In the Issyk-Kul branch of OJSC "NESC", work on the digital transformation of the electric grid infrastructure is actively ongoing. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of the beginning of 2025, 36,272 "smart" meters have been installed.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic has published fresh data on the state of fire safety and rescue operations in the country. According to the information received, during the past day, 5 cases of fire were registered in the territory of the republic, and 5 fire brigades were involved in their extinguishment:
Almambet Shykmamatov, the Chairman of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the city of Kahramanmaraş in Turkey at the invitation of the rector of the Kyrgyz-Turkish University "Manas," Alpaslan Jaylan. During this trip, he familiarized himself with the jewelry sector of the region, which is known for its craftsmanship traditions, modern technologies, and production capacities. Kahramanmaraş is considered one of the main centers of jewelry production in Turkey.
On October 30 at 18:00, the period for submitting applications for candidate nominations for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, 2025, ended. According to the Central Election Commission, the total number of nominated candidates across the country was 589, of which 365 are men and 224 are women.
In Kara-Balta, women raising children with disabilities have appealed to the city administration with a request to provide a space for rehabilitation activities. According to information received from a Turmush correspondent, on October 30, a group of mothers sent a request to the mayor's office, asking for the creation of a well-equipped space for physical therapy, speech therapy, and massage.
On October 30, a ceremonial opening of the renovated roads on U. Karabaev and B. Yeshmambetov streets took place in Osh, reports Turmush correspondent. Residents of the city and representatives of the local administration participated in the ceremony.
In Manas, on the territory of the old airport, the construction of a new stadium is planned, as reported on October 30 by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. Tashiev also participated in the opening of the updated wastewater treatment facilities at station No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Manas Vodokanal." The reconstruction included a complete overhaul of the buildings and infrastructure, with funding
During the 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries, which took place in the city of Manas, delegations of heads of border services visited the border post "Barpy" named after D. Kochkorbaev, managed by the Border Service of the State National Security Committee in the Jalal-Abad region. This border post is located at one of the key sections of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border and was put into operation in December 2024. The "Barpy" complex is a
Kunduz Bakirova, another heroine of the "Jengeke" column, was born in 1992 in the village of Orozbekova, located in the city of Kadamjai in the Batken region. She currently works in an online format. “I was 18 years old when I got married. I met my future husband at a vocational college: I was studying sewing, and he was studying welding. Our acquaintance started with correspondence, and it was in the letters that he first confessed his love to me,” Kunduz recalls.
During the testing, the president underwent the online identification procedure using his passport, which allowed the system to determine his electoral district and polling station. After that, he was issued a ballot, which he filled out by marking his candidate and dropped it into the ballot box. The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, showed the president how the voting equipment works and how remote voting is organized. During the testing process, the system
On the road from Osh to Gulcha, five people died as a result of a traffic accident, reports Turmush correspondent. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred on October 30 at around 15:30. An Audi car, while passing through the village of Zhylyu-Suu, collided with a truck.
69-year-old Rysbubu Sarchaeva, who lives in the village of Ozgorush in the Bakai-Ata district, is actively engaged in handicrafts, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. “I started doing handicrafts right after finishing school. I have created many tush kiyiz (wall carpets) and felt products. Currently, I am focused on reviving kurzhuns (large bags),” R. Sarchaeva shared her hobbies.
This new antibiotic, methylenomycin A, was discovered over 50 years ago; however, the antimicrobial properties of its intermediate products have not been studied until now. Now, as the results of a new study show, two derivatives of methylenomycin A turned out to be significantly more powerful antibiotics than the original drug itself. In the new study reported by EurekAlert, an international team of scientists conducted an analysis of the antibiotic methylenomycin A. It had been synthesized
In accordance with the changes, teachers will be completely exempt from military service during their work period. As reported by a source from the Asia-Plus agency, this decision was presented at a parliamentary meeting on October 15 by the First Deputy Minister of Education and Science, Khomid Khoshimzoda. Khoshimzoda noted that this innovation is aimed at raising the status of educators and addressing the problem of teacher shortages in schools. The draft law "On the Status of
During a recent investigation, it was found that 760 million soms allocated for the development of the Ken-Sai residential area were misused. This was stated by the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, during the opening ceremony of the new "Ken-Sai" substation on October 30 at the event. Toktorbaev noted that several responsible individuals have been detained, and part of the damage has already been compensated. Ongoing work in the residential area is being funded by the returned
A resident of the Suusamyr Valley in the Jayil District of the Chui Region, Adilet Ryskulbekov, has been breeding Areshan sheep for five years. His ram took first place at the exhibition held in Suusamyr. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, the farmer shared that he bought six sheep ten years ago — at the price of two ordinary ones. “They were very large. I haven't encountered such big sheep among the Areshan breed since then. At that time, this breed was not widely known, and I
From January to September 2025, 10,993 residential buildings were completed in Kyrgyzstan, with a total area of 1,274.5 thousand square meters. This is 30% more than in the same period of 2024, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. Investments in fixed capital for housing construction during this period amounted to approximately 103.5 billion soms, which is 80% higher than last year's level.
