The Minister of Finance noted that there is a possibility of early repayment of part of the debt. According to statements by Almaz Baketaev, Kyrgyzstan's external debt has decreased to 37% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
Anarbek Kasymbekov has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of Karakol, located in the Talas region. According to sources in the rural administration, this appointment took place on November 21, 2023.
The famous Hollywood actor left behind many memorable roles Kerry-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his role as Shang Tsung in the cult film "Mortal Kombat" (1995), passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home in Santa Barbara. The cause of death was complications following a stroke. His famous line "Your soul is mine!" has attained cult status, as reported by "ZTB media".
The E. Yakir Physics and Mathematics School-Lyceum No. 61, long considered one of the leading educational institutions in the country, has lost its status as an author school and is now designated as General Education School No. 61 named after E. Yakir. Parents Express ConcernsThe situation at the school raises serious concerns among parents. Due to the change in status and the loss of the lyceum component, many experienced teachers have left the institution.
The manual counting of votes at the polling stations that participated in the early parliamentary elections held on November 30 is nearly complete. This was reported by Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Election Commission. He also noted that final data from the district electoral commissions is expected soon, after which the process of summarizing the election results will begin.
At a meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC), it became known that the party "Yntymak" decided to withdraw its request for a recount of votes in electoral district No. 22. The request was submitted by N. Jumashova, the authorized representative of the party, asking for a recount of ballots in multi-mandate district No. 22.
On December 5, the head of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Azenbek Kozukeev, held a meeting with employees of the Road Safety Department of the Chui region. According to the press service of the Road Safety Department, Kozukeev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of district leaders in light of the increasing number of traffic accidents and set the task of eliminating shortcomings within a month. He also warned of possible strict measures based on the
In his address, Putin noted that energy cooperation between Russia and India is successfully developing. "Russia remains a reliable supplier of energy resources and everything necessary for the development of Indian energy. We are ready to continue ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies, which is critically important for India's rapidly growing economy," he emphasized. According to the president, trade in oil and petroleum products between the two countries is carried out without
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, three more kindergartens have been closed due to quarantine, as reported by the local city hall. According to officials, this decision was made based on the directive from the city's Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance.
On December 4, in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is celebrated on December 3, the presidential envoy in the Osh region, Amankan Kenjebayev, visited several homes of citizens with disabilities living in the region to familiarize himself with their living conditions. This information was provided by the press service of the presidential envoy's office in the Osh region.
The head of the presidential administration, Kanibek Tumanbaev, announced the new name following a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov, during which citizens' opinions were taken into account. He noted that "Bishkek Arena" will become a symbol of unity and progress for the capital, as well as the beginning of a new phase for Kyrgyzstan.
The event titled “The Voice of the Nation - The Epic of Manas” took place at School No. 51 in the capital, dedicated to the Day of the Epic “Manas”. The Bishkek city hall reported that among the participants were storytellers from the National Theater "Manas," Uzarbek Anarbekov and Ularbek Mirlan uulu. Also present was Perizat Bakirova, the leading specialist in the state language at the Education Department of the city hall, who addressed the students with congratulations on the
After its launch, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will be able to earn up to 250 million dollars annually The CASA-1000 project continues to be significant in the energy sector of Central Asia, receiving substantial funding. At a recent meeting in Islamabad, the discussion of this project took center stage in negotiations between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan.
