In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, Muken Sydykova, Hero of Socialist Labor, passed away at the age of 94. The farewell ceremony will take place on December 5 in her native village of Saruu.
The Batken Regional Drama and Satire Theater named after A. Jainakov has announced its repertoire for December. In this month, the audience can look forward to the following performances:
An important event dedicated to the doctrine of the Kyrgyz Republic "National Spirit — World Heights" took place in the Osh region. According to information, the event was attended by employees of the regional judicial system, as well as scholars, including Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Zhyldyz Orozbekova from the Chyngyz Aitmatov Institute of Language and Literature, and Baibolot Abytov, head of the "Fund of Eastern Manuscripts and Heritage" at Osh State
A Christmas market is planned to be held in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the German Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, the event will take place on December 6 at 1:00 PM at the "Steinbroi" restaurant, located at 5a Herzen Street.
At the meeting of the Bishkek City Council on December 4, plans were announced for the construction of two additional underground crossings on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev reported that concrete arches for the first underground crossing were ordered from Kazakhstan.
A New Year tree has appeared in the center of the city of Osh, as confirmed by the press service of the local mayor's office. Specialists are currently decorating it.
In Kyrgyzstan, all foreign citizens must strictly adhere to the established migration rules. This was stated by Bakyt Kadyrov, Deputy Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at today's press conference. Kadyrov noted that each country develops its own laws and regulations to ensure security, and these rules may be periodically changed.
Photo 24.kg. screenshot from the video After the appeal from residents of the Sokuluk district, concerned about the condition of the Bishkek — Kara-Balta road, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic provided clarifications. The agency noted that the reconstruction work on the 52.5-kilometer-long highway was completed in 2022, and the warranty for the completed work expires in 2024.
The death of Beknazar Jamangaraev, the husband of Assol Moldokmatova and a well-known public figure, has become sad news that Assol shared on her social media page. He was only 50 years old. According to the wishes of his father and brother, the funeral will take place in the USA, where he lived for many years. The farewell is scheduled for December 6.
In 2024, the construction of interchange infrastructure is planned in the residential area "Kyrgyzstan," which will not connect to Ch. Aitmatov Avenue. This information was announced at a meeting of the BGK held on December 4. Deputy Erkinbek Salymbekov reported numerous complaints from residents of the Lenin District, dissatisfied that after the reconstruction of Aitmatov Avenue, the entrances to the residential area were closed. Now people have to take significantly longer routes to
According to Pantone, the color of the year 2026 is a shade called Cloud Dancer, which is a neutral white color. On the official website of the institute, it is emphasized that this shade creates a harmonious space where functionality and comfort combine. It contributes to the creation of an atmosphere of calmness and freedom, allowing people to focus while avoiding distractions.
A resident of Bishkek contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She reported that the repair work at the bus stop on Dén Xiaoping Avenue in Kyzyl-Asker has been delayed, and now local residents have been forced to navigate the dug-up road for more than a month. “Every day we walk this road, and it causes us pain to see it. It is incredibly difficult for ordinary citizens. Why is there no control over this situation?” - the woman expressed her dissatisfaction.
Today, December 4, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev held a meeting with local residents of the village of Zhany-Maala. This settlement became part of the city of Osh in 2024 after the administrative reform was carried out. According to information from the mayor's office, about 4,000 people live in the village. There is only a primary school and a Health Center here, while other social facilities are absent. Most residents live in old houses that do not meet modern standards.
Classes will end on December 31. Winter holidays will last until January 11, and classes will resume on January 12. For first graders who turn six, an extension of the holidays for an additional two weeks is provided: from December 24, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
The construction of a multifunctional sports complex is located at: 62 A. Toktonalieva Street. On the second floor of the building, there will be a gym, a medical office, sanitary facilities, and technical rooms. The foundation of the complex is of strip type, and the walls and partitions are made of sandwich panels; the frame of the structure is metal. The contractor for the project is the company OsOO "Al Firdaus."
Bishkek December 5, Friday Night temperature -2...-4 °C, cloudy weather.
In the village of Jyrgalan, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a quality check of the concrete used for the construction of the cable car was conducted. According to information received from the Ministry of Construction, specialists carried out the necessary concrete tests directly at the construction site.
