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Graduates of the "Akyilman" Lyceum can receive $50,000 upon enrolling in a foreign university

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation has prepared a draft resolution regarding the procedure for providing state grants for graduates of the presidential lyceum "Akyllman". This year, amendments were made to the education law, according to which graduates of "Akyllman" can enroll in budget-funded places at universities in the country. The admission rules will be established by the Cabinet of Ministers. Furthermore, they can study abroad with the support

28.11.2025, 10:44
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Increase in influenza morbidity. Hospitals in Bishkek are overcrowded, number of complications is rising.

Long queues at clinics and family medicine centers began forming early in the morning. The number of patient visits, both adults and children, is growing every day. Doctors report that they have to work without breaks, exceeding the established schedule. Zhanil Kulambaeva, a physician at the Family Medicine Center, notes that the workload on specialists has increased to such an extent that one doctor is effectively replacing several. “We are short on doctors; some colleagues are ill or in

28.11.2025, 10:35
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In Almaty, the musical "Djamila" based on the story by Aitmatov was showcased.

The premiere of the musical "Dzhamilya" took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the participation of the State Secretary of Kyrgyzstan Marat Imankulov. This was reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The direction and preparation of the performance belong to the creative team of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after Toktogul Satylganov, which presented it to a wide audience in Kazakhstan.

28.11.2025, 10:33
Goodbye, Bishkek. Are you ready to go to the jailoo at the suggestion of the Deputy Minister? Survey
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Goodbye, Bishkek. Are you ready to go to the jailoo at the suggestion of the Deputy Minister? Survey

Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, expressed the opinion that residents of Bishkek, who are dissatisfied due to smog, traffic jams, and renovations, might consider relocating to villages or to the jailoo to improve their quality of life. He noted that "Bishkek is the capital, and we must develop upwards." Citing Beijing, where residents spend 1-1.5 hours traveling on multi-lane highways, he emphasized that if

28.11.2025, 10:33
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The first layer of asphalt has been completed on the Lebedinovka - HPP-5 highway.

The first layer of asphalt has been laid on a 4.4-kilometer stretch of road between Lebedinovka and HPP-5, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided information, during the reconstruction, the road category was changed, and it has now been expanded from two lanes to four.

28.11.2025, 08:48
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The CEC made a decision regarding the candidate for the deputy of the Mazhilis Atazhanov.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums on November 27 again analyzed materials related to violations of election campaigning by the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 2, Yrysbek Atazhanov. As reported by the lawyer of the CEC, during the monitoring of social networks, instances of campaign events held by the candidate in mosques were identified. In addition, a banner featuring the candidate was installed on the arch leading to the village of Birlik. Furthermore, a

27.11.2025, 23:15
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The Italian Parliament unanimously recognized femicide as a criminal offense

An important decision was made by the Italian parliament, which unanimously voted to add a new provision regarding femicide— the murder of women for gender-related reasons— to the Criminal Code. Life imprisonment is now prescribed for this crime, as reported by BBC News. It is noteworthy that the law was adopted on a day dedicated to the international fight against violence against women.

27.11.2025, 22:39
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Candidate for the City Council Lira Akunova Refused to Participate in the Elections

On November 26, the Central Election Commission received a statement from Lyra Akunova, a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district N22, regarding her refusal to participate in the early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30. Members of the CEC reviewed and approved this statement, resulting in the cancellation of Akunova's registration as a candidate. It is worth noting that earlier, in the context of a criminal case regarding vote buying, her daughter and nephew were

27.11.2025, 22:30
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"Nomad TV" Obtained an Exclusive Interview with Putin

The new TV channel "Nomad TV" conducted an exclusive interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 27 as part of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Security Council meeting. This was reported by the editorial office of the AKIpress channel. Vladimir Putin's visit to Bishkek took place from November 25 to 27, where he participated in the CSTO Security Council meeting. On November 26, extended negotiations were held at the "Yntymak Ordo"

27.11.2025, 22:12
The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Construction suggested that opponents of renovation move to a village or to a jailoo.
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The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Construction suggested that opponents of renovation move to a village or to a jailoo.

Photo from the internet. Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Imankun uulu Talantbek In an interview with the Kabar agency, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Imankun uulu Talantbek expressed the opinion that opponents of renovation in Bishkek might consider moving to quieter places, such as villages or jailoo. According to him, the capital should develop vertically.

27.11.2025, 21:44
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Sadyr Japarov expressed condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China in connection with the loss of life in the fire

Today, November 27, President Sadyr Japarov sent a telegram of condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, expressing his feelings regarding the tragedy that occurred in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. In his message, he noted: "With deep sorrow, I received the sad news of the loss of life due to the fire."