The police detained participants of the mass brawl
At the age of 79, Kuralbek Moldokmatovich Naskeev passed away. His death was reported by relatives. Kuralbek Naskeev. Kuralbek Naskeev was born on October 18, 1947, in the village of Kozhomkul, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region. He began his career from 1968 to 1971, working as an electrician and engineer at the Republican Long-Distance Telephone Station in Frunze.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Sokuluk District initiated meetings with students from vocational colleges No. 106 and No. 114, the Kyrgyz International Universal College, and the Institute of Kyrgyz Language and Culture. These events are being held as part of the state strategy to combat corruption for the years 2025–2030. As reported on December 5 by the press service of the supervisory authority, the students were informed about the goals, objectives, and principles of the
According to reports, during inspections, more than 650 facilities were checked, including various enterprises and private homes. The total amount of fines for waste burning amounted to 2,903,500 soms, in accordance with part 3 of Article 115 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses. The breakdown of fines by districts is as follows:
During the briefing, participants informed the international community about the signed Appeal of the heads of state of the region, which contains a call for UN member states to support Kyrgyzstan's candidacy for the elections of non-permanent members of the Security Council for 2027-2028. Ulugbek Lapasov noted that the nomination of the Kyrgyz Republic as a non-permanent member of the Security Council emphasizes the desire of Central Asian countries to strengthen their contribution to
Recently, there has been news in the information space that messages are allegedly being sent via WhatsApp to candidates for the early elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, supposedly from the Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Aydana Sadykovna Zhupueva, containing threats and pressure. This was reported by the Central Election Commission (CEC). The CEC officially denied this information, calling it false. In its statement, the commission also
The investigation by "Sistema" revealed connections between the largest private project in the Russian Arctic and the entourage of Nursultan Nazarbayev. The project includes 46 facilities, such as a floating nuclear power plant, a new port, and 400 kilometers of roads. According to plans, the Baima Mining Complex is expected to increase copper production by 25% and gold production by 4%. “Initially, the project was in the hands of Roman Abramovich and his partners, but in 2018 it was
In Almaty, at the base of the 4th Clinical Hospital, a multi-organ donation process took place, as a result of which four people received vital organs, reports Kazinform. The donor was a man born in 1967, who was diagnosed with brain death. After obtaining consent from his family, the procedure for organ retrieval was organized: heart, liver, and two kidneys.
According to data from the National Bank, from November 1 to December 5, 2025, 65,356 citizens of Kyrgyzstan used the self-ban on lending service available through the "Tunduk" mobile application. Starting from November 1, 2025, a new mechanism was implemented to enhance the financial security of citizens — the "Self-Ban on Lending." This tool was created to protect personal data from fraudsters.
Sherali Abiev, a veteran of the police, passed away at the age of 69, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to the agency's information, the farewell to the retired police colonel took place today, December 5. Abiev served in the internal affairs bodies for many years and held the position of head of the passport office in Osh.
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on housing and communal services, held on December 4, deputy Erkinbek Salymbekov from the "Emgek" party raised the issue of closed access points to Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue. In response, a representative of the Bishkek mayor's office reported that nine streets had been approved for infrastructure improvement, where, in particular, the process of asphalting roads is underway in the Kyrgyzstan-1 area. Next year,
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, visited the construction site of the tunnel on the railway section connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, in the Toshu-Kutchu area. During the visit, information about the progress of construction work was presented to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Raids aimed at protecting air quality continue in Bishkek. Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov, along with representatives of the Municipal Inspection, conducted checks on baths and saunas to identify cases of burning prohibited materials.
Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, visited the construction site of the tunnel on the strategic railway "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan," located in Tash-Kutchu. This was reported by the government press service. During the visit, he was provided with information about the current state of construction work on this important infrastructure project.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, land plots have already been identified in some regions for the implementation of the project, where fruit trees will be planted, and work will begin in 2026. Taking into account the specific soil and climatic conditions of the regions, the Ministry of Agriculture recommends using specially prepared varieties of fruit and berry crops, grapes, and nuts, as indicated in the document "Zoning of Varieties for 2024–2028".
A check conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region revealed that a land plot of 1,140 square meters and a building of the former health resort in the village of Jiyde were illegally transferred to private ownership, which contradicts current legislation. As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the property valued at 11.1 million soms was successfully returned to state ownership, reports the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Turmush continues its series of articles about Kyrgyz people who live, study, and work outside their homeland. 25-year-old Albina Sarygulova, born in Chat-Bazar in the Talas region, is currently studying in the city of Ijeonbu, South Korea. Albina completed her studies at the Faculty of Education of the Kyrgyz National University. In September 2023, she enrolled in Kyungmin University in Ijeonbu in a language program and successfully finished her Korean language course this year.
Including - over 4 thousand in Bishkek According to information presented at a briefing by Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the population affairs department, in 2026 the State Mortgage Company (GIK) plans to issue 20 thousand apartments. She emphasized that over the past two years, the organization has achieved record results in implementing the housing program.
Starting from December 8, 2025, the Bank of Russia will lift the previously imposed restrictions on foreign currency transfers abroad for individuals from friendly countries and citizens of the Russian Federation. This decision is related to the currently stable situation in the foreign exchange market, as reported by Interfax. Until that moment, there was a limit on transfers for citizens of Russia and friendly countries, which amounted to no more than $1 million or its equivalent in another
In the maternity ward of the Jalal-Abad region, located in Manas, an amazing event occurred on November 24: Ogulkhan Isabekova, a resident of the village of Suzak, became the mother of triplets. Today, December 5, she and her three daughters left the hospital.
