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In Bishkek, a 19-year-old suspect was detained in a series of thefts at shopping centers

In the capital, Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a 19-year-old girl who is suspected of organizing a series of thefts in shopping centers. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to police information, on January 28, a citizen B.E. reported to their department that on January 14 at around 13:20, an unknown girl stole a gold ring worth 14,000 soms from a boutique in one of the shopping centers and fled the scene. As a

30.01.2026, 14:08
Society

Program "Green Cities". In 2026, Bishkek promises to plant 50,000 trees

In Bishkek, a negotiation session took place between Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). EBRD representatives expressed their readiness to provide support in the implementation of projects outlined in the master plan for the capital's development until 2050.

30.01.2026, 14:07
In Japan, 28 people have died due to snowfalls
World / Exclusive

In Japan, 28 people have died due to snowfalls

As a result of record snowfall affecting the northeastern regions of Japan, at least 28 people have died, and nearly 300 have been injured, according to data from local authorities collected by the TASS agency. The highest number of casualties has been recorded in the Niigata (12 people), Akita (8 people), and Hokkaido (5 people) prefectures. Fatalities have also occurred in the Yamagata and Aomori prefectures.

30.01.2026, 14:04
Health

The First Hospitals and Doctors of Issyk-Kul

The correspondent of Turmush investigated when the first hospitals began to operate in the Issyk-Kul region and how the medical sector developed. According to archival data, from 1899 to 1905, the first group of medical workers operated in the region. In 1908, a military hospital was opened in the village of Przhevalsk, designed for 48 beds, where one doctor, two paramedics, and a midwife worked. Funding was provided from the local budget. The hospital had four wards, a reception area, a

30.01.2026, 14:03
Ecology

Storm Warning: Avalanche Risk on the Bishkek–Osh Highway from January 31 to February 2

From January 31 to February 2, 2026, in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as on the Bishkek—Osh highway in the range of 198-255 km (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge), snow avalanches, snow drifts, ice, and snow cover are forecasted. This information is provided by Kyrgyzhydromet. Drivers are advised to maintain a distance of 500 meters when passing through areas where there is a risk of avalanches.

30.01.2026, 14:03
Felix Kulov called for the presidential elections to be held on time
Politics

Felix Kulov called for the presidential elections to be held on time

Felix Kulov, the former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the possible early presidential elections, focusing on the legal and political aspects of this issue. He argued why, in his opinion, there are currently no grounds for holding elections earlier than the established date.

30.01.2026, 14:01
Shortage of Essential Medicines. The Oncology Hospital in Bishkek is Lacking 80 Items
Health / Exclusive

Shortage of Essential Medicines. The Oncology Hospital in Bishkek is Lacking 80 Items

During the monitoring conducted by the staff of the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic, serious issues with the provision of medications were identified in two oncology institutions in Bishkek. This information was announced by representatives of the Ombudsman Institute. As a result of the inspection at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, it was found that cancer patients are facing a shortage of necessary medications — about 80 names of vital drugs are missing in

30.01.2026, 13:59
Politics

In the Kyrgyz Republic, new requirements for food safety and imports are being discussed

The draft resolution "On Issues of Ensuring Food Safety in the Field of Technical Regulation" has been submitted for discussion in the Cabinet of Ministers. The purpose of the document is to implement the Law "On Ensuring Food Safety," which clarifies the procedures for control, monitoring, and confirmation of compliance for goods related to food production. As part of this project, it is proposed to approve two main documents:

30.01.2026, 13:53
Incidents

Woman Accuses Husband of Domestic Violence. Man Detained

The press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate reported the detention of a man suspected of making threats and insults towards his wife. A report was received by the police from a woman born in 1995, residing at the address Zh.k.N. She requested the law enforcement authorities to intervene in the situation with her husband, who, according to her, caused her physical pain, used obscene language, and threatened her.

30.01.2026, 13:49
Society

Life in the Regions: Kindergarten Teacher from At-Bashy Nazgul Shopokova Explained Why Children Started Speaking Late

Nazgul Shopokova, a kindergarten teacher with over 10 years of experience, shared her opinion on the issue of delayed speech development in children in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. Currently, she works at the "Ak-Zhar Sezim" kindergarten located in the village of Ak-Zhar in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in the upbringing and education of children.

30.01.2026, 13:48
Society

What Went Wrong and What Worked? The Ministry of Education Will Evaluate the Initial Results of 12 Years of Education

The Ministry of Education is initiating an interim monitoring of the implementation of 12-year education. According to the agency, the results of the analysis will be summarized based on the outcomes of the first half of the year. The assessment will be conducted based on surveys and observations to determine the results achieved at the initial stage of the reforms.

30.01.2026, 13:47
An Advanced Civilization Could Use Comet 3I/ATLAS for Travel
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An Advanced Civilization Could Use Comet 3I/ATLAS for Travel

An astrophysicist from Harvard, Avi Loeb, has proposed an intriguing hypothesis that an advanced extraterrestrial civilization could use interstellar comets as natural transport for long journeys. He bases his reasoning on the characteristics of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. In the last ten years, astronomers have observed only three interstellar objects that have entered our Solar System. The comet 3I/ATLAS, which is over one kilometer in size and moving at a speed of over 60 kilometers

30.01.2026, 13:47
Incidents

Missing 11-Year-Old Nagima Zhusubekova Found in Dordoi Residential Area

According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs, Nagima Zhusubekova, born in 2014, was found on January 30. The girl went missing on January 29. On the day of her disappearance, around 1 PM, she left school No. 94 in the Dordoy residential area and got on a bus, after which contact with her was lost.

30.01.2026, 13:46
Incidents

Missing schoolgirl found in Bishkek

The circumstances of the girl's disappearance are being investigated by the police In Bishkek, an 11-year-old schoolgirl who went missing the day before has been found. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District. As previously reported by law enforcement agencies, the girl disappeared after leaving her educational institution. Her mother contacted the police, stating that her daughter got on a bus and left in an unknown direction. After the

30.01.2026, 13:46
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic opened a super-modern military medical complex of the State Committee for National Security.
Politics

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic opened a super-modern military medical complex of the State Committee for National Security.

The opening of a new military medical complex belonging to the State Committee for National Security took place in Bishkek. The ceremony was attended by President Sadyr Japarov. The President noted that the launch of this institution is of great importance for strengthening national security, as it creates high-quality conditions for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of personnel from law enforcement agencies. The military medical service of the SCNS will provide services not only

30.01.2026, 13:41
Customs control in Kyrgyzstan has been reduced from 5 hours to 1 hour
Economy / Exclusive

Customs control in Kyrgyzstan has been reduced from 5 hours to 1 hour

In 2025, as part of a large-scale digitalization program, the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan implemented a number of innovative measures. Procedures for businesses were simplified: the number of procedures was reduced from 18 to 9, and the average time required for customs control decreased to one hour. In some border crossing points, the processing time takes only a few minutes. At the same time, the throughput of these points increased threefold, and this was achieved without increasing

30.01.2026, 13:41
Critical Condition of Oncology Centers. The Ombudsman Requests Urgent Response from Authorities
Health / Exclusive

Critical Condition of Oncology Centers. The Ombudsman Requests Urgent Response from Authorities

The staff of the Ombudsman Institute conducted monitoring at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, as well as at the children's oncology and oncohematology department of the NC of Oncology and Hematology in 2025. The press service of the agency reported the results of the inspection. During the study, serious violations of patients' rights and systemic problems indicating a low level of oncological care in the country were identified. The hospital is experiencing a

30.01.2026, 13:41