Sommelier from Kyrgyzstan Became the Silver Medalist of a Prestigious International Competition

Recently, the international sommelier competition LGCF The Best Sommelier of Great Steppe 2025 took place in Baku, gathering the best representatives from five countries: Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan was represented by the winner of the national stage The Great Steppe Kyrgyzstan 2025, Elena Shtepa. Elena Shtepa was awarded a silver medal at this prestigious event.

Life in the Regions: Zharkynai Myrzaeva from Kadamzhai District Showed the Flower Plantation Where She Earns a Living

Zharkynai Myrzaeva, a resident of the village of Örükzar in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, successfully earns a living by growing flowers. She primarily focuses on chrysanthemums of various varieties, which she sells to ensure the financial well-being of her family. According to Zharkynai, she usually purchases flower seedlings from other regions of Kyrgyzstan and even from Uzbekistan. "This season we planted about 600 seedlings. Work begins early in the spring, and now

The fourth hydro unit has been launched at the Toktogul HPP after reconstruction.

A project for the construction of floating solar power plants is planned at the Toktogul Reservoir. On November 18, during the ceremony for the launch of the upgraded fourth hydro unit of the Toktogul HPP and the second unit of the Uch-Korgon HPP, the Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talaybek Ibraev, announced upcoming plans.

The Ministry of Labor reported the availability of 8,000 job vacancies across the country

In the first ten months of this year, over 25 thousand vacancies were registered in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Department of Employment Promotion Solutions of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, during a live broadcast on the Kabar agency. She noted that out of the total number of vacancies, 18 thousand are already filled, while approximately 8 thousand remain available for citizens applying to the employment service.

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Lack of Warning Signs During Road Works Led to an Accident in Bishkek

According to the press service of the Patrol Police Department, an accident related to road works occurred in Bishkek on November 17. The incident took place around 20:30. A 23-year-old driver of a "Hovo" truck was traveling west on Shabdan Baatyr Street, following a "Subaru Forester." Suddenly, he encountered a concrete block that was on the roadway without any warning signs. As a result, the truck driver lost control and collided with a passenger car, which veered sharply

In the KR, there are over 8,000 vacancies: The Ministry of Labor named the most in-demand professions

As of the end of October 2025, there are more than 8,000 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported to "Kabar" by Sadatkyl Mukambetova, an employee of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, among those who turn to the ministry in search of work, the most popular professions are hairdresser, cook, welder, seamstress, accountant, translator, and driver. These specialties remain the most in demand in the labor market.

Asan Zhanishov reached the quarter-finals of the Islamic Games

Asan Janishov, representing Kyrgyzstan, has successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. He is competing in Greco-Roman wrestling in the weight category up to 87 kg.

Akzhol Makhmudov reached the semifinals of the Islamic Games

At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstani Akzhol Makhmudov demonstrated excellent results, reaching the semifinals in the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament in the 77 kg weight category. Akzhol began his journey in the round of 16, where he secured a confident victory over a wrestler from Tunisia.

Taxpayers on a Patent Are No Longer Required to Visit Tax Authorities

Changes have occurred in the tax registration process for taxpayers using patents in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the State Tax Service. According to the new provisions of the Tax Code, which came into effect due to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic dated October 29, 2025, individuals obtaining patents through the electronic system of the State Tax Service will automatically receive tax registration immediately after the issuance of the patent. This means that the need for a

In Bishkek, a pensioner was robbed and suffered a hip fracture.

A suspect in the robbery of a pensioner was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. On November 17, a woman named A.B. contacted the police for help. She reported that on the same day, around 5:00 PM, an unknown person attacked her relative, 79-year-old citizen D.H., on Moscow Street, pushing him, causing him to fall. The perpetrator took advantage of the moment and stole the elderly man's cane

The Parliamentary Assembly of the CSTO will hold a meeting in Moscow

A meeting of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly will take place in Moscow on December 8, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to information provided by the organization, the event will be held in the format of a joint meeting of the council and the 18th plenary session of the assembly, under the leadership of Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and the assembly itself.

