Joint consultations held in Bishkek following the World Summit on Social Development in Doha

Joint consultations were held in Bishkek, organized by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with international organizations, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, as well as representatives of civil society and the private sector. This event was dedicated to the outcomes of the Second World Summit on Social Development, which took place in early November in Doha, as reported by the government of Kyrgyzstan. During the meetings, participants, including representatives

What the Central Park in Mailuu-Suu Will Be Like (Sketches)

In Mailuu-Suu, as part of the renovation of the central park, a project has been developed, initiated by the city administration of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the park is located on M. Kongantieva Street and covers an area of 3,700 m². The project includes the creation of a fountain, a small concert stage,

In 2026, the theoretical driving test will be conducted by AI – Tumanbaev

Starting from 2026, the theoretical part of the driving license exam in Kyrgyzstan will be conducted using artificial intelligence. This was announced by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office. Tumanbaev noted that the implementation of this system will eliminate the possibility of human error and increase the level of transparency and accuracy in the examination process.

The results of the digitization process of military ID cards and employment records have been presented.

During a meeting held at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the digitization of military IDs and labor books were presented. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, stated that citizens will now be able to access their military IDs in digital format through the mobile application "Tunduk." He noted that this step will significantly improve the accounting of

Kyrgyzstan and Austria Plan to Collaborate in the Field of AI and IT

In Bishkek, the first meeting of the joint working group between Kyrgyzstan and Austria took place. This information was provided by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies. The representative of the Austrian side, Deputy Minister of Finance Andreas Reichhardt, led the delegation.

How the school bus from "Eurasia" changed the morning for 170 students in the Issyk-Ata district

For many years, students from Zhar-Bashy and Boz-Barmaq, located in the Jeek rural district of the Issyk-Ata region in Chui Province, faced a serious problem: the difficulty of getting to school. To attend classes in the neighboring village, children had to adapt to various conditions: some left home early in the morning and walked several kilometers, others tried to catch a ride on the highway, and some parents, especially in bad weather, were forced to drive their children.

An online service for replacing driver's licenses was presented in Kyrgyzstan

In Bishkek, at the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, a presentation of a new online service took place, allowing users to exchange their driver's licenses through the "Tunduk" app. The event was attended by the President's Chief of Staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev, who familiarized himself with the functionality and advantages of the new digital solution. Now users can quickly and conveniently exchange their driver's licenses using the

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the list of seasonal works

The recent decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic concerned the approval of the list of seasonal works. This resolution was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. The new list includes the following types of work:

In Kyrgyzstan, 60% of citizens are renewing their driver's licenses remotely

Currently, 60% of citizens wishing to renew their driver's licenses prefer to do so online, while the remaining 40% continue to visit the "Unaa" institution and wait in line. This was stated by Adilet Seytaliev, head of the driver's registration department. Seytaliev noted that the process of renewing a license through the mobile application "Tündük" has become significantly easier and more convenient for users.

The CEC imposed fines on a candidate and citizens for violating campaign conditions

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed cases of violations of election campaigning rules, both by candidates and citizens, as well as instances of insults to the dignity of candidates. During the monitoring of social networks, the working group responsible for informing voters identified instances of the dissemination of prohibited information in support of candidates Janarbek Akayev (district No. 8), Dinara Ashimova (district No. 8), Ulan Bakasov (district No.

The JARYK Fest 2025 Festival Will Take Place in Kyrgyzstan. Partners Are Invited

On December 6, the ski resort "Karakol" will host JARYK Fest 2025 — one of the most anticipated winter festivals in the country. The event is organized with the support of the Tourism Development Fund of Kyrgyzstan. This national festival will celebrate the opening of the winter season. The program includes elements of culture, music, winter sports, and the main event — the Mass Descent of Nations, where participants will descend the mountain in traditional national costumes.

