In Turkey, the prospects for implementing joint film projects with Kyrgyzstan were discussed

At the forum of Turkic-speaking countries held in Ankara, dedicated to the fight against fake news, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Marat Tagaev, visited the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. Here, he met with the General Director, Birol Güven. During the discussions, representatives of the two countries exchanged views on current issues and prospects for cooperation in the field of cinematography, as

The best football player of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 has been named

On December 19, the KFU Football Awards 2025 ceremony took place in Bishkek, summarizing the year for the best football players of Kyrgyzstan. At the event organized by the Kyrgyz Football Union, individual awards were presented for outstanding achievements in football. The President of the KFU, Kamchybek Tashiev, and representatives of the football community participated in this event.

Why did Vladimir Putin thank Sadyr Japarov?

The negotiations between the presidents took place in St. Petersburg Recently, a meeting was held in St. Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. According to the administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Putin expressed gratitude to his Kyrgyz colleague.

It became known who will build the mini-market CITY Market in the 9th microdistrict of Bishkek.

The competition for the design of the modern CITY Market mini-market in the 9th microdistrict of Bishkek has concluded. According to information from the city administration, the winner is the company OsOO "Ak Ordo Bulak," which presented the most justified and comprehensive proposal for the implementation of this project.

The next "Central Asia-Japan" summit will take place in Kazakhstan

An agreement has been reached at a high level The next Central Asia-Japan summit will take place in Kazakhstan, as reported by the Akorda.

Project "Zheneke": The guy offered Turdubai's daughter Aina a ride with her friends — this trip became fateful for her

In Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a competition was held, resulting in the winner in the category "Narktyu Kelin" ("Respected (Worthy) Daughter-in-law") being Turdubai kyzy Ainas. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. Ainas, born on November 14, 1993, is raising three children: a daughter and two sons. "Children are my main wealth and source of inspiration. My daughter is already in the 8th grade, and my youngest son has just started

What the EAEU Leaders Discussed at the Meeting in St. Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, a summit was held where leaders of the EAEU and CIS countries gathered. During the meeting, Vladimir Putin noted that the EAEU has become a significant center of the new multipolar world. A number of important agreements were signed at the summit, including a free trade agreement with Indonesia, according to information from "Rossiskaya Gazeta".

A Modern Complex for Livestock Feeding and Slaughter Opened in the Ak-Tal District

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, a new modern complex for fattening and slaughtering livestock has been launched, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This complex is capable of housing and fattening 200 heads of cattle, including cows and horses, as well as 1,500 heads of small livestock, such as sheep and goats. Additionally, it has the capacity to slaughter up to 100 heads of livestock per day and fully complies with modern sanitary and veterinary standards.

Following the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a number of documents were signed

On December 21, a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council took place in St. Petersburg, during which several significant documents were signed. The leaders of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, including Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia, approved the following agreements:

Turkish Deputies Fought During Budget Meeting

During the meeting dedicated to the adoption of the budget, a scuffle occurred between deputies of the ruling Justice and Development Party and the opposition Republican People's Party, reports the Haberler portal. “Tensions rose after the voting, and the confrontation between the two sides quickly escalated into a physical altercation,” the source notes.

Chuya Hunters Encounter an Unusual Phenomenon

In the Chui region, sport hunters have begun to encounter an unexpected phenomenon: worms have been found in the harvested pheasants. These cases are not rare. Hunter Vladimir Zakharov, sharing his experience, recounted that after receiving his hunting permit, he went hunting and caught a pheasant. However, when he started to prepare his trophy, he found worms in the bird's crop. "I felt uncomfortable. I have been hunting for many years, but I have never encountered anything like

Slippery and Dangerous: What Doctors Recommend During Icy Conditions

The Republican Center for Health Promotion has published advice on reducing the likelihood of injuries during icy conditions. In winter, there is a sharp increase in cases of bruises, sprains, and fractures, which can be prevented by following simple recommendations. How to Avoid Falls on Slippery Streets

Year of Strategic Visits: Kyrgyzstan Expands Cooperation Horizons

In 2025, under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov, Kyrgyzstan actively pursued a multifaceted foreign policy, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over the course of 11 months, 141 high-level meetings and visits were held: Of these:

Following the meeting of the CIS Economic Council in St. Petersburg, a number of documents were signed

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held a meeting in St. Petersburg, during which a number of key documents were signed.

Driver in a state of intoxication did not comply with police demands

In the Chui region, an incident occurred involving a driver of a "Lexus 300" who was in a state of alcohol intoxication and did not comply with the instructions of traffic police officers, attempting to evade pursuit. According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Chui region, the battalion officers are actively conducting preventive measures aimed at reducing the number of traffic accidents, including identifying drivers who violate the

Music and Dance Under the Open Sky: New Year's Atmosphere at Ala-Too Square

In Bishkek, musical evenings dedicated to the New Year holidays continue at Ala-Too Square, as reported by the city hall press service. The "Semetey" song and dance ensemble delighted residents and guests of the capital with a festive program, performing a variety of pop, folk, and national numbers. Their performance created a true atmosphere of celebration and New Year magic in the main square of the city. The Bishkek city hall invites everyone to attend the upcoming concert

In the Osh Region, tourist flow has nearly doubled — the region welcomed over 300,000 tourists

According to information provided by the presidential representative office, Osh region welcomed more than 300,000 tourists in 2025. In 2025, there is a significant increase in the number of tourists in the Osh region compared to previous years. While 155,900 people visited the region in 2024, this number has already exceeded 300,000 in the first 11 months of 2025.

