In Balykchy, police officers saved a woman drowning in the lake

In Balykchy, employees of the tourist-ecological service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, together with local police, assisted a woman who found herself in the water and began to drown. According to information provided by Turmush, the incident occurred late in the evening on the shore of the lake. Vacationers on the beach witnessed the situation and immediately called service 102.

Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh: Which current deputies are running again? List

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Thirty electoral districts have been formed across the country, and the lists of candidates are being constantly updated. As of October 24, 459 applications from candidates across all districts have been submitted. The last day for candidate nominations is October 30.

Anonymous "friend" of Trump donated $130 million to the Pentagon for military salaries

According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, these funds are to be used exclusively for paying salaries and benefits to military personnel. This decision contradicts standard practice, as military funding is typically based on budget appropriations approved by Congress, as reported by CNN. Questions have arisen in Congress and among experts regarding the identity of the donor and the reasons for such a significant donation. It is emphasized that the specified amount is insufficient to fully

In Sokuluk, the head of the ayil okmotu has changed: Rustam Ishtybaev has taken the position

Rustam Nuradilievich Ishtybaev has become the head of the ayil okmotu in Sokuluk, which is located in the Chui region. This information was provided by the district state administration to a Turmush correspondent.

Turkey is becoming a home for the entire Turkic world

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan initiates the "Turān" project The Turkish publication Resmî Gazete reports that Turkey aims to become a center for the entire Turkic community.

"Lexus RX 350" was involved in an accident: Reports of the deaths of a 19-year-old driver and passenger

In the Talas region, on the highway connecting the villages of Orto-Aryk and Kök-Oy, a traffic accident occurred, reports Turmush correspondent. On October 23, the driver of a "Lexus RX 350" lost control of the vehicle and veered off the gravel road.

Former deputy heads the rural administration in one of the districts of Chui region

Myrbek Bolokbaevich Suynaliev has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of Kün-Tuu in the Sokuluk district. This information was confirmed by the district state administration, reports Turmush correspondent.

In 8 months, cabbage exports to Russia decreased by 3.6 times

- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, cabbage exports to Russia fell by 3.6 times in the first eight months of 2025. From January to August 2025, Kyrgyzstan supplied 2.6 thousand tons of cabbage to Russia, generating $514 thousand. In numerical terms, this is significantly less than in the same period of 2024, when 9.6 thousand tons were exported for a total of $1.1 million.

Attention drivers! A large-scale raid "On the Road" is being conducted in Kyrgyzstan.

Missing schoolboy Emir Koychuev from the city of Talas

On October 23, in the morning hours, 12-year-old Emir Aibekovich Koichuev disappeared in the city of Talas after leaving for school, as reported by the police. Due to the fact that his whereabouts have not yet been established, both law enforcement agencies and his relatives are appealing to the public for assistance in the search.

15 Drunk Drivers Detected in One Night at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, an active inspection is being conducted as part of the "On the Road" operation. According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, 15 drivers under the influence of alcohol were detained in just one night.

Kyrgyzstan Presented Its Investment Potential at the "China - SCO" Forum in Beijing

On October 24, 2025, Aktilek Musaeva, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to China, participated in the forum "China – Shanghai Cooperation Organization," organized by the SCO Secretariat in collaboration with the China Overseas Enterprises Association. This information was announced by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China. Ambassadors from SCO member and observer countries, as well as representatives from over a hundred Chinese companies working in areas such as digitalization,

The II International Forum of Youth of the Turkic World Took Place in Bishkek. Photos

The II International Forum of Youth of the Turkic World was held at the Kyrgyz National University, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. About 200 young people from various countries, including Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, participated in the forum. The event featured prominent figures such as the Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan Mekin

Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from October 20 to 24

Over the past week, several changes have occurred in the personnel composition in Kyrgyzstan. Nurbek Akzholov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance. Since 2009, Nurbek Akzholov has been working in the Ministry of Finance, and during his service, he has progressed from a specialist to the head of the department responsible for international financial relations.

The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan approved the list of international observers

Among the accredited observers are eight representatives from the Commonwealth of Independent States Observer Mission and seventeen representatives from the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS, as well as two individuals from the embassies of Belarus and Russia in Kyrgyzstan.

Life in the Regions: In Sokuluk, 15-year-old ulakchy Kenenbaeva was entrusted with a horse worth 10 thousand dollars

Shoola Kenenbaeva, 15 years old, lives in the village of Tosh-Bulak (Төш-Булак), located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, reports our regional correspondent. From an early age, Shoola became interested in sports, especially kok-boru, and is currently training on a well-known horse named Valuyev. She ranks fourth among six children in her family and is studying in the 10th grade at the Kuldanov Secondary School named after Rabkom.

In the Tyup District, rural health committees are conducting campaigns to strengthen women's health

In the Tyup district, events dedicated to strengthening women's health have begun as part of the "Women's Health" month declared in October, reports Turmush correspondent. The sports event took place in the village of Mikhailovka in the Issyk-Kul rural district, where representatives of health committees from five rural districts gathered. The main goal of these events is to maintain and improve women's health.

