In the coming hours and throughout the day, gusty winds are forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui Valley. This information comes from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to preliminary data, the speed of the eastern wind may reach 15–20 meters per second.
At the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Moscow, the prospects of the goods labeling system using identification means within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union were discussed. This information was presented by the Eurasian Economic Commission. As a result of the discussions held at the summit of the heads of state of the EAEU in June 2025, key directions for further development were identified. The main tasks included integration based on the EEC information
In Kyrgyzstan, the question of extending the New Year holidays until January 12 is being considered. This draft resolution has been submitted for public discussion. To enhance the effectiveness of using weekends, the Cabinet of Ministers proposes to establish January 8 and 9, 2026, as days off for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as budget-funded enterprises that operate on a five-day workweek:
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Employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) conducted operational activities and identified a citizen of the country named T.A.D., who regularly posted provocative content on social media. His publications contained expressions of hostility towards a specific nationality, which threatens to incite interethnic hatred and could lead to mass riots. In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated. Based on the materials of the case, an expert conclusion was obtained from the
In Bishkek, in the Lenin district, the police are searching for a missing woman — Imanalieva Zoya Shadykanovna, born in 1945. She left her home located on Chokmorova Street on December 11, 2025, around 14:00, heading to a pharmacy, and her whereabouts have been unknown since then.
The inspection of meat prices and quality at the Osh market has become a common task, involving the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, along with representatives from the capital's mayor's office, the Antimonopoly Service, and "Kyrgyz Agroholding." During the inspection, both the quality of the offered meat products and compliance with sanitary standards were analyzed, as well as the pricing policies of the
In Bishkek, in the residential area "Birimdik Kut," work will begin on the repair of the water supply system. The Capital Construction Department of the local mayor's office has announced a tender for the rehabilitation of the water supply system in the village of Lebedinovka, as indicated on the government procurement portal. The contract amount, according to the information, is 73.6 million soms.
From December 6 to 12, Iran is hosting a Week of Honoring Women. As part of this event, Mohammad Reza Salehi, a doctor of international relations at Tehran University, shared his views with 24.kg on the status of women in modern Iranian society.
The nationally and globally renowned writer Chyngyz Aitmatov was born on December 12, 1928, in the village of Sheker in the Kara-Buura district. Chyngyz's father, Torokul Aitmatov, was repressed in 1937 and was shot the following year. Chyngyz received an education in animal husbandry and worked as a correspondent and editor for various publications.
In Uzbekistan, the authorities have decided to implement protective orders for citizens who report corrupt activities. This innovation is aimed at improving interaction between the state and the population, especially regarding cases of bribery and embezzlement. This decision was announced at a meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. A key element of the new strategy will be the issuance of protective orders to informants, which should help change the current situation where citizens are
The Leninsky District Court announced the verdict in the case of the cruel treatment of a girl suffering from autism, who was harmed during a session with a private psychologist. This was reported by Nazgul Turdubekova, head of the public fund "League of Child Rights Defenders." According to her information, the psychologist was sentenced to six years in a general regime colony and was detained directly in the courtroom.
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR) has uncovered a corruption scheme in which forensic psychiatric experts from the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, acting for a reward, evaded criminal liability for defendants charged with serious articles of the Criminal Code. The experts declared such individuals "insane." During the investigation of the criminal case, it became known that in July 2025, a group of six expert doctors from the
In the Chuy region, on December 11, a heavy snowfall caused the formation of snowdrifts, significantly complicating traffic on the roads. According to reports from local residents, the snowfall began in the afternoon, resulting in huge snowbanks appearing on the roads. This led to the stoppage of vehicles and the formation of traffic jams.
At a meeting in Moscow, the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union decided to grant exemptions for the import of electric vehicles to Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan in 2026. According to the agreement, the member countries will exempt from customs duties electric vehicles that will be imported into the specified states next year.
