In Bishkek, a construction company was fined 200,000 soms

The construction company "Kyrgyz Kurolysh Dolbor" was fined 200,000 soms due to violations of safety regulations at its construction site in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The reason for the inspection was a video published on social media on October 22, which recorded safety violations at the construction site located at the corner of Akhunbaev and Toktonalieva streets. As a result of the inspection, a protocol was drawn up regarding

The Prosecutor General's Office ordered the internet platform to pay $2.885 million in taxes

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the General Prosecutor's Office has identified tax violations committed by the international internet platform "T.". This was reported by the press service of the agency. As a result of the conducted inspection, it was established that the company "T." was conducting commercial activities on the territory of the country but had not undergone the tax registration procedure.

A fish processing plant will be built in the Jalal-Abad region.

The implementation of an investment project to create an industrial aquaculture cluster will begin at the fish farm "Salikh and Co" in the Jalal-Abad region, with a total cost of $11.8 million. According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, the project includes the construction of a fish farming facility for breeding fish in cages at the Kurpsay Reservoir, a sturgeon farm in the village of Kumush-Aziz, as well as a fish

Gulnura Tashtanbekova reached the semifinals of the World Championship (U-23)

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Gulnura Tashtanbekova has successfully reached the semifinals of the Youth World Wrestling Championship taking place in Serbia. She competes in the 68 kg category and started her journey from the Round of 16.

Photo - In the mountains of Batken, a road built by Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war has been preserved

In the Batken region, in the village of Austan, a section of road has been preserved that was built by prisoners of war during World War I. According to a Turmush correspondent, Austrian prisoners of war were brought to the region to work on road construction, which were then used for transporting goods by carts.

At School No. 111, cameras were installed leading directly to the open women's restrooms

At school No. 111, located in the MTU "Nizhny Ala-Arche," cameras have been installed that conduct video surveillance directly in the open women's restrooms. This became known thanks to information provided by an activist from the area 24.kg. Parents of the students expressed their dissatisfaction in a WhatsApp group, stating that the children now feel embarrassed when using the restrooms due to the presence of cameras. The activist decided to check the situation and visited the

Photo - The Second Match Between the National Teams of Kyrgyzstan and Georgia

The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team finished the match against Georgia in a draw. The second friendly match between the teams took place on October 20 in Tbilisi.

The portfolio of PPP projects in Kyrgyzstan exceeded 434 billion soms

The IV International Conference dedicated to public-private partnership was held in Bishkek. The event was attended by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev. Daniyar Amangeldiev emphasized that in 2025, updated laws on "Investments" and "Public-Private Partnership" came into effect. These changes provide transparent conditions and equal guarantees for all investors.

Fuel prices may soar by 15 percent - authorities discuss emergency measures

According to information received from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, a 15% increase in fuel prices is predicted in Kyrgyzstan. Experts have determined that the main reasons for this price hike are geopolitical events in Russia and a shortage of petroleum products. As a result, Kyrgyz oil traders are facing supply restrictions, as Russian producers prefer clients willing to pay more.

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek is investigating the case of a four-year-old girl’s death after surgery.

An investigation has been launched in Bishkek in connection with the death of a four-year-old girl who passed away after heart surgery. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Department of Internal Affairs. This information appeared on social media, where a story about the tragedy was published under the headline "Four-year-old Amina died after heart surgery in Bishkek. Her mother blames the doctors."

Snowy winters are returning to Europe, but this is not a reason for joy

According to forecasts, new winters in Europe may be full of snow and frost, but scientists see nothing positive in this. The reason for such changes is the weakening of the AMOC, which affects the climate stability of the region. Dr. Rene van Westen, a climate physicist from the Netherlands, uses modern models to show that the AMOC is losing its strength. This is happening due to the melting of Greenland's glaciers and increased precipitation, which leads to the accumulation of

The Bishkek City Hall commented on the appearance of cameras in the restroom of school No. 111

The Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall commented on the situation with the video cameras installed in the restrooms of school No. 111. Previously, information appeared on social media that cameras were present in both the outdoor and indoor restrooms, and some stalls had no doors at all. Parents expressed concern that their children were experiencing discomfort when using the restroom.

