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Young athletes from Jumgal won prize places at the competitions in Naryn

Young athletes from the Jumgal district took prize places in the competitions dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz sports, held in Naryn. In the competitions among teenagers, organized by the Naryn regional department of physical culture and sports in honor of the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyz sports, young athletes from the Jumgal district demonstrated impressive results and secured prize places.

22.12.2025, 13:31
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A competition for reciting the epic "Manas" was held among civil servants of the Jumgal District

In the Jumgal district, a competition was held where employees of government institutions performed excerpts from the epic "Manas," reports Turmush correspondent. More than 20 civil servants participated in this event, which took place in the Naryn region, each striving to demonstrate their skills in reading the epic "Manas" as part of the competition titled "Every Employee Reads 'Manas'."

22.12.2025, 13:05
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Star of "Racketir" Murat Bisembin hospitalized urgently

Famous actor Murat Bisembin, who played the role of Ruslan in the duology "Racketeer," has been urgently hospitalized. This information was confirmed by his daughter, as reported by Liter.kz. According to her, her father's condition requires careful monitoring by doctors, as he has been diagnosed with a stroke.

22.12.2025, 12:57
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On December 30, the national film award ceremony "Ak Ilbirs" will take place in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, on December 30, at 17:00, the award ceremony of the National Film Award "Ak Ilbirs" will take place at the Opera and Ballet Theater. This prestigious award is one of the most significant in the field of cinema in Kyrgyzstan and annually recognizes outstanding achievements in national cinematography, bringing together leading actors, directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and technical specialists at one event.

22.12.2025, 12:51
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Fraudsters are sending messages on behalf of tax service employees

In recent days, there has been an increase in cases of fraud related to the forgery of messages on behalf of employees of the State Tax Service. Fraudsters are actively using messengers to send requests for money transfers. It is important to note that the STS never requires money transfers through messengers or social networks, and does not use such methods for tax collection. Citizens are advised to carefully verify incoming information and, in case of suspicious messages or attempts at

22.12.2025, 12:47
In Bishkek, the traffic schemes of 11 city routes have been changed
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In Bishkek, the traffic schemes of 11 city routes have been changed

According to information provided by the city administration, the changes will take effect from December 22, 2025. On this day, adjustments will be made to some routes, while others will revert to previous traffic schemes. The changes affect 11 public transport routes, and passengers are advised to familiarize themselves with the new schemes in advance to consider them when planning their trips.

22.12.2025, 12:45
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Russia and Kyrgyzstan Discussed Violations in Fish Product Supplies

Recent negotiations between the Rosselkhoznadzor and the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed of Kyrgyzstan, which also involved representatives from Tyan Shan Forel LLC, focused on the identified violations in the process of supplying fish products to Russia and the issuance of the corresponding veterinary documents. The Rosselkhoznadzor once again drew attention to the discrepancies that were noted during the shipments of products, so that Kyrgyzstan could take the

22.12.2025, 12:35
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A woman with two children was involved in a car accident in Uzgen, after which the car caught fire.

An accident occurred in Uzgen. According to information provided by the Department of Road Safety of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, on December 21 at approximately 01:50 on Manas Street, a woman named U. kyzy M. was driving a "Daewoo Nexia." She lost control of the vehicle, which led to her veering off the road and colliding with a barrier. As a result of the impact, the car caught fire.

22.12.2025, 12:34
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A truck skidded on a slippery road in the Chychkan Gorge — it ended up in the opposite lane and an accident occurred

A collision occurred on the Bishkek–Osh highway between a freight vehicle and a passenger car, resulting in two women sustaining injuries and seeking medical assistance. According to witnesses of the accident, the incident happened on December 21 in the Chychkan gorge. The freight truck lost control on the slippery road, veered into the oncoming lane, and collided with the passenger car. This information was confirmed by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department for the Jalal-Abad

22.12.2025, 12:33
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In Bishkek, 11 bus routes have been partially changed

Adjustments in traffic are related to the new section of Chuy Avenue In Bishkek, the routes of 11 city buses have been changed in light of the opening of a new section of Chuy Avenue. The information was provided by the city administration.

22.12.2025, 12:29
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In the suburbs of Balıkçı, 60 hunters gathered — their prey became 2 predators

In the area of Balykchy and neighboring villages, an action was organized for the culling of predators. On December 21, the Balykchy City Department of Internal Affairs, in collaboration with the hunting society of the Issyk-Kul region, conducted an event to cull wolves and jackals that pose a danger to livestock. The hunting took place in the forests near the village of Ak-Ölön [Ak-Olon].

22.12.2025, 12:23
Askat Subanbekov presented the family comedy "Womanizer and Henpecked Husband"
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Askat Subanbekov presented the family comedy "Womanizer and Henpecked Husband"

The plot centers around two old friends who have chosen different paths in life. Aibek steadfastly adheres to a bachelor lifestyle, placing independence first. In contrast, Mirlan is fully immersed in family responsibilities and considers his wife's opinions when making decisions. Their meeting becomes the starting point for the clash of two opposing worldviews, leading to numerous comedic situations.

