As part of the inspection of the streets of Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev examined the ongoing construction and repair works. This was reported by the city's municipality. On Kurmandzhan Datka Street, located between Jibek Jolu and Chuy Avenues, the construction of sidewalks continues. The work here is delayed due to the need to relocate engineering communications.
The film "Kurak," created in collaboration with the late Emil Atageldiev and director-producer Erke Jumakmatova, will participate in the 42nd Bogocine International Film Festival, which will take place from November 20 to 26 in the capital of Colombia, Bogotá. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this film has become the only representative of Central Asia at the festival this year. "Kurak" will compete in the main competition program alongside 14 other
The Transport Prosecutor's Office conducted an inspection and identified the ineffective use of state property belonging to OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." As a result, a prosecutor's response act was drawn up, aimed at eliminating violations and strengthening state control. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, based on this act, the government and relevant state
In the Issyk-Kul region, stricter control over the activities of boarding houses has been introduced. This was announced by Kylchbek Tentimyshev, head of the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". He noted that boarding houses that are not equipped with wastewater treatment facilities will not be able to continue their operations.
The Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy has completed a competition for Kyrgyz composers dedicated to the creation of works for choir. A total of 32 entries participated in this competition, as reported by the ministry's press service. Awards were presented to the winners by the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov:
The new heroes of the "Zhubaýlar" column are Dinara Kadyzhanova from Kyrgyzstan and German Hermann Schumacher. Today, the couple lives in the German city of Koblenz.
Bishkek November 13, Thursday The temperature at night will be +2...+4 °C, no precipitation is expected.
Recently, in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a man was detained who is suspected of a series of thefts from retail outlets specializing in the sale of mobile phones. The press service of the regional police department reported this incident. According to law enforcement agencies, on August 6, 2025, one of the residents of Karakol approached the local police station and reported the theft of three mobile phones from his store. It was clarified that the theft occurred on July 18, when
In the Batken region, it is planned to sow 7,300 hectares of winter grain crops, as reported by the presidential representative office in the region. According to the information from the agency, 50% of the planned volume has been completed so far.
At the intersection of Panfilov Street and Chuy Lane near the Alamedin MTU, a violation of waste disposal regulations was recorded. According to the Municipal Inspection of the Bishkek City Hall, garbage collection in this area is carried out every Monday.
Photo from the internet Active discussions are taking place on social media regarding the upcoming concert of the Kazakh artist Jah Khalib in Bishkek, especially after his performances were canceled in Kazakhstan due to his controversial statements about victims of violence. Recall that in one of the podcasts, rapper Bakhtiyar Mamedov, better known as Jah Khalib, expressed the opinion that women who dress modestly can reduce the risk of violence from men, as there will always be other Muslims
The Naryn Electric Networks Enterprise has completed preparations for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the preparations, repairs and maintenance of energy facilities were carried out, including power transmission lines and transformer substations, which will ensure reliable electricity supply for the residents of the Naryn region in the upcoming heating season.
As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, facts of financing criminal activities of organized groups and legalization of income obtained illegally were revealed.
New traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Budennogo Street, which are now fully updated. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. At the direction of the mayor of the capital, eight modern pedestrian traffic lights equipped with countdown timers have been installed here. This innovation is expected to enhance road safety for local residents and students of school No. 51 located nearby.
This is more than just a legal question In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of reinstating the death penalty is actively discussed. In the fall of 2025, the presidential administration of Sadyr Japarov presented the public with an initiative to repeal Law No. 52 of March 16, 2010, which concerned joining the international protocol on the abolition of the death penalty. Japarov himself stated his intention to put the final decision on this issue to a nationwide vote.
On Korsakova Street in Novopavlovka, the installation of road signs is planned, as reported by the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, during a live broadcast. During the broadcast, one of the residents addressed the akim with a request for the necessity of creating a pedestrian crossing and installing road signs at the intersection with Pishpeka Street. “The asphalting of Korsakova Street took place in 2025. We received recommendations for the installation of signs, and in the near
A new social store "Eurasia" has opened in Bishkek, becoming the fourth in a row and organized by the non-profit organization "Eurasia." The event took place at 97 Manas Avenue. The network of social stores "Eurasia" continues to grow, fulfilling its main goal of providing pensioners, veterans, and people with disabilities access to essential goods at reasonable prices. Currently, there are four such stores operating in Bishkek:
The Bishkek police, particularly the officers of the Patrol and Post Service, are actively engaged in preventing smoking in public places. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, raids are conducted in areas with a high concentration of people, such as public transport stops, parks, underground passages, and courtyards.
