During trading on January 29, Thursday, the April futures for North Sea Brent crude oil reached a record high, exceeding $71 per barrel. This information came from the London ICE exchange. At 17:03 Moscow time, the price was $71.01 per barrel, which is 3.82 percent higher than the closing level of the previous session. This is the highest level since August 1, 2025.
A meeting took place at the Bishkek City Hall between Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital, and Gayana Minasyan, the World Bank practice manager responsible for environmental issues in Europe and Central Asia. According to the press service of the city hall, the meeting discussed key initiatives of the "Air Quality Improvement" project. Among them are the concept of a "Green Belt," as well as pilot projects for the implementation of heat pumps in the residential
Based on information from IQAir, in Bishkek by 17:00 on January 29, 2026, the air quality index was 62 AQI. This value is considered satisfactory.
The government of Kyrgyzstan intends to increase the export of food products to 75 billion soms, as reflected in the new action plan. The implementation period of this plan spans from the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2030.
The national development program of Kyrgyzstan until 2030 now has a clear action plan for 2026, which was approved by the cabinet of ministers under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document outlines four key directions: industrialization, the development of the region as a hub, agriculture and tourism, as well as green energy.
In an interview with the news agency "Kabar," the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, shared his thoughts on the state of human rights and freedom of speech in the country. Photo "Kabar"
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, has approved the law concerning the republican budget for the year 2026 and the planning period for 2027-2028. According to the specified law, the budget revenues for 2026 are projected to be at the level of 551 billion 207 million 156.1 thousand soms, while the expenditures will amount to 550 billion 770 million 757.7 thousand soms.
In the Osh region, a major renovation of the building of Children's Music School No. 1 named after S. Bekmuratov will take place. According to local authorities, the mayor and his team visited the school to assess its condition and needs. During a meeting with the teachers, the importance of renovating the educational institution was emphasized, leading to an instruction for the relevant services to organize the major repair.
The tournament, which previously took place in Katowice, will be held in Kraków for the first time this year, with matches taking place at the Tauron Arena. The prize pool for the event will be 1.25 million dollars. The tournament format includes two stages, depending on the teams' rankings. The MongolZ will begin their participation from the second stage, skipping the first.
According to the Eastern horoscope, 2026 will be the Year of the Red Fire Horse. “How nice it is to celebrate the Spring Festival in the company of such wonderful friends! On the eve of the Year of the Red Fire Horse, I wish you all courage and confidence on the path to bright prospects. I hope that the relations between China and Mongolia will only strengthen and bring success!” — noted Shen Minjuan. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Chinese Ambassador Shen Minjuan At the reception
Colonel Abdillaev Abdygany Zholdoshovich has passed away, who worked for a long time in the state fire supervision units in the Leilek, Kyzyl-Kiya, and Kadamjai districts, as well as in the Osh and Batken regions. He also served in the militarized fire department No. 12 in the city of Osh and headed the state fire service management of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Batken region. His death occurred on January 28, and today a farewell and funeral ceremony is taking place in Batken.
The conference, which will take place in Ulaanbaatar from June 28 to July 2, 2026, will be titled: “Challenges Posed by Permafrost Thawing in Asia to the Global Community.” Participants will have the opportunity to discuss changes and challenges related to permafrost degradation in the Asian region. Currently, more than 360 researchers from 25 countries have already registered, including countries such as the USA, China, India, Japan, Norway, Germany, Canada, and Russia.
According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, three men have become suspects in the theft of a sheep on the Osh—Bishkek highway while passing through Tash-Kumyr. According to the information, the incident occurred on January 5 at around 15:05. A resident of the village of Kyzyl-Alma, K.S., born in 1987, reported to the Tash-Kumyr City Police Department with a complaint. He stated that unknown individuals in a black "Mercedes" loaded and
Damdiny Gongor, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, discussed the prospects for long-term cooperation with China in the field of natural resources. During the negotiations, issues of technology transfer, attracting investments, and ensuring the protection of enterprises through an investment insurance mechanism were considered. “A key point of the visit was obtaining a new exploration license for PetroChina, which is the largest investment initiative from China in our country. Oil
A total of 78 foreign citizens from 12 countries were deported from Mongolia. This is reported by MiddleAsianNews. The Mongolian Immigration Agency reports that inspections conducted in January 2026 resulted in the deportation of 78 foreign citizens from 12 countries, each of whom is banned from re-entering Mongolia for a period of 3 to 5 years. The distribution by nationality is as follows: 53 from China, 11 from Russia, 3 from Uzbekistan, 2 from Vietnam, 2 from Kyrgyzstan, and 7 from other
Kymbat Urumkulova, head of the regional office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan," held a meeting with Tilek Tekebaev, the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. During the discussion, Urumkulova shared the main areas of work of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia" in Kyrgyzstan and summarized the projects implemented in 2025. Special attention was given to educational initiatives, including the opening of the first Eurasian Center for the Russian
Gulcho should not remain a city only on paper. This opinion was expressed by the akim of the Alay district, Chyngyz Bapaev. On January 29, a collegial meeting was held in the Alay district, where the results of the year were summarized and tasks for 2026 were defined.
