On the section of the highway Bishkek—Kara-Balta, which passes through the villages of Aleksandrovka, Sadovaya, Belovodskoye, and Petrovka in the Moscow district of the Chui region, work continues on the cleaning of road signs. This information was provided to the correspondent of Turmush by the district department for road traffic safety.
A complaint has been received at the Kaktus.media Call Center from a local resident. He urgently requests the installation of speed bumps at the intersection of Abdrahmanov and Michurina streets. The citizen notes that the pedestrian crossing in this area poses a serious danger. It is difficult and unsafe for schoolchildren heading to school No. 10 on Usenbaeva to cross the road. Vehicles on Abdrahmanov street move at high speeds in both directions. "Can we discuss the possibility of
The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan reported the return of a municipal property in the Jayil district. During an inspection conducted by the district prosecutor's office, it was established that in 2004, the bus depot on Central Street in Kara-Balta was transferred to private hands in violation of the law. As a result of the prosecutor's actions, the social facility with an area of 1.4 hectares, valued at 105.9 million soms, was fully returned to state ownership.
In Osh, from January 24 to 25, 2026, the national judo championship took place, during which the strongest athletes were determined to form the national team representing Kyrgyzstan on the international stage.
Recently, an unusual video appeared on the social media of hunters in Kyrgyzstan, showing a fox, astonishingly climbing to the top of a tree, eagerly feasting on apples that had been frozen by the cold. This was reported by Turmush correspondent. According to hunting experts, this video was most likely filmed in Russia. However, Kyrgyz nature and hunting enthusiasts began to question the fox's behavior: "Why is it acting this way? Is this typical for our local foxes?"
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva drew attention to the need for an amnesty for cars that were purchased through a power of attorney. She emphasized that hundreds of thousands of citizens are facing this situation, where they cannot find the previous owners of their cars.
Today, January 28, in the village of Chelpek, located in the city of Karakol, a special commission is working to inform the owners of buildings that are outside the "red line," reports Turmush correspondent. Participating in this explanatory campaign are the first deputy mayor of Karakol, Kubat Isakov, as well as representatives from various organizations, including the road management, "Vodokanal," architectural services, the State Registration Service, and the ayil okmotu.
According to the head of the president's information service, training in private driving schools will cost 35,000-36,000 soms. Speaking about the cost of training in state driving schools, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who heads the information policy of the presidential administration, stated that for 10 months of training, one will have to pay 19,000 soms. He also refuted information circulating on social media that the cost could reach 100,000-200,000 soms. "The official price is 19,000
Gulsharkan Kultaeva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, proposed to introduce a ban on the issuance of loans by commercial banks and microfinance institutions to citizens aged 18 to 25 without prior parental consent. During the discussion of amendments to the law "On Credit Information Exchange," she emphasized that modern banking applications allow young people to obtain loans even if they do not have a stable source of income.
On the first day of the group stage of the AFC Futsal Cup, which is taking place in Jakarta, the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the Iraqi athletes and finished the match unfavorably, losing 2:4.
Anna Savchenko, born in 1976, is officially wanted. This information was received from the Council of Public Safety. The woman is Russian and hails from Barnaul.
Questions regarding driving schools and obtaining driver's licenses have become the subject of active discussion in society, as reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration. He noted that in recent days, debates on this issue have emerged in public discourse. Today, President Sadyr Japarov clarified these questions in detail during his interview, which he believes may resolve the misunderstandings that have arisen.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) notes that the Kyrgyz Republic strictly adheres to its obligations within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Citizens of the Union member states who are on the territory of Kyrgyzstan have access to medical services through the mandatory health insurance system, as provided by the State Guarantees Program. On January 27, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Policy, the head of
In the new academic year, educational institutions will begin a course dedicated to traffic rules. This was announced by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. The president noted that this course will become part of the school curriculum.
The club "Uzgen," which finished seventh in the Kyrgyz Premier League last season, successfully completed its training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Preparation for the new football season continues for teams participating in the Kyrgyz championship.
The Asian Futsal Cup 2026 has started in Jakarta. The tournament features 16 teams divided into four groups. Based on the results of the group stage, the two strongest teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals.
