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Kyrgyzstan Wants to Open Flights to the Emirates from Bishkek and Osh
Tourism

Kyrgyzstan Wants to Open Flights to the Emirates from Bishkek and Osh

Currently, there is only one direct flight to the United Arab Emirates on the route Bishkek — Dubai Kyrgyzstan is negotiating with Air Arabia to open flights from Sharjah to Bishkek and Sharjah to Osh this summer, reports the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. On Wednesday, a meeting took place in the emirate of Sharjah (UAE) between the Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Dubai, Aibek Mamatbekov, and the Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce

12.04.2018, 17:54
Officials in the Crosshairs
Political news

Officials in the Crosshairs

A unified database of officials convicted of official crimes will be created in Kyrgyzstan The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan must establish a unified database of officials who have been prosecuted for committing official crimes related to corruption, as well as the embezzlement of state and municipal property, by June 1, 2018. The decision of the Security Council, which outlines this and other steps at the state level to combat and eradicate corruption as a threat to national

07.04.2018, 13:36
The "Least Attractive" Destination for Tourists in 2017 Became Kyrgyzstan
Tourism

The "Least Attractive" Destination for Tourists in 2017 Became Kyrgyzstan

21st from the bottom: Kyrgyzstan ranked 115th in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index The Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index for 2017 was presented by the World Economic Forum. The overall score for a country is based on various indicators, such as tourism infrastructure and communication technologies, cultural resources, and business travel... Traditionally, Western countries are recognized as the leaders in the ranking, while the positions of CIS countries are close to the

07.04.2018, 13:27
From Indie Music Festival to Mad Metal Festival
Cultural news

From Indie Music Festival to Mad Metal Festival

Musicians of Kyrgyzstan Create a Unified Creative Community Musicians from various bands in Bishkek have decided to unite and promote quality and original music "Made in KG" on the stages of the city, country, and region. The music community already includes about 10 bands of different genres, and any willing group can become a part of it, regardless of the language of the songs, genre, or creative experience. Under the auspices of the association, several events have already taken

07.04.2018, 13:17
"Bishkek Residents Concerned About the Environmental Situation in the Capital"
Ecology

"Bishkek Residents Concerned About the Environmental Situation in the Capital"

On April 3, a mass protest called "We are suffocating" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. More than a hundred residents of Bishkek gathered near the city hall with numerous placards calling to stop the mass cutting down of greenery and chaotic construction. The participants demanded the resignation of city officials, particularly the mayor of Bishkek Albek Ibraimov, vice-mayor Bakytbek Dyushembiev, and the chairman of the Bishkek city council Almaz Kenenbaev. The citizens are

07.04.2018, 13:08
Unusual "zebras" have appeared in Balakchy
Local news

Unusual "zebras" have appeared in Balakchy

Programs "Zharik Shaar" Illuminated pedestrian crossings have appeared in Balakchy, reported the press service of the city mayor's office. According to them, three illuminated crossings have been installed so far.

27.03.2018, 15:50
Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan
Ecology

Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan

A decrease in daytime air temperature is expected On Saturday, March 24, it will be mostly dry during the day, with light rain in some areas at night, and snow in mountainous regions, reports Kyrgyzhydromet.

23.03.2018, 17:01
All Conditions Created for Migrants at the KR Embassy in Russia
Political news

All Conditions Created for Migrants at the KR Embassy in Russia

As of today, according to expert data, up to 800,000 Kyrgyz citizens are in labor migration About 640,000 citizens have registered for migration in Russia. The embassy strives to provide maximum assistance to our citizens in processing documents and obtaining other services, said the press secretary of the KR embassy in the Russian Federation, Gulbarchyn Bayimbetova, during a video bridge.

23.03.2018, 16:45
Attention! The public transport route in Bishkek has changed.
Local news

Attention! The public transport route in Bishkek has changed.

During the repair, a section of Chuy Avenue will be closed, leading to a temporary change in public transport routes Due to street repairs, the public transport routes in Bishkek have been altered, the press service of the city administration reported. The bus route No. 18 will be rerouted due to the closure of Termechikova Street, operating along Malikov, Alybaev, Repin, and Leo Tolstoy Streets, while the rest of the route remains unchanged.

