Aizhan Askarbekova, a 23-year-old second-year student, went to Osaka a few months ago as part of an exchange program. The leisurely pace of life, frequent rains, and perfect cleanliness have become part of her daily routine. In an interview with 24.kg, Aizhan shared her adaptation experience, new habits, and the little joys that make her stay in Japan unique.
Suspects detained after committing the crime In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a group of suspects involved in robbery, according to information provided by the city's Main Internal Affairs Department.
The concert titled “Ataganat desenshi, oo, chirkin düynö ai!...” will take place at the “Manas” theater, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the outstanding People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Tabaldy Aktanov. This was reported by representatives of the event organizers. Photo from the archive. Tabaldy Aktanov is a musician, playwright, director, and actor
According to the document, the restrictions imposed in December 2024 will be temporarily lifted from November 9, 2025, to November 27, 2026. This decision is made to promote stability in global supply chains and is based on the principles of mutual respect and benefit. It is worth noting that earlier China imposed export restrictions on a number of strategically important materials, such as rare earth elements, graphite, and special alloys, in response to actions by the USA that limited
As part of initiatives to improve agriculture and infrastructure, residents of the Min-Bulak rural district in the Naryn region received two modern LOVOL GM5125 grain harvesters, reports Turmush correspondent. These combines were purchased with the support of one of the funds, with a total procurement cost of 14 million 200 thousand soms.
37 years after the release of the last film, the "Gremlins" franchise is coming back to life. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Steven Spielberg and Chris Columbus are working on the new project.
From November 6 to 8, 2025, as part of the fight against poaching, employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the environmental protection group "Bars," conducted extensive raids in the Chui and Kemin districts. As a result of the activities carried out, cases of violations of environmental legislation were identified. During the inspection, three protocols and two acts were
A draft law has been initiated in the Kyrgyz Republic, which proposes amendments to the Code of Offenses and the Law "On External Migration." The main objective of this project is to combat begging and protect the most vulnerable citizens. This is stated in the explanatory note to the draft law.
On October 19, 2025, the duty unit of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek received a report of a robbery. Unknown individuals, threatening with a knife, took mobile phones iPhone XS and Redmi Note from citizens in the area of the leather factory. In connection with this incident, the Investigative Department of the Sverdlovsk District initiated a criminal case under Article 207 "Robbery" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Anna Shcherbakova from Russia has been officially awarded the victory at the 2022 European Figure Skating Championships held in Tallinn, Estonia, according to a statement from the ISU press service.
Photo from the internet. A unique coincidence: Orozo Ait and Nooruz are celebrated almost on the same day Next year, on March 21, the Muslim holiday of Orozo Ait may fall on the same day as Nooruz. The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan has published a new calendar of religious events for 2026. According to this calendar, the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan (Orozo Ayi) is scheduled for February 19, and Kadir Tun (the Night of Destiny) will be celebrated on the night of
The tax reform announced by the government has attracted the attention of both entrepreneurs and experts. Economists have expressed opinions about the possible negative consequences of the reform, particularly on the Orda.kz platform. Among those who spoke out were Almaty businessmen operating under the B2B (business-to-business) model. The main problem for them has become not so much the introduction of VAT, but rather the lowering of the threshold and the ban on B2B offsets.
The public expressed dissatisfaction after discussing this topic at the Bishkek City Council The Vice Mayor of the capital, Ramiz Aliyev, categorically denied the information about the shooting of cats in Bishkek.
The head of the president's information policy service commented on the arrest of a former supporter of the president Kudret Taychabarov, who previously supported the president, was arrested, which became a subject of comments from Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who heads the information policy service. He emphasized that President Japarov is ready to apply the law to everyone, even to close people.
Meirimai Nuradilova, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a bronze medal at the World Sambo Championship taking place in Bishkek. This information was published on the official website of the International Sambo Federation. According to available data, she took third place in the under 80 kilograms category in the combat sambo discipline.
- On October 29, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov approved the KR Law No. 243 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Taxation." This law makes adjustments to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues and expands the functions of the tax service in the area of administering non-tax payments.
Migraine affects more than a billion people worldwide, which is approximately one in seven individuals. This condition impacts physical and mental health, as well as work and social relationships. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, and Head of the Department of Neurology and Clinical Genetics at the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Elmira Mamytova, spoke to 24.kg about the symptoms, causes, and prevention methods for migraines.
