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Salmonella and E. coli: The Cause of Poisoning at the "Buffet" Named

In Bishkek, the epidemiological investigation into the mass poisoning that occurred at the "Buffet" cafeteria has been completed. This was reported by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to the information from the agency, the pathogen of salmonellosis — the bacterium Salmonella enteritidis — was found in three individuals.

30.03.2026, 13:49
Stumps and Thin Seedlings. How the City Hall is Improving the Capital of Kyrgyzstan
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Stumps and Thin Seedlings. How the City Hall is Improving the Capital of Kyrgyzstan

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the city administration's efforts to improve urban infrastructure are ongoing. In their press releases, officials refer to these actions as beautification, often accompanied by photographs showcasing the current changes. However, among the city's residents, there is dissatisfaction and confusion: why is it necessary to cut down existing greenery to create new public spaces? Reconstruction of the Big Chui Canal In August 2025, the reconstruction

30.03.2026, 13:44
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In the city of Gulcho, they want to relocate the central market.

In the Osh region, in the city of Gulcho, there are plans to relocate the central market outside the populated area and build a modern three-story shopping center in its place. This was reported by Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev. According to the mayor, the current location of the market is privately owned, which limits revenue to the local budget. "The income from the market's operations is low, and there are many problems. All issues related to sanitary conditions, illegal trade, and

30.03.2026, 13:30
Kyrgyzstani boxers will compete for medals at the prestigious tournament in Istanbul
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Kyrgyzstani boxers will compete for medals at the prestigious tournament in Istanbul

The international boxing tournament Ahmet Cömert Bosphorus International Boxing Tournament has started in Istanbul, featuring the national team of Kyrgyzstan. The competitions began on March 29, and our team consists of six outstanding boxers. The athletes' preparation for this important event is being conducted by experienced coaches Beganas Sultanbaev and Kenjebek Musakunov.

30.03.2026, 13:29
The Bishkek City Hall demands the revocation of permits for structures in yards and basements
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The Bishkek City Hall demands the revocation of permits for structures in yards and basements

The document published on social media indicates that the Bishkek City Hall has submitted a request to revoke previously issued permits for lightweight structures located on the land plots of apartment buildings and in basements. Photo from social media In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, the city hall requests that appropriate measures be taken and that the results of this request be communicated. The signature on the

30.03.2026, 13:27
Bishkek Will Become the Center of Cinematic Arts for the CIS Countries, the Baltics, and Georgia
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Bishkek Will Become the Center of Cinematic Arts for the CIS Countries, the Baltics, and Georgia

On April 21, the XIV International Short Film Festival will open in Bishkek, featuring works from the CIS countries, the Baltics, and Georgia. The organizers have already confirmed this news. This year, the festival celebrates the 90th anniversary of Algimantas Vidugiris, an outstanding figure in cinema. More than 900 applications have been submitted by directors from various countries for the competition.

30.03.2026, 13:00
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The artist's house in Bishkek is located in a protected area where construction is prohibited - expert

In Bishkek, the artist's house is located in the protected zone No. 1, where any construction work is prohibited. This was reported by Kalicha Umuraliyeva, an expert on land issues, at a meeting of the permanent commission of the capital's council, which deals with municipal property, urban planning, and architecture. According to Umuraliyeva, all cultural monuments must be preserved and, at best, restored, whereas in this case, it concerns the demolition of the object.

30.03.2026, 12:26
A Toy Museum Opens in Bishkek
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A Toy Museum Opens in Bishkek

The largest Lego city in Central Asia is presented at the exhibition A new toy museum in Bishkek has opened an exhibition featuring the largest city in Central Asia built from original Lego pieces, consisting of over 1,000,000 elements and numerous mini-stories. This was reported by the museum staff.

