At the Töö-Ashuu pass, located in the Jaiyl district of the Chui region, a significant traffic jam formed on the Bishkek—Osh highway during the night. Passengers report that some drivers attempted to bypass the jam by moving into oncoming traffic, which led to conflicts with those waiting in line.
As of 11:00 on November 5, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 42 AQI. This level of air quality is considered good.
According to a new study conducted by scientists from Harvard and Baylor universities, Generation Z has become the most unhappy of all previously recorded generations. The analysis, which covered more than 200,000 people from 22 countries, found that the traditional "happiness curve" has undergone significant changes, as reported by FORTUNE. It was previously observed that young people experience maximum happiness in their youth, after which satisfaction levels decline in middle age
On November 5, a celebration took place in the Kara-Suu district, dedicated to the centenary of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. As part of the event, an exhibition-fair was organized, where participants of the "Social Contract" program showcased the results of their work. Local residents shared their successes in small business, as well as presented achievements in crafts and agriculture.
Today, November 5, in Bishkek, Kamchybek Tashiev visited the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. During this visit, he handed over six sets of modern medical equipment, including an endoscopic ultrasound machine and several ultrasound devices. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. 35 million 100 thousand soms were
Turmush continues to introduce readers to the stories of current and former employees of the internal affairs bodies of the republic. This time we will tell you about the police lieutenant colonel, the chief inspector of the personnel department of the Issyk-Kul regional internal affairs management, Kairgul Beishenbaeva.
Six adult residents of Kyrgyzstan have been able to restore their hearing thanks to a charitable program organized with the support of doctors from Qatar. This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Health. According to the information from the department, cochlear implantation surgeries were performed at the National Hospital, and all procedures were successful and free of charge.
On November 3, the opening of the Vacation School for Teachers "Eurasian Teacher Council" took place in Moscow. This unique event provided an opportunity for the development of the pedagogical community and discussion of relevant issues in the educational sphere, as well as the implementation of new teaching methods. More than 200 educators from countries such as Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan participated in the event.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has clarified how information about service charges is displayed in cash register receipts for catering services. As of today, taxpayers have the option to choose how to indicate the service charge:
According to data published by the National Statistical Committee, from January to August of this year, coal imports to Kyrgyzstan increased by 9.7%. If during the same period last year the country imported 334.5 thousand tons of coal, this year this figure rose to 367.2 thousand tons.
The Ministry of Health reported on the cochlear implantation surgeries conducted at the National Hospital, where specialists from Qatar worked. Six patients from various regions of the country were given the opportunity to undergo these surgeries completely free of charge.
Elmira Ashyrbaeva, the head of the urban planning and architecture department in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, has been relieved of her duties, reports Turmush correspondent. She has held this position since September 12, 2018.
A project related to the practical implementation of dual education for school students has been launched in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the city administration. The first stage of the project was an Open Day at Lyceum No. 100, aimed at early professional training for students.
The film "Beshkempir," directed by Kyrgyz filmmaker Aktan Arym Kubat in 1998, has been included in the updated list of the 100 best Asian films created since 1996. This was announced by producer Altynai Koichumanova. The list was prepared as part of the Busan International Film Festival and published in a special edition of the anthology "Asian Cinema 100," dedicated to the festival's 30th anniversary.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tala district, the celebration of Culture Workers' Day took place. This was reported by Kanibek Esenaliev, the deputy akim of the district. Today, a solemn event dedicated to the professional holiday, which is celebrated on November 2, was held at the district cultural center. District leaders and employees of cultural institutions participated in it.
Bioreactors installed in homes not only produce gas for cooking and dispose of manure but also help in growing clean and safe vegetables. However, these are not the only advantages of this system, as noted by Ozodi.
On October 25, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announced the launch of Kyrgyzstan's national stablecoin based on the BNB Chain. He also noted the readiness to implement a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for government needs. What lies behind these initiatives and what are the authorities' opinions? Growth of Cryptocurrency TurnoverAccording to Farhat Iminov, head of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets, the
- A hotel and guest house classification system is being launched in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced on the radio by the director of the Tourism Department, Erdenet Kasymov. Kasymov noted that in March 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved a state classification system, which includes the assignment of star ratings to various accommodation facilities, such as hotels and guest houses.
