Rain is expected in Kyrgyzstan, which may turn into snow in some areas. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature will drop to -5 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to +3.
In the third reading, the State Duma of Russia adopted a bill that grants Moscow authorities the right to establish paid zones for vehicle passage, according to information published by Russian news agencies. The law provides for the possibility of introducing a fee for entry both into the capital and into the city center or specific areas. Decisions regarding the creation of such zones, their boundaries, and maximum costs will be made by the Moscow government. The new rules will also apply to
The head of the National Oncology Center, Nurbek Bukuev, emphasized the importance of regular medical check-ups during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio," recommending that this be done at least once a year. He reported that there are 35,000 registered oncology patients at the National Center, with 6,300 to 6,500 new cases diagnosed each year.
There is heavy fog on the road section Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart. The State Traffic Safety Department strongly urges motorists to follow traffic rules. In particular, it is recommended to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
- During the meetings at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), Ruslan Davydov, Minister for Customs Cooperation, presented his report on "Organizational and Legal Approaches of the EEC to the Development of Digital Customs in the Context of World Customs Organization Projects, such as 'Smart Customs' and the Information and Communication Technologies Group. In his speech, the minister emphasized the importance of digitalization for the customs authorities of the EAEU and the
Theatrical Events December 20. Performance "Mankurt" The performance, inspired by the famous novel by Chinghiz Aitmatov "And the Day Lasts More Than a Century," reveals a story of maternal love, care, and kindness. Despite being in Kyrgyz, its content is universal, exploring communication and the importance of human connections.
A resident of the Ak-Talinsky district in the Naryn region, Elizat Nurseitova, who gave birth to triplets in Bishkek, has been working as a teacher for 15 years. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her.
Forecast for Bishkek December 20, Saturday At night, the temperature will be -3...-5 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
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From December 16 to 19, an online testing for teachers who teach subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, computer science, and English was held in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Education, 24,900 educators participated in the testing.
On December 12, at the "Bishkek-1" station, Alexey Tepliyashin set his new record by moving seven empty hopper cars with a total weight of 165 tons 900 kilograms over a distance of six meters. Previously, the athlete had already set records with lighter weights, but this time he managed to surpass his previous achievements. The main difficulty was the specific interaction with the railway cars.
As part of the expansion of the anti-Russian sanctions list, the United Kingdom has added four companies from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan. According to the Treasury document, these organizations are suspected of economic cooperation with Russia. Financial restrictions and asset freezes will be imposed on them starting December 18. Among those included in the list:
In Kyrgyzstan, it is planned to grant autonomy to about 20 medical institutions. This information was presented by Acting Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov. He noted that by the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, a pilot project will start on January 1, 2026, which involves granting autonomous powers to a number of medical institutions.
Kanybek Dosmambetov, acting Minister of Health, visited the medical center of Osh State University, where he learned about the successful implementation of liver transplantation and the condition of patients in the postoperative period. According to the press service, this operation was performed on December 13 and became the first of its kind in the south of the country.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, shared information about his activities and the main areas of government work over the past year. He noted that the president had set several key tasks for him. “First of all, over the past two to three years, the growth rate of the country's gross domestic product has not fallen below 9%. The task is to maintain these indicators. Additionally, it is necessary to attract more investments. The main goal is to
The Presidential Administration has presented a draft law for public discussion regarding amendments to the law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Civil Status Acts." The purpose of this draft law is to improve the procedure for the state registration of changes to surname, first name, and patronymic for those citizens who were born in Kyrgyzstan and have changed their personal data abroad.
The order will simplify medical research Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has signed a new order aimed at accelerating the process of reclassifying marijuana. However, experts emphasize that this should not be perceived as the legalization of cannabis, reports Tengrinews.kz, citing CNN.
