At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region, 11,720 kilograms of sausage products were discovered and sent back, which were attempted to be illegally imported into Kyrgyzstan from Russia. As reported by Turmush, this information came from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In the Uzgen district, in the rural area of Myrza-Ake, electric poles are actively being installed in the recently created settlements. According to Ruslan Talantbek uulu, the head of the Myrza-Ake rural administration, local authorities, responding to residents' requests, allocated funds from the budget for the purchase of 70 electric poles. 1 million 71 thousand soms were spent on these purposes, and the installation work has already begun.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that proposes the designation of the open joint-stock company "State Insurance Organization" (GSO) as the national operator for reinsurance. The main goal of this project is to create national reinsurance capacity and strengthen the financial stability of the insurance sector, which will also help protect the property interests of policyholders and beneficiaries. This document is part of the
In the Aravan and Alay districts, instances of illegal storage of weapons have been identified, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to information from the department, raids were conducted as part of measures to ensure public safety and prevent illegal actions involving firearms, as well as to combat domestic violence.
In Bishkek, the water level in the "Ala-Archa" canal remains within normal limits, and at the moment there is no threat of overflow. This was reported by the October District Administration. According to a representative of the agency, relevant services, including MTU No. 402 of the October District Municipal Administration, as well as specialists from water management and emergency services, are conducting regular monitoring of the situation and carrying out preventive measures.
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, presented his manifesto outlining how technology can change the world over the next decade. He highlighted three key issues that humanity faces today. The first aspect Gates raises is the generosity of highly developed countries. He provided alarming statistics: in 2025, the number of child fatalities will increase for the first time in a hundred years—from 4.6 to 4.8 million. This is linked to a reduction in international aid. If healthcare funding drops
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is implementing a week-long information campaign dedicated to automated information systems. According to the ministry, there are 35 different information systems operating in the country, of which 22 have already been fully activated, and 10 are in the process of development. As part of this campaign, the automated system "Sanarip VET" has been presented, which is used by the Veterinary
In the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, residents of several villages recently classified as high-altitude areas expressed dissatisfaction that they are not receiving the legal benefits provided for retirement. According to available information, last year the villages of Cholok-Kayin and Konorchok of the Ala-Bugin rural district, as well as the village of Zhany-Tilek of the Kara-Burgon rural district, were included in the list of high-altitude settlements. However, despite this, the
According to reports from the National Bank, the regulator's board decided on January 14, 2026, to issue a license to JSC "Alma Finance Bank," allowing it to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies. In August of this year, the bank began preparatory activities to apply for the license.
An incident involving a car that hit a horse occurred on the road connecting the city of Orlovka and the village of Jany-Alysh in the Kemin district of the Chui region. This information was provided by witnesses of the incident to a Turmush correspondent.
In the city of Cholpon-Ata, the first practical tests of an underwater drone took place, which was handed over to the Issyk-Kul District Department of Internal Affairs, reports Turmush correspondent. The event was attended by officials, including the akim of the Issyk-Kul District, Japarbek Ormonov.
- During the discussion of the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On State and Municipal Services,'" Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva expressed her concern about the level of digitalization of state services in the country. She inquired about the current state of the digitalization process for state services.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has presented information on the average salary across various sectors of the economy. According to the National Statistical Committee, the highest average salaries are observed in the financial sector, where they amount to 67,121 soms. The figures in the industry are close to this level — the average salary here is 66,990 soms.
Inspectors of the border veterinary control point conducted an inspection, which confirmed non-compliance with veterinary and sanitary requirements in accordance with the Eurasian Economic Union regulations. Due to the identified violations, relevant acts were drawn up, and the import of the products into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic was prohibited. Thus, the cargo was returned to the Russian Federation through the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint.
The head of the president's information service warned the former head of the GSBEP about the consequences of his words According to information disseminated in the podcast of former GSBEP chairman Syimyk Japykeev and journalist Ernis Kyazov, an "inner circle" allegedly formed around President Sadyr Japarov, consisting of high-profile individuals who do not allow others access to the head of state. However, this information was denied by the head of the information policy
- As of November 30, 2025, the total volume of the credit portfolio of clients in the banking system amounted to 489.3 billion soms, which is 43.6% more compared to the beginning of the year (as of the end of 2024 - 340.7 billion soms). This information was provided by the National Bank. Breakdown by sectors:
- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports that on January 14, 2026, its board made the decision to grant a license to JSC "Alma Finance Bank" for conducting banking operations in both national and foreign currencies. According to information published by the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of JSC "Alma Finance Bank" is Wan Xin. The founders of the bank are Wan Chuang'an, Kang Jianlin, Liu Wenzhong, as well as the companies LLC "Baden
The State Youth Theater "Uchur" now has its own building. This news was announced on the theater's official social media page. It is reported that the premises, previously used by the private theater "Tunguch," will be transferred to the "Uchur" theater.
