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Asman Airlines launches direct flights from Almaty to Karakol
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Asman Airlines launches direct flights from Almaty to Karakol

Photo from the archive. Asman Airlines launches regular flights from Almaty to Karakol Starting December 5 of this year, Asman Airlines will begin regular flights from Almaty to the international airport "Karakol," as reported by the airline's press service. According to the information received, flights will be operated twice a week — on Fridays and Sundays. The departure time from Almaty will be 11:35, while the return flight from Karakol will leave at 12:35. The flight

10.11.2025, 13:49
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House on Issyk-Kul, Where Wealthy People Lived in the 1900s

On Borobai Bi Street, 43 in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, stands a house that is over 115 years old. This building, previously known as October Street, is a vivid example of traditional urban architecture from the late 19th to early 20th century, characteristic of Karakol, which was once called Przhevalsk. According to information from local authorities, the house was built between 1900 and 1910. At that time, Karakol was in a phase of active development, attracting officials,

10.11.2025, 13:48
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Man detained for illegal fishing with specialized forks

As a result of a raid conducted in the Ton district, a young man named A. U., born in 2007 and residing in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, was detained. He was caught illegally fishing using specialized forks. The incident was recorded in the Unified Register of Crimes of the Ton district police. In connection with this, a criminal case was initiated against the detainee under Article 310 of the Criminal Code.

10.11.2025, 13:43
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Infographic — How is the driving test conducted in Kyrgyzstan?

President Sadyr Japarov announced a comprehensive reform in the issuance of driver's licenses. According to his statement, 90% of existing licenses were obtained through violations, which is one of the reasons for the high mortality rate on the roads: since 2014, more than 10,000 people have died in traffic accidents, and over 121,000 have been injured. The head of state noted that corruption schemes in this area will be completely eliminated — obtaining a driver's license will only

10.11.2025, 13:43
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Attention! Temporary Water Shutdown (Diagram)

From 09:00 to 20:00 on November 11, 2025, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended. This will affect residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial objects. The water supply restriction will impact the area bordering Dostoevsky, Ankara, Auezov streets, and the railway. In particular, the shutdown will affect the residential areas of "Alty-Ordo," "Kara-Jyach," and "Police Town."

10.11.2025, 13:36
From December, direct flights from Almaty to Karakol will be launched.
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From December, direct flights from Almaty to Karakol will be launched.

Starting from December 5, 2025, Asman Airlines will begin regular direct flights from Almaty to Karakol, to the International Airport of this city. This information was announced by representatives of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Flights will be operated twice a week: on Fridays and Sundays. The departure time is set for 11:35, with the return flight at 12:35. The minimum ticket price will be 6500 som.

10.11.2025, 13:29
More than 600 journalists and bloggers have completed training at the "Eurasia" media school
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More than 600 journalists and bloggers have completed training at the "Eurasia" media school

In Bishkek, a three-day Media School "Eurasia" took place, gathering hundreds of students, aspiring journalists, and bloggers. This event became one of the largest educational platforms in the media field in the region, uniting future and current professionals in the sphere of communications and digital content. The opening of the event was held at the base of Bishkek State University (BSU), where media professional Kuban Abdyimen and Russian journalist Evgeny Popov conducted a

10.11.2025, 13:16
Draft design project of the stadium in Kemine
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Draft design project of the stadium in Kemine

The Ministry of Construction reported the completion of the sketch project for the stadium in Kemin. Architects from the Kemin District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture developed the project within the framework of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.

10.11.2025, 12:57
What the Second International Forum "Culture. Media. Digital" Was Remembered For
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What the Second International Forum "Culture. Media. Digital" Was Remembered For

From November 6 to 7, 2025, the capital of Russia became the meeting place for over 8,000 participants at the second international forum "Culture. Media. Digital." Leading experts from the fields of media, technology, art, and creative industries gathered for this event. More than 160 speakers from 20 countries, including media managers, producers, bloggers, and representatives of IT companies, exchanged experiences and ideas.

10.11.2025, 12:52
A new building of the kindergarten "Zhibek" has opened in Osh
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A new building of the kindergarten "Zhibek" has opened in Osh

A new additional building of kindergarten No. 1 "Zhibek" was opened in Osh, located at E. Aliyev Street, and is designed for 100 places. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as parents and staff of the kindergarten.

