In the capital of India, New Delhi, a reception was held for heads and representatives of diplomatic missions from African states, as well as countries of the CIS and Latin America, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. .
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Imangaziev, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Egypt to Kyrgyzstan, Hassan Rakha Ibtissam.
In the center of Kochkor, at the Ormon Khan park, a ceremonial opening of the New Year tree took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This tree was installed thanks to the cooperation of the Kochkor District State Administration and the Ormon Khan rural council. The total amount spent on its installation and decoration was 65,000 soms.
The State Agency for Civil Aviation has published a draft order for the approval of new aviation rules for unmanned aerial vehicles in the Kyrgyz Republic, known as "APKR-6. Part IV. Operation of Aircraft." According to the draft, the document will be available in the state and official languages. After its adoption, it will be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for registration in the State Register of Regulatory Legal Acts and published in the newspaper "Erkin Too." It
On December 18, during the capsule-laying ceremony, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in this important event related to the construction of a reservoir on the Ak-Suu River in the Moscow District of the Chui Region. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, the planned reservoir has a volume of 4.5 million cubic meters and will serve as a source of improved water supply for 6,500 hectares of irrigated land in four rural districts,
Turmush — The term "shayyk" refers to a mullah who reads the Quran and provides "bata" in a sacred setting on Mount Suleiman-Too, located in Osh, reports Turmush correspondent. At the top of this mountain is Babur's house, where mosque officials conduct various rituals. Visitors come here to receive "bata" (blessing), pray, and perform "duba" (worship with a request for something good).
The official visit of Sadyr Japarov to Japan has concluded, which took place from December 18 to 20. On December 18, the head of state met with Emperor Naruhito. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to strengthening friendly ties, developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as expanding mutual understanding and trust between the peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Japan.
The visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, to Japan, which took place from December 18 to 20, has come to an end. On the first day, December 18, the head of state met with the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito.
Today, December 20, in Tokyo, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi as part of his official visit. During the negotiations, issues of deepening cooperation between the two countries in political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres were discussed, as well as opportunities for increasing mutual trade and investments. Topics related to sustainable and "green" energy, personnel training, and expanding cooperation in
In the Jaily District of the village of Novonikolaevka, local residents have begun to fill in the potholes that formed near the local school-gymnasium, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Having gathered funds, the residents purchased the necessary materials and filled the potholes with gravel. They plan to level the surface next Monday.
The resumption of air traffic at Manas International Airport and Osh Airport became known thanks to information from JSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan," received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media. According to the company's data, the current visibility at the airports reaches 1,700 meters, which allows for both the arrival and departure of aircraft.
In the Osh region, the investigation into the corruption case related to the transformation of land plots in the "Ken-Sai" area of the Aravan district continues. As a result of operational activities, six more individuals have been detained, including both current and former government officials. This information was provided by the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Department. All detainees are suspected of committing corruption crimes. Among them:
Since the enactment of the law on "foreign representatives" in Kyrgyzstan, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has presented a report analyzing the consequences of this legislation for civil society. The new report, covering the period from September 2024 to August 2025, highlights serious negative consequences for NGOs, including increased state control, self-censorship, and the closure of organizations. The authors of the study point to a
Today, December 20, at the Ötmäk pass, employees of the road maintenance enterprise are actively engaged in clearing the road of snow, as reported by the Traffic Safety Department of the Talas region. Despite their efforts, the worsening weather conditions have caused heavy trucks to be unable to cross the pass, leading to a traffic jam on the road.
In Osh city transport, women are actively working, among whom stand out trolleybus driver Nuriya Kenjebaeva and bus driver Barchynai Tuybaeva. Both shared their journey into this profession and interesting moments from their practice. Nuriya Kenjebaeva, who has been driving a trolleybus in Osh for 10 years, admitted that her choice of profession was unexpected. “I graduated from the 10th grade in 1990 and enrolled in a secretary-machine operator specialty. One day, on my way to class, I saw a
In the period from January to October 2025, the republic imported 16,700 head of cattle from Russia, costing 5 million dollars. This is 66% more compared to the same period of the previous year, when 10,000 head were imported for a total of 2.7 million dollars. The main exporting countries of cattle to Kyrgyzstan:
This year, marking 107 years since the establishment of national security agencies, AKIpress has prepared a report on the number of buildings of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) that have been put into operation since 2021. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the SCNS Kamchybek Tashiev noted in an interview with the "Region-TV" channel on December 9 that before the reforms, the working conditions for employees of the special services left much
Recently, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, spoke about the prospects of building a nuclear power plant (NPP) in the country, emphasizing that Russian technologies remain among the most advanced in the world.
