The city of Naryn was transferred 223.7 hectares of land previously allocated to the University of Central Asia.

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

Laser Backlighting for Pedestrian Crossings. New Traffic Lights Appear in Bishkek. Video

In Bishkek, at the corner of Frunze and Kurmanjan Datka streets, modern traffic lights with laser illumination have been installed, ensuring the safety of pedestrians at crossings. Abylbek uulu Bakai, the director of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," noted that in inclement weather, such as during rain or fog, there are numerous cases of pedestrians being hit. The installation of new traffic lights is aimed at reducing such incidents and creating

After a public appeal, the presidential envoy arrived at the "Lahore Steel Mills" in Shopokov.

In Shopokov, an inspection was conducted at the metal smelting plant OsOO "LAHORE STEEL MILLS," where foreign workers are employed. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the press service of the president's representative in the Chui region. According to the agency, the inspection was initiated in response to complaints from local residents regarding the operation of the enterprise. The presidential representative in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, visited the plant

A Fraudster Proposed Marriage to the Owner of 2 Cars and Ended Up in Prison (Details)

The Judicial Panel of the Jalal-Abad Regional Court reviewed the verdict of the Nooken District Court on December 1, 2025, concerning a fraud case and replaced probation supervision with actual punishment in the form of three years of imprisonment for the defendant. The data for this case was obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The court established that the defendant, abusing the trust of the victim, took possession of two cars under various pretenses. He then sold these cars to

In IK-10 of Jalal-Abad Region, a soldier was driven to suicide. An officer has been detained.

According to the Military Prosecutor's Office, another suspect in the case of incitement to suicide was detained on January 8. As part of the investigation under Article 128, Part 1 ("Incitement to Suicide") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, the platoon commander, Lieutenant R.u.A. from the Department of Protection and Escort of the State Penitentiary Service, was placed in the temporary detention facility of the Manas Police Department.

Life in the Regions: Tashmama Nurdinova Produces a Product from Cotton Oil, Beeswax, and Egg Yolk

Tashmama Nurdinova, a resident of the village of Okhna, located in the rural district of Orozbekov in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, is a person with a disability of the II group, but this has not prevented her from engaging in entrepreneurship. In her home environment, she produces products based on beeswax, egg yolk, and other natural components under the brand "Okhna EKO." "I am 41 years old, and I have a degree in history. I taught in school for eight years, and

In the city of Osh, a 29-year-old man was released and committed a crime in a shopping center.

In Osh, a man suspected of stealing a phone from a 14-year-old girl has been detained. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh, a resident of Osh, B.Z., born in 1986, reported to law enforcement. She stated that on December 30, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, on the lower floor of the "Max-Kom" shopping center located on A. Shakirov Street in Osh, an unknown individual stole her daughter T.M.'s mobile phone, born in 2012, from her pocket. The phone is a

European countries issued a statement regarding the US claims on Greenland

France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark have issued a joint statement regarding the claims of the United States on Greenland.

The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus Discussed the Upcoming SCO Summit in Bishkek

In a telephone conversation held on January 6, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, contacted his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov.

A rare household item was sold at a flea market in the Jayil District

On Sunday, a yoke was put up for sale at a flea market located in the Jayil district. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by historian and local historian Maxim Podgorny. According to his explanation, a yoke is a wooden arc with notches or hooks designed for carrying buckets of water on one's shoulders.

The National Bank approved the requirements for the banks' financial recovery plan

- On December 26, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted Resolution No. 2025-P-12/70-5-(NPA), which introduces the Regulation "On the Requirements for the Bank's Financial Recovery Plan." This document defines the general requirements for the development, updating, and submission of financial recovery plans to the National Bank for both commercial banks and those operating according to Islamic principles.

Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev commented on the controversial film about the president

In his detailed analysis, Bakyt Baketaev examined the second episode of the film, in which President Sadyr Japarov discusses the border conflict with Tajikistan and his negotiations with Emomali Rahmon in detail.

