Baktybek Bekbolotov has been relieved of his position as Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan. Also, Rustam Mamasadykov is no longer the First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, according to information from the country's presidential Telegram channel.
Azamat Apsatarov has been relieved of his position as assistant to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and now heads the department for monitoring the implementation of decisions related to the President and the Cabinet of Ministers in the Presidential Administration. This was reported by the information policy service of the administration. The relevant orders were signed by Sadyr Japarov.
The chief specialist of the Veterinary Service believes that the main reasons lie in the activities of resellers According to Sharshen Chotonov, who holds a position in the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, meat prices in Kyrgyzstan are artificially inflated. He expressed his opinion during a recent interview.
Composer Muratbek Begaliev, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic and laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, will celebrate his 70th anniversary with a jubilee concert, which will take place on December 6 at 14:00 at the A. Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. This was announced by Elena Myagkova, head of the literary and dramaturgical department of the theater, on her social media page. At the concert, the best works of the composer will be performed by leading
- In the Shusky district, on the territory of the special economic zone Jibek Joly, the construction of a plant has begun, which will produce 25 thousand tons of sodium cyanide per year. The project is being implemented by the company LLP Altynalmas Reagents, and its total cost is 68 billion tenge, according to information from Kazakhstani media. The produced product will be used in Kazakhstan's gold mining industry and exported to Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Mongolia.
Regular raids continue in Bishkek to check car washes for compliance with mandatory requirements for technical documentation and the use of city water supply and sewage systems. As a result of the inspections, cases of unauthorized connections to water supply and sewage systems were recorded, as well as violations of the rules for the collection and disposal of wastewater, reports the Bishkek city administration.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) reminds that access to medical services at Family Medicine Centers is open to all citizens, regardless of the presence of a mandatory health insurance policy. This information was announced by the MHIF press service. What services are available to patients without a mandatory health insurance policy? Citizens can take advantage of the following services:
During the meeting, the president emphasized that the broad interest of the international community in the political processes in Kyrgyzstan is confirmed by the presence of numerous observers. Sadyr Japarov expressed confidence that the objective assessments and recommendations of the observers will help identify shortcomings that may have gone unnoticed and will determine ways to further strengthen democratic institutions in the country.
According to the automated vote counting system, Nurbek Sydygaliev confidently holds the first position in district No. 29, receiving 10,451 votes. In second place is Adilet Belekov with 8,240 votes, which constitutes 17.96% of the total.
Bishkek December 2, Tuesday Night temperature: -3...-5 °C, cloudy. During the day: +10...+12 °C, cloudy.
On December 1, around 3:00 PM, a collision occurred on Kyrgyzstan Street in Lower Ala-Archa between a Howo truck and a passenger car. A local resident who witnessed the incident reported this to Kaktus.media. According to him, after the impact, the truck flew into a ditch. "The driver was pinned by a tree; he was barely pulled out, but he survived. There were two other passengers in the car who also sustained injuries. Unfortunately, the driver of the passenger car was less fortunate – he
- According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and data from "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy," from September to November 27, 2025, Kazakhstan exported 3.1 million tons of grain, which is 400 thousand tons more than the volume for the same period last year. The most significant increase is observed in the direction of Kyrgyzstan, where the volume of supplies has doubled — from 44 thousand tons to 90 thousand tons.
On December 1, 2025, a ceremonial handover of five SV300 (Mindray, Neo function) artificial ventilation machines took place at the Ministry of Health in Kyrgyzstan. These machines were purchased by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of the project "Strengthening the Health System of Kyrgyzstan." The total cost of this delivery exceeded 65 thousand US dollars. The equipment will be used in the neonatology departments of the city of Batken and Batken region to
The auction featured a masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, which had been missing for 400 years. According to Le Parisien, the painting "Christ on the Cross" fetched 2.3 million euros, but with auction fees, the final amount came to 2 million 940 thousand 798 euros. Photo Le Parisien
Starting from December 8, 2025, the process of submitting applications and documents for obtaining a license to carry out educational activities by private primary, basic, and general secondary schools will be fully transferred to the automated system "Licensing". The Ministry of Education has announced that after 6:00 PM on December 5, 2025, paper documents will no longer be accepted.
