In Kyrgyzstan, there is a tradition known as "koshumcha," which is a form of mutual assistance practiced by citizens during various celebrations. This custom accompanies events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, and memorial ceremonies.
Today, January 13, Kazakhstan's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov voiced a troubling forecast regarding the country's water supply. According to information provided by Tengrinews, a sharp decrease in water inflow to rivers is expected in the southern regions. Nurzhigitov noted that the water level in reservoirs on the upper reaches of the Syr Darya River in neighboring countries is 3.2 billion cubic meters lower than during the same period last year. In
For 29 days, believers will observe fasting. According to the calendar, the Night of Qadr will be celebrated from March 16 to 17, and the holiday of Eid al-Fitr is scheduled for Friday, March 20. “The dates for the beginning of the Hijri months are determined based on data from international astronomical centers. However, religious holidays may be shifted by one day depending on the visibility of the new moon,” the official statement said.
It's hard not to get confused by the similarities of twins Musa and Isa Talasbekov, who live in the suburbs of Bishkek, but they have one memorable feature. Turmush correspondent spoke with the twins' mother, Nadira Dzhalakayeva. "My twins were born on March 5, 2018, and they are in the 2nd grade at school No. 84 named after Jalil Sadikov. They always dress alike and constantly compete with each other. In their infancy, I didn't remove their tags, which helped me tell them
Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his concerns regarding the possible transfer of state and municipal services to private companies. He noted that this could jeopardize the security of citizens' personal data. Today, January 13, during the first reading, a draft law was reviewed that proposes outsourcing part of the services provided by state institutions.
Decree No. 388, signed on December 31, aims to improve the organization of vehicle technical inspections. According to the new decree, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, the state enterprise "Technical Center of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic" will perform the functions of the state operator for technical inspections and the issuance of certificates for the safety of vehicle designs.
Changes to the current resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concern the delegation of legislative powers to state bodies and local authorities. This decision was made with the aim of aligning environmental standards with current legislative requirements. In accordance with the new rules, the list of powers transferred to state bodies and local executive structures has been expanded. These bodies will now be able to develop and approve regulatory legal documents governing air protection and
Today, January 13, a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Self-Government, and Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, during which a draft law on state awards and honorary titles was approved in the first reading. The initiative belongs to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
At the time of the incident, there were eight Kazakh tourists on board the boat. Three of them were hospitalized and are currently under the supervision of medical staff; their condition is assessed as stable. The Consulate of Kazakhstan is actively engaging with the victims, providing necessary assistance, and all medical expenses are covered by the insurance company.
As part of the public hearings regarding the Master Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, citizens proposed transforming Moscow and Pushkin Streets into pedestrian zones. This issue was commented on by representatives of the city administration. The municipality noted that Moscow Street is an important one-way thoroughfare closely linked to Toktogul Street. Closing this street to vehicles could worsen the traffic situation in the city center, as it would lead to a redistribution of
The Cabinet of Ministers is initiating a bill to transfer a number of state and municipal services to private companies. This proposal was discussed today, January 13, at a meeting of the Constitutional Legislation Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the project was reviewed in its first reading. According to the explanatory note, the state currently provides many services for free, but budgetary constraints do not always allow for meeting the demands of all citizens in need of these
Many employers are confident that all their personnel documents are in order. However, in practice, such confidence often leads to inspections, lawsuits, and financial losses. Cholpon Adamalieva, an expert in personnel administration, a personnel auditor, and the CEO of "Adis Expert" LLC, spoke about the risks associated with personnel errors and why competent personnel management is critical for business.
In connection with the rise in prices for dishes in restaurants and cafes, punitive measures are expected. This was announced by Zhenaly Orozbaev, chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, in an interview with the Kabar agency. According to him, as of January 1, a new regulation has come into effect in the country, abolishing service charges in public catering establishments. Currently, complaints are being received from customers.
The State Tax Service (STS) announces the introduction of new benefits for the sewing and textile industry, according to a law adopted in Kyrgyzstan on December 31, 2025. According to this law, starting from January 1, 2026, enterprises in this sector will pay insurance contributions of 12% of 40% of the average monthly salary for each employee. This amounts to 2,115.5 soms. Additionally, the income tax will be 1% of the average monthly salary, which is 440.7 soms. In total, the overall amount
Due to the impending deterioration of weather conditions in Bishkek and the Chui region, a storm warning has been issued. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, strong eastern winds with gusts of up to 15–20 meters per second are expected in the next three hours, as well as in the evening.
