As of the morning of December 8, according to the state company "Kyrgyzavtozhol," all key mountain passes in the country are functioning without restrictions, and traffic is proceeding as usual. Road service specialists are actively monitoring the condition of the roads, clearing the routes of snow and treating them with inert materials to ensure safe passage.
The At-Bashinsky district requires 16,500 tons of coal. As of today, local residents have already purchased and received about 10,000 tons of coal.
On December 6, a fair was held in Kara-Kul at the large Saturday market, organized to provide local residents with affordable food and ensure food security. City officials, as well as representatives from local institutions and enterprises, participated in the event.
In Kara-Balta, on December 7, an open championship in jiu-jitsu for children and teenagers took place. 270 kids aged from 5 to 16 years participated in the tournament from jiu-jitsu clubs in the Chui region, including Bishkek and the villages of Alexandrovka and Sadovoe, as well as the city of Kara-Balta.
In the Jetty-Oguz area, law enforcement officers detained a group of drivers who were engaging in hooligan actions on the road. This information was announced by the press service of the Traffic Police of the Issyk-Kul region.
Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva: “Leaders are distinguished by their path, strength of spirit, and courage” A presentation of a book dedicated to President Sadyr Japarov took place in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Academy of Sciences. This was reported by the ministry.
At the meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC) held on December 7, issues concerning the accountability of the chairpersons of the precinct election commissions in district No. 13 were discussed. As a result of the discussion, it was recommended that two territorial election commissions — the Noo-Ken and Mailuu-Suu commissions — replace 35 chairpersons and conduct elections for new leaders within five days.
A scandal in district No. 13 and other violations did not affect the overall results Today, December 7, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic began the process of approving the election results by precincts. The first three candidates who received the highest number of votes in their districts will be elected as deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.
In his statement, Rakhmanov indicated that on the night of November 29 to 30, campaign materials were displayed on LED screens in Osh along Kurmanjan Datka Street, which, in his opinion, contradicts Article 23 of the constitutional law on elections. Rakhmanov was invited to a meeting of the working group of the Central Election Commission (CEC) on December 4, where he confirmed his claims but was unable to provide any documents or other evidence of the broadcast of the mentioned videos.
Local residents of Kadamzhai are actively interested in the meaning of the name Topanisa Abdieva. A Turmush correspondent learned the story of her name from the horse's mouth. Topanisa shared that her parents chose this name based on the recommendation of a wise moldo. This decision was connected to tragic events in their family: "I am the fifth child among my siblings — I have two older and two younger siblings. The two older children who were born before me did not survive. When I
At the meeting held on December 7, the Central Election Commission (CEC) summarized the results of the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in 12 multi-mandate districts, confirming their legitimacy. The protocols of the district electoral commissions and the lists of elected deputies were approved. The elections took place in districts No. 2, 5, 10, 11, 15, 20, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29, and 30. Complaints and statements were received in some districts by the CEC's coordination group,
Askarbek Kachaganov, a 66-year-old resident of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, is implementing modern technologies in the process of making kumis. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that he has been making wooden barrels for six years, varying in volume from 10 to 150 liters. Askarbek previously worked in construction, and after retiring, he switched to woodworking. “When I received an order for a barrel, I found my calling in this work. I purchase lumber from Russia, a
Observers from the Jayyl and Moscow districts of the Chuy region witnessed an exciting spectacle — the flight of numerous flocks of geese and swans. // Turmush “Every year, these large birds migrate through the Chuy Valley in search of warmth, leaving their homeland before the onset of cold weather. They head to Africa and Southeast Asia, aiming to cross the passes of the Tian Shan before they are covered by snow clouds,” local residents shared.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting on December 7, during which it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate district No. 22. As a result, a corresponding resolution was adopted. According to this decision, the elections in district No. 22 were declared valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved. The list of elected deputies includes:
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums on December 7 reviewed the complaint of Dilmurad Rahmanov, in which he claims violations of election campaigning by the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from the multi-mandate electoral district No. 5, Eldar Sulaymanov. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. In his appeal, Rahmanov indicated that from November 29 to 02:30 on November 30, campaign materials of candidate Sulaymanov were displayed on LED screens along Kurmanjan Datka
In France, large-scale strikes took place, resulting in 26 companies involved in the production of alcoholic beverages temporarily suspending their operations. This was reported by Kazinform, citing information from BELTA. According to the LCI television channel, about 80% of workers at well-known producers Ruinart and Moët & Chandon went on strike in the northeastern region of Champagne-Ardenne. The protest was initiated in response to the management's decision to cancel the annual
The Central Election Commission (CEC) discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 24 on December 7 and made the corresponding decision. According to this decision, the elections for deputies in constituency No. 24 were recognized as valid, and the protocol reflecting the voting results in this constituency was approved.
