A commission has been formed in the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy to address the current situation at the "Manas" theater. As it became known, on December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschy appeared on social media.
Chairman of the State National Security Committee shared details about the fight against corruption in the country Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee, stated in an interview with the "Region" channel that as a result of his anti-corruption activities, he has lost about 70% of his relatives and friends.
The head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, told the "Region" television channel in an interview that his fight against corruption has led to the loss of 70 percent of his friends and relatives. He emphasized that this initiative benefits both the state and future generations.
Today, on the Bishkek–Osh highway, restrictions for freight transport are being implemented due to heavy snowfall and the formation of ice. This decision was made to prevent traffic accidents, ensure the safety of citizens, and eliminate possible traffic jams, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, at the "Sosnovka" checkpoint in the Jayil district, restrictions came into effect at 12:50 for all types of
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has informed its citizens about the launch of a 90-day voluntary departure program in South Korea, which will start on December 1, 2025, and will last until February 28, 2026. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the conditions of the program are as follows:
- On December 4, Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev presented the "Country Report on Climate and Development of the Kyrgyz Republic," prepared by the World Bank. As the minister emphasized, climate change, particularly heat and air stress, could reduce agricultural crop yields by 5-10%. This, in turn, will lead to decreased productivity in the agricultural sector and income losses that could reach 10% by 2050.
Women entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan can now take advantage of loans with an annual interest rate of 12%. This has become possible thanks to the initiative of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund. According to the agency, loans are available for women working in the service and manufacturing sectors, as well as for legal entities where the share of women founders is at least 50%. The main goal of this program is to support businesses in the regions; however, residents of Bishkek and Osh are not
In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, 12 kindergartens have temporarily suspended their operations due to an increase in cases of acute respiratory viral infections. According to information from the district center for sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, as of December 3, 12 preschool institutions in the area have been closed due to the rise in ARVI cases.
The Entrepreneurship Development Fund has announced the launch of a loan program for women entrepreneurs with an annual interest rate of 12%. According to the fund, financing is available for women engaged in manufacturing and service activities, as well as for legal entities where women make up at least 50% of the founders. These funds are intended to support businesses in the regions; however, loans at the specified rate cannot be obtained in Bishkek and Osh.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, duck meat from Kyrgyzstan was not allowed across the border. This was the result of violations detected at the veterinary control post "Kordai". Specialists from the territorial inspection of the veterinary control and supervision committee recorded two attempts to import animal products with violations. In one case, 1,000 kilograms of duck meat were attempted to be imported in a cargo vehicle. During the inspection, it was found
In Kemin, Kemin District, it is planned to allocate 13 million 109 thousand 278 soms for the asphalting of Kosmonavtov Street. The Kemin city administration has submitted an application for funding through a shared (incentive) grant.
To carry out the capital repair of the sports hall of secondary school No. 7 named after Kalygula Bai uulu in Balakchy, funding in the amount of 5 million 895 thousand 951 soms is planned to be allocated. The application for funding was submitted by the leadership of the Balakchy mayor's office with the aim of obtaining a shared (incentive) grant.
Earlier, several citizens of Kyrgyzstan shared stories about their acquaintances and relatives who, in their opinion, resemble celebrities from around the world. These interesting observations were compiled into one article presented by Turmush. In the Alaï district, in the city of Gulcha, lives Almanbet Erkebaev, who is compared to the famous actor Jet Li. However, Almanbet himself does not believe that his appearance resembles that of the movie star. His friends claim that when he smiles, he
In a high-security environment, equipment for the elections was delivered to the remote village of Zardaly in the Batken region, reported a Turmush correspondent. To transport the equipment for off-site voting, 2 police officers and representatives of the people's militia were involved. Difficult road conditions forced them to walk several kilometers to successfully complete the delivery.
