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A number of police officers received punishments, while others received awards. Results of the Bishkek City Police Department meeting.

On January 16, the main department of internal affairs of Bishkek held a summary of operational and service activities for the year 2025, which was reported by the press service of the capital's police on January 17. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov, Chief of the City Department of Internal Affairs Azamat Toktonaliev, as well as heads of various units and veterans of the internal affairs bodies. During the meeting, they discussed achievements

17.01.2026, 10:53
The main series of next week: from Major Grom to the thriller with Sophie Turner
Society

The main series of next week: from Major Grom to the thriller with Sophie Turner

Frame from the series "Robbery" From January 19 to 25, viewers can look forward to exciting premieres. The legendary police major from St. Petersburg returns to the screen in the film "Major Grom: Game Against the Rules." Thriller lovers will enjoy Sophie Turner's performance in the crime story "Robbery," while Patrick Dempsey will play a hitman suffering from memory loss. The fantastic drama "Beauty" will raise important questions about the price

17.01.2026, 10:51
Incidents

A 29-Year-Old Man Detained in Bishkek on Suspicion of Murder

According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on January 14, 2026, the "102" service received information about the discovery of a man's body in a field. An investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene, which confirmed the fact of finding a body without signs of life. Later, the identity of the deceased was established — he turned out to be A. R., born in 1976. Based on the collected data, a criminal case was initiated

17.01.2026, 10:47
Society

105 units of special equipment were involved in snow removal in Bishkek

In Bishkek, 105 units of specialized equipment have been mobilized to combat the snow, as reported by the city hall's press service on January 17. Mayor Aibek Junushaliev conducted an inspection and emphasized the importance of high-quality and uninterrupted work by the relevant services. The municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" has been operating in an intensified mode since early morning. Special vehicles are working on the streets of the city around the clock. Various machines are

17.01.2026, 10:37
Uzbekistan deployed a Bayraktar drone unit at the border
Politics

Uzbekistan deployed a Bayraktar drone unit at the border

Uzbekistan has significantly updated its border security system by creating a new unit equipped with Turkish Bayraktar drones. This statement was made by the Chairman of the State Security Service (SSS) Bahodir Kurbonov during a Security Council meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He noted that the rearmament has affected not only the air forces but also the land borders: currently, more than 42% of the state border's length is covered by video surveillance systems, and the

17.01.2026, 10:36
Economy

A representative of the customs of Kyrgyzstan will check carriers at the border with the Russian Federation.

According to information provided to the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh by the Chairman of the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Saliev, a customs officer from Kyrgyzstan will be working at the border with Russia. His task will be to check cargo carriers arriving from Central Asian countries. Saliev noted that this employee will be included in the mobile group responsible for monitoring transportation. The decision regarding his appointment was made in cooperation with the Russian

17.01.2026, 10:35
Society

Issyk-Kul to be cleaned with special equipment: the government approved a new regulation

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure aimed at conducting a thorough cleanup of the beach areas and the underwater part of Lake Issyk-Kul from household waste using specialized equipment. The adoption of this resolution was a response to the president's directive on the need for urgent measures to protect the ecology of Issyk-Kul and aligns with the law aimed at the sustainable development of the ecological and economic system of the region.

17.01.2026, 10:32
Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from January 12 to 16
Politics

Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from January 12 to 16

Over the past week, a number of personnel changes have taken place in Kyrgyzstan. Changes in the Ministry of Health Cholpon Shamsutdin has been appointed as the director of the state sanitary and epidemiological surveillance department.

17.01.2026, 10:28
World

Trump threatened tariffs on countries that do not support the US plan for Greenland

According to NBC News, at a meeting held on January 16, Trump discussed healthcare issues in rural areas and touched on the topic of tariffs. He did not rule out the imposition of tariffs on countries that do not support his plan for Greenland, emphasizing that this issue is important for national security. The U.S. President noted: "I can impose tariffs on countries if they do not support the plan for Greenland." However, he did not specify which countries might be under pressure and

17.01.2026, 10:28
Crisis of Diplomacy. Why Great Hopes Are Placed on India's Presidency in BRICS
World

Crisis of Diplomacy. Why Great Hopes Are Placed on India's Presidency in BRICS

In 2026, India will assume the presidency of BRICS at a time when multilateral diplomacy is facing an unprecedented crisis since the end of the Cold War. The publication IOL shared expert opinions on the significance of this event. The Hardline U.S. Policy and the Crisis of MultilateralismSince the beginning of 2026, the world has witnessed a series of sharp and aggressive moves by the Donald Trump administration that call into question existing international norms and principles of

17.01.2026, 10:25
American Fund Attempts to Collect Tsarist Era Debts from Russia
Economy

American Fund Attempts to Collect Tsarist Era Debts from Russia

An investment fund from the USA called Noble Capital has initiated legal proceedings against the Russian Federation, demanding a colossal sum of $225.8 billion. The lawsuit is based on the premise that modern Russia, as the successor to the Russian Empire, is responsible for repaying debts on bonds issued over a hundred years ago for American investors.

