The 20th session of the Governing Council and the second meeting of the Governing Committee of the SPECA Fund took place in Ashgabat as part of the week dedicated to this program. According to information provided by the Ministry of Justice, the Kyrgyz Republic was elected to the position of chair of the SPECA Program for the upcoming year 2026.
A tragic incident occurred today in the Chui region on the Bishkek–Osh highway, involving a fire in a fuel tanker. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out at the 140th kilometer of the road in the Jayil district, where a vehicle transporting petroleum products caught fire.
In Istanbul, law enforcement officials found the decapitated body of a woman, a citizen of Uzbekistan, in a trash can. This information was reported by the agency Lenta.ru, citing the Turkish publication Sabah. According to the report, the body was discovered in the Şişli district by a person collecting paper who stumbled upon a headless figure wrapped in a sheet.
On January 22, 2026, specialists from the Rosselkhoznadzor in the Omsk region stopped a vehicle heading to Tatarstan at the Russian-Kazakh border. During the inspection, 20 tons of butter produced by the company TOO "Maslo-Del" from Kazakhstan were presented for examination, as reported by the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor. During the verification of the accompanying documents against the actual labeling, signs of falsification were found. The veterinary certificate of the Customs
The Cabinet has approved a list of categories of artists from theaters, circuses, and other theatrical and entertainment organizations entitled to pension payments for special working conditions. According to the new decree, ballet dancers, performers of mime and gesture theater, drag artists, as well as circus staff such as gymnasts, acrobats, equilibrists, trainers, clowns, and wrestlers will be able to retire provided they have at least 20 years of experience and have reached the age of 50.
Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani individuals who have found their calling abroad. Aydai Cholponkulova, originally from Bishkek, spent part of her childhood on the shores of Issyk-Kul and grew up in Cholpon-Ata. She currently lives in the USA.
Trump noted that this weapon, known as "The Discombobulator," played a key role in the operation against Maduro. He claims that this device was effective against Venezuelan military equipment produced in China and Russia. CNN: The U.S. acquired a device capable of causing "Havana syndrome" about a year ago In his comments, Trump referred to data from CNN, which reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security acquired a device believed to have the capability to induce
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Karakol, lives 60-year-old Kamo Kazantsev. He is currently actively engaged in his hobbies—creating handmade items, running in the park, and traveling through the mountains on his motorcycle. Kamo shared his life story in an interview with a Turmush correspondent.
According to Trump, the region is now moving towards peace and prosperity. U.S. Vice President Vance plans to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia in February to promote the peace process and implement the "Trump Route" initiative aimed at international peace and development. Additionally, Trump announced plans to strengthen strategic partnerships with Azerbaijan and to conclude an agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation with Armenia. He also noted support for agreements with leading
The situation with wolves in regions including Rimini and Cesena has become a concern for local residents, as dozens of cases of wild animals appearing in urban areas have been recorded in recent weeks. Social media is filled with videos showing wolves roaming freely near homes; one video captures three wolves attacking a cat.
The incident that led to the trial occurred in April 2025 at a gas station, where a mass brawl involving citizens of Uzbekistan took place. As a result of this conflict, two people died: one died on the spot from a stab wound, while the other fell into a coma and later died in the hospital. According to the Dubai Public Prosecutor's Office, the conflict arose between two familiar groups and was related to a long-standing personal dispute. The participants in the incident were identified
On the night of January 24, around 01:00, officers from the Patrol Service of the Police stopped a Lexus 570 vehicle. According to the Patrol Service, the driver exhibited clear signs of alcohol intoxication, such as a characteristic smell of alcohol and questionable behavior while driving. As a result, he was directed to a narcological center for a medical examination. At the narcological center, the fact of alcohol consumption was confirmed. However, before the examination began, the driver
- On January 19, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 14, which introduces a new Regulation on the management of budget loans. This document establishes standardized methods for the provision, administration, monitoring, and repayment of budget loans and leasing. The purpose of adopting the new regulation is to streamline the processes of budget lending, replacing the previous regulation that was in effect since 2022 and has been rendered invalid.
After the amendments to the legislation in 2024, the number of citizen complaints about pawnshops significantly decreased. This was reported on the air of the radio station by Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu, the chief specialist of the supervision, control, and monitoring department of the financial market at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to him, before the reform in 2024, the main reasons for citizens' appeals were high interest rates and additional fees charged by pawnshops.
