With the cooling weather sweeping across the country, active measures for winter preparation have begun. The main focus is on heating supply, the availability of coal for the population, and preparing transport for winter conditions. The "Kabar" agency has presented an overview of the key aspects of winter preparation. Coal Supply and Pricing Policy
The Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and the Deputy Minister for Digital Development, Lira Samykbaeva, held a meeting with Hassan Nasser, who is the Special Envoy for Multilateral Issues of the Organization for Digital Cooperation. The meeting took place as part of the second World Summit on Social Development, which is being held from November 4 to 6 in Doha (Qatar). During the discussion, the main focus was on the digitalization of Kyrgyzstan's educational
On November 3, an agreement was signed between the governments of Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan to launch the project "Permitting System for Water Use in the Kyrgyz Republic." This was reported by the press service of the Swiss embassy in Kyrgyzstan. According to the agreement, Switzerland will allocate funds for the implementation of the project, which aims at the sustainable and efficient use of water resources in the country. This will be carried out within the framework of the
The regional conference dedicated to joint actions to prevent pandemics took place in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. As part of the event, the first meeting of the regional coordination council for the "One Health" program was held, aimed at strengthening food security and protecting ecosystems in Central Asia. The meeting was organized by the government of Tajikistan with the support of the World Bank, the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia, and a four-party
Kyrgyz products are once again attracting attention not only within the country but also beyond its borders. Felt products, such as ala-kiyiz and shyrdak, hold an important place in the daily life of the nomadic people. These carpets not only beautify the home but also provide warmth, and their patterns reflect the beauty of nature and the centuries-old philosophy of the Kyrgyz people. The contribution of the craftswomen to the preservation and development of this art is immense: it is thanks
From November 4 to 6, the second World Summit on Social Development is taking place in Doha (Qatar), featuring high-ranking representatives from Kyrgyzstan: Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and Deputy Minister Lira Samykbaeva. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan held a special session at the summit titled "Investing in Human Capital: Programs and Best Practices of the Kyrgyz Republic."
A recent round table in Bishkek, organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with the National Institute of Strategic Initiatives under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic (NISI), the Ministry of Health, and the public fund "Alliance for Family Planning," became an important platform for discussing the initial results of a study on how climate change affects reproductive health. The presentation of the analytical review "The Impact of Climate Change
- The export of frozen fruits from Kyrgyzstan to Russia tripled in the first eight months of 2025, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. From January to August 2025, the volume of frozen fruit exports amounted to 2,200 tons, generating $8.5 million. This is three times higher than the figures for the same period in 2024, when 737 tons were exported for $1.5 million.
Starting from November 10, changes to the suburban train schedule will come into effect in Bishkek. This was announced by representatives of the company "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu." According to them, the main goal of these changes is to improve suburban rail communication, to create comfortable conditions for passengers, and to reduce the load on the city's highways during peak hours.
In Kyrgyzstan, the temporary state regulation of meat prices will end on November 12, which was introduced in August for three months to control the rising prices of beef and lamb. Within the framework of this regulation, the following maximum prices were established: 680 soms per kilogram of beef and 690 soms for lamb, excluding boneless cuts. During the implementation of these measures, the authorities monitored meat processing enterprises and wholesale warehouses, restricted exports, and
On the air of "Birinchi Radio," the deputy chief physician of the Bishkek Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, Mira Kurmanova, confirmed that shawarma is not allowed in school menus. She explained that in private educational institutions, the menu is formed independently, and inspections can only be conducted once a year. In contrast, state schools are required to coordinate their diets.
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has published a package of amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, as well as to the laws "On Operational-Search Activities," "On Counterintelligence Activities," and "On the Licensing and Permitting System of the KR." These changes require communication operators to transmit information and allow for the disconnection of certain devices in extreme situations. What is included in the proposals?The
Aisha suffers from bilateral retinoblastoma. Her parents noticed an abnormal glow in their daughter's eyes and sought medical help. “I didn’t immediately understand what we were facing. Later, it turned out that it was a malignant tumor,” recalls Meerim, Aisha's mother. The family was referred to the Republican Oncology Center, where a diagnosis was confirmed under anesthesia.
Illustrative photo According to the Chancellor, "there are currently no grounds for granting asylum in Germany, and we can begin the deportation process" — these words from Merz were spoken at a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Daniel Günther (quotes from DW). Merz expressed hope that many Syrians would return voluntarily and participate in the reconstruction of their country. He also emphasized that Germany is ready to contribute to this process.