A suspect in the theft of an SUV has been detained, reported the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on December 30, 2025, at 03:30, a call was received at the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Balykchy via the 112 service. The caller reported that a local resident, born in 1996, named S.A., had his black Mitsubishi Pajero stolen from a parking lot.
According to information received by the editorial team of Kaktus.media from the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, the arrest of Kudret Taychabarov, the former director of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone, has been extended until February 8, 2026. He has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan, concerning the creation or participation in an organized group.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic informs that in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," a reduction in tax rates for the sewing and textile industry is provided. According to the innovations, until January 1, 2030, a unified insurance contribution rate of 12% has been introduced for all participants in the sewing and textile industry,
A 40-year-old woman was found dead in Manas, hanged in her home. According to information received from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, on January 10, 2026, a report was received at the duty station of the Manas City Internal Affairs Department from the ambulance service. It was reported that a resident of the city, I.V., born in 1985, was found dead in her residence.
During an inspection conducted by the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, violations were identified in the activities of several agencies engaged in employment in the Republic of Turkey. During the monitoring process, it became known that some companies were attracting citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic to work in Turkey by providing them with false information.
It has been 23 days since the search began, and relatives are still unable to find Anarbek Toktobekovich Isakov in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. As previously reported, on December 21, he left his home at the "Belek" dacha, located in the same area, and since then his whereabouts have been unknown.
Route buses in Nookat will now depart from the bus station, according to information from the press service of the Osh region police department. It was reported that on January 12, an operation was organized in Nookat aimed at organizing the central streets and eliminating traffic jams.
The law previously adopted by Sadyr Japarov, "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," has now come into effect. This was reported by the information policy service of the president's administration. The law is aimed at implementing the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy" dated December 5, 2025, No. 350, as well as
In Osh, a large cargo truck that was traveling from China caught fire. Local residents reported the incident. According to their information, the fire broke out on the Osh—Sary-Tash—Irkeshtam highway.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 13, Deputy Kurmankul Zulushiev raised important questions regarding the draft law aimed at optimizing the system of state awards and honorary titles. He emphasized that before making any amendments, it is necessary to consider the provisions of other legislative acts and constitutional laws, which also mention the terms "Honored" and outline specific guarantees. According to the deputy, the changes should affect
The reason for the suspension was a violation of legislation related to the employment of Kyrgyz citizens. According to information from the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, the mentioned companies provided false data, including the absence of information about actual cooperation with employers or foreign intermediaries in Turkey. Licenses for the employment of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in Turkey have been suspended for the following organizations:
In the Che-Bulak neighborhood of Batken, a family-type kindergarten accommodating 50 children has opened its doors, reports Turmush correspondent. This new institution was established thanks to the initiative of a private entrepreneur as part of one of the programs implemented by the Che-Bulak territorial administration.
Today in the Chui region, in the Moscow district, the operation of the Ismaeva Secondary School in the village of Aleksandrovka was suspended. The reason for the closure was damage to the heating pipe, as a result of which the educational process was transferred to an online format, as reported by the district center for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological supervision. According to the agency, the incident occurred in an educational institution that falls under the jurisdiction of
At the World Cup stage of ski acrobatics taking place in Lake Placid, USA, the Kazakhstan team was unable to reach the podium on the first day of the competition.
In Kyrgyzstan, particularly in the capital, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued a storm warning. According to the agency's information, over the next three hours, as well as in the evening, an increase in the eastern wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley, with speeds reaching 15–20 meters per second.
As part of the public hearings dedicated to the General Plan of Bishkek for the period until 2050, residents proposed a number of initiatives, including the construction of cable cars, highways, and multi-level parking. The city administration provided clarifications on each of these proposals. Regarding the highways, the city administration stated that this proposal will be taken into account in further planning.
A new app with a sinister name, Sileme, which translates to “Are you dead?”, is rapidly gaining popularity in China. Its functionality is very simple: the user must press a large button every other day to confirm their existence. Otherwise, the app sends a notification to a designated emergency contact about potential problems with the user. This information is a translation of material published by a BBC correspondent. The original text is available here.
