The Osh State Uzbek Musical and Drama Theater named after Babur has announced its program of performances for February. On February 13 at 14:00, the play "Sokov Khotin" will be shown;
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) reported the identification of a social media user who was planning to commit a terrorist act. Posts about the preparation of terrorist actions in kindergartens and secondary schools in the village of Kazarman were published on the page "Kazaraman Advertising" on Facebook under an anonymous account. During operational activities, it was established that an 8th-grade student from one of the schools in the Toguz-Toruy
The recent elections for the position of president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) concluded with the election of Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, who also serves as the president of the Qatar Olympic Committee. This event took place during the 46th General Assembly of the OCA held in Tashkent.
Photo 24.kg. Gold bars At the beginning of 2026, specifically in January, Kyrgyzstan is witnessing a significant increase in prices for refined gold, as confirmed by data provided by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. As of January 27 of this year, the selling price of one gram of gold is 15,745.5 soms, while the National Bank offers a buyback price of 15,667.5 soms.
According to Tarik Jazarevic, the official representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), there is a possibility of further spread of the Nipah virus among humans due to the insufficient study of this disease. In an interview with RIA Novosti, he noted that "the source of the infection has not yet been fully established." He also pointed out the presence of a reservoir for the Nipah virus in bat populations in certain regions of India and Bangladesh, including West Bengal,
As a result of the nationalization of the Kumtor gold deposit, which took place from 2021 to 2025, the budget of Kyrgyzstan has been significantly replenished. This was reported by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to him, the activities of Kumtor contributed about 5.115 billion US dollars (over 400 billion soms) to the state treasury. Of this amount, approximately 1.176 billion dollars were taxes and other mandatory payments, as well as about 441 million dollars in the form of
As a result of the prosecutor's office inspection, based on Article 438 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, administrative cases were initiated, and the materials were forwarded to the judicial authorities for further consideration. As a result, 2,882 officials have already faced penalties in the form of fines, totaling 13 million 674 thousand soms.
In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, a court hearing has begun regarding the death of a man, with his wife sitting in the defendant's chair. According to available information, the trial against K.S.B. is ongoing, and she has been charged under part 2 of paragraph 7 of article 122 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to murder committed with particular cruelty.
Depending on the region, processing enterprises set different prices for raw materials, reaching a maximum of 48 soms. According to the official statement from the ministry, milk prices vary across different areas: in the Chui region — from 35 to 47 soms, in the Talas region — from 32 to 41 soms, and in the Issyk-Kul region — from 34 to 48 soms. It is also worth noting that according to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 724 dated December 2, 2024, the base
Photo UNDP. Solar panels on a roof in India According to data from the UN News Service, over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions are due to the burning of fossil fuels for energy needs. The lack of affordable and environmentally friendly energy supply severely hinders development in areas such as healthcare, education, and the economy.
From January 23 to 25, the 2026 Judo Championship of Kyrgyzstan took place in Osh. At the tournament, 7 sets of medals were contested among men in the weight categories: up to 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 kg, and over 100 kg.
The keys to the new special equipment for the energy workers of the Issyk-Kul region were handed over at the Ministry of Energy. The transfer of 37 units of equipment was carried out by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and the head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Four of these units were sent to the Issyk-Kul PES.
According to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan exceeded 22.6 billion US dollars by the end of 2025. This statement was made at a meeting of the Ministry of Finance board. Kasymaliev also emphasized that in 2020, the country's GDP was only 8.3 billion dollars. The significant growth of the economy has become an important factor contributing to the increase in budget revenues.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been presented that proposes changes to the rules concerning real estate activities. This document has been developed by the Ministry of Justice. The main goal of the draft law is to reform the real estate sector with the aim of legalizing its operations. Among the significant innovations is the mandatory registration of all realtors in a state registry and the issuance of identification cards to them. Working without the appropriate registration will be
As of today, there is an increase in the prices for the buyback of gold bars by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan (this means that the population is selling gold to the bank). The data is provided by the NB KR. The current buyback rates are as follows: 1 g - 15,667 soms; 2 g - 30,058 soms; 5 g - 73,462 soms; 10 g - 144,042 soms; ounce (31.1 g) - 447,329 soms; 100 g - 1,438,048 soms. It is important to note that this refers to gold of 999 purity.
