The capital is covered with heavy snow As a result of the recent snowfall, special equipment and teams from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" have been actively working in Bishkek since night, as reported by the city hall. The work is being carried out in an intensified mode.
During the major renovation of the "Petropavlovsky" canal, which is being carried out in the Jayil district of the Chuy region from 2022 to 2024, the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) discovered serious violations of urban planning legislation, as well as facts of misappropriation of budget funds. As a result of these actions, the state incurred damages amounting to 12 million soms.
At the meeting held on November 25, the deputies of the Osh City Kenesh approved the transfer of several properties from state ownership to municipal ownership. This decision was the result of discussions proposed by the Osh city administration. In the adopted resolution, it is stated that the deputies, having listened to the information from the city administration and relying on the decisions of the permanent commission on architecture and municipal property, consented to the transfer of the
The construction of a new educational institution has started on the site of the demolished Kyrgyz National Music College named after M. Kureneev. According to the Ministry of Culture, the new educational institution will be located at: 162 Panfilova Street in Bishkek. The previous building was in unsatisfactory technical condition, with serious damage to the load-bearing structures. In addition, compliance with sanitary standards and engineering documentation requirements did not allow for its
After U.S. President Donald Trump called for new elections in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to participate in the voting, but under two key conditions, as reported by "RBK-Ukraine". In an interview published on December 9 by Politico, Trump noted that elections had not been held in Ukraine for a long time.
A tragedy occurred in the Alaï district of the Osh region: two people died as a result of a collision between a passenger car and a truck. This information was officially confirmed by the press service of the Regional Traffic Safety Administration. According to available data, the accident happened on December 6 at 14:40 local time in the village of Targalak, within the rural district of Üch-Döbö-Alaï, on the 112th kilometer of the Osh—Sary-Tash—Irkeshtam highway. The truck, a "DAF
In the Chuy region, an official suspected of causing damage to the state in the amount of 12 million soms has been detained. This information was provided by the State Committee for National Security. According to the agency, from 2022 to 2024, during the major repair of the "Petropavlovsk" canal in the Jayil district, serious violations of urban planning norms and cases of misappropriation of budget funds were recorded.
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At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property and urban planning, the question of constructing multi-level underground parking lots was raised. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov stated: “We are open to proposals from investors willing to implement the underground parking construction project.” He added that such initiatives are being considered with great interest.
“Prices are still lower than in Russia and Kazakhstan” According to Ulan Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the rise in food prices in Kyrgyzstan is due to both internal and external factors. In an interview with “Birinchi Radio,” he noted that the increase in gross domestic product and rising wages in the country also play a role.
The ceremony for the delivery of humanitarian aid took place with the participation of Roman Svistin, the Consul General of Russia in Osh, and Suraiya Khan, the Deputy Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Russian Embassy in Bishkek.
At 5:00 AM at the "Sosnovka" post, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway, as well as at the Jaiyl District Traffic Police, an unexpected inspection was conducted. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Traffic Safety. According to the department's information, the raid was led by the head of the Main Department of Traffic Safety, Azenbek Kozukeev.
The former school director from the Suzak district has been sentenced to 3.5 years of imprisonment for abuse of office. At the same time, the court has released her from punishment. According to the case materials published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, Nurgul, who has been the director of secondary school No. 1 named after M.A. in the Suzak district since October 5, 2022, unlawfully registered 8 teaching hours for herself in the 2022–2023 academic year, contrary to the approved
Changes in the Tax Code now allow tax authorities to independently determine the amount of property tax, which will significantly simplify the procedure for citizens and reduce the administrative burden on taxpayers. In order for tax obligations for 2026 to be formed correctly, the GNS strongly recommends that both individuals and legal entities verify their data against the information stored in the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (State Enterprise
At the international championship "Chocolatine Kazakhstan – 2025," held in Kazakhstan, the gold medal was awarded to Zhamiliya Jumataeva, a production master from Bishkek Professional Lyceum No. 10 named after S. Chokmorov, and her student Azhara Keneshova. This victory has given Kyrgyzstani confectioners the opportunity to represent their country at the World Chocolatine and Pain au Chocolat Championship, which will take place in France in 2026.
