The deputies of the city council unanimously approved the proposal At an extraordinary meeting of the Manas city council, a decision was made to change the status of the city, which was supported by all deputies.
- According to information provided by the EAEU statistics department, the external debt of Kazakhstan's banks as of July 1, 2025, has risen to $15.6 billion. Over the year, this figure increased by $1.3 billion, which corresponds to a growth of 9.2%.
The launch of the construction of a new transport interchange in Osh began with a symbolic laying of a time capsule, conducted by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev and Chairman of the City Council Bolot Baetov. The interchange, which will be a ring overpass, will be located at the intersection of G. Aitieva and B. Osmonova streets, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office.
Yesterday, October 24, an event was held in the central square of the rural district of Sary-Özön in the Sokuluk region, dedicated to the memory of those who died while fulfilling their military and service duties in defense of the territorial integrity of the Kyrgyz Republic during the Batken events of 1999-2000. This was reported by the Sokuluk District State Administration.
In the Talas region, in the village of Bakyyan, women artisans have united to create unique products from wool and felt. Their creativity attracts not only local residents but also foreigners. One of the participants in this craft union, 54-year-old Nazgul Birimkulova, shared her impressions with a Turmush correspondent: “I am a housewife, and my husband and I have two sons and two daughters. My passion for handicrafts began in the fourth grade when my grandmother taught me this craft. Since
The solemn event dedicated to the United Nations Day took place on October 24, 2025, at the A. Maldybaev Opera and Ballet Theater. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported the presence of Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev at this event. Among the participants of the celebration were representatives of the government, various state institutions, the UN system in the country, as well as experts and civil activists.
The city administration of Osh reported that the entrepreneur managing the recreation area and fish pond along the Ak-Buura River has not fulfilled his obligations to pay rent for municipal land for three years. According to information from local authorities, the daughter of former deputy mayor Rustam Mirzamatov is using the land but refuses to settle her debt of 756,000 soms.
Salkyn Omorova has been appointed as the head of the apparatus of the state administration of the Tyup district, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. The appointment was approved by the district akim T. Madyarov.
A 35-year-old police captain and senior inspector of the traffic safety group of the Manas District Department of Internal Affairs, Sabit Omorov, was awarded a vacation package to Turkey for his outstanding achievements in service. Sabit was born in the village of Amanbaev, located in the Aitmatov district. After completing his studies at the Ch. Aitmatov Secondary School in 2007, he served in the army. In 2010, he enrolled in the Faculty of Traffic Safety at the Kyrgyz State University of
- The Kyrgyz Republic is preparing to launch a pilot project for the creation of a national blockchain platform, which will last for 9 months. This was announced on October 24, 2025, in an interview with journalists by Farhat Iminov, head of the Secretariat for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a meeting of the National Council for the Development of this sector. According to Iminov, the necessary blockchain
On Gorky Street (Zhusayev) in the city of Karakol, Issyk-Kul region, there is an old house, reported Turmush from the city administration. According to their information, this house was built in 1918.
From October 20 to 22, 2025, an international youth wrestling tournament (U-23) was held in Almaty (Kazakhstan) in memory of Ilyas Daniyar uly. Junior athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the competition.
At the meeting held on October 24, the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan announced the accreditation of observers. These 29 international representatives will monitor the early elections scheduled for November 30, 2025. The accredited observers include:
On the stage of the popular Russian show "Well, Everyone Together!" Kyrgyz singer Azat Raimberdiev proposed to his girlfriend. This event took place during the seventh episode of the seventh season, which aired on October 24. Raimberdiev, a finalist of the fifth season of the program, spoke his words after the performance of Djamila Khabibullina from Kazan, noting the beauty of her name, which is associated with the works of the famous writer Chyngyz Aitmatov.
In Balykchy, employees of the tourist-ecological service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, together with local police, assisted a woman who found herself in the water and began to drown. According to information provided by Turmush, the incident occurred late in the evening on the shore of the lake. Vacationers on the beach witnessed the situation and immediately called service 102.
