Protection on Paper: Why Protective Orders Do Not Save Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan continues to be one of the most serious social problems. High-profile cases of crimes are becoming regular, causing public concern, and statistics show a steady increase in such incidents. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, over the course of 11 months in 2025, there were 19,995 registered cases of domestic violence, which is 27.5% higher than similar figures for 2024.

Fire in the capital mosque extinguished

A fire covered an area of 150 square meters, and one person was injured A fire broke out in a local mosque in Alamedin, which was quickly extinguished. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire crews were dispatched to eliminate the fire. The area affected by the fire was approximately 150 square meters. As a result of the incident, one man was injured, suffering minor burns to his hands. Photo www

Electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%

In Kyrgyzstan, 14.5 billion kWh of electricity is produced annually, including all small hydropower plants and thermal power plants. This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee, where Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov spoke. He also noted that the current demand for electricity reaches about 20 billion kWh, creating a deficit of 4.3 billion kWh.

In Kyrgyzstan, they intend to launch mobile meat sales points

The project for mobile meat sales points was presented by the OJSC "Kyrgyz Agrohholding," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. During the presentation, a pilot project was demonstrated, aimed at providing the population with quality meat at affordable prices. Plans include the launch of modern mobile trading points, known as food trucks.

Syimyk Zhapikeev was surprised by the reaction to his words about "the five-kopek stories of Aitmatov"

"What kind of inferiority complex is this?" In a recent interview with the BBC, Syimyk Zhapikeev shared his thoughts on society's reaction to his remarks regarding the "five-kopeck stories" of Chinghiz Aitmatov. According to him, he did not intend to offend the writer but merely expressed his opinion about his literary works. "What did I say that was bad about Chinghiz Aitmatov? Did I attack him personally or call him a bad person? If I don't like his work,

Fire Extinguished at Mosque in Bishkek

Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The fire in the mosque in Bishkek has been extinguished This morning, a fire broke out in a mosque located in the village of Alamedin in the Sverdlovsk district, which was subsequently completely extinguished. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to preliminary data, the fire alarm was received by the MES early in the morning. To extinguish the fire, two fire crews and the headquarters of the fire

The National Investment Agency has identified key objectives for 2026.

At a meeting held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of the work for 2025 were discussed, and important tasks for 2026 were formulated. The agency's leadership highlighted priority areas in which efficiency needs to be improved.

In Bishkek, the company "Bina Group" was fined for violations at a construction site

Nurdan Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, conducted an inspection of construction sites in Bishkek, during which significant violations were discovered at the construction site of the training center on Okeeva Street, 9 and 11. Photo by the Ministry of Construction It was reported that building codes and technical standards were not adhered to at this site.

Doctors of Kyrgyzstan will gain access to the "Eurasia" social stores.

The public foundation "Social Stores – Eurasia KG" and the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed a memorandum aimed at strengthening social support for healthcare workers. The document was signed by Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Turatalievich Matkerimov and the foundation's representative Anton Arskiy.

Fire in the mosque extinguished: 150 sq.m burned, man received minor burns

In the village of Alamedin, located in Bishkek, an incident involving fire occurred at a local mosque. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire crews were involved in extinguishing the blaze.

Military personnel in Kyrgyzstan will soon be provided with more than 900 apartments.

Recently, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced that more than 900 apartments will be provided to military personnel of the Ministry of Defense as part of the ongoing construction of new residential complexes. This statement was made during the ceremony for the transfer of 81 units of vehicles in Bishkek. He emphasized that providing housing for military personnel is an important part of the country's social policy. The allocation of apartments

Complaints about pawnshops are considered within 14 working days

According to information provided by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting, control, and monitoring department of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the deadline for considering citizens' appeals is 14 working days. This information was announced during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency. Ashimjan uulu also added that if additional measures or inspections are necessary, the review period may be

Young wrestler from Chui region won the championship in Kant

On January 16, a freestyle wrestling championship for boys took place in the city of Kant, reports Turmush correspondent. About 220 participants from various districts of the Chui region gathered for the competition.

