As a result of the storm that brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures to the country, a state of emergency has been declared in 24 states, according to information from the BBC. Last Sunday, over 10,000 flights were canceled, and more than 930 flights faced delays due to poor weather conditions.
The government plans to lower the groundwater level to organize new residential areas Funding for the concreting of a specific part of the Big Chui Canal (BChK) will be provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
Photo from the archive In the updated military power ranking compiled by the military analytical portal Global Firepower, Kyrgyzstan ranked 109th. This ranking covers 145 countries and takes into account more than 60 different parameters, such as army size, military expenditures, number of equipment, and level of logistical support. Details of the study are available here. Compared to last year's ranking, where the republic held the 105th position, Kyrgyzstan has dropped four places.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of January 26: The dollar shows stability, while the euro and ruble have significantly strengthened against the som.
- Bloomberg's report confirms that the price of gold has exceeded $5000 per ounce for the first time. The sustained rise in prices is attributed to changes in international politics initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as investors fleeing from government bonds and currencies. Over the past two years, the value of gold has more than doubled. This is related to the so-called "devaluation trading," where investors begin to avoid currencies and treasury bonds. Since the
In the Talas region, an object has been identified that is being constructed without the necessary registration in the construction registry. As a result of the inspection, a fine of 200,000 soms was imposed on the company. Inspectors from the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control discovered an asphalt concrete plant located on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district. The degree of readiness of the facility was about 70%,
In the Chui region, there is an increase in the population of ibexes. Ecologist Alexander Sosnovsky noted that ibexes are becoming an important element of the high-altitude ecosystem.
- The Cabinet of Ministers is considering the implementation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over an area of 15,000 hectares. This initiative is part of a comprehensive government action plan. The Ministry of Agriculture has been designated as the executive organization, and the project is scheduled for implementation from the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2030.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a tragic incident occurred: a girl died from a knife wound. This was reported by the press service of the city's Department of Internal Affairs. According to the information provided, the incident took place on January 26, 2026, at around 9:01 AM. A call was received by the emergency service 102 reporting that a man had stabbed a girl in a hotel on Kuliev Street, resulting in her death at the scene.
As reported by Bakyt Torobayev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the project is aimed at combating water losses. During negotiations with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the financing of the concrete lining of the water supply canal of the Western branch of the Big Chui Canal was discussed. Currently, the preparation of the relevant agreement is underway. According to information, the
Since suffering from measles at six months, Alinur has been afflicted with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. According to doctors, this condition is a serious complication following the virus. “Vaccination against measles starts at one year, and he got sick at six months. I was aware of the possible complications, but he recovered quickly and continued to develop. We were confident that all the difficulties were behind us and didn’t even suspect that there could be long-term consequences,”
On the evening of January 25, 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Suusamyr: a cargo truck caught fire, resulting in the deaths of two people. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region. According to police information, around 11:35, the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District received a signal from the 112 service about a fire involving a large vehicle on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway.
The Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek reported that a 12-year-old boy was found alive and well. On January 25, 2026, a woman named K.G. contacted law enforcement, reporting the disappearance of her nephew, Daniyal Arymbaev, born in 2013. She stated that the boy left home around 12:30 PM when he was getting off at the bus stop at the intersection of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street, after which his whereabouts became unknown.
Illustrative photo On Wednesday, hydraulic tests of the cargo system were conducted on the repaired facility, after which divers opened the end manifold on the underwater oil pipeline. On Sunday, the tanker transition for oil transshipment was carried out, as reported by KTK. Thus, at the moment, oil loading at the terminal is proceeding in normal mode through two mooring facilities.
Leading researchers from the University of Bristol conducted a re-analysis of the results of an experiment organized by the National Institutes of Health in the USA. During the study, participants consumed only natural foods for two weeks, and then switched to a diet of ultra-processed foods for the same period. It is important to note that the composition of nutrients—fats, sugars, salt, and fiber—remained unchanged. The main conclusion of the study showed that on a diet of unprocessed foods,
Taxpayers have the opportunity to be exempt from tax liability for jewelry made of precious metals if they lack primary documents, according to a statement from the State Tax Service. To obtain such an exemption, it is necessary to register the corresponding electronic document in the electronic invoice system by March 1, 2026.
