In Russia, a new bill is being discussed that may affect migrants with debts. According to the initiative, foreigners who do not comply with court decisions, including those related to debts, may be denied the extension or issuance of a work permit. This was reported by Yaroslav Nilov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy, and Veterans Affairs. Illustrative photo
The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, appealed to the United States for joint cooperation. She emphasized that Venezuela is aimed at peaceful coexistence and seeks to create "balanced and respectful international relations," based on sovereign equality and non-interference, both with the U.S. and neighboring countries.
A new law concerning bloggers is being developed in Kyrgyzstan. Although they are not considered mass media, their audience can reach millions of subscribers, which imposes certain responsibilities on their activities. This was stated by the Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, in an interview. The minister noted that this year a law on mass media was adopted, and now his team has begun working on a regulatory act that will govern the activities of
President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev shared his views on current challenges and achievements in his interview for Turkistan. The full text of the interview: “– Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich, your annual interviews for print media have become a new political tradition. Thank you for the opportunity to communicate with the newspaper 'Turkistan'.”
In his interview, Tokayev also noted that among his colleagues there are other physically active leaders. He mentioned the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, who trains regularly, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who is passionate about football, as well as Nikol Pashinyan, the Prime Minister of Armenia, who rides a bicycle. Tokayev also pointed out that the Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is fond of hockey, and Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, has experience
In Manas, an incident occurred when a driver of a "Toyota" car launched fireworks from the roof of his vehicle. As a result, he was fined 5,500 soms, and his car was sent to the impound lot. This incident took place at the "Azattyk" city square on the evening of January 3, according to eyewitness reports. Witnesses of the incident noted that measures were taken against the driver immediately after his hooligan actions.
- In 2025, as a result of joint actions by the territorial offices of the Rosselkhoznadzor and agencies such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Customs Service, and the Federal Security Service, approximately 101 tons of pesticides and agrochemicals that do not have permission for circulation in Russia were identified and returned to Kazakhstan. This was reported by the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor. The origin of the seized goods varies and includes China, Kazakhstan,
In the Suzak district, a fire that broke out on a pipeline has been successfully extinguished. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Jalal-Abad region. The incident occurred on January 4 in the village of Saddah on Siyarov Street, where the pipeline owned by OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz" is located.
The exercises took place in the Ryokpho area, located in Pyongyang, where the missiles successfully hit targets located 1,000 kilometers away in the Sea of Japan. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally attended the exercises. He noted that "it is necessary to continue the development of military technologies, especially in the field of offensive weapons. This is an important measure for the protection of our country. We admit that our actions are aimed at improving nuclear deterrence,
The agency also announced data on the number of newborn boys and girls. On New Year's Eve, 364 births were recorded in Kyrgyzstan, including four sets of twins, as reported by the Ministry of Health's press service.
According to the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev, Kyrgyzstan will face a shortage of water resources in 2026. This statement was made during a radio broadcast. Kerimaliev noted that the ministry received instructions to conduct autumn sowing on an area of 250,000 hectares. “Previously, we were only processing 100-150 thousand hectares; such volumes did not exist,” he emphasized.
At the ski resort "Karakol," there was an unplanned stoppage of the cable car that lasted nearly an hour. According to eyewitnesses, the cause of the incident was a power outage, as reported by readers of Kaktus.media. One of the skiers, who was left suspended, shared: "We've been on the cable car for 30 minutes because the power is out and nothing is working. We're just hanging here."
Starting from January 1, construction of four underground pedestrian crossings has begun simultaneously on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, between the Southern Highway and Semetey Street. On January 5, AKIpress correspondents visited the construction site. The first of the crossings is located near the Southern Highway, next to one of the former entrances to residential complexes. Currently, the pit for the crossing has already been excavated. The construction site has reinforced concrete blocks that
The Audit Chamber will begin an inspection of the enterprise At a meeting with the employees and management of the factory, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Bakyt Torobaev announced an upcoming audit of the lamp factory in Mailuu-Suu.
In the Issyk-Kul region, law enforcement officers detained 21 drivers for operating vehicles while intoxicated in just one day. According to the Regional Traffic Safety Department (UTSD), with the onset of the winter tourist season, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of vacationers arriving in Karakol. This has affected the intensity of road traffic. In this regard, raids titled "Behind the Wheel" are being conducted in the region aimed at preventing road traffic
The Cabinet of Ministers has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that proposes the introduction of rules for sending copies of resolutions on administrative offenses and related materials in electronic format. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on January 5. The draft pertains to documents that are generated based on data obtained from automated certified technical means, including cameras for
According to data from the National Bank, the volume of money transfers from labor migrants to Kyrgyzstan has increased by 436 million US dollars. From January to October 2025, the country received 2 billion 958.8 million dollars. In comparison, during the same ten months of 2024, the volume of transfers amounted to 2 billion 522.2 million dollars.
