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The Wall Street Journal: Now Tech Tycoons Want to Build Data Centers in Space
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The Wall Street Journal: Now Tech Tycoons Want to Build Data Centers in Space

Energy constraints are forcing technology companies to seek new paths. Interest in artificial intelligence has intensified, and discussions about the Moon and space are becoming increasingly relevant. Global magnates like Jeff Bezos are expressing serious ideas about building space data centers that could efficiently process AI models, providing energy supply at a new level.

17.11.2025, 13:43
Local news / Cultural news

Participants of the Art Expo were presented with the performance "Kosh Degim Kelbeit"

As part of the international exhibition Art Expo, held from November 11 to 15 in the city of Osh, the audience was presented with the play "Kosh degim kelbayt." This work is based on the writings of Alexander Volodin and was directed by Ulanmyrza Karypbaev. High-ranking guests attended the premiere of the play, including the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, the Vice Mayor of Osh Nurlan Zakirov, and the Deputy Plenipotentiary

17.11.2025, 13:42
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, 600 villages are included in the state program for providing citizens with drinking water

In Kyrgyzstan, significant work is currently being carried out to provide the population with both drinking and irrigation water. The Minister of Agriculture emphasizes that this issue occupies a key position in state policy. According to the provided data, construction work is actively underway to ensure clean drinking water in 119 villages. A total of 600 settlements are included in the program.

17.11.2025, 13:41
Exclusive

Sugar factories in Kyrgyzstan accept up to 17,000 tons of beets per day

- On the air of the radio program, Turatbek Idrisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, shared information about the operations of sugar factories in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the factories are capable of receiving between 16,000 to 17,000 tons of beets daily, while the processing amounts to approximately 6,000 to 6,500 tons per day. Idrisov explained that the factories

17.11.2025, 13:37
Incidents

After the scandal with the Traffic Police, the driver climbed onto the van and broke the LED headlights

On November 14, inspectors from the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan conducted a raid aimed at identifying vehicles with illegal modifications, as reported by the press secretary of the Main Department of Road Safety, Baikazy Aitikul uulu, to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". During the raid in Bishkek, a van was discovered with LED lights on its roof. As a result, it was decided to send the "Sprinter" to the impound

17.11.2025, 13:36
Local news

Clergy to undergo training on creating content about climate literacy

In Bishkek, a presentation of the research results conducted as part of the project "Enhancing Climate Education, Awareness, and Action Among Religious Communities" took place. This project is being implemented by the Public Association "MuvGreen" in collaboration with UNITAR and the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the organizers, climate change is one of the most serious problems for

17.11.2025, 13:35
The Baytik Mountain Resort and Chatkal Resort projects are aimed at year-round tourism
Economy / Exclusive

The Baytik Mountain Resort and Chatkal Resort projects are aimed at year-round tourism

Kyrgyzstan is actively developing the concept of year-round tourism by creating new mountain tourist clusters. This was reported by Damir Jumakanov, head of the international cooperation and tourism development department of the OJSC "Tourism Development Support Fund in the KR," on the air of Birinchi Radio. This year, the implementation of a significant project called "Three Peaks" began, aimed at modernizing the ski infrastructure.

17.11.2025, 13:35
Ecology

In Bishkek, the air temperature will rise to +18 degrees: weather forecast for November 18

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country on November 18. The wind will be from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s. The air temperature in different regions: Chui Region night -1...+4 day +16...+21 Talas Region night -1...+4 day +14...+19 Batken Region night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Osh and Jalal-Abad Regions night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Issyk-Kul Region night -3...+2 day +6...+11 Naryn Region night -3...-8 day +5...+10

17.11.2025, 13:35
Local news / Exclusive

In the Kyzyl-Oktabrsky rural area of the Uzgen district, 100 million soms have been allocated for road paving — what has already been done

In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Kyzyl-Oktyabr, the asphalting of 12 km of roads has been completed. This became possible thanks to the allocation of 100 million soms from the republican budget, reported Almazbek Amirbekov, the head of the rural administration. The completed works included the asphalting of the following sections:

17.11.2025, 13:34
Local news

What Will Happen to Summer Cottage Plots? The Cabinet Has Developed New Rules for the Land Code

The development of the procedure for the use of garden and cottage plots, which are now classified as land of populated areas, has been initiated by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. The project has been presented for public discussion. With the entry into force of the new Land Code, part of the cottage lands has been reclassified as land of populated areas designated for "housing construction".

