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Incidents

In the mountains of Naryn, 186 sheep fell into a 50-meter cliff and died — locals helped the shepherd with compensation for the loss

In the Naryn region, a 30-year-old resident of the village of Ak-Zhar in the At-Bashinsky district, Baybolot Kamchybek uulu, fully compensated for the damage caused by the death of sheep for which he was responsible. According to local residents, Bekbolot was herding 820 sheep belonging to 14 owners in the Kara-Tuu area. On January 2, 2026, at around 4:00 PM, the sheep were frightened by dogs, causing 186 of them to fall off a cliff one after another and die. The height of the cliff was about

04.02.2026, 19:39
Fires in Australia: Over 40,000 head of livestock perished in the flames
Incidents

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

Photo from the internet. Fires in Australia Farmers in the Australian state of Victoria are facing catastrophic consequences from the January fires, which resulted in losses of over 40,000 head of livestock. The area of burned agricultural land exceeded 110,000 hectares. This data was published by local news sources, citing information from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). The financial losses incurred by farmers are estimated to be over 20 million Australian dollars, according to

04.02.2026, 19:36
Incidents

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

In the Chuy region, suspects have been detained in a fraud case related to the illegal acquisition of an apartment and its subsequent sale. According to information from the employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district, on June 21, 2025, a resident of the village of Luxembourg, Sh. V., born in 1981, reported to the police. According to the investigation, at the end of January 2025, I. A. and her accomplices, using deception and abusing trust, illegally acquired the

04.02.2026, 19:35
Society

Our People Abroad: Meerim Eshkojoeva from Talas Moved with Her Husband to Live in a Resort City in South Korea

Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani individuals who have found their destiny abroad. This time, we will talk about Meerim Eshkojoeva, born in 1995 in Talas and currently married. The couple settled in the resort town of Sokcho, located in South Korea, where both found jobs in a hotel. According to Meerim, this place is famous for its calm atmosphere, clean air, and harmonious combination of sea and mountains.

04.02.2026, 19:22
Health

In the Ak-Suysky District, men's health is being checked

In the Ak-Su district, a campaign called "Be Responsible" ("Жоопту бол") has begun, aimed at raising awareness about men's health, reports Turmush correspondent. All men living in the district who are 18 years of age and older are participating in the event.

04.02.2026, 19:21
Society

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

At the XVI session of the city council of Karakol, one of the important agenda items was the approval of the "Regulations on the procedure for exchanging municipal properties." Landowners from the new area at the intersection of Kuchukov and Karasaev streets attended the meeting. A representative of this group reported that there are about 550 allocated plots in this area, with sizes ranging from 4.5 hundredths to 2 hectares. Despite the landowners having "Red Books"

04.02.2026, 19:20
Economy

Almost 96% of Gulf countries' investments in the Eurasian region are directed towards Central Asian countries

According to the report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) for 2026, there is a significant increase in investments from Gulf countries in the Eurasian region. In the first six months of 2025, the volume of such investments amounted to $23.9 billion, which is more than three times the level of 2016 and 60% higher compared to 2023. Almost 96% of these investments are directed towards Central Asia, with a focus on Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Kyrgyzstan, in turn, receives a

04.02.2026, 19:16
Education

Students of the 2nd and 4th grades received a UNESCO award for environmental projects

Two elementary school students from the "Diplomat" school in Balykchy have become recipients of the UNESCO international award — CIPP 2025 (Youth Innovation: Collaborating to Improve and Protect Our Planet), reported the parents of one of them. In the competition, which involved over 30,000 participants from 40 countries, Kyrgyzstan was represented by Nuraly Tursunbekov (4th grade) and Auki Sabyrbekova (2nd grade). The official results were announced on February 1, 2026, during an

04.02.2026, 19:08
World

WHO names the factors that cause millions of people to develop cancer

Four out of ten new cases of cancer are preventable, according to the latest global analysis conducted by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. This study analyzed data from 185 countries on 36 types of cancer and assessed 30 preventable risk factors, including:

04.02.2026, 19:06
The dealer listed the most unreliable "automatic transmissions" in Chinese cars.
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The dealer listed the most unreliable "automatic transmissions" in Chinese cars.

