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Nurdin Oruntaev will conduct an inspection of the facilities of one of the construction companies

On December 16, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, held a meeting with the shareholders and the management of the construction company "Döwlet Kuruş." The reason for the meeting was complaints about the progress of the construction of residential complexes. The meeting took place in the main conference hall of the ministry, where the minister addressed issues related to the implementation of the

16.12.2025, 20:52
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Uzbekistan has begun supplying electricity to Tajikistan

According to information provided by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, the country has begun receiving electricity from Uzbekistan. This event has positively impacted the energy supply situation, as reported by "Asia-Plus." Currently, the volume of supplies amounts to up to 2 million kilowatt-hours per day. Representatives of the Ministry of Energy noted that in the future, an increase in these volumes is possible if Uzbekistan can provide additional

16.12.2025, 20:27
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In Bishkek, the readiness of services to ensure safety during the New Year celebrations was discussed

At the meeting, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office, issues regarding the readiness of law enforcement and city services to ensure safety and order during the New Year events planned for 2026 were discussed. Representatives from the Bishkek Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Main Department of Internal Affairs, as well as employees of the capital's State Committee for National Security, district akims, and heads of municipal institutions

16.12.2025, 20:27
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Unfinished repairs and dirt on the road. Officials in Kanta received remarks.

Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, visited the Youth Alley in Kant following appeals from local residents. This information was received from the president's office. Residents of the city expressed dissatisfaction that the repairs to the roadway and sidewalks remain unfinished, resulting in the pedestrian area being in poor condition. Following an inspection, Osmonov instructed the mayor of Kant to promptly complete the restoration of the

16.12.2025, 19:45
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Qualification Affects Salary. Deputy Minister of Labor of the KR on Migrants' Incomes

In Bishkek, events were held dedicated to the International Migrants Day. The initiator was the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, which operates under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Minister of Labor Bakyt Darmankul uulu emphasized the importance of safe and legal labor migration and highlighted the role of private employment agencies in protecting the rights of workers and ensuring their employment opportunities abroad.

16.12.2025, 19:44
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30 Years of the Sarychat-Eertash State Nature Reserve

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, a ceremonial event was held in the village of Barskoon to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Sarychat-Eertash State Nature Reserve. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The reserve, covering an area of 149,117.9 hectares, is located at an altitude of 5,000 meters above sea level.

16.12.2025, 19:40
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Kyrgyzstan Prepares Report on the Comprehensive Guarantees Agreement with the IAEA

A seminar dedicated to international nuclear safeguards for the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic was held in Vienna, the capital of Austria. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to the information from the ministry, the event was organized by the Department of State Regulation in the Field of Environmental Protection and Ecological Safety of Kyrgyzstan with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. National Nuclear Security

16.12.2025, 19:40
A boarding house is planned to be built for the temporary accommodation of parents of children with cancer.
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A boarding house is planned to be built for the temporary accommodation of parents of children with cancer.

The Acting Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanibek Dosmambetov, conducted an unexpected inspection at the pediatric oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. It was reported that during the visit he familiarized himself with the treatment process, the state of medical infrastructure, the drug supply system, and the work of support services. The minister also held discussions with the parents of patients, addressing current and systemic issues at the moment.

16.12.2025, 19:33
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Credit Agreement Signed for the Construction of the China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan Railway

At the signing ceremony of the loan agreement concerning the financing of the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, was present. The document was signed between the LLC "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Company," representing the joint project company, and a syndicate of banks from China, which includes the State Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank.

16.12.2025, 19:17
Officials punished for price gouging on coal in Ak-Tal
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Officials punished for price gouging on coal in Ak-Tal

This information is provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. According to the received data, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), together with representatives of the Naryn regional department of the antimonopoly service and workers from the Naryn city administration, detained six trucks loaded with coal from the "Kara-Keche" deposit. A total of 108 tons of coal was planned to be sold in Naryn at a price of 6,000 soms per

16.12.2025, 19:10
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Free Wi-Fi Spots Appear in Naryn

In the city of Naryn, a free Wi-Fi network has been implemented, as reported by the local mayor's office press service. According to the information received, internet access is available in 16 different locations.

