Confiscation of property will also be part of the sentence Maksat Nusuvaliev, the former mayor of Tokmak, was convicted of corrupt activities and sentenced to 13 years in prison with confiscation of his property, according to the decision of the Oktyabrsky District Court in Bishkek.
The Head of the Presidential Administration and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaiev, attended the opening of the World Sambo Championship taking place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. In his speech, he emphasized that it is a significant honor for Kyrgyzstan to host such a large-scale international event.
According to the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, Seytek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev has been appointed as the mayor of Batken. This decision was made based on Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Part 1 of Article 47 of the Law on Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies. Seytek Kulubaev is 54 years old and holds two higher education degrees: in 1993, he graduated from the agricultural institute with a degree in "zootechnics," and in 1996, he
The Bishkek Electric Networks enterprise, part of OJSC "NESC," has provided an official explanation regarding the temporary power outage at the address 81 Masalieva Street. It has been reported that the outage occurred at the end of August this year due to accumulated debt for electricity, which amounted to about 3 million soms. The residents of this building moved in without the necessary documentation.
From November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026, the section of the Naryn–Oruktam road located between kilometers 50 and 75 will be closed to traffic. According to a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made based on the directive of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The reason for this closure is the deteriorating weather conditions and the increased threat of avalanches, which jeopardizes road safety.
In November, during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, a resolution was unanimously adopted proclaiming September 22 as the International Day of Nomadic Heritage. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As noted in the statement, the initiative put forward by Kyrgyzstan was supported by many participating countries and aimed at recognizing the significant contribution of nomadic peoples to the development of world civilization,
On November 6, a meeting took place in Bishkek between the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Asein Isaev, and the head of the delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Seval Guzelkilinch. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on key areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as project activities carried out by the IFRC in the country.
In the coming days, forecasters predict stable and dry weather in Bishkek with no precipitation. Temperature for the upcoming days:
In Talas, a fine was imposed on a store that operated without the necessary permits. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, the inspection revealed that the store, located at K. Nurjanov Street, 48/2, was conducting its activities without the appropriate architectural documents.
- Farmers need to adapt to modern food safety requirements. This statement was made by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a broadcast on the radio. He noted that training is currently being conducted with the support of both international and local specialists.
The reasons for the entry ban to Russia have been named Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, including Zhanar Akayev, Mirlan Samyikozho, and Cholpon Sultanbekova, have received a ban on entry to the Russian Federation. This became known through the Telegram channel "Neighbors - Central Asia".
A 30-year-old driver who died at the Sary-Kyr pass was buried in the city of Tash-Kumyr on November 7. This information was confirmed by the mayor of the city, Kelsinbek Bektemirov.
The delegation of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic participated from November 5 to 7 in the ninth OSCE seminar on passenger data and the fifth meeting of the informal working group of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in the Austrian capital, Vienna. According to information provided by the state committee, more than 180 representatives from 57 OSCE participating countries took part in the events, organized jointly with the UN Counter-Terrorism Office.
Farmers are actively adopting the latest production technologies; however, they face certain difficulties. As noted by Mukhtar Chynaliev, the director of the Department of Organic and Processing Industries of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the limited domestic market and strict requirements from foreign countries hinder the sale of their products on the radio. According to him, agrarians have begun transitioning to berry crops and are quickly studying new
Mass layoffs in the United States are reaching record levels, driven by the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the need to cut costs. This was reported by Bloomberg journalists, citing data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Last month, there was a significant increase in the number of layoffs: 153,074 people lost their jobs, marking the highest figure for October in the last twenty years. For comparison, this number is nearly three times higher than
- During the C5+1 summit in Washington, Tilek Alimdzhanov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Aiyl Bank," signed memorandums with two well-known American financial institutions — Citi Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. These agreements are a significant step towards strengthening international partnerships and open new horizons for the further development of the bank on the global stage.
Today in Bishkek, a solemn event is taking place dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana". Among the participants of the celebration are the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Tagaev, State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Union of Journalists Kurmanbek Ramatov, as well as the editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" Elena Zholobova and other invited guests.
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev as the mayor of Batken, located in the Batken region. Prior to this, he served as the head of the state administration - akim of the Aravan district in the Osh region.
