Today, January 28, 2026, marks five years since Sadyr Japarov took office as the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The information service of the presidential administration presented photographs that reflect Sadyr Japarov's work from January 2025 to the present.
In the Chuy region, on the road leading to the village of Dön-Aryk, a passenger car hit a horse and was damaged. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by eyewitnesses. According to them, the accident occurred today, January 28.
According to representatives of the Ministry of Energy, there will be no sharp increase in fuel prices, even if the moratorium is lifted, as reported by Ulysmedia.kz. The temporary moratorium on the rise in prices for AI-92 gasoline was introduced to control inflation and will last until the end of March. The ministry assured that even with the cancellation of the moratorium, there will be no sharp increase in prices.
During the discussion, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev asked about the number of citizens with a credit history in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Medet Tairov, reported that about 1.5 million people are registered in the database of the credit information bureau.
Today, January 28, the press service of the presidential administration announced the appointment of five new judges to local courts. According to the decree signed by the head of state, the appointments are made based on paragraph 3 of part 4 of article 70, paragraph 2 of part 8 of article 95 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as part 3 of article 25 of the Constitutional Law "On the Status of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic." This decision was made upon the
Deadly incident in Kara-Kulzhinsky district: man dies while cutting down a poplar Turmush — A tragedy occurred in the Kara-Kulzhinsky district of the Osh region: a local resident died as a result of an accident while cutting down a poplar tree. This was reported by the villagers. Preliminary information indicates that during the work with the tree, the fallen poplar pinned the man down.
On February 4-5, a B5+1 forum is scheduled to take place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the country. According to the ministry's data, the B5+1 forum serves as an important business platform operating within the diplomatic format of C5+1, which unites Central Asia and the United States. The event is organized by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
The employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted a raid in Bishkek and discovered a significant amount of excise goods being sold without excise stamps. The press service of the agency reported that during the inspection, about 13,000 units of beverages were found, including alcoholic, energy, and sugary drinks. Reports were drawn up at the scene, and the case materials were sent to law enforcement agencies for further investigation in accordance with local legislation.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Roza Rasulbek kyzy and her team became champions of the international volleyball tournament held in the Maldives, as reported by the Volleyball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic through Sport AKIpress. The Beefaan 2026 competition took place from January 15 to 23 and gathered six teams, including legionnaires from Sri Lanka, India, and Kyrgyzstan.
In its first reading, the Jogorku Kenesh supported changes to the draft law concerning the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Exchange of Credit Information". According to the proposals of the initiators, it is planned to reduce the storage period for negative credit information from five to three years. It is also proposed to shorten the storage period for positive information from seven to five years and to establish a maximum storage period for data on loans not exceeding 10,000
At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev summarized the work done in 2025 and outlined priority areas for the current period. In his speech, he highlighted the most significant achievements, among which he noted the resolution of issues related to the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as the main political achievement of the year.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed and approved a draft law concerning the ratification of a Credit Agreement with the Saudi Development Fund, which was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. This document pertains to the project "Construction of Public Schools" in its second phase.
A meeting was held at the city hall of Osh with furniture and carpet sellers who have been relocated to the new central market. According to information from local authorities, the placement of sellers in new trading areas began on January 27, 2026. Comfortable conditions have been created for them — the trading rows are located in enclosed spaces and on a spacious territory with convenient access.
Kanykey Shamsheva, a resident of the village of Iskhak-Polotkhan in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region, became the mother of a boy weighing 5 kilograms 900 grams. He was born on January 25 at the Kadamjay Center for General Medical Practice, and this is the third child in the Shamsheva family.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Binazir Nurlanova presented a draft law concerning amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Exchange of Credit Information." According to her, currently, credit bureaus in the country store positive credit information for 7 years, while negative information is retained for only 5 years. “The existing practice creates difficulties for borrowers who previously fulfilled their obligations in good
He started by recommending purchasing electricity from Russia Former Chancellor of Germany Gerhard Schröder once again addressed European countries, urging them to resume purchases of cheap energy supplies from Russia to mitigate the effects of inflation and reduce tariffs. This was reported in the Berliner Zeitung. Schröder emphasized that "this is not a barbaric country," but a state with a rich cultural heritage and history. He expressed the need for new forms of cooperation with
In connection with this incident, the investigative department of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs opened a criminal case under Article 205 (theft) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational activities, the police detained a suspect named A.K., born in 1998, who was taken in for further investigation. During the investigation, it was established that the stolen phones were being sold at the "Osh-Bazars" market together with a citizen named A.Z., born in
In February, the average air temperature in the country is forecasted to be 1-2 degrees above normal values, ranging from 0 to 2° Celsius, while in the foothills and the Kemin Valley, temperatures are expected to be between -1 and -3° Celsius. The temperature throughout the month will vary: at night from -5 to -10° Celsius, during the day from -2° Celsius to 3° Celsius, and on warm days, it may reach 15-20° Celsius.
