The city of Talas will be 100% supplied with clean drinking water in a month – Ermat Jumayev

In Talas, the construction of a new water intake and reservoir is underway, as reported by Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the Talas region, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Previously, only 45% of the city's population had access to the water intake, while the remaining residents used technical water that was extracted from underground by their own means.

In Kyrgyzstan, new banknotes with a denomination of 20 and 50 soms will be issued.

At the end of November, new banknotes with a denomination of 20 and 50 soms will be issued in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of the country. The Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Melis Turgunbaev, informed President Sadyr Japarov that the process will begin on November 17.

In the Talas Region, there is an increase in the number of people undergoing testing for HIV infection and viral hepatitis.

In the Talas region, the number of HIV and hepatitis tests is increasing. Gulmira Alisherova, the director of the Talas Regional Center for HIV and Hepatitis Control, reported an annual increase in the number of registered HIV cases. This is due to successful population testing initiatives. Over the past five years, the number of people tested has risen from 14,215 in 2019 to 25,281 in 2024, and in the first nine months of 2025, 20,121 people were tested. During this period, 33 new cases were

Dzhumaev: Almost 6 billion soms were allocated to the Talas region for the first time

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas region, Ermat Jumaev, informed the Kabar agency that nearly 6 billion soms have been allocated from the state budget for the region, which is a precedent for the area. He noted that such amounts had not previously been allocated directly from the state budget in the entire history of the region.

Kanibek Tulegenov and his family won the "Exemplary Family" nomination at the competition in the Alamedin district.

Kanibek Tulegenov, along with his family, won the "Exemplary Family" nomination at the district competition "Best Family." Kanibek was born on June 12, 1962, in Frunze, which is now known as Bishkek.

In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are about 55 tons of gold.

Currently, the storage of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic holds about 55 tons of gold, as reported by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, at the opening of the bank's new building. President Sadyr Japarov noted in his speech that the new building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards. According to him, the previous storage conditions were not optimal, and often gold had to be stored in foreign banks. Now that the

Life in the Regions: Hunter M. Beishekeyev Explained Why They First Try to Shoot the Wolf and Only Then the She-Wolf

Murad Beishekeev, a 49-year-old resident of Talas, has been practicing wolf hunting for many years. “I have been engaged in agriculture and hunting since childhood. My three uncles were hunters, and their experience served as an example for me. Hunting is a complex art that requires precision, courage, patience, and perseverance. Only by possessing these qualities can one achieve success,” he explains.

A Sports Hall Opened in the Uzgen District

On October 26, a ceremony dedicated to the opening of a new sports hall took place in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, as reported in a press release from the Jazy rural administration. According to local authorities, the hall was built with the support of sponsors and has been named "Rahmanali."

A chemical laboratory for drug analysis has opened in the city of Batken.

In Batken, a chemical laboratory for the analysis of narcotic substances has begun its operations, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the information, in October of this year, the activities of the expert-criminalistic service of the regional internal affairs department were expanded — a new laboratory was opened.

A Personal Exhibition of Boobek Arykov Will Take Place in Bishkek

At the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev, an exhibition titled "Return to the Roots" dedicated to the artist Boobek Arykov has been announced. Boobek Arykov, a laureate of the S. Chokmorov Award, as well as the awards of Ch. Aitmatov and Abai Kunanbaev, has been serving as a senior lecturer at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz Technical University since 1998. He is a monumental sculptor, painter, and graphic artist who continues to develop the traditions of modern

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported the necessity of licensing the retail sale of medical devices

According to the new legislation, to carry out the retail sale of medical devices such as glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids, it is necessary to have the appropriate license. The Cabinet of Ministers' resolution dated December 14, 2023, specifically paragraph 175 of chapter 25, states that the retail sale of medical devices is a licensed activity.

A resident of Barskoon had a yak stolen worth 600,000 soms: Five arrested

In Jeti-Oguz, suspects have been detained in connection with the theft of yaks, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to their information, on October 24, the Internal Affairs Department of the Jeti-Oguz district received operational information that unknown individuals were committing theft of yaks in the Syrtovaya valley of the district.

Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs

According to information provided by Reuters and reported by the Kazinform agency, Amazon is preparing for a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, affecting about 10% of employees. This decision is a result of the need to optimize costs following a period of rapid employee growth during the pandemic. According to the latest data, Amazon's current corporate workforce numbers approximately 350,000 people. As a result of the upcoming layoffs, which will be the largest since the

Will the fare in Karakol increase? Residents discuss a tariff hike of 5 soms.

In Karakol, the increase in transportation fares is being discussed, which has already become a topic for public hearings, as reported by Turmush correspondent. So far, discussions have taken place in four out of the seven districts of the city, while the remaining districts are scheduled for today and tomorrow.

In the rural district of Shumkar-Uya in the Talas region, the harvest festival was celebrated

In the rural district of Shumkar-Uya, located in the Talas region, a traditional harvest festival took place, gathering local residents. The festive events included sports competitions, and to encourage participants, 200,000 soms were allocated from the local budget for prizes.

The Bishkek Court recognized the materials of Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" as extremist.

According to the stated decision, the information posted on the resources Temirov Live, Kloop.kg, and "Ait Ait Dese" was recognized as extremist. The court ruling also covers the activities of Bolot Temirov and Rinat Tukhvatshin, and the prosecutor's office fully satisfied its demands, as reported by Sputnik. According to the court's decision, the activities of the mentioned media projects on the internet were banned. The enforcement of this decision has been entrusted to

Sadyr Japarov opened a new building of the National Bank in Bishkek

In his speech at the ceremony, the president noted that the opening of the new building marks the beginning of a new chapter in the financial history of Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized the importance of the National Bank as a symbol of statehood, which played a key role in forming the monetary and credit system after gaining sovereignty in 1991. Sadyr Japarov pointed out that May 10, 1993, was a landmark moment: it was on this day that the national currency, the som, was introduced, marking the

In Bishkek and the Chui Region, the sale of coal in bags should not exceed 250 soms – "Kyrgyzkomur"

In the village of Petrovka, the "Golden Autumn" was celebrated for the first time in the new kindergarten.

In the village of Petrovka, located in the ayil aimak of Tört-Gül in the Moscow district of Chui region, the first "Golden Autumn" festival was held at the kindergarten, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The kindergarten "Aruuzat-Petrovka" was opened in December 2024. Local specialists and parents attended the celebration, which was the first in the history of this institution.

In Batken, the construction of residential houses in the village of Zhany-Dostuk has been completed.

In the village of Zhany-Dostuk, located in Batken, there is active monitoring of the construction work. According to the Ministry of Construction, important social facilities are being built in this locality for residents who were relocated as a result of the delimitation of the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Ministry employees conduct field inspections to monitor compliance with construction norms and standards during the construction of these facilities.

A Job Fair for the Unemployed Took Place in the Alai District

In the Alay district, a job fair was held aimed at helping unemployed citizens find work, reports Turmush correspondent. The event was organized by the local department of labor, social protection, and migration. The fair featured job vacancies from various sectors, including education, healthcare, services, and industry. Citizens who attended the event had the opportunity to choose suitable employment options based on their specialties. Several key speakers addressed the fair, including Batina

The first layer of asphalt has been laid on the Bishkek—Kant—Tokmok highway.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications reported that the first layer of asphalt has been successfully laid on the Bishkek—Kant—Tokmok highway, and this section has already been put into operation. As clarified by the department, temporary road markings have been applied on the updated section, allowing for two-way traffic organization.

In the city of Kara-Kul, multi-storey mortgage houses will be built

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In Jeti-Oguz, suspects in the theft of three yaks have been detained

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, an operation was conducted to detain suspects related to the theft of yaks, as reported by the press service of the local police department. The incident occurred on October 24, when a resident of the village of Barskoon, born in 1987, named A.K., contacted the police. She reported that in the area of the "Kaz uya" pasture in the "Karakolka" valley, five unknown individuals shot three of her yaks. A.K.'s attempt to

In Chuy Region, a car hooligan was detained. He ran over a police officer, escaped from the impound lot, and collided with another vehicle.

When the car was being delivered to the impound lot, the driver managed to escape. During the getaway, he drove onto the bypass road Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart, where, ignoring the demands of law enforcement, he collided with a Mitsubishi Pajero at the 90th kilometer and knocked down a patrol police officer, causing him injuries. At the moment, the incident has been registered, and a criminal case has been initiated under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (Hooliganism).

