Currently, in the Jayil District, the price of 1 kilogram of honey is about 500 soms, while 1 liter can be purchased for 700 soms, reports Turmush correspondent. Prices may vary depending on the type and quality of honey. The location of its collection also plays an important role, whether it is mountainous areas or plains, as well as the vegetation from which the honey was harvested.
The Republican Center for the Control of Viral Hepatitis and HIV has announced a tender for conducting an information campaign aimed at increasing interest in vaccination against hepatitis B, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B and C. According to data from the state procurement portal, 3 million 50 thousand soms will be allocated for these purposes.
In the Talas region, two years ago, 1 billion soms were allocated, but about 300-400 million of them could not be utilized, and these funds returned to the budget. At a meeting with the residents of Talas on November 13, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the regional leadership decided to return the unused money. “Previously, we experienced a shortage of funds, and now we have enough financing, but unfortunately, we are unable to utilize the allocated amounts by the end of the year. Many who
Moldova's refusal of the visa-free regime with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, according to Dmitry Sorokin, who heads the Russian-Moldovan Center for Friendship and Cooperation, may have a negative impact on the country. As the expert emphasized, this decision is part of Moldova's attempt to adapt to the standards of the European Union. It is worth noting that Moldova suspended the visa-free regime with the two countries after the cancellation of the agreement on the free movement of CIS
Photo from the internet The antitrust investigation initiated by the European Commission concerns the company Google. Authorities suspect that Google downranks news websites in search results if these resources host commercial or third-party content. According to Reuters, this investigation is part of new EU legislation known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which regulates the operations of large digital platforms. Publishers who have filed complaints with the European Commission claim that
The authorities of Bishkek have established new restrictions for catering establishments as part of the enforcement of the noise law. According to the press service of the city hall, owners of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, and other similar establishments are prohibited from holding celebrations and cultural events, as well as operating after 10:00 PM.
On November 14, Kyrgyzstan is expected to have mostly clear and dry weather in most regions of the country. According to meteorologists, light rain is possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 3–8 meters per second.
Today, a meeting was held at the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, where the head of the President's Office, Kanbek Tumanbaev, met with representatives of resorts, sanatoriums, and boarding houses. The main topic of discussion was the plans for managing park and beach areas. According to the press service of the President's Office, during the meeting, Kanbek Tumanbaev emphasized that, according to the president's decree, all park and beach territories will be
Currently, new asphalt is being laid on a section of Dubosekovskaya Street in Bishkek, which runs from Mesaroša Street to Kainazarova Street. According to the city administration, work on this section previously included breaking up the old asphalt, installing an irrigation system, and preparing the roadbed.
This winter season, there are no plans for rolling electricity outages in Kyrgyzstan; however, new restrictions are being introduced, referred to as energy-saving consumption. A new power limit has been set for citizens – up to 3 kW, which forces people to choose between using a washing machine and an electric kettle.
The Bishkek City Hall has decided that public catering establishments and cultural and entertainment institutions must cease their activities no later than 10:00 PM. These measures are aimed at ensuring the peace and quiet of citizens in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Silence".
In his speech, the minister congratulated all scientists, educators, and researchers on their professional holiday, noting that science plays a key role in the socio-economic progress of Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that science is becoming the foundation for sustainable development, technological independence, and improving the quality of life for citizens.
In connection with the need to maintain the silence and tranquility of residents, the Bishkek city administration has decided to introduce new regulations regarding the operation of entertainment establishments. This order was issued in accordance with the Law "On Silence". According to this document, owners of cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, and other similar establishments are required to cease their activities no later than 10:00 PM. After this time, all cultural and festive
In Batken, the renovation and preparation for the operation of the house of Imarbek Rajapov has been completed, which previously only had walls and a roof. According to information from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK), this charitable initiative was proposed by the imam of the Abu-Bakr mosque, Kozhali Abazov. Thanks to the solidarity of local residents, over 800,000 soms were raised. During the renovation, both the interior and exterior parts of the house were
The Ministry of Education has announced a republican competition for 191 vacancies for the position of school director. The highest number of open positions is observed in the Jalal-Abad region — 58, followed by the Osh region with 46 positions and the Chui region with 26 vacancies. In the Naryn region, there are 11 positions open, in the Batken region — 18, in the Issyk-Kul region — 14, and in the Talas region — 6. A competition has also been announced in the city of Osh for three director
Bishkek November 14, Friday The temperature at night will be +1...+3 °C, no precipitation is expected.
Photo by the Prosecutor General's Office In connection with misunderstandings that arose on social media regarding the bill concerning amendments to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes, the Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan issued an official clarification. The agency noted that property confiscation is only possible based on a court decision, which is a fundamental principle enshrined in the country's Constitution.
