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Folk Legends: The Area on Issyk-Kul from Where the Bodies of the Runaway Lovers Were Found

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is an area called "Kulagan-Tash." Our correspondent Turmush learned that this place is located just 3 kilometers from the village of Svetlaya Polyana. It is also referred to as "Suiuu Tashy" (Stone of Love) and "Kyz-Kuyoo Mazar" (Tomb of the Lovers). This location is documented in the district's encyclopedia. The main attraction is a huge stone with a diameter of about 10 meters, around which a willow

08.11.2025, 19:44
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In Jeti-Oguz, nearly one million soms were awarded in equestrian games

In the Jeti-Oguz district, competitions in equestrian sports were held, with a prize fund of nearly 1 million soms, reported the chairman of the "Kambar-Ata" association. According to him, the competitions took place in the Kara-Bulun area of the Jeti-Oguz district. The games were organized by the Federation of Jorgo, and the total prize fund amounted to 900,000 soms. Competitions were organized in five categories: Chon Jorgo, Kunan Jorgo, Kyska aralykka chabylgan jorgo salysh

08.11.2025, 19:27
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Life in the Regions: A Teacher from the Tonsky District, Gulbara Sydykova, Shared How a Student's Act Made the Whole Class Laugh

Gulbara Sydykova, a teacher with 26 years of experience from the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for almost three decades. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that her homeland is the village of Koochu in the Tyup district, where she was born in 1977. Gulbara received her secondary education in the humanities class at the T. Satylganov School-Lyceum in Karakol. Later, she enrolled in the philology department of the Issyk-Kul State University

08.11.2025, 19:10
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Tyup and Kegen Districts Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Various Sectors

The signing of the memorandum of friendship and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan has become an important step in strengthening ties between the two peoples, reports Turmush correspondent. As part of the implementation of the directives from the leaders of the two countries, the heads of the Tyup district and the Kegen district of Kazakhstan signed a document aimed at developing fraternal relations and unity between the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples.

08.11.2025, 19:04
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Man Who Caused Drunken Ruckus in Tokmok Hospital Now Also Suspected of Interethnic Discord

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported a new charge against a man who previously caused a drunken scandal in one of the hospitals in Tokmok. The incident occurred on the night of November 2, around 00:30. Inspectors stopped a Toyota Ipsum vehicle driven by J.A., born in 1993, on the Tokmok - Koshoy highway. Since there were suspicions that the driver was inebriated, he was taken to a local medical facility for examination.

08.11.2025, 18:52
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Residents of Uzgen Request a Review of the Decision to Demolish Houses and Cafes

Residents of Uzgen have made a request for a review of the decision regarding the demolition of their homes and cafes. This information was announced at an on-site press conference held on November 7 on Manas Street in the city of Uzgen. According to local residents, the city's architectural services previously included their buildings in the list of structures slated for demolition. On the same day, the Uzgen city administration demolished the roof of the "Rayan" cafe.

08.11.2025, 18:30
In Bishkek, a citizen suspected of ties to organized crime has been detained
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In Bishkek, a citizen suspected of ties to organized crime has been detained

A citizen suspected of having connections with an organized crime group was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, the detained individual, T. K. M., has previously been involved in investigations regarding his possible contacts with members of criminal organizations.

08.11.2025, 18:12
Culture / Exclusive

After the strong earthquake in 1887, a wooden house was built in Karakol, which has survived to this day.

In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there stands a building constructed after the devastating earthquake of June 9, 1887. Since the opening of the second building of the children's art school here in 1991, this wooden structure has become an important part of the city's cultural life. Interestingly, in 1881, Karakol consisted of only six blocks, where houses were made of clay and brick. However, after the earthquake, which caused widespread destruction, local residents began

08.11.2025, 15:37
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A delegation from Kyzyl-Suu visited Lithuania to study waste processing practices

A delegation from the rural administration of Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, has traveled to Lithuania to study local waste processing methods. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the head of the rural administration, Alisher Nurbek uulu. In addition to Alisher Nurbek uulu, the group included the head of the enterprise "Kyzyl-Suu Tazalyk," Rysbek Kenenbaev. They visited Lithuania as part of the "Improvement of Local

08.11.2025, 15:00
Russian customs officers intercepted the import of nearly 3,000 cast iron cauldrons from Kyrgyzstan
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Russian customs officers intercepted the import of nearly 3,000 cast iron cauldrons from Kyrgyzstan

The employees of the Border Management of the FSB of Russia and the Chelyabinsk Customs stopped an attempt to illegally import cast iron cookware. Almost 3,000 kazan (cauldrons), as well as their lids and handles, were being transported from Kyrgyzstan to Yekaterinburg, as reported by the press service of the Ural Customs Administration. During the inspection of documents and the declaration, it was found that the cast iron products were marked as "conditional release".