In the Kochkor Historical Museum, archival photographs of local residents who became victims of repression and were relocated to Ukraine are collected. As reported by Turmush correspondent, among the museum visitors were Asel Asanbekova and Kenzhe Erkinbek kyzy, who are engaged in researching historical facts. They donated photographs of families from the Kochkor district to the museum, who were deported in the 1930s to the settlements of Chalbasy (now Vinogradovo, Kherson region) and
In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, emphasized that Sadyr Japarov demonstrated significant determination by regaining control over Kumtor in just eight months. In his opinion, this project had long been used not only for economic but also for political purposes. Kubatov noted that during Askar Akayev's rule, serious mistakes were made, resulting in Kyrgyzstan losing its stake in the Kumtor mine.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), spoke about the funding allocated for the development of various regions of Kyrgyzstan. During a meeting with residents of Balykchy, he emphasized that state support has significantly increased in recent years. In particular, the following amounts are planned for 2025:
On the road connecting Bishkek and Karakol, stones have accumulated, hidden under the snow cover, as reported by readers of Kaktus.media. This creates a risk of accidents, as drivers do not expect such unpleasant surprises and often damage their car tires. As a result, many are forced to change tires right on the road in the cold and snow. One reader shared: "For example, the Odyssey car has a flat tire, and we also have a side cut. Further down the road, there are also cars stopped. I
As part of the cooperation between the Prosecutor's Offices of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation, a round table was held on November 6-7, 2025, at the Juridical Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office, dedicated to issues of environmental protection and the rational use of natural resources, the press service reported. The event is part of the joint action plan between the General Prosecutor's Offices of the two countries for 2024-2025. Participants discussed
The section of the Naryn–Oruktam highway, located between kilometers 50 and 75, will be temporarily closed from November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made in accordance with the order of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The closure is due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of snow avalanches, making it necessary to ensure
The measures concern state fees and registration In the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, which is of great importance for the region, workers will be able to take advantage of new benefits. President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree that simplifies temporary procedures for foreign workers.
The intersection of Fuchik Street in Bishkek will be temporarily closed for two days. This information was provided by the city hall. According to the information provided by the city hall, rehabilitation work will be carried out on November 8 and 9 of this year, which will limit access at the intersection of Fuchik Street, Jibek Jolu Avenue, and Profsoyuznaya Street.
The importance of the newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" in illuminating the role of state policy was emphasized by State Secretary Marat Imankulov at a solemn event dedicated to the centenary of the publication. Imankulov noted that this publication is one of the most authoritative and influential in the country.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of penalties against a number of financial organizations for violations of legislation and its own rules. In particular, one payment organization was fined 55,000 soms for failing to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the regulations of the NB KR.
Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, received a request for assistance from Eleonora Nuralieva, a resident of Kyrgyzstan, regarding her difficult life situation. Eleonora Nuralieva, born in 1989, shared that after her birth, her mother abandoned her, and at the age of 4, she was sold for 1500 soms to unknown people. Until the age of 13, she was raised in various families and then ended up in
Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol, has accused Yuri Bivol, her father-in-law, of assault. According to Ekaterina, the incident occurred during her son Nikon's training when Yuri unexpectedly showed up. After her attempts to intervene in the meeting, he physically attacked her. This was reported by RT. It is worth noting that Ekaterina herself is under investigation in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan due to a video on social media in which she insulted the
The GNS clarifies that the law adopted on October 29, 2025, introduced a number of changes to the Tax Code aimed at improving tax legislation, simplifying tax administration, and combating the shadow economy. There has been information circulated in the media that tax legislation is being changed with the aim of abolishing cash payments; however, this is not true. We emphasize that the changes are aimed at improving the conditions for doing business and protecting consumer rights.
From October 29 to November 30, 2025, the Lithuanian Cabinet of Ministers will temporarily close two border crossing points on the border with Belarus — "Mėdininkai" and "Šalčininkai." This information was received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, despite the restrictions, some groups of citizens can still pass through the "Mėdininkai" checkpoint. The exceptions include:
Kyrgyzstan is significantly expanding its relations with the United States in the fields of digital economy and information technology. Over the past five years, the volume of IT service exports from the country to the USA has increased 45 times, according to data presented by the High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, speaking at the "Central Asia – USA" (C5+1) summit in Washington, emphasized that the development of information technologies and
The operative officer of the cybercrime department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev, stated in an interview for the radio that starting from June 25, criminal liability for transferring bank cards, accounts, and details to third parties will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that citizens who hand over their cards to outsiders effectively become accomplices in fraudulent activities.
