The recent security declaration for Ukraine, signed in Paris, has been altered from the original text, reports Politico. The updated version of the document lacks certain points concerning the United States, according to information from RBC.
The key findings of the research call into question the applicability of the traditional four-season model. The data obtained showed that even regions located close to each other can have significantly differing timelines for major seasonal changes, such as the beginning and end of the growing season. For example, this is observed on mountain slopes in the tropics or in areas with a Mediterranean climate, where seasonal processes can be asynchronous over relatively short distances. Diversity
On October 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the decision in a case related to a road conflict during which shots were fired. The court deemed the previously imposed punishment too lenient. The data for the case was obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The investigation established that on March 14, 2025, a resident of the Aravan district of the Osh region, known as J. A. (name changed to Jaloliddin), during a conflict on Osh-3000 street, while driving
A tragic road traffic accident occurred in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, resulting in the death of the driver of a "Subaru Legacy." According to eyewitness accounts, prior to the incident, the driver of the "Subaru" lost control, leading to a collision with another vehicle. Afterward, he attempted to flee the scene but soon lost control of the car again, causing the vehicle to veer off the road. Preliminary data indicates that the driver died from the injuries
The court in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region made a decision on the case of Rinat [name changed, K.R.D.] on December 30, 2025. The 50-year-old man appeared before the court on charges of hooliganism involving the use of force, which he committed against an acquaintance. A report to the police was made by a resident of the village of Nizhne-Chuyskoye around 7:30 AM on December 29, 2025. She reported that Rinat was knocking on her window, demanding that she come out, after which
On the night of January 8 to 9, sharp changes in weather conditions occurred in the Talas region: the fog that formed significantly worsened visibility on the roads. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the region, drivers are advised to reduce speed, avoid crossing into oncoming traffic, and strictly adhere to traffic rules.
An investigation has been initiated in the Uzgen district regarding the actions of police officers, as reported by the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan. According to information, on January 3, 2026, police officers from the Kurshab rural department of the Uzgen police department abused their powers by illegally detaining two citizens and using physical force against them without completing the necessary procedural documents. As a result of the actions of the police officers, one
- The main tasks of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Orenburg Region in 2025 included ensuring public safety, curbing illegal imports, maintaining the epizootic and phytosanitary status of the region, as well as stimulating exports and increasing production in agriculture. During the monitoring conducted using the FGIS "Saturn," 76 cases of violations of pesticide application rules were recorded, for which 76 corresponding warnings were issued to the business entities.
At the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets in Bishkek, a new traffic light with laser backlighting for the pedestrian crossing has been installed. This traffic light was developed and produced by the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," as reported by the Bishkek mayor's office. The laser backlighting significantly improves the visibility of pedestrians for drivers in poor weather conditions, such as fog and rain, which helps reduce the
In his new documentary film "President," Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), candidly shared his thoughts on his partnership with Sadyr Japarov, clarifying the situation regarding their joint work. According to him, all attempts by ill-wishers to interfere in their relationship always crash against the "stone wall" of their mutual trust. He emphasized that instead of succumbing to intrigues backed by those wishing to incite conflict,
Musk commented in response to David Holz, the founder of Midjourney, who noted that modern AI models have allowed him to implement more projects in programming in a short time than in the last ten years. On the social network X, Musk wrote: “We have entered the Singularity. 2026 is the year of the Singularity.” The key concept of technological singularity became popular thanks to futurist Ray Kurzweil, who described it in his book "The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor initiated the seizure of three unused plots of land in the Amur region and Yakutia, which were intended for agricultural purposes. This was reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. As a result of administrative cases initiated against landowners in the Amur region, fines totaling over 635 thousand rubles were imposed, and damages were recovered in the amount of 2.1 million rubles both voluntarily and through court decisions.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has released the full video of the match that took place between the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia. This match, which was part of the first round of the group stage of the Asian Cup (U-23), took place on January 6 in Jeddah.
In the Kochkorsky district, in the village of Kara-Too, local residents became witnesses to a mysterious celestial phenomenon. This event occurred on January 8 at 19:36, when 7-8 lights appeared in the sky, moving in a chain. Emil Monkoev, one of the villagers, managed to capture this on video.
