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Fake accounts in Kyrgyzstan are not as effective as they used to be a few years ago, but they are still in demand not only to support the image of politicians, but also to dictate the agenda and regulate the information space. As long as media literacy of people is low, and conformism to selection of opinion is a decisive factor, bot and troll farms will be very popular, experts say. (more…)
Now Kyrgyzstan has a new Fund to support tourism development with authorised capital of 12 million dollars, which announced 34 new tourism projects. However, most representatives of the tourism market have not participated in the discussion of new projects and are still not aware of the innovations. (more…)
State banks of Kyrgyzstan have received 10 billion som (116.6 million dollars*) from the government to implement agricultural projects, which were developed by agribusinessmen. However, farmers complain that they cannot receive this money.
The method of purchasing real estate via housing cooperatives is thriving in Kyrgyzstan. The number of Ponzi schemes and cheated citizens is increasing, too. There are already hundreds of victims left both without the precious apartment and without money. (more…)
In 1996, Kyrgyzstan started the healthcare reform. For 26 years, a few large-scale programmes have been implemented. However, this sector still have many issues. (more…)
Theatre 705 is virtually the only theatre in Kyrgyzstan that raises relevant social issues. Authors of performances ask questions to themselves and spectators and try to find answers. (more…)
On February 25, the United States and European Union simultaneously announced new sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. This is the third and strictest package of sanctions. It covers financial, energy, transport, technology sectors, as well as the visa policy. (more…)
While fighting fakes and disinformation, the policy of “double standards” must be abandoned. It is important not to cross the thin line between this struggle and freedom of speech, experts say.
The phrase “your child may have Down syndrome” causes mental block in every parent with this problem. Often doctors in maternity homes suggest leaving the child and mothers agree to. This is all done because of a number of myths around this syndrome, the key one of which is inability to speak, read and write. (more…)
On the face of it, a dry and warm winter appears like a “weather’s gift.” While many people were glad that they did not have to wear puffer jackets, ecologists raise alarm, and farmers face serious problems. (more…)