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Living Heritage: How One Tree Became the Symbol of an Entire Village

In the Batken region, in the village of Molo, which belongs to the rural district of Birlik in the Kadamjai district, a unique tree is growing, reports Turmush correspondent. Local residents claim that this tree, planted over 200 years ago, has its own special history. This giant stands on the border between the villages of Molo and Sirt and still provides shade and coolness to travelers.

31.10.2025, 10:24
Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight
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Former advisor to the President of Kazakhstan killed in a fight

Erzhan Babakumarov. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan. According to Orda.kz, citing the Astana police, Erzhan Babakumarov, who was 56 years old, died as a result of a fight. Preliminary reports indicate that a conflict arose between him and his 36-year-old acquaintance, leading to a verbal altercation. During the confrontation, Babakumarov sustained injuries that turned out to be fatal. The police have already initiated a criminal case for murder.

31.10.2025, 10:22
Urmаt Akuluev: "The main thing is to create conditions for people"
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Urmаt Akuluev: "The main thing is to create conditions for people"

As part of the reforms implemented by the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, measures are actively being introduced for digitalization, improving the quality of service for citizens, and creating comfortable conditions for employees. Our correspondent spoke with Urmati Akuluev, head of the Chuy-Bishkek Department of Justice, about how these changes are taking place on the ground.

31.10.2025, 10:04
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The Prosecutor General's Office launches a digital framework for business protection: a registry of cases, monitoring of inspections, and an application

The head of the Department for Combating Corruption and Monitoring Compliance with Legislation in the Field of Economics and Public Administration of the General Prosecutor's Office, Mirlan Ashyrbaev, presented a series of digital solutions aimed at improving transparency in the interaction between businesses and regulatory authorities in Bishkek on October 30, 2025. This took place at a forum dedicated to the new architecture of investment policy, where cooperation between the state,

31.10.2025, 10:02
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Heads of CIS Border Agencies Visited the Outpost on the Border with Uzbekistan

This is the first such visit in the history of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, as noted in the official statement. The "Barpy" border post is responsible for guarding one of the key sections of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. The complex terrain, which includes both plains and mountains, requires high qualifications and professionalism from the personnel, as indicated by the agency.

31.10.2025, 09:44
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In the city of Manas, employees of the municipal enterprise "Vodokanal" announced their salaries. The head of the GKNB ordered to increase them by 2-3 times.

In Manas, employees of the municipal enterprise "Vodokanal" will soon receive a salary increase. This information became known on October 30 during a visit by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev. Kamchybek Tashiev took part in the opening of the reconstructed treatment facilities at station No. 2 "Manas Vodokanal". The work included a complete renovation of the buildings, with funding amounting to 5 million 498 thousand

31.10.2025, 09:43
Young Scientists of Kyrgyzstan Go on a Research Internship in China
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Young Scientists of Kyrgyzstan Go on a Research Internship in China

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations is sending a group of young researchers to participate in a scientific internship to be held in the People's Republic of China. According to the ministry, the selection of candidates was conducted through an open competition. The internship is organized as part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. The main

31.10.2025, 09:28
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Rakhman uulu Taiyrbek appointed head of the Samarkandek village council

Rahman uulu Taiyrbek has become the new head of the rural administration in the Samarkandek rural area, located in the Batken district. According to information provided by the district administration, this appointment was the result of an order from the akim of the Batken district administration, Danir Imanaliev. During the official ceremony, he was introduced to the staff of the rural administration by representatives of the district administration.

31.10.2025, 09:27
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Accident on the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart: there are casualties

An accident occurred at the 199th kilometer of the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, involving a passenger car and a truck, reports the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, as a result of the incident, two men were injured and were hospitalized in the Kochkor District Hospital with the help of an ambulance. Four rescuers arrived at the scene to carry out additional work.

31.10.2025, 09:21
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As of November 6, updated rules for collective management of intellectual property rights come into effect

- Resolution No. 678 dated October 17, 2025, regulates the minimum requirements for organizations engaged in collective management of property rights (OCUP), as well as establishes the procedure for monitoring their activities by the authorized state body in the field of intellectual property. The document also proposes simplifying paperwork by replacing mandatory notarization of copies with inter-agency electronic document flow.

