On December 11, Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, at the invitation of the local leadership. The plane carrying the head of state landed at the international airport, where he was welcomed with honors.
A suspect in fraud has been detained In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud, according to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the October District.
In Suffolk County, located in England, scientists have made a historic discovery – they found the oldest traces of controlled fire in Europe. This was reported in a press release from the British Museum. The research was conducted during archaeological excavations at a clay pit near the village of Barnham, where numerous artifacts related to the activities of ancient people were discovered. Among the finds are fragments of tools, pieces of pyrite, and other items characteristic of Neanderthals.
Recent studies have shown that abnormally high temperatures can slow the development of children under the age of five. Children living in extreme heat conditions are less likely to reach key educational milestones, particularly in reading and basic math skills. This is especially true for children from low-income families or those with limited resources. The data from these studies highlight how the consequences of climate change can affect children's learning long before they enter
On December 11 in Ashgabat, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and his colleague from Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhamedov. The discussion touched upon important aspects of Kyrgyz-Turkmen cooperation, including energy issues. The leaders noted the positive dynamics in bilateral relations and the high level of political dialogue.
A group of developers behind the creation of artificial intelligence has been named Person of the Year 2025 by the American publication Time. In its social media, the magazine noted: "2025 has become the time when the full potential of artificial intelligence was realized, and it became clear that there is no turning back. For making the era of intelligent machines a reality; for the impact it has had on and the concerns it has raised for humanity; for changes in the present and the
On December 12, the opening of an exhibition titled “Uya. From Nomadic Traditions to 21st Century Modernism” will take place at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was announced by museum representatives. The exhibition will be divided into two main parts:
On December 12, clear weather without precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to 0°C at night, while during the day a high of +16°C is expected.
The actors of the Talas Regional Musical Drama Theater recently performed in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As part of the event, a play titled "Semeteich Seydana" was presented.
Dastan Kamilov, who lives in the village of Maman in the Issyk-Kul region, engages in an unusual craft. He creates modern inlays from natural stone and wooden stands for them. According to the master, he discovered his talent and developed it by using information available on the internet. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Dastan shared that he prefers to collect stones from streams. Processing the stones takes him 2-3 days: he cuts, shapes, and varnishes them. He even designed a
As of now, the women's football team of Kyrgyzstan ranks 142nd in the FIFA world ranking. This information was recently updated by the International Football Federation. Since August 2025, our athletes have dropped three positions in this list.
On the road leading from Orlovka to Kemин through the village of Udarник, there is currently a strong snowstorm, causing vehicles to get stuck. This information was provided by local residents in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. They warn: "Do not leave Orlovka towards Kemин through Udarник. The weather conditions have worsened significantly, cars are sliding due to ice and often go off the road, getting stuck. It might be worth considering a route through Zhany-Alysh, but that
On December 11, President Sadyr Japarov arrived on a working visit to Ashgabat, where he was welcomed by high-ranking officials of Turkmenistan. Upon arrival at the international airport of the capital, flags of the participating countries of the forum, a red carpet, and an honor guard were prepared for him.
This year, the voting results were made possible by the participation of 469 philologists representing 23 organizations across Russia. They chose the word of the year from a proposed shortlist that included 12 candidates. According to Meduza, the word "zoomer" received 42% of the votes. Among the most popular terms were also "burnout" (38%), "red flag" (37%), and "prompt" (36%).
Akcholpon Dadabaeva, born in 2011, went missing on November 26, 2025, after leaving classes at school No. 23 named after Abdulla Eraliyev, located in the village of Besh-Badam in the Bazar-Korgon district. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region.
Amid ongoing mass protests, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his resignation. This was reported by Reuters. Photo: Reuters. This statement was made on December 11 after the parliament was supposed to consider a vote of no confidence in the cabinet.
Today, December 11, an incident involving a fire occurred in one of the high-rise buildings in Bishkek. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out in a residential building located in the "Archa-Beshik" area.