23.03.2018, 16:31
Kyrgyz Lullabies for a Deeper Sleep
Cultural news

Kyrgyz Lullabies for a Deeper Sleep

The results of the Republican lullaby song contest have been announced in Bishkek — the jury identified the top 15. The event gathered women from seven regions of the republic to revive forgotten melodies and songs. Some participants of the contest, organized by the international public fund "Rosa Otunbayeva Initiative," performed well-known folk compositions, while others sang their own original songs. The Sputnik Kyrgyzstan agency invited the winners to its studio to listen to the

17.03.2018, 20:44
Scientists: All Languages of the World Have Common Roots
Education news

Scientists: All Languages of the World Have Common Roots

Linguists from the USA and Britain compared the meanings of the most basic and simple words in 80 languages around the world and found that they all share a common semantics, indicating shared roots of speech among all humanity. Linguists analyzed how similar and different words with similar meanings vary across eighty languages and concluded that the similarities in the semantic structure of these terms suggest common roots of speech among all humanity, reports RIA Novosti, citing the journal

13.03.2018, 01:18
Event for the Guinness World Records
Events

Event for the Guinness World Records

1.5-ton Beshbarmak and 117-meter Chuchuk for the Guinness World Records On March 11, nearly 1.5 tons of beshbarmak and a 117-meter chuchuk were prepared in Bishkek. This required the meat of nine horses. The organizers hope that this event will be included in the Guinness World Records. Forty chefs and thirty assistants were involved in the cooking. Beshbarmak was made from 650 kilograms of finely chopped meat and 700 kilograms of dough. The finished dish weighed 1,464 kilograms. Beshbarmak

13.03.2018, 00:58
The 2,000 som banknote recognized as the best in the CIS and half of Europe.
Economy

The 2,000 som banknote recognized as the best in the CIS and half of Europe.

The commemorative banknote with a denomination of 2,000 som has won a prestigious international competition "Best Regional Banknote of the Year" is awarded for outstanding achievements in design, the use of modern security features in the context of artistic design, as well as the technological equipment and security of the banknote. The commemorative banknote with a denomination of 2,000 som has won the prestigious international competition "Best Regional Banknote of 2018"

27.02.2018, 20:28
Eight Hours That Saved a Life
Events

Eight Hours That Saved a Life

Talas doctors waited for a vascular surgeon from Bishkek and prevented a fatal outcome Doctor Marip Ibraimov from the Bakai-Ata territorial hospital (Talas region) saved a patient by compressing his bleeding superior vena cava for eight hours, reported Elzar Toktonazarov, a surgeon at the National Hospital, on his Facebook page.

24.02.2018, 17:30
More and more Kyrgyz citizens are suffering from obesity.
Local news

More and more Kyrgyz citizens are suffering from obesity.

In 14 years, the number of people in Kyrgyzstan whose weight significantly exceeds the norm has increased by five percent The number of citizens suffering from obesity in Kyrgyzstan has increased, reported the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Kyrgyzstan, citing data from the World Health Organization (WHO).

24.02.2018, 17:16
Soloist of the group "Gorod 312" Svetlana Nazarenko (Aya) will sing in Kyrgyz.
Cultural news

Soloist of the group "Gorod 312" Svetlana Nazarenko (Aya) will sing in Kyrgyz.

The soloist of the popular group "Gorod 312," Svetlana Nazarenko (Aya), and the honored artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhyldyz Osmonalieva, have recorded the soundtrack for the first Kyrgyz musical "Darak yry" ("Song of the Tree"), the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism reported. In the coming days, the song will be presented to the people of Kyrgyzstan, and the premiere of the film-musical "Darak yry" will take place on

24.02.2018, 16:59
Kyrgyzstan "integrates" into China's giant plans
News / Political news

Kyrgyzstan "integrates" into China's giant plans

Expert: Kyrgyzstan "integrates" into China's giant plans On December 27, trilateral ministerial negotiations on the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway will take place in Tashkent. The day before, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov instructed Minister of Transport and Roads Jamshitbek Kalilov to thoroughly prepare an expert group, as "the railway project is very important for Kyrgyzstan to access external markets." Jeenbekov emphasized that the

27.12.2017, 01:00
Traveling around Bishkek will become more comfortable starting from the end of spring.
News / Economy

Traveling around Bishkek will become more comfortable starting from the end of spring.

