Temirlan Sultanbekov's sister reported pressure on her brother in the pre-trial detention center

Kanikei Sultanbekova, the sister of detained politician Temirlan Sultanbekov, made a statement that the authorities are pressuring her brother, who is in a pre-trial detention center on charges of inciting mass riots. She published her address on social media. According to her, the conditions of Temirlan's detention create "moral and psychological pressure." She claims that he is in a cell with 18 inmates, one of whom suffers from tuberculosis. Kanikei also noted that inmates are

Snowfall in Jeti-Oguz Halted the School Bus Movement to Zeleny Gai

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Zeleny Gai, schoolchildren are facing difficulties in getting to classes due to snowfalls that have blocked the roads. Urmati Dokoev, the head of the Jeti-Oguz rural administration, reported on the problems that have arisen due to worsening weather conditions for students.

A strong snowstorm has blocked more than 200 vehicles on the Tyup-Kegen highway — emergency services have arrived at the scene

On December 10, the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported that traffic jams on the Tyup–Kegen highway had been successfully cleared. According to the agency's information, on December 10, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions occurred at the 10th kilometer of the Tyup–Kegen road, leading to heavy snowfall and blizzards. As a result, a traffic jam formed in which more than 200 vehicles were stuck.

The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic refused to consider the issue of reinstating the death penalty

On December 10, the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan reviewed a request from the president regarding the legal aspects of a draft law that proposes the possibility of reinstating the death penalty for serious crimes such as child rape and murder related to violence. In its statement, the Constitutional Court emphasized that any changes must be consistent with the Constitution as a whole and should not violate the foundations of the constitutional order, where human rights and democratic

How to Take an HIV Rapid Test on Your Own

Kanykey Kydykbaeva, an epidemiologist from the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viruses and HIV, shared information about the methodology for conducting a rapid HIV test using gingival fluid. The specialist noted that this test is internationally recognized and can be performed at home without the need to consult a healthcare professional. The testing is quick and painless, taking only 20 minutes and does not require the use of blood. Before starting the procedure, it is

"Достук" became the best team of 2025 in kok-boru

The award ceremony held at the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace was organized to celebrate outstanding achievements in national sports for the year 2025. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported that during the event, the best athletes and federations were determined in various nominations.

In the city of Manas, illegally privatized dentistry is being returned to municipal ownership.

The dental clinic in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, has returned to municipal ownership after being recognized as illegally privatized. At the XX session of the X convocation of the Manas City Council, the issue of transferring the building to municipal ownership was raised, which received unanimous support from council members.

A snowstorm paralyzed traffic at the Sööк Pass

The Syrtovaya zone of the Jetty-Oguz district in the Issyk-Kul region is closed due to a snowstorm. This information was provided by representatives of the road maintenance enterprise No. 3.

Our People Abroad: From Batken to the Land of Vikings — The Story of Nuriza Salimjanova, Who Bakes Cakes for the Residents of Stockholm

Turmush continues to highlight the stories of Kyrgyzstani people who have found work and education outside their country. Nuriza Salimjanova, a native of Batken, was born in 1995. She currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Sweden. Nuriza shared her journey from Kyrgyzstan to this northern country, as well as cultural differences, challenges, and successes, with a Turmush correspondent.

Life in the Regions: Karakol Resident S. Aliyeva Preserves Dungan Culture Through Dance

Salima Alieva, who lives in Karakol, represents the Dungan community. She is a mother of four children and has founded a dance group aimed at promoting Dungan dances among the youth. Salima was born on June 23, 1975, and received a higher education in economics. She currently works at the Karakol incubation station and teaches English to children, actively developing the cultural heritage of her people through dance.

Our People Abroad: B. Mingbaev Lives in a Country with Exhausting Heat, Sometimes Too Formal Communication, and a Lack of Time

In the "Our People Abroad" section, we present Kyrgyzstani Babur Mingbaev, who is pursuing his professional career as a dentist in Dubai. Babur was born in 1991 in Osh. He is married and has children.

Standard Chartered Bank Lowers Bitcoin Forecast. What Will the Cryptocurrency Rate Be in 2025 and 2026?