During the National Dialogue dedicated to the fight against torture, Nazgul Turdubekova, who previously headed the coordination council of the NCPT, expressed doubts that the ombudsman would be able to effectively handle the tasks of the National Center for the Prevention of Torture. She also urged Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, to assist in expediting the transfer of the center's functions to the new institution of akiyatchi.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has set the exchange rate for foreign currency on December 10 as follows: The dollar rate remains stable, while other currencies have weakened against the som.
The ensemble "Büchür," representing the children's art school named after J. Sheralieva in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, participated in a festival that took place in India. This became known thanks to the leader of the ensemble, Aida Aitmambetova.
Photo courtesy of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, cases of illegal allocation of land plots for individual housing construction have been discovered in the Bazar-Korgon district. As a result of an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Jalal-Abad region, it became known that employees of the Bazar-Korgon district administration, the Akman rural council, and the local village council, as well as
On December 9, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev met with the delegation of the French festival "Avignon Off" in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Culture, the delegation included the producer of Central Asia Days at the festival, Nathalie Tovendi, the director of international relations of the city of Avignon, Jacques Maurice, and other representatives.
The specialists of the Republican Center for Health Promotion strongly recommend that citizens take precautions during the winter period and dress appropriately before going outside to prevent hypothermia. According to the center, hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops to 35°C and below. This condition poses a serious danger to children, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses. Young children have not yet developed thermoregulation mechanisms, while in the elderly and sick,
As part of the updates to the tax legislation, the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic is launching an automated property tax assessment system. According to the new provisions of the Tax Code, property tax and land tax will be calculated and paid by the tax authorities at the location of the respective properties.
An international conference titled "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future" is taking place in Bishkek. The organizers are the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and the public fund "Green Energy." Participants of the event include representatives of government bodies, such as relevant ministries and agencies, members of the National Water Council, as well as experts from scientific and educational institutions and
Information about currency exchange rates has been gathered from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The information is current as of the time of publication. The stated rates apply to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day.
As part of the new agreement, a decision was also made regarding the size of the so-called "pool of migration solidarity" for the next year, which will serve as a tool for redistributing the migration burden within the bloc. As a result, it is planned to resettle 21,000 migrants from countries facing the most difficult situations, such as Greece, Spain, Italy, and Cyprus, for which 420 million euros have been allocated. This number is lower than initially planned, as the European
Military actions between Thailand and Cambodia continue, as both countries claim that it is the opponent who has resumed hostilities. The Air Force reports a complicated situation in which the fragile ceasefire, achieved with the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump in October, finds itself. Hun Sen, the former Prime Minister of Cambodia and still a key figure in the country, noted that his government has given 24 hours for evacuation before making a decision on a counterattack.
This year, participants of the Volunteer Movement "For Russian!", organized by Rossotrudnichestvo, arrived in Bishkek and Osh. For a month, they worked in schools, conducting open lessons and cultural events, exchanging teaching methods with local teachers. The main goal of the project is to introduce children to the richness of Russian culture and make the process of learning the language engaging. This month became a true revelation for the volunteers: they managed to forge
A special commission has been formed by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic to investigate a recent incident at the 'Manas' theater. According to the ministry's press service, the commission will look into rumors that have spread on social media regarding a conflict among the storytellers (manaschi) at the theater.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ikhtiyar Nishonov has successfully reached the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championship currently taking place in Dubai, UAE. The tournament, organized by IBA, has gathered participants from various countries. In the under 71 kg category, Nishonov began his journey from the 1/16 finals. In his debut fight at the tournament, the Kyrgyzstani achieved a quick victory, knocking out the Australian in just 22 seconds. In the 1/8 finals, Nishonov once again showcased his
Today, December 10, at 05:00, the head of the Main Department of Road Safety, Azembek Kozukeev, conducted an unexpected inspection of the traffic safety inspectors at the "Sosnovka" post located on the Bishkek—Osh highway, as well as the staff of the Road Safety Department of the Jayil District. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic for the correspondent of Turmush.
