Two Memoranda of Understanding Signed Between India and Kyrgyzstan

On November 17, a tripartite Memorandum concerning the establishment of an IT laboratory at the Kyrgyz Economic University was signed at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document was signed by the Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Birender Singh Yadav, the Minister of Economy, Bakyt Sydykov, and the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Bakhtiyar Orozov. This memorandum is a continuation of the framework agreement signed in 2021 between the

Life in the Regions: Zharkynai Myrzaeva from Kadamzhai District Showed the Flower Plantation Where She Earns a Living

Zharkynai Myrzaeva, a resident of the village of Örükzar in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, successfully earns a living by growing flowers. She primarily focuses on chrysanthemums of various varieties, which she sells to ensure the financial well-being of her family. According to Zharkynai, she usually purchases flower seedlings from other regions of Kyrgyzstan and even from Uzbekistan. "This season we planted about 600 seedlings. Work begins early in the spring, and now

The fourth hydro unit has been launched at the Toktogul HPP after reconstruction.

A project for the construction of floating solar power plants is planned at the Toktogul Reservoir. On November 18, during the ceremony for the launch of the upgraded fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP and the second unit of the Uch-Korgon HPP, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, announced upcoming plans.

The Ministry of Labor reported the availability of 8,000 job vacancies across the country

In the first ten months of this year, over 25 thousand vacancies were registered in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Department of Employment Promotion Solutions of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during a live broadcast on the Kabar agency. She noted that out of the total number of vacancies, 18 thousand are already filled, while approximately 8 thousand remain available for citizens applying to the employment service.

Mbappé and PSG filed counterclaims in court

Taxpayers on a Patent Are No Longer Required to Visit Tax Authorities

Changes have occurred in the tax registration process for taxpayers using patents in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the State Tax Service. According to the new provisions of the Tax Code, which came into effect due to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic dated October 29, 2025, individuals obtaining patents through the electronic system of the State Tax Service will automatically receive tax registration immediately after the issuance of the patent. This means that the need for a

In Bishkek, a pensioner was robbed and suffered a hip fracture.

A suspect in the robbery of a pensioner was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. On November 17, a woman named A.B. contacted the police for help. She reported that on the same day, around 5:00 PM, an unknown person attacked her relative, 79-year-old citizen D.H., on Moscow Street, pushing him, causing him to fall. The perpetrator took advantage of the moment and stole the elderly man's cane

The Parliamentary Assembly of the CSTO will hold a meeting in Moscow

A meeting of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly will take place in Moscow on December 8, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to information provided by the organization, the event will be held in the format of a joint meeting of the council and the 18th plenary session of the assembly, under the leadership of Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and the assembly itself.

A new state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 was presented in Bishkek

A national seminar was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where the state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 and the corresponding Action Plan until 2030 (NBSAP) were presented. This program serves as the main strategic document in the country concerning the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity. It was developed in accordance with the Kunming-Montreal Global Framework for Biodiversity and reflects key priorities for national development until 2040.

A modern tunnel car wash complex has opened in Osh

A new tunnel car wash complex has opened in the city of Osh, which is already operational. This information was provided by the city hall. The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman of the City Council Bolot Bayetov, as well as builders and residents of the city.

Trump to Head the Council of Peace in Gaza

Donald Trump expressed his congratulations to the world regarding the historic decision of the UN Security Council, which approved the establishment of the Council of Peace. This new body will be headed by the President of the United States and other prominent world leaders, reports Kazinform. “I congratulate the world on this wonderful decision of the UN Security Council, which recognized and approved the creation of the Council of Peace, which I will lead together with the most respected

The situation involving citizens of the PRC is an isolated incident that does not affect interstate relations.

Official Unemployment in Kyrgyzstan is Decreasing: Reasons Named by the Ministry of Labor

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a steady decline in the number of citizens registered as unemployed. This was reported in a live broadcast by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Employment Promotion Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, this decrease is related to the increase in the number of people working informally — without employment contracts or temporarily in seasonal jobs.