In Manas, football organizations will receive a 50% discount on utility services Turmush — Local council deputies of Manas approved a proposal to provide benefits for football organizations, including academies and clubs, as recorded in the decision made during the session on December 8, 2025. The document states that after reviewing the appeal from the Manas city administration dated November 10, 2025, the permanent commission on budget, economy, finance, and taxes made a decision to:
Starting January 1, 2026, a pilot project will begin in Kyrgyzstan that aims to grant autonomy to a number of medical organizations. This decree was signed by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, in 2025. This information was revealed by the acting Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, during a working trip to the Medical Center of Osh State University on December 19. Dosmambetov noted that within the framework of the new project, about 20 medical institutions will gain the
1100 young participants from across the country took part in this event
A traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek—Osh highway, resulting in the death of one young man and the hospitalization of five others. According to information provided by Turmush, the incident took place on December 18 in the Jayyl district.
In the Talas region, a fine of 15,000 soms was imposed on a driver who entered the oncoming lane. According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Talas Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, Colonel of Police Mustapaqul Nazarov, responsible for road safety, held a conversation with the violator who had entered the oncoming lane. As a result, a fine of 15,000 soms was imposed for this violation.
Samara Kushubakova, 36 years old, from the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, told a Turmush correspondent about how vitamin deficiency in her children inspired her to start a business producing healthy food. Together with her husband, she began producing pastila and dried fruits in 2020, when her children were suffering from vitamin deficiency. To replenish the lack of vitamins, Samara started making pastila and drying fruits. Gradually, thanks to acquaintances, her products began to sell,
Law enforcement agencies have uncovered a transnational group consisting of 15 citizens of Uzbekistan and 10 citizens of Kyrgyzstan involved in smuggling activities. Among those detained were two employees of the State Customs Service, one of whom held the position of shift supervisor, and the other was a border guard, suspected of complicity in the crimes. According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), the group regularly exported
Residents of the "Ulan-2" microdistrict expressed concern about the garbage dump that has emerged on the site of the demolished garages. In response, the Bishkek city administration provided a comment. As reported by the municipality's press service, an educational institution is planned to be built on this site in 2026. "According to the Bishkek city administration's resolution No. 227 dated November 14, 2024, the land plot on Mavlyanova Street in the
According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GASRKG), in November, the cost per square meter of housing in Osh fell by 4.2% compared to October, and by 5.4% compared to September, according to the data. In the current month, the price per square meter was 75,430 soms, while in October it reached 78,739 soms, and in September it was 83,313 soms.
The video featuring students playing a visualized version of the game "Arkan Tartysh" has become a real hit, gathering 2 million 400 thousand views. The idea for the game belongs to Zhanbolot Kalbaev. A Turmush correspondent met with the author and learned the details.
Kanibek Dosmambetov, acting Minister of Health, visited the medical center of Osh State University on a working visit, where he familiarized himself with the results of liver transplant surgeries and the condition of patients during the rehabilitation period. The press center of the Ministry of Health reported this event. He also reminded about the launch of a pilot project starting January 1, 2026, within which several healthcare organizations will gain autonomy. About twenty institutions will
The State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan reported the disruption of an international criminal group’s activities. During an operation in the Osh region, 15 citizens of Uzbekistan and 10 citizens of Kyrgyzstan were detained. Two employees of the State Customs Service were also detained, including the shift supervisor, as well as one serviceman from the State Border Service. According to the GKNB, this group systematically engaged in the smuggling of medical supplies and
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with OJSC "Uchkun," responsible for fuel marking, reports that by December 1, 2025, 2 million 142.2 thousand tons of gasoline and diesel fuel have been marked. During the 11 months of 2025, tax revenues from excise duties on fuel amounted to 3 billion 736.7 million soms.
Asel Sherniyazova conducted an interview with Sean Baker and Shi-Chin Tsou. The film "Left-Handed" can be viewed not only as a story about how difficult it is to be different but also as a deep reflection on individuality, self-acceptance, and the right to remain true to oneself in a world that strives for conformism.
On December 19, during an official event, new heads of the apparatus of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic were appointed. This became known from a statement by the parliament's press service. At the moment, Kutman Tursunkulov has become the new head of the apparatus, and his deputies are Maria Isanova and Narynbek Kubatbek uulu. The orders were signed by Toraga Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu.
All new vehicles are equipped with special tools and technology Recently, a ceremonial handover of new cars and snowmobiles for the Ministry of Internal Affairs took place in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the department.
