A new electronic platform has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for foreign citizens to apply for the "Digital Nomad" status. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The application website is available at the following address:
Elon Musk expressed strong disapproval of initiatives to create thermonuclear reactors on Earth. He believes that humanity is overlooking an already available and virtually inexhaustible source of energy. According to Musk, the Sun is a "huge and free thermonuclear reactor" capable of meeting all of humanity's energy needs without the need for complex and expensive experiments.
In 2025, the Kyrgyz police will celebrate its 101st anniversary. The Karakyrgyz Autonomous Region was established on October 14, 1924, within the RSFSR.
The Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Issyk-Kul region continues activities to clean the lake from illegal synthetic nets, reports Turmush correspondent. Specialists, despite the cold weather conditions, are working on the lake and are on duty even on weekends, fulfilling their professional responsibilities.
- On November 14, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers made a decision numbered 990-t, approving the draft Additional Agreement to the Investment Agreement with Sonningdale Limited and the LLC "RECA" for the construction and operation of a solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk, located in the Toru-Aigyr rural district of the Issyk-Kul region. The main agreement was signed on July 25, 2025, after its approval by order No. 556-t dated July 1, 2025.
- In 2026, the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems will be carried out on an area of 5,270 hectares of agricultural land funded by the republican budget, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's information, during the period of 2024–2025, water-saving systems were implemented on 2,369.5 hectares, of which 641.5 hectares were occupied by drip systems, and 1,728 hectares by sprinkler systems.
In Tash-Kumyr, a city cup for tug-of-war was held, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This sporting event was successfully organized with the support of the city department of physical culture and sports.
A new park was opened in Osh, located near the central stadium named after A. Suymbaev. The event was attended by the mayor of the city, Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as local residents.
The demolition work on the "Kristall" hotel in the city of Osh is nearly 90% complete. Currently, the main part of the building has been destroyed, and work continues on clearing the construction debris.
The graduate of the martial arts sports school, boxer of the Kyrgyzstan national team Ikhtiyar Nishonov, has won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championship. The competition took place in Dubai from December 2 to 13, as reported by the local mayor's office.
A 53-year-old man from the Kadamjay district was detained in Batken, where a drug, presumably marijuana, was discovered, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to information provided by the local police's Drug Control Service, the detention occurred on December 8 during operational-search activities. The suspect is a resident of the rural district of Iskhak-Polotkhan, identified as M. B., born in 1972.
In the Shumkar-Uy area, along the Suusamyr—Talas—Taraz road, 12 new trash bins have been installed. Now travelers have facilities for proper waste disposal to prevent littering in unauthorized places.
The meeting in the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan was held under the leadership of the chairman — Adylbek Kasymaliev, where aspects of the implementation of the Law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy'" with a unique legal status were discussed. This law was adopted in accordance with the presidential decree on the establishment of a special investment zone in the Issyk-Kul region, where an independent international center for dispute resolution based
The acting Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, held a meeting with the heads of private medical institutions, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, aspects of the development of the private healthcare sector were discussed, including the concept of its improvement and measures to enhance the quality and accessibility of medical services for citizens.
On December 15, President Sadyr Japarov met with Ryuichi Hirano, the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting dedicated to the presentation of credentials, the head of state congratulated the diplomat on the beginning of his work in the country. Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan considers Japan an important friend and strategic partner, noting that the friendly ties between the two countries strengthen every year.
A local resident has been detained in Bishkek, suspected of organizing events related to mass riots. Investigative actions were carried out by employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), who, during the investigation of the criminal case, discovered that some citizens were holding meetings and expressing dissatisfaction with the current state policy, using agitation to plan disturbances. The suspect turned out to be J.M., born in 1971. Following a court sanction, searches were
During the forum dedicated to the launch of the national pilot project and climate financing in the Chatkal district, Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions, stated the need for special attention to this remote and mountainous area, especially in the context of its development. She noted that a number of measures are planned within the framework of the five-year state program for the
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, reported an increased interest from the international community in the processes of peaceful development in Central Asia. This statement was made during President Sadyr Japarov's visit to Turkmenistan. Kulubaev noted that many countries today are showing attention to this region.