The Kremlin rejected Europe's alternative "peace plan" for ending the war in Ukraine

Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of Russia, stated that the Kremlin prefers the initial "peace plan" proposed by the United States. He characterized the changes suggested by European countries to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as unconstructive, according to information from DW. At the same time, Ushakov did not specify which version of the agreement he was referring to, particularly the one discussed in Geneva between the delegations of the United States and

Elections to the City Council: After the audio recording surfaced, a representative of one of the candidates contacted the police

An audio recording has surfaced online, mentioning the name of Baktybek Sydykov, a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from electoral district No. 13. The recording claims that voters are allegedly being offered a payment of 2500 soms for their votes in the elections. The Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region reports the initiation of an investigation into this matter.

In the city of Manas, the book "The Forty Heroes of Manas" was presented

On November 25, a presentation of the book "Kan Manastyn Kyrk Choro" took place at the city hall of Manas, published under the auspices of the National Academy "Manas". Among the participants of the event were Mayor Ernisbek Ormokov, Chairman of the City Council Nurtilek Bolotov, as well as representatives of the academy led by Acting President Nazira Aaly kyzy. The event was attended by employees of local institutions and enterprises, as well as students.

A Chinese citizen, the general director of the Dolpran gold mining site, has been detained for causing significant damage to the environment.

UAE Refused to Extradite Former Son-in-Law of Masimov. Kazakhstan Again Could Do Nothing

Kapeno was detained in August 2025. After the events of January, Kazakhstan and Russia declared him wanted internationally. Russia suspects him of involvement in fraud and embezzlement, however, Kazakhstan has not yet presented official charges. “At Interpol's request, an international search was initiated — based on the statement of Balushkin (a fugitive Kazakh businessman — ed. note). Kapeno was detained, but then released due to the lack of necessary documents from Kazakhstan,”

In Kadamzhai, a suspect who hit a drunk pedestrian and fled the scene of the accident was detained.

According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, a man was detained in Kadamjai who had fled the scene of a traffic accident in which a person was injured. According to the agency, the incident occurred on November 20 at 19:48 on A. Orozbekov Street in Kadamjai. On the Kadamjai—Chechme highway, 48-year-old Sh. K., while in a state of intoxication, was lying on the road. At that time, a "Daewoo Nexia" car passed by, which hit the

The yield on short-term notes of the National Bank reached 4.25%

- At the auctions held on November 25, 2025, the weighted average yield on 7-day and 91-day notes was 3.50% and 4.25%, respectively. This data was published on the official website of the regulator. Auction Data:

In Leilek, students relocated from border areas will continue their studies at their former schools.

By the end of this week, the complete relocation of residents from the border areas of the Batken region, which borders Tajikistan, will be completed. According to information from the presidential representative in the region, local residents of the village of Maksat, which belongs to the Kulundinsky ayil aimak, will be relocated to 16 new houses built for them in the same village. Residents of the village of Saada will receive new housing in 60 houses constructed in the city of Razakov.

The Cabinet approved the list of seasonal works

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new list of seasonal works, as reported by the press service of the President's Office. The corresponding resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The approved document includes the following categories of seasonal works:

Edil Baisalov spoke about national priorities

Joint consultations organized by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek with the participation of international organizations, diplomatic missions, UN system agencies, civil society, and representatives of the private sector. The main topic of discussion was the results of the second World Summit on Social Development, which took place in early November in Doha. Representatives from the ministries of education, health, labor, social protection, and migration, as

Officials reported on the digitization of military ID cards and employment records

On November 25, during a meeting at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the digitization of military IDs and employment records were announced. This was reported by the press service of the government. Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke about the launch of the digitization of military IDs, which will allow citizens of Kyrgyzstan to access their digital copies through the mobile application "Tunduk." This innovation aims to improve the accounting of

Kyrgyzstani trout producers complain about the actions of the Rosselkhoznadzor

According to Nazarov, delays are causing a sharp drop in prices for Kyrgyz fish: “If in the summer months fish produced in Kyrgyzstan was sold at a price of 650–700 rubles per kilogram, it has now fallen to 500 rubles due to new obstacles.” He also added that the wholesale price of fish in Russia is 1200 rubles, and “in the run-up to the New Year, it is expected to rise to 1500 rubles.”

