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International Symposium "History of the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Ecology

International Symposium "History of the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic."

On September 25, the International Symposium "History of the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic" took place at the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (BS NAS KR). Scientists from the Main Botanical Garden named after N.V. Tsitsin of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Doctor of Biological Sciences, Corresponding Member of NAS KR, Senior Researcher Vitaly

27.09.2014, 11:47
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an order updating the regulations for the anti-tuberculosis service.
Local news

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an order updating the regulations for the anti-tuberculosis service.

On September 25, 2014, a round table was held in Bishkek on the topic “Improving access and quality of anti-tuberculosis assistance to the population and ensuring a comprehensive approach to the prevention, treatment, and care of patients with HIV infection in healthcare organizations of the Kyrgyz Republic.” Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the anti-tuberculosis service and the AIDS service, the Mandatory Health Insurance

26.09.2014, 10:33
Opioid Substitution Therapy: Achievements and Challenges
Local news

Opioid Substitution Therapy: Achievements and Challenges

On September 25, 2014, a round table was held in Bishkek at the "Alpinist" hotel to discuss the achievements and problems in the implementation of the opioid substitution therapy (OST) program in Kyrgyzstan. The event included a report from the Public Fund "Alternative in Narcology" on the steps taken, a discussion of the current situation, and planning further actions to protect the OST program and its participants from discrimination. Decision-makers, representatives from

26.09.2014, 10:31
Seven border crossing points are open around the clock.
Tourism

Seven border crossing points are open around the clock.

In order to successfully conduct the tourist season, the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Border Service of the KR are actively working to facilitate the movement of foreign citizens through the border crossing points of the KR. In this regard, border crossing points have been opened for the reception of foreign citizens (tourists) around the clock. According to the information from the Border Service of the KR, all the

26.09.2014, 10:30
Humanities – State Care
Education news

Humanities – State Care

The instruction from President A. Atambayev to the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic to reform the science system and create conditions for the revival of scientific activity in the country has caused noticeable resonance in society. Such attention from the head of state to the problems of science, in my opinion, is a very significant and timely phenomenon. Of course, during the period of universal globalization, science also needs optimization. I fully support our president's desire to

24.09.2014, 21:47
Round Table on Solid Waste Management
Ecology

Round Table on Solid Waste Management

On September 30, 2014, a round table is planned to discuss issues related to the problem of household waste disposal, including discussions on the draft Strategy for Solid Waste Management and draft documents on the collection and disposal of plastic waste. In accordance with the Action Plan for the implementation of the Program for the Kyrgyz Republic's transition to sustainable development for 2013-2017, the State Agency is developing a draft Strategy for Solid Waste Management and a

24.09.2014, 21:38
The World Nomad Games were attended by 45,000 people.
Events

The World Nomad Games were attended by 45,000 people.

The World Nomad Games were attended by 45,000 people, of which every tenth was a foreigner. This was reported on Facebook by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic – Director of the Tourism Department, Maksat Chakiyev. “According to the Tourism Department, the Games were attended by up to 45,000 people. More than 15,000 spectators were present at the opening ceremony at the racetrack. Of these, 10% (4-4.5 thousand people) were foreign tourists,” M.

21.09.2014, 14:43
Archaeologists presented a new album on archaeological sites and excavations in the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
Events

Archaeologists presented a new album on archaeological sites and excavations in the territory of Kyrgyzstan.

Yesterday, on September 16, archaeologists from the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas" presented a new album that tells us about the archaeological monuments and excavations in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The archaeological research for the creation of the album took place in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the Kok-Sai area, in the foothills of Kyrgyzbay-Bulun, in the areas of Chap, Tokchuluk along the Tosor River, Uch-Kurbu,

17.09.2014, 07:43
Kyrgyzstani - in the AFC Champions League Final
Sports

Kyrgyzstani - in the AFC Champions League Final

Kyrgyzstani Kemel Tokabaev has been appointed as the commissioner for the AFC Champions League final match, which will take place on November 1 in the city of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) or in Al Ain (UAE).

16.09.2014, 22:54
Appointment of the Deputy Chairman and a Member of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic
Political news

Appointment of the Deputy Chairman and a Member of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

On September 16, 2014, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Atambayev, signed decrees according to which, in accordance with paragraph 1 of part 5 of Article 64 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, Orozbaeva Lada Jantayevna was appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Sagyndykov Nurlanbek Asankariyevich was appointed as a member of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.