Central Asia is Becoming a Space of Trust – Sadyr Japarov

On December 21, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, was awarded the International Peace Prize named after L.N. Tolstoy. In his speech, he noted that this award symbolizes a collective contribution to strengthening peace and stability in Central Asia.

At the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a number of documents were signed (list)

On December 21, a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council took place in Saint Petersburg, following which a number of documents were signed, as reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. At the meeting of the heads of state participating in the Eurasian Economic Union, namely Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia, the following decisions were approved:

Several traffic accidents occurred on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart bypass road

Several incidents involving road traffic occurred on the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart. Witnesses reported that on December 21, two passenger cars left the roadway and overturned into a ditch due to slippery conditions.

In Ak-Beshim, it was proposed to create an archaeological park

On December 18, 2025, Deputy Minister of Culture Askarala Madaminov held a meeting with Kazuya Yamauti, a professor of archaeology from Teikyo University (Japan), and Yoji Sakakibara, an expert from the Japanese organization JICA, who is working in Kyrgyzstan. During this meeting, archaeological research being conducted at the site of the Ak-Beshim settlement (Suyab) in the Chui region with the support of the Kyrgyz Republic and Japan was discussed. Kazuya Yamauti noted that there are still

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred off the coast of the Philippines

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred east of Mindanao Island in the Philippines. The event was recorded at 17:53 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), 146 kilometers from the city of Hinatuan, which has a population of approximately 10,000 people. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

In the U.S., the scandal surrounding the "Epstein Files" is reigniting.

The Minister of Culture visited the wool processing enterprise "Wool.KG"

The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, visited the enterprise "Wool.KG" on December 20. This production facility, located in the country, is engaged in wool processing and the manufacture of felt products, as reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. During his visit, Mambetaliev familiarized himself with the production process, which encompasses all stages—from purchasing raw materials from local farmers to the

Participants of D Billions Awarded for Their Contribution to the Development of the Creative Industry in Kyrgyzstan

On December 19, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, awarded the participants of the creative team "D Billions." This took place during an event dedicated to their contribution to the development of the country's creative industry. During the ceremony, the minister interacted with the team members, highly appreciating their creative approach, and expressed hope for further successes in their activities.

Kasymaliev congratulated energy sector workers on their professional holiday

Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, congratulated the workers of the energy sector on their professional holiday. In his congratulatory message, he noted:

A social town for 100 families is being built in Jeti-Oguz

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural municipality of Kyzyl-Suu, the construction of housing for needy families has begun. This information was provided to Turmush correspondent Alisher Nurbek uulu, who is the head of the Kyzyl-Suu rural council.

The maître d' stole porcelain from the Elysee Palace for two years

Paris Palais de l'Elysée on November 10, 2025. Politics, Council of Ministers. Photo LP / Arnaud Journois The investigation established that the maître d' was passing the stolen items to a collector from the Louvre. He was arrested when the thefts became too obvious. During searches at the homes of the arrested individuals, stolen dishes were found. The court ruled that the men must return the stolen items and are under judicial supervision.

Sadyr Japarov spoke at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Saint Petersburg

After the meeting in a narrow format, a session in an expanded format took place, which was attended by the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev (observer country), the Minister of Trade of Indonesia Budi Santoso, and the President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, who addressed the meeting via video message. The press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan reported that key issues regarding the functioning of the EAEU were discussed, and further steps for deepening integration

Zhapаров: Mutual trade between EAEU countries reached nearly 100 billion dollars

During a working visit to the Russian Federation, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, spoke at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council held in St. Petersburg.

Japarova, Mirziyoyev, and Rahmon Awarded the International Peace Prize

On December 21, the International Peace Prize named after L.N. Tolstoy was awarded in St. Petersburg, with the participation of the presidents Sadyr Japarov (Kyrgyzstan), Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan), and Shavkat Mirziyoyev (Uzbekistan). This information was provided by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The head of the Kyrgyz state noted that the final resolution of border issues is critically important for security in the Eurasian region and for geopolitical stability as a

Sadyr Japarov Awarded the International Peace Prize

On December 21, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, received the International Peace Prize named after L.N. Tolstoy. The award ceremony took place at the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory and gathered representatives from the EAEU member states and observer countries.

Sadyr Japarov and Vladimir Putin held talks in St. Petersburg

The meeting took place on December 21 as part of the working visit of the head of Kyrgyzstan to the Russian Federation. During the negotiations, key issues of bilateral relations were discussed, covering the areas of trade, economy, finance, culture, and migration. The leaders expressed satisfaction with the current level of strategic partnership and alliance between Kyrgyzstan and Russia.

