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Assol Moldokmatova appealed to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation regarding the posts of Ekaterina Bivol
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Assol Moldokmatova appealed to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation regarding the posts of Ekaterina Bivol

The TV presenter requests the initiation of a criminal case against the blogger Assol Moldokmatova, a well-known TV presenter and honored cultural figure of the Kyrgyz Republic, has submitted an appeal to the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation requesting the initiation of criminal prosecution against Ekaterina Bivol. She reported this to Vesti.kg.

24.10.2025, 13:23
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The Head of the Cabinet awarded a number of civil servants with honorary certificates. Names

On October 14, 2025, in accordance with order No. 595, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev awarded several outstanding social workers with a certificate of honor. This award was presented as part of the celebration of Social Protection Workers and Trade Unions Day for their significant contribution to the development of the social protection system of the Kyrgyz Republic and achievements in their professional activities. Among the awardees:

24.10.2025, 13:21
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The mini-CAC on Chuy Avenue in Bishkek will be closed on Sunday

On Sunday, October 26, the mini-CAC located on Chuy Avenue in Bishkek (right across from the CHPP) will be unavailable for visitors due to technical work. This information was provided by the press service of the State Institution "Kyzmat". The center is scheduled to resume operations on Monday, October 27, when it will open at the usual time from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. There will be a break during the day from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to compensate for the missed Sunday.

24.10.2025, 13:18
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Field Day was held in the Moscow District

In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a Field Day was held. This information was provided by the district administration. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, participated in the event. He met with farmers, dehkans, and representatives of agricultural services. During the meeting, the results and implementation of the "3+2+1" project in the agricultural sector were discussed. Niyazbek

24.10.2025, 13:15
Pokémon collectible cards sold for $441 thousand
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Pokémon collectible cards sold for $441 thousand

Damiral Imran, a collector from Malaysia, has put his unique collection of Pokémon cards up for sale, with a price tag of $441 thousand, reports myNEWS. These rare cards are carefully stored in plastic cases, which helps maintain their perfect condition. According to experts, the total value of this collection could reach $476 thousand. Imran has already received offers of up to $403 thousand and is willing to consider a trade for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, while offering a reward of $12

24.10.2025, 13:08
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In 9 months, the Ministry of Labor identified 444 children affected by violence

During the first nine months of 2025, 444 children became victims of various forms of violence while in difficult life situations. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration on October 24. In this time period, 4,843 children were identified as facing severe living conditions. Individual protection plans were developed for 2,514 of them, and 2,488 children have already been successfully removed from difficult situations.

24.10.2025, 13:07
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A Center for Applied AI and Cybersecurity Research and Innovation will be established in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation Bakhtiyar Orozov announced plans to establish a Center for Research and Innovation in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Kyrgyzstan. The corresponding statement was made at a meeting of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies. He emphasized that the country is revising educational standards for secondary and higher vocational education with the aim of integrating new modules

24.10.2025, 13:02
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Construction work suspended at houses No. 22, 23 in Kok-Zhar

In the Kok-Zhar microdistrict, all construction and remodeling work in the basements of buildings numbered 22 and 23 has been suspended. This decision was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The basis for this step was an on-site inspection conducted by representatives of the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction, the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, and the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control. All these

24.10.2025, 13:00
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In Kyrgyzstan, over 1200 kilometers of roads will be built and renovated by 2025

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan has announced the completion of several significant road projects this year. The press service of the agency shared information about the achieved results. Among the key areas of work were the construction and reconstruction of roads such as Barskoon — Bedel, Balakchi — Bokonbaev — Karakol, as well as Ala-Buka — Zhanı-Bazar — Kirovka and Naryn — Bayetov.

24.10.2025, 12:57
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan expresses regret over EU sanctions and offers cooperation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed deep regret regarding the inclusion of a number of legal entities from the country in the European Union's sanctions list, according to information from the ministry's press service. In its statement, the Ministry emphasized that Kyrgyzstan strictly adheres to international obligations and actively engages in constructive dialogue with European partners to prevent circumvention of sanctions.

24.10.2025, 12:55
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In 2050, the population of Bishkek may reach 2 million people

At a press conference, the Deputy Head of "Bishkek City Architecture" Aziret Akimov reported that the current population of Bishkek reaches 1 million 300 thousand people. He also noted that, according to forecasts, by 2050 the natural population growth could amount to 1 million 923 people, and taking into account migration processes, this figure could rise to 2 million.

