On November 29, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host a lecture dedicated to the evolution of sculpture in the Kyrgyz SSR from 1950 to 1990. The speaker of the event will be Aina Moldokmatova, an art historian and member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan.
The first layer of asphalt has been laid on a 4.4-kilometer stretch of road between Lebedinovka and HPP-5, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided information, during the reconstruction, the road category was changed, and it has now been expanded from two lanes to four.
The first awarding of the international film prize "Diamond Butterfly" took place at the "Workshop '12'" theater of Nikita Mikhalkov in Moscow. This was reported by the organizers through their social media. The talented Akynbekov from Kyrgyzstan was recognized as the best operator for his work in the film "Black, Red, Yellow".
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums on November 27 again analyzed materials related to violations of election campaigning by the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 2, Yrysbek Atazhanov. As reported by the lawyer of the CEC, during the monitoring of social networks, instances of campaign events held by the candidate in mosques were identified. In addition, a banner featuring the candidate was installed on the arch leading to the village of Birlik. Furthermore, a
An important decision was made by the Italian parliament, which unanimously voted to add a new provision regarding femicide— the murder of women for gender-related reasons— to the Criminal Code. Life imprisonment is now prescribed for this crime, as reported by BBC News. It is noteworthy that the law was adopted on a day dedicated to the international fight against violence against women.
On November 26, the Central Election Commission received a statement from Lyra Akunova, a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district N22, regarding her refusal to participate in the early parliamentary elections scheduled for November 30. Members of the CEC reviewed and approved this statement, resulting in the cancellation of Akunova's registration as a candidate. It is worth noting that earlier, in the context of a criminal case regarding vote buying, her daughter and nephew were
The new TV channel "Nomad TV" conducted an exclusive interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 27 as part of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Security Council meeting. This was reported by the editorial office of the AKIpress channel. Vladimir Putin's visit to Bishkek took place from November 25 to 27, where he participated in the CSTO Security Council meeting. On November 26, extended negotiations were held at the "Yntymak Ordo"
Photo from the internet. Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Imankun uulu Talantbek In an interview with the Kabar agency, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Imankun uulu Talantbek expressed the opinion that opponents of renovation in Bishkek might consider moving to quieter places, such as villages or jailoo. According to him, the capital should develop vertically.
Today, November 27, President Sadyr Japarov sent a telegram of condolences to the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, expressing his feelings regarding the tragedy that occurred in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. In his message, he noted: "With deep sorrow, I received the sad news of the loss of life due to the fire."
In major cities of the country, the construction of waste processing plants is planned. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who holds the position of head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, on his Facebook page. According to him, the landfill in Bishkek, which has existed for nearly half a century since the Soviet era, is overflowing, often catches fire, and causes serious environmental problems.
The auction will feature a document that served as the foundation for the creation of Apple Computer (now known as Apple Inc.). Experts estimate that its value could reach between 2 to 4 million dollars, making it the most expensive lot related to the history of Apple, according to information from 9to5Mac. Archive photo
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, Talantbek noted that Bishkek, as the capital, needs vertical development. He emphasized that during discussions on renovation issues, residents and deputies expressed concerns about increased traffic jams, as the construction of high-rise buildings could lead to an increase in the number of residents in new developments from 100 to 500 people. "We should follow the example of Beijing, where on wide ten to twelve-lane roads, people spend up
At a meeting with the residents of Kemin, Tashiev emphasized the need to increase the country's population. "Look around: billions and millions. This requires our attention," he said. He also noted that some perceive his words with skepticism, but for him, this is a serious issue that he discusses everywhere he goes. "I'm not joking," Tashiev stressed.
At a meeting with local residents in Kemine, Tashiev announced plans to build solar power plants in 1,000 villages. He noted that the shortage of electricity in the country arose due to the opening of new large enterprises, which increases electricity consumption. According to Tashiev, when his team came to power, the deficit was 2 billion kW, and now it has reached 4 billion kW. At the same time, the volume of generated energy increased from 15 to 19 billion kW, but expenses have also risen.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, Talantbek Imanakun uulu spoke about the current renovation plans in Bishkek. According to him, the ministry is working together with the city administration to create a renovation project.
In Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −2 degrees at night and rise to +16 during the day.
In Tokmok, a 14-year-old teenager named Kasiet Beishaliev has gone missing. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, he left his home on November 25 at 2:00 PM and headed to school, but has not returned yet. Search operations are currently underway, and a report of his disappearance has been registered. It is noted that the teenager has developmental features.
