Recently, a public meeting was held in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu, located in the Kazybek district of the At-Bashinsky region of Naryn Province. Representatives of the district leadership, prosecutors, heads of various institutions, and of course, local residents were present at the event.
The report highlights that the growth in global electricity demand is occurring against the backdrop of the active development of data centers for artificial intelligence and the popularization of electric vehicles. In particular, in 2025, electricity consumption in China's battery charging and swapping services increased by 48.8% compared to the previous year, while in the field of information transmission, software, and information technology, it rose by 17%. These sectors have become
The concept of game thinking is increasingly being implemented in the business environment—from loyalty programs to corporate training. Seemingly simple mechanics, such as accumulating points or reaching new levels, are becoming useful tools for attracting and retaining customer interest. But the question arises: how effective is this really, and is it not just manipulation? Let’s explore how game thinking functions in business, what advantages it offers, and where the line is drawn between
As of November 30, 2025, commercial banks recorded a net profit of 29 billion 973 million soms, according to data provided by the National Bank. If we look at the figures from earlier dates, as of October 31, the profit amounted to 26 billion 398.9 million soms, and as of September 30, it was 23 billion 146.8 million soms. Since the beginning of the year, the assets of the banking sector have shown significant growth of 44.9%, reaching 1 trillion 181.8 billion soms, while at the end of 2024,
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced the introduction of 10% tariffs on goods from eight European countries that sent their troops to Greenland. These measures will take effect on February 1, and by June, the tariff rate will increase to 25%. The list of countries subject to the tariffs includes Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, which are participating in military exercises organized by Denmark. President Trump
In the Talas region, in the Baykay-Ata area, there is a mausoleum called Kumböz, which was built a hundred years ago. This monument is located on the Böltök hill, on the eastern bank of the Kümüştak River, south of the village of Baykay-Ata.
In response to the words of the former chairman of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes, Syimyk Zhapikeev, expressed in Ernist Kiyazov's podcast, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the president's information policy service, stated that Zhapikeev allegedly claimed there is some "circle" consisting of him, Kanibek Tumanbaev, and a few others who supposedly do not allow others to meet with the president. Orunbekov reminded Zhapikeev that the time for "kitchen
Soon, the World Nomad Games will kick off in Kyrgyzstan, promising to be a true celebration of sports and culture. This year, 49 million soms are allocated for prizes for winners and runners-up. An important innovation will be that for the first time at the Games, the "great player of kok-boru" and the "great horse of kok-boru" will be determined. This innovation aims not only to increase the motivation of athletes but also to enhance public interest in the main sports.
In the podcast of journalist Ernis Kyazov, Syimyk Japykeev reported that after the events of October, he received $10,000 from Sadyr Japarov as support. When asked by Kyazov whether it was true that he allegedly received $500,000 during his public service and then became a general, Japykeev noted that the rumors about $5 million have no basis.
OpenAI has announced the start of testing advertising in ChatGPT, which will be available to users of the free version and those who have subscribed to the Go plan. Users of paid plans, such as Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise, will not see advertisements, as reported by Kazinform, citing information from OpenAI. According to the company's statement, the introduction of advertising will be a monetization method that will allow for the reduction of certain limitations for users who do
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of several construction sites in Bishkek on January 17. During the inspection of a residential complex located on Ankara Street and owned by the company OsOO "Aalam Stroy," serious violations of construction legislation and technical safety requirements were discovered. The violations affected more than ten blocks of this facility. It was
In Bishkek, on Tugolbay-Ata Street, during a preventive raid conducted by the police and the administration of the Pervomaisky district, a brothel providing intimate services was discovered. This became known on January 16 from representatives of the district administration. During the raid, administrative protocols were drawn up against three women who were providing these services. They were also given explanations regarding the provisions of the current legislation.
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission and Referendum Conduct Tynchtyk Shainazarov reacted to the recent statements made by former candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva. Zholdosheva participated in the early elections for deputies of the KR Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on November 30, 2025. She ran in district No. 8 and became the leader among women, receiving 2,590 votes.
In the Kemin district, located in the Chui region, work has begun on the dismantling of advertising materials placed on the mountain slopes along the road leading to Lake Issyk-Kul. As reported by a Turmush correspondent, this decision was made at the direction of the district state administration.