On December 10, winter sets of special clothing were handed over to the employees of the Municipal Enterprise "Myrza-Ake Kommunaldyk-Municipaldyk" in Myrza-Ake, as reported by the local ayil okmotu. According to the agency, warm sets were issued to the workers of this enterprise, including all necessary elements—from headwear to footwear. The total cost of this purchase amounted to 55,000 soms. This is the first instance where official winter clothing is being provided to employees in
A corruption scheme was uncovered at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology (RCPN), as reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information from the state committee, organized corrupt activities were identified among forensic psychiatric experts who, for monetary rewards, declared defendants accused of serious articles of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic as "insane," thereby allowing them to evade criminal responsibility.
According to TASS, the company is facing financial difficulties, which has led to its exit from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. "We directed all available funds to the most critical payments: salaries, taxes, rental obligations, and partial debt repayment," added Daniyar Monolbaev. Other obligations are in the legal process, which requires time and consistency. Monolbaev noted that in Kazakhstan, the company managed to help most of its employees find new jobs in other organizations.
At the meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin reported that the share of national currencies in settlements within the union has increased to 93%. Moreover, in foreign economic contracts between Russian and foreign entrepreneurs from the "five" countries, this figure has exceeded 98%. Mishustin also noted that the preliminary results of the EAEU's work on key indicators for 2025 look promising. He added
According to the BBC, a new wave of influenza is affecting dozens of countries across all continents, with the main culprit being a new, highly dangerous strain of the virus. Initially, the subvariant of the H3N2 strain was recorded in Australia and New Zealand, followed by cases in Japan and the United Kingdom, and currently, this virus has been registered in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Several road accidents occurred in the Sokuluk district, as reported by Turmush correspondent. On December 11, around 21:00, on the Bishkek-Kara-Balta highway in the village of Kozhomkul, vehicles "Toyota Estima" and "Honda Fit" collided.
Kyrgyzstani Omar Livaza has reached the final of the World Boxing Championship, which is taking place in the United Arab Emirates. The athlete competes in the category up to 63.5 kg and began his journey in the tournament from the Round of 16.
The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Omar Livaza, has reached the final stage of the World Boxing Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates. Livaza competes in the category up to 63.5 kg and began his performance from the Round of 16.
Photo from the internet. Omar Livaza At the World Boxing Championship currently taking place in Dubai, Kyrgyzstani boxer Omar Livaza has reached the final. This information was confirmed by the Boxing Federation of Kyrgyzstan. In the semifinals, Livaza, competing in the weight category up to 63.5 kilograms, won against Emmanuel Katema from Zambia, who was ranked first in the tournament.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Omar Livaza has successfully reached the final of the World Boxing Championship taking place in the United Arab Emirates. In the night of December 12, he won against an opponent from Zambia, receiving a unanimous decision from the judges.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Ikhtiyar Nishonov won a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championship held in the United Arab Emirates. Nishonov competed in the weight category up to 71 kg, starting from the 1/16 finals.
According to the information from the press service of the representation, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, visited the kindergarten "Balastan" in the village of Ak-Beshim. This became possible thanks to the appeals of local residents. During the visit, school representatives and residents reported that the laundry and boiler room, which previously belonged to the kindergarten, had been sold to private
Tomorrow in Bishkek, the premiere of the Kyrgyz horror film "Үйдүн ээси" ("The Master of the House") directed by Ilgiz Kuvatbek will take place. The main character, a well-known blogger named Aziret, along with his team, sets off to film a report about a mysterious abandoned house shrouded in sinister legends. They are about to plunge into a world of horror, where the boundaries between the living and the dead become indistinguishable.
In the Chuy region, in the Kemin district, the roads Orlovka – Samansur and Orlovka – Jany-Alysh have been blocked due to strong winds that have created snowdrifts. This was reported by local residents to a Turmush correspondent. “At first, the road was cleared and open for traffic. However, after 2–3 hours, a strong wind picked up, which again covered the route with snow. As a result, large snowdrifts formed on the road from the side of Jany-Alysh and Podgornoye, making passage impossible. One
Stars of the world opera will perform at the Bishkek festival
On December 11, Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, at the invitation of the local leadership. The plane carrying the head of state landed at the international airport, where he was welcomed with honors.
A suspect in fraud has been detained In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have detained a man suspected of large-scale fraud, according to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the October District.
