In Naryn, 5,943 square meters of land were returned to the state

In Osh, a police officer is detained on suspicion of "protection" of foreigners

According to information provided by the special services, an inspector from the GKNB, in collaboration with the SVR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has arrested a district inspector of the GOM-3 working in Osh, on charges of regularly extorting money from foreign citizens. The investigation has established that police lieutenant U.O.Sh. used his official position to exert pressure on migrants working in the city without the necessary documents. He threatened them with fines and possible

In 2025, the production volume in the light industry reached 25 billion soms

- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated a production volume in the light industry of about 25 billion soms. This was reported on the radio by Talantbek Karasartov, who holds the position of head of the industrial analysis department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to him, the textile sector accounted for about 4 billion soms, while the garment industry exceeded 20 billion soms, and the leather and footwear industry reached over 600 million soms.

Energy workers in the Batken region are operating in enhanced mode due to the frost.

With the onset of a sharp drop in temperature in the Batken region, workers in the energy sector have been switched to an enhanced mode. This information was announced by representatives of the Batken branch of OJSC "NESC". According to the provided data, the situation in the region is stable, and no cases of emergency power outages have been registered. However, due to low temperatures, the load on the electrical networks has significantly increased.

In Osh, a police officer was detained for "protection" of foreigners.

On January 21, 2026, as a result of a joint operation by the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (SVR MVD KR), a district inspector of the Osh City Police Department, Lieutenant of Police U.O.Sh., was detained while receiving money. According to the GKNB, the detainee, abusing his official position, systematically threatened foreign citizens working in Osh, demanding money for so-called

The roads and passes of Kyrgyzstan are open for transit.

As of the morning of January 23 of this year, the roads and passes in Kyrgyzstan remain open for traffic. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the agency, road organizations in seven regions of the country are working around the clock, monitoring the condition of the roads. They are engaged in clearing the roadway and distributing a sand-salt mixture to ensure safe movement. An example of successful work is the Suusamyr — Talas —

Struggle for Clean Air: Bans, Fines, and Large-Scale Gasification

A set of measures aimed at reducing air pollution and improving the environmental situation has been launched in the country. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The process is coordinated by an interdepartmental commission headed by Minister Maratbek Mashiev. The new composition of this commission, which was approved by a cabinet order, includes representatives from 25 ministries and agencies, as well as deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

A woman died in a car accident in the Chuy region.

In the Issyk-Ata district, an accident occurred, resulting in the tragic death of a woman. According to preliminary data, the driver of the Hyundai Solaris was unable to control the vehicle, leading to a collision with a tree.

Promised to "open the way." Bishkek resident gave scammers in Instagram half a million soms.

A woman in Bishkek fell victim to a fraudulent scheme on Instagram, transferring 523,366 soms to scammers. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the October District of the capital. On January 14, 2026, a citizen identified as M.N. contacted the local internal affairs office for assistance. According to her, unknown individuals, acting under the name of the account bella_gadane.kg, convinced her to trust them and promised to "open a path." As a result, she

Five New Schools to Be Built in Kyrgyzstan with a Loan from the Saudi Development Fund

The agreement was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in the first reading The draft law on the ratification of the loan agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Development Fund, concerning the project "Construction of State Schools" (Phase 2), was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh in the first reading.

Around 21 million foreigners entered Kyrgyzstan in a year. 28,000 were denied entry due to documentation issues.

According to the border service of the State National Security Committee, the number of foreign citizens entering Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased. In particular, in 2025, the flow of tourists grew by 18.6% compared to the previous year and by 20% relative to 2023, indicating a growing interest in the country as a tourist and business destination. The main factors contributing to this growth include the development of tourist infrastructure, the expansion of international routes, active

Storm Warning! Avalanches Expected on Mountain Roads of Kyrgyzstan

Against the backdrop of expected precipitation from January 23 to 24, avalanches and snowdrifts are predicted in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, avalanches may occur in the following areas:

Beckham commented on the family conflict

Recently, Beckham's eldest son, Brooklyn, posted on social media, accusing his parents of interfering in his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz, claiming they are pressuring him and trying to destroy his relationship. In light of this resonance, on January 20, David Beckham gave an interview on the Squawk Box program on CNBC.

By March 1, cryptocurrency exchanges must raise their minimum authorized capital to 10 billion soms.

- On December 31, 2025, the government adopted a resolution regarding the regulation of the virtual assets market. According to this document, existing companies providing virtual asset services (including cryptocurrency exchanges) must bring their minimum charter capital into compliance with the standards set by the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 514 dated September 16, 2022 by March 1, 2026:

Promised to "open the way". A "cyber fraudster" has been detained in Bishkek.

The suspect used Instagram for her schemes In Bishkek, employees of the Interior Ministry of the October district arrested a woman suspected of cyber fraud. This information was provided by law enforcement agencies.

"Only the political will of the president will save the architectural masterpieces of Bishkek"

The honored architect of the Kyrgyz SSR and candidate of architecture Ishenbay Kadyrbekov recently shared his thoughts in an interview about the alarming situation concerning the historical and architectural heritage of Bishkek, as well as assessed the legality of excluding key objects from the list of cultural monuments.

