The parties have reached an agreement on the necessity to accelerate the schedules for the preparation, commissioning, and execution of construction and installation works for the above-mentioned projects. Key outcomes of the meetings: Uch-Kurgan HPP (GA-1 and GA-2):
In Osh, preparations for the New Year celebrations are ongoing, as reported by Turmush correspondent. According to the city’s cultural department, the current expenses for decorating the central square, the New Year tree, and the surrounding area amount to about 3 million soms.
According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, there has been a 2% increase in pasta imports during the first nine months of 2025. From January to September, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,600 tons of pasta products from eight different countries. The total value of this import exceeded 6 million dollars. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 3,500 tons were imported worth 5.6 million dollars, which also confirms a 2% increase.
The mayor of the city of Osh, J. Toktorbaev, recently visited new markets, including the "Osh" bazaar, "Jibek-Jolu," "Kelechek," and the candy market, as reported in a press release from the mayor's office. During his visit, the mayor inspected ongoing construction projects at the markets and gave instructions for addressing identified shortcomings.
The company "Kazakhmys Corporation," engaged in copper mining, no longer has ties with the Dutch enterprise. Shareholders, including millionaires Vladimir Kim and Eduard Ogaï, plan to sell the company's assets. According to data from DFO, the parent company Kazakhmys Copper has changed its shareholders and now has no relations with K.C.C B.V. from the Netherlands, as reported by Kursiv. Now, KCC Copper Limited has taken the place of K.C.C B.V. as the founder of Kazakhmys Copper,
The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan has presented amendments to the Tax Code aimed at implementing Presidential Decree No. 350, which concerns support measures for certain sectors of the economy. The draft proposes to introduce new provisions for the offset of overpaid non-tax revenues, increase fines for the illegal import of goods from EAEU countries, and abolish the requirement to obtain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The document is available for public discussion. Main
The Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export" has initiated a national competition titled "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic – 2025". It is aimed at domestic companies and entrepreneurs, offering them the opportunity to showcase their achievements. As noted by the organizers, this event opens up excellent prospects for businesses to strengthen their positions on the international stage and provides useful tools for further growth.
In the morning, a schoolboy from the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region faced difficulties on his way to school. In a video recorded by local residents in the Alaykuu valley, the moment is captured when the boy, submerged up to his waist in snow, crosses a rural street to reach his school.
- The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry announced plans to open 385 processing enterprises in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry's forecasts, this will increase the level of agricultural product processing to 25% by 2030.
According to Gusdeel, over the past 10 years in office, he has witnessed significant changes in the field of illegal drug trafficking and the development of initiatives aimed at public health. Gusdeel points out that in the last decade, Europe has seen the emergence of new narcotic substances that attract a wide range of consumers, from those who use them occasionally to those who suffer from addiction and social isolation.
In the near future, tourists from 40 countries that have the opportunity for visa-free entry into the U.S. may face a new requirement. According to a draft document published by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, they may need to provide information about their social media accounts for the past five years. This was reported by the BBC.
Recently, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement regarding the death penalty. The increase in violent crimes, especially against women and children, has raised serious concerns among the population. The country's president, alarmed by the rise in violence, took control of the investigation into the murder of a 17-year-old girl from Karakol and instructed the relevant authorities to develop amendments to the legislation allowing for the death penalty for child rape and
The rivalry between two billionaires in rocket development and satellite launches is already known to many, but now they are directing their efforts towards creating orbital data centers. Authors: Mika Maidenberg and Becky Peterson
On the territory of the state natural park "Besh-Tash," located in the Talas region, a herd of mountain goats has been recorded. According to witnesses, the number of animals was ten. As reported by the park administration, on December 10, it was possible to capture these ten goats on video in the Arashan Mazary area.
The Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan commented on the recent statements made by Kanikei Sultanbekova, the sister of opposition politician Temirlan Sultanbekov. Kanikei accused the authorities of serious human rights violations and exerting pressure on her brother, who was detained in connection with calls for mass riots. In her address, she pointed out that the conditions of Temirlan's detention represent "moral and psychological pressure."
In the current year, 15.5 billion soms have been allocated from the republican budget for the construction of 668 facilities across the country. Currently, the construction of about 300 of them has been completed, and they are already in operation. The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, noted that this is a record achievement for the country.
The Kadamjay City Hall has announced an auction where 22 heads of cattle, seized for attempting illegal import, will be offered for sale, reports the press service of the city hall. A total of 41 heads of cattle were detained during the operation, of which about 20 have already found their buyers. The remaining 22 heads will be put up for auction for the third time.
Arsen Avanesyan, who personally spent funds on the improvement of this area, was held accountable for violating land legislation. Additionally, he was instructed to restore the territory to its original state.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs draws attention to the new rules that will come into effect on September 1, 2025, for citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan. According to the new rules, citizens of Kyrgyzstan who exceed the established limits of stay (90 days in each 180-day period) may face entry restrictions into Kazakhstan.
During the inspection, an illegal transfer of a municipal land plot, with an area of 7.28 hectares, was discovered. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. According to the security service, this land plot has been returned to state ownership.
In the Osh National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too," there is a unique chapan that has an interesting backstory. Patila Zhusueva, a local resident, shared with a Turmush correspondent that she donated this chapan to the museum in 2018.
As of today, there is an increase in the incidence of influenza and ARVI in Kyrgyzstan. In this regard, some educational institutions in various regions are transitioning to distance learning, and a number of kindergartens are closing for quarantine. Turmush correspondent has gathered current data on the situation in educational institutions in the region.
The State Tax Service (GNS) is launching a new project for the automated calculation of property tax, made possible by changes in tax legislation. According to the updates made to the Tax Code, property tax will now be calculated and paid directly by the tax authorities at the location of the relevant property or land plot.
To support the jewelry industry in Kyrgyzstan, the single tax rate has been reduced to 0.25%. This information was announced by Kubanychbek Isabekov, Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service, in an interview with “Seventh Channel”.
In the Ak-Suy district, in response to the increase in cases of ARVI, a decision was made to close 22 kindergartens and one school starting from December 10, as reported by the local administration. The closure of educational institutions will last until December 17. According to the agency, sharp fluctuations in weather have contributed to the rise in respiratory illnesses among children.
A tragedy occurred in the city of Osh: a 15-year-old teenager became a victim of a traffic accident, reports several sources. According to preliminary data, the incident took place on December 9 at 18:20 near a gas station on Razzakov Street, close to the railway tracks.
In connection with the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and the resolution of the UN General Assembly, the International Decade of Action for Mountain Development (2023-2027) has been launched. Our country is actively participating in promoting mountain development issues on the global stage, strengthening international ties. Within the country, consistent work is being carried out to improve the living conditions of the population in mountain areas: developing
In a study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (JCPP), scientists concluded that high temperatures in early childhood may hinder the acquisition of essential skills. The research team analyzed data on the development of 19,607 children aged 3-4 years from countries such as Georgia, Gambia, Madagascar, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Palestine, comparing it with precise climate data from 2017 to 2020.
In the Tyup district, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a state of heightened readiness has been declared due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, which will be in effect on December 11 and 12. All 35 schools and 16 kindergartens in this area have switched to remote learning.
In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Oi-Tal, on December 10, local residents reported significant snowfall — the snow depth reached almost 1 meter. As Suymunkula Amatbek uulu, the head of the Oi-Tal rural administration, reported, the snowfall began on December 9 and reached critical levels by the next day.
At the "Kabar" agency, a presentation of the new multilingual online portal Nomad.kg took place, which is designed to serve as a modern digital guide to all corners of Kyrgyzstan. This resource has been developed for both local and foreign tourists, providing unique opportunities to explore the country in a new light.
The Bishkek Administrative Court did not satisfy the claim of Zhyldyzkan Zholdoshova, who challenged the decision of the Central Election Commission, as she reported to Kaktus.media. The court recognized the actions of the CEC as legal, which led to Zholdoshova filing a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court.
Ruslan Kubataliev, who previously held the position of head of the apparatus of the presidential representative in the Osh region, has now been appointed to a new position. According to information provided by the press service of the presidential representative office in the Osh region, he has become the deputy director of the state agency responsible for civil service affairs and local self-government.
From December 2 to 11, a decade of legal support took place in Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to Human Rights Day. This was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by Akjol Kalbekov, the chairman of the Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice. As part of this initiative, consultation platforms operated in all regions of the country, where citizens could receive free legal consultations on various issues. Lawyers, attorneys, as well as representatives of local
The changes proposed by the president's administration have been published for discussion. The bill emphasizes that, despite the transition to an electronic format, corruption in the field of public procurement remains a serious problem. This negatively affects the quality of goods and services purchased, as well as the timeliness of decisions made by government structures. In this regard, it is proposed to simplify the public procurement process.
A council meeting on disability issues was held at the "Alga" sports complex, organized by the Bishkek city administration. The main focus of the meeting was on improving the quality of life and accessibility of urban infrastructure for citizens with disabilities, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. Attending the event were Bishkek Mayor Aybek Junushaliev and the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Kanat Sagynbaev.
Residents of Matrosov and Karasaev Streets contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media for assistance, demanding that the Bishkek city hall take action regarding the abandoned building located at: Karasaev St., 41. According to them, this structure belongs to the municipality. Previously, it housed the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, but now the building stands empty and abandoned.
On December 10, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted Resolution No. 795, which introduces a new procedure for determining prices for services related to burial. This regulation serves as a unified methodological guideline for forming tariffs for funeral services provided by specialized services and municipal enterprises engaged in funeral matters.
In Talas, a traffic violation was recorded: a "VAZ" driver was towing sleds with children. On December 10, 2025, in the village of Bakai-Ata, employees of the Situational Center of the Talas Region Internal Affairs Department recorded a serious violation of traffic rules committed by the driver of a "VAZ 21144" vehicle on video.
According to the portal "Gramota.ru," the word of 2025 is "zoomer." In second place is "burnout," and third place goes to "red flag." The shortlist included 12 words, and the voting took place among 469 philologists from 23 organizations representing 20 cities in Russia. "Zoomer" received 42% of the votes, "burnout" — 38%, "red flag" — 37%, and "prompt" — 36% of the votes. The term "zoomer" refers to
As a result of the heavy snowfall and blizzard that hit the Ak-Su district of the Issyk-Kul region on December 10, the roads were closed. This information was provided by Azizbek Dyykanov, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 11.
A bus that got stuck in a snow trap on the Tyup-Kegen highway in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan has successfully returned to Almaty (Kazakhstan). Turmush previously reported that on December 10, around 4:00 PM, a passenger bus traveling from Almaty got caught in a snow blockade at the 68th kilometer of the Tyup-Kegen road.
On December 10, a working trip was made by the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankhan Kenjebayev, to the Alai district. This information was provided by the press service of the envoy's office in the Osh region.
In the Chuy region, in the village of Shamshy of the Onbir-Zhylga ayil district, enterprises that were engaged in illegal extraction of sand and gravel mix and clay have been closed. This information became known during a working trip by the presidential envoy in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, who visited the village at the request of local residents.
On December 9-10, events aimed at combating corruption took place in Kara-Kul, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Initially, the meetings were held at the I. Razzakov Kara-Kul Technological Institute, and then at Vocational Lyceum No. 89. Participants included the city prosecutor and students.
On the Tyup–Kegen highway, at the 68th kilometer, a passenger bus traveling from Kazakhstan encountered difficulties due to heavy snowfall, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Currently, workers from the road maintenance enterprise No. 4 in the Tyup district are making efforts to free the bus from the snowdrift.
The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reports that the Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision in Bishkek and the Alamudun district is actively responding to messages from social media. A recent inspection, conducted jointly with the municipal inspection, was initiated based on a video posted on Facebook. As a result, it was found that the foam producer, known as LLC "Bars Medved," is located in the village of