What is the price of "white gold" in Nooken this year?

This year, in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the price for 1 kilogram of cotton, also known as "white gold," is 73 soms. This was reported by the head of the district agricultural development department, Muratbek Junusov. He noted that this season, 2,597 hectares have been allocated for cotton, which is 1,230 hectares less than last year.

A fire broke out at the landfill in the village of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district — a possible cause has been identified

A fire is believed to have been set at the landfill in the village of Kozhomkul [formerly Voenno-Antonovka]. According to the local government of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district, the burning of household waste at the landfill has been observed since October 18. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have been started by unknown individuals.

A forum dedicated to the International Snow Leopard Day was held in Osh

On October 23, a meeting dedicated to the International Day for the Conservation of Snow Leopards took place in Osh, on the topic "Concept of Nature Conservation through the Preservation of the Snow Leopard." The organizers reported that the event was held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography of Osh State Pedagogical University. It was attended by representatives of environmental organizations, students, and interested residents discussing issues of nature conservation.

The Central Election Commission registered 9 candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The Central Election Commission, in its meeting on October 24, approved the registration of candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, who were nominated from multi-mandate districts. Among the registered candidates: - Gulya Akmatulovna Kozhokulova, representing district No. 22;

"Man-Eating Sentence". Social Democrats Made a Statement Regarding the Sentence of Their Party Members

The "Social Democrats" party expressed protest against the sentences handed down to their fellow party members, calling the court's actions an act of legal lawlessness and a brutal crackdown on innocent citizens. They noted that the judicial process was politically motivated and accompanied by serious violations of the right to a fair trial, as provided for by the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan. Instead of seeking the truth and establishing personal responsibility, a repressive

Bakhtiyar Orozov: The 100th Anniversary of the National University - A Reflection of the Formation and Development of the State

An important milestone in the history of the Kyrgyz National University, marking its 100th anniversary, was discussed at an international forum titled "National University - Support of the Nation." The Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Baktyar Orozov, emphasized that the century-long history of this educational institution reflects the formation and progress of the country. “The university, founded in 1925 as an institute of enlightenment,

In the Manas District, the irrigation canal is being modernized

Work has begun on the modernization of the Kydyralysky irrigation canal in the Manas District, which was built back in 1977. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of the project is to significantly reduce irrigation water losses and improve the functioning of the irrigation system. These works are part of a nationwide program that covers 40 districts, with each receiving 10,000 square meters of new concrete pavement.

Reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky Canal has begun in the Osh Region

- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the start of the reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky canal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The canal was built in 1968 and runs through the rural municipality of Japalak in the city of Osh, as well as through the rural municipalities of Toloykon and Kyzyl-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district and the rural

Schoolgirls ate sandwiches and began to faint one after another — an employee of the "Tamshan" enterprise tested positive for an infection

The results of the repeated laboratory analysis regarding the poisoning of six 7th-grade students from K. Altybaev School in the city of Osh after consuming sandwiches from the "Tamshan" company have been received. This was reported by the head of the Kara-Suu District Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, Makambay Daminov. According to the results of the first inspection, as previously reported by Turmush, sanitary doctors established that in one of the stores, the seller

In Jalal-Abad, reconstruction of more than two dozen dangerous areas is planned: Aiming to protect over 4,000 families from mudslides

In the Jalal-Abad region, work will begin on the modernization of 21 potentially dangerous sites. This information was provided by the regional emergency management agency.

Kyrgyzstanis who have officially worked in certain countries can receive pensions from those countries

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who have worked in a number of foreign countries have the opportunity to receive pensions under international agreements. This was reported by Nurzat Zhakieva, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the Social Fund, on September 24. According to her, Kyrgyz citizens can claim pension payments from the following countries, provided they are officially employed and have paid all necessary insurance contributions:

In the Manas District, a kindergarten has reopened after renovations

In the Manas district of the Talas region, in the village of Kyzyl-Zhyldyz, the kindergarten "Böbök" was opened after the completion of major renovations. Information about this was provided by Gulzat Kozhobaeva, the director of the institution.

The potential of cryptocurrencies is growing in the world - expert

The potential of cryptocurrencies continues to increase, as economist Ulukman Mamytov reports in an interview with the Kabar agency. In his opinion, the world is on the brink of a financial crisis, which is already affecting the rise in gold prices. In the event of a possible crisis, gold and cryptocurrencies may become the main financial instruments, but it is important to remember the high risks associated with them.

With kilograms of gold, they came to the investigator in Talas — the police lieutenant colonel revealed the details

Kondubai Sarnogoev is called a legend of the Talas police. The holder of the Order of the Badge of Honor, awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, police lieutenant colonel Kondubai Sarnogoev was known among the population for his fairness. His granddaughter, police lieutenant colonel Dinara Sarnogoeva, shared his life story.

Apas Öskönbaev from the city of Kara-Kul won silver at the Pahlavani wrestling competitions in Tehran

From October 9 to 14 of this year, the Asian Championship in Iranian wrestling Pahlavani took place in Tehran, the capital of Iran, reports Turmush correspondent. Athlete Apas Öskönbaev from Kara-Kul represented Kyrgyzstan at this competition and won second place.