Musk revealed when artificial intelligence will surpass humanity

Famous American billionaire Elon Musk shared his views on the future of artificial intelligence. According to him, by the end of this year, AI could reach an intelligence level that surpasses any human. Moreover, in five years, by 2030-2031, Musk expects that artificial intelligence will be able to outpace the cognitive abilities of all humanity as a whole. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, he noted: "I believe that by the end of this year we may witness the emergence of AI that will

"Asman Airlines" has increased the number of flights to Naryn and fixed the price

Since January 4 of this year, the airline "Asman Airlines" has increased the frequency of flights to Naryn. Now flights on the Bishkek — Naryn route are operated twice a week: on Mondays and Fridays. Previously, this route was serviced only once a week. According to "Asman Airlines," the ticket prices for the new flights are 2100 soms, whereas previously they ranged from 2100 to 3100 soms.

District officer detained on suspicion of extortion for "protection" of foreigners (photos, video)

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security, on January 21, a district inspector of the GOM-3 of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant of Police U. O. Sh., was detained in Osh. He was caught red-handed while receiving money from foreign citizens who did not have legal work permits. It is reported that he extorted amounts ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms monthly, threatening fines and deportation in case of refusal.

Employees of "Tazalyk" refuted complaints from Bishkek residents about a lack of equipment

In Bishkek, representatives of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" denied rumors about a shortage of special equipment and staff, stating that they have sufficient resources to fulfill their tasks. As reported by 24.kg, the equipment goes out to clean the city daily, regardless of the time of day and weather conditions. On the day of the snowfall, "Tazalyk" workers held a demonstration of available equipment that they used to clear the roads of snow. According to them, the

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 23

The data presented is collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the information, it is recommended to contact the institutions directly. This information is current as of its publication date. The exchange rates indicated for cash transactions may change throughout the day.

In 20 years in Japan, over 300 civil servants from Kyrgyzstan have undergone training

From 2006 to 2025, Japan has provided training opportunities for 327 state and municipal officials from Kyrgyzstan, as well as 28 specialists under the "Young Leaders" program. This information was reported by the press service of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government. The director of the agency, Elchibek Jantaev, held a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi, during which issues of cooperation in

A new school for 550 students is being built in the city of Manas

In the village of Dömör in the city of Manas, Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a new school for 550 students is ongoing. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, work began in April 2025, and currently, about 45% of the total construction volume has been completed.

UN Report: 30 Times More Money is Spent on Destruction of Nature than on Its Protection

According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), investments directed towards the destruction of nature exceed those used for its protection by 30 times. In 2023, the total volume of financial flows associated with actors harming nature amounted to $7.3 trillion. Of this amount, $4.9 trillion are private investments concentrated in sectors such as utilities, energy, industry, and raw material extraction.

Sadyr Japarov launched a campaign for free driver's license replacement

The President signed the relevant decree The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has initiated the launch of a temporary campaign aimed at the free replacement of driver's licenses issued earlier without an expiration date. This was reported by the press service of the head of state.

Promised to "open the way" and lured half a million. A "clairvoyant" was detained in Bishkek.

According to the information from the Interior Ministry of the Oktyabrsky District, on January 14, a victim known as M. N. reported to the police. She stated that unknown individuals gained her trust using Instagram. As a result, they convinced her to transfer 523,366 soms to their account under the pretext of "opening a road." After receiving the money, the scammers blocked her from their account and ceased communication. During the arrest of the suspect, evidence was seized,

The new general plan for Bishkek was discussed at the Ministry of Construction.

The project developers met with representatives of the management A meeting was held at the Ministry of Construction and Architecture to discuss the new general plan for Bishkek, developed until 2050. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. During the event, architects and builders exchanged opinions, proposals, and comments on the project. Participants in the meeting included representatives such as the director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture Daniyar Bapyshov,

A fatal accident occurred in the Chuy region.

Among the injured is a minor On January 23, 2026, a traffic accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chuy region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

In the Talas Region, the akim and the director of the forestry department were detained.

Officials organized a corruption scheme by providing land from the forest fund In the Talas region, several officials have been detained, including the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, citizen A.B.M., and the director of the Talas forestry, citizen A.N.Dj. This became known from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).

In the Issyk-Ata District, a car crashed into a tree, a woman died

Today, January 23, a tragedy occurred in the Issyk-Ata district: a woman died as a result of a traffic accident. This information was confirmed by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The incident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart highway.

Aizat Dosoeva appointed head of the rural administration of Ak-Moyun in the At-Bashinsky district

Aizat Turarovna Doseeva has been appointed as the head of the rural administration in Ak-Moyun, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. The corresponding order was signed on January 19, 2026, by the leadership of the At-Bashinsky District State Administration.

Dana White may sign Oleksandr Usyk to Zuffa Boxing

According to information from foreign media, Dana White is in negotiations with Oleksandr Usyk, who is the unified world champion in the heavyweight division. This information has been confirmed by representatives of the Ukrainian boxer.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan joined Trump's "Council for Peace"

At the forum in Davos, the first participants of the Gaza initiative were announced U.S. President Donald Trump announced the first members of his new initiative called the "Council of Peace" during the forum in Davos.

In a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, a woman died and three were injured.

A serious accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary data, the driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control of the vehicle, which led to the car going off the road and colliding with a tree. As a result of this incident, a woman died, and two other women and a minor girl were injured.

Fines Will Now Be Imposed for Illegal Use of AI in Uzbekistan

According to the new law adopted on January 21, strict administrative measures have been introduced for unauthorized processing and publication of citizens' personal information using AI technologies on the internet or in the media. Fines for such violations can range from 50 to 100 basic calculation units, which is equivalent to amounts from 20.6 to 41.2 million sums (approximately from 1.7 to 3.4 thousand US dollars).

The Ministry of Energy denied the rolling blackouts in Kyrgyzstan

Nevertheless, "regulatory measures" have been introduced in the country. Yesterday, during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov stated that rolling blackouts are not being used in Kyrgyzstan.

The Botanical Garden is being repaired, but the sidewalks are not. Bishkek residents complain about the poor road conditions.

According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, residents of Bishkek are complaining about the unsatisfactory condition of the sidewalks on 7 April Street, which adjoins the Botanical Garden. One local resident expressed dissatisfaction, stating: "When will the city hall start paying attention to this road and put the sidewalks in order? In other areas, improvement works are underway, but here the situation remains unchanged. Pedestrians have to navigate through narrow paths

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia proposes to extend the experiment with migrant registration in RuID

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation has proposed to extend the experiment concerning the registration of labor migrants using the mobile application RuID. This information was announced at a press center of the ministry. Illustrative photo

Exchange Rates at the Moscow City Duma on January 23: Dollar Decreased in Value, Ruble Increased in Value

On the morning of January 23, the exchange rates at the Moskovsky Soviet look as follows:

The AI Safety Law Came into Effect in South Korea

A new regulatory act titled "The Fundamental Law on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Formation of a Foundation for Trust" has come into effect, as reported by Kazinform, citing information from Yonhap. This law will establish a legal framework to combat misinformation and other threats arising in the process of AI development. The Ministry of Science of South Korea announced that the government has developed extensive guidelines for the use of AI technologies at the

The GKNB detained officials in the case of land distribution for recreation areas (photos, videos)

During the inspection in the Talas region, serious violations of the law were identified, committed by the head of the Bakai-Ata district and other officials. The press center of the State Committee for National Security reports that arrests have been made. According to the information, land plots were allocated without taking into account mandatory forest losses, without a positive conclusion from the state environmental expertise, without registration in the cadastral authorities, and without

In Kyrgyzstan, the preservation and development of national spiritual values will be discussed

A forum dedicated to creativity and science is planned in the republic A republican forum is scheduled in Kyrgyzstan, which will bring together creative unions and representatives of the scientific community. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Culture.

Forecast of Dzud for January in Mongolia

The forecast for January 2026 regarding drought was prepared by the Institute of Hydrometeorology, Environmental Research, and Information, based on ground observations and satellite data. The forecast includes information on drought, summer drought, winter-spring pasture capacity for 2025-2026, pasture yield, air temperature, deviations of precipitation from average values, snow depth, as well as expected temperatures and precipitation in January. According to the forecast, livestock

Azamat Osmonov discussed water supply issues with agrarians from two districts of Chui Region.

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui Region, Azamat Osmonov, held a meeting with agrarians and farmers from the Sokuluk and Moscow districts. According to the press service of his office, the main topic of discussion was issues related to water supply, land use, and the state of agricultural production in the region.

Illegal Land Distribution. The District Akim and the Head of the Forestry Department Detained in Talas Region

Several high-profile officials have been detained in the Talas region, including the akim of the Bakai-Ata district A.B.M., who previously held a position in the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the director of the Talas forestry A.N.Dzh. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB).

The Ministry of Finance forecasts tax collection of up to 578 billion soms this year.

The Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan expects that in 2023, tax revenues may amount to nearly 578 billion soms. These forecasts are presented in the materials on fiscal risks for the years 2025—2030. Experts from the ministry have developed three main scenarios for assessing tax revenues of the state budget:

The Prosecutor's Office uncovered the illegal privatization of a plot belonging to the theater.

In Naryn, land plots that were transferred to private ownership have been returned to state ownership, including one that previously belonged to the local M. Ryskulov Musical and Drama Theater. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. During an inspection conducted by the city prosecutor's office, it was established that from 1999 to 2002, officials from Naryn and the Naryn region committed serious violations of land legislation. As a result of these

Negotiations between Putin and Trump Representatives Took Place in the Kremlin. They Lasted More Than Three Hours

Meeting of Vladimir Putin with Steve Whitcoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Grünbaum As noted by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, during the meeting, U.S. representatives shared their views on Trump's meeting with Zelensky in Davos, as well as discussed other events that took place in December and January, including meetings in Florida and several European capitals. Ushakov emphasized that the negotiations focused on jointly determining the next steps after receiving information. He