16.09.2014, 22:27
The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at EXPO-Milan-2015 will be a small snow leopard.
Ecology

The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at EXPO-Milan-2015 will be a small snow leopard.

The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at the International Exhibition "EXPO-Milan 2015," which will take place from October 1 to October 31, will be a small snow leopard. This was announced at a meeting of the organizing committee for Kyrgyzstan's participation in the International Exhibition EXPO-Milan-2015 by the exhibition's officer Timur Voinov.

15.09.2014, 11:41
A meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in a narrow format was held.
Political news

A meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in a narrow format was held.

Today, September 12, 2014, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almazbek Atambayev, participated in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in a narrow format, taking place in the city of Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. During the meeting, the heads of state discussed the agenda of the meeting, the list of documents prepared for signing, as well as the location of the next meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. Speaking at the

12.09.2014, 20:00
The photo from the I World Nomad Games became one of the most popular in New York.
Events

The photo from the I World Nomad Games became one of the most popular in New York.

Bishkek. September 12. KirTAG - Munara Borombaeva. A photo from the I World Nomad Games has become one of the most popular in New York. The daily American business newspaper The Wall Street Journal, published in New York City, featured a photo from the I World Nomad Games and named it Photo of the Day. It is worth noting that the journal is one of the largest and most influential American publications. The daily circulation of the journal exceeds 2.1 million copies.

12.09.2014, 18:12
Kyrgyzstan Sets an Example of International Engagement
Political news

Kyrgyzstan Sets an Example of International Engagement

Confidently taking its place in the Customs Union on its own terms, Kyrgyzstan has embarked on the large-scale Chinese project of the Silk Road Economic Belt. The active participation of Kyrgyzstan in the project was announced by Sun He, advisor on trade and economic projects at the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, during the first international economic forum "Issyk-Kul-2014." The active involvement of the country in the revival of the economic belt of the Great Silk Road was

12.09.2014, 17:07
In Kyrgyzstan, the Latest Satellite Monitoring Methods Have Started to Be Used for Disaster Prevention
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, the Latest Satellite Monitoring Methods Have Started to Be Used for Disaster Prevention

In Kyrgyzstan, the latest satellite monitoring methods have begun to be used to prevent natural disasters. This was reported by the head of the Earth Research Center at the German Center for Early Warning Research, Stefano Parolai. According to him, the German Center has been conducting such monitoring for many years in collaboration with the Central Asian Institute for Applied Earth Research (Bishkek). The observations and research utilize the latest technologies and innovative methods of

12.09.2014, 15:45
Kyrgyzstan is ready to supply the Sverdlovsk region with environmentally friendly agricultural products.
Economy

Kyrgyzstan is ready to supply the Sverdlovsk region with environmentally friendly agricultural products.

Kyrgyzstan is showing serious interest in the Sverdlovsk region in developing cooperation. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Erlan Abdyldaev, during a meeting with Governor Yevgeny Kuyvashev, as reported on September 8 by a correspondent of IA REGNUM in the Department of Information Policy of the regional head. “Understanding that your region is a flagship of Russian industry, and Kyrgyzstan is beginning to implement the program of the second industrial

12.09.2014, 15:30
Toguz Korgool: In the final among women's teams, the national teams of Kyrgyzstan-1 and Kazakhstan will meet.
Sports

Toguz Korgool: In the final among women's teams, the national teams of Kyrgyzstan-1 and Kazakhstan will meet.

In the final of the Toguz Korgool among women's teams, the teams of Kyrgyzstan-1 and Kazakhstan will meet. The competitions are taking place as part of the World Nomad Games at the "Rukh Ordo" cultural center in the city of Cholpon-Ata. For 3rd place, the Republic of Altai will face Kyrgyzstan-2. According to the tournament results, the 5th place was taken by the team Russia-Volga, 6th place by Sweden, 7th place by the USA team, 8th place by Uzbekistan, 9th place by the team of

12.09.2014, 15:08
Toguz Korgool: In the semifinals, Kyrgyzstan-1 will face Altai, Kyrgyzstan-2 will face Kazakhstan
Sports

Toguz Korgool: In the semifinals, Kyrgyzstan-1 will face Altai, Kyrgyzstan-2 will face Kazakhstan