08.11.2025, 13:24
In Kyrgyzstan, prices for coal, fuel, and food products will be placed under special control.
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In Kyrgyzstan, prices for coal, fuel, and food products will be placed under special control.

During the meeting, measures to prevent price increases for coal and ensure its availability for citizens were discussed. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev emphasized the need for enhanced control. Torobaev instructed representatives of district administrations, the Antimonopoly Service, and law enforcement agencies to strengthen monitoring of coal prices at warehouses, as well as for fuel and lubricants.

08.11.2025, 12:11
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Naryn runner Tolgonai Shaaeva won a gold medal at the Istanbul Marathon

Tolgonai Shaaeva, who works as a teacher at the Naryn Pedagogical College, won the Istanbul Marathon, as reported by Meerim Duyshieva from the college's media center. The competition took place on November 2 in Istanbul (Turkey), where professional runners from various corners of the world gathered to participate in the international "Istanbul Marathon".

08.11.2025, 11:20
Real Estate - The Only Investment Channel Demonstrating Steady Growth in an Era of Global Uncertainty
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Real Estate - The Only Investment Channel Demonstrating Steady Growth in an Era of Global Uncertainty

Real estate, especially in the format of large-scale projects with the "All in one" concept, is becoming one of the main long-term investment trends in emerging markets, as indicated by the report “Emerging Markets Real Estate Outlook 2024–2025” from KPMG and analytical data from JLL. Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, stands out as a key region where real estate continues to confirm its reputation as the most stable and effective tool for capital preservation. According to the

08.11.2025, 11:10
In Australia, a student is on trial for defiling the sculpture "Blue Drop": the girl glued toy eyes to it.
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In Australia, a student is on trial for defiling the sculpture "Blue Drop": the girl glued toy eyes to it.

Since its installation, the sculpture has sparked controversy among local residents due to its design and cost, which amounts to 136,000 Australian dollars (approximately 89,000 US dollars). The art object represents a mythical creature inspired by an ancient marsupial anteater, whose remains were found in nearby caves, and is described as "huge, clumsy, and mesmerizing." The city authorities plan to recover the costs for restoring the damaged sculpture from the offender.

08.11.2025, 11:00
The Central Election Commission has completed the registration of candidates for deputies.
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The Central Election Commission has completed the registration of candidates for deputies.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the completion of the registration process for candidates for deputies. According to official information, a total of 467 participants in the elections have been registered. We remind you that the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh will take place on November 30. Candidates will compete for three mandates in each district, and ultimately, 90 deputies will be elected to the parliament from 30 districts.

08.11.2025, 10:57
In Batken, land plots have been returned to state ownership.
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In Batken, land plots have been returned to state ownership.

In Batken, land plots with a total area of 1.5 hectares located in the city, as well as 5 hectares in the village of Kyshtut in the Batken district, have been returned to state ownership. These plots were previously privatized by the head of the "Bolot" farm. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a plot of land measuring 2 hectares located near the "Kyzyl-Bel-automobile" checkpoint has also been returned to state ownership.

08.11.2025, 10:57
Authorities strengthen control over coal and fuel prices
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Authorities strengthen control over coal and fuel prices

A meeting was held at the office of the President of Kyrgyzstan dedicated to issues of providing coal to the population and key sectors of the economy, as well as strengthening control over coal and fuel prices. The format of the meeting included video conferencing, with participation from the president's authorized representatives in the regions, city mayors, heads of district state administrations, and representatives of various government agencies. The meeting was led by Bakyt

08.11.2025, 10:21
The working visit of Sadyr Japarov to the USA has concluded
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The working visit of Sadyr Japarov to the USA has concluded

The working visit of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, to the United States of America concluded on November 7, after two days that took place on the 5th and 6th. The first day of the visit began with the head of state landing at Andrews Air Force Base.