On January 29, an event was held in Manas to summarize the results of the work for the year 2025. Present at the ceremony were Mayor Ernis Ormokov, Chairman of the City Kenesh Nurtilek Bolotov, as well as heads of various institutions and enterprises of the city.
Mongolian pop diva Saraa presented the famous American patriotic composition America the Beautiful. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Today, on the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the USA, we are pleased to present to you the full performance of "America the Beautiful" interpreted by the Honored Artist of Mongolia SARANTUUYA Batmunkh. Don't forget to turn up the volume and enjoy the music!
Turmush continues to introduce readers to Kyrgyzstani people who study, work, and live beyond their homeland. This time, the focus is on Dinara Sabyrbek kyzy, who currently resides in the German city of Frankfurt am Main and is training to become a nurse.
On January 29, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Head of the Culture Department, Urmat Belekbaev, held an outreach event by visiting the rehearsal hall of the city’s orchestras. During the visit, the hall was hosting a rehearsal of the Grand Symphony Orchestra, which is preparing for upcoming concerts. This hall has become an important creative venue for various ensembles, including the brass band and the folk instruments orchestra. Previously, musicians were
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, commented on criticism regarding freedom of speech and human rights in the country in an interview with the Kabar agency. The text of the interview: - Good afternoon, Sadyr Nurgoyevich! Yesterday, January 28, marked exactly five years since your inauguration as president. How has Kyrgyzstan changed during this time? The work carried out by you and your team is actively discussed in both domestic and foreign media, including in Kazakhstan and
The leadership of the city administration of Osh and the relevant municipal services inspected the infrastructure on A. Shakirova Street, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kurmanjan Datka territorial administration. During the visit, it was established that a number of commercial facilities on this street were illegally built on municipal land. Among them is part of the building that houses the café "American Pizza." According to municipal data, the owner of the building is
In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, where the established price for meat is 640 soms, some traders exceed this cost, offering meat for 700 soms and more. This was reported by the deputy akim of the district, Erkin Chekirbaev, at a meeting of the local government administration. Chekirbaev noted that there are 7-8 meat points operating in the village of Kochkor. "The price of meat should remain at the level of 640 soms. We must insist on this, however, after inspections, some
In Bishkek, the city hall management conducted an inspection of several facilities responsible for the city's water supply. According to the press service of the city hall, the first facility inspected was the water intake "Orto-Alysh," where work is actively underway to clean the recharge lakes. Currently, 4 out of 11 such lakes have been cleaned, with 8 excavators and 5 dump trucks involved. This water intake is capable of supplying 8,600 cubic meters of water, which meets the
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has issued a decree that introduces a trial period from January 30 to August 30, 2026. This regime aims to improve the regulation of educational activities related to the training and retraining of drivers of motor vehicles. During this period, the licenses issued to private driving schools for conducting educational activities in this area will be suspended.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting with the Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Yoshifumi Yoshikawa. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported on this event. During the discussion, projects that have been implemented in Kyrgyzstan with the support of JICA were reviewed. Meeting participants noted that several long-term initiatives aimed at improving the living standards of the population have been carried
The budget of the city of Shopokov for 2026 was approved by the deputies of the city council on January 28 and will amount to 140 million soms. In 2024, the budget amount was 74 million soms, and in 2025 it increased to 89 million soms. Fifteen deputies, Mayor Radju Noruzbaev, city hall staff, and heads of local institutions attended the meeting where this issue was discussed.
The director of the kindergarten from the Issyk-Ata district, Aizhamal Kurmanalieva, shared her memories of life in the jailoo and her path to success. Aizhamal Ishenbekovna Kurmanakunova, a resident of the village named after A. Toktonaliev, began her life in the jailoo with her husband shortly after getting married.
Bolat Junusov has been appointed as the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy." The presentation of the new leader took place on January 29 in the presence of the Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov, who introduced him to the team. The Ministry of Health published a biographical note about Junusov.
Nurbek Valizhonov, representing Kyrgyzstan, has become the Asian champion in professional boxing. This success was recorded by the Asian Boxing Federation, according to information provided by the federation. The athlete competes in the weight category up to 90.8 kilograms, which is an important aspect of his achievement.
In the Chuy region, Viktor Yartsev founded the only weapons museum in Kyrgyzstan. Today, any visitor can see the exhibition in Viktor Yartsev's store.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov responded to criticism regarding freedom of speech and human rights in the country. It is worth noting that January 28 marked five years since he took office as president. Many international organizations and media outlets report a deterioration in the situation regarding freedom of speech, as well as the detention of journalists and activists.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law regarding changes in the field of public procurement, as reported by the press service of the head of state. The law, which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, aims to optimize and make more efficient use of budgetary funds at both the republican and local levels when conducting the procurement of goods, works, and services.
In Osh, the demolition of a building owned by former vice-mayor Jasur Azimov will begin, local authorities reported. On January 29, the city's mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, along with heads of specialized services, conducted a morning inspection on A. Shakirov Street.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, strong fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley over the next three hours. It is reported that visibility in foggy conditions may drop to 500 meters.
The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, accompanied by his deputies, conducted an inspection of several water supply facilities and educational institutions in the capital.
Currently, licensing is being carried out in all regions of the country with increased attention. More than 8,000 individuals and about 300 legal entities have already received the necessary licenses. Considering citizens' appeals, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has decided to extend the licensing period for taxis until July 1, 2026. At present, the issuance of licenses is taking place in all divisions of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
On July 1, 2025, the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after Tolomush Okeeva began filming a feature film "Jusup," which tells the story of Jusup Abdrakhmanov, one of the founders of Kyrgyz statehood. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture. Currently, the film crew is working on location shoots in Moscow.
On January 29, a match of the second round of the group stage took place in Jakarta. The Kyrgyz team started the game actively and opened the scoring in the 6th minute. The team captain struck the ball powerfully, which, after bouncing off the goalkeeper's hands, ended up in the net — 1:0.
The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, along with his deputies, inspected the educational institutions of the city. During their inspection, they visited the Children's Art School No. 4, where they discussed plans for the construction of an additional floor or a new building next to the current one. The mayor instructed to conduct a seismic safety study of the structure at the Institute of Seismology and emphasized the importance of creating an accessible environment for people with
It has been reported that experts from the Center for Countering Extremism concluded that her statements contained signs of inciting interethnic hatred and claims of "superiority" of one group over another. In response to the incident, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan initiated a criminal investigation against Bivol and announced their intention to consider her extradition. Shortly thereafter, she was declared wanted in Kazakhstan.
In 2025 and early 2026, the administration of Donald Trump held closed meetings with representatives of the Canadian organization Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), which advocates for Alberta's independence. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources in Washington and Canada. During these meetings, which included officials from the U.S. State Department, the possibilities of a referendum on Alberta's independence and issues related to energy security were discussed. APP
President Sadyr Japarov has approved a new law that amends the law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On State Procurement." This was reported by the press service of the President's Administration. This law was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on January 22, 2026. Its main goal is to ensure the effective and rational use of budgetary funds at both the republican and local levels when conducting the procurement of goods, services, and works. According to the new
At the Futsal Asian Cup taking place in Indonesia, the Kyrgyzstan national team was unable to secure a victory in their second match, representatives of the Kyrgyz Football Union report. The match took place on January 29 in Jakarta and ended with a score of 5:3 in favor of the Indonesian team. The next match for the Kyrgyz players will be against South Korea on January 31.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 29, Deputy Kamila Talieva emphasized that none of the three options presented for discussion, selected from nearly 900 proposals, turned out to be suitable. Talieva noted that there had previously been a suggestion to bring this issue to a nationwide discussion. She believes that such an initiative could lead to more worthy options emerging from the population.
- On January 28, 2026, the European Commission approved the export of Kyrgyz honey, adding it to a special list of technical regulations, which allows this product to be imported into the territory of the European Union. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the ministry's data, this decision confirms that the control and certification system in Kyrgyzstan meets European Union standards.