The Cabinet plans to establish a national industrial development fund by the end of 2026.

- The Cabinet plans to establish a national industrial development fund by the fourth quarter of 2026. This initiative is included in the government action plan. The creation of the fund is outlined in the "Industrialization" section of the Cabinet's plan. The responsibility for implementing this measure has been assigned to the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Finance, which must determine the sources of funding.

A 1.5-month-old infant is being treated at the infectious diseases hospital of Osh City Hospital

A 1.5-month-old infant diagnosed with pneumonia is currently in the Osh City Clinical Hospital. According to preliminary data, the child's condition is currently being monitored by two staff members of the prison convoy service.

The Audit Chamber of Kyrgyzstan Reveals Financial Violations in the Antimonopoly Regulation Service

The audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan concerned the budget of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Life in the Regions: A Swiss German's House Launched Tourism in a Village on Issyk-Kul

Gulbara Shadakova is actively developing the tourism industry in her native region and conducts master classes on Kyrgyz cuisine, crafts, and cultural traditions. She shared this in an interview with a correspondent from Turmush. Gulbara was born in 1961 in the village of Kyzyl-Suu. After finishing high school, she enrolled in a medical college in Przhevalsk and graduated with honors in 1982. She worked as a nurse for 17 years.

Driver who towed sleds with a car was giving rides to residents. He was found and fined 15,000 soms.

An incident occurred in the Kara-Suu district, as a result of which the driver was fined 15,000 soms for hooligan behavior on the road. The information was received from the Road Traffic Safety Department (RTSD) of the Osh region. According to the department's data, RTSD inspectors were able to identify the driver of the "Honda CR-V" vehicle, who was performing dangerous maneuvers on Jashhtar Street in the rural area of Nariman on the night of January 22 to 23. His actions

In the Kadamjay District, schoolchildren from the village of Zhetigen travel to study in other villages every day.

In the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, in the village of Zhetigen of the Ak-Turpak ayil aimak, there are about 800 schoolchildren. However, this settlement does not have its own school, which forces children to travel daily to neighboring villages for classes. Local residents report that schoolchildren are transported daily by buses, making up to 10 trips a day. Because of this, children sometimes arrive late to lessons, and some return home already in the dark. Teachers from Zhetigen

"We don't want to end up in a James Cameron movie — in 'Terminator'." Elon Musk urged caution with artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk expressed the opinion that companies developing artificial intelligence technologies need to exercise caution to avoid scenarios similar to those depicted in the movie “The Terminator.” “With robotics and artificial intelligence, we need to act extremely carefully,” Musk noted. “We don’t want reality to resemble James Cameron’s film — ‘The Terminator’.”

Torobaev: Over the past five years, electricity consumption in the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by 25%

During the meeting of the collegium of the Ministry of Energy, dedicated to the results of work for 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev participated. According to the press service of the Cabinet, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and his deputies presented reports on current activities in the energy sector, the results of the ministry's work, as well as existing problems and future plans.

Employees of MP "At-Bashy Tazalyk" were presented with warm winter workwear

Workers of the municipal enterprise "At-Bashy Tazalyk" were provided with special winter clothing. Local council deputies organized the presentation of warm workwear intended for the winter working conditions of the employees of this municipal enterprise.

During fishing in the Chui region, an American mink appeared

In the Jayil district of the Chui region, Aibek Algodzhoev, passionate about sports fishing, decided to try his luck at catching pike. Despite the late start on the ice due to warm weather, he managed to have a successful outing: pikes weighing up to a kilogram were actively caught on live bait. "As if sensing our luck, an American mink approached us. These predators are increasingly becoming witnesses to winter fishing, and minks usually try to steal the caught fish," Aibek shared

Banking Statistics: How Much Money Did Banks Hold in Correspondent Accounts at the NBKR on January 15?

- As of January 15, 2026, the funds placed by commercial banks in correspondent accounts with the NBKR reached 49 billion 308.5 million soms, as reported by the regulator. At the same time, mandatory reserves amount to 56 billion 157.54 million soms, resulting in a shortfall of reserves of 6 billion 849 million soms.

In Kyrgyzstan, meat production increased by 3.6% in 2025, exceeding 476 thousand tons

- In Kyrgyzstan, 476.1 thousand tons of meat were produced in live weight in 2025, which is 16.4 thousand tons or 3.6% more compared to the previous year. The main factor for the increase in volumes was the growth in the number of livestock. In the dairy production sector, 1 million 881.5 thousand tons were produced in 2025, indicating a growth of 3.2% compared to 2024.