16.12.2025, 19:10
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In Turkmenistan, the play "The White Steamship" based on the story by Aitmatov was presented

The State Musical and Dramatic Theater named after Seyitnazar Seydi, located in the Lebap velayat, has concluded the Week of Foreign Drama. This is reported by the news resource Turkmenportal. As part of the event, audiences were presented with works by outstanding playwrights from fraternal countries. Among the plays showcased were such works as "The White Steamship" based on the novella by Chinghiz Aitmatov (Kyrgyzstan), "The Mother-in-Law" by Nazim Musazadeh (Azerbaijan),

16.12.2025, 19:09
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Events dedicated to International Migrants Day took place in Bishkek

On December 16, events dedicated to the International Migrants Day took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. During the event, Deputy Minister Bakyt Darmankul uulu emphasized the importance of safe and legal labor migration, as well as the role of private employment agencies in this process. According to the deputy minister, migrants are not just an economic category; they are people with destinies, and the state bears

16.12.2025, 19:05
The Bishkek City Hall allocated funds for the operation of young singer Nasiyat Bekmyrzaeva.
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The Bishkek City Hall allocated funds for the operation of young singer Nasiyat Bekmyrzaeva.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service During the traditional event of lighting the New Year tree, Aibek Junushaliev handed a monetary certificate to Nasiyat Bekmyrzaeva, received from the reserve fund of the Bishkek City Hall. These funds will be used for the corneal transplant operation for both eyes of the girl. This information was announced by the municipality's press service. Nasiyat, a student of art school No. 5 and a boarding school for children with visual

16.12.2025, 18:59
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In the city of Osh, the school was cleared of illegal constructions after a raid.

On the territory of the Salizhan Zhigitov School in Osh, illegal structures have been dismantled and the area has been fenced off. According to information from local authorities, new gates have been installed at the entrance to the educational institution, and nighttime lighting has been organized. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of students and adapt the school's infrastructure to modern standards. In addition, all furniture in the classrooms, including desks and chairs, has

16.12.2025, 18:52
International Migrants Day Celebrated in Bishkek
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International Migrants Day Celebrated in Bishkek

The event dedicated to International Migrants Day was held in Bishkek. The organizer of this event was the Employment Center for Citizens Abroad under the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Bakyt Darmankul uulu, emphasized the importance of safe and legal migration, as well as the role of private employment agencies in this process.

16.12.2025, 18:50
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The plots at Issyk-Kul have been returned to the state

According to the results of the inspection of compliance with land legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Jetii-Oguz district, it was established that there are land plots with a total area of 2.4 hectares in the Barskoon rural administration of the Jetii-Oguz district that were unlawfully transferred into private hands.

16.12.2025, 18:49
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Medications, Tests. Acting Minister of Health Issued Instructions After Visit to Children's Oncology

According to the information from the Ministry of Health's press service, during his visit, Dosmambetov familiarized himself with the state of the treatment process, infrastructure, and the system of providing medications, as well as held a meeting with parents to discuss pressing issues. As a result of this visit, a decision was made to create a commission that will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the work of the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the state enterprise

16.12.2025, 18:41
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Climber Eduard Kubatov met with cadets of the GKNB Academy

On December 15, a meeting took place between Eduard Kubatov, the president of the Federation of Mountaineering and Rock Climbing, as well as a veteran of national security agencies, with cadets and officers of the GKNB Academy, as reported by the press service of the Committee. During this event, Kubatov shared his achievements in the field of mountaineering and his experience in national security service. In addition, he donated his book titled "My Everest" to the Academy's

16.12.2025, 18:36
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Our People Abroad: A Girl from Uzgen Moved to China and is Raising 5 Children There

Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people who have found a new life beyond their country's borders. This time, the focus is on 34-year-old Aigerim Sarykova, who lives with her family in Guangzhou, a well-known Chinese city where winter does not come. Aigerim grew up in the Uzgen district of the Osh region and graduated from Osh State University with a degree in international relations and public service. She is the eldest of three children in her family and has two

16.12.2025, 18:16
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In the Jeti-Oguz District, a local resident discovered and handed over a sick swan chick to the police.

On December 16, in the village of Darkan, located in the Jeti-Oguz district, local resident Bektemir Baktybek uulu noticed a sick swan chick while drawing water from a spring on the shore of the lake. Upon discovering the chick, he immediately notified the tourist-ecological police service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region and handed over the chick to the officers.

16.12.2025, 17:35
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Resident of the 7th Microdistrict Requests Installation of a New Public Transport Stop

In the Call center Kaktus.media, a local resident reached out to them. She said: "I live opposite the dental clinic on Zhukeeva-Pudovkina Street. To get home from the Orto-Sai market, I need to get to the turn on A. Masaliev Street (Southern Highway), and then walk down to my house. The last stop is near the university on Samanchina Street, and the distance between the stops is quite large. Could you consider the possibility of installing a new public transport stop here?"

16.12.2025, 17:32
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Bailiffs and patrol officers conducted an inspection to identify outstanding fines.

