In connection with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on December 3, the administration of Karakol has initiated a charity month called "We Are Together!", as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Budget funds from the local treasury have been allocated for organizing various events.
- In the first ten months of 2025, sugar production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 2 billion 685.5 million soms, as indicated by the statistics. This result was 54.1% higher than in the same period of 2024, when 1 billion 742.3 million soms were produced. At the same time, in October 2025, the volume of sugar production was 881.9 million soms, which is 33.7% less than in October 2024, when this figure was 1 billion 330.8 million soms. The index of the physical volume of sugar production in October
- In October 2025, the weighted average interest rate on foreign currency loans in commercial banks reached its lowest level in the last four years, according to information from the NBKR. Currently, the rate stands at 5.98%. The last time such a low level was observed was in December 2021, when the rate was 5.23%.
In Kyrgyzstan, with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed has released an informational video that emphasizes the importance of responsible and controlled use of antibiotics in livestock. This initiative aims to reduce instances of uncontrolled use of antibacterial agents and to raise farmers' awareness of the potential risks associated with antibiotic resistance.
- From November 24 to 28, 2025, the Financial Supervision Authority issued licenses and permits to 7 companies and individual entrepreneurs. This was reported by the press service of the agency. Among those who received approvals are the following legal entities and individuals:
In Naryn, an event dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was held, during which 100 citizens with disabilities received support. According to the information from the representative office of the Naryn region, the charitable foundation "As-Safa" provided this assistance by preparing food packages totaling 700,000 soms. The packages included essential food products necessary for daily use.
In the Naryn region, during his working trip, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev visited numerous construction sites. One of them was the central stadium in the village of Kochkor, which is undergoing significant reconstruction.
International news has reported the arrest of a couple from Kazakhstan, suspected of defrauding a Sydney casino out of 1.18 million dollars. This has been reported by Kazakh media, including The Guardian. The couple, a 36-year-old woman and her 44-year-old husband, are accused of using a hidden camera disguised as a Mickey Mouse t-shirt and headphones to communicate while playing at the casino. They were arrested in the Barangaroo area.
The General Prosecutor's Office reported the return of a mineral spring to the state in the Alamudun District. During an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Chui Region, it was established that a plot of land measuring 3.12 hectares, on which the health and wellness complex "Warm Springs" is located, was illegally transferred to the private ownership of LLC "KS" in 1998. Thanks to the actions of the prosecutorial authorities, this land plot,
According to the Department of Tourism, JARYK FEST will become the foundation for a new tradition of the annual ceremonial opening of the winter season in Kyrgyzstan. This event is planned to be bright, modern, and atmospheric, which will allow it to become the hallmark of the country's winter tourism. The main goal of the festival is to promote winter tourism in Karakol and position Kyrgyzstan as a year-round destination where culture, active recreation, and unique nature combine.
At a press conference held on December 3, the Deputy Director of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jakshylyk Toktosunov, announced the introduction of a cadastral plan and the cancellation of red and green books for land plots in accordance with changes to the Land Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this initiative is to unify documents, eliminate duplication, and reduce the risk of forgery.
The state enterprise "Avtovneshtrans," located in the Issyk-Kul region, has been returned to state control. According to information provided by the press service of the State National Security Committee, the property complex covering 7,245.74 square meters and a land plot of 50,414 square meters are now on the state balance.
In the city of Osh, on A. Niyazov Street, efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing, reports the city emergency management office. According to the agency, the signal about the fire was received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 14:35.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the opinion that Ukraine and Russia cannot reach an agreement regarding 20% of the Donbas territory. In an interview on Fox News, he pointed out that the main subject of disagreement lies in those parts of the Donetsk region that remain under the control of Kyiv. Rubio added that the US aims to bring the positions of both sides closer together. Rubio noted that the primary goal is to end the war, ensure that Ukraine is no longer attacked, guarantee
The national payment system "Elkart," presented by JSC "Interbank Processing Center," has successfully completed the first integration test with the international platform Alipay+. The testing took place at the Alipay+ office in Shanghai during the working visit of the chairman of JSC "IPC," Altymysh Turatbekov, to China. During the event, specialists conducted a verification of the payment scenario via QR code in the Alipay system. The successful execution of the
- According to data provided by the National Bank, in the third quarter of 2025, the total volume of transactions in the Gross system amounted to 13 trillion 178.05 billion soms, reflecting a decrease of 8.8% compared to the previous reporting period. The turnover ratio showed a decrease of 53.37%, while the liquidity ratio doubled.