On December 1, the day dedicated to the fight against AIDS, events aimed at informing the population took place in Kara-Kul, reports Turmush correspondent. The goal of these events was to raise awareness among citizens and reduce the risks of infection.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration Raids organized by the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" continue in Bishkek. They are aimed at identifying car washes that violate regulations concerning technical documentation and the use of municipal water supply and sewage systems. This was reported by the press service of the capital's administration. During the inspections, cases of unauthorized connections to water supply and sewage systems were
According to information provided by the Traffic Police, 17 drivers were detained in Batken over the past week for operating vehicles while intoxicated. From November 24 to 30, a total of 1004 traffic rule violations were recorded in the Batken region.
The Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev, has been dismissed from his position. The acting new minister is Kanibek Dosmambetov, who was appointed by President Sadyr Japarov. This information was confirmed by the press service of the presidential administration. Kanibek Dosmambetov previously held the position of head of the Main Department of the State Committee for National Security for the Jalal-Abad region, according to open sources.
On December 1, President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the heads of international observation missions. The president thanked them for agreeing to observe the upcoming early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh. A total of 788 international experts from 58 countries arrived in Kyrgyzstan for this purpose.
Salymbekov University has become a new member of the Global Virtual Convergence College Alliance, which unites leading educational institutions worldwide in the field of virtual and convergent learning. On November 25, 2025, the university's rector participated in a significant international event held at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. This event discussed current global trends in virtual education, and the rector presented examples of international cooperation between
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, planned raids aimed at monitoring car washes that do not comply with regulations regarding technical documentation and the use of municipal water supply and sewage systems are ongoing. During recent inspections, cases of unauthorized connections to water supply and sewage networks were discovered, as well as violations of water extraction and wastewater discharge regulations.
According to the latest data from international air quality monitoring platforms, Bishkek has made it to the list of six cities in the world with the most polluted air. This information was recorded at 5:30 PM.
According to the latest data from the automated vote counting system (AVCS) from the Central Election Commission, Eru lan Kokulov has become the leader of the elections in district No. 28, receiving 8,772 votes. Among the female candidates, the highest number of votes was received by Rakhmat Junushbaeva.
Nazira Aaly kyzy has been appointed as the president of the National Academy "Manas". As reported by the academy itself, Oktay Kapalbaev, the deputy head of the Department of Political and Economic Research of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, introduced her to the staff.
According to the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the expected life expectancy at birth in 2024 will be 76.6 years for girls and 68.4 years for boys. This indicates an existing gender gap in the average life expectancy, which is 8 years. This gap in life expectancy is explained by differences in mortality rates between the sexes: men die 1.3 times more often than women.
Azmat Osmonov has been appointed as the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, as reported by the information service of the head of state administration. Azmat Osmonov. The decree on the appointment was signed by Sadyr Japarov.
Despite extensive statements about the completion of work, the section of Chuy Avenue in the center of Bishkek remains closed. The reconstruction, carried out under the Old Bishkek project managed by Nariman Tyuleev, has not been completed within the specified deadlines. Previously, Tyuleev publicly promised to restore traffic by December 1, but the road between Abdrahmanov and Shopokov streets is still closed. Photo from the internet. Chuy Avenue remains closed. Tyuleev's promises have
Starting from December 8, 2025, the process of applying for licenses for private schools will completely move to a digital format. The Ministry of Education informs that licensing for primary, basic, and general secondary education will occur exclusively through the automated platform "Licensing."
Illustrative photo Since the beginning of the year, the population growth in Kazakhstan is mainly attributed to natural increase. In 2025, 168.5 thousand children were born in the country, while immigration accounted for only 12.2 thousand people. The largest population increase is observed in Astana, where over 10 months the population grew by 6.1% (to 1.5 million). The main factor behind this growth was the migration flow, which constituted 81.5% of the total number of newcomers, with more
The Ministry of Education has announced that in December 2025, first graders will enjoy additional winter holidays. For six-year-old children attending the first grade of a 12-year school, the break will be extended by two weeks, starting from December 24, 2025, and ending on January 18, 2026.