Kyrgyzstani Munarbek Seitbek Uulu reached the semifinals of the World Boxing Cup

Photo from the internet. Kyrgyz boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu At the World Boxing Cup taking place in India, Kyrgyz boxer Munarbek Seyitbek uulu successfully began his performance, achieving a confident victory in his first match. On November 17, Munarbek entered the ring in the weight category up to 60 kilograms, where in the fourth final he faced Polish boxer Pawel Brac. After three rounds, the judges unanimously awarded victory to the Kyrgyzstani with a score of 5:0.

In Bishkek, an 81-year-old disabled man was attacked: his cane and walker were taken away.

On November 18, the press service of the Interior Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a robbery. The incident occurred on November 17 at 5:00 PM on Moskovskaya Street. An unknown assailant attacked an elderly man, who is 81 years old, pushing him and stealing his cane and walker. As a result of the attack, the pensioner sustained a fracture of the neck of the right femur with displacement.

A new state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 was presented in Bishkek

A national seminar was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where the state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 and the corresponding Action Plan until 2030 (NBSAP) were presented. This program serves as the main strategic document in the country concerning the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity. It was developed in accordance with the Kunming-Montreal Global Framework for Biodiversity and reflects key priorities for national development until 2040.

The State Committee for National Security warned about criminal liability for price gouging on meat.

Representatives of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), together with the Bishkek city administration, the antimonopoly service, and law enforcement agencies, conducted on-site inspections at major points of sale for meat products. As reported by the GKNB press service, these measures are aimed at ensuring food security and monitoring compliance with state price regulation for meat. Since August 11, 2025, state price regulation for meat has come into

A modern tunnel car wash complex has opened in Osh

A new tunnel car wash complex has opened in the city of Osh, which is already operational. This information was provided by the city hall. The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman of the City Council Bolot Bayetov, as well as builders and residents of the city.

Trump to Head the Council of Peace in Gaza

Donald Trump expressed his congratulations to the world regarding the historic decision of the UN Security Council, which approved the establishment of the Council of Peace. This new body will be headed by the President of the United States and other prominent world leaders, reports Kazinform. “I congratulate the world on this wonderful decision of the UN Security Council, which recognized and approved the creation of the Council of Peace, which I will lead together with the most respected

The situation involving citizens of the PRC is an isolated incident that does not affect interstate relations.

In Bishkek, the "Doctor Life" Museum and the friend of "Vecherka" - Ernst Akramov were opened

Ernst Akramov is an outstanding figure in the field of surgery in Kyrgyzstan. Many specialists from the Chui Regional Hospital, who were his students and followers, have achieved significant success thanks to his guidance. At the opening of the museum, not only colleagues of the professor attended, but also his friends, former patients, representatives of the Ministry of Health, as well as prominent figures from the fields of culture and science.

Official Unemployment in Kyrgyzstan is Decreasing: Reasons Named by the Ministry of Labor

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a steady decline in the number of citizens registered as unemployed. This was reported in a live broadcast by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist at the Employment Promotion Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to her, this decrease is related to the increase in the number of people working informally — without employment contracts or temporarily in seasonal jobs.

In Bishkek, the road near GUM is being asphalted

In Bishkek, on Chuy Avenue, work has begun on paving the road near GUM. It is expected that the completion of the work and the opening of traffic on the updated road will take place on December 5-6 of this year.

The Ministry of Health reminded about protective measures during the cold and flu season

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has made an important statement regarding precautionary measures during the cold and flu season. The agency highlighted several key recommendations:

In Bishkek, a driver was injured in a traffic accident due to a contractor

An accident occurred on Shabdan Batyr Street in Bishkek, as reported by the capital's Road Traffic Safety Department (UPSM). According to law enforcement agencies, around 8:30 PM, a 23-year-old driver of a Hovo truck, T.D.R., was heading west and collided with a Subaru Forester driven by a 44-year-old S.N.E. As a result of the collision, the Subaru driver sustained serious injuries — a fracture of the right arm.

In Bishkek, a voluntary republican testing for high school students will take place on November 22-23.

In Bishkek, on November 22-23, a voluntary republican testing for students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will take place. This was reported by the Ministry of Education. Students will be able to choose up to three subjects for testing, which will be conducted in the language of instruction — Kyrgyz or Russian. The total duration of the test will be 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The State Committee for National Security reported why it detained the director of Kav&Kev

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported on the reasons for the detention of the director of the agricultural enterprise "Kav&Kev," K. A. V. According to the SCNS, K. A. V. is accused of hiring foreign workers without the necessary migration, medical, and permit documents. These individuals allegedly produced food products under conditions that did not meet sanitary standards. There were also instances of indicating a production date that did not match the actual

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan spoke about the reasons for the detention of the head of the company Kav&Kev.

