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Local news

Part of the Southern Highway is closed to traffic

As eyewitnesses report, part of the Southern Highway is closed to vehicle traffic. The information came from 24.kg. In particular, in the area of the "Ынтымак" park, vehicles can only pass through one lane, which has led to a significant traffic jam approximately one kilometer long.

08.11.2025, 23:09
Incidents

A Ka-226 helicopter crashed in Dagestan. Five people died.

A tragedy occurred in Dagestan: a Ka-226 helicopter belonging to the Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant crashed in the Achi-su area. This information was reported by Gazeta.ru. Four people died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized. Among the injured was flight engineer Pyotr Surov, who unfortunately later died in the hospital.

08.11.2025, 23:09
Farewell to Yuri Nikolaev in Moscow
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Farewell to Yuri Nikolaev in Moscow

// TASS On November 8, a funeral and farewell ceremony for popular television host Yuri Nikolaev took place at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, as reported by Russian media, including RIA Novosti. Yuri Nikolaev passed away on November 4 at the age of 77. He was seen off on his final journey by family, friends, colleagues, and fans who gathered in the Large Mourning Hall of the cemetery. Among those present were well-known artists and television hosts, including Igor Nikolaev and Elena

08.11.2025, 22:11
Local news / Exclusive

In Kara-Kul, recruits took the military oath

Today, November 8, a military oath-taking ceremony took place in Kara-Kul, according to information provided by a Turmush correspondent. The solemn event was held at military unit No. 7706 of the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, located in this city.

08.11.2025, 22:04
Sports

"Bars" Became the Champion of Kyrgyzstan in Football

The "Bars" team from Issyk-Kul became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in football for the 2025 season. In the final match, held on November 8, the Karakol team hosted Bishkek's "Talant" at their stadium and won with a score of 2-1.

08.11.2025, 21:42
In the world

Trump stated that the US will not participate in the G20 summit in South Africa

In his message on the social network Truth, Trump criticized the location of the summit, calling it a "shame" due to human rights violations in South Africa. He emphasized that Afrikaners, descendants of European settlers, are among those affected. According to him, "Afrikaners are being killed, and their lands and farms are being seized illegally. As long as the human rights situation in South Africa remains this way, no representative from the U.S. will attend the G20," he

08.11.2025, 21:21
Bishkek Again in the Top 10 Cities in the World for Air Pollution Levels
Local news

Bishkek Again in the Top 10 Cities in the World for Air Pollution Levels

According to the World Air Quality project, on the evening of November 8, the air quality in Bishkek was classified as harmful. At 21:00, the city's status was "Harmful," indicating a high level of pollution that is potentially dangerous to health. In such conditions, it is recommended to minimize physical exertion outdoors, use air purifiers indoors, and keep windows closed. Masks should also be worn when going outside. Bishkek is once again among the top ten most polluted

08.11.2025, 21:05
The USA lifted sanctions against the "Paks-2" nuclear power plant project involving Russia, - Orban
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The USA lifted sanctions against the "Paks-2" nuclear power plant project involving Russia, - Orban

The Prime Minister of Hungary announced that the sanctions imposed in November 2024 by the Joe Biden administration were suspended in June 2025 during Donald Trump's presidency. The temporary exemption was set to expire in December; however, as Orban emphasized, the issue of extension is not on the table, as a decision has been made to fully lift the restrictions concerning the construction of new power units at the nuclear power plant. The 2024 sanctions affected, among others,

08.11.2025, 20:34
Exclusive

Trump called the "C5+1" summit the beginning of "new wonderful relations" with Central Asia

In his message on the social network Truth Social, Trump noted that it was an honor for him to hold a summit with the presidents of five countries: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev from Kazakhstan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev from Uzbekistan, Emomali Rahmon from Tajikistan, Sadyr Japarov from Kyrgyzstan, and Serdar Berdymukhamedov from Turkmenistan. He also emphasized that previous U.S. administrations had paid "insufficient attention" to this strategically important region with its rich resources,

08.11.2025, 20:22
Local news

Flexibility vs. Stability: How Workers in Kyrgyzstan Choose Their Work Style

The headhunter.kg platform conducted a study among more than 130 job seekers and employers to assess how the principles of Agile are applied in Kyrgyzstani organizations. This management model emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and quick responses to changes. Research results showed that 47% of respondents often encounter collaborative problem-solving, 35% noted a reduction in bureaucratic procedures and quick decision-making, and 29% reported regular feedback. 24% of participants

