Construction Boom. Which Regions Will Get the Most Housing in 2026

In the upcoming year 2026, around 20,000 apartments are expected to be issued in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the population engagement department of the State Mortgage Company, at today's briefing. According to her, citizens who are approximately in the 3000th position in the queue in Bishkek will be able to participate in the shared construction program. "We allocate half of the apartments through the shared construction mechanism, where a down

A new architecture management building has opened in Cholpon-Ata

In the Issyk-Kul region, in Cholpon-Ata, a ceremonial opening of a new administrative building for the architecture and urban planning management took place. The event was attended by Nurdana Oruntaeva, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, as well as representatives of local authorities and city residents.

Scientists have identified an unexpected factor that increases the risk of stroke in old age

Recent studies conducted by scientists from the USA and Canada have revealed that parental divorce in childhood can significantly increase the risk of stroke later in life. This applies even to those who did not experience physical violence. The study involved 13,205 Americans over the age of 65, whose data was collected as part of the national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. The results of the study were published in the journal PLOS ONE and are discussed on lenta.ru.

Russia intends to always protect its interests. Interview with Putin for India Today

In the course of the conversation, Putin answered questions regarding the situation in Ukraine, relations with the United States, as well as interaction with India and global issues.

In Russia, restrictions on foreign transfers for citizens of the Russian Federation and "friendly" countries have been lifted

Starting December 8, the Bank of Russia will lift restrictions on foreign currency transfers abroad for Russians and non-residents from "friendly" countries, as stated in the regulator's press release. This decision was made against the backdrop of a "stable situation in the foreign exchange market." These restrictions were introduced in 2022, according to information from the publication "Meduza." Now, Russians and non-residents from "friendly"

How the Reconstruction of Manas Airport is Progressing - Photo Report

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In the city of Batken, it was decided to sell smuggled livestock meat at a reduced price.

In the city of Batken, a decision has been made to sell beef seized during anti-smuggling operations at a lower price, the press service of the mayor's office reported. According to the information, today, December 5, at 3:00 PM, residents will be able to purchase meat at a discounted price of 600 soms.

In Novopavlovka, the police are examining a video where a "Honda" driver dragged a saleswoman for 10 liters of gasoline.

A video has surfaced on social media capturing the moment a driver of a "Honda" car illegally fills up with gasoline sold along the road in the village of Novopavlovka and attempts to leave without paying. In the footage, the seller approaches the car to collect payment, but the driver unexpectedly drives off, resulting in the woman, holding onto the door, being dragged several meters alongside the vehicle.

A new architecture management building has been opened in the city of Cholpon-Ata

On December 5, in the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Cholpon-Ata, a ceremony was held to open the new building of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Issyk-Kul District. Attending the event were the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services N. Oruntaev, local government representatives, and residents of the city.

A new product has been added to the list of items prohibited for air transport.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the addition of dried coconut meat, known as copra, to the list of items prohibited for air transport. This was reported by tengrinews.kz, citing Tengri Travel. The ban applies only to dried coconut meat, while whole coconuts remain permitted for transport. Reasons for the danger of copra

Adylbek Kasymaliev familiarized himself with the progress of construction of several social facilities in Manas

During a working trip, the Chairman of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, assessed the construction of several significant social facilities in Manas. In particular, he got acquainted with the construction process of a sports palace with 5,200 seats, which is being built in accordance with modern engineering standards. The complex will include a swimming pool, sports grounds, a conference hall, gym and massage rooms, showers and sanitary facilities, food courts, stands,

In Bishkek, buildings up to 40 stories high will be constructed - GIK

In the center of Bishkek, where Dostoevsky and Ankara streets intersect, the construction of a new residential complex has begun. According to the project, it is planned to build 10 buildings up to 35 stories high and 4 houses reaching 40 stories. At a briefing held today, Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the public relations department of the State Mortgage Company, reported that 4,160 apartments will be available in the new complex. A three-level underground parking lot, sports and children's

Kazakhstan expands the list of socially significant food products to 33 items

On the platform "Open NPA," the Ministry of Trade and Integration presented a draft new order, which proposes to increase the number of socially significant food products from 19 to 33 items. Among the new products that may be included in the updated list are tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, various types of beef, minced meat, lamb, fresh and frozen fish, ultra-pasteurized milk, sour cream, hard cheese, and black tea, as reported by Exclusive.kz.

A Gypsum Board Plant with a Capacity of 10 Million Square Meters per Year Opened in the Jalal-Abad Region

As part of his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, participated in the opening ceremony of a drywall manufacturing plant located in the village of Dostuk in the Suzak district. Kasymaliev emphasized the importance of industrialization as one of the key directions for the country's development, noting that over 100 new enterprises are launched annually in the republic.

"Everything in the Mazhilis is by the script." A former Kazakhstani deputy revealed the inner workings of the parliament

Gauhar Tanasheva, who left the parliament, stated that the sessions of the Mazhilis follow a pre-approved script, and violating it can lead to losing one's mandate. She claims that she was "asked to leave" after making a request that was not coordinated with the party leadership. Azattyq managed to learn the opinion of her colleagues. In January 2025, the Central Election Commission decided to terminate Tanasheva's powers as a Mazhilis deputy, citing the decision of the

Actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has died

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the renowned American actor of Japanese descent, has passed away at the age of 75, as reported by Deadline.