24.10.2025, 12:32
More than 300 free surgeries were performed in Osh by Chinese ophthalmologists
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More than 300 free surgeries were performed in Osh by Chinese ophthalmologists

From October 11 to 22, 2025, 317 free surgeries were performed by Chinese ophthalmologists at the Osh Interregional United Clinical Hospital. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. The mission of the doctors was organized as part of the project "Express Health - Bright Journey," aimed at providing high-quality ophthalmological care to residents of the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan, especially patients with cataracts and glaucoma.

24.10.2025, 12:29
The workload of the Supreme Court judges of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by 40 percent over the past 15 years.
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The workload of the Supreme Court judges of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by 40 percent over the past 15 years.

Recently, a commission meeting took place in the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at optimizing the structure of the courts and the number of judges. This meeting was chaired by Aida Seidakmatova, the chairperson of the Council of Judges and a judge of the Supreme Court. The commission was established on October 17 by the decision of the Council of Judges to implement part 3 of Article 2 of the constitutional Law "On Amendments to the Constitutional Law 'On the Supreme

24.10.2025, 12:15
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New General Plan for Bishkek. Schools and Kindergartens Will Be Built According to the "15-Minute City" Principle

At the press conference, the chief architect of Bishkek, Meder Kydyrmaev, spoke about the new general plan, which includes the concept of a "15-minute city." According to him, the document provides for the creation of new social facilities to meet the needs of the growing population. The zoning of the city will be carried out taking into account the planned construction, which will ensure the accessibility of social institutions. Kydyrmaev noted that within the framework of the new

24.10.2025, 12:14
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"444 Children Affected by Various Forms of Violence in Kyrgyzstan Over Nine Months"

The Ministry of Labor, Social Welfare and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic reports on the ongoing work to identify children and families in difficult life situations. During the first nine months of 2025, 444 children faced various forms of violence. The department noted that they received the necessary social and psychological assistance. According to the information, 4,843 children were identified as being in difficult conditions. Individual protection plans have been developed for 2,514 of

24.10.2025, 12:13
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Online registration for Kyrgyz citizens to work at the Volkswagen factory has begun

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan, through the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, has announced the start of online registration for Kyrgyz citizens wishing to work at the Volkswagen plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. As part of the cooperation agreement with the Slovak agency INDEX NOSLUS, 50 positions have been allocated for employment in the country.

24.10.2025, 12:08
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Rules for the Operation of Crematoria in Kyrgyzstan Developed by Officials

The draft resolution "On the Approval of the Procedure for the Operation of Crematoria in the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been prepared by the State Agency for State Service and Local Self-Government and has already been submitted for public discussion. Currently, there is no document in Kyrgyzstan that clearly regulates the operation of crematoria, including the procedure for providing cremation services, handling ashes, and the conditions for storing and burying urns.

24.10.2025, 12:08
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The Supreme Court Discussed the Optimization of the Judicial System Structure

On October 23, a meeting of the Commission took place in the Supreme Court, which is engaged in analyzing and optimizing the structure of the judicial system and the number of judges. The chairperson of the commission is Aida Seidakmatova, who holds the position of chair of the Council of Judges and is a judge of the Supreme Court. According to the press service of the Supreme Court, the establishment of this commission was the result of a decision made by the Council of Judges on October 17.

24.10.2025, 12:08
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Public hearings on the new master plan for the city of Bishkek will be held on December 24-25.

In Bishkek, work is nearing completion on the city’s master plan, which will be in effect until 2050. This was announced by Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a press conference. He noted that at the beginning of this year, an agreement was signed with a Japanese company that assisted in developing the concept of the master plan in collaboration with experts from St. Petersburg. “Starting Monday, the new master plan will be available for public discussion on the official website of the city hall,

24.10.2025, 11:54
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In Kyrgyzstan, over 1,200 kilometers of roads were built and updated in 2025

This year, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan has completed the implementation of numerous significant road projects throughout the region, as reported by the press service of the ministry. Among the key projects are the construction and reconstruction of sections such as Barskoon — Bedel, Balakchi — Bokonbaev — Karakol, Ala-Buka — Zhany-Bazar — Kirovka, and Naryn — Bayetov.