27.11.2025, 21:30
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Daiyrbek Orunbekov: Waste Recycling Plants Will Be Built in Large Cities

In major cities of the country, the construction of waste processing plants is planned. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who holds the position of head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, on his Facebook page. According to him, the landfill in Bishkek, which has existed for nearly half a century since the Soviet era, is overflowing, often catches fire, and causes serious environmental problems.

27.11.2025, 21:26
Rare document on the founding of Apple Corporation to be auctioned
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Rare document on the founding of Apple Corporation to be auctioned

The auction will feature a document that served as the foundation for the creation of Apple Computer (now known as Apple Inc.). Experts estimate that its value could reach between 2 to 4 million dollars, making it the most expensive lot related to the history of Apple, according to information from 9to5Mac. Archive photo

27.11.2025, 21:18
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The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Construction responded to those complaining about traffic jams in Bishkek

In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, Talantbek noted that Bishkek, as the capital, needs vertical development. He emphasized that during discussions on renovation issues, residents and deputies expressed concerns about increased traffic jams, as the construction of high-rise buildings could lead to an increase in the number of residents in new developments from 100 to 500 people. "We should follow the example of Beijing, where on wide ten to twelve-lane roads, people spend up

27.11.2025, 20:58
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Tashiev on the electricity shortage: Solar power plants will be built in 1,000 villages

At a meeting with local residents in Kemine, Tashiev announced plans to build solar power plants in 1,000 villages. He noted that the shortage of electricity in the country arose due to the opening of new large enterprises, which increases electricity consumption. According to Tashiev, when his team came to power, the deficit was 2 billion kW, and now it has reached 4 billion kW. At the same time, the volume of generated energy increased from 15 to 19 billion kW, but expenses have also risen.

27.11.2025, 20:57
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A 14-Year-Old Teenager Has Gone Missing in Tokmok

In Tokmok, a 14-year-old teenager named Kasiet Beishaliev has gone missing. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, he left his home on November 25 at 2:00 PM and headed to school, but has not returned yet. Search operations are currently underway, and a report of his disappearance has been registered. It is noted that the teenager has developmental features.

27.11.2025, 20:30
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Kamchybek Tashiev: A Toll Bypass Road Will Be Built in the Chui Region

Kamchybek Tashiev, speaking before the residents of Kemin, announced the start of construction of a paid bypass road in the Chui region. This decision was made in response to the constant traffic jams that occur when entering the city. According to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, the project will cost $65 million and will significantly simplify movement, allowing for timely entry into Kemin and exit to Kok-Zhar. "The cost of travel will be 200-300 soms, which will

27.11.2025, 20:01
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In Kyrgyzstan, the Leadership of Midwives is Strengthened

Recently, a round table was held in Bishkek, where the results of the collaboration between the Kyrgyz Alliance of Midwives and the project "Improving Maternal and Child Health in Central Asia," implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Health, were discussed. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The goal of the project is to improve the quality of medical services for pregnant women, mothers, and

27.11.2025, 19:44
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The Russian language has become mandatory for study in schools of North Korea

According to information presented by the Minister of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov at a meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Russia and North Korea, the Russian language will be introduced into the educational program of North Korean schools starting from the fourth grade. This was reported by TASS. Kozlov noted that the Russian language holds one of the leading positions among foreign languages in North Korea, and currently about 600 students are studying it.

27.11.2025, 19:43
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The head of the GKNB was complained about illegal actions in the Ton district. The information will be verified.

Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), has ordered an inspection of the Ton district. After the opening of the new GKNB building in this area, residents began reporting various illegal activities, including the privatization of the district consumer society building in 1995, arrests related to anti-corruption measures, as well as the dismissal of a school principal due to alcohol consumption by teachers at the workplace.

27.11.2025, 19:38
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The Story of One Family: Svetlana Chernykh Was Predicted to Divorce After Marrying at Issyk-Kul — She Has Been in a Kazakh Family for 22 Years

The spouses Svetlana Chernykh and Erbol Kalmataev have been living in the village of Frunze, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, for over two decades. Their family, representing a unique symbiosis of two cultures, is raising four children. In an interview with Turmush, Svetlana shared a touching story about how a Kazakh guy captured her heart, which ultimately became the beginning of their great love.