08.11.2025, 09:50
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained students from India. They were selling drugs through Instagram.
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The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained students from India. They were selling drugs through Instagram.

The operational actions led to the detention of two Indian nationals, "D" born in 2006 and "S.M." born in 2003, on November 1, 2025. As a result of searches at their residence, narcotic substances were discovered, including about 1 kg of cannabis resin ("hashish"), as well as psychotropic drugs. Currently, the investigation continues to identify individuals involved in the transportation and distribution of these substances, as well as their importation into the

08.11.2025, 09:33
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The river revealed a secret: An unusual knife found in Kara-Balta

An old knife of unusual shape was found by tourists in the Kara-Balta River, reports Turmush correspondent. According to one of the tourists, Vladimir Lushchenko, the water level in the river has significantly decreased in the autumn. The summer was particularly hot and dry, and in some places, the riverbed became visible. “We were looking for beautiful stones when we stumbled upon a knife lying between two stones. It may have been dropped by someone into the river and carried away by the

08.11.2025, 09:13
Kazakhstan did not support Russia's proposal to reduce meat tariffs: "Livestock breeders are interested in protecting the market"
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Kazakhstan did not support Russia's proposal to reduce meat tariffs: "Livestock breeders are interested in protecting the market"

Kazakhstan rejected Russia's initiative to reduce import customs duties on beef from 50% to 27.5%, as well as to decrease the tariff quota from 570 to 130 thousand tons, reports Exclusive.kz. This decision is based on the opinion of local producers who seek to protect their market. Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin emphasized that providing tariff benefits under the current conditions is impractical.

08.11.2025, 01:19
Sports / Exclusive

A Sports Club for Children with 60 Places Opened in Kadamzha

In Kadamzha, located in the Kadamjai district, a sports club intended for children and teenagers has been opened, reports Turmush correspondent. About 2.1 million soms were allocated for the establishment of this institution. The funding came from two sources: 1 million soms from the local budget of the Kadamzha mayor's office and 1.1 million soms from the Batken Development Fund.

08.11.2025, 00:24
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Lieutenant General Kalynur Usenbekov refused 1 million and took the prize on Yakubovich's TV game show

The year 2021 became significant as it marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union, Lieutenant General Kalynur Usenbekov. His grandson, Belek Usenbekov, published archival video footage where Kalynur Usenbekov can be seen. He recounted that on May 6, 1994, during the celebration of the 49th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, his grandfather participated in the famous television game show "Field of Miracles" on one of the central Russian TV

07.11.2025, 22:59
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Descendant of Wealthy Merchants — How a 30-Year-Old Guy Was Trusted with Power in Kochkor

From 1940 to 1942, the First Secretary of the district party committee was Bayan Alamanov. With the onset of the war in 1941, he was transferred to the position of head of the department of the Chui district party committee, and Omurali Nosinov, a young politician who was 30 years old at the time, was appointed in his place. Omurali Nosinov was born in 1912 in the Przhevalsk district, now known as Karakol, in the village of Chelipek, which was famous for its forests. He belonged to the ethnic

07.11.2025, 22:39
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About 90% of the residents of this Kyrgyz village were shot, and after that, the settlement was renamed in honor of the People's Commissar of the NKVD of the USSR — how this village lives now

In the Chuy region, in the Issyk-Ata district, there is the village of Boz-Barmak, which for a long time could not regain its status as a village. Gulmira Sharshenkulovna Chobueva, a librarian in Boz-Barmak, shared interesting facts about its past with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, the name of this locality has several versions of its origin.

07.11.2025, 20:20
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In the Aytmatov District, a suspect has been detained for the theft of 6 heads of cattle. A criminal case has been initiated.

The Aytmatov District Department of Internal Affairs received a report from six citizens who reported the disappearance of six heads of livestock, as announced by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the information received, this incident was recorded in the unified register of crimes under Article 205-1 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Cattle Rustling"), which served as the basis for initiating a criminal case.

07.11.2025, 20:06
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Markets in Uzgen fined 42,000 soms for violating sanitary standards

In Uzgen, an inspection of central markets was conducted to ensure compliance with sanitary norms and food safety regulations, as reported by the Uzgen Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Control. During the inspection, meat shops, trading points, and toilets were examined at markets such as "Kelechek," "Took," "Mömö-jemish," and "Metrazh."