24.10.2025, 11:53
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In Kyrgyzstan, a tourist tax is proposed to be introduced

The Unified Portal of Public Discussions presents the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic," which concerns the Budget Code, the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, and the Law "On Tourism." It is proposed to introduce a new non-tax payment — a tourist fee, which will be charged to foreign guests temporarily residing in various places such as hotels, inns, hostels, sanatoriums, rest houses, and guest houses.

24.10.2025, 11:50
In all schools of Kyrgyzstan, the 80th anniversary of the United Nations is being celebrated
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In all schools of Kyrgyzstan, the 80th anniversary of the United Nations is being celebrated

Today, special lessons and events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations are taking place in all educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan. Students are exploring the significance of the UN in maintaining peace, developing international cooperation, and protecting human rights, as well as highlighting Kyrgyzstan's contribution to the activities of this organization. In Bishkek, at secondary school No. 100 named after Baidildy Sarnygoev, a class hour was held, attended by

24.10.2025, 11:50
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In Kyrgyzstan, roads to tourist routes and recreation areas are being improved

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is actively working on improving the road infrastructure aimed at developing the tourism sector. This is reported by the ministry's press service. Recent works include the major repair of sections on the routes Karkyra — Turuk — Sary-Jaz, as well as the roads leading to the ski base "Karokul," the walnut grove Arslanbob, Lake Sary-Chelek, and the resorts on the shores of Issyk-Kul.

24.10.2025, 11:46
Chinese companies have suspended the purchase of Russian oil
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Chinese companies have suspended the purchase of Russian oil

Photo from the internet Against the backdrop of new U.S. sanctions against "Rosneft" and "Lukoil," state-owned oil companies in China have temporarily halted the purchase of Russian oil that is delivered by sea. This was reported by Reuters. It is noted that Chinese companies express concerns that participating in such deals could lead to the risk of falling under secondary sanctions.

24.10.2025, 11:37
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All NGOs and parties are required to publish their income and assets online

Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, has signed a law concerning reporting for a number of non-profit organizations. According to the new legislation, starting from 2026, political parties, trade unions, religious organizations, and cooperatives that use grant funds will be required to publish information about their income, expenses, and assets on the tax service's website no later than April 1 of each year.

24.10.2025, 11:36
"Bishkek 2030": Social Media Explodes with Memes About New Streetlights in the Capital
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"Bishkek 2030": Social Media Explodes with Memes About New Streetlights in the Capital

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the process of installing new city streetlights has begun, which has sparked mixed reactions among residents. A real wave of humor and memes has erupted on social media, where users are "decorating" various places, from the historic "Dzerzhinka" to the picturesque landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains using neural network technologies. Posts with captions like "Bishkek 2030" and "Erkindik Boulevard. May 2026"

24.10.2025, 11:33
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The new master plan includes the creation of 1,500 hectares of green spaces.

At a press conference on October 24, the Deputy Head of "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," Aziret Akimov, stated that compliance with greenery standards in Bishkek leaves much to be desired. According to the standards, there should be at least 16 square meters of green space per resident, while currently, this figure is only 4.5–5 square meters, which is four times lower than the required level. Akimov also noted that by 2050, the city's population could reach 1.9 million. In this

24.10.2025, 11:28
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The Cabinet expanded the powers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the field of public safety.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved changes to the operational rules of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as recorded in Resolution No. 658. This measure was taken in accordance with the presidential decree issued on June 16, 2025, under number 183. The decree pertains to the order and mechanism of interchangeability of law enforcement agencies involved in ensuring public safety, protecting the population, and maintaining the territorial integrity of the country.

24.10.2025, 11:25
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The new master plan for Bishkek is ready. It will soon be made public for the residents.

Today, October 24, "Bishkekglavarkhitektura" reported on the current status of the city's master plan project, which is planned until 2050. Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov noted that the current master plan, created in 2006, is nearing the end of its term. This year, against the backdrop of administrative-territorial reform, a new master plan has been developed that takes into account changes until 2050. A Japanese company prepared a master plan, based on which a research institute

24.10.2025, 11:23
"‘We will destroy’: Trump promised to kill those who bring drugs into the USA"
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"‘We will destroy’: Trump promised to kill those who bring drugs into the USA"

Photo from the internet. Illustrative photo President Donald Trump announced that the United States will continue strikes against drug traffickers outside the country without prior approval from Congress, as reported by CNN. According to him, the main task is to stop the flow of drugs into the country. The U.S. military is already attacking drug cartels in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and now Trump has announced operations on land, particularly in Venezuela. He expressed confidence

24.10.2025, 11:19