Our People Abroad: Selfies in front of the Eiffel Tower and Life in Doha: The Success Story of Aizhan Sadykova

Turmush continues to share stories of Kyrgyzstani people living abroad. Aizhan Sadykova, a native of the village of Kyzyl-Jyldyz in the Manas district of the Talas region, currently lives in the Qatari capital — Doha. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Aizhan shared her journey: she was born in 1998 and graduated from the International University "Atatürk-Alatoo" with a degree in finance. She currently works at a beauty salon in Doha.

The Head of the Supreme Court instructed to create all conditions for the employees of the judicial system at the "Themis" boarding house.

At the meeting held on January 19, 2026, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mederbek Satiev, emphasized the importance of creating modern and decent conditions for employees of the judicial system. This statement was made during the discussion of the results of the work of the "Themis" rest home for the year 2025. According to information provided by the Supreme Court, the director of the rest home announced the results of the institution's work in the

The head of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic familiarized himself with investment projects in Bishkek

The first site they visited was a modern office center located at the corner of N. Issanova Street and Chuy Avenue. Here, they familiarized themselves with the conditions created in the business center after its reconstruction, as well as with the innovative solutions implemented for organizing modern office spaces. Chan Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Vietnamese company "Rox Group," presented details about the functionality of the center and its significance for

Football fields opened in 7 villages of the Issyk-Ata district

In the Issyk-Ata district, the opening of seven new football fields took place. According to information from the district state administration, the initiative to build ten mini-football fields was proposed by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. Currently, seven of them are already operational.

In Bishkek, a car service station is on fire in the Balban-Taimash residential area.

As of now, information about the causes of the fire has not been clarified.

The swimming pool will be preserved in the Sports Palace: the mayor shared details of the reconstruction

Photo 24.kg. Swimming pool in the Sports Palace The Sports Palace in Bishkek is set to undergo reconstruction at the initiative of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, who instructed Mayor Aibek Junushaliev to oversee the renovation of the facility. This information was announced during the opening of the new sports complex "Zhashtyk Arena," after which a working group was formed to develop the concept for the upcoming changes.

The license for the production of halal products has been revoked from LLC "Rikha," - Deputy Minister of Economy Akhmatov

- During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee held on January 19, 2026, deputy Ulan Primov asked about the actions taken in case pork is found in halal products. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Sultan Akhmatov reported that a similar incident had already occurred in Kyrgyzstan.

"Asia" defeated "Kyzylzhar" in a friendly match in Turkey

In this match, the Kazakh team faced FC "Asia" from Talas (Kyrgyzstan). By mutual agreement, the meeting was held in a closed format without a live broadcast. The game took place in Antalya and ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of the Kyrgyz club.

Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over more than 80 vehicles to the Ministry of Defense

The ceremony of handing over the keys to 81 units of vehicles took place under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, who congratulated the Ministry of Defense on this significant event. Speaking on behalf of the president and the government, Kasymaliev noted that the 81 units of equipment were purchased with budget funds. Among the new vehicles are 19 JAC T-6 cars and 36 Chevrolet cars assembled at the "Tulpar Motors" plant in

Expanded requirements for state and municipal employees regarding language proficiency

The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the resolution "On the Approval of Standard Qualification Requirements for Groups of Administrative Positions in State Civil Service and Municipal Service." According to the new resolution No. 9, signed on January 16 by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, the standard qualification requirements for administrative positions in both state and municipal services of the highest, main, senior, and junior groups include knowledge

The construction of the Papanskaya Hydroelectric Power Station in the Osh region continues.

Currently, the following work has been completed: · The construction of a temporary access road with a length of 8 kilometers to the site of the hydroelectric power station buildings has been completed.

The Sports Palace in Bishkek to be renovated by the president's order

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Culture and Education, the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced the upcoming reconstruction of the Sports Palace named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul in Bishkek. This decision was made at the request of the country's president, Sadyr Japarov.