In the two months following the transfer of management of the State Enterprise "Center 'Single Window' in the field of foreign trade" to the Customs Service, there has been a 34% increase in services for entrepreneurs compared to previous periods. The Chairman of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Saliev, shared this information on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that alongside the increase in the number of requests, revenues also rose by 17%.
Today in Manas, a significant event took place — the opening of a new three-story building of the children's creativity center "Ariet." This information was announced by representatives of the city administration. High-ranking officials attended the opening ceremony, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, the Mayor of Manas, Ernisbek Ormokov, as well as the Deputy Plenipotentiary
In order to protect citizens from fraudulent activities on the internet, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has implemented a self-ban mechanism on loans. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the NBKR, Bektur Aliyev, at a recent press conference. He noted that the NBKR and law enforcement agencies receive numerous complaints from citizens who have fallen victim to fraudsters. These criminals use various schemes to obtain loans in the name of citizens without their consent,
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, discussed the issues of electricity shortages in the country in an interview with the news agency "Kabar" and stated that the situation has significantly improved over the past five years. – Hello, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich! The discussion about electricity shortages raises serious concerns in society. At the recent opening of the Kara-Kul Hydroelectric Power Station, you mentioned that the problem exists but will be resolved in two and a half
In just one week, thanks to the new method of paying customs duties through QR codes, 40 million soms were received in the state treasury. This was stated by Almaz Saliev, the chairman of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, on the air of Birinchi radio. He noted that a digital system was developed in collaboration with "Eldik Bank" to simplify the process of paying customs duties.
At the press conference, the Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azamat Jamangulov, presented a new option in the Tunduk application — the "Self-Ban on Lending" service. This tool is designed to protect citizens from fraud when applying for loans. With the new feature, users can independently prohibit the issuance of loans in their name, significantly reducing the risk of misuse of their personal data.
On October 30, the grand opening of the new three-story building of the children's creativity center "Ariet" took place in the city of Manas. High-profile guests attended the event, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, the Mayor of Manas Ernisbek Ormokov, as well as other representatives of the authorities and local residents.
Ayköl Bakirova from the village of Asylbash, Sokuluk district of Chui region, has been passionate about horseback riding since her early years. She first got into the saddle at the age of six, and for the past two years, she has been actively participating in the national game of kok-boru.
The Consul General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Kazan, Erik Beishembiev, participated in an extended meeting held in the government of the Republic of Tatarstan under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Vasily Shaikhraziev. The main topic of the meeting was the issues related to the organization of early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, scheduled for November 30 of this year.
In the Naryn region, in the village of Jumgal, the concrete work on the "Moynok" canal has been completed. This canal is 5,700 meters long, of which 300 meters have already been concreted. The project received funding from the district development fund, and the total cost of the work amounted to 3 million 400 thousand soms.
The Talas–Bishkek highway is open again for traffic. According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, traffic on the highway was fully restored on October 30.
After meeting with the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, in South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods. This decision resulted from an agreement in which Beijing committed to increasing purchases of American soybeans, allowing the export of rare earth metals, and taking measures to combat the spread of fentanyl, reports Kazinform. On board the presidential plane, returning to Washington, Trump told reporters that new
Today, October 30, the ceremonial commissioning of the upgraded wastewater treatment station No. 2, owned by the municipal enterprise "Manas Vodokanal" in the city of Manas, took place. Turmush correspondent reports the details of the event.
In the Talas region, active reconstruction of the arch located at its entrance is underway, reports Turmush correspondent. Ermat Jumayev, the presidential representative in the region, conducted an inspection of the progress of the arch renovation and the improvement of the surrounding area.
The presidential administration has proposed a bill concerning the introduction of the death penalty for cases of child rape and murders related to rape. Amendments to the Constitution of Kyrgyzstan have become the main focus of this bill. In light of the increasing number of serious crimes against children and women, the document proposes the introduction of the death penalty as a last resort punishment for the rape of minors and murders associated with violence.
