Ex-Deputy Kubanychbek Zholdoshbaev Fully Compensates Damage to the State
Former parliamentarian Kubanychbek Zholdoshbaev fully compensates state damage according to GKNB; court changes preventive measure after repayment.
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in News / Kyrgyzstan,
Controversy Surrounding Missing Dam Worth 2.2 Billion Tenge in Turkestan Region
The executive director of "Adildik Zholy" was unable to find a dam worth 2.2 billion tenge in the Turkestan region, raising concerns about the reported expenditures on various water infrastructure projects.
in Corruption / Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz People Turn to VPNs as TikTok Gets Blocked
Kyrgyzstanis have shown a significant increase in VPN searches following the TikTok ban, with a 1150% surge in queries in just one week. VKontakte and TikTok also saw a rise in online searches, indicating a shift in interests among Kyrgyz internet users.
in Society / Kyrgyzstan,
Russian Language Institute Rector Dismissed for Exam Misconduct
The Ministry of Education in Russia dismisses Natalia Trukhanovskaya as the rector of the Pushkin Institute due to inadequate control over exams for foreigners.
in Education / Tajikistan,
Decline in Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Trade Volume Continues in 2023
Trade turnover between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan decreases by nearly 20% in the first quarter of this year, mainly due to the border closure since April 2021.
in Economy / Tajikistan,
Ministers of Education from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Strengthen Cooperation in Astana
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan ministers discuss enhancing education cooperation through teacher training and joint educational projects, aiming to improve the learning conditions for children in both countries.
in Education / Kyrgyzstan,
Ashgabat Declaration adopted at the 38th OSJD Conference
The Ashgabat Declaration was adopted at the OSJD conference, emphasizing the importance of international railway transport and enhancing cooperation among member countries. Turkmenistan's efforts in developing multimodal routes were also recognized.
in Politics / Turkmenistan,
Kazakhstan President Awards Kyrgyzstan President with High State Honor
Kazakhstan awards Kyrgyz President with Order of Dostyk for strengthening bilateral relations, expressing mutual respect and commitment to future cooperation.
in Politics / Kyrgyzstan,
Asyl Berdikhanov appointed as the Akim of Konaev
Asyl Berdikhanov has been appointed as the new Akim of Konaev by the Akim of Almaty region, succeeding Nurlan Kumataev who resigned in March 2024.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Turkmenistan Representatives Participate in Youth Forum at UN Headquarters
Representatives from Turkmenistan participated in the ECOSOC Youth Forum discussing post-COVID-19 recovery and the 2030 Agenda at the UN Headquarters in New York.
in Politics / Turkmenistan,