On December 16, employees of the bailiff service under the General Prosecutor's Office, together with representatives of the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, conducted an on-site inspection. The main goal of the event was to identify and collect debts related to administrative fines. In a statement from the agency's press service, it was reported that during this joint effort, mobile groups were engaged in checking for unpaid fines imposed by both patrol officers and the

16.12.2025, 17:19
A special commission will be established in Kyrgyzstan to investigate the activities of "Kyrgyzpharmacy"
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A special commission will be established in Kyrgyzstan to investigate the activities of "Kyrgyzpharmacy"

The Acting Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, unexpectedly visited the pediatric oncology department at the National Center for Oncology and Radiology, where issues related to the procurement of medications were discussed. The minister emphasized the unacceptability of disruptions and opaque processes in the drug supply system, especially when it comes to children and life-saving medications.

16.12.2025, 17:16
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Man Promised to Free Father from Prison for 1.5 Million Som — Suspect in Fraud Detained

In the Batken region, law enforcement agencies have detained a man suspected of fraud amounting to 1.5 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the regional department of internal affairs. According to the information from the agency, on October 2, 2025, a 28-year-old resident of the region approached the city department of internal affairs in Batken. He reported that a 46-year-old local resident deceitfully gained his trust by promising to free his father from prison and

16.12.2025, 17:14
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Future pilgrims have been given a deadline until December 19 to pay for the Hajj.

All citizens registered in the electronic database for the Hajj 2026 are reminded of the necessity to complete their payment by December 19, 2025. This information was provided by the DUMK. Each participant registered in the regions must pay the amount of $2,650 by the end of the working day at "Eldik Bank" (RSC) between December 15 and December 19, 2025.

16.12.2025, 17:10
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In Karakol, work continues on improving the water supply and sewage system

In Karakol, a comprehensive modernization of the infrastructure is currently underway, aimed at improving water supply and sewage systems. According to information from the city authorities, as part of an initiative supported by the Asian Development Bank, 680 linear meters of sewage networks have been laid. Additionally, concrete work on the wastewater treatment facilities has been completed. In the SMU town of the Pristan-Przhevalsk settlement, a tank with a capacity of 50 cubic meters has

16.12.2025, 17:10
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Restrictions on the Movement of Motor Vehicles Introduced in Certain Areas of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has initiated a project to amend the decree regarding the restriction of the use of motor vehicles in certain areas of the Kyrgyz Republic. This project is available for public discussion. Considering the growth of domestic tourism and outdoor activities, the agency notes an increase in cases of uncontrolled use of motor vehicles in protected natural areas, coastal territories, and recreational sites that are not designated

16.12.2025, 17:09
Oruntaev will conduct an inspection of the facilities of the company "Doolot Kurulush"
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Oruntaev will conduct an inspection of the facilities of the company "Doolot Kurulush"

Today, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, met with representatives of the company "Doolot Kurulush" and the shareholders who expressed dissatisfaction regarding the pace of construction. During the meeting, the minister raised important issues concerning the residential complexes "Kudaybergen" and "Shopokov," as well as clarified the current status of work on these projects.

16.12.2025, 17:07
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At the IZO Museum, a performance titled "Rehearsal" will take place in honor of the museum's 90th anniversary.

On December 19, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host the performance "Rehearsal," dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the institution as part of the "MUZEALE-90" project. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this performance explores issues of faith, love, and art through the lens of human relationships.

16.12.2025, 17:07
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Mountains and Beaches Without Motorcycles: The Kyrgyz Cabinet Prepares New Restrictions

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution that will be discussed by the public and concerns the restriction of motorcycle use in certain regions of the country. According to the proposal, it is planned to prohibit the movement of motorcycles in specially protected natural areas, as well as in park-beach and water protection zones and along bodies of water.

16.12.2025, 17:06
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The City Police Department of Osh Searched for a Man for 7 Years — He Has Been Detained

Seven years ago, the Su layman-Toosky City Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Osh began searching for a young man, and he was finally apprehended in the Batken region. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Batken region, a citizen who was wanted was arrested in Batken. The arrest was carried out by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Batken City Police.

16.12.2025, 16:52
A New Year Tree Installed at Azattyk Square in Manas
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A New Year Tree Installed at Azattyk Square in Manas

A New Year tree has been installed in Manas, at Azattyk Square. According to information provided by the city hall, 800,000 soms were allocated from the city budget for the decoration of the square. These funds were used for the installation of the tree, its decoration, as well as for the decoration of the central streets of the city, representatives of the municipality reported.

16.12.2025, 16:40
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Kyrgyzstan joined the TRACECA multilateral permit system

The Kyrgyz Republic has successfully completed the process of joining the multilateral permit system of the Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor (TRACECA), as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the KR. According to the new conditions, the TRACECA permit allows carriers to carry out road transport across the territories of all participating countries, simplifying logistics. There is now no need to obtain separate permits that were previously required under bilateral

16.12.2025, 16:35