The CEC approved the election results for district No. 10: Zulushov, Omurzakov, and Baatyrova become deputies of the ЖК.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting on December 7, during which it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 10. As a result of the meeting, a decision was made to recognize the elections in this district as valid, and the protocol on the voting results was approved. According to the election results in district No. 10, the following candidates were elected as deputies: Zulushyev Kurmankul

Project "Zheneke": A Batken Girl Received Gifts Through the Chinese, and Then Was Taken into a Family and Fed Beef Tail for the First Time

The regional news publication Turmush continues the "Жеңеке" series. In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. Aidina Payazova from Batken shared her story of marrying a Dungan young man.

Life in the Regions: Munara from the Ak-Suysky District is a Mother of Seven Children by the Age of 35

A 35-year-old resident of the village of Karakol-Sovkhoz in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, Munara Kanatbek kyzy, is preparing to receive the "Batyr Ene" order this year. She is now a mother of many children, raising five daughters and two sons.

Japan Faces a Dementia Crisis — Can Technology Help?

Last year in Japan, over 18,000 cases were reported of elderly people with dementia leaving their homes and wandering. Unfortunately, nearly 500 of them were found dead, according to the BBC. According to police data, the number of such incidents has doubled since 2012, indicating a growing burden on the country’s aging population.

Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on measures to support certain sectors of the economy

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, signed a decree regarding the support of certain sectors of the economy. This document, titled "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," aims at the comprehensive development of the jewelry and textile industries, as well as the support of small and medium-sized enterprises. The decree was issued in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. The first point of the decree concerns the Cabinet of

Musk demanded to "abolish the EU"

In addition to his statements, Musk also cited the recent fine imposed on the platform X by the European Commission in the amount of 120 million euros. According to DPA, this penalty is related to violations of the new European legislation on digital services. Brussels accuses the social network of misleading users regarding the blue verification checkmarks, failing to provide data to researchers, and using an opaque advertising system. This fine became the first under the new content

The President of Kyrgyzstan awarded UWW leaders for their contribution to the development of wrestling

During his visit, Nenad Lalovic presented President Japarov with the UWW order. In response, the head of state noted the significant contribution of international sports figures to the development of wrestling in the country and its elevation on the world stage. President Sadyr Japarov awarded Nenad Lalovic the "Dostuk" order, while Mohammed Al-Awamleh received a Certificate of Honor from the Kyrgyz Republic.

Director of "Tazalyk": Salaries can reach 80-90 thousand soms

In an interview with the Kabar agency, the director of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," Joldoshbek Chushtukov, stated that the salaries of workers can range from 80,000 to 90,000 soms. According to him, on average, employees earn about 45,000 to 50,000 soms per month. Chushtukov emphasized that those who demonstrate high performance in their work and manage the volume of garbage collection can expect additional payments. "We have employees who, thanks to their diligent work,

In Kyrgyzstan, from January to September, bread and cereals increased in price by 2.8%, while flour rose by 4.6%

- In Kyrgyzstan, from January to September 2025, a price increase of 2.8% was registered for "bakery products and cereals," according to the official report. The highest price increase was recorded in the Chui region, where it amounted to 4.5%.

Autumn Charm: Video from the Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul

Local residents share their impressions of how magnificent Lake Issyk-Kul is during the autumn period. The water temperature begins to gradually decrease, but compared to the atmospheric conditions, it remains quite warm, which confirms the name of this body of water.

Life in the Regions: Gulira Asyranova Swapped Her Pointer for Toys and Fell in Love with Her Job

A 42-year-old resident of the city of Talas, Gulira Asyranova, works as a kindergarten teacher. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her. Gulira was born in the village of Kara-Oy in the Talas region. She graduated from school in 1999-2000, after which she enrolled in the geography faculty of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. In 2005, she completed her studies and received a higher education degree. In 2003, she married Mambetaliev Chubak. The couple is raising two

Energy workers of Kyrgyzstan are undergoing training in Tatarstan on working under voltage

Two teams of eight specialists from the Bishkek branch of OJSC "NESC" are being trained in Tatarstan, exchanging experiences and enhancing their qualifications. The training includes work on overhead and cable power lines, as well as in distribution devices with a voltage of up to 1000 V, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The idea to implement this pilot project arose during a business trip of OJSC "NESC" employees to Kazan. The Tatar side

Our People Abroad: A Guy from Issyk-Kul, Who Lost His Sight After Chickenpox, Went to Study in Japan and Obtained Three Licenses in Massage and Acupuncture There

Turmush continues to introduce readers to the stories of Kyrgyzstani people who study and work outside their country. Samad Sharshybaev, who became blind, shared his experience of studying in the Japanese city of Tsukuba.

