A snow avalanche has been successfully cleared on the 247+500 km of the Bishkek - Osh highway, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, traffic on the road has been restored and is operating in both directions.
In 2025, numerous projects were implemented in the Naryn region, with a total cost of 6 billion 284 million 389 thousand soms. Deputy Akim Ruslan Esenbekov announced this data at the final meeting of the region. The financing of these initiatives was carried out from various sources, including the republican and local budgets, as well as funds from international organizations, regional funds, and private entrepreneurs.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva proposed an initiative to limit the issuance of loans to citizens under the age of 25. She emphasized that young people often apply for online loans without being aware of all the associated conditions, including interest rates and penalties, and do not inform their parents about it.
Political experts emphasize that the reforms implemented in Kyrgyzstan are aimed at a deep systemic restructuring of the state and cover all key areas, already yielding significant results. Large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects have been launched at both regional and international levels.
At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, the achievements of 2025 and priority tasks for 2026 were discussed. This was reported by the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. The meeting was attended by Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmanbetov, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as heads of healthcare institutions and the Ministry of Health.
Chubak Zhekshenaly uulu has become the new head of the rural administration of Amanbaeva in the Talas region. This information was reported by a Turmush correspondent.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, spoke at a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized and the main tasks for the current year were outlined. In his speech, he highlighted the most important achievements, noting that the resolution of issues at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border became a significant political success of 2025.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov explained the necessity of transferring driving schools under state control in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He noted that this decision is aimed at combating corruption and improving the quality of driver training. According to him, the previous system contributed to an increase in the number of accidents and human casualties on the roads.
On the section of the highway Bishkek—Kara-Balta, which passes through the villages of Aleksandrovka, Sadovaya, Belovodskoye, and Petrovka in the Moscow district of the Chui region, work continues on the cleaning of road signs. This information was provided to the correspondent of Turmush by the district department for road traffic safety.
The largest share among new registrations was held by hybrid cars, which accounted for 34.5% of the market, corresponding to more than a third of all sales. The main drivers of this growth were Spain and France, where sales increased by 23.1% and 21.6% respectively. The second position in market share was taken by gasoline engine vehicles, which made up 26.6%. However, key EU countries are experiencing a decline in their sales. For instance, in France, the number of registrations for gasoline
At the OJSC "State Mortgage Company," there has been a rotation in the leadership, as reported by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. In accordance with the decision of the company's board of directors dated January 20, Elvira Esengul kyzy has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the board. Information about her share in the authorized capital of the organization has not been disclosed. Previously, she worked as an accountant at the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu."
The rector of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Abdilbaet Mamasidikov, participated in an international conference organized on January 24 by the Research Financial Institute under the Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan. At the conference, he delivered a substantive report.
In Kyrgyzstan, an important process has begun — the nomination of candidates for the governing bodies of the Chamber of Non-Governmental Forensic Experts. This step is significant for the development of independent expertise, as it aims to improve the quality of expert research and create a sustainable self-regulatory system in the country. During this process, two main bodies will be formed: the Chamber Council, consisting of seven members, and the Ethics Commission with five specialists,
Today, January 28, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and approved in the first reading the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Credit Information Exchange." The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova provided information on this issue. She emphasized that the aim of the draft law is to improve legislation in the field of credit information, which,
The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan reported the return of a municipal property in the Jayil district. During an inspection conducted by the district prosecutor's office, it was established that in 2004, the bus depot on Central Street in Kara-Balta was transferred to private hands in violation of the law. As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the social facility with an area of 1.4 hectares, valued at 105.9 million soms, was fully returned to state ownership.
The Forensic Expert Service (FES) under the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed the summary of its activities for the year 2025. This year, 7,268 expert examinations were appointed by the rulings and determinations of law enforcement and judicial authorities, confirming the high level of trust in the work of the service. The majority of the examinations, namely 66%, were conducted by the central office; however, there is also a noticeable increase in the activity of
Recently, an unusual video appeared on the social media of hunters in Kyrgyzstan, showing a fox, astonishingly climbing to the top of a tree, eagerly feasting on apples that had been frozen by the cold. This was reported by Turmush correspondent. According to hunting experts, this video was most likely filmed in Russia. However, Kyrgyz nature and hunting enthusiasts began to question the fox's behavior: "Why is it acting this way? Is this typical for our local foxes?"
