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Results of transition to 12-year education will be in 15 years — ministry
18:57, 24 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 18:57, 24 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD The results of the transition to 12-year education will be visible in 15 years. The Minister of...

Kyrgyz classics on the stage of the Turkmen theatre
For the 30th anniversary of the country's Neutrality, the creative team of the National Drama Theatre named after Alp Arslan is preparing the premiere of the play based on Chingiz Aitmatov's work «Face to Face». The tragedy that happened to the...
Defying Putin’s 21st century gulag: How anti-war activists are using court to oppose Russia’s war on Ukraine
Simon Pirani is an historian, activist and energy researcher, who has written extensively on Russia and Ukraine, including on this blog peoplenature.org. Pirani gave the following speech, in which he discusses his forthcoming book, Voices against...

Capstone Farms welcomes entrepreneurs from around the world
Capstone Farms Owner David Neville hosted seven international visitors, who came to the U.S. thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Liaison program and two international students from Kentucky State University on July 13....

State Visit of President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic Concludes
Bishkek, July 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. During the State Visit, the Presidents of the two countries advanced traditional friendly relations by establishing a “Comprehensive Partnership.” The Kyrgyz Republic became the second Central Asian country to...

Kemel Sadykov appointed Deputy Minister of Science of Kyrgyzstan
08:56, 24 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 08:56, 24 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA Kemel Sadykov was appointed Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of the Kyrgyz...

Health Ministry of Kyrgyzstan suspends activities of 78 private clinics
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has conducted large-scale inspections of private medical organizations in the cities of Bishkek and Osh. According to the press center of the ministry, control measures have been organized over the...

Cabinet forms committee for Kyrgyzstan's 34th Independence Day celebrations
AKIPRESS.COM - The Cabinet of Ministers has established an organizing committee to prepare and conduct events celebrating the 34th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic. The corresponding order was issued on July 12. The...

Minister of Education meets with Mongolian students studying at Manas University in Kyrgyzstan
Minister of Education meets with Mongolian students studying at Manas University in Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - A delegation including Minister of Education Naranbayar Purevsuren and Advisor to the President Lodoiravsal Choimaa visited Manas...

Tourist flash mob takes place in Bishkek
AKIPRESS.COM - The first tourist flash mob "Bishkek through the eyes of a tourist" took place at the square near the monument to Kurmanzhan Datka on July 23, the Bishkek mayor's office reported. Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva took part in the...

Zhaiyk defeat Bishkek to win CAVA Men’s Champion League
Kazakh champions Zhaiyk VC have defeated Kyrgyzstani champions Bishkek to claim the title at the 2025 CAVA Men’s Champions League. Zhaiyk secured a 3-1 set victory over Bishkek, marking the most significant triumph in both the club’s history and...

“Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Photo Exhibition Opens in Bishkek
Ulaanbaatar, July 23, 2025 /MONTSAME/. As part of the State Visit of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, to the Kyrgyz Republic, the “Beautiful Country of Mongolia” photo exhibition opened in Bishkek, captivating visitors. The exhibition...

Morin Khuur Exhibition Opens in the Kyrgyz Republic
Ulaanbaatar, July 22, 2025 /MONTSAME/. As part of the State Visit of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic, the “Beautiful Country of Mongolia” Morin Khuur Exhibition opened in Bishkek. During the foreign State Visits of...

From Digitalization to Culture: CAIEF-2025 Sets the Course for Central Asia’s Development
On 22 July 2025, the inaugural Central Asian International Economic Forum (CAIEF) took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The large-scale platform for discussing prospects for economic, humanitarian, and digital partnership in the region brought...

Meikin Asia Festival concludes in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan
The International Music Competition Meikin Asia has ended in Cholpon-Ata city, which was held from July 20 to July 22. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan reported. Performers from 25 countries...

Flash mob "Bishkek through the eyes of tourist" to be held in Oak Park
16:15, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 16:15, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD A flash mob «Bishkek through the eyes of a tourist» will be held at the Kurmanjan Datka monument in...

Photos show an epic endurance race celebrating the bond between people and horses in Kyrgyzstan
SONG-KÖL LAKE, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — For equestrian riders, the endurance race known as the Gallops is the ultimate test of stamina and self-discipline. First hosted in India in 2019, the event challenges teams of international riders to a five-day...

Over 150 Companies Participate in Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum
Bishkek, July 23, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The State Visit of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the Kyrgyz Republic is ongoing. As part of the visit, the Mongolia–Kyrgyzstan Business Forum was held with participation of government agencies,...

Kyrgyzstan and China expand scientific and technical cooperation
17:51, 18 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 17:51, 18 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD The second meeting of the Kyrgyz-Chinese Commission on Scientific and Technical Cooperation was held in...

Culture Ministry of Kyrgyzstan presented with 72 vehicles
14:46, 18 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Akmoor AITBEKOVA 14:46, 18 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Akmoor AITBEKOVA The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev presented the keys to 72...