The list is planned to be expanded from 19 to 30 countries The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced the intention to expand the list of countries subject to the migration ban. Currently, this list includes 19 countries.
The readiness for the ceremonial lighting of the city's main New Year symbol is demonstrated by the city hall employees. The Vice Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva, noted that the 35-meter tree is traditionally installed in Ala-Too Square. To save the budget, existing toys and decorations are being used.
As of December 8, there are 243.65 thousand tons of coal stored at the heating plants in Bishkek. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. To successfully get through the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026,
The right to motherhood is one of the most important and simultaneously vulnerable rights, especially for women with disabilities. Stereotypes still assert that disability makes a woman incapable of pregnancy and motherhood. However, this is not true. Reproductive rights are fundamental human rights and should not be perceived as a privilege. Medical science has long confirmed that women with disabilities can successfully carry and give birth to children. It is society's duty to create
Art is a space where a person can develop discipline, patience, and respect for their craft. This is what Uulkiz Irsaikanova, a musician with over thirty years of experience and a komuz instructor at the Tashkan Ermatov Bishkek Music Pedagogical Institute, emphasizes. In addition to her musical career, she is the leader of the ensemble "Zhibek," which this year was awarded the title of laureate at the international festival in Kazan. In an interview with 24.kg, Uulkiz shared her
According to data provided by the Kazakh holding "Samruk-Energo," from January to September of this year, Kyrgyzstan reduced its electricity imports from Russia by 3.1% compared to the same period last year. The total volume of electricity supplied to Kyrgyzstan from the supplier "Inter RAO" amounted to 244.9 million kWh.
Changes have been made to the moratorium on renaming In Bishkek, the city administration has developed a new package of amendments to the existing moratorium on the renaming of streets. This project is now available for public discussion.
The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic today summarized the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 5, and approved the corresponding decision. As a result of the voting, the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in this district were recognized as valid, and the protocol with the election results was officially approved. The elected deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 5
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has announced the launch of a new initiative — the pilot program "Young Veterinarian: Housing and Career." The aim of this program is to attract young specialists to remote and rural areas to address the shortage of personnel in the veterinary field. The year-long program is designed for 60 veterinarians, who will be required to work in the regions for at least five years. Participants will receive relocation
From December 2 to 5, the VII International Forum of Women Directors took place in the city of Osh, dedicated to the memory of the People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Gulsara Azhybekova. The organizers noted that this event also supports a five-year program for the development of mountain regions and coincides with International Mountain Day. Within the framework of the forum, 25 films were screened, divided into two main programs:
In the coming days, the road connecting the village of Zardaly in the Batken region with the Sary-Talaa – Kyzyl-Tash route will be put into operation. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Minister Absattar Syrgabaev visited the construction site on December 6 to familiarize himself with the ongoing work on this road.
On December 6, a solemn ceremony was held at the A. Maldybaev National Opera and Ballet Theater in honor of the 70th anniversary of the outstanding composer Muratbek Begaliev, who is also a People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan and a laureate of the Toktogul State Prize. This event was covered by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Attending the celebration were the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, foreign guests, as well as representatives of the
This statement was made by Trump during a conversation with journalists before the award ceremony at the Kennedy Center, as reported by The Hill. It is unclear whether he is referring to a new peace plan or a previously known proposal. “I’m a little disappointed that President Zelensky has not yet familiarized himself with the [peace] proposal — it was a few hours ago. His team liked it, but he did not,” Trump noted. In his opinion, Russia “would prefer to take the whole country,” but
As of now, in 2025, the National Bank has conducted currency interventions totaling $673.5 million, according to the regulator's analysis data. From January 13 to December 5, seven interventions were carried out, during which foreign currency was sold. Of this amount, $318.9 million was sold with settlement on the transaction day, while the remaining $354.6 million was delivered on later dates.
