A cargo minibus overturned as a result of a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway. According to eyewitness accounts, this incident occurred on December 11 at around 08:40 on a section of the road located in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district.
From 1938 to 1991, the Kadamjay District, located in the Batken Region, was known as the Frunze District. The renaming to Kadamjay occurred on March 12, 1991. Since the formation of the district in March 1992, it has been managed by 20 akims. One of them held the position for only 3 months, while another remained in office for a full 4 years.
Two cars collided on the road On December 7, around 19:00, a collision occurred between a "DAEWOO Tico" and a pickup truck on the Osh-Batken-Razzakov highway, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
On December 7, a ceremony was held at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi to mark the launch of a new regular flight from Delhi to Bishkek, operated by the airline Tez Jet from Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported this event. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to India Askar Beshimov was present at the ceremony.
On December 6, around 11 PM, a patrol crew from the police patrol service received an urgent signal from a resident of Imanaliev Street. He reported that his child had stopped breathing. Assessing the seriousness of the incident, the service staff quickly responded: they placed the baby in their service vehicle and promptly transported him to the third children's hospital, where they handed him over to the medical staff.
Asman Airlines has announced the launch of regular flights on the Almaty - Karakol International Airport route. The first flight was carried out today, December 5, 2025. The travel time is now only 35 minutes, arriving in Karakol at 14:25.
On October 24, the Bishkek City Hall presented a new general plan developed in collaboration with the Russian Institute of Advanced Urban Planning, based on the concept of the Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei. The main task of the document is to establish a long-term strategy for the city's development, covering areas such as transportation, green spaces, and social infrastructure. Photo from Bishkek City Hall. The new general plan was presented on October 24
To restore the lost greenery, developers propose to develop roadside infrastructure. However, ecologist Dmitry Pereyaslavsky considers this approach insufficient and calls for stricter zoning from the authorities. In a conversation with a journalist from VB.KG, he emphasized that the General Plan project lacks zones for social facilities and parks in some areas with low-rise buildings.
According to the Department of Tourism, JARYK FEST will become the foundation for a new tradition of the annual ceremonial opening of the winter season in Kyrgyzstan. This event is planned to be bright, modern, and atmospheric, which will allow it to become the hallmark of the country's winter tourism. The main goal of the festival is to promote winter tourism in Karakol and position Kyrgyzstan as a year-round destination where culture, active recreation, and unique nature combine.
In the village of Жаңы-Тилек, located in the Kara-Bürgön Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a major renovation of the building housing the "Nur-al" kindergarten, the village head's office, the G. Shakirov library, and the K. Ryskulov club is required. The total cost of the work amounts to 6,025,925 soms. The leadership of the Kara-Bürgön rural administration has already submitted an application for funding through shared (incentive) grants.
Elchibek Djantayev, representing the president in the Osh region, cast his vote at polling station No. 5220. This information was announced by the press service of the regional state administration.
The incident occurred in the Sokuluk district It is reported that the day before, at 12:05, a traffic accident occurred on the 28th kilometer of the Bishkek—Osh road. A DAF truck, driven by 36-year-old K. uulu A., was traveling along Frunze Street in the village of Sokuluk from east to west and hit a pedestrian — 14-year-old K. A. B.
On December 1st, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, blasting works will be carried out on the section of the railway PK 430+40 - PK 430+90, which corresponds to approximately the 46th kilometer on the Balıkchy - Kochkor road. This information is provided by the press service of the State Enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Jolu'." During this time, traffic on the highway will be temporarily halted. Drivers are urged to plan alternative routes in advance, considering this
- As of October 23, 2025, 602.5 thousand hectares of grain crops (excluding legumes, rice, and buckwheat) have been harvested, which is 1.5% more compared to the same period in 2024, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. The total volume of harvested grain amounted to 1.8 million tons in initial recorded weight, which is 14.7% less than in the same period last year. The average yield of grains was 29.8 quintals per hectare.
“A reserve will be available that can be utilized at any time” According to Ernest Karibekov, an energy expert, the construction of the Kara-Keche TPP using coal could completely eliminate the need for electricity imports for Kyrgyzstan. He expressed his opinion in an interview with Vesti.kg regarding the government’s initiative to create solar power plants in 1000 villages.
Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, expressed the opinion that residents of Bishkek, who are dissatisfied due to smog, traffic jams, and renovations, might consider relocating to villages or to the jailoo to improve their quality of life. He noted that "Bishkek is the capital, and we must develop upwards." Citing Beijing, where residents spend 1-1.5 hours traveling on multi-lane highways, he emphasized that if
In Mailuu-Suu, as part of the renovation of the central park, a project has been developed, initiated by the city administration of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the park is located on M. Kongantieva Street and covers an area of 3,700 m². The project includes the creation of a fountain, a small concert stage,
In 2023, the Bishkek city administration allocated funding to the SOS educational complex named after G. Gmeiner in the amount of 19 million 486.9 thousand soms without sufficient grounds. This information was presented in the audit report of the Accounts Chamber regarding the execution of the capital city's budget. The SOS educational complex was established on April 15, 2010, as a result of joint efforts by the city administration and the public foundation "SOS Children's
The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region reported the detention of two young men suspected of robberies on the road connecting the villages of Karoool-Dobo and Kalmak-Ashuu. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 15, a 24-year-old citizen K. Zh. approached them. He reported that on the night of November 15, approximately from 00:00 to 01:00, his Honda Accord was pursued by a Toyota Camry, which forced him to stop.
Duyshenbek Kamchybekov, chairman of the Association of Miners and Geologists of Kyrgyzstan, explained why there is a shortage of coal this heating season, despite the increase in its production in the country.
During a meeting with members of the special commission under the government, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, announced plans to optimize the buffer zone around Suleiman-Too. This will free up areas for the needs of the city. The commission includes historians, archaeologists, specialists from the scientific community, and employees of the Ministry of Culture, as well as the head of the "Suleiman-Too" museum. A technical justification is currently being developed for the
MKassa from MBANK Residents of Bishkek can significantly save on their everyday purchases by shopping at large shopping and entertainment centers like "Tash-Rabat" and "BUM." With the recent launch of the promotion from MBANK offering 10% cashback, city dwellers have the opportunity not only to save but also to participate in a lottery for an apartment. Profitable Shopping with MBANKWhen using MKassa to pay for goods, 10% of the spent amount is returned to the buyer's
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, preparations for the New Year celebrations have begun with the decoration of Ala-Too Square. This year, the main Christmas tree will be installed on the northern side of the square, which will create more space for walks, photo zones, and festive events. The city administration reports that all decisions are made with an emphasis on energy conservation, safety, and compliance with noise legislation.
DEAR RESIDENTS OF ALAY! I am the daughter of this sacred land.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, active preparations for the New Year celebrations have begun at Ala-Too Square, as reported by the press service of the city hall. This season, the main Christmas tree will be installed on the northern side of the square, which will create more space for relaxation and celebration.
In the city of Osh, a proposal to reduce the buffer zone around Sulayman-Too is actively being discussed, reports Turmush correspondent. Yesterday, on November 18, a meeting took place involving representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, the Deputy Minister, as well as the leadership of the Osh city administration and specialists from the historical and archaeological museum complex "Sulayman-Too" and city architecture.
The airline Vietjet Qazaqstan (QAZAQ AIR) carried out its first international flight on the route Astana - Bishkek on November 10. The new route will significantly simplify and expedite travel between the capitals of the two countries and will also contribute to strengthening business and cultural ties. Adilbek Umraliev, the head of the airline, emphasized that the choice of this route is based on both economic and historical ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
The sewage construction project in Kara-Suu, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, will be implemented in the near future. This was announced by the mayor of the city, Islam Ermamotov, in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. According to the mayor, only 1.5 kilometers of pipes remain to be laid out of the total planned volume of 4.5 kilometers.
In Bishkek, there have been difficulties with the operation of traffic lights due to power outages, reports the press service of the city administration. The municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" emphasized that the traffic lights are "quickly brought back to operational status." However, power outages from the energy supply company lead to frequent malfunctions in the functioning of traffic light systems. The enterprise is doing everything possible to
Specialists from the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic continue their research on wildlife in the "Ak-Suu" state nature reserve, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region. The press service of the department reported on the monitoring conducted using camera traps. Recently obtained data from the camera traps confirmed the presence of various species of wild animals, such as snow leopards,
In the Chui region, in the Alamudun district, the implementation of the project to create a bike path that will connect the village of Baytik and the village of Kashka-Suu is actively ongoing. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the total length of the bike path will be 9 kilometers. As of today, the asphalt laying of 4.3 kilometers has already been completed, and work is underway on the remaining
In the Kara-Suu district, police officers have stopped the illegal distribution of land plots, reports the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The crime occurred within the territory of the Bash-Bulak rural administration. The investigation revealed that a plot of land measuring 12.29 hectares, classified as pasture, was unlawfully divided. 27 citizens were allocated plots of 600 square meters each for the construction of individual housing, even though the land had not
- In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the program for the restoration of pastures with low productivity and fertility continues. Veterinary, livestock, and pasture-feed services are actively working on sowing grasses, taking into account the climatic and soil characteristics of each region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the established plan, 9,650 hectares have been allocated for sowing, of which work has been completed on 3,226.85 hectares
The research associate of the "Manas Epic" museum in the Talas region, Siyatbek Ibraliyev, spoke about his journey to the place where Manas Ata may have been buried. In a comment to Turmush, Ibraliyev shared that in early summer 2023, together with photographer Sultan Duyshaliev from the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas-Ordo," they visited a location where Manas Ata may have been secretly buried.
