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The police commented on the case of a minor giving birth in Aravan

Recent events in the Aravan district have sparked heated discussions on social media: a 16-year-old girl gave birth to a child. This news raised many questions about the actions of law enforcement and the responsibility of the educational institution. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region issued an official comment regarding this case. According to the information provided by the department, both young individuals at the time of the pregnancy were aged 17 and 18.

03.12.2025, 14:22
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Update on another section of Aitmatov Avenue. What has changed? (photos, videos)

In anticipation of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the holding of the CSTO summit in Bishkek, the updated section of Aitmatov Avenue from I. Akhunbaev Street to A. Masaliev Avenue was opened for traffic. We examined how this area has changed. Absence of Stops and CrossingsLocal residents and social media users note that after the completion of the work, stops along the avenue have disappeared.

03.12.2025, 14:22
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A man suspected of fraud involving 3 million soms has been detained in Suzak.

A man accused of fraud amounting to 3 million soms was detained in Suzak. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 28, a citizen B.A., residing in the Bazar-Korgon district, filed a complaint with the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that in the summer of 2025, he purchased a truck of the "HOWO" brand from a local resident Ы.Б. for 3 million

03.12.2025, 14:21
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Life in the Regions: Aynazik Bakasova from Barskoon Became a Five-Time Champion in Arm Wrestling in the Issyk-Kul Region

In the Jeti-Oguz district, in the village of Barskoon, lives 14-year-old Ainazyk Bakasova — a young athlete who has achieved impressive results in just a year and a half of practicing arm wrestling. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. A 9th-grade student at the Eshmanbet Kendirbaev school, Ainazyk has already earned the title of five-time champion of the Issyk-Kul region, become a prizewinner at national competitions, and won silver at the Asian Championship in India.

03.12.2025, 14:18
Another Victory Over Cancer in Children: Doctors at the NCMID Discharged a Patient
Health / Exclusive

Another Victory Over Cancer in Children: Doctors at the NCMID Discharged a Patient

At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, a joyful moment occurred: a girl who overcame osteosarcoma — bone cancer — was discharged from the medical facility. This was reported by Sultan Stambekov, head of the pediatric oncology department. According to the doctor, the young patient underwent a complex and lengthy treatment process, starting from the moment of the severe diagnosis and ending with the successful completion of all therapy. She received chemotherapy at the center, as

03.12.2025, 14:10
Local news

The State Committee for National Security reported how many marriages were registered between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China over 5 years.

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), since 2020, a total of 129 marriages have been registered between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China. Special attention is drawn to the fact that most of these unions are formed among representatives of various ethnic groups, including Uighurs and Dungans, who marry citizens of the People's Republic of China from their communities. At the same time, only 44 marriages have been registered between the titular

03.12.2025, 14:07
The State Financial Supervision has identified new online platforms with illegal lotteries - list
Economy / Exclusive

The State Financial Supervision has identified new online platforms with illegal lotteries - list

The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market continues its activities to identify and combat illegal lotteries that are actively spreading on the internet. According to the agency, unscrupulous organizers offer various prizes, such as cars and significant cash amounts, under the pretext of "draws," misleading citizens and violating the law. These schemes pose a danger to the financial security of the population.

03.12.2025, 14:02
The CreaPark 2025 Conference for Central Asian Creators Took Place in Bishkek
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The CreaPark 2025 Conference for Central Asian Creators Took Place in Bishkek

The first major event organized by the Creative Industries Park in Bishkek was the CreaPark 2025 event, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the ministry, the program included the finals of the creative products competition with a total prize fund of 600,000 soms, as well as an interregional conference featuring well-known creators and a zone for festival creative attractions. This event marked an important milestone for the

03.12.2025, 14:01
Sensors Providing Inaccurate Data on Air Pollution in Bishkek Identified
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Sensors Providing Inaccurate Data on Air Pollution in Bishkek Identified

Nursultan Tashibekov, head of the Department for Air Quality Control of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, noted in an interview with Birinchi Radio that reliable data on the state of air in Kyrgyzstan can only be provided by specialists from the state monitoring service "Kyrgyzhydromet". Since 2022, an interdepartmental commission has been checking the sensors installed by various organizations for air quality monitoring. According to Tashibekov,

03.12.2025, 14:00
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In November, 50,000 cubic meters of timber were exported from the Sverdlovsk region to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- In November 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor was monitoring the export of 50,000 cubic meters of timber from the Sverdlovsk region to countries both near and far abroad. This information was provided by Rosselkhoznadzor. Timber was exported using rail and road transport. A total of 742 phytosanitary certificates were issued in the "Argus-Phytо" system, of which 210 were for railcars and 532 for trucks.

03.12.2025, 13:57
Local news

WHO supports broader use of weight loss medications

The World Health Organization (WHO) has presented its first recommendations for the use of a new class of weight-loss medications, officially recognizing obesity as a chronic disease. According to information from the UN News Service, the recommendations concern glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including medications such as liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide. The document contains guidelines for the safe use of these drugs as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

03.12.2025, 13:52
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"Zhubaylar": How a Trip to an Exam Turned into the Beginning of a Strong Family: The Story of Dzhuparkul Barkhitova

A new couple in the "Zhubaylar" section - Dzhuparkul Barkhitova, representing Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyz Salmoorbek Shadiev. Dzhuparkul, born on August 2, 1962, in the village of Ozyornoye, grew up in a large family where her mother raised five children. "My eldest son is already 43, and my youngest daughter will turn 14 this year. I graduated from a technical school in construction, but throughout my life, I have been engaged in household chores. Since 1996, I have been working in

03.12.2025, 13:51
Local news

New Sanitary Standards for Private Kindergartens Prepared in Kyrgyzstan

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that introduces new sanitary and epidemiological standards for private preschool institutions located in residential buildings. This document has been prepared in accordance with the government's decision and is based on the Law "On Public Health." The proposed changes affect the appendices to the government resolution adopted in 2016 and for the first time detail the requirements for

03.12.2025, 13:49
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Cholpon-Ata, members of the women's movement organized a holiday for children

Every year on December 3rd, a day dedicated to people with disabilities, the women's movement "Nazik-Zamandash" in Cholpon-Ata holds a celebration for children with special needs. This tradition has been ongoing for 15 years. The movement consists of women aged 60 to 80 who have worked for many years in leadership positions and entrepreneurial structures. Today, they use their life experience and desire to improve lives to do good deeds.

03.12.2025, 13:44
Ecology

In the city of Kara-Kul and the Toktogul district, a driver was fined for elections with an atmosphere.

During a raid that took place in Kara-Kul and the Toktogul district, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service of the Jalal-Abad region, together with representatives of the road police, checked the compliance of vehicles with established environmental standards. As a result of the inspection, one protocol for an offense was drawn up, and the driver was fined 23,000 soms, which corresponds to Article 234 of the Code of Offenses regarding the operation of vehicles exceeding permissible

03.12.2025, 13:41
Ecology

In the village of Kok-Zhar, 3 drivers were fined for emissions into the atmosphere

In the village of Kok-Zhar, on December 2, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District, in cooperation with the Public Safety Management, conducted a raid among vehicles as part of the environmental initiative "Clean Air." According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, as a result of the raid, three protocols were drawn up, and drivers were fined a total of 38,000 soms. The fine was

03.12.2025, 13:40
Filming of a feature film about Chingiz Aitmatov has begun
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Filming of a feature film about Chingiz Aitmatov has begun

The filming of a feature film dedicated to the outstanding writer Chyngyz Aitmatov has officially begun. This was reported to the Kabar agency by the director and cinematographer Kanibek Kalmatov. He noted that viewers will soon be able to see a teaser for the film, which will reveal the main events and themes that the movie will focus on.

