Politics

In the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, part of agricultural land will be allocated for construction.

Today, at the meeting of the "Mekenchil" deputy group, Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov announced plans to transform part of the agricultural lands in Bishkek into construction zones. This announcement was made during the discussion of the city’s General Plan project until 2050. The issue was raised by deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva, who inquired whether the General Plan takes into account the expansion of the city’s territory and changes in the administrative-territorial division. She also

30.01.2026, 12:01

Politics

Bishkek and Beijing Collaborate in Practice, Not Just Words, in a New Era

A briefing was held at the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn, dedicated to the outcomes of the 4th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China of the 20th Convocation, as well as a plenary meeting of the Dialogue of Analytical Centers of Kyrgyzstan and China on the topic "Joint Development and Modernization." The opening of the event took place in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding. Cooperation in the fields of science,

30.01.2026, 12:01

Society

Village Khutor in the Moscow District: Life of about 100 Residents Amid Dust, Unemployment, and Awaiting Solutions

The village of Khutor, located in the Moscow district of the Chui region, has about 100 residents. A Turmush correspondent spoke with Talantbek Bakirov, a 62-year-old local resident.

30.01.2026, 11:59

Economy

International reserves of Kyrgyzstan exceeded 10 billion dollars

By the end of 2022, reserves amounted to 8.2 billion dollars. According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Melis Turgunbaev, the country's international reserves have exceeded 10 billion dollars.

30.01.2026, 11:57

Society

Early diagnosis of cancer diseases in the Kyrgyz Republic is challenging - Ombudsman Institute

In 2025, employees of the Ombudsman Institute of Kyrgyzstan conducted a monitoring of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology (NCOH), as well as the pediatric oncology and hematology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. During the inspection, numerous systemic problems were identified, linking the low quality of oncological care to violations of patients' rights.

30.01.2026, 11:57

Society

On January 30, an earthquake was recorded in Kyrgyzstan

The time of the earthquake was recorded at 08:54. According to seismologists, the magnitude was 3.9. The epicenter was located 212 kilometers southeast of Almaty.

30.01.2026, 11:54

Incidents

"Forcing to change testimony while brandishing a 'weapon': resident of Bishkek detained"

In the Leninsky District Police Department of the capital, N.A., born in 1997, was detained. According to the investigation, he threatened a witness and demanded that he change his testimony in a case involving the illegal circulation of potent substances, as reported by the capital's police department. Previously, a citizen A.I. reported to the police that on December 19, 2025, he was beaten by unknown individuals and threatened with an object resembling a firearm. The investigation

30.01.2026, 11:53

Exclusive

Adylbek Kasymaliev: Customs duties have increased sixfold compared to 2020

During his speech, the head of the government emphasized that the success in achieving such results was also due to the implementation of the national digital platform "Smart Bajy." He added: "If we had not started the digitalization of the customs system, it could have led to serious problems in our management." Kasymaiev also noted that customs revenues account for more than 25% of the republican budget's income, and the workload on customs workers has significantly

30.01.2026, 11:52

Economy

"Seedlings are smuggled into Kyrgyzstan without phytosanitary control, - deputy"

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Mahabat Mavlyanova raised an important issue regarding the possible illegal import of seedlings into Kyrgyzstan at a meeting of the "Mekenchil" deputy group held on January 30, 2026. She expressed concern that some planting material may be entering the country illegally, which poses risks for the spread of pests and diseases. “Seedlings that have not undergone phytosanitary control are being imported into our country illegally. How is control being carried

30.01.2026, 11:50

Economy

Deputies propose to provide benefits to all children under 12 years old

The necessity of changing the system of state assistance to families with children is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh At a joint meeting of the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too," Akylbek Tumonbaev emphasized the importance of revising the existing system of state benefits for families with children.

30.01.2026, 11:49

World

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the death of approximately 70,000 people in Gaza.

Illustrative photo During the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the IDF presented data on the number of casualties, claiming that about 25,000 of the deceased are Hamas terrorists. The Israeli army disputed the information regarding the percentage of civilian casualties stated by the UN. According to the IDF, about 13% of the rockets launched by Hamas fell in the Gaza Strip, resulting in Palestinian casualties due to misfires. Furthermore, the Israeli army claims that Hamas executed

30.01.2026, 11:49

Incidents

After the collision of two cars, the injured were taken to the hospital in Kadamjai.

A traffic accident has been recorded at the 142nd kilometer of the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway. This morning, around 9:30, in the village of Ak-Örgö in the Kadamjai district, passenger cars "Daewoo Nexia" and "Hyundai Solaris" collided.

30.01.2026, 11:49

Politics

Deputy urged the government to appeal to the EAEU court regarding the situation of migrants in Russia

Ulan Primov, a deputy, initiated an appeal from the government of Kyrgyzstan to the EAEU court regarding the difficult conditions faced by migrants from Kyrgyzstan in Russia. This statement was made at a joint meeting of the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too." The deputy emphasized that recently, Russia has become stricter towards migrants.

30.01.2026, 11:48

Society

Based on "Kyrgyztest," an International Computer Testing Center has been opened

Today, the official opening of the International Computer Testing Center took place at the state institution "Kyrgyztest," which is subordinate to the National Commission on State Language and Language Policy under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. High-ranking officials participated in the ceremony, including the Secretary of State of the Kyrgyz Republic, representatives from the presidential administration, the cabinet of ministers, the Jogorku Kenesh, as well as

30.01.2026, 11:47

Society

Audit of the Ministry of Transport. Violations amounting to 2 billion 250 million soms identified

In 2024, the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an audit aimed at verifying the compliance of budget execution and economic activities of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, its divisions, and subordinate organizations. The audit revealed financial violations totaling 2 billion 251.5 million soms, of which 2 billion 81.1 million soms need to be restored. During the audit activities, an amount of 1 billion 668.4 million soms was reimbursed.

30.01.2026, 11:47

Economy

The "Smart Cargo" System Helped the Customs Service Collect Record Payments

Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic As of the end of 2025, the State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan recorded a collection of 157.4 billion soms. This information was announced at a meeting of the Customs Service Board with the participation of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that these figures show significant growth: while customs revenues amounted to 28 billion soms in 2020, they increased almost sixfold by 2025.

30.01.2026, 11:47

Sports

Tyson Fury Announces His Return to Boxing

37-year-old Tyson Fury, known as the "Gypsy King," has announced his return to the ring. His first opponent in this comeback will be Arslanbek Makhmudov, with whom he will meet on April 11 in the United Kingdom.

30.01.2026, 11:46

Politics

The Kyrgyz Cabinet extended the discounted prices for tinting.

The decision is signed by the head of the government The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the preferential tariff for the fee for permission to tint the side windows of the front doors of vehicles until March 3. The resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The new tariffs established for various categories of citizens are as follows: - for individuals — 350 calculated indicators (which is 35,000 soms); - for legal

30.01.2026, 11:41

Education

The Ministry of Education plans to conduct an interim monitoring of the implementation of 12-year education.

On January 29, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education, attended by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and her deputies, as well as heads of organizations under the ministry and representatives of donor structures. According to information provided by the ministry's press service, the main topic of the meeting was the discussion of the interim monitoring and analytical assessment of the implementation of the 12-year school education based on the results of the first half of the year. A

30.01.2026, 11:41

Politics

"‘Kyzmat’ Transferred to Special Regime: Funding Only from Special Account"

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, signed a decree that introduces a trial regime for departmental organizations under the jurisdiction of the administration, starting from 2026. This decision aims to enhance their efficiency. According to information provided by the president's administration, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, "Kyzmat" will operate under a new funding scheme.

30.01.2026, 11:36

Society

About 800 thousand Kyrgyz citizens are abroad

According to the data presented at the joint meeting of the deputy groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too," Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Bakyt Darmankul uulu reported that currently about 798 thousand citizens of Kyrgyzstan are outside the country. Of this number, 532 thousand are located in Russia.

30.01.2026, 11:34

World

Dust storms in Tajikistan lasted a total of 7 months in 2025

According to Sheralizoda, each episode of a dust storm can last several days, and the main sources of these storms are the deserts in North Africa and the Middle East, from where dust and sand enter the country with cyclones. At a similar press conference in 2024, the issue of dust storms was also discussed, mentioning that there were 35 of them, but the number of days was not specified.

30.01.2026, 11:33

Incidents

A taxi driver hit a schoolboy in the capital's residential area "Kok-Zhar" and fled the scene of the accident.

On January 29, an incident involving a taxi driver and a schoolboy occurred in the capital's residential area 'Kok-Zhar'. According to eyewitnesses, the taxi driver hit the child and immediately left the scene of the accident. Photo from social media According to available information, the schoolboy was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing when the green traffic light was on. At that moment, a Hyundai Sonata sped by, ignoring the red light, and struck the boy. Despite the

30.01.2026, 11:32

Exclusive

Oncology in Kyrgyzstan: Ombudsman Demands Urgent Measures and Increased Funding

The Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, emphasizes the need to implement the constitutional right of citizens to receive quality and timely medical care, as well as to protect health. In 2025, specialists from the Institute of Akikatchy conducted monitoring at the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, as well as in the pediatric oncology and oncohematology department of NCOMiD. The results of the inspection revealed numerous systemic problems and violations of patient rights,

30.01.2026, 11:30