As a result of measures aimed at ensuring food security within the framework of a criminal case, violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were identified, committed by the head of the company "Kav&Kev," K.A.V. This was reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. It was established that this individual attracted foreign citizens to work in unsanitary conditions without the necessary permits, medical certificates, and migration documents,

Baatyrbek Altymyshev appointed head of the Central Market Directorate of the city administration of Osh

Baatyrbek Altymyshev has been appointed as the head of the municipal enterprise "Directorate of the Central Market of the City Hall of Osh." The information was confirmed by him to Turmush. About a month ago, he was appointed as the head of the Directorate of the Central Market of the City Hall of Osh. Prior to this, Baatyrbek Altymyshev worked as the deputy head of the directorate.

Google's Chief Warns: If the Artificial Intelligence Bubble Bursts, All Companies Will Suffer.

In an interview with the BBC, Pichai also commented that Google, despite its resilience, cannot be completely insulated from the consequences of a potential AI bubble collapse. "I think no company will be safe, including ours," he said. He also emphasized that the tech giant is in a more advantageous position due to its model, which includes a full range of technologies—from chips to data related to YouTube and innovative scientific developments.

Flight Delay in Vietnam. Comments from the Airline and Tour Operator

Photo from the internet Today at 9:00 AM local time, a flight from Phu Quoc Airport to Bishkek took off, carrying 180 passengers who had been waiting to return home for three days. The press service of "Aero Nomad Airlines" reported this incident. While waiting for the flight, the airline, in collaboration with KOMPAS Touroperator, provided tourists with comfortable living conditions, including transfers and meals at hotels. Representatives of the airline and the tour operator were

The GKNB responded to a complaint from a resident of Issyk-Kul about systematic beatings at one of the schools in Karakol.

Maria Tsareva, a member of the parent committee of the 9th "A" grade at school No. 7, reported serious problems related to violence from high school students. According to her, a group of teenagers regularly beats younger students and demands 100 soms from them every week. Among the victims is her son, which prompted her to contact the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the General Prosecutor's Office, and the Ombudsman Institute. Tsareva also calls on the leadership

Project "Zheneke": Nazima Mayrambekova from Naryn shared how she overslept until 11 AM on her wedding day

The regional news publication Turmush continues the column "Jenekе." In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and daughters-in-law "with experience." The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women.

The meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of SCO Countries has begun in Moscow.

The meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) took place in Moscow, organized by the Prime Minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, as reported by RIA Novosti. “We are concluding the Russian presidency in the council, aimed at developing trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO. I thank all states for their cooperation and constructive approach. We have a busy agenda today, so I propose we start the discussion immediately,”

The "Kelechek" and "Boston" markets in the city of Osh will move to a new venue with 1200 places.

The relocation of the "Kelechek" market in Osh is scheduled for January 10. The head of the city market directorate, Baatyrbek Altymyshev, reported that as of today, the construction of the new facility is 80% complete. The new "Kelechek" market will have 1,200 trading spots, including 700 with an area of 15 square meters and 500 spots of 7 square meters each. Each pavilion will be 4 meters and 70 centimeters high. The construction is being carried out based on a tripartite

A Patch for Tooth Regeneration Invented in Korea

This innovative patch represents a promising solution for tooth restoration, allowing for the avoidance of traditional treatment methods. Thus, the use of this patch can significantly ease the process of tooth restoration in the future.

