On December 4, the international documentary film festival UmutDoc will begin in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The UmutDoc initiative arose from the Umut Young Cinema forum, which was established in 2013. This forum has become an important regional platform for supporting young filmmakers from Central Asia.
During the inspection, the following violations were identified: - Compensation in the amount of 1,356,300 som was paid to 35 employees, which is equivalent to 27,028 liters of gasoline. These payments contradict paragraphs 3 and 5 of the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 18, 2006, No. 672, regarding compensation for the use of personal vehicles during official business trips. It was established that the vehicles used by the employees to perform their official
On November 29, a lecture titled "Coming of Age: The Art of Sculpture in Kyrgyzstan from the Late 1950s to 1990" will take place at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after G. Aitiev. According to the museum, the lecture will be conducted by art historian and senior researcher Aina Moldokmatova.
At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of 25 acres of land to the balance of the Osh Electric Networks Enterprise. Included in the agenda was information about an 80-acre land plot in the Ken-Sai area, where the substation is located.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is now the possibility of constructing buildings with heights ranging from 50 to 55 stories. This became known from the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency channel, where the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Talant Imanakun uulu shared new data. Previously, construction companies were limited to a maximum of 27 stories due to fears of taking on the risks associated with building high-rise
In Kyrgyzstan, an innovative seed sowing method has been introduced for the first time, which significantly reduces the use of fertilizers, increases yield, and decreases the number of weeds. The effectiveness of this method has been confirmed by more than a decade of experience. This was reported by Nurdin Dovletov, head of the Department of Regional Interaction and Land Resources of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
In the report of the Accounts Chamber on the execution of the budget of the Bishkek City Hall for 2023, significant discrepancies were found in the accounting and financial reporting of the state institution "Bishkekglavarkhitektura". The document also mentions other violations of legislation. At the beginning of the year, the difference between accounting data and reporting amounted to 79 million 912.4 thousand soms, and by the end of 2023, it increased to 96 million 148.6 thousand
As part of the Institute of Journalism and Communication of KNU, the grand opening of the international student film festival "Peace to the World!" took place, dedicated to the anniversary of the Great Victory. The festival encompasses a wide range of participants: the program features works by students from countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan. This important event aims to convey historical memory through the art of cinema and promote cultural
On the program "Elden Sobol" at the "Kabar" agency, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talant Imanakun uulu, announced the completion timeline for the "Azattyk Arena" stadium. According to him, the work is being carried out under the supervision of the Presidential Administration. The stadium will accommodate 51,000 spectators, making it the largest in Central Asia. "The project includes parking for over
The Call center Kaktus.media received inquiries from residents about the lack of public transport. ***- We live on Auezov Street between the neighborhoods "Tunguch" and "Alamedin-1", and there are no buses from us to "Kirkomstroma" and "Dordoy Motors". Many people work in this direction, and we have to make transfers. Previously, minibuses No. 166 and No. 137 operated on Auezov, but they were canceled without offering an alternative. We ask to restore bus
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, plans are underway to export apples and apricots to China. As Talantbek Bazarbaev, a resident of the village of Tosor, told Turmush, the village is located on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, at the junction of the Ton and Jeti-Oguz districts. There are over 600 hectares of orchards with apple trees in the rural area. "This year, the harvest was quite good. Personally, we sold apples directly from our more than 4 hectares of apple
Starting from 2026, educational institutions in Russia will be required to transfer information about the enrollment and unavailability for enrollment of migrant children to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This initiative involves three key ministries: the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as reported by TASS. The Ministry of Education will be responsible for collecting the necessary data, while the
In the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talant Imanakun uulu, shared information about the upcoming launch of renovation in the capital. According to the deputy minister, the renovation initiative was raised by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev at the beginning of the year. "The situation requires action. The area of free land in Bishkek is decreasing, while the population
According to the Swedish publication Aftonbladet, Jan Kling passed away at the age of 85. His son, Mattias Kling, confirmed this sad news. Jan became known for his mastery of the saxophone and flute, which can be heard on albums such as Super Trouper (1980) and The Visitors (1981). He also performed the famous flute introduction to ABBA's song Fernando.
Actor Sergey Bezrukov has filed a lawsuit in the Khamovnichesky Court of Moscow, seeking to protect his rights. He demands to stop the production of masks featuring his image, as reported by the press service of the courts of general jurisdiction. Bezrukov claims that his personal data, including his first name, last name, and image, are being used without his consent. In his lawsuit, he requests the court to prohibit an individual entrepreneur from distributing his personal data on the
The state has returned a land plot that was previously under the management of the Naryn Regional Academic Musical Drama Theater named after Muratbek Ryskulov. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The area of the plot is 0.15 hectares, and it is located at: Naryn city, S. Orozbak street, 45/g. The estimated value of the land is about 33 million soms.
