Every year, medications worth 30 billion soms are imported into Kyrgyzstan

According to Nuradin Kanataev, who heads the information and technical support department of the pharmaceutical and medical devices department, Kyrgyzstan is significantly dependent on the import of medications. Currently, 97% of all medicines come from abroad, while local producers meet only 3% of market needs. He reported this on the air of "Birinchi Radio". Every year, medications worth about 30 billion soms are imported into the country. Forecasts suggest that this figure will

"Antibiotics - Not for Everything". Patients Were Reminded of the Risks of Their Incorrect Use

From November 18 to 24, the World Week dedicated to raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) issues is taking place worldwide, as reported by the RCUZ. “Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious threats to health care,” noted the center's specialists.

The reform of the driver training system was discussed at the Ministry of Education.

At the meeting chaired by the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, issues related to the reform of the driver training system were discussed. According to the press service of the ministry, the working meeting was attended by members of the group dealing with driver training issues, as well as representatives from the Kyrgyz Academy of Education, the Republican Scientific and Methodological Center, the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, and heads of vocational education

Astana - Bishkek: Vietjet Qazaqstan Launches First Direct Flight Between the Capitals

The airline Vietjet Qazaqstan (QAZAQ AIR) carried out its first international flight on the route Astana - Bishkek on November 10. The new route will significantly simplify and expedite travel between the capitals of the two countries and will also contribute to strengthening business and cultural ties. Adilbek Umraliev, the head of the airline, emphasized that the choice of this route is based on both economic and historical ties between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

The writer of "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill," Dan McGrath, has died.

Dan McGrath, a renowned comedy writer and producer, has passed away at the age of 61. He was the author of numerous episodes of iconic shows such as "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill." This was reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing his sister, Gail Garabadian. Among his achievements are an Emmy Award and work on popular animated series such as "Gravity Falls," "Sammy," and "Mission Hill." McGrath left a significant mark on the animation

A new bridge was opened on Shukurova Street in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new bridge was opened today, crossing the YUBCK and connecting Shukurova Street (formerly known as Kropotkina) and Mederova Street. According to the city administration, the construction took only three months and resulted in a modern and safe structure that has become important for local residents. The new bridge has significantly simplified traffic in this direction, improving the city's transport connectivity.

In Ak-Suu, agricultural workers were awarded: Among them are a murab and a mechanic.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Ak-Suu district, a fair and festive events were held dedicated to the Day of Workers of the Agro-Industrial Complex of Kyrgyzstan, reports Turmush correspondent. The event began with a fair where local farmers and agricultural producers showcased their goods. This was followed by an award ceremony, during which residents of the district were recognized for their significant contributions to the development of agriculture:

The theme of the Met Gala 2026 will be "The Art of Costume"

The Metropolitan Museum has announced the theme for the 2026 Met Gala, which will serve as the foundation for a new extensive exhibition by the Costume Institute. According to CNN, the exhibition will be titled "The Art of Costume." The planned opening of the exhibition will take place on May 10, featuring around 200 works of art alongside 200 outfits and accessories. The goal is to showcase fashion as a unique form of art, inextricably linked to the human body.

Naryn and Turkish Provinces Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation

During a working visit to Turkey, the delegation from Naryn region became acquainted with the cultural and industrial achievements of the provinces of Nizip and Kahramankazan, located in the capital of the country, Ankara. According to the Naryn city administration, a memorandum of partnership was signed between the cities of Naryn, Nizip, and the municipality of Kahramankazan during the visit.

Kara-Suu Prepares for the Launch of a New Sewage System

The sewage construction project in Kara-Suu, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, will be implemented in the near future. This was announced by the mayor of the city, Islam Ermamotov, in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. According to the mayor, only 1.5 kilometers of pipes remain to be laid out of the total planned volume of 4.5 kilometers.

Kyrgyzstan Introduces Temporary Restrictions on Seedling Imports Starting from 2026

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced its intention to introduce temporary restrictions on the import of certain fruit and berry seedling varieties. As explained by the ministry, the need for this measure is due to the increase in the variety of fruit and berry crops in the country. This creates conditions for the development of modern, high-quality varieties that meet the requirements of the export market.