31.10.2025, 09:06
GNS and KTU "Manas" to Join Efforts for the Development of the Jewelry Industry in Kyrgyzstan
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GNS and KTU "Manas" to Join Efforts for the Development of the Jewelry Industry in Kyrgyzstan

Almambet Shykmamatov, the Chairman of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the city of Kahramanmaraş in Turkey at the invitation of the rector of the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," Alpaslan Jaylan. During this trip, he familiarized himself with the jewelry sector of the region, which is known for its craftsmanship traditions, modern technologies, and production capacities. Kahramanmaraş is considered one of the main centers of jewelry production in Turkey.

31.10.2025, 08:43
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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the standard for assessing natural resources and subsoil: unified rules are introduced for subsoil users and investors.

- The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new standard for the assessment of natural resources and subsoil, which has been included in the updated system of national assessment standards. This decision was formalized in Resolution No. 673, adopted on October 16, 2025, and published on October 21 in the newspaper "Erkin Too". This document introduces unified principles, approaches, and methodologies for the assessment of mineral, water, land, biological, and energy resources of the

31.10.2025, 07:34
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Sadyr Japarov signed a law on consumer credit aimed at protecting borrowers' rights and limiting debt burden

- President Sadyr Japarov has officially approved the Law "On Consumer Credit," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of this legislative act is to ensure the protection of borrowers' rights and their legitimate interests, as well as to increase the transparency and comparability of lending conditions. The law is also aimed at preventing excessive debt burdens, avoiding unfair practices, and promoting a responsible approach to lending.

31.10.2025, 07:31
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In Kara-Balta, mothers of children with disabilities are asking for a space for classes and rehabilitation.

In Kara-Balta, women raising children with disabilities have appealed to the city administration with a request to provide a space for rehabilitation activities. According to information received from a Turmush correspondent, on October 30, a group of mothers sent a request to the mayor's office, asking for the creation of a well-equipped space for physical therapy, speech therapy, and massage.

30.10.2025, 23:56
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Two Renovated Streets Opened in Osh

On October 30, a ceremonial opening of the renovated roads on U. Karabaev and B. Yeshmambetov streets took place in Osh, reports Turmush correspondent. Residents of the city and representatives of the local administration participated in the ceremony.

30.10.2025, 23:10
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The second largest stadium in Kyrgyzstan — Tashiev revealed what will be at the site of the old airport in Manas city

In Manas, on the territory of the old airport, the construction of a new stadium is planned, as reported on October 30 by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. Tashiev also participated in the opening of the updated wastewater treatment facilities at station No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Manas Vodokanal." The reconstruction included a complete overhaul of the buildings and infrastructure, with funding

30.10.2025, 22:50
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The CIS Border Service Generals were shown the "Barpy" outpost.

During the 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries, which took place in the city of Manas, delegations of heads of border services visited the border post "Barpy" named after D. Kochkorbaev, managed by the Border Service of the State National Security Committee in the Jalal-Abad region. This border post is located at one of the key sections of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border and was put into operation in December 2024. The "Barpy" complex is a

30.10.2025, 22:31
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Project "Zheneke": The Story of Kunduz Bakirova, Who Found Her Calling After Trials in a Foreign Country

Kunduz Bakirova, another heroine of the "Jengeke" column, was born in 1992 in the village of Orozbekova, located in the city of Kadamjai in the Batken region. She currently works in an online format. “I was 18 years old when I got married. I met my future husband at a vocational college: I was studying sewing, and he was studying welding. Our acquaintance started with correspondence, and it was in the letters that he first confessed his love to me,” Kunduz recalls.

30.10.2025, 21:33
Sadyr Japarov familiarized himself with the progress of preparations for the early parliamentary elections
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Sadyr Japarov familiarized himself with the progress of preparations for the early parliamentary elections

During the testing, the president underwent the online identification procedure using his passport, which allowed the system to determine his electoral district and polling station. After that, he was issued a ballot, which he filled out by marking his candidate and dropped it into the ballot box. The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, showed the president how the voting equipment works and how remote voting is organized. During the testing process, the system

30.10.2025, 21:32
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Life in the Regions: Artisan Rysbubu Sarchaeva Revealed How Many Types of Kurzhun There Are and What They Are Used For

69-year-old Rysbubu Sarchaeva, who lives in the village of Ozgorush in the Bakai-Ata district, is actively engaged in handicrafts, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. “I started doing handicrafts right after finishing school. I have created many tush kiyiz (wall carpets) and felt products. Currently, I am focused on reviving kurzhuns (large bags),” R. Sarchaeva shared her hobbies.