10.11.2025, 12:43
Part of Bishkek Will Be Left Without Drinking Water
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Part of Bishkek Will Be Left Without Drinking Water

On November 11, part of the capital will be without drinking water. The temporary shutdown will affect residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, as well as social and industrial infrastructure. Water will not be available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, as reported by the city administration. Areas affected by the shutdown:

10.11.2025, 12:36
In the Ton District, the population of rare white yaks is actively being increased.
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In the Ton District, the population of rare white yaks is actively being increased.

In the Ton district, the project "3+2+1" from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is actively being implemented, aimed at increasing the population of white yaks. According to the ministry's press service, local farmers have been successfully breeding these rare animals for ten years. Currently, the number of white yaks in the district has exceeded 300 individuals. Instead of using them for meat, farmers strive to increase the population,

10.11.2025, 12:35
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"Shaitan Ordered," or The Case of Aizirek Topchubaeva, Which "Died" in the Police

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 23-year-old Aizirek Topchubaeva in the Osh region has reached a dead end, according to her relatives who contacted the editorial office of 24.kg. The family expresses deep concern: the results of the forensic examination, which they believe refute the suicide version, remain ignored by the investigator. At the same time, according to the relatives, the family of the deceased's husband is behaving provocatively. They are

10.11.2025, 12:04
In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated: the number of researchers is growing, half are women
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In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated: the number of researchers is growing, half are women

Today, Kyrgyzstan celebrates Science Day, which is held annually in November, according to a government decree adopted on January 14, 2002. This was reported by the National Statistical Committee. The foundations of science in the country were laid in 1943 with the establishment of a branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. In December 1954, the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR was founded on its basis. At that time, it employed 203 researchers, including 12 doctors and 83 candidates of

10.11.2025, 12:03
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The Osh Center Will Be Relocated. Zhenishbek Toktorbaev Revealed Where the Heart of the City Will Be Now

The mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, announced plans to relocate the city center to the area near the village of Japalak. On November 7, the opening of Kokum-Biy Street took place in Osh after the completion of its renovation. The work began in September of last year, but due to unfavorable weather conditions, it had to be paused and resumed only in the spring. As a result of the reconstruction, the length of the road increased to 3.6 kilometers, and the width reached 13 meters. This road

10.11.2025, 12:00
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In the eastern part of Bishkek, there will be no water on November 11.

In Bishkek, in its eastern part, a temporary water supply shutdown is expected on November 11. The press service of the city administration informed that from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the supply of drinking water to residential buildings, educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens, as well as medical facilities and other socially significant objects, including industrial ones, will be suspended. The area affected by the shutdown includes Dostoevsky, Ankara, Auezov streets and runs

10.11.2025, 11:44
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The Council of Judges submitted proposals for optimizing the structure of courts and the number of judges

The Council of Judges held its regular meeting on November 6, during which current issues included in the agenda were discussed. During the meeting, participants reviewed the conclusion of the Commission on the Analysis and Optimization of the Structure of the Judicial System and the Number of Judges, dated October 31, 2025. After the discussion, the Council of Judges decided to send the relevant recommendations to the Chairman of the Supreme Court for further coordination.

10.11.2025, 11:38
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Early Elections: 5.2 Candidates Compete for One Parliamentary Seat

In the upcoming early elections for the Jogorku Kenesh, it has been revealed that an average of 5.2 candidates are vying for each deputy seat. This information was announced by Uzarbek Zhilkybaev, a member of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Zhilkybaev noted that the total number of citizens expressing a desire to participate in the elections is 589. However, only 467 of them were registered as candidates.

10.11.2025, 11:32
In the Chui Region, 80 hectares of land have been returned to state ownership.
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In the Chui Region, 80 hectares of land have been returned to state ownership.

In the territory of the Chui region, in the Issyk-Ata district, 80 hectares of land have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the SCNS, during the investigation, facts of extortion of funds from some businessmen for financing the activities of organized criminal groups, as well as the legalization of income obtained illegally, were revealed.

10.11.2025, 11:31
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In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is Celebrated

On November 10, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated citizens on Science Day. This information was disseminated by the information support department of the Cabinet of Ministers. Kasymaliev noted that there are 82 scientific and scientific-technical organizations operating in the country, employing more than 6,500 scientists, including doctors and candidates of sciences.