This trip was organized at the invitation of the Union of Mediators of the Turkic World and became a significant step in the development of the legal system of Kyrgyzstan. During the visit, the delegation from the Ministry of Justice and the Republican Community of Mediators (RCM) visited the Mediation Center in Ankara, where they learned about the mechanism of mandatory pre-trial reconciliation that must be completed before filing a lawsuit in court. As part of this trip, Orozbek Sydykov and
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has published information about average salaries in various sectors of the economy. According to data provided by the National Statistical Committee, the highest average salaries are observed in the financial sector — 67,121 soms. The figures in the industry are close to this value, amounting to 66,990 soms.
K.G. stated in her application that her son A.M. and daughter-in-law O.Z. divorced in 2014 after six years of marriage. The children stayed with their father, but they were raised by their grandmother. Unfortunately, nine years ago, the children's father passed away, and in 2024, their mother also died. Based on the decision of the Naryn City Court, the grandmother became the official guardian of the minors.
The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on changes to the requirements regarding free economic zones. The proposal concerns the revision of rules related to barriers and access to tourist and exhibition facilities within the SEZ, including the planned museum of retro cars in Bishkek.
As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The most in-demand specialties are related to skilled trades.
Tynchtyk Shainazarov in response: I can cover your psychiatric treatment costs Former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva accused Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the current chairman of the Central Election Commission, of proudly recounting a fight that took place on April 1, 2011, in which he beat then-deputy Sadyr Japarov. This statement was made by Zholdosheva on social media. Additionally, she urged the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, to investigate
For the first time in over half a century, NASA is preparing to launch a crewed mission that will take place in lunar orbit, and this event could happen in just three weeks, as reported by Kazinform, citing NBC News. The Space Launch System rocket with the Orion capsule, reaching a height of 98 meters, has been moved to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for an important system check necessary for launching four astronauts into lunar orbit.
As a result of a strong solar flare that occurred on Sunday, magnetic storms of levels G3 and G4 are expected on Earth on Tuesday. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to the forecast, the magnetic storms may reach Earth during the day. Level G3 indicates strong storms, while G4 is considered a very strong phenomenon. The message also noted that the lower boundary of the auroras may drop to 50 degrees.
According to data published on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, by the end of 2025, the country's population decreased by 3.39 million people, totaling 1.404 billion. This information was reported by RIA Novosti. As the bureau indicates, in 2025, excluding residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, as well as foreigners, the population amounted to 1.404 billion, which is 3.39 million less compared to 2024. The birth rate last year was 5.63 per thousand, while the
In the Osh district, on Raimbekov Street, a team of rescuers successfully opened the locked door of apartment No. 5 in a multi-story building. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The recent intervention of the ombudsman allowed two orphans from Naryn to receive an inheritance that their relatives did not want to transfer to them. This was reported by the Ombudsman Institute. A pensioner, K.G. from Naryn, turned to the representative of the ombudsman in the Naryn region with a request to protect her grandchildren's inheritance rights. She sought help for her grandchildren, who are 14 and 15 years old.
The Ministry of Education has announced the start of an open competition for the positions of heads of institutions of initial vocational education. According to the agency's message, the following requirements are set for candidates:
In the Chuy region, at the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," 11,720 kg of sausage products were detained while attempting to be illegally imported from the Russian Federation into Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the inspection was conducted by border veterinary control inspectors. During the inspection, non-compliance with the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the
In the territory of the Tyup district in the Issyk-Kul region, the snow height in some villages has reached an impressive 1.5 meters. Adilet Kambarbek uulu, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 35, reported that work was carried out to clear snow drifts on the roads in the Jeti-Oguz district. In particular, this concerned the sections Shalba–Lipenka–Zhon-Bulak between the villages of Kabak and Lipenka, as well as between the villages of Lipenka–Ichke-Bulun–Kytai, where the snow
According to the decision made by the Board of the National Bank on January 14, 2026, the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Alma Finance Bank" was granted a license to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies, reports the National Bank. It is worth noting that just recently a new commercial bank "Berekett Bank" was opened in Kyrgyzstan, which became the 22nd in the country's banking system.