The Most In-Demand Professions in Kyrgyzstan Have Been Named

In 2024-2025, a comprehensive analysis of the labor market in Kyrgyzstan will be conducted, organized by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the National Statistical Committee. This was reported by Saadatkul Mukambetova, a leading specialist in the Employment Promotion Solutions Department of the Ministry of Labor, during a live broadcast on the "Kabar" agency. According to her, as a result of this research, a

The number of migrants entering Russia has decreased by 1 million

In the first nine months of 2025, there has been a significant decrease in the number of foreigners arriving in Russia, by 1 million. According to the Border Service of the FSB, the largest number of migrants now consists of citizens from Kazakhstan, as well as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Experts believe that this trend is due to the tightening of migration legislation, as reported by Moscow FM. Lawyers point to the introduction of an open registry of controlled persons, which

Life in the Regions: Chui Veteran Runner Duyshonaly Arzymatov, Who Trained with Olympians, Still Wins "Gold" at Marathons

Duyshonaly Arzymatov, an outstanding 72-year-old marathon runner from the village of Chon-Aryk (now Seydaly) in the Moscow district of Chui region, continues to actively participate in international competitions and achieve success in long-distance running. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared memories of his childhood in Chon-Aryk.

ADB will direct 50% of its loans to climate projects by 2030

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its intention to allocate 50% of its annual lending portfolio to climate-related projects by 2030. This statement was made on November 17 by the bank's Vice President Inmin Yang at the business forum of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) held in Bishkek. During the two-day event, participants will discuss the implementation of key aspects of cooperation, such as improving business corridors, eliminating bottlenecks, and joint

The Ministry of Agriculture proposes to introduce a temporary restriction on the import of fruit and berry seedlings.

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a proposal to introduce a temporary ban on the import of seedlings of fruit and berry varieties for a period of six months — from January 1 to June 30, 2026. This draft resolution has been presented for public discussion.

Sydykov: Kyrgyzstan Will Become a Regional Logistics and Digital Hub

At the forum taking place in Bishkek, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, stated that the National Development Strategy of the country until 2030 harmoniously aligns with the long-term goals of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) 2030 program. According to him, Kyrgyzstan sets clear objectives in the field of logistics and regional integration, including the creation of a logistics hub, the development of digital trade, and

A tournament dedicated to the 60th anniversary of volleyball player Bolot Kudaibergenov was held in Tone.

In the village of Eshperov in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, a volleyball tournament dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the famous volleyball player, coach, and sports master Bolot Kudaybergenov has concluded. This was reported by local resident Nazar Muratbek uulu.

Islamic Games: Akzhol Makhmudov Started with an Early Victory

Akjol Makhmudov successfully started his performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Saudi Arabia. The athlete from Kyrgyzstan is competing in Greco-Roman wrestling in the weight category up to 77 kg.

Kyrgyzstanis complain about internet issues

Today, November 18, complaints have started coming in from subscribers about disruptions in internet connectivity. Users are reporting issues with the "Salyk service," as well as slow performance of the "Tunduk" app and some banking services.

In the Moscow District, a 10-kilometer stretch of road was asphalted, which was discussed at the people's kurultai.

In the Chuy region, in the territory of the Moscow district, the work on laying new asphalt on a 10-kilometer section of the road connecting the village of Belovodskoye and the rural district of Tölök has been successfully completed. According to information provided by the district state administration, this section of the road ensures road communication between the village of Belovodskoye, which is part of the Narzanskiy rural district and serves as the center of the district, and the rural

Mayor of Bishkek: Establishments away from residential buildings can operate after 10 PM

Photo from the internet Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital, addressed the district akims and heads of city services with clarifications following the raid that took place on November 13. He noted that the main goal of the event was to implement the decision regarding noise compliance and electricity conservation, rather than to restrict business operations. The mayor emphasized that Bishkek has a daily electricity consumption limit of 10 million 45 kilowatt-hours. As of November 13,

Banquet halls are not allowed to operate after 10:00 PM even without lights and music. The business is concerned.

According to information provided by the chairperson of the "Horeca Club" association, Gulzat Raimbekova, the operation of banquet halls remains prohibited after 10:00 PM, even if they comply with noise regulations and turn off outdoor lighting. Raimbekova noted that the Bishkek city administration has made some concessions based on an oral directive from the president, allowing a-la-carte establishments (small cafes and restaurants) to operate after the specified time.

How to Prevent ARVI and Influenza?

"With the onset of the cold season, there has been an increase in the number of seasonal flu cases," reported specialists from the Karakol Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. According to their information, the current situation in the Issyk-Kul region remains stable. Since the beginning of 2025, 24,720 cases of illness have been recorded, while during the same period in 2024, there were 20,494 cases registered. Thus, the