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One in Five Children in Kyrgyzstan Has Elevated Blood Lead Levels. Why Is This Dangerous?

According to the Republican Center for Health Promotion, 21% of children in Kyrgyzstan have blood lead levels exceeding 5 µg/dL, which requires action in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). These findings are based on the results of a study conducted among preschoolers. It is worth noting that a large-scale study began last year and covered 18 regions of the country, revealing high blood lead levels in children in each of them.

27.10.2025, 14:46
Economy

The state debt of Kyrgyzstan has increased again

According to the Ministry of Finance as of August 31, the total amount of Kyrgyzstan's state debt is $8 billion 646.47 million. Of this amount, external obligations amount to $5 billion 230.81 million, while internal obligations are $3 billion 415.66 million.

27.10.2025, 14:41
Local news

The specialist explained why buses are delayed or do not run in the evening.

On the air of "Birinchi Radio," Arthur Omurzakov answered questions about the reasons why residents of the capital are forced to wait a long time for buses during the day and face their absence in the evening. He noted that traffic jams have a significant impact on public transport movement: "A bus cannot simply bypass traffic jams; it participates in the general flow alongside other vehicles. We carefully study the complaints we receive. For example, if people report a lack of

27.10.2025, 14:33
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Staff Captain Arrived at Issyk-Kul and Established the First Horse Breeding Farm in Central Asia. Archive Photographs

In Karakol, on Masaliev Street, formerly known as Fuchik, there is a racetrack covering 44 hectares. This racetrack, which was established over a hundred years ago, became the first in Central Asia. Since then, only archival photographs and the memories of local historians remind us of its significant history. Nevertheless, this place once played a key role in the sports and cultural life of the city.

27.10.2025, 14:29
The Bishkek City Hall threatened "Yandex" due to frequent traffic violations
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The Bishkek City Hall threatened "Yandex" due to frequent traffic violations

The Bishkek City Hall has received numerous complaints regarding the unsafe behavior of drivers. Municipal authorities remind companies engaged in rental and delivery services using personal mobility devices (PMDs), as well as taxi drivers, of the necessity to strictly adhere to legislative norms. This is stated in their official announcement.

27.10.2025, 14:29
Edil Baysalov: Japan is a reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan in the region
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Edil Baysalov: Japan is a reliable partner of Kyrgyzstan in the region

Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hidaeki Goda, in connection with the conclusion of his diplomatic mission. During the conversation, Baisalov noted that the ambassador's contribution to the development of Kyrgyz-Japanese relations, political dialogue, and joint projects in various fields was quite significant.

27.10.2025, 14:29
Culture / Exclusive

A delegation from the Namangan region visited the Ala-Buka district

Recently, a festival called "Dostuk" took place in the Ala-Bukinsky district, with a delegation from the Kasansay district of the Namangan region of Uzbekistan participating. According to the district akim Ruslan Aitbaev, within the framework of this event, a food fair and an exhibition of agricultural machinery were organized.

27.10.2025, 14:26
Zelensky: Russia Launched Nearly 1200 Drones at Ukraine in a Week
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Zelensky: Russia Launched Nearly 1200 Drones at Ukraine in a Week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the aftermath of the nighttime Russian attack is still being addressed in Kyiv and expressed condolences over the loss of life. According to him, as a result of the raid, high-rise buildings in several districts of the city were damaged. “Every strike by Russia is an attempt to inflict as much harm as possible on ordinary life. This week, these strikes targeted residential buildings, our people, children, and civilian infrastructure. These

27.10.2025, 14:25
Incidents

In Bishkek, "Antikino" Identified Drunk Teenagers and Visitors Under the Influence of Drugs

On October 26, employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted a preventive action at one of the popular entertainment venues in the capital — "Antikino." According to information provided by the press service of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on October 27, during the raid on Usenbaeva Street, minors consuming alcohol were discovered, as well as other visitors using narcotic substances.