On January 28, it became known that the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Ethiopia, Adylbek Tultemirov, will now also serve as the permanent representative of our country to the African Union. This information was announced by the press service of the president's administration. Adylbek Tultemirov. It is worth noting that just a few days ago, the president relieved Aibek Moldogaziev from his position, who previously held the post of ambassador to the USA, and appointed him to a similar position
A snow avalanche has been successfully cleared on the 247+500 km of the Bishkek - Osh highway, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, traffic on the road has been restored and is operating in both directions.
In 2025, numerous projects were implemented in the Naryn region, with a total cost of 6 billion 284 million 389 thousand soms. Deputy Akim Ruslan Esenbekov announced this data at the final meeting of the region. The financing of these initiatives was carried out from various sources, including the republican and local budgets, as well as funds from international organizations, regional funds, and private entrepreneurs.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva proposed an initiative to limit the issuance of loans to citizens under the age of 25. She emphasized that young people often apply for online loans without being aware of all the associated conditions, including interest rates and penalties, and do not inform their parents about it.
Political experts emphasize that the reforms implemented in Kyrgyzstan are aimed at a deep systemic restructuring of the state and cover all key areas, already yielding significant results. Large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects have been launched at both regional and international levels.
At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, the achievements of 2025 and priority tasks for 2026 were discussed. This was reported by the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. The meeting was attended by Minister of Health Kanaybek Dosmanbetov, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as heads of healthcare institutions and the Ministry of Health.
Chubak Zhekshenaly uulu has become the new head of the rural administration of Amanbaeva in the Talas region. This information was reported by a Turmush correspondent.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, spoke at a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized and the main tasks for the current year were outlined. In his speech, he highlighted the most important achievements, noting that the resolution of issues at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border became a significant political success of 2025.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov explained the necessity of transferring driving schools under state control in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He noted that this decision is aimed at combating corruption and improving the quality of driver training. According to him, the previous system contributed to an increase in the number of accidents and human casualties on the roads.
On the section of the highway Bishkek—Kara-Balta, which passes through the villages of Aleksandrovka, Sadovaya, Belovodskoye, and Petrovka in the Moscow district of the Chui region, work continues on the cleaning of road signs. This information was provided to the correspondent of Turmush by the district department for road traffic safety.
The largest share among new registrations was held by hybrid cars, which accounted for 34.5% of the market, corresponding to more than a third of all sales. The main drivers of this growth were Spain and France, where sales increased by 23.1% and 21.6% respectively. The second position in market share was taken by gasoline engine vehicles, which made up 26.6%. However, key EU countries are experiencing a decline in their sales. For instance, in France, the number of registrations for gasoline
At the OJSC "State Mortgage Company," there has been a rotation in the leadership, as reported by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. In accordance with the decision of the company's board of directors dated January 20, Elvira Esengul kyzy has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the board. Information about her share in the authorized capital of the organization has not been disclosed. Previously, she worked as an accountant at the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu."
The rector of the Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Abdilbaet Mamasidikov, participated in an international conference organized on January 24 by the Research Financial Institute under the Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan. At the conference, he delivered a substantive report.
In Kyrgyzstan, an important process has begun — the nomination of candidates for the governing bodies of the Chamber of Non-Governmental Forensic Experts. This step is significant for the development of independent expertise, as it aims to improve the quality of expert research and create a sustainable self-regulatory system in the country. During this process, two main bodies will be formed: the Chamber Council, consisting of seven members, and the Ethics Commission with five specialists,
Today, January 28, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and approved in the first reading the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Credit Information Exchange." The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova provided information on this issue. She emphasized that the aim of the draft law is to improve legislation in the field of credit information, which,
The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan reported the return of a municipal property in the Jayil district. During an inspection conducted by the district prosecutor's office, it was established that in 2004, the bus depot on Central Street in Kara-Balta was transferred to private hands in violation of the law. As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the social facility with an area of 1.4 hectares, valued at 105.9 million soms, was fully returned to state ownership.