In 2024, women hold 41.5% of all leadership positions in the country, according to a report by the National Statistics Committee titled "Statistics of Sustainable Development Goals of the Kyrgyz Republic 2015-2024." This figure shows an increase of 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous year, 2023. If we look at the data since 2015, we can see that the share of women in leadership has increased by 5.4 percentage points. However, compared to 2020, there is a decrease of 5.9
Six countries, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain, have expressed concern over the actions of the United States in Venezuela, describing them as "an extremely dangerous precedent." This was reported by the BBC. In a joint statement, the governments of these countries accused the U.S. of creating threats to international security and peaceful coexistence, noting that Washington's actions have jeopardized the lives of civilians.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, stated in an interview with the Turkistan newspaper the task set for the akim of Almaty — to make this city operate around the clock, similar to global metropolises like New York and Paris. Photo from the archive. Tokayev set the goal for Almaty to become a 24-hour tourist center, inspired by examples from the largest cities in the world
Journalist Aibek Biibosunov announced on his social media page the release of a documentary film titled "President," dedicated to Sadyr Japarov. In this film, Japarov discusses in detail significant political events that have occurred over the past four to five years, as well as revealing previously unknown facts.
- As of the end of January to November 2025, the total volume of cargo transportation by all modes of transport amounted to 54,413.8 thousand tons, while in the same period last year it was 48,633.6 thousand tons. This growth amounted to 11.9% year-on-year. The main factor contributing to the increase in cargo flow is road transport, which during the specified period transported 44,579.1 thousand tons, compared to 40,001.5 thousand tons last year.
In the first round of the winter admission to higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan, which recently concluded, 228 applicants were enrolled. Of these, 193 individuals were granted the opportunity to study in full-time mode, while 35 were enrolled in part-time studies. According to information posted on the "Abiturient Online" portal, 301 vouchers were registered, and universities recommended 299 of them for enrollment.
In Manas, the construction of a new road will begin, which will replace the old railway line. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. According to official data, the southern branch of the state enterprise "NC Kyrgyz Temir Zholu" has started dismantling the railway track that runs from the 406th to the 421st kilometer on the Jalal-Abad — Kok-Jangak section, based on an order from the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
President Sadyr Japarov shared his opinion on the rising prices of square meters in homes being built by the State Mortgage Company in an interview with the state information agency "Kabar". At the IV Kurultai, delegates expressed concern about the high prices of apartments from the State Mortgage Company.
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people who live, study, and work abroad. 26-year-old Aizhamal Zhenishova found her love and stayed in Yakutia. Correspondent Aizhamal was born in the village of Munduz, in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. She currently lives in Mirny, Yakutia, and is on maternity leave after graduating from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn with a degree in "biotechnology."
In recent statements, Trump noted that the U.S. commitment to protecting Iranian protesters and the threat of control over Greenland could raise concerns in countries like Iran and Denmark. He emphasized that the events in Venezuela should alarm the governments of these states.
Photo 24.kg In 2025, the world suffered significant losses as outstanding individuals who left a notable mark in history passed away. Among them are artists, politicians, cosmonauts, and television hosts, each of whom made an invaluable contribution to their profession and society as a whole. Let us remember these people.
Turmush continues to tell the stories of Kyrgyzstani people who live, work, and study abroad. 26-year-old Zhyldyzai Moldalieva left for abroad exactly 7 years ago and since then has managed to work in various cities in Russia, the UAE, Greece, and Turkey. She was born in 1999 in the city of Naryn.
Monitoring conducted using camera traps and other technologies has shown a steady increase in the population of wild animals in the territory of the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri." This is confirmed by information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Among the observations, there is a notable increase in the population of the brown bear, which is listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic. This species, known as the Tian Shan white-clawed
In the Alisher Navoi Park in Osh, the attraction where a tragedy occurred last year—when a minor girl fell—has resumed operation. According to park visitors, the attraction called "Boat" reopened to the public on December 31, 2025.
