- In 2026, the opening of new milling enterprises is planned, as announced by the president of the Millers Association, Rustam Junushov, during a radio broadcast. According to him, enterprises in the country are actively increasing their storage capacities for both grain and finished products, which contributes to food security.
The summary of the results for the year 2025 in the rural district of Karkyra, Tyup region has been completed. The Karkyra district comprises 11 villages with a population of 20,692 people. Throughout 2025, various planned activities were implemented, funded not only by the local budget but also by internal investments, grants, as well as republican, district, and regional funds.
In the evening of January 1, an incident occurred in the Lenin district of the capital — a fire broke out in an apartment on the fifth floor of a multi-storey building. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The fire services received a signal about the incident at 17:54. Employees of the fire and rescue unit No. 4 from the Pervomaisky district and a fire ladder from unit No. 8 were dispatched to the scene. The fire was
Tucker Carlson, an American journalist and television host, expressed sharp dissatisfaction with the corruption practices in Ukraine during one of his speeches. He emphasized that some Ukrainian citizens are leading a luxurious lifestyle abroad, despite the ongoing war in the country.
On New Year's Eve, 13 drivers under the influence of alcohol were detained in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by the Regional Traffic Safety Administration. According to the agency, in just one day, traffic control officers recorded 271 cases of traffic rule violations and issued administrative protocols for each offender.
The President will celebrate the New Year with family Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, will spend the New Year holidays in his homeland. This was reported by the press service of his administration, presenting information from Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the head of state.
In the Jalal-Abad region, an off-site meeting was held under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev, where the situation at the OJSC "Mailuu-Suu Lamp Factory" was discussed. This meeting was organized at the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, and it was attended by factory employees as well as representatives of relevant government agencies.
- On December 24, 2025, the Board of the National Bank made a decision to amend several regulatory acts concerning the regulation of credit unions and the Joint Stock Company "Financial Company of Credit Unions". The changes affect the following documents:
– The demand for tourist trips has remained at the level of 2025, however, the structure of preferences has changed significantly. Vietnam, especially Phu Quoc Island, has become the undisputed leader among destinations. This year, there are three flights a week from Bishkek, and all seats on them are completely sold out.
In the Jumgal district, a competition called "Kosh Zhyldyz" was held among the leaders and employees of institutions, reported a Turmush correspondent. The event took place at the "Song-Kul" cinema on the initiative of the Jumgal district cultural department with the support of the district state administration. Eight pairs participated in the competition, and the number of spectators exceeded 250 people.
Using Google Trends, one can track what interests people around the world—from marketers to everyday users. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan residents actively searched for information on Google, one of the most well-known search engines.
- An off-site meeting regarding the situation at the OJSC "Mailuu-Suu Lamp Factory" was held in the Jalal-Abad region, reports the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The meeting, led by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev, took place at the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov.
In the Jalal-Abad region, an off-site meeting was held, organized under the leadership of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The meeting addressed issues related to the OJSC "Mailuu-Suu Lamp Factory." The meeting took place on the instruction of Sadyr Japarov and gathered representatives of relevant state agencies, as well as the management and employees of the factory. The main focus was on the state
As part of the "Our People Abroad" series, we will tell you about Kamila Kasymova, who currently resides in the French city of Metz. Kamila was born in Bishkek in 1995 and left her homeland at the age of 15 with her mother. After moving to France, she graduated from college and got married at 18. Here, she trained as a cook and a kindergarten teacher. "My mom decided to leave to provide me with a better life," Kamila noted.
According to information provided by the Traffic Police Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a tragic incident occurred in the region, resulting in a truck driver hitting a 15-year-old cyclist, who then left the scene of the accident. According to law enforcement agencies, the accident happened on the night of January 1. The teenager, riding his bicycle, was heading to the city of Kant to meet friends. Around 00:50, while he was riding along the edge of the
- According to statistical data, the volume of industrial production increased from 325 billion 90.1 million soms in 2020 to 599 billion 755.2 million soms in 2024. During this five-year period, there was an increase of 274 billion 665.1 million soms, which corresponds to 84.5%, confirming a significant expansion of industrial output compared to 2020.
At the beginning of 2026, the tourism sector in Kyrgyzstan remains stable, demonstrating consistent demand, although travelers' preferences have changed. This was reported by Talant Ozokeiev, the founder of a well-known tourism company. According to him, although the New Year holidays did not bring a significant increase compared to the previous year, they did reveal a new leader among foreign destinations.
