Minister Oruntaev promised to monitor their implementation The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services reported receiving 348 appeals, of which 198 were submitted in writing.
The People's Kurultai continues in the capital At the IV People's Kurultai, Gaarba Orozmatov, representing Bishkek, proposed to the Constitutional Court to restore the death penalty for those who commit crimes against women and children, as well as for corrupt officials.
Temporary restrictions on the highway have been introduced due to snowfall According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, temporary restrictions for heavy vehicles have been established at the Too-Ashuu pass on the Bishkek—Osh highway from the "Sosnovka" post.
No transfers or make-up working days are planned
This sad news was confirmed by her former colleague Irena Lesnevskaya, a journalist and founder of the REN TV channel, passed away at the age of 83. The information was provided by Marianna Maximovskaya, the general director of "VK Video," who previously served as the deputy editor-in-chief of the channel from 2003 to 2014.
Two children were placed with foreign citizens According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, in the third quarter of 2025, 492 children found guardianship, 370 were adopted by national families, and two were placed under the care of foreigners.
Snow has fallen in the country's mountain passes According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, snowfalls have begun in the Toо-Ashuu and Otmok passes. Road services are actively clearing the roads of snow and adding a sand-salt mixture to improve passability.
Deputy Karim Khandzheza proposes to create dormitories for foreign students
Among more than 1 million cars in the country, 80% are older than 15 years Representatives of the Kyrgyz government have proposed a ban on the registration and re-registration of cars that are not equipped with catalytic converters. This was reported by Nursultan Tashybek uulu, head of the air protection department at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, at a recent briefing.
The Cabinet of Ministers confirmed that all questions and proposals voiced by the delegates will be considered According to the press service of the president, 690 delegates participated in the IV People's Kurultai, representing different regions of the country, including labor migrants living outside the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as representatives of religious organizations.
In anticipation of the New Year holidays and during the extended vacation period, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan plans to implement additional measures to ensure safety and public order. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. According to the provided information, there is traditionally an increase in the number of mass events during this period, as well as a rise in the flow of people in recreational areas, shopping centers, and public squares, which creates
Alexander Malyshev, a military pensioner from the village of Novopavlovka in the Sokuluk district of the Chuy region, is engaged in growing jujube and hazelnuts on his plot. He refers to jujube, also known as Chinese date or French breast berry in Kyrgyzstan, as the "king" of his garden.
In response to recent publications about possible gas reserves in the Batken region, the Kyrgyz Geological Service, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, clarified the situation, particularly regarding the report of 500 million cubic meters of gas discovered by Chinese investors. According to the agency's information, the North Rishtan oil and gas field is located in the Kadamjai district, approximately 60 km southeast of the city of
Alexander Kulbeda, the former head of the Ak-Kuduk rural council in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, passed away at the age of 66. This sad news was confirmed by the Ak-Kuduk rural council, as reported to the Turmush correspondent. Alexander Viktorovich Kulbeda was born in 1959 in the village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region. After graduating from Kant Secondary School No. 4 in 1976, he continued his education at the Frunze Polytechnic Institute.
On December 29, residents of the Altyn-Ordo residential area will face a water supply shutdown, as reported by the press service of Bishkek. From 09:00 to 22:00, water will not be supplied to residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social facilities, as well as to industrial enterprises.
Today, the restriction on the movement of freight vehicles has been officially lifted at the Too-Ashuu pass. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The agency clarifies that all passes and roads in the country are open for travel, and traffic is proceeding without delays. However, on the section of the Too-Ashuu pass, road workers from operational enterprise No. 9 continue to clear the roadway and treat it with a sand-salt mixture.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed an updated decree regarding the selection process for participants in the state housing program "My Home." According to the new amendments, military personnel will now be able to participate in this program, regardless of their place of service, provided they meet all necessary criteria and follow the application submission process. This decree will come into effect 10 days after its official publication.
On December 27, a temporary interruption in the supply of drinking water is expected in Bishkek, informs the city administration. From 09:00 to 24:00, access to drinking water will be restricted for residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial organizations.
