Buzurman Bagyshbekov Familiarized Himself with the Activities of Sports Schools in Jalal-Abad Region

During his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, the Deputy Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Buzurman Bagyshbekov, visited several sports schools in the area. At the meetings, he familiarized himself with the state of the material and technical base, checked the training halls, the availability of sports equipment, and the conditions in which the coaches work. He also studied the organization of the training process for students.

In Talas, the company built a plant 70% without registration in the Ministry of Construction registry

- Inspections of construction sites continue in Kyrgyzstan, reports the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. During a raid conducted by inspectors from the Talas Regional Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, an unregistered asphalt concrete plant was discovered.

Kyrgyzstan attracts $50 million for the construction of new schools

A draft law concerning the ratification of a loan agreement with the Saudi Development Fund for the implementation of the "Construction of Public Schools" project (phase 2) has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh. This document proposes the approval of the contract that was signed in Bishkek on October 9, 2025. According to the terms of the agreement, the Ministry of Finance is obliged to notify the Saudi Fund of the completion of all necessary internal procedures. Kyrgyzstan expects

Autonomy for State Hospitals in the Kyrgyz Republic. Paid Services Will Increase in Price

A draft government resolution concerning the implementation of the presidential decree on measures to enhance the competitiveness of state medical organizations has been put forward for public discussion. The document aims to provide greater autonomy to 20 state healthcare institutions, allowing them to expand their powers in management and finance. The Ministry of Health reports that state hospitals face a number of systemic difficulties, including low financial and managerial independence.

Ruble and Tenge Continue to Appreciate Against the Som. Currency Exchange Rates as of January 22

Image from the internet. The dollar, after slight fluctuations, has stabilized again at the level observed in 2025. As of January 22 of this year, the official exchange rates of the Kazakh tenge and the Russian ruble are showing growth, while the euro and the Chinese yuan have slightly weakened. The US dollar remains stable. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek. US Dollar:

Emmanuel Macron: "The USA Wants to Weaken and Subjugate Europe"

In his speech, Macron drew attention to the growing conflicts and instability in the world, pointing to a record number of wars, which he claimed exceed 60 in 2024. "We are moving towards a lawless world where conflict has become the norm," he noted, adding that "imperial ambitions are becoming relevant again," and the law of the strongest now dominates.

Trump officially invited Mongolia to join the "Council of Peace" as a founding member

U.S. President Donald Trump made an official proposal to Mongolian Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene to participate in international efforts to end the conflict in Gaza and promote peace in the Middle East, as reported by MiddleAsianNews. Trump invited Mongolia to become one of the founders of a new international structure called the "Council of Peace," which will be established with the support of the UN Security Council. Additionally, Trump presented a Comprehensive Plan to resolve the

Gender Equality in Public Service. The bill was approved in the second reading by the Housing Committee.

Today, at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and approved in the second reading amendments to several laws aimed at ensuring gender equality. The initiative was developed by a group of deputies from the previous convocation. One of the key points is the amendment to the Law on the "Cabinet of Ministers," which stipulates that no more than 70 percent of representatives of one gender may be included in the cabinet.

The Kyrgyzstan Judo Championship for Men and Women will be held in Osh

From January 23 to 25, the Championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in Judo will take place in Osh at the "Gazprom – Children" sports and health complex.

Gulzhigit Alykulov became a player for "Dynamo-Minsk"

It has been officially announced that 25-year-old Gulzhigit Alykulov, representing Kyrgyzstan, has signed a contract with the Belarusian club "Dinamo-Minsk." He will now continue his career in the Belarusian championship, where his new club won silver medals last season.

I Am a Dictator, Venezuela, Greenland, Criticism of Europe - Trump’s Quotes in Davos

At the International Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech, noting that he received positive feedback about his address.