The ceremony to welcome the world champions in Uzgen, organized by the city administration, took place on December 2. The athletes were honored for their achievements at the world competitions held in Abu Dhabi from November 21 to 30.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the delivery of new equipment for filtering safflower oil, produced in Turkey, has been completed. This event was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. As reported by private entrepreneur Akylbek Abdildaev, the delivery was made with the financial support of the UNDP project (UN Development Programme).
The "Winter Egg" by Fabergé, belonging to Emperor Nicholas II, was sold at auction in London for £19.5 million ($25.7 million), setting a record for such jewelry items. This was reported by auctioneer Yu Ge Wang at the conclusion of the auction organized by Christie's, as conveyed by TASS. “£19.5 million. Sold!” she announced. Christie's clarified that with the commission, the final amount will be £22.9 million ($30.2 million). The starting price for the lot was set at £17
In Bishkek, the Lenin District Police Department has announced a search for the minor So Synghen, born in 2013. On December 3, 2025, at around 09:30, So Synghen visited a tour at the Philharmonic with his teachers, located at the intersection of Manas Avenue and Chuy Street.
According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the number of marriages between representatives of the titular nation and Chinese (Han) people is only 44. Most of these individuals have moved to China for permanent residence. These marriage processes do not have a significant impact on the overall demographic situation in the country.
Recent events in the Aravan district have sparked heated discussions on social media: a 16-year-old girl gave birth to a child. This news raised many questions about the actions of law enforcement and the responsibility of the educational institution. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region issued an official comment regarding this case. According to the information provided by the department, both young individuals at the time of the pregnancy were aged 17 and 18.
In anticipation of the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the holding of the CSTO summit in Bishkek, the updated section of Aitmatov Avenue from I. Akhunbaev Street to A. Masaliev Avenue was opened for traffic. We examined how this area has changed. Absence of Stops and CrossingsLocal residents and social media users note that after the completion of the work, stops along the avenue have disappeared.
A man accused of fraud amounting to 3 million soms was detained in Suzak. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement agencies, on November 28, a citizen B.A., residing in the Bazar-Korgon district, filed a complaint with the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that in the summer of 2025, he purchased a truck of the "HOWO" brand from a local resident Ы.Б. for 3 million
In the Jeti-Oguz district, in the village of Barskoon, lives 14-year-old Ainazyk Bakasova — a young athlete who has achieved impressive results in just a year and a half of practicing arm wrestling. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. A 9th-grade student at the Eshmanbet Kendirbaev school, Ainazyk has already earned the title of five-time champion of the Issyk-Kul region, become a prizewinner at national competitions, and won silver at the Asian Championship in India.
At the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, a joyful moment occurred: a girl who overcame osteosarcoma — bone cancer — was discharged from the medical facility. This was reported by Sultan Stambekov, head of the pediatric oncology department. According to the doctor, the young patient underwent a complex and lengthy treatment process, starting from the moment of the severe diagnosis and ending with the successful completion of all therapy. She received chemotherapy at the center, as
The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market continues its activities to identify and combat illegal lotteries that are actively spreading on the internet. According to the agency, unscrupulous organizers offer various prizes, such as cars and significant cash amounts, under the pretext of "draws," misleading citizens and violating the law. These schemes pose a danger to the financial security of the population.
The first major event organized by the Creative Industries Park in Bishkek was the CreaPark 2025 event, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the ministry, the program included the finals of the creative products competition with a total prize fund of 600,000 soms, as well as an interregional conference featuring well-known creators and a zone for festival creative attractions. This event marked an important milestone for the
A video has surfaced on social media showing women, presumably working at the National Bank, cleaning the roof of an administrative building located at 89 Kalyk Akiev Street without using personal protective equipment. This violation of labor protection norms has caused a significant public outcry.
Nursultan Tashibekov, head of the Department for Air Quality Control of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, noted in an interview with Birinchi Radio that reliable data on the state of air in Kyrgyzstan can only be provided by specialists from the state monitoring service "Kyrgyzhydromet". Since 2022, an interdepartmental commission has been checking the sensors installed by various organizations for air quality monitoring. According to Tashibekov,
- In November 2025, the Ural Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor was monitoring the export of 50,000 cubic meters of timber from the Sverdlovsk region to countries both near and far abroad. This information was provided by Rosselkhoznadzor. Timber was exported using rail and road transport. A total of 742 phytosanitary certificates were issued in the "Argus-Phytо" system, of which 210 were for railcars and 532 for trucks.