The total estimate of the gross domestic product for January-November 2025 amounted to 1 trillion 628.6 billion soms, which is 10.2% more than in the same period of the previous year, according to the National Statistical Committee data. Industry. A significant increase in production volumes was recorded in the pharmaceutical sector (1.9 times), as well as in the production of rubber and plastic products, building materials (34.5%), wooden and paper products, printing (33.7%), food products
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Taldyk, a tragedy occurred: three young children became victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, as reported by local sources. According to the press service of the Osh region's Internal Affairs Department, a forensic medical examination is currently being conducted regarding the deceased children.
In Bishkek, starting from 15:00, a section of Chuy Avenue will be temporarily closed, extending from Erkindik Boulevard to Panfilov Street. According to information provided by Nursultan Muratbekov, head of the press service of the Patrol Police Department of Bishkek, this restriction is related to the organization of the ceremony for lighting the main New Year tree of the city.
A new bus route No. 43 has been launched in Bishkek, connecting the residential area "Muras-Ordo" with the Osh market, local administration representatives reported. According to the information, modern Isuzu buses are used on the route.
Edil Baysalov, serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, introduced the new deputy ministers to the staff of the Ministry of Health. Ryspek Sydygaliev and Bakytbek Kadyraliev have been appointed to these positions.
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, a passenger car collided with a train, as confirmed by representatives of the press service of the regional road safety management. According to information, the incident occurred on December 12 at around 14:20. The driver of the "Volkswagen Passat," 33-year-old R.R. from the rural district of Manas, was unable to avoid the collision with the train that was passing through the settlement of Kashkar-Kyshtak.
The proceedings in the criminal case concerning extortion of a bribe in the Kadamjai district have reached the Supreme Court stage. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, on June 10, 2025, police major T.K.A. was detained, who held the position of head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Security Service in the Kadamjai district.
A fire broke out in a container at the "Aziz" market located on Mahatma Gandhi Street. Eight fire crews are involved in fighting the blaze, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. Firefighting efforts began at 08:58. An operational headquarters, the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, is working on-site, and a drone is being used to monitor the situation. Three fire trucks from the Bishkek Water Utility are also participating in
95 buses that arrived from China are now stationed at DEPO-1 in Bishkek. The 12-meter long buses have three doors and can accommodate up to 70 passengers. In summer, they are cooled with air conditioning, and in winter, they are heated with heating systems, according to information from the city hall.
- In the village of Munduz, located in the Suzak district, cases of illegal seizure of irrigated agricultural land for the construction of residential buildings have been registered. This information was presented by the Land and Water Supervision Service of the Jalal-Abad region. Explanatory conversations were held and warnings were issued to the citizens who violated the legislation.
The Ministry of Health announced the appointment of Aibek Matkerimov as the first deputy minister. This decision was made by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Matkerimov replaced Manas Toktomuratov, who held this position since February 2025.
At 11:08, the "102" service of the Bishkek City Police Department received a message via the Telegram messenger about a possible terrorist act in several schools in the city. The list included educational institutions: No. 24, 44, 15, 10, and the private school Kings International School. The press service of the Bishkek City Police Department confirmed that all received messages have been registered in the information log of the district internal affairs departments, and preliminary
Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, held a meeting with the staff of the Ministry of Health, during which the new deputy ministers were introduced. In accordance with the Cabinet's decision, Aibek Matkerimov was appointed as the First Deputy Minister of Health, while Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Ryspek Sydygaliev were appointed as Deputy Ministers.
They are accused of "attempting to undermine sovereignty" 25 children born between 2018 and 2022 have been included in the database of the Ukrainian project "Peacemaker." They are charged with "deliberately violating the state border" and "attempting to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine. It is specified that these children crossed checkpoints while traveling from the Rostov region to Donbass.
