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Too-Ashuu: Temporary Restrictions Introduced for Heavy Trucks

From 13:00 on December 17, 2025, temporary restrictions on the movement of heavy trucks will be introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway (near the Sosnovka post). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. It is specified that the road maintenance enterprise No. 9 is conducting work on road clearing and laying inert materials.

17.12.2025, 13:38
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30 Children from Talas Region Will Attend the Presidential New Year Tree

By the order of Ermat Jumayev, the plenipotentiary representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Talas region, 30 children were sent to the New Year's tree event funded by local authorities. This year, children from disadvantaged families, as well as half-orphans and full orphans, were selected for the event. Among them, 7 children are from the city of Talas, 6 from the Bakai-Ata district, 6 from the Aitmatov district, and 6 from the Manas district.

17.12.2025, 13:36
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Man doused himself and his ex-wife with gasoline right in the car after her remark — police arrived shortly thereafter

The Supreme Court has changed the sentence of a man who, in a conflict with his ex-wife, doused himself and her with gasoline in an attempt to set fire to himself. The court of first instance found him guilty of attempted murder and sentenced him to 12 years in prison. An amnesty was applied to the defendant, reducing the sentence to 9 years. The Jalal-Abad Regional Court excluded the application of amnesty from the sentence.

17.12.2025, 13:30
The Marmara Sea in Turkey Suddenly Receded About 20 Meters from the Shore
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The Marmara Sea in Turkey Suddenly Receded About 20 Meters from the Shore

According to media reports, sandy islands have emerged in the areas where the water has receded, and some boats have ended up in shallow water and run aground. Local residents are expressing concern about this situation. Sezer Akcha, who has lived in the area for 15 years, shared his observations: he noted that the last time the sea receded this much was about three years ago.

17.12.2025, 13:18
The president promised to bring paved roads to every village in the future.
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The president promised to bring paved roads to every village in the future.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, President Sadyr Japarov announced plans to provide paved roads in every village of the country. He noted that previously only one kilometer of road was often paved, which caused many problems. “Some deputies, while discussing the reports of the cabinet of ministers or the national budget, often demand the paving of one kilometer of road in their villages. Otherwise, they threaten to vote against the report. This results in only one kilometer being paved,

17.12.2025, 13:14
Deputy Head of the Checkpoint "Kainy" Stabbed. Suspect Detained
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Deputy Head of the Checkpoint "Kainy" Stabbed. Suspect Detained

On December 14, 2025, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District received information from the surgical department of the Jayil District Hospital that a local resident, K.T., born in 1991 and holding the position of deputy head of the checkpoint 'Kainy' of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, was admitted with a preliminary diagnosis of: "Penetrating stab wound, alcohol intoxication." This was reported by the press service of the Main

17.12.2025, 13:04
Sadyr Japarov has been elected once again
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Sadyr Japarov has been elected once again

The recent elections in the Jogorku Kenesh have concluded, and the deputies have already begun their work, opening the first session of the new convocation on December 17. Unlike previous elections, this process took place without loud scandals and threats of a coup, indicating the viability of the new political system introduced by President Japarov.

17.12.2025, 13:03
Trump banned entry to the USA for citizens of 20 countries
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Trump banned entry to the USA for citizens of 20 countries

President of the United States Donald Trump announced the expansion of the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the US. The corresponding document was published by the White House on December 16, and the new restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2026. This list now includes 20 countries and territories, doubling the number of states whose citizens are subject to the ban, as reported by DW. Now, a complete entry ban will apply to citizens of Burkina Faso, Laos,

17.12.2025, 12:59
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A 20-Meter New Year Tree Installed in Batken

In Batken, the installation of the main New Year tree of the region has been completed, impressively standing at a height of 20 meters. According to a Turmush correspondent, the ceremonial lighting of the tree will take place on December 17 at 18:00 as part of the festive program. Concert performances and a disco for the youth are planned for local residents and guests of the city.

