In the Ak-Talinsky district, located in the Naryn region, the price of coal ranges from 3,800 to 5,500 soms per ton, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to the district state administration, to meet the needs of social institutions and the population during the winter period of 2025–2026, 19,200 tons of coal will be required.
Today, November 8, a military oath-taking ceremony took place in Kara-Kul, according to information provided by a Turmush correspondent. The solemn event was held at military unit No. 7706 of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located in this city.
In his message on the social network Truth Social, Trump noted that it was an honor for him to hold a summit with the presidents of five countries: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev from Kazakhstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev from Uzbekistan, Emomali Rahmon from Tajikistan, Sadyr Japarov from Kyrgyzstan, and Serdar Berdymukhamedov from Turkmenistan. He also emphasized that previous U.S. administrations had paid "insufficient attention" to this strategically important region with its rich resources,
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is an area called "Kulagan-Tash." Our correspondent Turmush learned that this place is located just 3 kilometers from the village of Svetlaya Polyana. It is also referred to as "Suiuu Tashy" (Stone of Love) and "Kyz-Kuyoo Mazar" (Tomb of the Lovers). This location is documented in the district's encyclopedia. The main attraction is a huge stone with a diameter of about 10 meters, around which a willow
In the Jeti-Oguz district, competitions in equestrian sports were held, with a prize fund of nearly 1 million soms, reported the chairman of the "Kambar-Ata" association. According to him, the competitions took place in the Kara-Bulun area of the Jeti-Oguz district. The games were organized by the Federation of Jorgo, and the total prize fund amounted to 900,000 soms. Competitions were organized in five categories: Chon Jorgo, Kunan Jorgo, Kyska aralykka chabylgan jorgo salysh
Gulbara Sydykova, a teacher with 26 years of experience from the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for almost three decades. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that her homeland is the village of Koochu in the Tyup district, where she was born in 1977. Gulbara received her secondary education in the humanities class at the T. Satylganov School-Lyceum in Karakol. Later, she enrolled in the philology department of the Issyk-Kul State University
The signing of the memorandum of friendship and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan has become an important step in strengthening ties between the two peoples, reports Turmush correspondent. As part of the implementation of the directives from the leaders of the two countries, the heads of the Tyup district and the Kegen district of Kazakhstan signed a document aimed at developing fraternal relations and unity between the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported a new charge against a man who previously caused a drunken scandal in one of the hospitals in Tokmok. The incident occurred on the night of November 2, around 00:30. Inspectors stopped a Toyota Ipsum vehicle driven by J.A., born in 1993, on the Tokmok - Koshoy highway. Since there were suspicions that the driver was inebriated, he was taken to a local medical facility for examination.
Residents of Uzgen have made a request for a review of the decision regarding the demolition of their homes and cafes. This information was announced at an on-site press conference held on November 7 on Manas Street in the city of Uzgen. According to local residents, the city's architectural services previously included their buildings in the list of structures slated for demolition. On the same day, the Uzgen city administration demolished the roof of the "Rayan" cafe.
A citizen suspected of having connections with an organized crime group was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, the detained individual, T. K. M., has previously been involved in investigations regarding his possible contacts with members of criminal organizations.
Kwon Eunbi, a famous singer and former member of the popular K-pop group IZ*ONE, is currently in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kaktus.media, the information was provided by the tourism department of the Kyrgyz Republic. She is participating in the project alongside well-known influencers, including travel blogger PaniBottle, who has 2.48 million subscribers on YouTube. The filming is taking place in the picturesque Issyk-Kul region.
- Starting in 2026, the country will begin implementing an electronic database that will reflect information about enterprises producing halal products. This was announced on November 7 during a radio broadcast by the director of the State Institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Almaz Kaiyrbekov. Kaiyrbekov noted that the new system will provide accurate information about the number of producers engaged in the
In his statement published on social media, Orunbekov reported that President Sadyr Japarov had called on his supporters back in 2020 to avoid illegal actions and not to use their support for selfish purposes. He noted: "The President said at that time: 'You supported me so that I would work honestly and strengthen legality. Now I am fulfilling this. And I ask you not to violate the law and not to harm the state for personal gain'."
According to information provided by a reader of Kaktus.media, the flooding was caused by damage to the hot water supply pipes in the attic after the heating season began. Boiling water filled all floors of the entrance, damaging walls, furniture, appliances, and personal belongings of the residents. As a result of the incident, the building was left without electricity, and water even got inside the light bulbs. An emergency team from the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekteploset"
In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there stands a building constructed after the devastating earthquake of June 9, 1887. Since the opening of the second building of the children's art school here in 1991, this wooden structure has become an important part of the city's cultural life. Interestingly, in 1881, Karakol consisted of only six blocks, where houses were made of clay and brick. However, after the earthquake, which caused widespread destruction, local residents began
- From October 27 to November 2, 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted inspections of 61 cargo vehicles at the MAPP "Bugristoe," as reported by the agency's press service. During the inspections, it was established that approximately 1,100 tons of vegetables and fruits were imported from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to Russia, including products from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran.