In the Issyk-Kul region, the opening of 6 logistics centers and 66 processing enterprises is planned, - Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced its intention to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030. To achieve this goal, it is planned to create 385 processing enterprises across the country, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. As a result of the analysis of the agricultural potential of the Issyk-Kul region, it is proposed to open 6 trade-logistics centers and 66 processing enterprises that

Top 10 Economic News: Land Seizures, Real Estate Prices, and Cars with Chinese License Plates

Tazabek presents an overview of the most popular economic news from December 15 to December 21. The number of claims from affected clients of VML_KG has reached 230, with total damages amounting to 20 million soms, - Ministry of Internal Affairs

The Cabinet proposes to update the procedure for registering legal entities and eliminate "inactive" companies.

The Cabinet has submitted for public discussion a draft of a new resolution prepared by the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic. This document proposes a radical change in registration rules, including the digitization of processes and the introduction of mechanisms to exclude inactive companies from the Unified State Register. As stated in the note, the draft was developed with the aim of aligning subordinate legislation with the updated Civil Code, Tax Code, Digital Code, as well as

In the first 9 months of 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased rice exports to Uzbekistan by 3.7 times

According to the National Statistical Committee, rice exports during this period amounted to 801 tons, which in monetary terms equaled $487 thousand. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 214 tons were exported for a total of $193 thousand. In addition to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan also supplied rice to other countries:

The Tolstoy Peace Prize will be awarded to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov.

As reported by the press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov, at the EAEU summit in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin will meet with the Presidents of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan, Alexander Lukashenko and Sadyr Japarov, respectively.

Kyrgyzstan Strengthens Investment Partnership with Japan

The international business forum titled "Central Asia + Japan" took place in Tokyo as part of the official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. As a result of this event, over 20 bilateral agreements were signed. The forum was co-organized by the National Investment Agency under the President. According to the agency, the main focus of the forum was the development of trade, economic, and investment relations between Japan and Central Asia. Representatives from

Young mathematicians from Kara-Balta won gold at the international olympiad in Tashkent

A team of young mathematicians from Kara-Balta won gold medals at the international mental arithmetic olympiad, reports Turmush correspondent. The competition took place on December 21 in the capital of Uzbekistan — Tashkent.

The Cabinet proposes to approve unified rules for calculating waste collection tariffs

The Cabinet has proposed to approve a new procedure for calculating tariffs for the collection and disposal of municipal waste, which will include a fee for waste placement. This project aims to create a unified and transparent mechanism for tariff formation in the field of waste management, which meets the requirements of the updated Law "On Production and Consumption Waste." The project envisions the introduction of a unified regulatory framework that will be applied throughout the

Attention! In Bishkek, the traffic routes of some routes have been partially changed.

The changes concern the routes of bus lines No. 33, No. 56, and No. 61, as well as the introduction of electric buses on route No. 5T, as reported by the city administration. The city administration urges passengers to familiarize themselves with the new route maps and plan their trips in advance.

Kyrgyzstan Becomes the Main Exporter of Used Cars from South Korea

During the same period, Kyrgyzstan imported cars worth 2.6 billion dollars, while Russia and Kazakhstan purchased vehicles for 909 and 664 million dollars, respectively. Following the UAE and Turkey, which imported 337 and 264 million dollars worth of cars. Among the countries that acquired the largest number of vehicles, Libya leads with 119 thousand units, followed by Kyrgyzstan (104 thousand), Turkey (93 thousand), UAE (45 thousand), and Russia (43 thousand). According to Yonhap, Libya

The cryptocurrency boom triggered by Trump has fizzled out

The sharp change in the market situation is prompting traders to rethink their approaches before the new year. Some investors are turning to altcoins, investing in tokens such as Sensei, a "deflationary meme coin," and DEAI, designed for a "decentralized artificial intelligence ecosystem." Meanwhile, others are opting for more long-term strategies, preparing for 2026 and trying to adapt to the unstable situation in the cryptocurrency market.

Restrictions imposed on the Osh — Sary-Tash — Erkeshtam highway due to heavy snowfall

The Traffic Safety Management of the Osh region has announced the introduction of restrictions on the road Osh — Sary-Tash — Irkeshtam. According to the agency's information, there is a sharp deterioration in weather conditions on the sections of the road from 218 to 222 kilometers, which has led to heavy snowfall and significant visibility reduction.

In the village of Novonikolaevka, Jayil District, an accident at the "zebra" crosswalk claimed the life of a pensioner.

In the village of Novonikolaevka, a traffic accident with tragic consequences occurred at a pedestrian crossing. According to information from residents, the incident happened on December 19 at 6:00 PM. A 68-year-old woman was returning home from the hospital and was crossing the road at the crosswalk when there was fog on the street, significantly reducing visibility.

Sadyr Japarov arrived in Russia on a working visit

On December 20, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, arrived in Saint Petersburg for a working visit to Russia. The plane carrying the head of state landed at Pulkovo International Airport. He was greeted by the Governor of Saint Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, and other high-ranking officials.

The Ministry of Health will check the supply of medications for pediatric oncology at the NCOIMD.

During his visit, Dosmambetov familiarized himself with the working conditions of the department, including the laboratory service and the medication supply system. He also held a meeting with parents whose children are receiving treatment.