22.12.2025, 12:21
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"Up to 10,000 heads of cattle per day, what money is circulating..." — the state of the livestock market in Tokmok has sparked discussion on social media

There is an active discussion on social media regarding a video demonstrating the condition of the livestock market in Tokmok, Chui region. The recording was made on December 21. The author noted that after the snow melted, the market area was covered in mud, which creates serious inconveniences for all participants in the trade.

22.12.2025, 12:10
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In the Sokuluk District, low-quality coal was delivered for the children's boarding school.

Representatives of the presidential envoy in the Chui region visited a special boarding school for children with mental development delays, located in the village of Nizhne-Chuyskoye in the Sokuluk district. According to information obtained during the working trip, it was established that the coal supplied to the educational institution does not meet the necessary quality standards. This fact was revealed during an inspection of the conditions in which students are educated and live.

22.12.2025, 12:06
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In Balıkçı, the construction of a plant quarantine laboratory will cost $350,000

In order to ensure phytosanitary safety in the Issyk-Kul region, the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, with the support of the Islamic Development Bank, is starting the construction of a plant quarantine laboratory in Balykchy. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. According to the department's information, the total cost of the

22.12.2025, 11:52
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It became known who will build the new market in the 9th microdistrict

The city administration reported that the construction of the new CITY Market in the 9th microdistrict is being handled by the company "Ak Ordo Bulak". As part of the public-private partnership (PPP) project, a competition was held in which the company presented the most justified and comprehensive proposal for the implementation of this project.

22.12.2025, 11:46
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Kyrgyzstan and Turkey Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Cinematography

As part of the forum dedicated to countering disinformation among the member states of the Organization of Turkic States, Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with Birol Güven, General Director of the Department of Cinematography of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey. During the conversation, the possibilities for cooperation in the field of cinematography were discussed. The participants exchanged ideas about the

22.12.2025, 11:44
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They Want to Open Another Checkpoint on the Border of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, work will begin on the restoration of the checkpoint "Kamyshanovka," which was closed about 15 years ago. This information became known during the visit of the presidential envoy to the Chui region to the territory of the previously closed checkpoint "Kamyshanovka," the reason for its closure being the poor condition of the infrastructure.

22.12.2025, 11:35
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UN: About 2,000 ISIS-Khorasan militants are operating in Afghanistan, recruiting children

According to information from the UN Security Council, there are about 2,000 militants of the ISIS-Khorasan ("Wilayat Khorasan") group operating in Afghanistan. This group is actively recruiting children under the age of 14, including training them to carry out terrorist attacks using suicide bombers. According to a UN report, most of the commanders in ISIS-Khorasan are Afghan Pashtuns, while many of the rank-and-file militants are from Central Asia. The document indicates that the

22.12.2025, 11:27
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Territorial Reform in the Kyrgyz Republic: Why the Consolidation of Villages Did Not Solve Old Problems

The administrative-territorial reform implemented in Kyrgyzstan over the past two years has led to a reduction in the number of rural districts from 452 to 231. However, experts from the Hanns Seidel Foundation, which actively supports local self-governance in the country, emphasize in their new report the presence of serious issues: there are no clear criteria for consolidation, a personnel crisis is observed, and there is a formal transfer of powers for managing pastures. Additional

22.12.2025, 11:25
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In Uzgen, 7 citizens were fined for violating hunting regulations

In the Osh region, another raid took place aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. The relevant information was provided by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service. On December 20, employees of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the region, together with rangers from the Biodiversity Department and representatives of the "Bars-2" group of the "NABU" organization, conducted an inspection in the

22.12.2025, 11:16
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In Astana, a presentation of novels by Kyrgyz authors published in the Kazakh language took place.

In Astana, at the National Academic Library, a presentation of novels by Kyrgyz writers translated into Kazakh was held. According to the press service of the President's Administration, the event featured the books of Arslan Koichiev "Mismildirik" ("The Curse of Authority") and Sultan Raev "Topon," published as part of the series "Literature of the Turkic World."

22.12.2025, 11:05
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Fines Imposed for Violating Hunting Rules in Kara-Suu and Alaï Districts

In the Osh region, a raid was conducted aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. This was reported by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency's information, on December 21 of the current year, inspectors from the Osh office, together with representatives from the department for the protection of natural

22.12.2025, 11:03
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In Kara-Kuldja, 2 citizens were fined for violating hunting regulations

In the Kara-Kuljin district of the Osh region, a raid was conducted aimed at monitoring compliance with hunting regulations. This was reported by the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency's information, on December 16, inspectors carried out an event to check compliance with hunting norms in protected areas located on the northern and southern sides of

22.12.2025, 11:01
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"System" in the Karakol School. The GKNB has registered 10 teenagers, two employees have been fired.