27.10.2025, 14:24
The Government of Kyrgyzstan has allowed the State Penitentiary Service to be a shareholder and engage in entrepreneurship
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The Government of Kyrgyzstan has allowed the State Penitentiary Service to be a shareholder and engage in entrepreneurship

Now the GSIN will be able to: improve the conditions of detention for convicts; develop the material and technical base of correctional institutions and pre-trial detention centers; address the social issues of convicts; compensate for the lack of budget funding. It is expected that the new resolution will come into effect 10 days after its official publication.

27.10.2025, 14:18
Exclusive

The court sentenced the former mayor of Osh, who was detained by the State Committee for National Security. He did not admit his guilt.

The Osh City Court issued a ruling in the case of Mirlanbek Toktomushev, who previously held the position of qazi of the city of Osh. The verdict was announced on September 22, 2025. According to the verdict of the first instance court, Toktomushev was found guilty of abuse of power under Article 245 of the Criminal Code and was fined 120,000 soms.

27.10.2025, 14:16
In Bishkek, another illegally built high-rise building has been legalized
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In Bishkek, another illegally built high-rise building has been legalized

In Bishkek, the process of legalizing another apartment building, which was previously constructed without the necessary permits, has been successfully completed. According to the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, the legalization work continues under the directive of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. The State Department of Architectural and Construction Control is actively processing documents for apartment buildings that were built in the past without

27.10.2025, 14:16
Toilet Under Surveillance: Video Cameras in Bishkek School Stir Public Outrage
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Toilet Under Surveillance: Video Cameras in Bishkek School Stir Public Outrage

An expert explained that this is excessive The installation of video cameras in the restrooms of school No. 111, located in Lower Ala-Archa, has caused serious public discontent. The former head of the press service of the Bishkek City Police, Ulan Jumakov, noted in an interview with Vesti.kg that video recording in such premises is a violation of the dignity and privacy of citizens.

27.10.2025, 14:15
EU sanctions against banks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. How will this affect depositors and financial operations?
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EU sanctions against banks in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. How will this affect depositors and financial operations?

The new sanctions imposed by the European Union affect banks in three Central Asian countries, coming into effect on November 12. The restrictive measures also apply to companies and cryptocurrency exchanges in Kyrgyzstan. One of the organizations affected by the 19th package of sanctions is the branch of Russian VTB in Kazakhstan. As a result, it is prohibited from conducting financial operations with counterparties from EU countries. Additionally, VTB Kazakhstan's participation in

27.10.2025, 14:14
Education / Exclusive

In the village of Kosh-Almurut in the Ala-Buka district, a school is planned to be built for 145.2 million soms.

In the rural district of T. Baltagulov, in the village of Kosh-Almurut of the Ala-Buka region of the Jalal-Abad province, the construction of school No. 1 named after M. Sarybaev, designed for 175 students, is planned. This information is posted on the government procurement portal. The customer is the Jalal-Abad regional department of capital construction, which is subordinate to the Department of Housing and Civil Construction of the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Housing

27.10.2025, 14:13
Moody's Downgrades France's Rating Outlook to Negative
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Moody's Downgrades France's Rating Outlook to Negative

The international rating agency Moody’s Ratings has changed its outlook on France's long-term ratings from "stable" to "negative," while the ratings themselves remain at "Aa3," reports RIA Novosti. According to the agency, the reason for this decision lies in the increasing fragmentation of the country's political landscape, which may reduce the effectiveness of legislative bodies. Analysts believe that political instability will complicate the

27.10.2025, 14:11
Approved List of Settlements Located in High Mountain Areas of Kyrgyzstan
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Approved List of Settlements Located in High Mountain Areas of Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration reports that on October 23, 2025, a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers numbered 692 was adopted, which approved the List of Settlements located in the high mountain zones of the Kyrgyz Republic. All interested parties can familiarize themselves with the approved List of Settlements related to high mountain zones on the official website of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration by following this link:

