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Two Kyrgyz Journalists Again Pleaded Guilty of Inciting Mass Unrest
In hope to get a lighter sentence, two former cameramen who worked for the investigative Kyrgyz outlet Kloop again pleaded guilty to inciting mass unrest during the appeal process against a verdict that sent them behind bars for five years. The...
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Low physical accessibility of opioid analgesics registered in Kyrgyzstan
12:27, 05 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 12:27, 05 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD Kyrgyzstan has a low physical accessibility of opioid analgesics. Milana Turgunalieva, co-chair...
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Bishkek suburban train schedule changed
19:42, 04 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aibek SULTANOV 19:42, 04 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aibek SULTANOV Suburban trains departing from Bishkek will run according to a new schedule starting November 10....
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Delegation of Kyrgyzstan Trade Unions studying Azerbaijan’s experience at AHIK
Baku, November 4, AZERTAC A meeting was held at the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation (AHIK) with the delegates of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, who are visiting Baku to learn Azerbaijan’s experience in labor rights. During the...
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Tourism in Tajikistan on the rise: number of foreign visitors up by 24%
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14:12, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan continues to strengthen its position on the global tourism map. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, nearly 1.4 million foreign tourists visited the...
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Korea, Central Asia discuss tourism
South Korea and five Central Asian nations discussed sustainable tourism at the Global City Tourism Summit in Busan on Tuesday. The session, co-hosted by the Korea Foundation and the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities, a Busan-based...
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Azerbaijan-Kyrgyz Fund Greenlights Hydropower Plant Construction Financing In Kyrgyzstan
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, November 1. The Azerbaijan-Kyrgyz Development Fund (AKDF) has approved financing for the construction of a small hydropower plant (HPP) in Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports via the Ministry of Economy and...
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Beyond Myths: Traveler’s Journey Through Modern Kazakhstan
Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this section provides space for readers to share their thoughts and...
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Forum in Bishkek: School principals from Kyrgyzstan, Russia discuss integration
14:51, 01 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA 14:51, 01 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA The 3rd School Principals Forum, attended by 273 school principals from Kyrgyzstan and 20 schools...
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Average salary in Kyrgyzstan to increase to 36,000 soms in 2026
15:00, 01 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV 15:00, 01 November 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek AIGYROV The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has determined the average monthly salary levels that will...
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Brit ditched the UK to travel on £35 day - and reveals the little-known destination he loves the most
By ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 10:37 EDT, 31 October 2025 | Updated: 10:37 EDT, 31 October 2025 Bobby Bolton jetted out of the UK to travel around the world two years ago and has visited 41 different countries so far. He left his...
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Minister of Interior Niyazbekov congratulates police officers on professional holiday
Minister of Interior Niyazbekov congratulates police officers on professional holiday AKIPRESS.COM - Interior Minister of Kyrgyzstan Ulan Niyazbekov congratulated law enforcement officers and veterans on Kyrgyz Police Day. In his message, he...
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Which Central Asian States Qualify as Middle Powers in 2025?
As global power shifts toward multipolarity, Central Asia’s states are emerging as active regional players. This article assesses which of the five republics—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan—qualify as middle powers...
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How to watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game as Erling Haaland faces his former club
Manchester City take on Borussia Dortmund in the standout fixture of Wednesday’s Champions League 2025/26 slate.Both sides sit on seven points after three games in the league phase and will be looking to strengthen their claim for a top-eight spot...
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Kyrgyzstan bans top independent media as ‘extremist’ in pre-election crackdown
Audio By Carbonatix BISHKEK (Reuters) -A court in Kyrgyzstan has banned three of the country’s top independent media outlets as “extremist organisations”, the first such ruling in the country’s history, weeks ahead of a snap parliamentary...
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Kyrgyzstan emerges as UAE’s gateway to Central Asia
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Our countries share a strong history of bilateral relations, and the personal rapport between our leaders reflects a high level of coordination and mutual understanding. Tourism in our country has developed rapidly. Many tourists from the Gulf...
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America Must Advance Beyond Energy In Eurasia
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The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly unveiled over 100 billion dollars of business deals, in a surprisingly diverse array of topics. Getty...
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I left the UK to travel on £35 a day – the unheard of destination with fairytale canyons I wish people knew about
WHEN Bobby Bolton packed up his life to travel the world two years ago, he didn’t expect to still be on the move – or to have found the places he has. So far he’s travelled through 41 countries, and there’s one in particular that he encourages...
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Traveling the World on $500 a Month: One Cyclist's Story
In 2023, 25-year-old German cyclist Max Roving set off eastward from his hometown in northern Germany, aiming to “go as far as I’d like, or can afford.” One and a half years later, he has covered around 20,000km across Europe and Asia, crossing...
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It is an emerging trend in travel. But what exactly is micro-retirement?
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