A meeting of the local community took place in Kara-Balta, where delegates were elected for the IV People's Kurultai, which will be held on December 25, 2025. During the session, chaired by Mirbek Duyshenaliev, the chairman of the Kara-Balta city council, a vote was conducted, resulting in the selection of 3 delegates from 110 proposed candidates.
Due to the deterioration of weather conditions, additional measures have been taken to ensure road safety at the "Sosnovka" post located in the Jayyl district of the Chui region. This is reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department (GUVD) of the Chui region. As of November 4, 2025, due to adverse weather and difficulties with snow removal, the movement of heavy vehicles on the Bishkek–Osh highway in the area of the "Sosnovka" post is temporarily
According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), as a result of the investigation, the activities of a scheme related to illegal mediation were halted. The suspects include an employee of the Pervomaisky Center for Public Services, known as Zh. E. Zh., as well as two intermediaries — D. E. M. and D. K. E. The investigation established that these individuals organized a mechanism for obtaining monetary funds from citizens, including
Regional Life: Arslan Zhantaev from Suusamyr is a descendant of famous rams and a breeder of the Arashan sheep breed. Born in 1983 in Suusamyr, Arslan is a married father of six children — three daughters and three sons.
The movement of trolleybuses on route No. 2 in the city of Osh has been suspended due to the closure of a section of the road on A. Navoi Street, from the intersection with Alymbek Datka Street to Kurmanjan Datka Street. This information was provided by Nurbek Ismailov, the director of the municipal transport enterprise of the city of Osh.
To create this list, the Busan International Film Festival conducted a large-scale survey involving 161 experts from 34 countries, including producers, directors, film critics, and film researchers from various corners of Asia and the world. The final list encompasses significant works that have influenced the development of Asian cinema and shaped the cultural memory and artistic benchmarks of the last three decades. “Beshkempir” has become one of the most remarkable works of post-Soviet
Bishkek November 6, Thursday The temperature at night will be -4...-6 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
In Kyrgyzstan, another child has been diagnosed with "spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)." Five-year-old Adelya suffered from an undetermined condition for almost two years before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Her parents took her to doctors in different countries, and now the only way to help the girl is with the "Zolgensma" injection, which costs $2 million.
Unknown individuals are offering services for obtaining preferential loans with enticing conditions through Telegram. To prove their legitimacy, the scammers show forged documents, such as license certificates with the logo of the National Bank. They then ask for money transfers, citing various reasons, such as payment for insurance or fees.
On November 5, an official meeting took place at the presidential palace "Al-Ittihadiya" in Cairo between President Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. As part of the event, there was an official introduction of the members of the delegations from both countries, and a photo session was held.
The leading wrestlers of Kyrgyzstan are preparing to travel to the United States to participate in an important international tournament, as reported by representatives of national sports organizations.
During the meeting, the presidents discussed important aspects of Kyrgyz-Egyptian cooperation, including the development of mutually beneficial economic interaction and political dialogue. As-Sisi welcomed Japarov and noted the strategic significance of strengthening friendly relations between the two countries, emphasizing Egypt's readiness to deepen practical cooperation. The President of Egypt expressed hope that the visit of his Kyrgyz counterpart would be an important step in
The Sary-Kyr Pass, which connects the Toguz-Toro district with the city of Manas, is now closed to vehicles until May of next year. This information was provided by the akim of the district, Manasbek Murataliev. As Murataliev reported, over half a meter of snow has fallen on the pass, making movement absolutely impossible. "As of October 1, an order was issued to suspend traffic through the Sary-Kyr Pass. However, until recently, when it was not snowing, local residents continued to use
A young man from the Nooken district was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the rape and sexual acts against a minor schoolgirl. As evidenced by the case materials available in the State Register of Judicial Acts, Batyr [name changed B.E.] was found guilty by the decisions of three courts, which established the circumstances of his crimes. In March 2023, using an app, Batyr met A.M.A., born in 2009, who lives in Mailuu-Suu. The schoolgirl introduced herself as a minor. Their
The training camp for the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan has started in Bishkek and will last until November 9. This was reported by Prosports.kz.