According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, rescuers assisted a 29-year-old tourist from Russia who broke her leg in the Ala-Archa gorge.
A batch of 95 new buses is currently being delivered to Bishkek, which are already en route from the factory. This information was announced on October 8 by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. The delivery of the buses is part of an initiative to renew the city's vehicle fleet and improve the public transportation system.
The team of surgeons, led by Doctor of Medical Sciences Rasul Sultangaziev and head of the transplant department at NCMD Mirbek Baizakov, successfully performed surgery on the duodenum of five-year-old Ailin. The doctors worked for more than four hours to save the girl's life.
A meeting was held at the capital's Patrol Police Department, where issues related to compliance with service discipline and political neutrality in the run-up to the early elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic were discussed. The press service of the Patrol Police Department reported that patrol officers are strictly prohibited from
Meteorologists forecast that no precipitation is expected in Bishkek at the beginning of next week. November 10 will be cloudy. At night, the air temperature will drop to -1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +8 degrees.
Anara Tolokova, born in 2003 in the village of Kochkor in the Naryn region, moved with her family to Tokmok at the age of two. Here she graduated from secondary school No. 7 and is currently living in Cassino, Italy. Cassino, located in the Italian region of Lazio, is subordinate to the administrative center of Frosinone. The city is famous for its Abbey of Montecassino and the bloody battle that took place here during World War II, which resulted in huge losses on both sides and almost
Former Prime Minister reminded of the importance of "friendship with all" Felix Kulov, former Prime Minister, reminded in his social media about his proposal to place the American military airbase "Gansi" in the Batken region. This statement was made in light of President Sadyr Japarov's recent visit to the United States and his participation in the "C5+1" summit in Washington.
Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina achieved her first victory at the WTA Finals, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6:3, 7:6 (7:0). The final took place in Riyadh. Photo from social media. Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan achieved her first victory at the WTA Finals
On November 9, 1953, a temperature record was set in Bishkek: the thermometer dropped to −18.7 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." At the same time, the warmest November 9 was in 1992, when the temperature reached +25.7 degrees.
“It is important to double-check information,” he noted Blogger rashid.braun admitted that his video about the construction of a wind generator in Bishkek was not accurate. He had previously posted a clip that, according to him, confirmed the installation of the energy facility in the capital.
In the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, a Day of Remembrance for History and Ancestors was held, as reported by the local government administration. The event took place at the Culture House named after Kaipbek Sultan gaziev and gathered representatives of public organizations, as well as leaders of various institutions and enterprises.
In the Ak-Talinsky district, located in the Naryn region, the price of coal ranges from 3,800 to 5,500 soms per ton, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to the district state administration, to meet the needs of social institutions and the population during the winter period of 2025–2026, 19,200 tons of coal will be required.
As eyewitnesses report, part of the Southern Highway is closed to vehicle traffic. The information came from 24.kg. In particular, in the area of the "Ынтымак" park, vehicles can only pass through one lane, which has led to a significant traffic jam approximately one kilometer long.
A tragedy occurred in Dagestan: a Ka-226 helicopter belonging to the Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant crashed in the Achi-su area. This information was reported by Gazeta.ru. Four people died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized. Among the injured was flight engineer Pyotr Surov, who unfortunately later died in the hospital.
// TASS On November 8, a funeral and farewell ceremony for popular television host Yuri Nikolaev took place at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, as reported by Russian media, including RIA Novosti. Yuri Nikolaev passed away on November 4 at the age of 77. He was seen off on his final journey by family, friends, colleagues, and fans who gathered in the Large Mourning Hall of the cemetery. Among those present were well-known artists and television hosts, including Igor Nikolaev and Elena
Today, November 8, a military oath-taking ceremony took place in Kara-Kul, according to information provided by a Turmush correspondent. The solemn event was held at military unit No. 7706 of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located in this city.
The "Bars" team from Issyk-Kul became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in football for the 2025 season. In the final match, held on November 8, the Karakol team hosted Bishkek's "Talant" at their stadium and won with a score of 2-1.
