nurzhanov from Kyrgyzstan. And although he only placed eighth in the January derby, we are confident that the time is not far off when this young man will occupy the top spots in international trader rankings.
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Melis Turganbaev, met with the famous theologian and director of the independent analytical center "Religion, Law and Politics," Kadyro Malikov, who was a victim of ISIS accomplices, to discuss measures to combat terrorism in the republic. At the end of the meeting, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs presented the religious scholar with a traumatic pistol. In the conversation between the minister of the law
On the morning of Thursday, March 24, in the Kyrgyz capital, a strike by trolleybus drivers began. More than 600 people did not show up for work, demanding the attention of the new mayor of the capital, Albek Ibraimov, to their pressing issues and the actions of the management, which has set too high a standard for them. As a result of the protest, vulnerable social categories of the population—schoolchildren, students, and pensioners—were left without the usual public transport. The list of
Today, March 22, an official opening of two rooms took place at the Lenin District Court in Bishkek: waiting rooms for children who have become victims or witnesses of crimes and for children in conflict with the law, as well as a courtroom for children's cases. The opening was attended by the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, the chairpersons of the First May, October, and Sverdlovsk District Courts of Bishkek, representatives of the British Embassy in Bishkek, and
Kyrgyz schoolchildren will be provided with tablets intended to replace traditional textbooks by 2025. This was announced by the Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Elvira Sarieva. On her Facebook page, Sarieva commented on the words of the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, about the advantages of tablets over regular textbooks. She explained that many perceived the Prime Minister's words as a sign of the imminent introduction of tablets in schools.
On March 9, preparations began for the joint Russian-Tajik exercises, which will take place from March 15 to 20 at five military training grounds of the Khatlon garrison of the Republic of Tajikistan - "Lyaur," "Sumbula," "Momirak," "Kharbmaydon," and "Khalkaer." As part of the preparation for the exercise, the An-124-100 "Ruslan" transport aircraft delivered Mi-8 transport-combat helicopters to Dushanbe on March 10, and on March 11,
Gita Rezakhanova, one of the separated Siamese twins, and her mother Zumriyat Rezakhanova received citizenship of the Russian Federation. The Russian passports were handed to the residents of Kyrgyzstan on March 4 by the Russian ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Andrey Krutko. The document presentation took place at the Russian embassy in Bishkek. The story of the Siamese twins from Kyrgyzstan, Zita and Gita Rezakhanova, has attracted global attention. The girls were born in 1991 in the village of
According to the list of goods imported for personal use, it is prohibited to carry more than one mobile phone, compact disc, flash drive, and other items into Kyrgyzstan without prior notification. However, you can carry up to five pieces of chalk and pencils with you. This list is set to come into effect on March 10, 2016. Evaluating this list, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, stated the need to postpone the implementation date of this list. He also mentioned the necessity to
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of an automated system for photo and video recording, as well as photo and video recognition of traffic violations. According to the ministry's press service, the main platform of the photo and video recording system, which generates rulings on traffic violation cases, has been integrated into the activities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Currently, only one hardware and software complex is operating on this
A video has been circulating in Kyrgyz social networks, posted by OJSC "Bishkekteploset" on YouTube. Male employees of the agency decided to congratulate their female colleagues and all Kyrgyz women on International Women's Day with an energetic flash mob dance at one of their work sites and some warm words. The video surprised fellow citizens, who are used to the fact that service workers often lack politeness. However, the fairer half of the republic only partially appreciated
The state of Kyrgyz energy leaves much to be desired; however, in recent years, the situation has begun to stabilize. To finally shape the energy sector at the international level and avoid unnecessary costs and theft, it is possible through a competent assessment of risks and strategies for their minimization. This was stated by Doctor of Sciences Karypbek Alymkulov, an energy expert and member of the Board of Directors of OJSC ‘NES KR’, during a round table on the topic ‘Political Situation
Today, March 2, a delegation from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, headed by Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, Major General Zakir Karimovich Tilenov, visited the Russian aviation base of the CSTO 'Kant'. The high-ranking guests were warmly welcomed by the acting commander of the aviation base, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Yakovlev, along with management officers and unit commanders. The visiting officials familiarized
At the end of the week, car owners in Kyrgyzstan learned of news that made them doubly happy on Friday. Interior Minister Melis Turganbaev confirmed the information that the road patrol service has been abolished in the republic. The annoying and corrupt DPS inspectors will be replaced by video cameras and patrol posts, which are not authorized to stop vehicles. - As of yesterday, the DPS has been abolished. There are no traffic police officers anymore; only the patrol service is operating.
The famous Rappaport Alley, located along the Tamchy – Korumdu road on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, was almost completely cut down for the sake of road expansion. It has now been reported that the head of the Kyrgyz government, Temir Sariev, ordered the preservation of the 80-year-old plantings – or rather, what remains of them after the previous decision by the authorities. The decision to cut down the trees in Rappaport Alley was announced on February 27 during discussions about the
Last Saturday, February 27, a long-awaited event took place in the political life of the capital. The city council elected a new leader for Bishkek. Albek Ibraimov became the new mayor: he was the only candidate for the position, and 42 out of 45 deputies voted for him. Like the voting for his predecessor, Kubanychbek Kulmatov, the voting for Ibraimov was without alternatives. Civil society opposed this, demanding that the right to vote for the mayor be granted not to the deputies of the city
The International Civil Aviation Organization will soon prohibit the transportation of lithium-ion batteries on passenger airplanes. The ban on bringing batteries for mobile phones, laptops, cameras, and other electronics onto airplanes will take effect in April of this year. This restriction is related to the high fire hazard posed by lithium-ion batteries. Previously, only lithium-metal batteries, which were most commonly used in watches, were prohibited on aircraft. The ban on transporting
A new way to combat illegal payments and fees in school funds has been devised in Kyrgyzstan. Now, there will be no talk of collecting money for curtains, computers, or floor repairs: a unified database of all schools is being created in the republic, which will reflect all the information about what is needed for equipping each educational institution and what is already available. It will be accessible on a special online map. - During the investigations into informal payments and fees in
All funds raised from ticket sales, as well as from the charity lottery during the event and donations, will be directed towards purchasing cows for families with children with disabilities. The Bishkek Rotary Club summarizes the results of the charity evening of classical music held to raise funds for the "Gift a Cow" project. In 2016, cows will be donated free of charge to 107 families from regions of Kyrgyzstan where children with disabilities live. This way, they will be able to
The translation feature for the Kyrgyz language has officially appeared in the most popular online translation service, Google Translate. This was announced by the head of the public foundation "Bizdin Muras," Chorobek Sadanbekov. According to him, after several years of work, Google has finally officially added the Kyrgyz language to its online translation service. Sadanbekov noted that this is a significant breakthrough for Kyrgyzstan.
The Public Charitable Foundation (PCF) "Oasis" together with the Public Association (PA) "Our Voice" plan to make changes to the legislation and promote the effective implementation of laws to improve the situation of graduates from children's institutions of boarding type. This initiative is supported within the framework of the Joint Management Program, which is implemented with funding from the USA and the UK. As part of the project "Protection of the rights
On February 18, a solemn ceremony for the presentation of the "Ak Jürük" ("Benefactor of the Year") award took place at the A. Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater, traditionally organized by the charitable foundation "Aikeldik". The founder of the foundation, public figure, and benefactor Askar Salymbekov addressed the gathered guests. In his welcoming speech, he spoke about the history of the award's establishment, its main goals, and the necessity
Military personnel of the Russian airbase CSTO 'Kant' participated in the unveiling of the memorial plaque for the hero of the Afghan war at the school in Kant. February 15, 2016 marks 27 years since the withdrawal of the limited contingent of Soviet troops from the territory of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. This war lasted ten years and claimed the lives of 15,000 Soviet soldiers – internationalists. February 15 is a day of remembrance for these guys, for those who met
Last weekend, the new film from the republic's film production masters was presented at the "Manas" cinema in Bishkek. The romantic comedy "Life Drive" by Anastasia Tynaeva, produced by Bonivur Ishemkulov, will be available in March. The plot of the film is simple: Dayana, a spoiled daughter of a politician and businessman (Nuriza Malikova), and a young man Sanjar (Daniil Shestakov), raised solely by his grandmother and working at a car service, love each other.