In Trump's Circle, a Struggle for Influence over the Peace Plan for Ukraine is Unfolding

The conflict within Trump's team concerns the peace plan for Ukraine, as reported by BILD sources. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are key players in this standoff, trying to shape U.S. foreign policy and secure Trump's political legacy. Vance was one of the first to support the project proposed by special representative Steve Whitcoff, while Rubio initially took a wait-and-see approach but then took the initiative in negotiations with Europe and Ukraine.

In January–September, cabbage exports increased by 9%

According to the information provided by this agency, during the specified period, the republic exported 9.6 thousand tons of cabbage abroad, which brought in $2.9 million. This exceeds the figures for the same period in 2024, when the export amounted to 8.8 thousand tons for a total of $2.2 million. Cabbage from Kyrgyzstan is supplied to the following countries:

In Kyrgyzstan, the number of flu and ARVI cases is rising

Laboratory studies among the sick have shown that the A/H3N2 flu virus predominates (91.3%), the B virus accounts for 3.8%, and COVID-19 — 4.8%. Acute respiratory viral infections have also been identified, among which rhinovirus — 28.9%, adenovirus — 24.4%, parainfluenza I-IV — 20%, RSV — 6.7%, and other viruses account for 20%. Monitoring of student attendance in educational institutions across the republic is underway.

Our People Abroad: Talas Native Bakulya Raimbaeva Moved to South Korea with Her Children and Found Her Love There

Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people who have found a new life abroad. This time, the focus is on Bakulya Raimbaeva, a Kyrgyz woman living in South Korea. In this article, we will explore her journey from the challenges of emigration to achieving family happiness and her plans for the future. Bakulya, born in 1989 in the Talas region and having completed her studies at a college of economics and law, shares her adventures in South Korea. Currently, she is successfully

Edil Baysalov: Stopping speeches in Russian is illegal

In an interview with the "Nomad" television channel, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, emphasized that the use of the Russian language in the speeches of public officials is legal, as it has official status in the country. According to him, all government documents continue to be issued in both languages — Kyrgyz and Russian.

Guys were driving around, leaning out of their cars to the waist: Inspectors found them

On November 24, in the city of Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a group of young people was traveling in two cars, leaning out of the windows up to their waists. This was reported by the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency's information, the violators were apprehended that same night, and fines were imposed on the drivers.

A new prosecutor's office building opened in the Moscow district

The opening ceremony of the new building of the prosecutor's office of the Moscow district of Chui region took place on November 25. The event was attended by the Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, who emphasized the importance of the new facility for improving the work of the prosecutor's office. According to Asanaliev, the launch of the new building will create more comfortable conditions for employees and ensure quality legal services for citizens. He also

In the city of Osh, a street, monument, and museum have been opened in honor of the Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev.

Turmush — The opening ceremony of a new street, monument, and museum dedicated to the Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbaev took place today, November 25, in the city of Osh. Attending the solemn event were the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, as well as vice-mayors and local residents.

Big Christmas Tree, Ice Rink, and Santa Claus's House: Osha Prepares for the New Year Celebration

Preparations for the New Year celebration in Osh have begun with the installation and decoration of the main Christmas tree, as reported by the local Department of Culture. The ceremonial lighting of the tree is scheduled for December 15.

Land Development: In Kadamzha, a 425.5 million som modernization of the irrigation canal is planned

In the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, the modernization of the Nurgaziev canal is planned, as local authorities informed a Turmush correspondent in an interview. The canal runs through the rural districts of Iskhak Polotkhan and Moldoniya, including the village of Alga.

In the Tonsky District, a sports event "We Are Against AIDS" was held

On November 25, a sports event titled "We Against AIDS" took place in the Ton district, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. This event was organized in preparation for World AIDS Day, which is observed on December 1, and in connection with the awareness month that started in the district on November 12 and will continue until December 12 of this year.

In Ak-Tal, an event on traffic rules compliance was held with schoolchildren

In the Naryn region, in the village of Baigönchök, an event dedicated to traffic rules compliance was held, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the director of the Tabris Otorov school, Mirbek Chyrmiev, the traffic safety inspector of the Ak-Talinsky district, Mirlan Mamytov, in collaboration with the school administration and young police assistants, organized an event titled "Follow Traffic Rules, Driver!".

