The goalkeeper of the national team of Kyrgyzstan, Erjan Tokotaev, will now play for the football club "Alga". This information was provided by the Kyrgyz Football Union. Previously, in the last season, Tokotaev defended the goal for the Uzbek club "Andijan".
A group of scientists from Peking University has introduced a new analog chip designed for use in artificial intelligence systems. This chip demonstrates outstanding results, significantly outpacing existing digital solutions, as reported by Kazinform, citing the South China Morning Post. According to the publication, the developed chip operates 12 times faster than its digital predecessors, while its energy consumption is more than 200 times lower. This discovery could change the perception
Today, January 23, 2026, a meeting of the Ministry of Energy took place in Bishkek, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. During the event, Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev raised the issue of the amount of electricity imported by Kyrgyzstan from neighboring countries.
As a result of an inspection conducted by the Ton District Prosecutor's Office, serious violations were identified in the distribution of land plots intended for agriculture. According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, during the investigation, facts of illegal transfer of land plots totaling 196.83 hectares into private ownership were established, carried out by the Ayil Okmotu in Ulahol, Ak-Terek, Mambetov, and previously Ton (now
Illustrative photo U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the invitation previously extended to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the "Council of Peace." This came after Carney spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, criticizing Washington's actions in using economic pressure on other states, Reuters reports. In response, Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social, stating that Canada would not be able to become part of "the most
Bishkek January 24, Saturday At night, the temperature will be -11...-13 °C, with cloudy weather.
On January 22, a training seminar was held in the Suzak district as part of the "AgroZooVet-2026" project. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, materials related to the development of veterinary medicine and animal husbandry, as well as issues concerning the improvement of the feed base and state support, were presented at the event. The main objective of the seminar was to enhance the qualifications of farmers and
Social stores "Eurasia" have launched a new initiative — the "Young Families" program. According to the organization ANO "Eurasia," this program is aimed at parents with one or more minor children. Participants will be able to obtain a social card, which will allow them to purchase food and essential goods at reduced prices.
This vehicle fleet will be used for the maintenance and modernization of the country's energy networks. The keys to 37 units of special equipment intended for the energy sector were handed over to the Ministry of Energy by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. As part of the modernization of the technical base of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzstan National Electric Network," 17 JAC–T8 vehicles for teams, 10 JAC–N56 vehicles, 8 SHANMON–388H backhoe loaders,
- In the primary market of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the trading volume in 2025 amounted to 206.1 billion soms, with 1,155 transactions completed. This was reported by the acting general director of the KFB, Aida Chodulova, at a press conference on January 23. In the secondary market, the trading volume in 2025 reached 5.7 billion soms, corresponding to 1,101 transactions. For comparison, in 2024, this figure was at 4.4 billion soms with 789 transactions.
Everyone wants to earn a salary like in the Ministry of Construction The Ministry of Economy and Commerce commented on the reasons for the constant rise in prices in Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency's data, the consumer price index for the end of 2025 was 9.4%, while the average annual inflation was at 8.2%. In particular, meat products increased by 13.6%, fruits and vegetables by 19.1%, bread and cereals by 3.8%, dairy products, cheese, and eggs by 5.5%, and alcohol and tobacco by 8%.
A sports reality show is set to launch in Kyrgyzstan, which will take place among civil servants. This information was provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Kabar agency. This event will be carried out in partnership with the Triathlon Federation.
Today, January 23, 2026, a meeting of the Ministry of Energy was held in Bishkek, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev raised a question about the financial condition of JSC "Electric Stations" and inquired whether the company had managed to achieve profitability.
Vaccination remains one of the most effective methods of preventing influenza. According to doctors from the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center, safe and tested vaccines have been used in the healthcare system for over 60 years. According to their data, injectable inactivated vaccines against influenza dominate globally. For healthy adults, even if the viruses circulating in the community do not match the vaccine strains, the vaccination provides reliable protection. For older adults, the
“The president paid special attention to this issue” Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the press service of the presidential administration, spoke about the situation regarding the possible demolition of residential buildings in the Anar-Bak area, located near Bishkek.
