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As part of the implementation of the land amnesty established by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree No. 291 dated May 31, 2022, "On the approval of the Regulation on the procedure for conducting land amnesty," active measures continue in the capital. According to the Bishkek city hall, lists of property owners who can take advantage of the land amnesty in the Lenin district have been formed to date.
Today, February 4, the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) reported that Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to a new house to Mullah Turdubai Kozhoshev, who has held this position in one of the villages of Kyrgyzstan for 17 years. The construction of the housing was halted due to financial difficulties faced by Kozhoshev. As a result, local residents appealed to the head of the GKNB, who took responsibility for completing the
Today, a meeting of the expert council took place in Bishkek, which addresses issues related to strengthening interethnic relations and religious policy in Kyrgyzstan. The event was led by the Secretary of State of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koichiev. Koichiev emphasized the importance of the expert council's work as a consultative body that should utilize the knowledge and experience of experts to develop and implement state policy in the area of interethnic relations and religious
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of a competition aimed at developing the design of award attributes for participants and winners of the VI World Nomad Games. Objectives of the Competition
A mobile application being developed to support students in preparing for the National Test (ORT) was discussed at the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the agency, this initiative aims to provide equal access to test materials and create the same opportunities for all applicants in the country. The application is expected to contain questions on all subjects included in the ORT.
The current situation is such that elderly people often remain in the shadows of public attention: they are rarely talked about and easily forgotten. Retirement essentially deprives them of active participation in life. Many are left alone with themselves, lacking opportunities for communication. However, elderly people represent an important segment of our society. Loneliness for them is not only an emotional loss but also a serious risk to their mental and physical health. Where can elderly
Photo 24.kg. Kanibek Tumanbaev After the relocation of the Osh market to a new location, the authorities clarified how trading places will be organized. Entrepreneurs will be able to rent them directly from the state, with no possibility of resale. This was announced by the head of the president's office, Kanibek Tumanbaev, at a meeting with traders. Tumanbaev emphasized that the market remains state property, and therefore any intermediary schemes or subletting are not allowed. All
A significant fashion event, Marjan de la mode, will take place in Bishkek, bringing together leading experts in the fields of beauty and fashion. Star of the evening: Lilia Rah - a well-known stylist and host of the program "Fashion Verdict," as well as an international expert in the world of fashion. Main speaker: Sultan Tukeshov - president of the Kyrgyz Society of Plastic Surgery and a practicing plastic surgeon. What to expect for guests: a fashion show featuring brands Dilbar,
At the meeting held on February 4, Deputy Kubanychbek Samakov criticized the draft law that proposes the arrest of alimony non-payers. Deputy Prosecutor Umutkan Konkubaeva stated that in cases where parents evade alimony payments, if the debt exceeds three consecutive months or accumulates over the year, the draft law provides for an arrest of three days. If the offense is repeated, the arrest period will be seven days.
The law enforcement agencies in the Chui region are drawing the public's attention to cases of fraud occurring in WhatsApp groups called "JDC in Kyrgyzstan." These groups exhibit all the signs of a financial pyramid. According to the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the criminals add users to messenger groups and offer to invest funds with promises of high but dubious profits, without any legal basis. To facilitate payments, the
22-year-old Meerim Kavazova, a native of Kyrgyzstan, is fluent in the Kyrgyz language and has experience participating in language competitions. A Turmush correspondent conducted an interview with her, in which she talked about her childhood and achievements.
At a recent meeting of the parliament, Deputy Ulukbek Uzakbaev of the Jogorku Kenesh emphasized the need to reform the driver training system, noting that every reform should have a clear justification. He stressed that for a long time, the state has not taken significant steps regarding the issuance of driver's licenses.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Deputy Bekeshev expressed his opinion regarding the payment of ene-sut, which is the sum paid to the mothers of brides for maternal milk, equivalent to the cost of a milking cow. In his speech, he emphasized that in modern conditions, mothers often receive gold jewelry as gifts instead of money. Bekeshev also noted that bailiffs are responsible for monitoring alimony payments.
A draft law on state control in the field of breeding livestock is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh in its second reading. The Jogorku Kenesh is holding the second reading of a draft law aimed at strengthening state control in the field of breeding livestock, including the export of animals. At the parliamentary meeting, First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev noted that the top priority is the official registration of Kyrgyz horse
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed a number of initiatives aimed at protecting the interests of children who face issues related to non-payment of alimony. He emphasized that after a divorce, many women are left without financial support, as men fail to fulfill their alimony obligations.