The State Tax Service (STS) has announced the possibility of exempting taxpayers from liability and obligations as a tax agent regarding jewelry made from precious metals, even in the absence of primary documents. To obtain the exemption, it is necessary to register a special electronic document in the electronic invoice system by March 1, 2026.
- In Kyrgyzstan, as of January 17, raid inspections began at construction sites, reported the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. As of January 24, violations were identified at construction sites located at: 8 Sevastopolskaya St.; 6/1 Slavyanskaya St.; 13 Furmanova St.
Screenshot Inspectors from the Talas Regional Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department conducted a raid during which they discovered the construction of an asphalt concrete plant that was not registered in the construction registry. The plant is located on the 78th contour, on the outskirts of the village of Chon-Kara-Buura in the Aitmatov district. According to available data, construction work is 70% complete, and the plant has already begun its operations.
Since its establishment in 2011, the High Technology Park (HTP) has achieved a total revenue of 40.4 billion soms. This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Science, Education, and Innovative Development by HTP Director Azis Abakirov. According to Abakirov, over 12 years of operation, 761 million soms in income tax and 412 million soms in social contributions have been transferred to the state budget.
In the Kemin district, in the territory of the village of Chym-Korgon, a new livestock market has opened its doors, attracting around 10,000 people in the first days of operation, including livestock sellers from Chui, Naryn, and Issyk-Kul regions. According to Almaz Dubanaev, the head of the Chym-Korgon ayil okmotu, dozens of people arrived at the market on January 25. “The livestock market in the Chym-Korgon ayil area is already operational, and we have provided all the necessary conditions
In early 2025, a competition for a new national anthem was launched in Kyrgyzstan, which turned out to be quite challenging. The first stage of selection ended in failure—the commission did not accept any of the submitted texts. In their conclusion, the jury members noted that, despite the active participation of citizens and the variety of proposals, none of the works met the necessary standards of artistry and content. As a result, it was decided to hold a new competition, and the deadline
- In the last quarter of 2025, the amount of cash received by the cash registers of commercial banks in the republic amounted to 1 trillion 680 billion 175.6 million soms, according to information from the National Bank. Compared to the same period in 2024, this figure increased by 264 billion 920.6 million soms, which corresponds to a growth of 18.7%.
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev has initiated changes to the Law "On the Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic." The proposed document emphasizes the introduction of new methods aimed at increasing citizen participation in elections. Among the proposed incentives are:
The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui Region has released details of the incident involving a fuel truck in Suusamyr. It became known that on January 25 at 11:35, a call was received at the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District from the "112" service, reporting a fire in a large cargo truck on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh road.
In preparation for the spring fieldwork season, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is actively engaged in cleaning irrigation channels throughout Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. Currently, mechanical cleaning work is being carried out in the "Eshme" distribution channel of the Southern hydro section, which is under the jurisdiction of the Kara-Suu District Water Management Department in the
Unrest continues in the city following the tragic incident. The death of 37-year-old Alex Pretty, which occurred less than three weeks after the incident involving the shooting of a woman by an immigration officer in Minneapolis, has sparked numerous conflicting statements from officials and federal representatives. The BBC reported on the instability of information regarding the incident.
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has approved a draft agreement concerning electronic trade in goods within the EAEU and has sent it for the necessary domestic procedures in the member states of the "five". According to the EEC press service, this document aims to establish unified rules for electronic trade in the internal market, as well as to reduce the likelihood of barriers that hinder the free movement of goods.
Last night, an earthquake with a magnitude of about four occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the provided data, the tremors were recorded on January 26 at 3:54 AM.
At the meeting of the committee on agrarian policy, water resources, and ecology at the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, it was acknowledged that the condition of pastures in the country is extremely unsatisfactory. This statement was made during the discussion of the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Breeding in Animal Husbandry of the Kyrgyz Republic." Alisher Kozyuev, a deputy, raised the issue of the state of pastures with Zhanibek Kerimaliev, who previously headed the
The final (fourth) stage of the winter admission has started at higher educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan. According to the data from the automated system "Applicant online," the period for issuing vouchers will take place from January 26 to 28.
Recently, in the new building of secondary school No. 43, located in the Ak-Bata residential area, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, held an open meeting with residents of the territories recently annexed to the city. Residents from such areas as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB participated in the meeting, which are now part of the Sverdlovsk administrative district as part of the administrative-territorial reform.
