The national team of Kyrgyzstan in cycling has begun its training camp in Balykchy as part of the preparation for the upcoming Asian Road Championship, which will take place from February 4 to 13 in Saudi Arabia.
In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, law enforcement agencies detained three men suspected of selling drugs through a Telegram bot. To ensure anonymity, they accepted payments only in cryptocurrency, reports the publication "Kursiv." The operation to detain them took place in the Yunusabad district. At the time of the capture, the criminals were processing orders and managing their channel. The total volume of their illegal activities amounted to approximately $2.3 million.
- According to the State Agency for Land Resources, average housing prices in Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 significantly exceeded the inflation rate. The most noticeable price increase is observed in large cities such as Bishkek and Osh.
According to relatives of Mukhsin Mukhamadiev, the 60-year-old former Spartak footballer and sports director of Rubin has passed away. His condition deteriorated since November 15, 2025, when he was hospitalized in intensive care after suffering strokes.
In an interview with AKIpress, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, shared plans to increase salaries for cultural workers. He reported that starting in April of this year, the salaries of all budget employees working in the fields of education and culture will be increased by 50%. Additionally, the Ministry of Culture has proposed increasing bonuses for its employees.
A serviceman committed suicide using a firearm In the Jalal-Abad region, a serviceman of the State Penitentiary Service (GPS) took his own life. This was reported by the press service of the agency.
Interview of Asel Sherniyazova with Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet made her directorial debut with the film Goodbye, June. The film was released in limited theaters on December 12, and starting December 24, it will be available to watch on Netflix worldwide.
Vasiliy Malyuk, Yevgeny Khmara The head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasiliy Malyuk, announced his decision to leave the position. He noted that he will continue to work within the SBU structure, participating in the implementation of asymmetrical operations on an international scale, which, in his opinion, should inflict serious damage on the enemy. “A strong and modern intelligence agency is the foundation of our state's security. I am grateful to the President of Ukraine
“In 10 years, the number of schoolchildren has increased by almost 500 thousand”
In 2025, 63 new facilities were put into operation in the agro-industrial complex of the Kyrgyz Republic, including enterprises for processing agricultural products and developing trade and logistics infrastructure. Among them are logistics centers, as well as enterprises engaged in the processing of grain, berries, vegetables, as well as the production of milk, meat, fish, wool, and vegetable oil, reports the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The UN Security Council convened for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela. The speech by Secretary-General António Guterres, delivered by his Deputy for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, raised serious concerns. “I am deeply troubled by the potential escalation of instability in the country, as well as its potential impact on the entire region and the precedent that may be set in international relations,” the statement reads.
- The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan has announced the implementation of a unified design passport system for all construction sites in the country. This new initiative aims to standardize the registration and control of construction projects, which, in turn, has significantly reduced the number of arising questions. Furthermore, this passport serves as official confirmation of the legality and quality of the constructed facilities.
Zhiparkul Bayseitova, a resident of Balikchy, shared her story with Turmush about how her life, as well as the lives of five other families, dramatically changed after many years spent in dangerous conditions. “For 35 years, I lived in an old barrack located just two meters from the railway. This house, where six families lived, was in critical condition and at risk of collapse. Last year, railway workers came to us and stated that our house was on their territory, demanding its evacuation. My
It has been announced who among the players has been included in the final squad of the Kyrgyzstan national football team for participation in the Asian U-23 Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia. 23 footballers have been selected for the team.
The Cabinet of Ministers has developed initiatives to improve the country's educational system as part of the National Development Program until 2030. Among the proposed measures are increasing the coverage of preschool education for children aged 3 to 5 years to 80% and school education for children aged 6 to 17 years to 98.8%. All educational institutions are planned to be equipped with ramps to ensure access for children with disabilities.
On January 6, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan will begin its participation in the final stage of the Asian Cup for under-23 teams. The tournament is taking place in Saudi Arabia, and in the first match, the Kyrgyz team will face the hosts. The game will be held in Jeddah and will start at 22:00 Bishkek time.
The authorities of Kyrgyzstan have approved a new decree regarding the ban on the export of timber and wood products outside the Eurasian Economic Union.
In 2026, Indonesia adopted a new Criminal Code that introduces a ban on extramarital intimate relationships. According to information from Reuters, the penalty for violating this law is imprisonment for up to one year.
On January 6, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" about the initiation of a preliminary investigation in connection with video recordings depicting acts of abuse against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin. Police officials clarified that all individuals related to this incident have already been identified and questioned.
Photo from the internet The period before Christmas is a great time for predictions about the future and love. The most favorable time for divination is considered to be the Holy Days, which begin on Christmas (January 7) and end on Epiphany (January 19). These two weeks are recognized as sacred for Orthodox Christians and are perfect for making wishes and conducting various divination rituals. Card Divination Photo from the internet You will need a deck of cards, specifically four kings.
The village of Krasnaya Rechka, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, was founded in 1907 as part of the Stolypin agrarian reform and resettlement program. Previously, a correspondent from Turmush covered the history of the village and its first settlers. This time, Nurmanbet Nurai Kankozhoeva, the acting head of Library No. 3 of Krasnaya Rechka, shared with the Turmush correspondent the story of the establishment of the first rural club and hospital.
- On December 30, 2025, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdin Oruntaev, visited the Osh region during a working trip to check on the progress of the IT town construction as part of the "Osh-City" project, as reported by the ministry. During the inspection, the minister emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of quality in construction work and strict adherence to deadlines at every stage of the project implementation.
Illustrative photo At a court hearing held on Monday, January 5, in New York, Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores made statements about their innocence after being detained by U.S. authorities during a military operation. “I am innocent. I am an honorable man, and I remain the president of my country,” CNN quotes Maduro, who also referred to himself as a “prisoner of war.” He recounted that he was captured in his own home in Caracas, Venezuela. At the hearing,
In the Bakai-Ata district, individuals engaged in poaching have been detained. Ecologists reported that on January 2, during raids, it was discovered that a local resident was illegally hunting and had killed 9 partridges. The seized birds and pneumatic weapon were sent to the Aitmatov district department of internal affairs. Additionally, as part of a raid conducted on January 4, two more individuals from the Aitmatov district were detained for illegally killing 18 chukars (stone partridge).