In Talas, the results of the inspection of civil defense shelters were discussed

On October 22, a coordination meeting took place at the Prosecutor's Office of the Talas Region, dedicated to issues of countering terrorism. The meeting was initiated by the leadership of the presidential representative office in the region. As part of the order concerning the monitoring of strategic facilities in the region, a working group was established to conduct the second phase of the inspection of the anti-terrorist security of key and social facilities in the Talas Region.

In the Nysha area, poachers shot a wild mountain goat

The signal about possible poaching in the Ak-Suu gorge led to the departure of employees from the biodiversity and natural territory protection department of the Chui regional administration, as well as a ranger from the State Hunting Enterprise. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. According to the agency, a Lexus 470 vehicle was stopped in the Nysha area, in which there were four men with radios.

Arrested associate of the leader of the organized crime group Djengo. Illegally re-registered land in Osh.

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports the detention of a close associate of the notorious leader of the organized crime group Djengo. During investigative actions related to the case of legalizing criminal proceeds, a scheme for the illegal re-registration of a land plot in Osh, with an area of 1.8 hectares, was uncovered.

Trump threatened China with 100% tariffs — summit with Xi Jinping is at risk of being canceled

According to Trump, China's actions, including threats to restrict the export of rare earth metals, could "paralyze global trade." He noted that Beijing's behavior is becoming increasingly hostile, and China is effectively "holding the world hostage." The situation between the U.S. and China is escalating, casting doubt on the upcoming meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, which will take place in South Korea.

Life in the Regions: Products by Nazgul Paizullaeva from Batken are Ordered from Different Corners of Kyrgyzstan

28-year-old Nazgul Paizullaeva from Batken opened her own curtain sewing salon and earns about 50,000 soms a month. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with the craftswoman. For the past three years, Nazgul has been sewing curtains and accepting orders from all corners of Kyrgyzstan. She began her career in handicrafts with clothing but ultimately decided to focus on curtains and opened a small workshop where she works with one assistant. During the wedding and celebration season, she has orders

Complaints About Smoke: The City Hall is Checking Capital Saunas and Private Houses

In Bishkek, inspections of baths and saunas have begun due to complaints about smoke, reports the press service of the city administration. The municipal inspection of the mayor's office is conducting raids to identify violations related to the use of prohibited materials for burning. As part of these activities, one of the baths on Sadigaliyev Street was inspected, where inspectors found that solid fuel was being used for heating.

New Workout Zones and Playgrounds Opened in Sokuluk District

Representatives of the rural administration reported to the correspondent that modern workout zones and playgrounds have been established in four villages that are part of the Sary-Ozon rural area of the Sokuluk district. The new facilities were opened in the villages of Sokuluk, Zhakynky-Aral, Tosh-Bulak, and Asylbash.

World Championship (U-23): Nurbolot Toktogonov will compete for bronze in the tournament

At the Youth World Championship in Serbia, another athlete from Kyrgyzstan will compete for the bronze medal. The competition, featuring athletes under 23 years old, started on October 20 in the city of Novi Sad.

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic registered 29 candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Today, October 22, at its meeting, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic made a decision to register candidates who have been nominated for the elections to the Jogorku Kenesh from multi-mandate electoral districts. Among the registered candidates were:

Pakistani and Afghan Forces Exchange Deadly Gunfire at the Border: What’s Next?

The conflict between Afghan and Pakistani forces has escalated, leading to deadly clashes in various border areas. Both countries accuse each other of aggression and violation of sovereignty. Afghan representative Zabihullah Mujahid reported that 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed in "retaliatory" attacks that occurred on Saturday, following explosions in Kabul and Paktika. In response, the Pakistani military acknowledged the loss of 23 of their soldiers but claimed to have killed 200

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic made decisions on several cases of violations of the rules for conducting election campaigning.

In Kyrgyzstan, the third earthquake in a day has been registered

Today, at 13:20, an earthquake with a magnitude of approximately 3.5 on the MSK-64 scale occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology. According to preliminary information, the epicenter was located 20 kilometers southwest of the village of Toguz-Bulak and 20 kilometers southeast of the village of Konur-Olen, within the territory of Kyrgyzstan. It was also situated 35 kilometers southwest of the village of Bokonbaeva.

