At Osh Airport, during the baggage check of a passenger arriving from Russia, mink skins were found that were not properly declared. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan. As a result, no less than 451 skins were discovered, with a total weight of 47 kg.
On November 8, employees of the Talas Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, in cooperation with representatives of the Talas District Internal Affairs Department, conducted raids in the Bakai-Ata and Talas districts. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the purpose of these inspections was to identify cases of illegal hunting and to prevent the unlawful use of natural resources.
According to information received from the residents of Saadaev Street, they contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a complaint about a trench that was dug on October 24. According to one of the residents, after the rings were installed, the work stopped, and the locals remain dissatisfied with the situation. "The quartermaster promised us that the commission would check the situation, but a week has passed, and they still haven't arrived," he shared. Moreover, due to the
On November 11, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Japanese ambassador to the country, Hidetaka Goda, to mark the completion of his diplomatic mission. In his address, the head of state expressed gratitude for the ambassador's diligent work and noted that Japan is a reliable partner for Kyrgyzstan in its pursuit of sustainable development.
On November 11, inspectors from the Regional Environmental Supervision Department for Bishkek and the Alamedin District conducted an inspection following complaints from local residents about illegal activities in the area of the Lower Ala-Archa Reservoir in the Ak-Zhar residential area. During the inspection, it was established that earthworks were being carried out without the necessary permits and licenses, which constitutes a violation of the legislation.
Professor Talantbek Batyraliev, who previously held the position of Minister of Health, shared his opinion on how to improve the cardiovascular care system and increase patients' chances of survival. Batyraliev is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, President of the Association of Medical Workers of the Kyrgyz Republic, a full member of the American College of Cardiology, as well as a corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and an intercontinental organizer of cardiology
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) plans to introduce new rules that could lead to the complete exclusion of transgender athletes from women's competitions. This was reported by the Telegram channel Nexta Live, citing sources familiar with the situation in the organization.
In the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, one thousand citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been registered for migration accounting. This information was provided by the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. According to the agency's data, in the first ten months of the current year, 1,900 migrants were expelled from the region. In 2025, there has been a decrease in the number of foreign citizens expelled for violating migration legislation — 11.5% less compared
A ceremonial event took place in the Osh region, where keys to new service apartments were handed over to the servicemen of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the agency.
Chyngyz Shukurov, a resident of Batken, produces 5,800 egg trays daily. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he noted that his factory is the first in the region, allowing local farmers to purchase packaging directly on-site.
The company Wildberries has announced the launch of a free service for checking images for deepfakes, as reported in the official release from Wildberries & Russ (RWB). Deepfakes are images created using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The new tool allows users to quickly determine whether an image was generated by AI. In the first phase of the open beta version, users will be able to perform up to 100 checks per month completely free of charge.
According to Naim, the progress in these negotiations, which Afghanistan approached with "good intentions," was hindered by the "lack of willingness to cooperate" on the part of the Pakistani side. Nevertheless, he emphasized that Kabul is open to "reasonable agreements." Earlier, on November 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented a peacekeeping initiative plan aimed at preventing conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Erdoğan plans to send the
Residents of Tokmok, located in the Chuy region, report a problem with livestock that has entered the local cemetery, causing significant inconvenience. According to local residents, "animals can fall into already dug graves, trample the soil on the burials, and graze in this area."
Employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic stopped an attempt to illegally import mink skins. During a baggage check at Osh Airport, 451 mink skins weighing a total of 47 kilograms were found in the luggage of a passenger who arrived from the Russian Federation, and the necessary accompanying documents were missing. Relevant reports have been drawn up regarding this incident, and measures will be taken in accordance with the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the near
On November 11, a ceremonial event took place in the Osh region, where border guards received keys to new service apartments. The press service of the Border Service under the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported this event. Attending the event were Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as Major General Abdikarim Alimbaev, who heads the Border Service, along with representatives of local authorities and law enforcement agencies.
In the Tabylgyty area, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, ibexes were filmed in their natural habitat. In the footage taken from a close distance, seven ibexes can be seen peacefully grazing.
Residents of the village of Alexandrovka, located in the Min-Bulak rural district, have contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. They express dissatisfaction with the inaction of local authorities, which has led to a lack of access to drinking water for part of the population. One local resident reported that an accident occurred on the drinking water pipeline on Pioneer Street 10 days ago, but the authorities have taken no action. "I don't know where else to turn; no one cares.