27.10.2025, 14:02
Local news

Every third resident of Kyrgyzstan suffers from high blood pressure

According to the report by Deputy Minister of Health Bubuzhan Arykbaeva, a study conducted in 2023 under the STEPS program showed that every third resident of Kyrgyzstan suffers from high blood pressure. The report presents data on the trends in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and risk factors over the past ten years based on STEPS 1 and STEPS 2 studies. The level of arterial hypertension in the country is 32.3%, which is lower than in 2013 when this figure reached 42.9%. The

27.10.2025, 14:01
Local news / Cultural news

The Cabinet has increased the amount of quality work bonuses for workers in the cultural sector

The Cabinet of Ministers approved resolution No. 631, which introduces changes to the terms of remuneration for employees of cultural, artistic, informational, and sports institutions. According to the new rules, the maximum amount of bonuses for quality work results has been increased from 30% to 70% of the wage fund. These bonuses will be financed from the special account of the institution.

27.10.2025, 13:54
Sadyr Japarov launched the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station
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Sadyr Japarov launched the "Kara-Kul" Hydroelectric Power Station

According to information from the president's press service, the hydropower plant was built using investments from the domestic company OsOO "Zhagalmai," with a total project cost of 25 million US dollars. After 15 years of operation, the power plant will be transferred to state ownership. In his speech, President Japarov noted that the opening of the hydropower plant is an important step for the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that this project was implemented as

27.10.2025, 13:53
Local news

By the end of November, 95 new buses will start operating in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, 95 new three-door buses, each 12 meters long, are expected to be introduced, starting operations by the end of November. This was reported by Arthur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the 2nd bus fleet of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." Omurzakov noted that the buses from the company "Yutong" are expected to arrive in the city in mid-November or by the end of the month. Currently, specialists are in

27.10.2025, 13:43
Local news / Exclusive

"The Best Family" was determined in the Alamidin District

In the Alamidin district, the final of the "Best Family" ("Мыкты үй-бүлө") contest took place, aimed at promoting and strengthening family values, reports Turmush correspondent. The final event was held on October 24, 2025, in accordance with the presidential decree issued on December 18, 2024, titled "National Spirit - Global Heights" (Улуттук дем - дүйнөлүк бийиктик). The contest was organized in collaboration with the culture department of the Alamidin district

27.10.2025, 13:38
Incidents

The first cases of synthetic drug distribution were identified in 2011, - Ministry of Internal Affairs Drug Control Service

In 2011, the first cases of the spread of synthetic drugs began, but they were insignificant, and the drug was quickly withdrawn from circulation, as reported in an interview by Marcel Dootaliev, head of the Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He also noted that a more noticeable amount of synthetic drugs was discovered for the first time in 2016. “In 2017 and 2018, new cases were recorded, but then the pandemic halted this process. We, studying similar situations in

27.10.2025, 13:36
Health

In Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of polio vaccinations is decreasing, raising the risk of diseases, - immunoprophylaxis center

The Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis reports a concerning trend in Kyrgyzstan: the coverage of immunization against poliomyelitis is decreasing, which may lead to an increase in cases of the disease. Currently, the country remains free of poliomyelitis. Both planned and additional vaccination campaigns are ongoing, monitoring of vaccine storage quality is being conducted, and efforts are being made to raise public awareness about the importance of vaccinations.

27.10.2025, 13:27
Seasonal Diseases. What Medical Services in the Kyrgyz Republic are Free and Discounted, as Reminded by the FOMS
Health / Exclusive

Seasonal Diseases. What Medical Services in the Kyrgyz Republic are Free and Discounted, as Reminded by the FOMS

In connection with the onset of the autumn-winter period, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) reminds the necessity of taking care of your health and informs about the available free and subsidized medical services in Kyrgyzstan. The MHIF emphasizes that to prevent possible complications, self-medication should be avoided; it is better to seek help from doctors in the Primary Care Centers (PCC) or Family Medicine Centers (FMC) in a timely manner. Guaranteed medical assistance is

27.10.2025, 13:26
Where in Bishkek is it planned to place the tram tracks?
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Where in Bishkek is it planned to place the tram tracks?

