Suspects in Robbery Detained in Issyk-Ata District. The "Spotter" Turned Out to Be a Relative of the Ex-Wife

On January 25, 2026, a citizen K.A., born in 1946, approached the Issyk-Ata District Department of Internal Affairs with a statement regarding a robbery that occurred at his residence. According to him, on the night of January 24 to 25, around 00:30, unknown individuals entered his home in the village of Kotovsky, Issyk-Ata District. The assailants used physical violence that threatened the life and health of the victim, causing him bodily harm. They then tied his hands and feet with rope, as

Kazakhstan and Israel Agree on Visa Waiver

The Doomsday Clock has been moved to a record proximity to nuclear midnight

The position of the hands on the Doomsday Clock has been moved to a record close to symbolic nuclear midnight. The president and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists stated that "there are now only 85 seconds left until midnight. This is the shortest time interval recorded in history." The Doomsday Clock first appeared on the cover of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1947. The time remaining until midnight reflects the level of geopolitical tension: midnight

A Member of the CPC Politburo Suspected of Transferring Nuclear Secrets to the USA

Within the Armed Forces of China, an important personnel reform is brewing that could significantly change the country's leadership. According to The Wall Street Journal, General Zhang Yuxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, is under investigation.

In the school basement, they uncovered something that has never existed in the village of Kulanak.

In the village of Kulanak, located in the Naryn region, a fitness hall exclusively for women has been opened. It is situated in the basement of the local school named after A. Aralbaev. The idea to create this hall came from Kerez Ibraeva, the chairwoman of the Women's Council of the village. During the major renovation of the school’s basement, at the request of local residents, a special room was organized where women can engage in sports.

The Bishkek City Hall refuted the statements of the member of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Bishkek City Hall has refuted the information voiced by a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, which may mislead the public: In his inquiry, Ulukbek Karybek uulu was interested in the Action Plan for 2024-2025 for the Sverdlovsk district, requesting information on project documentation, capital construction, social and engineering infrastructure, funding sources, and approved projects for 2026.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic clarified the situation surrounding the sentence of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in the USA

Recently, media reports emerged stating that the Federal Court of Brooklyn (New York) sentenced Kyrgyz citizen Sergey Zharnovnikov to three years and three months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to illegally export firearms from the USA, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In connection with this situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an official statement clarifying that this citizen was detained by law enforcement agencies of the United

Exchange Rates for January 28

As of January 28, 2026, the National Bank has presented the current exchange rates for foreign currencies. Below are the changes in rates compared to January 27:

In Osh, traveling schools of constitutionalism were held

On January 23, 2026, field schools on constitutionalism were held in Osh, organized by the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was attended by the court chairman Emil Oskonbaev and judges Chinara Aydarbekova and Meerghul Bobukejeva. These educational programs were developed for two target groups. The first session took place at Osh State University, where faculty members from the law departments of OshSU and Jalal-Abad State University gathered. The second school was

FOMS: The processing time for mandatory health insurance takes at least five days

At a meeting of the committee on labor, health care, women's affairs, and social issues, Deputy Zhyldyz Egemberdieva reported that citizens without mandatory health insurance require at least five days to register for it. She asked the director of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) about the possibility of reducing this timeframe.

Nikolai Valuev commented on the situation with his deepfake in the target audience segment

Nikolai Valuev, a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, commented on a video that appeared on social media in Central Asia, in which he is attributed with a call for the application of a "carrot and stick" policy towards the countries of the region. This video has caused a wide public resonance, but many users began to doubt its authenticity, suspecting that it is a skillfully made deepfake.

The Ministry of Health plans to approve the status of the Aliyma Tashieva Hospital.

The Ministry of Health has presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the approval of the "Regulations on the establishment of the Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood named after Aliyma Tashieva." As stated in the project brief, the main goal of the development is to officially establish the status and define the tasks, functions, structure, and management procedures of the new Center, which will operate within the

Revealed: The Unobvious Cause of Frequent Headaches

A study conducted by Turkish scientists revealed that a deficiency of magnesium in the diet may lead to more intense headaches and increased stress levels. These findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition (Front Nutr). As part of the study, 150 participants aged 19 to 65 completed questionnaires regarding their diet and underwent assessments of the impact of headaches on their daily lives (HIT-6) and stress levels (PSS-10). Additionally, the researchers analyzed how often

