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The Ministry of Education has approved the schedule for the republican school olympiad for this academic year.

According to the Ministry of Education and Science, the olympiad will take place in four stages. The first stage, the school stage, is scheduled for January. The next stage, the district stage, will be held in February and will take place at the district level in both the regions and the city of Bishkek, as well as in cities with district divisions. The third stage, the regional stage, is also planned for February and will cover all regions, including Bishkek and Osh. The final stage, the

25.01.2026, 15:01
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In China, a Snow Leopard Attacked a Skier

A rare incident occurred in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China: a snow leopard attacked a person. According to local news sources, this happened on Friday evening in Fuyun County, near the village of Talat and the settlement of Koktokay. A skier returning to his hotel after an active day on the slopes became the victim of an unexpected attack by the predator, which jumped out from a forested area near the road. The man, dressed in a purple ski suit, fell into the snow after the

25.01.2026, 14:44
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The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan has included the company "Zam Zam Building" in the blacklist.

The construction company "Zam Zam Building" has been blacklisted, and its license has been suspended for a period of 90 days. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. According to the ministry, violations were found at several construction sites located in Bishkek at the following addresses: Sevastopolskaya Street, 8, Slavyanskaya Street, 6/1, and Furmanov Street, 13, where the construction of

25.01.2026, 12:59
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Insurance companies of Kyrgyzstan discussed the development of reinsurance in the national market

Representatives of 16 insurance companies discussed cooperation rules and ways to enhance financial stability An extended meeting was held in Bishkek, attended by 16 private insurance companies of Kyrgyzstan. The event was organized by the State Insurance Organization (GSO), acting as the national operator in the field of reinsurance. Reinsurance involves the distribution of risks among insurance companies, which helps to minimize potential losses. The discussion covered current market issues

25.01.2026, 11:02
Kyrgyzstan Presented Health and Nutrition Measures at an International Forum
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Kyrgyzstan Presented Health and Nutrition Measures at an International Forum

Beckbolotov Bekten Tursunbekovich, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in the online conference on food security in the context of climate change. The event titled "Health and Nutrition in a Changing Climate" took place in Ashgabat, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

25.01.2026, 10:46
In the Chui Region, efforts are being made to find new investors for closed enterprises.
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In the Chui Region, efforts are being made to find new investors for closed enterprises.

Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president, announced plans to establish direct connections between investors and local authorities. Azamat Osmonov, who is the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, voiced an initiative to identify closed and non-operating enterprises in the region with the aim of attracting reliable investors to them.

25.01.2026, 09:56
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In Osh, a lecture titled "Sizism — A Philosophical Paradigm in Contemporary Kyrgyz Art" will take place.

On January 30, a lecture titled "Sizism — a Philosophical Paradigm in Contemporary Kyrgyz Art" will take place at the Osh Regional Museum of Fine Arts, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The lecture will be conducted by Gulnafis Mergenbaeva, who will discuss the unique artistic and philosophical concept developed by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Batyr Zhaliev.

25.01.2026, 09:08
The head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made a mountain hike in the Ala-Archa park
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The head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, made a mountain hike in the Ala-Archa park

The hike also included members of the Cabinet of Ministers and staff from the President's administration. Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, along with government members and representatives of the President's administration, went for a walk in the Ala-Archa State Natural Park. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers.

25.01.2026, 08:57
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The Bishkek Drama Theater will present the play "I Don't Want to Be a Cat"

On January 31 and February 1, the A. Umuraliev Bishkek City Drama Theater will host the production "Kosh degim kelbeyt," based on Alexander Volodin's work "Do Not Part with Your Loved Ones." The director of the performance is Ulanmyrza Karypbaev, who will bring his unique interpretation to the well-known play.

25.01.2026, 04:59
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in Tajikistan near the border with Kyrgyzstan.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in Tajikistan near the border with Kyrgyzstan.

According to seismologists, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in Tajikistan, 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Aчык-Суу and 33 kilometers southeast of the village of Кабык. An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in Tajikistan near the border with Kyrgyzstan. In Kyrgyzstan, particularly in the village of Aчык-Суу, the intensity of the felt tremors was 3 points.

24.01.2026, 22:14
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The deputy asked the Osh city administration to tidy up the courtyards of the old apartment buildings.

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Azamat Isirailov proposed an initiative for the improvement of the city of Osh on January 21. In his address, he noted that the city is actively expanding roads and working on improving infrastructure, which, in his opinion, indicates positive changes. Isirailov urged the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, to pay attention to the condition of the inner courtyards of multi-story residential complexes.

24.01.2026, 20:58
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The Ministry of Construction has included the construction company "Zam Zam Building" in the blacklist.