CEC: New chairpersons of 35 precinct electoral commissions will be elected in electoral district No. 13

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the election results for district No. 29

On December 7, the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan held a meeting to discuss the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 29 and made the corresponding decision. As a result of the meeting, it was established that the elections for deputies in the multi-mandate constituency No. 29 were successful, and the protocol with the voting results was approved.

Kyrgyzstan Established Requirements for High-Risk AI Systems

The resolution signed by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, aims to establish requirements for assessing the risks of artificial intelligence systems, as well as to regulate high-risk AI.

Despite the scandals in the elections, preparations for new deputies have begun in the Jogorku Kenesh.

Staff of the apparatus are carrying out the necessary work Despite the scandals that arose during the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, preparations for the reception of new deputies have already begun in the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by Alaybek Alymbaev, head of the parliament's apparatus.

In Bishkek, the 70th anniversary of composer Muratbek Begaliev was celebrated

Yesterday, December 6, a solemn event was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Muratbek Begaliev — an outstanding composer, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize. According to the Ministry of Culture, among the honored guests were the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as representatives of culture, art, and foreign guests. The minister expressed gratitude for

Life in the Regions: Gulzina Ibraimova, who gave birth to 9 children, became the youngest mother-heroine in the village of Balbal

45-year-old Gulzina Ibraimova from the village of Balbal in the Talas region has been awarded the title of the youngest mother-heroine in her locality. The roots of her life lie in the village of Ak-Zhar, where she was born. Her husband, Erlan Shygaev, is also a local resident, and they were introduced by mutual acquaintances, which led to their marriage.

Folk Legends: The Area on Issyk-Kul Where the Wild Girl Lived

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the territory of the Ak-Suu district, there is the pasture of Turgon, where a place known as "Mykaachy'nin koosu" is located (it is also called "Mykaachy'nin koktu" or "Mykaachy'nin say"). This landscape zone is situated in the Sary-Kolot area, adjacent to a pasture in the foothill region. Not far from this hollow flows the Sary-Jaz River, and an interesting fact about it was shared by a local resident from Karakol,

Father of 4 children detained on suspicion of violence against wife. Details from the police.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, a man has been detained, accused of violent actions against his wife, local law enforcement reported. According to information from the authorities, on November 25, a complaint was filed with the Ak-Suu district police by I.A., born in 1992, a resident of the district. She stated that for a long time she had been subjected to violence by her husband I.E., born in 1987, a native of the village of Kairma-Aryk.

Resident of the city of Kerben, Karamat Aitmatova, stated that her building was taken away from her and is asking for a fair review of her case.

A resident of Kerben, Karamat Aitmatova, accused an acquaintance, citizen N. N., of fraud after she convinced her to transfer ownership of a building belonging to Aitmatova into her name. The woman shared this information at a press conference held at AKIpress-Jalal-Abad. Karamat Aitmatova expressed dissatisfaction that for five years she has been unable to achieve justice in court and has been left without housing. She appealed to the president and the chairman of the State Committee for

Today, Sadyr Japarov is celebrating his birthday

State leaders from friendly countries have sent their congratulations Sadyr Japarov, the president of Kyrgyzstan, is celebrating his 57th birthday today.

At Issyk-Kul, a traffic jam formed during the opening of the ski resort: DEP fined

Today, December 6, on the opening day of the "Kapriz" ski resort, there was a significant accumulation of vehicles on the road. This information was provided by the Department of Traffic Safety Organization (OTBBD) under the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region.