Illustrative photo According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAN, an M3.5 class flare was recorded at 04:48 Moscow time in the X-ray range in solar sunspot group 4274 (N22E72). The duration of the flare was 25 minutes. Experts also noted that plasma ejections from the flare centers currently do not pose a threat to Earth, as the upper region is about 60 degrees away from the direction to the planet. However, forecasts suggest that within a day this angle will decrease to 45
In the Kadamjay district, in the city of Aydarken, Ali Murzakmatov, a renowned chemistry and biology teacher from secondary school No. 19 named after B. Sadykov, passed away at the age of 97, reports Turmush correspondent. His death occurred on October 31, 2023, and the funeral took place on November 1.
An accident involving two trucks occurred on the Bishkek–Osh highway, resulting in temporary traffic suspension. Witnesses of the incident reported this information to Turmush.
- In the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan, the level of housing commissioning recorded during the Soviet period has been surpassed: in 2024, more than 2 million square meters were completed, and the plan for 2025 is set at 2.5 million square meters. This was reported on November 4, 2025, by the Minister of Construction and Architecture Nurdin Oruntaev at a press conference. The minister emphasized that to optimize costs and time, Kyrgyzstan is adopting international standards, avoiding the
The Tourism Development Support Fund in the Kyrgyz Republic has signed agreements with the Department of Physical Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth Initiatives of the Bishkek City Hall, as well as with the Association of Craftsmen of the country. The purpose of these documents is to promote the development of the tourism potential of both the capital and other regions, as well as to strengthen cooperation in the field of domestic and event tourism.
An incident occurred at a local hospital in Tokmok, resulting in one of the doctors being injured. A video of the scuffle quickly spread across social media. In the footage, a man is seen behaving aggressively, loudly shouting insults and striking a medical worker on the street. Meanwhile, the traffic police officers nearby merely pulled him aside without making any attempts to calm the troublemaker. They responded rudely to their colleagues' remarks.
The National Health Service of the United Kingdom has made an important statement that a cough lasting more than three weeks may indicate the presence of cancer. This is reported by Lente.ru. According to specialists, such a prolonged cough can be a symptom of a serious illness that causes the deaths of over 33,000 citizens of the UK each year.
The Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan published a list of candidates registered to participate in the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh from multi-mandate districts on November 4: The registered candidates include:
Zhanibek Ashyrov, residing in the Alamedin district, started with training hawks and now breeds rare birds of prey, including saker falcons (itelgi). A correspondent from Turmush spoke with the falconer.
On November 4, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev held a meeting with the Ambassador of Tajikistan Nazirmad Alizoda. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. During the discussion, attention was drawn to the necessity of strengthening humanitarian and cultural ties, emphasizing that Kyrgyz-Tajik relations have deep historical roots and are based on common traditions and values.
Weekly fairs are starting in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. These fairs aim to stabilize prices and create an economically accessible supply of food products for socially vulnerable groups of the population. These events are organized under the directive of Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
In the Chuy region, a man was detained for causing disorder in a hospital. This became known from reports by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the region. According to the police, on November 2 at around 12:30, traffic police officers stopped a Toyota Ipsum vehicle on the Tokmok - Koshoy highway. The driver turned out to be a 32-year-old local resident who was under the influence of alcohol.
In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, in the Ormon-Khan rural area, a meeting was held to elect delegates for the IV People's Kurultai, reports Turmush correspondent. The event took place at the "Cholpon" cinema, where residents gathered to vote. Out of a total of 150 registered delegates, 77 participated in the meeting.
The state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu" has announced an updated schedule for suburban trains. This schedule was developed based on an analysis of the transportation flow in the capital and the needs of residents in nearby areas. The main goal is to improve the quality of suburban rail services, create comfortable conditions for passengers, and reduce the load on the roads of Bishkek during peak hours, representatives of the enterprise report. Suburban train No. 6063/6064 on the
The Deputy Chief Physician of the Bishkek Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, Mira Kurmanova, reported that the test results will help determine the cause of the mass food poisoning among students and staff of the private school "Seitek STEM." This statement was made on the air of "Birinchi Radio." She clarified: "We cannot assert that the cause of the poisoning is the shawarma; this is just a hypothesis." As part of the investigation,
From November 3 to 6, a large-scale preventive event called "Operation" is taking place in the Chui region, as reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs on November 4. The main objective of this raid is to stabilize the operational situation, as well as to prevent and solve crimes, curb offenses, and ensure public safety.