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the suspension of the construction company "Zam Zam Building" license for 90 days. This decision was the result of an inspection conducted from January 17 at the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaeva, as part of the oversight of compliance with legislation and safety standards at construction sites. Violations were found at several sites located at the following addresses:

24.01.2026, 20:25
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Archived Photos: The Elimination of a Gang of Robbers in Przhevalsk, Who Were Planning an Attack on the Police Chief

The Criminal Investigation Department in Kyrgyzstan was established in 1918. In 2018, the centenary of this service was celebrated, leading to various festivities. In anticipation of the anniversary, the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region prepared materials highlighting the development of criminal investigation in the Issyk-Kul region. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department, on October 5, 1918, the NKVD of the RSFSR approved

24.01.2026, 20:24
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Construction Sites Without a Single Permit Found in Bishkek on the Streets of Ankara and Tokmok

The City Administration of the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control in Bishkek has identified the absence of a unified construction passport at several construction sites. The agency reported this following an inspection that took place on January 24, which was part of measures to monitor compliance with construction legislation and ensure the quality of work. According to the State Architectural and Construction Control, the passports were missing at the following

24.01.2026, 20:06
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The Ministry of Construction suspended the license of the construction company "Aalam Stroy" for 90 days

According to information from the Ministry of Construction, on January 17, Minister Nurdana Oruntaev conducted an inspection of several construction sites in Bishkek. During the inspection, violations were found at the sites located at: 2 Ankara Street; 3/6 Ankara Street; 3a Ankara Street, where a residential complex consisting of more than ten blocks is being built. The ministry noted that serious violations of construction legislation and safety regulations were recorded at these construction

24.01.2026, 19:58
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Erlan Kokulov found cockroaches in the "Aurora" sanatorium. Here’s what they replied to him.

In his video, Deputy Kokulov pointed out the presence of unsanitary conditions and cockroaches in the dining room and storage areas of the sanatorium. In response, the administration of the institution reported that a phased renovation is currently underway at "Aurora," which is being conducted for the first time since the complex opened. As clarified by the press service, the footage shows the changing rooms and storage areas of the dining room, which are temporarily not being used

24.01.2026, 19:28
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Driver fined for towing teenagers on sleds behind a car

The employees of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety reported an incident that occurred on January 22, 2026, in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. As a result of citizens' appeals to law enforcement agencies, the identity of the driver who was towing teenagers on sleds was established, which is a serious violation of traffic rules. As a result, the violator's vehicle was sent to the impound lot, and the driver received a fine of 15,000 soms.

24.01.2026, 18:37
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Creative groups of the Osh Regional Philharmonic participated in an international festival in India

The folklore group "Aalam" and the dance ensemble "Ademi" from the Osh Regional Philharmonic named after R. Abdykadyrov proudly represented Kyrgyzstan at the 11th International Festival "Music and Dance" in India. The event took place with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. During the festival, Kyrgyz performers showcased a high-quality concert program, introducing foreign audiences to the richness of national music, ritual

24.01.2026, 18:30
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The Bishkek City Hall will preserve residential buildings during road construction but will remove illegal structures on the red line.

Residents of several residential areas in the Sverdlovsk district, which were included in the city of Bishkek during the administrative reform, met with the mayor to discuss issues related to land plots and illegal constructions. At the meeting, Mayor Aybek Junushaliev stated that during the expansion and construction of roads, the demolition of economic structures located without permission, as well as new foundations built without the necessary documents, is planned.

24.01.2026, 17:46
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Traffic jams have increased on the Bishkek-Kara-Balta highway near the markets, - the deputy requests enhanced control

Deputy Bakyt Chomoev raised the issue of increased traffic jams on the Bishkek—Osh highway, particularly on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta section, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21. In his opinion, there has been a significant increase in congestion in recent days, especially in the area where three markets are located: "Zarya" (in Novopavlovka), the Sokuluk market, and the central Belovodsky (Moscow) market.

24.01.2026, 17:36
Buses to the residential areas connected to Bishkek will be launched after road repairs.
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Buses to the residential areas connected to Bishkek will be launched after road repairs.

The Mayor of Bishkek met with residents of recently annexed territories An open meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with residents of the city's new districts took place at Secondary School No. 43 in Ak-Bata. This event was organized for residents of areas that have recently become part of the Sverdlovsk district, according to information from the mayor's office press service.

24.01.2026, 17:33
The Kyrgyz Republic has been elected as the chair of the SPECA program for 2026.
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The Kyrgyz Republic has been elected as the chair of the SPECA program for 2026.

The 20th session of the governing council and the second meeting of the governing committee of the SPECA fund took place on January 23 in Ashgabat as part of SPECA week. This meeting was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. As a result of these events, the Kyrgyz Republic was elected to the position of chair of the SPECA program for 2026. This role provides the country with additional opportunities to strengthen its international image, protect national interests, and

24.01.2026, 17:30
Construction sites without a single passport identified in Bishkek
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Construction sites without a single passport identified in Bishkek

During raids aimed at checking compliance with construction standards and ensuring safety, construction sites without a single passport were identified. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The City Department of Architectural and Construction Supervision in Bishkek discovered several facilities that are not registered in the official registry and do not possess the necessary passport.