Under the water supply access program, the republic was previously allocated 180 million dollars. In the third and final reading, the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan ratified the loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development. As stated in the adopted document, the republic will receive 20 million US dollars, which will be directed towards the implementation of the first phase of the "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation" program. The loan will be provided on
In Karakol, the street named after Leo Tolstoy has been renamed to Abdysh Moldakunov Street. This decision was made by the deputies at the XVI session of the city council. Ermek Abdychev, the son of Abdysh Moldakunov, reported that his father was born in 1941 and became a father to four children. He began his career in 1963 after completing his studies at the Frunze Polytechnic Institute, and then held various leadership positions in the transportation sector in the Issyk-Kul and Talas regions
The two-day business forum "B5+1" has started in Bishkek, gathering representatives from the business circles and government structures of Central Asia and the USA. During the event, a press conference was held featuring the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gore, and leaders of delegations from the region. In his speech, Sergio Gore noted that his visit to Kyrgyzstan is linked to "a simple and clear message from President Donald Trump."
Officials will discuss the issue of relocation with the traders A significant police presence has been observed at the Osh market, as reported by readers of the Vesti.kg publication. According to preliminary information, the increased security was initiated by the police department of the Lenin district in connection with the visit of high-ranking officials. It is expected that they will hold meetings with traders to discuss issues related to their relocation to a new area. Previously, a
An annual working group was held at the Ministry of Defense in Koi-Tash, with participation from representatives of the U.S. Central Command, including the Air Force Central Command and the Montana National Guard, as well as the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan. This event is aimed at discussing military contacts for the 2027 fiscal year, reports the press service of the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. As noted by the press service, this meeting is a key element of military cooperation and serves as a
The bridge in the Oro-Döbö area of the city of Gulcho poses a serious threat to safety. According to local administration information, Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev conducted an inspection of the bridge on February 3, together with representatives of the relevant services.
At a meeting with traders from the Osh Bazaar, organized by the Chief of Staff of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanibek Tumanbaev, and representatives of the Bishkek City Hall, details of the upcoming relocation of the market to a new site were discussed. Entrepreneurs expressed their concerns regarding the lack of clear information about the timelines and conditions of the move. Conflicting rumors have arisen among them, causing additional anxiety and distrust. Many do not know when
Musicians will participate in the opening of the Games in Bishkek The trio Ay Yola from Bashkortostan has become the official representative of nomadic culture on the international stage. The artists, who masterfully combine traditional performances on unique instruments with modern electronic rhythms, have been honored with the title of ambassadors of the VI World Nomad Games (WNG). Their goal is to convey the heritage of their ancestors to the youth, who actively use TikTok and streaming
The former Minister of Health highlighted issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. In her recent speech, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulnara Baatyrova, who previously held the position of Minister of Health, drew attention to serious problems in the oncology service of Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized that for a country with a population of about 7 million people, it is necessary to have 20 linear accelerators intended for radiation therapy; however, currently, only three
The country has made a decision to use state resources more efficiently. In Kyrgyzstan, the system of colony-settlements, which has been recognized as outdated and ineffective, is coming to an end. The final stage of this reform includes the liquidation of the second group of institutions, scheduled for the end of January 2026. Now, supervision of convicts serving light types of punishment will be fully carried out by the probation institute. The Ministry of Justice emphasizes the importance
The total number of registered traffic accidents amounted to 75,000. President Sadyr Japarov reported that over the ten-year period, there were 9,120 fatalities on the roads of Kyrgyzstan due to traffic accidents during a meeting at the state enterprise "Unaa." During this time, 75,000 traffic accidents were recorded, which not only resulted in loss of life but also left many individuals disabled. As a result of the accidents, 13,260 people were injured, and about half of them became
As part of its strategic initiatives to improve the railway infrastructure of the Kyrgyz Republic, the state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu" has announced its intention to build a modern logistics center at the Ivanovka station, located in the village of Ivanovka in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region. The choice of this location is due to its extensive territory, which provides excellent conditions for creating new infrastructure facilities from scratch. The station offers
According to Deputy Daniyar Tolonov, 385 houses in the rural district of Savay in the Kara-Suu region have become uninhabitable due to rising water levels. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 4, he reported that the water at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan has been rising since 1985. Drainage systems were built in 1988; however, to this day they are clogged and non-functional, which has resulted in residents of the villages of Kyzyl-Shak, Ken-Sai, Kydyrsha,
A bold project to create new residential areas is starting in Bishkek, particularly in the "Tunguch" microdistrict and near the "Altyn-Ordo" residential complex. This was announced during a live broadcast conducted by Mederbek Kydyrmaev, the director of the State Enterprise "Bishkekglavarchitectura." According to him, in the Sverdlovsk district, on the eastern side of the "Bakay-Ata" residential area, the construction of a new extensive park and social
At the meeting held on February 4, Mavlyanova reminded her colleagues that after the reorganization of the ministry, their salaries were left out of the budget. According to the deputy, funding for research staff was not provided in any of the newly formed agencies, resulting in them being in a difficult situation.