17.11.2025, 13:21
In the city of Kerben, the construction of a new school has begun
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Kerben, the construction of a new school has begun

In Kerben, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new school for 275 students has begun. According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is funded by republican funds, and its implementation is managed by the Department of Housing and Civil Construction. The total cost of construction is 188 million soms.

17.11.2025, 13:21
Local news / Sports

SP: The electronic portal for government procurement of the Ministry of Finance has been recognized as informationally unsafe

From January 1 to December 31, 2024, the Accounts Chamber conducted an analysis of the effectiveness of the pilot electronic web portal for public procurement, which is managed by the Ministry of Finance. The audit results revealed numerous issues related to coordination, control, and the level of information security on the portal. In particular, goods purchased from a single source were formed based on templates from previous years, which reduces competition and quality.

17.11.2025, 13:18
Kasymaiev Summarizes the Results of Two Challenges Within the "Government Accelerators" Program
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Kasymaiev Summarizes the Results of Two Challenges Within the "Government Accelerators" Program

At a meeting held under the leadership of Adylbek Kasyamaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers and head of the presidential administration, the results of two challenges launched in August 2025 as part of the "Government Accelerators" initiative were presented. The first challenge focused on increasing the accessibility of education by simplifying the licensing process for private educational institutions.

17.11.2025, 13:17
Local news / Exclusive

From which plant can a coffee alternative be obtained, what are its benefits, and how is it prepared?

Olga Mironova, a resident of Kara-Balta, shared information about a plant that can be used as a coffee substitute. According to her, this plant is chicory—a plant that many residents of Kyrgyzstan have seen. Its dark green bushes with blue or white flowers can be found in fields, along roads, and at the edges of gardens. However, it is the root of the chicory, which can reach a length of one and a half to ten meters, that makes this plant popular in medicine and cooking. It is a primary source

17.11.2025, 13:16
Health

A new building will be erected on the site of the hospital built 86 years ago in Tokmok.

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev, along with the mayor of Tokmok Altynbek Ergeshov, visited the construction sites in the city. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the minister inspected a building that was previously used as a hospital, located at: Dunglarova Street, 27.

17.11.2025, 13:16
Local news

Announced the Month of Mercy and Support for Persons with Disabilities "We Are Together!"

From November 15 to December 15, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan is conducting a month of mercy and support for persons with disabilities called "We are Together!". This event is timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated on December 3. The goal of the month is to draw public attention to the issues of protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as to create conditions for their

17.11.2025, 13:16
Local news

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic wants to introduce a ban on the import of seedlings of several fruit crops.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution concerning the introduction of a temporary ban on the import of seedlings of certain fruit and berry crops. This document is available for public discussion and suggestions. According to this draft, starting from January 1, 2026, it is planned to restrict the import of certain varieties of seedlings for a period of six months. At the same time, re-export, transit, and movement of goods within the Eurasian Economic Union

17.11.2025, 13:11
Exclusive

Almazbek Atambayev criticized the activities of Sadyr Japarov and recalled the president's friends

In his address published on social platforms, Atambayev touched upon issues related to the energy crisis in the country. He reminded Japarov that he has been in power for five years and what the people's expectations are from his leadership. “Sadyr, you have been the de facto ruler of our country since your appointment. At first, many believed in your promises, hoping for freedom of speech, independent media, fair elections, and protection of human rights. But people have already had a

17.11.2025, 13:09
Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke about GDP volumes

At a hardware meeting chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, information was presented indicating that since the beginning of the year, the growth rate of real GDP has exceeded 10%. The highest growth rates are observed in the pharmaceutical sector, where the increase has reached 100%, as well as in food production, which has grown by 33.6%. Additionally, the production of rubber and plastic products, as well as construction materials, has increased by 33.8%. In the chemical industry,

17.11.2025, 13:07
A new hospital will be built in Tokmok to replace the outdated 86-year-old building.
Local news / Exclusive

A new hospital will be built in Tokmok to replace the outdated 86-year-old building.

A new hospital is planned to be built in Tokmok on the site of the old building, which was erected 86 years ago. This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, during a working visit to the Chui region, along with Tokmok Mayor Altynbek Ergeshov, visited several construction sites in the city to familiarize himself with their condition.

17.11.2025, 13:06
The section of the road on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue will open on November 24.
Local news

The section of the road on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue will open on November 24.

Photo 24.kg According to information provided by the press service of the mayor's office, on November 24, a section of the road on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue is planned to be opened, which will stretch from the Southern Highway to Akhunbaev Street. The road marking work has already been completed, and only the installation of streetlights remains.

