From January 22 to 24, Uzbekistan will face a cold and humid air front, according to a warning from Uzhydromet. Precipitation is expected across the country during the night of January 22 and the morning of January 23, mainly in the form of snow, which will lead to the formation of ice on the roads in some areas.
Since 2025, the higher education system in Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant changes. Kaktus.media shares information about what new developments await students. Introduction of vouchers for future educatorsThis year, a voucher system for pedagogical specialties has been implemented. Applicants who have passed the nationwide testing can first participate in a competition for a voucher and then choose an educational institution—either public or private. If the cost of education at a private
The detention occurred when A.E.B. and T.A. demanded a specified amount of money from Ch.M. under the threat of accusing him of raping T.A. They were trying to achieve a favorable decision regarding this case. According to the case materials, the extortion was carried out under the pretext of accusing Ch.M. of committing a crime. T.A. and police officer E.A. were detained for demanding money in exchange for dropping the charges and accepting a favorable decision. According to the decision of
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, deputy Bolot Saginayev expressed the opinion that it is necessary to allow the construction of tourist facilities on plots located within two kilometers of the park-beach zone. He specified that this zone is located just 100 meters from the shoreline, and the lands have various categories.
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, one of the residents of the Sokuluk district in the Chui region reported delays in the work of the State Agency for Land Resources, specifically the State Enterprise "Cadastre" in Sokuluk. According to her, she and other citizens arrived in the morning and have been waiting in line for a long time. "The system is not working, there is no internet, and in two hours, no one has been served. Why is this still happening in 2026? People took time off
In order to modernize and equip farmers with modern agricultural machinery, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is implementing a number of initiatives. Since 2011, within the framework of seven leasing programs carried out through OJSC "Aiyl Bank" and "Eldik Bank," agrarians have been receiving machinery and equipment for processing on preferential terms: the leasing period is seven years with an interest rate of 6% per annum.
Beef imports from abroad amounted to 3.9 million dollars over 11 months According to the National Statistics Committee, more than 60% of frozen beef imported into Kyrgyzstan came from India.
As of the end of November 2025, the assets of the banking system of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 trillion 181.1 billion soms, according to information provided by the National Bank. Over the course of 11 months in 2025, there has been a significant increase in assets by 44.9 percent. At the same time, the loan portfolio grew by 43.6 percent, reaching 489.3 billion soms.
Daniyar Bapyshov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. Adylbek Kasymaliev signed the relevant order.
From February 18 to 21, the agro-industrial forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will take place in Kyrgyzstan, marking an important milestone for the agricultural sector of the country. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that within the framework of this event, 40 best farmers will be identified: 20 in crop production and 20 in animal husbandry. It is expected that both local and foreign experts and farmers will gather at the forum. Participants will have the
The rights of a girl orphan from an orphanage in the Chuy region were successfully defended by the ombudsman, leading to the restoration of her state benefits. As a result, over 518,000 soms will be transferred to her deposit account — the amount of unpaid benefits for the past eight years, according to a statement from the agency's press service.
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 21, 2026, Deputy Ulukbek Uzakbaev raised an important issue concerning the drainage system in the Talas region, which has a total length of 289 kilometers. The deputy noted that most of the drainage channels are open, leading to pollution and siltation. “The Ministry of Agriculture claims that cleaning should be carried out by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, while the Ministry of Emergency Situations refers to the Ministry of
During the interview, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev spoke about the decision to build underground crossings on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, instead of the originally planned overpasses. According to the mayor, it was initially planned to construct three overpasses; however, public criticism influenced the reconsideration of this decision. Additionally, the overpasses did not align with the "Clean Sky" concept.
Gulzhigit Alykulov, a player of the Kyrgyzstan national football team, has signed an official contract with the Belarusian club "Dinamo-Minsk," which competes in the Premier League of Belarus. According to the Kyrgyz Football Union, Alykulov played for the team "Torpedo" in the previous season.