A memorandum on the organization of financing for the acquisition of buses for the needs of the city of Bishkek was signed in Kyrgyzstan on December 25 The Prime Minister of the republic, Sapar Isakov, stated that the new transport will be launched in the capital by the end of spring 2018. The head of the Cabinet particularly noted that the buses will run on gas, which will significantly reduce harmful emissions into the air. According to Isakov, the implementation of the document will benefit

27.12.2017, 00:27
"The First Wave of Globalization": How Animals Paved the Great Silk Road
News / Education news

"The First Wave of Globalization": How Animals Paved the Great Silk Road

How Animals Paved the Great Silk Road “The ‘discoverers’ of the Great Silk Road were animals,” say archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Novosibirsk State University. This conclusion was reached by scientists as a result of studying a previously unexplored cave in modern Kyrgyzstan — in the heart of the most famous trade route in human history. Findings made during archaeological excavations showed that in

26.12.2017, 23:56
The game of kok-boru from Kyrgyzstan has been included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list.
News / Cultural news

The game of kok-boru from Kyrgyzstan has been included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list.

The traditional horseback game of kok-boru has been included in the representative list of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. This decision was made at the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is taking place from December 4 to 9 on Jeju Island (South Korea). In addition to Kyrgyzstan, 33-34 new applications for popular customs and forms of creativity will be considered at the meeting: Armenia's proposal

16.12.2017, 23:20
A Bicycle Ring Route Around Issyk-Kul is Planned
News / Tourism

A Bicycle Ring Route Around Issyk-Kul is Planned

Bicycle paths are planned to be built along the Issyk-Kul coast Ring road around Issyk-Kul. What else did Isakov discuss with the Premier of China As part of the reconstruction of roads along the Issyk-Kul coast, bicycle paths are planned to be built. This was reported by the information support department of the government apparatus.

13.12.2017, 12:03
Dancers from Kyrgyzstan won the tournament in the UAE
News / Sports

Dancers from Kyrgyzstan won the tournament in the UAE

Dancers from Kyrgyzstan won at the international tournament held in Dubai (UAE). This was reported by the Dance Sport Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. On December 10, 2017, the annual international tournament for sports ballroom dancing "WDSF International Open taken place in Dubai-2017" was held in the United Arab Emirates.

13.12.2017, 11:54
A Kyrgyzstani won the cup at the World Karate Championship.
News / Sports

A Kyrgyzstani won the cup at the World Karate Championship.

Kyrgyzstani Artem Nosarev won the cup for the will to win at the KWU World Karate Championship. This was reported by coach Sergey Shevchenko (KWF Federation). The World Championship took place in Yekaterinburg (Russia). More than 240 fighters from 48 countries participated. Nosarev competed in the weight category up to 65 kilograms. “He fought four matches: won three and lost one. In the final protocol, he placed fifth. He fought excellently, and the organizers appreciated this, noting him in

13.12.2017, 11:48
Signs can be translated into the state language for free.
News / Local news

Signs can be translated into the state language for free.

You can translate signs into the state language for free. But businessmen do not know about it “Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to correctly translate advertisements or signs into the state language for free. But businesses do not know about this and pay fines,” said Elvira Surabaldiyeva, a member of the parliamentary committee on economic and fiscal policy, at a meeting today. The deputies are discussing amendments to the advertising law. Last week, the issue was postponed due to the

29.11.2017, 04:04
Sports Calendar
News / Sports

Sports Calendar

Sports Calendar from November 29 to December 3. November 29 — December 7. World Championship for persons with disabilities in powerlifting. Mexico City (Mexico) Kyrgyzstan is represented by five athletes, including Paralympic participants Esen Kaliev and Zhyrgalbek Orosbaev.

29.11.2017, 03:52
The results of the Kyrgyzstan Boxing Championship were summarized in Osh.
News / Sports

The results of the Kyrgyzstan Boxing Championship were summarized in Osh.

The Kyrgyzstan Youth Boxing Championship has concluded in Osh. This was reported by the federation of this sport in the Kyrgyz Republic. A total of 137 athletes born in 2000-2001 participated in the competitions. In the 49 kg weight category, the top spot on the podium was taken by Asankul uulu Sultan (RUOR), 52 kg – Musa Teshabaev (Osh region), 56 kg – Sanjar Seydakmatov (Bishkek). In the 60 kg category, Kubanychbek uulu Umar won, 69 kg – Rustambek uulu Nuradin (both from Jalal-Abad region),

29.11.2017, 03:45
In Kyrgyzstan, mandatory vehicle evacuation is being launched.
News / Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, mandatory vehicle evacuation is being launched.

It has been revealed how much forced evacuation of cars will cost in Bishkek It has been revealed how much forced evacuation of cars that violate traffic rules will cost — 1,500 soms. “The tariff has been adopted, the tender for forced evacuation in Bishkek and the Chui region has already been announced. The envelopes will be opened around December 10,” informed Talant Barpiyev, head of the Patrol Police Department, at today’s session of the Bishkek City Council.

