In the period from January to October 2025, the republic imported 16,700 head of cattle from Russia, costing 5 million dollars. This is 66% more compared to the same period of the previous year, when 10,000 head were imported for a total of 2.7 million dollars. The main exporting countries of cattle to Kyrgyzstan:
This year, marking 107 years since the establishment of national security agencies, AKIpress has prepared a report on the number of buildings of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) that have been put into operation since 2021. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the SCNS Kamchybek Tashiev noted in an interview with the "Region-TV" channel on December 9 that before the reforms, the working conditions for employees of the special services left much
According to the Department of Criminal Investigation of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the arrest occurred as a result of operational activities. The suspect, born in 1988, M. B., had previously been wanted on suspicion of causing bodily harm. The incident took place on April 19, 2025, when S. L. reported to the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sverdlovsk District that two men, B. and M., attacked him around 02:30 and inflicted injuries on him, after which they fled the
Recently, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, spoke about the prospects of building a nuclear power plant (NPP) in the country, emphasizing that Russian technologies remain among the most advanced in the world.
- As part of the event, which was the first joint webinar between the EEC and the Grain Council, issues related to increasing the efficiency of the grain value chain were discussed, including the harmonization and modernization of storage conditions. During the discussion, participants touched upon topics such as monitoring information about national grain markets, improving storage infrastructure, and the significance of digitalization in production and trade processes.
According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fires related to electrical equipment are among the most dangerous emergencies that can cause significant harm. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of fires in high-rise buildings and private homes, caused by malfunctions in electrical systems.
Illustrative photo In his statement, Hegset emphasized: "This is not the beginning of a war — this is a declaration of revenge. The United States under President Trump will never back down in defending its citizens." According to the U.S. Central Command, during the operation, American and Jordanian forces attacked over 70 ISIS targets in Syria, using more than 100 precision-guided munitions.
With the New Year approaching in just two weeks, Kyrgyz people are actively preparing for the holiday. Some are already making lists of snacks and dishes, while others have started ordering gifts. At the same time, there are those who have chosen to forgo the traditional feast in favor of a trip abroad, and some have decided not to celebrate the holiday at all. The editorial team of 24.kg conducted a survey among readers to find out how much they are willing to spend to welcome the year 2026.
In the "Our People Abroad" section, we will tell you about Ilgiz Shayyldaev, who currently resides in the United States. In 2022, he was able to fulfill a childhood dream by winning a green card.
According to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the United States has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to their involvement in investigations concerning Israel. This information was published by Reuters. The sanctions target Judge Gocha Lordkipanidze from Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin from Mongolia. Rubio noted that they "were directly involved in the ICC's efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli
A criminal case was initiated in Bishkek after a video surfaced on social media showing the beating of two teenagers in the residential area of "Muras-Ordo." The recording was published on December 18. According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs of the First May District, the video shows the use of physical force against minors. In this regard, the materials of the case have been registered, and a criminal case has been opened under Article 280 of the Criminal
Sadyr Japarov discussed the tourism potential of Kyrgyzstan at a forum in Japan The president's press service reported that Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of developing tourism infrastructure in Kyrgyzstan to create a year-round tourist season. In this context, he presented a major project for the construction of the ski resort "Ala-Tuu Resort" and invited Japanese colleagues to collaborate on its implementation.
This information was received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During a press conference held on December 19 in Brussels following the European Council summit, French President Emmanuel Macron made a statement about the need to find a format for resuming dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by Deutsche Welle. Macron noted that it is important for European countries to find an approach to negotiations with Moscow that aligns with their interests.
In Bishkek, an expanded tuberculosis screening project has been launched. This was reported by Abullaat Kadyrov, the director of the National Phthisiatry Center, in an interview for 24.kg. Starting from May 2025, as part of the initiative "Cure Tuberculosis," free examinations for symptoms of the disease will be conducted in five family medicine centers located in the Sverdlovsk and Lenin districts (CMP No. 1, 4, 5, 10, 11).
In the city of Sulukta, Batken region, on December 19, former chairman of the veterans' council of the Batken region, Mamat Abdurakhmanovich Tashtankulov, passed away at the age of 80. Mamat Tashtankulov was born on April 15, 1945, in the city of Sulukta.
