- The projected wheat harvest in Russia for the 2025/26 year is expected to reach 89.5 million tons, which is 2% higher compared to estimates made in December. Of this volume, 63.0 million tons will be winter wheat and 26.5 million tons will be spring wheat.
In Kara-Balta, work has begun on dismantling the city's main Christmas tree, reports Turmush correspondent. After the New Year holidays, starting from January 14, employees of the municipal enterprise "Universal" began the dismantling process.
Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh Region reported the detention of a 22-year-old young man who was wanted. According to the press service, on January 14, 2026, during operational-search activities, officers of the Aravan District Internal Affairs Department arrested A.Z., born in 2004.
The trade will be organized in the "Chuygun" pavilion The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the relocation of the wholesale meat market from Osh to the territory of the "Altyn-Taka" trading complex, located in Maevka.
In Osh, work has begun on the demolition of a building known as "Balban-Saray" [“Palvan Saray”], which previously belonged to the relatives of the late Bayaman Erkinbaev. According to a statement from the city hall through the press service, in the Alisher Navoi Park, a number of properties that had previously become private property are being returned to municipal ownership by court decision. "In the Alisher Navoi Park, buildings that ended up in private ownership are
A Kyrgyzstani talks about schools of fry Something amazing is happening at Lake Issyk-Kul: fish are returning once again. One local resident, who visited the beach, noticed a large number of fry swimming along the shore. According to him, he hasn't seen such a multitude of fish in about 40-50 years, and possibly even longer.
As part of the project for the modernization of Osh's wastewater treatment facilities, 8.3 million euros will be allocated. Today, during the third reading, the Jogorku Kenesh adopted a bill concerning the ratification of agreements on loans and grants between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. These funds will be directed towards the expansion of the sewage treatment facilities (STF) in the city of Osh.
Photo 24.kg. Director of the State Agency Kazybek Moldazhiyev (on the left) The presentation of the sports program for the VI World Nomad Games, organized by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, took place in Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency's director Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the events of the VI World Nomad Games are scheduled for 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, with the grand opening set for August 31 at the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium. The
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in judo is preparing to participate in the World Championship for young athletes, which will take place in Bulgaria.
Two passenger planes, a Boeing 737 and an Airbus A320, came dangerously close to each other. On January 10, in the airspace controlled by Shymkent air traffic controllers, a threatening proximity incident occurred involving two aircraft: a Boeing 737 belonging to the airline "Pobeda" and an Airbus A320 operated by Uzbekistan Airways.
Today, January 15, at a press conference of the organizing committee of the World Nomad Games, the head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazbek Moldazhiyev, confirmed that Kazakh kokpar will be represented at the event, which will take place in Kyrgyzstan. He reported that both kokpar and kok-boru are included in the competition program.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 15, Deputy Kamila Talieva drew attention to the fact that almost 90% of complaints about torture in Kyrgyzstan do not lead to the initiation of criminal cases. During the discussion of amendments to the Criminal Code that could expand the circle of individuals subject to criminal liability for torture, including staff of institutions, Talieva pointed out the alarming dynamics of the statistics.
The National Statistical Committee has published information about the minimum subsistence level for 2025, which averaged 8,697.32 soms per person per month. For working-age citizens, the minimum subsistence level is set at 9,738.29 soms: 9,983.49 soms for men and 9,694.40 soms for women. For pensioners, this figure is 7,699.36 soms, and for children, it is 7,379.07 soms.
Employees of the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained a man who was wanted in a fraud case. According to the ministry, a citizen O.A. filed a report with the police. In it, he stated that in November 2023, a certain Murat, promising to help "resolve the issue" in a court process, deceitfully took his money amounting to $25,000 and disappeared.
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, made a working trip to Austria, during which he familiarized himself with a number of cultural institutions and met with their leaders. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, among the meetings were negotiations with Ulrike Sih, the rector of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, as well as with Christian Schicklgruber, the deputy director of the World Museum of Austria.
Tumanbaev also noted that starting today, indefinite driver's licenses will not be valid outside the country. He drew attention to a recent video that appeared on social media, where people are lining up at medical institutions to obtain the necessary documents.
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people who are outside their homeland, studying and working in other countries. Nestan, a 12-year-old girl living in France with her family, was recently elected as a deputy in the Youth Municipal Council in one of the districts. Her father, Samat, shared her achievements.