In the rural district of Jazy in the Uzgen region, measures are set to be taken against those who illegally seized land.

At the direction of the akim of the Uzgen district, Kanybek Apbasov, public hearings are taking place in several villages of the Jazy rural district. As of today, events have already been held in the villages of Jërenchi, Zergër, and Jañy-Ayıl.

Another construction company fined in Bishkek after minister's inspection

In the Issyk-Ata District, football fields were opened in 7 villages

New football fields have appeared in seven villages of the Issyk-Ata district. According to information provided by the district state administration, at the initiative of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, 10 mini-football fields have been built in this area, seven of which have already begun to operate.

Kyrgyzstan has increased self-sufficiency in basic products, but is dependent on imports for a number of items, - Academician of the National Academy of Sciences

Today, about 65% of the population of Kyrgyzstan lives in rural areas, highlighting the necessity of the agricultural sector as a fundamental element of the country's economy. This was stated on the radio by Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences Jamyn Akimaliev. Akimaliev noted that in the address of President Sadyr Japarov made last year, key attention was given to the development of the agro-industrial complex. In this context, emphasis was

The budget of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan has increased by more than 300% since 2018-2019.

In Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced that the budget of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by more than 300% over the past few years compared to 2018-2019. This statement was made during the ceremony of handing over 81 units of vehicles to the Ministry of Defense. He noted that during this period, the country's defense capability has been significantly strengthened. The increase in funding has allowed for the allocation of

A Mosque Burned Down in Bishkek

In Bishkek, in the village of Alamedin in the Sverdlovsk district, a fire broke out in a mosque, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, the first call about the fire was received at 11:16, after which two fire crews and the headquarters of the Sverdlovsk district fire and rescue service No. 3 were dispatched to the scene. The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by 12:18. The area of the fire was approximately 150 square meters.

The Traffic Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs requests to send them traffic violation reports.

The press service of the Main Department of Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is asking citizens to report violations of traffic rules via WhatsApp at the number +996 (777) 102-102. As reported by the press secretary of the department, Sherkula Turganbaev, this number is available for inquiries 24/7.

The extraction of mineral resources accounted for 9.2% of the structure of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic.

- According to official statistics, the volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 799.7 billion soms at current prices by the end of 2025. Of this amount, 73.4 billion soms were attributed to the extraction of mineral resources, which accounts for approximately 9.2% of the total volume.

By 2027, the authorized capital of pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan will be increased to 20 million soms

According to information voiced by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting, control, and monitoring department of the financial market regulation and supervision service, by 2027, the minimum authorized capital of pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan will be no less than 20 million soms. This data was presented during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency. Ashimjan uulu noted that the increase in authorized capital will occur in stages.

The Cabinet transferred 81 units of automotive equipment to the Ministry of Defense for the needs of the army

The purchased equipment, financed from the budget, is intended to improve the mobility of army units. Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, handed over 81 units of vehicles to the Ministry of Defense, purchased with state funds. The vehicles included in the delivery consist of 36 Chevrolet Cobalt, 19 JAC T-6, 18 "Gazelles," 5 passenger buses, and 3 JAC Sunray minibuses, some of which were assembled at the "Tulpar Motors" plant in Kyrgyzstan.

A Mosque Caught Fire in Bishkek: Emergency Services Are Extinguishing the Blaze

Today in Bishkek, on Chuguev Street, a fire broke out in a mosque located in the MTU "Alamedin." Relevant information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, the first signal about the fire was received at 11:16. Two fire crews were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames.

Two Infants Die in Gas Leak at Kindergarten in Jerusalem

The tragedy occurred in one of the kindergartens in Jerusalem, where two children died and about 55 sustained various injuries as a result of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to The Jerusalem Post. Emergency response services that arrived at the scene found no hazardous substances; however, investigators are considering the possibility that the poisoning could have been caused by gas emitted from heating equipment.

A CAFA Seminar for Football Instructors is Taking Place in Bishkek

A training seminar has begun in Bishkek, initiated by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA), aimed at instructors of the Kyrgyz Football Federation (KFB).

The swimming pool will be preserved in the Sports Palace: the mayor shared details of the reconstruction

Photo 24.kg. The swimming pool in the Sports Palace During the opening of the new sports complex "Zhashtyk Arena," the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, instructed Mayor Aibek Junushaliev to undertake the reconstruction of the Sports Palace in Bishkek. As the mayor noted, a working group has been established to discuss the concept of the upcoming changes.

Electricity generation is growing, but consumption is increasing faster

The Ministry of Energy proposes to conduct calculations with investors in foreign currency to attract investments in the energy sector. According to information voiced by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee, the volume of electricity generated in Kyrgyzstan continues to grow, but consumption is increasing even faster. Currently, approximately 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours are generated in the country, while the demand reaches almost 20 billion

The Head of the Supreme Court instructed to create all conditions for the judiciary workers at the "Themis" boarding house.

On January 19, 2026, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mederbek Satyiev, emphasized the importance of creating modern and comfortable conditions for the workers of the judicial system. This statement was made at a meeting dedicated to the results of the work of the "Themis" boarding house for the year 2025. According to information provided by the Supreme Court, the director of the boarding house presented a report on the institution's activities for the

Kasymaliyev handed over more than 80 vehicles to the Ministry of Defense

At the ceremony for handing over the keys to 81 units of vehicles to the Ministry of Defense, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev was present. Representing the president and the government, Kasymaliev congratulated the Ministry of Defense on the new acquisition made with budget funds.

The Sports Palace in Bishkek to be renovated by the president's order

According to the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the reconstruction of the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace will take place in Bishkek. This decision was made as a result of the instruction from President Sadyr Japarov, announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to science, education, and culture. Deputy Bolot Sagynaev added that sports facilities in the country are being actively updated, and new ones are being built,

Orunbekov spoke about major energy projects and the need for conservation

In the context of growing electricity consumption and a persistent capacity deficit, Kyrgyzstan is taking active steps to save electricity. This was stated by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the country's presidential administration. He noted that there is still a misconception in society regarding state property, including electricity. Low tariffs have contributed to many citizens not seeing the need for conservation. However, in recent years, there has been

Why Are Merchants Afraid of QR Payments? - Interview with the Deputy Head of the State Tax Service

In light of discussions on social platforms and in the media about how many sellers at markets prefer cash and avoid QR payments, the Tax Service clarified that the main reason for this is the responsibility for using QR codes registered to individuals in the course of business activities. At the same time, tax officials do not have direct access to citizens' wallets, and control over this area is primarily the responsibility of banks.

Our People Abroad: Selfies in front of the Eiffel Tower and Life in Doha: The Success Story of Aizhan Sadykova

Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people who have found their place beyond their homeland. In the spotlight is Aizhan Sadykova, who currently lives and works in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Aizhan was born in 1998 in the village of Kyzyl-Jyldyz, located in the Manas district of the Talas region. She currently works at a local beauty salon and received her education at the International University of Ala-Too in the finance department.

"The Emperor is No More". In Rome, at the age of 94, designer Valentino Garavani has passed away.

In 1959, the designer founded his fashion house, setting the goal of making women more beautiful. On Monday, Valentino Garavani, the famous designer who lived for 94 years, passed away in Rome. According to media reports, he died surrounded by his loved ones, as reported by "Amic.ru". The farewell ceremony for the designer will take place on January 24 at 11:00 local time at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, located in Piazza della Repubblica. “The Emperor is no

In the city of Manas, the first knee joint replacement surgery was performed.

The first knee joint replacement surgery was performed in Manas, as reported by the Jalal-Abad Regional Unified Clinical Hospital. According to the medical institution, two complex surgeries were carried out in the trauma and orthopedic department in one day, with the participation of Academician Sabyrbek Jumabekov, the director of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics in Bishkek.