From November 3 to 6, 2025, a comprehensive raid event called "Operation" will take place in the Chui region, organized by the police. According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, the main goal of this raid is to stabilize the situation with law and order, as well as to prevent and solve crimes, especially those committed on the streets and in public places. The event is also aimed at curbing offenses and ensuring the safety of residents in the region.
Weekly agricultural fairs are being launched in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, these fairs aim to stabilize prices and improve the availability of food for socially vulnerable groups of the population.
Today, November 4, the first snow fell in the city of Talas, reports Turmush correspondent. On this day, the heating system was activated for the residents of the city.
Today, November 4, the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on the transfer of the Belovodsk Oil Depot "Kyrgyzmunayzat" to state ownership. According to the agency, in 2004, the oil depot site, with a total area of 7.7 hectares and the facilities located on it, including storage tanks for petroleum products with a capacity of 36,200 tons, was illegally privatized. A group of officials conspired to sell the depot at a reduced price
This year, the total mass of beans harvested in the Talas region amounted to 70.8 thousand tons. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, to support farmers and stabilize bean prices, the government allocated 100 million soms to OJSC "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" for the purchase of beans. This purchase was made at a price of 95 soms per kilogram, which is more favorable than
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a low level of physical availability of opioid analgesics. This was reported by Milana Turgunalieva, a candidate of pharmaceutical sciences and co-chair of the Association of Palliative and Hospice Care of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to her, only about 40 pharmacies in the country are authorized to dispense narcotic analgesics and psychotropic drugs. "The number of such pharmacies is extremely limited. People in need of
In Tyup, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of a new kindergarten, designed for 275 places, has been successfully completed. According to the Ministry of Construction, the funding for the work was provided from the republican budget, with 210 million soms allocated for this purpose.
Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences, as well as Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Igor Pershukov expressed his thoughts on the necessary steps to improve high-tech medical care in Kyrgyzstan. Igor Pershukov is a professor and head of the Department of Hospital Therapy with a course in Radiological Diagnostics and Oncology at Jalal-Abad State University, and he also holds the position of Deputy Director for Scientific Work at the Southern Regional Scientific Center for Cardiovascular Surgery.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, has signed a new law that amends the existing Law on the Status of Military Personnel. This information was published on the official website of the president.
This upcoming weekend, on November 7 and 8, an international wrestling tournament will take place in New York (New York State, USA), featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan. At this event, 30 sets of medals will be contested in two disciplines — Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, for both men and women.
Kubanychbek Omuraliev, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), expressed approval regarding UNESCO's decision to establish December 15 as the World Day of the Turkic Language Family. This decision was the result of the 43rd General Conference held on November 3, 2025, in Samarkand. Secretary General of OTS Kubanychbek Omuraliev in the photo
The launches occurred about 60 minutes before Hegseth's arrival, highlighting the tension in the region. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea, the missiles were fired towards the northern part of the Yellow Sea on Monday, November 3, around 4:00 PM local time (10:00 AM MSK). This event coincided with the first visit by the head of the Pentagon to the border of the two Koreas in eight years, during which he visited the demilitarized zone along with South Korean Defense
On November 4, in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, the funeral of Jalil Abdykalikov, the director of the Center for General Medical Practice, took place. Jalil Abdykalikov was born on June 2, 1955, in the village of Sary-Bulak, Jayil district of the Chui region. He graduated from the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute in 1979 and began working at the Republican Clinical Hospital.
According to data published by the Ministry of Finance, from January to September of this year, the budget of Kyrgyzstan received twice as much from customs clearance fees compared to the same period last year. During the first six months of this year, the state treasury received 3 billion 915.3 million soms, significantly exceeding the 1 billion 898.9 million soms collected during the same period in 2022.
In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there is a historic house built in the late 19th to early 20th century, as reported by the city administration to Turmush. This house is located at: Duyshieva St., 86b (intersection with Gorky/Kirov St.). It stands out against the backdrop of a quiet street, surrounded by old trees, with blue shutters and a roof darkened by time. Its history holds deep significance for the local population.
Chinara Kasmambetova, director of the public association "Road Safety," commented on the recent statements by Kanibek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff, regarding the new 14-month training period in driving schools. He also noted that private driving schools will be closed starting in 2026. The expert pointed out that the state is taking responsibility for the quality of training and the process of issuing driver's licenses. "Although the fight against
