Vice Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that in Bishkek, funds have been allocated from the republican budget for the construction of 32 schools in 2026, as was announced at the public hearings on the new general plan project. In addition, he noted that with the support of the Saudi Development Fund, it is also planned to build 12 additional schools in the capital.
A recent video that appeared on social media captured the moment of the arrest of a man who is a suspect in the murder of a woman in an apartment on Bokonbaeva Street. In the footage recorded by witnesses, police officers can be seen entering the premises through a window, as the door was blocked, and carrying the victim's body on a stretcher. The video features screams and noise. According to witnesses, the actions of the law enforcement officers were very prompt. After the suspect was
In a 56-page ruling, District Judge Beryl Howell noted that the president has "broad powers" allowing him to take measures in response to threats to national and economic security. The fee was announced in September, and the business community faced serious difficulties due to a lack of time to prepare for the changes. This innovation has become part of the aggressive immigration policy pursued by Trump after his return to the White House. While the previous focus was on combating
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced the completion of the implementation of the drug traceability system by the end of January 2026. On December 23, Acting Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov met with representatives of the pharmaceutical industry to discuss ensuring medical institutions have the necessary medications. The goal of implementing this system is to strengthen control and prevent unscrupulous practices in the field of drug circulation. It will provide transparency
In 2024–2025, 17 small hydropower plants will be put into operation
The Ministry of Health has announced the start of work on creating a registry of unscrupulous participants in the pharmaceutical market. This directive was given to the Department of Medicines and Medical Devices. Acting Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov met with representatives of the private pharmaceutical sector to discuss issues related to the continuous supply of vital medicines to medical institutions.
The rector of Batken State University, Aydar Gyiazov, has left his position. As reported by Turmush, on December 24, 2025, he bid farewell to the staff. According to some sources, the corresponding order regarding the personnel decision has been signed.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented consolidated data on the sales of precious metals and collectible coins for the year 2025. As of December 1, 2025, the bank sold 182.6 kilograms of gold bars for a total of 1 billion 854.5 million soms. This is 133.1 kilograms more than in 2024, when 49.5 kilograms of gold were sold.
On December 22-23, the Kyrgyzstan Championship in Greco-Roman wrestling took place in Bishkek, where 10 sets of medals were contested. In the final of the 97 kg category, bronze medalist of the 2025 World Championship Asan Zhanishov faced 29-year-old Melis Aitbekov.
The president's press secretary urged citizens to be vigilant Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, reported that false messages are actively spreading on social media and messengers about supposedly conducted surveys allegedly organized "on behalf of President Sadyr Japarov" with a promise of monetary payments.
Four liberalization strategies are planned to be implemented in the construction industry At the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, held on December 21 in St. Petersburg, a set of measures aimed at further developing the single market for construction services was approved.
The Social Fund presented a report on the investment activity of the State Accumulation Pension Fund (GNPF) for the period from January to November 2025. During the 11 months of 2025, the GNPF made investments totaling 20 billion 880 million soms, which were distributed across the following categories:
In social networks, a video featuring the akim of the Sokuluk district of the Chuy region, Iliya Tashkulov, is actively being discussed. The correspondent of Turmush contacted the akim to get his opinion on the incident.
As part of the republican pedagogical forum "Altyn Kazyq: Key Achievements and Future Plans," Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic for Digital Development, presented information on key results and future directions of digital transformation in the field of education. Speaking to the audience, she emphasized that the digitalization of education in the country is being carried out in accordance with the Concept of Digital Transformation for 2024–2028 and
Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, expressed his opinion on the recent restoration of the historical mosaic panel located at the corner of Chuy Avenue and Isanova Street, where the "Ai-Peri" household services building used to be. He noted that the Vietnamese investors who purchased the property carried out a major renovation while preserving the main feature—the unique mosaic created by artist Theodor Herzen, one of the authors of the iconic images from the epic
The incident occurred on December 20 in the Equateur province when the vessel HB Mbeya Mbeya capsized on the Congo River. Currently, more than 50 people are considered missing, while about 300 passengers have been rescued. Information on the number of injured is not yet specified. According to sources, there was also a significant cargo on board. The bodies that were found were immediately buried due to a high degree of decomposition, and search operations continue. Preliminary data suggests
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- During the meeting, Gulya Kozhokulova expressed dissatisfaction with the cancellation of licensing for the retail sale of alcoholic products, emphasizing that this could lead to undesirable consequences. In response, the Chairman of the State Tax Service, Almamet Shykmamatov, noted that such a measure is necessary to ensure transparency in the alcohol trade and to combat the gray market.
