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In the water bodies of the Jayil District, they catch "cannibals"

Fisherman-athlete Nikolai Radchenko spoke about his catches of pike during the autumn period at the Melioration water body located in the Jaiyl district of the Chui region. “Catching pike in the autumn is a real pleasure. At this time, they become especially active, eagerly grabbing all possible lures. Although you can catch them on a spinner or jig head, live bait is preferred. Such specimens can weigh up to one kilogram, while we always return the smaller pikes back to the water,” he noted.

04.11.2025, 10:14
Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters
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Ularbek Duysho Uulu: Almost the Entire Country is Covered with "Smart" Meters

During the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy General Director for Commercial Affairs of the "NESC" JSC, Ularbek Duysho uulu, shared information about the progress of installing "smart" meters in various regions of the country. He reported that by 2025, the Talas, Naryn, and Jalal-Abad regions will be fully equipped with "smart" meters at 100%. Work in the Issyk-Kul region is nearing completion

04.11.2025, 10:13
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A Recreation Park Opened in Tyup

In the village of Issyk-Kul, located in the rural district of Issyk-Kul in the Tyup region, the construction of a new recreation park has been completed. A Turmush correspondent reports that the opening ceremony took place with solemn moments: prayers were said, wreaths were laid, and the names of veterans who died during the Great Patriotic War from 1941 to 1945, as well as those who returned from the front and passed away later, were immortalized on a memorial plaque. The idea to reconstruct

04.11.2025, 10:10
AI is advancing: those who do not learn to use it will be left behind
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AI is advancing: those who do not learn to use it will be left behind

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already firmly entered our lives, influencing labor relations, education, and government services. While the world is rapidly adapting to these new technologies, Kyrgyzstan is just beginning to embrace them. How can we avoid falling behind, transform AI from a potential threat into a reliable assistant, and what actions need to be taken today? These questions were discussed by experts in an interview with 24.kg, including AI and digital communications

04.11.2025, 10:09
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In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for allowing foreign vehicles to operate have been changed

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved changes to the existing resolution concerning the "Traffic Rules and Basic Provisions for the Admission of Vehicles to Operation." These changes were initiated as part of the implementation of the presidential decree on the legalization of motor vehicles and are aimed at clarifying the mechanism for the temporary import of cars.

04.11.2025, 10:08
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The esteemed doctor Malik Erishaliev has passed away.

In the Talas region, the esteemed physician Malik Mukhtarovich Erishaliev has passed away. Malik Erishaliev, born on February 17, 1963, in the village of Kök-Kashat in the Talas district, completed his education at the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, where he graduated with honors in 1985 with a degree in "Surgery." Immediately after that, he began his career as a surgeon at the central district hospital in Talas.

04.11.2025, 10:05
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New Archaeological Sites in Uzgen Placed Under State Protection

Changes to the resolution on the establishment of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Uzgen" have been made by the Cabinet of Ministers. The signature under this decision was placed by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new document, the museum-reserve "Uzgen" will receive a number of archaeological sites, including:

04.11.2025, 09:58
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Restrictions for trucks introduced at mountain passes due to snowfall

Due to worsening weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan, work has begun to clear the roads of snow. These actions were initiated by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Round-the-clock operations to spread inert materials are being carried out by the state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtojol-South" and "Kyrgyzavtojol-North".

04.11.2025, 09:58
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Video from the Töö-Ashuu Pass

Today, November 4, at 08:30, it is snowing at the Töö-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek—Osh highway. This was reported by the commander of the 5th platoon of the Road Patrol Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, Lieutenant of Police Ulan Alymbekov.

04.11.2025, 09:42
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Singer Asya represented Kyrgyzstan in the "X-Factor" show in Tashkent and made it to the top 100.

The success of Asa Bagdasarova from Kyrgyzstan became a topic of discussion after her participation in the "X-Factor" contest held in Tashkent. She shared this with her followers on Instagram. For the jury, the singer presented the composition "Girl with One Eye" by Florence + The Machine. Three out of four jury members voted for her, allowing her to secure a place in the top 100 participants of the show.

04.11.2025, 08:04
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In the residential area "Kolmo," 17 million soms will be spent on the improvement of the park.

In the residential area "Kolmo," located in the capital, 17.1 million soms have been allocated for the improvement of the park. This information was published on the government procurement portal. The Capital Construction Department of Bishkek has announced a tender aimed at the improvement of this park. It is planned to spend 17 million 131 thousand soms on all necessary work.

