The mayor was not afraid of dirt and put on rubber boots to inspect the area In the Osh city hall, it was reported that Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev conducted an inspection of the city polyclinic No. 2.
According to information presented at the joint meeting of the deputy groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too," the level of poverty in Kyrgyzstan is decreasing very slowly. This was stated by the Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov. The leader of the deputy group "Eldik," Akylbek Tumonbaev, noted that the invitation of government representatives was related to the need to discuss the implementation of the bill on state benefits. He also reported on a proposal to introduce
In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, local residents decided to freeze water to create an ice reservoir. This initiative was voiced by Samat Emilbek uulu, a local resident. According to him, the artificial glacier was formed in the Eski-Kainar area, which is located in the upper part of the village of Bokonbaev, near the rural district of Kun-Chyghys. This area has about 15-20 households, and the land allocated for agricultural crops is approximately 60 hectares. "In spring and
Residents express dissatisfaction with the conditions in the postpartum wards Dissatisfaction with the conditions in the postpartum wards of Maternity Hospital No. 2 in Bishkek has already been voiced by many local residents, who published videos demonstrating the state of the facility.
As of the beginning of 2026, the number of foreign citizens in Russia has decreased to 5.7 million, representing a 10% reduction compared to last year, when their number was approximately 6.3 million. This data was announced by Alexander Perezhogin, head of the analytical department of the migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and published in "Vedomosti". According to Perezhogin, the main factor for the reduction is the decrease in the number of minor migrants, which
Starting from July 1, 2025, the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after Tölömüş Okeev began creating a full-length historical drama film titled "Jusup." The film is dedicated to Jusup Abdrakhmanov, one of the founders of Kyrgyz statehood. According to the Ministry of Culture, the film crew is currently conducting location shoots in Moscow, specifically at the "Moskino" film park. This is the first time that Kyrgyz filmmakers are working on a feature film in
A working meeting held at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan brought together Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov and narcologist Professor Zhenishbek Nazaraliev. During the discussion, they explored ways to improve the state rehabilitation system for individuals suffering from drug addiction. The Ministry of Health intends to open a new rehabilitation center for drug addicts, which will be based at the existing center for post-stroke patients in the village of Dachnoye in the Alamudun district,
The premiere of the film is scheduled for August 2026 The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" has begun creating a feature film about Jusuп Abdrakhmanov, one of the founders of Kyrgyz statehood. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture.
On January 29, a commission was established at the Bakai-Ata District State Administration to inspect madrasahs. As part of the inspection, which involved the deputy head of the district state administration E. Kachiev and the senior assistant prosecutor of the district I. Alykulov, an on-site inspection was conducted at the "Khalima Inaya" madrasah located in the village of Ak-Döbö, as well as at the "Bakai-Ata" madrasah in the village of Bakai-Ata.
In the Bolshoy Chuy Canal (BCC) in the Sokuluk District, large marinka have started to be caught. This is reported by sport fishermen. According to them, specimens weighing up to one kilogram are being caught.
The inspector of the tax inspection department of the State Tax Service was convicted in Bishkek for receiving a large bribe. The ruling was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. According to information from the press service of the State National Security Committee, the fact of extortion was recorded by the agency's employees. The inspector of the State Tax Service, K. A. A., was detained in mid-January of last year while receiving a bribe of 500,000 soms.
The National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan welcomed a delegation from China, led by the President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Gao Xiang, and Ambassador Liu Jiangping. The museum director, Professor Zhyldyz Bakashova, warmly greeted the honored guests.
At the Kurmanjan Datka Center for Nomadic Civilization, an exhibition titled "Hungarian Matyó Embroidery — A Symbol of Traditions and Cultural Memory of the People" was opened. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this event was made possible through the cooperation of the Embassy of Hungary in Kyrgyzstan, the Center for Nomadic Civilization, and the Matyó Museum from the Hungarian town of Mezőkövesd.
A meeting took place at the Bishkek City Hall between Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital, and Gayana Minasyan, the World Bank practice manager responsible for environmental issues in Europe and Central Asia. According to the press service of the city hall, the meeting discussed key initiatives of the "Air Quality Improvement" project. Among them are the concept of a "Green Belt," as well as pilot projects for the implementation of heat pumps in the residential
In the Osh region, a major renovation of the building of Children's Music School No. 1 named after S. Bekmuratov will take place. According to local authorities, the mayor and his team visited the school to assess its condition and needs. During a meeting with the teachers, the importance of renovating the educational institution was emphasized, leading to an instruction for the relevant services to organize the major repair.
