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Life in the Regions: Face to Face with Death Every Day: The Story of Damira Naimanova Working in the Morgue of the City of Osh

Damira Naimanova, a 50-year-old woman from Osh, works in a morgue, facing death daily. A Turmush correspondent had a conversation with her. With 12 years of experience as a junior staff member in the forensic department of the Osh regional bureau of forensic medical examinations, Damira participates in the process of handling bodies that come to her. She works with victims of traffic accidents, murder victims, suicides, and those who died under strange circumstances.

16.01.2026, 12:05
Europe strengthens military presence in Greenland amid Trump's threats
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Europe strengthens military presence in Greenland amid Trump's threats

The security situation in Greenland has attracted the attention of European NATO allies, who have begun the rapid deployment of their military forces to the island. Countries such as Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Canada are sending equipment and officers there at the invitation of Copenhagen. The operation, dubbed "Arctic Guardian," is officially aimed at protecting critical infrastructure and maritime surveillance; however, experts believe it is also an

16.01.2026, 12:03
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The youngest akim of Kyrgyzstan — where he works and lives

In the Kyrgyz Republic, there are 44 districts, including four that are part of the administrative structure of the city of Bishkek. Akims are appointed and dismissed by the president based on the recommendations of the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, taking into account the opinion of the presidential representative in the region.

16.01.2026, 12:01
The international freeride tournament is taking place at "Ala-Too Resort"
Tourism / Exclusive

The international freeride tournament is taking place at "Ala-Too Resort"

In the Issyk-Kul region, on the territory of the state enterprise "Ala-Tuu Resort," in the administration of Khan-Tengri Ak-Suu district, an international freeride tournament has started, organized in collaboration with domestic and foreign partners. Athletes underwent preparatory training on January 15 at the "Karako" ski base, where special safety training sessions were also held. The main stage of the competition began on January 16 directly at the site of the

16.01.2026, 11:59
Victory over oneself: how sports change the destinies of people with disabilities
Sports

Victory over oneself: how sports change the destinies of people with disabilities

Photo 24.kg. Future champions prepare for competitions In Kyrgyzstan, there are over 218,000 people with disabilities, yet only a few find their place in sports. The country's Paralympians, including powerlifters and track athletes, overcome difficulties, stereotypes, and hardships every day, demonstrating that disability is not a barrier to achieving high results. Their inspiring stories of spirit and perseverance serve as examples not only for young athletes but for the entire nation.

16.01.2026, 11:58
In the "Karatala-Zhapyryk" Reserve, winter feeding of wild animals was conducted
Ecology / Exclusive

In the "Karatala-Zhapyryk" Reserve, winter feeding of wild animals was conducted

In the Kаратал-Жапырык State Nature Reserve, planned activities for the winter feeding of wild ungulates took place from January 13 to 14. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's information, supplies of natural feed collected during the summer and autumn periods, including hay, branch feed, and salt, were distributed in specially designated areas.

16.01.2026, 11:56
Economy

Problems in the Textile Industry: A Laboratory Needs to Be Built in Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, current issues concerning the textile industry of Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Participants of the meeting stated that many sewing factories are ceasing operations or losing contracts, leading to unemployment among seamstresses and delays in cargo at the Russian border. Chairwoman of the Association of Kyrgyz Seamstresses, Diloromkan Duyshobaeva, emphasized that one of the key difficulties is the new law adopted in Russia, which changed the

16.01.2026, 11:56
Former South Korean President Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
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Former South Korean President Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

The Central District Court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to five years in prison. The basis for the charges stemmed from actions related to the declaration of martial law in December 2024, particularly obstructing arrests, as reported by the Yonhap agency. This decision marks the first in judicial practice regarding cases involving the former leader of the country. The Korea Herald notes that the prosecution sought a harsher punishment — a total of 10

16.01.2026, 11:55
Old driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan remain valid
Local news

Old driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan remain valid

Drivers in Kyrgyzstan who hold indefinite driver's licenses can continue to use them without any restrictions. Boobek Salimzhanov, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, stated that there is no need to replace the licenses if the holder has no plans to travel abroad. Photo from the internet This information emerged in response to inquiries from citizens wondering if they needed to urgently update their documents. Relevant institutions clarified that replacing old driver's

16.01.2026, 11:54
Local news

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends citizens of Kyrgyzstan to refrain from traveling to Iran.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has addressed its citizens who are on Iranian territory or planning to travel to Iran with important information. “Currently, many international airlines have either reduced their flights to/from Iran or completely suspended them. Frequent changes in flight schedules may complicate leaving the country. If air travel is not possible, citizens are advised to consider exiting by land through neighboring states.