The data is presented in the budget execution report for 2025, published by the Cabinet of Ministers.
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, presented the main parameters of the budget for 2026 and announced a significant increase in salaries in the public sector. Moreover, Kasymaliev emphasized the key aspects of the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030.
In the park named after Sharipa Isabekova, located in the administrative center of the Jumgal district of the Naryn region, the summer stage has recently collapsed. The park was renovated this year for 7.8 million soms, with the work carried out by the company OsOO "Ai-Lun Group" after receiving the contract. The park, which has existed for over 50 years, has never undergone major repairs. This year, at the initiative of the district akim Adybek Nabiyev, funds were allocated from the
This concerns migrants without legal status in the Russian Federation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced the introduction of a new legal regime for foreigners who are in Russia without legal grounds. This innovation will come into effect on February 5, 2025, in accordance with the federal law of the Russian Federation No. 260-FZ, adopted on August 8, 2024.
Impressive icicles have appeared on the roof of the Jumgal District State Administration, located in the Naryn region. They evoke admiration in some people, while others feel anxious about the potential danger. Residents of the village of Chayek, the administrative center of the Jumgal district, report that melting snow flowing from the roof of the building has formed long icicles. Their length varies: in some places, it exceeds 2 meters, while in others it reaches about half a meter.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Aiperi Medet kyzy finished the year 2025 in the leading position in the world ranking of United World Wrestling (UWW). Throughout the year, she actively participated in five international tournaments, achieving success at each of them and winning medals. In particular, she became the champion at the Asian Championship in Jordan and at the Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia.
As part of strengthening cooperation in the field of civil aviation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Air Navigation" are initiating a new project. This project will focus on training air traffic control instructors, including aircraft vectoring and speed control, as well as training personnel involved in flight scheme development. The signing of the discussion protocol regarding the implementation of this project took place on
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The Republican Center for Health Promotion has presented recommendations for managing stress during the pre-New Year period. Experts emphasize that the growing feelings of anxiety, fatigue, and lack of time at the end of December are a natural response of the body to the fast pace of life and increased demands.
At the National Academic Drama Theater named after T. Abdumomunov in Bishkek, the reception of delegates of the fourth People's Kurultai is taking place today. According to the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, a working group led by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev is participating in the meeting. It should be noted that this Kurultai is being held for the fourth time at the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov.
The American president left an autograph on the baseball cap Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, received unusual gifts from his American counterpart Donald Trump — a baseball cap with an autograph and a symbolic key to the White House. This was reported by the press secretary of the Kazakh president, Ruslan Zheldibay, on his Telegram channel.
Erlan Kokulov spoke out against the initiative to lift the ban on vapes, commenting on Dastan Bekeshev's words about smuggling and insufficient budget revenues. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, he reminded that such a ban was introduced to protect young people from smoking electronic cigarettes. “Electronic cigarettes pose a serious threat to our younger generation. It is incorrect to claim that vapes are smuggled into the country. The deputies passed the law, and now
The most registered companies are located in Almaty Kazakhstan holds a leading position in the electronic money market in Kyrgyzstan.
In Bishkek, one-way traffic is being reinstated on the streets of Kyivskaya and Toktogula. This decision was made after the completion of work on Chuy Avenue, which previously required the introduction of temporary two-way traffic. Photo 24.kg According to information from local authorities, the changes were temporary and only pertained to the repair of Chuy Avenue. Now, the traffic scheme is returning to its usual order.