Colonel Abdillaev Abdygany Zholdoshovich has passed away, who worked for a long time in the state fire supervision units in the Leilek, Kyzyl-Kiya, and Kadamjai districts, as well as in the Osh and Batken regions. He also served in the militarized fire department No. 12 in the city of Osh and headed the state fire service management of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Batken region. His death occurred on January 28, and today a farewell and funeral ceremony is taking place in Batken.
Kymbat Urumkulova, head of the regional office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan," held a meeting with Tilek Tekebaev, the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. During the discussion, Urumkulova shared the main areas of work of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia" in Kyrgyzstan and summarized the projects implemented in 2025. Special attention was given to educational initiatives, including the opening of the first Eurasian Center for the Russian
Gulcho should not remain a city only on paper. This opinion was expressed by the akim of the Alay district, Chyngyz Bapaev. On January 29, a collegial meeting was held in the Alay district, where the results of the year were summarized and tasks for 2026 were defined.
On January 29, an event was held in Manas to summarize the results of the work for the year 2025. Present at the ceremony were Mayor Ernis Ormokov, Chairman of the City Kenesh Nurtilek Bolotov, as well as heads of various institutions and enterprises of the city.
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people who study, work, and live beyond their homeland. This time, the focus is on Dinara Sabyrbek kyzy, who currently resides in the German city of Frankfurt am Main and is training to become a nurse.
On January 29, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Head of the Culture Department, Urmat Belekbaev, held an outreach event by visiting the rehearsal hall of the city’s orchestras. During the visit, the hall was hosting a rehearsal of the Grand Symphony Orchestra, which is preparing for upcoming concerts. This hall has become an important creative venue for various ensembles, including the brass band and the folk instruments orchestra. Previously, musicians were
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, commented on criticism regarding freedom of speech and human rights in the country in an interview with the Kabar agency. The text of the interview: - Good afternoon, Sadyr Nurgoyevich! Yesterday, January 28, marked exactly five years since your inauguration as president. How has Kyrgyzstan changed during this time? The work carried out by you and your team is actively discussed in both domestic and foreign media, including in Kazakhstan and
The leadership of the city administration of Osh and the relevant municipal services inspected the infrastructure on A. Shakirova Street, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kurmanjan Datka territorial administration. During the visit, it was established that a number of commercial facilities on this street were illegally built on municipal land. Among them is part of the building that houses the café "American Pizza." According to municipal data, the owner of the building is
In Bishkek, the city hall management conducted an inspection of several facilities responsible for the city's water supply. According to the press service of the city hall, the first facility inspected was the water intake "Orto-Alysh," where work is actively underway to clean the recharge lakes. Currently, 4 out of 11 such lakes have been cleaned, with 8 excavators and 5 dump trucks involved. This water intake is capable of supplying 8,600 cubic meters of water, which meets the
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has issued a decree that introduces a trial period from January 30 to August 30, 2026. This regime aims to improve the regulation of educational activities related to the training and retraining of drivers of motor vehicles. During this period, the licenses issued to private driving schools for conducting educational activities in this area will be suspended.
The director of the kindergarten from the Issyk-Ata district, Aizhamal Kurmanalieva, shared her memories of life in the jailoo and her path to success. Aizhamal Ishenbekovna Kurmanakunova, a resident of the village named after A. Toktonaliev, began her life in the jailoo with her husband shortly after getting married.
In Osh, the demolition of a building owned by former vice-mayor Jasur Azimov will begin, local authorities reported. On January 29, the city's mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, along with heads of specialized services, conducted a morning inspection on A. Shakirov Street.
On July 1, 2025, the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after Tolomush Okeeva began filming a feature film "Jusup," which tells the story of Jusup Abdrakhmanov, one of the founders of Kyrgyz statehood. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture. Currently, the film crew is working on location shoots in Moscow.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 29, Deputy Kamila Talieva emphasized that none of the three options presented for discussion, selected from nearly 900 proposals, turned out to be suitable. Talieva noted that there had previously been a suggestion to bring this issue to a nationwide discussion. She believes that such an initiative could lead to more worthy options emerging from the population.
This year, the city hall plans to update the sidewalks in the 5th microdistrict, as stated in the official address of the city hall to Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. The list of streets where work will be carried out includes:
On the territory of Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation is expected on this day. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −2 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +5.