30.10.2025, 20:46
Scientists have discovered a new powerful antibiotic against superbugs
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Scientists have discovered a new powerful antibiotic against superbugs

This new antibiotic, methylenomycin A, was discovered over 50 years ago; however, the antimicrobial properties of its intermediate products have not been studied until now. Now, as the results of a new study show, two derivatives of methylenomycin A turned out to be significantly more powerful antibiotics than the original drug itself. In the new study reported by EurekAlert, an international team of scientists conducted an analysis of the antibiotic methylenomycin A. It had been synthesized

30.10.2025, 20:05
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Autumn livestock vaccination in Kyrgyzstan completed at 102%, - Ministry of Agriculture

As of the end of September 2025, the autumn vaccination plan for agricultural animals in Kyrgyzstan has been successfully completed, reaching 102% of the planned level. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to reports, veterinary and preventive measures covered 17 million 986.6 thousand heads of livestock. Within the framework of these activities, diagnostic studies were conducted on 930.6 thousand animals, and

30.10.2025, 19:26
Teachers in Tajikistan Will Be Fully Exempted from Military Service
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Teachers in Tajikistan Will Be Fully Exempted from Military Service

In accordance with the changes, teachers will be completely exempt from military service during their work period. As reported by a source from the Asia-Plus agency, this decision was presented at a parliamentary meeting on October 15 by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Khomid Khoshimzoda. Khoshimzoda noted that this innovation is aimed at raising the status of educators and addressing the problem of teacher shortages in schools. The draft law "On the Status of

30.10.2025, 19:20
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After the instruction from the head of the GKNB, 9 people were arrested in the corruption case — the mayor of Osh shared new details

During a recent investigation, it was found that 760 million soms allocated for the development of the Ken-Sai residential area were misused. This was stated by the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, during the opening ceremony of the new "Ken-Sai" substation on October 30 at the event. Toktorbaev noted that several responsible individuals have been detained, and part of the damage has already been compensated. Ongoing work in the residential area is being funded by the returned

30.10.2025, 19:05
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Life in the Regions: Suusamyr Farmer Adilet Ryskulbekov Sold Purebred Sheep for Meat to a Café Due to Ignorance

A resident of the Suusamyr Valley in the Jayil District of the Chui Region, Adilet Ryskulbekov, has been breeding Areshan sheep for five years. His ram took first place at the exhibition held in Suusamyr. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, the farmer shared that he bought six sheep ten years ago — at the price of two ordinary ones. “They were very large. I haven't encountered such big sheep among the Areshan breed since then. At that time, this breed was not widely known, and I

30.10.2025, 18:50
In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 11 thousand houses and apartments have been introduced since the beginning of the year
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In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 11 thousand houses and apartments have been introduced since the beginning of the year

From January to September 2025, 10,993 residential buildings were completed in Kyrgyzstan, with a total area of 1,274.5 thousand square meters. This is 30% more than in the same period of 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. Investments in fixed capital for housing construction during this period amounted to approximately 103.5 billion soms, which is 80% higher than last year's level.

30.10.2025, 18:39
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Sadyr Japarov Introduced Changes to the Tax Code and Other Acts in the Field of Taxation

According to information from the presidential administration, Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 18, 2025. The main goal of this legislative act is to improve tax regulation, simplify tax administration, and create a more competitive environment, which should help reduce the share of the shadow economy. The law includes the following key

30.10.2025, 18:37
Saliyev: "Single Window" Increased Service for Entrepreneurs by 34% in Two Months
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Saliyev: "Single Window" Increased Service for Entrepreneurs by 34% in Two Months

In the two months following the transfer of management of the State Enterprise "Center 'Single Window' in the field of foreign trade" to the Customs Service, there has been a 34% increase in services for entrepreneurs compared to previous periods. The Chairman of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Saliev, shared this information on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that alongside the increase in the number of requests, revenues also rose by 17%.