In his message on the social network Truth, Trump criticized the location of the summit, calling it a "shame" due to human rights violations in South Africa. He emphasized that Afrikaners, descendants of European settlers, are among those affected. According to him, "Afrikaners are being killed, and their lands and farms are being seized illegally. As long as the human rights situation in South Africa remains this way, no representative from the U.S. will attend the G20," he
According to the World Air Quality project, on the evening of November 8, the air quality in Bishkek was classified as harmful. At 21:00, the city's status was "Harmful," indicating a high level of pollution that is potentially dangerous to health. In such conditions, it is recommended to minimize physical exertion outdoors, use air purifiers indoors, and keep windows closed. Masks should also be worn when going outside. Bishkek is once again among the top ten most polluted
Precipitation is not expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -1 degree at night and rise to +12 during the day.
Bishkek November 9, SundayAt night, the temperature is expected to be from 0 to -2 °C, no precipitation is anticipated. During the day, the temperature will range from +11 to +13 °C, also without precipitation.
The Prime Minister of Hungary announced that the sanctions imposed in November 2024 by the Joe Biden administration were suspended in June 2025 during Donald Trump's presidency. The temporary exemption was set to expire in December; however, as Orban emphasized, the issue of extension is not on the table, as a decision has been made to fully lift the restrictions concerning the construction of new power units at the nuclear power plant. The 2024 sanctions affected, among others,
In his message on the social network Truth Social, Trump noted that it was an honor for him to hold a summit with the presidents of five countries: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev from Kazakhstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev from Uzbekistan, Emomali Rahmon from Tajikistan, Sadyr Japarov from Kyrgyzstan, and Serdar Berdymukhamedov from Turkmenistan. He also emphasized that previous U.S. administrations had paid "insufficient attention" to this strategically important region with its rich resources,
The headhunter.kg platform conducted a study among more than 130 job seekers and employers to assess how the principles of Agile are applied in Kyrgyzstani organizations. This management model emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and quick responses to changes. Research results showed that 47% of respondents often encounter collaborative problem-solving, 35% noted a reduction in bureaucratic procedures and quick decision-making, and 29% reported regular feedback. 24% of participants
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is an area called "Kulagan-Tash." Our correspondent Turmush learned that this place is located just 3 kilometers from the village of Svetlaya Polyana. It is also referred to as "Suiuu Tashy" (Stone of Love) and "Kyz-Kuyoo Mazar" (Tomb of the Lovers). This location is documented in the district's encyclopedia. The main attraction is a huge stone with a diameter of about 10 meters, around which a willow
In the Jeti-Oguz district, competitions in equestrian sports were held, with a prize fund of nearly 1 million soms, reported the chairman of the "Kambar-Ata" association. According to him, the competitions took place in the Kara-Bulun area of the Jeti-Oguz district. The games were organized by the Federation of Jorgo, and the total prize fund amounted to 900,000 soms. Competitions were organized in five categories: Chon Jorgo, Kunan Jorgo, Kyska aralykka chabylgan jorgo salysh
A new criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region against a man who was detained for hooliganism in the reception area of the Tokmok City Hospital. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department, he has been charged under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning incitement of interethnic hatred. The incident occurred on November 2, when an employee of the medical institution reported to the Tokmok police about the aggressive behavior of
Watson passed away in a hospice in New York, as reported by his son. Together with Francis Crick, the British biophysicist, James Watson first described the molecular structure of DNA in 1953, proposing the double helix model, which became one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. For this achievement, Watson and Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. In 1990, he led the Human Genome Project, initiated in the U.S. by the National Institutes of Health, aimed at the complete
A meeting held at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic was dedicated to issues related to providing the population with coal and controlling prices for fuel and food products. The videoconference was conducted under the leadership of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, according to information from the press service. Present at the meeting were the authorized representatives of
Photo The Guardian In recent years, a new approach to co-living among single mothers has been actively developing in China, where they unite for the joint upbringing of children and sharing household responsibilities. Details about this phenomenon are provided by The Guardian. Social networks are becoming a platform for mothers looking for like-minded individuals for cohabitation. Many of them share their ads seeking neighbors.
Gulbara Sydykova, a teacher with 26 years of experience from the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for almost three decades. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that her homeland is the village of Koochu in the Tyup district, where she was born in 1977. Gulbara received her secondary education in the humanities class at the T. Satylganov School-Lyceum in Karakol. Later, she enrolled in the philology department of the Issyk-Kul State University