During the New Year holidays in the Jalal-Abad region, police officers discovered 13 lost children and returned them to their parents. This was reported by the regional Internal Affairs Department. According to the department's information, 12 of these children were found in Manas, and one in Maiлуу-Сuu.
A field meeting was held in the Jalal-Abad region dedicated to the state of the Open Joint Stock Company "Mailuu-Suu Lamp Factory." The event was led by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was provided by the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan. At the meeting, organized at the direction of President Sadyr Japarov, representatives of
In Kyrgyzstan, measures are actively being developed to strengthen the local raw material base for grain processing. This was stated by the president of the Millers Association, Rustam Junushov, in an interview for the radio. According to him, in 2024, Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev already discussed with millers the issues of improving the raw material base in their industry.
A resident of the village of Chauvai in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, Talaybek Sadykov has been sewing shoes by hand for 3 years, taking orders. He makes shoes for both children and adults — both summer and winter. Orders often come from ulakchy (players in kok boru). There are also regular customers who prefer shoes made of pure leather.
In the new article of the "Our People Abroad" section, we will meet Burulai Zhusupbek kyzy, a 27-year-old medical student in Düsseldorf, Germany. Burulai was born in the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region. She is currently in her final year at Heinrich Heine University (Heinrich-Heine-Universität).
- Over a five-year period, the volume of residential buildings commissioned in Kyrgyzstan increased from 1,063.3 thousand sq. m to 1,573.4 thousand sq. m. This is confirmed by statistical data. From 2020 to 2024, the growth amounted to 510.1 thousand sq. m, which corresponds to 48%, indicating an increase in construction activity compared to the beginning of this period.
With the onset of long weekends and holidays, there is an increase in domestic conflicts that can escalate into offenses and criminal acts. In this regard, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has urged citizens to report cases of violence in families. The agency noted that most serious consequences, such as bodily harm and threats, occur against the backdrop of domestic quarrels, alcohol abuse, and loss of self-control.
In 2025, the Orlovka city administration managed to attract funding amounting to 59.8 million soms from the republican budget and private investors, in addition to local budget funds. This was reported by the mayor of the city, Aman Koishybaev, in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. The city of Orlovka is actively implementing socially significant infrastructure projects aimed at improving the lives of local residents, developing the economy, and ensuring safety.
In the first minutes of 2026, a girl was born in the Moscow district of the Chuy region, as reported by the local Center for General Medical Practice. “The newborn was delivered at 03:15 and weighed 3 kilograms 760 grams. The baby's health is stable. She became the first child born in this district in the new year,” noted the Center.
In the Issyk-Kul region, a traffic accident involving livestock occurred. This was reported by eyewitnesses. “Yesterday, January 1, at 21:04, we witnessed a dangerous situation on the highway. We were traveling at a speed of about 90–100 km/h when we were overtaken at high speed by 'Hyundai Sonata' and 'Lexus' vehicles. Just a minute later, we saw a cow carcass on the road, and right behind it was an overturned 'Lexus' car.
In Balakchy, a man was detained for illegally fishing using a boat and nets. The incident occurred on January 1, 2026, around 11:00 PM, when officers from the tourist-ecological police of the Interior Ministry of the Issyk-Kul region were conducting an evening patrol of the lake area near the "Kyzyl-Tash" beach.
On New Year's Eve in the Ala-Bukinsky district, a joyful event took place — triplets were born, as reported by the district state administration. According to information from the agency, the newborns — two girls and one boy — are in stable condition, along with their mother.
According to the new requirements that will come into effect at the beginning of 2026, foreign citizens will be required to have a medical and accident insurance policy valid for the entire duration of their stay in Georgia. This measure is adopted as part of Georgia's tourism legislation and covers trips for various reasons: personal, business, or tourist.
The ceremony took place at the City Hall subway station in Manhattan, which has been closed since 1945, where Mamdani's wife, Rama Duvaji, was by his side. The oath was administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The choice of location was motivated by his desire to demonstrate a connection with the working class. In his first address to the citizens, Mamdani also announced the appointment of a new commissioner for the Department of Transportation — Mike Flynn. The
On December 29, 2025, in Tehran: merchants closed their shops in protest against deteriorating economic conditions and the instability of the Iranian currency. The dollar exchange rate on the black market reached 1.42 million rials, while a year ago it was 820 thousand rials, and the euro was nearly 1.7 million rials. (Photo: HANDOUT / FARS NEWS AGENCY / AFP) According to Fars news, in Lordegan, located about 470 km south of Tehran, two more people died during the protests. During the
On December 31, 2025, on New Year's Eve, 36-year-old Gülnaara Junusova from the village of Terek-Suu gave birth to her fourth child in the maternity ward of the At-Bashinsky District Hospital. Now the mother of many has become the mother of a boy.
