A Kyrgyz Fisherman Went to the Indian Ocean to Catch a Shark: His Story

Arthur Sedov, a 28-year-old resident of Bishkek and organizer of fishing competitions for children in Kyrgyzstan, shared his adventures in the world of sport fishing, including his experience catching a stingray. Arthur first picked up a fishing rod at the age of 12 while at a pond in the town of Kainda in the Panfilov district. Since then, he has spent 18 years in search of big catches, traveling across Asia.

List of special equipment purchased with the president's fund, transferred by Kamchybek Tashiev

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the presidential stabilization fund allocated funds for the acquisition of 13 units of modern equipment, with a total cost of 110 million soms. This information was announced by Mirlanbek Temirbek uulu, head of the district state administration.

The police are asking for help in the search for a resident of the Jayil district.

In the Chuy region, in the Jayil district, a patient from the psychoneurological boarding school has gone missing. According to information provided to a Turmush correspondent by the Jayil district police, on October 23, the director of the institution, Aizada Asanova, submitted a written statement to the local police.

Manas will receive the status of a city of republican significance — the deputies of the city council have given their consent

The deputies of the Manas City Council approved the initiative to grant Manas the status of a city of republican significance. An extraordinary session of the X convocation of the council took place on October 24, with 24 out of 41 deputies participating.

"BMW X5" crashed under a truck: Driver and girl died

In the Chui region, in the Jayil district, a terrible road accident occurred, reports a correspondent from Turmush. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate for the Chui region.

Previously missing 14-year-old schoolboy from Talas found

Emir Koichuev, 14 years old, who went missing on October 23, has been found safe. This information was confirmed by the police, stating that the boy is doing well.

"Zhubaylar": How a Kazakhstani Woman Khorlan Healed from Illness and Found Her Happiness at Issyk-Kul

In the "Jubailar" section, new heroes are introduced — Khorlan Beksyrgaeva and Moldaly Adzhikulov, who live in the Sokuluk district of Chui region. Khorlan, originally from Kazakhstan, moved to Issyk-Kul for allergy treatment. There, she met her future husband, a Kyrgyz jigit, and decided to stay in Kyrgyzstan.

An event in memory of the Batken events took place in Sokuluk.

Yesterday, October 24, an event was held in the central square of the rural district of Sary-Özön in the Sokuluk region, dedicated to the memory of those who died while fulfilling their military and service duties in defense of the territorial integrity of the Kyrgyz Republic during the Batken events of 1999-2000. This was reported by the Sokuluk District State Administration.

Life in the Regions: Residents of the village of Bakyian in the Talas Region unite to revive traditional crafts

In the Talas region, in the village of Bakyyan, women artisans have united to create unique products from wool and felt. Their creativity attracts not only local residents but also foreigners. One of the participants in this craft union, 54-year-old Nazgul Birimkulova, shared her impressions with a Turmush correspondent: “I am a housewife, and my husband and I have two sons and two daughters. My passion for handicrafts began in the fourth grade when my grandmother taught me this craft. Since

The daughter of the former vice-mayor of the city of Osh, Rustam Mirzamatov, who opened a recreation area on municipal land, has not paid rent for 3 years, - the city administration

The city administration of Osh reported that the entrepreneur managing the recreation area and fish pond along the Ak-Buura River has not fulfilled his obligations to pay rent for municipal land for three years. According to information from local authorities, the daughter of former deputy mayor Rustam Mirzamatov is using the land but refuses to settle her debt of 756,000 soms.

Former special disciplines instructor heads the apparatus of the Tyup district akimat. Summary

Salkyn Omorova has been appointed as the head of the apparatus of the state administration of the Tyup district, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. The appointment was approved by the district akim T. Madyarov.