Banks increased lending to the transport sector by 84% in January-October

- From January to October 2025, the volume of loans issued for the transport sector increased by 84% compared to the same period in 2024, according to information from the NBKR. From the beginning of the year until the end of October 2025, banks provided 10.0 billion soms in the form of loans for the transport sector, whereas in the corresponding period last year, the loan amount did not exceed 5.4 billion soms.

"Our People Abroad": Chingiz Lives in a Country Where Cows on Farms Are Milked by Robots

As part of the "Our People Abroad" series, we present Chyngyz Matsakov, a 25-year-old native of the village of Sakaldy, located in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. He currently resides in the Danish city of Varde. Chyngyz received a translator's diploma from the Kyrgyz-Chinese faculty of one of the universities and is now studying in the 4th year of the animal husbandry faculty at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. “I came to Denmark under a special program for

Elections to the City Duma. Voting results have been annulled at many polling stations

This was reported by Daiyr Orunbekov, head of the president's information policy, through his Facebook page According to him, in district No. 13, where serious violations were recorded, the results of the voting were completely annulled, and repeat elections were scheduled. The Central Election Commission (CEC) also decided that former candidates would not be allowed to participate in the new elections in this district.

Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova intends to challenge the decision of the Central Election Commission

She characterized this as a violation of the law Zhyldyzkan Zholdoshova, a candidate for the position of deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh from the 8th district, reported that the 8th territorial commission annulled 1009 votes cast for her, citing a video showing the distribution of cash.

Life in the Regions: Violinist Olga Anikeenko Moved to Karakol from Belarus and Performs Kyrgyz Compositions

Olga Anikeenko, a native of Belarus, has been living in Karakol with her husband for three months, and during this time, she has managed to win the affection of the local residents by participating in the cultural life of the city. The correspondent of Turmush spoke with this talented musician.

In the village of Ichke-Suu, jackals killed more than 20 sheep and lambs

In the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Ichke-Suu, there was an attack by jackals on sheep belonging to a local resident. According to villagers, the predators killed more than 20 sheep and lambs. Of these, about 17 sheep had to be slaughtered by the owners.

Life in the Regions: Residents of the Village of Noshken Have Transitioned to Growing a High-Yield Strawberry Variety

In the Nooken district, in the village of Noshken, located in the Jalal-Abad region, farmers are actively engaged in strawberry production, and the berry harvesting season is in full swing. In this season, those who managed to harvest strawberries earlier than others have already sold the first batch at a price of 600 soms per kilogram. Most farmers started harvesting on April 20, selling the berries for 400 soms per kilogram. Currently, the price of strawberries has dropped to 150 soms per

In Tyup, the school is undergoing its first major renovation in nearly half a century

Nurdan Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, got acquainted with the process of major repairs at the V. Kaikin Secondary School, which is being renovated for the first time in 47 years. According to the Ministry of Construction, the internal works in the educational institution have already been completed, and final cleaning is currently underway. The complete renovation of

The Wall Street Journal: The U.S. is rewriting history, portraying Europe, not Russia, as the villain in the new security policy

The document, consisting of 30 pages, describes European countries as declining powers that have ceded part of their sovereignty to the European Union and are governed by administrations that suppress democratic processes. This shift in tone, according to experts, highlights how radically the Trump administration is rethinking traditional approaches to foreign policy. A new report claims that the continent faces a threat of "civilizational erasure" due to immigration, which could

"Electoral District No. 13 - Many Questions"

The decision of the Central Election Commission caused a wide public resonance On November 30, 2025, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh were held in the Kyrgyz Republic. Over the past few years, the electoral system of the country has significantly evolved, becoming one of the leaders in the application of modern electoral technologies both in the region and at the global level.

A monument has been erected to the people's artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Makken Sydykbaev.

Today, a monument to Makken Sydykbajev, an outstanding people's artist of Kyrgyzstan, was ceremoniously unveiled at the Ala-Archa memorial complex. He is also known as a talented scenographer and painter. This event gathered numerous participants, including Askarala Madaminov, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, as well as prominent figures in the arts and close relatives of the master.

In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to create 385 processing enterprises by 2030.

- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced its intention to organize 385 processing enterprises across the country. This information was provided by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture. The main objective is to increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030.

Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the export of meal to several countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- Employees of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration working in the Oryol and Kursk regions monitored the first shipment of two batches of soybean meal weighing 137.2 tons, which were sent to Tajikistan. This was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. The shipping company is located in the Kastorensky district and has the appropriate certification for the export of plant-based feed to the countries of the Persian Gulf, as well as to the EAEU states and others.

Sadyr Japarov met with the heads of the United World Wrestling and the United World Wrestling Asia

The President also noted that out of the six medals won by Kyrgyzstan at the Olympic Games in Paris, five were earned in wrestling. This creates a solid foundation for future competitions, including the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Sadyr Japarov met with the leaders of UWW and UWW Asia

On December 6, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with Nenad Lalovic, the President of United World Wrestling (UWW), and Mohammed Al-Awamleh, the President of UWW Asia. During the greeting of the guests, the head of state emphasized their significant contribution to the progress of sports wrestling and expressed hope for further development of this sport on the international stage under their leadership.

Life in the Regions: Narynbek Omurzakov Explained How to Properly Choose a Komuz

Narynbek Omurzakov, residing in Karakol, Issyk-Kul region, teaches children to play the komuz, one of the symbols of Kyrgyz culture. For over 30 years, he has been engaged in pedagogical work, preparing numerous students who successfully perform in various competitions.

Folk Legends: The Village in At-Bashy That Was Previously Named After a Russian Revolutionary

Taldy-Suu, a village located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, is situated 76 km away from the administrative center of the region. Near the village flows the At-Bashi River, which often overflows its banks, causing road erosion. Local residents claim that the correct name of the village is Talduu-Suu, however, in official documents, it is designated as Taldy-Suu.

Leaders of several countries congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his birthday

Among those who sent their kind words were prominent figures such as the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, the Chairman of China Xi Jinping, the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Belarus, and Azerbaijan — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Emomali Rahmon, Alexander Lukashenko, and Ilham Aliyev.

CEC KR: A repeated ballot count in district No. 22 will not be conducted

In his address, Jumashov requested a manual recount of ballots at all polling stations in the multi-mandate constituency No. 22 and the receipt of official results after the procedure was completed. On December 3, 2025, at a meeting of the Working Group dealing with complaints and statements from voters and election participants, it was proposed to reject the request, as no evidence of violations was found at the polling stations. Considering the recommendations of the Working Group and based

CEC: The application for a repeated manual recount of invalid ballots at certain precincts in District No. 3 has not been satisfied

In his request, Abdyrahmanov indicated that a manual count of the ballots had not been conducted at the specified polling stations after they were extracted from the automatic ballot boxes. He also noted that the marks on the ballots were not announced, and observers were not shown the invalid ballots and protocols, which indicates serious violations of electoral legislation. At the meeting of the District Electoral Commission No. 3, held on December 2, 2025, it was recorded that a manual

Who congratulated Sadyr Japarov on his birthday?

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, received kind words from the leaders of neighboring countries and key regional partners. In their telegrams, they noted the progress in cooperation with Kyrgyzstan and wished him health and success in his public service. Xi Jinping: We are ready to develop Chinese-Kyrgyz relations The Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, noted that this year they met with Japarov three times in Beijing, Astana, and Tianjin, which

In the Manas District, it was decided to hold a food fair every Friday.

The first food fair was held in the Manas district of the Talas region. Every Friday, this event is organized at the livestock market "Mamil Ake" to prevent unjustified price increases on products, as well as to ensure food security and price stability.

The updated Russian Drama Theater has opened in Bishkek

The large-scale reconstruction of the State National Russian Drama Theater named after Ch. Aitmatov in Bishkek has been completed, marking the most significant renovation in its history since its opening in 1972. According to the Ministry of Culture, extensive work was carried out during the theater's renovation, including the modernization of engineering systems, updating of interior spaces, reconstruction of the small and large halls, as well as the lobbies and foyer. Additionally,

In the village of Bakmal-2 in the Uzgen district, over a kilometer of road has been paved.

On November 5, in the village of Bakmal-2, which is part of the rural district of Dön-Bulak in the Uzgen region, a 1 km 20 m asphalt road was officially opened. This information was provided by the local administration of the Dön-Bulak rural district.