The Story of a Retired Colonel: The Mysterious Death of the Chief Accountant of the Issyk-Kul Shipping Company

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan marked the centenary of the establishment of the criminal investigation department. In connection with this important date, the Department of Internal Affairs of the Issyk-Kul region prepared a series of materials dedicated to the history of the formation of criminal investigation in the region. We present to your attention another archival story. Earlier, Turmush published an archival material about how a gang of robbers was uncovered in Przhevalsk, which had planned an

Darknet 2.0: Underground Forums Have Transformed into High-Tech Ecosystems

A hacker in a dark hoodie infiltrates a computer network, typing code on the keyboard and controlling a viral attack on government systems and servers. Digital panels with numerous open windows displaying program code and upload windows for digital data. Positive Technologies published the results of its research, showing that shadow forums have become true high-tech ecosystems. These platforms include guarantor systems, internal cryptocurrency wallets, and automated payment mechanisms. In

UAE Leaders Congratulate the President of India on Republic Day

In their congratulations, the UAE emphasized the importance of this holiday for India, highlighting the warm nature of relations between the two countries. The messages reflect a high level of strategic partnership and sustainable cooperation in political, economic, and humanitarian spheres. Source:

The increase in tax and social security debt in Aktsy has raised questions for the representative.

On January 26, a meeting was held in the Aksy district, where the results of socio-economic progress for the year 2025 were summarized. The leadership of the presidential representative in the Jalal-Abad region participated in the event. During the meeting, an analysis of the district's performance in 2025 was conducted, highlighting both the successes achieved in various sectors and the problems that require attention. Positive results were discussed in the areas of industry, agriculture,

In Osh, construction sites of the company "Elit-Stroy-City" were inspected

According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, on January 27, a check of the construction sites of the company OsOO "Elit-Stroy-City" in Osh was organized at the request of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. During the inspection by the commission, led by the director of the Department of Architectural and Construction Control, Ernazarbek Suerkulov, residential complexes "Manas" and "Rayan"

Residents of Issyk-Kul Managed to Capture One of the Smallest Predators in Kyrgyzstan on Video

At Issyk-Kul, vacationers witnessed the appearance of a weasel. Yuri Gorbenko recounted: “During the New Year holidays, we decided to head into the mountains and enjoy nature. As we were climbing through the snowy forest, we suddenly noticed a small, quick creature darting out from the bushes — a weasel. It was attracted by the sounds we were making while moving through the winter forest and showed curiosity towards us.”

Woman Coach in a Male Environment: How Nurzat Ismailova Led the "University" to Titles

In Kyrgyzstan, especially in the coaching sphere where men prevail, women rarely manage to achieve significant success. However, there are exceptions. One such woman is Nurzat Ismailova, who holds the position of head coach of the women's volleyball team at Osh State University. According to the university's press service, Nurzat is celebrating 25 years of her professional activity in the field of sports and education. Under her leadership, the "University" team has become

Kasymaiev: The Budget of Kyrgyzstan Has Become a Development Budget

The Chairman of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, noted that the growing state revenues have contributed to the transformation of the country's budget from a social budget to a development-oriented budget. He emphasized that the availability of sufficient financial resources opens up opportunities for the implementation of large-scale infrastructure initiatives, including the construction of roads and affordable housing through mortgages.

Life in the Regions: Talantbek Tashmatov — the Only Male Teacher at School No. 6 in the City of Manas

Last week, the issue of the shortage of male teachers in general education schools was once again discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh. In Manas, there are 1,990 teachers, of which only 156 are men. At School No. 6, where 36 educators work, only one of them is Talantbek Tashmatov, who teaches history. He has been working at this school for six years and shared his story about how he came to the profession. “I graduated from the Jalal-Abad Pedagogical College in 1988 and was sent to the Batken region

A hotline 5200 has been launched in Kyrgyzstan for victims of violence and human trafficking

The Ministry of Labor, Social Development, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of a new social project—a 24/7 hotline 5200 as part of the state social order. According to reports, this hotline has been established to provide quick and quality assistance to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

The Ministry of Health plans to open ambulance stations in the southern part of Bishkek.

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social policy, Deputy Jylgyz Egemberdieva emphasized the need to improve the accessibility and responsiveness of emergency medical services. She noted that to optimize the work of the ambulance service, digital technologies similar to those used in taxi services should be implemented.