The housing queue in 2026 will be advanced "in bulk" - GIK

Over the past two years, the State Mortgage Company (GIK) has demonstrated outstanding results within the "My Home" program. This was announced today at a press conference by Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the public relations department of the State Mortgage Company. She noted that GIK was established in 2016 and initially operated through partner banks. "At that time, our main task was to check citizens for compliance with the program criteria, while decisions on issuing or denying

In Novopokrovka, a 21-year-old girl died under the wheels of a car: The driver who caused the accident has been identified.

On December 4, at approximately 07:46, a call was received at the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district regarding a traffic accident in the village of Novopokrovka, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to the provided information, the incident was registered, and an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.

Tynchtyk Subankulov appointed head of the GKNB department for Jalal-Abad region

Tynchtyk Subankulov has become the new head of the Main Department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the Jalal-Abad region. Previously, he served as the acting first deputy in this department.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan urges landowners to strictly adhere to land legislation

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, through its land and water use control service, strongly urges compliance with land legislation. The use of land plots must strictly correspond to their designated purpose as specified in the legal documents. Recently, there have been instances of improper land use, particularly the degradation of agricultural land by certain individuals. This is considered a serious violation of the Land Legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Former Supreme Court Judge Sheraly Jakypbaev Has Passed Away

Sheraly Zhakypbaevich Zhakypbaev, former judge of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, has passed away. He was born on November 12, 1956, in the village of Bospiek, located in the Aksy District of the Jalal-Abad Region.

Gulshan Muratova has headed the city hall of Kadamjay.

In the Batken region, a new head of the apparatus has been appointed in the city administration of Kadamjay. Gulshan Muratova has taken on the duties of acting head of the apparatus of the Kadamjay city administration.

Crawford addressed the WBC boss: "You're even worse than all these promoters"

Turki Al-Sheikh, an investor from Riyadh Season, has taken a step that could change the world of boxing by inviting Dana White from UFC and Nick Khan from WWE to his team. Together, they intend to create the first closed promotion in boxing history called Zuffa Boxing, which will have its own roster of fighters and clear rules with a single champion in each weight class. ⠀

Nurlanbek Israilov has been appointed head of the education department of the Kadamjay district

Nurlanbek Israilov has been appointed as the head of the education department of the Kadamjay district. He was introduced to the workforce on December 4 of this year.

The Mausoleum of Alymbek Datka and Kurmanjan Datka has been renovated

The mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, offered a prayer in the newly renovated mausoleum, which has been completely reconstructed in Sary-Mazar. According to the city administration, the previous condition of the mausoleum, both inside and outside, raised concerns — the conditions for pilgrims were extremely unsatisfactory. Now the updated mausoleum is decorated with marble slabs, and comfortable conditions for prayer have been created inside. A grand opening is expected to take

Pantone Announces the Color of the Year 2026

The Pantone Color Institute has announced that the main color of 2026 will be a neutral white shade called Cloud Dancer, as reported by RBC. According to experts, this color creates an atmosphere of calmness and promotes concentration, especially in the context of a constant flow of information. According to Pantone, Cloud Dancer brings "clarity, tranquility, and creative inspiration" into our busy everyday lives. The official website of the institute states that this shade creates a

What is needed to terminate an individual entrepreneur's activity: a step-by-step guide

The State Tax Service has provided information on how to properly terminate the activities of an individual entrepreneur. According to the agency, it is important to follow the established steps if you have decided to close your individual entrepreneurship.

Talas Regional Hospital Received New Ophthalmological Equipment Worth 11.5 Million Som

Modern medical equipment has been transferred to the ophthalmology department of the regional unified hospital named after Ch. Mametov in the Talas region as part of a project aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of ophthalmological services for vulnerable groups in Kyrgyzstan, reports Turmush correspondent. The total cost of the new equipment is 11,496,902.13 soms. The package includes a slit lamp with a stabilizer, an operating microscope, a tonometer, an automatic keratometer, an

A delegation from the Supreme People's Procuratorate of China arrived in Kyrgyzstan

The delegation of the Supreme People's Procuratorate of China arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. During the visit, delegation representatives held a meeting with N. Kaimov, Deputy Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the General Prosecutor's Office. The discussion focused on issues of international legal cooperation, experience exchange, and strengthening ties between the prosecutors' offices of the two countries.

The official teaser for the film "Aitmatov" has been released.

The official teaser for the film "Aitmatov," dedicated to the life and work of the famous writer, was released in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the authors, this work will be the first feature film based on biographical materials about the writer. All necessary rights for the adaptation have been secured in accordance with the legislation.

In Kyrgyzstan, a National Center for Aquaculture and Fisheries Development will be established

During the discussions, both parties noted the significance of the center being established for the country's fishing industry. The project is in the final stages of implementation. The Director of the Department expressed gratitude to the Korean partners for their contribution to this important project for the industry. The dates for the official opening of the National Center were also agreed upon, which is scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.