04.11.2025, 07:59
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November 4: Where in Bishkek and the regions the power will be turned off

In the capital and some regions, power supply interruptions are expected. Energy companies have provided the relevant information. 1 Bishkek From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM — microdistrict "Ulan", house No. 4; From 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM — section of Cholpon-Ata street, houses No. 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, Kolbaev street; From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM — Akhunbaev and 27th Line streets; From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM — residential areas "Archa-Beshik" (Aк-Шыйрак, Akhunbaev streets), "Ala-Too", as

03.11.2025, 23:14
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American actress wore a bloody Jackie Kennedy costume for Halloween

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John Kennedy, criticized Julia Fox for her Halloween costume choice, which was inspired by Jackie Kennedy's outfit on the day her husband was assassinated. He described the actress's act as "disgusting, desperate, and dangerous." This was reported by The Guardian. On October 30, Fox, known for her bold fashion choices, appeared at a Halloween party in New York wearing a pink costume covered in bloodstains. This outfit resembles the one worn

03.11.2025, 23:12
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An Open Emotional Model for Synthesizing Kyrgyz Speech Presented in Kyrgyzstan

The development was carried out by the teams Nineninesix and "Akylai" with the support of the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan. The model stands out for its ability to generate speech with natural intonations and emotional nuances, which opens up new opportunities for creating localized voice assistants, contact centers, educational platforms, and content narration services. According to the developers, this model operates in real-time and does not require expensive equipment:

03.11.2025, 22:54
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In Iran, there is a debate about whether to allow women to ride motorcycles.

In Iran, there is a rule that allows only men to ride motorcycles, which effectively deprives women of the opportunity to obtain licenses for these vehicles. Although Iranian women are allowed to drive cars, tractors, and even airplanes, the legal issue regarding motorcycles remains unresolved, as reported by DW. Nevertheless, more and more women are daring to ride motorcycles, ignoring the existing restrictions. "I dreamed of a motorcycle since I was young, and although it was impossible

03.11.2025, 22:48
The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens in Giza. It Took Over 20 Years to Build
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The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens in Giza. It Took Over 20 Years to Build

A solemn ceremony took place in the vicinity of Cairo to mark the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), as reported by Meduza. This grand cultural project covers an area of 500,000 square meters, which is equivalent to approximately 70 football fields. Over two decades, the museum, located in the picturesque surroundings of the Giza pyramids, has collected around 100,000 exhibits, and the total construction cost exceeded 1.2 billion dollars.

03.11.2025, 22:36
New-Style Passports of Kyrgyzstan Cannot Be Forged — Syrgak Chokoev
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New-Style Passports of Kyrgyzstan Cannot Be Forged — Syrgak Chokoev

At the "Yntymak Ordo" residence, a presentation of new passports, license plates, and driver's licenses took place. The Deputy Head of the Production Technology Center for the creation of state documents, Syrgak Chokoev, reported that Kyrgyzstan has become the first country to implement 3D designs for the design and protection of new model passports against counterfeiting.

03.11.2025, 22:12
Trump: The US has enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times
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Trump: The US has enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times

Photo from the internet US President Donald Trump stated that his country possesses the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world, which is capable of destroying the planet 150 times. He made this announcement in an interview with CBS News. During the conversation, Trump noted that Russia and China are conducting nuclear tests but do not officially inform about them. He also pointed out similar actions by North Korea and Pakistan.

03.11.2025, 21:22
In Bishkek, a company polluted the environment. It was fined 103,000 soms.
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In Bishkek, a company polluted the environment. It was fined 103,000 soms.

The violations identified in the activities of the company OsOO "Beton Star" were recorded by the environmental and technical supervision services, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The company is accused of failing to comply with environmental standards, as well as violating safety regulations in production. It was also established that the organization carried out its activities without the necessary permits, which led to the pollution of land,

03.11.2025, 20:31
Introduction of drinking water limits in Bishkek. "Why then is construction allowed?"
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Introduction of drinking water limits in Bishkek. "Why then is construction allowed?"

An expert pointed out the problem of overpopulation in the capital In the new master plan presented by the authorities of Bishkek, the introduction of limits on drinking water consumption for citizens is being considered. Ernest Karybekov, former chairman of the Institute for the Study of Water Problems and Hydropower Resources of Central Asia, expressed doubts about the feasibility of this decision, as the authorities continue to build and densify the city.