08.11.2025, 19:48
Local news / Exclusive

Folk Legends: The Area on Issyk-Kul from Where the Bodies of the Runaway Lovers Were Found

In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, there is an area called "Kulagan-Tash." Our correspondent Turmush learned that this place is located just 3 kilometers from the village of Svetlaya Polyana. It is also referred to as "Suiuu Tashy" (Stone of Love) and "Kyz-Kuyoo Mazar" (Tomb of the Lovers). This location is documented in the district's encyclopedia. The main attraction is a huge stone with a diameter of about 10 meters, around which a willow

08.11.2025, 19:44
Sports / Exclusive

In Jeti-Oguz, nearly one million soms were awarded in equestrian games

In the Jeti-Oguz district, competitions in equestrian sports were held, with a prize fund of nearly 1 million soms, reported the chairman of the "Kambar-Ata" association. According to him, the competitions took place in the Kara-Bulun area of the Jeti-Oguz district. The games were organized by the Federation of Jorgo, and the total prize fund amounted to 900,000 soms. Competitions were organized in five categories: Chon Jorgo, Kunan Jorgo, Kyska aralykka chabylgan jorgo salysh

08.11.2025, 19:27
Incidents

In Tokmok, a detainee for hooliganism was accused of inciting interethnic hatred

A new criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region against a man who was detained for hooliganism in the reception area of the Tokmok City Hospital. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department, he has been charged under Article 330 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning incitement of interethnic hatred. The incident occurred on November 2, when an employee of the medical institution reported to the Tokmok police about the aggressive behavior of

08.11.2025, 19:24
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, has died
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James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, has died

Watson passed away in a hospice in New York, as reported by his son. Together with Francis Crick, the British biophysicist, James Watson first described the molecular structure of DNA in 1953, proposing the double helix model, which became one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. For this achievement, Watson and Crick were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1962. In 1990, he led the Human Genome Project, initiated in the U.S. by the National Institutes of Health, aimed at the complete

08.11.2025, 19:21
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, control over coal and fuel prices will be strengthened

A meeting held at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic was dedicated to issues related to providing the population with coal and controlling prices for fuel and food products. The videoconference was conducted under the leadership of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, according to information from the press service. Present at the meeting were the authorized representatives of

08.11.2025, 19:13
In China, single mothers have come up with a new partnership format - with each other
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In China, single mothers have come up with a new partnership format - with each other

Photo The Guardian In recent years, a new approach to co-living among single mothers has been actively developing in China, where they unite for the joint upbringing of children and sharing household responsibilities. Details about this phenomenon are provided by The Guardian. Social networks are becoming a platform for mothers looking for like-minded individuals for cohabitation. Many of them share their ads seeking neighbors.

08.11.2025, 19:12
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: A Teacher from the Tonsky District, Gulbara Sydykova, Shared How a Student's Act Made the Whole Class Laugh

Gulbara Sydykova, a teacher with 26 years of experience from the Issyk-Kul region, has been working in the field of education for almost three decades. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that her homeland is the village of Koochu in the Tyup district, where she was born in 1977. Gulbara received her secondary education in the humanities class at the T. Satylganov School-Lyceum in Karakol. Later, she enrolled in the philology department of the Issyk-Kul State University

08.11.2025, 19:10
Exclusive

Tyup and Kegen Districts Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Various Sectors

The signing of the memorandum of friendship and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan has become an important step in strengthening ties between the two peoples, reports Turmush correspondent. As part of the implementation of the directives from the leaders of the two countries, the heads of the Tyup district and the Kegen district of Kazakhstan signed a document aimed at developing fraternal relations and unity between the Kyrgyz and Kazakh peoples.

08.11.2025, 19:04
Incidents

In Bishkek, charges have been filed in the case of bribing voters.

