Inspectors at the "Sosnovka" Post Underwent a Surprise Check: As a Result, There Will Be an Internal Investigation Against Them

Today, December 10, at 05:00, the head of the Main Department of Road Safety, Azembek Kozukeev, conducted an unexpected inspection of the traffic safety inspectors at the "Sosnovka" post located on the Bishkek—Osh highway, as well as the staff of the Road Safety Department of the Jayil District. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic for the correspondent of Turmush.

Kamchybek Tashiev: I Lost 70% of My Relatives and Friends Due to the Fight Against Corruption

Chairman of the State National Security Committee shared details about the fight against corruption in the country Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State National Security Committee, stated in an interview with the "Region" channel that as a result of his anti-corruption activities, he has lost about 70% of his relatives and friends.

The Head of the Traffic Police Criticized Inspectors at the Sosnovka Post

At 5:00 AM, the head of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of Kyrgyzstan, Azenbek Kozukeev, conducted an unexpected inspection at the "Sosnovka" post located on the Bishkek–Osh highway. During the visit, he criticized the inspectors who were in their offices instead of performing their duties on the road and ordered an internal investigation.

The Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum-2025 has kicked off in Bishkek.

Today, the Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum has started in Bishkek. Among the participants of the event are the Minister of Digital Development and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic Azamat Jamangulov, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev, a representative of the General Prosecutor's Office, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic Choro Seitov, as well as lawyers, startups, and other interested parties.

Folk Legends: Zhayloo Karynmaya, Where the Rich Man Lost Thousands of Heads of Livestock

Located in the Leilek district, Jayloo Karymai is one of the largest pastures. According to local residents, this place once belonged to a wealthy man named Karymai, which is how the area got its name.

Elon Musk criticized the EU's structure and suggested electing leadership directly

Musk emphasizes the need to change the governance approach in the EU, suggesting that its leadership should be elected directly by the citizens. According to him, the current governance system in the EU does not meet the requirements of democracy, as the most important decisions are made by appointed officials rather than those chosen by the citizens.

The trade turnover of Kyrgyzstan with the EU exceeded $837 million

On December 9, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, held a meeting with Remy Duflo, the new head of the European Union Delegation to Kyrgyzstan. During this meeting, the minister congratulated Duflo on his appointment and expressed hope that his extensive experience would benefit the deepening and expansion of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the EU.

In the coal warehouse of the Sokuluk district, the price of coal was reduced after residents' appeals.

In Kozhomkul, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, the local coal depot has lowered coal prices following appeals from citizens, reports Turmush correspondent. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the unauthorized price increase of 200 soms for coal implemented by the depot.

Serdar Berdymukhamedov presented his fourth book to the people of Turkmenistan

At the government meeting held on December 6 in connection with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, President Serdar Berdymukhammedov announced the completion of his new book.

Officials of the Bazar-Korgon District State Administration and local deputies illegally included agricultural land in the general plan.

The corporation "Kazakhmys" announced an upcoming change of shareholder

The message also emphasizes that compliance with Kazakhstan's legislation will be of paramount importance. According to industry regulations, a special permit from the Ministry of Industry and Construction, as well as from the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition, is required for the change of ownership of shares or stakes in the mining and metallurgical sector. At the same time, all partners, creditors, minority shareholders, and other interested parties will be notified.

In Bishkek, classes on rights for children in difficult life situations were held

In Bishkek, at the "Akniyet" center, classes aimed at educating children in difficult life circumstances about their rights were held. According to the city's administration, such events are intended to raise legal awareness among minors. Employees of the center and investigator B. Karabaev from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department participated in the event. Participants were informed about their rights and responsibilities, as well as the legislative norms of

In the city of Nookat, two kindergartens closed for a day, 22 schools switched to online learning.

In the Osh region, in the city of Nookat, two kindergartens temporarily suspended their operations due to a power outage. This information was provided by the mayor of Nookat, Askarali Abdiabaev.

Why it is more beneficial for Kyrgyzstan to trade with Russia than with the USA

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to support new sanctions against Russia, referred to as "deadly." These measures will target countries that provide economic support to Russia.

Glaciers of Kyrgyzstan Form a Long-Term Water Flow of 50 Billion Cubic Meters

At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Almaz Zheenaliev highlighted the important role of glaciers in accumulating and regulating freshwater supplies. According to the official, the melting of glaciers in high mountain areas and the filling of rivers contribute to the formation of average annual runoff, which amounts to about 50 billion cubic

Ministry of Transport on the Situation at the Passes: Blizzard, Snowdrifts, and Continuous Snow Clearing

In several regions of the country, heavy snowfall continues, leading to changes in weather conditions. Road services are working around the clock to ensure safety on the roads. According to the Ministry of Transport, the enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-South" are actively engaged in clearing the roads and treating the surface with a mixture of sand and salt. Traffic on the highways remains open.

35 Sets of Student Furniture Transferred to Aitmatov School in Shopokov

In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, at the school in the city of Shopokov, 35 sets of student desks and chairs were handed over, as reported by a correspondent from Turmush in the city hall. According to the press center, the purchase of the furniture was made by the speaker of the city council of Shopokov, Adylbek Bekbolotov, with the support of sponsors for the Chingiz Aitmatov school.

