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Kyrgyz opposition journalist dies after attack
... Kyrgyz capital Bishkek where he was based. A Kazakh police spokesman said his death was been treated as murder. Kyrgyzstan's opposition has condemned the attack on Pavlyuk, a staunch critic of the Kyrgyz government, saying it was an attempt by ... Comment?
Kyrgyz journalist dies of fatal injuries in Kazakhstan
Gennady Pavlyuk well-known Kyrgyz journalist died of fatal injuries approximately at 6:00 AM in Kazakhstan on Tuesday after apparently being thrown from the window of a six-floor apartment, Kazakh journalists told the news agency 24.kg. Comment?
Kyrgyzstan draws up pension insurance program for migrant workers
Program of voluntary pension insurance for migrant workers is drawn up in Kyrgyzstan, Aigul Ryskulova Labor, Employment and Migration Minister said at open parliament hearings Monday, news agency "24.kg" reported. Comment?
Kyrgyz moviemakers to head for Berlinale Talent Campus
Kyrgyz filmmaker Akjoltai Bekbolotov and cameraman Almaz Supataev will take part in the Berlinale Talent Campus in February 2010 in Germany, Gulbara Tolomusheva, assistant chair of the Kyrgyz cinematography union told 24.kg Monday. Comment?
Kyrgyzstan to introduce new social security system in 2010
New social security system will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan starting from January 1, 2010, Kiyal Mukashev, Assistant Director of the State Social Security Agency of Kyrgyzstan told the press Friday, news agency "24.kg" reported. Comment?
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan adopts 2010 budget, 2011-2012 forecasts
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan ratified in first reading republican budget for 2010 and forecasts for 2011-2012 on Friday, news agency "24.kg" reported. Comment?
Law enforcement officers in Kyrgyzstan detained over robbery
Two law enforcement officers were detained on suspicion of robbery in Bishkek, press service of the Kyrgyz Interior Ministry said. Comment?
Beeline develops GSM and EDGE networks in Namangan region
The single communication operator Beeline is developing GSM and EDGE networks in the territory of Eastern regional branch of Unitel LLC, serving Andijan, Namangan and Ferghana regions. Comment?
Radical Islam Losing Its Appeal
Economic adversity and aggressive government action in Kyrgyzstan have placed Hizb ut-Tahrir, a non-violent Islamic radical group, on the defensive. Comment?
Kyrgyz leader to attend CIS Heads of State informal summit in Almaty
Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev will take part in the informal summit of the CIS heads of state in Almaty (Kazakhstan) on December 18-20, 2009. Comment?
Tajik-Uzbek Spy Case Highlights Political Divisions
... the role of regional leader, as does Kazakstan. In turn, that is not welcomed by their neighbours. Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan don't want to play the role of vassals." Even more fundamental is the dispute over water, and specifically Tajikistan's plan ... Comment?
Kyrgyz parliament speaker named governor of Batken region
Aitibai Tagaev Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament was appointed a governor of the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, Kanybek Joroev, Presidential executive chief said Thursday, news agency "24.kg" reported. Comment?
At least 19 percent of Kyrgyzstanis reside in Bishkek without registration
At least 19 percent of citizens reside in Bishkek without registration, Mehregul Ablezova, representative of the American University of Central Asia told an international conference on Influence of registration institute on access to basic services: experience and prospects in Bishkek Thursday, news agency "24.kg" reported. Comment?
Airmen perform operations with Kyrgyz surgeons
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... 2009, between him and a Kyrgyz doctor at a Kyrgyz hospital. A team of Airmen from the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, visited the hospital and assisted the Kyrgyz in two separate surgical operations. The joint procedures were part of an ongoing ... Comment?
Kyrgyzstan: The gun bullet and threats were sent to The Osh shamy newspaper editorial staff
On December 15, coming to work, The Osh shamy (The Evening Osh), Osh-based Kyrgyz-language newspaper (Kyrgyzstan), received the New Year post card with the envelope inside. There were two notes with threats and the bullet of Kalashnikov gun. The newspaper staff informed Ferghana.Ru about this news, adding that this incident demoralized and shocked the staff, Ferghana.Ru reported. Comment?
Kyrgyzstan: Radical Islam Losing Its Appeal
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... dampen enthusiasm for Hizb ut-Tahrir. From EurasiaNet. Economic adversity and aggressive government action in Kyrgyzstan have placed Hizb ut-Tahrir, a non-violent Islamic radical group, on the defensive. The underground organization now is ... Comment?
'ACCESS' holds project board meeting, reports on annual activity
ACCESS, a joint project of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Uzbekistan and the United Nations Development Program held a Project Board meeting on 11 December devoted to the annual report on project's activity in 2009. Comment?
Former military attorney named Justice Minister of Kyrgyzstan
Former military attorney Kurmantai Abdiev, was appointed on post of the Justice Minister of Kyrgyzstan. The minister's candidacy was approved by President Bakiev and introduced to the cabinet by the premier Daniyar Usenov Tuesday morning, news agency "24.kg" reprted. Comment?
Armenia Among Top 3 CIS Countries Enjoying Russians' Trust
... rating respectively. All other countries strictly fall behind. Azerbaijan and Ukraine each have 4% rating, while Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan enjoy only 3% trust among Russians. As to Tajikistan and Georgia, they have received 2% ... Comment?
Kyrgyzstan rations electricity after hydropower plant failure
Kyrgyzstan temporarily restricted electricity supplies on Tuesday due to problems with two of the four generators at its largest hydroelectric power plant, RIA Novosti reported citing a spokeswoman for the dam's operator. Comment?