An accident occurred on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway. According to information provided by witnesses, the incident happened on the night of January 17 in the village of Sokuluk and involved an ambulance.
In the territory of the Kurshab rural municipality of the Uzgen district, a public hearing took place with active participation from local residents. The event was led by the head of the rural administration, Sakhtan Keldibaev.
An incident involving a fire occurred at the local market in Naryn, reports Turmush correspondent. On January 14 at 08:00, the dispatch service No. 16 of the fire department of the city of Naryn and its district received a signal about a fire at the "Choluk Ata" shopping center, located on S. Orozbakov Street.
On the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart, near the village of Milianfan in the Issyk-Ata district, an incident occurred involving a truck that overturned while transporting mandarins. According to information received from eyewitnesses, Turmush reports on the incident.
- On January 16, 2026, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Nilufer Alimjanova inquired about the situation with money transfers through Russian banks that are under sanctions, and whether there are any difficulties with conducting transactions. Economy Minister Bakyt Sydykov explained that sanctions are imposed by individual countries, such as the USA and the UK. However, according to him, there are currently no restrictions on interacting with banks that are under sanctions.
A 2-year-old girl was urgently operated on at the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital. This was reported by Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, the chief physician of the institution.
As a result of the internal investigation, the deputy head of the Alay District Department of Internal Affairs was dismissed. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bolotbek Borbiev emphasized the importance of supporting exports during a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, 2026, highlighting that it is directly related to supporting local producers. He reminded those present that the idea of creating a logistics center was voiced back in 2023; however, in his opinion, this issue remains unresolved. “Construction is only planned for 2028, while marketplaces are actively developing. Why are you
Critics of the Kyrgyz government, accusing it of authoritarianism and despotism, are fundamentally mistaken. The main focus of high-level domestic policy is on preventing any destabilization. In this regard, the leadership actively responds to public opinion and expressions of discontent.
- On January 16, 2026, in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision conducted an inspection, during which illegal fishing gear was confiscated. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. During the raid, an old Chinese synthetic net measuring 400 meters in length was discovered, which was used illegally
Over the course of the week, numerous personnel changes occurred in Kyrgyzstan. Changes in the Ministry of Health. Cholpon Shamsutdin has taken the position of director of the state sanitary and epidemiological supervision department.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to implement new rules regarding the deep cleaning of beaches and the underwater territory of Lake Issyk-Kul using specialized equipment. This resolution is a response to the president's directive concerning urgent measures for the protection of the ecology of Issyk-Kul and aligns with the legislation regulating the sustainable development of the ecological and economic system of the region.
On January 17, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the current official exchange rates. According to information from the regulator, the exchange rates are:
The draft resolution under consideration by the Cabinet of Ministers aims to reduce financial pressure on families and regulate traditional events. The main idea of this document is to create order during both wedding and memorial events to avoid excessive spending and preserve the moral and ethical values of society. It also emphasizes the need to establish a unified approach to conducting national traditions in modern conditions. Among the proposed measures:
On the northern outskirts of the village of Kök-Kashat in the Talas region lies a mysterious cave. The local elder Nurchan Shekerbekov shared with a Turmush correspondent a story related to this place.
On the Bishkek–Osh highway, in the area of the Suusamyr Valley in the Jayil district of the Chui region, road inspectors continue to provide support to drivers. Due to the severe cold, many vehicles have become unfit for travel, and some have had tire blowouts. This was reported to Turmush by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region.
The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, went on a tour of the city to assess the aftermath of the snowfall. As a result of the inspection, the mayor issued a number of directives for the relevant services and emphasized the importance of their coordinated efforts, the mayor's office reports. "It is necessary to ensure clean and safe streets for the residents and guests of the capital. All services must operate without interruptions," he noted.
- During the meeting of the "Ala-Too" parliamentary group on January 16, 2026, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Talaybek Masabirov emphasized that since Kyrgyzstan joined the EAEU in 2015, one of the main difficulties faced by domestic producers remains the lack of necessary laboratory infrastructure. He specified that this issue concerns not only agricultural products but also the sewing industry and other sectors.