According to the World Economic Outlook report, the projected economic growth for Russia in 2025 is 0.6%. As for the actual data, in 2024, economic growth in Russia, according to the IMF, was 4.3%.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has revealed information about a young internet terrorist who threatened local schools and kindergartens in the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region. It has been established that he is an 8th grader. According to the SCNS, messages about planned terrorist acts in educational institutions in the village of Kazarman were posted on the Facebook page "Kazarman Advertising." The posts were published from a fake account.
Akmalhon Ortikov. The President noted that during inspections of state structures, such as "Uzbekneftegaz" and the State Asset Management Agency (AUGA), large-scale embezzlement was uncovered, amounting to billions of sums. It was discovered that a land plot valued at 250 billion sums ($20.6 million) was sold for 120 billion sums ($9.9 million) at a closed auction. Due to such violations, Akmalhon Ortikov was dismissed from the position of director of AUGA.
The decrease in gasoline prices in Kyrgyzstan has attracted attention; however, experts warn against hasty conclusions about the stability of this trend. The current price correction is more likely a temporary reaction to seasonal fluctuations and short-term changes in international markets than a sign of a significant improvement in the situation.
6370805 28.10.2020 Head of the Department of Bilateral Cooperation of the International Law Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Kayrat Tursunkulov at a meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO NC) in Moscow. The presentation of the new Deputy Minister — Kayrat Erkinovich Tursunkulov — took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The appointment was approved by the Chairman of the
From February 18 to 21, Bishkek will host one of the largest events in the agro-industrial sector — the forum "AgroDialogue–2026". The focus will be on awarding the best representatives of the industry: 20 champions in crop production and 20 leaders in animal husbandry will be selected from all regions of the country.
UFC 324 took place in Las Vegas, where Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett, becoming the interim champion in the lightweight division. The fight, which was held in a five-round format, ended with a unanimous decision from the judges, scoring 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 in favor of Gaethje.
A large project aimed at implementing modern water-saving technologies has started in the Batken region. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that the installation of a drip irrigation system has begun on additional plots in the village of Zhany-Zher, located in the Tорт-Гул rural district.
In the territory of Kyrgyzstan, in Suzak, illegal privatization of an important state agricultural facility has been recorded, reports the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). The plot, which was allocated to the Suzak inter-farm association "Plodorodie" in 1978 for aviation services to agricultural lands, is crucial for ensuring food security and developing the agro-sector. However, during reforms and the liquidation of agricultural enterprises,
During an anonymous survey among athletes, it was revealed that almost half of them (49.2%) had not undergone any out-of-competition testing from September 2024 to September 2025. Only 4.4% of athletes were subjected to regular checks (6 to 10 times), while 35.5% did not provide samples even during official competitions.
Currently, the price of raw milk with a fat content of 3.4%, which processing companies purchase from farmers, varies by region and can reach 48 soms. This information is provided by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the data provided, in the Chui region, the price of milk ranges from 35 to 47 soms, in the Talas region — from 32 to 41 soms, and in the Issyk-Kul region, prices fluctuate from 34 to 48
The branch of the Suzak Territorial Hospital "Orto Asia," located in the village of Boston Kyzyl-Tuu, is nearing the completion of its major renovation and is preparing to be put into operation. The chief physician Akjol Turgunbaev stated in an interview with Turmush that the building was constructed in 1978 as an administrative facility for the collective farm and has been functioning as a hospital branch since 1992. No major repairs had been conducted here for 34 years. "At the
Today, January 27, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan announced the appointment of Kairat Tursunkulov as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Kairat Tursunkulov. The appointment order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev.
During the meeting attended by Deputy Minister B.T. Bekbolotov, the prospects for the industrial cultivation of peonies in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic were discussed. The delegation represented a specialized center for the development of the peony industry from Heze (Heze Peony Development Service Center). Heze is recognized as a world leader in the production and deep processing of peonies. The specialized center operating in this city plays an important role in China's
The First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov announced plans to create state laboratories in major cities in response to a question about forming a unified laboratory system in the country. At a meeting of the Health, Labor, Women’s Affairs, and Social Issues Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, he noted that the construction of these laboratories is aimed at creating competition with private institutions.
