On November 17, representatives of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic received educational and methodological kits for the subject "Natural Sciences" for second graders at the printing house OJSC "Uchkun". According to the department, 344,660 copies of these kits were printed for schools with instruction in Kyrgyz and Russian languages.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, during a working visit to the Chui region, along with the mayor of the city of Tokmok, Altynbek Ergeshov, got acquainted with the progress of work on several construction sites in the city. During the trip, the minister inspected the building of the old hospital located at 27 Dunlarova Street. A new modern building will be constructed on the site of the outdated facility. Currently, the project has
Senior Lieutenant Adilet Ömürbek uulu, an officer in the fire prevention and control department of the Naryn branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, shared important information about fire safety rules. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he addressed the citizens:
At the 86th kilometer of the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart road, an event was held to plant 1,000 saplings of the Karabak tree, organized by the staff of the Water Resources Service. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, this event became part of the national program "Green Legacy," which was initiated by President Sadyr Japarov. The main goal of the program is to ensure ecological safety and improve the state of the environment. The "Green
Over the past 24 hours, 10,190 tons of coal have been loaded at the Karakiche mine, which corresponds to loading 445 trucks. This data was provided by the enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur." The results of the mine's operations indicate its stable activity and the provision of coal to both the population and various enterprises. "Kyrgyzkomur" noted that coal supplies from Karakiche will continue without interruption.
The two-day business forum of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) has opened in Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Bakyt Sydykov noted that this event is the first business forum after nearly 15 years of absence.
During meetings with entrepreneurs, attention was drawn to the necessity of adhering to established regulatory norms, as well as the inadmissibility of artificially raising prices on meat products. It was emphasized that in the event of unauthorized price increases or violations of state regulation being identified, the responsible parties will be held accountable in accordance with the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On November 17, an event was held at the Talas Regional Court, where the presidential decree of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Main Path 'National Breath – Global Height'" was discussed. Judges and court staff participated in the event, reports Turmush correspondent. During the presentations, attention was focused on the concept of the "Main Path" ("Уңгу жол"), which encompasses not only the preservation of the language, traditions, and customs of the people
During the past weekend, the "102" service of the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVD) in Bishkek registered over 2,500 requests from citizens in need of assistance in various situations. According to the information from the GUVD press service, all requests were promptly processed by inspectors from the Situational Center of the Special Operations Bureau (SOB), after which they were directed to the relevant services for quick response.
In Shopokov, a citizen has been identified who discarded the carcass of a sheep in an unauthorized location, which led to the drafting of a protocol. According to information from local authorities, on November 17, city hall employees recorded a violation falling under Article 115 of the Code of Offenses, concerning the illegal dumping, storage, and burning of waste in prohibited places.
In Osh, there is still a stable interest in mayda manti, which have remained in demand for many years. Locals and tourists come here specifically to enjoy this dish. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, seller Mukaram Mamaturdieva spoke about the labor-intensive process of making mayda manti:
The construction of a new administrative building has started in Kemin, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, during a working trip to the Chuy region, held a meeting with representatives of the Kemin District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, where he familiarized himself with the current condition of the old building.
Recently, a new mural dedicated to the outstanding director Tolomush Okeeva, who made a significant contribution to the development of Kyrgyz cinema, has appeared on the administrative building of the national film studio "Kyrgyzfilm". According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the mural not only depicts Okeeva's portrait but also includes symbolic scenes from his famous films, which have become iconic for the "Kyrgyz miracle".
A new interbank QR payment system has been launched in Kazakhstan, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Timur Suleimenov, the chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan. The announcement of the system took place at a press conference held as part of the Central Asia Fintech Summit, which is taking place in Almaty.
In the Issyk-Ata district, in the village of Gagarin, an incident occurred at the landfill. According to local residents, the fire broke out on November 17, 2025.
The State Mortgage Company OJSC has made an important appointment: the new chairman of the board is Talant Tabylbekovich Zhekshenov. Talant Zhekshenov, born in 1982, holds two higher education degrees: one in law from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and another in mining from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov. Additionally, he is a graduate of the specialized Olympic reserve school named after Sheraly Sydykov.
An earthquake occurred in the Naryn region today, November 18, at 05:56. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology, the strength of the tremors was 4 points. The highest intensity was felt in the village of Orto-Saz — 4 points, in the city of Naryn — 3.5 points, and in the village of Jan-Bulak — 3 points.