A new couple in the "Zhubaylar" section - Dzhuparkul Barkhitova, representing Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyz Salmoorbek Shadiev. Dzhuparkul, born on August 2, 1962, in the village of Ozyornoye, grew up in a large family where her mother raised five children. "My eldest son is already 43, and my youngest daughter will turn 14 this year. I graduated from a technical school in construction, but throughout my life, I have been engaged in household chores. Since 1996, I have been working in
- In October of this year, the weighted average interest rate on new consumer loans issued by commercial banks of the Kyrgyz Republic fell to its lowest level in three years, as reported by the NBKR. This rate applies exclusively to new loans issued during the month, rather than to the overall loan portfolio.
Every year on December 3rd, a day dedicated to people with disabilities, the women's movement "Nazik-Zamandash" in Cholpon-Ata holds a celebration for children with special needs. This tradition has been ongoing for 15 years. The movement consists of women aged 60 to 80 who have worked for many years in leadership positions and entrepreneurial structures. Today, they use their life experience and desire to improve lives to do good deeds.
The filming of a feature film dedicated to the outstanding writer Chyngyz Aitmatov has officially begun. This was reported to the Kabar agency by the director and cinematographer Kanibek Kalmatov. He noted that viewers will soon be able to see a teaser for the film, which will reveal the main events and themes that the movie will focus on.
In Tash-Kumyr, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a significant update of the municipal vehicle fleet has taken place: more than 10 units of specialized equipment were transferred to local municipal enterprises. This was reported by Mayor Kelsinbek Bektemirov. “This is the first update of the fleet in the last two decades,” he noted.
- Asel Mainaeva, head of the rental payment accounting department of the municipal property management of the Bishkek city hall, reported on December 2 at a meeting of the BGK commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments that the previously issued "red" and "green books" remain valid until the end of the established term. “Today, there was a case where a tenant came with a cadastral plan. All previously issued documents, including red and green books, retain their
An incident occurred in Germany where unknown perpetrators stole a significant amount of ammunition belonging to the Bundeswehr. According to Kazinform, citing DW, the shells were stolen from a truck owned by one of the civilian transport companies. According to a representative of the Bundeswehr's auxiliary unit in Bonn, the theft took place on the night of November 24 to 25. The truck was parked, and the break-in was discovered only the next day when the driver arrived to pick up the
Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, USA) conducted a study to determine how the flow of time on Mars varies compared to Earth. The publication appeared in The Astronomical Journal. On the Red Planet, a day is 40 minutes longer than on Earth, and its year is almost twice as long. However, a key aspect of the research was to find out how exactly seconds pass.
Federica Mogherini, who previously held the position of head of European diplomacy and rector of the College of Europe, was detained in Belgium on December 2 in connection with allegations of fraud and corruption in procurement, as well as a conflict of interest. According to the Italian agency AGI, she was released during the night. In addition to Mogherini, the former Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Stefano Sannino, and a third participant, Cesare Zegretti, were
Women entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan can now take advantage of loans with an annual interest rate of 12%. This has become possible thanks to the initiative of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund. According to the agency, loans are available for women working in the service and manufacturing sectors, as well as for legal entities where the share of women founders is at least 50%. The main goal of this program is to support businesses in the regions; however, residents of Bishkek and Osh are not
The XXII International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO-2025) has concluded in Sochi, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At this event, held in the federal territory of "Sirius," over 125 school students from 24 countries tested their skills. Participants demonstrated their knowledge in the fields of physics, chemistry, and biology.
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) shared figures on the number of registered marriages between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China. This information was provided in response to growing rumors on social media about mass marriages between representatives of the two countries, which were deemed unfounded.
In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, 12 kindergartens have temporarily suspended their operations due to an increase in cases of acute respiratory viral infections. According to information from the district center for sanitary and epidemiological surveillance, as of December 3, 12 preschool institutions in the area have been closed due to the rise in ARVI cases.
The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to eliminate customs duties on a number of types of nuts, seeds, and stones. According to the new regulation, the rates of import duties are now:
According to Grishechkina, a sharp increase in population could cause serious problems with the city's engineering systems and transportation infrastructure. "If the population exceeds 2.5 million people, it will create enormous difficulties for both networks and roads. It is impractical to relocate everyone to Bishkek — there needs to be balanced development across the country. We plan for the capital's population to remain within 1 million 920 thousand," she noted.
On December 2, Bishkek hosted the final event dedicated to the results of the "Digital CASA - Kyrgyz Republic" project. According to the Ministry of Digitalization, the main goal of the meeting was to summarize the project, present significant achievements in the field of digital infrastructure, and discuss future plans for the digital transformation of the country. During the implementation of the project, several key results were achieved:
In the Jayyl district, in the village of Sosnovka, an inclusive education center called "School of Unlimited Opportunities" has been successfully operating for seven years, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This center provides children with serious health impairments the opportunity to learn, develop, and socialize, which contributes to their independent living.