Now, establishments with the necessary licenses will be able to sell alcohol from 11:00 AM to midnight without breaks, as reported by BBC News. Additionally, customers will be able to finish their drinks for another hour after midnight. These new rules will be in effect for 180 days.
On December 5, a personal exhibition of Nasiridin uulu Abai will take place in Bishkek. He is a member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan. This event was announced by the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. At the exhibition, works created over the past year will be presented; however, the concept and ideas of the exhibition have been formed by the artist over the past three years. The exhibition has a personal character and is dedicated to the closest people in
At the expert discussion of the general plan, the Deputy Head of the Main Department for Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Aziret Akimov, answered journalists' questions regarding the electricity supply for new residential complexes in Bishkek. Currently, the capital is facing an electricity shortage. At the meeting held on November 17, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reported that the electricity consumption limit is 10 million 45 kWh per day, while actual
Forecast for Bishkek Thursday, December 4 The temperature at night will be -1...-3 °C, cloudy weather.
As part of a survey organized by 24.kg, residents of the city of Osh shared their hopes for the new composition of parliament. Opinions among those surveyed were divided. Some citizens express hope for the diligent work of the new deputies, while others noted the lack of fresh faces in parliament and do not expect anything special from it.
At the "Dostuk" checkpoint, work is underway to install a 45-meter flagpole. As reported by representatives of the Osh city administration, the installation of the flagpole is just part of a large-scale project that includes the improvement of the adjacent area: laying paving stones, installing benches, and landscaping the surrounding zone.
On December 3, an incident involving a BMW car occurred on Tokombaev Street. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 5:00 PM. The preliminary cause of the fire was a spark from the ignition coil. The flames were extinguished with the help of fire extinguishers provided by passing motorists. The battery was disconnected, and fortunately, no one was injured.
In Manas, a festive atmosphere was created for the children at the Children's Psychoneurological Social Stationary Institution, as reported by Turmush. The event, timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated on December 3, was attended by government representatives: the presidential envoy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jalal-Abad region, Tilek Tekebaev, and the mayor of Manas, Ernis Ormokov. They met with the children living in the institution.
A draft resolution regarding the procedure for using territory for the placement of individual mobility devices (IMD) in the capital has been submitted for public discussion at the Bishkek City Council. City hall representatives emphasize that in recent years, the rental and sharing of IMDs, such as electric scooters, unicycles, and hoverboards, have been rapidly developing. However, their placement often occurs in a disorderly manner, without coordination with the relevant authorities, leading
The "Winter Egg" by Fabergé, which belonged to Nicholas II, was sold at Christie’s auction for a staggering $25.7 million. This was reported by auctioneer Yu Ge Wang at the end of the bidding. Photo by Christie’s
In the Ton district, a celebration was held dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which took place under the slogan "We are together!" ("Биз биргебиз!"), as reported by Turmush correspondent. Present at the event was B. A. Osmonov, the head of the Ton District State Administration, who congratulated the participants and presented them with gifts.
The right to motherhood is one of the most important human rights; however, for women with disabilities, this right is often under threat due to existing stereotypes. There is a common belief in society that having a disability makes a woman incapable of pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children, which is erroneous. Reproductive rights should be viewed as part of basic human rights, not as a privilege. Modern medical research has shown that many women with disabilities successfully carry and
On December 3, a meeting of the Central Election Commission took place, during which violations identified in electoral district No. 13 were discussed, where 94 polling stations operated. There are 160,340 voters in the district. A total of 14 candidates for deputies registered for the early elections. On December 2, numerous complaints were received reporting various violations at several polling stations, including vote buying and violations of the secrecy of voting. These facts were
In Bishkek, due to emergency work on the 250-millimeter water pipeline, water supply will be temporarily suspended on Monday, December 4, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The water shutdown is planned for the following streets:
On December 4, a cold water shutdown is planned in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. From 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, water supply will be suspended in residential buildings, educational institutions, medical centers, and other social facilities. The corresponding statement was made by the press service of the city mayor's office. The shutdown area covers the following streets:
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, sports competitions and an exhibition of works were held in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to information from the local administration, the festivities began on November 29 at the "Energetik" House of Culture, where a competition among people with disabilities took place, including singing and dancing. The following day, on December 2, competitions in six sports and a drawing contest for children