In an interview for the documentary film "President," journalist Aibek Biibosun uulu, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about his meeting with Kamchy Kolbaev, during which he strongly urged him to cease criminal activities. Kamchybek Tashiev noted that the influence of organized crime in Kyrgyzstan has become so strong that even high-ranking officials fear for the safety of their families.
According to local media, today, January 8, a severe storm in Istanbul has caused damage. Following a "yellow" code warning from meteorologists, the southwest wind has significantly intensified. In various districts of the city, there have been reports of roofs being torn off, trees falling, and buildings being damaged. The coastline in the Sarıyer area has been particularly affected.
The village of Galcha is located in the rural district of Ak-Turpak, which is in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region. Many wonder about the origin of the unusual name of this settlement and its meaning.
In an interview featured in the documentary film by journalist Aibek Biibosun uulu, Tashiev expressed confidence in the strength of his friendship with Japarov, which has endured many trials. He mentioned the existence of ill-wishers who attempt to undermine their mutual understanding, but assured that their alliance remains unshakeable. Tashiev noted: "The relationship between us, our views on life, and our paths in politics align. We do not seek power for personal gain. Our unity is
At the "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris, Chancellor Friedrich Merz provided vague promises to Zelensky, as reported by Die Zeit. Germany announced its intention to technically monitor the ceasefire regime in Ukraine using satellites and drones; however, the deployment of troops in support of Kyiv is only planned on the territory of one of the NATO countries.
There are two main versions regarding the origin of the name of the village of Nura, located in the Alay district. This was shared by Gülера Belekova, a history teacher at the Isakbek Monuev Secondary School. According to her, in the past, many hypotheses emerged about how the name of the village originated, but over time, two key ones stood out.
Shakhlo Osmonakhunova, a 17-year-old athlete from Kara-Kul, is actively engaged in Olympic boxing. She discovered her love for sports at the age of 14. Since 2023, she has been attending a boxing section.
In its official comment, the Ministry of Construction clarified: A video has appeared on social media showing pits for the foundation of the residential complex 'Altai', filled with water, which has caused a negative reaction from the public.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informs citizens planning to apply for non-immigrant B-1/B-2 visas (for tourism and business trips) to the United States about new requirements introduced by the American side. According to information provided by the U.S. Department of State, starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to make a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount of the
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstanis living and working abroad. Esen Sharshkeyev, the hero of one of the recent videos that became popular on social media, made the decision to leave his job in Moscow for the sake of his son. Esen was born in 1995 in Naryn.
Askar Abdysalamov has become a pioneer in watermelon cultivation in the village of Buzhum, located in the Batken region. This information was shared with a Turmush correspondent.
The State Tax Service has presented consolidated information on the incomes and expenses of state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the data published by the tax service, the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms this year, but his expenses were not specified.
- The volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported in the statistics, amounted to 685.9 billion soms for January-November 2025. During this period, the extraction of mineral resources totaled 65.4 billion soms. The leading role in this sector is held by the extraction of metallic ores, the volume of which reached 46 billion soms, highlighting its significance in overall industrial production.
A suspect in committing acts of domestic violence has been detained in the Chuy region, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region. On January 7, 2026, a woman identified as A.Z., born in 1995, appealed to the law enforcement agencies of the Issyk-Ata district for help regarding the actions of her husband. According to her, on the same day around 12:00 in the village of Ivanovka, during a conflict, her husband, a citizen A.E. (born in 1993), inflicted bodily harm on her.
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of the country, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with international experts working on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sulaiman-Too." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the government's decision regarding the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries of Mount Sulaiman-Too, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Their work will take place from January 7 to 12.
Over the course of one week, poachers engaged in illegal fishing and hunting of rock partridges were detained in the Alaï district. This was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a game management specialist from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to Aydarov, the department's employees regularly conduct raids. "In the village of Pravda, protocols were drawn up against three fishermen. When we arrived at the scene, they
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, a festival called "Ak Ilbirs" will take place. This was announced by the district akim Ermek Bakhaidinov, who emphasized that the event will be held at the Ak-Tash pasture and is aimed at developing winter tourism. According to Bakhaidinov, the main goal of the festival is to activate winter tourism in the region. The organizers plan to set up ice rinks and hold national games of salburun. Preparation for the festival is being
The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, was founded in 1907 as part of the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement policy. Previously, Turmush covered the history of the village, the first settlers, as well as the establishment of the first club and hospital. This time, Nurmanbet Nurai Kankozhoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3 of the village, shared with us the story of the first institutions — the radio center, kindergarten, and post office
At the winter fair "Karakol Winter Fair 2026" in Karakol, a demonstration of the elechek was organized, which attracted the attention of many visitors thanks to the efforts of artisans from the Jeti-Oguz district. This part of the event, dedicated to the national headwear, became one of the most vibrant.