In Bishkek, the road near GUM is being asphalted

In Bishkek, on Chuy Avenue, work has begun on paving the road near GUM. It is expected that the completion of the work and the opening of traffic on the updated road will take place on December 5-6 of this year.

The Ministry of Health reminded about protective measures during the cold and flu season

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has made an important statement regarding precautionary measures during the cold and flu season. The agency highlighted several key recommendations:

The State Committee for National Security reported why it detained the director of Kav&Kev

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported on the reasons for the detention of the director of the agricultural enterprise "Kav&Kev," K. A. V. According to the SCNS, K. A. V. is accused of hiring foreign workers without the necessary migration, medical, and permit documents. These individuals allegedly produced food products under conditions that did not meet sanitary standards. There were also instances of indicating a production date that did not match the actual

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan spoke about the reasons for the detention of the head of the company Kav&Kev.

As a result of measures aimed at ensuring food security within the framework of a criminal case, violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were identified, committed by the head of the company "Kav&Kev," K.A.V. This was reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. It was established that this individual attracted foreign citizens to work in unsanitary conditions without the necessary permits, medical certificates, and migration documents,

Baatyrbek Altymyshev appointed head of the Central Market Directorate of the city administration of Osh

Baatyrbek Altymyshev has been appointed as the head of the municipal enterprise "Directorate of the Central Market of the City Hall of Osh." The information was confirmed by him to Turmush. About a month ago, he was appointed as the head of the Directorate of the Central Market of the City Hall of Osh. Prior to this, Baatyrbek Altymyshev worked as the deputy head of the directorate.

Google's Chief Warns: If the Artificial Intelligence Bubble Bursts, All Companies Will Suffer.

In an interview with the BBC, Pichai also commented that Google, despite its resilience, cannot be completely insulated from the consequences of a potential AI bubble collapse. "I think no company will be safe, including ours," he said. He also emphasized that the tech giant is in a more advantageous position due to its model, which includes a full range of technologies—from chips to data related to YouTube and innovative scientific developments.

Project "Zheneke": Nazima Mayrambekova from Naryn shared how she overslept until 11 AM on her wedding day

The regional news publication Turmush continues the column "Jenekе." In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and daughters-in-law "with experience." The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women.

The meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO Countries has begun in Moscow.

The meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) took place in Moscow, organized by the Prime Minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, as reported by RIA Novosti. “We are concluding the Russian presidency in the council, aimed at developing trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO. I thank all states for their cooperation and constructive approach. We have a busy agenda today, so I propose we start the discussion immediately,”

The "Kelechek" and "Boston" markets in the city of Osh will move to a new venue with 1200 places.

The relocation of the "Kelechek" market in Osh is scheduled for January 10. The head of the city market directorate, Baatyrbek Altymyshev, reported that as of today, the construction of the new facility is 80% complete. The new "Kelechek" market will have 1,200 trading spots, including 700 with an area of 15 square meters and 500 spots of 7 square meters each. Each pavilion will be 4 meters and 70 centimeters high. The construction is being carried out based on a tripartite

A Patch for Tooth Regeneration Invented in Korea

This innovative patch represents a promising solution for tooth restoration, allowing for the avoidance of traditional treatment methods. Thus, the use of this patch can significantly ease the process of tooth restoration in the future.

The Most In-Demand Professions in Kyrgyzstan Have Been Named

In 2024-2025, a comprehensive analysis of the labor market in Kyrgyzstan will be conducted, organized by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the National Statistical Committee. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist in the Employment Promotion Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, during a live broadcast on the "Kabar" agency. According to her, as a result of this research, a

Life in the Regions: Chui Veteran Runner Duyshonaly Arzymatov, Who Trained with Olympians, Still Wins "Gold" at Marathons

Duyshonaly Arzymatov, an outstanding 72-year-old marathon runner from the village of Chon-Aryk (now Seydaly) in the Moscow district of Chui region, continues to actively participate in international competitions and achieve success in long-distance running. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared memories of his childhood in Chon-Aryk.

