In the rural municipality of Jany-Jer in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, hemp was cultivated during the Soviet Union. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the local rural municipality.
A traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek—Osh highway, resulting in injuries to three people. According to preliminary data, the incident happened on the evening of December 24 in the village of Bokso-Zhol, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, at the 65th kilometer of the road. The accident involved vehicles of the models "Honda CR-V," "Volkswagen Golf," and "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter."
An incident occurred on the Tajik-Afghan border, resulting in the deaths of two officers from Tajikistan and several Afghan militants. Official authorities have not yet made any comments. According to certain sources, reported by the "Ozodi" radio station, the clash took place on December 24 in the Bahorak area of the Shamsiddin-Shokhin district. According to available information, the clash occurred between Tajik border guards and an armed group of smugglers from Afghanistan.
Gulzat Ilebaeva, a teacher from the village of Maman, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, has dedicated her life to working in a children's education center for two decades. Her total experience in pedagogy is 22 years.
According to the channel's report, following inappropriate remarks made by Bivol, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan reacted to her actions. In October, Ekaterina Bivol posted a video on social media filmed while driving, in which she used obscene language towards Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. As a result, criminal cases were initiated against her in both countries. On November 13, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan stated that the republic would
On December 24, a meeting took place where the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Tumanov, discussed current issues with the trade representative of Azerbaijan for Central Asian countries, Samed Gasanov. This information was provided by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussion, aspects of the implementation of agreements reached at the 6th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission, which took place on December
The Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling started on December 24 in Bishkek. On the first day of the tournament, five sets of medals were contested in the Olympic weight categories.
The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international volleyball tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is being held in the capital city, Male, where four national teams are competing. During the group stage of the tournament, teams compete against each other in a round-robin format. On December 23, in the third round, the Kyrgyzstan team faced the Maldives team, resulting in a loss for the Kyrgyz women with a
In 2025, the president of the Federation of Para-Judo of Kyrgyzstan, Rayimbek Maatkabylo, highlighted the achievements of athletes and coaches. He particularly emphasized the significance of the head coach of the national team, Kanat Imiyanov, in preparing highly qualified para-judoists.
In the new installment of the "Unusual Names" series, we meet 63-year-old Taaryndyk Asanalieva, a resident of the village of Kerege-Tash, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. “My father held a position as a party official, and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he became a metalworker. In our family, there are 14 children. I was born the ninth girl, and to express hope for the birth of a son, my parents named me ‘Taaryndyk,’ which translates to ‘Offended.’ This
In this edition of the "Our People Abroad" column, we present 23-year-old Meerim Rapatova, who has settled in the capital of South Korea — Seoul. Meerim was born in the village of Kyrk-Kazyk, located in the Talas region. In her teenage years, she moved to Bishkek with her parents, where she successfully graduated from high school. In 2016, she enrolled in the Fashion Design department at the Institute of Modern Technologies, which she completed in 2019. Later, in 2022, Meerim
Kanibek Tumanbaev, the Chief of Staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, commented on the criticism regarding the new residential complexes being built by the State Mortgage Company. He noted that opinions are being expressed on social media that such houses are being built too densely and resemble anthills. In response to these remarks, Tumanbaev suggested comparing this situation to the dense construction in Tokyo.
Cholponbaev Tabyldy Kodoevich and Cholponbaeva Mayramkul Kalykovna from the Kyzyl-Oktyabrsky ayil district of the Kemin region in the Chui province are celebrating over 50 years of married life. Mayramkul apa shared that after getting married, she had to take care of two mothers-in-law. Her husband was born in 1953 in the Kemin region, while she was born in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region. "My parents are from Kemin, and after finishing my studies, I was sent to work. My
A man suspected of fraud has been arrested in Batken. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region reported that a 52-year-old citizen named Ы.А. approached the police. He stated that in May 2022, a resident of the village of Kazarman, located in the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region, B.B.A., deceitfully took $5,000 from him, promising to help with the purchase of a car, but has not returned the money to this day.
In the Chui region, a nighttime raid event was organized as part of the prevention of road traffic accidents. According to the press service of the Regional Traffic Police, during this action in the Sokuluk district, officers stopped a "BMW" vehicle. The driver admitted that he did not have a driver's license, as he is currently undergoing training and preparing for exams.
In accordance with the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, Kanibek Dosmambetov has been appointed as the Minister of Health. The appointment was made based on paragraph 2 of part 1 of article 70 and article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of which Dosmambetov has been relieved of his previous duties.
