Society

In the Issyk-Kul Region, an increase in the pheasant population has been recorded

According to information from a Turmush correspondent, there is an increase in the population of wild animals and birds in the country due to enhanced protection of the natural environment. If previously a significant number of swans wintered in Issyk-Kul, in recent years there has also been an improvement in the situation with pheasants, which had previously experienced a sharp decline in numbers.

15.01.2026, 22:19

Society

The Ministry of Culture will start checking the content of TV channels from March.

Starting from March 2026, the Ministry of Culture in Kyrgyzstan will begin checking the content broadcasted by television channels, with the aim of taking necessary measures by the end of the year. All television channels are required to provide viewers with content produced in the country. This statement was made on January 15 at a meeting by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev. Representatives from television channels, as well as employees from

15.01.2026, 22:12

Exclusive

The Abduction of Maduro: Hugo Chavez Already Predicted the Approach of This Operation

Tarik Ali emphasizes that Chavez warned: “They will try to link you to drug trafficking, which will lead to everything being directed against the ‘drug-trafficker president,’ right?” On the morning of January 3, Trump tweeted about a “major strike” against Maduro’s regime. He claimed that the president and his wife Cilia had been “captured and taken out of the country.” Trump promised to provide more detailed information later, although the incoming data was contradictory. On the same day, a

15.01.2026, 21:52

Society

The Border Service reminded about the rules for the stay of citizens of Kazakhstan in Kyrgyzstan

Starting from September 1, 2025, new rules regarding the stay of citizens of Kazakhstan in Kyrgyzstan will come into effect. This is reported by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. The relevant changes are based on the new regulations concerning the stay of foreign citizens, which were approved by the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 541 on October 10, 2023. Key points: • Visa-free regime — 90/180. Citizens of Kazakhstan will be able to stay in Kyrgyzstan

15.01.2026, 21:50

Society

In the Cabinet of Ministers, the discussion focused on debureaucratization in the regions.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting dedicated to measures aimed at reducing bureaucracy in the state management system. During the meeting, he outlined key areas of work aimed at providing citizens with accessible, quality, and timely services, as well as improving the business environment. Kasymaliev emphasized that significant progress has been made towards this goal by 2025. The process of debureaucratization occurs in several stages: the first

15.01.2026, 21:49

Politics

Kyrgyzstan Publicly Expressed Discontent with the US Visa Policy

According to the new rules, a visa must be backed by a monetary deposit In Bishkek, a meeting took place between Mirbek Abakirov, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and U.S. Ambassador Leslie Viguerie. Against the backdrop of tightening visa policies from Washington, the Kyrgyz side, unlike many other countries in the region, openly expressed its dissatisfaction with the actions of the U.S., without resorting to formal diplomatic expressions, as reported by the Telegram

15.01.2026, 21:48

Politics

"Play with Your Nightingale." How Central Asia Reacted to the Statement of the Russian TV Host

Reactions to the remarks of the Russian TV presenter Recent statements by Vladimir Solovyov regarding the possibility of a "special military operation" in other regions under Russia's influence have sparked active discussion among politicians and experts in Central Asia, as reported by the Politik portal. Bobur Bekmurodov, a deputy of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, noted that the times when the fates of nations were determined by "shouts in TV studios" or directives

15.01.2026, 21:46

Incidents

Tragedy in Chuy Village: Man Dies in Fire. Video

On the night of January 1, a tragic incident occurred in the village of Chuy, located in the Chuy district of the Chuy region — a fire in a residential house claimed the life of one person. This information was confirmed by local residents in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.

15.01.2026, 21:44

Politics

Askhat Alagozov: Vladimir Solovyov's Statements are "Empty and Irrelevant"

The press secretary of the president commented on the words of the TV host Askat Alagozov, the press secretary of President Sadyr Japarov, characterized the statements of TV host Vladimir Solovyov as "empty and unserious." This statement was made in response to Solovyov's comments regarding the conduct of a special military operation in Russia's spheres of influence.

15.01.2026, 21:40

Society

Arab countries convinced Trump not to attack and "give Iran a chance"

U.S. President Donald Trump received compelling arguments from the authorities of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, who urged him to refrain from military action against Iran. This information was published by AFP, citing sources in the Saudi government. According to one official, these three Gulf countries have conducted active and prolonged diplomatic efforts to convince Trump to give Iran the opportunity to demonstrate its goodwill.

15.01.2026, 21:38

Politics

Sadyr Japarov Changed the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh

The voting of deputies will be conducted using fingerprint and facial recognition The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new regulation for the Jogorku Kenesh, according to information from the press service of the head of state.

