Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic met with the head of the ODIHR OSCE Observation Mission

Tamash Meserich reported that the observer team has arrived in Kyrgyzstan and is ready to begin its work. Starting next week, 30 long-term observers will join them to monitor the electoral process across all regions of the country. Additionally, the OSCE has sent a request to deploy about 300 short-term observers to work during the elections. Mission representatives expressed interest in participating in the meetings of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and working groups, emphasizing

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a preliminary investigation against the ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol.

Currently, this incident has been recorded, and appropriate examinations have been appointed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. Recent statements by Ekaterina Bivol on social media about Kyrgyz people have been noted as sharp and provocative. Lawyer Sherdor Abdykaparov shared his opinion that such statements are unacceptable and can contribute to inciting interethnic hostility. He emphasizes that the law should evaluate such actions.

A vacuum has formed. The Federation of Trade Unions on the protection of workers' rights

According to the Labor Code in effect in 2004, it contained 446 articles. However, the new code, which will come into force in 2025, includes only 265 articles, which is 181 articles fewer. This was reported by Zhenish Kazakbaev, head of the Technical and Legal Inspection of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" regarding the situation that has arisen. According to Kazakbaev, although some articles could have been combined, a

Zonal Training for Healthcare Workers Kicks Off in Kyrgyzstan as Part of the Catch-Up Immunization Campaign

As part of the training, healthcare workers will gain knowledge on how to effectively catch up on missed vaccinations and protect children from diseases. According to information from the Ministry of Health, the training covers more than 1,600 primary healthcare specialists, including immunologists, epidemiologists, and nurses involved in vaccination. The training is taking place in every region of the republic.

FIDE to Investigate Fraud Allegations from Former World Champion Kramnik Against Grandmaster Naroditsky

Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess player and popular streamer, has consistently denied accusations from Kramnik. However, during his latest stream on the Twitch platform, he admitted that this situation has negatively affected his mental state. Kramnik, in a conversation with Reuters, declined to comment on Sutovsky's words, stating that he would like to "tell the whole story in full." On the social network X, he also noted that he plans to sue "everyone who makes

Trump stated that he advised India not to go to war with Pakistan

At the event dedicated to the Diwali holiday at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump made an important statement about a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that he advised his Indian counterpart "not to start a war with Pakistan."

In Bishkek, the first stage of the command-staff exercises of the Ministry of Emergency Situations has begun. The readiness of Civil Defense for actions in the event of an earthquake is being tested.

Threat of Extinction: Glacier Melting is Harming the Snow Leopard, Forum Reports

Photo 24.kg. Forum "Business, Ecology, and Sports — Ak-Irbis 2025" In Bishkek, a forum titled "Business, Ecology, and Sports — Ak-Irbis 2025" is taking place, dedicated to the International Snow Leopard Day, celebrated on October 23. This day was established by a resolution of the UN General Assembly at the initiative of the Kyrgyz Republic. The gathering brought together representatives from business, sports organizations, and ecological initiatives to support the

Former Deputy Head of the Jogorku Kenesh Apparatus Arrested for Extortion

During investigative and operational activities, the fact of receiving 200 thousand US dollars by the former deputy head of the apparatus of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, K.B.Sh., and A.T.N. was recorded. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detainees, having established a preliminary conspiracy, took advantage of the trust of one of the businessmen and extorted money, referring to their connections with Kamchybek Tashiev.

In Batken Region, the resettlement of residents from the border village of Dostuk has begun

According to the information, the construction of 181 residential houses has been completed in the new village of Zhany Dostuk. Currently, work is ongoing on road construction, building kindergartens and other social facilities, as well as ensuring water supply and landscaping the area. The representative office also reported that the new houses will be equipped with all necessary amenities. This village is planned to accommodate residents from certain parts of the rural districts of Ak-Tatyr

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic denied K. Zhooshbaev registration as a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh.

Traffic Police: As a result of the "Training Transport" raid, 1328 violations were identified

In order to enhance road safety and reduce the number of traffic accidents, as well as to regulate the activities of training vehicles in driving schools, the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted an operation called "Training Transport" from October 13 to 19, 2025. As part of this operation, training vehicles were inspected throughout the country, and 1,328 violations were recorded.

