The Federation of Toguz Korgool announced the completion of the second World Championship, which took place in Almaty. This year, 180 athletes from 21 countries participated in the competition, which is a significant increase compared to the first championship held in 2023.
Recently, an agricultural product fair was held in the Issyk-Ata district. This information was provided by the district state administration to a Turmush correspondent.
At the end of December, the factory of LLC "Dukastoms," specializing in the processing of textile waste, will begin operations in Bishkek. This was announced by the company's founder, Majitov Askhatbek, in an interview on the radio. According to Majitov, this enterprise will become one of the first in Kyrgyzstan to engage in systematic recycling of fabric scraps and remnants. The materials obtained will be used to produce non-woven fibers, from which mats, mattresses, blankets,
At a press conference in Almaty, the director of the payment systems development department of the National Payment Corporation, Rayimbek Shaimerdenov, announced that Kazakhstan is actively negotiating with China, India, the UAE, and Kyrgyzstan on the implementation of a unified interbank QR code. This was reported by Informburo. Although the technology is currently used mainly in the domestic market, work on organizing cross-border payments has already begun. Shaimerdenov noted that these
The personnel "clean-up" will not solve systemic problems Alexander Ivanov, an education expert, commented on the proposal by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, regarding the certification of teachers and the possible dismissal of 15-20% of them. "Such an approach may lead to the loss not only of ineffective but also of inspired teachers," he noted in an interview for Vesti.kg.
In the Chuy region, the current autumn with its abnormally warm weather has significantly influenced the growth of oyster mushrooms, many of which have reached record sizes. Nikolai Radchenko, a mushroom expert and mushroom hunter, reported that the oyster mushroom is an edible fungus that typically grows in groups on stumps and trunks of deciduous trees. In Kyrgyzstan, nine different species of oyster mushrooms can be found. The autumn variety has a greenish cap, while the oak oyster mushroom
- According to the information from the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, by the end of September 2025, the weighted average rate on the active loan portfolio of banks was slightly below 16.5%, while loans issued in September had a rate just above 18%. In Kozubekov's opinion, such rate values are considered quite moderate.
The decline in the popularity of diesel cars in Europe is a logical result of long-term changes in the market. After the scandal with Volkswagen, known as "Dieselgate," in 2017, sales of gasoline cars surpassed those of diesel cars, and in 2021, a similar trend occurred with traditional hybrid models. In 2022, fully electric vehicles also began to capture a more significant market share. Experts emphasize that diesel cars have lost their positions in key segments. Strict
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Justice, together with the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives (NISI), has launched a reform of inclusive education. The main innovation is the adoption of an updated Regulation on Psychological-Medical-Pedagogical Consultation (PMPC), as reported by the Ministry of Justice. According to the new norms approved by the government decree, there is a transition from the outdated distribution model to a service-oriented approach that focuses on the needs of the
The application period for free education in Russian universities under the quotas of the Government of Russia will last until December 15. This was reported by representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kyrgyzstan, specifying that this applies to the academic year 2026/27. For citizens of Kyrgyzstan, 700 quotas for budget education are provided. These quotas apply to both bachelor's and specialist programs for high school graduates, as well as to master's, postgraduate, residency, and
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree regarding the improvement of the work of commissioners for the prevention of corruption. This document aims to strengthen the fight against corruption in government institutions. According to the president's press service, the decree is part of the implementation of the State Strategy for Combating Corruption for the period from 2025 to 2030 and designates the General Prosecutor's Office as the main body responsible for preventing corrupt
On November 26, an official meeting ceremony took place in Bishkek between the presidents of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation. Vladimir Putin, who arrived on a state visit, was welcomed by President Sadyr Japarov. The motorcade of the Russian leader, accompanied by cavalry, arrived at the "Yntymak Ordo" building.
Starting from January 1, 2024, the position of Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) will be held by Taalatbek Masadykov, representing Kyrgyzstan. He will succeed Imangali Tasmagambetov from Kazakhstan, as reported at a press conference by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, according to TASS information. Ushakov also noted that Tasmagambetov will present a report at the upcoming summit, where "current issues of international and regional
In Osh, on Kurmanjan-Datka Street, a new park named "Sairan" has opened. High-ranking members of the city administration, city council deputies, and local residents attended the opening ceremony.
Establishing strong ties between Kyrgyzstan and Russia is becoming increasingly evident. This was stated in an interview with the Kabar agency by Alikbek Dzhekshenkulov, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and ex-ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Russia. In his opinion, the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyrgyzstan will be of great significance and will bring positive results.