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree appointing Myrlan Ermekovich Turgunbekov to the position of Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. His term of office is set from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
“It is important for them to have as many clients as possible” In an interview with the Kabar agency, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, expressed his opinion on the current situation with private driving schools and the reforms being implemented in the field of driver training. He noted that the administration is actively working to bring order to this area at his request. Japarov emphasized that reforms in driver training and vehicle registration have not been carried out since
Today, January 28, in the village of Chelpek, located in the city of Karakol, a special commission is working to inform the owners of buildings that are outside the "red line," reports Turmush correspondent. Participating in this explanatory campaign are the first deputy mayor of Karakol, Kubat Isakov, as well as representatives from various organizations, including the road management, "Vodokanal," architectural services, the State Registration Service, and the ayil okmotu.
A ceremonial reception dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the Republic Day of India was held in Bishkek. Congratulations to the guests were expressed by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan Birender Singh Yadav and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Imangaziev. The festive evening was attended by diplomats, representatives of government institutions, international organizations, businessmen, cultural figures, and compatriots from
On January 28, the Jogorku Kenesh made a decision to appoint two candidates to the board of directors of the Open Joint Stock Company "State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic". Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development Altynbek Kudayberdiev reminded that the parliament appoints three members to the board of directors, and since the terms of two have expired, it is necessary to select new ones.
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree appointing judges to the local courts of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision is based on paragraph 3 of part 4 of article 70 and the second paragraph of part 8 of article 95 of the Constitution, as well as part 3 of article 25 of the constitutional Law "On the Status of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic." The decree was adopted upon the recommendation of the Justice Affairs Council regarding the candidates for these positions. The following
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic organized a meeting with representatives of the banking sector and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan. The agenda included issues related to new changes in tax legislation, as well as a special tax regime called the "Transaction Tax." There was also a discussion about the proposal to reduce the tax rate from 0.2% to 0.1%, as provided by the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic dated December 31, 2025. Furthermore, the participants of the meeting
Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action, held a meeting with Alexander Khvitiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During the discussion, which took place at the presidential administration, the possibilities for joint cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Decade of Action were considered, as well as issues related to the global mountain agenda and the exchange of experiences
The leadership of the presidential representative office in the Osh region held a meeting with the new Consul General of Russia in the city of Osh. On January 27, the presidential envoy Amankan Kenjebayev met with Roman Svistin, who was appointed as the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Osh.
54-year-old Abdikarim Abdildaev from the village of Chak in the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region has been engaged in camel breeding for over two decades. This activity is a continuation of a family tradition that he inherited from his father, having learned all the intricacies of caring for these animals and their rational use.
In accordance with the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, Taalatbek Shamudinovich Masadikov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. He will be appointed Secretary General effective January 1, based on the decision of the heads of state of the CSTO.
According to information provided by RIA Novosti, the Russian office of the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a low risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India. The eastern part of the country, specifically the state of West Bengal, where two cases of infection have been registered, is under careful monitoring by WHO.
The I Build Stuff team, led by engineer John Tse, has introduced an innovative autonomous flying umbrella that can follow its owner. This device is essentially a drone that uses a system of propellers and depth sensors to hover above a person, freeing their hands, according to media reports. A key aspect ensuring the stability of the umbrella-drone's operation is the use of a ToF camera, which replaces traditional optics. Unlike regular cameras that can lose track of an object due to
Since the beginning of 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has conducted operational-search activities, resulting in the detention of three foreigners who are on the international wanted list through Interpol. The first to be detained was a citizen of an unidentified country, G. D., born in 1979, who was on the wanted list for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegal border crossing. After his detention, he was transferred to the Investigative Service of the
Questions regarding driving schools and obtaining driver's licenses have become the subject of active discussion in society, as reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration. He noted that in recent days, debates on this issue have emerged in public discourse. Today, President Sadyr Japarov clarified these questions in detail during his interview, which he believes may resolve the misunderstandings that have arisen.