24.01.2026, 17:25
A house for children without parental care is being built in the city of Osh.
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A house for children without parental care is being built in the city of Osh.

Photo courtesy of the Osh City Hall press service The construction of a family children's home in Osh is progressing successfully. This information was provided by the press service of the southern capital's city hall. According to Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the construction of a multi-story building designed for 28 apartments is proceeding according to the established schedule. The main goal is to provide housing for children who were raised in the orphanages "Lotus" and

24.01.2026, 17:11
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In Talas, a woman donated outerwear made from the skins of 5 wolves to the museum — such garments were worn by influential people.

Zulayka Duishon kyzy, a resident of the city of Talas, donated family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas" at the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo" — an outer garment ("karyshkyr ichik" — wolf fur coat) and a hair ornament ("chachpak"). According to Zulayka, the wolf fur coat belonged to her father-in-law, and the "chachpak" belonged to his wife. This coat, made from the skins of five wolves, was crafted for Toktoraliyev Ulushbay, who

24.01.2026, 16:59
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About 9 billion soms are planned to be allocated for the development of new districts in Bishkek by 2030.

A meeting was held by Aibek Junushaliev, where issues concerning the recently annexed territories of the city were discussed. Residents from residential areas such as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which became part of the Sverdlovsk administrative district during the administrative-territorial reform, attended the meeting.

24.01.2026, 16:51
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Bishkek City Hall: Roads in New Areas Will Not Be Repaired Until Water Supply and Sewage Issues Are Resolved

Work on restoring the road surface in the new areas of the Sverdlovsk district will not begin until issues related to water supply and sewage are resolved. This was stated by the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, at a meeting with residents of several residential complexes and new buildings. The mayor noted that the top priority is to address problems with engineering networks, and only after that can work on road repairs begin.

24.01.2026, 16:33
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New Buses Will Hit the Routes to Residential Areas and New Developments in Bishkek After Road Repairs

During the meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with representatives of the new districts of the Sverdlovsk region, issues related to the transportation situation and the condition of the road surface were discussed. Residents of such residential areas as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which have recently become part of the capital, raised several pressing issues, among which the lack of public transportation was particularly

24.01.2026, 16:30
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What will happen to the football fields in the Botanic Garden? And what do they look like now? Report

The construction of two mini-football fields in the E. Gariyev Botanical Garden has already begun, and workers have started installing the fence. In addition to the football fields, there are plans to create an amphitheater, a conference hall, a sports zone, and walking areas. Information about the project emerged in mid-January, and soon residents and environmentalists expressed their dissatisfaction. In their opinion, football fields should be built in other parts of the city, as the

24.01.2026, 16:08
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In the Osh Region, an earthquake of about 3 magnitude occurred at night.

At 01:32, an earthquake with a magnitude of about 3 occurred in the Osh region. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 2 kilometers northeast of the village of Terek-Suu and 4 kilometers southwest of the village of Sary-Bee. In the settlements of the country, the intensity of the vibrations was about 3 points, particularly in the villages of Terek-Suu and Sary-Bee.

24.01.2026, 16:00
The Development Program for Newly Joined Districts of Bishkek Until 2030 Has Been Developed
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The Development Program for Newly Joined Districts of Bishkek Until 2030 Has Been Developed

Photo by the press service of the mayor's office Recently, in the new secondary school No. 43, located in the residential area of "Ak-Bata," the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, held a meeting with local residents from the newly joined districts of the city. The press service of the mayor's office reported this event. Residents from residential areas such as "MTF-2," "Nurkhojo-Ata," "Ak-Bata," "Ak-Zhar," "Lebedinovka,"

24.01.2026, 15:34
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Life in the Regions: A German from Switzerland Launched Tourism in a Village on Issyk-Kul

Gulbara Shadakova, a resident of the village of Jenish in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, is actively developing the tourism potential of her area. She conducts master classes for guests on Kyrgyz cuisine, crafts, and traditions. A correspondent from Turmush reports on her activities. Gulbara was born in 1961 in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, and after finishing high school, she enrolled in a medical college in Przhevalsk (now Karakol), graduating with honors in 1982. She worked as a

24.01.2026, 15:23
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was recorded early in the morning on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border on January 24 at 05:07. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the seismic event was located in Tajikistan, approximately 18 kilometers southeast of the Kyrgyz village of Azyk-Suu and 33 kilometers southeast of the village of Kabyq. In some settlements of Kyrgyzstan, the intensity of the earthquake was felt as follows: in the

24.01.2026, 14:49