The organizers emphasize the neutrality of the competitions and the preservation of traditional culture In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the VI World Nomad Games, during which two traditional equestrian sports will be presented: Kyrgyz kok-boru and Kazakh kokpar. This was announced by Kazibek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of several construction sites in Bishkek on January 17. During the inspection at the residential complex located on Ankara Street and owned by the company LLC "Aalam Stroy," serious violations of construction legislation and technical safety standards were identified. Inspectors recorded discrepancies in more than ten blocks of this complex.
In the Kemin district, the cleanup of mountain slopes from advertising inscriptions has begun. This was reported by the local government administration. Photo from the archive
Meteorologists do not expect precipitation in Bishkek at the beginning of the week. On January 19, cloudy weather is forecasted. At night, the temperature will drop to around −12 degrees, while during the day it will not rise above 0 degrees.
On January 17, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of several construction sites in Bishkek. According to the ministry, serious violations of construction standards were identified at the residential complex located at 3a Ankara Street, which belongs to the company "Aalam Stroy" LLC. The violations concern more than ten blocks of the complex, and it was established that the
On January 18, a temperature record was set in Bishkek in 1943, when the thermometer dropped to −25.9 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate". In contrast, the warmest January 18 was in 2021, with a temperature of +16.1 degrees.
On January 17, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev got acquainted with the project of an alternative road leading to Manas International Airport. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. During the meeting, Minister of Transport Absattar Syrgabaev and his colleagues presented information about the project's objectives, its technical
Local residents of the Pishpek area in Bishkek report a critical situation related to the gas outage. For many homes in this area, gas is the primary source of heating, and the lack of supply raises serious concerns, as residents told the editorial office of VB.KG.
In the Kemin area, located in the Chuy region, the removal of advertising images placed on the slopes of the mountains towards Lake Issyk-Kul has begun. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the district state administration.
Snowfalls are expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be −10 degrees, while during the day it will rise to −1.
On January 17, 2026, an important document will come into force — the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. This is reported by the UN News Service. As noted, this document was adopted in June 2023 and has already been signed by representatives of 145 countries, of which 81 states have completed the ratification process.
Bishkek January 18, Sunday At night, temperatures are expected to be -11..-13 °C with snowfall. During the day, the temperature will be -4...-6 °C, with possible snow and cloudiness.
Andrey Storozhev, a resident of Cholpon-Ata, has made an urgent appeal to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev. He demands protection for his family, including small children, from what he describes as blatant lawlessness involving fraud, indifference from law enforcement agencies, and strange court decisions.
The fair organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry offers local products to the residents of the capital at prices significantly lower than market rates. For example, meat can be purchased starting from 600 soms, while other goods are presented at cost price. The food fair is taking place at the Old Square in Bishkek. The ministry emphasized that there is no shortage of essential food products in the country, and the existing reserves fully meet the
Currently, the young couple lives in Koblenz, Germany. Dinara was born in Orlovka, Kemin District, and studied in Kara-Balta, after which she chose banking as her field of study.
Tynchtyk Shaynazaro, head of the Central Election Commission, commented on the recent statements made by Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. He expressed surprise and disappointment regarding Zholdosheva's claims that he allegedly assaulted President Sadyr Japarov during their time as deputies and supposedly takes pride in it. Shaynazaro called this "complete nonsense," adding that such words are slander and manipulation. He also refrained from
On horseback after a wolf: Ak-Tala resident defended sheep from a predator On January 16, Muratbek Esenkhanov, a resident of the village of Terek in the Ak-Tala district of the Naryn region, successfully shot a large wolf while herding sheep.
In the Ton, Jeti-Oguz, and Tyup districts, as well as in the cities of Karakol and Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul region, crematoriums have been installed for the safe disposal of biological waste. The funding for this purchase was provided by the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. Photo from the internet A total of six units of this equipment were acquired, with the project costing 10 million 815 thousand soms.
Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, reviewed the project for a new road that will lead to the Manas International Airport. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Minister of Transport and Communications Absattar Syrgabaev also presented the details of this project.
According to medical professionals, the child suffered from vomiting for three days. Initially, the parents went to the district hospital, where an X-ray examination revealed several foreign objects arranged in the intestines. As a result, the child was transferred to the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital for further treatment. Medical workers urged parents to be cautious when choosing toys, especially to avoid those containing small parts and magnets, and not to leave
At the Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek, a fair has been organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. At the event, vendors offer a wide range of quality locally produced products that can be purchased at prices significantly lower than market rates. For example, the starting price for meat products is 600 soms, while other goods are offered at production prices.
