Society

Buses to the residential areas connected to Bishkek will be launched after road repairs.

The Mayor of Bishkek met with residents of recently annexed territories An open meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with residents of the city's new districts took place at Secondary School No. 43 in Ak-Bata. This event was organized for residents of areas that have recently become part of the Sverdlovsk district, according to information from the mayor's office press service.

24.01.2026, 17:33

Society

The Kyrgyz Republic has been elected as the chair of the SPECA program for 2026.

The 20th session of the governing council and the second meeting of the governing committee of the SPECA fund took place on January 23 in Ashgabat as part of SPECA week. This meeting was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. As a result of these events, the Kyrgyz Republic was elected to the position of chair of the SPECA program for 2026. This role provides the country with additional opportunities to strengthen its international image, protect national interests, and

24.01.2026, 17:30

Ecology

Very Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 5:00 PM is 226 AQI (smog map)

According to information from IQAir, on January 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek was 226 AQI. This value is considered very unhealthy.

24.01.2026, 17:27

Society

Construction sites without a single passport identified in Bishkek

During raids aimed at checking compliance with construction standards and ensuring safety, construction sites without a single passport were identified. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The City Department of Architectural and Construction Supervision in Bishkek discovered several facilities that are not registered in the official registry and do not possess the necessary passport.

24.01.2026, 17:25

Society

A house for children without parental care is being built in the city of Osh.

Photo courtesy of the Osh City Hall press service The construction of a family children's home in Osh is progressing successfully. This information was provided by the press service of the southern capital's city hall. According to Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the construction of a multi-story building designed for 28 apartments is proceeding according to the established schedule. The main goal is to provide housing for children who were raised in the orphanages "Lotus" and

24.01.2026, 17:11

Incidents

A man was detained in Bishkek for hooliganism in a computer club

On January 18, 2026, as a result of monitoring social networks, a video was discovered showing a man behaving aggressively and using obscene language in a computer club located on Baytik Batyr Street in Bishkek. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, this incident was recorded in the logbook. In connection with this, a preliminary investigation has been initiated.

24.01.2026, 17:04

Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, the minimum retirement age has been increased.

According to information provided by Zhenishbek Mukambetov, head of the Social Fund's public relations department, starting from January 1, 2026, citizens will need at least 6 years of work experience to qualify for retirement. These changes have become part of the legislation that was updated in 2024. Previously, women aged 58 and men aged 63 were required to have 20 years of experience, and those with insufficient experience were assigned a partial pension. As of July 1, 2024, the

24.01.2026, 17:00

Society

In Talas, a woman donated outerwear made from the skins of 5 wolves to the museum — such garments were worn by influential people.

Zulayka Duishon kyzy, a resident of the city of Talas, donated family artifacts to the Museum of the Epic "Manas" at the Kyrgyz National Complex "Manas Ordo" — an outer garment ("karyshkyr ichik" — wolf fur coat) and a hair ornament ("chachpak"). According to Zulayka, the wolf fur coat belonged to her father-in-law, and the "chachpak" belonged to his wife. This coat, made from the skins of five wolves, was crafted for Toktoraliyev Ulushbay, who

24.01.2026, 16:59

Exclusive

The Cabinet approved the procedure for distributing tariff benefits for electric vehicles

- On January 22, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 21 regarding the procedure for distributing tariff benefits for vehicles with electric engines. This decision was made in accordance with the norms of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as in connection with the Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated December 5, 2025, No. 111.

24.01.2026, 16:57

Incidents

Three Women Detained in Bishkek for Violating Public Order

Around 1:00 AM, the 102 service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek received a report of a conflict involving three women at an entertainment establishment on Kyiv Street. The information was provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk district. The fact of the incident was recorded in the Unified Register of Crimes and Offenses (URCO). As a result of the investigation, three citizens were detained: A.B. (born in 1996), O.A. (born in 2003), and M.M. (born in 2005).

24.01.2026, 16:57

Politics

The Housing Committee approved the gender norm of 70/30 for judges and the Cabinet in the second reading.

On January 22, the Jogorku Kenesh held the second reading and approved the draft constitutional law "On Amendments to Certain Constitutional Legislative Acts," which concerns the laws "On the Council for Justice Affairs," "On the Supreme Court and Local Courts," and "On the Cabinet of Ministers." The bill was initiated by a group of 35 deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

24.01.2026, 16:51

Society

About 9 billion soms are planned to be allocated for the development of new districts in Bishkek by 2030.

A meeting was held by Aibek Junushaliev, where issues concerning the recently annexed territories of the city were discussed. Residents from residential areas such as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which became part of the Sverdlovsk administrative district during the administrative-territorial reform, attended the meeting.