In the Alai district of the Osh region, a meeting was held to discuss the results of nine months of work, reports Turmush correspondent. The meeting was chaired by the district akim Chyngyz Bapaev, who, along with his deputies Sherikbay Zhapанов and Altynbek Bolbur uulu, presented reports on their respective areas. During the discussion, both achievements and existing problems were highlighted.
The process of demarcating the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is at its final stage, as reported on October 30, 2025, by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). This statement was made during the 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the Commonwealth of Independent States, taking place in Manas, where Tashiev held meetings with representatives from five regions of Kyrgyzstan and
The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, commented on the activities of the Mayor of Manas, Ernistbek Ormokov, during the opening of a new wastewater treatment facility. Tashiev noted that Ormokov is a unique mayor in the country who has not changed during the current administration. “Some claim that I scold or even punish Ormokov. It’s a joke, of course, but he is indeed an athlete, and it’s hard to reproach him
The 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries took place in Manas. The meeting is chaired by the First Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, Army General Vladimir Kulishov.
On A. Shakirov Street in Osh, one of the cafes decided to restrict access to the roadside by installing a barrier and fencing. This event attracted the attention of social media users and sparked active discussions.
In the village of Sovetskoye, which belongs to the rural district of Moldо Niyaz in the Kadamjay region, a kindergarten named "Rodnichok-Kan" was ceremoniously opened, operating in a three-hour mode. The educational institution is located on the second floor of the local House of Culture. After a major renovation, the premises were fully equipped and designed for 50 children.
Central Asia is emerging as a space of mutual understanding and cooperation. In the economic sphere, the countries of the region, including Kyrgyzstan, have realized that uniting efforts to create beneficial production chains, forming a unified energy network, and developing common transport routes is significantly more effective than competing with each other. For nearly three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, our states were in a state of rivalry, facing conflicts over
As part of the Days of Culture of the Russian Federation in the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, met with Olga Lyubimova, the Minister of Culture of Russia. During the event, a solemn ceremony took place where Nikita Mikhalkov was awarded the Order of "Dostuk" — the highest state award of Kyrgyzstan.
At the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, border guards may soon disappear, stated Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, on October 30, 2025. This statement was made during the 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries, held in Manas. Tashiev held a meeting with the heads of five regions of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Today, October 30, Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, got acquainted with the process of testing remote voting organized by the Central Election Commission as part of the preparations for the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. In one of the shopping centers in Bishkek, where a polling station was established, the president participated in the test voting.
The situation in the global labor market is becoming increasingly alarming: mass layoffs are affecting major companies in the US, Europe, and Asia. According to information from Reuters, many businesses around the world are ramping up layoffs, indicating a slowdown in economic growth. In September, over 25,000 layoffs were recorded in American companies, while logistics giant UPS announced plans to cut nearly 50,000 jobs since the beginning of the year.
The event was also attended by representatives of the Coordinating Service of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops, as well as leaders and delegates from interacting bodies of the CIS, the Secretariat of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the SCO, and the International Union of Public Associations of Border Service Veterans. For the first time, the meeting included authorized representatives from the border
The 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries was held in the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, delegations from eight border agencies of the CIS member states (including Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) participated in this event. The Coordinating Service of the CIS Border Troops, the CIS bodies, the Secretariat of the
The 91st meeting of the Council of Commanders of Border Troops of the CIS countries is taking place in Manas. This meeting, chaired by Army General Vladimir Kulishov, who serves as the First Deputy Director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation and head of the Border Service, includes delegates from various countries.
The next heroine of the "Our People Abroad" column is Nargiza Alptekin, who was interviewed by a Turmush correspondent. Nargiza was born in the Jalal-Abad region, and when she was 2 years old, her family moved to Bishkek. After finishing school, she wanted to pursue a career as a pastry chef, as she had loved cooking and inventing new dishes since childhood. However, her parents were categorically against it, and she enrolled in the Academy of Tourism.
A raid conducted jointly with the akimats, the Municipal Inspection, and the Bishkek Department of Architecture and Urban Planning resulted in the demolition of numerous signs and billboards that were installed without the necessary permits and did not comply with the design code. In the Pervomaisky District, 7 protocols were drawn up under Article 107, Parts 3-4, of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Violations." As a result of the raid, 120 advertising structures were dismantled.