- The scientific-practical conference "Financial Independence and Economic Security of the Kyrgyz Republic: Lessons from K.K. Nanaev," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Kemelbek Nanaev, the first chairman of the National Bank, attracted the attention of many, including Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the president's administration. In his speech, Kasymaliev noted that Kemelbek Nanaev's contribution was key to forming the financial
- A new law has been adopted in Kyrgyzstan, amending the Criminal Code, aimed at tightening penalties for fraud committed using information and communication technologies. This was announced during a radio program featuring Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev from the Cybercrime Department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police and Captain of Police Urmat Bekbosunov, an investigator from the Department for Particularly Important Cases of the Investigative
- On the air, Rustam Sarybaev, head of the Academy of Sustainable Development at the Union of Banks, discussed common methods of fraud and recommendations for preventing them. According to the expert, the main schemes of fraud today include phishing (both SMS and internet scams), social engineering, and manipulation through phone calls. The increase in cashless payments and online transactions in the country contributes to the rise of such crimes.
In Bishkek, an event was held under the direction of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev to monitor compliance with parking rules. The municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" organized a raid aimed at ensuring the free movement of public transport and adherence to traffic regulations. During the raid, 27 cars parked at bus stops were identified in one day and sent to the impound lot.
A recent study has identified the most reliable Chinese cars, according to media reports. The Chinese Automotive Quality Network compiled a list of 175 gasoline car models that received the fewest negative reviews regarding breakdowns and other technical issues.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Ak-Suu, five recreation areas have been closed, including "Ak-Suu-Kench," "Ömür-Darya," "Zarya," "Agrotechservice," and a base owned by tenant M. Omurbekov. This information was provided by the village administration of Kydyr Ake.
The speech of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov at the "Central Asia - USA" summit ("C5+1"), held on November 6 in Washington. "Dear representatives of the media,
The keys to the apartment were handed over today to single mothers by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev. According to the press service, a request from Eleonora Nuralieva, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, was received due to her difficult life situation.
The Gapar Aitiev Museum of Fine Arts has opened a new tactile space aimed at inclusive interaction with art. Alima Tokmergenova, a museum researcher, emphasized that this space was created as part of the permanent exhibition. It provides an opportunity for people with visual impairments, children, and anyone interested to interact with art, which is usually prohibited in museums. Here, one can "see" art through touch. All exhibits have plaques in Braille that contain their
In the framework of the "Taryh Insany" column, we will get acquainted with the life of Mokey Maksutov, who dedicated his career to working in security agencies. Information about his life and activities was provided to the Turmush correspondent.
A significant event has occurred in Kyrgyzstan: for the first time, high-profile officials have been convicted of corruption crimes. The October District Court of Bishkek made this historic decision, sentencing former mayor of Tokmok, Nusuvaliyev, to 13 years in prison with confiscation of his property. Among those convicted were also the former head of the municipal property department, T.A., the former head of the state procurement department, I.G.Z., and the director of the contracting
Kochkor District, located in the northeast of Naryn Region, has its administrative center in the village of Kochkor. It borders Chui Region to the north, Issyk-Kul Region to the east, and Jumgal District of Naryn Region to the south. The area of the district is 6300 square meters. Established in 1930, it was originally named Stalin District. According to information provided by the Kochkor District State Administration, the local historical museum, and the encyclopedia of Kochkor District, the
The film "Diary for My Children" is based on the personal experiences of Marta Meszaros herself, who used her childhood memories to write the script. It is a story about her coming of age in post-war Hungary and the complex relationships with those around her against the backdrop of political changes. The second part, "Diary for My Loved Ones," continues this story and covers the period from 1951 to 1956, when political conflicts were escalating.
According to the Ministry of Finance, 88 organizations have received funding under this program. The banks involved in the implementation of subsidized loans are: AО "Aiyl Bank" and AО "Eldik Bank". The total amount of allocated loans is 200 million soms.