The discussion of the new general plan has caused a wide resonance, especially due to the inclusion of some residential areas in zones designated for green spaces. The mayor of Bishkek held a press conference where he tried to reassure the citizens, assuring them that the demolition of residential houses is not planned. Story on the topic General Plan of Bishkek “There are many rumors about the sale and resale of land. We are only at the stage of discussing the general plan project and
In Kyrgyzstan, respiratory diseases rank among the leading positions among children's illnesses. Digestive organ disorders are in second place, while infectious diseases occupy the third spot. This was stated in an interview with AKIpress by Bolot Burabaev, a cardiologist-rheumatologist and deputy chief physician for outpatient diagnostic services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). According to the expert, the main factors contributing to the increase in cases of
The increase in respiratory diseases, digestive system disorders, and allergies among children is linked not only to environmental factors but also to household habits, such as overcrowded classrooms and improper sleep and nutrition routines. In an interview with AKIpress, Bolot Burabaev, Deputy Chief Physician for Outpatient Diagnostic Services at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCOMCH) and a cardiologist-rheumatologist, discussed the health status of children in Kyrgyzstan,
During the raid, law enforcement officers patrolled the area and encountered a serious problem at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Frunze Street: the lack of functioning traffic lights led to a significant traffic jam. There were no traffic regulation inspectors from the Traffic Safety Department on site, and a female taxi driver had to take on this task, standing in the middle of the road and directing vehicles. In a conversation with Erkin Tynaliev, the deputy head of the Lenin District
The planned meeting between Steve Whitcoff, the special representative of the President of the United States, and Andrey Yermak, the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, will not take place. This became known thanks to a message from journalist Oliver Carroll of the British publication Economist on X. Photo from the archive. Head of the office of the President of Ukraine Andrey Yermak (left)
Serious disruptions have occurred on the internet, affecting numerous resources, including Downdetector, which tracks website access issues. This was reported by Meduza. In an official statement, Cloudflare indicated that the company is aware of the situation and is conducting an investigation, as the incident may affect a number of clients.
Recently, the Bishkek City Hall took measures against the company "Gazspetsmontazh," imposing a fine of 23,000 soms. The reason was the lack of lighting and safety barriers at the site where repair work was being conducted. The incident occurred when a 66-year-old woman, who works as a teacher at school No. 38, fell into a pit on the excavated sidewalk. The victim was on her way to work early in the morning, during dark hours, which led to her misfortune.
The press service of the Bishkek city hall reports that on November 20, due to repair work at the "Kok-Zhar" water intake, the supply of cold water will be temporarily suspended. The shutdown is planned from 09:00 to 19:00. The shutdown area includes the district bounded by the following streets: 7th April Street, "Ulan-2" microdistrict, Alamedin River, Skryabin Street, Yunusaliev Street, M. Gorky Street, and again 7th April Street.
The incident occurred on Orozbekova Street A resident of Bishkek shared on social media that she fell on the streets of the capital with her child due to poor visibility.
In the Ton district, an important news event occurred: a plot of land that once belonged to the secondary school named after Zh. Turusbekov in the village of Ak-Sai has been returned to state ownership. The information was provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During the prosecutor's inspection, it was revealed that in 2002-2003, this plot of land, measuring 1,989.31 square meters, was illegally transferred to private hands in violation of current
The construction of several residential buildings in Bishkek has been temporarily suspended due to the discovery of violations of project requirements. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.
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 Ak-Talinskaya Hospital of the Naryn region, the most necessary medical devices have been delivered, reports Turmush correspondent. According to Azamat Duyshonaliev, the director of the Ak-Talinsky District Center for General Medical Practice named after Orozbek Kokkuzov, an ophthalmological device was provided with the support of an international organization to improve the accessibility and quality of ophthalmological services for vulnerable populations in Kyrgyzstan.
Some parents of students from Bishkek schools reported on social media that extracurricular activities after 6:00 PM are being canceled. One mother noted that at School No. 38, classes held after 6:00 PM have also been canceled, and students must leave the school premises by 5:45 PM. This is due to restrictions on electricity supply during evening hours.
On Saadaev Street, residents of "Ak-Bosogo" contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media, expressing their dissatisfaction that for more than three weeks they have been unable to resolve the issue with the trench dug in the center of the street. According to one local resident, the excavation began on October 24. "After the rings were installed, the work stopped. Many neighbors are unhappy. Our district representative promised that a commission would come to assess the situation,
According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has decided to reduce the number of flights operated from the 40 largest airports in the country by 10%. This is due to the ongoing government shutdown, as reported by Reuters. According to the Secretary, the main reason for this step is safety concerns. During the shutdown, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration employees are working without pay, forcing many of them to take sick leave or seek
In the southern part of Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a high-voltage cable of the company "Electrosila," caused by low temperatures. This was reported by the dispatch service, which informed the subscribers. Power supply was disconnected around 11:00 in the area of the intersection of the Southern Highway and Aitmatov Avenue. As of 18:07, there was still no electricity.
Elzat Juzupbek kyzy, a 33-year-old stuntwoman, has had a passion for horses since childhood and today actively participates in filming complex scenes on these noble animals. She was born in 1992 in the village of Leskhoz, located in the Chui region, and currently lives with her family in the village of Zhany-Alysh in the Kemin district. Elzat manages the household, sews custom clothing, and helps her husband, who works as a horse trainer, take care of the horses. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t
The Ministry of Health insists on the need to change building regulations for educational institutions. According to current sanitary rules, primary classes cannot be located above the third floor. However, as part of the transition to a 12-year education system and the increase in the number of students, the Ministry of Health proposes to amend the SanPin. The draft of the new regulation is already available for public discussion.