According to a study conducted by Fresh, the crossovers Geely, Changan, and GAC are among the cars prone to automatic transmission failures. In the case of the Geely Monjaro, transmission issues often arise after about 100,000 kilometers, which is significantly lower than that of competitors, reported Fresh's Chief Operating Officer, Evgeny Zhitnukhin. As for the Changan CS75 Plus, owners report frequent malfunctions in the suspension and cooling system, but the biggest challenges are

04.02.2026, 19:04
Der Spiegel: In Moscow, Cubans are now clearing the snow
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Der Spiegel: In Moscow, Cubans are now clearing the snow

Dolores realizes that she attracts the attention of those around her. She prefers to hide her real name, as being an "illegal" she wants to avoid problems with the authorities. She and her compatriots arrived in Russia as tourists, and they are not allowed to work officially. The 29-year-old woman shares her experiences: she has been threatened by police several times just for "not looking Russian." Racism is widespread in the country; for example, a taxi driver, upon

04.02.2026, 19:03
Health

The Ministry of Health is working on implementing structural changes, - Deputy Minister

Deputy Gula Kozhokulova expressed her opinion on the necessity of restoring the City Health Department in Bishkek during a parliamentary meeting. She emphasized that as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, the territory of the capital has expanded, leading to an increased burden on urban medical institutions that are not equipped to handle such a number of patients.

04.02.2026, 18:57
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Chuy Region and Issyk-Kul Lead the Way: Results of Industrial Production for 2025

- By the end of 2025, the volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 799 billion 740.6 million soms, which exceeds the figure for 2024 — 631 billion 740.2 million soms. This is evidenced by official statistical data. In December 2025, the total volume of industrial production in the country reached 113 billion 234.6 million soms, while in December 2024 it was 84 billion 629 million soms.

04.02.2026, 18:56
Economy

The Jogorku Kenesh reviewed and adopted in the first reading the draft law "On Geodesy, Cartography, and Spatial Data"

During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, 2026, a draft law concerning "Geodesy, Cartography, and Spatial Data" was reviewed and adopted in the first reading. This information was presented by Jakshylyk Toktosunov, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, who emphasized that this draft law has been developed to improve the legislative framework for geodetic and cartographic activities. This aligns with the

04.02.2026, 18:42
Russia has attacked at least 19 countries in 100 years — Kaja Kallas
Politics

Russia has attacked at least 19 countries in 100 years — Kaja Kallas

This statement was made at a security conference in Oslo. At the international security conference in Oslo, held on February 2, 2026, the head of European diplomacy, Kaia Kallas, noted that over the past 100 years, Russia has committed military aggression against at least 19 countries, none of which initiated war first.

04.02.2026, 18:38
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Intra-regional trade in Central Asia amounts to only $11 billion with a GDP of $400 billion, - regional manager for Central Asia and Azerbaijan

- During her speech at the industry session I "Regional Business Agenda B5+1 on Agriculture," held on February 4, Firuza Tatibaeva, who holds the position of Regional Manager for Central Asia and Azerbaijan, noted that intra-regional trade in Central Asia amounts to only 11 billion dollars against a total gross domestic product of 400 billion dollars. She emphasized that the idea of creating a common regional approach to the export of agricultural products was proposed at the first

04.02.2026, 18:36
Incidents

After the forced avalanche release, the Bishkek - Osh road is reopened.

Today, a planned avalanche release took place at the 198th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh road. According to information from the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol," six shots were fired between 15:50 and 16:05, resulting in an avalanche with a volume of approximately 12,250 cubic meters of snow. This snow mass temporarily blocked part of the roadway.

04.02.2026, 18:34
Sadyr Japarov met with the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor.
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Sadyr Japarov met with the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor.

