From January 16 to 17, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in judo took place in Bishkek, with over 500 athletes representing seven regions of the country. According to the press service of the mayor's office, judoists from the Sports School for Martial Arts demonstrated outstanding results, winning numerous prize places in various weight categories. Among the champions of Kyrgyzstan were:
The government of the country has approved a new list of categories of theater artists and other performing groups who are entitled to receive a pension under conditions that differ from the standard ones. The officially published document contains all the necessary information. This decision was made in accordance with the provisions of the Law "On State Pension Social Insurance." The new list replaces the outdated one that has been in effect since 1997, which is now deemed invalid.
At the first meeting, one of the key issues was the changes regarding the introduction of the vice president position. Yerzhan Zhienbaev, the presidential assistant for legal issues, stated that the vice president will be appointed by the president with the consent of the Kurultai, obtained by a majority vote of the deputies. The dismissal from the position will also be carried out by the president. Zhienbaev noted that the vice president will represent the country's interests in
Since the beginning of 2023, efforts to clean the lake from debris have intensified. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, divers have surveyed over one million hectares of the lake's bottom. By 2025, it is planned to extract about 43 tons of garbage and over 400 kilometers of fishing nets, which were previously handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
- By mid-2025, real estate in the country will be divided into two main directions: The first direction covers the Chuy Valley and resort areas of Issyk-Kul, where demand for housing is stimulated by a significant internal migration flow, a construction boom, and an increase in mortgage offerings. The second direction includes mountainous and remote areas (parts of Naryn, Jalal-Abad, and Osh regions), where purchasing power is limited, and offerings are often unique. According to data from the
Employees of the police in the Moscow district of the Chui region detained a young man suspected of providing his banking details to fraudsters. The 20-year-old resident of the region, known by the initials Ch.B., was taken into custody after a local resident reported to the law enforcement authorities. A 31-year-old woman, who contacted the police on December 30, 2025, reported that she had fallen victim to a fraudulent scheme. The criminals, promising to increase her investments via
The Chief of Staff of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Kanybek Tumanbaev, commented on the reform concerning driver training and the issuance of driver's licenses, stating that the changes are aimed at ensuring the safety of citizens, not against private driving schools. This statement followed protests organized by representatives of private educational institutions. He noted that for a long time, a practice existed in several private driving schools where driver's licenses were sold,
- In the Chuy region, a dropper born in 2003 has been arrested, reports the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. It became known that a woman named Sh. A., born in 1994, approached the internal affairs department of the Moscow district. She reported that between December 27 and 29, 2025, unidentified individuals, having gained her trust under the pretext of increasing the amount in her account via the Telegram messenger, stole 152,000 soms, causing her significant
- Amendments have been made to the law "On Virtual Assets," aimed at clarifying and expanding the legal framework for digital assets. This law was signed on January 19, 2026, and will come into effect 10 days after its official publication.
The new devices will protect electrical equipment from overloads and damage The Jalal-Abad Electric Networks Enterprise plans to install over 65 thousand smart meters for electricity consumption accounting.
Photographic monitoring of wildlife continues to study the impact of climate change on animals Unique photographs of wild animals have been taken in the Khan-Teniri State Natural Park, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
The government has made amendments to the decree concerning the work of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. This document aims to improve the system of informing citizens in situations of threats or the occurrence of emergencies. According to the new rules, the crisis management center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations is now empowered to require all telecommunications operators and broadcasting companies, regardless of their ownership forms, to provide free broadcasting of emergency
The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team has announced its final roster for the Asian Cup, which starts today, January 27, in Indonesia and will feature 16 teams. 14 athletes have been included in the team roster — two goalkeepers and 12 field players.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has approved appointments for several local courts. The corresponding decree has already been signed. According to this document, the following individuals have been appointed as judges of local courts for a term of five years:
On January 26, a meeting took place in Bishkek, where the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, discussed important aspects of energy projects with the World Bank's Regional Director for Central Asia, Najy Benhassin. According to the ministry's information, the discussion covered both the current state and future prospects of joint initiatives in the energy sector.