In the Kochkor District, the creation of a safe environment for a happy childhood was discussed

A seminar-workshop dedicated to the topic "Safe Environment - Happy Childhood" took place in the Kochkor district, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was organized by employees of the social sector of the district state administration, and invited parents, teachers, and social workers were able to discuss important issues.

In Chui Region, a driver who resisted police officers has been detained

In the Chuy region, a driver who resisted the police has been detained. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police department, the incident occurred on October 28 at around 01:40 in the town of Orlovka in the Kemin district. During a patrol, a mobile group of traffic police officers stopped a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicle. The check revealed that the driver was a 34-year-old man named Z.A., who was driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Osh and Kashgar Strengthen Cooperation: Sister City Agreement Signed

A significant meeting took place at the Osh city hall with a delegation from Kashgar, located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. During this event, a sister city agreement was signed between the two cities. According to information provided by the local administration, the delegation was headed by the mayor of Kashgar, Veli Asym. He was welcomed by the first deputy mayor of Osh, Adilet Sharshenaly uulu, along with other officials.

The USA and Japan agreed to develop a "new golden age" of the alliance between the two countries.

At the meeting, Trump and Takahiti discussed not only the agreement on rare earth metals but also the prospects for further cooperation in the field of security. According to the Japanese Prime Minister, Japan intends to actively promote a free and open Indo-Pacific zone. “I am determined to restore a powerful Japanese diplomacy based on the Japan-U.S. alliance,” said Sanae Takahiti. She emphasized that together with Trump, they will actively work on the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific

The head of the military unit's food warehouse detained for theft of food products

The military prosecutor's office, in cooperation with the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, conducted successful operational activities that uncovered a scheme of food theft by the head of the food warehouse of one of the military units, warrant officer S.K.A. This serviceman regularly embezzled goods such as sausages, pasta, rice, sugar, salt, oil, and other products intended for military personnel, and then illegally sold them

In the rural district of Shumkar-Uya, the fencing of 5,000 seedlings has been completed this year.

In the Talas region, in the rural district of Shumkar-Uya, the fencing of 5,000 young saplings has been completed. This was reported by the head of the village council, Bakyt Kydyraliev.

An earthquake has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan

According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an earthquake occurred today at 06:25. According to seismic data, the epicenter was located within the country, 15 km northwest of the village of Kashka-Suu and 18 km from the village of Kara-Kabak in the Batken region.

Major fire at the oil refinery in Batken extinguished

In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, the fire at the old oil refinery has been extinguished. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene of the incident. The fire was fully localized and extinguished at 12:29, with approximately 150 square meters of territory affected by the flames.

In the city of Manas, a passenger bus driver was distracted by a video on his phone, after which an accident occurred.

In Manas, a passenger bus driver who was playing on his phone while working received a two-month suspension from duties. This information was confirmed by Avtandil Maksutov, the director of the municipal bus depot. Recently, a video became available on social media showing the driver of route No. 9 intently looking at his phone screen. Later, the same driver came under scrutiny after an accident occurred. This video sparked active discussions among social media users. The incident happened on

Kyrgyzstanis complain about the sale of bulk coal. Response from "Kyrgyzkomur"

At the Kabar agency, the director of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur," Kairat Mamatov, commented on the concerns of residents of Bishkek and the Chui region regarding the sale of loose coal, despite the existing ban. He pointed out that since mid-October, a ban on the sale of loose coal has been introduced in Bishkek and the Chui region to protect the environment. "This decision was made to safeguard the environment. Therefore, the sale of small coal is not possible, and we do not engage in

A new sports complex is being built in the Kochkor district

The construction of a new sports complex in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region is being carried out by the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzkurulush". According to the Ministry of Construction, the project is financed from the Presidential Fund, and currently, earthworks are underway on a site with a total area of 1,433.38 m². According to representatives of the Ministry of Construction, this complex will become a modern center in the future, where sports events, training sessions, and

In Tokmok, a fake healer has been detained. She took money for allegedly providing treatment and arranged loans for her patients.

