An Alcohol Store for Foreigners Opens in Saudi Arabia

According to Euronews, the store adheres to numerous safety measures, and entry is restricted. Previously, it was only accessible to diplomats starting January 2024, but now its doors are open to other foreign citizens who are non-Muslims and hold a premium residency permit, which is issued to specialists, major businessmen, and investors. Each customer undergoes a sobriety check, and the use of mobile devices and cameras in the store is strictly prohibited. Additionally, visitors'

Young athletes from Jumgal won prize places at the competitions in Naryn

Young athletes from the Jumgal district took prize places in the competitions dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz sports, held in Naryn. In the competitions among teenagers, organized by the Naryn regional department of physical culture and sports in honor of the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz sports, young athletes from the Jumgal district demonstrated impressive results and secured prize places.

In Algeria, preparations are underway to recognize French colonization as a crime.

The National People's Assembly of Algeria is on the verge of an important vote scheduled for December 24. The parliament is considering a bill that will officially classify the policy of French colonization, which spanned the 19th and 20th centuries, as a crime. The bill states that colonization, which began with the aggression on June 14, 1830, and ended on July 5, 1962, is recognized as criminal, including its consequences, which are still felt today, even after gaining independence. If

In the Kemin District, a man was detained for defrauding a client out of half a million soms.

A man was detained in the Kemin district for deceiving his client by promising to deliver a car. According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, on November 26, 2025, a resident of the village of Altymysh, born in 1986, named D.B., reported to the internal affairs authorities of the Kemin district that a citizen R.K. had fraudulently taken his money in the amount of 460,000 soms, promising to deliver a Chinese car of the brand "Weltmeiter X6."

The Mayor of Bishkek congratulated energy workers on their professional holiday

In the capital, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev visited the CHPP and congratulated the workers of the fuel and energy sector on their professional holiday. He emphasized that thanks to the selfless work of energy workers, Bishkek confidently receives heat and electricity, even on the coldest winter days.

The Future is Around the Corner: How Kyrgyzstan is Catching Up with the Global Trend of "Smart" Cities

The future is already here — on the streets of our cities. "Smart" traffic lights adapt to traffic flows, cameras with facial recognition capabilities help ensure safety, and intelligent accounting systems optimize resource consumption. The concept of a "smart city" has long ceased to seem unattainable. In Kyrgyzstan, it is gradually taking shape, and behind the loud statements about digitalization lies real work: modernization of infrastructure, implementation of

In Tokmok, a man was detained for stealing perfume from a car salon

A man was detained in Tokmok by the staff of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region on suspicion of stealing perfume products from a vehicle. It became known that on December 14, 2025, a resident of the city, A.B., filed a report with the Tokmok police about the crime. She reported that on December 6, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM, unknown individuals broke into her green "Mazda Premacy" parked near the "A-G" establishment and stole perfume items from

In Batken Region, 958 traffic violations were detected in a week

During the week, 958 cases of traffic rule violations were recorded in the Batken region. From December 15 to 21, 2025, employees of the traffic safety department in the region identified 958 violations.

Construction of wastewater treatment facilities has begun in the natural park "Kyrgyz-Ata"

The construction of facilities for wastewater treatment has begun in the state natural park "Kyrgyz-Ata," as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Promised to bring the car but deceived. Suspect in fraud detained.

On December 22, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A resident of the village of Altymysh contacted the police, stating that he had paid 460,000 soms for the delivery of a Weltmeiter X6 car. However, it turned out that he had become a victim of deception.

A competition for reciting the epic "Manas" was held among civil servants of the Jumgal District

In the Jumgal district, a competition was held where employees of government institutions performed excerpts from the epic "Manas," reports Turmush correspondent. More than 20 civil servants participated in this event, which took place in the Naryn region, each striving to demonstrate their skills in reading the epic "Manas" as part of the competition titled "Every Employee Reads 'Manas'."

At Issyk-Kul, the "Arsenal" raid is underway: 3700 hunters checked, 1 person detained, 6 missing persons found

In the Issyk-Kul region, the operation "Arsenal" is being implemented. According to information from the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department, special activities known as "Arsenal" are being conducted in the Issyk-Kul region from December 16 to 26, 2025. These actions are aimed at preventing offenses related to the illegal circulation of weapons and poaching.

In the city of Batken, 300,000 soms were contested in a kok-boru tournament.

The Mayor's Cup was held in Batken, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz sports. From December 20 to 21, as part of the celebrations for the centenary of Kyrgyz sports, a kok-boru tournament took place. The competition, held in Batken, featured 10 teams from the city itself and the Batken region.

In Tokmok, perfume products were stolen from a car

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui Region reported on December 22 about the detention of a suspect in a series of thefts. The incident, during which perfume products were stolen, took place on December 6 in the city of Tokmok. The complainant reported that the perpetrators had broken into a Mazda Premacy vehicle.