More than 70 thousand Kyrgyz citizens have been added to Russia's blacklist

More than 70,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have found themselves on Russia's blacklist. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Department for Employment Support Solutions of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during a live broadcast of the Kabar agency. She noted that after the introduction of strict migration rules in Russia, the ministry conducted extensive advisory work together with the Kyrgyz Embassy in the Russian Federation to

A group of residents from Pristan-Przhevalsk on Issyk-Kul refuted information about the systematic beating of elementary school students.

In Karakol, at the school of the territorial administration of Pristan–Przhevalsk, inspections will soon begin regarding rumors of violence by high school students against younger pupils. Recently, Maria Tsareva, a member of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of school No. 7, made accusations, claiming that high school students are beating younger pupils and demanding money from them.

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Russian Agricultural Bank Discussed Expanding Cooperation and Supporting Agricultural Projects

In the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry (MWSAPI), a working meeting was held with participants representing the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF). Key department heads of MWSAPI, as well as board members and experts from the fund, participated in this meeting.

Flights resumed on the Urumqi — Osh — Urumqi route

China Southern Airlines has resumed flights on the Urumqi — Osh — Urumqi route. This information was announced by the press service of the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." Now citizens of Kyrgyzstan can plan their trips more easily thanks to regular flights that will be operated every Saturday.

A Literary Evening in Support of Civil Identity Took Place in Bishkek

On November 18, a literary evening dedicated to the work of Topchugul Shaidullaeva, the people's writer of Kyrgyzstan, took place in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The event was held at the Central Library named after Tologon Kasymbekov and was part of the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Civil Identity "Kyrgyz Citizen" for 2021–2026, approved by the president.

The Imam of the Ak-Tal Village was gifted a car

In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, in the village of Terek, a car was presented to the imam of the local mosque, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. On November 16, a traditional event took place in the village, featuring competitions in Kyrgyz national games. These games are aimed at strengthening unity among residents, promoting a healthy lifestyle among the youth, and preserving cultural traditions. The tournament in kok-boru, which is held among various generations, has already

Electricity Consumption Decreased in Bishkek. The Mayor Explained the Reason

In Bishkek, electricity consumption has significantly decreased to 9 million 735 thousand kWh thanks to the implementation of the "Silence Law," as reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. The mayor noted that the established limit for the capital is 10 million 45 thousand kWh. However, until November 13, consumption exceeded this norm and amounted to 11 million 133 thousand kWh.

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Strengthen Disaster Response Measures with ADB Support

The Asian Development Bank has allocated funding of $56.4 million, which will be directed towards improving the disaster response capacity of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. These funds will help strengthen financial resilience and ensure timely payments in the event of disasters.

Former Harvard President Steps Away from Public Life Following Release of Epstein's Letters

Larry Summers, who previously served as president of Harvard University, has decided to temporarily step back from public life. This decision came in the wake of the publication of his correspondence with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The information was reported by BBC, citing official sources. In a statement made on Monday evening, Summers expressed "deep regret" regarding his past contacts with Epstein and announced his intention to focus on restoring his image. He noted

Sultan Raev became a laureate of the international award "Heritage of the Future"

The award ceremony for the first winners of the international award "Kelajak Merosi" ("Heritage of the Future") took place in Tashkent. The laureates received not only statuettes and diplomas but also cash prizes of 10 thousand dollars.

In Bishkek, a new transport bridge on Shukurova/Mederova has been completed and opened.

Today, November 18, a new bridge over the YUBCHK was opened in Bishkek, connecting Shukurava and Mederova streets. Construction work lasted three months, according to information from the city hall's press service. Work began in July 2025, and the project was developed in 2024 based on the urban planning assignment received from the State Enterprise "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," and underwent the necessary state examination.

Egeria of the Talas Region Received Special Uniforms

In the Talas Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, a ceremony was held to present special service uniforms for gamekeepers and wildlife specialists, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The head of the department, Ruslan Akulov, personally handed over the new uniforms to the employees.

Ban on livestock exports and social factors reduced meat prices by 70 soms

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic is taking a number of measures to stabilize prices on key food products, as reported by the press service of the agency. In order to prevent a rise in meat prices, the government has decided to impose a temporary ban on the export of live cattle. This is expected to lead to an increase in supply in the domestic market and, consequently, a reduction in price pressure.

Demolition of the Kurentkeev Music School Covered the Center of Bishkek with a Cloud of Dust

The demolition process of the Kyrgyz National Music College named after Muratala Kureneev has caused a cloud of dust to rise in the center of Bishkek, attracting the attention of local residents who shared videos on social media. Eyewitnesses note that the dust cloud enveloped the entire area during the dismantling. According to citizens, breathing has become difficult — the dust quickly spread to nearby yards and streets.

The medicine search app will be updated. What will change for users

Nuradin Kanataev, head of the information and technical support department of the Department of Medicines and Medical Supplies of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, shared new features of the mobile application "Dary-Darmek," which will be updated, during a live broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." This application is designed for convenient searching and verification of medical drugs and is built on the drug traceability system.

A mural depicting Tölömüş Okeeva has been installed on the facade of the Kyrgyzfilm studio

On the facade of the administrative building of the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm," named after Tölömüş Okeeva, a new mural has been installed, depicting the portrait of the legendary director who made a significant contribution to the development of Kyrgyz cinema on the international stage. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the mural also features iconic frames from films recognized as the "Kyrgyz miracle."

In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 12,000 children are born prematurely each year

Every year on November 17, the whole world celebrates World Prematurity Day, established by the European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI). This event aims to draw attention to the issues of premature births, the care of premature infants, and the support of their families.

ADB allocates $56.4 million to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for disaster relief

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the allocation of $56.4 million to support Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in enhancing their capacity to respond to natural disasters. This was reported by the organization's press service. Under this program, funding will be provided through a grant of $53.1 million from the Asian Development Fund (ADF), as well as co-financing of $3.3 million from the Asia-Pacific Climate Fund. The ADF offers grants to the most vulnerable and poorest countries in

In Kyrgyzstan, digital court proceedings will be implemented starting in 2026

Starting from the beginning of 2026, digital court proceedings will be implemented in Kyrgyzstan, which will radically change the operation of the judicial system and the interaction of citizens with the courts. The corresponding law has been signed by the president, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice. The law, which was adopted on November 14, introduces significant changes to three key codes: the Civil Procedure Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the

Residents of Bishkek are invited to weekend food fairs

Since the beginning of November, weekend fairs organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources have been taking place in Bishkek. The press service of the agency reports the start of events in the center of the capital. Farmers wishing to participate in the fairs are encouraged to contact the following phone numbers: 0312 66 14 22 and 0702 70 20 00.

Torobaev: The Well-being of Rural Residents is the Key to the Country's Development

On November 15, an important step towards supporting agriculture took place in the Chuy region, Sokuluk district — a ceremony for the transfer of new equipment to the state breeding plant. The event was attended by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan.

During the elections of delegates to the People's Kurultai in the Chui region, a heated exchange occurred

In the Chuy region, during the elections for delegates to the IV People's Kurultai, an incident occurred, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The author of the video recording, which captured the events, claims that the elections were held with violations and without the proper documentation of protocols.

Aibek Junushaliev on raids at cafes after 10 PM: We did not allow extremes

Speaking at a meeting with akims and heads of city services, Junushaliev emphasized that the restrictions imposed on establishments prohibiting their operation after 10:00 PM have yielded tangible results: for the first time in a long period, the capital has adhered to the electricity consumption limit. “During the raid on November 13, we avoided extreme measures such as power and water supply disconnections,” the mayor noted. “We clarified the situation, and now it is important to continue

Sommelier from Kyrgyzstan Became the Silver Medalist of a Prestigious International Competition

Recently, the international sommelier competition LGCF The Best Sommelier of Great Steppe 2025 took place in Baku, gathering the best representatives from five countries: Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan was represented by the winner of the national stage The Great Steppe Kyrgyzstan 2025, Elena Shtepa. Elena Shtepa was awarded a silver medal at this prestigious event.

In the KR, there are over 8,000 vacancies: The Ministry of Labor named the most in-demand professions

As of the end of October 2025, there are more than 8,000 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported to "Kabar" by Sadatkyl Mukambetova, an employee of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, among those who turn to the ministry in search of work, the most popular professions are hairdresser, cook, welder, seamstress, accountant, translator, and driver. These specialties remain the most in demand in the labor market.

