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From Digitalization to Culture: CAIEF-2025 Sets the Course for Central Asia’s Development
News Central Asia
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July 24, 2025
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
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July 23, 2025
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
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July 23, 2025
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
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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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
Montsame News Agency
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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
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July 18, 2025
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
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July 18, 2025
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...
Netflix Documentary ‘Off Road’ Showcases Kyrgyzstan to the World
Times of Central Asia
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July 22, 2025
A new documentary series, Off Road, filmed in Kyrgyzstan by Faraway Road Productions, has premiered on the global streaming platform Netflix. The project was produced in collaboration with Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the...
Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia attend Meikin Asia concert, Dimash awarded
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July 23, 2025
09:46, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 09:46, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA The Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia watched the concert program of Meikin Asia...
‘Queens Of Islam: The Muslim World’s Historic Women Rulers’
Religion Unplugged
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(EXCERPT) From Pakistan to Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan to Nigeria, from Senegal to Turkey, it is not unusual in modern times for women in Muslim-majority countries to be appointed and/or elected to high offices, including heads of state. Nor has it ever...
Kyrgyzstan prepares NDC 3.0 to guide climate action through 2035
Daryo
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July 17, 2025
Kyrgyzstan is entering the final phase of preparing its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), a key document outlining the country’s climate policy and long-term commitments under the Paris Agreement. Source: UNDP Kyrgyzstan The...
Sacred Boundaries: Navigating Faith and Control in Kyrgyzstan
Religion Unplugged
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July 22, 2025
(ANALYSIS) Strolling through the streets of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, one easily gets the impression of walking through multiple cities at once. Bazaars, residential neighborhoods, school complexes and sprawling parks feel like autonomous worlds,...
Protect Women’s Rights, Especially in a Time of Equality Backlash, Say Activists
Inter Press Service
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July 21, 2025
Active Citizens, Civil Society, Conferences, Development & Aid, Featured, Gender, Gender Violence, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women & Economy, Women in Politics Gender UN...
Healthcare system has long been in stagnation – Health Minister of Kyrgyzstan
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July 22, 2025
10:12, 22 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 10:12, 22 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD Healthcare system remains one of the most underdeveloped sectors in Kyrgyzstan. Health Minister Erkin...
Kyrgyz rock band My Own Shiva to take part in competition in Germany
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July 17, 2025
11:16, 17 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 11:16, 17 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Mirbek Mambetaliev met with...
Sham high profile arrests in Kyrgyzstan
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July 22, 2025
Visits to local administrations by the head of the Bishkek security services, Kamchybek Tašiev, have ended in sensational arrests. The senior official describes the fight against corruption as “a mission received from President Žaparov”. But there...
President of Mongolia Meets with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, July 22, 2025 /MONTSAME/. President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev. President of Mongolia...
Kyrgyzstan to revise kok boru game rules
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July 16, 2025
21:52, 16 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 21:52, 16 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with the national...
Mongolian Vice Prime Minister reveals agreements reached between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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July 21, 2025
Mongolian Vice Prime Minister reveals agreements reached between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia AKIPRESS.COM - Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan have actively developed ties across all sectors, including politics,...
Kyrgyzstan Enacts Code to Boost Financing for Female Entrepreneurs
Times of Central Asia
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July 15, 2025
Kyrgyzstan has officially enacted the Code on Financing Women Entrepreneurs, a regulatory framework aimed at expanding women’s access to financial products from banks and microfinance institutions. The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR)...