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, a unique stone weighing over 180 tons was discovered. It is located about three kilometers from the village of Chon-Kyzyl-Suu. The find was made back in 2013-2014 and immediately attracted the attention of both specialists and local residents. However, to prevent theft, the stone was buried. Later geological studies established that it is not jade but a jadeite, which does not diminish its scientific and tourist value.
The climate change processes in Greenland affect not only the island itself, writes The New York Times. The fate of this largest island on the planet is critical for billions of people as Greenland rapidly loses its glaciers.
A long-time resident of the city of Kara-Balta, Sadik Alimov, has passed away, reports Turmush correspondent. This year he would have turned 100 years old. Sadikovich Sadik was born on May 20, 1926, in Kokand, located in the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan. He became one of the first representatives of the Soviet republics of Central Asia to travel to Europe not for education, but to exchange experience in the field of uranium ore processing, leaving a significant mark in the history of this
Baktybek Saipbaev, an ecologist and analyst, stated in a recent interview with IA "Kabar" that the current water level in the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station does not pose a serious threat for the autumn-winter period. However, he expressed concern about the growing trends that could lead to a crisis in Central Asia. “The decrease in the water level in the Toktogul Reservoir is quite expected, as we have been facing low-water conditions for the past few years. At the same time,
In response to questions about the alleged number of casualties, which, according to Western media, ranges from 2,500 to 12,000, Araghchi noted that the real figures "are in the hundreds." He pointed out that the majority of the violence was provoked by terrorists who infiltrated the protests and opened fire on police and civilians to increase the number of casualties and draw the U.S. into the conflict. “President Trump stated his readiness to intervene in case of killings. They
According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in this case, employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs detained S.M., born in 1970, in the village of Ak-Kiya in the Uzgen district of the Osh region. The man had been wanted since 2024, previously had criminal convictions, and was a member of an organized crime group. A preventive measure in the form of arrest was chosen against him.
In Austin, at the international Pro Swim Series tournament, athlete from Kyrgyzstan Denis Petrashov won a silver medal. The swimming competition in the 100-meter breaststroke began on January 14, and in the preliminary heats, Denis demonstrated an excellent time, securing second place and ensuring his advancement to the final. This morning, the final heat took place, in which Petrashov finished in second place with a time of 59.55 seconds, earning him the silver medal.
The conflict that arose between civil activist Aktilek Orozbekov, known as the "language patrol," and the confectionery chain "Kulikovsky" has escalated to a new level and has been brought to the discussion of the Jogorku Kenesh. Recall that this dispute, which has been ongoing for nine months, began with the activist's demand to provide services in the Kyrgyz language at one of the chain's establishments. The company's response to this demand was to contact
Currently, all training programs for driving schools have been approved, as reported by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration. According to him, starting next week, applications from citizens will be accepted through the mobile application "Tündük". “Starting this year, all driving schools will come under state control. All necessary training programs have already been approved, and the Ministry of Education has established educational standards. The acceptance
The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic rejected the cassation appeal filed by the defense attorney of the former director of the school in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, N. I., on November 3, 2025. The court upheld the decisions of the previous instances. Data on the case provided from the State Register of Judicial Acts. The investigation established that N. I. (name changed to Nazgul), serving as the director since October 2022, formalized the academic load for the 2022–2024
The Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, reported that 336 million soms have been allocated from the state budget for the organization of the World Nomad Games. The opening of the events is scheduled for August 31 at the "Bishkek Arena" stadium and will coincide with the anniversary summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
In the Osh region, specifically in the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts, two residential houses caught fire, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the information from the agency, in the village of Furkat, located in the rural district of Datka, a residential house with a total area of 164 square meters was completely destroyed on Alihanov Street. Additionally, in the village of Madaniyat, which is part of the rural district of Dostuk in the Aravan
In Balakchy, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a group of rescuers managed to open the jammed door of an apartment in a multi-apartment building on T. Okeev Street. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Kurmanbek Orunalievich Sokeev has been relieved of his role as Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN), as well as from his position as head of the Department of Security and Convoying. This order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The arrest warrant for the CEO of OnePlus, Pete Lau, has been issued by Taiwanese authorities. He is accused of illegally hiring more than 70 engineers from Taiwan, as well as transferring approximately 2.3 billion New Taiwan Dollars without paying taxes, according to Bloomberg. Photo Bloomberg
In the Talas region, the reconstruction of the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo" is ongoing, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. Currently, the installation of reinforcement frameworks and the laying of a monolithic reinforced concrete slab are taking place. Additionally, work is being done on the installation of formwork and excavation for the foundation pit.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, police officers have detained a suspect in a murder case. This was reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 14, a signal was received at number 102 that the body of a man with signs of violent death had been found near one of the new buildings in the city.