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun accepting applications from citizens wishing to participate in the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025. Thirty electoral districts have been formed across the country, and the lists of candidates are being constantly updated. As of October 24, 459 applications from candidates across all districts have been submitted. The last day for candidate nominations is October 30.
According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, these funds are to be used exclusively for paying salaries and benefits to military personnel. This decision contradicts standard practice, as military funding is typically based on budget appropriations approved by Congress, as reported by CNN. Questions have arisen in Congress and among experts regarding the identity of the donor and the reasons for such a significant donation. It is emphasized that the specified amount is insufficient to fully
Rustam Nuradilievich Ishtybaev has become the head of the ayil okmotu in Sokuluk, which is located in the Chui region. This information was provided by the district state administration to a Turmush correspondent.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan initiates the "Turān" project The Turkish publication Resmî Gazete reports that Turkey aims to become a center for the entire Turkic community.
In the Talas region, on the highway connecting the villages of Orto-Aryk and Kök-Oy, a traffic accident occurred, reports Turmush correspondent. On October 23, the driver of a "Lexus RX 350" lost control of the vehicle and veered off the gravel road.
Myrbek Bolokbaevich Suynaliev has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of Kün-Tuu in the Sokuluk district. This information was confirmed by the district state administration, reports Turmush correspondent.
- According to data from the National Statistical Committee, cabbage exports to Russia fell by 3.6 times in the first eight months of 2025. From January to August 2025, Kyrgyzstan supplied 2.6 thousand tons of cabbage to Russia, generating $514 thousand. In numerical terms, this is significantly less than in the same period of 2024, when 9.6 thousand tons were exported for a total of $1.1 million.
On October 23, in the morning hours, 12-year-old Emir Aibekovich Koichuev disappeared in the city of Talas after leaving for school, as reported by the police. Due to the fact that his whereabouts have not yet been established, both law enforcement agencies and his relatives are appealing to the public for assistance in the search.
In the Issyk-Kul region, an active inspection is being conducted as part of the "On the Road" operation. According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, 15 drivers under the influence of alcohol were detained in just one night.
On October 24, 2025, Aktilek Musaeva, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to China, participated in the forum "China – Shanghai Cooperation Organization," organized by the SCO Secretariat in collaboration with the China Overseas Enterprises Association. This information was announced by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China. Ambassadors from SCO member and observer countries, as well as representatives from over a hundred Chinese companies working in areas such as digitalization,
The II International Forum of Youth of the Turkic World was held at the Kyrgyz National University, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. About 200 young people from various countries, including Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, participated in the forum. The event featured prominent figures such as the Secretary General of TURKSOY Sultan Raev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev, the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan Mekin
Over the past week, several changes have occurred in the personnel composition in Kyrgyzstan. Nurbek Akzholov has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance. Since 2009, Nurbek Akzholov has been working in the Ministry of Finance, and during his service, he has progressed from a specialist to the head of the department responsible for international financial relations.
Among the accredited observers are eight representatives from the Commonwealth of Independent States Observer Mission and seventeen representatives from the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS, as well as two individuals from the embassies of Belarus and Russia in Kyrgyzstan.
Shoola Kenenbaeva, 15 years old, lives in the village of Tosh-Bulak (Төш-Булак), located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, reports our regional correspondent. From an early age, Shoola became interested in sports, especially kok-boru, and is currently training on a well-known horse named Valuyev. She ranks fourth among six children in her family and is studying in the 10th grade at the Kuldanov Secondary School named after Rabkom.
In the Tyup district, events dedicated to strengthening women's health have begun as part of the "Women's Health" month declared in October, reports Turmush correspondent. The sports event took place in the village of Mikhailovka in the Issyk-Kul rural district, where representatives of health committees from five rural districts gathered. The main goal of these events is to maintain and improve women's health.