According to Sublime China Information, the average daily gasoline consumption in October remained at the level of September. For the first time in many years during the "Golden Week," when an increase in car trips is expected, there is no growth in fuel demand. Analysts attribute this to the rapidly growing number of electric vehicles, which are increasingly replacing traditional internal combustion engine cars. The decline in gasoline demand is part of a broader trend of decreasing
The President approved the agreements According to the signed Law, Sadyr Japarov ratified Additional Agreement No. 1 to the Loan Agreement concluded on May 23, 2019, between the Kyrgyz Republic and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This agreement pertains to the project "Rehabilitation of Water Supply Systems in the Local Self-Government Bodies of Myrza-Ake, Don-Bulak, and Kurshab," as well as the Grant Agreement signed on April 14, 2025, in Bishkek, regarding the
Teenagers in Kyrgyzstan face difficulties when it comes to obtaining drug addiction help due to the existing stigma. This was stated by Tinatin Sagymbaeva, head of the department for medical and psychological assistance to minors at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN), at a briefing. She noted that in the first three quarters of 2025, only 209 requests from minors were registered.
According to the statement by Alexey Poida, the first secretary of the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan for education and science, there are over 10,000 students from Kyrgyzstan studying in Russian universities. Poida noted that preparations are currently underway to launch a project for the construction of a new campus of the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU), which will be aimed at high school graduates studying in primary and secondary grades.
The chief specialist of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, Azamat Osmonaliev, reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" that the repair of several streets in Bishkek has been postponed to next year. He noted: "This year, two projects will be carried over due to unfavorable climatic conditions and the prolonged process of concluding contracts and conducting tenders. We are talking about Auezov Street, which we
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, autumn irrigation is being carried out, affecting about 9,000 hectares of land, as reported by Nurzat Kaliev, head of the local water management department of Ak-Suu. As Kaliev noted, this type of irrigation, known as "freezing," serves as a preparatory stage before the spring agricultural work. "Agriculture is the main focus of our district, and attention to irrigation systems is a key priority for us," he added.
In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kurmenty, lives 78-year-old Kanymgul Abitova, who is now retired. For 25 years, during the existence of the Soviet Union, Kanymgul worked in various fields: she was a warehouse manager, a combine operator, a cook, and worked in the fields.
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Citizens located outside the country will be able to use the remote voting mechanism, which will allow them to vote based on their actual location, rather than just their place of registration. According to the Central Election Commission, the ballot will be formed based on the districts corresponding to the
- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the start of the reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky canal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The canal was built in 1968 and runs through the rural municipality of Japalak in the city of Osh, as well as through the rural municipalities of Toloykon and Kyzyl-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district and the rural
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who have worked in a number of foreign countries have the opportunity to receive pensions under international agreements. This was reported by Nurzat Zhakieva, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the Social Fund, on September 24. According to her, Kyrgyz citizens can claim pension payments from the following countries, provided they are officially employed and have paid all necessary insurance contributions:
In anticipation of the Day of Transport Workers and Road Management of the Kyrgyz Republic, the director of the Karabalta automotive enterprise, Iskra Liu, was recognized among professionals in her field. She is one of the leading specialists in the field of automotive transport in the Chui region. Iskra Liu has dedicated more than half a century to her career in the transport industry, of which 47 years she worked at the "Karabalta Automotive Enterprise." This enterprise has long
Bopo Karimova is one of the active participants in the women's movement in southern Kyrgyzstan, a prominent state and public figure, a talented organizer, and an experienced leader. She is the author of several books. — Life is so short, says Bopo Karimovna, that we should not waste it on fruitless divisions of people by clans and tribes, by nationality, religion, or regions. I have lived a considerable time in this world, says this wise woman who has lived a worthy life, and I have come
People's Artist of the KR Gulshara Dulatova was born in 1930 in Tokmok. She began her career at the age of 16, working as a soloist in the philharmonic choir of the Kyrgyz State Philharmonic from 1946 to 1948. In 1953, she graduated from the Tashkent Theater and Art Institute named after A. Ostrovsky and joined the Kyrgyz State Academic Drama Theater. She worked her entire life at the KNADT. She was awarded the Medal "For Labor Distinction" for her outstanding contributions to
Her life was full of events and meetings, and each day was scheduled down to the minute. But it is unlikely that Begmatova would have been Begmatova if she hadn’t found time to sit with a bowl of tea in a shepherd's yurt, visit a music school opening in a distant village of the Tian Shan, which can only be reached by helicopter or on horseback along narrow caravan trails. She was welcomed at the high-altitude cosmic ray research station and at the oncology center in Bishkek, in the