17.01.2026, 10:22
Society

The village government of Kyzyl-Suu plans to purchase 11 hectares of land for 15.7 million soms.

The tender for the purchase of a non-agricultural land plot of 11 hectares was announced by the rural administration of the Kyzyl-Suu rural area. The plot is located in the Jeti-Oguz district, in Kyzyl-Suu. According to the information posted on the state procurement portal, the procurement will use the method of requesting quotations with qualification requirements. The expected amount of the transaction is 15 million 730 thousand soms. Applications for participation in the tender are accepted

17.01.2026, 10:19
Economy

From Balıkçı to Hamburg: How Tolgonay Kerimbekova Lost Expensive Gifts, but in Return the Wind Brought Her 5 Euros

In the "Our People Abroad" section, we will tell you about Tolgonai Kerimbekova, who currently lives in Germany with her family. “I was born in 1994 in the Issyk-Kul region and spent my childhood in Balykchy. I managed to score high on the national testing, and I dreamed of becoming a doctor. I enrolled in the Medical Academy, but I ended up in a faculty that I hadn’t originally chosen. Realizing that I couldn’t transfer, I enrolled the following year at the Kyrgyz-Turkish University

17.01.2026, 10:09
At the Kyrgyzstan border, the import of 22 tons of feed salt from Uzbekistan was intercepted
Economy

At the Kyrgyzstan border, the import of 22 tons of feed salt from Uzbekistan was intercepted

At the veterinary control point "Dostuk" on the border with Uzbekistan, a large batch of feed salt weighing 22 tons was stopped. The cargo was coming from Uzbekistan but did not pass the inspection for compliance with established safety standards. During the inspection, specialists discovered serious violations of veterinary and sanitary requirements in accordance with the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The main reason for the detention was the non-compliance of

17.01.2026, 10:08
Incidents

In the village of Tash-Dobo, a man's body was found. A case has been opened under the article "Murder."

According to information received from the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs, the body of a 52-year-old man was found in his home in the village of Tash-Dobo. This report was received by the police on January 15, 2026, at approximately 14:43. It has been established that the deceased, Sh. A., was born in 1973. A forensic investigative group has been dispatched to the scene to conduct the necessary checks.

17.01.2026, 10:05
Raid in Issyk-Kul: 400-meter net seized
Society

Raid in Issyk-Kul: 400-meter net seized

As part of a raid conducted on January 16 in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, inspectors from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service discovered and seized an old Chinese synthetic net measuring 400 meters in length. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, this equipment was used illegally and posed a serious threat to the fish resources of the region. The main objective of the raid was to prevent illegal fishing, protect aquatic biological

17.01.2026, 10:03
Bishkek Enters the Cycle of Revaluation of the Royal Central Park Real Estate Market and the Advantage of Price Fixation in the First Three Years
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Bishkek Enters the Cycle of Revaluation of the Royal Central Park Real Estate Market and the Advantage of Price Fixation in the First Three Years

The economy, which is on the path of rapid and stable growth, leads to an increase in real estate prices due to a revaluation based on real purchasing power and forecasts for future development, rather than emotional factors. Currently, Bishkek is precisely at this stage. In the context of high interest rates, the focus shifts: it is more important not just to acquire an asset but to effectively maintain the right position within the market cycle, minimizing the impact of capital costs on

17.01.2026, 09:55
The Investigative Journalism Fund Announces a Competition for the Ulan Egizbaev Award
Society

The Investigative Journalism Fund Announces a Competition for the Ulan Egizbaev Award

The Investigative Journalism Fund has announced the start of the competition for the VIII award named after Ulanbek Egizbaev. The competition is dedicated to the best journalistic investigations that will be published in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. The main goal of this competition is to develop investigative journalism and improve its quality, as well as to attract young authors to this genre. In addition, the competition aims to uncover facts of corruption and violations of legislation.

17.01.2026, 09:51
An online platform for breeding farms has been launched in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

An online platform for breeding farms has been launched in Kyrgyzstan

The Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed under the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan has introduced the "Unified System for Accounting and Registration of Breeding Farms and Artificial Insemination Points." This digital platform aims to simplify processes for farmers, freeing them from bureaucratic hassles and creating a transparent market for high-yield livestock.

