In a series of interviews with former and current law enforcement officials, Turmush correspondent spoke with retired Colonel Bakyt Asakeev. Asakeev has experience working in the internal affairs system and the Financial Police.
Students Feel Uneasy About Toilets At School No. 111, located in Bishkek, surveillance cameras were installed in the toilets, both in the outdoor and indoor facilities of the educational institution. This became known thanks to reports from local residents on social media.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a Forum for Women Entrepreneurs was held as part of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC). The event took place under the slogan "Together for Green Innovations and Gender Equality." The forum became a key platform for discussing pressing issues related to gender-oriented green innovations and sustainable development in Central and Western Asia.
According to the information from the Bishkek City Hall, on October 24th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, hot water supply will be temporarily suspended on Gogol Street. This is due to the dismantling of jumpers that will be carried out by the employees of CR-1. The absence of hot water will affect the following addresses:
According to the GKNB, the return of the building and the plot of land occurred as a result of establishing the fact of their illegal privatization. As a result of this process, the building and the land plot were returned to the balance of the administration of the Bakai-Ata district.
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Start of construction work — 2024 In the village of Shor-Bulak, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a new kindergarten that will accommodate 100 children has begun. The work started in 2024 and is being funded from the republican budget, as reported by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Overpayments in salaries and violations in business trips detected According to a report from the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, as a result of an audit of the budget execution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its foreign institutions for the years 2023–2024, financial violations totaling 72.7 million soms were identified.
In Tash-Kumyr, illegal trading points located along the road have been demolished, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Previously, President S. Japarov dismissed the mayor of Kara-Balta, Mirlan Dzekshenov, which opened the way for the appointment of a new leader.
In Manas, as part of the operation "Teen-Night," law enforcement officers drew up 32 reports. The raid involved police officers as well as representatives from various city services, including the Department of Social Development, the Labor Management, Social Protection and Migration, the Department for the Protection of Family and Children, and juvenile inspectors.
During the mentioned raids, citizens engaged in hunting without the appropriate permits were identified and detained. Protocols were drawn up against them for violating the legislation. Each of the detained individuals was fined 12,500 soms, totaling 112,500 soms. Additionally, a claim was filed for the amount of 11,000 soms.
For the first time in the history of Kyrgyzstan, a procedure for the operation of crematoria has been developed. The corresponding draft resolution has been published for public discussion. According to the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, there is no detailed regulatory act in the country that defines the rules for the functioning of crematoria, the procedure for cremation services for the deceased, the handling of ashes, and the burial of urns. In this regard, the
The asphalt laying works on the Kerben—Uch-Korgon HPP road are ongoing. This information is provided by the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Yug," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Criminal proceedings initiated against the ex-wife of the boxer Lawyers in Kyrgyzstan have appealed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the General Prosecutor's Office, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanding the initiation of a criminal case against Ekaterina Bivol, the former wife of the famous boxer Dmitry Bivol.
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In his address, the mufti sharply condemned the trend of injection procedures, emphasizing that such actions are haram. He noted that many girls, imitating others, "pump their lips" without understanding the possible consequences. Abdulqodirzoda also added that "undignified actions" will have consequences in the afterlife, and that the sin is the same for those who undergo such procedures and for those who perform them.
The sentence for the other participants in the case remains unchanged.
The country continues to implement an initiative aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses through the provision of affordable loans with low interest rates. According to information from the Ministry of Finance, as of October 2, 2025, within the framework of the project "Preferential Lending for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic," 44 business entities have been financed for a total of 125.38 million soms.
The Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures has opened updated laboratories and facilities in the biotechnology department. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by Minister Bakyt Torobaev, who familiarized himself with the work of the laboratories.
According to prosecutor Lor Becco, while on the run, the robbers will not be able to benefit from their actions if they decide to melt down the stolen items. Four participants in the robbery have already been identified, and the possibility of accomplices inside the museum cannot be ruled out. Culture Minister Rashida Dati reported that the museum's security system functioned flawlessly: the alarm was triggered, and the guards acted according to established protocols. However, she
In the Bazar-Korgon district, in the village of Zharake, the construction of a large poultry farm is underway, which will be able to house up to 100,000 chickens. The head of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, visited the site to familiarize himself with its activities. According to the department, the total cost of the project is 185 million soms, of which work worth 105 million soms has already been completed to date.
In the "Tunguch" microdistrict, a quality check of the asphalt surface in the local park was conducted. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic issued a corresponding statement. This inspection was initiated by the Minister of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev. Experts from the Republican Certification Center in Construction examined the condition of the surface and took samples for laboratory analysis.
In the Batken region, the resettlement of residents whose lands will be transferred to Tajikistan has begun. According to the press service of the presidential representative office in this region, 181 residential houses have been built in the new settlement of Zhanı Dostuk.
