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Kalichia Umuralieva: What is the three-story building being constructed in place of the green zone near the Central Department Store?

Kalicha Umuraliyeva, who previously headed the Municipal Enterprise "City Parks," raised the issue of construction on the site of the flowerbed next to the Central Department Store (TSUM). During the discussion of the general plan, she reminded everyone about the status of "Protected Zone No. 1" for green areas in the center of Bishkek and asked how this status would be changed in the new general plan — whether it would be narrowed or expanded. As an example, she pointed to

02.12.2025, 18:40
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In Kadamzhai, a cafeteria owner was fined 200,000 soms for constructing a second floor without documents.

In the Kadamjay district, a violation of construction norms has been recorded, resulting in a fine for the owner. According to information from the Batken Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, during inspections conducted on Orozbekov Street in Kadamjay, it was established that the owner of the under-construction cafeteria, N. Alimzhanov, began erecting a second floor without

02.12.2025, 18:36
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the presidential initiative on the introduction of the death penalty.
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The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the presidential initiative on the introduction of the death penalty.

The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has received a submission from the president regarding the draft Law "On Amendments to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic". This draft proposes to amend part 1 of article 25 of the Constitution by adding the possibility of applying the death penalty as an exceptional measure of punishment for serious crimes related to sexual violence against children, as well as for murders associated with rape.

02.12.2025, 18:17
A new paved street has been put into operation in Osh
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A new paved street has been put into operation in Osh

In the city of Osh, after the completion of asphalting, the street named S. Supanaliev was ceremoniously opened. This was reported by the city administration. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the deputy chairman of the city council, Niyazbek Nurbaev, and local residents.

02.12.2025, 18:09
Sadyr Japarov provided support to the employees conducting the cleanup of Lake Issyk-Kul
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Sadyr Japarov provided support to the employees conducting the cleanup of Lake Issyk-Kul

President Sadyr Japarov expressed support for the divers of the Emergency Situations Ministry's Diving Service, as well as employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision involved in the cleaning of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, this work began on March 12, 2023, at the initiative of President Japarov. Currently, specialists from three ministries are participating

02.12.2025, 17:59
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Nurdin Oruntaev familiarized himself with the progress of the kindergarten construction in the Kochkor district

During his working trip, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the village of Kök-Jar, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, where he became acquainted with the implementation of the construction of a new kindergarten for 120 places. The press service of the ministry reported this. According to the provided information, the kindergarten will have two floors.

02.12.2025, 17:53
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Quentin Tarantino Accuses the Author of "The Hunger Games" of Plagiarism

On the podcast The Bret Easton Ellis, renowned director Quentin Tarantino spoke about Suzanne Collins, the author of the book series "The Hunger Games." He accused her of copying ideas from a Japanese work. According to Tarantino, the plot of Collins' books is too reminiscent of the novel "Battle Royale" by Japanese writer Koushun Takami, on which Kinji Fukasaku based a film in 2000. The director expressed admiration for this film but was surprised why the author of

02.12.2025, 17:32
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Master Plan 2050. Why There Will Be No Metro in Bishkek, Explained by the Developers

In the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, discussions are taking place today regarding the General Plan for the Development of Bishkek until 2050. The city administration organized this event to engage both professionals and ordinary citizens to discuss the future of the city. During the discussions, one participant proposed the idea of building a metro, suggesting to start the project along the Ala-Archa and Alamedin rivers.

02.12.2025, 17:27
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In Kyrgyzstan, the regional cultural project "Birimdik Kerbeni" kicks off as part of the VI World Nomad Games.

On December 2, the secretariat of the World Nomad Games announced the launch of the regional cultural project "Birimdik Kerbeni" in Kyrgyzstan. This project represents a national water relay that emphasizes the importance of water for the life and culture of the Kyrgyz people, as well as symbolizing unity within the framework of the World Nomad Games.

02.12.2025, 17:25
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The developers of the General Plan explained the dangers of overpopulation in Bishkek.

