Author: Sabyr Sheraliev

Berlin (21/08 – 50) A small community of bird enthusiasts in Astana have been setting ecological trends, advocating for ethical observation practices and environmental responsibility, and fostering camaraderie through shared sightings and insights. Ruslan Urazaliev, researcher and photographer, Kulyanda Tulebaeva, birdwatcher and photographer, and Vera Voronova, the executive director of the Association for Biodiversity Conservation of Kazakhstan (ASBK), shared their experiences supporting the city’s avian residents. Astana’s rough climate does not deter avian species, making it an unexpected winter haven for colorful birds like bullfinches, goldfinches, and snow buntings. As winter wanes, migratory birds stop in urban parks to recharge…

Qatar’s U-23 team capped their fine performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic in Changwon, South Korea yesterday. Ilyes Brimil’s 52nd minute goal handed the Al Annabi young guns their third straight victory after they stunned South Korea 2-0 and thrashed Myanmar 6-0 in their first two Group B matches. Being the hosts, Qatar are automatically qualified for the Finals and the Ilidio Vale-coached side took part in the event for exposure. Yesterday, Qatar started their final group tie with a spring in their step at the Changwon Football Center.…

Two explosions at a fueling station in a suburb of Bucharest on August 26 killed at least one person and injured several others, including more than two dozen first responders, officials in the Romanian capital said. The first explosion touched off a massive fire and prompted officials to implement an emergency protocol and warn people to stay away from the area of Crevedia, northeast of the city center. The second explosion occurred after firefighters moved in to battle a blaze touched off by the first explosion. Officials said the total number of people injured was 46, including 26 firefighters who…

Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu emphasized the significance of preventive diplomacy tools in maintaining peace and security in Central Asia during an Aug. 24 meeting with Kaha Imnadze, the newly appointed Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), reported the Foreign Ministry. The parties discussed the increasing role of the Central Asian region, the responsible use of transboundary water resources, counterterrorism efforts, the fight against drug trafficking, and the situation in Afghanistan. Nurtleu stressed that Kazakhstan prioritizes cooperation with the…

Belarus and Kyrgyzstan have invigorated business contacts this year. The activity of the Kyrgyz private sector in Belarus has increased as well. Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Anatoly Sivak made the statement during a session of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation, BelTA has learned. Anatoly Sivak mentioned an increase in interagency contacts and business contacts between the two countries. A Belarusian delegation led by the sports and tourism minister has visited Kyrgyzstan this year. Minsk welcomed a delegation of the Transport and Communications Ministry of Kyrgyzstan. The Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

In a bid to further advance Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, the Kingdom’s budget airline flynas has inaugurated direct flights connecting Jeddah and Osh, the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan. The newly established route, operating from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Osh International Airport, encompasses three weekly flights each on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as outlined in an official statement. This strategic route was launched in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Air Connectivity Program and flynas’ expansion plans, noted the statement. The Air Connectivity Program, introduced in 2021, aims to bolster the Kingdom’s tourism sector growth by enhancing air connectivity…

Maldivians travelling to the Kyrgyz Republic are now exempt from visa requirements. This was revealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a publication on Sunday. As such, the foreign ministry revealed that Maldivian nationals travelling to Kyrgyz Republic will be exempted from visa from 20 August 2023 onwards. The visa waiver agreement between the Maldives and Kyrgyz Republic, signed on 23 September 2022, has come into force which will allow Maldivians holding valid diplomatic, official and ordinary passports to enter and stay in the Kyrgyz Republic a maximum period of 30 days from the day of entry. As per…

A Chinese company that specializes in producing electric vehicles is set to open a service center in Bishkek, according to reports. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Akylbek Japarov, recently met with Ivan Cao, Deputy Chairman of the electric vehicles production company BYD Co Ltd, during a working trip to the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. The meeting focused on discussing cooperation in the production and sale of electric vehicles, as well as gas stations and charging systems. During the meeting, Japarov expressed the readiness of the Cabinet of Ministers to adopt a state incentive program to encourage…

The new centre is being developed within the framework of an International Atomic Energy Agency technical cooperation programme which aims to develop advanced nuclear medicine technologies in Kyrgyzstan, the Russian company said. According to World Nuclear Association, “more than 10,000 hospitals worldwide use radioisotopes in medicine, and about 90% of the procedures are for diagnosis. The most common radioisotope used in diagnosis is technetium-99 (Tc-99), with some 40 million procedures per year, accounting for about 80% of all nuclear medicine procedures and 85% of diagnostic scans in nuclear medicine worldwide”. Rosatom said the aim was to provide Kyrgyz residents with…

Since the beginning of the year, job fairs have been organized in all regions and cities of Kyrgyzstan, where 19 thousand people took part, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the country said, Azernews reports, citing Kabar. More than 1 thousand employers submitted about 25 thousand vacancies. During the events, consultations on employment and vocational training were organized, career guidance tests were organized for schoolchildren, allowing them to better understand in which area they should choose a profession. Every sixth job fair participant was employed or received a job referral. According to data of the ministry, since…