During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, the chairperson of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, A. Mukanova, presented information about actions aimed at protecting the rights of working citizens and their families within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reported that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court was given by the order
Today, at 12:20, an avalanche about two meters high occurred at the 247th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh highway. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result, traffic on this section has been temporarily suspended, and road services are engaged in clearing the road.
According to Bloomberg, the United States has officially withdrawn from the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change reported that this decision took effect on January 27, coinciding with the anniversary of the notification sent to the UN by President Donald Trump's administration a year earlier.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, the president noted that complaints about the duration of training come from driving school owners who seek to protect their interests. He emphasized that such statements are an attempt at manipulation aimed at preserving business revenues. "They say that training is too long and expensive. But in reality, the cost of training is not as high as they claim. 100 or 150 thousand is just a fabrication," added Zhapаров.
Recently, a meeting took place at the National Investment Agency, which is subordinate to the President of Kyrgyzstan, between Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the agency, and representatives of the Chinese company Shaanxi Taifaxian Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (Taifaxian Group). The main topics of discussion were opportunities for public-private partnerships (PPP) as well as attracting foreign direct investment. The parties also talked about further developing strategic cooperation in the fields
In the Kara-Kuldja district, there was a case of illegal keeping of a red-listed golden eagle. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. As a result, the offender was fined 20,000 soms, and the bird was returned to its natural habitat.
The country is preparing for the Winter Olympic Games, which will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Kyrgyzstan national team includes two athletes who will represent the country in skiing disciplines.
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, there are inquiries from citizens regarding the lack of buses. ***- I work in the "Asanbay" microdistrict and finish my shift at 21:00. Since mid-January, it has become almost impossible to get home after work. I have to make several transfers or order a taxi. Bus No. 52 leaves at 20:45, and I can't make it in time. Trolleybus No. 10 leaves even earlier, and bus No. 226 also stops running before I finish. Considering that my salary does not allow
On January 24 in Orenburg, Russia, the international competition "Orenburg Mile" took place, where Nursultan Kenesbekov took second place.
The opening of the renovated building of the Kok-Art Electric Networks (RES) took place in the Jalal-Abad region, attended by the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev. The opening ceremony was part of his working trip to the region. The major renovation of the building began in March 2025 and was completed in November of the same year. The updated building will accommodate 112 employees, and the total budget of the project amounted to 5.7 million soms, funded by JSC
In response to accusations of destroying the private sector of automotive education, Sadyr Japarov stated that the owners of driving schools were notified in advance about the upcoming changes. Currently, a state monopoly is being introduced in the country, which means that training will only be possible in state driving schools. This raises concerns among the owners of private educational institutions, who believe that their businesses are being destroyed.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the situation in the driving school sector. With the introduction of state monopoly, many private educational institutions are forced to close.
In order to preserve the aesthetics of Bishkek, local authorities have decided to stop the installation of lightweight structures on the city's central streets. This statement was made by Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission on municipal property, urban planning, and architecture. However, this rule does not apply to residential areas and internal courtyards, as Kadyrov clarified.
Production of polystyrene concrete has begun in the Jety-Oguz district. This information was announced by representatives of the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. According to the fund's data, in 2025, a local businessman submitted a project proposal to the fund. Support for the initiative came from the head of the district and the supervisory board, which led to the decision to provide an interest-free repayable loan of 4.5 million soms.
According to meteorologists, no snowfall is expected in Bishkek in the second half of the week. January 29 may see light precipitation at night, with temperatures dropping to -3 degrees. During the day, clear weather is expected with a temperature of +2 degrees.
Bolot Ibragimov believes that corruption in government structures is the main source of problems. During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Bolot Ibragimov noted that the director of the organization responsible for issuing driver's licenses was unable to provide clear explanations regarding the authorities' position on the discussed reforms. “Two days ago, more than 100 representatives of driving schools from all over the country gathered in Bishkek. They expected to receive
Yesterday, January 27, a coordination meeting took place in the Chui region, in the Moscow district, where the opening of a crisis center was discussed. This information was provided by the district prosecutor's office.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reported that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court regarding access to social security for the families of workers was carried out at the request of the Cabinet of Ministers and submitted through the Judicial Representation Center of the Ministry of Justice.