A temporary ban on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel is being introduced in Kazakhstan, which will remain in effect until May 2026. This decision also affects the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is aimed at stabilizing the domestic market, as well as preventing fuel shortages during the winter period. According to information from the media, the Ministry of Energy of the country has officially approved an order that prohibits the export of the specified petroleum
As a result of an operation called "Illegal," 12 foreign citizens working without permission were discovered in the territory of the SEZ "Bishkek." This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. Photo by the State Committee for National Security. According to the information from the agency, these foreigners arrived in Kyrgyzstan using tourist visas but were engaged in
On October 31, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 387, instructing the Cabinet of Ministers to identify contracting organizations for the major repair of the Osh – Kara-Suu highway, which is 18.7 km long. The implementation of this instruction will be monitored by the Office for Control of the Implementation of Decisions of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Presidential Administration.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), spoke about the funding allocated for the development of various regions of Kyrgyzstan. During a meeting with residents of Balykchy, he emphasized that state support has significantly increased in recent years. In particular, the following amounts are planned for 2025:
New details have come to the Call center Kaktus.media from teenagers living on Serpukhovskaya Street. They express dissatisfaction with the restriction of access to the playground located near their homes. A new playground with slides, pull-up bars, and other elements was recently opened in the "Kyzyl-Asker" area. According to the youth, this is the only place for active recreation in their neighborhood. However, local residents living in the houses across the street have started to
The Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Youth Policy of the Bishkek City Hall, has announced the start of a competition to select a private partner for the implementation of a public-private partnership project. The project includes the reconstruction and construction of a year-round tennis complex "Tennis Park," which will be located at the "Tie-Break" courts in Bishkek. The goal of this project is to create an indoor tennis complex that meets modern
The Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development from St. Petersburg presented a master plan project for Bishkek until 2050, which was developed at the request of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. This master plan is a strategic document that defines the long-term directions for the city's development, aiming to strengthen Bishkek as a financial and logistics center of Central Asia, diversify the economy, and create a comfortable urban environment.
In Iyri-Suu, a new project has been launched — school buses provided by the autonomous non-profit organization "Eurasia." According to the information from the local council, headed by Sovetbek Karaev, the buses were delivered in 2024 and now reliably transport students. "The bus servicing the Uson Uulu Janish Secondary School was provided by the organization 'Eurasia.' It operates smoothly, allowing children to reach school from remote areas located 5–6 kilometers
In Kyrgyzstan, meat continues to be quite an expensive product in the market, yet the demand for it does not decrease. Kaktus.media conducted a study to find out the current prices for sheep, cows, and horses, as well as the reasons why the cost of meat remains high. Currently, the livestock sales season is in full swing, lasting from August to November. This period coincides with numerous weddings and other celebrations, during which animals are traditionally slaughtered. Despite efforts to
In 2028, the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University will begin moving to a new campus, which will be built in the village of Baytik. This was announced by the rector of the university, Sergey Volkov, at the School Directors Forum. According to Volkov, the main developer and technical customer will be the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation, the organization PPK "Unified Customer." "We strive to ensure that this project is developed with the participation of students and
At the III Asian Youth Games in Manama (Bahrain), Ramis Maslovets, a talented fighter from Kyrgyzstan, won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 48 kg. His performance was a testament to a high level of skill and perseverance.
The Tash-Kumyr Electric Networks (RES) is completing preparatory activities for the autumn-winter season of 2025–2026. These actions are being carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Energy, the organization's press service reports. Currently, 98% of the planned work for 2025 has been completed. As part of the preparations, a new overhead power line with a length of 10 km has been constructed. In particular, new lines with a length of 1.45 km have been laid in
The hydroelectric power station is located in the lower reaches of the Kara-Suu River, where it connects with the Naryn River, in the city of Kara-Kul, and has two hydro units with a total capacity of 18 MW. The average annual energy production will be 104 million kWh, which will reduce the electricity deficit in the country by 2.5% and improve the reliability of energy supply for Kara-Kul and the Toktogul cascade of hydropower plants.