30.10.2025, 18:29
A new three-story building of the children's creativity center "Ariet" has opened in Manas
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A new three-story building of the children's creativity center "Ariet" has opened in Manas

Today in Manas, a significant event took place — the opening of a new three-story building of the children's creativity center "Ariet." This information was announced by representatives of the city administration. High-ranking officials attended the opening ceremony, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, the Mayor of Manas, Ernisbek Ormokov, as well as the Deputy Plenipotentiary

30.10.2025, 18:29
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The President was informed and shown how preparations for the upcoming elections are progressing

On October 30, President Sadyr Japarov was briefed on the testing of remote voting being conducted by the Central Election Commission as part of the preparation for the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. The head of state visited a polling station organized in one of the shopping centers in Bishkek, where he participated in the test voting.

30.10.2025, 18:28
Self-ban on loans will protect Kyrgyz citizens from financial fraud – NBKR
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Self-ban on loans will protect Kyrgyz citizens from financial fraud – NBKR

In order to protect citizens from fraudulent activities on the internet, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has implemented a self-ban mechanism on loans. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Bektur Aliyev, at a recent press conference. He noted that the NBKR and law enforcement agencies receive numerous complaints from citizens who have fallen victim to fraudsters. These criminals use various schemes to obtain loans in the name of citizens without their consent,

30.10.2025, 18:10
Sadyr Japarov commented on issues in the country's energy sector
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Sadyr Japarov commented on issues in the country's energy sector

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, discussed the issues of electricity shortages in the country in an interview with the news agency "Kabar" and stated that the situation has significantly improved over the past five years. – Hello, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich! The discussion about electricity shortages raises serious concerns in society. At the recent opening of the Kara-Kul Hydroelectric Power Station, you mentioned that the problem exists but will be resolved in two and a half

30.10.2025, 18:07
Through the payment of customs duties via QR code, 40 million soms were received in the budget in a week - Saliev
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Through the payment of customs duties via QR code, 40 million soms were received in the budget in a week - Saliev

In just one week, thanks to the new method of paying customs duties through QR codes, 40 million soms were received in the state treasury. This was stated by Almaz Saliev, the chairman of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, on the air of Birinchi radio. He noted that a digital system was developed in collaboration with "Eldik Bank" to simplify the process of paying customs duties.

30.10.2025, 18:07
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The Tax Service studied the experience of the jewelry industry in Turkey in Kahramanmaraş.

During his visit, Shykmamatov visited Kahramanmaraş, which is one of Turkey's leading centers for the jewelry industry. Here, there are both traditional craft workshops and modern manufacturing complexes, as well as educational institutions. As part of the trip, a meeting was held with representatives of the Kahramanmaraş Jewelers' Chamber, where the prospects for cooperation, workforce training, and experience exchange in the field of jewelry production were discussed. It was

30.10.2025, 18:02
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Zhamangulov presented the "Self-Ban on Lending" feature in Tunduk - video

At the press conference, the Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azamat Jamangulov, presented a new option in the Tunduk application — the "Self-Ban on Lending" service. This tool is designed to protect citizens from fraud when applying for loans. With the new feature, users can independently prohibit the issuance of loans in their name, significantly reducing the risk of misuse of their personal data.

30.10.2025, 17:48
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Tashiev opened a new children's creativity center building in the city of Manas

On October 30, the grand opening of the new three-story building of the children's creativity center "Ariet" took place in the city of Manas. High-profile guests attended the event, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, the Mayor of Manas Ernisbek Ormokov, as well as other representatives of the authorities and local residents.

30.10.2025, 17:31
The Consul General in Tatarstan Discussed Issues Related to the Organization and Conduct of Early Elections for the State Duma Deputies
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The Consul General in Tatarstan Discussed Issues Related to the Organization and Conduct of Early Elections for the State Duma Deputies

The Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazan, Erik Beishembiev, participated in an extended meeting held in the government of the Republic of Tatarstan under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Shaikhraziev. The main topic of the meeting was the issues related to the organization of early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, scheduled for November 30 of this year.

30.10.2025, 17:25