- As part of the event, which was the first joint webinar between the EEC and the Grain Council, issues related to increasing the efficiency of the grain value chain were discussed, including the harmonization and modernization of storage conditions. During the discussion, participants touched upon topics such as monitoring information about national grain markets, improving storage infrastructure, and the significance of digitalization in production and trade processes.
In the "Our People Abroad" section, we will tell you about Ilgiz Shayyldaev, who currently resides in the United States. In 2022, he was able to fulfill a childhood dream by winning a green card.
Sadyr Japarov discussed the tourism potential of Kyrgyzstan at a forum in Japan The president's press service reported that Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of developing tourism infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan to create a year-round tourist season. In this context, he presented a major project for the construction of the ski resort "Ala-Tuu Resort" and invited Japanese colleagues to collaborate on its implementation.
In the city of Sulukta, Batken region, on December 19, former chairman of the veterans' council of the Batken region, Mamat Abdurakhmanovich Tashtankulov, passed away at the age of 80. Mamat Tashtankulov was born on April 15, 1945, in the city of Sulukta.
- From January to November 2025, the production of bakery products and pastries in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 18 billion 351 million 249.1 thousand soms (approximately 18.35 billion soms), according to statistical data. This figure exceeds the production volume for the same period in 2024 by 37.2%, which was 13 billion 371 million 504.6 thousand soms.
Employees of the Traffic Safety Department are conducting active raids in the Chui region aimed at preventing road traffic accidents. This information was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region to a correspondent from Turmush.
On December 19 in Urumqi, Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in an event aimed at establishing direct connections between Kyrgyz and Chinese companies in the supply of construction materials. During the discussion, participants addressed important issues related to the formation of direct supply channels, improving product quality and compliance with standards, as well as developing logistical
- At the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Technical Regulation, as well as the application of sanitary, veterinary, and phytosanitary measures, amendments to the technical regulations of the EAEU were approved for public discussion. Among the issues considered:
This year, the Kainy municipality has added seven units of special equipment to its fleet. This information was provided by Mayor Rysbek Sheishenov. Kainy, located in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, is its administrative center.
This proposal was made at the First Dialogue Summit "Central Asia – Japan" According to information from the president's press service, Sadyr Japarov presented an initiative at the forum to attract investors for the implementation of the project to build an environmentally friendly city "Asman".
Turmush continues to tell the stories of the employees of the internal affairs bodies of Kyrgyzstan, both past and present. This year, the Kyrgyz militia celebrates its 101st anniversary, which took place in November.
The speech of President Sadyr Japarov at the First Dialogue Summit "Central Asia – Japan" In his address, he emphasized that Kyrgyzstan supports Japan's initiative to focus on three main areas: environmental sustainability and sustainable development, development of communications, and human resources.
On December 18, the Kara-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs received information that a citizen, T. M., born in 1990, sought medical assistance for bodily injuries. According to the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh Region, this incident has been recorded, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.
After the fight, Jake Paul expressed his feelings, saying: "I’m in a great mood. It was a fun fight, I love boxing. Anthony is a great fighter. I got beat up pretty badly, but that’s the essence of our sport. I will come back and keep winning." Anthony Joshua, for his part, noted: "It wasn’t my best performance. I wanted to get to Jake and inflict damage, but it took longer than expected. Jake performed excellently, and I want to give him credit."
The Osh–Sary-Tash–Irkeshtam road is once again open to motorists. This route was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall.
In the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region, a food fair was held. As reported to Turmush by Aijatmala Kadyrkulova, the acting head of the district agricultural development department, 1 liter of clarified butter was offered at a price of 1,000 soms. Every Friday, this fair is organized in the Dörbölzhün square in Bayetov, with the aim of providing the population with affordable food products produced by local farmers and entrepreneurs, without intermediaries.
In Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a competition called "Exemplary Family" took place. This was reported by the press service of the Shopokov city administration, informing the correspondent of Turmush. This initiative was implemented in accordance with the directives of the President of Kyrgyzstan, aimed at developing civic responsibility, strengthening family and community values, as well as promoting cohesion and unity in society.
Trump's schedule has also become less busy: he spends a lot of time at his golf clubs, travels less around the country, and hardly holds mass rallies that were once part of his political style. He prefers to sit even when others are standing and often does not start his duties until noon. According to a report by the New York Times, the number of his public appearances has decreased by almost 40% compared to the first year of his presidency. Periodically, he disappears from the public eye
The study involved 27,670 adults with an average age of 58 years at the start, and they were observed for about 25 years. During this period, 3,208 participants were diagnosed with dementia. At the beginning of the study, participants provided information about their diet, noting what they ate over the course of a week, and also answered questionnaires about their eating habits over the previous years.
As previous studies have shown, the composition of gut microbiota in patients with various mental disorders often differs from that of people without such conditions. Considering this, the authors of the new study aimed to investigate the biological mechanisms that may be associated with the development of social phobia. “Observing the influence of gut microbiota on the development of autism, we began to wonder whether such microbiome disruption could cause social anxiety disorder,” the
Tourists found the remains of a predator resembling the skeleton of a small dinosaur in the mountains of the Chui region. “We discovered the skeleton in a dry riverbed near the Chon-Mazar gorge. Mostly, it was just parts — the spine and skull. The jaws were lined with sharp teeth and resembled those of a ‘Tyrannosaurus,’ only in a smaller size. We became curious about who this could be?” — shared the impressions of the tourists.
During this event held in Japan, around 300 representatives from the business communities of Central Asia and Japan gathered. Forum participants covered a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, logistics, finance and insurance, information technology, medicine and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, as well as high technologies and innovations. The agreements signed, according to the authorities, create a favorable foundation for further development of cooperation and
At the First Central Asia – Japan Dialogue Summit taking place in Tokyo, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, made an important statement. According to the president's press service, in his speech, Japarov emphasized the significance of this summit for the development of partnership relations between Central Asia and Japan.
The village of Telman, located in the Aiyl aimak of Synn-Tash in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chuy region, was named in honor of the famous German revolutionary Ernst Thälmann. This was reported to the correspondent of Turmush by the head of the library No. 16 of the village, Kalyman Almanbetova. According to her, the foundation of the village took place between 1920 and 1925, during the Soviet era. Initially, it was a small settlement inhabited by workers of collective and state farms. From
In the At-Bashinsky district, law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect in fraud. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Naryn region, a local resident A. T. from the village of Birlik reported to the police. He stated that a certain individual, introducing himself as D. M., managed to deceitfully acquire two horses at the livestock market in At-Bashy, claiming he would pay within a week. However, the promised amount of 245,000 soms was never paid, and
Over the course of the week, several significant personnel changes took place in Kyrgyzstan. The work of the deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh has begun. Deputies took the oath, and currently, 87 people's deputies have been elected.
President Sadyr Japarov's visit to Japan on December 20 includes participation in the signing ceremony of bilateral agreements reached during the 'Central Asia + Japan' business forum. About 300 business representatives from Central Asia and Japan gathered at the event, covering various sectors such as industry, machine engineering, energy, transport and logistics, finance and insurance, as well as information technology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Issues
In Kyrgyzstan, an initiative has been implemented since 2021 to launch at least 100 industrial and 100 social facilities annually. This was stated by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, in an interview with local television channels on December 18. He noted that this year, under favorable circumstances, the opening of 115 new industrial enterprises is planned.
President Sadyr Japarov, during his official visit to Japan, spoke on December 20 at the First Central Asia – Japan Dialogue Summit held in Tokyo. In his address, the head of the Kyrgyz Republic noted that the summit reflected the common desire of the Central Asian countries and Japan to strengthen their cooperation at a new, higher level.
During his visit, President Japarov was welcomed by the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi. Immediately after the welcoming ceremony and a joint photo, the delegations moved on to discuss key topics of the summit. Discussing cooperation in the field of tourism, the president noted the significant potential for interaction between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, emphasizing the unique historical and cultural heritage of his country and the preserved Buddhist monuments that could attract Japanese