Sadyr Japarov noted that Kyrgyzstan is ready to develop both bilateral and multilateral relations with the United States based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit. He emphasized that one of the main priorities of the country's foreign policy is the development of trade, economic, and investment ties with foreign partners, highlighting the significant potential for deepening economic cooperation. The President also pointed out the importance of the "B5+1" platform

04.02.2026, 18:33
Society

Didn’t pay for years. In Manas, half a million soms in alimony was collected from the debtor.

The Enforcement Service operating under the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan has completed the process of collecting alimony arrears amounting to 511,278 soms. In the agency, it was reported that during the enforcement proceedings of the Manas City Department, alimony was collected from the debtor A.Sh.I. in favor of Ch.O.K. This collection amounted to one third of the debtor's income and will continue until the children reach adulthood. The arrears, which had accumulated

04.02.2026, 18:31
Society

The Audit Chamber found violations amounting to 10 million soms in the Talas budget

The identified financial violations in the budget of Talas for 2024 amount to 10 million 263.5 thousand soms. As reported by the Accounts Chamber, a significant portion of these funds may be returned to the budget. The audit was conducted by the territorial division of the Accounts Chamber for Bishkek, Chui, and Talas regions. During the inspection, the execution of the city budget, the activities of the mayor's office and related structures, as well as municipal enterprises for the period

04.02.2026, 18:26
Society

The incidence of syphilis in Russia has increased by 63 percent over four years

According to Rosstat, in 2024, Russia registered 25.1 thousand new cases of syphilis. This is a 63% increase compared to the figures from 2020, as reported by Meduza. The most noticeable growth is observed among men over 40 years old: the number of cases in this group increased from 4.7 thousand in 2020 to 9.7 thousand in 2024.

04.02.2026, 18:25
An earthquake occurred in the waters of New Zealand
World

An earthquake occurred in the waters of New Zealand

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 has been recorded in the Kermadec Islands, which belong to New Zealand, according to reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The epicenter of the seismic activity was located at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers.

04.02.2026, 18:24
Society

In Tash-Kumyr, the construction of a new architectural institution building and social facilities was inspected.

The authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Jalal-Abad region conducted an inspection of the construction of several social and infrastructure facilities in Tash-Kumyr. As reported by a Turmush correspondent, during his visit, the head of the region first assessed the construction process of a new building for the architectural institution located on Ch. Aitmatov Street.

04.02.2026, 18:14
Football players of Kyrgyzstan will hold training camps in Turkey
Sports

Football players of Kyrgyzstan will hold training camps in Turkey

In March 2027, the national football team of Kyrgyzstan, led by new coach Robert Prosinečki, will head to Antalya, Turkey for training camps. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, the camps are scheduled from March 18 to March 31. At the same time, the youth teams of Kyrgyzstan U-20 and U-23 will also be conducting their training in Antalya.

04.02.2026, 18:10
The Presidential Administration will be involved in vehicle inspections.
Society

The Presidential Administration will be involved in vehicle inspections.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new decree containing amendments to a previously adopted document regarding urgent measures to improve the organization of vehicle technical inspections. This was reported in an official statement from the press service of the head of state. The changes pertain to the decree dated December 31, 2025, number 388. They aim to strengthen state control over the technical inspection process, enhance road safety, stabilize prices, and improve

04.02.2026, 18:08
Society

The "Teshik-Tash" Market in the city of Osh will be relocated

On February 4, the local administration team conducted an inspection of the "Teshik-Tash" market area and assessed its condition. As a result of the inspection, a decision was made to relocate the market to a new site that meets the established requirements.