The State Tax Service (STS) is appealing to citizens to check the data on their real estate in connection with the implementation of the automatic property tax assessment system. The innovations introduced in the Tax Code imply that property tax will be calculated and paid by tax authorities at the location of real estate objects or land plots.
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the city kenesh on issues of municipal property, land management, urban planning, and architecture, it was announced that a quarter of the irrigation network in Bishkek requires major repairs. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev reported that the total length of the irrigation network in the city is 410 kilometers, and about 100 kilometers of it are in poor condition and need to be updated.
According to expert Sergey Stankevich, after December 25, Russia may reinstate mandatory labeling for goods imported from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, which will be the result of the temporary regime coming to an end. Stankevich suggests that the process of returning to the requirements will take place in a soft manner, as "it is better to act gradually, like a therapist, than to cut it off at the root."
According to the new resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers numbered 790, adopted on December 9, it is now the state authority authorized in the field of education that will set the dates for the start of the academic year in higher education, postgraduate, and secondary vocational institutions. This resolution will come into effect ten days after its official publication.
In the Osh region, in the Aravan district, law enforcement officers detained five former civil servants suspected of illegal land plot transformation. This was reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the information received, the detention occurred as part of a criminal case under Article 336 "Corruption" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among those detained:
On December 5, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to impose a fine of 21 million 600 thousand soms on one of the commercial banks. The reason was violations in the area of legislation related to combating the financing of illegal activities and the legalization of criminal proceeds, as well as shortcomings in the organization of the internal control system. It is worth noting that two other commercial banks had previously been held administratively liable for similar violations.
The energy market in China is undergoing changes One of the most noticeable geo-economic phenomena in Central Asia during the first ten months of 2025 has been a significant change in the export routes of coal from Kyrgyzstan.
At 5:00 AM, the head of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of Kyrgyzstan, Azenbek Kozukeev, conducted an unexpected inspection at the "Sosnovka" post located on the Bishkek–Osh highway. During the visit, he criticized the inspectors who were in their offices instead of performing their duties on the road and ordered an internal investigation.
Another raid called "Den" was conducted by the police in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. As a result of the operation, more than 30 women suspected of engaging in prostitution were brought to police stations. Preventive talks were held with them.
Today, the Central Asian Cyber Legal Forum has started in Bishkek. Among the participants of the event are the Minister of Digital Development and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic Azamat Jamangulov, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev, a representative of the General Prosecutor's Office, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic Choro Seitov, as well as lawyers, startups, and other interested parties.
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on urban planning, architecture, and municipal property, it was announced that the improvement of the embankments in Bishkek has been postponed until 2026. Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov reminded of the recent promises made by the mayor regarding the comprehensive reconstruction of the Big Chui Canal (BCC), who promised to complete all work within a month. "Why have the promises not been fulfilled?" he exclaimed.
Located in the Leilek district, Jayloo Karymai is one of the largest pastures. According to local residents, this place once belonged to a wealthy man named Karymai, which is how the area got its name.
Regular flights will be operated every week The airline TezJet Airlines from Kyrgyzstan has started to operate direct regular flights between Bishkek and Delhi, which is the second largest city in India.
Musk emphasizes the need to change the governance approach in the EU, suggesting that its leadership should be elected directly by the citizens. According to him, the current governance system in the EU does not meet the requirements of democracy, as the most important decisions are made by appointed officials rather than those chosen by the citizens.
On December 9, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, held a meeting with Remy Duflo, the new head of the European Union Delegation to Kyrgyzstan. During this meeting, the minister congratulated Duflo on his appointment and expressed hope that his extensive experience would benefit the deepening and expansion of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the EU.
In Kozhomkul, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, the local coal depot has lowered coal prices following appeals from citizens, reports Turmush correspondent. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the unauthorized price increase of 200 soms for coal implemented by the depot.
Kazakhstan is making decisions about new export routes due to a decline in transshipment volumes at the Black Sea terminal CPC, which was damaged by an attack from Ukrainian drones. As a result of the incident, one of the offshore mooring devices (OMD-2) sustained significant damage. The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan has not yet made an official statement regarding the supply of Kashagan oil to China, but it has confirmed that it is seeking new ways to export Caspian oil. In response to a