"Our People Abroad": Jumabek Tabaldiev among colleagues with representatives of 70 nationalities from 150 countries

In the section "Our People Abroad," we introduce Kyrgyzstani Jumbek Tabaldiev. He works on a large cruise liner in Europe.

Trump to Meet with Xi Jinping Next Week

In South Korea, against the backdrop of the Asian summit, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, reports Kazinform. According to The Washington Times, Trump initially hesitated about this meeting, considering the recent restrictions imposed by China on the export of rare earth elements, as well as the rising trade tensions between the two global economies.

In Russia, the external debt of banks increased by $9 billion over the year

- As of July 1, 2025, the external debt of the banking system of Russia reached $103.7 billion. At the same time, the debt of other sectors of the country's economy increased by $8.6 billion, totaling $135.7 billion.

Elyarbek Abdimitalipov appointed chairman of the Talas Regional Court

Elyarbek Bahadirovich Abdimitalipov has become the new chairman of the Talas Regional Court. According to the press service of the Supreme Court, on October 24, 2025, the chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satiev, signed a decree appointing Elyarbek Abdimitalipov to this position.

Two New Deputies Elected in the Manas City Council

The city council of Manas has been supplemented by two new deputies. As reported by Turmush correspondent, on October 24, during an extraordinary session, speaker Nurtilek Bolotov introduced the new appointments from the "Adilet" faction.

In Chuy Region, the 80th anniversary of Zhanil Tumenbaeva was celebrated

Today, October 24, a solemn celebration of the 80th anniversary of the renowned public and state figure Zhanil Tumenbaeva took place in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At the beginning of the event, Zhanil Tumenbaeva, along with the leadership of the region and district, planted juniper seedlings on the street named in her honor in the village administration of Kurama.

The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan Initiates Gradual Increase in Excise Tax Rates on Alcohol

As part of this project, an increase in the excise tax on certain alcoholic products is planned. The increase will occur in phases, starting in 2026 and concluding in 2029. According to the project, the following structure for the growth of excise taxes is proposed:

In the village of Semetey, they honored the memory of those who perished in the Batken events

Today, October 24, in the Manas district, at the "Afghan-International" park in the village of Semetey, an event was held in memory of the soldiers who died during the Batken events. The ceremony began with the laying of wreaths at the memorial and the reading of the Quran in their honor, after which the participants honored the memory of the warriors with a moment of silence.

In Kyrgyzstan, the excise tax on alcohol is being increased

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic is proposing a draft resolution to amend the tax legislation regarding excise duties on alcoholic products. According to the draft, the excise tax rates on various types of alcoholic beverages will be gradually increased from 2026 to 2029, and it is also proposed to abolish the exemption from excise duty for children's sweet drinks.

Why There Is a Shortage of Oil Within Kazakhstan: The Antimonopoly Agency Found Violations in the Actions of the Ministry of Energy

Violations in the distribution of oil export quotas and supplies to the domestic market were found both among entrepreneurs and the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies (AZRK). The agency conducted an analysis that revealed discrimination in income among extracting enterprises. The oil market in Kazakhstan is becoming an increasingly relevant topic, considering the growing needs of the domestic market and the decline in production at traditional fields. Oil-producing companies are eager

Human rights activist detained for extorting a large sum of money

In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the State Committee for National Security detained human rights defender N.D.M., who was extorting 50 thousand US dollars. This money was demanded to resolve an issue related to a criminal case currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies. According to available information, N.D.M., acting by proxy, represented the interests of the victim in various state structures. Under the pretext of securing the release of a detainee in the case, he, citing

Kyrgyzstan Presented Its Climate Policy at the Seminar of Parliamentary Research Services in Seoul

html From October 20 to 21, an international seminar for parliamentary research services took place in the capital of South Korea, Seoul, with representatives from the Office of the Jogorku Kenesh and the Parliamentary Development Research Center participating. Delegates from more than 18 countries attended the seminar, including heads of research departments from various parliaments.

In Naryn, the boiler house building has been returned to state ownership.

In Naryn, the boiler house building has been returned to state ownership, according to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the state committee, in January 1992, the boiler house, owned by the Naryn city administration, was sold to a citizen, Ts.Kh., an employee of the local enterprise "Naryn Heating Supply," in violation of existing legislation.

Earthquake Preparedness Drills Held in Bishkek

Earthquake preparedness drills were held in Bishkek aimed at preparing civil defense services for possible earthquakes. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The main objective of the drills was to check the readiness and actions of the services in the event of an earthquake, as well as to improve cooperation between various agencies. The mayor noted that, considering the location of the capital in a

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan made a statement regarding the new sanctions of the European Union

Kyrgyzstan offers the EU to conduct an independent audit

In the southwest of Bishkek, there will be no water on October 27 - map

In the capital, in the southwest of Bishkek, water supply will be temporarily suspended on October 27. This will occur from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, according to information provided by the city administration. The area affected by the water outage includes the following streets: