An Inter-Parliamentary Group on Mongolia Established in the UK Parliament

According to MiddleAsianNews, a new cross-party group dedicated to Mongolia (An All-Party Parliamentary Group — APPG) has been formed in the UK Parliament. The first meeting took place on February 2, 2026, with the participation of Mongolia's ambassador, Enkhzukh Battemur. This information was disseminated through the official Facebook page of the Mongolian embassy. The initiator of the parliamentary group was James Wild, who took the position of chair, while Catherine West became the

Mongolia Increases Coal Exports

This growth has been made possible by the implementation of the Mongolian government's strategy aimed at introducing a mechanism for coal sales through exchange trading, which started in February 2023. This new scheme has significantly increased the volume of export supplies, provided that coal is delivered to the border crossing points with neighboring countries. According to the company's data, in January 2026, revenue from exports amounted to $137.8 million with supplies of 204

The Mongolian documentary "For Forty Years We Carried Salt" was selected to participate in the Berlin Film Festival. Video

The film 'Давс үүрсэн 40 жил' was created based on an article by journalist Chantsaldulam Dorj, published on the website ergelt.mn, and directed by Badralmaa Bat-Erdene. It was also selected for participation in the International Film Festival in Kharkhorin in June 2025 and received support from the National Council of Cinematography of Mongolia. The film describes the lives of elderly residents of the soum of Gurvantes in Umnugovi province, such as B.Sukhée, B.Tsogzolmaa,

TMK Company Extracts Record Amount of Gas in Mongolia

According to MiddleAsianNews, TMK Energy continues to demonstrate impressive success, setting a new record for gas production within the Pilot Well project. This project is part of the Gurvantes XXXV program aimed at extracting methane from coal seams in southern Mongolia. On January 21 of this year, TMK recorded a new daily gas production record of 674 m³, equivalent to over 23,800 standard cubic feet per day. A new monthly record was also set at the Pilot Well site — 18,370 m³ of gas,

The Ministry of Energy revealed the plans of JSC "Electric Stations" for 2026

Mongolia Deported a Ghanaian Citizen for Overstaying Visa

A citizen of Ghana was expelled from Ulaanbaatar after arriving in the country on a tourist visa but overstaying the allowed duration. This man, who entered Mongolia in 2024 on an e-visa of category K2, violated the rules by remaining in the country illegally. This information was reported by the publication MiddleAsianNews. As a result of the violation of the law, this citizen was fined and deported with a two-year ban on re-entry to Mongolia. Although citizens of Ghana can obtain electronic

The Minister of Health and a WHO representative discussed cooperation issues

The Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov met with Liviu Vedrasco, the representative of the World Health Organization in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, during the meeting, the minister emphasized the importance of continuing the strategic partnership with WHO, which has contributed to improving the healthcare system in the country for over 30 years.

The President signed a decree allowing private medical universities to enter into agreements with universities in the USA.

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, has made amendments to the existing decree regarding the training of medical specialists. This update supplements the document from August 28, 2025, under number 250, which introduces a state monopoly on the training of personnel in the medical field. Now, accredited private medical universities have the opportunity to establish international partnerships with American universities to implement joint educational programs and projects aimed at

The Story of Tepkedei Sarala Kizi: Escape to China, Survival, and Return to the Homeland

In the section "Tarikh Insany," this time the story is about Tepkedei Sarala kyzy, who left Kyrgyzstan at the age of 14 and moved to China. Later, she settled in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. Baktybү Zhanilishova, a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature at the Bayymbet Secondary School in the village of Jangy-Talap, shared with a Turmush correspondent that she has been collecting materials about the life of Tepkedei Sarala kyzy for eight years, who witnessed

In Uzbekistan, they want to build a modern golf resort

A large golf resort will be built in the Tashkent region, according to a project presented by the Malaysian company Spora Global Sdn Bhd. Currently, investors are planning a trip to Uzbekistan to select a suitable site and assess the technical conditions for the implementation of this project, as reported by Podrobno.uz. See also A golf club is being built on Issyk-Kul. The project is overseen by Rustam Japparov.

We All Pitched In: How a Full-fledged Kindergarten Was Opened in Kyzyl-Zhyldyz

In the village of Kyzyl-Zhildyz, located in the Ayil district of Chayek in the Jumgal region of Naryn Province, a kindergarten named "Jumgal Balastan" has opened, which now operates as a full-fledged preschool institution. This was reported by Turmush, citing the district education department. For the past three years, the kindergarten operated in a three-hour format, located in the renovated building of an old school. From November to December 2025, to transition to full-time

In the Sokuluk District, a 6-year-old boy stopped a driver and asked about traffic rules.

In the Sokuluk district, at an event dedicated to road safety, a six-year-old boy stopped a passing car and asked the driver a question about traffic rules. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Regional Internal Affairs Directorate. Kairat Sarbatov, a six-year-old resident of the village of Tash-Bulak, dreams of becoming a traffic controller in the future. The department emphasizes that his interest in road safety is an important element in fostering a

A guy wanted by the police was detained at the Osh market

On February 4, in Bishkek, during a patrol of the Osh market, police officers detained a suspect in the theft of a document, seal, and stamp. Representatives of the Patrol and Post Service Regiment of the Bishkek City Police detained a young man and brought him to the "Osh Bazaars" shopping center. During a check of his data, it was established that he was wanted by the Tokmok Department of Internal Affairs under Article 381 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains

Police detained a man who beat his wife while threatening her with a gun

A man accused of violence against his wife has been detained in Bishkek. According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, on February 1, a woman filed a complaint with the police. She reported that on the same day, in her home located in the residential area of Lower Ala-Archa, her husband inflicted bodily harm on her while threatening her with a pistol.

The police reported which buses are most often associated with pickpocketing.

In Bishkek, pickpocketing has become more frequent, especially in small white Isuzu buses that are not equipped with video surveillance. This was reported by the district inspector of GOM-1 in the Lenin district, Janarbek Nurlanbekov, on February 4. According to Nurlanbekov, there is an increase in the number of such thefts in public transport, particularly around the Osh market area. To enhance safety, the inspector conducts talks with passengers and drivers, urging them to be vigilant and to

Fraudsters Forced a Woman to Transfer Over 10 Million Soms by Posing as Employees of the GKNB, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank

In Bishkek, suspects in a large-scale phone fraud have been detained, as reported by the press service of the city’s Main Department of Internal Affairs. On January 29, a woman who fell victim to the fraudsters contacted the First May District Department of Internal Affairs. On January 27, she received calls from unknown individuals claiming to be employees of the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the National Bank. They deceitfully informed her that

Ministry of Internal Affairs: Criminal Group Engaged in the Sale of a Large Batch of Drugs Detained

Employees of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs conducted investigative actions, as a result of which four individuals were detained: N.u.R., born in 2002, B.Zh.M., born in 2005, M.u.N., and S.u.B., both born in 2006. These individuals are suspected of organizing the transportation of drugs from the Toktogul district to Bishkek for the purpose of further distribution. In the department, it was noted that in connection with these events, a criminal case has been initiated in accordance

The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Discussed Visa Issues with the U.S. Special Envoy

Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with Sergio Gor, the special envoy of the President of the United States responsible for South and Central Asia. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the conversation, current issues and future prospects for relations between Kyrgyzstan and America were discussed.

Alimardan Abdykaarov will fight at the ACA 200 tournament in Moscow

The anniversary tournament of the ACA (Absolute Championship Akhmat) - ACA 200 will take place in Moscow (Russia) on February 6. During the tournament, 17 bouts are scheduled, featuring fighters from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

Guys with their girlfriends were relaxing at a hotel when strangers burst in and robbed them.

On February 4, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a robbery. The incident occurred on December 8, 2025, when a young man approached the police. He stated that he had been spending time at a hotel on Krasnaya Street with a friend and two girls. Suddenly, strangers burst into their room, beat him, took his mobile phone, and forced him to transfer 6,700 soms to an electronic wallet.

In Bishkek, a "Camry" was stolen and sold in the Issyk-Kul region.

As reported on February 4 by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the First Mai district, a suspect in the car theft has been apprehended. The incident occurred on December 25, 2025, when a resident of the capital reported to the police about the theft of his "Toyota Camry 35." The vehicle was parked on Ob'yezdnaya Street near the market.

In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud through the "Lalafo" app has been detained

In the Chuy region, a man suspected of fraud through the mobile application "Lalafo" has been detained, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. The incident occurred on January 30, when a citizen named D.T., born in 1994, approached the police department of the Issyk-Ata district. He reported the actions of an unknown individual who, on January 19, 2026, began correspondence with him, posing as a buyer. The fraudster, taking advantage of D.T.'s trust,

A new director has been appointed at the specialized children's and youth Olympic reserve school for tennis.