In Kyrgyzstan, lawmakers have decided to address one of the people's problems - the celebration of events and rituals. The majority of the population prefers to go into debt to hold birthday parties, weddings, traditional Kyrgyz family celebrations, and extravagant funerals with a large number of guests while adhering to all traditions. Some borrow money, others take out loans from banks, and some even resort to crime for a wedding or a feast for their son's circumcision, inviting
In Kyrgyzstan, the chairman of the Organization of War and Labor Veterans, Armed Forces, and Law Enforcement of the Republic, Taras Tokombaev, has passed away. The heart of the 86-year-old colonel stopped beating the day before. The Central Asian information portal IA expresses its deep condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Taras Alievich. Taras Tokombaev was born on July 5, 1930, in Moscow, in the family of the famous poet Aaly Tokombaev, and dedicated his entire life to his
The Kyrgyz capital is expecting a change in leadership. The current mayor, Kubanychbek Kulmatov, has submitted his resignation. The reasons for this step have not yet been disclosed: the press service of the mayor's office promised to provide a comment later, while Kubanychbek Keneshovich is currently unavailable for comments. Kubanychbek Kulmatov took the mayor's office in 2014. He was the only candidate (from the presidential party "SDPK"), and the voting became a mere
The International Charitable Foundation for Science and Culture "Atatürk" held an award ceremony for Kyrgyz citizens who contributed to the development of interethnic harmony, production, medicine, education, and culture in the country in 2015. - In our time, when the world is experiencing global crises and there is no consensus and peace, the "Atatürk" foundation considers it its duty to recognize the efforts of the best Kyrgyz citizens who help others live, smile, and
The semifinals of the first annual award – "Most Fashionable Awards 2015" will take place on February 29 at the "Saltanat Palace" restaurant in Bishkek. The short-list will be announced during an evening in a social event format. "The Most Fashionable Award" is a new project of the "World Beauty Congress," uniting countries in the Eurasian region to identify which brands, companies, large, medium, and small private enterprises, organizations, as well as
The school cafeteria is a special place, and the taste of the dishes prepared here is remembered for a long time. Grown-up former students usually fondly recall the pies, buns, and compotes for which they stood in line during breaks. What memories of school meals will the current generation of children have? Last week, the best school chefs from different corners of Kyrgyzstan showcased their professional skills at the "Culinary Duel" and had the opportunity to enhance their
Last weekend, the first fashion event of 2016 - 'Fashion Night' - took place at the Sky Hall Terrace restaurant in the capital. The celebration was organized by the representation of the 'World Beauty Congress' in Kyrgyzstan under the leadership of Amina Yusurova. Guests were greeted by a press wall and a stand designed as a winter forest, against which they could take selfies or memorable photos on their phones or with the help of invited photographers. They then proceeded
A verdict has been reached in Kyrgyzstan regarding the introduction of OSAGO insurance policies in the republic, which are already in effect in all EAEU countries. On February 7, 2015, the law on mandatory insurance for vehicles and motorcycles will come into force. The cost of the policy is about 3,000 soms, with a maximum insurance payout of 550,000. The introduction of this new law has provoked a wave of outrage: car owners have been trying to reach the president, parliament, and
Actor Zhenish Mayrambek uulu received the "Oscar" award.
Discussions continue in Kyrgyzstan regarding the necessity of the OSAGO procedure for the republic. Officials insist on its necessity, while Kyrgyz citizens are outraged that the draft law is poorly developed and has numerous loopholes for profit-making by both insurers and government officials. Experts fear a new upheaval if the authorities do not meet the people's demands and refine all the nuances in the implementation of the law. The officials and civil servants have nothing to worry
In Kyrgyzstan, lawmakers are proposing to introduce a moratorium on hunting until 2030. This proposal was made by deputies from the SDPK, Janar Akayev, and representative of "Ata-Meken," Emil Toktoshev. The politicians believe that a strict measure is necessary to somehow replenish the drastically reduced population of wild animals over the past twenty years—otherwise, their reproduction will be too costly for the treasury. - "In order to restore and ensure the full reproduction
Many call 2016 a decisive and turning point for the republic. In addition to preparing politicians of all sizes and stripes for the upcoming presidential elections by vying for the electorate, it is marked by new legislative norms. The IA portal has selected the most significant innovations that will appear in the republic and in the EAEU space, affecting all Kyrgyz citizens without exception. Insuring Everything!
Thanks to the intervention of diplomats, two children left without adult guardianship have found a roof over their heads for the first time in a long while. Five-year-old Timofey and his thirteen-year-old sister Anya, a citizen of Russia, were forced to earn a living by begging. The story attracted the attention of not only local but also Russian media. However, for some reason, in many cases, it was embellished with chilling details. Reports claimed that the children were allegedly forced to