17.12.2025, 12:57
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Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh

At the parliamentary meeting held on December 17, President Sadyr Japarov addressed the deputies of the VIII convocation with congratulations and hopes for their constructive work for the benefit of the people and the country, as well as for adherence to their oath. He noted that until 2020, many factions acted in the interests of corrupt schemes and were linked to organized crime, which undermined citizens' trust in deputies and state institutions.

17.12.2025, 12:54
Credit Agreement Signed for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project
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Credit Agreement Signed for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project

At the signing ceremony of the loan agreement concerning the construction of the "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" railway, Bakyt Torobayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, was present. This information was published on the official website of the Government of Kyrgyzstan.

17.12.2025, 12:45
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In the village of Myrza-Aryk in the Uzgen district, a kindergarten for 100 children has been opened

In the village of Myrza-Aryk, located in the rural district of Karool in the Uzgen region, a kindergarten was opened that can accommodate 100 children. This was reported by Ruslan Alaychiev, the head of the Karool rural council. According to Alaychiev, there are currently 517 children on the waiting list for spots in the kindergarten. The opening of the new facility will allow 100 of them to start attending kindergarten. The construction and equipment were financed by a private entrepreneur for

17.12.2025, 12:45
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Sadyr Japarov urged deputies not to bargain with the Cabinet.

President Sadyr Japarov, in his speech at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 17, urged the deputies of the eighth convocation to refrain from bargaining with members of the Cabinet of Ministers. He emphasized that during the discussion and approval of reports, situations often arise where deputies attempt to negotiate with ministers, especially when it comes to the implementation of infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a kilometer of road. In his opinion, this is not

17.12.2025, 12:45
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President Japarov criticized the deputies for "bargaining" over the budget, which is why 1 km of road is being built 2-3 times more expensively.

President Sadyr Japarov, in his recent address to the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed strong condemnation of the practice of "bargaining" during discussions of government reports and the approval of the country's budget. He noted that some deputies openly propose conditions, for example: "If a kilometer of road is not asphalted in my village, I will not support the report." As a result, according to the president, only one kilometer of asphalting was actually

17.12.2025, 12:40
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Folk Legends: The General's Comrades Refused to Return to Their Destitute Homeland After His Death and Stayed in the Chuy Valley

The village of Ivanovka, located in the Issyk-Ata District of the Chuy Region of Kyrgyzstan, was founded in 1887. This settlement arose thanks to a group of settlers from Russia, and its name was given in honor of the land surveyor Ivan Ivanov, who selected and allocated land for the new settlement. In the early years of the village's existence, 12 families from the Urals, 9 families from the Altai region, and 7 families from the Volga region settled here. During that period, the first

17.12.2025, 12:23
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Sadyr Japarov spoke about the need to increase voter turnout in the elections for the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, called on December 17 to increase voter turnout in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament). In this context, he noted that the newly elected deputies of the 8th convocation have already taken their oath. According to the president, certain shortcomings were revealed in the last elections, including in terms of voter turnout. “We aimed to make the elections as open and transparent as possible by introducing innovations such as

17.12.2025, 12:22
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The issue of allocating apartments to deputies of the Housing Committee through the GIK will be considered, - Sadyr Japarov

President Sadyr Japarov, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 17, announced the potential possibility of providing apartments to deputies through the GIK mechanism. He emphasized that to enhance the efficiency of the parliament's work, renovation work had been carried out in the building, and new vehicles had been purchased to replace the outdated transport. “In the future, we will also study the issue of allocating apartments through the GIK,” the president added.

17.12.2025, 12:14
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Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the VIII Convocation Took the Oath

The deputies of the new VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh took the oath, starting their work with the first session, which was chaired by 69-year-old Gulai Mashrapova, the oldest member of parliament. At the ceremony, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, presented deputy badges to the newly elected deputies.

17.12.2025, 12:02
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In Bishkek, two Zeekr and KIA collided. Video

According to information from the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, two Zeekr 001 cars collided with a KIA vehicle. The incident occurred on December 17 at 02:30. The driver R. R. D., born in 2001, behind the wheel of a ZEEKR 001 on Masaliev Street, collided with another ZEEKR 001, which was driven by A. M. N., born in 2004, at the intersection with Maldybaev Street. As a result of the collision, one of the ZEEKR cars crashed into a KIA K5, driven by R. N. Zh. After the accident, driver R.

