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Health

Healthcare institutions in the Kyrgyz Republic may be allowed to independently purchase medications

On December 22, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov held a meeting with a working group dedicated to issues related to ensuring the population has access to necessary and quality medications. According to information provided by the Ministry of Health, the meeting discussed aspects concerning the uninterrupted supply of vital medications to the country. Participants emphasized the importance of eliminating bureaucratic barriers and accelerating the registration process for drugs

22.12.2025, 18:28
The honored coach of Kyrgyzstan, Juzup Kalilov, has passed away.
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The honored coach of Kyrgyzstan, Juzup Kalilov, has passed away.

Juzup Kalilovich, who held the position of senior coach-instructor of Greco-Roman wrestling at the Republican School of Olympic Reserve named after Sh. Sydykov, left a significant mark in sports, having trained numerous generations of athletes. He imparted not only skills but also important life lessons to his students. Juzup Kalilov. For his achievements in the field of physical culture and sports, Kalilov was awarded numerous honors and titles, including the title of Honored Coach of the

22.12.2025, 18:26
Local news

In the city of Osh, Energy Day was celebrated and industry workers were awarded.

Today, a festive event dedicated to Energy Day took place in the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh. Local authorities reported on this event. Present at the celebration were Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman of the Council Bolot Bayetov, as well as leaders of organizations working in the energy sector and the energy workers themselves.

22.12.2025, 18:21
Local news

The founder of the "Ilshat" Foundation, Anvar Mametov, visited the "School of Great Opportunities"

An inspiring meeting with a businessman and artists was organized for children On November 18, at the Educational Center "School of Great Opportunities", which was opened on July 20, 2025, with the support of the Charitable Foundation "Ilshat", a meeting with outstanding guests took place. Among them were the founder of the foundation, businessman Anvar Mametov, actor Azamat Ismailov, and the famous Kazakh performer The Limba.

22.12.2025, 18:20
Local news

Which airports in Kyrgyzstan are not accepting flights due to fog?

On the evening of December 22, fog once again hindered the operations of airports in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by representatives of the OJSC "International Airports of Kyrgyzstan." Osh Airport is still accepting flights, while the situation at "Manas" is more complicated: 11 flights have been canceled, 4 delayed, 13 have managed to depart, and another 16 are uncertain regarding landing.

22.12.2025, 18:19
Exclusive

Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the import of products from a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan

- From December 15 to 21, 2025, a control operation took place at the multilateral automobile checkpoint "Petukhovo" (Kurgan Region), involving employees of the Ural Interregional Directorate of Rosselkhoznadzor, border guards, and customs officers. During the inspection, 73 vehicles were examined, as reported by Rosselkhoznadzor. More than 1115 tons of vegetables, fruits, and grains were imported into Russian territory from Kazakhstan, China, India, and Kyrgyzstan.

22.12.2025, 17:56
In Kyrgyzstan, more than 856 million soms have been allocated for book publishing this year.
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In Kyrgyzstan, more than 856 million soms have been allocated for book publishing this year.

This year, 856,548,703 soms have been allocated in Kyrgyzstan for the publication of textbooks and educational-methodological complexes (EMC), according to information provided by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. The data was announced in a video shown at the republican pedagogical conference in Bishkek, which was held under the motto "Education Changing the Era: Achievements. Problems. Opportunities." The Ministry noted that this year has become a record year for

22.12.2025, 17:50
Next week, it will get a bit warmer in Uzbekistan, with rain and snow expected in some regions.
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Next week, it will get a bit warmer in Uzbekistan, with rain and snow expected in some regions.

Illustrative photo On Monday, no precipitation is expected across Uzbekistan, except in the foothill and mountainous areas, where rain mixed with snow is anticipated, reports Uzhydromet. From December 23 to 24, no precipitation is expected throughout the country; however, light snow is possible in some areas of Tashkent region and the Fergana Valley during the night and morning of December 23.

22.12.2025, 17:49
Due to thick fog, flights are delayed and canceled at Manas Airport.
Local news / Exclusive

Due to thick fog, flights are delayed and canceled at Manas Airport.

At Manas International Airport, there are delays and cancellations of flights due to heavy fog. This was reported by the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". According to the information, 11 flights have been canceled, and 4 flights have been delayed. At the same time, 13 flights departed on schedule, but the operation of 16 flights remains in question.

