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"About 290 Drones Were Shot Down Over Russia Overnight, 200 Flights Canceled and Delayed at Moscow Airports"
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"About 290 Drones Were Shot Down Over Russia Overnight, 200 Flights Canceled and Delayed at Moscow Airports"

Emergency services are working at the site of the debris fall, as noted by Sobyanin. However, he did not report any injuries or damage to ground objects as a result of the attack. During the drone strike, Rosaviatsiya imposed restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft at all airports in the capital. This led to delays and cancellations of about 200 flights. According to "RIA Novosti," the situation in the terminals remains calm, and no crowding of passengers has been

11.12.2025, 17:27
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In At-Bashy, 42 officials were held accountable due to declarations

In the At-Bashinsky district, a working forum was held dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption Day. The event took place in the building of the district administration with the participation of leaders from local government institutions. Prosecutors, representatives from the district department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in the Naryn region, and staff from the internal affairs department were present at the meeting.

11.12.2025, 17:23
Economy

No Cash. Uzbekistan Introduces Strict Restrictions on Purchases

In Uzbekistan, strict measures have been announced regarding cash transactions for the purchase of certain goods and services. According to a presidential decree, from now on, it will not be possible to buy new cars, apartments, alcohol, tobacco products, and even drinking water with cash. This information was reported by Uzbek media, citing clarifications from the Ministry of Justice of the republic. Starting in 2026, it will also be prohibited to use cash for paying for electricity, fuel,

11.12.2025, 17:22
The State Committee for National Security, the National Academy of Sciences, and universities of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the use of AI for information protection.
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The State Committee for National Security, the National Academy of Sciences, and universities of the Kyrgyz Republic discussed the use of AI for information protection.

A round table was held at the GKNB Academy named after A.K. Bakaev, where issues related to the use of artificial intelligence and information technologies in the field of information security were discussed. According to the press service of the state committee, representatives from various government agencies, scientific and educational institutions participated in the meeting, including the National Academy of Sciences, the National Commission on Language Policy, the National Institute for

11.12.2025, 17:21
Local news / Exclusive

The President's Plenipotentiary was outraged by the unpreparedness of the head of the Tokmok COVP.

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui Region, Azamat Osmonov, conducted a working trip to the Center for General Medical Practice (CGMP) in Tokmok, where he familiarized himself with the conditions under which primary medical care is provided to the local population. According to the press service of the representative office, while inspecting the center, Osmonov expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the building, which is outdated and requires major

11.12.2025, 17:15
In Switzerland, a president was elected for 2026
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In Switzerland, a president was elected for 2026

Guy Parmelin, the Minister of Economy of Switzerland and a member of the Swiss People's Party, has been re-elected as the country's president for 2026, as reported by Kazinform. According to information from the Swissinfo portal, on Wednesday his candidacy received support from 203 votes out of 210 valid ballots, which is a record result since the beginning of the 21st century.

11.12.2025, 17:12
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Life in the Regions: In the Kadamjay District, a Villager Produces a Product Under the Brand Name "Eki Dos"

Murad Anarkul uulu, a resident of the Kadamjai district in the Batken region, has been successfully producing household soap for three years, ensuring a stable income from his mini-enterprise. Every week in his small workshop in the village of Zhash-Tilek, he produces about 3,000 bars of soap. The majority of the products are sold at the markets of Khamlion and Batken, and local residents are eager to buy the goods directly from his home. “In three years, I have established the production of

11.12.2025, 17:09
Energy Bridge Between Asia and Europe: Ministers of the OTG Set New Priorities
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Energy Bridge Between Asia and Europe: Ministers of the OTG Set New Priorities

The V meeting of the energy ministers of the member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in Istanbul. This important event was attended by high-ranking representatives of energy ministries and the Secretary General of the OTS, Kubanychbek Omuraliev. During the meeting, the significance of the energy potential of the Turkic world was emphasized, both in terms of traditional and renewable energy sources. The unique geographical location of the region makes it