, Darya NESTEROVA In its new report, the international human rights organization Freedom House highlighted the state of internet freedom in various countries. According to the presented data, the level of internet freedom worldwide has been declining for 15 years, and Central Asian countries remain categorized as "partly free" and "not free."
Today, November 13, President Sadyr Japarov, during a working trip, visited the Talas region, where he familiarized himself with the prospects for its development. Currently, the construction of a new five-story campus of the Talas State University has also begun, as well as a school for 900 students and seven kindergartens.
Today, November 13, a discussion on measures for electricity conservation took place at the city hall of Osh. According to local authorities, over the past ten months of the current year, the city has exceeded its electricity consumption limit by 112 million kilowatt-hours. In this regard, to ensure a stable supply of electricity during the winter period and to avoid overloads, the following decisions have been made:
From November 21 to 24, Bishkek will host a festival of Indian cinema organized by the Embassy of India and the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The opening ceremony will take place at the Kyrgyz National Drama Theater on Friday, November 21, at 18:00. The evening will feature:
In Kara-Kuldja, located in the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district of the Osh region, the opening of a new wool processing plant is expected on November 14. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, this project is being implemented with the support of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, as part of the "30+20+10" program.
President Sadyr Japarov announced the allocation of 8 billion soms for the Talas region during a meeting with the public. This statement was made after the laying of a capsule for the construction of the children's entertainment center "Balastan" in the city of Talas. The head of state reminded that two years ago, the region was allocated 1 billion soms, but by the end of the year, about 400 million soms returned to the budget because local authorities were unable to utilize all
Photo courtesy of the Press Service of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. Deputy Chairperson Nurgul Bakirova In the extraordinary elections in Kyrgyzstan, the timelines for conducting electoral activities are reduced by one third. Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court Nurgul Bakirova announced this at a meeting with observers from the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE, noting that judicial proceedings regarding electoral disputes will also take
In the Alai district, in the city of Gülchö, the asphalt paving of a road, stretching 3 kilometers and 300 meters, has been completed on the section from the Oktay residential area to Kөbürgön. This was reported by the mayor of the city, Nursultan Tajibaev. “The asphalt laying on this section was completed yesterday. We had previously paved 3 km of road from the Budalyk intersection to the Savai section. All work is being funded by the republican budget. It is expected that the new road will be
Photo from the internet The registration for participation in the Diversity Visa lottery — DV-2027, which provides the opportunity to obtain a "green card," is currently closed. This is reported by the U.S. State Department. The department also noted that false messages about the start of application acceptance and offers from various visa agencies claiming they can "increase your chances of winning" or guarantee successful application processing are appearing online.
Residents of Bishkek living in apartment buildings have begun receiving notifications from energy companies about the need for careful consumption of electricity. These measures are prompted by a challenging situation in the area of water and energy resources. According to a letter received from JSC "NESC" on October 14, measures are being taken to reduce electricity consumption in order to ensure the stable operation of the energy system and its equipment.
On November 13, 2025, Nurgul Bakirova, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, held a meeting with a delegation from the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE. Information about this was published by the court's press service. The delegation included legal analyst Zeliha Aydin, her assistant Mirgul Mamataliyeva, Chairperson of the Bishkek Administrative Court Azis Eshaliev, Head of the Department for Supporting the Activities of
As of November 1, 2025, the investment portfolio of the Deposit Protection Agency has increased by 1 billion 726.7 million soms, which is 25.3 percent. The total amount reached 8 billion 544 million soms, as reported by the agency's press center. According to the law "On the Protection of Bank Deposits," the agency directs the free funds of the fund into investments in securities issued by the Cabinet of Ministers and the National Bank. This allows for income generation, which in
Today, the Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Baktybek Bekbolotov, held a meeting with Samman Tapa, the UNICEF representative in the republic. According to the press service of the administration, during the discussion, Bekbolotov emphasized that the return of women and children from camps located in Iraq and Syria requires significant resources and coordinated efforts. He noted that the successful implementation of these missions has been made possible thanks to the support of
A proposal for the necessity of studying the experience of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the field of labor migration has been made in Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ombudsman. Tatyana Moskalkova, the Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia, raised the issue of spreading the successful experience of organized recruitment of labor migrants from these two countries throughout the CIS.
Starting from November 12, a new facility for the incineration and disposal of fallen livestock remains has opened in the rural district of Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz region, reports Turmush correspondent. The crematorium is situated one kilometer from the foothills of the mountains.