30.03.2026, 12:25
At the President's Representative Office in Batken, they spoke about how Zardaly is developing
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At the President's Representative Office in Batken, they spoke about how Zardaly is developing

Mamyrzhan Rakhimov, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the village of Zardaly, located in the Batken region. This was reported by the press service of the representative office in the region. During his working trip, he familiarized himself with the state of social infrastructure and current projects in the village, including the construction of a mini-football field funded by the president's fund. It is important to note that on September 29,

30.03.2026, 12:00
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A city headquarters has been established in the Bishkek mayor's office to implement the "Green Heritage" campaign

A city headquarters has been established in the Bishkek mayor's office to implement the national initiative "Zhasyl Muras." The headquarters includes representatives from various structures: the Department of Urban Economy, the akims of the four districts of the capital, as well as employees from the Department of Education, the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy," and the emergency management and Ministry of Natural Resources departments.

30.03.2026, 11:45
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Be Careful. The Tick Season Has Started in Kyrgyzstan

With the onset of the warm season in Kyrgyzstan, 17 cases of tick bites have been recorded, as reported by 24. kg citing the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Experts note that the cases of bites were registered in regions such as Bishkek, Chui, and Issyk-Kul.

30.03.2026, 11:40
Demolition of the Artist's House. The Bishkek City Hall's decision has been challenged in court.
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Demolition of the Artist's House. The Bishkek City Hall's decision has been challenged in court.

Photo 24.kg. House of Artists in Bishkek At a meeting of the permanent commission of Bishkek dealing with municipal property, urban planning, and architecture, a draft resolution "On the transfer of land plots to state ownership" is being discussed, located at the addresses: Chuy Avenue, 108 and Kyiv Street, 55. According to the city hall, on January 20, 2026, a letter No. 11/112 was received from the Presidential Administration requesting the transfer of the specified land to state

30.03.2026, 11:40
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In the Kyrgyz Republic, the process for appraisers to gain access to the exam will be simplified: the project has been put forward for discussion

A draft resolution concerning amendments to the certification process for appraisers, prepared by the Cabinet of Ministers, has been submitted for public consideration. The proposed changes aim to simplify the conditions for candidates. In particular, individuals with higher education in economics, law, and other specialties will be allowed to take the qualification exam, provided they undergo retraining in the field of appraisal. Additionally, the document clarifies the requirements for

30.03.2026, 11:37
NPT will help citizens avoid double fines - GNS
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NPT will help citizens avoid double fines - GNS

At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the head of the Department for Debt Collection and Local Taxes of the GNS of the KR, Turatbek Kulchoroев, spoke about the tax payment requirement (NPT), which helps taxpayers timely learn about their debts without additional costs. He also dispelled myths that tax authorities have access to citizens' bank accounts.

30.03.2026, 11:26
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Nearly a billion tons of food are thrown away in the world every year. How can we stop this?

Every year, around 1 billion tons of food are disposed of globally — this is nearly 20% of the total available food supply. In the context of a severe food crisis, the need to combat food waste comes to the forefront and becomes critically important, as reported in UN news. March 30 marks the International Day dedicated to combating waste. In this context, representatives of the UN News Service met with Nabil Gangi, the Acting Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the

30.03.2026, 11:20
Bolturuk replied to Bekeshev: accused him of populism and lobbying
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Bolturuk replied to Bekeshev: accused him of populism and lobbying

Photo from the internet. Tengiz Bolturuk/Dastan Bekeshev Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev faced sharp criticism from Tengiz Bolturuk, the former head of "Kumtor Gold Company," who accused him of populism and ineffective use of parliamentary time. Bolturuk expressed his thoughts through social media, noting that the discussion of his earnings distracts deputies from more important issues. He provided figures indicating that the maintenance of one deputy costs the budget

30.03.2026, 11:18
Measures to Combat Illegal Drug Trafficking Strengthened in Bishkek
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Measures to Combat Illegal Drug Trafficking Strengthened in Bishkek

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, conducted a series of operational and preventive measures. The ministry's press service reported the involvement of media representatives in these actions. According to the agency, raids took place in various nightclubs and bars in the capital and were aimed at preventing, detecting, and suppressing crimes related to drugs and psychotropic substances.

30.03.2026, 11:07
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3 million fish fry released into Issyk-Kul

As part of the fish stocking activities in Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the fish breeding and reproduction department, operating under the Department of the Fishery Complex, released 3 million juvenile sturgeon. This information was announced by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. Representatives of the Tourist and Ecological Police, scientific specialists from the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, employees of the veterinary

30.03.2026, 11:03