11.12.2025, 17:05
To Reduce Peak Loads, the Ministry of Energy Proposes to Update the Tariff Policy
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To Reduce Peak Loads, the Ministry of Energy Proposes to Update the Tariff Policy

The Ministry of Energy has presented for discussion a draft resolution concerning "Amendments to Resolution No. 227 dated April 24, 2025," which establishes the Medium-Term Tariff Policy for electricity for the period from 2025 to 2030. The main goal of these changes is to improve the reliability of electricity supply and mitigate peak loads. According to information from the initiators, the energy system of Kyrgyzstan has been facing limitations in generating capacities and a

11.12.2025, 17:03
Incidents

In Kazakhstan, dozens of people were poisoned by gas on a train. Two children are in intensive care.

As a result of carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred on a train arriving at the "Almaty-2" station in southern Kazakhstan, 52 people were affected. It is believed that the incident was related to filming organized by a film studio, as reported by Tengrinews. According to information provided by the press service of the Almaty public health department, 13 ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. All the victims were taken to city hospitals for examination and necessary medical

11.12.2025, 16:55
The Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament met with the Secretary General of TURKPA
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The Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament met with the Secretary General of TURKPA

During the meeting, Kёver congratulated Hasan on his appointment as the Secretary General of TURKPA and expressed joy regarding the first visit of the organization's leader to the Hungarian Parliament. He also noted Hungary's unwavering support for cooperation with Turkic states. The Secretary General conveyed greetings from the speakers of the parliaments of the TURKPA member states, emphasizing the historical connection between the Hungarian and Turkic peoples. He thanked Hungary

11.12.2025, 16:54
Economy

The National Bank's Gold Bullion Bars Continue to Appreciate

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in prices for the buyback of standard gold bars, which implies their sale to the National Bank. This data has been published by the NB KR. Current buyback prices are: 1 g - 13,175 soms; 2 g - 25,073 soms; 5 g - 60,922 soms; 10 g - 120,027 soms; ounce (31.1 g) - 369,857 soms; 100 g - 1,184,641 soms. It is important to note that this refers to gold of 999 purity.

11.12.2025, 16:51
Incidents

In Kante, a drunken member of an organized crime group was detained for beating a random passerby.

In the Chui region, a man who is registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a possible member of an organized criminal group has been arrested. This information was provided by the press service of the Chui region internal affairs department. According to police data, on December 10, 2025, at approximately 01:20, a citizen named A.Z. reported to the Issyk-Ata District Department of Internal Affairs that an unknown man, being in a state of alcohol intoxication, inflicted bodily harm on

11.12.2025, 16:46
Local news

An International Documentary Film Festival on Human Rights Will Take Place in Bishkek

From December 12 to 16, 2025, the XIX International Festival of Documentary Films on Human Rights "Bir Duyno - Kyrgyzstan - 2025" will take place in Bishkek. This was announced by the organization itself. The festival traditionally serves as an open platform for discussing documentary truth and promoting human rights, bringing together filmmakers, human rights defenders, experts, cultural figures, and representatives of civil society from Kyrgyzstan and other countries. In 2025, it

11.12.2025, 16:46
Local news

The first issue has already been released. Turkmenistan is ready to share its experience on the 12-year plan.

Recently, during the international conference "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals," Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan discussed issues related to 12-year school education, as reported by the Ministry of Education. As part of the event, a meeting took place between Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, and Bayramgul Orazdurdiyeva, Deputy Chair of the Cabinet of Ministers of

11.12.2025, 16:42
Ramiz Aliyev: There Are Enough Buses in Bishkek
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Ramiz Aliyev: There Are Enough Buses in Bishkek

The vice-mayor noted that problems with overcrowding are observed only during peak hours At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek city council on municipal property, urban planning, and architecture, Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev stated that there are enough buses in the capital.

11.12.2025, 16:37
News / Education news

The Cabinet approved the new composition of the Council for Science, Innovations, and New Technologies

On November 12, 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Kasymaliev signed Order No. 977-t on the formation of a new composition of the Council for Science, Innovations, and New Technologies, operating under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This order was adopted in accordance with paragraph 4 of the Regulation on the Council, which was approved by the Cabinet's resolution dated August 22, 2024, under number 486.