Non-communicable diseases cost the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic nearly 30 billion soms

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) inflict an economic loss of 29.8 billion soms on the economy of Kyrgyzstan, which is approximately 4.8% of the gross domestic product (GDP). This data is provided by the World Health Organization. According to WHO information, 7.9 billion soms of this burden are related to direct healthcare costs, while the majority of losses are associated with lost productivity.

In Chuy Region, suspects detained for the brutal beating of a man

In Novopokrovka, located in the Chui region, law enforcement authorities detained two men suspected of causing serious bodily harm to a local resident, according to information from the press service of the regional police department. The incident occurred on September 14 at around 18:00 in the area of the third pond, where a report of a mass brawl was received. An investigative operational group promptly arrived at the scene.

Kamchybek Tashiev opened a new freestyle wrestling hall "Munduz Ata" in Naryn

The new sports complex "Munduz Ata" was ceremoniously opened in Naryn thanks to the support of local entrepreneur Aybek Monolov, who acted as the main investor of the project. Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security, attended the event and congratulated the residents of Naryn on this significant occasion.

Photo - A City with an Interesting "Highlight" in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

This year, Naryn is celebrating its 156th birthday. The correspondent of Turmush discovered archival photos of this small but picturesque city, nestled among the mountains.

Kamchybek Tashiev laid the capsule for the construction of a cultural center in the village of Bayetov

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, in the village of Bayetov, the implementation of a project for the construction of a community and cultural center has begun. The capsule for the foundation of the new building was laid by Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the State Committee for National Security, during his working visit to the region.

Kamchybek Tashiev: Every medical worker should have their own housing

In Naryn, a ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the construction of a new maternity hospital, led by Kamchybek Tashiev, the chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The new facility will be built on the grounds of the Naryn Regional Combined Hospital. The project includes a four-story building with 100 beds, as well as a basement and modern medical equipment.

On the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, a young man with a spear was catching trout. He was detained.

A man suspected of illegal fishing was detained in the Jeti-Oguz district. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on the night of October 22, 2025, around 00:30, employees of the tourism and environmental police, together with workers from the Jeti-Oguz District Internal Affairs Department, conducted a raid and detained a young man from the village of Saruu, born in 1999, on suspicion of illegal fishing.

"The Fastest Text-to-Video Transformation on the Internet." Elon Musk Praises the New Version of Grok Imagine

The Grok Imagine update now includes a new text to video feature, making the process of converting text to video incredibly fast. Elon Musk has confirmed that Grok now truly provides the fastest text to video conversion online.

"Large Potholes". Pedestrians complain about the condition of the road at the bus stop

Residents of the village of Maevka have turned to the Call Center Kaktus.media for help, dissatisfied with the condition of the road. Residents report: "There are huge potholes at the bus stop on Young Guard Street at the beginning of the village. Because of them, buses have difficulty making stops, and pedestrians find it hard to enter them."

Youth Asian Games: Kyrgyzstan Takes 5th Place in the Medal Count

The Kyrgyzstan national team is in 5th place in the medal standings of the Youth Asian Games in Bahrain. In the first two days of the competition, 7 sets of medals were contested in the disciplines of pencak silat and kurash.

The AFC Challenge League will be held in Bishkek with teams from Tajikistan, Kuwait, and Lebanon participating.

From October 25 to 31, a Group C match of the AFC Challenge Cup will take place in Bishkek. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, all matches of this stage will be held at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium.

In Osh, a child died after a dog attack

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, a dog attacked a child, resulting in the child's death from the injuries sustained. According to information provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, the regional police confirmed this incident. The event occurred on October 22, when a report was received at the internal affairs department from the village of Kara-Guz. It is specified that M. A., born in 2017, died in the district hospital after the dog attack.

Dmitry Bivol's ex-wife reacted to the criminal case opened against her in Kyrgyzstan

According to her, she is not aware of any criminal case, as no one from law enforcement has contacted her. "I read about it on the internet, but I have no official information," said Ekaterina. She also added that even if she had violated the laws of Kyrgyzstan, it would not affect her life, as she "lives in Russia and is subject to Russian laws." Ekaterina receives a large number of messages on social media — ranging from support to threats.

In Kyrgyzstan, the State Balance accounts for reserves from over 1000 deposits of 51 types of minerals.