The employees of the Traffic Safety Department of the Jayil District quickly responded to a call and provided necessary assistance to a pregnant woman, who was urgently taken to the maternity hospital. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the employees of the Traffic Safety Department of the Jayil District.
Musical evenings at Ala-Too Square continue, providing residents and tourists of the capital the opportunity to enjoy live performances, reports the Bishkek city administration. Today at 7:00 PM, the event will feature the pop-folk ensemble "Door," the Russian song and dance ensemble "Souvenir," and other performers.
A new plant that will generate electricity from waste has been opened in Bishkek. This was reported by the city administration. The plant is located in the northern part of the city.
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision regarding the maximum allowable loads for workers under the age of 18, as well as for women, related to manual lifting and moving of heavy objects. These new regulations are mandatory for all organizations, regardless of their ownership structure and area of activity.
At the 24th International Film Festival, which will take place from January 10 to 18, 2026, in Dhaka (Bangladesh), works by Kyrgyz filmmakers will be presented. This information was published on the official festival website. In the competitive program of Asian cinema, the films "Ot" by Radik Eshimov and "Kurak" by Erke Jumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev will participate.
Frame from the series "Supergen" In 2026, the New Year holidays promise to be interesting thanks to nine new series. This diverse list includes British detective stories, comedies, psychological thrillers, and superhero tales. Below are the series that will make the festive week from December 29 to January 4 more exciting. 1 “Supergen,” sci-fi, second season (January 1)
On December 26, the Help the Children-SKD foundation held the "Warmth of the New Year" event at the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood in Bishkek. During the event, assistance amounting to 400,000 soms was provided to children receiving treatment in the oncology, hematology, and immunology departments. In order to create an atmosphere of support and care in the lead-up to the New Year holidays, the foundation organized the delivery of humanitarian and
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Industrial Policy and Construction on December 26, Gulya Kozhokulova expressed her concern about the loss of 52 cultural heritage sites in the city. She noted that the legislation clearly defines the responsibilities of local authorities for the protection of monuments — their maintenance and restoration. "These functions are outlined in several articles of the laws on the status of the capital and urban planning. Why are they not
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has published data on the work with children who are without parental supervision for the third quarter of 2025. During this period, 492 children were placed under guardianship, 370 of whom found new families through national adoption, while two were adopted by foreigners.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to approve the protocol related to the implementation of Article 6 of the agreement on the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. This resolution is the result of fulfilling the necessary state procedures. The protocol was signed on November 7, 2025, in Bishkek between the government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation and pertains to the implementation of the agreement concluded on November 24, 2014, regarding the activities
There are only five days left until the New Year. Despite the fact that many large supermarkets offer delivery, there is still an opportunity to bargain at the market, choose fruits personally, and be confident in their quality. The editorial team of Kaktus.media went to the Osh market to explore prices and assess the number of buyers.
In Kyrgyzstan, work has begun at the new state coal deposits "Suluktu-11" in the Batken region and "Markay" in the Jalal-Abad region. According to "Kyrgyzkomur," the first year will focus on preparatory work and mining-technical activities. Coal extraction has not yet started, as it is necessary to prepare the mines, install equipment, and create the necessary infrastructure, as well as train workers. Coal supplies for the autumn-winter period of 2025-2026 have not
In anticipation of the New Year holidays, and due to the expected increase in passenger traffic, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has decided to create a reserve fleet of buses for additional intercity routes from the capital. This information was announced by representatives of the ministry. According to the ministry, the number of buses involved will be determined based on the actual demand for transportation.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a law has been adopted whereby a plot of land designated for agricultural use will now be used for the construction of an electrical substation. The decision concerns 0.4 hectares of land located in the Lenin district and owned by the private company OsOO "Jaz Stroy." Previously, this plot was used as irrigated agricultural land.
The son of Almazbek Atambayev, Kadyrbek, claims in his letter from the pre-trial detention center that he has become a victim of manipulations used for blackmail, arrest, and potential threats to his father's life. According to him, the authorities are trying to portray him and his like-minded individuals as "field commanders" allegedly planning an armed takeover of power; however, Kadyrbek calls this merely a figment of their imagination.