03.12.2025, 13:40
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Previously issued "red" and "green books" are valid until expiration, - the city hall

- Asel Mainaeva, head of the rental payment accounting department of the municipal property management of the Bishkek city hall, reported on December 2 at a meeting of the BGK commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments that the previously issued "red" and "green books" remain valid until the end of the established term. “Today, there was a case where a tenant came with a cadastral plan. All previously issued documents, including red and green books, retain their

03.12.2025, 13:34
Capitals of Central Asia May Disappear Under the Threat of Water Collapse
Local news

Capitals of Central Asia May Disappear Under the Threat of Water Collapse

The study conducted by Sobir Kurbanov and Eldaniza Guseynova warns of a potential water crisis in the capitals of Central Asia, which could lead to a situation similar to the crisis in Tehran. In their analytical report published on December 2, the authors compare the current situation to the "Tehran crisis," when water reserves in the Iranian capital reached critical levels, forcing authorities to develop evacuation plans for the population. Photo from the internet According to the

03.12.2025, 13:32
Unknown individuals stole 20,000 Bundeswehr cartridges in Germany
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Unknown individuals stole 20,000 Bundeswehr cartridges in Germany

An incident occurred in Germany where unknown perpetrators stole a significant amount of ammunition belonging to the Bundeswehr. According to Kazinform, citing DW, the shells were stolen from a truck owned by one of the civilian transport companies. According to a representative of the Bundeswehr's auxiliary unit in Bonn, the theft took place on the night of November 24 to 25. The truck was parked, and the break-in was discovered only the next day when the driver arrived to pick up the

03.12.2025, 13:32
The GKNB revealed the real numbers of marriages between citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China.
Local news

The GKNB revealed the real numbers of marriages between citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China.

In response to widespread rumors about mass marriages between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China, the GKNB presented official data. Since 2020, a total of 129 such marriages have been registered in the country, with the largest number concluded between citizens belonging to the ethnic groups of Uighurs, Dungans, and other peoples living on both sides of the border.

03.12.2025, 13:31
Ministry of Labor: People with disabilities are an integral part of our society
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Ministry of Labor: People with disabilities are an integral part of our society

During the press café "The Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities to Live Free from Violence: Challenges and Opportunities," dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 16-day campaign against violence, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Development, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ainura Orozbaeva, noted that physical limitations should not serve as barriers. "We see many examples where people with disabilities make significant

03.12.2025, 13:31
Scientists have discovered how time flows on Mars
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Scientists have discovered how time flows on Mars

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, USA) conducted a study to determine how the flow of time on Mars varies compared to Earth. The publication appeared in The Astronomical Journal. On the Red Planet, a day is 40 minutes longer than on Earth, and its year is almost twice as long. However, a key aspect of the research was to find out how exactly seconds pass.

03.12.2025, 13:29
In the world / Exclusive

Corruption Scandal in the EU. Former Head of the Diplomatic Service Mogherini Released After Detention

Federica Mogherini, who previously held the position of head of European diplomacy and rector of the College of Europe, was detained in Belgium on December 2 in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption in procurement, as well as a conflict of interest. According to the Italian agency AGI, she was released during the night. In addition to Mogherini, the former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, and a third participant, Cesare Zegretti, were

03.12.2025, 13:28
Economy / Exclusive

Women entrepreneurs in the Kyrgyz Republic can now obtain loans at 12 percent

Women entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan can now take advantage of loans with an annual interest rate of 12%. This has become possible thanks to the initiative of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund. According to the agency, loans are available for women working in the service and manufacturing sectors, as well as for legal entities where the share of women founders is at least 50%. The main goal of this program is to support businesses in the regions; however, residents of Bishkek and Osh are not

03.12.2025, 13:27
The State Committee for National Security reported how many marriages have been registered in Kyrgyzstan with citizens of China.
Local news / Exclusive

The State Committee for National Security reported how many marriages have been registered in Kyrgyzstan with citizens of China.

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) shared figures on the number of registered marriages between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China. This information was provided in response to growing rumors on social media about mass marriages between representatives of the two countries, which were deemed unfounded.

03.12.2025, 13:19
Incidents

Driver threw garbage on the road. He was detained.

A video has appeared on the social networks of Kyrgyzstan showing a driver of a "KIA K5" stopping on the roadside and throwing garbage onto the road. According to information provided by the press service of the State Inspectorate for Environmental and Technical Safety on December 3, the offender has been identified and apprehended.

