Today, a meeting of the presidium of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry took place in Bishkek. According to information from the Chamber, several organizational issues aimed at improving international cooperation and expanding the representation of the chamber abroad were discussed at the meeting.
Zamirbek Turgunbaev, who is engaged in horse breeding, actively participates in equestrian competitions. His horse, known by the name Lambada, took part in the kok-boru dedicated to the 1000th anniversary of the epic of Manas. According to Turgunbaev, it was during this event that he received a gift from the head of the government, Apas Jumagulov — this horse, which became the prize for the title of "Best Player". Turgunbaev, born on March 12, 1957, in the village of Sary-Kamysh
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani individuals who have made a life abroad. Begimai Kaa kieva shared her experience of living in the South Korean city of Naju. Begimai Kaa kieva, a native of the village of Ak-Korgon in the Talas region, was born in 1996. She is currently married and raising a son with her husband. For the past few years, their family has been living in South Korea. “My parents were educators: my father initially taught elementary classes and later became a
The attacker also sprayed pepper spray in the face of 32-year-old security guard Dmitry Pavlov. According to reports, the teenager had meticulously prepared for the attack and even told one of the teachers that he would soon end up in prison. The school lacks metal detectors, only having regular turnstiles, which allowed him to bring a knife and possibly a homemade explosive device without hindrance. According to the Telegram channel Baza, the teenager assembled a fake device resembling an
Exceptions apply only to approved state projects In order to optimize administrative procedures in the management of state property, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has made adjustments to the rules regarding leasing, economic management, operational management, and gratuitous temporary use of state property.
From December 17 to 19, 2025, significant precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. This may lead to snow avalanches on certain roads, including sections of Bishkek-Osh (km 121-138 at the Too-Ashuu Pass and km 198-255 at the Ala-Bel Pass) and Ala-Buka — Kanysh-Kiya (km 68-74 and km 86-101 at the Chapchyma Pass). The roads Red Gorka — Ak-Tash (0-3 km), Myrza-Ake — Kara-Kuldja — Alayku (km 65-110), Karakol-Enilchek (km 45-90 at the Chon-Ashuu Pass), and Balikchy —
For the first time in its 88-year history, the Volkswagen Group has decided to close one of its factories in Germany. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing information from the Kazinform agency and BELTA. The closure of the factory in Dresden is due to financial difficulties arising from declining sales in Europe and China, as well as high import tariffs imposed by the United States. This decision is part of a broader program by Volkswagen aimed at cutting 35,000 jobs in Germany.
On December 10, 2025, the evacuation of a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic from Myanmar took place, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Malaysia and the Honorary Consulate in Thailand.
The Kyrgyz ethno-musical "Raymaly and Begimai" was showcased in Moscow, organized by the creative team of the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. This event was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, on December 14, the musical, based on a legend from Aitmatov's novel "And the Day Lasts More Than a Century," was presented at the Moscow
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has launched a new online service that allows individual entrepreneurs to re-register through the Taxpayer's Cabinet. Now, using the website cabinet.salyk.kg, individual entrepreneurs can submit applications for re-registration online.
As a result of a mass traffic accident in India, four people died and another 25 were injured. This information was reported by the ANI agency. According to BELTA, the accident occurred on the Delhi-Agra expressway in the state of Uttar Pradesh. In the morning, due to dense fog, seven buses collided with three cars, resulting in the buses catching fire.
In the Kadamjay district, in the Ak-Turpak ayil, a touching event called "I Miss the Bread Baked by My Mom" ("Апам жапкан нанды сагындым") took place, during which local women visited the soldiers guarding the country. As reported by Oomina Akhmatova, the chairwoman of the women's council of the Ak-Turpak ayil okmotu, this initiative involved mothers who personally prepared traditional Kyrgyz dishes for the soldiers. The menu included kattama, borsok, tandoor bread,
Today, the neighboring republic celebrates 34 years of its independence
In the Osh region, an event took place where the organization NABU Kyrgyzstan summarized its activities in the field of environmental protection. Representatives from the Ecology and Technical Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic for the Osh region, as well as inspectors, gamekeepers, and journalists were present at the meeting.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan held a presentation of the cooperation program with Switzerland covering the period from 2026 to 2029, which will be implemented with the support of the Swiss side. The presentation was conducted under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meder Abakirov, as reported by the ministry's press service.
A stash containing firearms, including a Makarov pistol and a revolver, was found on the outskirts of Balakchy. According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the serial numbers on the seized items had been deliberately removed.
