At a press conference held in the fall of 2025, the head of the banking supervision department of the NBKR, Elizama Japarova, announced changes to the legislation, among which the adoption of the consumer lending law was significant. She emphasized that consumer loans make up the bulk of the loan portfolio.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, the following bills were adopted: - "On the ratification of the Protocol amending the Marrakech Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies)," which was adopted at the 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO on June 17, 2022, in Geneva — in the first reading.
A study published in the journal PLOS Mental Health has shown that listening to specially selected music for just 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety levels. Psychologists examined the impact of music combined with soft auditory rhythms on brain function. In an experiment involving 144 adults suffering from moderate anxiety and receiving medication, participants were divided into groups: one group listened to "pink noise," while the other listened to music with rhythmic
In the high-altitude village of Togolok Moldо, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, farmer Boto Kuroonkee is reviving the nearly forgotten art of camel breeding. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry, the tradition of camel husbandry in Kyrgyzstan is gradually fading, but the Kuroonkee family has managed to preserve and develop this practice.
Bazarali Maksutov, a 59-year-old resident of the village of Intymak in the Manas district of the Jalal-Abad region, has been milking mares and producing kumis right in his yard for six years. Even on the coldest winter days, he does not abandon this activity. Recently, a correspondent from Turmush visited Bazarali and learned about his life and work.
67-year-old Altynkiz Borbasheva from the Talas region, who worked for 43 years as a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature, shared her experiences and amusing incidents from her school life. Two years ago, she concluded her career at the school where she began working after graduating from the Faculty of Philology at the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. Born in the village of Arashan in the Talas district, Altynkiz married her neighbor, and soon they moved to
In Sokuluk, located in the Sokuluk district, there was an incident where a rescue team helped to open a jammed door in a residential building on Belinsky Street. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, 462 applications have been submitted for the appointment of benefits for children under 3 years old, as reported by Turmush correspondent Erlan Kachkynbaev, head of the district department of labor, social security, and migration. According to Kachkynbaev, there are currently 2,157 children under 3 years old living in the district, of which 889 meet the criteria established by the government decree. To date, 462 applications for benefits have been
The National Bank announced the suspension of licenses for two exchange offices due to violations of legislation and regulatory acts established by the regulator. The suspension will be in effect from January 24 to February 7, 2026, inclusive:
In accordance with the decision of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the minimum sizes of authorized and regulatory capital for commercial banks have been established. This decision is recorded in the resolution of the NBKR under number 2025-П-17/71-2-(NPA), dated December 29, 2025. According to the new resolution, for new commercial banks, including branches of foreign credit organizations, the minimum authorized capital is set at no less than 3 billion soms.
Projects currently being implemented in the country were discussed On January 26, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, held a meeting with Najy Benhassine, the regional director of the World Bank responsible for Central Asia. During this dialogue, the parties discussed issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank, as reported by the ministry. Sydykov shared relevant information about the state of the country's economy, noting that in
- On January 26, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry with representatives of the Heze Peony Development Service Center (China), attended by Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. The Heze Peony Development Service Center (菏泽市牡丹发展服务中心) is a specialized center focused on the development of the peony industry in the Chinese city of Heze, which is a world leader in the production and processing of peonies.
From January 27 to 29, avalanches are forecasted in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan due to expected precipitation. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency's information, avalanches are likely to occur on sections of the Bishkek-Osh road (198-255 km, Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge) and the Karakol-Enilchek road (45-90 km, Chon-Ashuu pass), as well as the formation of snow drifts, ice crusts, and icy conditions.
An incident involving a passenger car occurred in the Alamudun district, which, in an attempt to avoid a collision with a bus that was entering the road from the shoulder, ended up in the oncoming lane and became involved in a traffic accident. The accident happened on January 21 in the village of Besh-Kungei around 08:50.
The Uzgen District Court has made a decision regarding the measure of restraint for the suspect in the murder case. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh Regional Court, a measure of restraint was considered against citizen K. uulu S. in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 7 of part 2 of article 122 of the Criminal Code ("Murder"). The court has kept him in custody until March 24, 2026. The court's statement also noted that the request from the
In the Kadamjay district, in the village of Kara-Döbö, a case of theft has been uncovered. Law enforcement authorities have detained a man accused of stealing money from the home of a local resident. According to information from the villagers, the detainee is a native of a neighboring settlement.