In 2025, small hydropower plants with a total capacity of about 120 MW were put into operation in the KR - Ministry of Energy

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, held today, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov announced plans for the commissioning of small hydropower plants in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. The total capacity of the new facilities will be about 120 MW. He noted that the last commissioned station was the Kara-Kul HPP, which has a capacity of 18 megawatts. The event was attended by President Sadyr

Another construction company fined in Bishkek

In Bishkek, inspections of construction sites continue under the leadership of Nurdana Oruntaeva, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The recent inspection covered the construction sites of a 5-story training center located at the addresses: Bishkek, T. Okeeva

The Housing Committee approved the bill on improving legal norms in the halal industry in the first reading

- The draft law "On Amendments to the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic" was reviewed and approved in the first reading by the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development of the Jogorku Kenesh. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over more than 80 vehicles to the Ministry of Defense

Today, during a ceremony held in Kyrgyzstan, the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over the keys to 81 vehicles to the Ministry of Defense of the country. Speaking on behalf of the president and the cabinet of ministers, Kasymaliev congratulated the Ministry of Defense on the arrival of 81 new vehicles purchased with budget funds.

Trump threatened Macron with 200% tariffs on French wines

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, announcing plans to impose tariffs of 200% on French wines and champagne. This statement was made after Trump learned that Macron might refuse to participate in the "Peace Council" for Gaza. Trump noted: "He is not needed by anyone, as he will soon leave office... I will impose 200% tariffs on his wines and champagne, and then he will agree." According to the U.S. president, Macron's

UN sounds the alarm over the rise in death penalties in 2025

According to a report from the UN News Service, there has been a significant increase in the number of executions worldwide in 2025. Despite the overall trend towards the abolition of the death penalty, the UN Human Rights Office has recorded an increase in instances of the ultimate punishment being applied. The organization noted that some countries where the death penalty is still in use have significantly increased its application. Worrying DataThe UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Ministry of Transport checked the progress of work on the railway project "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan"

On January 19, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Turgunbaev, conducted an inspection of the construction of the "China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan" railway project. He reviewed the progress of the construction of the administrative building of the joint company LLC "Railway Company 'China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan'". According to the agency's information, during the visit, the stages of construction and

Pawnshops face fines and license suspension for violations

There is a tightening of control over pawnshop activities in the country. Currently, there are 431 registered pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan, and the maximum interest rate for their services should not exceed 29.99%. This was reported by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting and financial market control department, during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" by the Kabar agency. According to Ashimjan uulu, active work is currently underway to monitor

In Bishkek, an unknown person dragged a man on the hood of a car

According to eyewitness accounts, this incident was recorded on video, which was subsequently sent to the Call center Kaktus.media. In the video, the driver can be heard ignoring the pleas of those around to stop and continues to drive.

The Housing Committee approved amendments to the Law "On State Procurement" in three readings

- At the meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On State Procurement'" was approved in three readings. The Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, stated that the aim of this draft law is to enhance the efficiency and rationality of the use of funds from both the republican and local budgets during the process of state procurement. The new draft law

Temperature record from 47 years ago broken in Kazakhstan

At the beginning of December, abnormally high temperatures were observed in Kazakhstan. For example, on December 1, the air temperature in Kostanay rose to +4.8 degrees, exceeding the record set in 2021. In Petropavlovsk, the temperature reached +2.6 degrees, breaking the previous record from 2009. From December 2 to 4, records were also broken in Zhezkazgan: on December 2 — +6.0 degrees (previous record from 2021 — +5.9), on December 3 — +7.7 degrees (record from 1990 — +7.2), and on December

In Kyrgyzstan, the payment of recycling fees under the Extended Producer Responsibility system has come into effect.

Starting from January 1, 2025, a mandatory recycling fee will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan, which will become part of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system. This information was disseminated by the Ministry of Nature of the Kyrgyz Republic. The EPR system is a state mechanism that places the responsibility on producers and importers for the recycling of packaging and goods after their use.