The European Union is preparing the ground for the final expulsion of Huawei from critical infrastructure

Previously, the European Union operated under a voluntary restriction regime for suppliers deemed risky. However, a new draft cybersecurity regulation could make these measures mandatory for all EU countries. According to officials familiar with this initiative, this will be part of a strategy aimed at strengthening technological independence and protecting against potential threats. Some major telecommunications operators, including companies from Germany and Spain, have previously protested

Part of the territory of the central stadium in the city of Osh has been returned to the state

This became known from a statement by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), according to which part of the territory of the central stadium in the city of Osh has been returned to state ownership. This plot was previously unlawfully privatized and removed from state ownership in violation of regulations. Photo by GKNB The area of the returned plot is 2,700 square meters, on which there are buildings that had previously changed their intended purpose during

In 2025, small hydropower plants with a total capacity of about 120 MW were put into operation in the KR - Ministry of Energy

During a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that small hydropower plants with a total capacity of about 120 MW will be put into operation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025. He noted that the last station launched was the Kara-Kul HPP, which has a capacity of 18 megawatts, and its opening was attended by President Sadyr Japarov. In addition, small

A New Coach Appointed for the Kyrgyzstan National Team (U-17)

Igor Kudrenko has become the new coach of the youth national football team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17). Kudrenko holds an "A" license from the AFC and a coaching diploma issued by FIFA.

"Stores 'Eurasia' Can Become a Bridge Between the Village and the City"

Currently, the price of potatoes in the regions fluctuates between 20–30 soms. Despite the availability of the product and demand, the connection between the producer and the consumer remains quite fragile. Former head of the ayil okmotu Akylbek Dononbaev believes that the state should take a more active role in this process rather than staying on the sidelines. He emphasizes that the main task of a farmer is to work in the field, not to wait endlessly in the market to sell their harvest.

In Bishkek, the online school "Tunguch" was discussed

The school is intended for students who are unable to attend classes in a traditional format. On January 19, 2026, the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, held a meeting with the deputies and the director of the online school "Tunguch," Aysuluu Jamangulova. This was reported by the press service of the ministry.

About 27 tons of onions from Uzbekistan were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

A Solar Flare Triggered a Powerful Magnetic Storm and Aurora Worldwide

Photo from the internet. Northern Lights A recent powerful cloud of charged particles ejected from the Sun reached Earth in just 25 hours, setting a record. This led to a strong G4 level geomagnetic storm, causing residents of many countries to witness the northern lights in regions where they are usually not observed. Photo from the internet. Due to the anomalous solar flare, auroras were observed worldwide According to the Spaceweather platform, the coronal mass ejection covered the distance

In 2025, more than 8,000 traffic accidents were recorded in Kyrgyzstan

Main factors - speeding, careless maneuvers, and alcohol In 2025, over 8,000 road traffic accidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan. These results were presented at a meeting organized by the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Requirements for Knowledge of the Kyrgyz Language for Civil Servants Have Been Tightened

Amendments have been made to Resolution No. 189, adopted on April 4, 2022, aimed at clarifying the typical qualification requirements for positions in state and municipal service. According to the new regulations, for certain categories of administrative positions, there is now a mandatory requirement for proficiency in the state language at the level established by the relevant regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers. The requirement for knowledge of the official language sufficient to perform

A large-scale reconstruction will begin at the Sports Palace

The K. Kozhomkul Sports Palace will undergo reconstruction, as announced by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. According to him, the president had previously instructed to carry out repair work at the Sports Palace to create a modern sports center.

"The Emperor is No More." Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Passed Away in Rome at the Age of 94

The designer founded his famous fashion house in 1959, aiming to make women more beautiful. With sadness, we announce that the outstanding designer Valentino Garavani passed away in Rome at the age of 94. According to various publications, the designer died on Monday, surrounded by his loved ones, reports "Amic.ru".