According to preliminary information from the press service of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, the holy month of Ramadan (Orozo ayi) in 2026 will begin on February 18. The Night of Power (Lailat al-Qadr) is expected to fall on the night of March 16 to 17, which corresponds to the 27th night of Ramadan.
In the Chuy region, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of abusing his mother. This information was received from the regional law enforcement agencies. On December 29, a 38-year-old resident of the village of Poltavka, J. A., reported to the police department of the Jayil district that her brother, 42-year-old J. S., attempted to take the life of their mother, 73-year-old J. M., on the night of December 28 to 29. According to the woman, he tried to suffocate her with a pillow
The BELES project, aimed at launching bus production in Kyrgyzstan, has been temporarily halted. This was reported by Urmat Dyusheev, one of the founders of the company OsOO "Beles.kg," in an interview with 24.kg. Dyusheev noted that recently there have been many misunderstandings and emotional interpretations regarding the commitments that were allegedly made by the president and the state within the framework of the BELES project.
In the Russian Federation, sending a voice message with insults in messengers can now lead to legal proceedings and the imposition of a fine. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing court materials. According to the information, the case was heard in Moscow. The court documents indicate that a woman sent an audio message containing insults via Telegram. The victim reported this to the prosecutor's office, where it was established that the actions of the accused contained signs of an
On January 10, 2023, at the age of 48, Aizhamal Abdiraimova, who held the position of head of the personnel department at the Batken Regional Musical and Drama Theater named after Apas Zhainakov, passed away, reports Turmush correspondent. The farewell ceremony and funeral took place on January 11 in the village of Kara-Bak, located in the Batken district.
At today's ceremony for handing over the keys to the apartments of the second phase of the "Muras" residential complex, the head of the State Mortgage Company (GMC) Talant Zhekshenov announced that the completion of construction is scheduled for the end of 2026. During this ceremony, keys to 1,080 apartments were handed over to the owners, and by the end of the current year, it is planned to complete another 2,688 housing units.
In 2025, work was completed in Bishkek on the installation of over 87 km of SIP-2 type wires. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, the installation work was carried out in various residential areas of the capital, including "Tynchtyk," "Archa-Beshik," "Ak-Ordo," "Verkhny Orok," "Zhenish," "Balban-Taimash," "Dostuk,"
One of the most common mistakes is the desire to immediately dive into work at full capacity. It is important to remember that your brain will need time to adapt. The first 1-3 days can be considered an adjustment period.
The second stage of the winter admission has begun in all higher educational institutions of Kyrgyzstan. According to the automated information system "Applicant online," this stage will last from January 12 to January 14.
On the territory of the livestock market in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, local residents reported to a Turmush correspondent that vehicles often enter the oncoming lane, which in turn leads to traffic jams. “On Fridays and weekends, traffic inspectors are urgently needed here. Without their presence, passenger and freight vehicles arriving at the market start to push into the oncoming lane, which exacerbates the congestion situation and creates significant inconvenience for those
In Kazakhstan, more than 2,000 convicts have been released from prisons, as reported by the committee of the criminal-executive system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country. An amnesty was declared in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Since the beginning of last year, courts have considered nearly 16,000 petitions from inmates. As a result, more than 2,000 people, including women and minors, have gained their freedom. Sentences were
Last year, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased support for the agricultural sector by allocating funds for financing agriculture, processing, and individual entrepreneurship through five state programs. This information was announced by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. If previously, loans on preferential terms were provided only within the framework of two programs, in 2025 their number will increase to five, including the areas of "Financing
Recently, there has been a lot of misunderstanding and emotional interpretations in social and informational circles regarding the BELES project and its obligations related to the state and the president. Urmat Dyusheev, one of the founders of the company who owns half of the shares, decided to clarify the situation. “At the initial stage, we planned to launch the assembly and production of buses on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. However, during the work process, experts and relevant authorities
With the end of the long New Year holidays, active work begins in 2026. It is important to avoid haste and chaotic actions, as this may lead to stress and conflicts. Pay attention to possible irritations from both colleagues and management. Try to organize your tasks, considering potential difficulties and misunderstandings. Ultimately, the planned goals will be achieved, and support from old friends will come in handy. Old romantic relationships may be rekindled, especially with the
The company Nanospace, representing Kyrgyzstan, successfully conducted combat tests of its first ground kamikaze robot named "Karakurt." The results of the tests, including photos and videos, were posted on social media. Image from social media: Testing of the first domestic ground kamikaze robot in Kyrgyzstan During the tests, the TM-62 anti-tank mine was used, and the results confirmed all the declared technical specifications of the robot. Nanospace noted that the successful
The educational process in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region has been transitioned to an online format due to severe cold weather. According to information from the local administration, this decision was made to protect students in conditions of extremely low temperatures. It was the result of a meeting of the operational headquarters held on January 11 under the leadership of the first deputy akim Ulan Zhyltyrov.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved a new strategy for the reclamation of uranium waste, covering Central Asia and aimed at 2030. This strategic plan includes Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and anticipates cooperation with international financial organizations and specialized institutions. The main goal of the document is the phased restoration and cleanup of lands affected by uranium mining during the Soviet period.