11.12.2025, 16:36
Residents ask the Bishkek city hall to add buses to the routes
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Residents ask the Bishkek city hall to add buses to the routes

The lack of transportation is becoming a serious problem for the residents Public representatives of Bishkek have appealed to the mayor's office with a request to improve the operation of buses that run along Yunusalieva Street and head to the city center from the neighborhoods. They contacted Vesti.kg , hoping that the authorities would take their opinion into account.

11.12.2025, 16:29
Local news / Exclusive

A large predator was photographed in the Kochkor mountains

In the Naryn region, in the Kochkor district, a footprint of a predatory animal was recorded, the size of which is comparable to a human hand. Hunter Temirbek Kydyrbaev told Turmush that the photograph of the footprint was taken at the wintering site of Chilik, in the Ak-Tash area, near the village of Sary-Bulak. "Male wolves of such size are extremely rare. In all my hunting practice, I have not encountered such individuals. We learned that in the Sary-Bulak area, wolves have started to

11.12.2025, 16:21
Economy

Ministers of Energy of the Territorial Communities Named Key Projects for Cooperation

At the meeting in Istanbul, the energy ministers of the Turkic States Organization discussed important projects for further cooperation, as reported by the press service of the TSO. Among the most significant projects highlighted were pipelines such as Baku – Tbilisi – Ceyhan, the South Caucasus Pipeline, as well as TANAP, TAP, and the Iğdır – Nakhchivan gas pipeline. Attention was also drawn to the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan in the field of green

11.12.2025, 16:20
Edil Baisalov visited a school in Bishkek
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Edil Baisalov visited a school in Bishkek

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, visited school No. 68 located in Bishkek. The event was also attended by the First Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, the Deputy Minister for Digital Development Lira Samykbaeva, and the Vice Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva. During the visit, Baisalov met with educators, including primary school teachers, and discussed reforms in the education system. He emphasized that the main goal of his visit

11.12.2025, 16:18
Kazakhstan lost 480,000 tons of oil due to attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, – Ministry of Energy
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Kazakhstan lost 480,000 tons of oil due to attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, – Ministry of Energy

As a result of attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Kazakhstan faced a loss of 480 thousand tons of oil, reported Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov on Thursday in the corridors of Akorda, as Vlast.kz conveys. “These attacks have certainly affected production volumes. According to current data, the losses amount to 480 thousand tons,” noted Akkenzhenov. However, he expressed confidence that the planned oil production volumes for the year will be met. Regarding the restoration of the

11.12.2025, 16:13
Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Visit Turkmenistan on a Working Visit
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Visit Turkmenistan on a Working Visit

Shavkat Mirziyoyev As part of his visit, at the invitation of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, the President of Uzbekistan will participate in an International Forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, as well as the International Day of Neutrality and the declaration of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust". During the forum, Shavkat Mirziyoyev will speak at the plenary session, which will be titled "Peace

11.12.2025, 16:13
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Life in the Regions: In a Batken Store, Seeing a Nurse in Different Clothes, She and Her Husband Were Refunded for Their Purchase

Inabat Abdullaeva, a resident of Batken, has dedicated herself to the nursing profession for over 40 years. For the past 25 years, she has worked in the immunization department of the Batken Regional Family Medicine Center, where she now meets the children of parents she once vaccinated herself. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she recalled being born in 1960 into a mining family in the village of Samarkandek in the Batken region, as the only daughter among five brothers. After

11.12.2025, 16:12
Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in Moscow on a working visit
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Adylbek Kasymaliev arrived in Moscow on a working visit

Adylbek Kasymaliev has arrived in Moscow on a working visit, holding the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration. During his visit, he will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, as well as in an international conference dedicated to cooperation in the field of science and technology.

11.12.2025, 16:12
Professor of KGMA Beat His Wife
Incidents

Professor of KGMA Beat His Wife

The woman filed a complaint with the police An incident occurred involving a professor from KGMA who beat his wife. The woman reported the abuse on social media and decided to contact the police.

