Teenagers are being trained to detect fraud In Bishkek, the first Republican Olympiad on financial security for schoolchildren has begun. This information was announced by the Ministry of Education.
The voting abroad for the early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh has concluded. The electoral process demonstrated significant activity from our compatriots and became one of the most successful in terms of the number of voters and the number of open polling stations. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the agency, a record number of polling stations were opened for voting outside the country — 100, located in 89 cities across
Photo of the National Agency for Religious Affairs. Azamat Yusupov In an interview provided to 24.kg, the head of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, Azamat Yusupov, discussed current issues in the religious sphere, the influence of foreign organizations on Kyrgyz citizens, as well as aspects of dawa and pilgrimage. — What is your assessment of the current religious situation in Kyrgyzstan and what challenges does the state face?
Starting from December 1, 2025, the branches of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing (GCRV) located under the Presidential Administration will change their working hours. This information was announced by the press service of GCRV. Changes in the schedule for branches in Bishkek Branch "Birimdik": Working hours: 08:30-17:30 and 17:30-01:30; Break: 1 hour (shift schedule); No days off, operating in two shifts. Branch "Tash-Döbö": From 08:30 to 17:00;
According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of November 1 of the current year, 108.4 thousand residents of Kyrgyzstan receive a monthly social allowance. This is 2 percent less than in the same period of 2024, when the number of recipients was 108.7 thousand. This allowance is intended for citizens who are not entitled to pension payments and are unable to work. The category of recipients includes children with disabilities up to 18 years old, orphans, individuals
In Kadamjay, coal has been provided as free assistance for low-income families, reported a Turmush correspondent. Currently, 61 families in difficult financial situations have received 280 kilograms of coal each.
According to international data, the water stress level in Kyrgyzstan is 3.28, which corresponds to a high level and approaches 'pre-crisis' indicators. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture after a recent round table where participants discussed the current state of water resources in the country, as well as opportunities for irrigation development and the creation of a comprehensive investment strategy for the water
On the Bishkek-Osh highway, just a few kilometers from the "Sosnovka" post, there is a waterfall that has become popular among tourists and nature lovers, reports Turmush correspondent. The waterfall is formed by a stream flowing from the mountain crevice "Shirokaya." Before the waters of the stream merge with the Kara-Balta River, they plunge over a cliff, creating a waterfall nearly 6 meters high. A short trail leads to this natural wonder, covered in yellow leaves and
Today, the Jalal-Abad Regional Drama Theater named after Barpy announced its event program for December. On December 2 at 10:00, a charity event dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will take place. The event will be held at the Barpy Theater;
The number of cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is increasing annually, including in Kyrgyzstan. There are many theories about the causes of ASD, but scientists have not yet reached a consensus. Possible factors include disruptions in brain function, genetic changes, and environmental conditions. It is impossible to completely cure this disorder; it persists throughout a person's life. However, in some cases, symptoms can be adjusted, making them less noticeable. Nevertheless, some
According to the research data, Europe is facing serious challenges in the early detection and treatment of HIV: over 54% of new diagnoses in 2024 were made at late stages, hindering effective therapy. This was reported by the UN News Service. The authors of the report emphasize that insufficient testing activity, exacerbated by the growing number of undiagnosed cases, significantly jeopardizes the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
The opening of the winter tourist season took place on November 29 in Karakol, Issyk-Kul region. The "Karakol" ski resort has once again opened its doors to vacationers. Local authorities, tourism sector specialists, employees of the Ak-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs, as well as residents and guests of the city participated in the opening ceremony.
A new bridge is planned to be constructed in Bishkek over the water canal named after Chokan Valikhanov. This information was provided by the press service of the city administration. According to the announcement, a memorandum was signed with the company "Bai-Tash Group" for the implementation of this project through the technical channel "Bishkekteploseti," which is also known as "mother-in-law's tongue."
From December 1 to 3, the first Republican Olympiad dedicated to financial security for students will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. The Ministry of Education reports on this event. High school students in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades from general educational institutions in the capital are invited to participate in the Olympiad. The final results will determine the top one hundred contestants who will have the opportunity to participate in the final round.
The mayor of the city of Talas, Nurgazy Asylbekov, conducted an inspection of meat sales locations to monitor compliance with the prices set by the Antimonopoly Service, as reported by Turmush correspondent. According to the established regulations:
On December 2, a cold water supply shutdown is scheduled in Bishkek. From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, water will not be supplied to residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The shutdown zones will be limited to the following streets:
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, voting at overseas polling stations in various countries has almost completely concluded. As of December 1, 00:00, 25,458 citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have participated in the elections.
In December, first graders will have the opportunity to rest longer. For children in the first grade, winter holidays will be extended by two weeks, from December 24, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
The solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the Victory Memorial took place in Bishkek, organized as part of the visit of the international observation mission of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS, which arrived in Kyrgyzstan to observe the extraordinary elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. The First Deputy Mayor of the capital, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, welcomed the members of the delegation on behalf of the city authorities and noted the importance of international cooperation
In the Chuy region, in the Sokuluk district, the asphalt laying work on the road connecting Sokuluk and Belogork has been completed. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's statement, this year, the asphalting of a section 2.1 kilometers long was planned, financed from the capital investment budget. The work was carried out strictly according to the approved schedule.
The forecast prepared by Kyrgyzhydromet highlights the temperature indicators and precipitation expected across Kyrgyzstan in December 2025. According to the data, the average monthly temperature and precipitation levels in this month will be within the climatic norm.
In Kyrgyzstan, dry weather is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −4 degrees at night and rise to +12 during the day.
Today, at 08:00, at polling station No. 2294, located in the Cultural House named after Ch. Aitmatov in the village of Kanysh-Kiya, the head of the district state administration of the Chatkal district, Altynbek Senirbaev, cast his vote, reports the local state administration. According to official data, the population of the Chatkal district is 31,282 people, of which 17,494 are registered voters.
In Karakol, early voting for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh is coming to an end. Voters are rushing to express their opinions, as time until the polling stations close is limited. According to a Turmush correspondent, there is high activity at polling station No. 3156 — the last voters are actively approaching the ballot boxes. Among them is 29-year-old Kunduz Nurlan kyzy, who shared: “I am 29 years old, but for various reasons, I have not had the opportunity to participate in
In Karakol, early voting for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh has concluded. Before the polling stations closed, voters hurried to exercise their right to vote. Among those who arrived among the last were the family of Asel Buribaeva. Asel Buribaeva stated that she decided to vote together with her children. “We finished all our errands and came with our four children to fulfill our civic duty. Five people in our family are voting; my husband managed to come during the day, while
In the elections in electoral district No. 29, which covers the Toguz-Torou district in the Jalal-Abad region and the Jumgal and Kochkor districts in the Naryn region, as well as the city of Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul region, the situation remains calm. This information was provided by the chairman of the district electoral commission No. 29, Temirbek Esenaliev.
At polling station number 3152 in Karakol, 61-year-old Chynara Duyshunbieva and her husband Roman Usupbaev decided to vote together. Chynara noted that it is a tradition for them to always come to the elections together.
Kasmaly Orozaliev, an 84-year-old veteran of labor and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, came to the elections in the village of Uch-Kainar in the Ak-Suu district with his family, as reported by the secretary of polling station No. 3127, Gulzat Mamytova. His wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren accompanied him on this important day. Gulzat Mamytova noted that Kasmaly-ata always approaches his civic duty with responsibility, making him an example for other voters. This man never misses
Alen Azizovich Uturkeev, a resident of the village of Birlik in the Alamedin district of the Chui region, voted for the first time in the elections, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. He came to polling station No. 7169 and participated in the voting.
November 28 - December 6. Exhibition "We Are Not Flies - We Are Humans!" The exhibition features about 20 posters from the A0 of Freedom project, created by participants from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the United Kingdom. Each poster reflects the personal experiences, stories, and views of the authors, creating a space for open dialogue. Dari Cultural Center, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
As of November 30, the prosecutor's office received 25 applications and complaints related to the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. This was reported by the prosecutor of the Main Department of the General Prosecutor's Office, Samat Junusov, at a press conference. He noted that 11 appeals were forwarded to the internal affairs authorities, six to the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums. The prosecutor's office refused to initiate criminal proceedings
Bishkek December 1, MondayThe temperature at night will be -2...-4 °C, cloudy weather. During the day, +11...+13 °C is expected, also cloudy.
Vitaly Ilyich Grishchuk, 85 years old, from Moldovanovka, became a participant in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. The respected elder was born in 1940.