24.01.2026, 16:51

Politics

Violations Found at the Bishkek Concrete Plant. Their Products Will Be Inspected

The inspection of the LLC "Bishkek Concrete Plant" was initiated by the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdana Oruntaev and conducted by employees of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction in cooperation with the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control. During the inspection, violations were recorded, including the absence of architectural and permitting documentation and non-compliance with concrete

24.01.2026, 16:34

Society

Bishkek City Hall: Roads in New Areas Will Not Be Repaired Until Water Supply and Sewage Issues Are Resolved

Work on restoring the road surface in the new areas of the Sverdlovsk district will not begin until issues related to water supply and sewage are resolved. This was stated by the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, at a meeting with residents of several residential complexes and new buildings. The mayor noted that the top priority is to address problems with engineering networks, and only after that can work on road repairs begin.

24.01.2026, 16:33

Society

New Buses Will Hit the Routes to Residential Areas and New Developments in Bishkek After Road Repairs

During the meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with representatives of the new districts of the Sverdlovsk region, issues related to the transportation situation and the condition of the road surface were discussed. Residents of such residential areas as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which have recently become part of the capital, raised several pressing issues, among which the lack of public transportation was particularly

24.01.2026, 16:30

World

Car crashes into entrance of Detroit airport in the USA

On the evening of January 23, an incident occurred at Detroit Airport when a car crashed into the doors of the building and continued moving, crashing into the check-in counters. According to the Associated Press, six people were injured and received assistance on the spot. The driver of the vehicle was detained. Representatives of Delta Air Lines, whose check-in area was affected by the incident, noted that none of the injured were their passengers.

24.01.2026, 16:20

Incidents

Family conflict in the city of Osh ended with hospitalization — a man has been detained

In the Osh region, law enforcement agencies are investigating a case of assault on a young woman. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs, on the night of January 24, 2026, at around 05:00, the Ak-Burinsky police station received a signal from the ambulance that a 24-year-old resident of the city, B.G., born in 1999, had been hospitalized with injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband.

24.01.2026, 16:13

Society

What will happen to the football fields in the Botanic Garden? And what do they look like now? Report

The construction of two mini-football fields in the E. Gariyev Botanical Garden has already begun, and workers have started installing the fence. In addition to the football fields, there are plans to create an amphitheater, a conference hall, a sports zone, and walking areas. Information about the project emerged in mid-January, and soon residents and environmentalists expressed their dissatisfaction. In their opinion, football fields should be built in other parts of the city, as the

24.01.2026, 16:08

Sports

In the Bakai-Ata District, they are asking for a gym to be built, - deputy

According to information from the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Jumabekov, who spoke on January 21, residents of the Bakai-Ata district have requested the construction of a sports hall. As the deputy noted, the youth from the rural municipality of Bakai-Ata initiated this issue, hoping for a capital construction program.

24.01.2026, 16:03

Society

In the Osh Region, an earthquake of about 3 magnitude occurred at night.

At 01:32, an earthquake with a magnitude of about 3 occurred in the Osh region. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 2 kilometers northeast of the village of Terek-Suu and 4 kilometers southwest of the village of Sary-Bee. In the settlements of the country, the intensity of the vibrations was about 3 points, particularly in the villages of Terek-Suu and Sary-Bee.

24.01.2026, 16:00

World

The first video of a black hole may appear this spring.

According to information published in The Guardian, astronomers intend to capture the rotating disk of a black hole, the boundary of which is the place where light and matter cannot escape. Sarah Markoff, a professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy at the University of Cambridge, as well as one of the founders of the EHT consortium, described the upcoming shoot as "revolutionary" due to its complex technology and significance for science.

24.01.2026, 15:59

Incidents

In the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, brothels for providing intimate services have been discovered

In the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, a raid was conducted organized by local administration officials and representatives of the Internal Affairs Department, aimed at identifying violations of public order. This was reported by the press service of the akimat. During the event, brothels providing intimate services and body massage were identified. As a result of the inspection, administrative protocols were drawn up for five women, and explanatory conversations were held in accordance with

24.01.2026, 15:57

Exclusive

85% of water in Central Asia is used for irrigation in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan - EDB

- The EDB report emphasizes the need to develop cooperation to address pressing issues in the field of sustainable development. The Aral Sea basin region in Central Asia faces two key challenges: a lack of investment in water and energy infrastructure, as well as insufficient levels of regional interaction.

24.01.2026, 15:54

Incidents

Bishkek City Police Detained Suspect in Series of Car Fraud Amounting to $159,000

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, operatives detained a man who became a suspect in a series of large-scale frauds. It was established that on January 15, 2026, a statement was received at the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department from a representative of one of the limited liability companies (OsOO). In his appeal, he indicated that on January 9, E. B., having gained the trust of the company's employees, took

24.01.2026, 15:44

World

Court in the UAE sentenced nine citizens of Uzbekistan to life imprisonment in a brawl case

The court proceedings in the UAE concerned an incident that occurred in April 2025 at a gas station in Dubai. According to local law enforcement, two citizens of Uzbekistan died as a result of the conflict, one of whom received a fatal stab wound, while the other passed away in the hospital after falling into a coma. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Akhror Burkhanov noted that the country's agencies are actively studying all the circumstances

24.01.2026, 15:41

Economy

The Cabinet instructed the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy to create a new guarantee fund in 2027-2030.