In Osh, work has begun on the dismantling of the monument to Barsbek-kagan, located at the intersection of Gapar Aitieva and Bekmamata Osmonova streets. As reported by the city administration, the dismantling of the monument is scheduled for January 8, 2026. The official statement clarifies that the monument will be relocated to a new site that has already been chosen. However, another monument is planned for that location, so Barsbek-kagan will be installed in a completely different place. At
In the village of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, local residents presented Imam Kumarbek Keramaev with a pilgrimage ticket for Umrah, reports Turmush correspondent. In agreement with the community and the decision of the elders, it was decided to raise funds — 1000 soms from each household. With this money, the imam was gifted a ticket for a 14-day pilgrimage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reports the introduction of new requirements for citizens wishing to obtain non-immigrant visas of categories B-1/B-2 (for tourism and business trips) to the United States of America. These changes will take effect on January 21, 2026. According to information provided by the U.S. Department of State, citizens of a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to pay a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The
In Cholpon-Ata, local council deputies approved the renaming of several streets and the assignment of new names to a number of objects. This decision was made on December 16, 2025. According to the resolution initiated by the city administration on December 9 and 11, 2025, the deputies based their decision on Article 7 of the law "On Geographical Names in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the current regulations approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on March 25, 2025, under number 149. As a
In 2024, the State Tax Service presented the declarations of civil servants. Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev declared an income of 1,847,332 soms and 59 tyiyns. No information is provided in the expenses section.
According to the new rules, Kyrgyz citizens may be required to pay a cash deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to obtain a business or tourist visa of category B1/B2. This measure is aimed at preventing cases of overstaying in the country.
In the Call center Kaktus.media, a request was received from the residents of the village of Sadovoe, located in the Min-Bulak rural administration. In this settlement, a leak from a damaged water pipe has not been fixed for almost half a month. “The water pipe in our village burst nearly two weeks ago. We, the residents of East Street, have repeatedly contacted the local administration. After many promises, they started the work, but it has not been completed. The streets are flooded, and we
In Uzgen, during a specialized raid, 18 children were found on the street at night without adults. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, employees of the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department conducted a preventive event called "Teenager–Night" during the winter holidays to reduce the level of crime and offenses among youth.
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people who have found their place abroad. Nurbakyt Orozbaev, a 25-year-old resident, has settled in a country where the name Kyrgyzstan is associated with the history of the USSR, as well as with Bivol and Shevchenko. Nurbakyt was born on August 2, 1998, in Kazakhstan, in the capital city of Astana. He spent his early years there, completing his primary education. His parents are originally from Kyrgyzstan: his father is from the village of
The identification of the woman found in Sokuluk with memory loss was made possible thanks to the work of the employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The Main Department of Internal Affairs also noted that the information on social networks stating that the woman's identity is unknown and assistance is needed in establishing it is false.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry implemented numerous initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture and introducing new scientific methods and digital technologies. As part of scientific research, 35 projects were conducted in the fields of crop production, animal husbandry, and pasture management. One of the key areas was the work on improving and preserving the genetic potential of agricultural animals, including cattle,
- In 2025, 119 industrial projects were implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic, according to information from the Ministry of Economy. The total investment amounted to $715.7 million, which contributed to the creation of 8,500 jobs.
As reported on January 8 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in a case of domestic violence has been detained. On January 7, a woman living in the village of Ivanovka approached the police in the Issyk-Ata district. According to her, around 12:00, her husband beat her. As a result of a medical examination, it was determined that the woman has a closed fracture of the fourth rib on the right with displacement, as well as multiple bruises
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan announced the transfer of several plots of land to the municipal ownership of the Naryn city administration. This decision was officially formalized in a resolution signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on December 12, 2025. According to the document, the transfer of land plots is carried out with the aim of addressing the socio-economic problems of the city, improving living conditions for the population, and rational use of land