Society

In Kyrgyzstan, 14,600 cases of ARVI and influenza recorded in a week

From January 19 to 25, Kyrgyzstan registered 14,607 cases of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. This was reported by 24.kg, citing data from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. Specialists noted that compared to the previous week, the number of sick individuals decreased by 7.9 percent.

26.01.2026, 16:09
Economy

The EEC Council has sent the draft Agreement on Electronic Trade to the EAEU countries for preparation for signing.

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has given the green light to the draft Agreement concerning electronic trade in goods within the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported by official sources from the EEC. The document has been sent to the member states for the completion of internal procedures necessary before signing. The main goal of the Agreement is to establish uniform rules for conducting electronic trade in the internal market of the EAEU. “This extensive work was

26.01.2026, 16:09
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To achieve the SDGs by 2030, developing countries will need $4 trillion annually

According to the report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) for 2026, countries around the world are facing an increasing financing gap and rapid demands for infrastructure. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, developing countries will need approximately $4 trillion per year. This is nearly double the estimated financing gap made in 2015.

26.01.2026, 16:09
OPEC will allocate a loan of 30 million dollars to Kyrgyzstan
Society

OPEC will allocate a loan of 30 million dollars to Kyrgyzstan

The loan will be allocated to OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz" Kyrgyzstan will receive a budget loan of 30 million dollars from the OPEC Fund for International Development. The loan term will be 20 years, with the first 5 years designated as a grace period at an interest rate of 1.25%.

26.01.2026, 16:08
Diplomats Returned Nearly 700 Uzbeks Who Were Illegally in the U.S. Over the Year
World

Diplomats Returned Nearly 700 Uzbeks Who Were Illegally in the U.S. Over the Year

Illustrative photo Last week, the final, 11th flight took place, during which 44 Uzbeks returned to their homeland. The journey home took more than a day, with several intermediate stops, including airports in Armenia and Romania. According to diplomats, many of those who returned spent a significant amount of time in migration centers in the USA, trying to illegally cross the country's border.

26.01.2026, 16:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has begun an investigation following a statement on the social network Threads about domestic violence by a deputy.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has begun an investigation following a statement on the social network Threads about domestic violence by a deputy.

Asel Azamatova, in her post, claims that she has repeatedly been a victim of violence by Eldar Sulaymanov. She mentioned that in one instance, in the summer of 2022, after being beaten, she had to seek medical help, and the police accepted her statement. However, as Azamatova noted, no law enforcement officer contacted her to check on her condition. Asel admitted that despite the difficult circumstances, she forgave her husband, as she was completely dependent on him. However, as she claims,

26.01.2026, 16:00
Millions of frozen chips covered a beach in the UK after the storm
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Millions of frozen chips covered a beach in the UK after the storm

In some areas, the thickness of the potato deposits reached 75 centimeters, giving the shore a stunning golden hue that from a distance could resemble sand. The cause of this incident was strong storms that hit the English Channel and dislodged numerous containers from two cargo ships. According to reports, at least 20 containers of frozen products were opened, and their contents ended up in the sea. As a result, the products drifted until they washed up on the beach, mixing with other marine

26.01.2026, 15:57
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Kyrgyzstan Aims to Enter the Top 30 Countries in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Kyrgyzstan aims to be among the 30 countries in the world that most successfully implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN Agenda-2030. This was stated by Choro Seyitov, the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, in an interview on one of the television channels. The SDGs cover 17 different areas, including important aspects such as eradicating poverty and hunger, ensuring quality education, access to healthcare services, reducing inequality, environmental

26.01.2026, 15:55
The acting president of Venezuela stated that she has had "enough" orders from the U.S.
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The acting president of Venezuela stated that she has had "enough" orders from the U.S.

Rodriguez, serving as the interim president, pressured the U.S. to resume oil production in Venezuela. She emphasized her position at a meeting with oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, where her words were broadcast on the state television channel Venezolana de Televisión: "Enough of these orders from Washington to Venezuelan politicians." She also added that internal disagreements and conflicts should be resolved within the country, reminding of the high price Venezuela paid in the fight

26.01.2026, 15:52
Under the OSAGO policies, Kyrgyz citizens have received 256 million soms.
Economy

Under the OSAGO policies, Kyrgyz citizens have received 256 million soms.

Kyrgyz citizens received 256 million soms under mandatory auto liability insurance (OSAGO) policies. This was reported by Marat Pirnazarov, chairman of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. According to him, the highest number of payouts was related to voluntary types of insurance. In particular, personal insurance accounted for 165 million soms, while property insurance recorded a total payout of 625 million soms.