03.11.2025, 20:15
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In Bishkek, another apartment building has been legalized - on Kurchatov Street

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the fate of an apartment building that had long been without the necessary documents was decided. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. According to the information from the ministry, work continues on the legalization of previously built residential properties without permits, as part of the directive from Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. The State Department of Architectural and

03.11.2025, 19:48
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After the poisoning of students at "Seitek STEM," the city hall held a meeting with the director

The city hall of the capital responded to the case of mass poisoning at the private school "Seitek STEM." The press service of the city hall reported that all necessary measures were taken by the Center for Hygiene and Epidemiology in Bishkek. Since the director of the educational institution was on a business trip at the time of the incident, Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva met with him to discuss the unacceptability of violations in food organization and adherence to sanitary

03.11.2025, 19:43
In Bishkek, they are searching for 18-year-old Aida Akmatova, who has not been in contact since August.
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In Bishkek, they are searching for 18-year-old Aida Akmatova, who has not been in contact since August.

According to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, on October 25, Aida's mother, T.G., reported her daughter missing to the police. The woman stated that her daughter has not been in contact for several months, and her whereabouts remain unknown. In Bishkek, they are searching for 18-year-old Aida Akmatova, who has not been in contact since August.

03.11.2025, 19:38
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Starting from 2026, new driver's licenses and vehicle registration certificates will be introduced, and lifetime licenses will have to be exchanged for 10-year ones.

Starting from November 3 of this year, the head of the president's office, Kanibek Tumanbaev, informed journalists about upcoming changes in the field of driver's licenses. Beginning in 2026, all indefinite old-style licenses will be replaced with licenses valid for 10 years and compliant with international standards. He also noted that the current 10-year driver's licenses will remain valid until the end of their established validity period. Additionally, as part of the updates,

03.11.2025, 19:34
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At what stage is the demolition of trading pavilions in the center of Bishkek?

In Bishkek, the process of removing trading pavilions located near School No. 12 continues. The Land Use Control Department previously reported plans to dismantle 18 structures in the area of the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Gogol Street, as well as on Gogol-Moscow Street. Of this number, 13 pavilions are to be demolished on Chuy Avenue, while 5 structures will be removed on Gogol-Moscow. After the dismantling work is completed, landscaping of the area is planned to create a comfortable and

03.11.2025, 19:22
Three teenagers who left the adaptation center are being sought in Bishkek.
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Three teenagers who left the adaptation center are being sought in Bishkek.

According to information provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, three cases of minors leaving the Adaptation Center without permission have been registered at the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. The first of them is Aidanek Duyshoeva, born in 2009, who left the institution on October 30 at around 08:00. She has a slim build, is 155–165 cm tall, and has short black hair. Aidanek Duyshoeva. Next, on October 31 at 07:30, Nuraiym

03.11.2025, 19:15
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Driving training will now last 14 months, all private driving schools will be closed, - head of the president's administration

The driver training system in the country has undergone significant changes. According to information announced by the President's Chief of Staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev on November 3 during the presentation of new licenses, driving training will now take 14 months in state driving schools, while all private institutions will be closed. Tumanbaev noted that many citizens do not turn to private driving schools, and therefore the state decided to take responsibility for issuing driver's

03.11.2025, 19:05
A new biometric national passport is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan.
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A new biometric national passport is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan.

Starting from November 3, Kyrgyzstan will begin the use of a new biometric civil passport for citizens, model 2025. This document features not only a new design but also enhanced security standards, reflecting national symbolism and complying with international ICAO requirements. The production of the new passports involves the Kyrgyz company OJSC "Uchkun." By the president's directive, the manufacturing process has been completely updated: both technical and production

03.11.2025, 18:51
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"History of the Manaschi": The Story of the Manaschi Duyshon Janai Uulu

On February 18, the National Theater "Manas" hosted the presentation of the book "Manaschylar," which covers the biographies and life stories of 150 manaschy over the last five centuries. This work was created by manaschy and the theater's director, Nurbek Talantbekov. The book contains a chronologically ordered list of manaschy, supplemented by verses written by manaschy Rysbaev Isakov, who also entered the Guinness Book of Records for his 124-hour performance of the

03.11.2025, 18:48
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In the Sokuluk District, extortion among students of a rural school is being investigated

In the Chui region, a criminal case has been initiated following the emergence of information about extortion among students at a school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu on social media, according to a statement from the regional police press service. On October 24, during an Instagram monitoring, posts were discovered claiming that high school students at the secondary school systematically demand money from younger students, applying physical and psychological pressure on them.

03.11.2025, 18:37
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The Cabinet approved the Regulation on Social Support for Children by Social Workers

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new Regulation on Social Support for Children, according to Resolution No. 697 dated October 27, 2025. This document regulates the work of social workers, establishing not only their rights and responsibilities but also the qualification requirements, as well as the responsibilities and functions they must perform. An important part of the Regulation is the procedure for providing social services for children and their families who are in difficult life

03.11.2025, 18:35