The WHO mission to develop a strategy for the prevention of non-communicable diseases has begun its work in Kyrgyzstan.

The mission also includes leading experts in public health, NCD prevention, and digitalization, representing the WHO European Regional Office, the headquarters in Geneva, and regional offices. The main task of the visit is to support the development and implementation of the National Strategy for the Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, with an emphasis on strengthening the health of the population and integrating preventive measures into primary health care (PHC).

Elections of the Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh: 407 Citizens Have Already Submitted Applications

The EU has approved the 19th sanctions package against Russia. It will affect gas, cryptocurrency, and Central Asian banks.

At the summit held in Brussels, the leaders of the European Union countries approved the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. This package has already been published and is in effect. Recently, EU ambassadors agreed on the new package of sanctions, rejecting objections from Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia.

Death of 18-Year-Old Girl Who Fell from Ride: Man Detained

In the Alisher Navoi Park in the city of Osh, a tragedy occurred: about a month ago, a girl died after falling from a ride. According to information from our sources, a 30-year-old man has been detained in connection with her death.

The first republican competition "Zharatman Manaschi" has concluded in Kyrgyzstan

From October 18 to 22, the first republican competition 'Zharatman Manaschy' took place at the Kyrgyz National Theater 'Manas', dedicated to the popularization and development of the epic 'Manas'.

The authorities of the city of Osh showcased the progress of the construction of the "Kelechek" market.

The active construction of a new market called "Kelechek" is underway in Osh. According to information provided by the press service of the city administration, the project covers an area of 5 hectares. This complex will serve as a venue for traders who previously worked at the "Kelechek," "Boston," and fruit and vegetable markets. The project plans to create over 1,300 trading spots, as well as jewelry and exchange points, sanitary facilities, a cafeteria, and

Revealed: An Emergency Way to Shut Down a Frozen Windows

As journalists note, this method should not be used on a regular basis — it is intended solely for emergency situations when the system does not respond to other commands. Using this shutdown method will result in the loss of all unsaved data without the possibility of recovery. This reboot method is especially relevant when your computer does not respond to any actions except for the Ctrl, Alt, and Del key combination, clarifies editor Cesar Cadenas.

In Australia, a river with crocodiles approved for competitions at the 2032 Olympics

Fitzroy, a river in Australia where crocodiles inhabit, has been officially approved for hosting competitions at the 2032 Olympic Games. This decision was made by the national organization responsible for the construction of Olympic facilities, according to information from NSN, citing The Australian. Initially, the Queensland government proposed this river as a venue for Olympic competitions in Brisbane.

Tashiev handed over special equipment to the Ak-Talinsky district

Today, October 23, 2025, a ceremony was held for the delivery of special equipment for the Ak-Talinsky district, attended by the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. The event took place as part of his working trip to the Naryn region and was organized with the support of the Stabilization Fund of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Chief of Staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, K. Tumanbaev, introduced Tashiev to the new special equipment

Women's Entrepreneurship. The Guarantee Fund issued 440 guarantees

OJSC "Guarantee Fund" provided 440 guarantees totaling 369 million soms, which enabled women entrepreneurs to attract loans amounting to 1.5 billion soms. According to information from the fund's press service, 40% of the total number of guarantees issued were projects initiated by women. The tourism sector was the leader in the volume of guarantees with 90 million soms, while agriculture received 64% of the total volume, and trade accounted for 22%.

Due to repairs, Manas Airport has temporarily restricted vehicle traffic

International Airport "Manas" has announced temporary restrictions on the movement of vehicles due to ongoing repair work. The airport's press service reported that access to the main terminal is temporarily suspended. According to the provided information, vehicles can turn around 500 meters from the main building, near the turn to the cargo terminal.

In the Talas Region, more than thirty cases of death among children under 1 year old have been registered since the beginning of the year: What is the cause of 90% of them?

The regional board in Talas, attended by the leadership of the presidential representative office, discussed a number of important issues. During the meeting, the socio-economic indicators of the region for the first nine months of 2025 were analyzed.