16.01.2026, 11:51
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to take samples of air, soil, and water in the area of the landfill.

On January 16, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Asel Raimkulova reported at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt" that the Department of Environmental Control of the Ministry of Nature is requesting permission to access the territory of the landfill, including the eco-technology plant that processes solid household waste into electricity. She noted that air quality monitoring in the area of the landfill is carried out continuously.

16.01.2026, 11:50
The "Agro Caravan - 2026" Fair Took Place in Osh
Local news / Exclusive

The "Agro Caravan - 2026" Fair Took Place in Osh

On January 15, in Osh, at the stage of the State Uzbek Academic Musical and Drama Theater named after Babur, the fair "Agro Caravan - 2026" took place. According to information from the regional representative office, this event was organized to support the agricultural sector and enhance the professional skills of farmers. The initiative was implemented as part of the "Partnership in Irrigation in the Fergana Valley" (FVIPP) project.

16.01.2026, 11:50
Exclusive

Monitoring of meat prices and socially significant goods continues in the districts of Bishkek

As part of this initiative, the district administrations of Sverdlovsk, Pervomaisky, Leninsky, and Oktyabrsky, together with representatives of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, veterinary services, and tax authorities, regularly conduct raids and monitoring at markets and retail outlets in the city. Inspections cover markets such as the "Osh Bazaars" shopping center, "Orto-Sai," "Alamedin," "Dordoy," "Aziz," as well as retail chains

16.01.2026, 11:49
Ecology

Deputies of the ЖК were shown how waste is sorted and disposed of in Bishkek

On January 16, an off-site meeting of deputies from the Jogorku Kenesh representing the "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" groups took place at the landfill in Bishkek. During the meeting, the deputies were introduced to the operation of the waste sorting line and the modern eco-technological plant that produces electricity through the disposal of solid household waste.

16.01.2026, 11:49
Local news

"Green" course of the country: a draft climate law has been put up for discussion

A draft law titled "On Climate Activities" has been put forward for public discussion, aimed at establishing a legal framework for actions aimed at reducing the negative impact of climate change on people, the economy, and natural ecosystems. The main goal is to enhance resilience to climate challenges and transition to a low-carbon economy. The document includes key terms and tools related to climate policy, such as adaptation, mitigation, greenhouse gas emissions accounting, data

16.01.2026, 11:48
Uzbekistan deployed a special unit with Bayraktar drones at the state border
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Uzbekistan deployed a special unit with Bayraktar drones at the state border

At the meeting, Kurbonov noted that the new unit will perform combat duty using Bayraktar drones. Additionally, he spoke about the large-scale modernization of the border security system: currently, 42% of the state border is equipped with video surveillance, and 1117 kilometers of fiber-optic communication lines have been laid. Modern drones are now also in the arsenal of border guards.

16.01.2026, 11:48
In the Issyk-Kul region, over 75% of subscribers have switched to "smart" meters
Local news / Exclusive

In the Issyk-Kul region, over 75% of subscribers have switched to "smart" meters

According to information provided by the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, 45,396 "smart" meters were installed in the Issyk-Kul region in 2025. Currently, out of 123,026 household subscribers, 94,299, which is 75.8%, are already using the new devices. As part of the infrastructure upgrade in the region, 90 kilometers of old aluminum wires with a voltage of 10/0.4 kV were replaced with modern self-supporting insulated wires (SIP), which are safer and more reliable. Additionally,

16.01.2026, 11:47
Suspect in Murder Detained in the Village of Tash-Dobo
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Suspect in Murder Detained in the Village of Tash-Dobo

On January 14, 2026, around 19:00, an incident occurred in the village of Tash-Dobo, during which citizen Sh.A., born in 1973, was drinking alcohol with citizen P.S., born in 1971, and citizen T.U., born in 1993. A friend named Z. was also present. As a result of the ensuing conflict, both Sh.A. and P.S. sustained bodily injuries, which, according to preliminary information, were inflicted by T.U. and Z. On the following day, January 15, at approximately 14:43, a report was received by the

16.01.2026, 11:46
Exclusive

A man engaged in illegal hunting was detained in Leilek.

Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs detained a 42-year-old man who resides in the village of Katran and is suspected of illegal hunting in the area located east of the settlement of Özgörüş. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, during an operational check, the detainee was found to possess a 12-gauge firearm and ammunition for which he lacked the

16.01.2026, 11:45
In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.
Incidents / Exclusive

In the Alamudun District, guests beat the homeowner, and the man died.

An incident occurred in the Alamudun district, where the homeowner, who was drinking alcohol with acquaintances, was beaten and subsequently died. According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, on January 15, 2026, at approximately 14:43, a report was received at the Alamudun district police department that the body of a 53-year-old man, known as Sh.A., was found in the village of Tash-Döbö.

16.01.2026, 11:44
22 Tons of Salt for Livestock from Uzbekistan Not Allowed into Kyrgyzstan
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22 Tons of Salt for Livestock from Uzbekistan Not Allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border in the city of Osh, at the veterinary border control point "Dostuk," a shipment from Uzbekistan containing 22 tons of salt for livestock was stopped. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, this shipment did not receive permission for import into Kyrgyzstan. An inspection conducted by border veterinary inspectors revealed violations of veterinary and sanitary standards established by the Eurasian Economic Union. In particular, the

16.01.2026, 11:43
Economy

Fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan have decreased by 1-1.5 soms

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a decrease in prices for fuel and lubricants, ranging from 1 to 1.5 soms. This was reported by Kanat Eshatov, a representative of the Association of Oil Traders. According to him, at the end of December, Russian oil refineries traditionally offer seasonal discounts on fuel.

16.01.2026, 11:38
A Unified Publishing House "Kyrgyz Tuusu" Established in Kyrgyzstan
Local news / Exclusive

A Unified Publishing House "Kyrgyz Tuusu" Established in Kyrgyzstan

The reform of state print media has begun in Kyrgyzstan, initiated by a decree from the country's president. This was reported by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Tagaev noted that previously the newspapers "Kyrgyz Tuusu" and "Slovo Kyrgyzstana," as well as the magazines "Baichichekey," "Kyrchyn," and "Zhetkinchek," operated independently of each other. Some of these

16.01.2026, 11:37
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informed how Kyrgyz citizens can leave Iran due to the suspension of flights.
Local news / Exclusive

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic informed how Kyrgyz citizens can leave Iran due to the suspension of flights.

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned its citizens against traveling to Iran and provided information on how Kyrgyz nationals currently in the country can leave. According to the ministry, many international airlines are either reducing or temporarily suspending their flights to Iran, leading to constant changes in flight schedules. In a situation where air travel is impossible, it is recommended to use land routes through neighboring countries. It is important to note that Kyrgyz

16.01.2026, 11:34
Economy

In the online taxpayer cabinet, the submission of reports "not in one's district" has been excluded.

According to the updated features of the taxpayer's cabinet, reports will now only be accepted for the district where the taxpayer is registered. This information was provided by the State Enterprise "Tax Service". “Previously, there was a possibility that a user could accidentally submit a report to a district where they are not registered,” the message states. “Now the system prevents such an error by not allowing reports to be submitted to an inappropriate district.”

16.01.2026, 11:22
Teacher Beats Student in One of the Schools in Bishkek
Incidents

Teacher Beats Student in One of the Schools in Bishkek

The incident is being investigated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Internal Affairs In Bishkek, at secondary school No. 87, an incident occurred when a teacher hit a student during his answer at the blackboard. A recording of this event began to spread on social media. The Ministry of Education confirmed that the situation is under the control of the minister, who is personally monitoring the developments. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is also involved in the investigation.

16.01.2026, 11:17
Foreigner dies in fire in Bishkek
Incidents

Foreigner dies in fire in Bishkek

A tragic incident occurred in Bishkek: as a result of a fire, one foreign citizen, born in 2004, died, and 38 people were successfully evacuated. This information was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

16.01.2026, 11:14
Incidents

A teacher hit a student at school No. 87. The Ministry of Education and the city hall responded.

An incident occurred at school No. 87 when a teacher struck a student in the face while he was at the blackboard. This information was sent to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by readers along with a video recording of the incident. The Ministry of Education responded immediately, launching an investigation into the circumstances of this incident in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Minister of Education took personal interest in this situation.

16.01.2026, 11:14
Economy

Trump imposed a 25 percent customs duty on semiconductor imports

President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 25 percent customs duty on the import of semiconductors. This became known through a document published on the official White House website. According to the bulletin, this duty will apply to certain chips, including Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325. However, there are exceptions: the duty will not be charged if the semiconductors are imported for expanding the country's production capacity, scientific research, or for use in data centers.