The Ministry of Agriculture proposes to introduce a temporary restriction on the import of fruit and berry seedlings.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary ban on the import of seedlings of fruit and berry varieties for a period of six months — from January 1 to June 30, 2026. This draft resolution has been presented for public discussion.

Sydykov: Kyrgyzstan Will Become a Regional Logistics and Digital Hub

At the forum taking place in Bishkek, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, stated that the National Development Strategy of the country until 2030 harmoniously aligns with the long-term goals of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) 2030 program. According to him, Kyrgyzstan sets clear objectives in the field of logistics and regional integration, including the creation of a logistics hub, the development of digital trade, and

A tournament dedicated to the 60th anniversary of volleyball player Bolot Kudaibergenov was held in Tone.

In the village of Eshperov in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, a volleyball tournament dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the famous volleyball player, coach, and sports master Bolot Kudaybergenov has concluded. This was reported by local resident Nazar Muratbek uulu.

In the Moscow District, a 10-kilometer stretch of road was asphalted, which was discussed at the people's kurultai.

In the Chuy region, in the territory of the Moscow district, the work on laying new asphalt on a 10-kilometer section of the road connecting the village of Belovodskoye and the rural district of Tölök has been successfully completed. According to information provided by the district state administration, this section of the road ensures road communication between the village of Belovodskoye, which is part of the Narzanskiy rural district and serves as the center of the district, and the rural

How to Prevent ARVI and Influenza?

"With the onset of the cold season, there has been an increase in the number of seasonal flu cases," reported specialists from the Karakol Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to their information, the current situation in the Issyk-Kul region remains stable. Since the beginning of 2025, 24,720 cases of illness have been recorded, while during the same period in 2024, there were 20,494 cases registered. Thus, the

The Folk Legend of the Kyz-Mazar Area in Kochkor: The Beauty Who Froze to Death While Waiting for Her Beloved, and the Crying Camel Calf

In the pasture Ükök near the village of Kosh-Döbö in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region lies the area of Kyz-Mazar. This place is located 10-15 km north of the village of Kara-Küngöy in the Kosh-Döbö ayil okmotu. In the pasture Ükök, there is a small hill. Its top is surrounded by stones. Nearby flows the river Ükök ("Mazar ükök") and a right tributary of the river Chuy. This water originates from the northern slopes of the Teskey Ala-Too and flows through the Kochkor valley.

At the Kar-Balta Bus Station, payment for public transport parking is being introduced: Where will the funds be directed?

At a meeting of the city council of Kara-Balta, a decision was made to introduce new tariffs for parking services for vehicles at the local bus station, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the new regulation, the parking fee will be 90 soms per trip for intercity routes, including the popular route "Kara-Balta—Bishkek," on which drivers make 1-2 trips a day. For local routes, the fee will be 40 soms per trip.

"Accusations Against Predecessors Will Not Help." Sapar Isakov Responded to Sadyr Japarov

In light of the recent disputes between Sadyr Japarov and Almazbek Atambaev, former Prime Minister Sapar Isakov decided to comment on the situation in the energy sector. He noted that his name had already been mentioned in discussions and that the problems being discussed today are related to his involvement in key processes in the energy sector. Isakov emphasized that Japarov's statements about the causes of the energy crisis are not accurate and that the president is receiving distorted

Felix Kulov commented on Atambayev's appeal to President Sadyr Japarov

Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Felix Kulov expressed his opinion on the recent address by former President Almazbek Atambayev to the current head of state Sadyr Japarov. He shared this on his social media page. Kulov noted that the reaction to Atambayev's words was predictable, as in today's atmosphere of social media, any political statements provoke heated discussions. He also mentioned that some of his acquaintances asked him to express his position, believing that such

The State National Security Committee detained the director of Kav&Kev

- On November 17, 2025, GKNB employees detained K.A.V., the head of the KХ "KAViKEV". This information was provided by the GKNB press service. According to the GKNB, the detention occurred due to suspicions of committing crimes under Articles 168 Part 2 Item 3, 297 Part 1, and 379 Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. In particular, it concerns illegal migration, document forgery, and creating threats to consumers.

