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Why Tourists Need Almaty, Not New York, Moscow, or Paris
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Why Tourists Need Almaty, Not New York, Moscow, or Paris

In his interview, Tokayev instructed the akim to transform Almaty into a city that will always amaze, drawing inspiration from examples of megacities such as New York, Moscow, and Paris. He also pointed out environmental activists who, in his opinion, hinder the development of mountain tourism. This statement was responded to by Zhamilya Zhaksalieva in a debate. Before discussing megacities like New York or Paris, as well as developer companies and environmentalists, it is worth starting with

10.01.2026, 13:57
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Extreme Adrenaline: Spectacular Jeep Sprint and Enduro Competitions Held in Osh

On January 9, competitions in jeep sprint and motorsport took place in Almalyk, located in the city of Osh, as reported by the organizers in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. The organizers noted that about 100 athletes participated in the event. These motorsport disciplines are notable for their extreme nature, as participants compete in cars and motorcycles on tracks filled with natural obstacles and challenging sections.

10.01.2026, 13:15
Increased electricity consumption limits for Naryn region
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Increased electricity consumption limits for Naryn region

This decision was made to ensure the stable operation of the energy system of the Kyrgyz Republic during peak load periods. The Ministry emphasizes that it is working continuously with the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Naryn region and local administrations to provide the population with coal. Moreover, joint raids are being conducted with antimonopoly authorities aimed at preventing unjustified price increases for coal. As a result of inspections, no instances of

10.01.2026, 12:54
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Life in the Regions: Got Married and Found a Business — How Elnura from the Tyup District Sells Honey to Kazakhs and Europeans

Elnura Kadyrbek kyzy, a resident of the village of Koouchu [Көөчү] in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, is actively engaged in beekeeping with her family. In 2024, she shared information about her business with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, the love for beekeeping came after her marriage. "I was born in the village of Ichke-Suu and finished school there. My husband is from the village of Koouchu, and we got married 13 years ago, raising four children. My

10.01.2026, 12:33
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Textile production in Kyrgyzstan reached 3.3 billion soms by the end of November 2025

- In November 2025, textile production in Kyrgyzstan demonstrated a significant increase in monetary terms, as well as positive dynamics in physical indicators, according to statistical data. The volume of textile products in this month amounted to 501.6 million soms, which significantly exceeds the result of November 2024, when it was 275 million soms. The physical volume index reached 112.3%, indicating real growth compared to the same month last year.

10.01.2026, 10:56
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Attempted car theft in Kara-Balta ended with an arrest

In Kara-Balta, a man suspected of car theft has been detained, reports the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, providing information to a Turmush correspondent. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 9, 2026, at 16:30, a report was received at the duty station that an unknown individual had stolen a red "Volkswagen Golf-2" with the license plate 08KG524 from the territory of the Western garages in the

10.01.2026, 10:29
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Cargo that does not meet the requirements of the EAEU will not be allowed into Kyrgyzstan

- On January 8, 2026, Maksat Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Protection, and Quarantine of Plants, conducted an unscheduled inspection at the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and at the SVH "Kant," located at the border with Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. During the inspection, instructions were given regarding the strict adherence to phytosanitary norms during the import and export of quarantine products for

10.01.2026, 09:52
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In Chuy Region, a "Mercedes-Benz" driver drove for a year with someone else's license plates and received a fine of 45,500 soms

In the Chui region, a case was recorded where a driver was operating a vehicle with a registration number belonging to another vehicle. This was reported by representatives of the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, informing the correspondent of Turmush. According to the information, on January 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the 61st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh highway, employees of the Traffic Safety Department of the Jayil

10.01.2026, 09:39
Zhapаров noted Mirziyoyev's contribution to the resolution of border issues with Tajikistan
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Zhapаров noted Mirziyoyev's contribution to the resolution of border issues with Tajikistan

In this film, the President of Kyrgyzstan highlighted the significance of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's participation in resolving long-standing territorial disputes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. According to Japarov, the Uzbek president actively contributed to reaching a compromise, insisting on the necessity to "not miss the moment and move towards mutual agreement" to ensure long-term stability in the region, according to reports from Uzbek media.

10.01.2026, 08:12
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Our People Abroad: A Native of Naryn Went to South America and Conquered One of the Seven "Peaks of the World"

Aisada Uchugenova, originally from the village of Choloq-Kayin located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, now lives in Germany and recently reached the summit of Aconcagua in South America. At a height of 6962 meters, Aconcagua is the highest mountain not only in Argentina and South America but also in the western and southern hemispheres, as well as on the entire planet outside of Asia.