As of today, Kyrgyzstan has registered reserves of more than 1,000 deposits belonging to 51 types of minerals. Of this number, about 400 are in the process of industrial development or at the stage of geological exploration and pilot industrial works. About 600 other deposits have been postponed indefinitely. The reasons vary from depletion of reserves to the need for reassessment, reevaluation of economic feasibility, or the introduction of new technologies in extraction.

The President's Administration participated in the campaign "23 Minutes in Support of the Snow Leopard"

On International Snow Leopard Day, employees of the Presidential Administration joined the campaign "23 Minutes in Support of the Snow Leopard." The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov and the President's Special Representative for the Implementation of the Five-Year Action Plan for the Development of Mountain Regions for 2023–2027, Dinara Kemelova.

The predator hunting season has begun in the Kochkor district

In the Kochkor district, hunters have begun actively culling predatory animals, as reported by hunting group member Marat Danilov. According to Danilov, three jackals were caught in one day of hunting. With the onset of autumn, the number of predators has significantly increased, so hunting is being conducted regularly. Since the beginning of the autumn season, hunters in the district have already culled 11 jackals.

Wolves and jackals have increased attacks on livestock in Issyk-Kul — a large-scale hunt has begun

In the Issyk-Kul region, an active fight against predators threatening livestock has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. With the arrival of autumn, cases of wolf attacks on animals have become more frequent, prompting authorities to take measures for their elimination.

The Sakharov Prize Awarded to Two Imprisoned Journalists from Belarus and Georgia

The Sakharov Prize was awarded to two journalists currently imprisoned: Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia, as reported by DW. Andrzej Poczobut, an activist of the Union of Poles in Belarus, has been behind bars for more than four and a half years. He was detained in March 2021 and subsequently sentenced to eight years for "threatening the national security of the Republic of Belarus" and "inciting hatred." The charges were based on his statements

Pilgrims from Uzbekistan have the opportunity to apply for the Hajj trip online

The agency noted that this portal was created to simplify the application process, increase transparency, and minimize human factors in queue formation. Electronic submission of applications helps to avoid the need to visit various organizations and collect a large number of documents. Citizens of Uzbekistan can register for a pilgrimage trip for Hajj or Umrah in two ways: through the "Unified Portal for Hajj and Umrah" itself or through the Unified Portal of Interactive State

In Kara-Kuldja, a dog fatally attacked an 8-year-old boy

In the Kara-Kulja district, an investigation has been initiated regarding the death of an eight-year-old boy who became a victim of a dog attack. His grandfather was also injured in the incident. According to information from the district veterinary department, this animal was previously known for its aggressiveness and was kept without proper control, despite a directive requiring the owner to keep it on a leash from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. After the attack, the dog was placed under ten days of

Reserves of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan in gold and currency increased by almost 2.7 times

The reserves of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic from the revaluation of foreign currency and monetary gold reached 182.4 billion soms, according to the regulator's financial report for the third quarter of 2025. This figure is nearly three times higher than the results of the same period last year, when reserves amounted to 68.4 billion soms.

The Cabinet proposes to introduce a moratorium on the issuance of licenses for medical programs

A draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the introduction of a temporary ban on licensing educational activities in the field of additional medical programs has been submitted for public discussion. According to the draft, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, a moratorium is proposed on the issuance of new licenses for institutions conducting training in additional medical programs. This restriction will not apply to procedures related to the reissuance,

The father of Akjol Makhmudov criticized the new coach of the Kyrgyzstan national team.

Muhamed Mahmudov, the father of the famous Kyrgyz wrestler Akzhol Mahmudov, expressed his dissatisfaction with the appointment of Ulukbek Karacholokov as the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan national Greco-Roman wrestling team. He voiced his opinion on social media, emphasizing that this decision is a mistake. After the World Championship in Croatia, Ulukbek Karacholokov took over as head coach of the Kyrgyz national team, replacing Uran Kalilov, who resigned. However, this appointment has drawn

CCTV Cameras Installed in the Restrooms of One School. Comment from the Bishkek City Hall

The Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall commented on the situation related to video surveillance in the restrooms of School No. 111. Recently, information appeared on social media that cameras were installed in the restroom inside the school building, as well as in the outdoor restroom, which has no doors, with cameras aimed at the stall. Parents expressed concerns that such measures make children embarrassed to use the restroom.