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to amend budgetary norms aimed at implementing program budgeting and enhancing transparency in the use of budgetary funds. The new regulatory act is focused on optimizing state expenditures and creating an integrated digital system for control. As part of this resolution, key instructions regarding the formation and execution of program budgets, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of budget and small programs, are
During the winter period, a count of waterfowl and wetland birds took place at Lake Issyk-Kul and the Ortok-Tokoy reservoir, organized by the Directorate of the Biosphere Territory "Issyk-Kul" in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. The monitoring of bird populations and their habitats at Issyk-Kul is conducted annually — in winter, spring,
In Kyrgyzstan, new regulations concerning the educational sphere, science, and healthcare have come into effect. President Sadyr Japarov signed a law that amends existing legislative acts, raising the requirements for medical education and scientific activities in the medical field. According to the new law, all educational institutions offering programs in medicine and pharmacy are required to undergo mandatory state accreditation. Institutions that do not pass this process will be deprived of
The terrorist attack at the "Chinese Noodles" restaurant in Kabul occurred on January 19. Initially, authorities suggested that the explosion was due to an accident involving a gas cylinder; however, the scale of the destruction forced them to acknowledge that it was a terrorist act. Later, Taliban Ministry of Interior officials confirmed that at least seven people were killed in the attack, including one Chinese citizen (according to unofficial data, the number of victims from China
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a significant discovery on the Atlantic Ocean shelf, in the area where the Niger River flows into the sea. This information is contained in a press release posted on the company's official website. According to the company, "NNPC, in collaboration with Chevron Nigeria, has successfully completed drilling the exploratory well Awodi-07, located in the shallow waters of the western part of the Niger Delta. The drilling
As a result of the storm, people died for various reasons, including accidents, hypothermia, and collisions with snow removal equipment, as well as due to the overall consequences of extreme weather conditions. Among the deceased were at least six people whose bodies were found, but the causes of their deaths remain unknown. Among the victims were also seven who died in a business jet crash in the state of Maine in the northeastern USA, which was also affected by the snowstorm. The plane
The installation of new hardware and software complexes designed to record violations of traffic rules will contribute to increasing responsibility among drivers and, consequently, reducing the number of accidents on the roads. This was reported by Rahim Sasaza, an inspector at the monitoring center of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" discussing current initiatives. According to him, as part of the
At a meeting on January 23, the president emphasized the need to implement a "social contract" system in "challenging" mahallas. Under this initiative, state support for infrastructure will depend on the activity of local residents. One of the key measures will be the implementation of the "solar reform": around 903 of the most vulnerable mahallas will receive small solar power plants with a capacity of 300 kW from the state free of charge. It is expected that
Image from the internet. The Russian ruble reached a record price, becoming the highest for all of 2025 Data obtained from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek show that the exchange rates of the dollar, euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan have increased. US Dollar:
Israeli military, as reported by the IDF, has received the body of the last hostage killed by Hamas. This body belongs to Senior Police Sergeant Ran Gvili, who was captured by militants during their attack on Israel in October 2023. Currently, all Israeli citizens captured during the Hamas invasion, both alive and deceased, have been returned to their homeland.
According to the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, in response to the incident, all individuals present at the scene were taken to the local police department for further investigation. A citizen named M.A., born in 1999, reported to the Lenin District Police Department of Bishkek that on January 25, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, on A. Bakaev Street, two unknown individuals inflicted bodily harm on him during a conflict.
In the Andijan region of Uzbekistan, farmers are expressing dissatisfaction, claiming they are being forced to hand over their land plots to local authorities. Many believe that these lands may eventually be transferred to Chinese investors, as reported by Ozodlik. According to the farmers, some agricultural lands in the region have already been leased to Chinese companies.
According to the National Bank, in the fourth quarter of 2025, commercial banks issued loans totaling 1 trillion 692 billion 591.4 million soms. This figure exceeds the lending volume for the same period in 2024 by 271 billion 568.5 million soms, or by 19.1%.
On the eve of the Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the fascist blockade, a memorial event called "Spark of Hope" took place in Kant.
In Bishkek, the relatives of a man who tragically died in a traffic accident on January 23 on Zhukeeva-Pudovkina Street, near the establishment "Shashlychnaya No. 1," have been identified. According to information provided by the internal affairs department of the Oktobersky district, the identity of the victim has been established — he was Oleg Borisovich Nikolaev, born in 1970. After information about the incident was disseminated, law enforcement agencies were able to contact his
Kyrgyzstan is preparing to implement a significant strategic project aimed at addressing the shortage of irrigation water. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, announced the completion of negotiations with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) regarding the modernization of the Large Chui Canal (BChK).