The international competition Hamilton Aquatics Winter Wonder took place on November 22-23 in Abu Dhabi (UAE), as reported by the Swimming Federation. About 600 athletes representing 22 teams from various countries participated in these competitions.
In Bishkek, the court proceedings have concluded in which the director of company "A," Talant, and his deputy, Maksat, were accused. They faced charges of organizing illegal migration as well as fraud. However, the court acquitted both. The ruling of the Supreme Court is available on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
In the 47th week of 2025, the Chui region is experiencing an excess of the epidemic threshold for acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) by 24.3%. This is reported by the Issyk-Ata Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to the center, an increase in the number of medical consultations is being recorded among both children and adults.
The mayor noted that the new installations will operate independently of the Bishkek CHPP, which will reduce dependence on a centralized heat source. The main goal is to reduce heat supply losses and ensure more reliable heating. An important advantage is that the cost of domestic equipment is 3-4 times lower than that of similar foreign solutions, while the quality remains high.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during an extended meeting at "Yntymak Ordo," confirmed that Russia remains a strategic ally and a reliable partner for Kyrgyzstan. "I am glad to welcome you to our country and grateful for your agreement to visit Kyrgyzstan on a state visit," he noted at the beginning of his speech. Japarov added that the visit confirms the strong ties between Kyrgyzstan and Russia, based on trust and mutual understanding, as well as joint efforts to
New rules for the registration of migrants will come into effect in Kazakhstan. This became known thanks to the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the republic. According to the new requirements, individuals arriving from countries with which agreements on a stay of up to 90 days have been concluded are required to register with law enforcement agencies within 30 days of their arrival.
On Kalbai Isakova Street in Osh, a driver lost control of their vehicle and veered off the roadway, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information received, three rescuers arrived at the scene, carried out the necessary actions, and returned to their bases.
On November 19, 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed Order No. 674, which approved the new composition of the commission responsible for awarding the honorary certificate of the Cabinet of Ministers. Also, the following documents were declared invalid:
Negotiations between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia are taking place in the building "Ынтымак Ордо". For Vladimir Putin's meeting, an honor guard of soldiers from the National Guard and other military personnel was lined up in front of the administrative building of the head of Kyrgyzstan.
The village of Zheti-Tash is located in the Leilek district of the Batken region. Local residents shared stories about the origin of the name of their village.
President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree according to which Timur Zharishbekovich Malbashev is relieved of his duties as the director of the State Agency for Management of State Property. By the same order, Beksultan Tynichbekovich Tokonov was appointed the new director of the State Agency for Management of State Property.
The film "Report on the Legend," created by director Algimantas Vidugiris, reveals the mysteries of a sunken civilization at the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is now available for viewing on YouTube following the digitization process. The expedition, organized from 1976 to 1979 under the leadership of Algimantas Vidugiris, led to discoveries at the bottom of Issyk-Kul for the first time, where traces of an unknown culture, presumably existing around 2,500 years ago, were found.
At night on Elebesova Street in Bishkek, a large poplar tree fell and hit a passing car. Witnesses of the incident shared photos on social media. According to preliminary information, neither the driver nor the passengers were injured. The municipal services responded quickly and removed the fallen tree, which allowed traffic on the street to be fully restored.
A meeting dedicated to the creation of a common financial market within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) took place in Moscow. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission. Participants of the Advisory Committee on Financial Markets under the Board of the EEC discussed the implementation of a differentiated approach to harmonizing legislation in the financial sector, which was prepared by the EEC in cooperation with the member states of the Eurasian "five".
At the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, border services prevented an attempt to smuggle livestock. This was reported by the press service of the State Border Service of the GKNB. In the Leilek area, in the Chesh-Dobo locality, about 1 kilometer from the state border, five men were detained for illegally driving livestock. During the operation, 67 heads of cattle were seized, which were believed to be intended for illegal export.
In Batken, teenagers were found walking the streets at night and were handed over to their parents, reports the press service of the Batken region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the department, as part of the preventive campaign "Tilemchi," which took place on November 24 and 25 of this year, employees of the juvenile affairs inspection of the Batken city internal affairs department conducted checks in computer clubs and basements.