A resident of the capital contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She noted that after the completion of the road reconstruction to the village of Jal, new problems have arisen that complicate life for both passengers and drivers. According to her, the roadway at the roundabout has been fenced off with curbs, even in places where bus stops are located. As a result, there is no stopping pocket, which forces public transport to stop on the roadway, creating traffic jams behind it.
At the World Boxing Championship organized by the International Boxing Association (IBA), three Kyrgyzstani boxers entered the ring in the quarterfinal matches. The first among them to reach the semifinals was Omar Livaza, who competes in the weight category up to 63.5 kg. He won against Mahsud Hasmetov from Azerbaijan with a score of 1:4 and will now face Emmanuel Katema from Zambia for a spot in the final. Ikhtiyar Nishonov also made it to the semifinals, competing in the category up to 71
According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, law enforcement officers have detained the suspects in this crime. The victim, born in 2005, named N. A., reported to the police about how he met a user who posed as a girl. She suggested they meet near one of the sports complexes. When the young man arrived for the meeting, he was met by two men who, threatening him with violence, took his mobile phone, an iPhone 11 Pro Max, and his wristwatch, after which
According to a report by BBC News, the authorities of the United States of America intend to implement social media checks for tourists arriving from allied countries. This requirement will apply to citizens of those countries that have the opportunity to visit the USA by filling out a simple online ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application form and receiving approval.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has confirmed the production calendar for 2026. According to the Labor Code, the non-working public holidays will be as follows:
Washington is discussing the concept of the "Key Five" as a possible response to existing geopolitical challenges, making this idea relevant. Experts point out that such an initiative represents a continuation of President Donald Trump's foreign policy, which focuses on building relationships with major powers while ignoring ideological differences, including engagement with authoritarian regimes.
In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Ken-Suu, local police officers provided support to a group of tourists from Thailand. They found themselves in a difficult situation due to heavy snowfall and were unable to find their way. When the tourists realized they could not continue their journey, they sought help from the traffic police inspectors. The inspectors quickly transported them to a safe location and then accommodated them in one of the hotels in Karakol, where
The website for obtaining the "golden card" was launched by the White House of the USA, as announced by Donald Trump on his account on the social network TruthSocial. In his publication, Trump noted: "Now we have the 'Trump Golden Card' from the US government! This is a direct path to citizenship for all qualified and vetted candidates. It's wonderful!" He also added an image of the card, which features his portrait, the Statue of Liberty, a bald eagle, and
In the "Twins" section this time, 19-year-old brothers Timur and Emir Kubatov, residents of the village of Kök-Oy located in the Talas region, shared their story. They provided information about their older sister.
Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, expressed serious concern about the rapid development of artificial intelligence. He emphasized that in a relatively short time, this technology has become a major factor in changes in the economy and everyday life, and its implementation is occurring at a pace that has no historical precedent. Altman highlighted the importance of the OpenAI team being aware of potential errors in risk assessments and approaches to AI integration. Altman reminded that generative
At a meeting with his supporters in Pennsylvania on December 9, Donald Trump expressed the opinion that the United States is too actively accepting people from countries he describes as dysfunctional. This was reported by AP News. The U.S. President noted that he proposed to introduce a permanent ban on immigration from so-called "hellholes," including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Somalia. These words elicited applause from those present at the event.
Today, December 11, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction work on the underground pedestrian crossing on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue.
Donald Pettit, a NASA astronaut, shared an impressive photo of Mecca taken from an altitude of 400 kilometers after returning from his fourth expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). In the photograph, Mecca appears as a shining city, with the Masjid al-Haram — the largest mosque in the world — prominently highlighted at its center, where the sacred Kaaba is located. This site, the holiest in Islam, is so bright that it can be seen even from space. The brightness of the mosque is
The National Theater "Manas" is temporarily without its director Nurbek Talantbekov, who has been suspended from his duties until the current investigation is completed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Information about the conflict that arose among the manaschy at the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas" appeared on social media on December 9.