During his visit, Tokayev plans to participate in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, as well as in an informal meeting of the heads of CIS states, as reported by the press service.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Judicial Department, subordinate to the Supreme Court, has announced a tender for the procurement of equipment aimed at improving and modernizing local courts. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, a sum of 7 million 222.9 thousand soms has been allocated for these purposes.
An incident involving teenagers occurred in Bishkek, who were detained for hooliganism. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to the provided information, on December 18, a video titled "What are you doing in another district" appeared on social media, filmed in the residential area of "Muras-Ordo." The video captures scenes of violence against a minor.
- From January to November 2025, the production of bakery products and pastries in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 18 billion 351 million 249.1 thousand soms (approximately 18.35 billion soms), according to statistical data. This figure exceeds the production volume for the same period in 2024 by 37.2%, which was 13 billion 371 million 504.6 thousand soms.
According to information from the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, on October 26, 2025, a citizen identified as I. Ch. filed a report with the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department. He stated that on the night of October 26, around 03:00, criminals broke into his car parked on Shopokov Street and stole dishes worth approximately 200,000 soms. In connection with this incident, the investigative service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department initiated a
According to information from the U.S. Department of Justice, the publication of archival documents is being carried out in accordance with the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," which was recently approved by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. The first materials were posted on the agency's official website on December 19, with plans to release even more files in the coming weeks. The department noted that many documents, including text information and photographs,
Employees of the Traffic Safety Department are conducting active raids in the Chui region aimed at preventing road traffic accidents. This information was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region to a correspondent from Turmush.
On December 27 at 18:30, a New Year’s show will take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, featuring the Estrada-Symphonic Orchestra under the direction of the honored cultural figure Nura Omurbaev. According to the organizers, "the magic will find its way to Bishkek, overcoming all possible universes! On this day, the stage of the Great Hall of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic will become a portal connecting heroes who, it seems, would never meet: Harry, Hermione, and Ron will temporarily
A 28-year-old S. R. filed a fraud complaint with the police in the Issyk-Ata district, reporting an incident related to the purchase of an apartment. According to law enforcement, in March 2025, a certain N. posted an advertisement for the sale of an apartment on the Lalafo website, located in the village of Ivanovka. After negotiations between the parties, an agreement was reached, and in Kant, the buyer handed over 1 million 50 thousand soms to the seller.
On December 19 in Urumqi, Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in an event aimed at establishing direct connections between Kyrgyz and Chinese companies in the supply of construction materials. During the discussion, participants addressed important issues related to the formation of direct supply channels, improving product quality and compliance with standards, as well as developing logistical
The investigation into the incident that occurred on December 18 at the "Turatali" market in Kara-Suu is ongoing. The conflict arose over a parking space and escalated into a fight, resulting in one participant being hospitalized. The parties involved in the conflict present different versions of events. Testimonies from the victim's relativesStatements have appeared on the "BespredelKG" Facebook page, where the victim's relatives claim that he became a victim of a
- At the meeting of the Advisory Committee on Technical Regulation, as well as the application of sanitary, veterinary, and phytosanitary measures, amendments to the technical regulations of the EAEU were approved for public discussion. Among the issues considered:
This year, the Kainy municipality has added seven units of special equipment to its fleet. This information was provided by Mayor Rysbek Sheishenov. Kainy, located in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, is its administrative center.
A resident of the village of Dostuk, born in 1997, reported to the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamudun District about a fraud case related to the sale of a land plot. This information was received from law enforcement agencies. According to the Internal Affairs Department, in June 2025, an unknown man, having gained the trust of the applicant, claimed to own a 20-acre plot of land in the Chui region, specifically in the villages of Belovodskoye and Aleksandrovka. Under the pretext of
This proposal was made at the First Dialogue Summit "Central Asia – Japan" According to information from the president's press service, Sadyr Japarov presented an initiative at the forum to attract investors for the implementation of the project to build an environmentally friendly city "Asman".