In the Leilek District, the best young Manaschi have been determined

In the Leilek district, a competition called "Zhas Manaschy–2025" took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Six talented manaschi participated in the event, selected from various rural districts of the region.

National Bank: The banks' loan portfolio has grown to 460 billion soms, the share of deposits in national currency continues to increase

As of October 1, 2025, the banks' loan portfolio reached 460 billion soms, which is a 35% increase since the beginning of the year. This was reported by Aida Karabaeva, the official representative of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the air of Radio 4 on December 4. In addition, the banks' deposit base also increased by 35%, amounting to 804 billion soms. Karabaeva emphasized that a significant part of this growth is related to the increase in loans and deposits in the

In Kyrgyzstan, a National Center for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture is being established

- In Kyrgyzstan, based on the Regional Department of Acclimatization and Fish Breeding, the opening of the National Center for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development is planned. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The main task of the new center will be the reproduction of rare fish species, as well as the implementation of programs for improving staff qualifications. In addition, it will serve as an educational and research platform for students

The first digital avatar in the Kyrgyz language has appeared

Kyrgyzstan has become one of the countries equipped with a full set of technologies in the field of artificial intelligence. Recently, the first digital avatar, enhanced with a language model and voice assistant developed by the AIRUN project team, was presented in the high-tech park. Currently, Kyrgyzstan possesses the following important components of the AI ecosystem: Large Language Model (LLM) Multilingual Voice Assistant (ASR + TTS) Digital AI Avatar with live animation and synchronized

A Gypsum Board Plant Has Opened in the Suzak District

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In Osh, the village of Zhany-Maala is being completely reconstructed: What awaits the ethnic Roma?

In the city of Osh, a complete renovation of the village of Zhany-Maala, home to members of the Lölü community (ethnic Roma), has been announced, according to information from the local mayor's office. The renovation work for the village is scheduled for 2026. The Osh mayor's office will begin implementing the infrastructure and housing upgrade project in the coming years.

In the Alamidin District, the "R7" canal is being upgraded to improve irrigation water supply.

In the Alamidin district, work has begun on laying a concrete surface on the "R7" canal, as reported by a correspondent from Turmush at the district state administration. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the length of the "R7" canal is 4.16 kilometers and it will provide irrigation water for 3,212 hectares of agricultural land. The concrete surface will help reduce water losses during irrigation, improving water supply for local farmers and

In the Issyk-Kul District, the concrete pavement is being laid on the 2-Eastern canal.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has allocated 27,000 square meters of concrete pavement for installation, which is planned for a section 2 kilometers long in 2025. Currently, 6,900 square meters have already been laid, corresponding to 1,100 meters of the channel. These works will help reduce water losses and significantly improve water supply in the region.

The Tax Service Explained How to Terminate the Activities of an Individual Entrepreneur

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has provided information on how to terminate the activities of an individual entrepreneur: Closing an individual entrepreneur requires following certain steps.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic recommends Kyrgyz citizens illegally residing in South Korea to take advantage of the voluntary departure program.

The Mayor of Osh has started the renovation

This information was announced by the mayor during a meeting with residents of the village of Zhany-Maal. On December 4, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, announced the start of a renovation program in this village.

In Issyk-Ata, 140 families received government assistance through social contracts: What are they doing?

In the Issyk-Ata district, a monitoring program dedicated to families receiving financial assistance through the social contract program has been completed. Specialists analyzed their current entrepreneurial activity, as reported by Turmush correspondents from the district department of labor, social welfare, and migration. According to the collected data, the monitoring allows for tracking how targeted funds are spent, as well as taking measures to prevent violations and enhance the

Until February 28, you can leave Korea without penalties and retain your right to re-enter.

From December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, a 90-day voluntary departure program will be launched in the Republic of Korea, as announced by the Ministry of Justice.

The Prime Minister of Russia signed a decree on the agreement with Kyrgyzstan regarding the travel regime for citizens.

Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin (right) at a meeting with Deputy Prime Ministers. From right to left: First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. Dmitry Astakhov Astafyev/POOL/TASS Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on the agreement with Kyrgyzstan regulating the travel regime for citizens of both countries. The document was published on the official internet portal of legal information. The Russian Foreign Ministry

At "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan," the role of the CSTO in ensuring security in Central Asia was discussed.

An expert discussion dedicated to the CSTO in Central Asia took place at the regional office of "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan." Leading analysts, experts, and representatives from academic circles and relevant organizations from Kyrgyzstan and Russia participated in the event, including in a videoconference format. During the meeting, important issues concerning collective security, state sovereignty of Central Asian countries, as well as new cyber threats and information risks were discussed.

Countries of Central Asia and Northern Europe discussed cooperation and the situation in Afghanistan

On December 4, in Vienna, during an informal meeting on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council, the foreign ministers of Central Asian and Northern European countries gathered. Participants included representatives from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as ministers from Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Talas, a illegally privatized bus station plot has been returned to the state

A check conducted by the Talas city prosecutor's office revealed that a plot of land belonging to the bus station was illegally privatized in 1999. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, thanks to the prosecutor's measures, the plot was returned to state ownership.