22.12.2025, 17:45
Local news / Exclusive

Photo – The Story of a Photograph Connecting an Old Man on a Gray Donkey and a Former Prime Minister

The photograph, taken in 1974 in Kara-Kul, immortalizes a moment when digital technologies and Photoshop did not yet exist. The image captures trucks operating against the backdrop of active hydroelectric station construction. This image was created by Valery Morev and Viktor Sadchikov. This year, this work celebrates its 50th anniversary, preserving the memory of people and events for centuries to come. The grandson of the old man on the donkey depicted in the photo, Anarbek Tyrgoev, shared

22.12.2025, 17:42
Incidents

A woman complained to the ombudsman about the delay in the polygamy case and her husband's refusal to acknowledge their son.

A resident of Bishkek, U. K., appealed to the ombudsman for legal assistance to hold her civil partner, former official M. M., accountable for polygamy. The ombudsman's secretariat reports that the internal affairs authorities did not respond to her complaint for almost six months, and only on December 1 did the Oktyabrsky District Internal Affairs Department initiate a criminal investigation under Article 176 "Bigamy and Polygamy" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

22.12.2025, 17:42
A large area of Bishkek will be without cold water for a day (map)
Local news

A large area of Bishkek will be without cold water for a day (map)

According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, on December 25, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in Bishkek from 10:00 to 18:00. The area of the shutdown includes the following streets: Turusbekov Street – from Jibek Jolu Avenue to Frunze Street; Jibek Jolu Avenue – Dzerzhinsky Street – Bayalinov Street – Ala-Archa River – Jibek Jolu Avenue. Water shutdown map. Information from the press service of the Bishkek city hall. The reason for the shutdown is the

22.12.2025, 17:38
Local news / Cultural news / Exclusive

The Chuy Chamber Orchestra held a concert at Osh Airport, where flights have been grounded since night. Video

The Chuy Chamber Orchestra concluded its tour with performances in cities such as Osh, Manas, and the Alaï region. According to information provided by the orchestra, their final concert took place on December 21 in Alaï, after which the musicians planned to fly out; however, adverse weather conditions delayed them at the Osh airport.

22.12.2025, 17:37
Meat for 650 soms. How the food fair in Naryn went
Economy / Exclusive

Meat for 650 soms. How the food fair in Naryn went

The food fair in Naryn was held, organized at the initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The Ministry reported that at the fair, a kilogram of meat was sold for 650 soms, and suzmo for 150 soms, while other goods were offered at affordable prices.

22.12.2025, 17:35
An informal CIS summit is taking place in St. Petersburg
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An informal CIS summit is taking place in St. Petersburg

An informal summit of the heads of CIS countries is taking place in St. Petersburg. A recording of the event is available on the Kremlin's Telegram channel. Among the participants of the summit are: Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat

22.12.2025, 17:33
Local news / Exclusive

In Ak-Tal, the beauty contest "Kichinekey Khanisha - 2025" has begun.

In the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, the first stage of the "Kichinekey Khanisha – 2025" competition took place, featuring girls aged 7 to 11, reports Turmush correspondent. The director of the district House of Culture named after Kaipbek Sultan gazieva, Kurmanjan Tilenbaeva, noted that the main goal of this event is to develop stage culture, support the creative abilities of the young participants, as well as to foster aesthetic education and strengthen self-confidence.

22.12.2025, 17:32
Car owners inflate tires incorrectly: the inscription misleads everyone
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Car owners inflate tires incorrectly: the inscription misleads everyone

It should be remembered that the correct tire pressure is calculated by engineers taking into account the weight of the vehicle, load distribution, suspension type, and tire characteristics. Therefore, the operating pressure is usually significantly lower than the maximum value indicated on the sidewall. The required figure can be found on a sticker in the driver's door frame, which specifies the recommended pressure for the front and rear axles, sometimes considering full load or a

22.12.2025, 17:30
Local news

Construction of the Eastern Bypass Road has begun in Bishkek

In Bishkek, the construction of the Eastern Bypass Road has begun, which is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the city. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The new road will be located in the eastern part of the capital, extending beyond the densely populated areas. The length of the Eastern Bypass Road will be 16 kilometers. The project includes the creation of five major transport interchanges and an elevated bridge in the Kant area.

