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Maldives Bans Smoking for Those Born After 2007
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Maldives Bans Smoking for Those Born After 2007

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide ban on smoking for young people, as reported by Kazinform, citing the BBC. According to information provided by the authorities, the ban applies to everyone born after January 1, 2007, including tourists. The country's Ministry of Health confirmed that for this group of the population, both the purchase and smoking of tobacco products will become illegal. This step is aimed at protecting young people from the

04.11.2025, 11:58
Incidents / Exclusive

A man threatening his neighbor with a firearm has been detained in Bishkek

A man was detained in Bishkek for threatening his neighbor with a firearm. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on October 30 on Bazar Street. During the conflict, the neighbor allegedly fired two shots, according to the complainant.

04.11.2025, 11:53
Local news / Cultural news

There are 21 professional theaters operating in Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, there are currently 21 professional theaters actively operating in Kyrgyzstan. Of these, 10 theaters are located in the capital, Bishkek, 2 are in the Jalal-Abad region, 3 are in Osh, 2 are in the Naryn region, and one theater can be found in each of the Batken, Issyk-Kul, Osh, and Talas regions.

04.11.2025, 11:49
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Project "Zheneke": The Love Story of the Residents of the Issyk-Ata District, Marat Kozhomuratov and Lyra Motosheva, Who Celebrated Their 35th Wedding Anniversary

The Turmush publication continues its series of stories titled "Жеңеке" (Zheneke), dedicated to the interesting fates of newlyweds and experienced wives. The main goal of this project is to emphasize the importance of family values and showcase the talents of married women. The story of the meeting between Lira Motosheva and Marat Kozhomuratov, residents of the village of Internatsional in the Issyk-Ata district, began at a cinema. Upon seeing Lira, Marat immediately felt attracted to

04.11.2025, 11:32
Local news / Cultural news

The film by the Kyrgyz director was nominated for the Toronto Global Film Festival

The film "The Dream of Reason," created by Kyrgyz director and film critic Talgar Zamir-Seyit, has been selected to participate in the Toronto Global Film Festival, which will take place in Canada from December 20 to 22, 2025. The filming of the movie took place on the Kamchatka Peninsula and resulted from international collaboration between Kyrgyzstan, Japan, Uzbekistan, and Russia. The uniqueness of the project lies in the fact that the entire film was shot on a mobile phone, which

04.11.2025, 11:26
In Kyrgyzstan, a sports and medical rehabilitation center will be built for the first time
Health / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, a sports and medical rehabilitation center will be built for the first time

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFS) has announced the launch of a new project for the construction of the "Mürök" rehabilitation center, which will focus on sports medicine. This center will be the first of its kind in the country, aimed at supporting professional athletes and national teams. Construction work is planned in the Lenin district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek.

04.11.2025, 11:26
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The court sentenced the police officer, who was detained by the GKNB for bribery, to a fine of 1 million soms — details

The Supreme Court confirmed the decisions of the lower courts regarding the case of a police officer from Kochkor-Ata. According to the documents available in the State Register of Judicial Acts, the lawyer defending the convicted individual filed a cassation appeal requesting the annulment of the sentences issued by the Jalal-Abad City Court on October 10, 2024, and the Criminal Chamber of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court on March 11, 2025. The defense insisted that the courts examined the case

04.11.2025, 11:23
Russia and China will collaborate on the joint construction of new nuclear power plants.
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Russia and China will collaborate on the joint construction of new nuclear power plants.

As part of the 30th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China, a decision was made to further deepen cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy, including the joint construction of new nuclear power plants. This is stated in the joint communiqué published following the meeting. The document indicates that the countries intend to develop cooperation in the areas of thermonuclear fusion, fast neutron reactors, and a closed nuclear fuel cycle. It is also planned to

04.11.2025, 11:13
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the state duty rates for notarial services have been changed

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new state duty rates concerning notarial services. This decision is aimed at improving the quality of service provision and increasing revenues for the state budget. According to the adopted document, new state duty amounts are established for various notarial actions. In particular:

04.11.2025, 11:12
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In Sosnovka, vehicles with summer tires are being turned back, not allowing passage to the Töö-Ashuu pass.

Due to the sharp deterioration in weather conditions, on November 4, the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region announced the introduction of restrictions on the movement of trucks at the Töö-Ashuu pass. In addition, passenger cars equipped with summer tires are also subject to restrictions. Traffic inspectors are taking measures to turn such vehicles around to avoid traffic accidents.

04.11.2025, 11:09
Incidents / Video

Drunk Driver Attacks Doctor While Traffic Inspectors Watch the Incident. Video

A recent incident in Tokmok has caused public outrage: a drunk driver threatened a doctor at a medical facility and then attacked him. A recording of the incident appeared on social media. The video captures a man who was presumably undergoing a medical examination. During this time, he insulted the doctor, threatening him with violence and even demanding that he leave his hometown.

04.11.2025, 11:08
Renowned Doctor Jalil Abdykalikov Has Passed Away
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Renowned Doctor Jalil Abdykalikov Has Passed Away

According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, Jalil Abdykalikov, a distinguished doctor, passed away at the age of 70. Jalil Abdykalikovich Abdykalikov. Photo provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Jalil Abdykalikovich was born on June 2, 1955, in the village of Sary-Bulak, located in the Jayil district of Chui region.