The President has made changes to the legislation in the field of education, science, and healthcare.

Today, January 27, the press service of the President's Administration reported that Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." This law, which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, aims to implement the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 28, 2025, No. 250, concerning the introduction of a state monopoly on the training

In the village of Börü-Bash in the Ak-Sui district, the construction of a two-story school is planned.

In the Issyk-Kul region, specifically in the village of Börü-Bash, the construction of a new school designed for 275 students will begin. This information was provided by the director of the K. Tokoev school, Ulan Atabaev, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.

In Osh, five thousand saplings will be planted in A. Navoi Park

By the order of the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, five thousand new saplings will be planted in the Alisher Navoi Park at the site of demolished trading facilities. According to the press service of the mayor's office, the mayor previously initiated the dismantling of several trading points in the park area. He emphasized the need for a complete renewal of the recreation area, creating modern and comfortable conditions for the citizens.

Tax and customs revenues have increased significantly

According to information presented by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the revenues of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased over the past five years. In 2020, they amounted to 78 billion soms, and by 2025 this figure has risen to 304.3 billion soms. Kasymaliev also noted that customs revenues during the same period increased almost sixfold, from 28.9 billion soms to 157.4 billion soms.

Life in the Regions: Jetty-Oguz Resident Nurilya Akylbekova Turned Her Love for Handicrafts into a Way to Attract Tourists

Nurilya Akylbekova, who lives in the village of Kyzyl-Suu in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been actively creating traditional Kyrgyz products, including shyrdaks, for the past few years and organizes master classes for tourists, introducing them to the rich culture of Kyrgyzstan. Nurilya was born on February 12, 1961, in the village of Orgochor in the same district. After graduating from the Y. Gagarin Secondary School (now named after M. Tynaev) in 1977, she received an

The mayor of Osh ordered the demolition of a 4-story building, whose owner is said to be a former vice mayor.

The Osh City Hall, under the leadership of Jenishbek Toktorbaev, has decided to demolish an illegally constructed building in the water protection zone of the Ak-Buura River. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. During a morning raid on January 27, the mayor, along with heads of relevant services, inspected a four-story building located on Tileke Baatyr Street. The owner of this property is Alimzhan Baigazakov, who previously held the position of deputy mayor and

The Housing Committee approved amendments to the health insurance law

At the meeting of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Medical Insurance for Citizens in the KR" was reviewed. This project received a positive conclusion in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov emphasized that the proposed changes are aimed at implementing mandatory health insurance for citizens, which will be carried out by healthcare organizations working

Tyson Fury explained his defeats to Usyk as "politics"

The British boxer, former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, shared his thoughts on significant fights in his career. He recalled his bouts with Deontay Wilder, Vladimir Klitschko, and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury believes that in both fights against Usyk, he truly deserved victory, even though both matches ended in favor of the Ukrainian.

The deputy demands oversight of maternity hospitals and clinics.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu drew attention to the problem of the absence of a Hand Microsurgery Center in the southern region of the country. He emphasized that there is only one such center operating in Kyrgyzstan, located in Bishkek, which forces patients to travel to the capital for necessary treatment.

In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for mandatory health insurance for farmers have changed

The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund has announced new rules regarding mandatory health insurance (MHI) for farmers, modified in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Tariffs of Insurance Contributions for State Social Insurance". According to the amendments introduced to the Law of the KR dated October 29, 2025, No. 243, heads and members of peasant (farm) households are now required to obtain MHI policies.

"House committees and district leaders are planned to be involved in fixing noise violations"

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Bolot Ibragimov raised the issue of methods for monitoring compliance with the noise law, clarifying how monitoring is conducted — whether through devices or other means. According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobur Urmambetov, since the introduction of the noise law, its enforcement has been assigned to the Ministry of Health. However, due to the large number of citizen complaints, there arose a need to expand the powers and include the

After the nationalization of Kumtor, over $1.6 billion has been received in the budget

During the years 2021–2025, after the Kumtor deposit was transferred to state management, significant funds were received in the country's budget. This was reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers. According to his information, approximately $5 billion 115 million was obtained from production activities (which is equivalent to over 400 billion soms). In addition, about $1 billion 176 million was directed to the budget in the form of tax revenues and other

A new production workshop of the "Adis Nan" enterprise is being built in the Manas district.