Kyrgyzstani Akmatbek Mamatkaimov climbed the highest peak in Mexico

On November 23, Kyrgyz climber Akmatbek Mamatkaimov successfully conquered the Orizaba volcano, which is the highest peak in Mexico. He reported this on his social media page. “Today at 07:13 local time, I planted the Kyrgyz flag at the highest point in Mexico — Orizaba,” Mamatkaimov wrote in his post.

Tokaev awarded the mayor of the city of Osh the Order of "Dostyk" of the II degree

In Osh, a presentation of the book "A Tale About My Father," written by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, took place. High-ranking officials attended the event, including the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balaeva and the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Askarali Madaminov. Also among the guests were representatives of the Osh city administration and the presidential representative office in the Osh region.

In 9 months, Kyrgyzstan exported butter to Russia worth $9.1 million

In the first nine months of the current year, Kyrgyzstan increased its export volume of butter by 22%, according to data provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the report, from January to September 2025, the republic exported 2.1 thousand tons of butter abroad, generating $13.1 million. This is a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 1.9 thousand tons of butter were exported for $10.2 million.

Strategy for Betting on Late Goals in Football

The essence of the strategy is to bet on the fact that a goal will be scored in the last 15 minutes of the match. This is based on the observation that at the end of the game, teams usually ramp up their efforts to achieve a result. However, it is important to consider several key factors:

Spring in Kadamzhai with unique and healing water

In the city of Kadamjai, in the village of Jiydelik, there is a famous spring called "Kotur Bulak," which possesses healing properties. This water is in demand not only among local residents but also among people visiting the enclaves of Sokh and Shahmardan, located in Uzbekistan.

Businessmen Abramovich and Fradkov will arrive in Kyrgyzstan with Putin

As reported by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, the Russian delegation that will travel to Bishkek for negotiations will include business representatives. From November 25 to 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Kyrgyzstan. An important event will be the high-level meeting scheduled for November 26, where Russian-Kyrgyz issues will be discussed. Ushakov emphasized that the Russian delegation will be represented at a high level, including Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk,

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has raised the discount rate to 11%

On November 24, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan decided to raise the key (policy) rate by 100 basis points, bringing it to 11%. This change will take effect on November 25, 2025. Since the beginning of 2025, the inflation rate in the Kyrgyz Republic has reached 7.3%, and on an annual basis — 8.9%. The current price situation in the country is determined by external economic conditions, which continue to have a significant impact on domestic prices. The rise in global food

As a result of a traffic accident on the Bishkek-Almaty highway, six people died: A criminal case has been initiated in Kazakhstan.

The appellate court released the "Kloop" operator and a former employee of the publication on probation.

The court's decision in the case of Aleksandrov and Duulatov was made after they appealed the verdict. The court confirmed their guilt, sentencing them to three years of probation and releasing them immediately in the courtroom, as reported by Azattyk. As for the accountants, their sentence remained the same—they also received three years of probation supervision.

How to Register an Individual Entrepreneur through the Taxpayer's Cabinet?

How to register as an individual entrepreneur through the Taxpayer's Cabinet? This question was answered by the State Tax Inspection of Kyrgyzstan. The registration process is very simple! Follow the steps outlined below and complete the registration online.

Taalatbek Masadikov will become the new Secretary General of the CSTO

Thus, on January 1, 2026, the organization will have a new leader in the person of Masadykov, who will represent Kyrgyzstan on the international stage. The CSTO summit is expected to discuss important issues for the member states, highlighting the significance of this event for international politics in the region.

Kostya Tszyu commented on the appointment of Gennady Golovkin as head of World Boxing

Kostya Tszyu positively assessed Gennady Golovkin's appointment as president of World Boxing, as reported by "Sovetsky Sport". In this position, Golovkin replaced Boris van der Vorst, who chose not to run for a second term. Tszyu noted that the Kazakh boxer truly deserves this position.

Futurist: Writers Will Pay for AI to Read Them

Recent events confirm his words. For example, the AI development company Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to authors whose works were used without permission. A lawsuit was filed against Anthropic for using a shadow library of 500,000 books that was collected illegally. This library was intended to create accessibility to literature; however, Anthropic used it to train its models. Court documents indicate that despite the downloads, the books were not used in their training. The judge