"Director Begaly Nargozu's 'Mountain Earthquake' Wins Top Prize at Festival"
The film "Mountain Earthquake" directed by Begaly Nargozu won the main prize at the International Film Festival in Nice, France.
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in Culture / Kyrgyzstan,
Atyrau's Zhayyk River Exceeds Critical Levels, Emergency Headquarters Reports
Emergency Headquarters in the Atyrau region provided updates on the rising water levels in the Zhayyk River, with some areas exceeding critical marks due to water influx from Russia.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Bomb threat forces evacuation at Manas Airport; investigation underway.
Airport Manas evacuated after bomb threat received from individual demanding ransom. Security inspection ongoing.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyzstan Proposes Mandatory Insurance for Homes and Vehicles to Enhance Safety
Amendments to legislation in Kyrgyzstan aim to introduce mandatory housing insurance against fires and natural disasters to ensure timely compensation for citizens in emergencies and maintain financial stability.
in News / Kyrgyzstan,
Kyrgyzstan Initiates Field Research for New Border Checkpoint with China
Kyrgyzstan is conducting field research to open a new checkpoint on its border with China in the Issyk-Kul region, aiming to enhance infrastructure development.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstani Players Set to Clash in ATP Challenger Tour Quarterfinals
Kazakhstani players Beibit Zhukayev and Denis Evseev will face each other in the ATP Challenger Tour quarterfinals in Portugal, with Evseev leading in their head-to-head encounters. Timofey Skatov also advances to the quarterfinals in Tunisia.
in Sport / Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan Detains Man for Fighting in Syria Against Iraqi Government
A 31-year-old man from Kyrgyzstan was detained in Bishkek for fighting in Syria against the government forces of Iraq, after being recruited by an international terrorist organization during labor migration abroad.
in National Security / Kyrgyzstan,
Military Official Arrested for Bribery in Sverdlovsk Military Commissariat Department
The Chief of the Sverdlovsk Military Commissariat Department in Kyrgyz Republic was detained for allegedly extorting money. An investigation is ongoing following the initiation of a criminal case for bribery.
in Corruption / Kyrgyzstan,
State of Emergency Declared in Ekibastuz Due to Pipeline Collapse
A state of emergency has been declared in Ekibastuz due to the collapse of part of a pipeline, leading to multiple emergencies in the city.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Enhancing International Cooperation: Tajikistan Fights Transnational Crimes Through Extradition
A meeting between Tajikistan's General Prosecutor and the Supreme Appellate Court discussed combating international crimes and signed a cooperation memorandum with Turkey. Extradition of criminals and cooperation with other countries were also key topics.
in National Security / Tajikistan,