A recent monitoring of social networks led to a post on the page of one of the bloggers on Instagram, which reported fraudulent activities by a citizen named M.E. She, residing in one of the neighborhoods of the city of Tokmok, posed as a folk healer and deceitfully extorted money from citizens, as well as issued loans in their names, appropriating the funds received. This information was confirmed by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The fact of fraud was registered,

A guy who was net fishing at Issyk-Kul was detained. After some time, he was released and started fishing with a pitchfork.

A resident of the Issyk-Kul region has become a double suspect in poaching. According to information from the regional police press service, as part of measures to combat poaching, officers of the tourism and environmental police arrested a young man named A.N., born in 2002, for illegal fishing.

In Karakol, there is a rise in fuel prices and a shortage at gas stations.

In Karakol, there has been an increase in fuel prices over the past week, and a shortage is observed at some gas stations. An employee at one of the gas stations commented to Turmush that fuel is expected to arrive on October 28 by 3:00 PM. "At this time, customers usually come to us. Due to the fuel shortage in the country, our gasoline supplies are quickly running out. Often, we have no fuel before noon. The main reserves go to refueling ambulances and police cars," he added.

"One Million Coders". Kyrgyzstanis can learn the basics of programming for free.

The launch of the "One Million Coders" program took place in Bishkek, initiated by Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates. The goal of this program is to educate citizens in modern information technologies and to prepare a new generation of IT specialists, as reported by the High Technologies Park of the Kyrgyz Republic. The "One Million Coders" initiative is an international project aimed at teaching one million people the basics of programming, digital

The new building of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan will withstand an earthquake of up to 12 points.

More than twenty years of waiting have come to an end: The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has opened the doors to a new modern building designed to withstand earthquake forces of up to 12 points. The Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Mels Attokurov, noted that the building project was developed in 1986, and its transfer to the bank's balance occurred in 2002. However, for a number of reasons, construction did not begin for many years. Only two years ago, at the initiative of President

On Police Worker Day: How Azamat Kalabaev Caught a Criminal Hiding in the Karakoyun Pasture

Azamat Kalibaev, who is 40 years old, is an experienced police officer. He currently resides in Talas and holds the position of senior inspector in the personnel department of the Talas Regional Department of Internal Affairs. Our correspondent conducted an interview with this outstanding policeman.

The state has returned land plots in Issyk-Ata with an area of 226 hectares.

In the Chuy region, in the Issyk-Ata district, 226 hectares of land plots have been returned to state control, as reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. These lands were illegally removed from municipal ownership between 1992 and 1994 and have been used by some local residents for a long time.

Life in the Regions: A Female Combine Harvester Got Confused During a Party Official's Visit to Issyk-Kul, Now She Sews Custom Products in the USA

In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kurmenty, lives 78-year-old Kanymgul Abitova, who is now retired. For 25 years, during the existence of the Soviet Union, Kanymgul worked in various fields: she was a warehouse manager, a combine operator, a cook, and worked in the fields.

Development of Renewable Energy Sources in Kyrgyzstan: Proposed to Increase Project Capacity to 50 MW

The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft law concerning amendments to the existing law "On Electric Power Industry," which has been put forward for public discussion. According to the explanatory note, this initiative aims to create more favorable conditions for the development of renewable energy sources (RES) and attract investments in this sector.

The International Council of the Arabic Language awarded Kyrgyzstani Timur Abdiжalil a certificate in Arabic as part of the global initiatives of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The International Council of the Arabic Language includes 26 organizations, both Arab and international, including UNESCO, the League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. Timur Abduzhalil graduated with honors from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and defended his dissertation at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, researching cooperation with Arab states. From 2021 to 2024,

In the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan's storage, there are over 55 tons of gold

During the opening ceremony of the new building of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Melis Attokurov, announced that the storage holds over 55 tons of gold. Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, noted in his speech that the new bank building has become the largest storage facility in the country, meeting international standards.

In Bishkek and the Chuy Region, the sale of coal in bags should not exceed 250 soms – Kairat Mamatov

In Bishkek and the Chui region, coal in bags should not cost more than 250 soms per unit. This was reported by Kairat Mamatov, the director of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur," in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He noted that there are 48 social fuel bases in the region where coal is sold both in bags and by the ton. Mamatov added that last year there was speculation in the market, when the price of coal in bags reached 350 soms, resulting in the cost of a ton of coal sold in bags