In the Ak-Suu district, activities aimed at preventing ice jams and potential flooding have begun in anticipation of the spring season. This was reported by the local administration. It is reported that sections of channels that pose a danger will be reinforced.
Today, at a press conference at the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, Marat Pirnazarov, the chairman of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, announced that the population holds a significant amount of money — between 200 to 300 billion soms. According to him, this sum raises concerns in the context of inflationary processes.
The final date for the start of the month of Ramadan will be confirmed at a meeting of the Council of Ulema of Tajikistan in February, where the amounts for zakat al-fitr (charity that believers must pay during fasting), zakat, and fidya will also be announced. This was clarified by the Committee. We remind you that last year Ramadan started on March 1.
The O!Store chain of stores has announced the start of a discount week, which will run from January 23 to January 31. As part of this promotion, a 20% discount is offered on a variety of accessories.
The State Agency for Personal Data Protection, operating under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, has warned about the emergence of fake messages being circulated in the WhatsApp messenger in the name of its employees and management. The agency stated that such mailings have no relation to its official activities and may be linked to fraudulent actions. In its statement, the agency emphasizes that it does not conduct official correspondence and does not send official notifications to
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the relevant agencies, is developing proposals for the textile industry for their subsequent implementation. This was reported by representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Initiatives were undertaken at the request of President Sadyr Japarov, who held an extended meeting with participants in the textile sector at "Yntymak Ordo".
Recently, the Talas branch of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic received a new service vehicle, a 2026 model "Chevrolet TRACKER," as a gift. This initiative was prompted by a request from the cadastral institution, which raised the issue of the need for service transportation to more efficiently carry out tasks related to land issues.
The delegation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, headed by Deputy Minister Ernest Jusupov, participated in the 10th Conference of the Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) dedicated to disaster risk reduction. On January 21 and 22, the conference took place in Islamabad, attended by representatives of emergency response services from ECO member countries, as well as international and regional organizations.
As a result of the incident that occurred near the port city of Cartagena in the Murcia region, four people sustained minor injuries, local emergency services reported. According to a representative of the emergency services in southeastern Murcia, "the train remained on the tracks and did not derail."
During the final press conference, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) summarized its performance for the previous year. The year 2025 was significant for the exchange, as the total trading volume reached 219.7 billion soms, which is almost double that of 2024, when this figure was 109.7 billion soms. This year saw growth in all major segments:
Today, January 23, the Syrgabaev family from the Talas region received the keys to a two-room apartment. This event became possible thanks to the personal intervention of Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of the agency. The appeal from the parents of the triplets appeared in the media on January 21, where they requested assistance in obtaining housing. Earlier, on July 5, 2025, they had already
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council on social issues, Vice Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva reported that all 119 schools and 124 kindergartens in Bishkek are equipped with evacuation plans in case of fire. She noted that an alarm button has been installed in each educational institution, with an annual budget of 15 million soms allocated for its maintenance.
On January 23, measures were taken on the Bishkek—Osh highway to enhance snow removal and to spread a sand-salt mixture to prevent road traffic accidents. The Bishkek—Kara-Balta road also passes through the Moscow district.
Response from the State Agency for Land Resources Aman Kebekov, a specialist from the State Agency for Land Resources, stated in an interview with "Birinchi Radio" that the purchase of housing by foreigners does not have a significant impact on pricing in the real estate market of Kyrgyzstan.
"On Ashar Street in the Ak-Orgo new building, there is a fire station that has already been opened but is not yet operational. What is the issue?" — this question was raised on January 23 at a meeting of the permanent commission on social issues by deputy Erjan Nasiraliyev of the Bishkek City Council ("Adilet"). Colonel Cholponbaev from the Ministry of Emergency Situations explained that although the fire station had been put into operation, the staffing levels for it had
The Ministry of Education has published the schedule for the Republican Olympiad for school students for the academic year 2025-2026. The Olympiad will take place in four stages:
As previously mentioned, the tax rate on transactions through foreign banks has been reduced to 0.1%. These changes to the Tax Code were made in accordance with the aforementioned Law dated December 31, 2025. Banks where accounts are opened act as tax agents, withholding and transferring this tax to the budget when taxpayers carry out transactional operations.
