html President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived in Japan on a working visit on December 18. His arrival was agreed upon at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi to participate in the First Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit. The plane with the president landed at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport.
- The right to use 40 deposits was sold at auction for $2.3 million, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. In 2025, the Kyrgyz Geological Service plans to hold auctions for the right to use subsoil resources for 60 sites.
A round table was held in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to air quality issues in the atmosphere. The information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The agency reported that the event was led by Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister, in cooperation with the regional office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia. The round table was organized with the technical support of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and was titled "Analysis
The Deputy Minister also noted that the main burden of monitoring violations by scooter users falls on the police and the citizens themselves, while sharing companies remain unaccountable. — Since the beginning of the year, about 29 thousand people have been held accountable for various violations of scooter usage rules. At the same time, sharing companies bear no responsibility, — emphasized Lepeha. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs regularly receives complaints about
During the ceremony, 50 vehicles of various brands were handed over, such as "JAC," "Changan," "Hyundai Staria," "Toyota Hiace," "Geely Atlas," "Chevrolet Cobalt," and "Niva Legend," as well as 5 snowmobiles. All vehicles are equipped with modern equipment and necessary technical means. Ulan Niyazbekov, in his speech, emphasized the importance of ensuring public order and safety on the roads. He stressed that equipping law
The championship took place at the "Tulpar" sports complex, gathering around 150 participants from 25 countries. The main goal of this championship is to promote belt wrestling on the international stage, strengthen friendship and sports ties between countries, as well as to identify talented athletes and enhance their training levels.
The ceremony for laying the capsule for the new administrative building of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic took place today, December 18, in Talas. Among the participants of the event were B. Jusupekov, the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, and M. Baizhigitov, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Talas region,
In Manas, citizens are warned that serious measures may be taken for late payment of administrative fines, including the arrest of bank accounts and a ban on leaving the country. According to information received from the employees of the Manas City Department of the Bailiff Service, they, along with the city prosecutor's office and the road safety department, are conducting explanatory work to raise awareness about the necessity of paying fines for administrative violations.
A resident of Talas, Zulayka Duishon kyzy, donated significant family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas," located in the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." Among them are a wolf fur coat ("karyshkyr ichik") and a hair ornament ("chachpak"), which were used by women by attaching them to their hair. Zulayka shared that the wolf fur coat was a legacy from her father-in-law, while the ornament belonged to his wife, Zulayka's mother-in-law.
Today, an official event took place at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where new service vehicles and snowmobiles were handed over to the units of the tourist police of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as the city of Bishkek, the Main Department of Road Safety, and operational services. Attending this event were the Minister of Internal Affairs Ulan Niyazbekov, his first deputy, as well as other deputy ministers and police staff.
As of December 16, 2025, the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reported that 1 million 521.6 thousand taxpayers have connected to the electronic service "Taxpayer's Cabinet." Of these, 98,507 are legal entities, and 1 million 423,152 are individuals.
At a briefing held today, the Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Darmankul uulu Bakyt, spoke about the migration situation of Kyrgyz citizens outside the country and the measures aimed at protecting their rights. As of December this year, more than 798,400 citizens of Kyrgyzstan live abroad, of which about 341,094 are in Russia. This is 37,000 fewer than in the first half of the year.
Global Summit in New Delhi On December 17, the second Global Summit of the WHO dedicated to traditional medicine began in New Delhi, organized jointly with the Indian government. The event features ministers, scientists, representatives of indigenous peoples, and practitioners from over 100 countries.
The National Bank once again emphasizes that the fraud scheme on Telegram using the bots “Guldari | Mamlekettik zardam” (@Guldari_kredit_bot) and “Guldari | Social credit” (@credit_guldari_bot) poses a serious threat. Scammers manipulate citizens into taking loans using fake documents bearing the National Bank's insignia. Do not trust messages from strangers and under no circumstances should you transfer money! If you have any doubts, verify the information through official channels.
Akmatbek Kozhomkulov has been appointed as the deputy mayor of the city of Kara-Balta. As reported by Turmush, he was introduced to the staff of the mayor's office on December 18.