According to the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, the coal reserves at the Bishkek CHPP amount to 300,000 tons. He ordered a temporary halt to coal supplies for ten days to ensure the population has the necessary fuel. Ibraev emphasized: "All coal wagons being loaded in Balakchy will be directed to the Chui Valley. We live in a rich country, and there is enough coal for everyone. However, citizens only start stockpiling coal with the first snow. In August, when the stripping works
In an interview with media representatives, Ibraev emphasized that citizens should not worry about the situation in the energy sector. He reminded that the agency had previously successfully dealt with similar challenges. The minister provided an example: "As of April 1, 2015, the water level in the Toktogul reservoir was 6.4 billion cubic meters. By 2026, we plan to reach 6.9 billion. Therefore, there is no reason to talk about a crisis."
Aktoty Raimkulova, president of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, participated in the TRT World Forum 2025, which took place in Istanbul under the slogan "Global Reset: From Old Order to New Realities." The forum was inaugurated with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Additionally, the event featured speeches from TRT General Director Mehmet Zahid Sobacı and SETA General Director Burhanettin Duran. A total of over 1500 participants gathered at the
On November 12, a solemn event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the outstanding figure of Kyrgyz culture, Tabyldy Aktanov, took place at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater. The event was attended by State Secretary Marat Imankulov. In his speech, the State Secretary emphasized that Tabyldy Aktanov, possessing a diverse talent as a manaschi, poet, actor, director, and composer, had a significant impact on the development of Kyrgyz art and culture.
On November 13, as part of his working trip to the Talas region, President Sadyr Japarov participated in the ceremonial laying of the capsule for the reconstruction of the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo." According to the information from the press service of the head of state, attendees at the event were able to see a theatrical prologue dedicated to the epic "Manas," as well as a video presentation of the complex's renovation project.
37-year-old Nurzhan Obodoeva, a mother of a child with a disability, successfully earned 80,000 soms in net profit from livestock farming and opened two jobs for cooks. A correspondent from Turmush learned about her story.
Leading medical institutions in France became the destination for a delegation from Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Health reports that Minister Erkin Checheybaev and his team familiarized themselves with advanced technologies and methods of organizing specialized medical care and rehabilitation. As part of their trip, the delegation visited the hospital of the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation, known in Europe for its specialties in neurosurgery, neurology, and ophthalmology.
Despite advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, a lack of funding and unequal access to medical services can negatively impact the progress made. This is reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its new report. According to WHO data, in 2024, tuberculosis was responsible for the deaths of more than 1.2 million people and affected about 10.7 million individuals, remaining one of the most dangerous infectious diseases in the world.
In the Naryn region, in Ak-Tal, professional college No. 40 named after Maadanbek Barashov has acquired a passenger car. The director of the college, Ilyichbek Jakshylyk uulu, reported that 800,000 soms were allocated from the district development fund for the needs of the educational process and official purposes. The college also contributed its own share of 222,000 soms.
On November 12, 2025, the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" announced the start of a tender for construction work. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the upcoming procurement includes the development of cost estimation documentation for repairs and construction work. The list of tasks includes the dismantling of the staircase of the main building, tiling it, replacing plumbing pipes in the restrooms, as well as
Ernest Karybekov, an energy specialist, supported the position of Deputy Prime Minister Kamchybek Tashiev in an interview with IA "Kabar," stating that Kyrgyzstan can avoid rolling blackouts this winter season. Karybekov noted that a key step was the disconnection of mining farms from the power supply. "These enterprises operate in the interests of their owners, not the state," he added, emphasizing that such measures will significantly help in getting through the
The capsule for the new children's entertainment center called "Balastan" was laid by President Sadyr Japarov in Talas, according to information provided by the press service of the head of state. The construction area will be 6.5 hectares, and the project is scheduled for completion in 2026.
In the Lenin District, a raid was conducted aimed at dismantling advertising structures and banners that were installed in violation of the current regulations for outdoor advertising placement. This became known on November 13 from a message by the district akimat. The activities took place on Chuy Avenue and neighboring streets. Representatives from the district administration, the Land Use Control Department, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," MTU No. 101, as well as staff from
The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, reported that information about the Toktogul Reservoir, previously classified, is now available. The volume of the reservoir is 19.5 billion cubic meters, but currently, it is only 11 billion. Ibraev noted that in 2017, the reserves reached 19 billion 589 million cubic meters, but in recent years, the water level has significantly decreased. "Why was the available volume not used? The answer is simple: the people responsible for energy were not
Employees of the Department for Combating Illegal Trade of the Municipal Inspection continue to conduct raids at the Osh market and its surroundings. According to the inspection, instances of selling medicines in unauthorized places were identified on Kuliyev Street. In one case, when inspectors approached the vendors, a woman attempted to hide the goods by passing them to another seller, who concealed the products in her stall. As a result, appropriate reports were drawn up.
In the Batken region, the installation of video cameras has begun in educational institutions located in the border zone. According to the press service of the Batken regional department of internal affairs, these cameras will be under constant monitoring by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.