The State Committee for National Security reported that a number of employees from the internal affairs and education departments in Karakol have been punished for inadequate performance of their duties. Verification actions by the GKNB were initiated after a representative of the parent committee of the 9th "A" class of school No. 7 named after K. Mendegul uulu, M. Ts., addressed the chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev, with a complaint about regular instances of violence at this

22.12.2025, 11:00
In Kyrgyzstan, 1545 km of roads have been paved since the beginning of the year
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In Kyrgyzstan, 1545 km of roads have been paved since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of 2023, 1545 kilometers of roads have been asphalted in Kyrgyzstan. This was stated by Beknazar Bazaraliyev, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, on the air of Birinchi Radio. He also noted that significant earthworks were carried out on several sections of the road before laying the asphalt, which created the necessary conditions for road projects for the coming year. “At the beginning of the year, we set a goal to asphalt about 1000 km. The current result has

22.12.2025, 10:58
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On the alternative North-South highway, winter maintenance work has been intensified.

Currently, work is actively ongoing on the sections of the alternative North-South highway from kilometer 89 to 159 to ensure winter maintenance. According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the company China Railway No. 5 is responsible for carrying out road cleaning activities. On the designed section Epkin—Bashkuugandy, several pieces of equipment are involved: three motor graders, a loader, an excavator, as well as two teams of eight

22.12.2025, 10:37
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Project "Zheneke": The guy offered Turdubai's daughter Aina a ride with her friends — this trip became fateful for her

In Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a competition was held, resulting in the winner in the category "Narktyu Kelin" ("Respected (Worthy) Daughter-in-law") being Turdubai kyzy Ainas. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. Ainas, born on November 14, 1993, is raising three children: a daughter and two sons. "Children are my main wealth and source of inspiration. My daughter is already in the 8th grade, and my youngest son has just started

22.12.2025, 10:33
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Airport "Manas" has once again suspended flight arrivals

According to information received from OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan," on December 22, Manas Airport once again suspended the acceptance of flights due to heavy fog. At the moment, 15 flights have either been canceled or delayed, and some of them have been rescheduled for a later time.

22.12.2025, 10:33
Construction of wastewater treatment facilities has begun in the "Kyrgyz-Ata" park.
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Construction of wastewater treatment facilities has begun in the "Kyrgyz-Ata" park.

Construction of wastewater treatment facilities has begun in the natural park "Kyrgyz-Ata," as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. High-ranking officials attended the capsule-laying ceremony marking the start of the works, including the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Bolot Jusupbekov, the Minister of Emergency Situations Boobek Azhikeev, and the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Osh Region

22.12.2025, 10:15
The Institute of Ombudsman was handed 9 official vehicles
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The Institute of Ombudsman was handed 9 official vehicles

At a recent meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, a decision was made to allocate 9 million soms to improve the material and technical base of the Ombudsman Institute, which will allow for the purchase of new vehicles. The keys to 9 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles were handed over to Ombudsman Jamilya Jamangbaeva by the President's Chief of Staff, Kanbek Tumanbaev.

22.12.2025, 10:07
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Kyrgyzstan's Energy Workers Congratulated on Their Professional Holiday

On Energy Workers' Day, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated industry workers, noting their significant impact on the country's development. This information was provided by the press service of the cabinet. In his address, Kasymaliev emphasized that energy plays a key role in the economy and social sphere of the state. He highlighted that the daily work of energy workers is crucial for the stability of schools, hospitals,

22.12.2025, 09:56
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Chuya Hunters Encounter an Unusual Phenomenon

In the Chui region, sport hunters have begun to encounter an unexpected phenomenon: worms have been found in the harvested pheasants. These cases are not rare. Hunter Vladimir Zakharov, sharing his experience, recounted that after receiving his hunting permit, he went hunting and caught a pheasant. However, when he started to prepare his trophy, he found worms in the bird's crop. "I felt uncomfortable. I have been hunting for many years, but I have never encountered anything like

22.12.2025, 09:54
Modern equipment transferred to the Archive Service of Kyrgyzstan
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Modern equipment transferred to the Archive Service of Kyrgyzstan

In the context of the digital economy, the State Archive of Kyrgyzstan has begun receiving modern equipment that will assist in the digitization of archival documents and the preservation of historical heritage. This was reported on the official website of the institution. As part of the delivery, the following items were acquired:

22.12.2025, 09:51
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The Ministry of Culture awarded D Billions for their contribution to the creative industry of Kyrgyzstan

On December 19, the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev awarded members of the creative team D Billions for their significant contribution to the development of the creative industry in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the ministry's press service. During the award ceremony, the minister interacted with the team members, appreciating their creative achievements and expressing hope for further success in their activities.

22.12.2025, 09:49
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The Minister of Culture and an international group of architects, historians, and researchers discussed bilateral cooperation.

The Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, held a meeting with an international group of architects, historians, and researchers, as reported by the press service of the ministry. During the meeting, Ekaterina Golovatyuk, who heads the international group, presented the concept of a new project aimed at preserving, researching, and updating Soviet architecture and urban planning objects in accordance with current requirements.

22.12.2025, 09:47