In connection with the increase in cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, the Ministries of Education and Health, as well as the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, are closely monitoring the situation regarding illness among children. According to the instructions from the sanitary and epidemiological service, educational institutions have the right to switch to remote learning without prior approval from the Ministry of Education. However, they must
The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting where it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 5 and made the corresponding decision. Based on the adopted resolution, the elections in district No. 5 were declared valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved. According to the results, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from this district are:
The Central Election Commission (CEC) at its meeting on December 7 made a decision regarding the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 28. According to the adopted resolution, the elections were recognized as valid, and the protocol with the voting results was approved. As a result of the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in district No. 28, the following candidates were elected: Kokulov Erulan
In accordance with the preliminary conclusions of the international mission of the OSCE/ODIHR, the early parliamentary elections held on November 30, 2025, were organized quite effectively, but took place under conditions that limited the participation of both candidates and voters. Despite the fact that fundamental political freedoms are enshrined in the Constitution, new laws and their application increasingly narrow these rights, negatively affecting the course of the election campaign. On
The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting on December 7, during which it discussed the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 10. As a result of the meeting, a decision was made to recognize the elections in this district as valid, and the protocol on the voting results was approved. According to the election results in district No. 10, the following candidates were elected as deputies: Zulushyev Kurmankul
The regional news publication Turmush continues the "Жеңеке" series. In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. Aidina Payazova from Batken shared her story of marrying a Dungan young man.
A 35-year-old resident of the village of Karakol-Sovkhoz in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, Munara Kanatbek kyzy, is preparing to receive the "Batyr Ene" order this year. She is now a mother of many children, raising five daughters and two sons.
Last year in Japan, over 18,000 cases were reported of elderly people with dementia leaving their homes and wandering. Unfortunately, nearly 500 of them were found dead, according to the BBC. According to police data, the number of such incidents has doubled since 2012, indicating a growing burden on the country’s aging population.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, signed a decree regarding the support of certain sectors of the economy. This document, titled "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," aims at the comprehensive development of the jewelry and textile industries, as well as the support of small and medium-sized enterprises. The decree was issued in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. The first point of the decree concerns the Cabinet of
In addition to his statements, Musk also cited the recent fine imposed on the platform X by the European Commission in the amount of 120 million euros. According to DPA, this penalty is related to violations of the new European legislation on digital services. Brussels accuses the social network of misleading users regarding the blue verification checkmarks, failing to provide data to researchers, and using an opaque advertising system. This fine became the first under the new content
During his visit, Nenad Lalovic presented President Japarov with the UWW order. In response, the head of state noted the significant contribution of international sports figures to the development of wrestling in the country and its elevation on the world stage. President Sadyr Japarov awarded Nenad Lalovic the "Dostuk" order, while Mohammed Al-Awamleh received a Certificate of Honor from the Kyrgyz Republic.
In an interview with the Kabar agency, the director of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," Joldoshbek Chushtukov, stated that the salaries of workers can range from 80,000 to 90,000 soms. According to him, on average, employees earn about 45,000 to 50,000 soms per month. Chushtukov emphasized that those who demonstrate high performance in their work and manage the volume of garbage collection can expect additional payments. "We have employees who, thanks to their diligent work,
- In Kyrgyzstan, from January to September 2025, a price increase of 2.8% was registered for "bakery products and cereals," according to the official report. The highest price increase was recorded in the Chui region, where it amounted to 4.5%.
Local residents share their impressions of how magnificent Lake Issyk-Kul is during the autumn period. The water temperature begins to gradually decrease, but compared to the atmospheric conditions, it remains quite warm, which confirms the name of this body of water.