The State Committee for National Security warned about criminal liability for price gouging on meat.

Representatives of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), together with the Bishkek city administration, the antimonopoly service, and law enforcement agencies, conducted on-site inspections at major points of sale for meat products. As reported by the GKNB press service, these measures are aimed at ensuring food security and monitoring compliance with state price regulation for meat. Since August 11, 2025, state price regulation for meat has come into

A modern tunnel car wash complex has opened in Osh

A new tunnel car wash complex has opened in the city of Osh, which is already operational. This information was provided by the city hall. The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman of the City Council Bolot Bayetov, as well as builders and residents of the city.

The situation involving citizens of the PRC is an isolated incident that does not affect interstate relations.

In Bishkek, the "Doctor Life" Museum and the friend of "Vecherka" - Ernst Akramov were opened

Ernst Akramov is an outstanding figure in the field of surgery in Kyrgyzstan. Many specialists from the Chui Regional Hospital, who were his students and followers, have achieved significant success thanks to his guidance. At the opening of the museum, not only colleagues of the professor attended, but also his friends, former patients, representatives of the Ministry of Health, as well as prominent figures from the fields of culture and science.

In Bishkek, the road near GUM is being asphalted

In Bishkek, on Chuy Avenue, work has begun on paving the road near GUM. It is expected that the completion of the work and the opening of traffic on the updated road will take place on December 5-6 of this year.

Flight Delay in Vietnam. Comments from the Airline and Tour Operator

Photo from the internet Today at 9:00 AM local time, a flight from Phu Quoc Airport to Bishkek took off, carrying 180 passengers who had been waiting to return home for three days. The press service of "Aero Nomad Airlines" reported this incident. While waiting for the flight, the airline, in collaboration with KOMPAS Touroperator, provided tourists with comfortable living conditions, including transfers and meals at hotels. Representatives of the airline and the tour operator were

Project "Zheneke": Nazima Mayrambekova from Naryn shared how she overslept until 11 AM on her wedding day

The regional news publication Turmush continues the column "Jenekе." In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and daughters-in-law "with experience." The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women.

The number of migrants entering Russia has decreased by 1 million

In the first nine months of 2025, there has been a significant decrease in the number of foreigners arriving in Russia, by 1 million. According to the Border Service of the FSB, the largest number of migrants now consists of citizens from Kazakhstan, as well as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Experts believe that this trend is due to the tightening of migration legislation, as reported by Moscow FM. Lawyers point to the introduction of an open registry of controlled persons, which

Kyrgyzstanis complain about internet issues

Today, November 18, complaints have started coming in from subscribers about disruptions in internet connectivity. Users are reporting issues with the "Salyk service," as well as slow performance of the "Tunduk" app and some banking services.

In the Moscow District, a 10-kilometer stretch of road was asphalted, which was discussed at the people's kurultai.

In the Chuy region, in the territory of the Moscow district, the work on laying new asphalt on a 10-kilometer section of the road connecting the village of Belovodskoye and the rural district of Tölök has been successfully completed. According to information provided by the district state administration, this section of the road ensures road communication between the village of Belovodskoye, which is part of the Narzanskiy rural district and serves as the center of the district, and the rural

Mayor of Bishkek: Establishments away from residential buildings can operate after 10 PM

Photo from the internet Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital, addressed the district akims and heads of city services with clarifications following the raid that took place on November 13. He noted that the main goal of the event was to implement the decision regarding noise compliance and electricity conservation, rather than to restrict business operations. The mayor emphasized that Bishkek has a daily electricity consumption limit of 10 million 45 kilowatt-hours. As of November 13,

"Balhash". Kazakhstan has decided on the name of its first nuclear power plant

In Kazakhstan, the competition for the best name for the first nuclear power plant has concluded, allowing all willing residents of the country to participate. According to the Agency for Atomic Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the winning name is "Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant," which received the highest number of votes. According to the agency, 27,157 citizens aged 16 and older participated in the competition. Each participant had the opportunity to propose one name, resulting