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, in the rural municipality of Kurshab, the updated building of the "Electric Networks" enterprise has been put into operation. This information was provided by Sakhtan Keldibaev, the head of the Kurshab rural administration. Keldibaev noted that a one-story building has been constructed on the territory of the Kurshab section of the Uzgen district electric networks. For this purpose, the rural administration allocated a land plot of 720 square
Kim Keon-hee was found guilty of abusing her position for personal gain. This was stated by Judge Woo In-sun of the Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday. He noted that "the higher a person's status, the more carefully they must monitor their behavior" and that Kim did not decline offers of assistance, wishing to improve her own situation. A special team investigating the case established that from April to July 2022, Kim received gifts worth 80 million won from the
A recent meeting took place between representatives of the banking sector, the State Tax Service, and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan. The discussion addressed several issues, including changes in tax legislation, the introduction of a special tax regime "Transaction Tax," and the reduction of this tax rate from 0.2% to 0.1%, which became possible due to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted on December 31, 2025.
In accordance with the instructions of Nurdana Oruntaeva, the Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, raids on construction sites continue across the country. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. As a result of an inspection conducted by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, it was established that Kazakbaev M. M. was constructing an office building without the necessary
The club "Uzgen," which finished seventh in the Kyrgyz Premier League last season, successfully completed its training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Preparation for the new football season continues for teams participating in the Kyrgyz championship.
The Seoul Central District Court announced its decision on Wednesday, finding Kim Gon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, guilty of corruption, according to information provided by RIA Novosti. The hearing, which took place on January 28, started at 14:10 local time (8:10 Moscow time) and was conducted by the criminal division No. 27 of the Central District Court. The court found the former first lady guilty of the charges against her.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree according to which Tultemirov Adylbek Zhyrgalbekovich, currently serving as the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is appointed as the permanent representative of the country to the African Union with the right to combine positions.
As a result of the snowstorm that struck the United States, the death toll has risen to 51 people, according to RIA Novosti citing NBC. It was previously reported that the number of victims was 42, according to information from the Associated Press. Millions of citizens from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast received warnings about record low temperatures. In the eastern regions of the country, communities continue to recover after the severe impact of the storm.
During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, the chairperson of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, A. Mukanova, presented information about actions aimed at protecting the rights of working citizens and their families within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reported that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court was given by the order
Within the framework of the Eurasian Development Bank, it is emphasized that the method of implementing the project for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 (KGES-1) has the potential to become a foundation for strengthening cooperation in the field of hydropower in Central Asia. This is the first case where a trilateral consortium representing the interests of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan is working on the creation of a significant hydraulic engineering facility. The KGES-1
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Education, Science, and Healthcare." This law was adopted on December 24, 2025, by the Jogorku Kenesh. The purpose of the new law is to implement the presidential decree regarding the introduction of a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists, which was signed on August 28, 2025, under number 250. The law aims to
An incident occurred between a teacher and a student at the Osh Medical College. A video surfaced on social media showing the teacher leaving for lunch before the exam and returning an hour and a half late.
— Good afternoon, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich! Recently, there has been a trend of closing private driving schools and opening state ones. Why was this decision made?
The situation has led China to refuse Japan's request for an extension of the panda lease and the provision of new animals. This event marks the end of more than fifty years of pandas residing on Japanese soil and highlights the role of China's "panda diplomacy" — a symbol of friendship between the two countries established since the normalization of relations in 1972. Other countries also use animals as symbols of their "soft power," such as Thailand with its
The second reading of the ratification of the loan agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Development Fund for the project "Construction of Public Schools Phase-2" took place on January 28, when the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the document. According to the agreement, a loan of $50 million is to be allocated at an interest rate of 1.5% for a period of 25 years with a grace period of 5 years. The funds are planned to be used to build five new educational institutions
On January 28, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning the ratification of the Credit Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development was reviewed and approved in the first reading. This document, signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek, pertains to the program "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)." This program aims to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for residents of