The press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department reported the start of an investigation regarding a statement concerning an eight-year-old girl and her uncle. On January 15, 2026, a local resident R.O., born in 1958, approached the Talas District Internal Affairs Department with a statement about an incident that occurred on January 12.
In Kyrgyzstan, on January 19, forecasters predict a sharp deterioration in weather conditions with a noticeable drop in temperature. According to their report, the temperature changes in various regions of the country will be as follows:
The Deputy Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Lira Samykbaeva, participated in a forum held on January 16. The event, titled "Development of Digital Platforms and Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Education System," took place in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region and gathered over 300 educators. In her speech at the forum, Lira Samykbaeva presented a report on "Education in Kyrgyzstan in the Era of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence,"
Next week, frosty conditions are expected in Bishkek, with occasional snowfall, and nighttime temperatures may drop to -14 degrees. According to meteorologists, the weather in the capital of Kyrgyzstan will be as follows:
The decision to join the new "Council of Peace" led by Donald Trump was made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This initiative concerns the management of the situation in the Gaza Strip. Hungary is interested in stability in the Middle East, as current events in this region affect the security of all of Europe, as reported by Deutsche Welle. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto noted that the country highly values the efforts of the American president in peacekeeping and
Dmitry Kirillov, the coach of the absolute WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, shared his protégé's plans. In a recent interview, he stated that the anticipated trilogy with Artur Beterbiev will be completed.
This information was received from the press service of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. Due to the worsening weather conditions, including snowfall and a drop in temperature, control over road safety is being intensified, as stated in the official message.
According to reports from Iranian human rights defenders, the Iranian authorities intend to permanently disconnect from the global network, providing internet access only to those who pass a regime compliance check. This was reported by The Guardian. A report by the organization Filterwatch, which monitors internet censorship in Iran, indicates that a secret plan is being developed to turn international internet access into a "state privilege."
Former Head of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes Comments on Rumors of 5 Million Dollars for His Resignation Sıymık Japykeev, the former chairman of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes (GSBEP), gave an interview to journalist Ernist Kıyazov, in which he responded to the question of whether he received 5 million dollars after the events of October 2020 to leave his position. According to widespread rumors, while he was in public service, Japykeev allegedly received 500
In Aydarken, a shocking incident was recorded by a surveillance camera, where a driver of a Ford Mondeo was transporting a person by placing them on the hood. This information was reported by the Traffic Safety Administration (UOBDD) of the Batken region. According to reports, UOBDD officers from the Kadamjay district quickly identified the offender and detained him. As a result of this dangerous ride, the driver was fined 15,000 soms, and his vehicle was sent to the impound lot.
An incident occurred in Bishkek involving a man who fell into the frozen Ala-Archa River. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District, at 10:56 on January 18, 2026, a signal was received at emergency service 102 that a person had ended up in icy water at the corner of Maldybaev and Akhunbaev Streets.
At Manas Airport, the operation of several flights has been temporarily suspended. This information was provided by the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." According to their data, visibility on the runway is currently fluctuating between 400-800 meters. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have reported the cancellation of their flights, and the reasons for the cancellations are currently being clarified. Additionally, two domestic flights to "Manas" were
On January 18, the World Championship in ice hockey for under 20 years old (U-20) started in Bishkek. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. Present at the opening of the tournament were: Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov, Mayor of the capital Aibek Junushaliev, Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports Kazibek Moldazhiyev, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic Umbetaly
In a recent report by the Leiden Ranking, it is noted that the global structure of scientific research has undergone significant changes. Harvard University, which has been a symbol of Western education for many years, now ranks only third in terms of research productivity.
In Issyk-Kul Lake in Cholpon-Ata, the first tests of a new underwater drone, which has been handed over to the local police department, have been successfully completed. The testing involved the akim of the Issyk-Kul region, Japarbek Ormonov, and representatives from various regional services. During the tests, the drone was able to detect and retrieve an old fishing net from the bottom of the lake, which had been there for many years. This success demonstrated the high efficiency of this