On January 23, an outreach school on constitutionalism took place in the city of Osh, organized by the Constitutional Court, with the participation of the court's chairman Emil Oskonbaev and judges Chynara Aydarbekova and Meerghul Bobukejeva. The events were aimed at two professional audiences. The first school was held at Osh State University, gathering faculty members from the law departments of OshSU and Jalal-Abad State University.
Daily Star emphasizes that the risk of global conflict has reached a historic high. A prophecy made over a hundred years ago has become relevant again in light of current events, such as Donald Trump's return to politics and military actions in Ukraine. Imam Mahdi spoke of events that could shake the world, predicting a rise in global conflicts and destruction. His prophecies particularly focused on "earthquakes," which in our days may indicate the possibility of nuclear war.
The restaurant named "24 Seasons" has opened in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, becoming the first of its kind to use artificial intelligence and robotic technologies to manage all operations of the establishment, as reported by Kazinform citing local media. The restaurant occupies two levels and represents a high-tech ecosystem. Robots perform thermal processing of food, prepare noodles and drinks, while mobile devices ensure the delivery of orders to tables and maintain order in the
During the winter period, a count of waterfowl and wetland birds was conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir. The event was organized by the Directorate of the Biosphere Territory "Issyk-Kul" in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. Annually, during the winter, spring, and autumn seasons, eco-demographic monitoring of these birds
The training camp "School for Candidates for the Biology Team" took place in Sochi from January 16 to 26 at the Educational Center "Sirius," where teams from Kyrgyzstan and Russia gathered. According to the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Kyrgyzstan team consisted of eight students who were under the guidance of Nursultan Uvaliev, a coach and member of the national biology olympiad.
In the village of Furkat, the driver of a "Honda Stepwgn" hit three schoolchildren and collided with other vehicles — the accident was recorded on video Turmush — On January 26, a serious road traffic accident occurred in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Furkat. According to information provided by eyewitnesses, the incident happened on the Bishkek—Osh highway.
About the resident of the village of Kūrmentū in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, Toktogon Altybasarova, known as Tonya Mama, many articles have been written and several documentary films have been made. She is the guardian of 150 orphans evacuated from besieged Leningrad. Toktogon Altybasarova continues to receive recognition for her merits. In St. Petersburg, a monument is currently being erected in her honor, timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory.
The creation of the "Council of Peace" was initially planned as a way to manage the situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the document signed on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos does not specify particular territories, which expands the council's authority to other conflict zones. Trump had previously stated that this structure could serve as an alternative to the UN, but later clarified that he does not intend to completely replace the UN in addressing global
Recently, the XXIX Memorial Open Tournament in Greco-Roman Wrestling took place in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, dedicated to Ivan and Sergey Yarmolenko, featuring participants born between 2011 and 2013. This information was provided by the Dostuk rural administration. The athletes from the Dostuk rural district demonstrated excellent results, securing prize-winning positions. The results of the competition are as follows: First place in the 52 kg weight category was taken by David Rakhmatov. Second
At a press conference, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Azat Kozubekov, reported that by the end of 2025, the loan portfolio of the country's banks will amount to 506 billion soms. According to him, during 2025, the loan portfolio increased by 48.8%.
As of January 27, there are no restrictions on travel on all international and local roads in Kyrgyzstan, including mountain passes. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, light snow is observed at the Too-Ashuu and Ala-Bel passes on the Bishkek-Osh highway, as well as at the Otmok pass on the Taraz-Talas-Suusamyr road.
The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, stated at a press conference on January 27 that decisions regarding the interest rate and other aspects of monetary policy will be made taking into account the current external economic conditions. Kozubekov noted that in the event of a worsening situation, the National Bank will decide to raise the interest rate. "We will respond adequately to changes," he added.
Mars Aliyev has been appointed as the head of the municipal institution "Suu-Tütük" (MP "Vodokanal") in Karakol. This decision was approved by the mayor of the city, Kanibek Adiev. Mars Aliyev Azhybekovich was born on January 1, 1973, and previously held the position of director of the Karakol bus station.