According to information from the Ministry of Energy, on January 17, 2026, Minister Talaybek Ibraev conducted an inspection of the country's energy facilities amid worsening weather conditions. As part of this inspection, he visited the electricity sales service in Bishkek and met with representatives of the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise, which is a subsidiary of JSC "NESC". The Minister of Energy inspected the operation of energy facilities due to worsening weather. The
Cultural workers in At-Bashy are forced to work in winter clothing. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the workers themselves.
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to implement a standard charter for state and municipal institutions providing services in the field of secondary vocational education. This document will come into effect ten days after its official publication, as part of the enforcement of the Law "On Education." The standard charter defines the general rules for organizing the educational process, managing educational institutions, and distributing powers among the administration,
In his comment, Abdrakhmatov drew attention to the plans for the improvement of the Botanical Garden in Bishkek, including the design of small football fields. He clarified that a football field existed here during the early years of the Botanic Garden's establishment, and the new mini-fields will only revive the former infrastructure. According to Abdrakhmatov, the area of the Botanical Garden on Akhunbaev Street occupies 87 hectares, while the area of the mini-football fields will be
In an interview with Ernist Kiyazov, the former head of the Financial Police, Syimyk Japikeev, expressed criticism towards the renowned writer Chingiz Aitmatov, pointing out the lack of proper direction and spiritual value in his works.
Today, the mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the water treatment station "Ozgur," where major repairs are currently underway. The mayor's office reported that the mayor personally checked the repair process and emphasized the importance of careful monitoring of the quality of the work being done. He also instructed specialists to strictly adhere to safety measures and complete the project within the established deadlines. According to information, the water
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has made changes to the procedure for the qualification selection of candidates for participation in competitions for filling vacant positions in the departments of the Eurasian Economic Commission. This resolution aims to improve the process of staff selection for the EAEU bodies. According to the new rules, meetings of the competition commission will now be held as needed, whereas previously they were held at least once every six months. In addition, the
On January 17, a master class dedicated to sewing and embroidery of the beldemchi will take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The event will be led by Turar Turganaly, a member of the Union of Artists and an experienced craftswoman, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The beldemchi is a traditional skirt or shawl with a wide belt, which is an important element of the Kyrgyz women's national costume. This item is worn over a dress
Recently, a public hearing took place in the Kurshab rural district of the Uzgen region, where local residents gathered. The meeting was conducted by Sakhtan Keldibaev, the head of the rural administration.
Recently, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education dedicated to the implementation of the 12-year model of school education. According to information from the department, starting from September 2025, methodological support for teachers will be provided by the authors of educational programs through special chats. In particular, there are 826 teachers participating in the math chat, 570 in the "Me and the World" subject chat, 414 in the Kyrgyz language and reading chat, and 412
The Bishkek City Hall announced the results of the inspection conducted at school No. 87.
Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, president of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, expressed his opinion on his Facebook page regarding plans to construct two football fields in the Botanical Garden. According to him, the new fields will be located in the northern part of the Botanical Garden, on Akhunbaev Street.
As part of the ongoing digital transformation of public services, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to several of its resolutions concerning population registration and document issuance. This is aimed at improving the accessibility and convenience of services for citizens. In particular, the changes pertain to Resolution No. 167, adopted on April 12, 2024, which regulates the process of obtaining ID cards and general civil passports. One of the significant innovations is the
On the Bishkek—Osh highway, in the Suusamyr Valley of the Jayil District in Chui Region, traffic inspectors are assisting drivers whose vehicles cannot move due to the severe cold and damaged tires. This information was provided by the press service of the Road Safety Management (UOBDD) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD) of Chui Region, as reported to the Turmush correspondent.
In Kara-Balta, the renewal of the road infrastructure will begin, initiated by the relevant department of the Ministry of Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to create an organizational committee to prepare events dedicated to the centenary of Chinghiz Aitmatov's birth. According to the official document, all anniversary events will be held at the state level. The committee is required to develop and approve a plan for the main events by March 31, 2026, in order to honor the contribution of the outstanding writer, philosopher, humanist, and statesman Chinghiz Aitmatov, who is a people's writer and Hero
Architects from the Jayil District Administration, which operates under the Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, have developed a new project for the improvement of the roadway in the northern part of Kara-Balta. According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, the plan covers a section of Kozhomberdieva Street, located between Jayil Baatyr and Krylov Streets. As part of the implementation of this project, the creation of public
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
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
In the new episode of the "Zhubaýlar" column, we talk about a couple — Kyrgyzstani Begayım Alakunova and Russian Nikolai Shelekhov. They are currently settled in Moscow.
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
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.
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
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
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.
He is accused of not vacating the state housing after the end of his deputy term. Mirlan Samyikozho, who held the position of deputy in the Jogorku Kenesh, commented on the accusations that have appeared on social media regarding his failure to vacate the official apartment. He reported this in his post on Facebook.
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