At the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, a number of decisions aimed at developing a unified market for services (UMS) in the construction sector were approved. As part of this process, four liberalization plans covering 14 different sectors have been outlined, including project management, general contracting, and design work, reports the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Key changes include:
A 35-year-old man named T.E. has been arrested by law enforcement officers in the Kadamjai district for evading alimony payments for his children. His debt amounts to 474,856 soms. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, a criminal case was initiated against this citizen under part 2 of Article 178 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Local police conducted a series of operational activities that allowed them to establish
In the cemetery of the village of Luxembourg, which belongs to the city of Kant in the Chuy region, during the digging of a grave for the deceased, local residents witnessed an unusual incident — a large black reptile emerged from the pit. The information about this was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the eyewitnesses themselves.
In the first ten months of 2025, the Kyrgyz Republic exported 6.2 tons of gold, amounting to $682.8 million. The main shipments were directed to Switzerland and the United Kingdom, with exports decreasing by 70.3% compared to the same period last year. Kaktus.media conducted a study calculating the volumes and directions of gold exports over the last 25 years. The data for the analysis was taken from UN Comtrade (the United Nations International Trade Statistics Database), which is the largest
The British police have begun providing their officers with hijabs equipped with a magnetic zipper closure to prevent them from slipping off, reports Kazinform. This initiative aims to reduce the risk of strangulation in case the hijab is pulled during a conflict.
A special commission has been formed in the Kyrgyz Republic, tasked with developing recommendations aimed at improving the provision of essential medicines to medical institutions. This information was announced at a working meeting held by the Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, with participants from the private pharmaceutical sector. The commission has been instructed to prepare specific proposals by December 31, 2025.
According to data presented by the developers of the new master plan, the green areas of the capital of Kyrgyzstan have decreased by 20% over the past seven years. Irina Grishechkina, an architect from St. Petersburg and a member of the team working on the master plan, noted that the level of air pollution in Bishkek exceeds permissible norms by 3-5 times.
Today, December 24, a solemn ceremony was held in the Chui region to inaugurate the first solar power plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts, attended by President Sadyr Japarov. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. According to Japarov, the launch of the solar power plant marks the beginning of a new phase in ensuring Kyrgyzstan's energy independence and the development of renewable energy sources. He emphasized that without active investment in
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the accountability of its employees after information about their unlawful actions caused a wide public outcry due to social media publications. According to the department's data, an internal investigation confirmed that two law enforcement officers exhibited unacceptable behavior: they used inappropriate language and attempted to enter a concert without the necessary permission. As a result, senior lieutenant M.B. and
At a recent public discussion of the Bishkek general plan, Sergey Kim, a city activist, raised an important question about the protection of private property. He pointed out that during previous meetings on this topic, officials tried to avoid discussing issues related to property expropriation.
Today, December 24, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visited the construction site of a cement plant in the Kemin district of the Chui region. Azamat Osmonov, the presidential representative in the Chui region, informed Japarov that the designed capacity of the new plant will be 3,200 tons of clinker per day.
Bishkek December 25, Thursday The temperature at night will be between -2 and -4 °C, cloudy weather is expected.
Home insurance is an important tool for financial protection for homeowners, allowing them to minimize the consequences of unexpected events. In the event of a natural disaster or fire, the owner can receive compensation from the insurance company without relying on assistance from the government or other organizations. This is beneficial for both citizens and the state.
As of now, the Bishkek City Hall has received 370 suggestions and comments from residents. This was reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, during public hearings that started today at the "Tunguch" theater. The event was chaired by the mayor and attended by developers from the Research Institute led by Irina Grishechkina.
Illustrative photo During this operation, which took place on the night of December 13 to 14, four individuals were detained, including the alleged leader of the group. The raid was organized based on received information, resulting in the discovery of an underground workshop located in a store in the Bidonpura area. Here, the criminals assembled smartphones from imported components for subsequent sale.