The City Hall explained the reasons Work on the demolition of the fence around the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek has begun in connection with the implementation of the project to create the "Four Seasons" park. This was reported by representatives of the City Hall.
Changes to the admission rules for colleges and technical schools in Kyrgyzstan The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced upcoming changes to the admission rules for secondary vocational educational institutions.
Russian telecommunications operators have developed a system for the accelerated verification of foreign SIM cards, significantly simplifying access for subscribers to mobile services while traveling.
Interview of Asel Sherniyazova with Ed Sheeran Ed Sheeran, one of the most famous contemporary musicians, a recipient of numerous awards and the author of iconic hits, is participating in a musical project for the sports drama F1, created by director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick).
In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, employees of a state enterprise engaged in the development of fish farming have been detained, as reported by a Turmush correspondent citing local law enforcement agencies. According to information received by the police, some employees of the enterprise are suspected of illegal fishing. In this regard, the Ton district internal affairs department has initiated a criminal case under Article 310 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which
The Ministry of Health has presented a draft of the updated State Guarantees Program (SGP), aimed at improving citizens' access to medical services in Kyrgyzstan, for public discussion. In the justification for the project, it is emphasized that the need to revise the existing SGP, which has been in effect since 2023, is driven by the necessity to create priority, economically efficient, and accessible medical packages for citizens.
Turmush — A recent interview with Raziya Ummetova, a resident of the city of Manas, has become a topic of discussion in the media. The woman shared that her son left for Syria in 2015 and has been missing ever since, leaving her in constant anticipation. The press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) provided additional information about Nurlan Zholdoshbekovich Umетов, Raziya's son.
The Ministry of Health has published for discussion a draft of the new resolution "On the Approval of the State Guarantees Program for Providing Citizens with Medical and Sanitary Assistance in the Kyrgyz Republic." The document has been revised. In the note accompanying the draft, it is noted that the new packages of medical services cover the entire process of patient care, including prevention, laboratory studies, provision of medications, and treatment in hospitals, including
On December 5, a new gypsum board manufacturing plant was officially opened in the village of Dostuk, located in the Suzak district. The event was attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev, who was in the Jalal-Abad region on a working trip, as reported by the government press service. The designed capacity of the plant is 60,000 tons of gypsum powder per year and 10 million square meters of gypsum board annually. The plant has created 80 jobs, and the investment in the project amounted to 11.7 million
In response to the interview, the State Committee for National Security reported that Nurlan Umetov had been criminally prosecuted and was part of a local youth gang. Later, he went to Russia as a labor migrant, where from 2014 to 2015 he fell under the influence of recruiters from the radical group "Katiba Imam al-Bukhari" (KIB). He then moved to Turkey, and from there was transferred to Idlib, Syria, where he joined this organization. According to available data, Umetov underwent
In Bishkek, during inspections for compliance with environmental standards, serious violations were discovered in baths related to the burning of garbage and plastic. This became known from a message released by the city hall's press service on December 5. Vice Mayor of Bishkek Azamat Kadyrov, along with representatives of the Municipal Inspection, visited a number of private baths and saunas to verify facts of illegal waste burning.
As a result of a tragic incident in the village of Novopokrovka, a young girl died on December 4. This was reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by sources in the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. The traffic accident occurred around 07:46, when a report about the incident was received by the duty unit of the Internal Affairs Department of the Ylyk-Ata district. According to preliminary data, the driver K. A., born in 1982, was driving a VAZ 21214 and, while
34-year-old Kylchbek uulu Emilbek is actively engaged in woodworking. He graduated from the Karakol University named after Kasym Tynystanov in 2013, earning a degree in energy engineering.
In recent days, WHO experts have collaborated with local healthcare workers to better understand how immunization is being carried out. They conducted surveys in primary healthcare facilities in various regions, including Bishkek and Osh, where they interviewed general practitioners, nurses, and vaccination specialists. The WHO team also explored how healthcare workers communicate with parents, especially those who have doubts about vaccination. As part of the mission, the needs for additional
The Public Fund WorldSkills Kyrgyzstan, representing the international WorldSkills movement in the country, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is summarizing one of the most successful years in the field of vocational education in Kyrgyzstan. WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025: Kyrgyzstan Among Asian Leaders
