In the "Our People Abroad" section, we will tell you about Ilgiz Shayyldaev, who currently resides in the United States. In 2022, he was able to fulfill a childhood dream by winning a green card.
Sadyr Japarov discussed the tourism potential of Kyrgyzstan at a forum in Japan The president's press service reported that Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of developing tourism infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan to create a year-round tourist season. In this context, he presented a major project for the construction of the ski resort "Ala-Tuu Resort" and invited Japanese colleagues to collaborate on its implementation.
In the city of Sulukta, Batken region, on December 19, former chairman of the veterans' council of the Batken region, Mamat Abdurakhmanovich Tashtankulov, passed away at the age of 80. Mamat Tashtankulov was born on April 15, 1945, in the city of Sulukta.
- From January to November 2025, the production of bakery products and pastries in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 18 billion 351 million 249.1 thousand soms (approximately 18.35 billion soms), according to statistical data. This figure exceeds the production volume for the same period in 2024 by 37.2%, which was 13 billion 371 million 504.6 thousand soms.
Employees of the Traffic Safety Department are conducting active raids in the Chui region aimed at preventing road traffic accidents. This information was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region to a correspondent from Turmush.
On December 19 in Urumqi, Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in an event aimed at establishing direct connections between Kyrgyz and Chinese companies in the supply of construction materials. During the discussion, participants addressed important issues related to the formation of direct supply channels, improving product quality and compliance with standards, as well as developing logistical
- At the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Technical Regulation, as well as the application of sanitary, veterinary, and phytosanitary measures, amendments to the technical regulations of the EAEU were approved for public discussion. Among the issues considered:
This year, the Kainy municipality has added seven units of special equipment to its fleet. This information was provided by Mayor Rysbek Sheishenov. Kainy, located in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, is its administrative center.
This proposal was made at the First Dialogue Summit "Central Asia – Japan" According to information from the president's press service, Sadyr Japarov presented an initiative at the forum to attract investors for the implementation of the project to build an environmentally friendly city "Asman".
Turmush continues to tell the stories of the employees of the internal affairs bodies of Kyrgyzstan, both past and present. This year, the Kyrgyz militia celebrates its 101st anniversary, which took place in November.
The speech of President Sadyr Japarov at the First Dialogue Summit "Central Asia – Japan" In his address, he emphasized that Kyrgyzstan supports Japan's initiative to focus on three main areas: environmental sustainability and sustainable development, development of communications, and human resources.
On December 18, the Kara-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs received information that a citizen, T. M., born in 1990, sought medical assistance for bodily injuries. According to the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh Region, this incident has been recorded, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.
After the fight, Jake Paul expressed his feelings, saying: "I’m in a great mood. It was a fun fight, I love boxing. Anthony is a great fighter. I got beat up pretty badly, but that’s the essence of our sport. I will come back and keep winning." Anthony Joshua, for his part, noted: "It wasn’t my best performance. I wanted to get to Jake and inflict damage, but it took longer than expected. Jake performed excellently, and I want to give him credit."
The Osh–Sary-Tash–Irkeshtam road is once again open to motorists. This route was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall.
In the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region, a food fair was held. As reported to Turmush by Aijatmala Kadyrkulova, the acting head of the district agricultural development department, 1 liter of clarified butter was offered at a price of 1,000 soms. Every Friday, this fair is organized in the Dörbölzhün square in Bayetov, with the aim of providing the population with affordable food products produced by local farmers and entrepreneurs, without intermediaries.
In Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a competition called "Exemplary Family" took place. This was reported by the press service of the Shopokov city administration, informing the correspondent of Turmush. This initiative was implemented in accordance with the directives of the President of Kyrgyzstan, aimed at developing civic responsibility, strengthening family and community values, as well as promoting cohesion and unity in society.
Trump's schedule has also become less busy: he spends a lot of time at his golf clubs, travels less around the country, and hardly holds mass rallies that were once part of his political style. He prefers to sit even when others are standing and often does not start his duties until noon. According to a report by the New York Times, the number of his public appearances has decreased by almost 40% compared to the first year of his presidency. Periodically, he disappears from the public eye
The study involved 27,670 adults with an average age of 58 years at the start, and they were observed for about 25 years. During this period, 3,208 participants were diagnosed with dementia. At the beginning of the study, participants provided information about their diet, noting what they ate over the course of a week, and also answered questionnaires about their eating habits over the previous years.