07.11.2025, 19:16
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Seitek Kulubaev has headed the city administration of Batken

Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev has been appointed as the mayor of Batken, reports Turmush correspondent. This step was taken in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and Part 1 of Article 47 of the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies".

07.11.2025, 18:50
A powerful magnetic storm will hit Earth
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A powerful magnetic storm will hit Earth

According to information provided by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a powerful magnetic storm is expected on November 7, which will be the strongest of this year. On this day, Earth will encounter a large coronal hole, which will be accompanied by the arrival of two plasma clouds. These clouds resulted from significant solar flares recorded two days ago. Scientists have designated November 7 as the day with the most

07.11.2025, 18:43
Kasymaiev took part in the opening of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek
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Kasymaiev took part in the opening of the World Sambo Championship in Bishkek

The Head of the Presidential Administration and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaiev, attended the opening of the World Sambo Championship taking place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. In his speech, he emphasized that it is a significant honor for Kyrgyzstan to host such a large-scale international event.

07.11.2025, 18:12
Bishkek Electric Networks Clarified the Situation with Power Outages in the House in the "Djal" Microdistrict
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Bishkek Electric Networks Clarified the Situation with Power Outages in the House in the "Djal" Microdistrict

The Bishkek Electric Networks enterprise, part of OJSC "NESC," has provided an official explanation regarding the temporary power outage at the address 81 Masalieva Street. It has been reported that the outage occurred at the end of August this year due to accumulated debt for electricity, which amounted to about 3 million soms. The residents of this building moved in without the necessary documentation.

07.11.2025, 18:08
The Naryn-Oruk-Tam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.
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The Naryn-Oruk-Tam highway is temporarily closed until April 15.

From November 7, 2025, until April 15, 2026, the section of the Naryn–Oruktam road located between kilometers 50 and 75 will be closed to traffic. According to a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, this decision was made based on the directive of the head of the Naryn District State Administration. The reason for this closure is the deteriorating weather conditions and the increased threat of avalanches, which jeopardizes road safety.

07.11.2025, 18:00
Kyrgyzstan and the IFC Discussed Cooperation Priorities
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Kyrgyzstan and the IFC Discussed Cooperation Priorities

On November 6, a meeting took place in Bishkek between the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Asein Isaev, and the head of the delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Seval Guzelkilinch. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on key areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as project activities carried out by the IFRC in the country.

07.11.2025, 17:29
In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits
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In Talas, a store was fined for operating without the necessary permits

In Talas, a fine was imposed on a store that operated without the necessary permits. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, the inspection revealed that the store, located at K. Nurjanov Street, 48/2, was conducting its activities without the appropriate architectural documents.

07.11.2025, 17:25
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.
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The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the experience of implementing the API/PNR system to the OSCE.

The delegation of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic participated from November 5 to 7 in the ninth OSCE seminar on passenger data and the fifth meeting of the informal working group of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, held in the Austrian capital, Vienna. According to information provided by the state committee, more than 180 representatives from 57 OSCE participating countries took part in the events, organized jointly with the UN Counter-Terrorism Office.

07.11.2025, 17:08
A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.
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A Record Number of Workers Laid Off in the U.S.

Mass layoffs in the United States are reaching record levels, driven by the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the need to cut costs. This was reported by Bloomberg journalists, citing data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Last month, there was a significant increase in the number of layoffs: 153,074 people lost their jobs, marking the highest figure for October in the last twenty years. For comparison, this number is nearly three times higher than

07.11.2025, 16:57
The newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" celebrates its 100th anniversary
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The newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" celebrates its 100th anniversary

Today in Bishkek, a solemn event is taking place dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the newspaper "Slovo Kyrgyzstana". Among the participants of the celebration are the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Tagaev, State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Union of Journalists Kurmanbek Ramatov, as well as the editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Slovo Kyrgyzstana" Elena Zholobova and other invited guests.

07.11.2025, 16:42
Seitek Kulubaev Appointed Mayor of Batken City
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Seitek Kulubaev Appointed Mayor of Batken City

President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Seitek Dolotbekovich Kulubaev as the mayor of Batken, located in the Batken region. Prior to this, he served as the head of the state administration - akim of the Aravan district in the Osh region.

07.11.2025, 16:39