During the winter period, predatory animals such as jackals become more active and can threaten the safety of residents in villages. Moreover, their reproduction negatively impacts the populations of rare birds and wild animals inhabiting the mountain forests. To address this issue, planned hunting operations continue in the region aimed at reducing the number of these pests. During recent activities, 4 jackals were eliminated in the Aitmatov district, 4 in the Manas district, and 7 in the
A family from Talas, who welcomed triplets, was handed the keys to a two-room apartment in the center of Bishkek, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on January 23. Earlier, the publication "Turmush" released an appeal from Ryskul Syrgabaev and Medina Kalieva. They requested assistance with their housing and documentation issues. Since November 2024, the young family had been living in a rented apartment in the capital, with Syrgabaev working as a laborer on
This measure only concerns small and medium-sized businesses The State Tax Service (GNS) has announced a temporary suspension of raid control and inspections regarding the use of payment systems for small and medium enterprises.
Today, January 23, the keys to a new batch of special vehicles were handed over to the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the government press service. Received vehicles: 17 JAC–T8 crew vehicles; eight SHANMON–388H backhoe loaders; two truck-mounted lifts based on KamAZ-43118 with a height of 45 meters; ten JAC–N56 crew vehicles. Photo from the KR government website. Photo from the KR government website. Photo from the KR government website. Photo from the KR
On the portal of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law "On Amendments to the Law 'On Culture'" has been presented for public discussion. The aim of the document is to modernize the legal framework in the field of culture and to strengthen state support measures for publishing, the arts, and international cultural interaction. The draft includes several key changes.
At the intersection of Tynystanova and Moskovskaya streets in Bishkek, a traffic accident occurred involving an electric bus and a passenger car. According to preliminary data, no one was injured as a result of the incident. At the scene of the incident, police officers and other city services are working to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident.
- The Canadian company Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Chaarat Gold Holdings Limited, which manages the licenses for the gold projects "Tulkubash" and "Kyzylbash," as well as adjacent exploration areas totaling 27.42 sq. km, located in the Tian Shan region of Kyrgyzstan. Information about this has been posted on the company's website. The total amount of the deal is $162 million.
The state agency responsible for personal data protection has reported cases of fake messages being sent out. Malefactors are using messengers, particularly WhatsApp, and posing as representatives of the agency. In an official statement, the agency emphasizes that these messages are not related to its activities. They are being sent by fraudsters with the aim of deceiving citizens.
The deputy explained his initiative to cancel additional payments Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev shared his thoughts in an interview with the publication "24.kg" regarding his initiative to cancel additional payments for night shifts.
- At the press conference held on January 23 and organized by AKIpress, lawyer Nazira Abdumuminova reported that her client Klara Sadykova had appealed to the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Committee for National Security. This was done in connection with alleged violations that may have occurred during the investigation of the criminal case. The lawyer explained that Sadykova filed complaints against the actions of the investigator of the First Mai District Police Department
Compared to 2024, when Kyrgyzstan paid 37.5 billion soms ($429.6 million) on external debt and 22.2 billion soms ($254.8 million) on internal debt, the amount of payments in 2025 has significantly increased. Photo on the main page: Shutterstock.
According to Aman Kebekov, the chief specialist of the State Agency for Land Resources, the purchase of real estate by foreigners does not have a significant impact on prices in Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He noted that there is a perception in society that foreign participation in real estate transactions can lead to price increases. However, analysis results show that the share of such transactions accounts for less than 1 percent of the total
At this meeting, reported by the agency's press service, the possibilities of cooperation in the field of solar energy and the implementation of projects in mountainous and hard-to-reach regions of Kyrgyzstan were discussed.
- In November 2025, the volume of goods imported into Kyrgyzstan from non-EAEU countries increased by 11.6% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the National Statistics Committee. The total value of imports from these countries amounted to $705.7 million, while in November 2024 this figure was at $632.2 million.
According to Aman Kebekov, the chief specialist of the cadastral valuation sector of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, the construction of multi-story buildings by the GIK has contributed to slowing down the increase in apartment prices in the country. He shared this information on the air of "Birinchi Radio." He emphasized that although apartment prices continue to rise, the pace of this growth has significantly decreased compared to previous