The new Land Code raises concerns among citizens With the introduction of the new Land Code in Kyrgyzstan, citizens have many questions. Representatives of cottage communities reported this to Vesti.kg, emphasizing the need to regulate this area.
Bishkek November 28, Friday At night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, with no precipitation.
Kamchybek Tashiev, speaking before the residents of Kemin, announced the start of construction of a paid bypass road in the Chui region. This decision was made in response to the constant traffic jams that occur when entering the city. According to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, the project will cost $65 million and will significantly simplify movement, allowing for timely entry into Kemin and exit to Kok-Zhar. "The cost of travel will be 200-300 soms, which will
Recently, a round table was held in Bishkek, where the results of the collaboration between the Kyrgyz Alliance of Midwives and the project "Improving Maternal and Child Health in Central Asia," implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with the Ministry of Health, were discussed. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The goal of the project is to improve the quality of medical services for pregnant women, mothers, and
According to information presented by the Minister of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov at a meeting of the intergovernmental commission of Russia and North Korea, the Russian language will be introduced into the educational program of North Korean schools starting from the fourth grade. This was reported by TASS. Kozlov noted that the Russian language holds one of the leading positions among foreign languages in North Korea, and currently about 600 students are studying it.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), has ordered an inspection of the Ton district. After the opening of the new GKNB building in this area, residents began reporting various illegal activities, including the privatization of the district consumer society building in 1995, arrests related to anti-corruption measures, as well as the dismissal of a school principal due to alcohol consumption by teachers at the workplace.
According to information posted on the Guinness website, a horse standing 52.6 centimeters tall has been recognized as the shortest living representative of its species.
The spouses Svetlana Chernykh and Erbol Kalmataev have been living in the village of Frunze, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, for over two decades. Their family, representing a unique symbiosis of two cultures, is raising four children. In an interview with Turmush, Svetlana shared a touching story about how a Kazakh guy captured her heart, which ultimately became the beginning of their great love.
The Audit Chamber presented the results of the budget execution check of the Bishkek City Hall and related institutions for 2023. According to the report, unreasonable expenses for business trips were identified in the City Hall, Bishkek City Council (BGC), and municipal organizations this year: 1. In accordance with the BGC decision dated August 15, 2023, No. 85, seven deputies and staff of the BGC traveled to Karakol to participate in a mini-football tournament. A total of 60.5 thousand soms
In Kyrgyzstan, funding of 121 billion 234 million soms is required for the water supply sector. This was reported by Azamat Junusov, director of the Central Asia Prospects Foundation, during his speech at the Water Supply and Sanitation Forum. He presented the project of the Water Supply and Sewerage Development Program for the period from 2026 to 2036. According to Junusov, this program was created as part of a World Bank initiative aimed at "Improving Water Management Services
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Education has announced a tender to engage an independent organization for monitoring the quality of preschool education. The purpose of this tender is to identify an organization capable of conducting a comprehensive assessment of preschool education in accordance with the state standard "Preschool Education and Child Care," according to information from the ministry.
Since the beginning of this year, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has dismissed 12 of its employees, as reported by the head of the agency, Kamchybek Tashiev, during the opening of a new office in the Ton district on November 27. He noted that "out of these dismissals, eight individuals were fired for serious violations of the law." This indicates that there are employees within the GKNB who do not adhere to established norms and do not respect the law. "Our task
During the activities aimed at combating corruption and organized crime, it has been possible to return 300 billion soms to the state treasury over the past five years. This was stated by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the opening of a new building for the Ton District Department of the special services. According to him, the current budget of the country is 700 billion soms,
According to RTVI, labor migrants arriving in Moscow and the surrounding region must check in daily using the mobile application "Amina." This is necessary for monitoring their location and verifying geolocation functionality. If geolocation data is absent for more than three working days, it may lead to the migrant being removed from the registry and added to the list of controlled individuals. Igor Dudnik, acting head of the migration department of the Main Directorate of the
A recent photoshoot conducted in the Naryn State Nature Reserve in collaboration with the organization Osi Panthera has captured various species of animals. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The use of camera traps allows for the collection of valuable data on animal behavior and the diversity of the ecosystem within the reserve.