In Chuy Region, young people stole a car and caused a traffic accident

An criminal case has been registered in connection with this incident under Article 211 (theft of a motor vehicle) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities, police identified the suspects: N.A., born in 2006, N.M., born in 2009, and Sh.B., born in 2008. All of them were taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district for further investigation.

Nestle recalls part of its products from retail chains in Kyrgyzstan

Restrictions on the operation of methane filling stations are being reintroduced in Uzbekistan

According to reports from the press service of the Ministry of Energy, methane filling stations will begin operating under a new regime starting January 8, limiting their hours of operation from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This information is reported in official sources. This is due to the current decrease in pressure in the main gas pipelines.

In Kyrgyzstan, certain batches of Nestlé baby food are being recalled

In Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance reported receiving a notification from Forester LLC – the official distributor of Nestlé products. According to the information provided, the central office of Nestlé in Russia has initiated a voluntary recall of certain batches of baby food. This concerns dry instant milk, fermented milk, and lactose-free formulas under the brands NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 OPTIPRO, PRENAN,

More than $800,000 was transferred for currency exchange — at the trial, the men recounted how they were given receipts and held in one of the houses in Aktsy.

In Bishkek, the appellate court upheld the decision of the First May District Court regarding two defendants, residents of the Osh region — M.M.A. and M.M.S. They were found guilty of large-scale fraud and other related crimes. The verdict was announced on October 30, 2025. According to documents available in the State Register of Judicial Acts, one of the convicted individuals was also charged with distributing materials from the extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami,"

Ministry of Construction: Wastewater Treatment Facilities Are Actively Being Built in Cholpon-Ata

Donald Trump Wants to Restart Venezuela's Oil Industry

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, expresses a desire to restore Venezuela's oil industry; however, the state of this sector is considered "catastrophic," according to media sources. Years of neglect have led to corrosion of tanks, leaks in pipelines, and a significant reduction in production volume. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Venezuela holds approximately 17% of the world's proven oil reserves and, in its heyday in the 1970s,

The Kyrgyzstan national team prepares for the final stage of the Asian Cup. Photo

The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team is actively preparing for the final stage of the Asian Cup. Training camps, under the guidance of head coach Nurzhan Jetibaev, began on January 5 in Bishkek.

The National Bank registered 55 payment system operators by the end of 2025 (registry)

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Teenagers stole a car and got into an accident

The press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in the car theft that occurred on January 8. A resident of the village of Soviet contacted the internal affairs authorities of the Issyk-Ata district with a statement. He reported that on the night of January 6, his car, a Nissan R'nessa, parked near his house, was stolen.

The USA has withdrawn from 66 international organizations

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced the decision to withdraw the country from 66 international organizations. According to information from RIA Novosti, the corresponding memorandum was signed by the president. In a statement from the White House, it is reported: "Today, Donald J. Trump signed a presidential memorandum indicating the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations, as they no longer align with the interests of our country."

Life in the Regions: Absamad Aitkulov from the City of Kerben Makes Apple Chips and Cookies from a Dried Fruit Mix

Absamat Aitkulov, a resident of Kerben in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, used to sell fresh plums from his own garden, just like many of his neighbors. Although the harvest this season was low, he managed to organize the processing of the fruits, which brought in a decent income.

The Kyrgyzstan National Team (U-23) held their first training session after the defeat to Saudi Arabia. Photos

The youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in football (U-23) held a recovery training session after the match with Saudi Arabia. The session took place on January 7 at one of the training grounds in Jeddah.

A multitude of photos and videos about Maduro's capture were generated by AI. Some world leaders believed in their authenticity.

After the capture of Maduro, social media began to actively publish images created by artificial intelligence. The fact-checking team at Euronews, known as The Cube, discovered examples of such fakes that were spread in Spanish, Italian, French, and Polish. On January 3, American special forces conducted an operation during which they captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Maduro was accused of drug trafficking, but he did not admit his guilt.