The Forensic Expert Service (FES) under the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has completed the summary of its activities for the year 2025. This year, 7,268 expert examinations were appointed by the rulings and determinations of law enforcement and judicial authorities, confirming the high level of trust in the work of the service. The majority of the examinations, namely 66%, were conducted by the central office; however, there is also a noticeable increase in the activity of
Recently, an unusual video appeared on the social media of hunters in Kyrgyzstan, showing a fox, astonishingly climbing to the top of a tree, eagerly feasting on apples that had been frozen by the cold. This was reported by Turmush correspondent. According to hunting experts, this video was most likely filmed in Russia. However, Kyrgyz nature and hunting enthusiasts began to question the fox's behavior: "Why is it acting this way? Is this typical for our local foxes?"
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree appointing Myrlan Ermekovich Turgunbekov to the position of Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. His term of office is set from January 1 to December 31, 2026.
“It is important for them to have as many clients as possible” In an interview with the Kabar agency, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, expressed his opinion on the current situation with private driving schools and the reforms being implemented in the field of driver training. He noted that the administration is actively working to bring order to this area at his request. Japarov emphasized that reforms in driver training and vehicle registration have not been carried out since
Today, January 28, in the village of Chelpek, located in the city of Karakol, a special commission is working to inform the owners of buildings that are outside the "red line," reports Turmush correspondent. Participating in this explanatory campaign are the first deputy mayor of Karakol, Kubat Isakov, as well as representatives from various organizations, including the road management, "Vodokanal," architectural services, the State Registration Service, and the ayil okmotu.
A ceremonial reception dedicated to the 77th anniversary of the Republic Day of India was held in Bishkek. Congratulations to the guests were expressed by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan Birender Singh Yadav and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Imangaziev. The festive evening was attended by diplomats, representatives of government institutions, international organizations, businessmen, cultural figures, and compatriots from
On January 28, the Jogorku Kenesh made a decision to appoint two candidates to the board of directors of the Open Joint Stock Company "State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic". Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development Altynbek Kudayberdiev reminded that the parliament appoints three members to the board of directors, and since the terms of two have expired, it is necessary to select new ones.
President Sadyr Japarov issued a decree appointing judges to the local courts of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision is based on paragraph 3 of part 4 of article 70 and the second paragraph of part 8 of article 95 of the Constitution, as well as part 3 of article 25 of the constitutional Law "On the Status of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic." The decree was adopted upon the recommendation of the Justice Affairs Council regarding the candidates for these positions. The following
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic organized a meeting with representatives of the banking sector and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan. The agenda included issues related to new changes in tax legislation, as well as a special tax regime called the "Transaction Tax." There was also a discussion about the proposal to reduce the tax rate from 0.2% to 0.1%, as provided by the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic dated December 31, 2025. Furthermore, the participants of the meeting
Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action, held a meeting with Alexander Khvitiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During the discussion, which took place at the presidential administration, the possibilities for joint cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Decade of Action were considered, as well as issues related to the global mountain agenda and the exchange of experiences
The leadership of the presidential representative office in the Osh region held a meeting with the new Consul General of Russia in the city of Osh. On January 27, the presidential envoy Amankan Kenjebayev met with Roman Svistin, who was appointed as the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Osh.
54-year-old Abdikarim Abdildaev from the village of Chak in the Chon-Alai district of the Osh region has been engaged in camel breeding for over two decades. This activity is a continuation of a family tradition that he inherited from his father, having learned all the intricacies of caring for these animals and their rational use.
In accordance with the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, Taalatbek Shamudinovich Masadikov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. He will be appointed Secretary General effective January 1, based on the decision of the heads of state of the CSTO.
According to information provided by RIA Novosti, the Russian office of the World Health Organization (WHO) reports a low risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India. The eastern part of the country, specifically the state of West Bengal, where two cases of infection have been registered, is under careful monitoring by WHO.