In the Ton district, the opening of a new building for the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in the Issyk-Kul region took place. The ceremony, held on November 27, gathered high-ranking guests, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov. Representatives of the local administration, veterans of the GKNB, and staff of the
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been presented that proposes a ban on traveling abroad for citizens under the age of 18 for the purpose of obtaining religious education. This draft law amends four key documents: the Code on Children, as well as the laws "On External Migration," "On Education," and "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations." The draft law also stipulates that parents or other individuals who send minors abroad for religious training will
According to the press service of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center, 33 confirmed cases of Hong Kong flu H3N2 have been registered in Bishkek. Laboratory tests showed that out of 368 tests conducted, 33 returned positive results for this strain of the virus.
In the third round match of the qualifying stage, the youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan showcased an outstanding performance, defeating the Guam team with a score of 9:0.
The online portal for checking the status of debts and travel restrictions has been launched by the Bailiff Service under the General Prosecutor's Office. In order to improve the information available to citizens, as well as to enhance transparency and convenience, a new online resource has been created. It provides the opportunity to check for debts and learn about possible travel restrictions, as well as obtain contact information for the bailiff, as reported in the agency's release.
On November 25, strong gusts of wind in the capital led to the fall of 16 trees in various areas. City services confirmed that no one was injured as a result of the incident. Employees of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" responded quickly to calls and continued their work even at night, including at two o'clock in the morning, to ensure safety for residents and free access on the roads.
As the New Year approaches, interest in purchasing turkeys is increasing in the Kadamjai district, reports Turmush correspondent. A poultry farmer from the village of Kyzyl-Bulak, Nazarali Keldibekov, notes that he sells about 100 turkeys each year before the holiday.
The National Library named after Alikula Osmonov and the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of Russia signed an agreement on joint activities during the international conference LIBCOM-2025. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that the document was signed by the director of the National Library of Kyrgyzstan, Eldar Attokurov, and the acting general director of the Scientific and Technical Library of Russia, Natalia Mikhalchenkova.
In the rural district of Dostuk, located in the Alamedin region of the Chui province, the installation of surveillance systems at all social facilities has been completed, as reported by the local administration to the Turmush correspondent. These measures will significantly enhance the level of security in institutions and create more comfortable conditions for the residents of the district.
During the meeting, Tashiev reported that 850 apartments worth 30 million dollars, which previously belonged to Kamchy Asanbek (Kolbaev), have been returned to state ownership. These apartments are now available to citizens through mortgage programs. In addition, enterprises such as a marble production plant in Tokmok, valued at 3 billion soms, as well as a woolen fabric combine, a winery, a poultry farm, "Kyrgyzkhimia," a metallurgical plant, a radio factory, and a canning factory
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, the import of purebred yaks from China is expected to improve the local breed quality. The head of the district agricultural development department, Bakytbek Akmoldoев, commented on the situation for Turmush. According to him, there are currently 6,348 yaks in the district.
In the course of implementing the Program for the Development of Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Systems in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at 2026 (initiated in 2020), it has been possible to attract approximately $594 million in investments from development partners. This information was announced by Azamat Junusov, director of the Central Asia Projects Foundation, during the presentation of the program project at the Water Supply and Sanitation Forum, which covers the period from 2026 to 2036.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft resolution has been presented that defines the conditions for providing state grants to graduates of the presidential lyceum "Akyiman." These grants are intended for study both in the country and abroad. It is planned that the grant amount will be up to 50 thousand dollars per year for those students who enroll in universities that are in the top 100 of global rankings. The distribution of quotas will occur in key areas, including engineering, economics,
Photo GKNB. Kamchybek Tashiev promised to send a commission to the Ton district to investigate complaints In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ton district, a new GKNB building was inaugurated. This information was published by the press service of the state committee. During the event, Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the GKNB, met with local residents. They voiced several issues, including: an incorrect court decision, alcohol consumption by teachers in school premises, and the case of a
A new online portal has been launched in Kyrgyzstan that allows users to check for debts and travel restrictions. This was reported by the enforcement service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. Portal users can: find out about existing debts; check if a travel ban has been imposed; obtain contact details of the enforcement officer, including full name and phone number; contact the officer to lift restrictions or discuss alternative solutions. To access the service,
Photo from social media In recent days, the national flag was raised and lowered several times at the central square of Bishkek, Ala-Too. A video posted on social media showed how, according to viewers, the flag "is waving on the road." This video quickly gained numerous views within just a few hours. The flag had to be lowered due to strong winds.