A woman with two children was involved in a car accident in Uzgen, after which the car caught fire.

An accident occurred in Uzgen. According to information provided by the Department of Road Safety of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, on December 21 at approximately 01:50 on Manas Street, a woman named U. kyzy M. was driving a "Daewoo Nexia." She lost control of the vehicle, which led to her veering off the road and colliding with a barrier. As a result of the impact, the car caught fire.

A truck skidded on a slippery road in the Chychkan Gorge — it ended up in the opposite lane and an accident occurred

A collision occurred on the Bishkek–Osh highway between a freight vehicle and a passenger car, resulting in two women sustaining injuries and seeking medical assistance. According to witnesses of the accident, the incident happened on December 21 in the Chychkan gorge. The freight truck lost control on the slippery road, veered into the oncoming lane, and collided with the passenger car. This information was confirmed by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department for the Jalal-Abad

A man came to Toktogul to collect a banned plant — he was detained

A citizen with narcotic substances was detained in Toktogul. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, employees of the drug trafficking department of the Toktogul district police received information that a certain citizen was engaged in the collection of wild-growing narcotics.

What does the name Panfilov mean for Kyrgyzstanis?

An event dedicated to the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Moscow took place in Bishkek, where participants laid flowers at the monument to Hero of the Soviet Union, Major General Ivan Panfilov. Veterans, representatives of the National Guard, clergy, and public organizations participated in this important event.

Be Vigilant! Scammers are Sending Messages on Behalf of the Tax Authorities of Kyrgyzstan

In the suburbs of Balıkçı, 60 hunters gathered — their prey became 2 predators

In the area of Balykchy and neighboring villages, an action was organized for the culling of predators. On December 21, the Balykchy City Department of Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the hunting society of the Issyk-Kul region, conducted an event to cull wolves and jackals that pose a danger to livestock. The hunting took place in the forests near the village of Ak-Ölön [Ak-Olon].

In the city of Osh, the first liver transplant operation was performed.

In the southern part of Kyrgyzstan, the first liver transplant operation in history was performed at the Osh State University clinic. According to the university, the patient was 50-year-old Burulkan Kurbanalieva, who had suffered from liver disease for eight years. The donor for the operation was her 25-year-old son. Currently, both the mother and the donor are in stable condition and are under the supervision of medical professionals.

Kazakhstani banks have tightened control over operations of Russians

According to a report by Ulysmedia.kz, Kazakhstani banks have begun to implement stricter controls over the financial operations of Russians after Russia was placed on the EU blacklist. Additional checks, according to Deutsche Welle, are a result of Russia now being included in the list of countries with a high risk of money laundering.

"Altyn Alliance Congratulates the Energy Workers of Kyrgyzstan on Their Professional Holiday"

The company «Alliance Altyn» congratulated the energy workers of Kyrgyzstan on their professional holiday: We congratulate all specialists in the energy sector on your holiday!

"Up to 10,000 heads of cattle per day, what money is circulating..." — the state of the livestock market in Tokmok has sparked discussion on social media

There is an active discussion on social media regarding a video demonstrating the condition of the livestock market in Tokmok, Chui region. The recording was made on December 21. The author noted that after the snow melted, the market area was covered in mud, which creates serious inconveniences for all participants in the trade.

In Bishkek, Drunk Police Officers Tried to Enter the Jay Sean Concert. Video

The incident occurred in Bishkek when two intoxicated police officers attempted to enter a Jay Sean concert. According to information provided by Kaktus.media, they were detained by law enforcement officers. According to data from the Bishkek City Police Department, the incident took place on December 20 at 19:20 during public order maintenance at the "Zhashtyk" small arena, where the concert of the famous performer was held.

In the Sokuluk District, low-quality coal was delivered for the children's boarding school.

Representatives of the presidential envoy in the Chui region visited a special boarding school for children with mental development delays, located in the village of Nizhne-Chuyskoye in the Sokuluk district. According to information obtained during the working trip, it was established that the coal supplied to the educational institution does not meet the necessary quality standards. This fact was revealed during an inspection of the conditions in which students are educated and live.

In Kyrgyzstan, 5.6 billion cubic meters of water used: Ministry of Agriculture summarizes 11 months of irrigation and providing the population with clean water

In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has summarized the results of its work over 11 months in the areas of irrigation and providing the population with quality water. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, during this period, 5.6 billion cubic meters of water were consumed. The irrigation system covers 404 legal entities and more than 77,000 farmers, with over 2.8 million hectares of land irrigated.