As previous studies have shown, the composition of gut microbiota in patients with various mental disorders often differs from that of people without such conditions. Considering this, the authors of the new study aimed to investigate the biological mechanisms that may be associated with the development of social phobia. “Observing the influence of gut microbiota on the development of autism, we began to wonder whether such microbiome disruption could cause social anxiety disorder,” the
Tourists found the remains of a predator resembling the skeleton of a small dinosaur in the mountains of the Chui region. “We discovered the skeleton in a dry riverbed near the Chon-Mazar gorge. Mostly, it was just parts — the spine and skull. The jaws were lined with sharp teeth and resembled those of a ‘Tyrannosaurus,’ only in a smaller size. We became curious about who this could be?” — shared the impressions of the tourists.
During this event held in Japan, around 300 representatives from the business communities of Central Asia and Japan gathered. Forum participants covered a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, energy, logistics, finance and insurance, information technology, medicine and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, as well as high technologies and innovations. The agreements signed, according to the authorities, create a favorable foundation for further development of cooperation and
At the First Central Asia – Japan Dialogue Summit taking place in Tokyo, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, made an important statement. According to the president's press service, in his speech, Japarov emphasized the significance of this summit for the development of partnership relations between Central Asia and Japan.
The village of Telman, located in the Aiyl aimak of Synn-Tash in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chuy region, was named in honor of the famous German revolutionary Ernst Thälmann. This was reported to the correspondent of Turmush by the head of the library No. 16 of the village, Kalyman Almanbetova. According to her, the foundation of the village took place between 1920 and 1925, during the Soviet era. Initially, it was a small settlement inhabited by workers of collective and state farms. From
In the At-Bashinsky district, law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect in fraud. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Naryn region, a local resident A. T. from the village of Birlik reported to the police. He stated that a certain individual, introducing himself as D. M., managed to deceitfully acquire two horses at the livestock market in At-Bashy, claiming he would pay within a week. However, the promised amount of 245,000 soms was never paid, and
Over the course of the week, several significant personnel changes took place in Kyrgyzstan. The work of the deputies of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh has begun. Deputies took the oath, and currently, 87 people's deputies have been elected.
President Sadyr Japarov's visit to Japan on December 20 includes participation in the signing ceremony of bilateral agreements reached during the 'Central Asia + Japan' business forum. About 300 business representatives from Central Asia and Japan gathered at the event, covering various sectors such as industry, machine engineering, energy, transport and logistics, finance and insurance, as well as information technology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Issues
In Kyrgyzstan, an initiative has been implemented since 2021 to launch at least 100 industrial and 100 social facilities annually. This was stated by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, in an interview with local television channels on December 18. He noted that this year, under favorable circumstances, the opening of 115 new industrial enterprises is planned.
President Sadyr Japarov, during his official visit to Japan, spoke on December 20 at the First Central Asia – Japan Dialogue Summit held in Tokyo. In his address, the head of the Kyrgyz Republic noted that the summit reflected the common desire of the Central Asian countries and Japan to strengthen their cooperation at a new, higher level.
During his visit, President Japarov was welcomed by the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi. Immediately after the welcoming ceremony and a joint photo, the delegations moved on to discuss key topics of the summit. Discussing cooperation in the field of tourism, the president noted the significant potential for interaction between Kyrgyzstan and Japan, emphasizing the unique historical and cultural heritage of his country and the preserved Buddhist monuments that could attract Japanese
During the operational and preventive operation "Arsenal" in the Ak-Suu district, illegal substances were discovered. On December 16, the Ak-Suu district internal affairs department received information from a local resident about the possible storage of illegal firearms in one of the houses.
The "Manas" airport has temporarily suspended the acceptance of flights due to heavy fog. This information was confirmed by the information service of the air harbor, as reported on the portal 24. kg. The fog began to form last night, resulting in some flights being either postponed or redirected to other airports.
President Sadyr Japarov is participating today, December 20, in the first summit of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan," which is taking place in Tokyo as part of his official visit to Japan. The Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, welcomed the president.