In the Chui region, in the Alamudun district, work has begun on the repair of the road surface on the Orto-Sai – Flagpole route. Funding is being provided under the "State Capital Investments" program, as reported by the Ministry of Transport. According to the agency, the road maintenance enterprise No. 25, which is part of "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North," has already started laying the first layer of asphalt on a section 2.6 km long. At the same time, work is underway on the
On February 18, a presentation of the book titled "Manaschylar" took place at the National Theater "Manas." This publication includes biographies and stories about the lives of 150 manaschy, covering the last 500 years. The book was prepared by Nurbek Talantbekov, a manaschy and the director of the theater. In chronological order, the stories of each manaschy are presented, supplemented by poems written by Rysbay Isakov. This manaschy is listed in the Guinness Book of
In Talas, a land plot that previously belonged to the bus station has been returned to state ownership. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, the plot measuring 565 square meters was illegally transferred to private hands in 1999. “As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the plot, valued at 2,697,100 soms, has been returned to state ownership,” the prosecutor's office reported.
In Kyrgyzstan, foreign citizens will begin to be fined for violating the rules of stay. This was announced by Ulan Kerimkulov, head of the Department for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, at a recent press conference. According to him, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan will take measures in accordance with migration legislation against all offenders, including citizens of Kazakhstan.
At a meeting of the permanent commission on housing and communal services, energy, transport, communications, and ecology, a deputy of the Bishkek City Council proposed using old shoe covers as raw materials. Nurlan Jumaliev, director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," informed the commission members that all medical products are made using polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
On December 4, a solemn event dedicated to the Day of the Epic "Manas" took place in the Grand Hall of the National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the participants were State Secretary Arslan Koychiev, Presidential Advisor Marat Imankulov, First Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Suunbek Nadyrbekov, as well as member of the Central Election Commission Suyunbek Kasmanbetov, storytellers,
In the Naryn region, in Ak-Talaa, the 165th anniversary of the famous manaschy, poet, and fable writer Togolok Moldo was celebrated, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Today, as part of the Manas Day celebrations, a scientific and literary event titled "Togolok Moldo — Continuator of the Manaschy Arts" ("Тоголок Молдо манасчылык өнөрдүн улантуучусу") took place, dedicated to the 165th anniversary of the birth of the poet, manaschy, and fable writer Togolok Moldo
The Chuy Regional Drama and Satire Theater, named after Sharshen Termechikov, has announced its performance schedule for December. From December 1 to 9, audiences can look forward to the play "Kyz Küyöö" (touring the Chuy region);
Starting from September 1, there have been changes in the entry rules for Kazakhs into Kyrgyzstan. This was announced at a press conference by Melis Pamirov, a representative of the Border Service of Kyrgyzstan. According to the new rules, Kazakhs will not be able to cross the border visa-free after 90 days of staying in Kyrgyzstan.
In Bishkek, a man living with a woman was convicted of her murder. The Supreme Court sentenced him to eight years in prison, as reported on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed. According to the investigation, a man named Peter, suspecting his partner of infidelity, beat her. After that, he took her home and continued to beat her, conducting an interrogation. The next day, the victim, citing a desire to take a walk, went outside and did not return. Later, Peter found
In the Chui region, specifically in the Alamudun district, work has begun on the restoration of the Orto-Sai — flagpole road. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the project is being financed through "State Capital Investments." The state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North," through the Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 25, has already started laying the first layer of asphalt on a 2.6-kilometer section. Sidewalk construction is also
The public charitable foundation "Kyrgyz TechnoWomen" is starting enrollment for a new STEM course dedicated to "Computer Modeling and 3D Printing." Course Structure Training women and girls in the basics of computer modeling and 3D printing. Creating three-dimensional models is fundamental for design and manufacturing, including the preparation of drawings, technical documentation, and CNC programs.
In Bishkek, on December 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, the supply of drinking water will be suspended. This will affect residential houses, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, as well as other social and industrial facilities. The areas affected are limited to the following streets: Akhunbaeva - Bakaeva - Tsiolkovskogo - Pskovskaya - Levanевskogo. The municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" apologizes for any inconvenience and recommends that residents and organizations
The visit of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, to the BIOJEM enterprise in the village of Petrovka, Chui region, took place to familiarize himself with the production of professional feed for freshwater aquaculture. According to the department, BIOJEM is a national producer that uses modern extrusion technologies and carries out a full production cycle—from raw material reception to
Photo from the internet Starting from September 1, 2025, new rules regarding the stay of citizens of Kazakhstan in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic will come into effect. This was announced by the press service of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. According to the new regulations, Kazakhstani citizens can stay in Kyrgyzstan for no more than 90 days within a 180-day period, starting from the date of their first entry. It is important to note that
The State Commission for the Coordination of Water Management in Central Asia has approved limits on the use of water resources and the operation regime of reservoirs during the inter-vegetation period for 2025-2026. For the Amu Darya River, the total water intake limit is set at 55.4 billion cubic meters, of which 15.9 billion is designated for use from October to April.
