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).
According to information published on January 6 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, the police have detained suspects in livestock theft. The incident occurred on December 27 at 21:29, when a resident of the village of Manas, located in the Sokuluk district, reported that intruders had entered his yard and stolen 21 sheep from the barn.
According to the Federal Bailiff Service, the number of expelled foreigners significantly decreased in 2025. Over the course of 11 months this year, 54,400 migrants and stateless persons were forcibly expelled, while for the same period in 2024, this figure was 79,000.
The draft resolution regarding the reorganization of a number of social institutions has been presented for public discussion by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. According to the proposals, it is planned to reorganize the Republican institution for prosthetic and orthopedic products, which is under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. It will be joined by the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, after which the newly formed institution will be named the
Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev shared his opinion that in 2026, when the organization celebrates its anniversary, one of the main tasks will be to develop multilateral cooperation among the member states. Photo from the archive. Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev According to Lebedev, among the priority initiatives for the coming years is the implementation of the concept of connecting key transport routes, which will allow for the creation of an integrated system. This,
The application of the Kyrgyzstan national football team (U-23) for the Asian Youth Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia, has been published. 23 football players have been included in the final squad of the team.
Operations may be suspended if there are suspicions According to new rules that will come into effect on January 14, exchange offices in Bishkek will be required to request information from clients about the origin of their funds. These requirements were approved by the National Bank on December 19 of last year.