In Talas, a drunk driver asked to use the restroom, from which he emerged sober — a police officer recounted what happened

A 35-year-old police captain and senior inspector of the traffic safety group of the Manas District Department of Internal Affairs, Sabit Omorov, was awarded a vacation package to Turkey for his outstanding achievements in service. Sabit was born in the village of Amanbaev, located in the Aitmatov district. After completing his studies at the Ch. Aitmatov Secondary School in 2007, he served in the army. In 2010, he enrolled in the Faculty of Traffic Safety at the Kyrgyz State University of

The House of the Tanker Dmitry Temlyakov, Who Was Born in Ryazan and Lived on Issyk-Kul

On Gorky Street (Zhusayev) in the city of Karakol, Issyk-Kul region, there is an old house, reported Turmush from the city administration. According to their information, this house was built in 1918.

World Championship U23: Kyrgyzstani Gulnura Tashtanbekova won the bronze medal

In Bishkek, more than 1000 garages will be demolished

Athlete from Jayil District Mukhammedniyaz Avazbekov became the silver medalist of the international tournament in Kazakhstan

From October 20 to 22, 2025, an international youth wrestling tournament (U-23) was held in Almaty (Kazakhstan) in memory of Ilyas Daniyar uly. Junior athletes from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the competition.

In Balykchy, police officers saved a woman drowning in the lake

In Balykchy, employees of the tourist-ecological service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, together with local police, assisted a woman who found herself in the water and began to drown. According to information provided by Turmush, the incident occurred late in the evening on the shore of the lake. Vacationers on the beach witnessed the situation and immediately called service 102.

In Sokuluk, the head of the ayil okmotu has changed: Rustam Ishtybaev has taken the position

Rustam Nuradilievich Ishtybaev has become the head of the ayil okmotu in Sokuluk, which is located in the Chui region. This information was provided by the district state administration to a Turmush correspondent.

"Lexus RX 350" was involved in an accident: Reports of the deaths of a 19-year-old driver and passenger

In the Talas region, on the highway connecting the villages of Orto-Aryk and Kök-Oy, a traffic accident occurred, reports Turmush correspondent. On October 23, the driver of a "Lexus RX 350" lost control of the vehicle and veered off the gravel road.

Former deputy heads the rural administration in one of the districts of Chui region

Myrbek Bolokbaevich Suynaliev has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of Kün-Tuu in the Sokuluk district. This information was confirmed by the district state administration, reports Turmush correspondent.

Attention drivers! A large-scale raid "On the Road" is being conducted in Kyrgyzstan.

Missing schoolboy Emir Koychuev from the city of Talas

On October 23, in the morning hours, 12-year-old Emir Aibekovich Koichuev disappeared in the city of Talas after leaving for school, as reported by the police. Due to the fact that his whereabouts have not yet been established, both law enforcement agencies and his relatives are appealing to the public for assistance in the search.

15 Drunk Drivers Detected in One Night at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, an active inspection is being conducted as part of the "On the Road" operation. According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, 15 drivers under the influence of alcohol were detained in just one night.

Life in the Regions: In Sokuluk, 15-year-old ulakchy Kenenbaeva was entrusted with a horse worth 10 thousand dollars

Shoola Kenenbaeva, 15 years old, lives in the village of Tosh-Bulak (Төш-Булак), located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, reports our regional correspondent. From an early age, Shoola became interested in sports, especially kok-boru, and is currently training on a well-known horse named Valuyev. She ranks fourth among six children in her family and is studying in the 10th grade at the Kuldanov Secondary School named after Rabkom.

In the Tyup District, rural health committees are conducting campaigns to strengthen women's health

In the Tyup district, events dedicated to strengthening women's health have begun as part of the "Women's Health" month declared in October, reports Turmush correspondent. The sports event took place in the village of Mikhailovka in the Issyk-Kul rural district, where representatives of health committees from five rural districts gathered. The main goal of these events is to maintain and improve women's health.

What is the price of "white gold" in Nooken this year?