In the "Couples" section, we will meet 87-year-old Ömür Kurmanbekov and 77-year-old Alymbubu Kurmanbekova, who live in the village of Keng-Aral, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. The couple is celebrating their 60th anniversary of married life, having tied the knot in 1964.
The deputy drew attention to high housing prices
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, Tukhash Kurmanakunovich Iskatov, a renowned labor veteran and former first deputy akim, passed away at the age of 75. According to local administration information, Iskatov died on December 24. He lived in the village of Ak-Chiy.
In accordance with the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, Gulzat Tynibekovna Isamatova has been appointed as the acting Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations. Her candidacy will be submitted for approval to the Jogorku Kenesh for the purpose of official appointment to this position.
On December 21, a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council took place in St. Petersburg, during which a number of decisions were made regarding the development of a unified services market in the construction sector. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. As part of these decisions, four liberalization plans were approved, covering 14 different sectors related to the management of construction projects. These plans envisage a phased transition to the
In Karakol, the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region, there remains a house where Yaroslav Korolkov lived — an outstanding meteorologist and glaciologist who studied the climate of Central Asia. The building is located at 137 Lenin Street and was constructed between 1918 and 1933. Historical sources indicate that one of the streets in the city was previously named after Yaroslav Ivanovich Korolkov, a man whose fate was inextricably linked to Karakol. A major general in the tsarist
Today, prosecutors from the Moscow district of the Chui region organized a meeting with business representatives, the district prosecutor's office reported to Turmush. According to the provided information, the event discussed issues related to preventing interference from government structures in the work of entrepreneurs.
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced the launch of a pilot operation of an automated information system (AIS) designed for processing applications for tariff quotas for the import of certain types of meat, reports the press service of the ministry. This system has been developed with the aim of transitioning the management of tariff quotas to a digital format. This innovation is expected to increase the transparency of the process, reduce the
The dangerous intersection in the administrative center of the Jumgal district of the Naryn region continues to worry schoolchildren and their parents. In the village of Chayek, schoolchildren cannot safely cross the road leading to two schools and one kindergarten. The reason is the parked and constantly passing cars, which force children to wait a long time for an opportunity to cross the roadway.
In the debates about AI consciousness, McClelland highlights two main viewpoints. The first group believes that consciousness can be viewed as "software," meaning that if its structure can be reproduced, AI could become intelligent even if it is based on silicon chips. At the same time, opponents argue that consciousness is tied to the biology of living organisms and any digital model will merely be an imitation of real consciousness. In his article in the journal Mind and Language,
105 new buses have arrived in Bishkek, increasing the total number of transport units to 1,628. This was reported by Talant Kaparov, the director of the municipal enterprise responsible for public transport, in an interview on the Birinchi radio station. He also added that the new buses will start operating on city routes in 2026.
New surveillance cameras have been handed over to the Kyzyl-Kiy City Department of Internal Affairs, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to the agency's information, to ensure safety and maintain public order in Kyzyl-Kiy, the city administration, in collaboration with the city council, purchased 7 cameras, which are now at the disposal of the local police.
Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Mashiev, began receiving participants of the IV People's Kurultai. According to the ministry, during the event, 33 appeals were received from citizens. Some of the raised issues were addressed on-site, while others were taken under control for further study and implementation. The proposals and opinions of citizens remain a priority for the ministry's work.
Today, December 24, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, announced plans to open laboratories for testing jewelry in airports. According to Shykmamatov, jewelers currently face the necessity of delivering their products to special locations for testing, which requires time and patience due to queues.
In the Jalal-Abad region, there is a shortage of specialists responsible for price control. This became known at a meeting dedicated to issues of food security and ensuring the population's access to key goods such as meat and coal. Present at the meeting were the deputy representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region, Urmat Samaev, employees of the Main Department of the State National Security Committee in the region, representatives of law enforcement agencies, workers from the
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the city of Manas, an incident occurred in which a car hit two boys, as eyewitnesses reported to a Turmush correspondent. The condition of the injured children is currently assessed as stable.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has presented a new methodological guide dedicated to the prevention of violence against children. This was reported on the air of Birinchi Radio by Mirlan Aitkuluev, head of the department for investigating crimes against foreigners, human trafficking, and crimes against minors of the Main Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Aitkuluev, the main factor in protecting
- According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, 203,745 cubic meters of quarantine objects and products were processed in Kyrgyzstan over the 11 months of 2025. As reported by the agency, gas and aerosol methods were used for disinfection. The processing was carried out for wooden packaging, packing and fastening materials, as well as for dried fruits, grains, legumes, seedlings, seedlings, and storage facilities.