In Bishkek, an incident occurred at a pizzeria where customers of the establishment got into a conflict. According to information provided by Kaktus.media from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the police received a report of a fight on January 20. According to law enforcement agencies, the heated argument among the visitors escalated to the point where one of the participants began to threaten others with a weapon. As a result of the conflict, two individuals were hospitalized with
The State Tax Service (STS) organized a working meeting focused on the development of cashless payments in the business sector, according to information from the STS press service. Participants in the meeting included STS Deputy Chairmen Azat Almanbetov and Kubanychbek Isabekov, as well as representatives from various institutions, including the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, the Interbank Processing Center, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and the Union
The ChatGPT neural network, developed by OpenAI, has demonstrated impressive results, achieving the highest score in nine out of 15 subjects on the unified entrance exam for Japanese universities. Its overall accuracy rate was 97%. In comparison, this figure was at 91% in 2022 and dropped to 66% in 2024, according to Kyodo News, citing the company LifePromt, which conducted the testing. Among the subjects where ChatGPT achieved the highest results are chemistry, fundamentals of biology and
Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov spoke at a session of the Jogorku Kenesh with alarming information about the situation in the village of Kyzyl-Kyshtak, which is part of the city of Osh. In particular, he emphasized the critical condition of the school named after Madamin Nazarov and the maternity hospital. According to the deputy's statements, the school named after Madamin Nazarov is in an emergency state and is unsuitable for educational needs. As a result, children are forced to receive
Recent activities at the E. Gareev Botanical Garden in Bishkek include the installation of new fences and the removal of invasive plants. This was reported by the deputy director of the Botanical Garden, Nurlan Albanov, in the "Birinchi Radio" broadcast on January 21. According to Albanov, the old fences, which were installed between 1962 and 1964, have not withstood the test of time and have deteriorated, leading to the formation of gaps that allow people to enter the garden's
The official statement emphasizes that this detention confirms the intention of the USA to ensure that the only oil leaving Venezuela is exported legally and in compliance with all necessary procedures. The tanker "Sagitta" was added to the sanctions list of the U.S. Department of the Treasury as of October 1, 2025, where it is classified as a "shadow fleet" vessel that transports sanctioned oil under the Panamanian flag. The reason for its inclusion in this list was the
- The Eurasian Economic Commission has extended the anti-dumping duty on certain goods from China. This measure concerns welded pipes, hollow profiles, and tubes made of corrosion-resistant (stainless) steel, originating from the People's Republic of China.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on judicial and legal issues on January 20, 2026, deputy Altynbek Kilychbaev inquired about who exactly makes decisions regarding the confiscation of property: investigative bodies or the court. In response to this question, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev emphasized that such decisions can only be made by the court.
The recent podcast of Ernist Kyiazov with Syimyk Zhapikeev once again raised the question of the phenomenon that Kyrgyzstan faces after every political crisis. This phenomenon is that some public figures strive to appropriate history by attributing to themselves roles they did not actually play. Here, we are not talking about free interpretation, which is the right of everyone, nor about harmless statements like, "I am an artist, I see it this way." The problem lies in the deliberate
According to the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, Kyrgyzstan exported 86 tons of honey to China in 2025. The majority of these shipments were made in the first two quarters of the year.
At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Santalat Amanova (District No. 6) stated the need for a major overhaul of five polyclinics in Osh, which are in extremely unsatisfactory condition. According to her, the buildings require serious reconstruction, and she has already sent relevant letters regarding this issue.
The incident occurred in the village of Voyenno-Antonovka, where a man, posing as a horse transporter, deceived the victim out of more than 7 million soms. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, a crime report was filed on November 21, 2025, by citizen A.Z., born in 1971. He stated that on September 30, 2025, a certain M. near the "RIOM" car market in the mentioned village convinced him of the necessity to transport 65 horses
From February 18 to 21, the forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will take place in Bishkek, on the territory of the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after Konstantin Skryabin, as reported by the Ministry of Water Management, Agriculture, and Environmental Protection. During the forum, 40 top representatives of the agricultural sector of the country will be identified: 20 in the field of crop production and 20 in livestock farming.
Australian scientists have confirmed that heart muscle cells can regenerate after a heart attack. It was previously believed that such cells die, and the damaged areas of tissue suffer irreversible damage. The death of heart cells is considered the main reason for the decrease in the organ's functionality, leading to impaired blood pumping. However, new research has confirmed that although the heart does indeed form scars after a heart attack, this does not prevent the formation of new
The appeal from the Association for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Kyrgyz Republic concerns the situation related to the company OsOO "Rikha". We remind you that on January 19, 2026, during a meeting of the Budget, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the KR, accusations were made regarding the "revocation of the license" from OsOO "Rikha", "improper accreditation", and possible non-compliance with
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev revealed alarming information at one of the meetings that there are records of citizens in the voter lists of Kyrgyzstan who have already passed away. As Bekeshev reported, he learned about this during the recent parliamentary elections.