16.01.2026, 11:06
Maria Zakharova: Official Moscow Values Friendship with Central Asia
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Maria Zakharova: Official Moscow Values Friendship with Central Asia

The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, recently emphasized the importance of trust in the statements of authorized officials during a briefing and warned against manipulations coming from so-called "armchair analysts." In her comments, she pointed out recent discussions in the information space of the CIS, triggered by excerpts from the program of TV host Vladimir Solovyov, which addressed issues of Russia's geopolitical

16.01.2026, 11:06
Kyrgyzstan Among Leaders in Economic Growth in Central Asia in 2026
Economy / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan Among Leaders in Economic Growth in Central Asia in 2026

According to forecasts from the World Bank, Kyrgyzstan, along with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, will rank among the leaders in GDP growth rates among 22 developing economies in Europe and Central Asia by 2026. This information was presented in the January report "Global Economic Prospects." Central Asia continues to be the region with the highest economic growth rates within ECA. In 2025, the total GDP of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan increased by 6.2%. It is

16.01.2026, 11:04
A new update in the "taxpayer's cabinet" was presented at the State Tax Service
Economy

A new update in the "taxpayer's cabinet" was presented at the State Tax Service

The State Institution "Tax Service" announces the implementation of new functionality in the "taxpayer's cabinet," which concerns the submission of tax reporting. From this moment on, tax reports will only be accepted at the taxpayer's place of registration. Previously, there was a possibility that users could submit a report to another district without having business registration there. Now, the system prevents such errors by not allowing documents to be

16.01.2026, 11:01
Drunken Argument in Tash-Dobo Leads to Death: One Suspect Already Detained
Local news

Drunken Argument in Tash-Dobo Leads to Death: One Suspect Already Detained

A man suspected in connection with the death of a local resident from the village of Tash-Dobo has been arrested in the Alamudun district, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 15 at 14:43, a report was received at the duty station that the body of a man born in 1973 had been found in one of the houses. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. It was

16.01.2026, 11:00
Shawn Rain: Why the West is Wrong in Assessing the Chinese Economy
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Shawn Rain: Why the West is Wrong in Assessing the Chinese Economy

Shawn Rayn, founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group (CMR), believes that the assessments of the Chinese economy presented in the West are no longer relevant. In a recent interview, he explains why such opinions are outdated. Rayn notes that many experts whose opinions are currently quoted by politicians and businessmen left China back in 2015-2016 and still rely on old data about the country.

16.01.2026, 10:55
Local news

Expected Shortage: Ministry Urges Farmers to Conserve Irrigation Water

The agency responsible for water resources, agriculture, and the processing industry has warned of a potential shortage of irrigation water in the upcoming 2026 growing season. According to the ministry, climate change and a decrease in precipitation may lead to water shortages in certain regions. Therefore, farmers are strongly advised to organize the rational use of water resources in advance.

16.01.2026, 10:55
Local news / Exclusive

The head of the village council of the Karool district conducts meetings with the population

Ruslan Alaychiev, the head of the rural administration of Karool in the Osh region, is actively engaging with the population by organizing meetings and public hearings in various rural districts. This was reported by the administration of the rural administration of Karool. According to the agency, the main goal of these events is to develop a work plan for the rural administration for the year 2026. At the meetings, local residents have the opportunity to discuss issues that are relevant to

16.01.2026, 10:54
Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova stated that television host Solovyov's remarks about Central Asia do not represent Moscow's official position.
In the world

Russian Foreign Ministry representative Maria Zakharova stated that television host Solovyov's remarks about Central Asia do not represent Moscow's official position.

As part of the "Solovyov Live" program, aired on January 10, Solovyov characterized Central Asia as "ours" and suggested the possibility of conducting a special military operation in Russia's spheres of influence. He also mentioned that the loss of Armenia is a "gigantic problem" for the country. Zakharova described Solovyov's words as a personal opinion expressed in the context of a private discussion and noted that they were presented in the form of a

16.01.2026, 10:53
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a car theft from a parking lot has been detained

In Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs detained a man suspected of stealing from a car. This information was disseminated by the press service of the department. A local resident, D.S., filed a report stating that on January 10, she became aware of the theft. In the parking lot of one of the parks in the capital, an unknown individual broke the right rear window of her car and stole a bag containing personal documents and $2000. After the crime, the

16.01.2026, 10:51