The State Agency for Management of State Property has initiated the sale of three major enterprises: a meat processing plant in Balakchy, the Kyzyl-Kiy Machine Engineering Plant, and a winery complex in the Chui region. The total starting price for all assets exceeds 3 billion soms. The full share of LLC "Balakchy Meat Processing Plant" is valued at 631.2 million soms. The plant is located on an area of 10.7 hectares and includes production and warehouse facilities, as well as its own
Construction equipment is actively working on the site located at the intersection of Moskovskaya and Panfilova streets. Here, the old building of the Muratala Kureneev Music College is being demolished, which has sparked numerous debates and discontent among the public. Attempts to stop the demolition through a petition have not been successful. 86 Years of History on the Brink of DisappearanceThe music college in Bishkek opened its doors in October 1939 by the decree of the Council of
From 10:00 to 24:00 on December 4, 2025, water supply will be temporarily suspended in Bishkek. This decision will affect residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other socially significant establishments. The information about the shutdown was provided by the city hall. The shutdown zone covers the streets: Selektsionnaya, Muromskaya, Birimdik, and Zhayyl Batyr.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a temporary shutdown of drinking water is expected on December 4, 2025. Water supply will be halted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM in residential buildings, educational institutions, medical facilities, and other social and industrial organizations. This information was provided by the city mayor's office. The affected areas will include the streets: Sadyrbaev, Tashauzskaya, Tsiolkovsky, Chukotskaya, and Bakayev.
Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, made a working trip to the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, where he familiarized himself with the reconstruction process of several facilities, including the central stadium in the village of Kochkor. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. During his inspection, the minister noted that there were not enough workers at the site and that there was a delay from the established
The state enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu" has provided information about new routes for passengers, who can now travel to cities such as Orenburg, Samara, Moscow, Astana, Yekaterinburg, and Kazan. Ticket prices vary: from 8,600 soms for the Bishkek – Orenburg route to 12,900 soms for Bishkek – Moscow.
As part of the discussion on the general plan for the city of Bishkek until 2050, which took place at the "Zhashtyk" arena, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev gathered experts and active citizens.
With the adoption of the updated version of the Land Code in Kyrgyzstan, significant changes have occurred in the system of land rights registration. Now, instead of the traditional red and green books, owners will receive a unified cadastral plan, as announced at a press conference by Jakshylyk Toktosunov, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (Gosregister). According to him, the main goal of this innovation is to unify documents, which
The city hall of Osh has announced the beginning of the installation of a flagpole, which will be 45 meters tall, at the "Dostuk" border crossing. The initiator of this project is the mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev.
In Naryn, an event dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was held, during which 100 citizens with disabilities received support. According to the information from the representative office of the Naryn region, the charitable foundation "As-Safa" provided this assistance by preparing food packages totaling 700,000 soms. The packages included essential food products necessary for daily use.
In the Naryn region, during his working trip, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev visited numerous construction sites. One of them was the central stadium in the village of Kochkor, which is undergoing significant reconstruction.
On December 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, water supply will be temporarily suspended for residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and production organizations. The streets where the shutdown will occur are:
According to the General Prosecutor's Office, the land plot on which the health and wellness complex "Teplye Klyuchi" is located has been returned to state ownership. During an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Alamudun district in the Chui region, it was found that the plot of land, covering an area of 3.12 hectares, was illegally transferred into private ownership of the LLC "KS" in 1998.
The General Prosecutor's Office reported the return of a mineral spring to the state in the Alamudun District. During an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Chui Region, it was established that a plot of land measuring 3.12 hectares, on which the health and wellness complex "Warm Springs" is located, was illegally transferred to the private ownership of LLC "KS" in 1998. Thanks to the actions of the prosecutorial authorities, this land plot,
According to the Department of Tourism, JARYK FEST will become the foundation for a new tradition of the annual ceremonial opening of the winter season in Kyrgyzstan. This event is planned to be bright, modern, and atmospheric, which will allow it to become the hallmark of the country's winter tourism. The main goal of the festival is to promote winter tourism in Karakol and position Kyrgyzstan as a year-round destination where culture, active recreation, and unique nature combine.