During the expert meeting with the residents of the capital and the presentation of the General Plan for 2050, Chief Architect Irina Grishechkina noted that the population growth in Bishkek could lead to serious problems with engineering and technical networks. “We should not move everyone to Bishkek; it is necessary to develop all regions of the country. In our General Plan, we anticipate that the population will reach 1 million 920 thousand people. If this number exceeds 2.5 million, the

02.12.2025, 17:22
Kanibek Dosmambetov was introduced to the Ministry of Health team
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Kanibek Dosmambetov was introduced to the Ministry of Health team

Today, December 2, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, introduced the acting Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, to the staff of the Ministry of Health. Addressing the ministry staff, Edil Baisalov noted the managerial qualities of Kanibek Dosmambetov, expressing confidence that his appointment will contribute to a radical renewal of the healthcare system in accordance with the high demands of President Sadyr Japarov and the growing

02.12.2025, 17:20
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With the support of the president, the cleaning of Issyk-Kul continues

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, allocated funding to improve the food conditions for the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations who are engaged in cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul, as well as for the workers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources responsible for the protection of the lake. Since the beginning of 2023, the cleaning of the lake has been carried out under the direct supervision of the president.

02.12.2025, 17:19
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In Bishkek, 25 kindergartens closed for quarantine

Information about the closure of 25 kindergartens in Bishkek was announced on the air of UTRK by Dinara Otorbaeva, the head of the epidemiological department. She noted that the number of cases has doubled compared to the previous week. Currently, 36,000 cases of illness have been registered, among which more than 70% are children under the age of 14, with 40% of them being four-year-olds. The main reason for the spread of the infection is that adults are infecting children. This week and last

02.12.2025, 17:00
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Who held the position of Minister of Health in the last five years and what are they remembered for? Let's recall.

On December 1, Erkin Checheybaev was relieved of his duties as Minister of Health, a position he held since February 2025. Acting Minister of Health became Kanybek Dosmambetov, which surprised the public, as he previously held the position of head of the Main Department of the State National Security Committee in the Jalal-Abad region and had no relation to medicine. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the president's office, stated that the appointment was made

02.12.2025, 16:53
Chaos, Ecology, and Transport: Experts Assess the State of Bishkek and the New General Plan
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Chaos, Ecology, and Transport: Experts Assess the State of Bishkek and the New General Plan

Photo 24.kg. Russian experts at the discussion of the General Plan for Bishkek During the presentation of the new General Plan for the development of Bishkek, which covers the period until 2050, experts in urban planning and transport conducted an in-depth analysis of the current situation in the capital. They highlighted the main problems, including chaotic construction, severe air pollution, and traffic congestion. Experts from St. Petersburg, who participated in the development of the plan,

02.12.2025, 16:49
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Aibek Junushaliev spoke about how many comments were received on the new general plan for Bishkek

In Bishkek, a discussion of the general plan, which is set to be in effect until 2050, is taking place on December 2. The city's mayor, Aybek Junushaliev, reminded in his speech that starting from May 2024, the city administration has been collaborating with a Japanese company that developed a development concept for Bishkek. Based on this concept, a draft of the general plan was created and presented for public discussion on October 25.

02.12.2025, 16:43
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Two-Storey Roads May Be Built at the Entrances to Bishkek

Today in Bishkek, an expert meeting is taking place dedicated to the city’s master plan for development until 2050. The discussion includes urbanists, ecologists, and active citizens. Architect and activist Ertai Iskakov, one of the participants in the event, raised the issue of the possibility of implementing two-level roads in the capital. He shared his impressions from a trip to Malaysia, where he saw the successful implementation of such a transportation system.

02.12.2025, 16:39
Austrian Experts to Provide Consulting for "Ala-Too Resort"
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Austrian Experts to Provide Consulting for "Ala-Too Resort"

The state enterprise "Ala-Tuu Resort" has signed a contract for consulting services with the Austrian company SkiMIS. This was reported by representatives of the enterprise's press service. The director of "Ala-Tuu Resort," Zharkynbek Maksutov, and his colleague from SkiMIS, Matthias Schmidt, who has over 20 years of experience in managing and operating ski resorts in the Alps, Scandinavia, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe, signed an agreement to provide consulting

02.12.2025, 16:38
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The concept of ecological and economic development of Issyk-Kul has been approved

Recently, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a resolution approving the Concept of Sustainable Development of the "Issyk-Kul" Ecological and Economic System until 2030, as well as an Action Plan for its implementation. The document outlines the main provisions of the concept, as well as a matrix of indicators that allows tracking progress in achieving the set goals.

