At the "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris, Chancellor Friedrich Merz provided vague promises to Zelensky, as reported by Die Zeit. Germany announced its intention to technically monitor the ceasefire regime in Ukraine using satellites and drones; however, the deployment of troops in support of Kyiv is only planned on the territory of one of the NATO countries.
There are two main versions regarding the origin of the name of the village of Nura, located in the Alay district. This was shared by Gülера Belekova, a history teacher at the Isakbek Monuev Secondary School. According to her, in the past, many hypotheses emerged about how the name of the village originated, but over time, two key ones stood out.
Shakhlo Osmonakhunova, a 17-year-old athlete from Kara-Kul, is actively engaged in Olympic boxing. She discovered her love for sports at the age of 14. Since 2023, she has been attending a boxing section.
In its official comment, the Ministry of Construction clarified: A video has appeared on social media showing pits for the foundation of the residential complex 'Altai', filled with water, which has caused a negative reaction from the public.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informs citizens planning to apply for non-immigrant B-1/B-2 visas (for tourism and business trips) to the United States about new requirements introduced by the American side. According to information provided by the U.S. Department of State, starting from January 21, 2026, citizens of a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to make a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The specific amount of the
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstanis living and working abroad. Esen Sharshkeyev, the hero of one of the recent videos that became popular on social media, made the decision to leave his job in Moscow for the sake of his son. Esen was born in 1995 in Naryn.
Askar Abdysalamov has become a pioneer in watermelon cultivation in the village of Buzhum, located in the Batken region. This information was shared with a Turmush correspondent.
The State Tax Service has presented consolidated information on the incomes and expenses of state and municipal officials for the year 2024. According to the data published by the tax service, the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms this year, but his expenses were not specified.
- The volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported in the statistics, amounted to 685.9 billion soms for January-November 2025. During this period, the extraction of mineral resources totaled 65.4 billion soms. The leading role in this sector is held by the extraction of metallic ores, the volume of which reached 46 billion soms, highlighting its significance in overall industrial production.
A suspect in committing acts of domestic violence has been detained in the Chuy region, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the region. On January 7, 2026, a woman identified as A.Z., born in 1995, appealed to the law enforcement agencies of the Issyk-Ata district for help regarding the actions of her husband. According to her, on the same day around 12:00 in the village of Ivanovka, during a conflict, her husband, a citizen A.E. (born in 1993), inflicted bodily harm on her.
On January 7, the Minister of Culture of the country, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with international experts working on the UNESCO World Heritage site "Sulaiman-Too." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The experts arrived in Kyrgyzstan in accordance with the government's decision regarding the optimization of the buffer zone boundaries of Mount Sulaiman-Too, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Their work will take place from January 7 to 12.
Over the course of one week, poachers engaged in illegal fishing and hunting of rock partridges were detained in the Alaï district. This was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a game management specialist from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to Aydarov, the department's employees regularly conduct raids. "In the village of Pravda, protocols were drawn up against three fishermen. When we arrived at the scene, they
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, a festival called "Ak Ilbirs" will take place. This was announced by the district akim Ermek Bakhaidinov, who emphasized that the event will be held at the Ak-Tash pasture and is aimed at developing winter tourism. According to Bakhaidinov, the main goal of the festival is to activate winter tourism in the region. The organizers plan to set up ice rinks and hold national games of salburun. Preparation for the festival is being
The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, was founded in 1907 as part of the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement policy. Previously, Turmush covered the history of the village, the first settlers, as well as the establishment of the first club and hospital. This time, Nurmanbet Nurai Kankozhoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3 of the village, shared with us the story of the first institutions — the radio center, kindergarten, and post office
At the winter fair "Karakol Winter Fair 2026" in Karakol, a demonstration of the elechek was organized, which attracted the attention of many visitors thanks to the efforts of artisans from the Jeti-Oguz district. This part of the event, dedicated to the national headwear, became one of the most vibrant.
In Osh, work has begun on the dismantling of the monument to Barsbek-kagan, located at the intersection of Gapar Aitieva and Bekmamata Osmonova streets. As reported by the city administration, the dismantling of the monument is scheduled for January 8, 2026. The official statement clarifies that the monument will be relocated to a new site that has already been chosen. However, another monument is planned for that location, so Barsbek-kagan will be installed in a completely different place. At
In the village of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, local residents presented Imam Kumarbek Keramaev with a pilgrimage ticket for Umrah, reports Turmush correspondent. In agreement with the community and the decision of the elders, it was decided to raise funds — 1000 soms from each household. With this money, the imam was gifted a ticket for a 14-day pilgrimage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reports the introduction of new requirements for citizens wishing to obtain non-immigrant visas of categories B-1/B-2 (for tourism and business trips) to the United States of America. These changes will take effect on January 21, 2026. According to information provided by the U.S. Department of State, citizens of a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will be required to pay a financial deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. The
In Cholpon-Ata, local council deputies approved the renaming of several streets and the assignment of new names to a number of objects. This decision was made on December 16, 2025. According to the resolution initiated by the city administration on December 9 and 11, 2025, the deputies based their decision on Article 7 of the law "On Geographical Names in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the current regulations approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on March 25, 2025, under number 149. As a
In 2024, the State Tax Service presented the declarations of civil servants. Attorney General Maksat Asanaliev declared an income of 1,847,332 soms and 59 tyiyns. No information is provided in the expenses section.
According to the new rules, Kyrgyz citizens may be required to pay a cash deposit ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to obtain a business or tourist visa of category B1/B2. This measure is aimed at preventing cases of overstaying in the country.
In the Call center Kaktus.media, a request was received from the residents of the village of Sadovoe, located in the Min-Bulak rural administration. In this settlement, a leak from a damaged water pipe has not been fixed for almost half a month. “The water pipe in our village burst nearly two weeks ago. We, the residents of East Street, have repeatedly contacted the local administration. After many promises, they started the work, but it has not been completed. The streets are flooded, and we
In Uzgen, during a specialized raid, 18 children were found on the street at night without adults. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, employees of the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department conducted a preventive event called "Teenager–Night" during the winter holidays to reduce the level of crime and offenses among youth.
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people who have found their place abroad. Nurbakyt Orozbaev, a 25-year-old resident, has settled in a country where the name Kyrgyzstan is associated with the history of the USSR, as well as with Bivol and Shevchenko. Nurbakyt was born on August 2, 1998, in Kazakhstan, in the capital city of Astana. He spent his early years there, completing his primary education. His parents are originally from Kyrgyzstan: his father is from the village of
The identification of the woman found in Sokuluk with memory loss was made possible thanks to the work of the employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The Main Department of Internal Affairs also noted that the information on social networks stating that the woman's identity is unknown and assistance is needed in establishing it is false.
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry implemented numerous initiatives aimed at modernizing agriculture and introducing new scientific methods and digital technologies. As part of scientific research, 35 projects were conducted in the fields of crop production, animal husbandry, and pasture management. One of the key areas was the work on improving and preserving the genetic potential of agricultural animals, including cattle,
- In 2025, 119 industrial projects were implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic, according to information from the Ministry of Economy. The total investment amounted to $715.7 million, which contributed to the creation of 8,500 jobs.
As reported on January 8 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in a case of domestic violence has been detained. On January 7, a woman living in the village of Ivanovka approached the police in the Issyk-Ata district. According to her, around 12:00, her husband beat her. As a result of a medical examination, it was determined that the woman has a closed fracture of the fourth rib on the right with displacement, as well as multiple bruises
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark have issued a joint statement regarding the claims of the United States on Greenland.
In a telephone conversation held on January 6, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, contacted his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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, 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,
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,"
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,