Folk Legends: How the Village of Ken-Bulun Was Formed — From the First Settlers to the Present Day

The village of Ken-Bulun, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, is a multinational settlement where representatives of various nationalities reside. The history of this village was highlighted by the head of Library No. 10, Nurzhan Savatbek kyzy, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, the data was collected by local resident Rashid Madintsev. The village was founded in 1921, when its population consisted of Kyrgyz, Dungans, Russians, Uighurs, and other

Skiers and snowboarders from 20 countries will compete in a freeride tournament at "Ala-Too Resort"

From January 15 to 17, 2026, an international freeride tournament will be held at the "Ala-Too Resort," organized by the State Enterprise "Ala-Too Resort" in collaboration with both local and foreign partners. This information was announced by the press service of the institution. On the preparatory day, January 15, training sessions and workshops focused on slope safety are scheduled at the Karakol ski base. The main competitions will take place on January 16 at the

In Kyrgyzstan, 550 km of canals were repaired and 10 reservoirs were commissioned in a year

In the course of 11 months of the current year, Kyrgyzstan used 5.6 billion cubic meters of water for irrigation and providing the population with clean water, according to information provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the agency, irrigation was provided to 404 legal entities and over 77 thousand farmers, allowing the irrigation of more than 2.8 million hectares of agricultural land. Summary:

They Want to Open Another Checkpoint on the Border of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, work will begin on the restoration of the checkpoint "Kamyshanovka," which was closed about 15 years ago. This information became known during the visit of the presidential envoy to the Chui region to the territory of the previously closed checkpoint "Kamyshanovka," the reason for its closure being the poor condition of the infrastructure.

Kyrgyzstan and Hungary Oppose Escalation of the Conflict in Ukraine

Budapest is also ready to invest up to 45 million dollars in Bishkek At a meeting in Budapest, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto discussed the common position of the two countries regarding the conflict in Ukraine. They emphasized the need to seek peaceful ways to resolve it and to counter any attempts to escalate the situation.

In Russia, Housing Confiscated for the First Time Due to Fake Registration of Migrants

The defendant, a native of Tajikistan, was found guilty of facilitating the registration of his compatriots.

In the mountains of the Toktogul district, 26 people and over 7,700 head of livestock have been left without food and fodder.

In the southwestern part of the rural district of Toluk in the Toktogul region, a critical situation has developed in the winter pastures due to heavy snowfall. People who remained in the winter pastures have appealed for help to local authorities and the civil protection service.

In Uzgen, 7 citizens were fined for violating hunting regulations

In the Osh region, another raid took place aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. The relevant information was provided by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. On December 20, employees of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the region, together with rangers from the Biodiversity Department and representatives of the "Bars-2" group of the "NABU" organization, conducted an inspection in the

GKNB KR: Head of Chui District Detained

According to the GKNB, the akim "T.R.T." violated the requirements of the Government Resolution of the KR No. 43 dated February 5, 2019, which allows the issuance of licenses for the extraction of sand and gravel in the riverbed, but only on an area of no more than 0.1 hectares. Instead, he issued a permit for the use of 20 hectares of land. Moreover, "T.R.T.", having entered into a criminal conspiracy with a number of entrepreneurs and acting in the interests of his

The akim of Chui District has been detained.

The akim of the Chui region, T.R.T., has been detained on charges of abuse of office. This information was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). On December 16, 2025, as part of a criminal investigation, the akim was detained for the illegal issuance of licenses for the extraction of sand and gravel mixtures.

A large fire in a kindergarten was extinguished in the Sokuluk district

On December 22, a fire occurred in a kindergarten building in the village of Tört-Köl [Tort-Kul] in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations management for the Chui region, firefighting began at 08:38 with the involvement of two fire crews from the Sokuluk district fire and rescue station No. 23. Later, at 09:30, another crew from fire and rescue station No. 7 joined them. In total, three units fought the fire.

Putin does not plan to attack Europe, said the Director of the U.S. National Intelligence.

According to Gabbard, the "U.S. intelligence" has concluded that Russia is unable to occupy even Ukraine, let alone a possible invasion of Europe. She also accused Reuters of spreading "lies and propaganda" aimed at "stirring up hysteria and fear among people." In her opinion, such actions by NATO and the European Union are intended to "entangle the American armed forces in a conflict with Russia." Gabbard added that, according to intelligence, Russia

Fines Imposed for Violating Hunting Rules in Kara-Suu and Alaï Districts

In the Osh region, a raid was conducted aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. This was reported by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency's information, on December 21 of the current year, inspectors from the Osh office, together with representatives from the department for the protection of natural

In Kara-Kuldja, 2 citizens were fined for violating hunting regulations

In the Kara-Kuljin district of the Osh region, a raid was conducted aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. This was reported by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency's information, on December 16, inspectors carried out an event to check compliance with hunting norms in protected areas located on the northern and southern sides of

In Kyrgyzstan, 1545 km of roads have been paved since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of 2023, 1545 kilometers of roads have been asphalted in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by Beknazar Bazaraliyev, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, on the air of Birinchi Radio. He also noted that significant earthworks were carried out on several sections of the road before laying the asphalt, which created the necessary conditions for road projects for the coming year. “At the beginning of the year, we set a goal to asphalt about 1000 km. The current result has

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

html 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