17.11.2025, 13:05
The Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service has strengthened security measures on mountain roads
Local news

The Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service has strengthened security measures on mountain roads

Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain passes. Photo by the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. Enhancing safety at mountain

17.11.2025, 12:59
"Kyrgyz EXPO 2025" showcased the achievements of the labor and talent of our people
Economy

"Kyrgyz EXPO 2025" showcased the achievements of the labor and talent of our people

A significant international exhibition "Kyrgyz EXPO 2025" took place in Bishkek, which, in essence, has no analogs in the Kyrgyz market. The event featured 150 companies and over 1,000 business participants from Kyrgyzstan, as well as from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Turkey, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Mongolia, and other countries. The Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Avazbek Kerimbaev, noted in an interview with vb.kg that the

17.11.2025, 12:57
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Parents of students at the school in Pristan-Przhevalsk on Issyk-Kul have reported an organized scheme of subordination of younger classes to older ones. They are requesting a meeting with the head of the State Committee for National Security.

In Karakol, at school No. 7 of the municipal territorial administration of Pristan-Prezhvalsk, representatives of the parent committee expressed concern about systematic violence occurring among students and the inaction of responsible authorities. Maria Tsareva, one of the members of the parent committee, reported the creation of a so-called "system" within the educational institution, where high school students use physical force against younger students and engage in extortion of

17.11.2025, 12:57
34 Illegal Migrants Rescued Off the Coast of Izmir
In the world / Exclusive

34 Illegal Migrants Rescued Off the Coast of Izmir

In the Seferihisar district, located in Izmir province, the Turkish coast guard conducted a rescue operation for 34 illegal migrants, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Anadolu Ajansi. According to information posted on the official website of the Coast Guard Command, the migrants were on an inflatable boat that drifted into open sea due to engine failure.

17.11.2025, 12:50
Kyrgyzstan's taxi drivers are urged to submit all documents for licensing by December 1
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Kyrgyzstan's taxi drivers are urged to submit all documents for licensing by December 1

The patrol service of the police draws the attention of drivers engaged in passenger transportation to the necessity of preparing and providing all required documents for obtaining a license. The deadline for submitting documents is set for December 1, as reported by the UPSM. According to information from the UPSM, the following set of documents is required to obtain a license:

17.11.2025, 12:50
Exclusive

The harvest of peppers and potatoes has increased, beans are fully purchased by the state, - Ministry of Agriculture

This year, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating stable results in the yield of major agricultural crops, despite less favorable weather conditions compared to the previous year. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Turatbek Idrisov on the radio. Idrisov noted that in the Talas region, the yield of peppers reached 25–27 tons per hectare, which is significantly higher than the normal level, which ranged from 15 to 18 tons.

17.11.2025, 12:49
Melis Turgunbaev: Migrants are Returning, but There is a Shortage of Labor in the Kyrgyz Republic
Economy

Melis Turgunbaev: Migrants are Returning, but There is a Shortage of Labor in the Kyrgyz Republic

During the plenary session of the congress taking place in Almaty, Turgunbaev noted that there is a trend of reverse migration: many Kyrgyz citizens who previously worked in Russia are returning to their homeland. However, even with the increasing number of returnees, the republic still lacks labor, which forces the authorities to attract foreign specialists, as reported by Exclusive.kz.

17.11.2025, 12:42
Local news / Exclusive

The Osh City Hall canceled the decision to disconnect cafes and restaurants from electricity supply after criticism from citizens and the president.

On the evening of November 13, a raid took place in Osh aimed at ensuring compliance with the noise regulations after 10:00 PM and saving electricity, as reported by the city authorities' press service. During the raid, Mayor J. Toktorbaev ordered the suspension of operations for 12 cafes and four other establishments for one day.

17.11.2025, 12:41
News / Education news

Part of the territory of the state residence "Ala-Archa" has been allocated for a school, kindergarten, and medical center. The facilities were inaugurated by the president.

On November 15, President Sadyr Japarov officially opened several social facilities located on the grounds of the state residence "Ala-Archa" in the village of Chon-Aryk. According to information from the president's press service, a modern educational and health complex has been created on a land area of approximately 10.5 hectares. The main element of this complex is a new two-story school covering more than 5,000 square meters, which can accommodate 570 students and includes

17.11.2025, 12:38
Mongolia Chairs the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 by the UN
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Mongolia Chairs the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 by the UN

The meeting of the Steering Committee took place on November 13, 2025, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Under the leadership of Naranthungalag Tserendorj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Mongolia to the FAO, participants discussed the importance of maintaining healthy grazing ecosystems to ensure the livelihoods of pastoralists, as well as to support inclusive economic growth and enhance environmental

17.11.2025, 12:37