04.11.2025, 11:02
Local news

Snow has fallen in the passes of Kyrgyzstan: restrictions for trucks remain in effect

Temporary restrictions for trucks on the passes of Kyrgyzstan remain in effect due to worsening weather conditions. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to their data, snowfall has affected most regions of the country, and road services are working around the clock to ensure the roads are clear. The state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" are continuously applying a

04.11.2025, 10:58
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Drunk Driver Strikes Doctor: An Internal Investigation Has Been Launched Against Inspectors Involved in the Incident

An incident involving a drunk driver occurred in the Chui region, who caused a disturbance at a hospital, reported the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the regional Interior Ministry. According to the information, on November 2 at 12:30, on the Tokmok—Koshoy highway, officers from the Traffic Police Department of the Chui district stopped a "Toyota Ipsum" vehicle. The driver was a 30-year-old citizen, J.A., who was under the influence of alcohol.

04.11.2025, 10:56
Snow and a sharp drop in temperature are expected in Kazakhstan in the coming days
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Snow and a sharp drop in temperature are expected in Kazakhstan in the coming days

During the specified period, low-level snowstorms are forecasted in the northern part of the country, while some regions will experience heavy snowfall. In southern Kazakhstan, heavy precipitation is expected to start as rain and then transition to snow. Additionally, fog and icy conditions should be anticipated throughout the republic, while the western part of the country will remain dry. The temperature will also drop sharply: in the north and center of the country, it may reach -2 to

04.11.2025, 10:54
Local news

To Assist the Farmer. An Electronic Queue Implemented at Sugar Beet Reception Points

The electronic queue system has been implemented at the sugar beet reception points, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Now, farmers have the opportunity to plan in advance the time and day for delivering their harvest, thereby avoiding queues and long waiting times. This innovation significantly simplifies the process and allows farmers to save time and resources. At the same time, sugar prices will remain stable, as no

04.11.2025, 10:53
Local news / Exclusive

Three cars handed over to the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh

On November 3, three vehicles of the "JAX" brand were received by the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the press service of the city police, the head of the department, Colonel of Police Damirbek Isakov, handed over the vehicles to the units. They were distributed among the central office, Suleiman-Too, and Ak-Buura.

04.11.2025, 10:53
Helped avoid punishment. The GKNB detained a psychologist and a police officer.
Incidents

Helped avoid punishment. The GKNB detained a psychologist and a police officer.

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the uncovering of a corruption scheme at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN). The investigation established that a psychologist-expert from the RCPN, in collusion with the deputy head of the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District of Bishkek, unlawfully declared defendants in serious and especially serious crimes to be mentally incompetent, thereby allowing them to evade

04.11.2025, 10:52
Suspect in Extortion at School in the Village of Kyzyl-Tuu Detained
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Suspect in Extortion at School in the Village of Kyzyl-Tuu Detained

The message stated that there are regular cases of extortion and intimidation of students at the secondary school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. It was mentioned that some high school students demand money from younger students, threatening physical and psychological violence in case of refusal. The fact of extortion has been officially registered, and an investigation has begun.

04.11.2025, 10:52
More than 100 carcasses of dead seals found on the shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan
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More than 100 carcasses of dead seals found on the shore of the Caspian Sea in Kazakhstan

In the area from Asan to Fort Shevchenko beach, 39 dead seals were found, and between the beach of Fort Shevchenko city and Cape Bautino – 73 carcasses. On November 3, specialists from the laboratory and analytical control department of the ecology department of the Mangistau region began an investigation based on a report from a local resident about the discovery of seal carcasses on the Bautino coast. During the inspection, samples of seawater were collected in the coastal areas of Fort

04.11.2025, 10:41
Corruption Scheme in the RPCN and OVD: Defendants Declared Insane for Money
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Corruption Scheme in the RPCN and OVD: Defendants Declared Insane for Money

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic has uncovered a corruption scheme that operated in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN) of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to GKNB, as a result of the investigation of a criminal case, it was established that the expert psychologist of RCPN A. Ch. Sh., born in 1975, in collusion with the deputy

04.11.2025, 10:38
Employees of the RCPN and police detained due to a scheme involving the recognition of suspects as insane
Incidents

Employees of the RCPN and police detained due to a scheme involving the recognition of suspects as insane

Photo by the GKNB. According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security, a corruption scheme has been uncovered at the RCNP of the Ministry of Health, involving employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. The investigation suggests that the psychologist-expert of the RCNP, A. Ch. Sh., born in 1975, in collusion with the deputy head of the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, A. u. Zh., born in

04.11.2025, 10:38
Kyrgyzstan Expands Honey Exports Through Online Sales
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Expands Honey Exports Through Online Sales

In Kyrgyzstan, the "Trade Facilitation" project has been launched, creating new horizons for producers of natural honey. At the National Round Table, project coordinator Saule Jumayeva spoke about how the initiative aims to develop online sales and promote Kyrgyz honey in foreign markets.