On January 28, during a meeting, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, commented on the decision of the committee on constitutional legislation regarding the rejection of the new national anthem projects due to deficiencies. He noted: “We carefully reviewed the submitted texts and musical compositions. Unfortunately, none of the proposed anthems proved to be worthy. Therefore, we decided to reject them to allow for further refinement of the works. Our goal is not to
According to the results of 2025, industrial production in Naryn amounted to 2 billion 42 million 800 thousand soms. This figure exceeds last year's results by 112%. These data were presented during a meeting dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city for the previous year.
Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu initiated this discussion At a recent parliamentary meeting, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu stated that complaints from citizens and local construction companies regarding rising housing prices and tariffs have been directed to the Jogorku Kenesh. He emphasized: "The Ministry of Construction and Architecture sets tariffs independently, without coordinating them with the government and the Jogorku Kenesh. This leads to an increase in the cost per square
In Kara-Balta, the installation of high-tech "timers" on streetlights has begun, which contributes to the automation of the lighting system and reduces electricity consumption. This information was announced by Kamchybek Esenbaev, head of the lighting sector of the municipal enterprise "Universal".
Kyrgyzstan is actively moving towards urbanization, and according to UN forecasts, by 2050, the share of the urban population will reach 43.4%. The general plan for Bishkek suggests that the population of the capital will grow to 2 million. These changes indicate not only an increase in cities but also radical transformations in the economy and lifestyle. Dynamics of the level of urbanization in Kyrgyzstan Urbanization contributes to socio-economic progress, as the concentration of people and
The Parliament invites the Cabinet due to growing public discontent At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu reported a sharp increase in dissatisfaction among the population regarding service prices, especially in restaurants, cafes, taxis, and household services. Citizens are mass expressing their complaints about the rising costs, linking it to the actions of the Cabinet of Ministers. He noted that after the cancellation of service charges in establishments,
On January 27 in Bishkek, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Tumanov, met with Alexander Khvitiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During this meeting, the parties discussed numerous issues related to the upcoming meeting of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. One of the key topics was the opening of direct air communication and the development of cooperation in the field of
He dedicated his life to serving in the GKNB On January 27, 2026, Colonel of the Reserve Serik Kekенович Abiev passed away at the age of 54. Born in 1972, he graduated from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn with a degree in "Law" in 1995.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, a deputy noted that the Ministry of Internal Affairs should openly apologize to the people for the corruption schemes related to the issuance of driver's licenses. He emphasized that the head of the agency was unable to clearly articulate his position regarding the ongoing reforms. “Recently, more than a hundred representatives of driving schools from across the republic gathered in Bishkek. I spoke with them, and they were left waiting
A case of illegal detention of a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book, has been discovered in the territory of the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district. According to information from the Osh regional department of the Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, a complaint was received on January 27, 2026, regarding a local resident illegally keeping a golden eagle at home.
The project of the Law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development within the framework of the project 'Construction of Public Schools'" was approved in the Jogorku Kenesh, which was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, a loan of $50 million will be provided for a period of 25 years. These funds will be used for the construction of five new schools
According to the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," Asman Airlines continues to operate flights on the Bishkek — Razakov route six times a week. The ticket price is now 4,800 soms, which simplifies travel planning. Previously, the price ranged from 3,600 soms to 5,100 soms.
At today's parliamentary meeting, Deputy Eru lan Kokulov expressed serious concern about the quality of construction of new schools. This statement was made in the context of discussing the draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2," signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. Kokulov noted that many of the schools under construction have issues:
The proposed options were rejected — the new anthem must be accessible and easy to perform. At a parliamentary meeting, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, shared his thoughts on what the new anthem of Kyrgyzstan should be like. Within one of the parliamentary committees, new versions of the anthem, including lyrics and music, were presented, but they were all rejected. The Speaker emphasized that the main goal of the deputies is not only to change the anthem but also