In the town of Orlovka, located in the Kemin district of the Chuy region, which is 114 years old, there were initially only 3 streets. This information was gathered by our correspondent, who studied the archival materials of Turmush.
A delegation from the rural administration of Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, has traveled to Lithuania to study local waste processing methods. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the head of the rural administration, Alisher Nurbek uulu. In addition to Alisher Nurbek uulu, the group included the head of the enterprise "Kyzyl-Suu Tazalyk," Rysbek Kenenbaev. They visited Lithuania as part of the "Improvement of Local
According to the municipality, the project stipulates that the city administration will assume financial obligations for the reconstruction of the facility, using funds from the local budget. The architecture department has already developed a preliminary reconstruction plan. After receiving approval for the resolution, the "Chatyr-Kul" building will be demolished, and a new cultural center will be built in its place, which will include parking and infrastructure for various events
- According to the data from the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS, Kyrgyzstan continues to hold one of the leading positions among CIS countries in terms of increasing industrial production volumes. The analysis of changes in industrial production volumes in the Commonwealth countries was conducted based on the comparison of data for January-August 2025 and the corresponding period of 2024.
In the Ak-Suu district, in the Altyn-Arashan gorge, the ecological checkpoint has been dismantled. This was reported by Nursalbek Dyushenbiev, the head of the Karakol Forestry. According to him, during the five months of the checkpoint's operation, it was possible to collect 4 million 578 thousand soms from vacationers.
The employees of the Border Management of the FSB of Russia and the Chelyabinsk Customs stopped an attempt to illegally import cast iron cookware. Almost 3,000 kazan (cauldrons), as well as their lids and handles, were being transported from Kyrgyzstan to Yekaterinburg, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. During the inspection of documents and the declaration, it was found that the cast iron products were marked as "conditional release".
Over the course of the week, several significant personnel changes were made in Kyrgyzstan. Changes in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Colonel of Police Azenbek Kozukeev has been appointed as the head of the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
During the meeting, measures to prevent price increases for coal and ensure its availability for citizens were discussed. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev emphasized the need for enhanced control. Torobaev instructed representatives of district administrations, the Antimonopoly Service, and law enforcement agencies to strengthen monitoring of coal prices at warehouses, as well as for fuel and lubricants.
The Kremlin commented on rumors of a possible fall from grace According to The Moscow Times, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has found himself in a difficult situation regarding President Vladimir Putin.
According to the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, recent inspections revealed that 8.5 hectares of land in the Batken region were previously illegally privatized and partially sold off. During the inspection, it was found that in 1994-1995, agricultural plots were allocated to the farm "Bolot" both in the city of Batken and in the village of Kyshtut. However, the GKNB claims that the head of this farm then illegally registered these lands as private property. In
Entry to Russia is closed for three deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh due to accusations of Russophobia and distortion of history The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has sent a request to verify information that three deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh have been declared "persona non grata" in the Russian Federation. This became known from a statement by the ministry.
Tolgonai Shaaeva, who works as a teacher at the Naryn Pedagogical College, won the Istanbul Marathon, as reported by Meerim Duyshieva from the college's media center. The competition took place on November 2 in Istanbul (Turkey), where professional runners from various corners of the world gathered to participate in the international "Istanbul Marathon".
At the moment, the man is in the investigative department, where necessary investigative actions are being conducted. The investigation is ongoing.
Real estate, especially in the format of large-scale projects with the "All in one" concept, is becoming one of the main long-term investment trends in emerging markets, as indicated by the report “Emerging Markets Real Estate Outlook 2024–2025” from KPMG and analytical data from JLL. Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, stands out as a key region where real estate continues to confirm its reputation as the most stable and effective tool for capital preservation. According to the
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has completed the candidate registration process for the parliamentary elections, with a total of 467 participants. List of registered candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic in multi-mandate districts
Since its installation, the sculpture has sparked controversy among local residents due to its design and cost, which amounts to 136,000 Australian dollars (approximately 89,000 US dollars). The art object represents a mythical creature inspired by an ancient marsupial anteater, whose remains were found in nearby caves, and is described as "huge, clumsy, and mesmerizing." The city authorities plan to recover the costs for restoring the damaged sculpture from the offender.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the completion of the registration process for candidates for deputies. According to official information, a total of 467 participants in the elections have been registered. We remind you that the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh will take place on November 30. Candidates will compete for three mandates in each district, and ultimately, 90 deputies will be elected to the parliament from 30 districts.