The bank's strategists noted that the recent changes in forecasts were a result of market correction, where Bitcoin fell approximately 36% from its historical high in October, reaching a level of $80,600 by the end of November. Despite this, the decline corresponds to "normal" fluctuations observed in the past. Kendrick, the bank's lead analyst, stated that the changes in forecasts were driven by new demand dynamics. He pointed out that the two main factors contributing to

The Story of One Family: Nuriza Kachkeeva Was About to Travel from Talas to Jalal-Abad, But Upon Returning Home, She Saw a White Car — Her Future Husband Was Inside

In the Talas region, in the village of Zhon-Aryk, there lives a teaching family: 42-year-old Bekbolot Jakypbekov and his 41-year-old wife Nuriza Kachkeeva. Nuriza, originally from the village of Kalba in the Talas district, graduated with honors from the "Manas" lyceum in 2000, where she studied physics and mathematics in depth. After that, she enrolled in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Cybernetics at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, where

People ranked 7th in the rating of monogamous animals, behind beavers and tamarins.

Deputy Head of the CEC Zhupueva spoke about cases in the Administrative Court, when deputies will be registered, and when the first meeting of the deputies of the 8th convocation will be held.

The Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda, Aydana Zhupueva, shared with AKIpress the details of the CEC's work following the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on November 30. - What stage are the elections currently at?

The President received the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia, concluding his mission in Kyrgyzstan.

On December 10, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Ibrahim bin Radi Al-Radi, who is concluding his mission as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. The head of state expressed gratitude to the ambassador for his active work and significant contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.

The latest gene therapy method has allowed British doctors to save patients from a previously incurable form of leukemia, - "BBC"

Specialists from the United Kingdom have used a gene therapy method that recently seemed like science fiction to save patients with an aggressive form of blood cancer — T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This became possible through the editing of DNA in leukocytes, which were transformed into a kind of "living medicine" aimed at destroying cancer cells. The first patient to undergo this treatment is 13-year-old Alyssa Tapley, who was featured by the BBC in 2022. To date, she shows

Kyrgyzstan Expands Transport and Energy Links with Azerbaijan

As part of his working visit to Azerbaijan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev held important negotiations regarding the expansion of cooperation in shipbuilding and the supply of petroleum products. Torobaev met in Baku with Ruslan Talibov, who is the chairman of the board of the Baku Shipbuilding Plant.

The recipe for the Kyrgyz drink "Maksym" has been included in the UNESCO list of intangible heritage.

The National Commission of Kyrgyzstan for UNESCO announced that the knowledge of preparing the traditional drink "Maksym" has been included in the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This decision was made unanimously on December 10, 2025, at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee, which is taking place from December 8 to 13, 2025, in New Delhi, India. Preparing this nomination took four years, starting from the submission of the

A special briefing on the promotion of Kyrgyzstan's candidacy for the UN Security Council for 2027-2028 was held at the SCO Secretariat.

On December 10, 2025, in Beijing, at the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan, Rahman Adanov, held a special briefing. He informed the permanent representatives of the SCO member states and the staff of the Secretariat about the document signed on November 16 at the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent. This document contains "An Appeal from the Heads of State of the region to the member states

Agricultural fairs continue in Bishkek and the regions

In Bishkek and across the country, agricultural fairs will be held periodically until June 2026, where local farmers, producers, and craftsmen present socially important food products to the population. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, these fairs are organized to maintain stability in the domestic market and provide citizens with quality products at reasonable prices.

In Bishkek, work continues on the cleaning and improvement of rivers and canals

Thus, the Bishkek city hall is actively working on improving the environmental situation in the city and creating a safe urban environment.

The US plans to check the social media of foreign tourists

The administration of Donald Trump in the USA is developing an initiative that will require all foreign tourists to provide information about their social media accounts from the past five years in order to enter the country. This was reported by Kazinform, citing NBC News. According to a notice from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this requirement will apply to all arrivals, including citizens of the United Kingdom and Germany, for whom a visa is not required.