In the Talas region, in the Manas district, five large manufacturing companies are currently operating, among which 'Adis Nan' stands out. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, this enterprise began its activities in 2023, occupying an area of 150 square meters. Currently, the construction of a new production workshop is underway, which will cover 3,000 square meters, and the installation of modern technological equipment is also in progress.

The first teacher of Sadyr Japarov shared memories about the president

Deputy of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, Tabyldy Muratbekov, shared on his social media page memories of his meeting with the first teacher of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Keneshkan apa. He visited her in the village of Zhylyu-Bulak in the Issyk-Kul region to receive her blessing (bata). Despite her venerable age, Keneshkan apa is characterized by her spirited nature and attention to public events in the country. During the conversation about Sadyr Japarov's school years, the

Since 2020, Kyrgyzstan's budget has increased almost fivefold – Kasymaliev

During the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Finance, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev, the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. Kasymaliev emphasized that the Ministry of Finance is finishing the year with significant achievements, noting that the economic growth and financial stability of the country have significantly increased in recent years.

The fleet of energy workers in Issyk-Kul has been replenished with new special equipment

As part of the improvement of the energy infrastructure in the Issyk-Kul region, the keys to new special equipment were handed over to energy workers. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Energy. The transfer of equipment took place under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who handed over 37 units of special equipment to the Ministry of Energy. Of

The Housing Committee Raised Questions About the Candidate's Education from the Kurultai to the Council on Justice Affairs

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 27, issues concerning the candidacy of Almaz Aydarov, proposed by the People's Kurultai for inclusion in the Council for Justice Affairs, were discussed. Deputy Bolot Ibragimov raised the question of the presence of higher education among candidates nominated by the People's Kurultai, noting that this aspect was not clearly indicated in the provided materials. In response, the chairman of the National Council of the

Kyrgyzstan's GDP Exceeded $22.6 Billion – Head of the Cabinet

According to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan reached 22.6 billion US dollars by the end of 2025. This statement was made at a meeting of the Ministry of Finance's board. Kasymaliev also noted that in 2020, the country's GDP was only 8.3 billion dollars. The significant growth of the economy is one of the main factors contributing to the increase in budget revenues.

In the regions, the purchase price of milk ranges from 35 to 48 soms, - Ministry of Agriculture

- According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the current purchase price for raw milk with a fat content of 3.4%, which processing enterprises buy from farmers, ranges from 48 soms. According to available data, in the Chuy region the price is between 35 and 47 soms, in the Talas region — from 32 to 41 soms, and in the Issyk-Kul region — from 34 to 48 soms. According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers

In Osh Region, fines totaling 68,000 soms were issued for illegal hunting

Specialists conducted a raid on hunters who violated hunting regulations in the Kara-Suu and Nookat districts of the Osh region. This was reported by the press service of the southern branch of the NABU organization in Kyrgyzstan.

The problem of wastefulness cannot be solved by prohibitions - Arslan Koichiev

The restrictions based on administrative or forceful measures are not capable of solving the problem of wastefulness. This opinion is held by Arslan Koichiev, the state secretary, who shared his thoughts in the program "Elden Sobol" of the Kabar agency. Koichiev noted that the very fact of starting discussions about reducing wastefulness can be considered a positive step. According to him, it is necessary to organize a public discussion within the framework of the project, where

Medical equipment delivered for people with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan

On January 26, specialized medical equipment was transferred in Kyrgyzstan for the Belyvodskoye Children's Social Stationary Institution and the Rehabilitation Center in Sokuluk. This event took place as part of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic and the international organization Good Neighbors International. According to information from the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, the transferred equipment

"You have to be a complete idiot to believe that WhatsApp is safe." Durov criticized the messenger

Durov points out that WhatsApp implemented end-to-end encryption in 2016. Representatives of Meta claim that this technology ensures access to messages only for their participants and excludes the possibility of third-party interference, including the messenger itself. “In 2026, believing in the security of WhatsApp is a sign of complete ignorance,” Durov wrote on social media. “After studying how WhatsApp implements its ‘encryption’, we found numerous vulnerabilities,” he added on “X”.

Baatyrbeka Korgonbaeva was removed from the position of First Deputy Akim of the Kadamjay District

According to the press service of the government, Baatyrbek Korgonbaev has been relieved of his duties in the state administration of the Kadamjai district, located in the Batken region. The order for his dismissal was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev.