A social center for children and the elderly will be built in Bishkek on the site of the "Chatyr-Kul" cinema.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has instructed the State Property Management Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, to transfer a non-residential space located at 6/1 Toktonalieva Street, along with an adjacent plot of land of 0.4 hectares, to the Bishkek city administration. According to Cabinet Resolution No. 1112-t, the design and construction of a social facility are planned for this site, which will provide services for children and the

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".

Repeat elections in district No. 13. Nine candidates have submitted applications.

The Central Election Commission reported that nine candidates for deputy mandates have submitted documents to participate in the repeat elections in district No. 13. Among the candidates are: Bakyt Matsakov, director of the LLC "BOUL", Gulnara Abdyrazakova, head of the GTS department for the southern region, private lawyer Kadyirbek Matsakov, and Ulanichbek Cholponov, head of the Bazar-Korgon RES. In addition, documents were submitted by Toktorali Kalmatov, private entrepreneur,

How Many Women Are in Power? Kamila Talieva Discussed the Gender Issue in Government Bodies

Kamila Talieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, emphasized that the principles of gender equality in the state structures of Kyrgyzstan are not being implemented properly. Today, January 20, draft laws concerning the "Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic," the "Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic," and the "Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic" are being discussed at the meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation. The proposed

In Naryn Region, press tours are planned for tourism development

The planned events will take place at any time of the year In the Naryn region, discussions were held regarding the organization of press tours in both winter and summer formats aimed at developing the tourism sector and increasing its potential. This information was provided by the regional administration.

The Housing Committee approved the bill on the status of the Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities

The Council will be given the opportunity to participate in the development of regulatory acts concerning the rights of people with disabilities On January 20, the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Local Self-Government, and Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh held the second reading of the draft law that regulates the activities of the Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities under the Cabinet of Ministers.

Wanted: Kenjebek Bektursunov. He has been missing since November 2024.

Kenjebek Bektursunov, born in 1977, has been missing since November 2024, as reported by the Council of Public Safety. He was last seen in the village of Lebedinovka, and nothing has been known about his fate since then.

What is known about the construction of the town "Altai" and what do architects and seismologists think? Video

The "Altai" project has already attracted attention due to its ambitious scale. Apartments began to be sold at the foundation stage, offering buyers convenient conditions without a down payment. In the context of rising housing prices in Bishkek, this has generated significant interest. However, the public is now concerned, as the implementation of the project requires the use of specific engineering technologies.

Films from Kyrgyzstan won awards at the international festival in Dhaka

At the XXIV international festival held in Dhaka (Bangladesh), Kyrgyz filmmakers were awarded several prizes. This was reported on the official website of the festival. The film "Kurak," created by Erke Jumakmatova and Emil Atageldiev, was recognized as the best in the Asian competition. The award for best screenplay also went to the film "Ot," produced under the direction of Dastan Madalbekov and Aizada Bekbalaeva. Photo kyrgyzcinema.com. The film "Kurak" won in

There are no restrictions on vehicle movement at the country’s passes, the roads are open.

Currently, according to information provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, there are no restrictions on vehicle movement at the country’s mountain passes, and all roads are open for transit. The Ministry reports that to ensure safe and uninterrupted traffic, round-the-clock duty is organized by workers from road maintenance enterprises. They are engaged in clearing the road surface of snow and applying a salt-sand mixture. At the same time, the agency strongly

Digital Systems Introduced in the Fisheries Sector in Kyrgyzstan

In order to support the fishing sector and entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has launched several digital platforms and information systems. One of the key innovations is the information system "Electronic Fishing License," designed for sports fishing enthusiasts. This electronic license can be purchased both on the official website of the ministry and through the MegaPay mobile

"What is this inferiority complex?" Zhapikeev responded to the wave of criticism on social media

Syimyk Zhapikeev commented on the scandal that erupted on social media following his remarks about Chingiz Aitmatov in an interview with the BBC. The former head of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes emphasized that his words were not intended to belittle the writer, but rather reflected his personal literary preferences, which he believes should not be subject to condemnation.

Procession, Water Blessing, and Swimming in the Kara-Balta River

Ensembles of the Osh Regional Philharmonic perform at the "Ramayana" festival in India

From January 13 to 24, the folklore ensemble "Aalam" and the dance ensemble "Ademi" from the Osh Regional Philharmonic named after R. Abdykadyrov are participating in the XI International Festival "Ramayana," which is taking place in India under the slogan "Music and Dance." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this festival is organized at the initiative of the Government of India, and creative groups from Kyrgyzstan are performing

How Do Urological Diseases Affect Male Fertility? A Study in Kyrgyzstan

As part of the study in Kyrgyzstan, an assessment of male fertility was conducted among men suffering from urolithiasis and other andrological disorders. The article published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan" was written by A. Ch. Usupbaev, K. N. Stambekova, and N. A. Abdubaitov. The authors note that andrological diseases in the republic occupy a significant place in the overall morbidity, and their number is increasing annually, especially among men of reproductive age.