The Turdakun Usubaliev Family Against the Renaming of Kochkor in His Honor

The Turdakun Usubaliev Public Foundation has published an official statement regarding the proposal to rename the village of Kochkor in honor of the outstanding statesman. In a press release issued on October 22, the foundation expressed the opinion that the initiative of the akims of the Kochkor district is based on a sincere intention to preserve the memory of Turdakun Usubaliev. However, the family members disagree with this initiative, pointing out that Usubaliev himself always emphasized

At the Bishkek CHPP, a fire and ammonia leak were simulated

At the CHP of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, exercises were held as part of the Civil Defense Training Plan. Local service employees, as well as units from the Ministry of Emergency Situations and civil defense, participated in them. This information was provided by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office. The exercises included two scenarios: a fire caused by an earthquake and an ammonia leak.

In Bishkek, a construction company was fined 200,000 soms

The construction company "Kyrgyz Kurolysh Dolbor" was fined 200,000 soms due to violations of safety regulations at its construction site in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The reason for the inspection was a video published on social media on October 22, which recorded safety violations at the construction site located at the corner of Akhunbaev and Toktonalieva streets. As a result of the inspection, a protocol was drawn up regarding

Photo - In the mountains of Batken, a road built by Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war has been preserved

In the Batken region, in the village of Austan, a section of road has been preserved that was built by prisoners of war during World War I. According to a Turmush correspondent, Austrian prisoners of war were brought to the region to work on road construction, which were then used for transporting goods by carts.

At School No. 111, cameras were installed leading directly to the open women's restrooms

At school No. 111, located in the MTU "Nizhny Ala-Arche," cameras have been installed that conduct video surveillance directly in the open women's restrooms. This became known thanks to information provided by an activist from the area 24.kg. Parents of the students expressed their dissatisfaction in a WhatsApp group, stating that the children now feel embarrassed when using the restrooms due to the presence of cameras. The activist decided to check the situation and visited the

The portfolio of PPP projects in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 434 billion soms

The IV International Conference dedicated to public-private partnership was held in Bishkek. The event was attended by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev. Daniyar Amangeldiev emphasized that in 2025, updated laws on "Investments" and "Public-Private Partnership" came into effect. These changes provide transparent conditions and equal guarantees for all investors.

Snowy winters are returning to Europe, but this is not a reason for joy

According to forecasts, new winters in Europe may be full of snow and frost, but scientists see nothing positive in this. The reason for such changes is the weakening of the AMOC, which affects the climate stability of the region. Dr. Rene van Westen, a climate physicist from the Netherlands, uses modern models to show that the AMOC is losing its strength. This is happening due to the melting of Greenland's glaciers and increased precipitation, which leads to the accumulation of

The Bishkek City Hall commented on the appearance of cameras in the restroom of school No. 111

The Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall commented on the situation with the video cameras installed in the restrooms of school No. 111. Previously, information appeared on social media that cameras were present in both the outdoor and indoor restrooms, and some stalls had no doors at all. Parents expressed concern that their children were experiencing discomfort when using the restroom.

In Talas, the results of the inspection of civil defense shelters were discussed

On October 22, a coordination meeting took place at the Prosecutor's Office of the Talas Region, dedicated to issues of countering terrorism. The meeting was initiated by the leadership of the presidential representative office in the region. As part of the order concerning the monitoring of strategic facilities in the region, a working group was established to conduct the second phase of the inspection of the anti-terrorist security of key and social facilities in the Talas Region.

Trump threatened China with 100% tariffs — summit with Xi Jinping is at risk of being canceled

According to Trump, China's actions, including threats to restrict the export of rare earth metals, could "paralyze global trade." He noted that Beijing's behavior is becoming increasingly hostile, and China is effectively "holding the world hostage." The situation between the U.S. and China is escalating, casting doubt on the upcoming meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, which will take place in South Korea.