As a result of an appeal to law enforcement agencies, it became known that a citizen G.A., born in 1993, had been working as a subcontractor on the facilities of HPP-1 and HPP-2 of the company "A.G.E." since October 2024. The work was carried out based on a verbal agreement, and the cost of pouring 1 cubic meter of concrete was 5,500 soms. To conduct business, individual entrepreneurial activity was registered in the name of G.A.'s wife — E.K., with the corresponding power of
In Kyrgyzstan, a meeting was held dedicated to the prospects of growing peonies in the country. Representatives from the Peony Industry Development Center in Heze, People's Republic of China, participated in the event. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the meeting took place on January 26, 2026, with the participation of Deputy Minister B. Bekbolotov. The center represented at the meeting is a leading institution in the development of the peony industry in Heze, which is
The volume of international reserves of Kyrgyzstan reached a record high of 8.6 billion dollars in 2025, which corresponds to an increase of 69.1%. This information was announced by the Deputy Head of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Azat Kozubekov, at a press conference. According to him, since the beginning of 2026, the National Bank has conducted one intervention amounting to 134.5 million dollars.
In the Moscow district of Chui region, two men have been detained on suspicion of murdering their acquaintance, according to information provided by the regional police department.
Today, the opening of a new service building for electrical engineers took place in Osh, constructed as part of the Osh group of the substation service "Osh Electric Networks." The ceremony was led by the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev. According to the press service of the ministry, this building was erected to improve the quality of working conditions for employees and to create comfortable workplaces in accordance with modern standards. The financing was provided by the OJSC
- At the press conference held on January 27, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov noted that there are no grounds for claiming a transition to increased state control, as a significant portion of Kyrgyzstan's economy still belongs to the private sector. Kozubekov emphasized that state influence is primarily exerted through fiscal and monetary policy.
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan to discuss the prospects of growing peonies in the country. This event took place on January 26, 2026, with the participation of Deputy Minister B. Bekbolotov and representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center from the Chinese city of Heze. The Heze Peony Development Service Center is a leading institution in the field of peony industry development, and Heze is considered a world leader in the cultivation and
The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azat Kozubekov, spoke at a press conference about the impact of internal factors on inflation, in particular, the rise in electricity tariffs and housing and communal services. He also noted that inflation expectations among households and business structures remain stable and are within moderate limits.
The situation with the increasing number of people waiting in line is observed at the Sokuluk District Hospital in the Chuy Region. Problems have arisen due to non-functioning programs on computers in several medical offices. Local residents shared this information with a Turmush correspondent.
Not only America is leaving Central Asia. European experts note that the old system of international relations is collapsing, and a new one has yet to emerge in its place. Countries in the region, like Europe, passionately hope for the end of chaos and find themselves in a state of uncertainty, questioning where to move next and with whom.
On January 26, a meeting was held in Osh with the general director of the construction company "Elit-Stroy-City," as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).
Work has begun to reclaim 27 acres of land at the central stadium in the city of Osh, which had previously been in private ownership. As reported by the municipality, the work to reclaim the 27 acres of stadium land, which was previously privatized illegally, has commenced. Currently, the owners are voluntarily vacating the plot located on the eastern side of the A. Suyumbaev Central Stadium in Osh, where illegal constructions had been erected.
The currency market largely reacts to the increase in export revenues, as noted by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov during a press conference held today, January 27. He emphasized that it does not matter to the currency sector which specific goods are being exported — whether it is gold, agricultural products, or industrial goods. Kozubekov also noted that the growth in export volumes generally contributes to the strengthening of the national currency and enhances
- Deputy Chyngyz Ajibayev held a meeting with Abdybay Jaiylbaev, Deputy Director of the Water Resources Service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the meeting, attention was focused on the current state of water resources in the country, as well as on the prospects for the development of the irrigation sector and the implementation of both short-term and long-term projects.
An important aspect of the economic situation in the Kyrgyz Republic is the high investment activity, supported by an increase in fixed capital investments and an expansion of budget financing. Consumer demand is also sustained due to the growth of real incomes, an influx of remittances, and active lending. As of January 16, 2026, inflation was 9.4% year-on-year, which corresponds to the level of December 2025. Current price changes are within the expectations of the National Bank, and there
In their appeal, citizens urged President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev to intervene in the situation related to the delays in the handover of apartments and the slowdown in the construction process. The press service of the GKNB reported the initiation of an investigation regarding this situation.
In Kara-Tuu, located in the Kochkor district, an incident occurred on Lenin Street: a car was completely burned out. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The State Committee for National Security has intensified oversight of the company's activities An inspection has begun at the construction company "Elite-Stroy-City," as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. This step was a result of residents of the "Manas" residential complex addressing President Sadyr Japarov, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev. Apartment