Syimyk Zhapikeev, the former head of the Financial Police, addressed the public with an apology for his comments about the great writer Chinghiz Aitmatov. This was reported by journalist and activist Turat Akimov on his social media page.
According to information provided by the akimat, a ton of coal in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region costs 6400 soms. Coal is regularly delivered to the district from Kara-Keche. “According to the price set by the antimonopoly agency, a ton of coal is sold in the center of the At-Bashinsky district for 6400 soms. When delivered to remote villages, an additional 3 soms 75 tyiyns is added for each kilometer. However, in some villages, coal can be purchased for about 6000 soms,” the
Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a public figure and politician, has sharply criticized Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic. In her social media post, she claims that Shainazarov boasts about how he beat Sadyr Japarov during a fight in parliament in 2011. According to Joldoshova, the incident occurred on April 1, 2011, when the then Attorney General K. Baibolov was speaking. She alleges that Shainazarov supposedly told his
On January 17, at 19:11, an earthquake was recorded in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to data from the Institute of Seismology, the magnitude of this event at the epicenter was 3 points. The earthquake was felt in the village of Soviet, located in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, where the intensity of the tremors reached 2.5 points. The epicenter was located 5 kilometers southwest of this village, as
- On the air of the radio, the head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Turat Idirisov, emphasized that such land sizes allow for the implementation of all necessary agronomic measures, including crop rotation, and ensure a stable income necessary for the development of cooperation. Moreover, the expansion of areas contributes to increasing the efficiency of the cooperative's work.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev announced an upcoming meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, which will take place on January 19 at 14:00. The agenda includes a preliminary ten questions. One of the key topics will be the government's initiative to reduce the retention periods for credit information. It is proposed to shorten the retention period for positive credit history from 7 to 5 years, and for negative history from 5
- The unification of farmers into cooperatives is a necessary condition for increasing their competitiveness and aligns with global practices. This was announced on the radio by the head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Turat Idirisov. As Idirisov noted, individual farmers operating under small-scale production conditions face difficulties in effective operations, making unification into
The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, commented on the recent statements made by former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva. He expressed strong dissatisfaction and surprise regarding her claims that he allegedly once beat President Sadyr Japarov and that he is still proud of it. In his opinion, this is an absolutely absurd, defamatory, and manipulative statement. Shainazarov noted that he does not even intend to discuss the accusations related
As one of the residents who contacted the Kaktus.media editorial office explained, the water supply issues have not been resolved since July, and the repair work being done on the water pipeline turns out to be only temporary. “The problem hasn’t gone away. Every two to three days, they patch up the holes, and in the end, we get brown water for several hours. We are only fed promises,” she shared with the editorial office.
In the Chui region, in the city of Kant, a fire has been reported. Initially, there was information that the fire engulfed the building of the Public Service Center (PSC), but it later became clear that the source of the fire was a cargo center.
In Osh, located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the import of agricultural products from the neighboring state has been blocked, according to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. At the border veterinary checkpoint "Dostuk," a shipment containing 22 tons of animal salt did not pass inspection.
On Horseback After a Wolf: Ak-Tala Resident Shot the Predator Turmush — On January 16, Muratbek Esenkhanov, a resident of the village of Terek in the Ak-Tala district of Naryn region, performed an unusual feat by shooting a large wolf while herding sheep. When he was in the Tuyuk-Koo area, the shepherds reported a wolf that was sneaking up on the sheep. Without hesitation, Esenkhanov jumped on his horse and chased after the predator, successfully shooting it.
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry informs about a possible water resource deficit during the 2026 growing season. In this regard, as stated by the ministry, irrigation volumes will be limited, which will lead to water shortages in a number of regions.
A petition titled "Save the Botanical Garden Named After Gareev" has been initiated on the Change.org website, authored by Angelina Mikheeva. The document emphasizes that the Botanical Garden serves as the lungs of the city and an important place for local residents to relax. It also functions as a scientific institution engaged in the study of flora, the protection of rare plants, and ecological education. The author highlights that the area of the garden is 42 hectares, and
- By 2029, it is expected that the area dedicated to organic farming will triple. This step is reflected in the action plan of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. Currently, the area is 67.3 thousand hectares and is set to grow to 202.5 thousand hectares.