This year, in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the price for 1 kilogram of cotton, also known as "white gold," is 73 soms. This was reported by the head of the district agricultural development department, Muratbek Junusov. He noted that this season, 2,597 hectares have been allocated for cotton, which is 1,230 hectares less than last year.
A fire is believed to have been set at the landfill in the village of Kozhomkul [formerly Voenno-Antonovka]. According to the local government of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district, the burning of household waste at the landfill has been observed since October 18. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have been started by unknown individuals.
On October 23, a meeting dedicated to the International Day for the Conservation of Snow Leopards took place in Osh, on the topic "Concept of Nature Conservation through the Preservation of the Snow Leopard." The organizers reported that the event was held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography of Osh State Pedagogical University. It was attended by representatives of environmental organizations, students, and interested residents discussing issues of nature conservation.
The Central Election Commission, in its meeting on October 24, approved the registration of candidates for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh, who were nominated from multi-mandate districts. Among the registered candidates: - Gulya Akmatulovna Kozhokulova, representing district No. 22;
The "Social Democrats" party expressed protest against the sentences handed down to their fellow party members, calling the court's actions an act of legal lawlessness and a brutal crackdown on innocent citizens. They noted that the judicial process was politically motivated and accompanied by serious violations of the right to a fair trial, as provided for by the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan. Instead of seeking the truth and establishing personal responsibility, a repressive
An important milestone in the history of the Kyrgyz National University, marking its 100th anniversary, was discussed at an international forum titled "National University - Support of the Nation." The Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Baktyar Orozov, emphasized that the century-long history of this educational institution reflects the formation and progress of the country. “The university, founded in 1925 as an institute of enlightenment,
Work has begun on the modernization of the Kydyralysky irrigation canal in the Manas District, which was built back in 1977. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of the project is to significantly reduce irrigation water losses and improve the functioning of the irrigation system. These works are part of a nationwide program that covers 40 districts, with each receiving 10,000 square meters of new concrete pavement.
- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the start of the reconstruction of the Aravan-Ak-Buurinsky canal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The canal was built in 1968 and runs through the rural municipality of Japalak in the city of Osh, as well as through the rural municipalities of Toloykon and Kyzyl-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district and the rural
The results of the repeated laboratory analysis regarding the poisoning of six 7th-grade students from K. Altybaev School in the city of Osh after consuming sandwiches from the "Tamshan" company have been received. This was reported by the head of the Kara-Suu District Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, Makambay Daminov. According to the results of the first inspection, as previously reported by Turmush, sanitary doctors established that in one of the stores, the seller
In the Jalal-Abad region, work will begin on the modernization of 21 potentially dangerous sites. This information was provided by the regional emergency management agency.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who have worked in a number of foreign countries have the opportunity to receive pensions under international agreements. This was reported by Nurzat Zhakieva, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department of the Social Fund, on September 24. According to her, Kyrgyz citizens can claim pension payments from the following countries, provided they are officially employed and have paid all necessary insurance contributions:
In the Manas district of the Talas region, in the village of Kyzyl-Zhyldyz, the kindergarten "Böbök" was opened after the completion of major renovations. Information about this was provided by Gulzat Kozhobaeva, the director of the institution.
The potential of cryptocurrencies continues to increase, as economist Ulukman Mamytov reports in an interview with the Kabar agency. In his opinion, the world is on the brink of a financial crisis, which is already affecting the rise in gold prices. In the event of a possible crisis, gold and cryptocurrencies may become the main financial instruments, but it is important to remember the high risks associated with them.
Kondubai Sarnogoev is called a legend of the Talas police. The holder of the Order of the Badge of Honor, awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, police lieutenant colonel Kondubai Sarnogoev was known among the population for his fairness. His granddaughter, police lieutenant colonel Dinara Sarnogoeva, shared his life story.
From October 9 to 14 of this year, the Asian Championship in Iranian wrestling Pahlavani took place in Tehran, the capital of Iran, reports Turmush correspondent. Athlete Apas Öskönbaev from Kara-Kul represented Kyrgyzstan at this competition and won second place.