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Missing 16-Year-Old Resident of Uzgen Found in Kara-Suu: She Was Living in a Rented House

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported that 16-year-old Muslima Adakhamova, who was previously wanted, has been found alive and well. According to the information, on October 15, 2025, a resident of Uzgen, born in 1988, contacted the Uzgen district internal affairs department to report her daughter missing. She stated that on October 13, her daughter, Muslima Sherzatovna Adakhamova, born on May 22, 2009, left home and did not return.

27.10.2025, 17:25
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In the city of Manas, a bus was handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service unit.

In Manas, a bus donated by China was handed over for the needs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' security service. This became known during the extraordinary 18th session of the city council held on October 24. Sultan Ergeshov, head of the city municipal administration, reported that the condition of the old buses in the area leaves much to be desired.

27.10.2025, 17:23
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Baisalov: Japan is a reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan in the region

Meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister with the Ambassador of Japan in connection with the completion of his diplomatic mission Edil Baisalov, serving as Deputy Prime Minister, held a meeting with Hidetaki Goda, the Ambassador of Japan to the Kyrgyz Republic, marking the end of his diplomatic mission.

27.10.2025, 17:17
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A factory for the production of electric buses may be built in Bishkek

The city administration is actively discussing the project with Chinese manufacturers Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev recently made a working trip to Chande, China, where he familiarized himself with the production processes at the CRRC Electric plant, which manufactures electric buses. This was reported by the press service of the city administration.

27.10.2025, 17:15
Sadyr Japarov opened the training and educational center of the special unit "Alpha"
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Sadyr Japarov opened the training and educational center of the special unit "Alpha"

During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the opening of a new training center for the special unit "Alpha" of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This was reported by the president's press service. Sadyr Japarov reminded about the establishment of this special unit, which was founded on October 27, 1992, and emphasized that "Alpha" has successfully handled important and complex tasks since then.

27.10.2025, 17:12
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The Muftiyat and the Probation Department Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

On October 27, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan and the Department of Probation, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice. This was reported by the press service of the Muftiate. According to the terms of the agreement, both organizations intend to actively collaborate to facilitate the integration of individuals who have committed offenses into society, as well as to promote traditional Islamic values.

27.10.2025, 17:10
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Why are buses delayed in Bishkek in the evenings? Expert's response

Arthur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," explained in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" why residents of the capital have to wait a long time for municipal buses in the evening. According to him, a wait of 10-15 minutes is acceptable, considering the current traffic jams on the roads.

27.10.2025, 17:06
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In the Ak-Tal District, the memory of those who perished in the Batken events was honored

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, an event was held in memory of those who died during the Batken events, as well as in honor of veterans, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The ceremony took place at the monument in the village of Bayetov, which was erected in memory of the victims of the Afghan and Batken wars. At the beginning of the event, a memorial prayer was recited, and then a special event dedicated to veterans was held at the district House of Culture.

27.10.2025, 17:05
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BTS is preparing the largest world tour in the history of the group

The South Korean boy band BTS is preparing for the largest tour of their career, coinciding with their return to the stage after a four-year hiatus. According to Bloomberg, the group plans to release a new album at the end of March 2026 and support it with 65 concerts worldwide. However, the label HYBE, which represents BTS, has not confirmed the information reported by Bloomberg. HYBE stated, "We cannot yet confirm the details regarding the dates and scale of the new BTS world tour."

27.10.2025, 16:58
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Amirchik made a "coming out" in a conversation with Sobchak. It's not what you think.

The famous Kyrgyz singer Amirhan Batabaev, better known as Amirchik, revealed some aspects of his personal life in a conversation with Ksenia Sobchak, using the term "coming out." Initially, the artist claimed that he was not in a relationship, but soon changed his statement, asking, "Do you want me to come out?" and admitted that he is in a long-term relationship.

27.10.2025, 16:54
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Master Plan 2050: Authorities Plan to Revive Idle Enterprises in Bishkek

The new General Plan presented by the Bishkek City Hall for the period from 2025 to 2050 includes plans for the restoration of several abandoned industrial zones and factories. Among the main directions are the development of the "green energy" sector, as well as the implementation of modern technologies for waste recycling and ensuring food security. To enhance the competitiveness of the capital, it is proposed to increase the investment attractiveness of various industries.