The State Tax Service informs that changes have been made to the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding property taxation. According to the service, the changes are related to the implementation of an automated property tax assessment system. As a result, the calculation procedure, tax rates have been revised, and the requirement to submit informational calculations for property tax for land in populated areas, as well as for non-agricultural land, non-residential buildings, premises, and
As of November 18, 2025, the National Bank presented the current exchange rates. A comparison with the rates on November 15 shows that most foreign currencies have undergone changes, except for the US dollar.
The international football tournament Manas Cup 2025 in the under-23 age category will take place today at the "Kurmanbek" stadium in Manas. The match will be between the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan and the national team of Russia.
Measures are being taken in Bishkek to control meat prices to ensure food security in the country. As part of these efforts, field meetings were held with the participation of representatives from the city hall, the antimonopoly service, law enforcement agencies, and major meat product retailers. According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security, since August 11 of this year, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has introduced state
During the meeting, the minister noted that collaboration with large hypermarkets and markets in the capital is already yielding results. He stated: “We are seeing understanding from suppliers and certain successes in reducing prices. It is important to review price proposals across the entire supply chain. Our goal is to support citizens, and we do not expect you to operate at a loss, but we only urge a reasonable approach.” Additionally, the minister reported that the Antimonopoly Regulation
Fast fashion from Temu and Shein is rapidly conquering Europe, putting pressure on customs services and raising questions about product quality. How are government agencies responding to this? DW reports: In early November, the Chinese company Shein opened its first physical store in Paris, attracting interest not only from shoppers but also from protesters.
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, met with Nurlan Ermekbaev, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), during the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO member states. During the conversation, as reported by the Cabinet of Ministers, important issues of cooperation within the SCO were discussed. Special attention was paid to preparations for the upcoming summit of the organization,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs held a meeting with representatives of Chinese businesses and the Chinese embassy. It was conducted under the leadership of Nurbek Abdieva, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs. During the meeting, important issues requiring joint solutions were discussed. Participants noted the need for timely information from companies hiring foreign specialists. In particular, Chinese citizens were advised to familiarize themselves in advance with the main requirements of
Kazakhstan has initiated legal proceedings in Switzerland, aiming to strengthen its position in international arbitration against oil companies operating in the Kashagan and Karachaganak fields, reports Orda.kz. According to information from Bloomberg, Kazakhstan has accused contractors of the oil and gas company Eni of corruption, which led to significantly inflated contracts. As a result, the country is seeking $15 million in damages, including interest.
Today, November 17, a fire occurred in a residential house in the village of Jazy-Kechuu, located in the city of Kara-Kul, Jalal-Abad region. The fire started around 11:00 in the kitchen, where a room with an area of 70 square meters ultimately burned down.
At 6:30 PM local time on November 17, a fire occurred at the "Sambusa" cafe in Cholpon-Ata. Responding promptly, firefighters arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the flames.
Galina Frolova, a resident of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, is engaged in the production of dried fruits. On her garden plot, fruit trees and bushes grow, the fruits of which she processes. Instead of traditional jams and juices, Galina chose to produce dried fruits, which are healthy and can be stored for a long time.
Under the name "Antikino" lies a private mini-cinema where visitors can enjoy their favorite films of their choice. Here, payment is made for renting a separate hall rather than for the film screening itself.
Bakyt Sydykov, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, organized a meeting with representatives of major domestic suppliers of socially significant goods. Employees of the tax service from all four districts of Bishkek also attended the meeting.
The Go Bus tourist service provides its clients with safe and convenient travel conditions. The head of the international cooperation and tourism development department of the State Enterprise "Tourism Development Support Fund in the Kyrgyz Republic," Damir Jumakanov, shared this information on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, the Go Bus app allows users to purchase tickets from anywhere in the world. Payment is available through online banking, e-wallets, as well as cash
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of the United Kingdom has decided to recover £4.1 million (approximately $5.4 million) in Bitcoin from Joseph O'Connor, a hacker from Britain. This decision is related to his involvement in a major hack of approximately 130 celebrity accounts on Twitter, as reported by local media citing information from the prosecution's press service. According to the agency, O'Connor is required to return 42 Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies that he
According to the latest changes, the procedure for calculating property tax and the tax rates have been updated. The mandatory submission of information calculations for property tax on land in populated areas and non-agricultural land, as well as on non-residential buildings and structures, has also been abolished. Furthermore, new terminology has been introduced, such as "residential property object" and "non-residential property object," which has allowed for a reduction
Modern cars have started to be equipped with additional USB ports for connecting mobile devices. This has become a necessity, as charging gadgets through the cigarette lighter often led to serious problems. Many users have noticed that mobile phones fail faster when using the cigarette lighter.
According to the data from the Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, from November 7 to 13 of this year, the average daily concentration of major pollutants in the air in Bishkek exceeded the permissible norms by two times. This indicates a continuous deterioration of the ecological situation in the capital.
President of the Kyrgyz Football Union Kamchybek Tashiev announced the dismissal of Sergey Puchkov from the position of coach of the youth football team. The reason for this decision was his offensive attitude towards the players of the team. Tashiev emphasized that coaches who are unable to control their emotions and allow themselves to use derogatory expressions towards footballers have no place in Kyrgyz football. "There are young people, children, and elderly people present in the
A study published in the Journal of Medical Virology (JMV) revealed that patients with post-COVID syndrome have unusual microstructures in their blood. These formations may be associated with symptoms such as chronic fatigue, "brain fog," and difficulty breathing. In individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, the number of abnormal microthrombi in the blood is nearly 20 times higher than that in healthy individuals; they differ in size and density and are significantly more
According to data from the Associated Press (AP), in the third quarter of 2025, the Japanese economy contracted by 1.8 percent. The main factors behind this decline were the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on exports from Japan, as well as a significant drop in private investments in housing construction. From July to September, the volume of shipments to international markets decreased by 4.5 percent year-on-year, while imports fell by 0.1 percent. Investments in housing fell
The Deputy Director for Educational and Methodological Work of the IT Lyceum under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Lola Ogonbaeva, shared important information about the employment prospects for graduates during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. She emphasized that modern youth have numerous opportunities for career advancement, especially in the field of information technology, where jobs are available both remotely and on-site. However, in the context of an oversaturated labor market,
Stress can have devastating consequences for health, including headaches, insomnia, and eating disorders. In response to stress, some people crave sweets, while others lose interest in food. How does stress affect appetite, and is it possible to combat it?
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, has arrived in Moscow on a working visit. During his visit, he will participate in the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, where important issues will be discussed in both narrow and expanded formats.
In the village of Aygyr-Zhal, located in the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region, local residents joined forces to build a house for their neighbor with disabilities. As reported by Kanysh-Kyya Kanibek Ergeshov, the head of the village council, the father of four children, Ch.T., who has a group II disability, had long been unable to afford to build his own home due to financial difficulties.
The demolition of the roof of the "Kristall" hotel has begun in Osh. As reported by Mirlan Kazybay uulu, the head of the city municipal property management, the roof demolition is organized by the building's owner.
Zhyrgalbek Aaliyev, a doctor with 37 years of experience, works in Naryn. For eight years, he held the position of a surgeon, and for the last 27 years, he has been leading the intensive care unit of the Naryn Regional Hospital. Throughout his practice, he has faced many challenges, but over the past three years, the unit has been significantly modernized thanks to major renovations and new equipment. “Intensive care is the last chance for patients. It is here that intensive care doctors find
In the Ak-Suu district, 8 delegates have been appointed to participate in the People's Kurultai, as reported by the local administration. According to the information, two representatives were selected from each ayil okmotu. The delegates familiarized themselves with the key issues that are planned to be discussed on behalf of their ayil districts, as well as with their powers.
Baktygul Mamytova, a resident of the village of Ak-Suu in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been serving as a Kyrgyz language teacher for 42 years. In her work, she actively conducts additional classes for civil servants, which contributes to the popularization and development of the Kyrgyz language. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, 66-year-old Mamytova shared that she teaches at the M. Mamakeev Gymnasium. “I am proud of my choice to be a Kyrgyz language teacher, as
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz area, there has been an increase in the number of jackals (Kyrgyz - чөө), which have started to enter populated areas. Local residents of the village of Yrdyk shared their concerns about the safety of schoolchildren with a Turmush correspondent.