In Kyrgyzstan, the introduction of electronic educational materials in schools is being considered
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In Kyrgyzstan, the introduction of electronic educational materials in schools is being considered

The transition of schools in Kyrgyzstan to a digital format is a challenging task that requires significant efforts both technically and psychologically. It is also necessary to retrain teachers to work with new materials, which requires careful management. Nevertheless, in the future, Kyrgyzstan will have to adapt to global trends in education, considering that in countries like Japan and many European states, electronic textbooks have been actively used for a long time. At a seminar

18.12.2025, 14:34
In the Issyk-Kul Region, 6 trade and logistics centers will be opened
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, 6 trade and logistics centers will be opened

According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the opening of TLCs and processing enterprises will take into account the climatic and geographical conditions of the region. This will help preserve agricultural products, minimize losses, and increase the volume of processing. The enterprises will be engaged in the processing of wheat, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat, wool, as well as the production of oil and feed. The planned distribution by districts is as follows:

18.12.2025, 14:32
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"Be a Little More Careful, Please". Elvira Surabaldiyeva and Burun Amanova Argued at the ЖК Meeting

During the discussion, Deputy Burun Amanova reacted to the words of Elvira Surabaldiyeva regarding the elections of the deputy chairpersons of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh. Surabaldiyeva previously noted that there are disputes in the corridors of parliament and that deputies are dividing into "aka-uka" (a term in Kyrgyz that denotes division based on regional or clan affiliations).

18.12.2025, 14:29
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Life in the Regions: Where There Are No Roads, But Light Is Needed: The Story of the Power Engineer from Ak-Suu, Zhanish Asanov

Electricity has become an integral part of our daily lives, and specialists work around the clock and in any weather conditions to ensure its uninterrupted supply. One such professional is dispatcher Zhanish Asanov, who has dedicated 24 years of his life to the Ak-Suu District Electric Networks Enterprise. Zhanish Asanov was born on August 10, 1967, in the village of Kerege-Tash, located in the Ak-Suu District. After graduating from the Alysbaev rural school in 1984, he chose a career in energy

18.12.2025, 14:26
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Lawyer: Land expropriation will be conducted at market value, not at cadastral value

- The assessment of land plots during their expropriation will be based on market value, not on the cadastral value. This was stated by lawyer Vladimir Pluzhnik during a radio broadcast, commenting on the draft resolution being discussed by the Cabinet of Ministers. “Some misunderstood the information and spread on social networks that payments would be made based on the minimum cadastral value. In fact, the cadastral value, in my opinion, will be used as a basis for tax calculations,” Pluzhnik

18.12.2025, 14:23
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Overturned "KamAZ" and broken cars: Additional road equipment will be deployed to the Kyzart Pass

Due to adverse weather conditions in the Jumgal district, road services, including Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 24 and OsOO "Chayno Realvi," have begun snow removal and road salting operations using a motor grader on the section of the North-South highway from 100 to 159 km. According to the press service of the Jumgal District State Administration, the Kyzart Pass is currently accessible for travel. Snow salting and removal work continues on the section of the North-South road

18.12.2025, 14:22
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Folk Legends: The First Three Families Who Settled in the Village of Krasnaya Rechka, and the Kepa House Built in 1907

The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, was founded in 1907 during the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement policy. It was in this year that the first three families arrived here. As explained to Turmush correspondent Nurmanbet Nurai Kankoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3, the heads of these families were Yeremenko, Saulin, and Tarabasov. In 1907, the construction of kepes (traditional houses) began in Krasnaya Rechka, which were thatched

18.12.2025, 14:15
Twins Were Born in Kyzyl-Kiya. The Plenipotentiary Representative of the Region Visited the Renovated Maternity Hospital
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Twins Were Born in Kyzyl-Kiya. The Plenipotentiary Representative of the Region Visited the Renovated Maternity Hospital

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken Region, Aibek Shamenov, visited the renovated maternity hospital in Kyzyl-Kiya. According to information provided by the representative office, the major renovation of the building was carried out at the expense of the republican budget. Currently, the maternity hospital, designed for 70 beds, is equipped with everything necessary for the health of mothers and newborns.

18.12.2025, 14:11
Aeon: How the Conquest of Foreign Territories Came to Be Considered Unacceptable
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Aeon: How the Conquest of Foreign Territories Came to Be Considered Unacceptable

Author: Kerry Goettlich In the modern world, where consensus on many issues is becoming increasingly rare, there is one indisputable assertion. Almost all countries, in one way or another, recognize the importance of respecting the "sovereignty and territorial integrity" of other states as a fundamental principle of international relations. According to the UN Charter, which was ratified in 1945, states are obligated to refrain from "the threat or use of force against the

18.12.2025, 14:09
The Ministry of Nature will build a modern administrative building in Talas.
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The Ministry of Nature will build a modern administrative building in Talas.