In Batken, the construction of the parks "Jengish" and "Zhashtyk" is ongoing, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The work on creating these parks began in February of this year. Initially, it was planned that the project would be completed by January 2026. However, the contractor expressed the intention to finish the construction ahead of schedule and put the facilities into operation earlier.
On November 22, a working trip dedicated to the protection and study of medieval historical monuments took place in Kum-Döbö, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The delegation included State Secretary Marat Imankulov, Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, as well as the head of the Department for Policy Development, Monitoring, and Reform Analysis of the Presidential
The opening ceremony of the Indian Film Days in Kyrgyzstan took place on November 21 at the T. Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater. According to the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, important guests at the event included the Ambassador of India, Berender Singh Yadav, and the Director of the Department of Cinematography, Talant Tolobekov.
In 1979, the artistic-documentary film by Algimantas Vidugiris titled "Report on the Legend" was released, which became iconic due to its discoveries at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul. Recently, the film has been digitized. From 1976 to 1979, a team led by Vidugiris conducted a unique expedition aimed at finding a sunken city. During the research, traces of a previously unknown civilization that existed 2,500 years ago were discovered.
Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, received the main Christmas tree at the White House.
As part of its program, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services plans to put 250 social facilities into operation across the country by the end of this year. Deputy Minister Talant Imanakun uulu shared this information during the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, work is currently underway on 651 facilities. Of this number, construction is being carried out on 422 facilities, while the others are at the
Kyrgyz Republic has become part of the Samarkand Declaration and the Action Plan covering the period from 2026 to 2032. This document aims at the sustainable use of resources of wild flora and fauna, as well as combating illegal trade in wild animals and plants. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The signing of the document took place during the 20th Conference of the Parties to the CITES Convention, where representatives from five Central
A meeting took place in Bishkek between Zhyldyz Bakashova, the director of the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan, and Ivan Kryukov, the general director of the Grodekovo Museum of the Khabarovsk Territory, who is also the chairman of the Council of the Russian Historical Society and a candidate of historical sciences. The main goal of Kryukov's visit was to develop inter-museum cooperation. According to information provided by the Ministry of Culture, the participants in the
, Ulugbek BABAKULOV Photos by Ulugbek Babakulov. Photography exhibition in Paris In the heart of France, the exhibition titled Regards sur l’Asie Centrale was opened, dedicated to the culture of Central Asia. Photographers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan participated in this project, showcasing their best works. This event has become one of the most significant cultural happenings of the season in France. The exhibition offers not just a collection of photographs but immerses
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, over 4,000 households and about 18,000 residents have gained access to clean drinking water. Present at the event were the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev, the head of the World Bank office in Kyrgyzstan Hugh Riddell, and representatives of local authorities.
The number of cases of ARVI in Bishkek continues to rise, as reported by the chief physician of the infectious diseases hospital, Gulzhigit Aaliev, at a press conference. According to him, over the last 24 hours, 421 people have sought medical attention at the hospital, of which 163 were hospitalized. More than 90% of them are children.
On November 21, a ceremony was held in Sulyukt for the opening of a cultural center named after Ubada Saburova, a renowned public figure. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. High-ranking guests attended the event, including Deputy Minister of Culture and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev, the presidential representative in the Batken region Aibek Shamenov, as well as the akim of the Leilek district Zhenishbek Asylbek and the mayor of Sulyukt Bolot Abdyjaparov. Also among
The match took place at the D. Ömürzakov Stadium in Bishkek and started at 19:00. The Pakistani team confidently controlled the game, converting three of their chances, while the Kyrgyzstan national team could only respond with one goal.
Yesterday, November 24, an exhibition of crafts and artworks by folk artisans and artists was organized in the Moscow district of the Chui region as part of the "Ungu Jol" caravan. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush.
In connection with the CSTO summit being held in Bishkek, JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" warns passengers about possible difficulties in accessing Manas International Airport. The city has implemented enhanced security measures, which are leading to temporary traffic restrictions on several streets, including routes leading to the airport.
Construction of a new tourist center has begun at the Karkyra pasture, located in the Tup district of the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. According to the fund, a local businessman presented the project and requested financial assistance. The supervisory board approved the allocation of an interest-free loan in the amount of 15 million soms.