From November 3 to 9, Kyrgyzstan registered 6,787 cases of ARVI, which is 3.3% higher than the figures from the previous week, according to the Ministry of Health. The highest number of cases is observed in Bishkek, Osh, as well as in the Naryn, Issyk-Kul, and Chui regions. Of the total number of cases, 63.7% are children under 14 years old.
During the raid, some hunters were found to have valid permits. However, individuals were also detained for extracting sand and gravel mix at night without the necessary permits. As a result of the activities, one of the detainees, citizen K.B.B., was fined 13,000 soms in accordance with part 4 of article 243 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Chachikay Jumabaeva, a resident of the village of Altymysh in the Kemin district of Chui region, continues her trading activities using an abacus—a traditional counting tool that is hardly used in the modern world. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she admitted that she prefers to count on the abacus rather than on a calculator.
According to data provided by the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, 6,787 cases of ARVI were registered in Kyrgyzstan during the 45th week of 2025 (from November 3 to November 9). This is an increase of 3.3% compared to the previous week. The information was published by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The highest number of cases was noted in the capital Bishkek, as well as in Osh, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, and Chui regions. It is worth noting that among the
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a new procedure for the collection and submission of consolidated statistical reports for the year 2025. This order aims to simplify the process of summarizing the work of healthcare organizations and to ensure the timely submission of quarterly and monthly reports in 2026.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has created conditions for fair competition among all election participants. Political parties, candidates, and initiative groups can freely conduct campaigning activities, present their programs, meet with voters, and participate in debates.
Illustrative photo The Russian government commission supported proposals suggesting that foreigners who participated in the SVO on the side of Russia will not be subject to deportation or loss of work permits. If the amendments to the legislation are approved, Russia will refuse to extradite such citizens to other states, even if a criminal case has been opened against them or a sentence has been issued. This innovation applies to both those currently serving in the armed forces and those who
According to the press service of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, on November 10, a solar flare of maximum strength X1.2 was recorded. Scientists emphasize that the level of flare activity remains high, which may pose a threat to Earth. One of the recorded flares reached class M. Solar flares are classified by the intensity of X-ray radiation into five categories: A, B, C, M, and X. X-class flares are the most powerful and can
Warren Buffett, the renowned investor, wrote a farewell letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway, in which he announced his intention to donate 1,800 shares of the company to charity, including funds for his children. According to Bloomberg estimates, his donation will exceed $1.3 billion. Additionally, Buffett announced that he will no longer write annual reports or speak at shareholder meetings. He also introduced his successor — Greg Abel, whom he described as "an outstanding
The village of Ana-Kyzyl, located in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, held a grand opening of a new secondary school on November 11, accommodating 275 students. According to information provided by the regional representative office, the event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, the head of the Osh region, Elchibek
In the Bakai-Ata district, traffic police conducted a raid during which a driver of a "Daewoo Matiz" was stopped for not having a driver's license. According to information from the Traffic Police Department of the Talas region, the man was fined 15,000 soms for this violation, and his vehicle was impounded.
Currently, almost the entire underpass has already been buried. Special equipment is carefully compacting the soil, layer by layer. One of the workers noted that only the final layer of soil remains to be distributed and compacted. On both sides, both to the east and to the west, the construction of entrances to the underground passage continues. On the eastern side, concrete blocks are already visible under the compacted soil, while on the west, workers are installing reinforcement to later
This year, the ninth festival titled "Nut Forests - Green Heritage for Youth" ("Жаңгак токойлору жаштар үчүн жашыл мурас") took place in the Aiyl District of Arstanbap-Ata, located in the Bazar-Korgon District of the Jalal-Abad Region. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Local entrepreneurs and foreign investors gathered at the event.
Photo by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the KR. Illegal dumps identified in the Sokuluk district Two locations where waste is illegally disposed of have been identified in the Sokuluk district, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the KR. According to the ministry's information, employees of the Chui Regional Administration conducted an environmental inspection in the Manas
According to endocrinologist Bermet Karymshakova from CSM No. 6, announced on November 11 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio," there are 90,000 registered patients with diabetes in Kyrgyzstan, of which 19,000 live in Bishkek. Karymshakova noted that this disease is often not diagnosed immediately, leading to a low detection rate. She suggests that the actual number of people with diabetes is significantly higher.
The commission of the government of the Russian Federation has approved a number of proposals under which foreign citizens who have served in the Russian armed forces will not be subject to deportation, revocation of their patent, or transfer to another country, as reported by RBC.