In the semifinals of toguz korgool among men's teams at the World Nomad Games, taking place at the cultural center "Rukh Ordo" in Cholpon-Ata, the teams Kyrgyzstan-1 – Republic of Altai and Kyrgyzstan-2 – Kazakhstan will compete. In the quarterfinals, Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Germany with a score of 2:0. The Republic of Altai beat the Uzbekistan team also with a score of 2:0. Kyrgyzstan-2 defeated Russia-Volga – 2:0. The Kazakhstan team won a hard-fought match against the USA-1

12.09.2014, 14:59
"Games of the Nomads - the Second Most Significant Event for Kyrgyzstan After the Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of 'Manas,' According to E. Toktogonov"
Events

"Games of the Nomads - the Second Most Significant Event for Kyrgyzstan After the Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of 'Manas,' According to E. Toktogonov"

Cholpon-Ata, September 10 /Aman Alymbekov - Kabar/. The World Nomad Games are the second significant event in the life of Kyrgyzstan after the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the epic "Manas" in 1995. This was stated by Emil Toktogonov, president of the Federation of Mixed Martial Arts and Vale Tudo, to a correspondent of the Kabar agency. According to him, such events always invite balbans or heroes from different countries. "All this strengthens the national spirit

11.09.2014, 16:48
The EU will provide Kyrgyzstan with a new government budget support program worth 30 million euros.
Political news

The EU will provide Kyrgyzstan with a new government budget support program worth 30 million euros.

The EU will provide Kyrgyzstan with a new government budget support program of 30 million euros, reports the news agency 24.kg on Thursday, citing the EU representation in the Kyrgyz Republic. This program is aimed at reforming the government. These funds will be included in the new social protection strategy for 2015-2017. According to the agency, at the same time, the EU is assessing the fulfillment of conditions for the allocation of five million euros in budget support for social

11.09.2014, 16:37
Ordo: Kyrgyzstan-1 Team Defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2
Sports

Ordo: Kyrgyzstan-1 Team Defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2

Team Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan-2 and became the leader in the first World Nomad Games, held in the city of Cholpon-Ata. Kyrgyzstan-1 won against Kazakhstan with a score of 125:16. Kyrgyzstan-2 lost to Team Kyrgyzstan-1 with a score of 23:97. The ordo competitions are held in a round-robin format for one round. A total of 4 teams are participating in the ordo tournament: Kyrgyzstan-1, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan-2. The total prize fund for the ordo competitions

11.09.2014, 16:17
Forward, Kyrgyzstan
Sports

Forward, Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated Tajikistan with a crushing score of 19:1 in kok boru at the World Nomad Games, which are taking place from September 9 to 14 in the city of Cholpon-Ata. The game was played with absolute dominance by the athletes from Kyrgyzstan. Today, all the kok boru games concluded as follows: Group "A": Kyrgyzstan-2 crushed Uzbekistan – 11:0. Turkey defeated Afghanistan – 5:0. Group "B": Republic of Altai won against Mongolia – 13:1 Kyrgyzstan-1 defeated

11.09.2014, 16:09
The Kyrgyz-Chinese Earth Observation Center and Digital Earth Opened at the Academy of Sciences -
Education news

The Kyrgyz-Chinese Earth Observation Center and Digital Earth Opened at the Academy of Sciences -

The "Earth Observation and Digital Earth Center" has been established at the Institute of Physical and Technical Problems and Materials Science of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, with the main goal of creating and maintaining a state archive of aerospace images and extracted information through systematic and integrated data banks with standardization and a unified platform ("Digital Kyrgyzstan").

10.09.2014, 18:40
Independence of Kyrgyzstan: Economic Aspect
Economy

Independence of Kyrgyzstan: Economic Aspect

While celebrating the day of independence of Kyrgyzstan, we often do not think about the fact that sovereignty is a legal status that becomes formal if it is not supported by economic indicators. In our global world, where countries actively trade with each other, invest money in each other's economies, exchange tourists, students, and labor migrants, it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain an independent state.

04.09.2014, 14:30
Funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the World Nomad Games are being used purposefully.
Local news

Funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the World Nomad Games are being used purposefully.

It is reported that the secretariat for the preparation and conduct of the games expresses confusion regarding the information published on September 1 by one of the republican online publications, which allegedly outlines financial data that has been declared and spent inefficiently. In this regard, the secretariat states that the funds allocated for the preparation and conduct of the nomad games are being used purposefully according to the action plan for improving infrastructure and

02.09.2014, 21:05