The identified violations include a lack of compliance with construction standards during the installation work. It was also established that office premises have been organized on the site and that citizens are being received there. Considering that this site is classified as having a high level of industrial risk, such actions violate the legislation. As a result of the inspection, an administrative fine was imposed on the construction company "Zam Zam Building." The commission
As a result of inspections, it was found that at some sites located at the following addresses: - Ankara St., 1/7
Panfilov District: Young Manaschy won bronze at the "Uraanım Manas" competition. This was reported by Aigul Sultanalieva, head of the district's education department. As Sultanalieva noted, this event was organized as part of the implementation of presidential decrees "National Spirit — Global Heights" and "On Additional Measures for the Comprehensive Study and Promotion of the Invaluable Spiritual Heritage of the Kyrgyz People — the Trilogy of the Epic
As a result of the work of the Judicial Enforcement Service, 185 million 588 thousand 605 soms were collected in favor of various state and municipal institutions, including important structures such as the State Tax Service and the State Customs Service, as well as local self-government bodies. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, enforcement measures were also imposed on property, both movable and immovable, with a total estimated value of 344 million 924
In Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the historical and local history museum has celebrated its 138th anniversary, reported the director of the institution, Gulnaz Orozova. Currently, the museum employs 7 staff members.
A person suspected of murder has been detained in Uzgen. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on January 24, 2026, a report was received at the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department from a local hospital stating that a young man, E.M., born in 1999, had died from serious injuries sustained from being struck by a sharp object.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Bazar-Korgon district, a training seminar was held as part of the "AgroZooVet–2026" project. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the main objective of this event was to enhance the knowledge of farmers and specialists in the agricultural sector, implement new agro-technologies, and discuss pressing issues related to the development of agriculture.
On January 24, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev visited several facilities in the Issyk-Ata district, including the Eastern Big Chui Canal, the irrigation canal R-24, and the Tuz Basin. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the visit, the minister inspected the condition of the canals and the ongoing repair work being carried out there.
At a meeting between Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov and U.S. Ambassador Leslie Viguerie, the parties confirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation in the healthcare sector. U.S. representatives proposed to develop a new memorandum that will define key objectives for the coming years. This information was provided by the press service of the ministry.
- As part of the action plan of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Finance, together with the Ministry of Economy, will develop a mechanism that ensures joint guarantees between state and commercial structures. The implementation timeline for this mechanism is planned from the first to the fourth quarter of 2027.
In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, the procedure for renaming the village of Dmitrievka, which is part of the Jeyek rural district, has begun. The deputies of the rural council expressed their agreement with this change. However, on social media, some residents of the village are opposing the change of its name. In response to the appeals from local residents, the district state administration reported that on December 30, 2025, a collective statement regarding the renaming of
According to information from Syymyk Japykeeva, Kubanychbek Kadyrov has been released, which he announced on social media. Japykeeva noted that Kadyrov "served three times for democracy and freedom of speech" and emphasized that he has known him since 1995, calling him a "good guy." Japykeeva also shared that he learned about Kadyrov's mother's serious health condition from one of the podcasts. She recently experienced the loss of her younger son, Maksat, and
As part of this event organized by the press service, the focus was on promoting a healthy lifestyle, strengthening team spirit among civil servants, as well as drawing attention to environmental protection issues and the development of domestic tourism. During the walk, Kasymaliev emphasized how important it is for leaders to set a personal example in supporting active recreation. The participants of the event walked along one of the popular routes in the park, familiarized themselves with the
During his visit, Kim Jong Un inspected the cultural, recreational, and medical facilities of the country's largest resort complex with hot springs, as reported by the Central Telegraph Agency. The country's leader was interested in the vacationers who were enjoying the water and had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the resort and sanitary conditions. He instructed to carry out transformations, and now, according to him, he feels "pride in having implemented
The regional news publication Turmush continues the "Жеңеке" (Zheneke) column. In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women.
- According to information from the Ministry of Economy, in 2025, 605.9 thousand hectares of grain crops were harvested from the fields of the country. The decline in harvest volumes was caused by low yields in the Chui, Talas, and Batken regions. This year also saw a shortage of irrigation water and drier spring and summer months compared to the previous year, as well as earlier ripening of some crops — by 2–3 weeks, which led to an early start of harvesting.
An incident occurred at Detroit Airport in the USA when a car crashed through the entrance gates. This information was published by the Lenta.ru agency, citing the Associated Press. According to the report, on Friday evening, the vehicle crashed into the gates, piercing the ticket booth and causing injuries to six people.
In the city of Uzgen, a suspect in the cruel treatment of his wife has been detained. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on December 5, 2025, a woman named O.A., born in 1978, reported to the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department. She stated that her husband K.A., while in a state of alcohol intoxication, had a scandal at home and beat her.
