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In the city of Orlovka, within the framework of the PGIBO Project, a kindergarten "Romashka" has been opened.
Local news

In the city of Orlovka, within the framework of the PGIBO Project, a kindergarten "Romashka" has been opened.

Until recently, there was only one kindergarten 'Skazka' in the city of Orlovka, which could not accommodate all the children who wanted to enroll. In light of this situation, the residents of Orlovka decided to open an additional kindergarten 'Romashka' as part of the ARIS Project for urban infrastructure in the cities of Bishkek and Osh (PGIBO) under subcomponent B-3 'Small Cities'. The subproject for the establishment of the kindergarten has expanded access to

29.09.2014, 20:34
The Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic Baktybek Amanbaev met with the representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Johanno P. Siffoant.
Local news

The Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic Baktybek Amanbaev met with the representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Johanno P. Siffoant.

Press service of the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic // On September 29, Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic Baktybek Amanbaev met with the representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Johann P. Siffoant. During the meeting, the Ombudsman informed the guest about the work done on reforming the institution, structural transformations, and improving the effectiveness of responses to citizens' complaints.

29.09.2014, 20:31
Meeting of the Council for Environmental Protection under the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Ecology

Meeting of the Council for Environmental Protection under the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

On September 27, 2014, the Sixth Meeting of the Council on Environmental Protection under the Integration Committee of the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) took place at Lake Issyk-Kul in the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of ministries and agencies in the field of environmental protection from the member states of EurAsEC - the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Republic of

29.09.2014, 20:04
Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanat Sadykov on a working visit to the State of Qatar
Education news

Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanat Sadykov on a working visit to the State of Qatar

A Kyrgyz delegation headed by the Minister of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic K. Sadikov visited the State of Qatar on an official visit from September 20 to 23. During the visit, the delegation visited educational institutions in the State of Qatar and met with the heads of schools and higher educational institutions. As part of the working visit, an agreement on cooperation in the field of education and science was signed between the States of Kyrgyzstan and Qatar.

29.09.2014, 19:58
A branch of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Training Center has opened in the city of Jalal-Abad.
Events

A branch of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Training Center has opened in the city of Jalal-Abad.

Today, a ceremonial opening of the branch of the Training Center of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in the city of Jalal-Abad. The branch is being opened for the purpose of training, retraining, and improving the qualifications of employees of regional divisions of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, employees of financial reporting in the public sector, and specialists in public procurement from three regions: Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken.

29.09.2014, 19:53
The International Business Council has developed a vision for the development of Kyrgyzstan's economy.
Economy

The International Business Council has developed a vision for the development of Kyrgyzstan's economy.

The International Business Council has developed a vision for the development of the Kyrgyz economy and discussed it at an open meeting. The event was attended by Parliament Members Ulukbek Kochkorov, Rosa Aknazarova, Alla Izmalkova, and Mirlan Bakirov, Economy Minister Temir Sariev, representatives of the President’s Office, Government, USAID REFORMA Project, international organizations, business associations, and NGOs. The participants discussed the conditions (political, economic, legal,

29.09.2014, 19:39
The Prime Minister inspected the progress of the development of the Burgondinsky massif.
Economy

The Prime Minister inspected the progress of the development of the Burgondinsky massif.

Today, September 27, the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Joomart Otorbaev, inspected the progress of the development of the Burgondin massif in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region. The Minister of Agriculture and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Aidaraliev, informed the Prime Minister that last year over 80 million soms were allocated for the development, this year it is planned to allocate over 120 million soms, and in 2015 — over 125 million soms, with the goal of

27.09.2014, 12:12
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