In the Pervomaisky district of Bishkek, local administration and police officers conducted a preventive raid. During this event, illegal activities of a den providing intimate services on Tugolbay Ata Street were discovered. As a result of the raid, administrative protocols were drawn up for three women, and they were also provided with explanatory work in accordance with current legislation.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in Turdakun Usubaliev Square, a food fair has been organized, initiated by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. At the event, local producers offer a wide range of quality products at prices significantly lower than market rates. For example, meat can be purchased starting from 600 soms, while other goods are offered at production prices.
- On January 15, the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyshiev, visited the Moscow and Sokuluk districts of the Chui region. During the trip, he familiarized himself with several farms engaged in the fattening and breeding of livestock that received preferential loans under state programs aimed at supporting the agro-industrial complex.
Employees of cultural institutions in At-Bashy are working in winter clothing due to the cold premises. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent.
Alexey Sklyar, the former Deputy Minister of Labor of Russia, was found dead in his home located in the Filimonovsky settlement, near Moscow. According to RBC, before his death, he sent messages to friends. Sklyar served as Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation from 2018 to 2022, and his responsibilities included issues related to the operation of information systems and the provision of public services in electronic format.
All teams participating in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship for players under 20 are already in Kyrgyzstan. The national teams of Luxembourg, Mexico, and Iran landed in Bishkek on the night of January 17. The competitions in Division ZV will take place at the "Bishkek Arena" from January 18 to 24. Six teams will compete for the sole spot in Division ZA: Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembourg, South Africa, Iran, and Hong Kong. The first round of matches will start on January 18. View
In accordance with the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ulan Kalibekovich Berdibaev has been appointed as the new head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. According to sources in the City Department of Internal Affairs, Berdibaev previously held the position of head of the Criminal Investigation Department, which confirms his extensive experience in service activities.
Today, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the "Ozgur" water treatment station, where major renovations are currently underway. This station is part of the municipal enterprise "Oshshaarwatercanal." According to the mayor's office, during the visit, the mayor familiarized himself with the stages of construction work and emphasized the importance of quality control in the execution of the work. He also instructed the responsible specialists to strictly
- The parliamentary group "Ala-Too" held a meeting on January 16, where they discussed the current state of the garment industry, employment, and the economy. Representatives from the garment sector and government structures participated in the discussion.
In the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, there have been personnel changes. Colonel of Police Ulan Berdibaev has been appointed the new head of this department. According to information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, this appointment was the result of an order from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Previously, Berdibaev held the position of head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Department of Internal
An accident occurred on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway. According to information provided by witnesses, the incident happened on the night of January 17 in the village of Sokuluk and involved an ambulance.
In the territory of the Kurshab rural municipality of the Uzgen district, a public hearing took place with active participation from local residents. The event was led by the head of the rural administration, Sakhtan Keldibaev.
An incident involving a fire occurred at the local market in Naryn, reports Turmush correspondent. On January 14 at 08:00, the dispatch service No. 16 of the fire department of the city of Naryn and its district received a signal about a fire at the "Choluk Ata" shopping center, located on S. Orozbakov Street.
On the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart, near the village of Milianfan in the Issyk-Ata district, an incident occurred involving a truck that overturned while transporting mandarins. According to information received from eyewitnesses, Turmush reports on the incident.
- On January 16, 2026, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Nilufer Alimjanova inquired about the situation with money transfers through Russian banks that are under sanctions, and whether there are any difficulties with conducting transactions. Economy Minister Bakyt Sydykov explained that sanctions are imposed by individual countries, such as the USA and the UK. However, according to him, there are currently no restrictions on interacting with banks that are under sanctions.
A 2-year-old girl was urgently operated on at the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital. This was reported by Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, the chief physician of the institution.
As a result of the internal investigation, the deputy head of the Alay District Department of Internal Affairs was dismissed. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bolotbek Borbiev emphasized the importance of supporting exports during a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, 2026, highlighting that it is directly related to supporting local producers. He reminded those present that the idea of creating a logistics center was voiced back in 2023; however, in his opinion, this issue remains unresolved. “Construction is only planned for 2028, while marketplaces are actively developing. Why are you
Critics of the Kyrgyz government, accusing it of authoritarianism and despotism, are fundamentally mistaken. The main focus of high-level domestic policy is on preventing any destabilization. In this regard, the leadership actively responds to public opinion and expressions of discontent.