The capital renovation of the T. Satylganov school in Naryn has been completed, which was conducted for the first time in nine decades. Currently, 650 children are studying at the educational institution. The renovation work was organized by the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, which allowed for the creation of modern conditions for the educational process.
The Akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieff, spoke live about plans for the construction of Kozhobergenov Street, noting that buildings located along the road are subject to demolition if they extend beyond the "red line." This street is situated in the residential area of Chon-Aryk. Aitieff added that work on the project is currently underway, but the number of lanes on the new road has not yet been determined.
At the border of Kyrgyzstan with Tajikistan, the construction of nearly 116 kilometers of barbed wire has been completed. According to information provided by the presidential representative office in the Batken region, work is currently underway in the village of Maksat in the Leilek district. As of November 12, the total length of the fenced line in the Batken region is 115 kilometers and 958 meters. Of this number, 84 kilometers and 806 meters are located in the Batken district, while 31
Since the beginning of 2025, 144 raids have been conducted as part of the fight against illegal fishing in Issyk-Kul. This was reported by Kylchbek Tentimyshev, head of the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". During the inspections, 40 kilometers of Chinese synthetic nets used by poachers were extracted and destroyed.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Colonel of Police Baktybek Narbaevich Narchayev has been appointed as the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region.
In Naryn, the first major renovation of the Toktogul Satylganov School in 90 years has taken place. The press service of the Ministry of Construction reported this event. According to the department's information, the school was built in 1935 and has been functioning as a general education institution since 1990.
In Bishkek, the results of the Republican competition aimed at supporting scientific and innovative activities among youth have been summarized. The main goal of the event was to identify and encourage promising ideas and technologies that contribute to the development of the country. The competition took place from October 7 to October 30, 2025. Participants could be citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic aged up to 35, including young researchers, scientists, and innovators, regardless of whether
In correctional facility No. 19 of the State Penitentiary Service, a ceremony was held to hand out passports to prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment. According to a press release from the agency, the event was organized in collaboration with the Public Service Center (PSC).
In Bishkek, employees of the Pervomaisky Akimat, together with the Municipal Inspection and the Department for Land Use Control, conducted an operation to remove electric scooters that were placed in prohibited areas. According to information provided by the Akimat, this initiative was a response to numerous complaints from residents about the chaotic placement of scooters on sidewalks and in the roadway.
Now car owners in Bishkek can pay for parking at municipal lots using QR codes. The implementation of this new payment method is being carried out by the Municipal Enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," as reported by the press service of the city administration. This innovation aims to eliminate cash transactions with parking attendants. All funds will go directly to the local budget, which is expected to help reduce the level of corruption, municipal officials believe.
At the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, an international scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to Science Day, on the topic "The Role of Science in the Integration of Education and Production". The event was organized by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the National Academy of Sciences, making it significant for Kyrgyz scientists.
Aigul Bulanova, head of the electricity sales department of the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise, spoke about raids in the capital aimed at saving electricity. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," she noted that such inspections are carried out by energy sales staff both during the day and in the evening. “During the day, we monitor to ensure that outdoor lighting is not turned on, and we negotiate the shutdown of excessive advertising. Additionally, the government has issued an
In Karakol, where snow fell in early November, residents began actively changing tires on their cars. A Turmush correspondent found out the current prices for winter tires. According to local residents, immediately after the snowfall, long queues formed at tire service centers, which lasted for about five days.
As part of improving conditions for city residents, the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure" is introducing a new payment method for parking. According to representatives of the city hall, users will now be able to pay for parking using a QR code. "This innovation will eliminate the need for cash payments for parking attendants. All funds will go directly to the city budget, helping to avoid corruption schemes," the official statement noted.
According to data from the National Statistics Committee, from January to August of this year, the number of registered marriages in Kyrgyzstan decreased by 9.5% compared to the same period last year. During this period, 26,036 marriages were registered in the country, while in 2022 this number was 28,774.