A unique medal has been created in the Russian Federation in memory of the outstanding Kyrgyz writer Chinghiz Aitmatov, as reported by "Rossiskaya Gazeta". The medal was produced at the Dubrovin foundry under the guidance of Ivan Dubrovin. The item is made of pure silver of 999 purity. The obverse of the medal features a profile of Chinghiz Aitmatov, as well as the title of his famous novel "And the Day Lasts More Than a Century". Photo by "Rossiskaya Gazeta". A
The court of the Voskresensky district of the Moscow region has sentenced a Kyrgyzstani man who assaulted a child with a disability. As reported by the press service of the courts of general jurisdiction, the man was sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment in a correctional colony for attacking a minor and stealing his mobile phone. According to the investigation's version, the crime occurred when the man attacked the child who was waiting at a bus stop. He struck the victim on the head,
Turmush continues to tell the stories of the employees of the internal affairs bodies of Kyrgyzstan, both past and present. This year, the Kyrgyz militia celebrates its 101st anniversary, which took place in November.
According to a recent report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), nearly 5 billion passengers utilized air travel in the current year of 2025. Forecasts for the next year look even more optimistic: it is expected that in 2026, the number of air passengers will increase to 5.2 billion. The growth of global passenger traffic next year is estimated by experts to be 4.4 percent, which will lead to exceeding the mark of 5.2 billion passengers.
The military operation called "Hawk Strike" began on December 20, as announced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The main objective of the campaign is to eliminate ISIS militants and their infrastructure, as well as to seize weapons depots. This operation is a response to the incident that occurred on December 13 in the Palmyra area, where an attack on American servicemen took place.
A snowfall and sharp drop in temperature have affected several regions of the country, with temperatures falling below zero, leading to the formation of ice on the roads. Due to the worsening weather conditions, students in Riyadh have been temporarily switched to remote learning.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, nearly 60% of all registered fires in Kyrgyzstan over the 11 months of 2025 were caused by improperly used electrical equipment. The agency's data emphasizes that fires caused by electrical equipment issues pose a serious threat that can cause significant damage to both human lives and property. Recently, there has been a sharp increase in such incidents in both apartment buildings and private homes.
The speech of President Sadyr Japarov at the First Dialogue Summit "Central Asia – Japan" In his address, he emphasized that Kyrgyzstan supports Japan's initiative to focus on three main areas: environmental sustainability and sustainable development, development of communications, and human resources.
On December 18, the Kara-Suu District Department of Internal Affairs received information that a citizen, T. M., born in 1990, sought medical assistance for bodily injuries. According to the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh Region, this incident has been recorded, and a preliminary investigation is currently underway.
The countries of the European Union have reached an agreement to allocate 90 billion euros as financial support for Ukraine for the years 2026-2027, as announced by the President of the European Council, António Costa. Costa confirmed this in his message on the social network X, noting: "We have reached an agreement. The decision to allocate 90 billion euros to assist Ukraine has been made. We have fulfilled our commitments." Link to the message
After the fight, Jake Paul expressed his feelings, saying: "I’m in a great mood. It was a fun fight, I love boxing. Anthony is a great fighter. I got beat up pretty badly, but that’s the essence of our sport. I will come back and keep winning." Anthony Joshua, for his part, noted: "It wasn’t my best performance. I wanted to get to Jake and inflict damage, but it took longer than expected. Jake performed excellently, and I want to give him credit."
The Osh–Sary-Tash–Irkeshtam road is once again open to motorists. This route was temporarily closed due to heavy snowfall.
Over the past week, there has been an increase in prices for buckwheat, potatoes, peppers, cabbage, and pears in Bishkek. At the same time, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and apples have become cheaper. According to the week's results, the cost of the minimum set of products decreased by 28 soms, totaling 6,753 soms.
So far, firewood has been distributed to 236 low-income families, each receiving 1.5 cubic meters. A total of 354 cubic meters of firewood has been allocated. The work of distributing firewood is ongoing.
In the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region, a food fair was held. As reported to Turmush by Aijatmala Kadyrkulova, the acting head of the district agricultural development department, 1 liter of clarified butter was offered at a price of 1,000 soms. Every Friday, this fair is organized in the Dörbölzhün square in Bayetov, with the aim of providing the population with affordable food products produced by local farmers and entrepreneurs, without intermediaries.
During the award ceremony for the best football players of 2025, Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the positions of head of the State National Security Committee and the Football Union of Kyrgyzstan, stated: "Wherever you are, a stadium or football field will be available, along with all the necessary conditions. Now your task is hard training and raising the country's flag high." He also reported that the Olympic U-23 team is preparing to participate in the Asian Cup and expressed
It is known that the victim sustained knife wounds to the head and face