Next week, a drop in temperature and brief snowfalls are expected in Bishkek. On January 26, during the day, the temperature will fluctuate between +2 and +4 degrees, while at night it will drop to –3…–5 degrees.
At a meeting of the committee on agrarian policy, water resources, ecology, and environmental protection in the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the issue of the sharp increase in meat prices was raised. This discussion is related to the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Breeding in Animal Husbandry of the Kyrgyz Republic." Deputies noted that the rise in meat prices negatively affects the financial situation of ordinary citizens. They emphasized the need for authorized bodies to take
On January 25, 2026, at the age of 48, after a prolonged illness, Aydai Bektemir kyzy Asangulova, a renowned cultural figure of Kyrgyzstan, ethnographer, designer, and researcher of national costumes, as well as the founder of the public fund "Kiyiz duyno," passed away. Photo from the internet. Aydai Asangulova
Currently, the following work has been completed as part of the project: Site planning - 80%; Installation of fencing - 95%; Delivery of supporting structures for the first phase - 50%; Piling for supporting structures of the first phase - 6%; Construction of sediment control structures, including a drainage channel and drainage ponds - 50%; Preparation of pits for 220 kV power line supports - 40%; Assembly of supports is ongoing.
The cargo-passenger ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, which was heading from the city of Zamboanga to the island of Holo, sank on Monday night off the coast of the Philippines. According to preliminary data, technical malfunctions of the vessel may have caused the tragedy, as reported by the Interfax agency. There were more than 350 people on board. Rescue operations managed to retrieve at least 316 passengers; however, unfortunately, 15 people have been declared dead. More than 100 passengers are
A man was fined in Osh for violating firearm handling regulations. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region.
According to information provided by the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a significant increase in the number of foreign citizens arriving in the country. According to the data, last year the number of arrivals increased by 18.6% compared to 2024 and by 20% compared to 2023.
At a government meeting, Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev announced plans to build 20 new schools in Kyrgyzstan, 10 of which are already under construction. He noted that each of these schools will have one or two classes specifically designed for inclusive education. Conditions will also be provided for the education of children with disabilities.
In the Issyk-Ata district, projects for the modernization of key water systems are actively being implemented, including the Eastern Big Chu Canal (EBCC), the irrigation canal R-24, and the Tuzov Basin. The condition of the facilities and the progress of the repair work were inspected by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev. According to information provided by the press service, the
In Bishkek, the police found the missing 12-year-old Daniyal Arymbaev, who was born in 2013. This information was announced on January 26 by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. The boy went missing on January 25. He left the stop at Zhibek Zholu—Issanova around 12:30 and did not get in touch afterward.
Criminals are taking advantage of this opportunity to evade criminal prosecution In Russia, the introduction of strict measures concerning migrants who intend to buy tickets and leave the country on the day of their application is being discussed. Reports from sources in law enforcement indicate that this order has already been approved and will be sent for signature to the Ministry of Transport, as reported in the Telegram channel INSIDER-T. The main reason for such measures is the numerous
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a driver was caught while under the influence of alcohol, who attempted to pass himself off as an employee of the Traffic Police of the Chui region, reports sources from the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" from the "Safari" movement. Patrol service officers stopped his vehicle and, suspecting possible alcohol intoxication, began checking documents. According to eyewitnesses, the man immediately claimed to hold the position of head of one
Last year, more than 3,600 patents for pawnshop activities were issued. This was reported by Eldiyar Mambetov, head of the operational control department of the State Tax Service. He noted that revenues from pawnshop activities amounted to over 54 million soms.
According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, high-profile Chinese general Zhang Yuxia has found himself at the center of a scandal due to allegations of passing secret data about the country's nuclear program to the United States. Sources cited by the publication claim that this is not the only accusation against him. Photo by the media. General Zhang Yuxia is accused of passing secret information about US nuclear weapons
The heating systems in educational institutions of the rural district of Jazy have been inspected. This information was announced by representatives of the Jazy rural administration.
On January 23, the signing of a memorandum for the construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River took place between the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan and LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. Ltd." This event was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. The memorandum was signed by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and the General Director of the company, Tszyu Chenzi.