Daniyar Anarbekovich Ibraimov has been appointed as the director of the specialized children's and youth Olympic reserve school for tennis, Paralympic, and strength sports. Prior to this, he worked as the deputy director at the children's and youth sports school for weightlifting.

In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to liquidate the last 6 settlement colonies.

The Ministry of Justice has announced the completion of the work of the last six settlement colonies, which no longer meet the modern requirements of the correctional system. This measure is part of a broad reform aimed at optimizing public administration.

The son of the Crown Princess of Norway is accused of rapes. He has appeared in court.

Photo from the internet In a Norwegian court, hearings have begun in the case of serious charges against Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Crown Princess of Norway. According to BBC News, he has become the subject of accusations on 38 different counts, including one rape and three instances of violent sexual acts. 29-year-old Høiby, appearing in court, could not hold back his emotions: he took off his glasses and wiped away tears. At the beginning of the proceedings, he claimed that he did not

Football players from Kyrgyzstan will hold training camps in Turkey

Photo KFS The Kyrgyzstan national football team will conduct its training in Turkey, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Federation (KFS). The training camps are scheduled to take place from March 18 to March 31 in Antalya.

At Issyk-Kul, three individuals led by the "right-hand man" of a crime boss broke into the home of a wealthy family — the police colonel revealed the details.

Turmush continues its series of publications about former and current law enforcement officers in Kyrgyzstan. In November 2025, the Kyrgyz police will celebrate its 101st anniversary since its establishment. Talantbek Jumadylov, who lives in Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, dedicated 36 years of his life to working in law enforcement.

The largest American business meeting with the participation of the president took place in Bishkek.

Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with a delegation of American companies and the U.S. Special Envoy The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with Sergio Gore, the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, as well as representatives of the U.S. business community. The meeting took place at the "Yntymak Ordo" residence, as reported by the press service of the head of state. Japarov noted that Kyrgyzstan adheres to a multi-vector foreign policy and highly values cooperation with

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to possess a fortune exceeding $800 billion.

American businessman Elon Musk has become the first person in history to have a net worth exceeding $800 billion. This increase in wealth is linked to a recent deal in which SpaceX acquired the startup xAI, as reported by Forbes. Following this deal, the valuation of the combined company SpaceX and xAI reached approximately $1.25 trillion. The startup xAI, which gained fame through the chatbot Grok, is now part of Musk's ecosystem, significantly boosting his personal fortune.

In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of a Toyota Camry has been detained

In Bishkek, a suspect in a car theft has been detained. According to information received from the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, the incident occurred on December 25, when E. U. filed a complaint. He reported that between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM on Ob'yezdnaya Street, near one of the markets, unknown individuals unlawfully took possession of his Toyota Camry 35. Based on this fact, the investigative authorities of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky

In the city of Osh, the cemetery has begun to be reclaimed. The street of Alymbek Datka is being expanded.

In the city of Osh, the reclamation of the cemetery has begun, which is necessary for the expansion of Alymbek Datka Street, as reported by the local mayor's office. According to the information, the work started on the instructions of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev.

In the Ministry of Construction, the development of cities and villages in Kyrgyzstan was discussed. What issues were raised?

Recently, a technical meeting was held in the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, where various projects concerning detailed planning of both urban and rural areas were discussed. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction and Architecture. During the meeting, participants addressed several key issues:

Amangeldiev Calls on International Business to Expand Investments

Speech at the B5+1 business forum in Bishkek At the B5+1 business forum held in Bishkek, Daniyar Amangeldiev, the first deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers, emphasized the importance of Central Asia as a unified promising economic space. He called on international companies to intensify their investments and cooperation in this region. Amangeldiev noted that the B5+1 format embodies the agreements reached at the summit of Central Asian leaders and the USA in 2025, through the

An Ironic Announcement About the "Disappearance" of Cristiano Ronaldo Appeared in Saudi Arabia

On the poster with the text "Missing," there is an image of the Portuguese national team forward and player of the club "Al-Nassr." The announcement states that this is a "40-year-old man who is experiencing deep grief and is being sought by his family." Many internet users perceived this poster as a humorous remark regarding Ronaldo's absence from matches and training.

Entrepreneurs in Bishkek were explained how to use the state language in the service sector

In the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, a meeting was held to discuss issues related to the use of the state language in the consumer services sector, as well as requirements for outdoor advertising. The city administration reported this. The meeting was organized by municipal authorities in collaboration with the National Commission on the State Language, as part of the implementation of the Constitutional Law "On the State Language."