In the Tyup district, in the high-altitude village of Karkyra, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are ongoing. This was reported by Aizat Orozbekova, the chairperson of the precinct election commission 3077. According to her information, 153 voters are registered in Karkyra. During the 10 hours of voting, 86 people cast their votes, which is more than 50% of the total number of registered voters. "Karkyra is a unique place, located at a high altitude and on the border.
In the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 27, which includes the Issyk-Kul, Tyup, and Ak-Suu districts, 120 polling stations are operational. A total of 157,000 voters are registered in the constituency, who have the opportunity to choose one of 24 candidates. In the territory of the Issyk-Kul district, 40 polling stations have been opened. Voting here is taking place actively, with the participation of 64,514 citizens listed in the voter rolls.
In Kara-Kul, early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are taking place today, organized at 9 polling stations, and all voting systems are functioning smoothly. As of 18:00, 5,485 out of 17,481 registered voters have already cast their votes, which represents a turnout of 31.4%.
Zariya Musazhanova, a 99-year-old resident of the Ton district in the Issyk-Kul region, came to the elections to cast her vote. As reported by a member of the precinct commission, the grandmother became the oldest voter at the polling station. She was given immense gratitude for her active participation and received commemorative gifts.
The signing ceremony brought together several key figures: the first vice-president of KFB Nurdin Bukuev, the general manager of Mastercard in Central and Eastern Europe Suleiman Sozeri, the director of 'Eldik Bank' Medet Tairov, the vice-president of the Kyrgyz Professional Football League Ilgiz Sadraliev, and the famous English player Sol Campbell.
During the elections in the Jalal-Abad region, more than 1,000 police officers are monitoring public safety, as reported by the regional police department's press service. According to the agency, law enforcement is operating in an enhanced mode to prevent violations and ensure safety at the polling stations. So far, no serious violations of the law have been registered, and the socio-political situation in the region remains stable.
At polling station No. 7017, located in the village of Kyzyl-Suu in the Chym-Korgon ayil district of the Kemin region, as well as at other stations in the Chui region, the elections are taking place in an atmosphere of calm and positivity. According to reports from observers, at some polling stations in the region, voters are not only actively participating in the voting process but are also creating a festive atmosphere — chatting, singing, and even dancing. Local residents note the
As part of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the Toguz-Torou district of the Jalal-Abad region, Akim Manasbek Murataliev visited the polling station located at the "Kazarman" airport. He came to vote accompanied by his son. The Akim emphasized the importance of an active civic position and urged local residents to participate actively in the election process. "Every citizen must responsibly fulfill their duties," he noted.
In the village of Kyzyl-Korgon, located in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, polling station No. 8137 opened on November 30 for the elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh. There are 610 registered voters at the station, and as of now, about 150 people have already cast their votes.
As of 16:00 Bishkek time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that 14,281 citizens of the country are participating in the voting abroad. The voting process continues in various countries around the world at 89 polling stations. These stations are open in countries such as Russia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, France, and others. Voting has
In the village of Luxembourg, a memorable incident occurred: a bride dressed in a wedding gown made a stop at a polling station before heading to her wedding to fulfill her civic duty and vote. The polling station workers warmly welcomed the young woman, congratulated her on this important event, presented her with flowers, and wished her happiness in her new endeavor.
In Nizhny Novgorod, for the first time in history, Kyrgyz citizens living in this region had the opportunity to participate in the parliamentary elections of their country. This became possible thanks to the opening of the honorary consulate of the Kyrgyz Republic in February 2025, which gave a new impetus for citizens' participation in democratic processes. A correspondent from 24.kg also visited the polling station. The polling station is located in the office of the honorary consul in
Recently, elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh took place in Karakol, and our correspondent spoke with voters to learn about their mood and desires. 78-year-old resident of the city, Zholdosh Isaev, expressed his congratulations on the occasion of the elections and shared that his vote was cast with hope for a wise choice by the people and the prosperity of the country.
At polling station No. 5399, located in Nookat, there was a failure in the technical system, resulting in only part of the information being displayed on the receipt, and the ballot itself was not printed. This was reported by the members of the precinct commission. In connection with this malfunction, a corresponding act was drawn up. Soon the problem was resolved, and the voter was issued a properly formatted ballot.
In the southeastern part of the city, at the site of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," a fire broke out. The city administration reports that the fire has been localized, and there is currently no threat of further spread. To combat the fire, two fire crews from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Bishkek were dispatched to the scene, and the services of Municipal Enterprises "Tazalyk" and "Bishkekzelenstroy" were also involved, each