27.10.2025, 16:51
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In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of children vaccinated against poliomyelitis is decreasing

According to information from the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis, there has been a slight decrease in the coverage of children with preventive vaccinations against poliomyelitis in Kyrgyzstan from 2020 to 2024. According to the center, the republic continues to take active measures aimed at maintaining the status of a country free from poliomyelitis. Significant attention is paid to both planned and catch-up immunization, monitoring the conditions for vaccine storage, and raising

27.10.2025, 16:50
Highways, Interchanges, and Pedestrian Zones: How Bishkek's Roads Will Change
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Highways, Interchanges, and Pedestrian Zones: How Bishkek's Roads Will Change

According to the master plan for the development of Bishkek, which is designed until 2050, significant changes are planned for the street and road network of the capital. These transformations aim to reduce the load on central highways, improve transportation links between districts, and create more comfortable conditions for pedestrians and public transport. The main goals set by the project include:

27.10.2025, 16:34
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95 conscripts received the military rank of "lieutenant"

In the Ministry of Defense, at the Combat Training Center, 95 soldiers serving on conscription and holding higher education were awarded the military rank of "lieutenant." As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense, this event took place on October 27. Over the course of a month, training sessions were conducted with the cadets, covering tactical, fire, technical, and physical training aimed at developing skills in platoon management in modern combat conditions.

27.10.2025, 16:31
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In the village of Komsomolsk, children have no English textbooks. Response from the school director.

In response to the request 24.kg, the administration of the Karalaev School in the Sokuluk district commented on the situation regarding the lack of English textbooks for third graders in the village of Komsomolskoye. The director of the institution reported that this academic year the school received new English textbooks for grades 3 to 9, which were printed according to the updated program. However, it turned out that the number of books for third grades in Russian-speaking schools was

27.10.2025, 16:23
In Naryn, a gallery building has been returned to state ownership
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In Naryn, a gallery building has been returned to state ownership

In Naryn, the building of the art gallery was returned to state ownership by the decision of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. As determined during the investigative actions, in 2000, the building, which was previously used as a city library on a land plot of 1350 square meters, was illegally transferred to the private ownership of a citizen "S.A.M.", after which a gallery building was constructed on that site.

27.10.2025, 16:04
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In Kyrgyzstan, almost 70% of the population leads a sedentary lifestyle. Why is this bad?

According to a recent study, more than 68% of the population of Kyrgyzstan (specifically 68.3%) do not engage in regular physical activity. This percentage is particularly high among women, where it reaches 92.8%. This data was presented by Deputy Minister of Health Bubuzhan Arykbaeva in her report "Trends in the Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and Their Risk Factors Based on the Results of STEPS 1 and STEPS 2 Studies Over 10 Years." Moreover, 75.9% of the population does not

27.10.2025, 16:03
Gulzat Abdinasirova accused the judges of the Bishkek City Court of abuse and demanded their resignation
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Gulzat Abdinasirova accused the judges of the Bishkek City Court of abuse and demanded their resignation

Former chairperson of the Ton District Court of the Issyk-Kul region, Gulzat Abdinasirova, has sent a letter to the President, the head of the GKNB, and the chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The editorial office of Vesti.kg received a letter from Gulzat Abdinasirova, who previously held the position of chairperson of the Ton District Court. She requests the publication of her appeal to the highest state authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic.

27.10.2025, 15:47
Since the beginning of the year, more than 1150 km of roads have been paved.
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Since the beginning of the year, more than 1150 km of roads have been paved.

In his congratulatory speech on the occasion of the Day of Workers of Automobile Transport and Road Economy, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced that since the beginning of 2025, more than 1150 kilometers of roads have been asphalted. Kasymaliev noted that thanks to the efforts of road workers, thousands of kilometers of new roads are built annually in the country. In the past year, 2024, 802 kilometers were asphalted, and this figure has

27.10.2025, 15:46
In the Osh City Hall, a new head of the press service
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In the Osh City Hall, a new head of the press service

Changes have occurred in the personnel composition of the administration of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh. Jyldyzbek Bolotbekov has been appointed as the head of the information support department, as reported by the press service of the municipality. Photo of the Osh mayor's office. Jyldyzbek Bolotbekov Jyldyzbek Bolotbekov has experience in the field of media and communications, as well as skills in interacting with representatives of the mass media.