04.11.2025, 10:35
Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for US Citizens
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Uzbekistan Introduces Visa-Free Regime for US Citizens

Thus, starting from January 1, 2026, residents of the United States will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The decree of President Mirziyoyev, published in the national database of legislation, confirms this innovation, as reported by the Uzbek publication UzA on its Telegram channel. The decree notes that this decision is aimed at improving the conditions for the development of trade, economic, cultural, and tourist relations between Uzbekistan and the United

04.11.2025, 10:35
Local news / Exclusive

What Do Soviet Toys Over 50 Years Old Look Like?

In the 1970s, a factory specializing in the production of electromechanical toys was established in Kara-Balta, where various models were manufactured and distributed throughout the territory of the USSR. Today, in some families in Kyrgyzstan, you can still find toys that are over half a century old. These items were created at the factory in Kara-Balta.

04.11.2025, 10:34
Religious Jews Face the Threat of Losing Voting Rights
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Religious Jews Face the Threat of Losing Voting Rights

Liberman also stated that individuals evading military service should face a number of sanctions, including the possibility of losing their voting rights. He explained that this is necessary for the implementation of a "real draft," as he believes the authorities are ineffectively applying existing regulations. Recall that earlier the Supreme Court of Israel mandated that religious students must serve in the military, which sparked protests in Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Participants in the

04.11.2025, 10:33
Incidents

Man with a weapon barricaded himself in a house — negotiations were conducted with him by the head of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate

Information about the incident that occurred in the Workers' Town was released by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District on November 4. On October 30, at around 14:50, the police received a call from a resident of Bazarnaya Street. The man reported that his neighbor, while in a state of intoxication, had threatened him with violence and had already fired two shots.

04.11.2025, 10:33
Local news

The WHO proposed a way out of the healthcare financing crisis for countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new recommendations for countries facing a sharp decline in external funding for healthcare. This was reported by the UN News Service. According to a WHO survey conducted in March 2025 across 108 countries, several regions are experiencing a reduction in medical services, including vaccination and maternity care, by up to 70%. More than 50 countries reported mass layoffs of healthcare personnel and issues in training specialists.

04.11.2025, 10:32
The second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Kamchatka
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The second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred in Kamchatka

A second felt earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 has been registered in the Kamchatka region within a day. This information was provided by the TASS agency. The tremor occurred at 07:45 Moscow time, 158 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The epicenter was located at a depth of 38.2 km. According to preliminary data, the strength of the tremor in the regional capital was 4 points.

04.11.2025, 10:30
In the Sokuluk District, extortion among schoolchildren is being investigated
Incidents

In the Sokuluk District, extortion among schoolchildren is being investigated

On October 24, 2025, during monitoring of Instagram, a post was identified that reported a potentially dangerous situation at one of the schools in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Sokuluk District. The message claimed that elementary school students were being systematically extorted and intimidated by high school students.

04.11.2025, 10:28
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man shot at his neighbor with a gun - he was detained by the police

The incident in the residential area "Rabochiy Gorodok" in Bishkek occurred on October 30, when a man threatened his neighbor with a hunting rifle and fired several shots in his direction. According to the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District, the shooter turned out to be a 51-year-old man, who was presumably under the influence of alcohol. Neighbors claim that the cause of the conflict was domestic disagreements between the two men. The negotiations with the suspect were conducted

04.11.2025, 10:26
Culture / Exclusive

In a village on Issyk-Kul, once known throughout the USSR, they are restoring the population of Merino sheep.

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a growing interest in merino wool, as reported by Turmush, the director of the breeding farm "Orgochor," Almazbek Kölbaev [Kolbaev]. He noted that during the Soviet era, their farm was quite popular. "We were among the leaders, having over 45,000 sheep and specializing in white fine-wool meat and wool sheep. However, over time, the population of white sheep sharply decreased, and this breed nearly disappeared," Kölbaev shared.

04.11.2025, 10:23
Investigator and Psychologist Received 1.5 Million Soms for Fake Expertise
Incidents

Investigator and Psychologist Received 1.5 Million Soms for Fake Expertise

As a result of the efforts of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) in combating corruption, a fraud scheme was uncovered at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. Officials from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek were involved in this case. According to the SCNS, the conspiracy involved the expert psychologist of the RCPN of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic A.Ch.Sh., born in

04.11.2025, 10:20
The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology
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The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology

A corruption scheme has been uncovered in Kyrgyzstan, operating within the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, organized by officials from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of the capital. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. During the investigation of the criminal case, it was found that a psychological expert from the RCPN of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, known as "A.Ch.Sh.", born in

04.11.2025, 10:19
Local news / Exclusive

In the water bodies of the Jayil District, they catch "cannibals"

Fisherman-athlete Nikolai Radchenko spoke about his catches of pike during the autumn period at the Melioration water body located in the Jaiyl district of the Chui region. “Catching pike in the autumn is a real pleasure. At this time, they become especially active, eagerly grabbing all possible lures. Although you can catch them on a spinner or jig head, live bait is preferred. Such specimens can weigh up to one kilogram, while we always return the smaller pikes back to the water,” he noted.

04.11.2025, 10:14