The Iranian Foreign Minister called the President of Ukraine a foolish clown.

In his publication, Araqchi emphasizes that the world is tired of "foolish clowns." He adds that, unlike Ukraine, which is supported by foreign powers and engulfed by mercenaries, Iranians know how to defend their country without the help of foreign allies. Speaking at a forum in Davos, Zelensky criticized Europe's response to the suppression of protests in Iran, noting that "Europe offers nothing and does not want to support the Iranian people in their quest for democracy.

The South Korean Prosecutor's Office Lost 48 Million Dollars in Bitcoins

According to sources, the incident occurred during a scheduled inspection of confiscated crypto assets in Gwangju. The prosecutors conducting the audit accidentally accessed a fraudulent website, resulting in a data leak. According to a statement from a prosecutor's representative, the loss of bitcoins has been confirmed; however, the exact amount of damage and the number of lost coins were not disclosed. The prosecutor's office continues to take measures to recover the funds,

"Autostat": In 2025, every second Toyota imported to Russia came from Kyrgyzstan

It is worth noting that over 80 percent of new Toyotas were assembled in China. As for used cars, only 13.3 percent of them were of Chinese assembly, while 83.5 percent were vehicles produced in Japan. According to the data, approximately 49.8 percent of new cars were imported through Kyrgyzstan, while about 33.8 percent came directly from China. A small portion of cars came from Japan, as well as through Belarus and Georgia.

In Bishkek, unauthorized construction of a multi-storey building was detected

The inspection conducted by the Bishkek City Administration revealed an unauthorized construction project on Shaumyan Street, 10. Administrative measures are being taken against this developer. The Ministry urges all organizations and individuals involved in the construction sector to strictly adhere to the current rules and regulations, as well as to ensure the safety of citizens by following technical requirements and standards.

In Kyrgyzstan, the volume of gross agricultural output in 2025 amounted to 459.7 billion soms

- According to the Ministry of Economy, the gross agricultural output of the country in 2025 amounted to 459.7 billion soms. The real growth rate compared to 2024 was 102.2%.

In Kyrgyzstan, a list of specific categories of artists entitled to a pension for special working conditions has been approved.

The Ministry of Health has begun working on a project to create a modern state laboratory in Bishkek.

The Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, familiarized himself with the work of one of the key private laboratories. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, he analyzed the organization of the diagnostic process, logistics, quality control, and the implementation of digital technologies. The head of the department noted that the current state laboratory service does not meet modern standards, which complicates access for the population to timely and accurate research. This

Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from January 19 to 23

html During the last week, several significant personnel changes took place in Kyrgyzstan. Beknazar Bazaraliev has been appointed as the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications. Talantbek Soltobaev was dismissed from his position and detained in connection with an investigation into the road construction case in the Naryn region.

The Bailiff Service collected over 1 billion soms in state revenue in 2025

A board meeting was held at the General Prosecutor's Office to discuss the results of the work of the Enforcement Service for the year 2025. According to information provided by the Prosecutor General's Office, the meeting noted a significant improvement in indicators for debt collection and enforcement of court decisions.

Second in the State: How the Vice Presidency Institution Survived in Kyrgyzstan

On January 21, 2023, a discussion on the concept of a new vice-presidency took place at the National Kurultai of Kazakhstan. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the creation of this position, emphasizing the need to simplify the hierarchy of power to enhance governance stability. In Kyrgyzstan, a similar position existed in the early 90s but did not last long. The editorial team of Kaktus.media recalls how and why this post was abolished.

The Trump Administration is Considering a Naval Blockade of Cuba

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering the possibility of imposing a naval blockade on Cuba, aimed at halting oil supplies to the island. This was reported by Meduza. At the moment, no final decision has been made, and there is a division within the administration: there are both supporters and opponents of this measure.