In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Starting from 2026, the Russian Federation, covering more than 17 million square kilometers, will declare the Year of Unity of Peoples. The country is home to over 190 different ethnic groups. The Presidential Library portal features a collection titled "The Russian People," which includes photographs, newsreels, archival documents, and periodicals that help to gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of the concept of "the Russian people."

In Kainyda, a man was injured by a sharp object after being attacked by a drunken guy

On January 8, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the arrest of a suspect in hooligan actions. The incident occurred on January 5 in the city of Kainy, when around six o'clock in the morning, an unknown person attacked a 53-year-old local resident near the "Nur" store. During the attack, the victim was beaten and sustained injuries from a sharp object.

The police found the relatives of the woman discovered in the Sokuluk district.

Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region were able to identify the woman who was found with memory loss in the Sokuluk District. According to the police press service, rumors on social media that the woman's identity is unknown and that assistance is needed for her identification are unfounded. The staff of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region promptly determined that her name is Asipa Arstanovna Borbukova, she was born on February 8,

"Jubailar": The Love Story of a Kyrgyz Man and a Kazakh Woman, Told Through Dombra and Artistic Expression

In the new publication of the "Zhubailar" section, a couple from the village of Asylbash, located in the Sokuluk district of Chui region, shares their 43 years of life together. They are Kyrgyz Moldaly Azhykulov and Kazakh Khorlan Beksyrgaeva. The couple shares that their romance began thanks to the dombyra and art.

How is the bridge repair on Jibek Jolu Avenue going? Video

Repair work on the bridge over the Alamidin River, located on Jibek Jolu Avenue in Bishkek, is ongoing. Currently, the bridge is closed to traffic, and construction machinery is actively working on the site, indicating that reconstruction is taking place. Since the end of September 2025, the bridge has been closed due to its emergency condition. The city hall previously reported plans for a complete replacement of the load-bearing structures and the widening of the roadway. The opening of the

The Bishkek–Kara-Balta Road Covered by Thick Fog

Visibility on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway is deteriorating due to weather conditions. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region's Interior Ministry, on the evening of January 7, dense fog formed on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road. "Due to sharp changes in the weather and a drop in air temperature, visibility on this highway has become poor. Drivers need to be cautious," the press service reported.

In the "Ala-Archa" Park, a man with an injured leg was rescued

A recent incident occurred in the upper part of the Ala-Archa Natural Park in the Alamudun District of the Chui Region, where a man injured his leg near a waterfall and was unable to leave the area on his own. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. To rescue the injured man, three specialists from the Edelweiss rescue team were dispatched, who were on duty in the park at that time. Rescuers successfully evacuated the 45-year-old man, identified as

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be required to pay a visa deposit when applying for visas to the USA

The corresponding decision was made by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and published on the website of the State Department. Kyrgyzstan has become part of the list of countries whose citizens may face the requirement of a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. Starting January 21, 2026, a new initiative will come into effect as part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at preventing overstays on visas. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries subject to the new requirements,

Folk Legends: The Story of the 3-Meter Stone that Resembles a Golden Eagle

In the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, among the Kümüştak mountains, lies the mausoleum of Boz-Tektir, which is also known as a "mazar" [a place of worship for a Muslim saint]. This information was provided by Isken Zholchubekov, a resident of the village of Namatbek in the Bakai-Ata district.

Media: Protesters in Iran Capture First City, Iranian Authorities Deny

Media Record: Protesters in Iran have seized their first city, Iranian authorities deny it. This was first published by K-News.

Life in the Regions: The Street Where Only Girls Are Born — The Story of a Heroine Mother from Talas

39-year-old Munduz Kudaybergenova, living in Talas, has become a true heroine among mothers. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. Munduz was born in the village of Ak-Zhar, located in the Talas region. After getting married, she moved to the village of Aral in the Manas region, where she met her future husband through mutual acquaintances. This happened 19 years ago, and at that time their communication was limited to a landline phone: they called each other and talked. A year after they

Fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley

In the next three hours, as well as during the night, fog is forecasted in the territory of Bishkek and the Chui Valley, which may significantly reduce visibility to 500 meters, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Officials from the ministry strongly recommend that drivers maintain a safe distance between vehicles, adhere to traffic rules, and, if possible, stay in safe places until weather conditions improve.