This year, in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the price for 1 kilogram of cotton, also known as "white gold," is 73 soms. This was reported by the head of the district agricultural development department, Muratbek Junusov. He noted that this season, 2,597 hectares have been allocated for cotton, which is 1,230 hectares less than last year.

A fire broke out at the landfill in the village of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district — a possible cause has been identified

A fire is believed to have been set at the landfill in the village of Kozhomkul [formerly Voenno-Antonovka]. According to the local government of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district, the burning of household waste at the landfill has been observed since October 18. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have been started by unknown individuals.

A forum dedicated to the International Snow Leopard Day was held in Osh

On October 23, a meeting dedicated to the International Day for the Conservation of Snow Leopards took place in Osh, on the topic "Concept of Nature Conservation through the Preservation of the Snow Leopard." The organizers reported that the event was held at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Geography of Osh State Pedagogical University. It was attended by representatives of environmental organizations, students, and interested residents discussing issues of nature conservation.

Bakhtiyar Orozov: The 100th Anniversary of the National University - A Reflection of the Formation and Development of the State

An important milestone in the history of the Kyrgyz National University, marking its 100th anniversary, was discussed at an international forum titled "National University - Support of the Nation." The Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Baktyar Orozov, emphasized that the century-long history of this educational institution reflects the formation and progress of the country. “The university, founded in 1925 as an institute of enlightenment,

In the Manas District, the irrigation canal is being modernized

Work has begun on the modernization of the Kydyralysky irrigation canal in the Manas District, which was built back in 1977. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of the project is to significantly reduce irrigation water losses and improve the functioning of the irrigation system. These works are part of a nationwide program that covers 40 districts, with each receiving 10,000 square meters of new concrete pavement.

Schoolgirls ate sandwiches and began to faint one after another — an employee of the "Tamshan" enterprise tested positive for an infection

The results of the repeated laboratory analysis regarding the poisoning of six 7th-grade students from K. Altybaev School in the city of Osh after consuming sandwiches from the "Tamshan" company have been received. This was reported by the head of the Kara-Suu District Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, Makambay Daminov. According to the results of the first inspection, as previously reported by Turmush, sanitary doctors established that in one of the stores, the seller

In Jalal-Abad, reconstruction of more than two dozen dangerous areas is planned: Aiming to protect over 4,000 families from mudslides

In the Jalal-Abad region, work will begin on the modernization of 21 potentially dangerous sites. This information was provided by the regional emergency management agency.

In the Manas District, a kindergarten has reopened after renovations

In the Manas district of the Talas region, in the village of Kyzyl-Zhyldyz, the kindergarten "Böbök" was opened after the completion of major renovations. Information about this was provided by Gulzat Kozhobaeva, the director of the institution.

The potential of cryptocurrencies is growing in the world - expert

The potential of cryptocurrencies continues to increase, as economist Ulukman Mamytov reports in an interview with the Kabar agency. In his opinion, the world is on the brink of a financial crisis, which is already affecting the rise in gold prices. In the event of a possible crisis, gold and cryptocurrencies may become the main financial instruments, but it is important to remember the high risks associated with them.

With kilograms of gold, they came to the investigator in Talas — the police lieutenant colonel revealed the details

Kondubai Sarnogoev is called a legend of the Talas police. The holder of the Order of the Badge of Honor, awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, police lieutenant colonel Kondubai Sarnogoev was known among the population for his fairness. His granddaughter, police lieutenant colonel Dinara Sarnogoeva, shared his life story.

Apas Öskönbaev from the city of Kara-Kul won silver at the Pahlavani wrestling competitions in Tehran

From October 9 to 14 of this year, the Asian Championship in Iranian wrestling Pahlavani took place in Tehran, the capital of Iran, reports Turmush correspondent. Athlete Apas Öskönbaev from Kara-Kul represented Kyrgyzstan at this competition and won second place.

"Our People Abroad": Jumabek Tabaldiev among colleagues with representatives of 70 nationalities from 150 countries

In the section "Our People Abroad," we introduce Kyrgyzstani Jumbek Tabaldiev. He works on a large cruise liner in Europe.