In a recent statement, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev confirmed that the country continues to view Russia as an important strategic partner and ally. He noted that some provocative comments, which do not reflect the real interstate agenda, should not attract special attention. According to Kulubaev, the interaction between Kyrgyzstan and Russia is carried out on a solid foundation and within various international and regional structures, such as the Collective Security
In connection with the expected low temperatures, energy companies are intensifying control over power grids, as reported in a press release from the Ministry of Energy. According to the information from the department, the announced storm warning and adverse weather conditions across the republic have led to the adoption of additional measures. Energy workers have prepared an emergency repair stock for prompt response to possible emergency situations.
The Dakar Rally-2026, the World Championship for rally raids, which started on January 3 in the city of Yanbu, continues in Saudi Arabia. The race is scheduled to conclude on January 17 in the same city.
In Tashkent, a man was sentenced for calling the police while drunk to complain about U.S. President Donald Trump. He was fined 1.23 million Uzbek soums (about $100) for making a knowingly false emergency call. According to court documents, this citizen contacted the Main Internal Affairs Directorate and claimed that Trump had kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The officer who answered the call suggested that he come to the station to file an official report, but the man never
Zamirbek Kenenbaev Alymbekovich has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of the State Agency for Management of State Property. This appointment was approved by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Additionally, within the framework of the same order, Eldan Satarov was relieved of her duties as Deputy Director of the State Agency.
In Bishkek, at Ala-Too Square, work has begun on the dismantling of the main New Year tree, which was installed last month. This work started this morning. According to information from the city authorities, the festive tree, which served as a symbol of the New Year and Christmas celebrations, was installed in December.
- In 2025, 8,471 jobs were created in the regions of the country, and the volume of attracted investments amounted to $715.7 million. This information was announced by Iskandarbek Mamatov, head of the regional development policy department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, on the radio. He noted that from January to November 2025, the volume of industrial production reached 685.9 billion soms, which corresponds to a physical volume index of 110% compared to the same period in 2024.
Danis, who is a well-known figure in the MMA world, received this offer from Hype Fighting Championship following an incident at UFC 322 last November, which resulted in his lifetime ban from participating in UFC. This conflict has also cast doubt on his return to mixed martial arts due to issues with medical clearances.
On January 15, at a press conference in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced the upcoming state visit of Xi Jinping to Kyrgyzstan in 2026. According to the minister, cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan reached high levels in 2025.
Considering the forecasted adverse weather conditions and the announced storm warning in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Energy has decided to increase control over the functioning of the energy infrastructure. According to the information from the department, an emergency reserve has been formed and response schemes have been developed to prevent possible emergency situations. Repair crews, as well as specialized transport and equipment, have been put on heightened alert. Continuous monitoring of
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, shared information about the situation of citizens of the country residing in the USA. According to him, there are currently about 40,000 Kyrgyz citizens living in the USA, including both students and working individuals. Kulubaev warned that individuals without visas or those violating immigration rules may face deportation if identified by immigration authorities. According to available information, about 20 people
On January 15, the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported the arrest of a suspect in a murder case in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 14, when a signal was received at 102 about the discovery of a man's body showing signs of violent death in a field in one of the capital's new residential areas.
The confectionery company "Kulikov" has approached the court with a request to change the preventive measure for activist Aktilek Orozbekov, insisting on his arrest. This information was published by Orozbekov himself on social media. According to the activist, the conflict began about nine months ago after an incident in one of the "Kulikov" cafes when he demanded service in the Kyrgyz language. As a result, representatives of the establishment filed a complaint with law
Photo 24.kg. Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic At a press conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, summarized the work of the foreign policy agency for 2025. He noted that the implementation of the principle of multi-vector diplomacy continued in the past year, and mutually beneficial ties with various countries were strengthened.