According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, this year, over the course of 11 months, 175 criminal cases related to cyber fraud have been registered. According to the agency's data, the total amount of material damage from these crimes is 68 million 716 thousand 415 soms. Of the initiated cases, 22 have been sent to court.
The employees of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic held a farewell ceremony for Baktiyar Orozov, who served as the first minister of the department. According to the ministry, it was emphasized during the event that Baktiyar Orozov led the ministry during a difficult and responsible period of its establishment, ensuring the rapid organization of its work.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) presented a forecast for the economic development of partner countries for the next three years, expecting stable and sustainable growth. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan will continue to hold leading positions in key economic indicators. The presentation took place in Almaty. EDB unites seven countries: Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, which are located at the center of the EAEU and CIS. This creates favorable
At the 6th UNCITRAL Summit, held in collaboration with the Hong Kong Department of Justice, the Minister of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ayaz Bayetov, delivered a report on the ongoing reforms. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of digitalization in justice, enhancing the efficiency of judicial processes, and strengthening public trust in the judiciary. Among the initiatives presented were key changes to procedural legislation. These include the implementation of video conferencing
Today, December 18, a vote was held among the deputies to elect the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. As a result of the anonymous voting, 84 deputies cast their votes for Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, while three voted against. Among those who sent congratulations to Turgunbek uulu are international colleagues.
The presidential New Year tree has begun in Bishkek, which took place today. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry's data, 490 children from all corners of the country attended the event.
During her visit, the ombudsman conducted a monitoring of the conditions of detention and the rights of women under investigation. She inspected all 19 cells of the women's block and held conversations with each of the inmates.
In the Manas district, an inspection of stores selling pyrotechnic products took place ahead of the New Year holidays, according to information provided by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the received data, as part of the directives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, employees of the Manas District Police Department, in cooperation with representatives of the
The General Plan for the development of Bishkek, which is to be implemented by 2050, includes a significant expansion of green areas. In particular, the area of parks, squares, and boulevards will increase by 2,950 hectares, allowing the total area of green spaces to reach 3,400 hectares. This is necessary to meet regulatory requirements for the provision of green zones for the population. This information was provided by Aziret Akimov, the first deputy head of the Bishkek Main Department of
- Sadyr Japarov signed a decree titled "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," which is accompanied by a draft law on amendments to the Tax Code. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare and submit this draft law for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.
In Kyzyl-Kiya, road repair works are underway on Kurenekeeva Street and the internal streets of the village of Jin-Jigen, which were previously in unsatisfactory condition, submerged in mud and water. Support from local entrepreneurs has allowed for the roads to be covered with gravel and the surface to be leveled.
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
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:
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).
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
- 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
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
The elections of the chairpersons were held in a secret ballot format.
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
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.
In the village of Chayek, located in the Jumgal district, a Christmas tree was once again installed, which was purchased for 100,000 soms in December 2024, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This year, no additional budget funds were allocated for its decoration.
On the second day of the work of the Jogorku Kenesh, nine deputies are absent
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
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,
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an unusual helper came out to clear the snow. A three-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer named Ridji decided to assist his owner in dealing with the heavy snowfall. The cold and deep snow clearly did not please him.
Askar Ismailov emphasizes the need for immediate action from the authorities of Kazakhstan, according to Ulysmedia.kz. The expert described the worst possible scenario for the country's oil sector, pointing to its potential consequences for the entire economy. The forecast consists of five key risks:
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.
This year, 30 children from the Naryn region will participate in the presidential New Year tree event. This information was provided by the presidential representative office in the region. The deputy head of the region, Aydana Imanalieva, held a ceremonial send-off for the schoolchildren to the event, which took place the day before.
Boxer Eldiyar Tenisbekov, representing the city of Tokmok, won victory at the international tournament of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which took place in Harbin (China), reports Turmush correspondent. In the final match in the weight category up to 67 kg, the Tokmok athlete triumphed over a Russian boxer, securing first place.
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.
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
In the Naryn region, in the Jumgal district, Rita Bayalieva, who held the position of head of the Tygol-Sai rural administration, has been relieved of her duties. This decision was made by the order of Akim Adybek Nabiyev.
Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region, visited Kyzyl-Kiya to assess the condition of the city's medical institutions. According to the press service, the main results of the modernization were summarized: