Traffic on the highway has been restored, the fire has been successfully extinguished On January 25, 2026, a fire occurred in a fuel tanker transporting petroleum products at the 140th kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh road in the Jayil district of the Chui region. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
This academic year, the olympiad will take place in four stages. The first stage, which will be a school-level competition, is scheduled for January. Then, in February, the second stage, which is district-level, will take place, covering the districts of the regions, Bishkek, and cities of district significance. The third stage, regional, will also occur in February and will include the regions, as well as Bishkek and Osh. The conclusion of the olympiad, the republican stage, is set for March.
Turmush continues to highlight the stories of Kyrgyzstani people who have found their place abroad, studying and working. Aydai Cholponkulova, born in Bishkek and having spent part of her childhood on the picturesque shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Cholpon-Ata, currently lives in California.
The forum will take place in several stages from February to March A Republican forum is planned in Kyrgyzstan, which will unite creative unions and representatives of the scientific intelligentsia. The initiative belongs to the State Secretary Arslan Koichiev.
The company "Zam Zam Building" has been blacklisted by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. In addition, its license has been suspended for a period of 90 days, as reported by the press service of the ministry. According to the Ministry of Construction, violations were found at construction sites in Bishkek located at the following addresses: Sevastopolskaya Street, 8, Slavyanskaya, 6/1, and Furmanov Street, 13, where a 14-story
Representatives of 16 insurance organizations discussed common rules and ways to enhance financial stability. A meeting took place in Bishkek, where representatives of 16 insurance companies from Kyrgyzstan gathered to discuss the prospects for the development of the reinsurance market.
In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, a training seminar was held for local farmers and agricultural workers. The event was organized by the staff of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture, as reported in the agency's press release. The main objective of the seminar was to enhance the knowledge of agricultural producers and improve the efficiency of their work.
On January 30, a lecture titled "Sizism — a Philosophical Paradigm in Contemporary Kyrgyz Art" will take place at the Osh Regional Museum of Fine Arts, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. During the event, an author's artistic-philosophical concept created by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Batyr Zhaliev, will be presented. The lecturer will be Gulnafis Mergenbaeva.
In the Panfilov district of the Chui region, a team of young manaschy took third place at the international competition "Uraanım Manas." This was reported by Aigul Sultanalieva, head of the district education department. The event was organized to implement presidential decrees aimed at preserving and popularizing the spiritual heritage of the Kyrgyz people, particularly the trilogy of the epic "Manas."
Kanybek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, announced the start of work on a project to create a modern state laboratory in Bishkek. The information was provided by the ministry's press service.
Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president, reported on the need to improve interaction between investors and local authorities. Azamat Osmonov, who holds the position of the president's authorized representative in the Chui region, announced his plans to search for inactive and closed enterprises in the region with the aim of attracting qualified investors to them.
The Bishkek city hall announced plans to launch new buses that will serve residential areas connected to the capital, as well as new developments. Photo from the press service of the city hall This information was shared during a meeting between Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and local residents living in the new districts of the Sverdlovsk region, such as "MTF-2," "Nurkhojo-Ata," "Ak-Bata," "Ak-Zhar," "Lebedinovka," "Alamudun," "Lower
Bekten Tursunbekovich Bekbolotov, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in an international conference dedicated to food security in the context of climate change. This event, titled "Health and Nutrition in a Changing Climate," was held online and took place in Ashgabat, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Meteorologists predict snow in Bishkek at the beginning of next week. On January 26 and 27, variable cloudiness is expected. At night, the temperature will be around -7 degrees, while during the day the air will warm up to +2 degrees.
In 2026, the government of Kyrgyzstan will continue to purchase electricity from neighboring countries. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov. According to him, the country produces 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, while the deficit is 4.5 billion. In 2025, the republic imported 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours to ensure electricity supply to the population at social tariffs. To address the problem in the long term, the ministry is focusing on the development of
Members of the government and employees of the president's administration participated in the hike. Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, took a walking tour in the Ala-Archa National Park. Members of his cabinet and staff from the president's administration also participated in this event, as reported by the government press service.
January 25, 1977, entered history as the coldest day in Bishkek, which was then called Frunze. This data is provided by the "Weather and Climate" portal. On this day, the temperature in the capital dropped to −21.1 degrees. The warmest this day was in 1960, when the thermometer rose to +15 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" portal collects data on weather conditions worldwide. Temperature records are determined based on the lowest and highest readings for each day, gathered
At the A. Umuraliev Bishkek City Drama Theater, on January 31 and February 1, audiences will be able to see the play "Kosh degim kelbeyt," which is based on the famous play by Alexander Volodin "Don't Part with Your Loved Ones." The director of this performance is Ulanmyrza Karypbaev, who has taken on the adaptation of this classic.
The regional news outlet Turmush continues the "Жеңеке" (Zheneke) series, sharing stories from the lives of married women. The project aims to preserve family values and showcase the talents of married women.
In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, the renaming of the village of Dmitrievka, which belongs to the Jeek rural district, has been initiated. The deputies of the rural council have given their consent to the renaming. On social media, some local residents have expressed their opposition to the name change. In turn, the district state administration reported that in response to a request for the renaming of settlements in the Jeek rural district, it was communicated that on December 30,
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan announced the inclusion of the company "Zam Zam Building" in the blacklist and the suspension of its license for 90 days. The reason was numerous violations of construction norms and safety standards. From January 17, at the instruction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, raids are being conducted in Bishkek to monitor compliance with legislation and the quality of construction work.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan has decided to suspend the license of the construction company "Aalam Stroy" for a period of 90 days. This initiative was the result of an inspection conducted by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev on January 17 of this year. During the inspection, serious violations were found at several construction sites located at: 2 Ankara Street; 3/6 Ankara Street; and 3a Ankara Street, where a residential complex
During a recent raid conducted by the city's State Architecture and Construction Control Department under the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan, construction sites were identified that lacked a single passport. This was reported by the agency. The inspection, which took place on January 24, was part of measures to monitor compliance with construction legislation, as well as to ensure the quality and safety of work.
The earthquake occurred at 05:07 local time, and its epicenter was located in Tajikistan, 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Açıksuu and 33 kilometers from the village of Kabyq. An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in Tajikistan near the border with Kyrgyzstan. In the villages of Kyrgyzstan, particularly in Açıksuu, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 3 points.