The ceremony for laying the capsule for a new administrative building took place in Talas, which will serve the employees of the Talas regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. High-ranking officials participated in this event, including the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Bolot Dzhusupbekov and the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas Region Maksat Baizhigitov,

18.12.2025, 14:00
Orozbaev: Without price regulation on oil and sugar, the population would have lost 1.2 billion soms
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Orozbaev: Without price regulation on oil and sugar, the population would have lost 1.2 billion soms

Jeenaly Orozbaev, head of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, stated in a podcast by the agency "Kabar" that if price regulation on sugar and vegetable oil had not been introduced in 2021, the population would have incurred losses of about 1.2 billion soms. Orozbaev noted that thanks to temporary measures that lasted for 90 days, it was possible to stabilize the situation in the market.

18.12.2025, 13:54
What medical services are free in the Kyrgyz Republic for injuries and fractures - FOMS
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What medical services are free in the Kyrgyz Republic for injuries and fractures - FOMS

With the onset of winter, there is an increase in the number of citizens in Kyrgyzstan seeking medical assistance for various injuries and fractures. In response, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund clarifies whether payment is required for procedures such as X-rays and casting. The Fund reminds that emergency and urgent medical care is provided to all citizens without exception, regardless of the presence of a mandatory health insurance policy.

18.12.2025, 13:36
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Umbetaly Kydyraliev: Experienced People Should Be Elected as Deputy Chairmen of Committees

Today, December 18, elections for the positions of deputy chairpersons of the relevant committees are taking place in the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva expressed the opinion that, since the elections for chairpersons, vice-speakers, and committee chairpersons were held without alternatives, the election of deputies should also be conducted in a similar manner. Umbetaly Kydyraliev, commenting on the situation, noted: "Committees are key structures of the parliament. All bills

18.12.2025, 13:33
A Year at the Helm of the Cabinet. Adylbek Kasymaliev Summarizes the Year 2025 in an Interview with the Country's TV Channels
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A Year at the Helm of the Cabinet. Adylbek Kasymaliev Summarizes the Year 2025 in an Interview with the Country's TV Channels

Today, December 18, in an interview with leading television channels of the Kyrgyz Republic, including NTRK, "ElTR," and the Interstate Television and Radio Company "Mir," the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev summarized the results of his first year in office. This event was covered by the government press service. It is important to note that the interview took place exactly one year after his appointment to the position. During the conversation,

18.12.2025, 13:24
The Attorneys General of Kyrgyzstan and Qatar Discussed Issues of Extradition and Combating Corruption
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The Attorneys General of Kyrgyzstan and Qatar Discussed Issues of Extradition and Combating Corruption

The Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, met with Issa bin Saad Al-Jafali Al-Nuaimi, the Attorney General of Qatar, in the capital of that country, Doha. According to the press service of the Attorney General's Office, the meeting discussed key aspects of bilateral cooperation in criminal law, as well as measures to combat corruption and transnational crime.

18.12.2025, 13:22
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Residents of the Toktogul District Concerned About the Development of the Bala-Chychkan Deposit

- In the Toktogul district, residents of the village of Bala-Chychkan express serious concerns regarding the planned development of a deposit. This information was presented by deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the deputy, the proposed development will affect not only the territory of the Toktogul district itself but will also impact the state of glaciers, which, in turn, will affect the residents who depend on water supply in Chychkan.

18.12.2025, 13:20
Spy in Italy hid for years, and she was betrayed by... a cat with a chip
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Spy in Italy hid for years, and she was betrayed by... a cat with a chip

The story that took place in Naples resembles a plot from a series, yet it is reality. A woman known by the name Maria Adela Kuhfeldt Rivera had been in military circles for a long time before she suddenly disappeared. Christo Grozev, an investigative journalist, uncovered her true identity: she turned out to be a Russian named Olga Kolobova. The most astonishing aspect of this story is that her identity was not revealed due to hackers or document leaks. A cat named Luiza, whom the woman loved

18.12.2025, 13:13
Kyrgyzstan and Turkish Airlines Expand Cooperation in Air Transportation
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Kyrgyzstan and Turkish Airlines Expand Cooperation in Air Transportation

In Istanbul, a meeting took place between Manasbek Samidinov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," and Bilal Ekşi, Chairman of the Board of Turkish Airlines. The event was supported by the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Istanbul, headed by Chyngyz Toktobekov. As reported by Manasbek Samidinov on his social media, the meeting discussed the prospects for cooperation with the state airline "Asman Airlines," as well as increasing the number of both cargo

18.12.2025, 13:11
In Kyrgyzstan, an Intelligent Fish Traceability System is Being Implemented
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In Kyrgyzstan, an Intelligent Fish Traceability System is Being Implemented

Conditions are being created in Kyrgyzstan for the sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture, which will also attract investments in this sector. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, a comprehensive system is gradually being introduced in the country that will allow for the identification and tracking of fish and fish products at all stages—from eggs to finished products.