Foreign workers without documents and counterfeit markings: an entrepreneur detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) stopped the illegal production of food products that posed a threat to public health. According to GKNB, during the investigation of the criminal case, violations of legislation were identified on the part of the head of the farm "KAViKEV," citizen K.A.V.

A municipal shelter for the homeless has opened in the city of Osh

In Osh, a municipal shelter named "Night Shelter for the Homeless" has opened. This information was provided by the director of the institution, Isa Nurmamatov.

Sadyr Japarov approved amendments to the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code regarding the removal of children from the criminal justice system.

President Sadyr Japarov has approved the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts, Including the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. According to information provided by the president's press service, the main goal of the new law is to improve the protection of the rights of minors who find themselves in conflict with the law, as well as to optimize alternative procedures and conditions for

A new mobile tariff for government employees is being introduced in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, together with the institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration, announced a new tariff plan called "State." According to the agency's information, agreements on cooperation have been signed with the telecommunications operators "Nur Telecom," "Alpha Telecom," and "Sky Mobile."

Omurbek Babanov urged Atambayev not to destabilize the situation in the country

Omurbek Babanov, former Prime Minister and businessman, shared his opinion regarding the recent statements made by ex-President Almazbek Atambayev concerning political competition. According to him, he does not pursue a political goal but strives for justice and objectivity.

Kav&Kev Head Detained. GKNB Uncovered Dangerous Product Manufacturing

According to the GKNB, the detention occurred as part of an investigation into a criminal case related to threats to consumers and illegal migration. K.A.V. is suspected of document forgery and employing foreign workers without the necessary permits. During the process of ensuring food security, violations were identified concerning the employment of foreign citizens in conditions that do not meet standards. In particular, workers are producing food products in unsanitary conditions, which

In September, more than half of the volume of bank loans in Kyrgyzstan were issued for a term of over 3 years

- In September 2025, more than half of the volume of bank loans in Kyrgyzstan was issued for a term exceeding 3 years, according to data from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. The share of loans with terms exceeding 3 years reached 52.5% of the total lending volume, while last year this figure was less than 30%.

Babanov responded to Atambayev and urged him to act like a wise elder.

Babanov commented on Atambayev's statements regarding political competition in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that he does not wish to delve into political disputes, but decided to express his opinion to ensure objectivity. Recalling the presidential elections of 2017, in which he himself participated, Babanov noted that during that period all possible administrative resources were used against the opponents of the authorities.

In September, banks issued consumer loans totaling 22.3 billion soms

According to information provided by the NBKR, in September 2025, the volume of consumer loans issued by commercial banks reached a record 22.3 billion soms. This figure became a new historical maximum, surpassing the previous record set in April when the amount was 21 billion soms. For the first nine months of the current year, the total volume of issued consumer loans amounts to 170.7 billion soms, reflecting an impressive growth of 91.1% compared to the same period last year.

The average salary in Kyrgyzstan has risen to 42,700 soms

According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the average nominal salary of one employee (excluding small enterprises) in Kyrgyzstan from January to September 2025 amounted to 42,757 soms. This figure has increased by 19.5% compared to the same period in 2024.

Kav&Kev: The head of the enterprise was detained for unsanitary conditions and illegal workers

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported significant violations in the area of food safety. According to the agency's information, as part of a criminal investigation, it was established that the director of the company "Kav&Kev," citizen K.A.V., hired foreign workers without the necessary permits, medical certificates, and migration documents.

Famous branded store robbed in Rome

A significant theft occurred at the Louis Vuitton boutique in the Italian capital, Rome, as reported by Kazinform. According to information from the ANSA agency, at least three masked criminals used a vehicle to break through the metal gates and gain access to the store's warehouse.

Textbooks for 2nd Graders Published in Kyrgyzstan

On November 17, representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic received educational and methodological kits for the subject "Natural Sciences" for second graders at the printing house OJSC "Uchkun". According to the department, 344,660 copies of these kits were printed for schools with instruction in Kyrgyz and Russian languages.