Today, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the presidential representative in parliament, Almasbek Abytov, announced plans to build a bean processing plant in the Talas region at a cost of 1 billion soms. He noted that the government actively supports local farmers to improve the conditions for the sale of beans in this region.
In Kyrgyzstan, the price of Arashan sheep has nearly doubled over the past year, local farmers report. A video is actively discussed on social media, claiming that a Kazakh businessman purchased an Arashan ram for 1 million dollars.
The time to pass through the checkpoint is planned to be reduced to 15 minutes By the end of 2029, the automobile checkpoint "Bedel" on the border of Kyrgyzstan and China is expected to start operating around the clock. This project is included in the strategy of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov proposed an initiative to attract more men to serve as teachers in schools. According to him, this proposal was the result of a request from one of the residents of Osh. The deputy noted that the lack of male teachers negatively affects discipline among students.
In the Botanical Garden, work is planned for the cleaning and improvement of the area from Sukhe-Bator Street to the Southern Highway. The Deputy Director of the Botanical Garden, Nurlan Albanov, shared this information on the air of "Birinchi Radio." The total area of this zone is about 80 hectares. The plan includes the creation of laboratories dedicated to fruit and berry crops, as well as a specialized botanical experimental laboratory.
A man suspected of committing large-scale fraud has been arrested in the Chui region, as reported by the press center of the regional police department. His identity was established after a citizen born in 1971 contacted the police on November 21, 2025.
According to information from the NHK television channel, the killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Archive photo. The killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment
During a conversation with journalists, Donald Trump expressed the opinion that his initiative, the "Board of Peace," could potentially become an alternative to the United Nations in the future. However, he emphasized the importance of preserving the UN itself. As reported by the Associated Press, this statement was made during a press conference with the President of the United States. In response to questions from the media about a new format for international cooperation, Trump
In her speech at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova called for enhanced measures against the spread of synthetic drugs. She noted that although the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Drug Control Service is yielding positive results, the situation remains extremely alarming.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the youth world hockey championship (U-20) among teams of the third division is currently taking place in Group B. The third round of the competition will be held on January 21.
Every year, about 2,000 cases of cancer are registered in the southern region At a recent parliamentary meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bekmurza Ergeshov drew attention to the problems faced by the Osh Interregional Oncology Center, which serves the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan.
At the meeting held on January 21, a draft law on the personalized accounting of citizens for mandatory state social insurance was discussed, during which Jumabekov raised the issue of the possibility of registering individuals who have changed their gender. He provided an example: "Citizens are requesting a change of PIN. If a man has become a woman and a woman has become a man, then de facto they exist, but will they be able to register them legally if they make such a request?"
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 19,508.85 tons of marketable fish. This data was announced by the country's Ministry of Agriculture. This volume became possible thanks to the efforts of both individuals and legal entities engaged in fish farming and operating under contracts with the Department of the Fishery Complex.
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences Jammin Akimaliev emphasized on the radio that a comprehensive approach and support from the government are necessary for the successful development of organic agriculture. Currently, organic crops occupy only about 1% of all sown areas in the country, although some sources indicate figures of 5-10%. Akimaliev noted that organic production implies a complete absence of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, and other
In the Jogorku Kenesh, attention was drawn to the need to improve support for families caring for children with disabilities At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev raised an important issue regarding assistance for people with disabilities and their caregivers.
The amount of extortion was 350,000 soms In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, individuals suspected of extortion have been detained, as reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB).
A recent pilot study conducted in Kyrgyzstan established a link between smoking and vaping among adolescents and their impact on cardiovascular risks. The work was published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan." The research team consisted of A. D. Asilbekova, A. A. Toktorbaeva, B. A. Matisakova, and D. A. Osmonov. They emphasize that cardiovascular diseases can develop long before reaching adulthood, and adolescence is a critical time for accumulating risk factors. However,
Han Dok Soo The court proceedings held at the Central District Court of Seoul concluded that the "state of emergency" declared by former President Yoon Suk Yeol constitutes an act of rebellion. Han Dok Soo was found guilty of facilitating the preparation of an unconstitutional decree and failing to prevent the use of police and military forces to seize the National Assembly and the Election Commission. Additionally, the court established that the former Prime Minister discussed with