15.01.2026, 21:35

Society

Fines, License Suspension, and Imprisonment for Drunk Driving: What Changes in Rules and Penalties for Drivers

On January 15, the Jogorku Kenesh held the first reading of a draft law aimed at tightening penalties for traffic violations, including cases related to alcohol consumption, as well as clarifying the procedures for revoking driver's licenses, recording offenses, and registering vehicles and mopeds. What does the Ministry of Internal Affairs propose? Criminal Code Article 57 on exemption from criminal liability upon reaching an agreement with the victim proposes to exclude the possibility

15.01.2026, 21:31

Incidents

Dangerous Near Miss in the Sky Over Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan Airways Comments on the Incident

Two passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737 from "Pobeda" and an Airbus A320 from Uzbekistan Airways, were dangerously close to each other On January 10, a serious near-miss occurred in the airspace controlled by Shymkent air traffic controllers between two passenger planes: a Boeing 737 belonging to the airline "Pobeda" and an Airbus A320 flying as part of Uzbekistan Airways.

15.01.2026, 21:26

Society

From Laboratory to Nation: How CSIR Enabled Scientific Breakthroughs in India in 2025

In this important transformation, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) played a key role. Laboratories across the country presented an impressive array of innovations that contributed to strengthening infrastructure, improving healthcare, enhancing resilience to climate change, and increasing India's strategic autonomy. An extensive report prepared by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) demonstrated how CSIR linked its scientific efforts to

15.01.2026, 21:19

Society

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh demanded that draft laws be prepared first in the Kyrgyz language.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu expressed his remarks at the parliamentary meeting At the parliamentary meeting on January 14, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized the importance of adhering to the requirements for the preparation of legislative proposals, particularly noting the priority of the Kyrgyz language.

15.01.2026, 21:17

Incidents

Deputy Head of Alai District Police Arrived at Work in a State of Alcohol Intoxication — An Investigation Has Been Launched

On December 18, 2025, it became known that the deputy head of personnel of the Alai District Department of Internal Affairs reported to work in a state of alcohol intoxication. According to the information received, that day the employee underwent a medical examination, which confirmed his intoxication. As a result of the examination, the doctors concluded that he was in a state of acute alcohol intoxication.

15.01.2026, 21:15

Society

The Return of Fish to Issyk-Kul. "I Haven't Seen This in 50 Years"

A local resident shared observations about the fry The return of fish to Issyk-Kul delights local residents. One beachgoer noticed large schools of fry, which amazed him. According to him, he hadn't seen such a quantity of fish for 40–50 years, or perhaps even longer.

15.01.2026, 21:08

Incidents

In Bishkek, a car hooligan with a pistol was detained

In a road conflict, he attempted to break the car window with a weapon A man was detained in Bishkek for threatening other road users with a pistol. This information was provided by representatives of the Sverdlovsk District Police Department.

15.01.2026, 21:07

Society

In TsOMiD, equipment for sterilizing medical instruments and materials is breaking down

The autoclave intended for sterilization was put into operation in 1996.

15.01.2026, 21:06

Society

The GKNB initiated a rank reform for employees of the GNS, GTS, and the Prosecutor's Office

In Kyrgyzstan, a reform has been initiated regarding the assignment of special ranks for civil servants. The draft law is available for public discussion. The initiator is the State Committee for National Security. According to the proposal, it is suggested to abolish special military ranks and the right to wear epaulettes with a five-pointed star for employees of the State Tax Service, administrative divisions of the State Customs Service, and civilian prosecutors. An exception is made for

15.01.2026, 21:01

Society

In Bishkek, 17 people were poisoned by shawarma

A mass poisoning occurred in Bishkek. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Health. “This morning, the first child with symptoms of poisoning was admitted to the RКIB, and then after lunch - another one. By evening, the number of affected individuals increased to 17. Of these, four were transferred for outpatient treatment, while the remaining 13 remained hospitalized. Four of them are children, the others are adults. The condition of all is stable, they are

15.01.2026, 21:01

Society

ISS crew made an emergency return to Earth due to astronaut's illness

The Crew Dragon spacecraft with the participants of the Crew-11 mission successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean, near San Diego, on the night of January 15, as reported by NASA. The crew consisted of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fink, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui. They spent 165 days on the ISS.

15.01.2026, 20:58

Economy

Investors in Kyrgyzstan may be granted residence permits and tax holidays

The possibility of obtaining a residence permit for foreign investors willing to invest between 300,000 to 400,000 dollars in the economy of Kyrgyzstan is under consideration. This was announced by Zhalyn Zheenaliev, Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the country, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio". According to Zheenaliev, this initiative is aimed at increasing Kyrgyzstan's competitiveness in attracting foreign investments. In a situation where

15.01.2026, 20:55

Health

What will happen to the dismissed hospital directors and what reform has the new Ministry of Health team initiated? Commentary by Deputy Minister Kadyraliev.

As a result of inspections of more than ten medical institutions under the Ministry of Health, numerous violations related to technical and material support were identified, reported Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev in a conversation with journalists. On January 12, it became known that following the inspections, the director of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy Talantbek Sooronbaev and the director of the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation

15.01.2026, 20:50