22.12.2025, 17:28
Sports / Exclusive

The volleyball player of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Ilyaz Abdymomun uulu, became the best player of the match in Mongolia.

Ilyaz (Aziret) Abdymomun uulu, a student of the Humanities and Pedagogy Faculty at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University and a master of sports in volleyball, performed brilliantly at the Mongolia Championship. In his last match, the player from the "Minonett Gobi" team achieved a convincing victory over the opponents from "Dornogovi Va" with a score of 3:0.

22.12.2025, 17:27
The revenues of departmental organizations of the Presidential Administration have increased to 14 billion soms
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The revenues of departmental organizations of the Presidential Administration have increased to 14 billion soms

Over the past five years, the departmental organizations of the presidential administration have demonstrated impressive income growth, increasing nearly 30 times. This was reported by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the presidential administration, at a staff meeting where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. Tumanbaev noted that from 2020 to 2025, the income of these organizations showed steady growth. The specific income data for this period is as follows:

22.12.2025, 17:26
Over the year, more than 50,000 teachers in Kyrgyzstan have improved their qualifications
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Over the year, more than 50,000 teachers in Kyrgyzstan have improved their qualifications

In 2025, over 50,000 teachers across the country completed professional development courses in various fields. This information was presented in a report video by the Ministry of Education at the republican pedagogical conference held in Bishkek, dedicated to the theme "Education Changing the Era: Achievements. Problems. Opportunities." According to the ministry's data, the training covered several key areas:

22.12.2025, 17:26
Local news / Exclusive

42-year-old Elizat Nurseitova showed the first photos of her triplets

A mother who became the owner of triplets in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region published photos of her newborn children, reports Turmush correspondent. As previously reported, 42-year-old Elizat Nurseitova, who lives in the village of Ak-Kiya, gave birth to three children named Sezim, Tunuk, and Aktilek. She noted that she had not had the opportunity to take a picture with the babies before, as they were in intensive care. Today, Elizat posted the first photo with the triplets on her

22.12.2025, 17:25
Economy / Exclusive

Millions of Tons of Concrete for the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station Transported Across a 60-Meter Bridge — It Has Become a Popular Spot Among Foreigners

In the city of Kara-Kul in the Jalal-Abad region, there is a large bridge. It is located on the right side of the Bishkek–Osh highway. During the construction of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station, 3 million cubic meters of cement were transported across this bridge, which was poured into the foundation of the dam, along with tons of metal structures, and hundreds of vehicles passed over it.

22.12.2025, 17:23
Local news / Exclusive

In the city of Kara-Kul, energy workers were congratulated

On December 22, a solemn event dedicated to energy sector workers took place in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. Attending the ceremony were Deputy Mayor Manas Abdykalikov, Chairman of the City Council Chyngyz Kimsanov, representatives of the Jalal-Abad Electric Networks Enterprise, and employees of the Kara-Kul District Electric Enterprise.

22.12.2025, 17:22
Economy

"Show that a successful return is possible." A manual for migrants has been released.

25-year-old Aman recently got married, but he lacked the funds for the wedding and was forced to take out a loan secured by his house. Currently, his young family is expecting a child, and the debt continues to grow. His salary barely covers the interest on the loan. To address his financial difficulties, Aman has decided to go abroad to earn money to pay off the loans and then determine his next steps. He does not have a clear plan, just hope for the best. The authors of the new guide

22.12.2025, 17:21
In Tajikistan, fog and icy conditions are expected in the coming days
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In Tajikistan, fog and icy conditions are expected in the coming days

During the night and morning hours from December 22 to 24, as reported by the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency, visibility may deteriorate to 100–300 meters due to fog, and the formation of ice and frost on roads, sidewalks, power lines, trees, and other open surfaces is expected. Forecasters warn that such adverse weather conditions may lead to complications on the roads, increase the likelihood of traffic accidents, and hinder the movement of citizens.