Eldar Abakirov, who ran for deputy in district No. 26, has filed a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to sources, this information has been confirmed in court. Recall that on December 12, the Administrative Court of Bishkek dismissed his complaint regarding the actions of the Central Election Commission concerning the election results and possible voter bribery.
In the Naryn region, in the villages of Chayek, Kok-Oy, and Besh-Terek, activities aimed at creating structures designed to prevent mudflows have been successfully completed. During the preventive work, special channels were dug, and barriers were installed to divert water generated during mudflow events. These measures are taken annually, and funding is provided from the budget of the ayil okmotu. The Ministry of Emergency Situations also provides assistance by supplying fuel and specialized
- In Kyrgyzstan, the question is being raised about the possibility of implementing a state support mechanism similar to that used in Turkey and several other countries, aimed at developing the jewelry and textile industries. This was reported on December 15, 2025, by the Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service, Kubanychbek Isabekov, during a radio broadcast. He noted that with government support, producers will be able to access raw materials, including gold, for creating jewelry that can
10-year-old Nurzaman Almazbekov, a 4th-grade student at the "Aydyn-Kol" primary school in Koo-Chaty, received an invitation to the presidential New Year tree in Bishkek. Turmush previously reported that a heavy snowfall recently hit the high-altitude villages of the Alaykuu valley. At that time, local residents recorded Nurzaman struggling through snowdrifts up to his waist on his way to school.
Emomali Rahmon once again promised that the electricity shortage in the country will be eliminated by September 2027.
The application will function as a crypto wallet and gateway to decentralized services, allowing users to make P2P payments, interact with decentralized applications (dApps), and explore other blockchain products without the need to add additional apps. Xiaomi, ranked third in the world in smartphone sales after Apple and Samsung, holds a market share of over 13%, which is approximately 160 million devices per year. This collaboration could attract millions of users to cryptocurrencies,
In the last three years, the Collective Forces of the CSTO have conducted 20 joint exercises, including both command-staff and special operations. This was reported by the organization's press service.
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is working on the implementation of a program aimed at creating 385 processing enterprises. This will help increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030, as reported by the ministry's press service. According to the agency's information, the opening of 7 trade and logistics centers and 78 processing enterprises is planned in the Chui region. Their operations will cover areas such as the
- The Council of Heads of Standardization Bodies of the EAEU states discussed key areas for the development of this field, as reported by the EEC. During the meeting, participants reviewed the procedure for developing lists of standards necessary for the technical regulations of the EAEU, as well as agreed on the Commission's proposals aimed at increasing the efficiency of this process.
- Farmers were provided with 9,016 units of agricultural machinery on lease for a total amount of 21.8 billion soms. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. As part of the state-supported leasing program, 2,029 units of machinery were transferred in 2025 for a total of 7.2 billion soms.
Kazakhstan's Freedom Bank has announced a plan to establish a subsidiary in Kyrgyzstan, which will eventually become a full-fledged bank, as reported by Forbes Kazakhstan. The new financial institution will be registered as a closed joint-stock company and will be named "Freedom Bank KG" (Freedom Bank KG in English).
Despite the challenging climate conditions and remoteness, the power supply in the Karkyra pasture remains reliable. This is largely thanks to the efforts of Mirbek Akmatov, who works at the electric grid enterprise in the Tyup district. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that he has been working in the Karkyra area for 20 years, ensuring a stable supply of electricity and quickly responding to emergency situations.
On December 15, the Louvre suspended its operations due to a strike initiated by its employees. This information was published on the museum's official website. The statement reads: "Due to the employees' strike, the museum is temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience caused."
Adilet Ishenbekov, a specialist with experience in the energy sector and education from Tomsk (Russia), makes an important contribution to the stable electricity supply of Karakol. As reported by a Turmush correspondent, since he started working at the Karakol District Electric Networks, Adilet has been performing complex and responsible work to ensure that residents have electricity. Although his work often goes unnoticed, it is his efforts that bring light to the homes of the townspeople.
Faridin Uulu Kutman, a native of the village of Ak-Dobo in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, has won two gold medals at arm wrestling competitions held in Dubai, UAE. According to his mother, Aizat Altymyshova, the 22-year-old athlete earned these awards at a tournament for people with disabilities. "Kutman was born with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. We took him to school until the 4th grade, and then until the 9th grade, teachers came to our home to teach him. Despite moving in
The Ministry of Agriculture reported that in Kyrgyzstan, 155.6 thousand hectares were sown in the fall, of which about 100 thousand hectares are located in the Chui region. Currently, a total of 155.6 thousand hectares have been prepared for autumn sowing in the republic, with the majority located in the Chui region.