He is accused of not vacating the state housing after the end of his deputy term. Mirlan Samyikozho, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, denied rumors that appeared on social media claiming that he did not vacate the official apartment. He reported this on his Facebook page.
It is known that de Souza used synthol injections to increase the size of his biceps, which led to his premature death. This substance, consisting of a mixture of mineral oil and alcohol, is considered extremely dangerous. The athlete later regretted his decision and warned others against such practices: “I do not advise anyone to take this oil,” he said shortly before his death. Arlindo was hospitalized on Catholic Christmas with kidney failure. Unfortunately, he passed away on January 13.
On January 3, when Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was detained in the U.S. on his way to New York, María Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, declared: “The hour of freedom has come.” However, the joy of her supporters quickly turned to concern when Trump announced that his administration would “govern the country until a safe and reasonable transition,” effectively ignoring the democratic forces in Venezuela. Trump's meeting with Machado on Thursday brought no changes to
Today, Bishkek enters a new phase. In the context of high interest rates, the competitive advantage now lies not only in purchasing an asset but in the ability to position oneself correctly within the market cycle so that the cost of capital does not dilute the effectiveness of investments. Royal Central Park offers a unique approach to this task through a special financial structure that allows investors to fix the price at the current level and independently control the timelines in the
Since their inception, the Olympic Games have always been positioned as a symbol of international unity; however, in practice, this has proven to be more complicated. The founder of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, unfortunately, could not foresee how difficult it would be to separate sports from politics. Throughout its history, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has often acted as an arbiter, imposing sanctions on entire countries. Over more than a century of existence,
Restrictions on the passage of heavy trucks have been introduced at the Ala-Bel pass According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions, heavy snowfall, and the risk of avalanches, temporary traffic restrictions have been imposed on several highways.
On January 16, in Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service conducted a raid. According to information provided by the Ministry of Nature, during the event, an old synthetic net of Chinese manufacture, 400 meters long, was found and removed, which had been used for illegal purposes. This net could have caused significant harm to the fish stocks in the region.
Washington has decided to expand the sanctions list concerning Iran, which now includes the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, as well as several high-ranking officials. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, these measures were introduced in response to the violent suppression of mass protests that began in the country in late December 2025.
Yoon Suk-yeol, the former president of South Korea, has been sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing arrest. According to Yonhap news agency, this decision is the first in a case related to the declaration of martial law in December 2024. Archive photo. Former President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to five years in prison
Uzbekistan is strengthening the security of its state border by deploying a unit equipped with Bayraktar drones manufactured in Turkey. This information was announced by the Chairman of the State Security Service (SSS) Bakhodir Kurbonov at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He noted that the modernization concerns not only aviation: 42% of the border length is now covered by video surveillance systems, and over 1,100 kilometers of fiber optic communication
An athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Altynbek Mamashov (18-5), once again made a name for himself at the ASA MMA league tournament held on January 16 in Krasnodar, Russia. As part of the ASA 199 tournament, Mamashov competed on the preliminary card, where his opponent was Chris Hanikatt from the USA. The fight ended with a knockout at 29 seconds into the second round.
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team, Shokhrukh Makhamadaminov, has begun his career at a new club in Russia. At the end of 2025, it was announced that he had transferred from the Belarusian team "Stolica" to "Torpedo," located in Nizhny Novgorod.
Sezim Zamirbekova, who became a participant in the "Our People Abroad" section, shared her two-year experience spent in South Korea for study and work. Her passion for K-pop during her school years served as an incentive to learn the Korean language and enroll in a Kyrgyz-Korean college. Successfully passing the competition in 2022, she went to Korea, where she studied at universities and worked as a waitress.