Our People Abroad: Aydana Almazbekova Became a Flight Attendant and Lives in a Country Where the Price of "Makhra" Reaches 25 Thousand Dollars

Continuing to tell about Kyrgyz people who are conquering the world, the publication Turmush introduces readers to Aydana Almazbekova — a girl from the Issyk-Kul region who is currently working as a flight attendant. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she was born in the city of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region in 1994. She graduated from the Issyk-Kul State University named after Kasym Tynystanov in Karakol with a degree in "Russian Philology and Foreign

Exchange rates for December 10

The official exchange rates for December 10, 2025, were published by the National Bank. 1 USD — 87.45 som (remained at the same level) 1 EUR — a slight decrease from 101.9754 to 101.8049 som; 1 RUB — a decrease from 1.1422 to 1.1411 som; 1 KZT — a decrease from 0.1723 to 0.1700 som; 1 CNY — an increase from 12.3679 to 12.3744 som. In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.36 som, while the selling rate is 87.80 som.

Russia may reinstate mandatory labeling for goods from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

In Naryn, the return of land plots previously allocated to the University of Central Asia was discussed.

On the 9th, a meeting was held in the Naryn region, organized by the presidential representative office, which was attended by the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Asia, Shamsha Kassim-Lakha, and the rector, Christopher Gerry. At the meeting, the presidential representative discussed current projects in the region, including the city of Naryn, emphasizing issues related to housing provision for the population.

Zelensky stated his readiness for elections in Ukraine and shared details of the peace plan to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky answered journalists' questions on Tuesday evening, stating his readiness to hold elections in the country within two to three months (provided that voting security is ensured) and his willingness for an energy truce with Russia, if the Russian side is also ready for it. This was reported by the BBC. Zelensky also mentioned that Kyiv intends to present an updated peace plan to the United States on Wednesday. According to him, three key documents are

In Bishkek, the accessibility of the urban environment for people with disabilities was discussed

In the sports complex "Alga," a meeting of the Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities under the Bishkek City Hall was held, chaired by Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic Kanat Sagynbaev. According to the press service of the city hall, the event took place in the format of an open discussion and focused on the issues of improving the lives and accessibility of urban infrastructure for people with

The National Bank fined a commercial bank a large sum

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced its decision to impose a substantial fine on one of the commercial banks. According to information from the regulator, on December 5, 2025, the bank was fined 21,600,000 soms. This decision was a result of violations of the country's legislation related to combating the financing of criminal activities and the legalization (laundering) of income, as well as compliance with internal control organization requirements.

In Uzgen, 15,000 trees were planted and 15 hectares of land were fenced off.

In the Uzgen district, in the village of Beshinchi, active work on greening has been carried out, covering 25 hectares, as reported by the head of the ayil okmotu, Sovetbek Karaev. According to him, 15,000 seedlings have been planted in this area, including walnuts, apple trees, and apricots. All seedlings were purchased with funds from sponsors.

Agricultural Cooperatives and Logistics Centers Will Not Pay Income Tax on Employee Salaries Until 2027

- Sadyr Japarov signed a decree titled "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," which includes a draft law on amendments to tax legislation. The President instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to prepare this draft law for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh within a month.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the election results for district No. 9

In Kyrgyzstan, the Central Election Commission (CEC) summarized the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in multi-mandate electoral district No. 9. Following the meeting, a decision was made to recognize the elections as valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved. As a result of the elections, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 9 are:

Congratulations from President Sadyr Japarov on Human Rights Day

President Sadyr Japarov congratulated the people of Kyrgyzstan on Human Rights Day on December 10. Here’s what he said:

Only until December 31: "Oshteploenergo" cancels penalties for debtors for heating

The municipal enterprise "Oshteploenergo" ("Oshzhyluulukenegro") informs about a new initiative aimed at helping residents with heating payment arrears, according to reports from their press service. As stated in the report, subscribers who have settled their main debt for the consumed thermal energy will be able to count on a complete cancellation of the accrued penalty.

"Schoolchildren wait for a long time and freeze when going home from school or to classes": The issue of bus intervals has been raised in the city of Manas

At the XX session of the Manas City Council of the 10th convocation on December 8, the issue of increasing tariffs for municipal transport services was raised. Deputy Director of the Manas Municipal Passenger Fleet Alimbek Shermatov reported that the fare within the city will increase from 15 soms to 20 soms.

Snowfall covered Bishkek: "Tazalyk" has been working since 2 AM and continues the cleanup

Starting from two o'clock in the morning, combined road machines (KDM) and duty crews of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" have been actively working on the streets of the city. Special vehicles have carried out initial road treatment and continue to engage in snow clearing. Road workers are also involved in clearing snow from sidewalks, bus stops, and public areas, reports the Bishkek city hall. The following equipment and personnel are involved in the cleaning process:

A snow avalanche has occurred on the Karakol–Enilchek highway: passage is temporarily closed

A snow avalanche has occurred on the Karakol–Enilchek highway in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, leading to a temporary halt in vehicle movement. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that the avalanche was recorded in six locations along the road sections from 76 to 82 kilometers.