27.10.2025, 15:38
Samidin Kary Atabaev appointed head of the city qaziat of Osh
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Samidin Kary Atabaev appointed head of the city qaziat of Osh

Samidin Kary Atabaev has been appointed the new head of the muftiate of the city of Osh, as announced following the signing of the relevant order by Mufti Abdulaziz Zakirov. During the presentation ceremony of Atabaev to the clergy and parishioners, he received a warm welcome. Before taking this position, Atabaev served as the head of the muftiate of Muslims in the Issyk-Kul region.

27.10.2025, 15:33
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"‘I waited for my brother all my life...’: The first chairman of the Kochkor village council, Ybrai Konoev, was sentenced to death and exonerated 20 years later"

Political repression during the Soviet period affected millions of people, yet the exact figures remain unknown to this day. According to various sources, the number of victims is at least 12 million, while estimates from the Gulag History Museum suggest this figure reaches 20 million, among whom over a million were executed. Throughout the Soviet era, political persecution did not cease, but it reached its largest scale during the Stalin period. The "purges" targeted party officials,

27.10.2025, 15:31
A pedestrian street will be created in the center of Bishkek.
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A pedestrian street will be created in the center of Bishkek.

In accordance with the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek, which is projected until 2050, a modern pedestrian zone is planned to be created on Kyiv Street, which is 3.3 km long, and a public transport line will also be integrated into it. This project aims to create a comfortable, safe, and environmentally friendly urban environment, ensuring the coexistence of pedestrians and public transport.

27.10.2025, 15:21
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The screening of the film "Algimantas Vidukirgis - Confession of a Director's Wife" will take place.

On November 2, 2025, the premiere of the documentary film by Tynai Ibragimov titled "Algimantas Vidukyrgyz - Confession of a Film Director's Wife" will take place at the House of Cinema in Bishkek. This event is timed to coincide with the kyrk kün - the day of remembrance for the recently departed Roza Tabaldieva, the wife of the renowned director. The information about the screening was provided by relatives. The film is dedicated to the memory of Algimantas Vidugiris, one of

27.10.2025, 15:17
Ministry of Natural Resources: The main air pollutant in Bishkek is transportation
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Ministry of Natural Resources: The main air pollutant in Bishkek is transportation

A meeting was held in Bishkek as part of a multilateral dialogue on the topic "Combating Transport-Related Air Pollution in Kyrgyzstan: Towards Clean Air in Cities Year-Round," as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the event, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Meder Mashiev emphasized the importance of the discussed topic, noting that air pollution from transport has become one of the main reasons for the

27.10.2025, 15:17
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"Robots Are Working Hard." How Technology Has Taken Over Household Chores

The time when dreams of robots doing household chores were just a fantasy is in the past. We already live in an era where technology actively takes on routine tasks. Cleaning, laundry, cooking — all these responsibilities are increasingly entrusted to smart devices, allowing us to save time and energy, turning familiar chores into an engaging process.

27.10.2025, 15:15
In Bishkek, a plant for the production of electric buses may be built
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In Bishkek, a plant for the production of electric buses may be built

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, recently visited the Chinese city of Chande on a working trip, according to information provided by the city's press service. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the production processes at the CRRC Electric plant, which specializes in creating electric buses.

27.10.2025, 15:13
In Suzak, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center has been detained
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In Suzak, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center has been detained

In Suzak, in the Jalal-Abad region, the chief specialist of the Public Service Center "Kyzmat" was detained by employees of the State Committee for National Security. According to preliminary information, P.B.M. used her official powers to systematically extort money from citizens under the guise of assisting them in obtaining citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detention occurred at the moment she was returning 21,000 soms through an electronic wallet. At the moment, P.B.M. is

27.10.2025, 15:05
Samidin Atabaev appointed head of the city of Osh's Qaziat
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Samidin Atabaev appointed head of the city of Osh's Qaziat

By the decision of Mufti Abdulaziz Zakirov, Samidin Atabaev has been appointed as the head of the qaziyat of the city of Osh. Shortly after his appointment, he met with representatives of the clergy and local believers. Before moving to Osh, Atabaev held the position of head of the qaziyat of Muslims in the Issyk-Kul region.

27.10.2025, 14:55