A group of scientists from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) has conducted direct observation of the Migdal effect using high-tech equipment, which could be an important step towards unraveling the nature of dark matter, according to information from the Chinese scientific publication "Keji Zhibao". Dark matter, as noted by the publication, is a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of all the material mass in the Universe. This substance does not emit light
According to the results of 2025, Porsche car sales decreased by 10% compared to the previous year, totaling 279,449 units. This reduction is the most significant since 2009, reports RIA Novosti, citing Bloomberg data. In Germany, there is a particularly noticeable decline: sales fell by 16%, amounting to 29,968 cars. In other European countries, the situation is not much better: sales volume decreased by 13%, to 66,340 vehicles. However, the Macan model, unlike the overall trend, showed
The inspection at school No. 87 in Bishkek, conducted by the city administration, has been completed. A special commission was established by the Department of Education to investigate the incident, after which significant violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were identified. In particular, the violations pertain to the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," and the Model Regulation "On General Educational Organizations," as well as norms of
In an interview with the Sputnik agency, Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, confirmed the information that starting from April 2026, the salaries of employees of state mass media will be increased. He noted that necessary calculations on this issue are currently being conducted. Additionally, a salary increase for employees of the national branch of the TV and Radio Company "Mir" is planned to
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, considers information policy as one of the priority areas directly related to the stability and development of the state, and pays special attention to the situation in the media space. This was reported by the head of the Information Policy Service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daiyrbek Orunbekov. According to him, in addition to systemic measures for the development of the media sector, in the coming years,
On January 15, in Addis Ababa, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Tultemirov, presented his credentials to the President of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed best wishes and greetings from the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov, noting the republic's readiness to deepen cooperation with Ethiopia both at the bilateral level and within international organizations.
The Kyrgyz National News Agency "Kabar" now meets the basic standards set for international news agencies. This was stated in an interview with Sputnik by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who heads the information policy service at the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the agency's building has undergone complete modernization and major repairs.
The Antimonopoly Regulation Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced the start of monitoring food establishments to check how the declared portions correspond to the actual weight of the dishes. This initiative is a response to the increase in prices at cafes and restaurants following the cancellation of the service charge. Kaktus.media has gathered opinions from experts on this issue.
In the coming weeks, TikTok will activate a new age verification system for users in European Union countries. This decision comes in response to growing demands for restricting access to the platform for individuals under 16 years old, as reported by the Kazinform agency. The new system, which has been tested over the past year, analyzes profile data, uploaded videos, and behavioral signals to determine whether an account may belong to a user under 13 years old.
In Kyrgyzstan, farmers are being urged to unite into cooperatives with the aim of implementing crop rotation on limited land plots. This was reported by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation in the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a radio program. In his opinion, adhering to crop rotation on small areas presents a challenging task, which has already led to a decline in the yields of certain agricultural
In 2025, Bishkek is experiencing a significant rise in housing prices — both for apartments and private houses. This data is provided by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. Changes in Apartment Prices
Some rituals may be canceled In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law concerning the order of family events and rituals has been put forward for discussion. The initiative was proposed by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy.
In Osh, the café "Eurasia" will be demolished, as its activities have been suspended for an extended period. This was announced by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev on January 16. Along with representatives of relevant services, the mayor inspected the water protection zone of the Zhekelik canal, which is under the control of the municipal management "Manas-Ata." Attention was drawn to the structures of the café "Eurasia," located on Alisher Navoi Street. These buildings,
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Khan-Tengri district of the Ak-Suu area, an international freeride tournament has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. This event features not only athletes from Kyrgyzstan but also skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts from approximately 20 countries around the world.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a reduction in the unified tax rate for those conducting business outside the country. The rate for such taxpayers is now 0.1%, which is a significant decrease from the previous 1%. It is also worth noting that for those who had the opportunity to apply the general tax regime, only the unified tax will be available starting January 1, 2026.
The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanbek Dosmambetov, met on January 16 with the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan, Mekin Mustafa Kemal Okem. The meeting discussed issues of cooperation in the healthcare sector, including mechanisms for sending citizens for free treatment in Turkey, as well as the development of medical infrastructure and human resources. Dosmambetov expressed gratitude to the Turkish side for their support and contribution to the development of medical cooperation,
Today, January 16, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, awarded the honorary titles of "Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic" to three outstanding rhythmic gymnastics coaches. According to the agency's press service, the awards were given to Gulnara Mamyrkulova, Zhanil Kaimazarova, and Sabina Ibraimova for their many years of hard work and significant contribution to the development of this sport. During the ceremony, Kazybek