From January to September 2025, Kyrgyzstan received 3 billion 999.2 million soms (approximately $45.8 million) from the registration of motor vehicles, according to information provided by the Ministry of Finance. Compared to the same period in 2024, revenues from vehicle registration increased by 2 billion 394.9 million soms, which represents a 2.5-fold growth.
In the Chuy region, in the city of Tokmok, a passenger car fell into a wastewater collection pit, as reported by the city administration to the correspondent of Turmush. According to the information, the incident occurred on the morning of November 5 near the Sugar Factory on Tokmokskaya Street. It has been established that excavation work in this area was carried out by the homeowner to fix a water pipe leak. However, after the work was completed, the pit was not properly backfilled, which led
According to local authorities, among the victims are six people who died in the crash of a military helicopter that was surveying areas affected by the typhoon. The other victims resulted from flooding, falling trees, and building collapses. More than 430,000 residents have been forced to leave their homes. The disaster affected 24 provinces on the largest islands of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These regions are experiencing power outages, and many flights have been
On November 5, 2025, Professor of the Department of General and Faculty Surgery of the Kyrgyz State Medical University, Kochorov Orozali Taitokurovich, completed his journey. This information was received from KRSU. Kochorov was born on April 16, 1957, in the village of Ak-Tash, located in the Karasuu district of the Osh region.
It is reported that the incident has been registered with the Panfilov District Police Department, and an investigation is currently underway. During the investigation, the identities of the participants were established: they are local residents, citizens O.B. (born in 1995) and O.A. (born in 1994).
On November 5, as part of an official visit to Egypt, the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held meetings with the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The negotiations took place first in a one-on-one format and then in a broader composition, according to information from the press service of the presidential administration. Both leaders expressed hope that this visit would mark a new stage in the development of Kyrgyz-Egyptian relations and significantly strengthen cooperation between
In the Talas region, traffic police officers stopped a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. According to information from the regional traffic police, during a raid, a driver of a "Toyota Mark II" was detained for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo, who continues to perform at a high level for the Saudi club "Al-Nassr," revealed in an interview with Piers Morgan that his journey in professional football may come to an end soon.
During his visit, Tashiev presented the center with six sets of high-tech medical equipment, including devices for endoscopic ultrasound examination and several ultrasound machines. A total of 35 million 100 thousand soms was allocated from the President's Stabilization Fund for their purchase. At a meeting with medical staff, Tashiev promised that additional equipment purchases would be made to meet all the center's needs.
But Kyrgyzstanis will not give up meat According to economist Arslan Omurzakov, meat prices in Kyrgyzstan could reach astronomical heights after the cancellation of state regulation and in the event of an increase in export volumes. He shared his opinion with Vesti.kg in light of the upcoming end of the control that was introduced in response to the sharp rise in meat product prices.
From December 25 to 28, the national championship in wrestling will take place in Bishkek, at the Sports Palace named after Kaabauulu Kozhomkul, as reported on the Prosports.kz website.
Employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecology Inspection, subordinate to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, conducted an operation during which 1,100 meters of old synthetic nets, installed illegally, were removed from the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. This was reported by the press service of the agency.
Intensive bream fishing is observed in the Ala-Archa reservoir. This information was shared by local fishermen in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.
On November 5 of this year, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Bishkek—Osh highway became dangerous for traffic due to snowfall. The agency noted that to avoid traffic jams and prevent emergency situations on the road, it was decided to strengthen the work of the Ministry of Emergency Situations staff.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new Constitutional law regarding changes in the legislation concerning the National Bank. This was reported by the publication "Erkin-Too". This law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 24, 2025, and officially published on October 31. The document clarifies certain aspects related to the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic.