On December 16, information was received about an eagle found in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Talas region, which is unable to fly. Specialists from environmental protection services and the veterinary department promptly arrived at the scene to examine the bird. The examination revealed that the eagle has an injured left leg. The bird was transferred to the branch of the German environmental organization NABU in Kyrgyzstan for necessary medical assistance.
Today, a meeting took place at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Drama Theater between the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and the delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, during which their appeals were discussed. According to the ministry, during the event, 78 appeals were received, the majority of which concerned the replacement of outdated overhead lines, modernization of substations, and gasification of regions. Delegates also raised questions about the construction of small
As lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov stated in his announcement, his client Kadyirbek Atambaev was forcibly shaved bald after he requested information about the internal regulations (IR). Toktakunov clarified that Atambaev already had a short haircut, and it was only about a small amount of grown hair. According to the lawyer, such actions occurred in the presence of other inmates, and he refers to the testimony of Temirlan Sultanbekov, a party mate of Atambaev, who also became a victim of humiliation.
Recent changes in legislation were adopted by Kazakh senators in the field of crime prevention. According to the new amendments, a wide range of individuals, including private organizations and citizens, will be able to participate in the prevention process. Examples of such participation are already being observed with the involvement of "public" organizations that conduct actions without the authority of law enforcement agencies.
On the site of the landfill that had been polluting Bishkek for over fifty years, a new waste processing plant is now operational. The first phase of its operation was launched in early December of this year. Delegates from various regions who came to the Kurultai were able to familiarize themselves with the operation of this plant, which occupies almost 12 hectares. The director of the solid waste processing plant, Zhyn Hy, reported that depending on the volume of incoming waste, the plant
The road to the GKNB building in the city of Osh has been paved, but the remaining section of 1 km towards the village of Birleshken has still not been repaired. Local residents express concern that due to the unsatisfactory condition of the road, not only schoolchildren suffer, but also citizens without cars.
According to the police chief, Azamat Toktonaliev, the suspect in the murder is a former police officer who retired in 2019. He obtained all the necessary documents for the legal possession of a traumatic pistol. The murder occurred after the couple officially divorced, and on the same day they met again, as it was the woman's birthday. Toktonaliev noted that the man came to her with flowers and a cake, and she agreed to leave with him, refuting rumors of abduction. The police chief also
The event held at Rox Center gathered over 300 guests, including representatives of key strategic partners who actively support and accompany the Royal Central Park project. This event was not only a warm meeting but also a sincere expression of gratitude to partners for their trust and collaboration. It also provided an opportunity to exchange visions and plans for the further development of the project.
During the last session of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law was approved concerning amendments to various legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic related to taxation, social insurance, and non-tax revenues. The State Tax Service reports that this draft law was developed in accordance with the decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan regarding measures to support certain sectors of the economy, as well as to improve legislation and enhance its transparency and effectiveness.
The head of the Bishkek police, Azamat Toktonaliev, shared information about an incident in which a former law enforcement officer is suspected of murdering his ex-wife. According to him, the suspect, who served in the police until his retirement, retired in 2019 and subsequently legally acquired a traumatic pistol. On the day of the tragedy, which was the woman's birthday, their official divorce took place. The man came to her workplace with flowers and a cake, and she agreed to leave
Vladimir Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, presented a draft peace agreement that resulted from the joint efforts of representatives from Ukraine, the USA, and Europe in recent weeks. This document includes 20 points, along with drafts concerning security and the country's reconstruction. Zelensky reported that the Ukrainian and American sides have "significantly narrowed their differences on many issues," but have not yet reached consensus on two critical points of the peace
In Bishkek, the city hall decided to use funds that were initially planned for a corporate event to assist children with disabilities. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. As part of this initiative, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev visited Special School No. 30, where he presented students with sports equipment that will help develop their physical skills and strengthen their health.
During the ceremonial event held today, the General Director of the State Enterprise "National Company Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," Azamat Sakiyev, handed over the keys to the new equipment to the company's branches. It has been reported that 30 units of special equipment and service vehicles were purchased this year to strengthen the material and technical base. Among them are excavators, mini-excavators, auto cranes, as well as Chevrolet Tracker vehicles (a total of 25 units of
In the city of Osh, during the XVIII session of the city council held on December 23, changes to the names of several streets and facilities were discussed. The agenda included the issue of naming geographical objects in Osh. The deputies approved the proposed draft resolution.