27.11.2025, 19:19
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Audit: In the Bishkek City Hall and its subordinate enterprises, there were unjustified travel expenses in 2023

The Audit Chamber presented the results of the budget execution check of the Bishkek City Hall and related institutions for 2023. According to the report, unreasonable expenses for business trips were identified in the City Hall, Bishkek City Council (BGC), and municipal organizations this year: 1. In accordance with the BGC decision dated August 15, 2023, No. 85, seven deputies and staff of the BGC traveled to Karakol to participate in a mini-football tournament. A total of 60.5 thousand soms

27.11.2025, 19:11
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"Overall, the water supply system in Kyrgyzstan requires more than 121 billion soms, - expert"

In Kyrgyzstan, funding of 121 billion 234 million soms is required for the water supply sector. This was reported by Azamat Junusov, director of the Central Asia Prospects Foundation, during his speech at the Water Supply and Sanitation Forum. He presented the project of the Water Supply and Sewerage Development Program for the period from 2026 to 2036. According to Junusov, this program was created as part of a World Bank initiative aimed at "Improving Water Management Services

27.11.2025, 19:10
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In Kyrgyzstan, the quality of preschool education will be assessed

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Education has announced a tender to engage an independent organization for monitoring the quality of preschool education. The purpose of this tender is to identify an organization capable of conducting a comprehensive assessment of preschool education in accordance with the state standard "Preschool Education and Child Care," according to information from the ministry.

27.11.2025, 18:44
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"Since the beginning of the year, 12 employees of the State Committee for National Security have been dismissed for violating the laws, - Tashiev"

Since the beginning of this year, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has dismissed 12 of its employees, as reported by the head of the agency, Kamchybek Tashiev, during the opening of a new office in the Ton district on November 27. He noted that "out of these dismissals, eight individuals were fired for serious violations of the law." This indicates that there are employees within the GKNB who do not adhere to established norms and do not respect the law. "Our task

27.11.2025, 18:31
Fighting Corruption: 300 Billion Som Returned to the State in 5 Years
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Fighting Corruption: 300 Billion Som Returned to the State in 5 Years

During the activities aimed at combating corruption and organized crime, it has been possible to return 300 billion soms to the state treasury over the past five years. This was stated by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the opening of a new building for the Ton District Department of the special services. According to him, the current budget of the country is 700 billion soms,

27.11.2025, 18:01
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Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia: Migrants in Moscow must check the "Amina" app every day

According to RTVI, labor migrants arriving in Moscow and the surrounding region must check in daily using the mobile application "Amina." This is necessary for monitoring their location and verifying geolocation functionality. If geolocation data is absent for more than three working days, it may lead to the migrant being removed from the registry and added to the list of controlled individuals. Igor Dudnik, acting head of the migration department of the Main Directorate of the

27.11.2025, 17:55
Ecologists showcased animals captured by camera traps in the Naryn Nature Reserve
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Ecologists showcased animals captured by camera traps in the Naryn Nature Reserve

A recent photoshoot conducted in the Naryn State Nature Reserve in collaboration with the organization Osi Panthera has captured various species of animals. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The use of camera traps allows for the collection of valuable data on animal behavior and the diversity of the ecosystem within the reserve.

27.11.2025, 17:54
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Tashiev opened the new building of the Ton District Department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)

In the Ton district, the opening of a new building for the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in the Issyk-Kul region took place. The ceremony, held on November 27, gathered high-ranking guests, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov. Representatives of the local administration, veterans of the GKNB, and staff of the

27.11.2025, 17:13
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In Kyrgyzstan, the ban on children's travel abroad for religious education is being discussed

In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been presented that proposes a ban on traveling abroad for citizens under the age of 18 for the purpose of obtaining religious education. This draft law amends four key documents: the Code on Children, as well as the laws "On External Migration," "On Education," and "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations." The draft law also stipulates that parents or other individuals who send minors abroad for religious training will

27.11.2025, 17:09
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33 Cases of Hong Kong Flu Registered in Bishkek

According to the press service of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, 33 confirmed cases of Hong Kong flu H3N2 have been registered in Bishkek. Laboratory tests showed that out of 368 tests conducted, 33 returned positive results for this strain of the virus.

27.11.2025, 17:02
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Check debts and travel bans now available online

The online portal for checking the status of debts and travel restrictions has been launched by the Bailiff Service under the General Prosecutor's Office. In order to improve the information available to citizens, as well as to enhance transparency and convenience, a new online resource has been created. It provides the opportunity to check for debts and learn about possible travel restrictions, as well as obtain contact information for the bailiff, as reported in the agency's release.

27.11.2025, 16:56
In Bishkek, 16 trees fell due to strong winds, no injuries reported
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In Bishkek, 16 trees fell due to strong winds, no injuries reported

On November 25, strong gusts of wind in the capital led to the fall of 16 trees in various areas. City services confirmed that no one was injured as a result of the incident. Employees of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" responded quickly to calls and continued their work even at night, including at two o'clock in the morning, to ensure safety for residents and free access on the roads.

27.11.2025, 16:49