- The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has instructed the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy to create a new guarantee fund in the years 2027-2030. This initiative is included in the government's action plan. The official document emphasizes that the establishment of the new fund will be an important step towards increasing competition in the guarantee services market and expanding the available tools for business support.

24.01.2026, 15:39

Politics

Members of the Cabinet, led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, made an expedition to "Ala-Archa"

A hiking trip was held in the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, organized by Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev in collaboration with members of the Cabinet of Ministers and staff of the President's Administration. This event was conceived to promote a healthy lifestyle, strengthen team spirit among civil servants, and draw attention to issues of ecology and domestic tourism.

24.01.2026, 15:39

Health

In Manas, a scientific circle "Scientist-Medic" for graduate students and candidates has started its work

Starting from December 2025, a scientific club "Scientist-Medic" has been launched in the city of Manas, created to support graduate students and candidates engaged in scientific research. This club is organized under the Department of Hospital Therapy, which covers the course of radiation diagnostics and oncology at the Medical Institute of JAGU. Classes in the club are conducted by Professor Igor Viktorovich Pershukov, head of the department and Doctor of Medical Sciences. Pershukov

24.01.2026, 15:39

Incidents

In Uzgen, a suspect in domestic violence against his wife was detained

A man accused of domestic violence against his wife was detained in Uzgen. This information was received from the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 5, 2025, O. A., born in 1978, contacted the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department with a statement that her husband K. A., under the influence of alcohol, had caused a scandal and began to beat her.

24.01.2026, 15:35

Society

The Development Program for Newly Joined Districts of Bishkek Until 2030 Has Been Developed

Photo by the press service of the mayor's office Recently, in the new secondary school No. 43, located in the residential area of "Ak-Bata," the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, held a meeting with local residents from the newly joined districts of the city. The press service of the mayor's office reported this event. Residents from residential areas such as "MTF-2," "Nurkhojo-Ata," "Ak-Bata," "Ak-Zhar," "Lebedinovka,"

24.01.2026, 15:34

Exclusive

Reducing Production Costs is the Key to the Competitiveness of Kyrgyzstan's Textile Industry, - Entrepreneur

To enhance the competitiveness of Kyrgyzstan's light industry, it is critically important to reduce production costs. This opinion was expressed by Bermet Tursunakunova, an entrepreneur in this field, in an interview on the radio. She noted that even despite efforts to address financing issues, the establishment of laboratories, and the resolution of border problems, high production costs remain a serious obstacle to competing with neighbors such as China and Uzbekistan.

24.01.2026, 15:30

Society

Life in the Regions: A German from Switzerland Launched Tourism in a Village on Issyk-Kul

Gulbara Shadakova, a resident of the village of Jenish in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, is actively developing the tourism potential of her area. She conducts master classes for guests on Kyrgyz cuisine, crafts, and traditions. A correspondent from Turmush reports on her activities. Gulbara was born in 1961 in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, and after finishing high school, she enrolled in a medical college in Przhevalsk (now Karakol), graduating with honors in 1982. She worked as a

24.01.2026, 15:23

Society

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of apartment burglaries has been detained

A man has been placed in a temporary detention facility, and his connection to other crimes is under investigation. Officers of the criminal investigation department of the Internal Affairs Administration of the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek have detained a suspect in apartment burglaries.

24.01.2026, 15:22

Economy

95% of the population of EAEU countries purchase goods electronically

- According to information provided by the EEC, 95% of the population in the EAEU countries uses electronic means for purchases. Moreover, 80% of them also acquire various services. However, many users face violations of their rights. As Osaulenko noted, this issue affects every second resident of the EAEU countries.

24.01.2026, 15:15

World

In the Turkestan Region, mechanized cleaning of main canals was carried out for the first time in 40 years.

Main canal of the Zhetysay district The local branch of RGP "Kazvodkhoz" carried out the first mechanized cleaning of the main canals K-21 and K-34 in recent decades, while work continues on canal K-25. The K-21 canal, which is one of the largest in the region, irrigates 20,000 hectares of agricultural land across three districts. A complete cleaning of its 22.8-kilometer length was carried out using special equipment. This event is significant as such work had not been done here for

24.01.2026, 15:14

Exclusive

The maximum interest rate in pawnshops is unified — 30% per annum, - Ministry of Economy

On the air of the radio, the chief specialist of the department of oversight, control, and monitoring of the financial market at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Süyörkul Ashimjan uulu, discussed current changes in loan rates provided by pawnshops. He noted that since 2018, a moratorium on checks of entrepreneurs has been in effect, which was implemented to support small and medium-sized businesses, including pawnshops.