In Manas, there are plans to purchase an additional 50 buses to improve public transportation. Kubanych Imanaliev, the vice-mayor of Manas, reported that with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the construction of a wastewater treatment complex in the city has been completed. During discussions with bank representatives, local authorities proposed several initiatives for further cooperation, among which was the need to update the bus fleet.
In the Bazar-Korgon district, local officials, including employees of the district state administration, the Akman rural administration, the village council, as well as architectural and registration authorities, illegally included agricultural land designated for irrigation in the master plan, which had not undergone the appropriate transformation procedure on the Aygyr-Zhal site. As reported by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region, this violation was identified during an
At the World Boxing Championship taking place in Dubai, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan have reached the semifinals. This was reported by the country's boxing federation. Omar Livaza (up to 63.5 kg) and Ikhtiyar Nishonov (up to 71 kg) successfully advanced to the 1/2 final stage.
Today, December 11, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev familiarized himself with the conditions of passenger service at the temporary Western bus station.
The director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas" has been temporarily suspended from his position. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. On December 9, information about a conflict among the theater staff appeared on social media. In connection with this, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has created a special commission to assess the situation on the ground.
On December 12, the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the institution. According to information provided by the museum's press service, the KNMFA has transformed over its nine decades into a multi-layered space that combines the functions of a repository of artistic values and a venue for educational events, dialogue, and self-reflection.
In Bishkek, officers of the Oktobrskiy District Department of Internal Affairs detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud. According to the press service of the department, a citizen named K.E. filed an official complaint regarding the actions of A.A., who, according to him, embezzled $160,000 from October 2023 to February 2024 under the pretext of increasing his capital.
The Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic has published the production calendar for 2026, which includes the official schedule of weekends and holidays. According to this document, the New Year holidays will last from January 1 to January 7, providing citizens with a full seven days for rest.
The new rules will come into effect on September 1, 2025
New amendments have been developed in Kyrgyzstan to the Instruction regarding the application of electricity tariffs. This document is part of the Medium-Term Tariff Policy covering the period from 2025 to 2030. It has been presented for public discussion and includes clarifications regarding the application of single-rate and differentiated tariffs, as well as expanding the list of consumers eligible for hourly tariffing. One significant change is the expansion of the application of tariffs
At Lake Issyk-Kul, white swans winter. The regional police provided a video capturing white swans along the shoreline of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Fu Gun also urged the Taliban and Tajik authorities to strengthen border control to prevent similar incidents in the future. He expressed Beijing's readiness to cooperate with neighboring countries to improve coordination and ensure stability in the region. In the past month, there have been two attacks on Chinese workers in Tajikistan near the border with Afghanistan. The first occurred on the night of November 26, when a group of armed individuals attacked the base of employees of the
In an interview with the international business publication Bloomberg, representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan shared information about new approaches in financial policy and methods of attracting capital. The meeting included Aman Abdybapov, who is the head of the state debt and assets management department, and Bakyt Mamytov, the general director of the Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets".
The republic plans to implement modern technologies to protect against cyber threats
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a rise in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and seasonal influenza. In response to the situation, the Ministry of Health has decided to deploy an additional 200 beds in the Republican Clinical Infectious Disease Hospital and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. Additionally, the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital has switched to an enhanced work mode. To ensure round-the-clock medical assistance for children, 10 pediatricians
From December 12 to 16, Bishkek will host the XIX International Documentary Film Festival dedicated to human rights, under the motto "Resilience in Times of Crisis." This became known thanks to the public association "Bir Duyno Kyrgyzstan." As part of the festival, 22 documentary films from various countries will be presented, including those from the CIS, the USA, Germany, and New Zealand.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy announced the temporary suspension of Nurbek Talantbek uulu, the director of the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas." On December 9, information about a conflict among the manaschi in this theater appeared on social media. In connection with this, the ministry decided to create a special commission to investigate the circumstances and conduct an objective assessment of the situation.
