Society Desk
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Schools and universities, healthcare, pensions and benefits, transport and city services, the environment, migration — everything that shapes everyday life in the country.
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Latest from the desk
New school worth 230 million som opens in Kara-Talaa
A new school, B. Alakov School, has been commissioned in the village of Kara-Talaa in the Ton district of Issyk-Kul region; its construction cost 230 million som. The event underscores the priority given to education development in state policy.
Zaiyrbek Ergeshov: Hearing the voice of the people is an important part of public administration
Zaiyrbek Ergeshov emphasized that the President's direct meetings with the public play a key role in identifying real problems in the regions and strengthening the connection between the authorities and society. According to him, such events should not remain a formality.
Ministry of Construction Plans to Introduce External Management at Problem Developers and Pursue Measures Against Their Heads
The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan intends to introduce external management at construction companies that are unable to complete the construction of apartment buildings. In addition, the agency plans to turn to law enforcement to take measures against the founders and heads of such developers.
Construction to Resume in Bishkek on Six Residential Complexes Halted Years Ago
Construction is planned to resume in Bishkek on six residential complexes whose development has been suspended for many years. Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Utilities Nurdan Oruntaev held meetings with the owners of the sites to resolve the problems that have arisen.
Turkish president awards Kyrgyz Health Minister Damir Osmonov
Kyrgyz Health Minister Damir Osmonov received an award certificate in Turkey from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as part of the Turkic Medical Congress. The award was given for his contribution to the development of medical science and the strengthening of international scientific cooperation.
Kyrgyz representative takes part in child rights forum in Astana
The Commissioner for Children's Rights of the Kyrgyz Republic, Asel Chynbaeva, attended the II International Forum on Children's Rights held in Astana. The event addressed national strategies and the protection of children in the digital environment.
More than 500 saplings planted in Bishkek in one day as part of autumn greening campaign
Bishkek's autumn greening campaign continues, with more than 500 saplings planted in a single day. Mayor Aibek Junushaliev stressed that access to irrigation is critical for planting trees.
MP Dastan Zhumabekov sees off his daughter Aigerim at traditional ceremony
Jogorku Kenesh MP Dastan Zhumabekov took part in the kyzd uzatuu ceremony for his daughter Aigerim, as became known from social media posts by singer Kanykey.
Admiral Pharmacy in Bishkek Sealed, Case Handled by State Customs Service Investigative Directorate
In Bishkek, at the intersection of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue and Toktogul Street, the Admiral pharmacy has been sealed. The State Customs Service (SCS) Investigative Directorate is handling the case.
In Kazakhstan, the daughter of a deceased businessman accused relatives of evicting her from her home
A family scandal erupted in Pavlodar region after the death of entrepreneur Ikram Nurmashov: his 17-year-old daughter said that relatives threw her and her mother out of the house where they had lived for several years. The conflict escalated over property, and questions of home ownership are raising questions among relatives.