Initially, it was planned that the document would be created by the Japanese, however, its finalization took place in St. Petersburg Deputy Head of the Main Department of Architecture and Urban Planning of the Ministry of Construction Aziret Akimov noted that the general plan is a serious strategic document that requires a scientific approach. “Unfortunately, our country lacks economists in the construction sector,” he emphasized, explaining why the project was assigned to foreign architects.
Global practice shows that many countries issue commemorative coins in honor of their law enforcement agencies, which are valued by collectors and serve as a sign of respect for the defenders of the law.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published a forecast regarding the economic development of Central Asia, Russia, and Belarus for the next three years. The overall picture looks quite optimistic, with upwardly revised forecasts for many countries. However, the level of inflation in most Central Asian countries remains high. The main factors contributing to this are the rise in tariffs and the increase in food prices on global markets. Kyrgyzstan will not be an exception; prices are
In the Batken region, in the remote village of Zardaly, the construction of a new road has been completed. It is planned that traffic will begin on December 20. Currently, work is ongoing to level the road surface and lay gravel. The length of the road is 8 kilometers. As part of the project, a 30-meter bridge over the Khozhoshken River was also built, which can withstand loads of up to 90 tons.
Anarbek Sadykov has been appointed as the head of the education department of the Leilek district. This appointment took place on December 19 based on the order of Asylbek Zhenishbek, the head of the state administration of this district. The new leader was introduced to the workforce by Ulukbek Immatovich Zheemuratov, who holds the position of deputy head of the Leilek district administration.
At Manas International Airport, there is heavy fog, which has led to the cancellation of several international flight arrivals. This information was provided by the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan." It is reported that visibility in foggy conditions is about 500 meters, which complicates the landing process for aircraft.
The first liver transplant operation in the region took place at the Osh State University Medical Center, as reported by the Ministry of Health. Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov attended the event, where he reviewed the results of the operation. He also held a discussion with the medical staff and received information about the health status of both the donor and the recipient after the procedure. According to the doctors, both patients are under careful observation, and their
Today, December 19, the acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov visited the medical center of Osh State University. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize himself with the results of the first liver transplantation operation in the southern part of the country. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. During his visit, the minister inspected the specialized departments, interacted with doctors, and collected data on the
On December 19, a festive event was held at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after T. Satylganov, featuring 1,100 children from all corners of the country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, high-ranking officials attended the event, including State Secretary Arslan Koichiev, First Deputy Minister of Education Mukhtarbek Baymurzaev, and Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Kanat Sagynbaev.
The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reports changes in traffic
On December 19, the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after Toktogul Satylganov held a traditional New Year event for children — the Presidential Tree. This was reported by the information policy service of the president's administration. This year, 1,100 young guests from various corners of the republic were invited to the celebration. Among the invitees were honor students, winners of Olympiads and international competitions, as well as children from orphanages, children of law
Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó, during his working visit to Budapest. During this dialogue, representatives from both sides assessed the results of the Kyrgyz-Hungarian strategic partnership for the current year and discussed plans to strengthen and expand cooperation in 2026.
Starting from 2026, all mobile devices in Russia will be required to undergo mandatory registration in the database of unique IMEI identifiers. As reported by the publication "Kommersant," the registration process will involve a fee. The amount of the fee will depend on the method of importing the device: for smartphones imported illegally, the fee will be higher and will vary based on their value, while for officially imported gadgets, a fixed price will be set.
The Bishkek City Hall is organizing a festive musical evening outdoors as part of the New Year celebrations, inviting the residents of the capital and guests. Today, at 19:00, the citizens can look forward to a performance by the pop-folk ensemble "Kyrgyz-Ruhu" at Ala-Too Square, as reported by the city hall's press service.
- In Kyrgyzstan, one of the most important infrastructure initiatives is the construction project of the hydroelectric power station "Kambar-Ata-1". It is intended to provide the country with electricity and optimize the management of water resources. This was stated by the president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, in an interview with local media. Sariev noted that the implementation of this project will be a significant competitive advantage for