The composition of the Kyrgyzstan team for WKF karate to participate in the Islamic Solidarity Games, which will take place in Saudi Arabia, has been announced. These sixth Games will begin on November 4 in Riyadh.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan, representing the country in army hand-to-hand combat, successfully completed its participation in the I International Tournament "Victory Cup," which took place in Moscow from November 6 to 10 and was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. This was reported by the State Agency for Sports. At Manas Airport, the athletes were greeted by Emil Zayarko, the director of the Directorate for Non-Olympic Sports at the State Agency for Sports,
The joint efforts of the Department of Transport and Road Transport Infrastructure Development of Bishkek, as well as the employees of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" and the company "Tulpar," are aimed at identifying passengers who have not paid for their fare on public transport. As part of the ongoing raids, protocols are drawn up for those who have not paid for their fare and have not received a ticket, in accordance with part 8 of Article 199 of the
On November 10, during a raid, inspectors from the Regional Environmental Supervision Department for Bishkek and the Alamedin District identified a case of violation of environmental legislation. According to information from the Environmental Supervision Service, during the inspection, a citizen was observed burning leaves and garbage.
The 26th meeting of the Intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Russian Commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and humanitarian cooperation took place at the Ala-Archa residence. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who warmly welcomed the delegation of the Russian Federation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk. This meeting is of particular significance as it occurs in the year marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the
The Ministry of Economy has published a draft that implies an extension of the ban on the export of timber and wood products outside the EAEU countries. If this initiative is approved, the ban will last for six months and will apply to timber and wood products classified under codes 4401, 4403, and 4407 according to the EAEU Customs Tariff, which will not be allowed to leave the customs territory of the Union.
At the C5+1 summit held on November 6, the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon met with Donald Trump. The outcome of the meeting was the signing of a package of agreements that, according to the U.S. State Department, could provide multibillion-dollar profits for both countries and create jobs. The total amount of the contracts signed exceeds 3 billion dollars. The key agreement was between "Somon Air" and Boeing for the supply of 14 aircraft models 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX, as
Today, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdiev held a presentation for the staff of the Main Department on the new Deputy Head of the Bishkek City Police Department for operational work, Suyunali Amrakulov. During his speech, he highlighted Amrakulov's professional and leadership qualities, noting his high level of responsibility and wished him success in his work. Previously, Suyunali Amrakulov headed the Department of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. In her conversation on "Birinchi Radio," endocrinologist from CSM No. 6, Bermet Karymshakova, shared information about the symptoms and various types of this disease. The normal concentration of glucose in a healthy person is less than 6 mmol per liter. If this level is exceeded, it is necessary to consult a specialist, emphasizes Karymshakova.
In Bishkek, from November 11 to 15, the II city tour of the festival for people with disabilities is taking place. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. This event is organized in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 10, 2012, No. 237, which mandates the annual celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The festival is part of a month-long campaign that usually runs from November to
Due to the tragic accident in the Alay district, where 10 people lost their lives, authorities have begun active measures to enhance road safety in the regions. Turmush previously reported that on October 30–31, a traffic accident occurred on the Osh—Gulcha highway, claiming the lives of 10 people. In response to this tragedy, employees of the Road Safety Department (RSD) have intensified their efforts to prevent similar incidents. Zamirbek Bakiev, the press secretary of the RSD in the Osh
From November 10 to 26 of this year, meetings with candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh are planned in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place within the framework of 30 multi-mandate electoral districts. According to the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Kyrgyz Republic, these events are organized by the district electoral commissions in cooperation with local self-government bodies. This is carried out in accordance with part 1 of article 26 of the Constitutional Law "On the
Due to the increase in the number of cases of ARVI in the country, the Ministry of Health has decided to introduce a mask regime in all medical institutions and to limit access to inpatient departments. These measures are a response to the deteriorating epidemiological situation.
The problem of drug addiction and the illegal drug trade remains one of the most pressing issues in modern society. To address it, alongside legal and social measures, it is essential to focus on scientific research. Scientists in the fields of narcology, chemistry, and biology significantly influence the identification of new psychoactive substances, their composition, and the development of effective treatment methods. Modern laboratories play a crucial role in this process, as they can
Kazakh news resources publish materials emphasizing that while Kazakhstan strives to enter the top 50 best economies in the world, Kyrgyzstan has already secured a place among the five leaders. An article posted on the inbusiness.kz website presents forecasts from international organizations analyzing the economic situation in Kyrgyzstan. This analytical review compares the economic conditions created by the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. According to the publication, by 2025,