- According to her, there are currently 3,973 new jobs opened in the country since the beginning of the year. Analysis by regions shows the following dynamics of new enterprises opening:
Larisa Grigoryevna Konkina, the great-granddaughter of the Hero of the Soviet Union Grigory Konkin, shares her memories of Yuri Gagarin's visit to their home in the Issyk-Kul region. Even after many years, this meeting remains in the hearts of the people. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she spoke about her great-grandfather's fate, family traditions, and the preservation of historical memory.
On November 26, a drill event for the police took place in the center of Osh, prepared for the upcoming early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30. Participating in this event were the authorized representative of the president in the Osh region, Elchibek Jantayev, the head of the regional internal affairs department, Nurlanbek Burkanov, as well as other leaders of law enforcement agencies and their staff.
From November 25 to 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. An official meeting with President Sadyr Japarov is scheduled for November 26. Before the arrival of the high-profile guests, the area around the building of the President's Administration was completely secured. The flags of Kyrgyzstan and Russia were raised on the flagpoles, and an honor guard and delegations of ministers from both countries were lined up, awaiting the presidents.
The correspondent of Turmush has prepared an overview listing the individuals who have held the positions of akim and heads of the Chui District State Administration since 2002. The Chui District is an administrative unit that is part of the Chui Region of Kyrgyzstan, with its administrative center located in Tokmok, which is not part of the district itself.
- The decision to detain Altynbek Abduvapov and Islambek Kydyrgychov was made on November 26 at the Lenin District Court of Bishkek. They have been in custody since December 5-6, 2024, after being removed from their positions and sent to the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The reason for their detention was allegations of corruption related to tax authorities, specifically regarding manipulations with electronic waybills.
Over the past 24 hours, 33 fires have occurred in the republic, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. To extinguish them, 35 fire trucks were dispatched, distributed across the regions as follows:
As a result of the swift actions of the border forces, 67 heads of cattle were detained, which are believed to have been intended for smuggling. The detained animals were safely transported to the border unit for further processing of the necessary documents. The Border Service reminds that any attempts at illegal movement of cattle will result in legal liability in accordance with current legislation.
On November 25, consultations were held in Bishkek to discuss further actions for Kyrgyzstan in light of the results of the second World Summit on Social Development, which took place in Doha from November 4 to 6. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, the event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, as well as representatives of various government structures and international organizations.
The Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, announced his intention to punish everyone involved in the incident at UFC 322, which took place at the famous Madison Square Garden. “Attacks at the tournament are absolutely unacceptable. The New York Police Department is conducting a full investigation, and all those responsible will be punished,” Adams wrote on his social media page on X.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the implementation of local heating equipment in some residential buildings is planned. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, announced this in a video published by the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov. According to the mayor, each heating unit has a capacity of 10 megawatts and runs on natural gas. The equipment has already passed all necessary tests and is ready for operation.
According to the information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service, all those detained have already been charged under corruption articles, and the court has decided on a preventive measure in the form of detention. It is worth noting that K.A., born in 1984, was previously detained and is suspected of murdering Aysulu, as well as a number of other violent crimes. He has provided confessions revealing details of the scheme that allowed him to be released in 2016, despite a
Photo 24.kg. Benjamin Sadykov Benjamin Sadykov, born with a severe form of cerebral palsy, has become a true example of struggle and courage. His mother, Bermet, invested all her strength and resources into his rehabilitation, allowing Benjamin not only to speak and move a little but also to write a book, participate in competitions, and act in films. Now he dreams of creating a European-style boarding school in Kyrgyzstan, where he once studied. The Path to Recovery Bermet recalls how at the
- During a press conference on November 25, 2025, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, commented on the current state of the money supply in soms and its impact on the interest rate. Kozubekov emphasized that the money supply is a key factor determining the level of inflation. The National Bank has a wide range of tools to regulate this supply, including overnight deposits and various operations.
The ceremony in Kyrgyzstan marked the handover of new mobile laboratories: a PCR/ELISA laboratory and a pneumatic frame laboratory, designed to combat quarantine and especially dangerous infections in natural foci. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Health. The equipment that arrived in the country was provided by the Russian Federation as part of a long-term partnership. The event was attended by the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Erkin Checheybaev, and the head of
The "Alga" club from Bishkek announced the termination of contracts with several players. According to information, at the end of the 2025 season, 16 footballers left the team.
The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported that the issue related to the delay in the payment of wages to foreign workers in one of the sewing workshops has been successfully resolved. Foreign employees have received their money. Earlier, a video appeared on social media where foreign workers voiced problems related to unpaid wages, as well as the confiscation of their passports and unacceptable behavior from their employer.