In the "Djal-15" neighborhood, a car hit a child

According to information provided by local residents to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, the incident occurred on January 7 in block A of the "Djal-15" microdistrict. In the footage from the scene, it can be seen that the child first ran across the road, then, after throwing away some trash, attempted to return, not noticing the approaching car. As a result, he was hit by a passenger vehicle. Judging by the video, the boy survived.

"This is not a bribe...". A deputy gifted a sword to the mayor of the city of Osh

On January 7, the opening of four reconstructed streets took place in the city of Osh. According to the city administration, the streets of Karymov, Teshybaev, Amatbekov, and Tutashov are now open for traffic in the Toloykon microdistrict. Previously, these roads caused significant difficulties for both local residents and motorists due to the intense flow of traffic.

The USA demands that Venezuela expel spies from China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, as well as sever economic ties with these countries.

According to information provided by Axios citing American sources, the administration of Donald Trump is demanding that the interim government of Venezuela rid itself of all suspected foreign intelligence agents, particularly from China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran. This demand does not affect the regular diplomatic staff. Trump warned interim leader Delcy Rodriguez that ignoring these demands could lead to the possibility of a second military intervention in the country.

The National Bank has strengthened capital and reporting requirements for microfinance organizations

- On December 29, 2025, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic approved resolution No. 2025-P-12/71-3-(NPA) "On Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic." The purpose of this document is to update the rules governing the activities of microfinance organizations (MFOs), including those operating on Islamic financing principles. It also provides for adjustments to reporting forms and norms related to guarantee funds.

Hundreds of people are gathering at the frozen reservoir in the Kochkor district

During the New Year holidays, the frozen reservoir Aра-Köl, also known as Lake Ara-Kul, became a popular destination for vacationers in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. This reservoir is located near the village of Ara-Köl, which is part of the rural district of Cholpon. The area of the ice cover is about 20 hectares, and every day between 300 to 400 people come here to relax.

In Naryn, Cases of Injuries Due to Ice Skating Have Increased: Requirements for Ice Rink Organizations

With the onset of winter, there has been a significant increase in the number of cases involving serious injuries in Naryn. This was reported by Aibek Manapbaev, an orthopedic traumatologist from the trauma department of the Naryn Regional Unified Hospital.

The police seized weapons from hunters in Sulyukt during the operation "Arsenal"

Police officers conducted a check of hunters in Sulyukta as part of a preventive operation called "Arsenal." This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. As a result of the inspection, it was established that three individuals violated the rules for storing firearms, and administrative protocols were drawn up. During the explanatory work, two smoothbore hunting rifles, three gas-traumatic pistols, and 21 cartridges were seized.

In Sokuluk, a woman with amnesia was found: Citizens are asked for help in identifying her.

On January 6, a woman who alternately identifies herself as Alexandra and Sara was delivered to a social shelter for the homeless in Kara-Balta, reports Turmush correspondent. The woman was transferred from the Sokuluk district to Kara-Balta, as there are no similar facilities in the surrounding settlements.

A New Racecourse Opened in Myrza-Ake

In Myrza-Ake, a tournament for kok-boru has begun. On January 7, by the decree of the president "On the Spiritual and Moral Development and Physical Education of the Individual," a ceremony was held for the opening of a new racetrack and the start of the championship for kok-boru in the rural district of Myrza-Ake, reported Ruslan Talantbek uulu, head of the village council.

Court arrests former head of "Kyrgyz Hunting and Fishing Union". Investigation conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Investigative Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated a criminal investigation into the case of embezzlement or misappropriation of entrusted property. According to documents published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, an investigator from the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs filed a petition with the court to reconsider the previously established measure of restraint for the accused Nasyr [name changed Z.N.N.].