17.01.2026, 09:50
The Mayor of Bishkek Checked the Readiness of the CHPP for Operation in Frost Conditions
Society

The Mayor of Bishkek Checked the Readiness of the CHPP for Operation in Frost Conditions

In low temperatures, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, along with his deputy Nurgazy Kurmanbekov, conducted an inspection at the Bishkek CHPP. Photo of the Bishkek Mayor's Office According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, during the visit, the leadership familiarized themselves with the temperature regimes and electrical loads, as well as checked the station's readiness to operate under increased demand. Emergency teams at the CHPP have been

17.01.2026, 09:50
Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, a logistics center is planned to be built by 2028: A deputy raised the issue of returning goods from the Russian Federation.

- At a meeting of the "Ala-Too" parliamentary group on January 16, 2026, MP of the Jogorku Kenesh Talaybek Masabirov pointed out that since Kyrgyzstan joined the EAEU, one of the main problems faced by domestic producers when exporting is the lack of necessary laboratory facilities and infrastructure. He noted that this issue affects not only agricultural products but also the textile industry and other sectors of the economy.

17.01.2026, 09:37
Olympiads as a Reflection of Global Turmoil and Conflicts
Politics

Olympiads as a Reflection of Global Turmoil and Conflicts

The Olympic Games have always been associated with the concept of a global truce; however, historical facts confirm that this is far from the case. Pierre de Coubertin, the initiator of the modern Olympic Games, dreamed of freeing sports from political influences. But in practice, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) often acted as a judge, imposing sanctions on entire countries. Over more than a hundred years of the Olympics, the list of expelled countries has become quite impressive,

17.01.2026, 09:32
Society

"Archive Photos": Cosmonaut Andriyan Nikolayev — one of the first five people to travel to space — visited the collective farm Syn-Tash

In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chuy region, in the collective farm of Sın-Tash, astronaut Andriyan Nikolayev visited, who became one of the first five people to fly into space. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by Kalyman Almanbetova, the head of library No. 16 in the village of Telman, which is part of the Sın-Tash rural district.

17.01.2026, 09:25
Sports

Denis Petrashov won another medal at the tournament in the USA

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Denis Petrashov added another medal to his achievements at the international swimming tournament taking place in the USA. The current Pro Swim Series competitions are being held in Austin, Texas, where the 50-meter breaststroke heats began on January 16.

17.01.2026, 09:22
Bishkek is being cleared of snow: municipal services have been switched to round-the-clock mode
Society

Bishkek is being cleared of snow: municipal services have been switched to round-the-clock mode

The heavy snowfall prompted the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, to inspect the streets of the city to assess the scale of the problem and monitor the work of municipal services. During the inspection, the mayor issued urgent instructions to the responsible agencies, emphasizing the importance of prompt and quality snow removal. “It is necessary to create clean and safe conditions for the residents and guests of the capital. All services must act in a coordinated manner and without

17.01.2026, 09:22
World

Media: Ramzan Kadyrov's Son Taken to Moscow After Accident with Convoy

According to information provided by the publication "Fortanga," Adam Kadyrov was transported to Moscow after the incident that occurred on January 16. On the evening of that day, a Russian Emergency Situations Ministry An-148-100EM aircraft took off from Grozny, which, as it turned out, was being used as a "flying hospital." This aircraft is designed for transporting patients and is equipped with medical modules. Additionally, on that same evening, Ramzan Kadyrov's

17.01.2026, 09:17
In France in 2025, a negative natural population growth was recorded for the first time since World War II.
World

In France in 2025, a negative natural population growth was recorded for the first time since World War II.

In 2025, 645,000 children were born in the country, while the number of deaths amounted to 651,000, resulting in a natural population decline of 6,000 people. The natural growth rate continues to decrease: in 2020 it was +66,300, and in 2024 it was +17,600. Experts note that the situation where the number of deaths exceeds the number of births is rare. Except for the two world wars, this has occurred only three times: in 1907, 1911, and 1929, and at that time the decline was temporary.

17.01.2026, 09:06
The son of the head of Chechnya, Adam Kadyrov, has been hospitalized in serious condition after a car accident.
World

The son of the head of Chechnya, Adam Kadyrov, has been hospitalized in serious condition after a car accident.

According to information received from a source in Grozny, roads to the hospital were closed due to Adam Kadyrov's arrival. "The roads are closed because Adam is in intensive care and unconscious. The condition of Kadyrov's son is not exactly known," he said. The opposition movement NIYSO reports that Adam Kadyrov's convoy "was moving at high speed," and at some point, an accident occurred when the column collided with an obstacle.

17.01.2026, 08:03
Due to heavy snowfall, two roads are temporarily closed to traffic
Society

Due to heavy snowfall, two roads are temporarily closed to traffic

Restrictions have been imposed on the passage of heavy trucks at the Ala-Bel pass Due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions and heavy snowfall, as well as the possibility of snow avalanches, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced temporary restrictions on traffic on several highways.