The National Bank intends to raise the charter capital of commercial banks to at least 5 billion soms by 2030.

- The National Bank has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that introduces new, stricter capital requirements for commercial banks. According to the document, the minimum charter capital will gradually increase to 5 billion soms by 2030.

Karashev, Madumarov, Bostonov, Tashov, Isakov — how the akims of the Kadamjay district have changed

From 1938 to 1991, the Kadamjay District, located in the Batken Region, was known as the Frunze District. The renaming to Kadamjay occurred on March 12, 1991. Since the formation of the district in March 1992, it has been managed by 20 akims. One of them held the position for only 3 months, while another remained in office for a full 4 years.

In Bishkek, 125 sq. m. of municipal land was freed from illegal structures on Sadigaliyev Street.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, illegally installed trading pavilions located on Sadigaliyev Street were discovered and removed. This became known on December 10 thanks to information provided by the city's mayor's office press service. According to the Land Use Control Department, these structures were installed without the necessary permits. As a result of the conducted inspection, the mayor's commission decided to terminate contracts with the entrepreneurs operating in

On the Ala-Buka—Kerben—Tash-Kumyr highway, the asphalting of three kilometers of road has been completed.

On the section of the highway Ala-Buka—Kerben—Tash-Kumyr, the asphalt laying work has been completed over a length of three kilometers. This information was provided by the Tash-Kumyr City Road Maintenance Enterprise.

The global oil market has been predicted to face a "super surplus"

Analysts at Trafigura, a company engaged in international commodity trading, expect a significant surplus of supply in the global oil market by 2026. This is reported by Bloomberg. According to forecasts from the International Energy Agency, a record surplus level may be reached next year—over four million barrels per day, which accounts for about four percent of total global consumption. Although final figures are likely to be lower than initial estimates, experts still predict a serious

In Osh, the Alley of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was opened

On December 10, a solemn opening of the Alley of Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in the city of Osh, located in the K. Mamakeev park. For the servicemen of military unit 7703, a two-story bathhouse was also built to improve their living conditions.

Coal Prices in the City of Talas

Today, December 10, the authorities of Talas, in cooperation with a representative of the antimonopoly agency, conducted an inspection at the trading points selling coal in the city. The city administration reported that such inspections will be carried out regularly until the end of the winter season, with an emphasis on price control and adherence to fair trading principles.

Illegal pavilions dismantled in Bishkek

In Bishkek, as a result of inspections, illegal pavilions located on Sadyrbaev Street were discovered and demolished, as reported by the city administration. According to information received from the authorities, these structures were installed without the necessary permits. In this regard, the city administration's commission decided to terminate contracts with the entrepreneurs and free up 125 square meters of municipal land.

Strategically Important Water Infrastructure Facilities Returned to State Ownership

During the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), facts of illegal privatization of strategically significant water management facilities were revealed. According to the SCNS, as a result of the inspection, it became known that several service houses and adjacent territories in the Panfilov district of the Chui region were unlawfully registered as private property.

Regions with the Highest Home Insurance Rates in Kyrgyzstan Named

In Kyrgyzstan, the southern regions continue to lead in the level of housing insurance. This was reported by Aktan Turumbekov, the director of the Insurance and Reinsurance Department of the State Insurance Organization, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. According to him, residents of the southern regions take home insurance more seriously due to frequent natural disasters.

In Uzgen District, water supply is being improved by cleaning the canals

In the Osh region, in Uzgen, preparations for the 2026 irrigation season are ongoing. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, large-scale activities are being carried out in the region aimed at increasing the capacity of irrigation channels and improving water supply for agricultural needs. Currently, mechanical cleaning and channel cutting are being conducted on the Myrza canal, which is 6.5 kilometers long, and on the Kochkor-Ata canal, which is 2 kilometers long. Simultaneously, similar

Australia is the first in the world to ban social media for children: what will happen for violating the law

In November 2024, the Australian Parliament passed a law that prohibits children under the age of 16 from accessing social networks. This law came into effect at midnight on Wednesday, December 10, as reported by Kazinform citing the BBC. List of Prohibited Platforms

In the city of Razzakov, last year's New Year tree will be installed.