The increase in the number of residents creates new challenges for government structures Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating a noticeable growth in its population, according to the latest data from the National Statistical Committee. By the end of 2025, the number of permanent residents in the country will reach nearly 7.4 million people. Over the course of a year, the population has grown by 1.5%, which significantly exceeds the average indicators of several countries in the Eurasian region. A
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan has announced the holding of a draw, which will take place on February 5 in the village of Masy, located in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region. This event will aim to determine the order of inclusion of registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in electoral district No. 13. According to information provided by the CEC, the draw will also determine the structure of the ballot, the distribution of free airtime on state
In Ulyanovsk, at the Zasviyazhsky District Court, a verdict was delivered in the case of 20-year-old Aizirek Abdykalykova, a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic. The judge found her guilty of attempting to illegally sell drugs in large quantities, reports "Kommersant". According to the investigation, on May 21, 2025, the unemployed Kyrgyz woman received the coordinates of a stash via messenger. Following the instructions of her curator, she extracted synthetic drugs for further
Since February 4, when the world observes World Cancer Day, experts in Kyrgyzstan have discussed the current state of oncology among children, focusing on improving diagnostics and the main problems of the healthcare system.
With the emergence of an active stage of reassessment in the real estate market of Bishkek, the Royal Central Park project stands out among others due to its full legal compliance, which is a guarantee of sustainable development of high-rise urban real estate. The project has successfully completed the process of formalizing all necessary legal documents, including the approval of urban planning and architectural documentation and obtaining a planning conclusion (PC), which defines the
According to the new master plan for the development of the capital, Bishkek, the authorities intend to significantly increase the number of green spaces and create new parks. This was reported by Mederbek Kydyrmaev, head of the State Enterprise "Bishkekglavarchitektura," during a live broadcast on the "Kabar" agency. According to Kydyrmaev, the capital currently has only 4.5 square meters of green areas per capita, which is far from the normative indicator of 16 square
The personal exhibition of the Franco-Kyrgyz artist Zlata Beord, titled "To Be... / To Be," will open on February 13 at 15:00 at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. At the heart of the exhibition lies an exploration of the influence of social and cultural norms on personal perception. The choice of the opening date, Friday, February 13, emphasizes the conditionality of these norms and their role in society.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, the deputy emphasized that there is a shortage of educational institutions in Bishkek and Osh, and some schools are already overcrowded. As part of addressing this issue, it is planned to build 20 new schools in Bishkek and 10 in Osh in the coming years, as previously reported. However, Kudaiberdiev expressed doubt that this would help solve the problem, as parents prefer to send their children to schools 26, 61, and 13, even from the suburbs.
Altai State University has announced the release of the first issue of a catalog that highlights monuments from the era of the Great Migration of Peoples in Altai.
Expensive seedlings from Italy will be delivered to the territory of the municipal territorial administration "Sulaiman-Too" in the city of Osh. This information was announced by the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, during a meeting with residents. According to him, the cost of each seedling is 140–150 dollars. "We are gradually removing old trees and ordering valuable species of seedlings from Italy at a price of 140–150 dollars each. God willing, we will first complete the
In the "Couples" section, the love story of Kyrgyz woman Aydana Kalishchuk and Russian Sergey Kalishchuk is presented. Sergey, born in 1995 in Toktogul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, embraced Islam at the age of 12, taking the name Abdullah. He currently resides in the village of Belovodskoye, in the Moscow district of Chui region, where he works as an auto blogger and sells cars. He has a secondary education, having completed 9 grades.
The specialized rehabilitation center for children with disabilities is not functioning in Kyzyl-Kiya, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Parents of children with limited health capabilities face the necessity of sending their children to other regions to receive the necessary assistance. Despite the fact that the issue of creating a center has been discussed in the city hall for two years, a solution has still not been found. At the last session of the city council, this problem was
On February 3, 2026, the well-known lawyer and public figure Kamelidin Kushubekovich Bazarkulov passed away. This sad news was announced by the press service of the Supreme Court. Bazarkulov was born on March 2, 1957, in the village of Kopure-Bazar, located in the Talas region.
The prize for the winner is 200,000 soms As part of the preparations for the VI World Nomad Games in 2026, the State Agency for Sports of Kyrgyzstan has announced an international competition for the creation of ceremonial uniforms for the national team. The organization of the competition is carried out by the Directorate for National Sports, which aims to find original design solutions that combine elements of ethnic heritage with modern trends. The technical assignment for the competition
In Kyrgyzstan, it has been definitively decided to close the six remaining settlement colonies that no longer meet the modern requirements for correctional institutions. This measure is part of a broad reform aimed at simplifying the state management system. This was reported by the Ministry of Justice.
Photo 24.kg. Osh Market in Bishkek For the city authorities, the project to relocate the Osh market is a step towards improving the situation in Bishkek; for tourists, it is a new exotic location; and for many sellers, it is the only way to support their families. While discussions about the relocation continue, reporters from 24.kg visited the market to hear the opinions of those who do not know what steps to take in the future. Why are some entrepreneurs ready for change while others are on