As it became known, on January 25, district inspectors noticed a man, who had previously had legal troubles, while patrolling the "Yunost" microdistrict. He was intoxicated. According to the police, his behavior exhibited aggression; he looked unkempt and caused discomfort to those around him. After his detention, he was taken to the station, where an administrative protocol was drawn up for being in a public place while intoxicated. He was then released and handed over to his
The James Webb Space Telescope. Photo: NASA / dima_zel / Handout via Reuters. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have created the most detailed map of dark matter that has previously been inaccessible to observation. This mysterious substance, which makes up a significant portion of the matter in the Universe, remains invisible, as reported by Reuters. The observations were conducted over a section of the sky that is nearly three times larger than the visible disk of a full moon.
The Financial Supervision Authority of the Kyrgyz Republic intends to increase the share of insured housing from the current 18-20% to 35-40%. This proposal is outlined in a draft law that includes amendments to the Civil Code and the law "On Mandatory Insurance of Residential Premises Against Fire and Natural Disasters." On January 21, the Cabinet of Ministers presented this draft law for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh.
The bill, which was approved by the National Assembly of France on January 26, received support from 116 deputies, while 23 voted against it. It will now be considered by the Senate, as reported by DW. According to the document, "access to social networks is prohibited for minors under the age of 15." As stated in the newspaper Le Monde, this wording does not impose strict obligations on platforms. This is because the regulation of social networks falls under the jurisdiction of the
- As of January 27, 2026, at 8:30 AM, the exchange rate of the US dollar in the banks of Kyrgyzstan is set at 87.3-87.45 soms (buying) and 87.7-87.8 soms (selling). As for the euro, its price is 102.7-103.5 soms (buying) and 103.7-104.5 soms (selling).
- Dastan Talantbekovich Uraanov has been appointed to this position, and he will work in the Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Minister of Construction and Architecture Nurdana Oruntaev signed the corresponding order. This position was previously held by Daniyar Bapyshov, who is now the director of the department.
Today, January 26, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team will begin its participation in the Asian Cup taking place in Indonesia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face Iraq. The match will start at 14:00 Bishkek time.
In the last 24 hours, foreign media and news agencies have covered events in Ukraine and around the world against the backdrop of the ongoing military conflict in the country. Here are the main points. Residents of Kyiv warm themselves by a grill in an area left without electricity. Photo: Reuters / Thomas Peter. Martial law and mobilization in Ukraine have been extended until May 4. The European Union has officially approved a plan to ban the import of Russian gas by 2027; the decision was
During the repeat elections scheduled for district No. 13, the Central Election Commission (CEC) registered four candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh. The candidates who received certificates to participate in the elections are as follows:
According to the latest reports, from January to November 2025, retail trade within the EAEU increased by 3.3% compared to the same period last year. This data was provided by the Eurasian Economic Commission. The most significant growth was recorded in Kyrgyzstan, where it amounted to 22.6%. In Kazakhstan, retail trade grew by 7.3%, in Belarus by 7.1%, in Armenia by 6.3%, and in Russia by 2.5%.
The head of the presidential administration shared his opinion on the reform of private driving schools Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration, expressed his opinion on social media regarding changes related to driving education and private driving schools.
On the MosSovet on January 27, the exchange rates are as follows:
The debt was settled as a result of enforcement measures In the At-Bashinsky district, alimony in the amount of 940 thousand soms was settled. This information was provided by the Bailiff Service under the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan regarding the gratuitous provision of buildings and land plots for diplomatic purposes. The parliamentary committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration unanimously supported the ratification of this document, which has passed three readings. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev noted that this agreement defines the conditions for the placement of diplomatic
In the southern region of Mongolia, Dundgovi, a two-day camel festival called “The Sun is Close from the Camel's Back” was held, aimed at promoting tourism and preserving the culture of camel husbandry for future generations. MiddleAsianNews reports on this event. Under the leadership of President Khurelsukh Ukhna, the festival was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth, along with other government institutions, including the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and
As reported by MiddleAsianNews, young Ukrainian rikishi has put an end to Mongolian dominance in Japanese sumo. It was previously reported that the 21-year-old "blue-eyed samurai" became the holder of the Emperor's Cup, defeating the Mongolian yokozuna and earning the title of ozeki. Daniil Yavgushishin, the 21-year-old Ukrainian rikishi, has once again become the holder of the Emperor's Cup.
Yaki in Khövsgöl Aimag. // photo: GANZORIG Lkhamsuren According to the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, about 90% of the country is covered with snow on Sunday, with a thickness reaching 45 cm. In an official statement, the meteorological agency noted that at least nine out of twenty-one Mongolian aimags are facing critical winter conditions known as "dzud". Additionally, meteorologists reported that 16 aimags are experiencing conditions