In the run-up to the extraordinary elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, scheduled for November 30, facts of voter bribery were uncovered in Bishkek. This became known from a statement by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the investigation, on October 24, a meeting took place in a café on Kasymaly Bayalynov Street, attended by more than 15 people. It was established that K. S., born in 1980 and intending to participate in the elections for district No. 3

08.11.2025, 19:01
New Buses Are Being Sent to Bishkek as Part of the EBRD "Green City" Project
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New Buses Are Being Sent to Bishkek as Part of the EBRD "Green City" Project

As part of the "Green City" program, funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the capital of Kyrgyzstan has acquired 95 new environmentally friendly buses. This was stated by the press service of the city hall. According to the city hall, all buses have already left the factory and are on their way to Bishkek.

08.11.2025, 18:59
Exclusive

Man Who Caused Drunken Ruckus in Tokmok Hospital Now Also Suspected of Interethnic Discord

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported a new charge against a man who previously caused a drunken scandal in one of the hospitals in Tokmok. The incident occurred on the night of November 2, around 00:30. Inspectors stopped a Toyota Ipsum vehicle driven by J.A., born in 1993, on the Tokmok - Koshoy highway. Since there were suspicions that the driver was inebriated, he was taken to a local medical facility for examination.

08.11.2025, 18:52
Exclusive

Residents of Uzgen Request a Review of the Decision to Demolish Houses and Cafes

Residents of Uzgen have made a request for a review of the decision regarding the demolition of their homes and cafes. This information was announced at an on-site press conference held on November 7 on Manas Street in the city of Uzgen. According to local residents, the city's architectural services previously included their buildings in the list of structures slated for demolition. On the same day, the Uzgen city administration demolished the roof of the "Rayan" cafe.

08.11.2025, 18:30
In the USA, the operation of MD-11 aircraft has been temporarily suspended following a crash in Kentucky.
In the world

In the USA, the operation of MD-11 aircraft has been temporarily suspended following a crash in Kentucky.

The aviation accident occurred on November 4 at 5:15 PM local time (November 5 at 2:15 AM Moscow time), when a UPS cargo MD-11 crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport. There were three crew members on board, all of whom died, as well as, according to preliminary data, at least ten people on the ground. Reports suggest that the cause of the incident may have been a fire in one of the engines. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of approximately 30.5 meters after

08.11.2025, 18:25
In Bishkek, a citizen suspected of ties to organized crime has been detained
Local news / Exclusive

In Bishkek, a citizen suspected of ties to organized crime has been detained

A citizen suspected of having connections with an organized crime group was detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, the detained individual, T. K. M., has previously been involved in investigations regarding his possible contacts with members of criminal organizations.

08.11.2025, 18:12
Incidents / Tourism

Extortion at Kyzyl-Tuu School. The Interior Ministry of Chui Region Responded to Parents

In the Chuy region, an investigation has been launched into a case of extortion that occurred at a secondary school in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. This information was provided by the press service of the regional police department. Investigative actions were initiated after a publication on Instagram, where the mother of one of the students expressed dissatisfaction with how the investigation was proceeding and claimed that there were regular instances of extortion at the educational

08.11.2025, 17:57
SIB of Moldova has added the interim president of Syria to the list of terrorists
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SIB of Moldova has added the interim president of Syria to the list of terrorists

The document states that al-Sharaa has been included in the "list of individuals, groups, and entities involved in terrorism related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction." At the same time, on November 6, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution that excludes al-Sharaa from the organization's sanctions lists. This document was prepared by the United States and proposes his removal from the list of individuals associated with the terrorist groups "Islamic

08.11.2025, 17:55
Local news / Exclusive

Former IZ*ONE K-pop group member is in Kyrgyzstan

Kwon Eunbi, a famous singer and former member of the popular K-pop group IZ*ONE, is currently in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kaktus.media, the information was provided by the tourism department of the Kyrgyz Republic. She is participating in the project alongside well-known influencers, including travel blogger PaniBottle, who has 2.48 million subscribers on YouTube. The filming is taking place in the picturesque Issyk-Kul region.

