In the Kemin district of the Chui region, an incident occurred in which a train struck a foal. This happened on January 21 on the railway section that connects the villages of Kashkelen and Ak-Beket. Local residents reported that the animal sustained significant injuries but, fortunately, survived.
- On January 22, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Burun Amanova noted that there are more than 100 residential areas in Bishkek, whose residents heat their homes with coal. She emphasized that this is one of the main reasons for the formation of smog in the capital, and that immediate gasification of these areas is required.
Control purchases and raids suspended until the end of 2026 The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced a temporary suspension of raid inspections and control purchases for representatives of small and medium businesses. This measure will be in effect until December 31, 2026. The agency clarifies that this decision is aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, reducing the tax burden, and creating more favorable conditions for doing business. Now, tax authorities will not conduct inspections on
Amid preparations for a potential UFC tournament, discussions about Conor McGregor's next matchup have resurfaced in the White House. Representatives for Jorge Masvidal stated that if the fight with Michael Chandler does not take place, a bout with the Irishman is possible.
During the conversation, the minister provided detailed information about the progress made in the country's energy sector over the past two to three years, as well as current and future projects in this area. Talaybek Ibraev also suggested that the consortium representatives consider the possibility of constructing thermal power plants (TPPs) at coal deposits in Kyrgyzstan.
As a result of operational-search activities conducted by the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, a fact of mass illegal distribution of land plots in the Talas region was discovered. The investigation revealed that 43 citizens were allocated plots with a total area of 10 hectares and 75 ares in the territory of the Kara-Buurin rural administration of the Aitmatov district through the forgery of official resolutions of local self-government. According to available information, a total of 56 plots
According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography of Kyrgyzstan, Kaktus.media has found out how many real estate properties are owned by foreign citizens. Since 1992, records have been kept, and to date, the largest number of properties belongs to citizens of Russia, Kazakhstan, and China. Generally, these properties were inherited by former citizens of Kyrgyzstan and their relatives.
As reported by IQAir, at 11:00 on January 22, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 165 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy.
Akhmad Kurbanov In Moscow, the Second Western District Military Court has sentenced Uzbek citizen Akhmadjon Kurbanov to life imprisonment for the murder of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who was the head of the troops for radiation, chemical, and biological protection. This crime occurred in December 2024. According to RBC, Kurbanov admitted his guilt in the terrorist act that resulted in the death of the high-ranking Russian officer. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of 1 million
Starting January 21, journalists in Russia are prohibited from taking photographs during plenary sessions of the State Duma. According to the publication "Vedomosti," citing its sources, this decision has already come into effect.
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The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported the return of a land plot that was previously in private and municipal ownership. The plot, covering an area of 11.2 hectares, was returned as part of a criminal case under the article "Corruption," initiated in connection with the illegal privatization of property belonging to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS KR).
On January 21, a user A.E. posted a video on social media titled "Shots were fired at my neighbor's house," claiming that police officers did not arrive at the scene of the incident. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region.
In the Osh region, one driver was held administratively responsible for using fake state license plates and serious violations of traffic rules, as reported by the traffic safety department of the Osh region's internal affairs office. This incident occurred on January 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM on Osh-3000 street in the Aiyl aimak of the Aravan district.
On January 22, at a press conference at AKIpress, the founders of the Chuy State University named after S. Mambetkaliev — Cholpon Mambetkalieva and Burmakan Egemberdieva — made comments regarding the accusations against them. Recall that on November 15, 2025, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) announced the start of a criminal investigation under Article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the legalization (laundering) of criminal proceeds.
In the Alai district of the Osh region, in Gülçö, public hearings are currently being held aimed at approving the budget for 2026, local authorities report. According to the city administration, starting from January 20, Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev is meeting with residents in all districts of the city to hear their opinions and suggestions.
Illustrative photo The event in which Mirziyoyev will participate includes the ceremony for signing the Charter of the Council of Peace, established at Trump's initiative, and will take place in Davos as part of the World Economic Forum. Recently, the President of Uzbekistan accepted Trump's proposal for his country to join the new council as a founding state.
Donald Trump stated during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos: “If Russia and Ukraine do not reach an agreement, it will be foolish.”
The heroine of the new story in the "Жеңеке" section is 31-year-old Aizhan Kurmanbekova, who lives in the village of Ananyevo, located in the Issyk-Kul region. Aizhan, born in 1995 in the Issyk-Kul region, shared her love story, which began during her school years.
In the capital of Kazakhstan, at the "Astana Arena" stadium, three foreign fans were detained on January 20 during the Champions League match between "Kairat" and "Brugge." This information was provided by the Astana police department, reports Tengrinews.kz.
Illustrative photo On the evening of January 21, a charter flight landed in Tashkent with Uzbeks who were deported from the USA. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Akhror Burkhanov, 44 citizens who were illegally in the United States returned to their homeland.
Due to the suspension of production, sources claim that it may last until the end of this week or even longer — until February. The operator of the field, Tengizchevroil, has already canceled the shipment of five batches of CPC Blend oil, totaling about 600–700 thousand tons, which were scheduled to be sent from the Black Sea terminal of CPC in January and February. Despite the temporary halt at Tengiz, overall oil production in Kazakhstan has not been affected, as other major fields, such as
At a press conference, the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, announced the beginning of the active use of the organization's assets. He noted that historically, the FPS focused primarily on providing vouchers. “Trade unions were created to protect the labor rights of workers; however, until recently, the FPS was mainly engaged in the distribution of power and property, rather than addressing its main tasks. In 2024, a new team took over
The State Tax Service (STS) has announced the suspension of raid inspections and control purchases for small and medium-sized enterprises until the end of 2026. This information was announced by the STS press service. The agency noted that this decision was made to support businesses in the current economic situation, as well as to reduce administrative pressure and create comfortable conditions for their growth.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Federation of Trade Unions has resumed its activities, actively working through its technical legal inspectors. This was announced at a press conference by Muradil Jumadilde uulu, the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions. Labor inspectors cover the entire territory of the republic, and by the end of 2025, they were able to help workers receive compensation totaling 2.9 million soms.
A deputy calls for the organization of supplies of a vital medication to southern Kyrgyzstan During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva raised an important issue regarding the availability of the drug "Gleevec" for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.
The idea of creating a Council of Peace, which emerged among U.S. President Donald Trump's circle at the end of last year, has ceased to be merely an eccentric initiative. Although this Council currently lacks a clear organizational structure, its emergence indicates significant changes in the geopolitical situation, a crisis of traditional international institutions, and the United States' desire to propose a new vision of world order. Analysts from 24.kg conducted research and
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Ulugbek Karybek uulu proposed inviting representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the State Antimonopoly Agency, and the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan." This is necessary to clarify the reasons that led to the situation with high bills. According to the deputy, subscribers are expressing dissatisfaction due to unjustifiably high amounts in their natural gas bills. He noted that it is essential to thoroughly investigate this issue.
In the Alay district, there is an increase in wolf attacks on yaks and horses. This information was announced by Alimbek Aydarov, a hunting specialist at the Osh regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports the following foreign currency exchange rates as of January 22: The dollar remains at 87.45 soms, while the euro has significantly decreased in value, and the ruble, on the contrary, continues to rise.
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According to the minister, local akimats often strive to build asphalt roads, despite their significantly higher cost. "An asphalt road costs 6–10 times more than a gravel road," he explained. "They start construction, but there is not enough funding even for gravel roads. Therefore, a new order is being prepared, which will recommend using gravel roads in small villages so that they are of good quality and meet established standards." Sauranbaev also pointed out the
At a parliamentary meeting, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, stated that this winter season, Bishkek is showing improvement in smog levels compared to previous years. He noted that on some days, the capital even managed to enter the green zone in terms of air quality indicators.
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposes to simplify entry conditions for citizens of Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 22, Bekeshev noted that he has received numerous complaints from citizens facing difficulties due to the cancellation of the "visa run" system. According to him, this situation is leading to family breakdowns.
A 48-year-old man suspected of systematically abusing his mother has been detained in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. This information was announced by the press service of the regional police department. It became known that on January 3, a 67-year-old woman reported to the police that her son, while in a state of intoxication, regularly committed physical and psychological violence against her.
. This information was disclosed in the Ministry of Finance's report on fiscal risks for the period from 2025 to 2030. Forecast options vary: the optimistic scenario suggests an increase of 10.9%, while the pessimistic one indicates an increase of 6.3%.
The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has suspended raid inspections and control purchases concerning small and medium-sized businesses until the end of this year, that is, until December 31. This decision is the result of a desire to support entrepreneurs in the context of a difficult economic situation, reduce administrative pressure, and create more favorable conditions for business development.
Marat Iliyasov, a resident of the village of Ala-Bash, shares his experience of labor migration, which lasted a full 10 years. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he talked about the challenges he faced and how he returned to his homeland. “I am from a mountainous area and was born in the village of Ala-Bash. After the work in the village ended, I went to Russia to earn money. Migration was a tough trial, and at times I had to deal with a severe lack of funds,” he recalls.
The situation surrounding the residential building at 218 Kyivskaya Street has become the subject of legal proceedings. 15 families living here risk losing their homes, where they have lived for many years. According to the residents, the building was constructed in 1968 and was intended for employees of the Ministry of Finance, as well as teachers preparing future economists. Among the first residents were participants of the Great Patriotic War and large families. Later, the building was
The eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu has become the site for the construction of the "Xuwei" nuclear power plant, which was officially announced on January 16. According to Global Times, this ambitious project will be the world's first nuclear power plant that will simultaneously generate electricity and supply steam for a large petrochemical cluster, thanks to a unique combination of different types of reactors. The ceremony for pouring the first concrete marks the start of
Begimai Toktosunova, being a single mother, faced enormous difficulties after her divorce when the burden of raising her daughter with a severe form of cerebral palsy and caring for her suffering mother fell on her shoulders. The woman has been fighting for her daughter's health for almost six years, but her earnings are only enough for basic needs and medications. In addition to cerebral palsy, the girl has been diagnosed with convergent strabismus in both eyes and bilateral deformity of
In the Sokuluk district, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of violence against his mother. This information was received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from representatives of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. On January 3 of this year, a woman named Sh. L., born in 1958, approached the Sokuluk Internal Affairs Department. She requested intervention regarding her son Sh. A., born in 1978.
On January 22 and 23, the premiere of the new theatrical work "My Father is Peter Pan" will take place on the stage of the small hall of the Bakken Kydykeeva Young Spectator Theater. According to the theater's information, the production was created under the direction of director Ainura Kachkynbek kyzy, and the idea was authored by Keren Klimovski. The artist is Alan Saymin.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the return of 11.2 hectares of land that had been illegally privatized to state ownership. This plot belonged to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and was sold off in parts to private individuals. As a result of the investigation into a criminal case qualified under Article 336 "Corruption" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, it became known that the plot was transferred to the Institute of Forestry and Nut
According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, an examination has been appointed in connection with the death of an infant in the Uzgen district. According to the information, on January 21, 2026, the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department received a report from the district hospital that an infant, born in 2025, had died in this medical institution from anemia.
In the podcast of the "Kabar" agency, the mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, shared the results of large-scale reforms and outlined important plans for the development of urban infrastructure by 2026.
Deputy Burun Amanova expressed concern about the gasification of new residential complexes in Bishkek that use coal heating. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, she emphasized that the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" had previously committed to supplying gas to these areas, but the work was not completed.
The women's volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan has taken a historic step by becoming the first from the country to participate in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Nations Cup. According to information provided by the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan, this achievement was made possible due to the team's high ranking.