As of today, the construction of the Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Station is 80% complete. This project aims to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supply in the country.
For 2026, FIFA has updated its list of international referees, which includes 17 referees from Kyrgyzstan. These specialists have been given the opportunity to officiate international matches under the auspices of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) throughout the year.
In Kazakhstan, measures to monitor the health of drivers have intensified: a mass cancellation of driver's licenses has begun for citizens who are medically prohibited from driving. This initiative affects thousands of motorists and has caused a wide resonance, according to information from Lada.kz.
On January 13, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dealing with constitutional legislation, deputy Gulnara Akimbaeva initiated a discussion on a draft law concerning state awards and honorary titles. During the discussion, Deputy Minister of Justice Kuban Kazakov noted that the aim of the draft law is to optimize the award system, proposing to reduce the number of state awards and honorary titles from 46 to 20. In the new version of the draft, 5 honorary titles will remain.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a resolution aimed at improving the regulation of the virtual assets sector and creating stable conditions for the development of the cryptocurrency market. According to the new document, all existing service providers related to virtual assets must align their minimum charter capital requirements with the established criteria by March 1, 2026, as outlined in the regulations for the activities of virtual asset trading operators
Kazybek Moldazhiyev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, recently visited Bishkek at the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov, where he participated in the opening ceremony of the academic year.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, held on January 13, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev expressed his disagreement with several provisions of the draft law concerning the reform of the system of state awards and honorary titles. He categorically opposed the removal of the "Honored" titles from this system, emphasizing that they play a key role in recognizing the contributions of specialists who have worked in their fields for many years and strive
The Bishkek city administration commented on citizens' appeals regarding the General Plan for the development of the capital until 2050. As part of this plan, the creation of three new rapid public transport systems with increased capacity is envisaged: urban electric train, tram, metrobuses. There are also plans to develop dedicated lanes for non-rail public transport, although specific types of transport for 2050 have not yet been specified. These could include buses, electric buses,
The recently signed document by the head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, includes 900 specific steps aimed at significant transformation of both the economy and the social sphere in Kyrgyzstan.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, has proposed an initiative for the development of a constitutional law that introduces amendments to several acts related to the electoral process. The proposed draft law addresses constitutional acts such as "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic," "On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic," and "On the
A unified policy regarding livestock markets will be implemented in the Chui region. This was stated by the authorized representative of the president in the region, Azamat Osmonov, at a regional meeting. He noted that it is planned to streamline the activities of private livestock markets, and if entrepreneurs are unable to ensure their proper functioning, municipal livestock markets will be established.
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, in the village of Otuz-Adyr, the construction of a new kindergarten has been successfully completed. According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, 53 million soms from the state budget were allocated for the creation of this facility.
The Prime Minister of Mongolia visited Zamyn-Uud, where he got acquainted with the passenger and transport complex at the checkpoint. During his visit, Prime Minister Gombozhavn Zandanshatar studied the operations of the passenger and transport complex at the Zamyn-Uud checkpoint (CP) and the process of cargo transportation across the border. With the commissioning of the complex in 2023, the capacity of the Zamyn-Uud checkpoint has increased threefold. Previously, between 6,000 and 8,000
In the residential complex "Muras," the cost of one square meter for citizens on the waiting list is set at 78,705 soms. This was reported by Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the population relations department of the State Mortgage Company (GMC), within the framework of the "Elden Sobol" program by the Kabar agency. The GMC offers housing under two main schemes. One of them includes renting with the option to buy, where citizens queue up and, after their turn, can obtain mortgage
As of January 1, 2026, a new regulation came into effect in Kyrgyzstan that prohibits restaurants and cafes from charging a service fee. However, as reported by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, after the adoption of this decision, there have been instances where establishment owners formally canceled the service fee but effectively included it in the price of dishes. Such actions constitute a violation of the current legislation. Control over compliance with the new rule has been entrusted
At the age of 49, the chimpanzee Ai passed away, known for her remarkable abilities in recognizing letters, numbers, and hieroglyphs. This was reported by the Center for the Study of Human Behavioral Evolution, formerly known as the Primate Research Institute, at Kyoto University, according to information from RIA Novosti. “Chimpanzee Ai, who contributed to research in the evolution of thought and soul for many years, died on January 9 surrounded by her caregivers; the cause of death was