Russia is ready to allocate $1 billion to the "Council of Peace" from funds frozen in the USA.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the intention to allocate $1 billion to the 'Council of Peace' from frozen assets in the USA during a meeting with members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. This information was presented in the context of discussing the initiative of American President Donald Trump regarding joining the 'Council of Peace' and the progress of negotiations with Washington on issues related to Ukraine. Photo by RIA Novosti. Russia is

The Shortage of Teachers in Kyrgyzstan: Schools Are Emptying, Parents Are Looking for Tutors

Photo from the internet. A study by the trade union labor institute shows that only 5.5% of applicants intend to become teachers As of December 2025, schools in Kyrgyzstan are experiencing a shortage of 761 teachers, according to the Ministry of Education. The highest number of vacancies is observed in Bishkek, as well as in the Chui and Batken regions. What is preventing the retention of staff in schools and what measures are being taken by the authorities? Problems with education... ...are

Water security in Central Asia requires joint solutions

The National Kurultai became a platform for discussing the most important aspects of regional water and environmental policy, as mentioned by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized water and environmental security during his speech at the National Kurultai, highlighting their critical role in ensuring the sustainability and stability of Central Asia. He noted that water diplomacy is a key tool for interaction among the states of the region, which are

Document forgery. In the Aitmatov district, 56 plots were illegally issued.

During operational activities conducted by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) to identify corruption schemes in local government bodies, it was established that 43 citizens were illegally allocated land plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin rural municipality of the Aitmatov district in the Talas region. These plots were obtained through the forgery of local council resolutions. According to preliminary data, a total of 56 land plots were illegally issued in a

Murder of a General. In Russia, a Uzbek man was sentenced to life imprisonment

In Moscow, a military court sentenced thirty-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan, Akhmadjon Kurbonov, finding him guilty of a terrorist act that claimed the lives of two people, as well as illegal trafficking in explosives. The court imposed a life sentence on him. Photo by TASS. Akhmadjon Kurbonov

Mayor: More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek

“The first bridge cost 32-34 million soms” More than 20 underground crossings are planned to be built in Bishkek, as reported by the city's mayor Aibek Junushaliev in an interview with "Kabar".

In Bishkek, the Kyrgyz drama "Kosh" is being released in theaters.

A new Kyrgyz drama titled "Kosh" is hitting the screens in Bishkek, created under the direction of filmmaker Timur Aydarali. The main character, Aziret, is a gifted architect, but his life takes an unexpected turn. To provide for his family, he has to leave skyscraper design and take up work as a gravedigger. The situation is complicated by an ultimatum from his mother-in-law: he must find a "real" job, or he risks losing his wife and child. Will Aziret be able to realize

A fire occurred at the warehouse in the SEZ "Bishkek," and a foreigner died.

A fire occurred at a warehouse in Bishkek, resulting in the death of a foreign citizen. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. It became known that the fire started in a warehouse located in the Bishkek free economic zone, which is situated in the Lenin district. Five fire crews and an operational headquarters were involved in fighting the fire. The fire was localized at 2:58 AM, and complete extinguishing was finished by 5:58 AM. The area affected by

The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan clarified the situation regarding the collapse of part of the roof of the new school in the Tyup District

Currently, the school has not yet been put into operation, as it is in the final stages of construction. During the roof installation, the Issyk-Kul regional department of the State Architectural and Construction Control did not accept the facility. The contractor, LLC "Energy-Nur Stroy," had already received several warnings from the department. An unpleasant incident occurred on the night of January 18, 2026, when part of the roof of the educational institution collapsed due to

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Branch Specialist of "Cadastre" Attempted to Bribe an Employee of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan has uncovered the illegal allocation of land plots in the territory of the Kara-Buurinsky ayil okmotu in the Aitmatov district of the Talas region. As a result of document forgery, 43 citizens were provided with plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares. According to preliminary data, a total of 56 land plots were illegally allocated in a similar manner.

The specialist named the reasons for the increase in electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan.

Chairman of the Energy Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kundus Kyrbasheva, reported on "Birinchi Radio" that over the past ten years, there has been a significant increase in electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan, which has increased three to four times. Photo from the archive. Chairman of the Energy Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the KR, Kundus Kyrbasheva

In Sokuluk, a shepherd sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing.

An incident occurred in the Sokuluk district involving a shepherd who sold the cattle entrusted to him for grazing. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, on January 3, 2026, a resident, I.M., born in 1974, approached the local police department requesting action against B.M., who had previously worked for her as a cattle herder.