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has received five SV300 artificial ventilation machines (Mindray, with Neo function) for neonatal departments in Batken and the Batken region, as reported by the ministry's press service. The total supply amount exceeds 65 thousand dollars, and this equipment will be used to provide emergency assistance to newborns, especially those in critical condition and suffering from respiratory failure.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has launched an initiative aimed at collaborating with citizens working abroad in the development of low-fertility lands to create new sources of income. As part of this initiative, it has been established that there are 614,000 hectares of such lands in the republic, which, according to Resolution No. 243, can be transferred for use by citizens for further development.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Nooken district, a decision was made to annul the results of the elections at polling station No. 2410. This event was a consequence of the discovery of hidden video recording, as reported by the Central Election Commission. Information about this incident spread on social media, where a video related to the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, B.S., appeared. The recording shows a mobile phone aimed at the commission members and the voting process.
On November 30, in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision conducted an operation to remove 400 meters of illegally installed synthetic nets. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, these measures were taken to ensure environmental safety and prevent the illegal use of natural resources. Regular patrol
According to information provided by the Central Election Commission, the automated reading devices (ARD) indicated that Jumabek Salymbekov became the leader of the elections in district No. 24, receiving 6,771 votes. Among the female candidates, the highest number of votes went to Gulnara Akimbaeva.
With the start of the calendar winter, this week will bring us the first winter Full Moon, which is expected on Friday, December 5. Mercury has begun to move forward, creating favorable conditions for launching new projects and bringing ideas to life. Delays and rescheduling of meetings will be left behind. This is the perfect time to start new ventures, hold events, engage in learning, and supply goods. Before the Full Moon, it’s a time for productive meetings and interesting discussions that
Athletes from Manas returned home with gold medals won at the World Kickboxing Championship, reports Turmush correspondent. On December 1, they were greeted at the Jalal-Abad airport by Deputy Mayor Gülbarçın Tashtanbekova, Head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Nursultan Rustamov, and close relatives of the champions.
According to information from the automated ballot reading system (ASU) of the Central Election Commission, Elvira Surabaldiyeva is in the lead in district No. 23 with 8,919 votes. Among male candidates, the highest number of votes goes to Marlen Mamataliyev.
Starting from December 1, 2025, a new phase of the experiment on the collection of biometric data from foreign citizens will be launched in Russia, covering all border crossing points on the state border of Russia, provided that technical conditions allow for it. This was reported by TASS. According to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, the experiment will last until June 30, 2026. During this time, if the necessary technical capabilities are available, biometric data
According to automated counting systems, Mederbek Sakkaraev is leading in district No. 26 with 11,808 votes. In second place is Erkinbek Isenaliev with 11,097 votes.
According to the data from the automated ballot boxes (ASU) from the Central Election Commission, Abdyldabek Egemberdiev became the leader in district No. 19, receiving 5,038 votes. Among the female candidates, the highest number of votes was received by Edyta Taygaraeva.
. This indicates a trend towards an increase in the age of mothers. In urban areas, the average age of mothers was 28.8 years, which is significantly higher than the 27.8 years recorded in 2020. In contrast, in rural regions, it was 28.3 years, which also slightly increased from 28.1 years four years ago.
A strong solar flare marked the beginning of December, as reported by Kazinform, citing Mikhail Leus, a leading specialist at the Phobos weather center, on his Telegram channel. The specialist reported that a class X flare was recorded in the morning hours, with a preliminary power estimate of 1.95 on the X scale. The peak of activity occurred at 7:49 Astana time, making it one of the five strongest solar flares since the beginning of 2025.
In the city of Manas, a new workshop for the production of plastic pipes has opened, which will operate based on a waste sorting and recycling plant, as reported by Turmush correspondent. Present at the opening ceremony were the mayor of Manas, Erniskbek Ormokov, as well as leaders of municipal and sanitation services.
This case was registered in the automated information system of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. Characteristics of the missing person: • Height: approximately 170 cm • Build: average • Hair color: black, long • Eye color: brown
At the meeting, the president emphasized his gratitude to international observers for their participation in monitoring the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. A total of 788 observers from 58 countries arrived in Kyrgyzstan.
On December 1, a press conference was held in Bishkek dedicated to the results of the early parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, which took place on November 30. The event was organized by international observers. A joint mission, consisting of representatives from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), concluded that the legal framework for the elections