A fatal traffic accident involving a 10th-grade student occurred in Osh. This information was confirmed by the press service of the patrol police of the city of Osh.
A high-level conference on "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic: A Sustainable Future" was held in Bishkek, with the participation of Ayil Bank. This event brought together representatives from government agencies, international organizations, and scientists to discuss pressing issues of sustainable development and natural resource conservation. As part of its environmental commitments and ESG initiatives, the bank donated a HEUCKE ICE DRILL, valued at 4,473 euros,
Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov introduced the new deputy ministers of health at the Ministry of Health. According to information from the press service, Aibek Matkerimov was appointed as the First Deputy Minister, while Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Ryspek Sydygaliev became deputies.
All 95 new buses purchased from the People's Republic of China have arrived in Bishkek. They are currently located at Depot-1. According to information from the city hall, each bus is 12 meters long and equipped with three doors. In summer, they operate with air conditioning, and in winter — with a heating system. One bus can accommodate about 70 passengers.
The identified gap is not related to access to technology, as all employees have equal opportunities. Much more important are the habits and frequency of AI usage: among users who actively use tools monthly, 19% have never utilized the data analysis feature, 14% have not used logical reasoning, and 12% have not engaged in searching. In contrast, among those who access the chatbot daily, these figures are significantly lower — only 3% and 1%, respectively. The difference lies in who uses AI as
The Suluktinsk City Historical Museum features over 1,845 works of art in various genres, said director Abdipatta Niyazov in a comment to Turmush. According to him, the museum consists of 9 exhibition departments. The museum was established as a historical museum on April 2, 2008. At that time, premises were allocated for it, which previously housed employees of the KGB and the city culture department. The building was constructed in 1956.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Bayetov, a fair was held, organized to stabilize food prices, reports Turmush correspondent. As explained by Aizhamal Kadyrkulova, acting head of the district's agricultural development department, this event was initiated to monitor the rise in food prices, ensure affordable products for socially vulnerable groups, and support local producers.
Currently, a forum is taking place in Bishkek dedicated to the launch of a national pilot project and the development of climate financing in the Chatkal district. The Regional Investment Council is the organizer of this event.
On December 14, a terrorist attack occurred in Sydney, resulting in the death of Russian-speaking native of the Ukrainian SSR, Alex Kleitman. According to the British newspaper The Daily Mail, he lost his life trying to protect his wife. Larisa Kleitman, the wife of the deceased, shared her impressions: “I think he was shot because he stood up to protect me.” Alex and Larisa Kleitman had been together for about 50 years and moved to Australia from the USSR. That day, they were planning to
The article emphasizes that negotiations between Ukraine and its Western partners have reached a deadlock, even without Russia's involvement. Washington insists on the need for quick decision-making, while Zelensky and his European allies point to significant disagreements that require resolution. One of the issues is Ukraine's disagreement with Washington's call for the withdrawal of troops from eastern Donbas, which is still under the control of Kyiv's forces. European
In the village of Ak-Chiy, located in the rural district of Kara-Burgon in the Ak-Tal region of Naryn Province, a major repair of Usta Turduke Street is planned. To lay asphalt on the first section, which is 883.1 meters long, 2 million 107 thousand 986 soms are required. A funding request has been submitted by the leadership of the Kara-Burgon rural administration as part of a shared (incentive) grant.
- The contribution of various sectors of the economy to the overall structure: industry — 17.8%, agriculture — about 9%, construction — 8.6%. This was reported at a press conference by the First Deputy Chairperson of the National Statistical Committee, Nazira Kerimalieva. According to her, from January to November 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 686 billion soms, which is 10% more compared to the same period last year.
An incident occurred in Uzgen related to a fire in a workshop where wooden doors are manufactured. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Osh region.
The activation of the internal labor market is planned The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared a draft resolution concerning the approval of the "El Döölötü — Emgek" Program for the development of the labor market and the promotion of employment until 2030. This document will be submitted for public discussion.