From December 4 to 28, the National Historical Museum of Bishkek will host a photography exhibition titled "Valley of Winds." This event was made possible through the collaboration of the French Embassy in Kyrgyzstan and the Goethe-Institut in the republic, organized within the framework of the German-French Cultural Institute. The photographs presented at the exhibition were created by three young residents of the Batken region — Nazbiika, Sarvinoz, and Sirena — in collaboration
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on housing and communal services, energy, transport, communications, and ecology, the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," Nurlan Jumaliev, outlined the details of the project "Improvement of Solid Waste Management System in Bishkek." He reminded that in 2013 a loan agreement was signed for the reclamation of the landfill and the improvement of the situation with solid household waste,
According to the head of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," Zholdoshbek Chushtukov, in Bishkek, during the first ten months of 2025, 14,171 stray animals were shot and taken to the landfill. This information was announced at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, which deals with housing and communal issues, energy, and ecology. For comparison, in 2024, the total number of captured and shot dogs amounted to 14,378.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, special irrigation equipment has been acquired to regularly water the highway, where significant amounts of dust are generated due to the movement of heavy trucks. According to available data, the Naryn – Bayetov – Makmal road is approximately 90 kilometers long, including the section from the village of Bayetov to the village of Kosh-Dobo. Of this distance, only 15 kilometers are paved with asphalt, while the remaining sections consist of gravel and
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on housing and communal services, the head of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," Zholdoshbek Chushtukov, reported that Kyrgyz citizens are not showing a willingness to work as garbage loaders, even if the salary is 90,000 soms. According to Chushtukov, the situation with staff recruitment becomes critical, especially during the summer period — although garbage trucks are present, there is a shortage of both
In the Naryn region, specifically in the Ak-Tal district, an event called "Biz birgebiz" took place, aimed at assisting citizens with disabilities, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. At the Culture House named after Kaipbek Sultangaziev, various competitions were held as part of a month dedicated to supporting people with disabilities, including singing, dancing, handicrafts, and drawing. All participants received cash prizes and diplomas based on the competition results.
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on issues of housing and communal services, the fuel and energy complex, and transportation, Chairwoman Dinara Bekmuratova raised the issue of garbage piles in Bishkek, inquiring when a solution to this problem would be found. In response, Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev stated that the situation has positive developments.
Turmush continues to share stories about Kyrgyz people living outside their homeland. Madina Iliyazova, a native of the village of Kara-Jygach in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, talks about her life in Turkey. Born and raised on the picturesque banks of the Isfayram River, surrounded by majestic mountains, Madina is steeped in Kyrgyz traditions. She graduated from the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razakov, obtaining a degree as a "technologist-designer"
On October 24, the Bishkek City Hall presented a new general plan developed in collaboration with the Russian Institute of Advanced Urban Planning, based on the concept of the Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei. The main task of the document is to establish a long-term strategy for the city's development, covering areas such as transportation, green spaces, and social infrastructure. Photo from Bishkek City Hall. The new general plan was presented on October 24
New rules regarding electric scooters come into effect in Kazakhstan. According to the bill, which was passed by the Mazhilis in the second reading, electric scooters are now classified as vehicles. Their operation requires mandatory civil liability insurance and the presence of a registration number. It is important to note that without meeting these requirements, the use of electric scooters will be considered illegal.
In the conditions of increasing smog, the municipal inspection of Bishkek continues its raids aimed at reducing air pollution. On December 2 and 3, inspectors checked 83 baths and saunas. During the inspection, it was found that 49 of them use solid fuels such as coal and firewood, while eight establishments have switched to more environmentally friendly gas and electric heating systems. The remaining facilities temporarily suspended their operations.
In Bishkek, a business forum titled "Platform for Economic Cooperation between Korea and Central Asia - 2025" has begun. The event has become a platform for Korean entrepreneurs, showcasing the investment opportunities in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. Damirbek Bikulov, Deputy Director of the National Investment Agency, noted in his speech that by the end of 2024, trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Korea will exceed $435 million.
In the Ala-Buka district, an event took place where people with disabilities showcased their talents, as reported by the organizer Azizbek Aitbaev to the Turmush correspondent. This event was organized in anticipation of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated every year on December 3.
In Bishkek, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" is experiencing a serious shortage of employees — 420 positions remain vacant. This was reported by Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev during a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on housing and communal services, energy, and ecology. According to him, the situation is due to several factors.
The handing over of keys to apartments for seven manaschi took place thanks to private entrepreneur Nurgaly Asanaliev, who conducted the official ceremony. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. This initiative aims to spread and popularize the epic of "Manas," which is considered an important cultural heritage, among the youth.