In the capital, the cost of a pawnshop patent can reach 20,000 soms, while in the regions it is 6,000–8,000, - Tax Service

- In the process of determining patent rates, it is important to consider both economic conditions and the principle of fairness, as stated on the radio by Eldiyar Mambetov, head of the Operational Control Department of the Tax Service. According to Mambetov, in large cities such as the capital, a pawnshop requires significant investments and works with more expensive assets, which justifies a higher patent rate. At the same time, in regions such as Batken and Jalal-Abad, pawnshops typically

Members of the Central Election Commission participated in an international conference in India

Representatives of the Central Election Commission, including Uzarbek Zhilkybaev and a staff member from the election organization department, participated in an International Conference dedicated to issues of democracy and electability, which took place in New Delhi, India. According to the press service of the CEC, this event was organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Indian International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in partnership with

A regional seminar on financial intelligence was held in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a seminar was held on the topic "Using Financial Intelligence as Evidence - Investigating Serious and Complex Cases Related to Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing." According to information from the State Financial Intelligence Service, the event was organized in collaboration with the European Union project "EU Actions Against Organized Crime and Terrorism."

In the Kyrgyz Republic, electricity consumption amounted to over 19 billion kilowatt-hours

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded electricity consumption at over 19 billion kilowatt-hours. This information was announced at a recent meeting of the Ministry of Energy's board, according to data provided by the department's press service. During the report, it was noted that the total amount of electricity consumed was 19.3 billion kilowatt-hours. At the same time, electricity production amounted to 15.4 billion kilowatt-hours, of which:

The new cattle market in Chym-Korgon will start operating from tomorrow.

Starting from January 24, a new livestock market will open in the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region. This was announced by Almaz Dubanaev, the head of the village administration of this district. According to Dubanaev, the first days of the market's operation will be January 24 and 25. "For those coming from Sokuluk and Tokmok, I recommend using the bypass road — the market will be clearly visible from the highway. Guests from the Issyk-Kul and

Heavy machinery tow truck entered the oncoming lane — it was caught on video

A safety threat arose on the road when a trailer with heavy machinery entered the oncoming lane. A video of the incident has become available online, showing how the trailer loaded with heavy equipment violated traffic rules by moving into the oncoming lane, creating a risky situation for other road users.

Call Center: The Slippery Floor in the New Subway

A local resident contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center, reporting issues with the underground passage at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street. According to her, "The new underground passage is very slippery. There is a warning sign in one place, but it is hard to notice. I ask that this problem be resolved before someone gets seriously injured. In our city, such issues are observed in all underground passages: either there is no lighting, or there are leaks, or, as in this

In the most remote region of Kyrgyzstan from the capital, there is a village with an unusual name "Jin-Jigen." What does it mean?

This village is under the administration of Karavan, near the city of Kyzyl-Kiya in the Batken region. The correspondent of Turmush reports that the name of this settlement sparks lively interest among the residents and guests of the region.

The battle between Netflix and Paramount for the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery has moved to the heart of Europe.

At the beginning of the month, Paramount's CEO David Ellison visited Paris, the center of European cinema, where he had lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron. Additionally, he met with the culture ministers of both France and the United Kingdom. Paramount is counting on the support of European politicians and cultural figures to convince Warner Bros. shareholders of the viability of its proposal, which has already been rejected several times.

Butter vs. Vegetable Oil: Which is Actually Healthier?

The popularity of butter is growing, and some well-known figures, including bloggers and politicians, are starting to label vegetable oils as harmful. For example, doctor Paul Saladino calls them the "main dietary villain," while U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. actively criticizes their impact on health. However, many nutrition experts disagree with such claims. Professor Thomas Sanders from King's College London emphasizes that randomized clinical trials consistently

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top three leaders in apple imports from Uzbekistan, - Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan

According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan ranked third in the volume of apple imports from Uzbekistan. From January to November 2025, Uzbekistan exported 25.5 thousand tons of apples, which brought the country an income of 13.2 million US dollars.

In 2025, 3.8 billion kWh of electricity was imported from neighboring countries to Kyrgyzstan

AppleMark In 2025, several important events took place in the energy sector. Among the significant projects are: Rehabilitation of the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station.

The Prosecutor's Office returned lands worth 112 million soms to the state in the Issyk-Kul region

- As a result of an inspection conducted by the Ton District Prosecutor's Office, it was established that between 2007 and 2008, land covering an area of 196.83 hectares, intended for agriculture, was illegally transferred into private ownership by the rural ayil okmotu of Ulahol, Ak-Terek, B. Mambetov, and the former Ton (now Kün-Chygh). This information was announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office.