04.02.2026, 17:59
Royal Cobras in India Regularly Took the Wrong Train
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Royal Cobras in India Regularly Took the Wrong Train

The Western Ghats' king cobra, known as Ophiophagus kaalinga, is an endemic species that is found only in the humid mountain forests of India. These snakes require specific climatic conditions, including cool temperatures, high humidity, and dense vegetation for their survival. It was previously believed that their range was strictly limited to mountainous areas, as lowlands are extremely unfavorable for them. However, in the past 20 years, there have been reports of these giant snakes

04.02.2026, 17:56
Exclusive

Central Asian countries must unite efforts to form a sustainable economic strategy, - economist

- The unification of Central Asian countries will allow for the formation of a sustainable economic strategy and increase the region's significance in the global context, noted economist Jusupzhan Pirimbaev in an interview for the radio. According to him, the idea of cooperation among Central Asian states was raised back in 2004 at the international conference "Economies of Eurasian Countries." At that time, experts from Kyrgyzstan and representatives from universities proposed

04.02.2026, 17:48
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The Chui Electric Network Enterprise collected 6.8 billion soms in subscriber payments for the year 2025

- The Chuy Electric Networks Enterprise announced that the total amount of payments from subscribers in 2025 reached 6.8 billion soms, increasing by 900 million soms compared to the previous year, as reported by the commercial director of the branch, Ubaidilda Umetov, in an interview with the radio. The branch serves 298,000 subscribers in the Chuy region, of which 272,000 are private consumers, 16,000 are industrial enterprises, and the rest are budgetary institutions.

04.02.2026, 17:48
Politics

Members of Parliament Urge Support for Authorities in Driver Training Reform

Discussions took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where deputies expressed their support for reforms related to driver training and the operation of driving schools. Marlen Mamataliyev, one of the deputies, noted that it is necessary to give the executive branch the time required to complete the initiated reforms. He emphasized that according to the Constitution, President Sadyr Japarov is the head of the executive branch and urged his colleagues not to rush to conclusions.

04.02.2026, 17:48
In Bishkek, the current situation in the field of religious and interethnic relations in the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed
Society

In Bishkek, the current situation in the field of religious and interethnic relations in the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed

Today, a meeting of the expert council on strengthening national unity and religious policy was held in Bishkek, chaired by the State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koichiev. The State Secretary noted that this council, which serves as an advisory body, should leverage the expertise of its members to shape and implement state policy in the area of interethnic relations and religious policy. He also emphasized the importance of regular council meetings, recommending that they be held

04.02.2026, 17:45
Politics

The deputies approved the transfer of all profits from the National Bank to the republican budget.

Today, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies unanimously supported the draft constitutional law titled "On the Issues of Transferring the Profit of the National Bank" in three readings without discussion. According to the new law, the National Bank will transfer 100% of its profit to the republican budget after an independent external auditor confirms the financial statements.

04.02.2026, 17:42
Economy

Open Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan proposed to create a unified tourist brand

In Bishkek, at the business forum "B5+1: Central Asia - USA," Erdenet Kasymov, head of the tourism department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, presented his vision for integrating the region as a single tourist destination. He noted that combining efforts in the tourism sector could yield significant and rapid economic benefits for all Central Asian countries.

04.02.2026, 17:42
Economy

Import of raw cane sugar to Kyrgyzstan exempted from import duty

- According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, a customs exemption for the import of raw cane sugar (HS code EAEU 1701 13) in the amount of up to 20 thousand tons is provided in Kyrgyzstan until the end of 2026. No import duties are charged within this quota. To apply for this exemption, it is necessary to have a document issued by the authorized body of the Kyrgyz Republic, which confirms that the goods are intended for industrial use. This document must

04.02.2026, 17:42
Sadyr Japarov Invites American Business to New Projects in Kyrgyzstan
Politics

Sadyr Japarov Invites American Business to New Projects in Kyrgyzstan

Today, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, as well as with representatives of American businesses. The event took place at the "Yntymak Ordo" center. The President noted that Kyrgyzstan adheres to a multi-vector foreign economic policy and highly values cooperation with the United States. He emphasized the republic's openness to investors and entrepreneurs, regardless of their nationality,

04.02.2026, 17:40