In Batken, land plots with a total area of 1.5 hectares located in the city, as well as 5 hectares in the village of Kyshtut in the Batken district, have been returned to state ownership. These plots were previously privatized by the head of the "Bolot" farm. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a plot of land measuring 2 hectares located near the "Kyzyl-Bel-automobile" checkpoint has also been returned to state ownership.
Currently, Taichabarov is in the investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where necessary investigative actions are being carried out. The investigation is ongoing. Previously, he expressed a desire to participate in the elections for the Jogorku Kenesh. Shortly after that, a photograph appeared on the internet showing him with Kamchy Kolbaev, who has been mentioned as the leader of an organized crime group.
In Kyrgyzstan, Regional Development Funds actively support socio-economic initiatives aimed at improving living conditions and developing the economy in various regions of the country. According to the Ministry of Finance, the funding for the funds comes from contributions from mining companies and licensing fees related to the use of natural resources.
Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev began his commentary with an ancient Chinese proverb: "When great dragons and tigers begin to dance, the wise crane observes from above." He noted that the interest of the United States in Central Asia is natural, but it is important for the countries of the region not to lose their historical memory and sense of proportion.
A meeting was held at the office of the President of Kyrgyzstan dedicated to issues of providing coal to the population and key sectors of the economy, as well as strengthening control over coal and fuel prices. The format of the meeting included video conferencing, with participation from the president's authorized representatives in the regions, city mayors, heads of district state administrations, and representatives of various government agencies. The meeting was led by Bakyt
The working visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, to the United States of America concluded on November 7, after two days that took place on the 5th and 6th. The first day of the visit began with the head of state landing at Andrews Air Force Base.
According to the information from the president's press service, the visit took place on November 5-6. On the first day, the president arrived at Andrews Air Force Base, and the next day he held a meeting with James Risch, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and other members of Congress. The main topics of discussion were political cooperation, as well as issues related to trade and investment. At the "C5+1" summit, Sadyr Japarov emphasized that this
The operational actions led to the detention of two Indian nationals, "D" born in 2006 and "S.M." born in 2003, on November 1, 2025. As a result of searches at their residence, narcotic substances were discovered, including about 1 kg of cannabis resin ("hashish"), as well as psychotropic drugs. Currently, the investigation continues to identify individuals involved in the transportation and distribution of these substances, as well as their importation into the
An old knife of unusual shape was found by tourists in the Kara-Balta River, reports Turmush correspondent. According to one of the tourists, Vladimir Lushchenko, the water level in the river has significantly decreased in the autumn. The summer was particularly hot and dry, and in some places, the riverbed became visible. “We were looking for beautiful stones when we stumbled upon a knife lying between two stones. It may have been dropped by someone into the river and carried away by the
At a meeting held on November 5 in Washington, representatives from five Central Asian countries - Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan - discussed important issues of cooperation. This event was timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the "C5+1" format, which unites the USA and these states, and preceded the summit of presidents scheduled for November 6. U.S. Special Envoy Sergio Gor stated that the Trump administration intends to focus on Central
Kazakhstan rejected Russia's initiative to reduce import customs duties on beef from 50% to 27.5%, as well as to decrease the tariff quota from 570 to 130 thousand tons, reports Exclusive.kz. This decision is based on the opinion of local producers who seek to protect their market. Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin emphasized that providing tariff benefits under the current conditions is impractical.
In Kadamzha, located in the Kadamjai district, a sports club intended for children and teenagers has been opened, reports Turmush correspondent. About 2.1 million soms were allocated for the establishment of this institution. The funding came from two sources: 1 million soms from the local budget of the Kadamzha mayor's office and 1.1 million soms from the Batken Development Fund.
The year 2021 became significant as it marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General Kalynur Usenbekov. His grandson, Belek Usenbekov, published archival video footage where Kalynur Usenbekov can be seen. He recounted that on May 6, 1994, during the celebration of the 49th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, his grandfather participated in the famous television game show "Field of Miracles" on one of the central Russian TV
From 1940 to 1942, the First Secretary of the district party committee was Bayan Alamanov. With the onset of the war in 1941, he was transferred to the position of head of the department of the Chui district party committee, and Omurali Nosinov, a young politician who was 30 years old at the time, was appointed in his place. Omurali Nosinov was born in 1912 in the Przhevalsk district, now known as Karakol, in the village of Chelipek, which was famous for its forests. He belonged to the ethnic
In the Chuy region, in the Issyk-Ata district, there is the village of Boz-Barmak, which for a long time could not regain its status as a village. Gulmira Sharshenkulovna Chobueva, a librarian in Boz-Barmak, shared interesting facts about its past with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, the name of this locality has several versions of its origin.