In Suffolk County, located in England, scientists have made a historic discovery – they found the oldest traces of controlled fire in Europe. This was reported in a press release from the British Museum. The research was conducted during archaeological excavations at a clay pit near the village of Barnham, where numerous artifacts related to the activities of ancient people were discovered. Among the finds are fragments of tools, pieces of pyrite, and other items characteristic of Neanderthals.
Recent studies have shown that abnormally high temperatures can slow the development of children under the age of five. Children living in extreme heat conditions are less likely to reach key educational milestones, particularly in reading and basic math skills. This is especially true for children from low-income families or those with limited resources. The data from these studies highlight how the consequences of climate change can affect children's learning long before they enter
On December 11 in Ashgabat, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and his colleague from Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdymukhamedov. The discussion touched upon important aspects of Kyrgyz-Turkmen cooperation, including energy issues. The leaders noted the positive dynamics in bilateral relations and the high level of political dialogue.
A group of developers behind the creation of artificial intelligence has been named Person of the Year 2025 by the American publication Time. In its social media, the magazine noted: "2025 has become the time when the full potential of artificial intelligence was realized, and it became clear that there is no turning back. For making the era of intelligent machines a reality; for the impact it has had on and the concerns it has raised for humanity; for changes in the present and the
On December 12, the opening of an exhibition titled “Uya. From Nomadic Traditions to 21st Century Modernism” will take place at the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was announced by museum representatives. The exhibition will be divided into two main parts:
On December 12, clear weather without precipitation is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to 0°C at night, while during the day a high of +16°C is expected.
The actors of the Talas Regional Musical Drama Theater recently performed in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. As part of the event, a play titled "Semeteich Seydana" was presented.
Dastan Kamilov, who lives in the village of Maman in the Issyk-Kul region, engages in an unusual craft. He creates modern inlays from natural stone and wooden stands for them. According to the master, he discovered his talent and developed it by using information available on the internet. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Dastan shared that he prefers to collect stones from streams. Processing the stones takes him 2-3 days: he cuts, shapes, and varnishes them. He even designed a
As of now, the women's football team of Kyrgyzstan ranks 142nd in the FIFA world ranking. This information was recently updated by the International Football Federation. Since August 2025, our athletes have dropped three positions in this list.
On the road leading from Orlovka to Kemин through the village of Udarник, there is currently a strong snowstorm, causing vehicles to get stuck. This information was provided by local residents in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. They warn: "Do not leave Orlovka towards Kemин through Udarник. The weather conditions have worsened significantly, cars are sliding due to ice and often go off the road, getting stuck. It might be worth considering a route through Zhany-Alysh, but that
On December 11, President Sadyr Japarov arrived on a working visit to Ashgabat, where he was welcomed by high-ranking officials of Turkmenistan. Upon arrival at the international airport of the capital, flags of the participating countries of the forum, a red carpet, and an honor guard were prepared for him.
This year, the voting results were made possible by the participation of 469 philologists representing 23 organizations across Russia. They chose the word of the year from a proposed shortlist that included 12 candidates. According to Meduza, the word "zoomer" received 42% of the votes. Among the most popular terms were also "burnout" (38%), "red flag" (37%), and "prompt" (36%).
Akcholpon Dadabaeva, born in 2011, went missing on November 26, 2025, after leaving classes at school No. 23 named after Abdulla Eraliyev, located in the village of Besh-Badam in the Bazar-Korgon district. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region.
Amid ongoing mass protests, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his resignation. This was reported by Reuters. Photo: Reuters. This statement was made on December 11 after the parliament was supposed to consider a vote of no confidence in the cabinet.
Today, December 11, an incident involving a fire occurred in one of the high-rise buildings in Bishkek. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out in a residential building located in the "Archa-Beshik" area.
A resident of the capital contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She noted that after the completion of the road reconstruction to the village of Jal, new problems have arisen that complicate life for both passengers and drivers. According to her, the roadway at the roundabout has been fenced off with curbs, even in places where bus stops are located. As a result, there is no stopping pocket, which forces public transport to stop on the roadway, creating traffic jams behind it.