17.12.2025, 12:00
The Trade House of Kyrgyzstan Opens in the Capital of Afghanistan
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The Trade House of Kyrgyzstan Opens in the Capital of Afghanistan

On December 16, the Trade House of Kyrgyzstan was ceremoniously opened in Kabul. This event marked an important milestone, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nuruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan.

17.12.2025, 11:48
Thai authorities report a stable situation in the tourism sector
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Thai authorities report a stable situation in the tourism sector

In the context of the border conflict with Cambodia, Thailand's tourism industry is demonstrating resilience. According to information provided by Nithi Sipra, Deputy Head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for Marketing and Communications, foreign travelers continue to visit the country without any changes to their plans. “Tourism in Thailand is in a stable condition. We do not observe cancellations of bookings at popular resorts,” he emphasized, referring to data from the government’s

17.12.2025, 11:46
Memorial Museum of S. Chuykov – a house where art speaks
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Memorial Museum of S. Chuykov – a house where art speaks

— The Memorial Museum was established according to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Kyrgyz SSR, adopted on May 28, 1984. The official opening took place in 1987. The artist V.S. Ulitin, together with researchers K.M. Omorova and A.K. Momakhanova, created the first exhibition. For 38 years, the museum has served as a cultural center, attracting people eager to broaden their horizons, gain aesthetic pleasure, and inspiration.

17.12.2025, 11:39
The epic "Manas" was presented at an international conference in India
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The epic "Manas" was presented at an international conference in India

On December 16, an international scientific conference titled "The World is One Family" took place in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as reported by the National Academy "Manas." Experts present at the event included Gulzat Maichinova, PhD and head of the Communications and International Relations Center of the National Academy "Manas," and Dastan Chynybek uulu, head of the "Aykol" studio. In her presentation on "Manas and Mahabharata: The Cultural

17.12.2025, 11:39
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In the city of Manas, 10 streets have been renamed

In Manas, several streets were renamed, a decision made by the deputies of the city council on December 8 during a session. According to the regulations of the Manas City Council "On the Assignment and Change of Names of Geographical Objects," the deputies based their decisions on requests from the mayor's office and the results of meetings of the permanent commission, as well as on proposals from Mayor Ernisebek Ormokov. As a result, the following decisions were made:

17.12.2025, 11:32
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How the villages in Talas live, where the ex-president, the first and only athlete to win 2 medals at the Olympic Games, and famous singers were born

The rural areas are home to the majority of the residents of Kyrgyzstan, and each village has its unique history and outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to its development. Turmush continues to introduce readers to various villages in the country. We have already told about the village of Emgekchil, thriving due to gold deposits, about Sary-Tologoy — one of the easternmost villages, about Barpy, the homeland of heroes, and about Keng-Suu, whose history spans over

17.12.2025, 11:24
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a businessman suspected of financing the organized crime group of Kamchy Kolbaev and Dosonov.
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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a businessman suspected of financing the organized crime group of Kamchy Kolbaev and Dosonov.

It has become known that "S.K.K." used the support of K.Asanbek and K.Dosonov to create schemes for the smuggling of fuel into Kyrgyzstan. In addition, he resorted to the services of members of the organized crime group for physical influence on those he disliked. As a result of operational activities conducted by investigative authorities, the businessman was detained and placed in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan.

17.12.2025, 11:16
The State National Security Committee detained a businessman financing an organized crime group.
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The State National Security Committee detained a businessman financing an organized crime group.

As a result of operational actions by the State National Security Committee, a businessman who financed a criminal group led by K.Asanbek was detained. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. According to available data, the detained S.K.K. had close ties with the previously eliminated "thief in law" K.Asanbek. To strengthen his influence in the Osh region and gain support, he regularly financed both K.Asanbek and

17.12.2025, 11:15