Photo from the internet As part of the new General Plan for the period from 2025 to 2050, the creation of tram lines with a total length of 45.1 kilometers is planned, as well as the construction of one tram depot. After reviewing the document and the attached maps, the editorial team of 24.kg discovered important details. The project outlines two main directions for tram routes: "south - center" and "southwest - southeast," which will connect to the future bus station.

27.10.2025, 13:23
Economy

"We Are Not Interesting to Hackers." Myths about Cybersecurity in Kyrgyzstan

A few years ago, cybersecurity in Kyrgyzstan was perceived as something distant and insignificant. However, the situation is changing: the country is actively working on the legal framework in this area. Last year, the Law on "Cybersecurity" was adopted, and in 2025, the implementation of the Digital Code is planned, which will cover key aspects of information and cybersecurity. On one hand, the necessary legal foundation for the development of the industry is being created. On the

27.10.2025, 13:21
Local news / Streets of Bishkek

Kyiv Street will become a pedestrian boulevard with a tram. Scheme of the new master plan

According to the new development plans for Bishkek, Kyiv Street will be transformed into a pedestrian zone. This is reflected in the scheme of the city's new transport network. On the section of Kyiv Street that stretches from the old Osh market to Jusup Abdrakhmanov Street, a tram line is planned. It is important to note that this section will be completely pedestrianized, and vehicles will not be allowed here.

27.10.2025, 13:20
GKNB: Vice Mayor and Director of the DMS of Tash-Kumyr Detained
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GKNB: Vice Mayor and Director of the DMS of Tash-Kumyr Detained

In addition, cases were identified where land plots were allocated for commercial objects in the water protection zone and in the sanitary protection strip along the railways. On October 22, 2025, the vice-mayor of Tash-Kumyr "K.N.A." and the director of the Department of Municipal Property "K.U.A." were detained and placed in the detention center of the GKNB of the KR.

27.10.2025, 13:19
Local news / Exclusive

"From Debt to Service to the World": Veterans of the Batken Events from the City of Karakol Educate Youth in the Spirit of Patriotism

On October 26, 2025, Kyrgyzstan held a Day of Remembrance for the servicemen who lost their lives during the Batken events of 1999-2000. As reported by a representative of the Karakol city administration in the Issyk-Kul region, in the late 1990s, the Batken region faced armed conflicts between government forces and militants. In these battles, fulfilling their duty and remaining true to their oath, 54 servicemen were killed, among whom were residents of the Issyk-Kul region.

27.10.2025, 13:16
In Naryn, the building of the city library was returned to the state
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In Naryn, the building of the city library was returned to the state

As a result of the aforementioned events, it was revealed that in 2000, the library building in Naryn, along with the land plot, was illegally transferred into private ownership of a citizen "S.A.M.", where a new art gallery building was later constructed. As a result of all the activities, the citizen "S.A.M." agreed to transfer the object to the balance of the Naryn Regional Historical and Ethnographic Museum named after Kaken Mambetaliev.

27.10.2025, 13:14
"We have a submarine off their shores": Trump commented on Putin's statement about the testing of the "Burevestnik"
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"We have a submarine off their shores": Trump commented on Putin's statement about the testing of the "Burevestnik"

While flying aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump responded to a journalist's question regarding Russia's recent statement about the successful test of the new ‘Burevestnik’ missile, which is claimed to be capable of traveling over 8,000 miles (approximately 13,000 km). “Russia is aware that we have a nuclear submarine, which is the best in the world, and it is located right off their shores. Therefore, we do not need a missile to travel 8,000 miles. We are not

27.10.2025, 13:10
Economy

The number of companies fined for illegal labor of migrants has increased in Russia

In the first half of 2024, Russian courts imposed fines totaling 1.6 billion rubles (equivalent to over 1.7 billion soms) for violations related to the employment of foreign citizens. This figure is 60% higher than similar data for the same period last year. This information was published by "Vedomosti," citing data from the Judicial Department of the Supreme Court. Over six months, 9,546 organizations were fined, including 5,638 legal entities, 373 officials, 2,925 individual

27.10.2025, 13:02