In Bishkek, 1,080 families received apartments in the new residential complex "Muras." This was reported by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration, on his page on one of the social networks. He also noted that in the residential complex "Muras," located on Malikova Street, mortgage houses consisting of eight blocks with heights of 18 and 24 floors have now been put into operation.
This time, the children from the "Umut - Nadezhda" center visited the park. An exciting festive program was organized for them, filled with bright impressions. The meeting with Grandfather Frost was especially memorable, bringing joyful emotions and an atmosphere of a true celebration to the children. The kids also enjoyed a circus performance and participated in various interactive activities prepared by the park team. One of the main events of the day was the performance by the
Due to severe frosts in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, students have been switched to remote learning. This information was confirmed by representatives of the district education department, according to data from 24.kg. As officials report, the temperature in the region has dropped below 35 degrees.
Forecasters warn of expected cooling and precipitation in Bishkek. In the capital, on January 12, cloudy weather is expected, with air temperatures ranging from +9 to +11° during the day.
The livestock market in Tokmok will be relocated to another area, and modern multifunctional facilities are planned to be built in its place. This information was provided by Mayor Altynbek Ergeshov during a meeting with traders. The livestock market in Tokmok is one of the largest in northern Kyrgyzstan, where trade in livestock, including cows, sheep, horses, and bulls, takes place.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, a preventive campaign called "Arsenal" is being conducted in Bishkek until April 1.
Today, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, ceremoniously handed over the keys to new apartments in the residential complex "Muras" in Bishkek. The project includes the construction of a residential complex consisting of 39 blocks with a total of 4,754 apartments.
On January 14, an exhibition by Bakhramjon Temirov titled "Southern Motifs" will open at the House of Artists in Bishkek. According to information from the organizers, the exhibition will be open to visitors until January 28.
Raisa Kydyrbaeva. Photo by the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. On January 10, after a prolonged illness, Raisa Zaitovna Kydyrbaeva passed away at the age of 96, having played a significant role in the development of Manas studies and folklore. She was a corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, a Doctor of Philological Sciences, and a professor. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers published an obituary in her honor. Raisa
During the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, American military forces reportedly used an unknown powerful weapon. This was reported by The New York Post, citing the testimony of one of the Venezuelan leader's bodyguards. According to him, Venezuelan security forces were on high alert, but suddenly all radar systems failed for no apparent reason. After that, numerous drones began to circle above them.
Dry weather is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be 0 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +13.
Today, the hero of the "Our People Abroad" section is Amanat Imanaliev, who currently resides in the United States of America. Amanat was born in Bishkek in 1994 and received his education at the Kyrgyz Economic University, and he worked in the film industry back home.
Bishkek January 12, Monday The temperature at night will range from −1 to +1 °C, with clear weather. During the day, +9…+11 °C is expected with cloudiness.
A charitable initiative took place in the Osh region aimed at helping Pamir Kyrgyz — ethnic Kyrgyz who are returning to their homeland from Afghanistan and living in high mountainous areas. According to information from the organizers, on January 8 and 9, at the initiative of the acting representative of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan in the Osh region, Sultanali Azhy Gapurov, and with the support of the international fund "Emirat," humanitarian aid was
The incident occurred on the evening of January 10, when a patrol officer pushed an elderly man who was trying to cross the road. Video of the incident shows the police officer moving a group of pedestrians aside due to the movement of a convoy. Most of them stepped aside, but the pensioner, despite this, decided to run across the road. The patrol officer, aiming to stop him, ran after the man, began to urge him on, and ultimately pushed him, which led to the pensioner falling onto the roadway.