Call Center: Residents of "Ak-Ordo" Are Catastrophically Lacking Buses

Complaints have been received at the Kaktus.media Call Center from residents of "Ak-Ordo" regarding a serious shortage of bus routes. Local residents report: "In our area, there is a catastrophic lack of buses. Every day we face the same problem — first we wait a long time, and then we travel in an overcrowded bus, which causes a lot of inconvenience. We need at least one additional bus line, similar to route No. 6. We, adults, can endure, but it is especially sad for the

Exchange rates for January 22

The National Bank has published the current data on foreign exchange rates for January 22, 2026. According to the regulator's information, the exchange rate of the US dollar remained unchanged, while the euro and the Chinese yuan showed a slight decrease. In contrast, the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge appreciated slightly.

"Workers from the Bishkek Dump will be officially employed"

According to the mayor's plans, one sorting plant has already been built, and in the coming years, the launch of two or three more such facilities is expected, as reported by the media. The main goal of the authorities is to form the workforce of the enterprise from among local residents. In addition, the mayor discussed the situation with the houses located near the landfill. Currently, they are considered illegal and cannot receive land amnesty due to the existing sanitary protection

Trump intends to steer global politics even after leaving the White House

According to information published by Bloomberg and based on statements from a high-profile American official, Donald Trump intends to retain his position as chairman of the newly created Council of Peace until he decides to resign. This news marks another twist in his diplomatic initiative, which has already caused discontent among G7 leaders.

The State Committee for National Security uncovered a corruption scheme in the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region.

The State Committee for National Security has uncovered a corruption scheme related to the illegal distribution of land in the Talas region. Special services reported that 43 individuals received land plots totaling 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin rural administration of the Aytmatov district due to the forgery of rural administration resolutions. It is also clarified that the total amount of illegally allocated plots is 56. As a result of the investigation, it was revealed that

Due to the cancellation of visas in Kyrgyzstan, families are falling apart — Dastan Bekeshev

A deputy proposes amendments to migration legislation During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised an important issue that has arisen following the cancellation of visa runs in 2024. He noted that many citizens of Kazakhstan are facing difficulties entering Kyrgyzstan, leading to serious family conflicts.

#Author's Perspective. The Closure of Rehabilitation Centers for Drug Addicts - Beyond Lies Emptiness

The narcologist reminded about the lack of government rehabilitation programs In Bishkek, private rehabilitation centers for people with addictions are closing down. This was reported on social media by psychiatrist-narcologist and director of the public association "Socium," Batma Estebesova.

World Championship (U-20) in Bishkek: How did the opponents of the Kyrgyzstan national team perform? Results of Round 3

On January 21, the third round of the U-20 World Youth Hockey Championship took place in Bishkek, featuring six teams from the third division (Group B). In this round, the Kyrgyzstan national team achieved an impressive victory, crushing the team from Iran with a score of 15:1. The only goal scored against the Kyrgyz team was made just 28 seconds before the final whistle.

A fire broke out at the warehouse on Kuliyev, with 5 fire crews involved in extinguishing the flames. Video

On the night of January 22, a fire broke out at a warehouse located on Kuliyev Street. According to the press service of the Bishkek Emergency Situations Department, five fire crews were mobilized to combat the flames. The fire was localized at 03:21, and it was completely extinguished by 05:25.

In northern Mongolia, 6 people died in a house fire

According to information provided by the agency, the fire started in the morning hours of Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two parents and their four children. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, the authorities reported.

The construction industry of Mongolia will demonstrate an average annual growth rate of 4.3% from 2026 to 2029.

According to the report on the construction industry of Mongolia for 2025, a real production growth of 9.5% is expected. This growth will be supported by an increase in producer price indices in the energy, transport, and housing sectors, according to forecasts until 2029. As reported by MiddleAsianNews, this will create positive conditions for further development. The forecasts for the construction industry of Mongolia look promising, primarily due to investments from both the public and

The woman claimed that the livestock owner sold her animals and is not returning them.