In the Ysyk-Ata District, a suspect in internet fraud through Lalafo has been detained.

According to information from the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District, on January 30, D. T., born in 1994, filed a complaint about fraud. Investigative actions revealed that on January 19, an unidentified person, pretending to be a buyer, contacted him through a platform and, taking advantage of his trust, seized 15 heads of sheep without paying for them. During the investigation, it was found that the stolen animals had been sold, and the proceeds were used

In Bishkek, suspects detained in a case of fraud amounting to 10.6 million soms

Recently, several suspects linked to a large phone fraud scheme were detained in Bishkek. The damage caused to one of the victims amounted to 10.6 million soms. According to information provided by the Interior Department of the Pervomaysky District of Bishkek, on January 29, L. T. filed a complaint about fraud. During the investigation, it was revealed that on January 27, unknown individuals called her from different numbers, posing as employees of the State National Security Committee, the

Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan for February 5: it will be warm during the day

No precipitation is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be 0 degrees, rising to +16 during the day.

The Ministry of Health will reconsider the assignment of categories to doctors

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov announced a review of the system for assigning categories to medical workers. Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised a relevant issue related to the assignment of categories to doctors. She noted that specialists from the regions are forced to leave their workplaces for the duration of their training at the Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training of Medical Workers. Due to limited time, many of them do

Fires in Australia: More than 40,000 head of livestock perished in the flames

Photo from the internet. Fires in Australia As a result of the January wildfires in Victoria, Australia, farmers suffered significant losses, losing more than 40 thousand head of livestock. The area affected by the fires exceeded 110 thousand hectares, according to information provided by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). The financial losses from these catastrophic events are estimated to be more than 20 million Australian dollars, according to the federation.

In the village of Luxembourg, suspects in apartment fraud have been detained

In the Chuy region, a case of fraud related to the illegal acquisition of an apartment has occurred. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district, on June 21, 2025, a local resident named Sh. V., born in 1981, filed a complaint about the crime. The investigation established that at the end of January 2025, a group of individuals, including I. A., used deception and trust to illegally acquire the apartment belonging to the complainant.

Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to a new house to the village mullah

The religious servant dedicated 17 years to working in this village Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, handed the keys to a new, fully furnished home to the village mullah Turdubai Kozhoshev. According to the press service of the agency, the completion of construction on the clergyman's plot, where he has served the community for 17 years, was made possible thanks to the personal support of the head of the security services. Previously,

Volleyball players from Kyrgyzstan will compete at the Asian Cup

The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) has announced the list of teams that will participate in the 2026 Asian Cup. According to the confederation's information, the women's team competition is scheduled to take place from June 6 to June 14 in the Philippines, where 12 teams will compete.

Measures taken against the developer in Bishkek for safety violations

At the construction site of the residential complex "Siren" in Bishkek, significant violations of safety requirements were identified. Measures against the developer were initiated as a result of the inspection. According to the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control, raids are being conducted on the instruction of the Minister of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaeva. Inspectors from the city administration are monitoring the construction process

Kyrgyzstan Advocates for the Creation of a Unified Tourist Space in Central Asia

- In his speech, Erdenet Kasymov noted that the integration of Central Asian countries could significantly improve the situation in the tourism sector. According to Kasymov, for foreign tourists, Central Asia is perceived as a whole, which opens up new opportunities for the joint utilization of this potential. He reminded that at the “Central Asia – USA” (C5+1) summit held on November 6 in Washington, President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the importance of tourism as a tool for bringing peoples

Residents of Karakol Attended the Deputies' Session Due to 550 Land Plots — What Was Decided

At the XVI session of the Karakol City Council, the issue of the "Regulations on the Procedure for the Exchange of Municipal Properties" was discussed, which became central among the seven agenda items. Landowners from a new residential area located at the intersection of Kuchukov and Karasaev streets attended the meeting. A representative of the owners reported that there are about 550 plots in this area, allocated to residents ranging from 4.5 hundredths to 2 hectares. Despite

Kyrgyzstan is self-sufficient in products for 6 out of 9 categories

According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, by the end of 2025, the country's food security has significantly strengthened. According to the official report, the republic now fully meets its internal needs in six out of nine key food categories, including vegetables and melons, potatoes, milk, meat, sugar, and eggs.

The USA has frozen the processing of immigration visas for 75 countries. A lawsuit has been filed against the State Department.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. against the State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The basis for the lawsuit is the suspension of immigration visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, as reported by The Guardian. Human rights advocates argue that this measure is illegal and violates existing immigration laws.