10.11.2025, 11:24
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In Kyrgyzstan, more than 6,500 scientists have been counted

In Kyrgyzstan, the scientific potential of the country includes 82 scientific and scientific-technical organizations, where more than 6,500 specialists with academic degrees work. This was reported by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev in his congratulatory message on the Day of Science. He noted that since the establishment of scientific institutes and universities, Kyrgyz scientists have achieved significant results.

10.11.2025, 11:23
Kyrgyzstan and Flyadeal Sign Agreement for Pilgrim Transportation for Hajj 2026
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Kyrgyzstan and Flyadeal Sign Agreement for Pilgrim Transportation for Hajj 2026

From November 6 to 13, an international conference and exhibition dedicated to Hajj issues is taking place in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), gathering representatives from various countries around the world. Kyrgyzstan is represented at this event by the Chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President, Azamat Yusupov, as well as Mufti Abdulaziz Qari Zakirov and several theologians.

10.11.2025, 11:20
The premiere of the play "Uncle's Dream" took place on the stage of the Bishkek Drama Theater.
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The premiere of the play "Uncle's Dream" took place on the stage of the Bishkek Drama Theater.

Photo 24.kg The premiere of the play "Uncle's Dream," based on the work of Fyodor Dostoevsky, took place at the Bishkek City Drama Theater named after Arsen Umuraliyev (BGDT). The event was attended by a journalist from 24.kg. This production was made possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the organization "Russian Seasons," which assist Russian-speaking theaters outside the country. The director of the play was

10.11.2025, 11:18
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In the Osh region, coal sales points opened at a social price of 6 soms per kilogram

The regional representative office of the president announced the launch of coal sales points in the Osh region, which offer it at a reduced social price. As specified by the representative office, coal is supplied in cooperation with OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" to provide the population with affordable fuel during the winter period. The price is 6 soms per kilogram, which is equivalent to 6,000 soms per ton, although in the Kara-Kulja district, the cost is slightly higher — 6,200 soms per ton.

10.11.2025, 11:16
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced a tender for the design of police buildings in Osh and Batken regions.

The Unified Directorate of Construction Enterprises of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated a tender for the development of project and estimate documentation for the construction of an administrative building for the Internal Affairs Department in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, as well as for a police station in the village of Karavan, located in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya in the Batken region. According to information published on the state procurement portal, the procurement

10.11.2025, 11:12
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In the Kochkor District, the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass is temporarily closed

The road connecting Sary-Bulak and Son-Kul, the Kalmak-Ashuu pass, is temporarily closed to traffic. This information was reported by the territorial department of the road management of the Naryn region. According to the information, traffic is restricted on the section of the road from the 27th to the 37th kilometer, which leads to the summer pastures of Son-Kul. This decision was made by the order of the akim of the Kochkor district due to the onset of the winter period and the increased

10.11.2025, 11:07
KPL-2025: "Bars" Becomes National Champion for the First Time
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KPL-2025: "Bars" Becomes National Champion for the First Time

On November 8, "Bars" achieved a decisive victory over "Talant" with a score of 2:1, allowing the team to finish the season with 61 points. This secured them first place in the championship, ahead of "Muras United," which scored 60 points. "Bars'" success was the result of their consistent performance throughout the tournament.

10.11.2025, 11:00
In Bishkek, an agricultural fair will be held in the square until summer.
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In Bishkek, an agricultural fair will be held in the square until summer.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an agricultural fair will take place from November 8 to 9, 2025, which will be held every Saturday and Sunday until June 2026. The venue is T. Usubaliev Square, located at the intersection of I. Razzakov and Abdymomunov Streets (Erkindik Park, Pervomaisky District). Local producers, farmers, and craftsmen will participate in the fair, offering products of social significance. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported that the main

10.11.2025, 10:39
I Want to Serve My Country and Leave a Mark in History - Interview with a Student
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I Want to Serve My Country and Leave a Mark in History - Interview with a Student

— Thank you very much! I am in my fifth year at the Bishkek State University named after Kusein Karasaev, where I study Kyrgyz philology. My homeland is the Kara-Kulzhinsky district of the Osh region, but I have lived in the Moscow district of the Chui region for the last 15 years. In our family, I am the eldest of six children, and my parents are simple and hardworking people.

10.11.2025, 10:29
In Bishkek, over 500 trees were planted as part of the autumn greening campaign
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In Bishkek, over 500 trees were planted as part of the autumn greening campaign

As part of the environmental campaign for greening, the mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, together with his deputies, planted more than 500 trees in Bishkek, as reported by the city hall. The event took place on the grounds of secondary school No. 102, as well as along Baytik Baatyr Street, where birches, thujas, maples, and oaks were planted on the western side from Isa Akhunbaev Street to Kasymaly Jantoshev Street. In total, more than 500 trees were planted in the city that day.

10.11.2025, 10:24
Medetkan Sherimkulov: Kyrgyzstan's Contribution to Azerbaijan's Victory
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Medetkan Sherimkulov: Kyrgyzstan's Contribution to Azerbaijan's Victory

A festive evening was held in Bishkek, organized by the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the triumph in the Second Karabakh War. Representatives of the diplomatic corps, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, culture and science, as well as prominent figures from Kyrgyzstan, including teachers from the International Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," where the ceremonial part took place, and members of the Azerbaijani diaspora gathered for the

10.11.2025, 10:16
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In the city of Osh, drinking water will be turned off for a day on the right bank of Ak-Buura.

In the city of Osh, a temporary shutdown of drinking water will affect the right bank area. This information was provided by the local "Vodokanal." According to the organization's data, the shutdown will begin today at 11:00 PM and will last for 24 hours. The reason for the limitation is the preventive cleaning of the system, the replacement of valves with diameters of 300 and 400 millimeters, as well as the relocation of an 800-millimeter pipeline due to the expansion of Tajik

10.11.2025, 09:55
Sultan Raev Received the International Literary Award Named After Ismail Gasprinski
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Sultan Raev Received the International Literary Award Named After Ismail Gasprinski

Photo KGK. Sultan Raev became the laureate of the International Literary Award named after Ismail Gasprinsky Sultan Raev, the people's writer of the Kyrgyz Republic, was awarded the I International Literary Award named after Ismail Gasprinsky. The award ceremony took place as part of the V Global Media Forum, which was held from November 6 to 9 in the Turkish city of Alanya, as reported by the event organizers. The forum was organized by the Global Council of Journalists (KGK) and

10.11.2025, 09:48
Settlements in Three Regions Claim Village Status
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Settlements in Three Regions Claim Village Status

The State Agency for Civil Service and Local Self-Government has initiated a public discussion on a draft law concerning the classification of a number of settlements from Batken, Osh, and Talas regions as aiyl (villages). The purpose of this document is to grant aiyl status to those settlements that meet the established criteria for improvement and population size in accordance with the Law "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of the Kyrgyz Republic".

10.11.2025, 09:44
The new building of the Mailuu-Suu Electric Network has been put into operation.
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The new building of the Mailuu-Suu Electric Network has been put into operation.

The opening ceremony of the new building of the Mailuu-Suu RES, which has become part of the Jalal-Abad branch of OJSC "NESC", was attended by the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev. Speaking to those present, the minister noted that creating comfortable conditions for energy workers is an important step towards improving the quality of customer service.

10.11.2025, 09:41
Temporary closure of a section of Togolok Moldo Street
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Temporary closure of a section of Togolok Moldo Street

Due to the youth forum "My Dream Kyrgyzstan" and the opening of a small arena, the section of Togolok Moldо Street, which runs from Chuy Avenue to Frunze Street, will be closed to traffic. This restriction will take effect on November 10, 2025, at midnight and will last until 5:00 PM. Authorities urge drivers to plan their routes in advance and use alternative paths to avoid road congestion.

10.11.2025, 09:33
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A Author's Concert Dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of Manaschi Iabyldy Aktanov Will Be Held at the National Theater "Manas"

On November 13, the National Theater "Manas" will host an author concert titled "Ataganat desеңчи, oo, chirkин дүйнө ай!...", dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the famous manaschy Tabyldy Aktanov, who is a People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, an actor, poet, and storyteller. According to the theater, previous aitys were organized at the Naryn Regional Theater and in Bishkek in honor of his anniversary.

09.11.2025, 22:29