The Jogorku Kenesh held the second reading of the bill on January 22, concerning amendments to a number of constitutional acts, including laws on the Supreme Court, local courts, and the Council for Justice Affairs. The authorship of this document belongs to a group of 35 deputies. As explained by the initiators, the main goal of the bill is to improve legal regulation aimed at ensuring equal rights and opportunities for people of different genders in the political, social, economic, and
In Kyrgyzstan, new requirements for the minimum work experience to receive pension payments are coming into effect. Starting from January 1, 2026, the work experience required for retirement will increase to 6 years, as reported by Zhenishbek Mukhanbetov, head of the Social Fund's public relations department. According to him, these changes were adopted in 2024. Previously, women aged 58 and men aged 63 were required to have 20 years of work experience. In case of insufficient experience,
The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan conducted an inspection at the LLC "Bishkek Concrete Plant" at the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. The inspection was organized by employees of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction together with the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control. During the inspection, violations were recorded, including the absence of necessary architectural documentation and non-compliance with the standards required
In the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, a hiking trip took place, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, as well as staff from the President's Administration and members of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to information provided by the Cabinet of Ministers, this event was organized to promote a healthy lifestyle, develop team spirit among government employees, as well as raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection and stimulate
In the recently built secondary school No. 43, located in the Ak-Bata residential area, an open meeting was held with Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and local residents from the recently annexed districts of Bishkek. According to the mayor's office, residents from areas such as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which were included in the Sverdlovsk administrative district as part of the administrative-territorial reform, participated in the
- On the air of the radio, the chief specialist of the department of supervision, control, and monitoring of the financial market at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu, explained the differences between pawnshops and banks. According to him, in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Activities of Pawnshops," pawnshops are organizations that offer short-term loans to citizens secured by collateral of movable property.
In the Osh region, an investigation is underway regarding the beating of a young woman. According to the press service of the Osh city police department, the incident occurred on January 24, 2026, at 5:00 AM. The Ak-Burinsky police station received a call from an ambulance reporting that a resident of U. Salieva Street, B.G., born in 1999, had been taken to a medical facility with injuries, presumably after an attack by her husband.
The specialist noted that the moratorium on inspections of entrepreneurs, introduced in 2018, was aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses, including pawnshops. He added that even during the moratorium, there was a mechanism for protecting citizens: authorized bodies could conduct unscheduled inspections upon receiving complaints about violations and promptly address the issues that arose.
Sergey Lopatkin, a gastroenterologist from "SM-Clinic" in St. Petersburg, reported on the maximum dose of coffee that is considered safe for health to be consumed in a day. This was reported by Lenta.ru. According to the specialist, it is safe for adults to consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is roughly equivalent to six servings of espresso or two to three large cups of Americano or cappuccino. This recommendation is supported by both international and Russian
During the meeting, a "question-answer" format was organized, which allowed for the discussion of current issues related to the obligations of developers, as well as questions regarding the improvement of the regulatory framework governing the construction industry. Following the meeting, the president gave specific instructions to the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, and the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev.
- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively working on proposals aimed at developing the textile industry in collaboration with relevant government agencies. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. President Sadyr Japarov held an extended meeting with the participation of entrepreneurs, wool processors, representatives of logistics companies and marketplaces, as well as heads of relevant ministries and agencies.
The meeting held at the Ministry of Health gathered Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov and U.S. Ambassador Leslie Viguerie. According to the Ministry of Health, the discussion focused on bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare, including the exchange of experience in disease prevention, public health, training of personnel, and the implementation of modern medical technologies.
A key factor affecting the competitiveness of the light industry in Kyrgyzstan is the reduction of production costs. This opinion was expressed by Bermet Tursunakunova, an entrepreneur working in this field, in an interview on the radio. She noted that even with the resolution of funding issues, the establishment of laboratories, and improvements at the border, high production costs remain a significant obstacle to competing with countries like Uzbekistan and China.
Mass protests in Iran began against the backdrop of a sharp devaluation of the national currency—the rial—which led to rising prices and instability in the exchange rate. Since January 8, public discontent has become more pronounced, when Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Shah of Iran who was overthrown in 1979, called for strikes and the seizure of key facilities. He also appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in the situation. In several cities, protests escalated into
The Central Election Commission approved a new resolution on January 23 regarding changes in the composition of the Uzgen and Aksy territorial election commissions. According to the submitted applications, the following members were removed from the Uzgen territorial election commission:
The Central Election Commission conducted the registration of authorized representatives of candidates who nominated themselves as self-nominees for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13. This event took place on January 23. Among the registered representatives, the following candidates can be highlighted: