The football player of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Kimi Merk, will now play for FC "Alga." This was announced in an official statement by the Kyrgyz Football Union. In the previous season, he played for FC "Dordoi," where he demonstrated a high level of performance.
Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek detained a group of pickpockets who became suspects in a major robbery. This was reported by the press service of the department. The incident occurred on January 8, when a citizen E.B. appealed to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. In her statement, she reported that in minibus No. 161, her wallet containing 595,000 soms, 400 dollars, and a set of jewelry worth 100,000 soms was stolen.
Photo of the cabinet. Adylbek Kasymaliev at the Institute of Geology The visit to the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology of the National Academy of Sciences took place under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The scientists of the institute presented the current areas of work, projects, and contributions to the study of the mineral resource potential of Kyrgyzstan.
In the Panfilov district, a raid was conducted organized by the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, during which cases of illegal hunting of wild animals were discovered.
According to information from the State Committee for National Security, extortion of funds occurred for assistance in government procurement An employee of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," which is managed by the Bishkek city administration, was detained by the State Committee for National Security for receiving a bribe of 1 million soms. The detention took place on January 19, 2026, when the suspect was caught red-handed. The investigation revealed that some
As a result of operational actions, an employee of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," which is part of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the city hall, was detained. According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), A.K.Sh. was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe of one million soms.
The visit of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, to the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology took place as part of familiarization with its activities, reports the press service of the Cabinet. During the visit, the main areas of scientific research of the institute were presented, as well as the projects currently being implemented. The institute's scientists are actively engaged in studying the mineral resource potential of the country and developing geological
A visit by representatives of the leadership took place on Buurdinskaya Street in the Bishkek City Hall, where they held a meeting with local residents. This was reported on January 22 by the press service of the city hall. As a result of the discussion, it was decided to send notifications to the owners of residential buildings located beyond the red line. In addition, the Department for Land Use Control was instructed to remove temporary structures set up along the road.
The Deputy Minister of Energy announced the innovation at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Altynbek Rysbekov, the Deputy Minister of Energy, announced a new opportunity for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan: by installing solar panels, they will be able to sell excess electricity to the state at a rate of 4 som 42 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour. A pilot project is currently being implemented in the Chui region, within which solar panels have been installed free of charge
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has published new wildlife images from the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri". With the help of equipment installed in May 2025 and used for filming in December, rare species were captured, including a snow leopard, lynx, a pack of wolves, a fox, and mountain goats.
During the meeting, Berdymukhamedov emphasized that significant results were achieved last year in strengthening the military defense of the country and improving the material and technical base of the armed forces. As this year Turkmenistan celebrates the 35th anniversary of its independence, the president gave instructions for the preparations for the celebrations.
Researchers from Fudan University, located in Shanghai, have introduced an innovative fiber chip capable of processing information similarly to computer systems. This became known through a publication in the "Pengpai" publication. The scientists developed a complex integrated circuit housed within soft polymer fibers. This microchip consists of several layers organized into a multi-level structure resembling a rolled-up carpet.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 23. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, during the night, snow is expected in most areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions, with precipitation also possible in some places in the Issyk-Kul region, where it will be intense in Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. During the day, snow will be observed in most parts of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as in some areas of Batken region. Fog is
New rules regarding the issuance of budget loans have come into effect in Kyrgyzstan after the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed the relevant decree. The main goal of the innovations is to provide state support through budget lending, which should contribute to economic growth, modernization of infrastructure, and strengthening national security in various sectors, including energy and food. According to the new Regulation, unified rules have been established for
According to his information, one school will be built by the Russian side, 14 educational institutions will be financed through a loan from the Saudi Development Fund, and 20 schools will be constructed using funds from the republican budget. In addition, the construction of 10 schools is planned in the city of Osh, and 7 educational institutions in Manas. Work will also begin in those areas where there is a high load, the official added.
On January 19, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) detained an employee of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" at the scene of the crime while receiving a bribe of 1 million soms. This occurred in the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Mayor's Office. According to sources in the SCNS, some employees of the procurement department of this enterprise regularly demanded 10% of the total
From January 1, 2026, a new allowance for families with children under three years old living in high-altitude and remote areas, as well as in certain border territories, has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan. This allowance is called "assistance for residents of high mountainous areas." On January 22, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration held an informational meeting dedicated to the specifics of this social payment. Who can receive the allowance?Residents of
The football club "Neftchi" from Kochkor-Ata has officially announced the signing of new players. According to the club's press service, 11 new footballers have joined the team.
Two citizens who found themselves in a difficult situation in the mountains of the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region were successfully rescued by the Emergency Situations Ministry of Kyrgyzstan. Information about the incident was received from the ministry's press center. According to preliminary data, their car broke down on the mountain section of Koly-Bel, near the village of Korgondu-Bulak. Unable to get out on their own, they called for rescuers by dialing 112.
Starting from January 4, 2026, the airline "Asman Airlines" began operating subsidized flights between Bishkek and Talas. This was announced in an official statement from the company. The ticket price is now fixed at 2,100 soms, whereas previously it fluctuated between 2,100 and 3,100 soms.
The process of human perception is a complex multisensory mechanism in which multiple sensory organs interact, shaping our sensations of taste, movement, and the surrounding world. This is reported by Barry Smith, a researcher at the University of London. Neuroscientists increasingly perceive sensory perception as a distributed system where various sensory channels constantly interact, creating a unified awareness of the external world and our own bodies. A change in one of the input signals,
On January 22, in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, inspectors from the regional office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid during which they discovered illegal hunting activities. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Nature, the inspection revealed that two men had illegally shot three pheasants. The offenders were detained at the scene.
The President and the government of the country have begun to more actively study the difficulties faced by the private sector and implement a system of benefits to support it. This was stated by the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, in his podcast released on the platform of the "Kabar" agency. He noted that the contribution of the private sector to the country's economy is critically important, and without its participation, it is
- According to the Ministry of Economy, in 2025, 1.8 million tons of grain crops were harvested in Kyrgyzstan from an area of 605.9 thousand hectares. This is 14.2% less than in the previous year and is associated with low yields in the Chui, Talas, and Batken regions. The average yield of grains was about 29 centners per hectare. In the Chui region, there was a decline in wheat yield by 17.3 c/ha and barley by 14.3 c/ha. The Talas region showed a decrease in wheat by 9.7 c/ha and barley by 5.5
According to the report from the Ministry of Economy, the volume of foreign economic turnover in Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 amounted to $14 billion, which is 12.2% less compared to the same period in 2024. In the structure of foreign trade, exports accounted for 18.5%, while imports made up 81.5%. The agency emphasized that the decline in the volume of foreign and mutual trade is primarily related to a decrease in export supplies.
Photo from the internet. According to the World Bank's forecast, inflation in Kyrgyzstan will slightly slow down to 6.5 percent in 2026 The economic situation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was complicated by rising inflation, which reached 9.8 percent. In particular, paid services increased in price by 11.2 percent, contributing 1.9 percent to the overall inflation rate, according to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. The following categories saw the most significant price increases:
In the Chon-Kemin Nature Park, the winter feeding process for wild animals continues. Park staff have placed hay at feeding sites along the "Zhanibek" route. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. Monitoring has shown that roe deer have started to approach the feeding sites, and traces of wild boar have also been found. Animal counting is carried out using a smart monitoring system.
Starting from February 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce new rules that completely prohibit the operation and re-registration of vehicles older than 50 years. The Ministry of Justice of the republic has announced that such vehicles will be automatically removed from the state registry. As part of the reforms, a system of specialized license plates for heavy machinery, quarry vehicles, legal taxis, and certified antiques will also be implemented. Vehicle registration will become digital: the
The trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China from January to December 2025 amounted to an impressive $27 billion 198.9 million. This data was published by the General Administration of Customs of China. Chinese exports totaled $21 billion 974.5 million, while Kyrgyzstan exported goods worth $5 billion 224.3 million. In particular, non-monetary gold shipments from Kyrgyzstan to China amounted to $4.9 billion; it was previously reported by the State Committee on Statistics that this is related
Today, January 22, 2026, a personal reception for farmers was held, organized by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Farmers wishing to ask questions were pre-registered through the public reception office. The meeting took place according to a schedule, which designated this day for receiving citizens by the minister.
Turmush — From January 16 to 18, the championship of the Chui region in freestyle wrestling among boys (U-17) took place in the city of Kant, reports Turmush correspondent. About 100 young wrestlers from various districts of the Chui region participated in the competition. The main goal of the tournament was to identify the best athletes in the region and to form a team for participation in the national championship in freestyle wrestling.
State financial losses turned out to be significant As a result of the illegal sale of 32 buildings and 5 plots of land that belonged to the Ministry of Health, the state suffered serious financial damage. This was reported by representatives of the State National Security Committee (GKNB).
- In Kyrgyzstan, pawnshops are authorized to issue short-term loans exclusively against movable property, as stated on the radio by the chief specialist of the supervision, control, and monitoring department of the financial market at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Süörkül Ashimjan uulu. According to Ashimjan uulu, the legislation allows only equipment, vehicles, and other types of movable property to be accepted as collateral.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has provided clarifications regarding the monthly allowance "Assistance to Residents of High Mountain Areas." Who can receive the allowance?
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu spoke about plans to build 14 educational institutions funded by a $50 million loan from the Saudi Development Fund. In his speech, he specified the locations of the new schools and additional buildings.
The Ministry of Education has published the schedule for the National Olympiad in subjects: mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and computer science for the 2025-2026 academic year. The main goal of the National Olympiad is to identify talented students, assist in enhancing their knowledge, and develop their creative abilities and interest in scientific activities.
Winter support for wild animals in the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park continues. The ranger service is actively engaged in feeding and monitoring populations. Recent observations have recorded that roe deer have started visiting the feeding sites. According to information from the Ministry of Nature, hay has been placed at specially prepared "ashtoo" points along the Zhanibek route. During observations, it was confirmed that roe deer come to the feeding sites, and traces of wild boars
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration provided clarifications regarding the monthly allowance known as "Assistance to Residents of High Mountain Areas". Who can receive the allowance?
The state has returned 11.2 hectares of the Karagach grove In Bishkek, there was an illegal appropriation of land belonging to the National Academy of Sciences. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In connection with this fact, law enforcement agencies initiated a criminal case under part 1 of Article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the investigation, it was revealed that in 1997, the city hall allocated 11.2
The deputy expressed dissatisfaction with the provision allowing state companies to transfer up to 50% of their work to subcontractors. Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, criticized the draft law amending the Law on Public Procurement. The main concern is the proposal allowing state enterprises to transfer up to 50% of their obligations to subcontractors.
On January 21, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new agreement regarding Greenland, which is expected to preserve Denmark's sovereignty over the island. This was reported by Axios, citing two informed sources. According to information obtained from the sources, the plan was discussed at a meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. It includes updating the 1951 defense treaty for Greenland, which would allow the U.S. to significantly expand its rights to build
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised an important issue regarding the safety of workers at the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk." During the discussion of amendments to the Labor Protection Law on January 22, Bekeshev emphasized that the street cleaners of "Tazalyk" are forced to work in unsafe conditions.
The bill aims to improve the labor protection system at both the enterprise and state levels, which will help increase employers' responsibility for working conditions. The project also establishes the legal framework for monitoring compliance with labor safety norms and standards. During the discussion, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov emphasized the need to align the bill's provisions with the Labor Code. Kamila Talieva, in turn, noted the importance of revising subordinate legislation to
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Sergey Lebedev, reported on the progress of CIS countries in the field of import substitution. He noted: “We are capable of responding in solidarity to global challenges and resisting external pressure. Thanks to our joint efforts, we are actively moving towards import substitution, which helps to significantly mitigate the consequences of unfriendly sanctions policies.”
Fresh photographs of wild animals taken with the help of camera traps have been released from the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri". The captured images feature rare species such as the snow leopard and lynx, as well as mountain goats, a fox, and a pack of wolves. Interestingly, tourists also passed along the same trail where the animals were photographed.
In Kyrgyzstan, a new mechanism for protecting individuals affected by domestic violence is being launched, which includes protective orders with electronic monitoring. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice. This pilot project was initiated in accordance with government directives aimed at improving the efficiency of state agencies and simplifying bureaucratic procedures. The implementation is being carried out in collaboration with several agencies, including the
A teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature has become the owner of new housing Elzat Asanova, the winner of the national contest "Best Teacher of the Year – 2025," was awarded a one-bedroom apartment in Bishkek. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Education.