08.11.2025, 17:51
Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, an electronic database of halal products will be created starting from 2026, - Ministry of Economy

- Starting in 2026, the country will begin implementing an electronic database that will reflect information about enterprises producing halal products. This was announced on November 7 during a radio broadcast by the director of the State Institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Almaz Kaiyrbekov. Kaiyrbekov noted that the new system will provide accurate information about the number of producers engaged in the

08.11.2025, 17:42
Incidents

Suspect in Car Theft Detained in Bishkek

According to information provided by the police press service, on November 5, a citizen named K. N. reported to the Internal Affairs Directorate that his car had been stolen. The incident occurred around 21:15 at the corner of Panfilov and Gorky streets, where his car was parked. Based on this statement, a criminal case was initiated under Article 211 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the theft of a motor vehicle. During operational activities, including the analysis of

08.11.2025, 17:39
In Osh, preparations have begun for the World Cup in Sports Mountain Tourism
Sports

In Osh, preparations have begun for the World Cup in Sports Mountain Tourism

According to the Federation of Sports Tourism of Kyrgyzstan, preparations are being carried out on Mount Kerme-Tuu, where experienced climbers are engaged in cleaning the rocks and marking routes for the upcoming competitions. These activities are organized with technical support from the RDYUTSEKT under the Ministry of Education, as well as the training center for industrial climbers "Vershina" and the ROSO of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the city of Osh. Preparation for

08.11.2025, 17:39
Exclusive

Daiyrbek Orunbekov commented on the detention of Kudret Taychabarov

In his statement published on social media, Orunbekov reported that President Sadyr Japarov had called on his supporters back in 2020 to avoid illegal actions and not to use their support for selfish purposes. He noted: "The President said at that time: 'You supported me so that I would work honestly and strengthen legality. Now I am fulfilling this. And I ask you not to violate the law and not to harm the state for personal gain'."

08.11.2025, 17:36
Incidents

Participants of the fight captured in a video on social media have been identified in Bishkek

Employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Primorsky District were able to identify the two participants in the fight that was published on November 6 under the title "A young man was struck in front of the hotel." This was reported by the press service of the district's Internal Affairs Directorate. After the incident was registered, an investigation was initiated, during which the young individuals - A. B. and K. A., both born in 2005 - were identified. According to

08.11.2025, 17:29
Lawsuits Against Russian Child Blogger Vlad A4 Filed for 386,000 Rubles
Local news

Lawsuits Against Russian Child Blogger Vlad A4 Filed for 386,000 Rubles

Photo from the internet A group of entrepreneurs working in the construction and architecture sector has filed lawsuits against companies associated with Russian blogger Vlad A4. The total amount of claims is 386 thousand rubles. According to radio1.ru, one of Vlad's companies earned 5 million rubles in net profit in 2024. Vlad A4's company disagreed with the court's decision and attempted to file an appeal; however, it was rejected due to errors in the documentation. The first

08.11.2025, 17:01
Incidents

A criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy Region for inciting interethnic hatred

On November 2, a complaint was received by the Tokmok police department from a medical worker regarding the aggressive behavior of a man who broke a window in the reception area of the Central Emergency Medical Service. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. As a result of the incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 280 "Hooliganism" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Law enforcement agencies detained

08.11.2025, 16:48
Local news / Exclusive

Call Center: Hot Water Floods the Entrance of an Apartment Building in Bishkek

According to information provided by a reader of Kaktus.media, the flooding was caused by damage to the hot water supply pipes in the attic after the heating season began. Boiling water filled all floors of the entrance, damaging walls, furniture, appliances, and personal belongings of the residents. As a result of the incident, the building was left without electricity, and water even got inside the light bulbs. An emergency team from the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekteploset"

08.11.2025, 16:41
NATO Exercises on Submarine Warfare Have Started in the Baltic Sea
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NATO Exercises on Submarine Warfare Have Started in the Baltic Sea

The exercises, named Merlin, are conducted under the auspices of the Swedish Navy both along the coast and in the territorial waters of the country. Swedish military officials emphasize that the complex seabed topography in the Baltic Sea creates numerous hiding places for submarines, significantly complicating anti-submarine defense tasks. In response to these challenges, the Swedish Navy has developed unique methods for detecting and neutralizing underwater threats that are tailored to the

08.11.2025, 16:35
Economy

Temporarily. The USA has lifted sanctions on Hungary for the purchase of oil and gas from Russia.

Hungary has received a temporary exemption from American sanctions on the import of oil and gas from Russia, which, according to information from the White House, will be in effect for one year. Previously, Peter Szijjártó, Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that the United States granted the country an "unconditional and indefinite" exemption from restrictions concerning the companies "Rosneft" and "Lukoil".

08.11.2025, 16:34