26.01.2026, 15:50
Society

Aziz Abakirov: IT Specialists of Kyrgyzstan Have Become a Brand

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Education, Science, Innovative Development, and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Policy, the Director of the High Technology Park, Azis Abakirov, reported that Kyrgyz IT specialists have acquired brand status and are actively working around the world. In his speech, Abakirov emphasized that 463 companies are registered in the High Technology Park, of which about 94% of their services are exported to more than 70

26.01.2026, 15:49
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held an online meeting with Kyrgyz doctors working abroad
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The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held an online meeting with Kyrgyz doctors working abroad

Recently, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan held an online meeting involving Kyrgyz medical professionals working abroad in countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK, Russia, and the Middle East. The meeting was led by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Temirbek Erkinov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. The main goal of this event was to exchange experiences, discuss global practices in medicine, as well as to prepare personnel and digitize the healthcare

26.01.2026, 15:46
Sister of Chyngyz Aitmatov Appeals to the Public
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Sister of Chyngyz Aitmatov Appeals to the Public

She spoke about the events in Osh in the 90s, the writer's views on Islam, and the elections of Askar Akayev Roza Aitmatova, sister of Chyngyz Aitmatov and a distinguished worker of education of the Kyrgyz Republic, addressed a wide audience in response to the rumors and accusations against her brother that have appeared online.

26.01.2026, 15:44
Investigators of the Internal Affairs Departments of Kara-Suu and Aravan Districts Arrested for Extortion
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Investigators of the Internal Affairs Departments of Kara-Suu and Aravan Districts Arrested for Extortion

The investigator "O.G.O.", taking advantage of his official position, extorted $3,000 from "K.u.O.", despite the existence of a refusal material in the fraud case. Acting as an intermediary between them was police captain "S.N.S.", an investigator from the Aravan district police department. The operational actions led to the detention of "O.G.O." and "S.N.S.", who were caught red-handed while receiving $1,600 and placed in the investigative

26.01.2026, 15:39
Politics

Samad Djanteliyev: According to calculations, at least 73 schools need to be built in Bishkek

At a meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, Samat Janteliyev, reported that at least 73 new schools, each designed for 1,000 students, are needed to meet the needs of the capital. This statement was made in the context of discussing a draft law on the ratification of a loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development for the project

26.01.2026, 15:38
Economy

When will the rise in prices for meat, butter, and flour stop? - Deputy

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 26, 2026, Deputy Kamila Talieva raised the issue of the reasons for the rise in food prices in the country. She was interested in when the increase in prices for essential products such as meat, vegetable oil, and flour could be expected to stop. The answer to this question was provided by the head of the Antimonopoly Service, Jenaly Orozbaev, who noted that the current legislation does not allow for price regulation in the

26.01.2026, 15:37
Economy

The Cabinet intends to obtain permission to regulate prices for works and services

At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development of the parliament, amendments to the Law "On Pricing" proposed by the chairman of the cabinet of ministers were discussed. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova reported that if the amendments are approved, the government will gain the right to regulate prices not only on socially significant goods but also on certain works and services, the list of which will be

26.01.2026, 15:32
The Bishkek police are asking for help in finding the relatives of a man who died in an accident.
Incidents

The Bishkek police are asking for help in finding the relatives of a man who died in an accident.

Photo of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the relatives of a man who became a victim of a traffic accident on January 23 are being sought. The incident occurred on Zhukeeva-Pudovkina Street, near the establishment "Shashlychnaya No. 1," reports the Internal Affairs Department of the October District. The deceased has been identified as Oleg Borisovich Nikolaev, born in 1970.

26.01.2026, 15:18
The Prime Minister of Japan promised to resign if her party loses.
World

The Prime Minister of Japan promised to resign if her party loses.

In the run-up to the elections for the lower house of the Japanese parliament, which will take place on February 8, Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi made a statement during party debates, promising to resign if her Liberal Democratic Party and the "Japan Innovation Party" ("Nippon Ishin no Kai") fail to secure more than half of the seats. This was reported by RIA Novosti. When asked about her concerns regarding the decline in government ratings after the dissolution of

26.01.2026, 15:16
Society

No Reason to Panic. Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan on the Nipah Virus

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has reported that no cases of Nipah virus infection have been registered in the country. This information was provided by the press center of the ministry, emphasizing that the epidemiological situation is under constant control. There is no need to panic. The healthcare system is ready to respond quickly to potential epidemic threats.

26.01.2026, 15:16
A family died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ala-Buka
Incidents

A family died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ala-Buka

Today, a tragic incident occurred in the Ala-Buka district of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, four people died in a residential house on Jashtyk Street in the village of Ala-Buka due to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by the burning of coal.

26.01.2026, 15:09
Society

The Enforcement Service has been designated by the central authority for the implementation of the Hague Convention on Child Support

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan issued decree No. 1156-t, which introduced changes to the procedure for fulfilling the country's international obligations regarding the collection of alimony. The central authority responsible for implementing the Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance has been designated as the Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office.

26.01.2026, 15:09
Education

University rectors relax abroad at the expense of contracts, - deputy on the need to limit the growth of contract amounts

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed the opinion that there is a need to impose restrictions on the cost of contracts at universities in Kyrgyzstan. According to her, over the past two years, prices for these contracts have sharply increased. Talieva noted that parents of students often complain about high prices. “At the same time, some rectors set exorbitant rates and then use the

26.01.2026, 15:07
Politics

Amendments Introduced in the Jogorku Kenesh: It Will Become Easier to Obtain a Passport for a Child

A draft law has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh aimed at simplifying the process of obtaining a general civil passport for citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are under 16 years old. This project concerns amendments to the Law "On External Migration." The proposed changes relate to Article 43, which eliminates the need for consent from both parents to issue a passport abroad. This provision often created difficulties: one parent may be outside the country, not involved in raising the

26.01.2026, 15:06
Incidents

In Ala-Buka, carbon monoxide claimed the lives of two toddlers and their parents

A terrible tragedy occurred in the Ala-Buka region, resulting in the death of a family of four, including two small children. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning were a 32-year-old father, his 24-year-old wife, and their daughters, aged one and two years.