A 42-year-old resident of the city of Talas, Gulira Asyranova, works as a kindergarten teacher. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her. Gulira was born in the village of Kara-Oy in the Talas region. She graduated from school in 1999-2000, after which she enrolled in the geography faculty of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. In 2005, she completed her studies and received a higher education degree. In 2003, she married Mambetaliev Chubak. The couple is raising two
Two teams of eight specialists from the Bishkek branch of OJSC "NESC" are being trained in Tatarstan, exchanging experiences and enhancing their qualifications. The training includes work on overhead and cable power lines, as well as in distribution devices with a voltage of up to 1000 V, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The idea to implement this pilot project arose during a business trip of OJSC "NESC" employees to Kazan. The Tatar side
Turmush continues to introduce readers to the stories of Kyrgyzstani people who study and work outside their country. Samad Sharshybaev, who became blind, shared his experience of studying in the Japanese city of Tsukuba.
On December 7, the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan held a meeting to discuss the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 29 and made the corresponding decision. As a result of the meeting, it was established that the elections for deputies in the multi-mandate constituency No. 29 were successful, and the protocol with the voting results was approved.
The resolution signed by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, aims to establish requirements for assessing the risks of artificial intelligence systems, as well as to regulate high-risk AI.
Staff of the apparatus are carrying out the necessary work Despite the scandals that arose during the parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, preparations for the reception of new deputies have already begun in the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by Alaybek Alymbaev, head of the parliament's apparatus.
Yesterday, December 6, a solemn event was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Muratbek Begaliev — an outstanding composer, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize. According to the Ministry of Culture, among the honored guests were the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as representatives of culture, art, and foreign guests. The minister expressed gratitude for
45-year-old Gulzina Ibraimova from the village of Balbal in the Talas region has been awarded the title of the youngest mother-heroine in her locality. The roots of her life lie in the village of Ak-Zhar, where she was born. Her husband, Erlan Shygaev, is also a local resident, and they were introduced by mutual acquaintances, which led to their marriage.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the territory of the Ak-Suu district, there is the pasture of Turgon, where a place known as "Mykaachy'nin koosu" is located (it is also called "Mykaachy'nin koktu" or "Mykaachy'nin say"). This landscape zone is situated in the Sary-Kolot area, adjacent to a pasture in the foothill region. Not far from this hollow flows the Sary-Jaz River, and an interesting fact about it was shared by a local resident from Karakol,
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, a man has been detained, accused of violent actions against his wife, local law enforcement reported. According to information from the authorities, on November 25, a complaint was filed with the Ak-Suu district police by I.A., born in 1992, a resident of the district. She stated that for a long time she had been subjected to violence by her husband I.E., born in 1987, a native of the village of Kairma-Aryk.
A resident of Kerben, Karamat Aitmatova, accused an acquaintance, citizen N. N., of fraud after she convinced her to transfer ownership of a building belonging to Aitmatova into her name. The woman shared this information at a press conference held at AKIpress-Jalal-Abad. Karamat Aitmatova expressed dissatisfaction that for five years she has been unable to achieve justice in court and has been left without housing. She appealed to the president and the chairman of the State Committee for
State leaders from friendly countries have sent their congratulations Sadyr Japarov, the president of Kyrgyzstan, is celebrating his 57th birthday today.
Today, December 6, on the opening day of the "Kapriz" ski resort, there was a significant accumulation of vehicles on the road. This information was provided by the Department of Traffic Safety Organization (OTBBD) under the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region.
- From January to October 2025, the volume of loans issued for the transport sector increased by 84% compared to the same period in 2024, according to information from the NBKR. From the beginning of the year until the end of October 2025, banks provided 10.0 billion soms in the form of loans for the transport sector, whereas in the corresponding period last year, the loan amount did not exceed 5.4 billion soms.
As part of the "Our People Abroad" series, we present Chyngyz Matsakov, a 25-year-old native of the village of Sakaldy, located in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. He currently resides in the Danish city of Varde. Chyngyz received a translator's diploma from the Kyrgyz-Chinese faculty of one of the universities and is now studying in the 4th year of the animal husbandry faculty at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University. “I came to Denmark under a special program for
This was reported by Daiyr Orunbekov, head of the president's information policy, through his Facebook page According to him, in district No. 13, where serious violations were recorded, the results of the voting were completely annulled, and repeat elections were scheduled. The Central Election Commission (CEC) also decided that former candidates would not be allowed to participate in the new elections in this district.