18.12.2025, 13:10
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A fish traceability system will be established in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Agriculture

- A new system for the identification and traceability of fish and fish products is being developed in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at increasing transparency in the sector and attracting investment in fisheries and aquaculture. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The project covers the entire life cycle of fish—from eggs and fry to the final product.

18.12.2025, 13:09
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Solar Station on Issyk-Kul. The First Stage of the Project is Coming to an End

In the Issyk-Kul region, construction and installation work is actively continuing on the implementation of the "Bishkek Solar" solar station project. Ruslan Dalenov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank, shared current news with journalists. According to him, the total cost of the project is 180 million dollars, and the funding is fully provided by the EDB's resources. So far, 117 million dollars have already been allocated, and the expenditure of funds

18.12.2025, 13:05
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Mutual consulates want to open in Osh and Khujand

On December 17, 2025, a meeting took place in Bishkek between Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nazirmad Alizoda, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan. Discussing issues related to consular cooperation, both sides emphasized the importance of active interaction and expressed their readiness to further strengthen ties in this area.

18.12.2025, 13:01
Hackers threaten to publish data of 200 million users of the Pornhub website
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Hackers threaten to publish data of 200 million users of the Pornhub website

In this situation, it concerns users who subscribed to paid premium services. The hackers claim to have 201 million records, including data on videos viewed and downloaded by users. Some journalists conducted an investigation and contacted several users from the stolen database. Three former premium subscribers of Pornhub, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed the authenticity of this data, noting that the information pertains to events that occurred several years ago.

18.12.2025, 12:59
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Meat Prices Decrease in Kadamzhai

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, there is a decrease in prices for meat products, as reported by the district agricultural administration. According to the provided information, local farmers are selling beef and lamb at a price of 650 soms per kilogram.

18.12.2025, 12:57
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The city of Manas transferred the status of a tourist center of the Turkic world to the city of Ankara.

On December 16, an important event took place in Manas, dedicated to the transfer of the status of the tourist center of the Turkic world from the city of Manas to Ankara. The ceremony was attended by the mayor of Manas, Ernisbek Ormokov, the chairman of the city council, Nurtilek Bolotov, as well as a delegation from Turkey led by the deputy governor of Ankara, Izzettin Sevgili. Students from local educational institutions were also present at the event.

18.12.2025, 12:50
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42-year-old Eliza Nurseitova gave birth to triplets: What names did they give to the children?

According to information provided to a correspondent of Turmush, a woman in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region gave birth to triplets, as reported by the director of the local Center for General Medical Practice, Azamat Duyshönaliev. On December 11 of this year, 42-year-old Eliza Nurseitova, residing in the village of Ak-Kiya in the rural district of Togolok Moldо, successfully gave birth to triplets at Maternity Hospital No. 6 located in Bishkek.

18.12.2025, 12:45
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Our People Abroad: A Girl from At-Bashy Moved to a Country Where Guests Can Only Be Welcomed with a Cup of Coffee

Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people who live, study, and work beyond their homeland. Elnura Junusova, a native of the village of At-Bashy in the At-Bashy district of Naryn region, currently resides in Berlin, the capital of Germany. After finishing 11 grades at her hometown school, Elnura enrolled in the International University of Kyrgyzstan, where she studied economics and obtained a degree in "Finance and Credit." She is currently in the process of validating

18.12.2025, 12:41
As a result of the Kyrgyz-Afghan business forum, 11 contracts were signed for a total of $157 million
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As a result of the Kyrgyz-Afghan business forum, 11 contracts were signed for a total of $157 million

In Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, a business forum was held organized by the "Kyrgyz Export" Center, which operates under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the event, Urmat Takirov, the director of the "Kyrgyz Export" Center, presented the export opportunities of Kyrgyzstan

18.12.2025, 12:39
The route scheme for bus number 195 has been changed in Bishkek.
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The route scheme for bus number 195 has been changed in Bishkek.

Starting from December 19, 2025, there will be changes to route number 195 in Bishkek, as reported by the city administration, taking into account the wishes of local residents. The decision is based on appeals from visually impaired citizens living on certain streets. The main goal is to improve the accessibility of public transport and create safe conditions for all categories of citizens, as stated by the city administration.

18.12.2025, 12:27