09.01.2026, 22:07
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Unusual Names: A. Osmonalieva was named after a queen from a fairy tale

The new heroine of the "Unusual Names" column is Altynchach Osmonalieva, who lives in the village of Togolok Moldo, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. Since 2015, she has been working at her alma mater, starting as a librarian and later becoming a teacher. Altynchach was born on February 11, 1975, and spent her childhood in Togolok Moldo. She received her education at the school named after Zhorobek Satylganov, where she studied from 1981 to 1992, and then at the

09.01.2026, 22:05
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The USA has seized another oil tanker. Video

In the Caribbean Sea, near Trinidad, the U.S. seized the tanker Olina. This is the fifth operation to intercept vessels in recent weeks, as Washington seeks to control the export of Venezuelan oil, according to two U.S. officials from Reuters. According to an industry source directly related to the situation, the tanker Olina, which is officially registered under the flag of East Timor, recently left Venezuela and was heading back to the region.

09.01.2026, 21:52
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Life in the Regions: The Daughter of a Famous Teacher from Naryn, After Graduating from the Capital Institute, Followed in Her Father's Footsteps and Returned to Her Native Village

A resident of the village of Kara-Burgon in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, Nazgul Kulmurzaeva has been working as a teacher for 35 years. Nazgul Kulmurzaeva is a mathematics and computer science teacher who has been working at her alma mater for 35 years. She takes pride in being the daughter of the well-known teacher and principal Bektur Kulmurzaev, who contributed to the development of the school.

09.01.2026, 21:31
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Smog or Fog? What the Sky Over Bishkek Looks Like

At night and early in the morning on January 9, Bishkek was enveloped in thick fog. By 11 o'clock, the capital looked like this: Social media users are wondering what this is: smog or fog. "It's been like this for the third day. Yesterday we were in the mountains — the air there was clean. Upon returning to the city, we faced breathing problems again," they share their impressions.

09.01.2026, 21:04
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Call Center: Why is the live hedge being removed on Ch. Aitmatov Avenue?

According to information received by the Call Center Kaktus.media, on January 9, employees of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenhoz" began uprooting the live hedge along the avenue. These actions were observed in the area of the former Shampanvinkombinat and the Bishkek Humanities University, where the shrubs are already gone. Local residents are expressing concern about the possible road expansion and whether new plants will be planted in this area.

09.01.2026, 18:48
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Life in the Regions: A 74-Year-Old Teacher from Talas Ran a Marathon, and Once Taught Troublemaker Teenagers Five Years Younger Than Her

Meizbubu Myrsalieva, a 74-year-old resident of the Talas region, demonstrated remarkable endurance by running 3 kilometers in a recent marathon. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared about her life and mentioned that she was born in the village of Boo-Terek in the Bakai-Ata district, where her father worked as a school principal. There were seven children in the family, and six girls also became teachers.

09.01.2026, 18:30
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Data on negative credit information for loans up to 10,000 soms may be excluded from the credit history if more than 1 year has passed.

- According to new amendments developed by the Ministry of Economy, the retention period for negative credit information on loans up to 10,000 soms may be reduced to one year. This bill was presented by the Cabinet of Ministers for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh at the end of 2025. In the current version of the law, the retention period for such information is five years, regardless of the loan amount.

09.01.2026, 17:48
In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. Machine uprising?
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In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. Machine uprising?

In April, residents of Palo Alto and its surroundings were surprised when voices resembling Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg began to sound at familiar pedestrian crossings. These "talking" traffic lights on the historic route El Camino Real unexpectedly started telling strange jokes, sometimes touching on topics related to Donald Trump and persistent artificial intelligence. It seemed like a joke, but the reason turned out to be more serious. One of the hacked buttons, mimicking

09.01.2026, 17:09
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The court arrested the former head of the "Cadastre" structure in a corruption case involving 4.5 hectares of land on the shores of Issyk-Kul.

The judicial authorities have decided to place the former head of the territorial department of the state institution "Cadastre" in custody due to suspicions of corrupt activities. In early September 2025, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of T.A.K., who held the position of head of the department of the State Institution "Cadastre." This detention was the result of a criminal case opened in connection with the

09.01.2026, 17:01
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Almaty - Issyk-Kul Road. What is the current stage of the project?