On November 10, as part of the youth forum "My Kyrgyzstan," State Secretary Marat Imankulov awarded diplomas to the winners of the competition "City Friendly to Children and Youth." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this competition takes place every two years and is aimed at the mayors of cities at the regional and district levels.
In Kadamjai, located in the Batken region, the construction of a covered swimming pool is nearing completion, with a total cost of 55 million soms, reports Turmush correspondent. This pool, managed by the city mayor's office, is considered a municipal facility.
In the Chuy region, in the city of Kainды, elections were held for delegates to the IV People's Kurultai, where the city administration announced the appointment of two representatives. At the meeting, four candidates were proposed, from which two were selected during the voting:
The research associate of the "Manas Epic" museum in the Talas region, Siyatbek Ibraliyev, spoke about his journey to the place where Manas Ata may have been buried. In a comment to Turmush, Ibraliyev shared that in early summer 2023, together with photographer Sultan Duyshaliev from the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas-Ordo," they visited a location where Manas Ata may have been secretly buried.
In the Batken region, on the territory of the state natural monument "Madygen," there are trees that are 300 years old. Some of them are so large that even ten people cannot wrap their arms around their trunks. This natural monument has unique characteristics, and the geopark "Madygen" requires further research.
html On the territory of the Batken region, employees of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic detained members of the REO "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami." Some of the detainees had previously encountered legal issues due to extremist activities.
On November 16, the Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A. Maldybaev will host a performance of Ludwig Minkus's ballet "Don Quixote." The director of this production is the People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Uran Sarbagychev, and the musical accompaniment will be provided by conductor Semetei Sultanov.
According to information from the Ministry of Labor, Social Welfare and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the first nine months of 2025, 711 ethnic Kyrgyz received the status of qayrilman. The Ministry emphasizes that since the independence of Kyrgyzstan, more than 70,000 ethnic Kyrgyz have resettled in the country, of which approximately 65,000 have already become citizens.
The incident occurred on November 8 in Manas, when a young man was injured during a kiss with a girl. The director of the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital, Kumar Botokaraev, confirmed the information about the incident. According to him, the young man had the tip of his tongue and part of his lower lip bitten off. After that, he underwent surgery, during which the damaged areas were stitched up. He is currently in the maxillofacial surgery department and receiving necessary treatment.
The General Prosecutor's Office has initiated changes to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes regarding the confiscation of property from citizens. The draft law is already available for public discussion. It is noted that in Kyrgyzstan, there are often cases where individuals who have obtained income through criminal means successfully evade responsibility by pressuring witnesses, destroying evidence, or even dying, while leaving the illegally acquired property under the
According to information from the Ministry of Education, electricity will be turned off in educational institutions for one hour after the end of the educational process. We remind you that on November 5, the country's government adopted a resolution regarding measures to reduce the electricity deficit. In this regard, new energy-saving rules are also being introduced in schools.
In connection with the discussion of the Bishkek General Plan project until 2050, the city hall of the capital has initiated a warning about cases of fraud. In recent weeks, there has been a rise in prices for agricultural land plots, as well as the spread of false information regarding the goals and objectives of this General Plan, as reported by the press service of the city administration. Municipal authorities emphasized that the General Plan project is still in the discussion stage, and no
A powerful planetary-level magnetic storm G4.7 (with a maximum level of G5) has struck Earth, as reported by experts from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IKI RAN). Recent plasma clouds, caused by a strong X5.1 flare, have already reached slower clouds that were ejected earlier and are compressing them, specialists noted. This has led to a sharp increase in temperature, density, and magnetic characteristics of the plasma to
The police station was officially opened in the village of Suulu-Maymak, which belongs to the Aiyl Aimak of Amanbaev in the Aitmatov district, as reported by the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the information, one juvenile inspector and one district police officer will work at the new station. Their main task is to serve the residents of the villages of Suulu-Maymak, Maymak, Satykey, Joon-Dobo, and Moldo-Asan, with a total population of about
In Kyrgyzstan, 716 applicants have registered to participate in the winter nationwide testing (ORT). This was reported by the Center for Assessment in Education and Learning Methods. Among those registered, 442 plan to take the test in Russian, while 274 have chosen Kyrgyz.