Kyrgyzstan presented the third generation of the "Single Window" system at the WTO platform

At the World Trade Organization, a presentation of a new training course on 'Single Window' systems was held, created in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the World Bank. This event was attended by Nurbek Maksutov, Deputy Chairman of the UN Center for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UNCEFACT) and a representative of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, who delivered a speech.

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Proposes to Increase Requirements for Minimum Charter and Own Capital for Banks

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan proposes to the public to discuss the increase in requirements for the minimum sizes of charter and own (regulatory) capital for new and existing banks: Minimum sizes of charter and own (regulatory) capital of commercial banks

Snowfall Covers Bishkek: The City is Being Cleared by Special Machines and Duty Crews

A snowfall in Bishkek, which began deep in the night, has led to the active work of special machines and duty crews from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," as reported by local authorities. According to the city hall, road services have already completed the initial treatment of the streets and continue to actively clear the snow. Workers are engaged in cleaning sidewalks, bus stops, and public areas.

Tashiev spoke about the arrested relatives

More than 130 million soms will be allocated for salary increases in the scientific field

The Cabinet of Ministers of the country has decided to allocate additional financial resources for increasing the salaries of scientific workers. The order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to this document, the Ministry of Finance is tasked with allocating from the republican budget in 2025:

Tashiev reported that his kudaghy is in the GKNB detention center.

The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, in an interview he gave to "Region-TV" on December 9, spoke about his mother-in-law, the mother of his older brother, who is in the detention center of the State National Security Committee. According to Tashiev, she is suspected of committing a number of crimes between 2022 and 2023. He also noted that relatives, including his brother and nephew, have approached him

A new building has been constructed for the Prosecutor's Office of the city of Naryn

In Naryn, a ceremonial opening of the new city prosecutor's office building took place. The event was attended by the Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev, who familiarized himself with the working conditions in the new office. The construction of this facility began in November 2024 and was completed within one year. The two-story building includes 11 office rooms, which are equipped with modern technical means and necessary equipment.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the election results for two districts

GNS: A 0.25% Tax and a 2% Discount on Gold Will Become the Basis for Support Measures for the Jewelry Industry

Illustrative photo In his speech, Kubanychbek Isabekov announced the preparation of an extensive package of initiatives aimed not only at supporting jewelers but also at simplifying access to raw materials and increasing transparency in the market. One of the main measures was the reduction of the single tax for the jewelry sector to 0.25% in August of this year, which corresponds to the minimum tax rate applied in the garment industry. Additionally, according to the presidential decree, there

21 tons of chicken fillet from Kyrgyzstan were not allowed into Russia

Specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor noted that, despite the presence of a veterinary certificate from the Customs Union, the documents lacked data on laboratory tests confirming the safety of the products. As a result of the inspection, the inspectors identified a batch of meat produced by the "Eurasian Poultry Farm" from Kyrgyzstan. The absence of laboratory confirmations of safety poses a potential threat to consumer health and may negatively impact the epizootic welfare in

In Kochkor, due to an outbreak of ARVI, all schools and kindergartens have switched to online mode.

In order to combat the spread of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in the Kochkor district, the work of all educational institutions, including schools and kindergartens, has been suspended. This was reported by the head of the district education department, Mirzat Mambetova. She noted that on December 7, 2025, an increase in the number of cases among children was recorded in 32 kindergartens and 14 schools. In this regard, a decision was made to switch these institutions to

Kamchybek Tashiev: Money Was Brought in Boxes

Chairman of the GKNB shared his opinion on the fight against corruption in the country In an interview with the "Region" TV channel, Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the GKNB, admitted that many did not believe in the sincerity of the fight against corruption in Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan Recognized as the Best Foreign Destination by Russian Traveler

Kyrgyzstan has been awarded the title of the best foreign tourist destination at the Russian Traveler Awards, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On December 8, Ambassador Kubanychbek Bokontayev represented the country at the award ceremony, which highlighted outstanding tourism opportunities. This award is considered one of the most prestigious in the Russian tourism sector.

In the mountains of Batken, a unique stone village has been preserved

The village of Talai, located in the Batken region, is a unique structure entirely built from flat stone and has been preserved since the 16th century, reports Turmush correspondent. The village is situated at an altitude of 125 km southwest of Batken.

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Completes Diplomatic Mission in Kyrgyzstan

Today, a farewell meeting took place in Bishkek, where Deputy Foreign Minister Temirbek Erkinov bid farewell to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim bin Radi Al Radi, who has completed his diplomatic mission in the country. During the meeting, as reported, Temirbek Erkinov expressed gratitude to the ambassador for his active work and significant contribution to strengthening Kyrgyz-Saudi relations, which are based on trust and respect.

Kanibek Eshmurzaev has been appointed head of the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan's representation in the Batken region.

Eshmurzaev has become the new head of the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan's representation in the Batken region. He is 64 years old and was born in the village of Orto-Boz, located in the Batken district.