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Kyrgyzstan invites European countries to participate in the mountain summit "Bishkek+25"

At the World Congress on Snow, Mountain, and Wellness Tourism, as well as at the seventh meeting of the Mountain Partnership held in Andorra, Kyrgyzstan was represented by a delegation led by Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of President Sadyr Japarov on mountain issues. During the congress, participants discussed important aspects related to finding the optimal balance between innovation, sustainable development, and the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of mountain

28.03.2026, 08:40
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Temperature Records. The warmest March 28 in Bishkek was in 1962.

On March 28, 1962, it became the warmest day of this date in Bishkek, which was then called Frunze. This information is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." On that day, the temperature reached +25.8 degrees. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the coldest March 28 was in 2005, when the temperature dropped to -8.7 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" resource collects information about climatic conditions in various regions. Temperature records for each day are

28.03.2026, 08:39
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Young girls wear eleteks for the sake of appearance, forgetting about tradition, - head of the department of the President's Administration

The youth of Kyrgyzstan, especially girls, often wear the elechek, striving to follow fashion trends and create stylish looks; however, many do not realize the true meaning and rules of wearing this headpiece. This statement was made by Oktobyr Kapalbaev, head of the Department of Policy Development and Reform Analysis at the Presidential Administration, on March 27. Recently, a scientific and practical conference was held in the city of Manas, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Chyngyz

27.03.2026, 23:12
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The bypass road in Cholpon-Ata will be completed for the Nomad Games and the SCO summit.

As part of the preparations for the World Nomad Games and the SCO summit, a bypass road 15.64 kilometers long is being constructed in Cholpon-Ata. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported on the current progress of the work. According to information from the ministry, the project includes the creation of a four-lane road. Construction work is being carried out simultaneously with the design phase, and funding is coming from state capital investments. Currently,

27.03.2026, 22:38
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Nobel Laureates Mo Yan and Aziz Sanjar to Participate in the Jubilee Issyk-Kul International Forum

Two outstanding Nobel Prize laureates — Chinese writer Mo Yan and biochemist Aziz Sancar — have confirmed their participation in the anniversary celebrations of the Issyk-Kul International Forum. This was announced on March 27 by Oktay Kapalbaev, head of the Department of Policy Development, Monitoring, and Analysis of Political and Economic Reforms at the Presidential Administration. The anniversary event is scheduled for June 2026. The forum, established in 1986 at the initiative of Chyngyz

27.03.2026, 22:10
Part of Bishkek will be without cold water on March 28 for an indefinite period.
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Part of Bishkek will be without cold water on March 28 for an indefinite period.

According to the information from the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office, the supply of cold water will be suspended from 9:00 AM on March 28 for an indefinite period. This will affect residential buildings, kindergartens, schools, medical institutions, and other social facilities, as well as industrial enterprises. The water supply restriction will cover the area bounded by Abdrahmanov, Frunze, Sujumbaev, Chuy Avenue, the Alamedin River, the railway line, as well as Moscow and

27.03.2026, 21:50
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The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan received drones from China that induce artificial rain

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has received a batch of 12 drones from China. This information was published by the ministry's press service. According to reports, Minister Erlis Akunbekov held a meeting with representatives of the Chinese company "Qyuanibao," located in Hangzhou and specializing in information technology.

27.03.2026, 21:31
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The school for children with disabilities is being evicted from the building in Kara-Balta. The city's response.

Teachers from the private educational school "Bilim," located in Kara-Balta, reached out to 24.kg. They report that today representatives of the city administration, accompanied by law enforcement officials, began the process of evicting their institution. In response to these events, representatives of the Kara-Balta city administration provided their version of the situation. As explained by one of the officials, the building housing the school originally belonged to the city, but

27.03.2026, 21:21
Trees were planted in the recultivated cemetery in the village of Ozgur near Osh.
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Trees were planted in the recultivated cemetery in the village of Ozgur near Osh.

In the village of Ozgur, located near Osh, a tree planting event took place today at the site of the old cemetery. The goal of the initiative is ecological restoration and greening. The event began with the reading of the Quran in memory of the deceased, followed by blessings from the elders, as reported by the city administration. Mayor Janarbek Akaev, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, as well as the ambassadors of France and Uzbekistan in Kyrgyzstan, representatives of educational

27.03.2026, 20:33
Central Asia is proposed to transition to a water-atomic energy consortium — "Valdai"
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Central Asia is proposed to transition to a water-atomic energy consortium — "Valdai"

Experts believe that nuclear energy can help solve problems related to water and energy shortages, as well as reduce the likelihood of conflicts in this region. Central Asia is on the brink of change: the outdated system of exchanging water and energy resources is no longer functioning, creating risks for peace in the region. This conclusion is contained in a study by the International Discussion Club "Valdai".

27.03.2026, 20:12
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Two schoolchildren lost consciousness after vaccination

The incident occurred at a school in the village of Mazar-Suu, located in the Toktogul district. Local residents reported that several 16-year-old students lost consciousness after vaccination. The Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis confirmed the information, explaining that on March 26, as part of a planned immunization, medical workers from the Mazar-Suu health post vaccinated 30 children using an anatoxin (batch 27 754, expiration date until 02.2027) in the ADS-M school building. Two

27.03.2026, 19:35
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The section of Kronstadt Street in Bishkek will be temporarily closed for repairs.

From March 28, traffic on the section of Kronstadt Street between Fuchik and Mesarosha Streets will be temporarily suspended. This is due to road surface renewal work, as reported by the city hall. During the rehabilitation, a number of tasks are planned, including laying asphalt in two layers, constructing an irrigation system, and creating new sidewalks.

27.03.2026, 19:11
The Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan Discussed Cooperation with the IMF Mission
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The Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan Discussed Cooperation with the IMF Mission

Photo by the Prosecutor General's Office The meeting of Deputy Prosecutor General Zalkarbek Aknaazarov with representatives of the International Monetary Fund mission took place as part of consultations organized by the Prosecutor General's Office. According to the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, the discussion covered important aspects such as the fight against corruption, organized crime, tax offenses, and other crimes, as well as issues related to improving

27.03.2026, 19:06
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In Jumgal, 2 hectares of pasture land have been returned to the state

In Jumgal, in the area of "Karajek" of the Baizak rural district, 2 hectares of pasture and haymaking land, previously illegally transferred to private ownership, have been returned to the state. This information was announced by the Naryn Territorial Administration of the Department of Land and Water Transport under the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Thus, the agricultural land of 2.0 hectares has been fully returned to state ownership.

27.03.2026, 19:02
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Ministry of Natural Resources: There Will Be No Mass Tree Felling in the Village of Bulan-Sogottu

The Ministry of Natural Resources has published an official statement assuring that there are no plans for mass tree felling in the village of Bulan-Sogottu in the Issyk-Kul region. This announcement was made in response to active discussions on social media regarding the alleged destruction of green spaces. According to the agency, a modern park is planned to be created in this area.

27.03.2026, 19:01
Kyrgyzstan Has Started Printing Its Own Som — President Declares an "Historic Day"
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Kyrgyzstan Has Started Printing Its Own Som — President Declares an "Historic Day"

Sadyr Japarov, the president of Kyrgyzstan, announced an important event in the economic history of the country — the republic is now independently printing its currency, the som. Previously, Kyrgyzstan had to order the printing of banknotes from abroad, which incurred additional financial costs. Now, the republic has reached a level that allows it not only to meet domestic needs but also to accept orders from other countries. The president noted that Kyrgyzstan has received an international

27.03.2026, 18:34