02.12.2025, 16:33
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New Acting Head of the Ministry of Health Worked in the State National Security Committee. Daiyrbek Orunbekov Commented on the Appointment

The Ministry of Health has introduced the new acting minister - Kanybek Dosmambetov. As Orunbekov noted, there are strong clan ties and internal intrigues within the healthcare system. He emphasized that a person working within this system will not be able to implement the necessary changes, as they will be forced to consider the interests of certain groups or will face difficulties in carrying out radical reforms. Therefore, the appointment of a new minister who is not subject to corrupt

02.12.2025, 16:29
A solar power plant has begun construction in the Issyk-Kul region
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A solar power plant has begun construction in the Issyk-Kul region

The construction of a solar power plant has begun in the Issyk-Kul region. This became possible thanks to the signing of an additional agreement between the Ministry of Energy, Sonningdale Limited, and the LLC "RECA," as reported by the ministry's press service. The implementation of this project will not only promote the development of renewable energy but also improve the country's energy security and attract foreign investments.

02.12.2025, 16:03
Bishkek City Hall: The city's master plan will be revised taking into account the surveys conducted among residents.
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Bishkek City Hall: The city's master plan will be revised taking into account the surveys conducted among residents.

Photo 24.kg. Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev Currently, a presentation of the Master Plan for the city's development until 2050 is taking place in Bishkek, accompanied by expert discussions. Professionals in the fields of urban planning, architecture, transportation, and ecology are participating in the discussion. The Master Plan project serves as a strategic foundation for the long-term development of the city, aimed at strengthening Bishkek's position as a financial and

02.12.2025, 16:01
In Bishkek, a Center for Expert Interaction for Union Projects of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation has been opened
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In Bishkek, a Center for Expert Interaction for Union Projects of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation has been opened

The presentation of the Center for Expert Interaction and Modeling (EVM) took place in Bishkek, which was established with the support of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia." The main goal of this Center will be to develop analytical support, expert cooperation, and collaborative work on projects that unite Russia and Kyrgyzstan. The organizers reported that the Center will focus on creating analytical and predictive models, uniting experts from both countries,

02.12.2025, 15:55
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Camera traps installed in Chychkan Gorge and Töö-Ashu Pass

Camera traps have been installed in the Chychkan Gorge and at the Töö-Ashu Pass, reported eco-activist Akyl Gulzhigit uulu. He noted that more than 20 camera traps have been placed both in the Chychkan Gorge, which is located in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region, and in the vicinity of the Töö-Ashu Pass in the Chuy region.

02.12.2025, 15:51
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A jubilee author concert dedicated to the 70th anniversary of composer Muratbek Begaliyev will take place.

On December 6 at 14:00, a jubilee author concert will take place at the A. Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the famous composer, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, professor and academician Muratbek Begaliev. According to the Ministry of Culture, the event will feature the most vibrant and well-known works of the composer, performed by leading artists of Kyrgyz musical art.

02.12.2025, 15:43
The animated film "Zootopia 2" breaks box office records
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The animated film "Zootopia 2" breaks box office records

The animated film "Zootopia 2" has set a new record at the box office, earning over $560 million at its debut. This is reported by Variety. The premiere of the film took place on November 26, and in its opening weekend, it achieved the highest earnings among animated films, ranking fourth among all film projects. Only "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" managed to earn more at the start.

02.12.2025, 15:37
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Kyrgyzstan Prepares for Protests? Analysis of the Parliamentary Election Results

The well-known Russian blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk began discussing the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan on his Telegram channel with the statement: “Protests are being prepared in Kyrgyzstan” (an investigation by 24.kg about it is available here). However, as the election results and expert opinions have shown, many predictions turned out to be far from reality, and Zvinchuk's conclusions do not correspond to the actual situation in Kyrgyzstan.

02.12.2025, 15:23
Contract instead of a tender. The Ministry of Agriculture explained the construction of a complex for fattening cattle.
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Contract instead of a tender. The Ministry of Agriculture explained the construction of a complex for fattening cattle.