A working group has been established in Kazakhstan to analyze the project for the construction of the Almaty — Issyk-Kul highway, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. Members of the group include representatives from various agencies, including the Ministry of National Economy, the Ministry of Ecology, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken," the Border Service of the National Security Committee, and the Ministry of Transport.

09.01.2026, 16:35
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Since the early 1990s, 40 out of 71 kindergartens in the city of Osh have come under private ownership.

Since Kyrgyzstan became an independent state, 40 kindergartens in Osh have been transferred to private ownership. This was reported by Tynchtykbek Bektaştegin, the head of the city education department. As of 1991, there were 71 state kindergartens operating in Osh. However, from 1991 to 2004, 40 of them were privatized. "In 1991, there were 71 kindergartens in Osh. By 2004, 40 of them had become private. The return of these institutions to municipal ownership only began in 2011-2012.

09.01.2026, 16:16
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Veteran of the Police Kudayberdi Choroev Turns 98 Years Old

Yesterday, January 8, Kudaiberdi Choroев celebrated his 98th birthday. He is a veteran of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region, residing in the Talas district. According to the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department, the head of the department, Baktybek Narchaev, the chairman of the veterans' council, Asymkan Ashyraliev, and young employees personally visited the veteran to congratulate him on his anniversary.

09.01.2026, 16:11
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Early in the morning, a traffic accident occurred in Talas due to poor visibility on the road.

Today, January 9, an accident occurred in Talas due to poor visibility caused by thick fog, as reported by witnesses of the incident. The incident happened around 5:00 AM on the Talas—Taraz—Suusamyr highway, where a "Toyota Surf" was parked on the roadside. The driver of a "Subaru Forester," traveling behind it, did not notice the stationary vehicle and crashed into it. According to preliminary information, the cause of the collision was the fog, which hindered visibility.

09.01.2026, 16:10
Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable
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Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable

At the meeting, the results of monitoring the epidemiological situation and the assessment of the burden on medical institutions were announced. According to information provided by the heads of children's hospitals and health coordinators, requests for medical assistance are at the level of long-term averages, although there has been an increase in the number of direct admissions to hospitals, bypassing the primary care level. On weekends and holidays, all Family Medicine Centers in the

09.01.2026, 16:05
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A Villager Found on the Road at Issyk-Kul - Struck Dead by a Car

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Semyonovka, a tragedy occurred on the road — a pedestrian was hit by a car. According to witnesses, the incident happened on January 8, 2026, at approximately 20:10. The driver, a man named K.A.A., was driving a Chevrolet Equinox when suddenly a local resident, N.S., stepped onto the roadway.

09.01.2026, 15:57
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Declaration-2024. The First Deputy Head of the Cabinet Amangeldiev has horses, cows, and sheep worth 5 million soms.

The State Tax Service has published consolidated data on the declarations of state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the provided information, the income of the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, in 2024 amounted to 2 million 544 thousand 927 soms and 75 tyiyns. However, expenses were not specified.

09.01.2026, 15:57
Trump announced ground attacks on drug cartels. And mentioned Mexico.
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Trump announced ground attacks on drug cartels. And mentioned Mexico.

Trump also mentioned that in August he instructed the Pentagon to develop plans for possible operations against drug cartels that are recognized as terrorist organizations. The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, has repeatedly emphasized that she will not allow the U.S. to conduct military operations on her country's territory. Nevertheless, Trump does not rule out the possibility of continuing his hardline stance towards other countries, such as Greenland and Canada.

09.01.2026, 15:52
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Kazakhstan May Impose a 3-Month Ban on Carrot Exports, Country Ranks Third in Supplies to Kyrgyzstan

Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of introducing a three-month ban on the export of fresh carrots, as became known after the publication of the draft order on December 24. This step is driven by the need to ensure food security in the country. As for the Kyrgyz market, Uzbekistan has traditionally been the main source of imported carrots. According to the National Statistical Committee, in the first ten months of 2025, Uzbekistan ranked first among suppliers, while China and Kazakhstan

09.01.2026, 15:30
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Furniture production in Kyrgyzstan increased by 15.4% in the results of the 11 months of 2025.

- From January to November 2025, furniture production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 billion 533 million 537.6 thousand soms. This figure is nearly equal to the corresponding value for the same period in 2024, which was 1 billion 539 million 279.8 thousand soms, according to statistical data. The physical volume index for the period in question reached 115.4%, indicating a real production growth of 15.4% compared to January-November 2024, when this index was at 92.7%.

09.01.2026, 15:23