17.01.2026, 08:00
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to five years in prison
Politics

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to five years in prison

Yoon Suk-yeol, who previously held the position of President of South Korea, has been sentenced to five years in prison for interference in an arrest. According to Yonhap news agency, this is the first court ruling related to the declaration of martial law in December 2024. Archive photo. Former President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol sentenced to five years in prison

17.01.2026, 07:38
Society

The deputy raised the issue of road repairs in Archa-Beshik and on Repin Street

Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva raised the issue of the poor condition of roads in the Archa-Beshik residential area, located in Bishkek, during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14. According to her, problems with the road infrastructure in this area have persisted for many years. She also noted that Repin Street, located in the Pishpek area and leading to the railway hospital, has not been repaired for a long time. Sadyrbaeva appealed to the city authorities and district administrations to

17.01.2026, 05:35
Society

The IZO Museum will hold a lecture "From Canvas to Mosaic: Kyrgyz Art of the 20th-21st Centuries"

On January 17, a lecture titled "From Canvas to Mosaic: Kyrgyz Art of the 20th-21st Centuries" will take place at the ROX Centre, formerly known as the "Ai-Pery" salon, organized by the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The press service of the Ministry of Culture announced this event. The choice of venue for the lecture is symbolically significant, as this building houses the mosaic "Ayalzat," created by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan,

17.01.2026, 05:30
Health

Russian doctors removed a 60-kilogram tumor from a man

Specialists at a medical institution in Russia successfully performed an operation to remove a tumor that had been developing for over 20 years and had reached a weight of more than 60 kilograms. According to the regional Ministry of Health, the tumor exerted significant pressure on the inferior vena cava and led to the displacement of the intestines, bladder, and other organs, occupying almost the entire abdominal cavity of the patient.

17.01.2026, 05:09
Society

What properties does marmot fat have?

In Kyrgyzstan, there are three species of marmots: the gray marmot, the red marmot, and the Menzbir marmot. Hunting the red marmot is permitted during specific periods established by legislation: in 2021, from July 3 to September 5. To participate in the hunt, one must be a member of a hunting society and obtain a license for hunting marmots. This species is protected by law, and illegal capture incurs a fine of 3000 soms for each caught individual.

17.01.2026, 03:16
Social Portal

"Work That Is Not Spoken Aloud": Damira Naimanova Works Where Others Fear to Go — The Story of a Morgue Employee

Damira Naimanova, a 50-year-old resident of Osh, has been working as a junior staff member in the thantology department of the Osh regional bureau of forensic medical examinations for 12 years. Her job involves constant contact with death, and she shared her impressions with a Turmush correspondent. Born in 1976 in the village of Japalak, Damira is a married woman and a mother of two children — a son and a daughter. According to her, she initially planned to move to Russia, but when her

17.01.2026, 01:10
Economy

Entrepreneur on Wildberries' Request: While We Were Asleep, Uzbekistan Took Advantage

At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, Azamat Kerimbek uulu, head of the "Legprom" association, emphasized that stagnation in Russia will negatively affect Kyrgyz producers. He noted that the patent system, which had been in place since 2003, was abolished in 2023, resulting in the registration of 9,800 workshops and individual entrepreneurs in the textile sector. At the same time, since the beginning of 2023, 23,000 individual entrepreneurs have registered on the

17.01.2026, 00:48
Society

Norway is shocked that Maria Machado awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Norway is shocked by the decision of Maria Corina Machado, who presented Donald Trump with the Nobel Peace Prize medal, reports Bloomberg. Professor Janne Haaland Matlary from the University of Oslo described this act as "absolutely unprecedented" and expressed her dissatisfaction, calling it "pitiful" and "meaningless," demonstrating complete disrespect for the award.

16.01.2026, 23:05
Health

Fox News: Experts Assess the Impact of "Sober January" on Health

The American television channel Fox News presented an analysis of the popular trend Dry January and its impact on human health. The article includes opinions from specialists who explain how abstaining from alcohol for a month can affect the functioning of various systems in the body, including the brain, liver, and hormonal system, as well as discussing the risks associated with an "all or nothing" approach. Translation of the article:

16.01.2026, 22:38
Society

Over 100,000 labor migrants from India have entered Russia

Over 100,000 labor migrants from India have entered Russia. According to DW, wages may be paid in rupees earned from oil exports. According to border statistics, approximately 32,000 Indians arrived in Russia in the first quarter of last year, 36,000 in the second, and 63,000 in the third. It is expected that by the end of 2025, up to 80,000 Indian citizens will be working in the country. At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed an

16.01.2026, 22:33