The Open Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyz Agroholding" has begun the implementation of a project related to the creation of an agro-industrial complex for fattening 10,000 head of cattle, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. “The project includes the construction of a modern fattening complex on a land plot of 25 hectares, where open feedlot technology will be used. International standards and best practices adapted to the conditions of our country will be

02.12.2025, 15:08
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In Kyrgyzstan, over 36,000 cases of ARVI and influenza were registered in a week

From November 24 to 30, more than 36,000 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza were officially registered in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported to journalists by Dinara Otorbaeva, head of the epidemiological department of the disease prevention and state sanitary and epidemiological surveillance department. She noted that compared to the previous week, the incidence rate has more than doubled.

02.12.2025, 15:03
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The Osh Specialized Rehabilitation Center for Children and Families opened after major renovations.

The specialized rehabilitation center for children and families in Osh has completed major renovations. According to information from the local municipality, the repair work was funded by the city budget. The building, constructed in 1960, had not undergone major repairs for many years and was in critical condition. This year, the mayor's office took notice of its deplorable state during one of the inspections, which led to the decision to carry out a large-scale reconstruction.

02.12.2025, 14:51
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Acting Head of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Presented to the Team

Today, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held a presentation for the new acting Minister – Kanybek Dosmambetov. The event was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov. Speaking to the staff, Edil Baisalov emphasized Dosmambetov's outstanding managerial abilities and expressed hope that his appointment would be an important step towards reforming the healthcare system in line with the high standards set by President Sadyr Japarov, as well as the expectations

02.12.2025, 14:32
A new "Kelechek" tunnel will be built at Too-Ashuu for 640 million dollars
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A new "Kelechek" tunnel will be built at Too-Ashuu for 640 million dollars

In Kyrgyzstan, an agreement on public-private partnership has been signed, which involves the construction of a new tunnel "Kelechek" at the Too-Ashuu pass. The project, which will cost 640 million dollars, will be fully financed by a private partner. The length of the tunnel will be 11.5 kilometers, providing safe and year-round communication on one of the country's main transport routes. This information was provided by the press service of the National Investment Agency.

02.12.2025, 13:43
The competition for selecting employees for the reserve continues at the Traffic Police Department.
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The competition for selecting employees for the reserve continues at the Traffic Police Department.

The Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively conducting a competition to recruit candidates for the reserve of junior management positions. According to the agency, individuals aged 19 to 30 with a general secondary education and driver's licenses of categories "B" and "C" can participate in the competition.

02.12.2025, 13:30
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After the Fire. The Completion Dates for Repairs at NIIHSIT Have Been Delayed

The completion of the major repairs at the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation has been postponed. This was reported by the institution, as conveyed by 24.kg. Previously, it was expected that the work would be completed by the end of November, but as clarified by the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, some minor issues arose, which prevented the building from being prepared by the specified deadline.

02.12.2025, 13:30
In healthcare institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic, a new regulatory procedure will be tested in 2026
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In healthcare institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic, a new regulatory procedure will be tested in 2026

From January 1 to December 31, 2026, a testing of a new temporary order for regulating the activities of state medical institutions will be conducted in Kyrgyzstan. This step became possible due to Presidential Decree No. 331, signed on November 28, 2025. The main goal of introducing this regime is to improve the efficiency of medical institutions, their development, and competitiveness, as well as to create conditions for enhancing the quality of medical care.

02.12.2025, 13:24
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In the Aktal village of Ak-Tal, solar lanterns have been installed for the safety of schoolchildren.

In the village of Ak-Tal, located in the rural district of Togolok Moldo in the Ak-Tal region of Naryn Province, streetlights powered by solar energy have appeared. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to Dastan Imankbekov, the head of the village administration, the installation of the lights was funded by the local budget on a street named after Ö. Alybaev, which is used daily by schoolchildren. This innovation will significantly improve the conditions for their safe travel

02.12.2025, 13:18
The construction of the alternative tunnel "Kelechek" at the Too-Ashuu pass has begun.
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The construction of the alternative tunnel "Kelechek" at the Too-Ashuu pass has begun.

Today, an agreement on public-private partnership for the construction of the alternative tunnel "Kelechek" at the Too-Ashuu pass was signed. The leading parties to the agreement are the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the National Investment Agency, and a consortium led by the company OsOO "Tez Zhol," reports the press service of the national agency. According to the agency, the new tunnel, which will be 11.5 kilometers long, will be located at an altitude of

02.12.2025, 13:14