28.11.2017, 23:59
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a round table discussion titled "Orphanage Graduate, Status - Nobody" took place.
News / Local news

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a round table discussion titled "Orphanage Graduate, Status - Nobody" took place.

Problems of Orphanage Graduates Discussed Again in Kyrgyzstan A round table titled "Graduate of an orphanage, status - nobody" was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by representatives of ministries, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, and non-governmental organizations involved in the protection of the rights of orphanage graduates.

25.11.2017, 05:25
Kyrgyz Language and Culture to be Studied in Chinese Universities
News / Education news

Kyrgyz Language and Culture to be Studied in Chinese Universities

Heads of educational institutions agreed on the implementation of a dual diploma project under the "2+2" scheme A meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan between the rector of Bishkek Humanities University, Professor Abdylda Musaev, and a delegation from the Beijing Central University of Nationalities led by Rector Huang Taiyan. The heads of the educational institutions agreed on the implementation of a dual diploma project under the "2+2" scheme, where students

25.11.2017, 05:03
What is happening to the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan
News / Ecology

What is happening to the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan

The melting of glaciers "has been going on for thousands of years. It is a natural process. And there is no escaping it." "The problem of the two glaciers around the Kumtor mine in the Issyk-Kul region is not worth a dime. It is just an excuse to raise a fuss. Someone decided that the glaciers are being destroyed. But that is not the case," commented Valentin Bogdetsky, a candidate of geological and mineralogical sciences and a member of the board of the Kyrgyz Mining

25.11.2017, 04:44
The first museum shop will open in Osh.
News / Tourism

The first museum shop will open in Osh.

On December 12, a specialized shop will open at the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" in the city of Osh. In it, residents and tourists of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan will be able to purchase souvenir products as gifts or keepsakes. The shelves will feature souvenir products and artistic items made by local artisans, telling the story of the museum's collection, exhibits, art, history, and culture of Kyrgyzstan.

19.11.2017, 01:01
Tennis Player from Kyrgyzstan Finished Second at the International Tournament in Vietnam
News / Sports

Tennis Player from Kyrgyzstan Finished Second at the International Tournament in Vietnam

Tennis player from Kyrgyzstan took second place at the international tournament in Vietnam Tennis player from Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Duldayev took second place at the international tournament held in Vietnam. This was reported by the official website of the international federation of this sport. In the singles event, Duldayev was eliminated in the first round, unable to cope with Nathan Pasha (USA) – 1:6, 2:6.

18.11.2017, 21:58
In Kyrgyzstan, a "vertical" banknote has been issued.
News / Events

In Kyrgyzstan, a "vertical" banknote has been issued.

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has issued an unusual commemorative banknote with a denomination of 2,000 soms for the first time, the image of which is presented not in the usual horizontal format, but in a vertical one, reported the head of the bank, Kubanychbek Kulmatov. "The new 2,000 som banknote has a very original design and a high level of security that meets modern standards," said Kulmatov.

18.11.2017, 21:06
Nearly two million tourists visited Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of the year.
News / Tourism

Nearly two million tourists visited Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of the year.

Almost two million tourists visited Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of the year. As stated by the director of the Tourism Department, Azamat Jamankulov, in the first half of 2017, Kyrgyzstan was visited by 1.97 million tourists — this is 349 thousand more than last year. The budget received 38.8 million soms, while in the same period of 2016, 31 million were collected.

16.11.2017, 07:00
International Organization Stands Up for Elderly Doctors in Kyrgyzstan
News / Local news

International Organization Stands Up for Elderly Doctors in Kyrgyzstan

International organization stands up for elderly doctors in Kyrgyzstan The international network "AgeNet" has sent a letter to the head of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, requesting an investigation into the dismissal of elderly doctors. Earlier, the decision to release several well-known specialists from their positions was made by the Minister of Health, Talantbek Batyraliev. All the doctors mentioned in the decree held leadership positions in major hospitals and medical centers. The

15.11.2017, 20:04
Atambayev called for faster road construction to China together with brotherly Uzbekistan.
Political news

Atambayev called for faster road construction to China together with brotherly Uzbekistan.

At the meeting of the National Council for Sustainable Development on November 15 at the state residence "Ala-Archa," Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev called for the urgent construction of roads to China together with "fraternal Uzbekistan." According to him, the railway funded by Chinese loans will connect the north and south of the mountainous republic. The highway Tashkent—Osh—Kashgar should be started immediately.

15.11.2017, 19:56