Nurzhan Alapaeva appointed Deputy Akim of Tyup District, Ermekan Dyushebaeva — Vice Mayor of the city of Karakol

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Tyup district, there have been personnel changes in the leadership. The new appointments were announced at a recent meeting. Ermekan Dyushebaeva, who previously held the position of deputy akim of the Tyup district, will now work as the vice-mayor of the city of Karakol. In turn, Nurzhan Alapaeva, who previously served as the vice-mayor of Karakol, has been appointed as the new deputy akim of the Tyup district.

Project "Zheneke": Alina Azimova, falling in love in Russia, moved to the Issyk-Ata District and got a job on her father-in-law's recommendation

The local news publication Turmush continues its series of publications titled "Жеңеке," where we share stories of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The main goal of this project is to emphasize the importance of family values and showcase the talents of married women. Alina, who found her love in Russia, was appointed as the head of the library at the suggestion of her father-in-law.

In Suzak, a suspect in fraud has been detained

A 43-year-old man was detained in Suzak on charges of fraud, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region on January 23. According to the police, on January 14, 2026, a citizen identified as J.S., born in 1984, filed a complaint with the Suzak District Internal Affairs Department. He reported that in September 2025, a citizen identified as J.H. took 97 sheep from his farm, valuing each at 33,000 soms, and promised to pay the amount within two

Call Center: Denied Driver's License Replacement Due to Lack of Registration

A resident of the city contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center asking for help in replacing his driver's license. The man said: "I received my license 40 years ago and have significant driving experience. When the license replacement process began, I immediately started gathering the necessary documents. It took me three days of waiting in line to obtain certificate 083. However, when I went to the eastern department of the State Center for Vehicle Registration, I was told that it is

The President demanded honest and transparent work from construction companies.

Today, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a working meeting with representatives of major construction companies, as well as officials from relevant state institutions and the Bishkek city administration. According to the press service of the head of state, the meeting was conducted in a dialogue format, where key issues related to the fulfillment of obligations by developers were discussed, as well as the need to improve the regulatory framework governing the construction sector.

Amazon plans a new round of employee layoffs

According to information provided by Reuters, Amazon, one of the leading global online retailers, may announce a new round of layoffs in the coming days, which was first reported in October. According to sources familiar with the situation, "Amazon intends to carry out the second phase of layoffs next week as part of a broader goal to reduce about 30,000 of its corporate employees."

A seminar was held in the Suzak district as part of the educational caravan "AgroZooVet - 2026"

On January 22, a seminar was held in the Suzak district, organized as part of the educational caravan "AgroZooVet-2026." This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the event, participants were presented with materials related to various aspects of animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, as well as the improvement of feed resources. Measures of state support and financial opportunities for

Almost 79 thousand people applied for driver's license replacements

From January 15 to 21, 2026, a total of 78,959 applications were submitted as part of the replacement of indefinite driver’s licenses with new samples. This became known on January 23 after a check at the State Institution "Unaa," where the exchange process is taking place. The applications were submitted in two formats:

In the village of Spartak, a schoolgirl was buried, whose body was found in a burned car.

In the village of Spartak, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region, on January 23, they said goodbye to a 15-year-old student who tragically died in a car fire. According to local residents, the incident occurred on the night of January 18 to 19. The next day, on January 20, the bodies of the 15-year-old girl and the 25-year-old driver were found in the burned car. “S.T. was a wonderful girl, an honor student and one of the best pupils. On this difficult day, she was seen off by her

China has developed an energy-efficient chip for AI

Scientists in Beijing have presented a new analog chip designed for use in artificial intelligence systems. This chip demonstrates impressive results, significantly outperforming existing digital chips in key parameters, as reported by Kazinform citing the South China Morning Post. According to the source, this chip operates 12 times faster than its digital counterparts, while its energy consumption is more than 200 times lower. This innovation changes the perception of AI's dependence on

In Kyrgyzstan, they want to integrate "green skills" into the education system

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting attended by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). During this meeting, the results of cooperation for the year 2025 were discussed, as well as key areas of interaction for 2026, with an emphasis on integrating green skills into educational programs for preschool institutions, schools, and initial vocational training institutions.

Buildings around the Bazar-Korgon Territorial Hospital have been returned to the state

The buildings surrounding the Bazar-Korgon territorial hospital are once again state-owned. According to information from the State National Security Committee (GKNB), these properties were used for commercial purposes, including medical institutions, pharmacy points, and catering establishments.