On October 23, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the searches organized by the staff of the Service for Counteracting Extremism and Illegal Migration together with the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The operations were conducted at six addresses where active members of the banned religious extremist group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" reside. The inspections took place in Bishkek, as well as in the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions.
The president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov, reported that Lake Issyk-Kul is finally beginning to recover. He wrote about this on his Facebook page, expressing hope for the improvement of the water body's condition. Alagozov noted that, by the directive of the head of state, emergency services employees are working daily at the lake, cleaning it of fishing nets and trash.
In Kyrgyzstan, approximately 3 million dollars in taxes were received from the activities of one of the popular internet platforms. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, during the analysis of the materials received, it was established that the international platform "T" was conducting its commercial activities in the country without official tax registration.
Temporary changes in access to the "Manas" airport terminal apply only to certain groups of citizens: elderly people, mothers with children, and persons with disabilities. According to the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," due to repairs at the International Airport "Manas," traffic towards the main terminal is restricted. Vehicles are turned around at the turn to the cargo terminal, which is located 500 meters from the main building.
In Naryn, on October 23, during his working trip, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev officially launched the reconstructed bus station. According to the press service of the State National Security Committee, the major renovation of the station was overseen by the Presidential Administration. To implement this project, 53 million soms were allocated from the President's Stabilization Fund.
In addition, a similar statement was filed by a resident of the village of Ak-Jol, A.A., born in 1984. He reported that on September 3, 2025, two cattle were stolen from him. Both cases have been registered, and criminal cases have been initiated under Article 205-1 (Cattle Theft) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of operational activities conducted by the employees of the Manas Police Department, individuals involved in these crimes have been identified: Ch.T., born in
The delegation of Uzbek media visited the Batken region for a working visit. According to sources in the regional administration, the guests were received by Aibek Shamenov, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Batken region.
In early October 2025, an innovative transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) surgery was successfully performed at the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation on a 73-year-old woman in critical condition. This was reported by the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan. The patient was hospitalized with diagnoses of critical stenosis and aortic valve insufficiency, as well as grade III mitral and tricuspid insufficiency. Echocardiography showed a heart ejection fraction
Modern parking equipment allows for significant space savings and makes the parking process more comfortable for users.
The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan has confirmed the incident involving a drone in the West Kazakhstan region.
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, participated in the ceremonial opening of the new building of the Naryn District Electric Networks Enterprise. According to the press service of the State National Security Committee, the new building, located in the center of Naryn, meets modern architectural standards and covers an area of 919 square meters. The structure includes three floors and
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As of September 1, 2025, the permanent population of the Kyrgyz Republic reached 7 million 361 thousand people. This number has increased by 79.6 thousand, which corresponds to a growth of 1.1% since the beginning of the year. This data was presented by the National Statistical Committee.
Recently, anthropologist and philosopher Alain Julian visited a rehabilitation center for modern recluses in Japan. In the early 1990s, Japan faced economic stagnation known as the "lost decade." During this period, many cases emerged where people began to isolate themselves in their homes, ceasing participation in work, educational, and social life. These individuals, known as "hikikomori," derived their name from the Japanese words hiku (to pull) and komoru (to seclude),
Due to ongoing repair work, access to the terminal for those meeting and seeing off passengers is restricted. The Manas Airport terminal is temporarily open for certain categories of citizens: elderly people, mothers with children, and persons with disabilities. This was reported by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan".
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, refuted U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that American airstrikes destroyed nuclear facilities in Iran. “Trump proudly claims that they have destroyed Iran's nuclear industry. Well, let him keep dreaming!” he stated.
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, emphasized the importance of quality service for the population in the energy sector during the opening ceremony of the RES in Naryn. He noted that this is one of the key tasks of the state. According to Tashiev, President Sadyr Japarov has outlined priority tasks for all state structures, among which is ensuring high-quality service for citizens. The energy sector is in the
In the village of Tash-Dobo, the Open Championship of the S.D. Jumalazarov Youth Sports School was held, which was dedicated to the Day of Open Doors. As part of this event, the championship of the Kyrgyz Republic also took place, with athletes from various age categories participating — from 2008 and older to 2013 and younger.
A video has surfaced online in which, reportedly, a man behaves inappropriately towards young women on public transport in Osh. The recording was made on Masaliev Street, where one of the girls can be seen filming the man on her phone. Upon noticing that he was being filmed, he tries to hide from the camera.
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine debunks the myth that one must walk 10,000 steps daily, reports The Guardian. The analysis conducted by researchers from Harvard University showed that older women who walk at least 4,000 steps at least once a week have a 26% lower risk of premature death. Details of the study can be found in The Guardian article.
The audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber examined the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and its foreign representations for the years 2023–2024. According to the press service of the Accounts Chamber, a council meeting was held on October 23, 2025, where the results of the audit regarding the budget execution in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its foreign institutions from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, were discussed.