Trump to Meet with Xi Jinping Next Week

In South Korea, against the backdrop of the Asian summit, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, reports Kazinform. According to The Washington Times, Trump initially hesitated about this meeting, considering the recent restrictions imposed by China on the export of rare earth elements, as well as the rising trade tensions between the two global economies.

Elyarbek Abdimitalipov appointed chairman of the Talas Regional Court

Elyarbek Bahadirovich Abdimitalipov has become the new chairman of the Talas Regional Court. According to the press service of the Supreme Court, on October 24, 2025, the chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satiev, signed a decree appointing Elyarbek Abdimitalipov to this position.

Two New Deputies Elected in the Manas City Council

The city council of Manas has been supplemented by two new deputies. As reported by Turmush correspondent, on October 24, during an extraordinary session, speaker Nurtilek Bolotov introduced the new appointments from the "Adilet" faction.

In Chuy Region, the 80th anniversary of Zhanil Tumenbaeva was celebrated

Today, October 24, a solemn celebration of the 80th anniversary of the renowned public and state figure Zhanil Tumenbaeva took place in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At the beginning of the event, Zhanil Tumenbaeva, along with the leadership of the region and district, planted juniper seedlings on the street named in her honor in the village administration of Kurama.

The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan Initiates Gradual Increase in Excise Tax Rates on Alcohol

As part of this project, an increase in the excise tax on certain alcoholic products is planned. The increase will occur in phases, starting in 2026 and concluding in 2029. According to the project, the following structure for the growth of excise taxes is proposed:

In the village of Semetey, they honored the memory of those who perished in the Batken events

Today, October 24, in the Manas district, at the "Afghan-International" park in the village of Semetey, an event was held in memory of the soldiers who died during the Batken events. The ceremony began with the laying of wreaths at the memorial and the reading of the Quran in their honor, after which the participants honored the memory of the warriors with a moment of silence.

Why There Is a Shortage of Oil Within Kazakhstan: The Antimonopoly Agency Found Violations in the Actions of the Ministry of Energy

Violations in the distribution of oil export quotas and supplies to the domestic market were found both among entrepreneurs and the Agency for Regulation of Natural Monopolies (AZRK). The agency conducted an analysis that revealed discrimination in income among extracting enterprises. The oil market in Kazakhstan is becoming an increasingly relevant topic, considering the growing needs of the domestic market and the decline in production at traditional fields. Oil-producing companies are eager

Human rights activist detained for extorting a large sum of money

In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the State Committee for National Security detained human rights defender N.D.M., who was extorting 50 thousand US dollars. This money was demanded to resolve an issue related to a criminal case currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies. According to available information, N.D.M., acting by proxy, represented the interests of the victim in various state structures. Under the pretext of securing the release of a detainee in the case, he, citing

Kyrgyzstan Presented Its Climate Policy at the Seminar of Parliamentary Research Services in Seoul

html From October 20 to 21, an international seminar for parliamentary research services took place in the capital of South Korea, Seoul, with representatives from the Office of the Jogorku Kenesh and the Parliamentary Development Research Center participating. Delegates from more than 18 countries attended the seminar, including heads of research departments from various parliaments.

In Naryn, the boiler house building has been returned to state ownership.

In Naryn, the boiler house building has been returned to state ownership, according to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the state committee, in January 1992, the boiler house, owned by the Naryn city administration, was sold to a citizen, Ts.Kh., an employee of the local enterprise "Naryn Heating Supply," in violation of existing legislation.

Earthquake Preparedness Drills Held in Bishkek

Earthquake preparedness drills were held in Bishkek aimed at preparing civil defense services for possible earthquakes. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The main objective of the drills was to check the readiness and actions of the services in the event of an earthquake, as well as to improve cooperation between various agencies. The mayor noted that, considering the location of the capital in a