On January 22, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in fraudulent activities. A 52-year-old woman contacted the police on January 3, requesting an investigation into the actions of her former cattle herder. According to her, in 2010, he took 10 cows from her for grazing, which have since been kept in a private barn in the village of Töch-Bulak in the Sokuluk District. As a result, the herd increased to more than 60

The authorities of Uzbekistan intend to triple the number of blood donors.

As part of a large-scale reform of the blood service system announced by the authorities of Uzbekistan, a new logistics chain will be implemented, covering stages from need to processing and delivery. These plans were presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on January 20. The main goal of this initiative is to increase the number of voluntary donors from the current 300,000 to 900,000 by 2030.

Life in the Regions: Kahar Eshkoziev from Suzak Raises Livestock Delivered to Him by Plane from Scotland

Kahar Eshkoziev, residing in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, is engaged in breeding a unique breed of cows that were delivered to Kyrgyzstan from Scotland by plane. He specializes in the Aberdeen-Angus breed, which is focused on meat production. Starting with two calves, his herd now exceeds 50, and the total number of cows on the farm has reached 130.

In most regions of Mongolia, February is colder than the long-term average.

In April, it is expected that the amount of precipitation across the country will be approximately in line with average figures. As for February and April, precipitation levels in these months will also be at average values. However, in March, the amount of precipitation in the western regions will exceed long-term averages, while in other areas it will remain at normal levels. Spring is forecasted to have sharp temperature fluctuations, which local residents and herders are strongly advised

Expert: Kyrgyzstan Imports 5 Billion kWh Due to Decrease in Water Levels at Hydroelectric Power Stations

- During his speech, Kulumbetov noted that the results of studies from 2011-2012 clearly indicate the need for more rational use of electricity, regardless of its cost. "Considering that the available resources may not be sufficient, this has become evident," he emphasized. Currently, Kyrgyzstan produces approximately 15 billion kWh of electricity.

The deputy proposes to ban the sale of alcohol at night. But not everywhere.

The draft law prepared by Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev is already available for public discussion on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh. It emphasizes that alcohol abuse is one of the main social and medical problems that negatively affects the health of the nation. According to him, frequent consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to increased mortality, the breakdown of social ties, and contributes to the rise of crime and domestic violence.

Trump canceled the introduction of tariffs for eight EU countries after reaching a "framework" deal on Greenland.

According to Trump, the negotiations were successful, and the leaders of both countries reached a "framework for a future deal on Greenland," which they hope will benefit both the U.S. and all NATO members. The President noted: "Based on this understanding, I will not impose tariffs that were set to take effect on February 1," — this information was posted on the Truth Social platform.

A large fire occurred at a warehouse in Bishkek at night, a foreign citizen died, - Ministry of Emergency Situations

On the evening of January 21, a fire occurred in a warehouse located on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue within the "Free Economic Zone" (FEZ Bishkek). As a result of the incident, one foreign citizen died, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Bishkek. The area of the fire was 900 square meters, and five firefighting units were involved in combating the flames.

Turkmenistan has ceded first place to Russia in gas supplies to China

In 2024, Turkmenistan exported gas to China worth $9.57 billion, while Russia exported $8.03 billion. Following them are Myanmar ($1.39 billion), Kazakhstan ($1.36 billion), and Uzbekistan ($726 million). The GTS does not provide data on the physical volume of pipeline gas purchased by China from abroad.

The Cabinet clarified the procedure for accumulating funds in special accounts of budgetary institutions

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Seven more countries have agreed to join Trump's Peace Council

According to reports, seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, have confirmed their desire to join the new World Council established at the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump, BBC reports.

The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan will participate in the "Yarygin Cup" - 2026 tournament.

24 Horses Not Allowed to Enter Kyrgyzstan from Russia. They Were Being Transported to Competitions

At the border, near the MAPP "Sagarchin," employees of the Rosselkhoznadzor stopped a truck driver on January 19 who was transporting 24 horses without the necessary documents. The animals were being sent from Kabardino-Balkaria to Kyrgyzstan to participate in sports competitions, according to information from the agency's press service. According to the agency's clarification, the transportation was carried out in violation of veterinary legislation. The horses were not