In the village of Aral, Toguz-Toro district, the commissioning of new social facilities took place, according to information provided by the district state administration. According to the administration's data, three new buildings have been put into operation: a mosque, a medical and midwifery point, and a kindergarten.
In Bishkek, the construction of a new residential complex has begun, consisting of 40-story buildings. This project is an initiative of the State Mortgage Company. The capsule-laying ceremony took place on November 24. The complex will consist of 14 blocks, including:
Photo from the internet Indian retailers may face hefty fines for selling Apple products if devices are activated using foreign SIM cards within 90 days of purchase. In this case, stores will be at risk, although specific fine amounts are not specified. This was reported by RBC. Interestingly, Apple previously rarely warned its distributors about such risks, but now the company has adopted a stricter approach, according to the Indian publication MoneyControl. In the event of violations, stores
On November 20, another, already the 36th meeting of the Council for Youth Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Astana. According to the Ministry of Culture, delegates from Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of basic youth organizations and the Executive Committee of the CIS participated in the council's work.
In 2024, the department responsible for land use control dismantled 7,075 structures, as stated in the mayor's report on the activities of the Bishkek city hall for this year, which was presented at a meeting of the Bishkek city council. Among the demolished structures, 3,537 were light constructions, 506 were capital buildings, and 3,032 were advertising installations.
As a result of the audit of salaries in the institutions and enterprises of the Bishkek city hall, it was established that the total amount of identified violations of legislation amounts to 324.7 million soms. Of this amount, 282 million soms pertains to budgetary institutions, while 42.7 million soms relates to municipal enterprises. This data is contained in the report of the Accounts Chamber for the year 2023. According to the information in the report, the city hall paid additional amounts
In the Naryn region, the work on paving the road over a stretch of 5.5 km, which connects the city to the "Naryn" airport, has been completed. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, the asphalt was laid on the section from 4 to 9+500 km of the Naryn - Oryuktam highway. Currently, road services are working on strengthening the road shoulders. According to the agency, the work carried out from the title list is aimed at
Recently, an annual tree planting event organized by the Public Association of Gardeners "Maki" took place on the banks of the Ken-Tor River in the Issyk-Ata region. This year, participants planted seedlings of rare species such as the Semyonov fir, Tien Shan spruce, and common pine. These local species were recommended by specialists and grown in the Toktogul Forestry, which increases their chances of successful acclimatization in the climatic conditions of Kyrgyzstan.
According to information provided by the Prime Minister's Office, Naryn has received a new batch of special equipment and buses. The key transfer ceremony took place during the working visit of the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev to the Naryn region.
In New Zealand, a complete extermination of wild cats is planned by 2050, as reported by The Guardian. Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka confirmed that wild cats are now included in the government program "Predator-Free 2050," calling them "cold-blooded killers."
According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, the domestic market is currently fully supplied with essential food products, and there is no shortage observed. The ministry also noted that food fairs have been organized in every region of the country, which will operate until June 2026.
Due to the summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization being held in Bishkek, there may be temporary closures of access routes to Manas Airport. This was reported by the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." According to the press service, these measures are aimed at ensuring the safety of the summit participants.
Photo from the internet Today, a session was held at the Bishkek City Court, where it was decided to change the sentence of former 'Kloop' operators Alexander Alexandrov and Joomart Doolotov. This information was provided by human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova. The judge reduced the prison sentence from five years to three years of probation, releasing the defendants right in the courtroom.
In the Naryn region, the work on the asphalt paving of the Naryn — Oryuktam road section has been completed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, the length of the repaired road leading to the "Naryn" airport is 5.5 kilometers. Currently, the state enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North," specifically road operation enterprise No. 8, continues to strengthen the road shoulders.
The Deputy Head of the Licensing and Technical Control Department of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Mirlan Akim uulu, announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio" about the postponement of the mandatory licensing deadlines for taxi drivers. It was previously planned that starting from December 1, taxi drivers working through apps without a license would not be able to accept orders. Now, this deadline has been changed to February 1.
On November 23, Akmatbek Mamatkaimov, an alpinist from Kyrgyzstan, reached the summit of Orizaba, which stands at 5,636 meters. This information was confirmed by his relatives, who reported his success to Kaktus.media. Orizaba, also known as Pico de Orizaba, is an active volcano located in the Cordillera system. Locals refer to it as Sitlaltépetl, which translates from the Aztec language as "mountain of stars".