- A change in management has occurred in the executive body of OJSC "FinanceCreditBank." The relevant information was published on the website of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. As of December 12, 2025, the powers of Zinchenko Irina Alekseevna as the chairperson of the board have been terminated due to her resignation at her own request.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations has published the weather summary for December 16. According to the forecast data, snow may fall today in the Naryn, Jalal-Abad, and Chui regions.
The Osh city administration reported that the residential area "Ken-Sai" is now fully supplied with electricity. During the implementation of the project, 150 power supply poles were installed and SIP type cables were laid. Additionally, 4 new transformers were installed and 3 outdated ones were replaced.
One of the reforms was the improvement of access to guaranteed medical services for citizens, which is directly related to the effectiveness of the implementation of the State Guarantees Program in the healthcare sector. Despite the fact that the program has been in existence for a long time and provides each citizen with a guaranteed volume of medical services funded by the state, its effectiveness remained in question due to low public awareness and the lack of a convenient tool for
In the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, a service vehicle provided by the president was involved in a traffic accident. Currently, it is known that the service vehicle, a "VAZ 2121" ("Niva"), allocated to the head of the rural administration of the Uch-Korgon rural district in the Aksy district, is now in one of the workshops in the city of Kerben.
According to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of December 15, distance learning has been organized in 526 schools, which accounts for approximately 25% of the total number of educational institutions in the country.
On December 15, 2025, an international cultural event was held at the UN headquarters in New York to mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of UN General Assembly resolution 49/129, which recognizes the epic 'Manas' as a significant spiritual heritage of the Kyrgyz people. Among the participants were the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to the UN, Aida Kasymalieva, the Deputy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the completion of the evacuation of a citizen who found herself in a military camp in Myanmar. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the operation took place on December 10, 2025, with the assistance of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Malaysia and the Honorary Consulate in Thailand. Preliminary data indicates that this citizen became a victim of a fraudulent scheme related to labor migration and was illegally
From December 17 to 19, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to avalanches and snowdrifts. Ice formation is also forecasted on the roads. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the following areas are most at risk of avalanches:
At a meeting held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, the results of new reforms implemented within the framework of the "Government Accelerators" program were presented. Since 2025, the implementation of 12 reform initiatives aimed at addressing pressing socio-economic issues has begun. The outcomes of two key areas were announced at this meeting.
According to Forbes, Elon Musk's net worth has been estimated at 600 billion dollars for the first time, amid rumors of SpaceX's upcoming IPO with a valuation of 800 billion dollars, according to reports. According to Reuters, Musk, who significantly increased his net worth to 500 billion dollars in October, owns about 42% of SpaceX shares, which is preparing for an IPO next year. The valuation of SpaceX could raise the entrepreneur's net worth to 677 billion dollars.
In the first nine months of 2025, Russian exports to the EAEU countries exceeded $6 billion, according to information from the federal center "Agroexport". From January to September, the volume of agricultural product shipments from Russia to EAEU countries amounted to approximately $6.2 billion, which is 17% higher compared to the same period last year.
- Recently, President Sadyr Japarov approved the Decree "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," as well as a law concerning changes in tax legislation aimed at assisting businesses. This was reported on December 15, 2025, by the Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service, Kubanychbek Isabekov, on the radio. According to him, the document outlines several priority areas and sets the task of supporting the economy and creating more favorable conditions for entrepreneurs.
- In order to improve veterinary and phytosanitary safety, the Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service is gradually introducing a video surveillance system at slaughterhouses and markets. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this. As of today, cameras have already been installed at 54 slaughterhouses, five livestock markets, and one veterinary and sanitary expert laboratory located in the Moscow district.
The 29th meeting of the Council of Heads of Accreditation Bodies of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union took place in Moscow. Ainura Akhmedzhanova, the director of the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center, participated in this event. The discussion focused on issues related to product safety in the market. The head of Rosakkreditatsiya, Dmitry Volvach, emphasized the recent changes in Russian legislation.
On December 17, a documentary series titled "Nomadic Craft" will be launched in Bishkek, dedicated to the traditional crafts of the Kyrgyz people. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan. The project was developed by the public fund "Tamchy Tasma" under the direction of director Gulnur Kanat.