Life in the Regions: Products by Nazgul Paizullaeva from Batken are Ordered from Different Corners of Kyrgyzstan

28-year-old Nazgul Paizullaeva from Batken opened her own curtain sewing salon and earns about 50,000 soms a month. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with the craftswoman. For the past three years, Nazgul has been sewing curtains and accepting orders from all corners of Kyrgyzstan. She began her career in handicrafts with clothing but ultimately decided to focus on curtains and opened a small workshop where she works with one assistant. During the wedding and celebration season, she has orders

Complaints About Smoke: The City Hall is Checking Capital Saunas and Private Houses

In Bishkek, inspections of baths and saunas have begun due to complaints about smoke, reports the press service of the city administration. The municipal inspection of the mayor's office is conducting raids to identify violations related to the use of prohibited materials for burning. As part of these activities, one of the baths on Sadigaliyev Street was inspected, where inspectors found that solid fuel was being used for heating.

New Workout Zones and Playgrounds Opened in Sokuluk District

Representatives of the rural administration reported to the correspondent that modern workout zones and playgrounds have been established in four villages that are part of the Sary-Ozon rural area of the Sokuluk district. The new facilities were opened in the villages of Sokuluk, Zhakynky-Aral, Tosh-Bulak, and Asylbash.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic registered 29 candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Today, October 22, at its meeting, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic made a decision to register candidates who have been nominated for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh from multi-mandate electoral districts. Among the registered candidates were:

Pakistani and Afghan Forces Exchange Deadly Gunfire at the Border: What’s Next?

The conflict between Afghan and Pakistani forces has escalated, leading to deadly clashes in various border areas. Both countries accuse each other of aggression and violation of sovereignty. Afghan representative Zabihullah Mujahid reported that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in "retaliatory" attacks that occurred on Saturday, following explosions in Kabul and Paktika. In response, the Pakistani military acknowledged the loss of 23 of their soldiers but claimed to have killed 200

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic made decisions on several cases of violations of the rules for conducting election campaigning.

In Kyrgyzstan, the third earthquake in a day has been registered

Today, at 13:20, an earthquake with a magnitude of approximately 3.5 on the MSK-64 scale occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology. According to preliminary information, the epicenter was located 20 kilometers southwest of the village of Toguz-Bulak and 20 kilometers southeast of the village of Konur-Olen, within the territory of Kyrgyzstan. It was also situated 35 kilometers southwest of the village of Bokonbaeva.

Non-communicable diseases cost the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic nearly 30 billion soms

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) inflict an economic loss of 29.8 billion soms on the economy of Kyrgyzstan, which is approximately 4.8% of the gross domestic product (GDP). This data is provided by the World Health Organization. According to WHO information, 7.9 billion soms of this burden are related to direct healthcare costs, while the majority of losses are associated with lost productivity.

Kamchybek Tashiev opened a new freestyle wrestling hall "Munduz Ata" in Naryn

The new sports complex "Munduz Ata" was ceremoniously opened in Naryn thanks to the support of local entrepreneur Aybek Monolov, who acted as the main investor of the project. Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security, attended the event and congratulated the residents of Naryn on this significant occasion.

Photo - A City with an Interesting "Highlight" in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

This year, Naryn is celebrating its 156th birthday. The correspondent of Turmush discovered archival photos of this small but picturesque city, nestled among the mountains.

Kamchybek Tashiev laid the capsule for the construction of a cultural center in the village of Bayetov

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, in the village of Bayetov, the implementation of a project for the construction of a community and cultural center has begun. The capsule for the foundation of the new building was laid by Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the State Committee for National Security, during his working visit to the region.

Kamchybek Tashiev: Every medical worker should have their own housing

In Naryn, a ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the construction of a new maternity hospital, led by Kamchybek Tashiev, the chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The new facility will be built on the grounds of the Naryn Regional Combined Hospital. The project includes a four-story building with 100 beds, as well as a basement and modern medical equipment.

"Large Potholes". Pedestrians complain about the condition of the road at the bus stop

Residents of the village of Maevka have turned to the Call Center Kaktus.media for help, dissatisfied with the condition of the road. Residents report: "There are huge potholes at the bus stop on Young Guard Street at the beginning of the village. Because of them, buses have difficulty making stops, and pedestrians find it hard to enter them."

"The Fastest Text-to-Video Transformation on the Internet." Elon Musk Praises the New Version of Grok Imagine

The Grok Imagine update now includes a new text to video feature, making the process of converting text to video incredibly fast. Elon Musk has confirmed that Grok now truly provides the fastest text to video conversion online.