22.12.2025, 17:16
News / Exclusive

Komsomolsk-on-Naryn — How Hydrostroy Builders Tried to Turn the Wheel of History

Sabyrzhan Toktogulov, the curator of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Cascade Museum, shared the history of the city of Kara-Kul. In the past, he was a construction engineer and served as a deputy of the city council from 1996 to 2008. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Toktogulov explained that the modern Kara-Kul was once the site of the village of Jazy-Kechuu and two collective farms. "If we consider the history of this energy town's emergence, there were indeed two collective

22.12.2025, 17:15
Bakyt Torobaev met with the Ambassador of Qatar Ali Jaber Al-Mari
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Bakyt Torobaev met with the Ambassador of Qatar Ali Jaber Al-Mari

The Vice Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan, Ali Jaber Al-Mari. During the discussion, the parties addressed key issues concerning Kyrgyz-Qatari cooperation in various fields.

22.12.2025, 17:11
Sadyr Japarov participated in an informal meeting of the heads of states - participants of the CIS in St. Petersburg
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Sadyr Japarov participated in an informal meeting of the heads of states - participants of the CIS in St. Petersburg

On December 22, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, participated in an informal meeting of the heads of states of the CIS, which took place in St. Petersburg. At the event, he was welcomed by other participants — Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The

22.12.2025, 17:07
Exclusive

The State National Security Committee detained a drug lord and his acquaintance for a bribe of $180,000.

The press service of the GKNB reported on December 22 about the prevention of corrupt actions in law enforcement agencies. On December 14, J.K.T. was detained while receiving $90,000. The investigation revealed that he, along with an operative from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, M.A.Z., extorted $180,000, promising to change the criminal qualification. During a search of J.K.T.'s vehicle, 105 grams of hashish were found.

22.12.2025, 17:07
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: Akyl Uzbekov Lives with His Wife in the Mountains of Issyk-Kul and Only Goes Down to the District Center Once a Year

Akyil Uzbekov is an electrician who ensures reliable electricity supply for the residents of the remote village of Ak-Shiyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. Our correspondent met with Akyil Uzbekov, who has been living and working in this high-altitude village for 25 years. He is originally from the village of Jeti-Oguz.

22.12.2025, 17:01
Local news

"He Dreams of Walking". A Child with Cerebral Palsy Needs Support

Navid was born completely healthy and developed like all his peers. However, when he turned five, the first alarming signs began to appear: he started to stand on his toes and walk on tiptoes. Doctors initially suspected a valgus deformity of the foot, but later found out that the boy had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Subsequently, the diagnosis changed to “cerebral palsy of the spastic tetraplegic form, neurotic syndrome.” “When the diagnosis was made, a medication was prescribed that was

22.12.2025, 17:01
News / Education news

Next year, every teacher in Kyrgyzstan will receive a laptop, and there will be internet in every classroom.

The school system of Kyrgyzstan will receive modern equipment that meets the requirements of the 21st century. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, at the republican pedagogical meeting. According to Baisalov, in 2024, by the president's directive, all teachers without exception will receive personal laptops.

22.12.2025, 16:58
Local news / Exclusive

Our People Abroad: A Kyrgyz Woman Shocked by the High Cost of Living in Seoul

Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani individuals who have found their destiny abroad. This time, our focus is on Gulzira Kursanova. Although Gulzira's roots trace back to the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, she was born and raised in Bishkek. Now 22 years old, she lives in Seoul, South Korea, where she is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Seojeong University.

22.12.2025, 16:56
Local news / Exclusive

The police have begun an investigation into the fire at a kindergarten in the Sokuluk district.

In connection with the incident at the kindergarten "Төрт-Көл" [Tort-Kul] in the Sokuluk district, an investigation is underway, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to information from the police, early in the morning on December 22, around 07:50, a report of a fire at the kindergarten "Төрт-Көл," located in the village of Tort-Kul, was received by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sokuluk

22.12.2025, 16:55
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, the main directions of school reform have been determined

The reform of school education in Kyrgyzstan is a critically important project that will impact the future of the country over the next 20-30 years. This was stated by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, at the republican pedagogical meeting. He emphasized the importance of children starting their education in the 1st and 2nd grades. "I call them the 'Altyn Kazyq' generation, which means 'the generation of the North Star.' They will be the future

22.12.2025, 16:52
Education news

Schools want to implement the institution of teacher assistants

At the republican pedagogical meeting, Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, spoke about the upcoming transformations in teaching work over the next one to two years. He noted: "We will discuss the creation of an institute for teacher assistants and other organizational measures so that educators can focus on their core tasks — working with children and conducting lessons."

22.12.2025, 16:51