This time in the "Unusual Names" column, we will tell you about 83-year-old Kepichkul Sulaymanov, who lives in the village of Jangy-Alysh in the Kemin district of the Chui region. “In our family, 13 children were born, but unfortunately, 11 of them died in infancy. To avoid home births, my mother was sent to relatives before I was born. This was related to the tradition of ‘yrym’, which involves performing various rituals with good intentions. When I was born, a stranger cut the
Today, an international patriotic action "Blockade 872" took place in Bishkek, dedicated to the 82nd anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the fascist blockade. According to the ANO "Eurasia," representatives of various public organizations, government structures, veterans, schoolchildren, and students participated in the event.
- According to official statistics, from January to September 2025, the volume of attracted foreign direct investments (FDI) in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to $885 million 018.8 thousand. The most significant portion of these investments was directed to the capital of the country, Bishkek, where $339 million 617.4 thousand was attracted, which is a notable share of the total volume.
Scientists warn of a serious danger associated with the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit. As more satellites are launched into orbit, a scenario known as the "Kessler syndrome" is beginning to be perceived as a real threat. This scenario, proposed by NASA scientist Donald Kessler, asserts that even minor collisions between satellites can trigger a chain reaction, leading to the creation of more space debris and, consequently, new collisions. In the worst case, such
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has announced the launch of an open competition aimed at creating a logo and brand book dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Issyk-Kul Forum, named after the outstanding writer Chyngyz Aitmatov. According to the information from the department's press service, the total prize fund amounts to 50,000 soms.
On January 27, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health care, and social issues, it became known that Kyrgyzstan has filed a lawsuit against Russia in the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union. Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova drew attention to the need to address issues related to obtaining medical insurance policies for migrants from Kyrgyzstan and their medical care in Russia.
In the Toguz-Toro district of the Jalal-Abad region, in the village of Kazarman, the author of threats of terrorist attacks on educational institutions has been detained. This was reported by the press service of the GKNB. According to the special services, messages about alleged attacks on schools and kindergartens were published on a Facebook page titled "Kazarman Advertising."
The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the discovery of illegal privatization of significant state agricultural property. In 1978, a plot designated for aviation servicing of agricultural lands was allocated to the Suzak inter-farm association "Plodorodie." This plot was critically important for ensuring food security and the development of the agricultural sector. However, during the process of reforms and the liquidation of the agricultural
It is proposed to issue licenses to those who have not passed the qualification exam The Ministry of Justice has initiated a draft law that has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh. It proposes the introduction of a new term — "localized license," which can be obtained by those who have not successfully passed the qualification exam for obtaining a lawyer's certificate. These lawyers will work in areas where there is a shortage of specialists.
In Gülchö, located in the Alay district of the Osh region, the city hall has initiated work to organize the area around the local market. In order to combat illegal trade and improve order in this zone, city hall employees conducted a series of raids.
Yesterday, January 26, a serious traffic accident occurred in the village of Furkat in the Kara-Suu district, resulting in injuries to five schoolchildren, one of whom is in intensive care. According to eyewitnesses, the accident took place on the Bishkek—Osh road.
Today in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, the opening of the Futsal Asian Cup - 2026 took place, as reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. Sixteen national teams are participating in the tournament, which are divided into four groups in the group stage. At the end of this round, the two best teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
At the Futsal Asian Cup taking place in Indonesia, the Kyrgyzstan national team lost to the Iraq team in their first match. The game took place on January 27 as part of the first round of the group stage.
On January 27, Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with Najy Benhassin, the regional director of the World Bank for Central Asia. During the conversation, they discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation, the implementation of key joint projects, as well as issues of budget support and legislative reform, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The parties also thoroughly reviewed plans for the current year and the medium-term prospects for cooperation.
Kairat Tursunkulov has been appointed the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, which clarified that the appointment order was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. In this position, Tursunkulov replaced Temirbek Erkinov, who was transferred to the position of Deputy Minister of Health.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has prepared amendments to the Code of Offenses, as well as to the laws "On the Basics of Crime Prevention" and "On Silence." The deputies discussed the proposed bill at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of law and order and combating crime. According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobur Urmambetov, previously the responsibility for enforcing the silence law rested with the
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a group of young people suspected of extortion has been detained, as confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information from the department, on January 17, a woman named B.Ch. approached the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. She reported that on December 18, 2025, at around 21:30, her son was kidnapped from Shirokaya Street in an unknown direction.