The boxer, having participated in 6 matches, won each of them by knockout Nurbek Valijonov, a representative of professional boxing, has won the title of Asian champion according to the ABF (Asian Box Federation).
At a meeting with the leadership of the Social Fund, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the implementation of a new information system that will simplify the pension application process. On January 29, the Chairman of the Social Fund Bakhtiyar Aliyev demonstrated the new automated system designed to optimize the fund's operations, enhance its efficiency, and improve the quality of service for citizens. It is also aimed at reducing the processing time for
The woman compensated for the damage in the amount of 59,300 soms In December 2025, a flight from Moscow to Bishkek was forced to land at Tamchy airport due to dense fog that had closed the capital. This situation caused dissatisfaction among passengers, and eventually, several women began a noisy conflict. One of them, during the argument, caused a disturbance, damaging a computer and a printer in the airport building.
In his official address, Kanaybek Dosmambetov introduced the new director of "Kyrgyzpharmacy" to the team of the enterprise. By the order of the Cabinet of Ministers, this position has been taken by Bolot Junusov. Previously, the management of the enterprise was handled by Talant Sultanov. The minister noted that "Kyrgyzpharmacy," responsible for providing all medical institutions in the country with quality and affordable medicines, is facing a serious systemic crisis.
The discussion focused on educational initiatives and the opening of the Eurasian Center for the Russian Language and Culture. Kymbat Urumkulova, director of the regional office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan," held a working meeting with Tilek Tekebaev, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jalal-Abad region.
Kamchybek Chotoev, a 70-year-old resident of the village of Kadji-Sai in the Issyk-Kul region, became an internet celebrity after realizing his childhood dream and building his own airplane. Photos and videos of his homemade aircraft quickly gained popularity on social media.
Snow drifts, ice, and snow accumulation are expected on certain sections of the roads The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported a high risk of snow avalanches in mountainous areas and on certain sections of highways. Conditions created by heavy precipitation may lead to the formation of snow accumulation, ice, and snow drifts.
According to information published on the court's Telegram channel, Ekaterina Bivol has been sentenced to 60 hours of community service in connection with a case of inciting hatred against people based on their nationality and language. It is known that the court registered a protocol against Bivol at the end of December. The case materials indicate that on October 22, she published a video in one of the Telegram channels, in which she used crude insults directed at Kyrgyz and Kazakhs,
In the section "Tarikh Insany," Turmush presents the biography of one of the first Kyrgyz teachers — Asan Abdiev. Asan Abdiev was born in 1907 in the village of Kara-Saz, which is now part of the Ormon Khan rural district. His father, Abdy Supa uulu, came from the Kuschu clan and, according to various sources, was born around 1860. Abdy was well-off, and his father, Supa, was a well-known figure during the time of Niyazbek uulu, Ormon Khan. According to local elders, when his sheep
February 2026 will be an important period for the people of Kyrgyzstan. During this time, the country will be preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, while raids against unlicensed taxi drivers will commence, and driver training will come under the control of government authorities. Kaktus.media has gathered key events that will impact citizens' lives in the coming month. Ramadan BeginsThe holy month for Muslims, Ramadan, is expected to start on February 18. However, the date may shift by
Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva emphasized that young people often take out loans through apps without sufficient financial stability. During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva raised the issue of the need to tighten control over online lending among youth.
Today, January 29, the Jogorku Kenesh decided to extend the deadline for the competition for the new national anthem. Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev reported on the work of the commission that was selecting the best proposals. He noted that out of 900 submitted options, three were chosen.
The President of the country, Sadyr Japarov, issued a decree that suspends the operation of private driving schools. According to this decree, from January 30, 2026, to August 30, 2026, a trial regime will be in effect aimed at improving the regulation of educational processes in the field of training and retraining of drivers of cars and motorcycles.
The problem affects thousands of Kyrgyz citizens At the parliamentary meeting on January 29, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva suggested that the Ministry of Internal Affairs consider the possibility of amnesty for fines on cars purchased by power of attorney.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced an extension of the licensing period for taxis until July 1, 2026, as reported by the agency's press service. The licensing of passenger transport by cars began on September 12, 2025. Subsequently, according to a government decree, the deadline for obtaining a license was extended to February 1, 2026.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has issued a decree introducing a trial regime in the field of driver training. During this period, the licenses of all private driving schools will be temporarily revoked, and only state educational institutions will be allowed to conduct training. The established trial period will last from January 30 to August 30, 2026.
The head of the information policy service of the presidential administration expressed his opinion