In Rijeka, Croatia, a solemn ceremony was held to mark the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the new institution, located at Vukovarska 10a, aims to promote the strengthening of bilateral relations as well as development in the areas of trade, economy, and cultural interaction. Additionally, the office will provide consular-legal support to citizens of Kyrgyzstan. Important guests attended the event,
A solemn ceremony for lighting the main New Year tree took place in the central square of Tokmok, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was attended by the speaker of the city council, Maksat Tynaybekov, the first deputy mayor of Tokmok, Azamat Namazaliev, the director of the veterans' council, Medet Turkmenov, as well as residents and guests of the city.
- On December 19, 2025, a ceremony for the signing of grant agreements took place at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, as reported by the ministry's press service. Among the grant recipients is the State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin." The total amount of allocated funds was 534 thousand dollars. To participate in the competitive selection, it was necessary to provide a land plot of at least 5 hectares and a corresponding business plan.
In order to reduce the number of road traffic accidents in the Naryn region, explanatory events were organized for drivers. This was reported by the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region. According to the report, Police Lieutenant Colonel Nurbek Salymbaev, who heads the road safety department, together with employees of the Traffic Safety Department, informed drivers of passenger and freight vehicles traveling along the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart
A traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek—Osh highway, resulting in the deaths of two ulakchy. The accident took place on December 16. The victims of the collision were brothers A.B.A. (born in 2000) and B.Sh.A. (born in 2007), who lived in the village of Min-Zhyjach, part of the Toguz-Bulak rural district in the Leilek region.
During a meeting organized by the Patrol Police Service, former mufti Maksat Azhy Toktomushev discussed current issues related to traffic rule compliance. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Service. During the discussion, specialists raised important topics concerning the responsibilities of both drivers and pedestrians. The conversation also touched on road behavior culture and the value of human life.
The village of Cholok-Aryk is located in the rural district of Frunze in the Panfilov region of the Chui province. In this small settlement, there are only 303 residents.
In the Chuy region, there is a strong fog, which is leading to reduced visibility on the roads. In this regard, road inspectors strongly recommend that drivers exercise caution. According to information provided by the press service of the Road Safety Department of the Interior Ministry of the Chuy region, road conditions have become quite difficult due to the fog.
Traffic jams have formed at the Too-Ashuu pass after restrictions on freight transport were lifted. This was reported by the press service of the Road Safety Department (RSD) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, as conveyed by a Turmush correspondent. As clarified by the department, the deterioration of weather conditions on the Bishkek–Osh highway, particularly fog and snowfall, was the reason for the introduction of restrictions on heavy trucks at the
The delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights was not allowed into the country On the night of December 11-12, Kyrgyz border guards did not allow representatives of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) to enter the country. This event raised serious concerns.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, delivered a lecture at the United Nations University in Tokyo, where he outlined the main issues of the contemporary world order and called for the restoration of trust at the global level, the reform of the United Nations, and increased participation of "middle powers" in the international governance system.
On December 19, President Sadyr Japarov, while on an official visit to Japan, arrived at "Akasaka," where a reception was held ahead of the First Summit of the Dialogue "Central Asia + Japan." According to the president's press service, he was greeted by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Accompanied by an honor guard, they walked down the red carpet and then took a joint photo before proceeding to the dining hall, organized for the leaders of Central Asian
Since our last publication, which indicated a goal of 10,000 units by 2026, the production intentions of the Foundation company have significantly expanded. According to Forbes, Pathak intends to deploy 40 robots this year, with plans to increase their number to 10,000 by 2026, aiming to reach 50,000 by the end of 2027. Recently, news emerged about the development of the combat robot Phantom MK-1, and the plans to produce 50,000 units over two years seem quite ambitious. Pathak acknowledges
On December 19, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, arrived in Tokyo, where he visited the state guesthouse "Akasaka" as part of an official trip. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed the head of state.
- During the meetings at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), Ruslan Davydov, Minister for Customs Cooperation, presented his report on "Organizational and Legal Approaches of the EEC to the Development of Digital Customs in the Context of World Customs Organization Projects, such as 'Smart Customs' and the Information and Communication Technologies Group. In his speech, the minister emphasized the importance of digitalization for the customs authorities of the EAEU and the
A resident of the Ak-Talinsky district in the Naryn region, Elizat Nurseitova, who gave birth to triplets in Bishkek, has been working as a teacher for 15 years. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her.