26.01.2026, 14:59
Investigators of the Internal Affairs Department in Osh Region Detained While Accepting a Bribe
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Investigators of the Internal Affairs Department in Osh Region Detained While Accepting a Bribe

During the investigation in the Osh region, investigators from the Internal Affairs Department of the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained on suspicion of extortion. According to the committee's information, this detention was the result of operational activities aimed at combating corruption in law enforcement agencies. During the investigation, it was revealed that one of the investigators, police captain O.G.O., extorted 3,000 US dollars from citizen K.u.O., despite the fact

26.01.2026, 14:57
Politics

The GKNB detained investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan ROVD.

On January 26, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of police officers suspected of extortion. According to the investigation, police captain O.G.O., who works in the Nariman police department of the Kara-Suu district, attempted to extort $3000 from a local resident. The investigator had a refusal material on the fraud case, which initiated a preliminary investigation in 2024. Captain S.N.S., an investigator from the Aravan district police

26.01.2026, 14:50
Economy

EU countries have approved a complete ban on the import of Russian gas starting in 2027

By the end of 2026, the European Union will complete the import of liquefied natural gas from Russia, and pipeline gas will cease to flow to the countries of the bloc by September 30, 2027. This decision, as reported on the EU Council's website, makes the rejection of Russian gas "legally binding" for all member states. Despite this, objections to the ban have come from Slovakia and Hungary. Nevertheless, a majority of votes was sufficient to adopt this decision. Hungary plans to

26.01.2026, 14:47
The Kyrgyzstan Women's Volleyball Team Will Compete in the Asian Nations Cup for the First Time
Society

The Kyrgyzstan Women's Volleyball Team Will Compete in the Asian Nations Cup for the First Time

As reported in a press release from the Volleyball Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic, the right to participate in this prestigious tournament was made possible due to the high ranking that the team has earned over the past two years. During this period, Kyrgyz volleyball players have twice become winners of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) tournament, which significantly strengthened their position on the international stage.

26.01.2026, 14:46
Two Investigators Suspected of Extortion Detained in Osh Region
Incidents

Two Investigators Suspected of Extortion Detained in Osh Region

Two investigators from the Kara-Suu and Aravan districts were detained in the Osh region. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the provided data, the detention was the result of operational-search activities aimed at combating corruption in law enforcement agencies.

26.01.2026, 14:42
Economy

Construction sites without a "single passport" identified in Bishkek

During raids to inspect construction sites in Bishkek, cases were found where the "single passport" is missing for some of them. The City Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction identified a number of sites that were not registered in the official registry.

26.01.2026, 14:41
Politics

The head of the cabinet instructed to automate the process of transferring children from one school to another.

Today, January 26, Adylbek Kasymaliyev held a meeting with the heads of state institutions and structural divisions of the presidential administration. The main topic of discussion was innovations in the fields of education and tourism, according to information from the press service of the government. During the meeting, an initiative was proposed to implement an electronic mechanism for transferring students between schools. According to available data, there are 2,170 state and municipal

26.01.2026, 14:31
The number of victims in the ferry disaster in the south of the Philippines has risen to 18
World

The number of victims in the ferry disaster in the south of the Philippines has risen to 18

According to the television channel, 317 people have been rescued, while 24 are reported missing. Survivors stated that the sea was calm at the time of the disaster. As reported by AFP, there were 342 passengers on board. The sinking of the Trisha Kerstin 3 occurred off the coast of Pila's Island on the night of January 26, while the vessel was en route from Zamboanga to Holo. The causes of the accident are currently being investigated, and according to the coast guard, the ferry was not

26.01.2026, 14:30
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has started an investigation based on the statement of the spouse of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Society

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has started an investigation based on the statement of the spouse of a member of the Jogorku Kenesh.

A woman has been invited to a meeting at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek Sultan Makilov, head of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, reported that the ministry has initiated a check based on the appeal of Asel Azamatova. She reported incidents of domestic violence by Jogorku Kenesh deputy Eldar Suimanov, as well as the inaction of law enforcement agencies.

26.01.2026, 14:30
The sectors with the highest salary growth in Kyrgyzstan have been named
Economy

The sectors with the highest salary growth in Kyrgyzstan have been named

According to data for the period from January to November 2025, the average monthly nominal salary of one employee in Kyrgyzstan, excluding small enterprises, amounted to 42,954 soms. This figure increased by 19.1 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Taking into account the rise in consumer prices, real wages during the reporting period increased by 10.2 percent, confirming a positive trend in income growth among the population.

26.01.2026, 14:24