In 2025, the rural administration of Issyk-Kul, which is part of the Tyup district, won the national competition "Best Rural Administration," claiming the grand prize. Over the year, the team of the Issyk-Kul rural administration implemented a number of projects aimed at developing internal infrastructure, improving public spaces, greening, and social construction, as well as creating income-generating production projects.
Starting from January 1, 2026, temporary changes will be introduced in the public transport routes in Bishkek, affecting buses No. 33, No. 8, and No. 55. This information was provided by the city administration. The reason for the changes is the closure of a section of Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, located between Semetey and A. Masaliev Streets. The city administration has urged residents to understand the temporary difficulties in traffic.
In Osh, an investigation has begun regarding the transfer of a land plot into private ownership, which previously belonged to a home for the elderly and children. This was reported by the local mayor's office. According to the mayor's office, the area of the plot, which was part of the social institution "Boorukerdik," has decreased from 3 hectares to 90 ares. More than 2 hectares of land are now in private ownership.
In Kara-Kul, in the village of Ketmen-Töbö, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a fire broke out in a two-story house on the eve of New Year's night, December 31, reports Turmush correspondent. According to preliminary data, the fire ignited around 00:10.
- In the first ten months of 2025, cheese and cottage cheese exports to Kazakhstan increased by 36%. This information was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan sent 1,700 tons of cheese and cottage cheese to Kazakhstan, amounting to $4.5 million. This is a 36% increase compared to the same period last year, when 1,300 tons were exported for $3.9 million.
Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), made an unexpected working visit to the border checkpoint "Bek-Abad," located in the Suzak district. The recording of the inspection quickly became popular on social media.
In Balakchy, on New Year's Eve, police officers successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in a vehicle, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the information received, a serious fire occurred in the engine compartment of a "Honda Stepwgn" car near the "Green City" beach.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Jeti-Oguz district, a car fire occurred, as reported by the local police. The incident happened on December 31, 2025, at around 15:30, when a "Volkswagen Golf 2," owned by a resident of the district, B. R. A., born in 1978, caught fire for unknown reasons while approaching the eastern part of the village of Saruu.
During the New Year holidays, many experience bloating, which is often associated with overeating. However, as reported by RIA Novosti citing The Sun, this symptom can indicate serious illnesses. Dr. Donald Grant, a general practice specialist and senior consultant at The Independent Pharmacy, noted that in women, bloating may be a sign of ovarian cancer, as well as indicating food intolerance or the presence of tumors. Additionally, according to him, this condition may signal the presence of
On New Year's Eve in Kyrgyzstan, 75 drivers were detained for being behind the wheel while intoxicated, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the raids conducted across the country, more than 3002 traffic rule violators were identified.
In Kara-Balta, municipal workers demonstrated the volume of garbage left by street vendors selling New Year's goods. Starting early in the morning on January 1, 2026, employees of the sanitation department "Universal" began cleaning the streets in the lower market area from the remnants of informal trading.
In 2025, one of the key achievements of the National Bank was the significant improvement in consumer rights for financial services, as reported by Chairman Melis Turgunbaev. He noted that a self-ban mechanism for lending had been implemented, allowing citizens to establish a ban on taking out loans in their name. This measure is designed to protect against fraud and consciously reduce debt burden. Over the past year, approximately 114,000 people have taken advantage of this opportunity.
On the night of January 1, around 5 AM, a fire broke out at the "Geology" base on Lumumba Street, near the "Kudaybergen" auto parts market. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a signal about the fire was received at the emergency services dispatch center, after which five fire crews were sent to extinguish the flames.
On December 26, 2025, several individuals approached the city police department of Manas with reports of fraudulent activities. According to them, on December 20 at around 23:45, they attempted to purchase electronic airline tickets for the route Moscow – Bishkek via the messaging app Telegram. To do this, they contacted a user named Albert, who suggested transferring money to his phone number via a QR code. However, after receiving the funds, he blocked his page and stopped responding to