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Russian government proposed to impose tax on migrant workers for education
24.kg
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July 15, 2025
15:41, 15 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 15:41, 15 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA The Russian government has been proposed to introduce a tax of 5.1 percent of salary for migrant...
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Kyrgyz President Signs Law Targeting “False Information” as Court Shuts Down Independent Broadcaster
OCCRP
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July 11, 2025
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov signed a new law on Friday that allows authorities to fine individuals and organizations for spreading false information online and in mass media, sparking more concern from civil society groups over the eroding...
Ethnic Kazakh Children from Abroad Gather at Ethno-Camp in Burabai
The Astana Times
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July 11, 2025
ASTANA – The Jas Qazaq summer camp at the IQanat High School in Burabai opened its doors for ethnic Kazakh children from abroad on July 9. Photo credit: Otandastar Foundation Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana...
Mirwais Azizi To Fund Education Of 95 Afghan Students At AUCA In Kyrgyzstan
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Afghan businessman Mirwais Azizi has pledged $500,000 to support 95 Afghan students at AUCA in Kyrgyzstan after they lost U.S. scholarships, ensuring their education continues despite financial uncertainty. Mirwais Azizi, a...
Kyrgyz President Visits Tajikistan, Opening New Era of Friendship
Times of Central Asia
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July 10, 2025
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov just concluded a two-day visit to Tajikistan. Rarely has the visit of one Central Asian leader to another Central Asian country been as welcome as Japarov’s trip to Tajikistan was. The two countries engaged in...
Kyrgyzstan and Sakha Republic discuss strengthening public diplomacy and preserving common historical and cultural heritage
AKIpress News Agency
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Kyrgyzstan and Sakha Republic discuss strengthening public diplomacy and preserving common historical and cultural heritage AKIPRESS.COM - During a working visit to Yakutia, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov held a meeting...
Culture and spirit belong at the center of wildlife conservation (commentary)
Mongabay
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July 9, 2025
If we want conservation to succeed, we must place cultural and spiritual connections at its core, the authors of a recently published paper argue. Drawing on examples from Tajikistan, Belize, South Africa, India, Indonesia, China and the...
Russia offers diverse tourism and education opportunities: Sofia Malyavina
OERLive
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July 11, 2025
Russia is actively promoting its diverse tourism and education opportunities to a global audience, with a particular focus on visitors and students from Arab and Asian nations. This initiative was prominently showcased at the St. Petersburg...
The United States reduces visa validity for Kyrgyz citizens from 10 years to 3 months
Asia Plus
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15:33, todayAuthor: Fergana news agency The United States has significantly reduced the maximum validity period for non-immigrant visas issued to Kyrgyz citizens — from 10 years to just three months. The new rule also limits travelers to a single...
Teachers from Kyrgyzstan to study in South Korea
AKIpress News Agency
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July 11, 2025
AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Chungcheongbuk-do Provincial Office of Education in South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on digital education. The signing ceremony was attended...
Wizz Air axes flights from massive Middle East hub forcing customers to rebook
Metro
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July 14, 2025
Wizz Air is stopping the flights after four years (Picture: Getty Images) If you were planning on heading to Abu Dhabi this autumn, you might want to look a little closer at your travel options, as Wizz Air is set to stop all flights to and from...
Kyrgyzstan Proposes Revival Of High-Level Coordination Council With Tajikistan
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 8 . Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Zhaparov has proposed restoring the activities of the High Interstate Coordination Council between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan at the level of heads of state,...
Bishkek To Host Inaugural Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council Meeting
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 8. The inaugural session of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov announced during a media briefing following his talks with...
AOPA Kyrgyzstan hosts Earthrounders gathering
AOPA - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
This year 45 pilots from 11 countries, along with their spouses and other companions, met in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from June 1 to 8. Getting to Bishkek by airline requires connecting flights from cities unfamiliar to many travelers such as...
Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2025: Emerging Gateway to Central Asia
Wine Industry Network
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July 15, 2025
The Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow made a welcome return to Almaty on July 7, 2025, for its second edition, bringing together over 475 professionals and wine enthusiasts to discover 280 Italian wines from 78 producers across 14 regions. The event...
U.N. Human Rights Council Renews LGBT Expert Mandate
Metro Weekly
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July 10, 2025
Palace of Nations, the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland. – Photo: Tom Page, via Wikimedia. The U.N. Human Rights Council has voted to extend the mandate of its LGBT rights expert, ensuring continued global oversight of...
United States introduces new restrictions on issuance of non-immigrant visas for Kyrgyz citizens
Azertag
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July 10, 2025
Baku, July 10, AZERTAC According to the published information of the State Department of the United States of America, new restrictions on the issuance of non-immigrant visas for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have been introduced this week,...
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Woman Returns from Kyrgyzstan After Months Of Forced Labour, Visa Harassment, Others Still Trapped
Sahara Reporters
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One of three Nigerian nationals stranded in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, has finally returned home, exposing the harsh conditions faced by migrants in Central Asia and sparking renewed calls for government intervention. Mrs. Olaitan Sekinat...
Poland doubles budget for repatriation of ethnic Poles deported by Soviet Union
Notes from Poland
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July 10, 2025
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Deputy Ministers of Culture of Kyrgyzstan and China discuss cooperation of museums, theaters and libraries of two countries
AKIpress News Agency
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July 10, 2025
Deputy Ministers of Culture of Kyrgyzstan and China discuss cooperation of museums, theaters and libraries of two countries AKIPRESS.COM - First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov met with...