In the Batken region, in the city of Razakov, the installation of the New Year tree, which was used last year, will take place. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. The height of the tree will be 12 meters, and its lighting is scheduled for December 15 in the central square of the city.

Sadyr Japarov and Jamila Dzhamanbaeva Discussed the Activities of the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic

On December 10, the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamilya Jamambaeva. This information was published by the press service of the president's administration. The president congratulated the ombudsman institution on Human Rights Day and emphasized the importance of the work of human rights defenders in protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. He also touched

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In Kyrgyzstan, the Culture of Insurance is Growing. The GSO Summarizes the Year

The volume of insurance payouts in Kyrgyzstan continues to increase, indicating a growing interest among the population in insurance. Aktan Turumbekov, the director of the Insurance and Reinsurance Department of the State Insurance Organization, shared this data on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to information from the State Insurance Organization, by 2025, the total volume of insurance compensations already amounts to 128.5 million soms. Turumbekov noted that such growth in indicators

The Central Election Commission approved the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The resolution on the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, has been approved by the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. According to the resolution: The elections were recognized as having taken place in 30 multi-mandate constituencies, with 87 candidates elected in 29 constituencies; The voting results in constituency No. 13 were annulled due to violations of electoral

A Farmers' Service Center Opens in the Ak-Suy District to Address Agricultural Issues

In the Ak-Suy district, the opening of a new "Farmers' Service Center" ("Дыйкандарды тейлөө борбору") took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. In this center, farmers can receive a wide range of services related to agriculture.

In Bishkek, the 225th anniversary of Alymbek Datka and the 110th anniversary of Academician Musa Adyshaev were celebrated

On December 9, a solemn event was held at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic in Bishkek, dedicated to the 225th anniversary of Alymbek Datka and the 110th anniversary of Academician Musa Adyshev. According to a press release from the Ministry of Science, the celebration began with a presentation of documentary materials highlighting the historical legacy of Alymbek Datka and the scientific achievements of Academician Musa Adyshev. Among the honored guests were the Minister of

Head of the Chui Basin Water Resources Management detained in a corruption case

According to the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, the detention of the head of the state institution "Chui Basin Water Resources Management" is related to an investigation into corrupt activities associated with the capital repair of the "Petropavlovsky" canal, which is located in the Jayil district of the Chui region. During the investigation, violations of urban planning regulations and cases of misappropriation of budget funds were

Due to weather conditions, a traffic jam has formed on the Osh—Gulcha road

Local residents reported to a Turmush correspondent about the temporary closure of the Osh—Gülchö road, caused by the resulting traffic jams. At the 51st kilometer of the Osh—Alaï highway, three trucks that were blocked due to heavy snowfall complicated passage, leading to the formation of a traffic jam and the halt of vehicle movement.

Products are getting more expensive, but remain more affordable than in neighboring countries — Ministry of Agriculture

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in food prices, which is associated with a number of internal and external factors, as reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, on the air of Birinchi Radio. Chekirbaev noted that nine key products have been identified in the country, including meat, vegetable oil, bread, and sugar. The normative consumption of sugar is about 170 thousand tons per year, however, the

Kyrgyzstan has submitted its candidacy for the UN Security Council

As part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a special briefing was held to discuss the nomination of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the years 2027–2028. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the permanent representative of Kyrgyzstan to the SCO, Rahman Adanov, informed colleagues from other member states and secretariat staff about a joint appeal signed by the heads of Central Asian

The start dates of the academic year in higher education are now set by the government agency.

At the meeting held on December 9, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a new resolution No. 790, which amends the regulations regarding the start dates of the academic year for higher education institutions, as well as for postgraduate and secondary vocational education institutions. According to this document, the dates for the start of the academic year in these educational institutions will now be determined by the authorized state body. This measure is aimed at more flexible planning of

The drink Maksym has been included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.

The unique knowledge of preparing the traditional Kyrgyz drink Maksym has been added to the UNESCO Representative List, confirming its status as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This decision was made unanimously on December 10 at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in New Delhi from December 8 to 13.