In high latency regarding the issue of violence in families where individuals with disabilities reside, stated Daniyar Saparbaev, head of the Family Violence Prevention Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. This statement was made at a press café titled "The Right of Women and Girls with Disabilities to Live Free from Violence: Challenges and Opportunities," dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and taking place as part of
The state enterprise "Avtovneshtrans," located in the Issyk-Kul region, has been returned to state control. According to information provided by the press service of the State National Security Committee, the property complex covering 7,245.74 square meters and a land plot of 50,414 square meters are now on the state balance.
In 2025, premiere performances of the play "Semetey" are scheduled as part of cultural cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea. This was announced in a statement from the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy. According to the provided information, the project is being implemented with the support of the Asian Cultural Center (ACC) and the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The ceremony to welcome the world champions in Uzgen, organized by the city administration, took place on December 2. The athletes were honored for their achievements at the world competitions held in Abu Dhabi from November 21 to 30.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the delivery of new equipment for filtering safflower oil, produced in Turkey, has been completed. This event was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. As reported by private entrepreneur Akylbek Abdildaev, the delivery was made with the financial support of the UNDP project (UN Development Programme).
Local residents in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region report a significant increase in the jackal population. The predators have become more active and have started approaching populated areas, posing a threat to local residents and their livestock. The most difficult situation is observed in the villages of the Jeti-Oguz district. According to locals, jackals have begun to appear not only at night but also during the day. In the village of Yrdyk, residents are afraid to go outside after
According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), since 2020, a total of 129 marriages have been registered between citizens of Kyrgyzstan and China. Special attention is drawn to the fact that most of these unions are formed among representatives of various ethnic groups, including Uighurs and Dungans, who marry citizens of the People's Republic of China from their communities. At the same time, only 44 marriages have been registered between the titular
The first major event organized by the Creative Industries Park in Bishkek was the CreaPark 2025 event, as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the ministry, the program included the finals of the creative products competition with a total prize fund of 600,000 soms, as well as an interregional conference featuring well-known creators and a zone for festival creative attractions. This event marked an important milestone for the
A video has surfaced on social media showing women, presumably working at the National Bank, cleaning the roof of an administrative building located at 89 Kalyk Akiev Street without using personal protective equipment. This violation of labor protection norms has caused a significant public outcry.
Nursultan Tashibekov, head of the Department for Air Quality Control of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, noted in an interview with Birinchi Radio that reliable data on the state of air in Kyrgyzstan can only be provided by specialists from the state monitoring service "Kyrgyzhydromet". Since 2022, an interdepartmental commission has been checking the sensors installed by various organizations for air quality monitoring. According to Tashibekov,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has presented its first recommendations for the use of a new class of weight-loss medications, officially recognizing obesity as a chronic disease. According to information from the UN News Service, the recommendations concern glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including medications such as liraglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide. The document contains guidelines for the safe use of these drugs as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that introduces new sanitary and epidemiological standards for private preschool institutions located in residential buildings. This document has been prepared in accordance with the government's decision and is based on the Law "On Public Health." The proposed changes affect the appendices to the government resolution adopted in 2016 and for the first time detail the requirements for
Every year on December 3rd, a day dedicated to people with disabilities, the women's movement "Nazik-Zamandash" in Cholpon-Ata holds a celebration for children with special needs. This tradition has been ongoing for 15 years. The movement consists of women aged 60 to 80 who have worked for many years in leadership positions and entrepreneurial structures. Today, they use their life experience and desire to improve lives to do good deeds.
The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced the release of new mathematics textbooks for 5th-grade students. According to official information, the print run of textbooks for schools with instruction in the Kyrgyz language amounted to 87,150 copies, while for Russian-speaking schools it was 66,030 copies.
During the discussion of the new general plan for Bishkek, plans were revealed for the construction of high-rise buildings, with heights potentially reaching 30 and 40 stories. The city's general plan includes zones for development with increased building heights.
In Tash-Kumyr, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a significant update of the municipal vehicle fleet has taken place: more than 10 units of specialized equipment were transferred to local municipal enterprises. This was reported by Mayor Kelsinbek Bektemirov. “This is the first update of the fleet in the last two decades,” he noted.
The study conducted by Sobir Kurbanov and Eldaniza Guseynova warns of a potential water crisis in the capitals of Central Asia, which could lead to a situation similar to the crisis in Tehran. In their analytical report published on December 2, the authors compare the current situation to the "Tehran crisis," when water reserves in the Iranian capital reached critical levels, forcing authorities to develop evacuation plans for the population. Photo from the internet According to the