Throughout most of the week, a calm atmosphere will prevail. The waning Moon will facilitate the continuation of already started projects. Communication with loved ones and old friends will take place in a warm setting, allowing for the restoration of interrupted connections. However, the last days may bring some emotional tensions, so it is advisable to avoid conflicts and disputes. A reluctance to compromise may worsen the situation. Pay attention to your health, especially the condition of
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 6. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country. Snow cover and icy conditions will persist on the roads, and in some regions, fog may occur at night. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
In Manas, work has begun on the dismantling of 15.4 km of unused railway to make way for a new highway. The decision to dismantle was made by the Ministry of Transport, as reported by the press service of the city administration. The specified railway section runs from Jalal-Abad to Kok-Jangak (from the 406th to the 421st km). The last trains on this line ran in 1998, and it has not been in operation since then.
Starting from January 20, 2026, changes to the Federal Law "On the Procedure for Leaving and Entering the Russian Federation" will come into effect, according to which children under 14 years old will need a foreign passport to enter the specified countries. Previously, they could use a birth certificate. This rule will apply regardless of who accompanies the child. Minors who are in the specified countries before this date will be able to return using a birth certificate. For
Data on snow cover indicate that the highest amounts are recorded in the soums of Khovd, Zavkhan, Tsetsen-Uul, and Khövsgöl, where the maximum snow depth reaches 30-40 cm. Over the past ten days, the snow level has decreased by 5 percent. It is also worth noting that the thickness of ice in rivers and lakes varies from 5 to 50 cm, which is less than the average figures for the same period in 2025 and for many previous years.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan became a notable focus for international media, establishing itself as an important player in Central Asia. Foreign journalists covered many aspects of life in the country—from the political situation to economic successes and environmental initiatives. However, the image of the republic turned out to be contradictory: against the backdrop of rapid economic growth and diplomatic achievements, critical reviews emerged regarding political restrictions and the growing
Serious discrepancies with safety requirements have been identified at winter tourist bases. This information was provided by the Emergency Situations Department of the Osh region.
Sellers from Kyrgyzstan on the Wildberries platform find themselves in a difficult situation due to sudden changes in working with the Russian market. In the fall, deliveries of goods virtually ceased: shipments were delayed at the border due to new requirements for document processing and taxes in Russia. This led to seasonal goods not reaching warehouses in time, resulting in missed key sales. For many sellers specializing in textiles and clothing, this resulted in significant financial
On January 4, Donald Trump made a loud statement, noting that the United States could take action not only against Venezuela but also against other countries. He mentioned Colombia and its president, and described Cuba as a "ready trap." Trump also confirmed his ambitions to acquire Greenland, as reported by The New York Times. It is worth noting that the night before, from January 2 to 3, explosions were heard in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The Venezuelan authorities accused
On January 4, the regional office of the Ecology and Technical Supervision Service for the Issyk-Kul region, together with the tourist-ecological police, conducted a raid. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. As a result of the activities, instances of illegal fishing were identified, during which Chinese synthetic nets totaling 1,100 meters in length were seized from the water bodies.
- The Green Energy Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is launching a competition aimed at providing land plots for the construction of facilities related to renewable energy sources. Lot No. 1: Solar Power Plant (SPP).
The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic (CEC KR) today, December 30, at its meeting, made a decision that OJSC "Eldik Bank" and OJSC "Aiyl Bank" will open special accounts for the electoral funds of candidates and political parties participating in the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in multi-mandate electoral district No. 13. In addition, the use of mobile applications of these banks for collecting voluntary donations for electoral funds is
Donald Trump expressed the opinion that he does not believe Ukraine actually carried out an attack on the residence of the President of Russia. He emphasized that the attack in question did occur, but is not related to Ukrainian actions. “I don’t believe that it really took place,” Trump noted while speaking to reporters aboard a plane heading from Florida to Washington.
The General Prosecutor's Office reported that four 16-year-old orphans did not receive housing in accordance with established legal norms. This information became known due to an inspection conducted by the prosecutor's office of the city of Tash-Kumyr, located in the Jalal-Abad region. The purpose of this inspection was to ensure compliance with legislation concerning the protection of property rights of children left without parental care. As a result of the actions taken by the
On the evening of January 4, Kaja Kallas, representing the European Union, called for respect for the sovereignty of Venezuela and expressed support for a peaceful transition to democracy after the U.S. seized Nicolás Maduro. This was reported in an official statement published, as informed by DW. Kallas emphasized the importance of adhering to international law, pointing out the special role of the U.S. as a permanent member of the UN Security Council in this context.
Kyrgyzstan has secured a spot in the top five countries that actively purchase champagne from Russia. This information is provided by the federal center for the development of export products "Agroexport." According to the data provided, from January to November 2025, Russia exported over 2,000 tons of sparkling wines worth more than $3.3 million.
