The detained Timur Abdysatar uulu, who was arrested on November 28, 2024, and held accountable under Article 342 of the Criminal Code, has been sentenced to 5.6 years of imprisonment. This was reported by the press service of the Osh Regional Court.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Deputy Bolot Saginayev proposed to build student dormitories in major cities of the country with separate living arrangements for girls and boys. Saginayev noted that according to statistics for 2025, there were 45,000 marriages registered in Kyrgyzstan, while 13,000 couples divorced, which he believes is a worrying signal for society.
The Labor Inspection Service monitors compliance with labor legislation, checking adherence to labor norms and working conditions, as well as ensuring that employers fulfill their obligations regarding wage payments and the formalization of labor contracts. It is also responsible for investigating workplace accidents. The main goal of the Service's work is to ensure the protection of workers' rights, prevent violations by employers, and reduce risks associated with production
In the Talas region, law enforcement agencies detained a man who had been on the international wanted list for over 25 years. This was reported in a press release from the regional police department. According to the police information, a criminal case was initiated on December 6, 2000, against K.K., born in 1972 and residing in the Talas district, under Article 129, Part 1 "Rape" (as per the 1997 edition). Just five days later, on December 11, 2000, the district prosecutor's
Leonid Slutsky, head of the LDPR party, proposed to introduce VAT on imported light industry goods if there are local analogues available in the Russian market. Although this initiative is aimed at combating Western and Asian brands, it could also negatively impact countries within the Eurasian Economic Union, including Kyrgyzstan.
The 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place in the United States. The album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, released by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, won the award for "Best Album," marking a historic moment as it is the first time a Spanish-language album has been awarded at the Grammys. In the "Record of the Year" category, Kendrick Lamar and SZA led with the track Luther. The Song of the Year was awarded to Billie Eilish for her composition Wildflower, while Olivia Dean won
At a meeting of the committee on science, education, innovative development, and other youth issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Saltanat Amanova proposed the initiative for the mandatory provision of student dormitories. She emphasized that the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations should make the appropriate decision.
On January 27, 2026, a rock mass collapse occurred at the "Djeruy" mine in the production area. Stabilization work was carried out by employees of the contracting organization OsOO "BPK" at the face of the +3160 level. According to sources at OsOO "Alliance Altyn," at the time of the incident, four workers from the company "BPK," which is the general contractor and was performing underground work, were present at the site.
As part of the ongoing open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, two matches took place. On the ice of the "Nomad Arena" in Bishkek, the hockey players of the local club "Uchur" faced off against Tashkent's "Binokor".
The incident occurred in the village of Ak-Shiyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, on January 29 at 4:00 AM. A snow leopard silently entered the yard of a private house. According to information provided by the Ministry of Ecology, the homeowner recorded the event on video and shared it with the public. The owner reported that the predator attacked his goat, and he went outside after hearing the dog barking. At that moment, the snow leopard had already caught its
A deputy proposed to reconsider the criteria for determining poverty Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev initiated a discussion on revising the criteria for assessing poverty in Kyrgyzstan. This idea was voiced during a meeting with Edil Baysalov, the Deputy Chairman of the Government.
Deputy Aisarakan Abdibaeva, on January 30, 2026, at a meeting of the "Mekenchil" deputy group, addressed the Ministry of Agriculture with a question about how capable Kyrgyzstan is of independently providing itself with basic food products. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev responded that the republic is able to fully provide itself with six out of nine socially significant goods, while for three items the level of self-sufficiency is only 50%.
In Bishkek, employees of the First Mai District Department of Internal Affairs detained a person suspected of illegal drug trafficking. This was reported by the press service of the department. The incident occurred on January 31, when a police officer, patrolling Ogorodnaya Street, noticed the suspicious behavior of a young man. During surveillance, it was established that he was selling drugs through so-called "drops" in the capital.
At the new livestock market located in the village of Chym-Korgon in the Kemin district of the Chui region, the price of a 2.5-year-old bull is 350,000 soms. The correspondent of Turmush spoke with local traders about current livestock prices. Stalbek, a livestock breeder from the Alamudun district, noted that prices for livestock remain stable.
In order to improve support for entrepreneurship in the Kyrgyz Republic, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree to create a consortium of institutions specializing in assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises. The main task of the consortium will be to unite the efforts of government structures, financial institutions, educational organizations, and international partners to enhance the effectiveness and transparency in the field of business support, as provided for in Articles 66 and
In 2025, 28 inspectors conducted 1,173 inspections, resulting in the identification of 1,885 violations of labor legislation. Following these inspections, mandatory compliance orders were issued. Unfortunately, among the incidents recorded, there were 161 injured individuals, of whom 94 sustained serious injuries, and 63 lost their lives. This information was provided by the State Labor Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. The total
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Adilet Nurmatov won the title at an international mixed martial arts tournament held in Korea. On January 31, the Black Combat 16 tournament took place in the capital of the country, Seoul, featuring 15 combat matches.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the modernization of the irrigation system aimed at preserving and increasing green spaces has been completed, stated the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, on February 2 during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that deals with agricultural policy and ecology. According to the minister, in 2025, 5,000 meters of regulating ditches were installed and 25,000 meters of a new irrigation system were mounted in Bishkek.
On February 1, Kubanychbek Kulov, the former director of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Irrigation, celebrates his 75th birthday. In his reflections, he touches upon one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century — the melting of glaciers and the future of the country's water resources. Kulov also expresses his recognition of 80-year-old Vitaly Shablovsky, a "phenomenon," whose developments in the field of water resource management automation are in demand both
In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in cases of allergic rhinitis in Kyrgyzstan — the increase has amounted to 2.5 times. This was reported by Zharkynbek Kasymbekov, the director of the National Institute of Public Health (NIOZ), during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to issues of ecology and health. Kasymbekov noted that there are currently no detailed studies that accurately indicate the impact of smog on public health, which complicates comprehensive
During the raid conducted on February 1, 500 meters of old synthetic nets were seized, continuing the efforts to protect the lake's ecosystem. Currently, the removal work is ongoing. As a result of the raid, 500 meters of nets were extracted, bringing the total amount seized since the beginning of the year to 3100 meters. The activities to clean the water area are continuing.
- During the meeting, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Abdyldabek Egemberdiev raised the issue of the lack of irrigation water in the lower part of the Sokuluk district on January 30, 2026. According to him, previously the villages of Nizhnechuyisk, Kamyshanovka, and Zhany-Pakhta did not experience such difficulties. However, recently the situation has changed, and the water shortage has led to conflicts among residents, even resulting in physical confrontations. Egemberdiev noted that the lower
, Maxim POLETAEV Kirill Khomyakov, who is the regional director of Binance for Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Central Asia and Africa, shared in an exclusive interview with 24.kg the reasons why Kyrgyzstan has become one of the company's priorities, explained what cryptocurrency is in simple terms, offered advice for newcomers to avoid becoming victims of fraud, and discussed ideas for implementing a digital som in the country. Photo 24.kg Reference 24.kg Binance is the largest
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova raised the question of how effective the measures taken to improve air quality in Bishkek are. She inquired about the actual reduction in smog levels, what specific initiatives have been undertaken by the city hall and relevant ministries, and what financial support these projects have received from the budget.