11.12.2025, 16:11
Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry announced an understanding with Kyiv regarding strikes on the CPC
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Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry announced an understanding with Kyiv regarding strikes on the CPC

Ermek Kosherbaev stated: “There is an understanding from the Ukrainian side. It is necessary to ensure the stability of the situation.” At the end of November, the Ukrainian Navy attacked the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) near the Russian port of Novorossiysk. The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its expectation that Ukraine would take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. In response, the Ukrainian side confirmed the attack, clarifying that

11.12.2025, 16:09
China demanded Afghanistan to investigate the death of its citizens in Tajikistan
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China demanded Afghanistan to investigate the death of its citizens in Tajikistan

Fu Kung At the UN Security Council meeting held on December 10 in New York, Fu Kung condemned the killings of Chinese citizens that occurred as a result of attacks from Afghan territory. He also urged both the "Taliban" and the authorities of Tajikistan to enhance border control. A video of his speech was published by Afghanistan International on social media platform X. Additionally, Kung noted that China is ready to cooperate with neighboring countries to strengthen coordination

11.12.2025, 16:09
Local news / Exclusive

In the At-Bashinsky District, the construction of a new kindergarten has been completed

In the At-Bashinsky district, in the village of Bash-Kayindy, the construction of a new kindergarten has been successfully completed. According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, the project was financed from the republican budget, and the work began in 2022. The kindergarten, designed for 120 places, is a two-story building with a total area of 585 square meters. It is important to note that this institution has been built in accordance with modern standards, providing

11.12.2025, 16:06
A New Department Has Been Established in the Structure of the Ministry of Construction
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A New Department Has Been Established in the Structure of the Ministry of Construction

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, familiarized himself with the work of the new Department of Engineering Surveys, which was established within the ministry. He visited a building that underwent major repairs, where the department director, Bolot Cholponbaev, presented a report on the completed works. According to the department's information, Oruntaev emphasized that engineering surveys are crucial for the development of the

11.12.2025, 16:00
Incidents

Construction of a shopping center continues in the 10th microdistrict despite the ban

Despite the order from the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of the Kyrgyz Republic to suspend work, the construction of a four-story shopping center at 20a in the 10th microdistrict continues. This was reported by local residents to the editorial office of 24.kg. During an inspection conducted by the Ministry, violations of the requirements regarding the construction process of this building were discovered.

11.12.2025, 15:53
Economy

From Fashion to Streaming: The Cabinet Updates the List of Creative Services

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution for public discussion regarding changes to the regulations governing the operation of the Creative Industries Park. The innovations aim to expand the range of services provided within this park. As part of the project, it is proposed to add numerous new areas, including publishing, fashion, the film industry, the music sector, internet platforms, and creative business. The list of changes includes:

11.12.2025, 15:52
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and China Discussed the Implementation of Projects for the Kambar-Ata and Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Stations

Alibek Sadyrov, head of JSC "Electric Stations," participated in events organized by Dongfang Electric Corporation and Dongfang Electric Machinery Co. in the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Deyang. The visit took place on the instructions of the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev. The company's press service reported on the holding of a bilateral meeting with representatives of CNEEC and Sinohydro. During the discussions, key points regarding the projects of the second hydro unit

11.12.2025, 15:52
News / Education news

The start date of the academic year in universities will be determined by the Ministry of Science.

According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated December 9, 2025, No. 790, the start of the academic year in higher education institutions, postgraduate education, and secondary vocational education will be determined by the authorized state body, namely the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. The curricula will include parameters such as the duration of study, deadlines for completion, weekly study load, duration of examination sessions and holidays, as well

11.12.2025, 15:46
Local news

Ready for the "grand opening" of the stop. But not everyone shares the joy.

A video is actively being discussed on social media, showing preparations for the "grand opening" of a new public transport stop at the "Dordoy" market in Bishkek. It has been decorated with balloons and ribbons, which has sparked lively reactions from users. However, the video also demonstrates that in close proximity to the stop, there are broken roads, deep puddles, and mud, while the access roads are in a state of disrepair. Commentators emphasize that reaching the stop

11.12.2025, 15:42