In the city of Osh, the possibility of naming one of the streets after Bayaman Erkinbaev is being discussed. This proposal was put forward by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who announced the initiative during his working visit. According to the mayor, the question of how to commemorate the memory of the former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh will be brought up for official discussion. He also does not rule out the possibility of erecting a monument in honor of Bayaman Erkinbaev.
Permanent Exhibitions of the Museum from January 13 to 16 During these days, you can visit the permanent exhibitions of painting, graphics, sculpture, and decorative applied arts at the museum, which is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except on Mondays. Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev.
A 14-year-old girl named Snezhana L. has been found, and law enforcement is currently investigating the circumstances of her disappearance. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to available data, employees of the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek have joined the search, and alerts have been sent out to all territorial subdivisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.
According to information from the Osh city administration, a ring road is planned to be created at the intersection of Mamyrava and Amir-Timur streets. This decision was made in response to regular traffic accidents in the area. The document emphasizes that the initiative to construct the ring road was proposed to enhance road safety. The project is being implemented under the instruction of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, and specialized services are currently engaged in demolishing obstructive
In the new series of the "Zhubailar" column, we present Bedelbek Tynyshbaev and Adina Imankulova, who live in the Jayil district of Chui region. Adina Imankulova was born on January 8, 1965, in the village of Kozhomkul (formerly known as March 8), and Bedelbek Tynyshbaev was born on March 22, 1958, in the village of Kyzyl-Oy.
Raisa Kydyrbaeva, a renowned Manas scholar, passed away at the age of 96. This was reported by the press service of the Chingiz Aitmatov Institute of Language and Literature. Photo from the internet. Raisa Kydyrbaeva
Adilet Januzakov, the director of the Fund for Support and Development of Tourism, stated on the air of Radio Sputnik about the necessity of introducing state regulation in the field of ecotourism. He noted that his fund, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, will work on this initiative, taking into account the opinions of tour operators during the discussion process.
In the Moscow district of the Chui region, on January 11 of this year, livestock intended for sale was transported to the livestock market in Sokuluk. This was reported by Turmush correspondents from the district state administration. According to information from the agency, on December 28, 2025, the livestock market in the village of Belovodskoye was closed as it did not meet sanitary and veterinary standards.
According to the director of the Tourism Support and Development Fund, Adilet Januzakov, in 2025, the tourism sector contributed 4.3 percent to the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan. He shared this information during a broadcast on Radio Sputnik. Januzakov noted that this figure demonstrates growth compared to the same period in 2024.
Bob Weir, the guitarist and vocalist of the iconic band Grateful Dead, has passed away. This was reported by the BBC. Photo by BBC. Bob Weir, one of the founders of Grateful Dead, has died
In Kyrgyzstan, there is an active development of adventure and eco-tourism, as well as glamping. This was reported by Adilet Januzakov, the director of the Tourism Support and Development Fund, in an interview on Radio Sputnik, referencing the broadcast. As Januzakov noted, adventure tourism has long attracted the attention of travelers. Interest in such forms of recreation as long hiking and horseback trips, mountaineering, and rock climbing is growing. For foreign tourists, such trips
Record snowfall is being observed in Moscow, marking the most significant event in the last 50 years. According to Evgeny Tishkovets, a specialist at the Phobos weather center, 42% of the monthly precipitation norm fell in the capital in just one day, he reports. Photo by the media
The long-awaited New Year holidays in Kyrgyzstan are coming to an end. During this time, the residents of the country celebrated both the New Year and Christmas. We hope you had the opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved rest. Now, let’s recall what happened during the second week of January. Starting January 14, 2026, new financial control rules will be implemented in Kyrgyzstan. Exchange offices are now required to request documents to verify the sources of clients' funds, including
At the beginning of the week, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek, according to meteorologists. January 12 will be sunny, with temperatures around 0 degrees at night, while during the day the air will warm up to +13 degrees.
On January 11, 1959, it became the coldest day in Bishkek, then called Frunze. Such information is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate," which can be found here. On that day, the temperature in the capital dropped to −25.5 degrees.
In the match held at the "King Abdullah Sports City" stadium, the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national team was unable to secure a victory against the Vietnamese footballers, finishing the game with a score of 1:2 in favor of the opponents.