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on the draft order concerning the approval of state educational standards for initial vocational training of drivers. According to the department, this draft regulatory act is available on the Unified Public Discussion Portal, which can be found at:
The preliminary examination established that the cause of death of K.E. was closed traumatic brain injury and contusion of the brain, as well as head wounds resulting from inflicted blows. In connection with this situation, a criminal case was initiated under Article 130 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning causing serious harm to health. Investigative actions showed that the bodily injuries to the woman were inflicted by her husband E.N., with whom she had consumed alcohol
Mohamed Salah, the star forward of Liverpool, expressed his concerns after finding himself on the bench for the third consecutive time, including the recent draw with Leeds (3:3). The Egyptian voiced doubts about his future with the team and hinted at the possibility of leaving during the January transfer window.
Today, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic summarized the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in multi-mandate electoral district No. 2, adopting the corresponding decision. According to the voting results, the elections in this district were deemed valid, and the protocol with the election results was approved.
This year, the main Christmas tree of the country will be lit on December 15 in Ala-Too Square, as reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. The height of the tree is 32 meters, and with the star, it reaches 35 meters. The tree will be decorated with 2,000 balls in blue and silver colors. Additionally, the square is expected to host the opening of the largest ice rink in Kyrgyzstan, covering an area of 1,500 square meters, which will be flooded around the fountains. A
According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the program aims to address the shortage of veterinarians, improve conditions for attracting and retaining young specialists in rural and hard-to-reach areas, as well as enhance the level of veterinary supervision and biosecurity in the agro-industrial sector. Currently, the project has undergone initial discussions in the relevant government bodies and is in the process of refinement. Over the course of 12 months, 60 young specialists
Recently, a video appeared on social media documenting a case of possible vote buying in electoral district No. 9. In the footage, women are seen valuing their vote at 2000 soms and receiving 20,000 soms for 10 people.
The agricultural fair in the city of Kant, located in the Chuy region, surprised visitors with the variety of honey. This information was provided by the press service of the city hall in an interview with a Turmush correspondent.
The Chairman of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated the workers of radio and television on their professional holiday. Here is the text of his congratulation:
The agreements signed by the Regional Office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" are aimed at establishing strong ties between the organization and the three largest educational institutions in the country: the Kyrgyz Economic University named after M. Ryskulbekov, the International University of the Kyrgyz Republic (IUK), and the Kyrgyz National University of Culture and Arts named after B. Beishenaliev. The main goal of these memorandums is to create a long-term partnership that will open new
The V International Festival of Opera Art will take place on December 13 and 14 at the A. Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, dedicated to the outstanding People's Artist of the USSR, Professor Bulat Minzhilkiyev. According to the theatre, the festival is organized in honor of the 85th anniversary of Minzhilkiyev's birth.
Bekmamat Baktybekov has become the new mayor of Toktogul, located in the Jalal-Abad region. The introduction of the new mayor took place with the participation of the deputy authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Jalal-Abad region, Urmat Samaev.
At the age of 25, Jamila Esherova, a native of the village of Esherovo in the Ton district, delights those around her with her unique paintings depicting animals. In an interview with Turmush reporters, she shared that she was born on August 24, 2000, in Bishkek, but considers the village of Esherovo to be her hometown, as her father is from there.
Today, December 8, the section of Alisher Navoi Street intersecting with Alibek Datka and Kurmanjan Datka Streets was opened after repair and restoration work, reported a Turmush correspondent. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, local residents, and elders. The red ribbon was ceremoniously cut.
34-year-old Madina Kalmyrzaeva, who lives in the village of Keng-Aral, has started making sweets to order. She was born and raised in this village, where she also got married. With a degree in mathematics and computer science, Madina does not work in her field due to family circumstances and, together with her husband, is raising three sons and a daughter.
In Tokmok, the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, conducted an unscheduled inspection of the livestock market. According to the press service of the representative office, the main focus during the inspection was on trading conditions, sanitary state, and organization of veterinary control.
In the course of a criminal case regarding espionage, as provided for by Article 324, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a foreign national who fully confessed to his guilt and provided testimony. The court, based on compelling evidence, found him guilty of the charges and imposed a sentence of imprisonment.
In the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, in the rural areas of Kara-Suu and Ak-Moyun, a vacancy has been announced for the position of head of the rural administration, reports Turmush correspondent. At the moment, no candidates have shown interest in this position, and the personnel reserve is not increasing.