24.01.2026, 15:07

Exclusive

In Naryn, the program for supporting SMEs until 2030 was discussed

- An off-site meeting of experts took place in Naryn, where the project of the Program for Support and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030 (SME-2030) was discussed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. Participants in the dialogue included representatives of the business community of the region, local authorities, and industry associations.

24.01.2026, 15:04

Ecology

The Ministry of Emergency Situations showcased a stockpile of poaching nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul.

The work of rescuers and divers has been significantly simplified thanks to the strengthening of the technical base of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, reports the press service of the agency. According to the ministry, the diving service has received new equipment, including boats, as well as winter and summer special clothing, not to mention underwater drones. Thanks to this new equipment, over the past three years, divers have been able to retrieve old poaching nets that had been on the

24.01.2026, 15:03

Politics

Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with leaders of major construction companies

On January 23, Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the heads of major construction companies, as well as with representatives of government agencies and the Bishkek city administration. The format of the event included a discussion with questions and answers. The main topics were the problems arising from the obligations of developers, as well as the need to eliminate contradictions and improve the regulatory framework in the construction sector.

24.01.2026, 15:00

Education

In the Kadamjay District, schoolchildren from the village of Zhetigen travel to other villages for their studies every day.

In the village of Zhetigen, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, about 800 children are studying, but there is no school in the settlement itself. As a result, the children are forced to travel to other villages for classes every day. Local residents report that students reach educational institutions by buses, which make up to 10 trips daily. Unfortunately, sometimes children are late for lessons, and some return home after dark. Not only

24.01.2026, 14:56

Exclusive

The National Bank suspended the license of the exchange office "Ikhsan LTD" in Bishkek.

- From January 23 to January 25, 2026, inclusive, the validity of license No. 6549 dated July 14, 2023, allowing LLC "Ikhsan LTD" to conduct exchange operations with cash foreign currency, has been suspended by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was announced in an official statement by the NBKR. This exchange office is located at: Bishkek city, Abdrahmanov Street, 119, apartment 19/2.

24.01.2026, 14:53

Society

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was recorded early in the morning on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border on January 24 at 05:07. According to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the seismic event was located in Tajikistan, approximately 18 kilometers southeast of the Kyrgyz village of Azyk-Suu and 33 kilometers southeast of the village of Kabyq. In some settlements of Kyrgyzstan, the intensity of the earthquake was felt as follows: in the

24.01.2026, 14:49

Education

The law on state awards proposes to reinstate the title of "People's Teacher"

On January 22, the Jogorku Kenesh initiated a public discussion on a draft law concerning amendments to the law "On State Awards, Honorary Titles, and State Prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic." Deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva, who proposed the initiative, noted that the main goal of the draft law is to elevate the status of the teaching profession.

24.01.2026, 14:44

Society

A Large Family of Capricorns Encountered in the Talas Mountains. Video

At the entrance to the state natural park "Besh-Tash," located in the Talas region, a herd of ibex was spotted. According to eyewitnesses, there were ten individuals. On December 10, a video featuring these mountain ibex was recorded in the Arashan Mazary area, according to information provided by the park administration.

24.01.2026, 14:37

World

China has launched an investigation into two high-ranking generals

Zhang Yuxia, Liu Zhenli An investigation has been initiated in China against two high-profile military officials. According to the Ministry of National Defense, under suspicion are Zhang Yuxia, a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, as well as Liu Zhenli, a member of the Central Military Commission and Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff of this commission. Both are accused of "serious

24.01.2026, 14:37

Society

In Bishkek, an unauthorized construction site was discovered on Shaumyan Street

In Bishkek, illegal construction has been recorded, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. Raid inspections of construction sites are being conducted under the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaeva. These activities are carried out by the Bishkek Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department.

24.01.2026, 14:35

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, electricity consumption has increased by 25% over five years

According to Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a meeting of the Ministry of Energy's board, the increase in electricity consumption is due to the stable development of the economy, which creates additional challenges regarding power shortages. The government emphasized that the commissioning of new generation capacities is lagging behind the growing demand. In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has modernized the Toktogul,

24.01.2026, 14:29

Ecology

Weather forecast for January 25: Snowfalls expected in the mountains

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is expected at night in the foothills and mountainous areas of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as in the mountains of the Chui and Batken regions. At the same time, there will be no precipitation in the valley zones of the Jalal-Abad region and in the agricultural areas of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Talas, Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. During the day on January 25, snow is possible in some places in the Naryn region, as

24.01.2026, 14:25