03.12.2025, 13:17
China Introduces Condom Tax for the First Time in 30 Years to Stimulate Birth Rate, - Bloomberg
In the world

China Introduces Condom Tax for the First Time in 30 Years to Stimulate Birth Rate, - Bloomberg

Illustrative photo In order to combat the declining birth rate, which threatens economic growth, Beijing is implementing this tax measure. The new tax will come into effect in January. As Bloomberg points out, according to the latest amendments to the value-added tax (VAT) law, a 13% levy will be imposed on goods that have not been subject to VAT since 1993, when China had a strict population control policy based on the principle of "one child per family."

03.12.2025, 13:17
Local news / Cultural news

The Ministry of Culture is developing a state program for the development of craftsmanship for the years 2026-2030 titled "Önör — Heritage and Development"

On December 2, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, dedicated to discussing the state program "Өнөр — мурас жана өнүгүү," initiated by the Ministry of Culture to support craftsmanship from 2026 to 2030. According to the ministry's press service, the discussion involved not only employees and leaders of relevant departments but also representatives of public organizations engaged in

03.12.2025, 13:14
Developers of the Master Plan: Bishkek is at risk of growing beyond 2.5 million people
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Developers of the Master Plan: Bishkek is at risk of growing beyond 2.5 million people

According to Grishechkina, a sharp increase in population could cause serious problems with the city's engineering systems and transportation infrastructure. "If the population exceeds 2.5 million people, it will create enormous difficulties for both networks and roads. It is impractical to relocate everyone to Bishkek — there needs to be balanced development across the country. We plan for the capital's population to remain within 1 million 920 thousand," she noted.

03.12.2025, 13:11
In Bishkek, the achievements of the Digital CASA project were discussed
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In Bishkek, the achievements of the Digital CASA project were discussed

On December 2, Bishkek hosted the final event dedicated to the results of the "Digital CASA - Kyrgyz Republic" project. According to the Ministry of Digitalization, the main goal of the meeting was to summarize the project, present significant achievements in the field of digital infrastructure, and discuss future plans for the digital transformation of the country. During the implementation of the project, several key results were achieved:

03.12.2025, 13:01
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In Sosnovka, a unique school for special children is operating

In the Jayyl district, in the village of Sosnovka, an inclusive education center called "School of Unlimited Opportunities" has been successfully operating for seven years, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This center provides children with serious health impairments the opportunity to learn, develop, and socialize, which contributes to their independent living.

03.12.2025, 13:00
Sports

Happy ending. The issue of visas for the Kyrgyzstan boxing team has been resolved.

The Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan announced a positive decision regarding visas for its athletes. Now all members of the national team can participate in the IBA World Championship, which is currently taking place in the United Arab Emirates. It was previously reported that almost the entire team was left without visas to enter the country, raising serious concerns about their participation in the competition.

03.12.2025, 12:58
AI Imitates Narcissistic Urge to Fill Voids with Plausible but False Stories
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AI Imitates Narcissistic Urge to Fill Voids with Plausible but False Stories

The problem of hallucinations in AI lies in the fact that they are not aware of their actions; they simply process and match data. Some experts argue that such errors arise from overtraining, when AI "remembers" information instead of generalizing. At the same time, other researchers point to flaws in algorithms and the influence of external malicious actors who can "poison" training data. Ultimately, large language models act as prediction systems, generating the most

03.12.2025, 12:56
Ecology

The car service in the Kar-Zhyach residential area was fined for burning used motor oils.

An inspection conducted on December 2 by inspectors from the Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District revealed the fact of burning used motor oils at a service station in the residential area of Kara-Jygach. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, an assessment of the situation on-site was carried out, during which the fact of the violation was confirmed.

03.12.2025, 12:53
Local news

The GKNB refutes the widespread nature of marriages between citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and the People's Republic of China.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has refuted information circulating on social media about mass marriages between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and the People's Republic of China. Since 2020, only 129 such marriages have been registered. Most of these marriages are between representatives of different ethnic groups, such as Uighurs and Dungans, and citizens of China of the same ethnic background.

03.12.2025, 12:51