Will we ever be able to overcome Alzheimer's disease, or is it a problem that cannot be solved? Leading dementia specialists are confident that revolutionary treatment methods could become a reality within the next five to ten years, according to BBC News. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh noted that in the future it may be possible not only to prevent the onset of the disease but also to slow its progression. In the longer term, they hope for the possibility of completely
In Bishkek, on December 27, 2007, the lowest temperature record was recorded. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate". The temperature that day dropped to −22.6 degrees.
Archaeologists have discovered a stone slab at the Itkol II burial mound in Khakassia, which features a unique image preserved since the late 3rd millennium BC. According to the Center for Rescue Archaeology of the Institute of History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the slab depicts a stylized face, to which 18 mysterious figures in the form of segments are attached.
Today, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM, the supply of cold water to residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, and healthcare facilities, as well as other social and industrial facilities, will be temporarily suspended. This was reported by the city hall. The areas where the water supply will be cut off include the southern part of the residential area "Archa-Beshik," as well as the streets Semetey, Sadyrbaev, Jaiyla Baatyr, Selektsionnaya, Archa-Beshik, Kuyukov,
The next heroes of the "Zhubaïlar" section are Azim Arbudu and Takhmina Vundizova from the Chui region. Takhmina was born in 1999 in Sokuluk, and Azim in 1997 in the village of Aleksandrovka.
Syrga Isabaeva, coordinator of the project group at the Center for Health Development and Medical Technologies of the Ministry of Health, noted that the media competition has become part of a grant from the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. She emphasized: "We focused on stigma and discrimination, as biases against people living with HIV continue to exist in our society. The competition aims to spread accurate information about HIV among the population."
In 2025, the republican budget allocated 15.5 billion soms for the capital repair and construction of facilities related to the socio-cultural sphere. This amount exceeds the figures for 2024 by 33.6%, when 11.6 billion soms were allocated, according to information from the Ministry of Construction. Throughout 2025, the construction or capital repair of 291 social facilities was completed in the country, which have already been put into operation. In addition, work was completed on another 183
At an extraordinary meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held on December 26, the chief architect of the general plan for the city of Bishkek, Irina Grishechkina, expressed the opinion that a metro system is not a necessity for the city. She noted that the implementation of such a project requires significant financial investments both at the construction stage and during further operation. "The effectiveness of the metro depends on population density and passenger flow, and if
On December 26, 2025, a meeting was held at the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) with delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, organized at the initiative of Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the GKNB. About 50 representatives from various regions of the republic participated in this event, which was the first of its kind at the headquarters of the service. Guests were
The mayor's office of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, has decided to present for public discussion a draft resolution developed by the Cabinet of Ministers. This document concerns the introduction of benefits for public transport fares for pensioners who served in the Armed Forces, as well as in other military formations and state bodies of the country where military service is provided, including law enforcement agencies. The main task of this resolution is to lay the legal
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new decree regarding the New Year holidays of 2026. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to this document, employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations and enterprises funded by the state budget, will receive extended New Year holidays. Two additional days off—January 8 and 9, 2026—will be added.
Bekzhan, the son of Zhibek Urustemova, addressed a letter to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev. A tragedy unfolded on December 23 — the birthday of a 47-year-old resident of Bishkek, who became a victim of murder. Preliminary data indicate that the incident occurred against the backdrop of a divorce process. The woman was shot by her ex-husband, former inspector of the Traffic Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
In the historic city of Kokand, located in Uzbekistan, a performance of the new play "Kurmandzhan" by the Osh National Drama Theater named after S. Ibraimov took place. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Culture.
According to information from the press service of the Osh city administration, the installation of solar panels has begun on the local administration building. As part of this project, 320 panels will be installed, covering an area of 2,200 square meters.
According to the press service of the president, Marat Nuraliev has been relieved of his duties as the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar. This position had been held by him since December 2023.