According to an analysis conducted by the EEC, from January to September, consumer prices for food products in the EAEU increased by 4% compared to December of last year. The highest price growth for food products is observed in Kazakhstan, where the index rose by 9.9%, followed by Belarus with 6.9% and Kyrgyzstan with 6.2%.
On December 6, a ceremony was held at the Ala-Archa cemetery to unveil a monument to Makken Sydykbaev, an outstanding national artist of Kyrgyzstan, set designer, and painter. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Among the attendees were the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Askarala Madaminov, as well as representatives from the cultural sector and relatives of the deceased.
In the court proceedings, Larisa Dolina accused Polina Lurie, the buyer of her apartment, of failing to exercise due caution when concluding the deal. This claim was stated in the court's decision, as reported by TASS. In the document, it is noted that "The plaintiff (Dolina) points out that the defendant... did not demonstrate even a minimal degree of reasonable caution and overlooked all circumstances clearly indicating a distortion of the plaintiff's will."
On one of the streets of Bishkek, a driver whose windshield was tinted was stopped by the UPMSM officers. He stated that the numbers on his vehicle were operational and that he was carrying out an official assignment. This information was provided by the agency's press service. It later turned out that the specified numbers had no relation to law enforcement operations.
In Shopokov, a visit was held by the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev to the production facilities of LLC "Ekoprodukt Asia." During his visit, he got acquainted with the current reconstruction projects and future plans of the enterprise, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The company's management guided the minister through various production areas, where zones undergoing
The Ministry of Education proposes to approve a new state educational standard for the professional training of drivers of categories "B" and "C." The draft regulatory legal act is available for discussion. The agency emphasizes that the proposed state standard organizes the requirements for driver training, takes into account current educational and professional needs, and contributes to improving the quality of personnel training in the field of transport services.
Athletes from Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, brought home 6 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals from an international taekwondo tournament. This was reported by our correspondent Turmush. The team returned from the "Ramis Cup 2025" tournament, which featured athletes from various CIS countries.
On December 5, 2025, judge Nurdin Ibraimov of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict regarding three defendants: former chairwoman of the Sverdlovsk District Court Elvira Jarkeeva, former deputy Rustam Mamanov, and judge's assistant Anarbaev. Judge Ibraimov decided to release them from punishment on most charges due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, including articles 303 part 1, 304 part 4, 305 part 2 items 2, 6, 328 part 2, and others under the
Photo from the internet The Ministry of Emergency Situations has announced a storm warning regarding the deterioration of weather conditions. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected from December 8 to 10, which will lead to avalanches and snow drifts in some mountainous regions. Dangerous areas where caution is advised:
In Bishkek, a man promised to deliver phones from the USA but deceived his clients. Information about the case was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
On December 7, in the village of Zhalgyz-Örük, which is part of the rural district of Kyzyl-Suu in the Jeti-Oguz region, the opening of several new facilities took place. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by Alisher Nurbek uulu, the head of the village council.
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the allocation of 15 government scholarships for the citizens of the country, provided by China. The agency announced the start of a competition for these scholarships, which are intended for studying at leading universities in China in bachelor's, master's, doctoral programs, and language internships for the academic year 2026-2027.
Starting from December 8, the National Bank is launching into circulation a silver collectible coin called "Tushoo Kesuu," which is part of the series "Kyrgyz Customs and Traditions," aimed at popularizing and preserving national traditions.
In the Czech Republic, 32 deaths have been recorded due to the hepatitis A virus, and the total number of registered infections exceeds 3,000. This is reported by Kazinform, citing information from BILD. As Tagesschau points out, the epidemic has not yet reached its peak.
In December 2025, in Razzakov, two drivers were observed engaging in unauthorized behavior: they were loudly revving the engines of their cars and speeding, thereby violating public order. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, the actions of the violators were recorded by surveillance cameras installed as part of the "Safe City" project.
At a recent meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council, key aspects of the implementation of the Strategy-2025 and the development of electronic commerce among EAEU countries were discussed. This information was published by the EEC. Among the decisions made is the labeling of various categories of products, including food, perfumery, and cosmetic products, as well as personal hygiene items and household chemicals using identification means.
