Last year, 92 km of new roads were built in Bishkek, setting a record for the capital. This was reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar". According to the mayor, until 2023, the maximum volumes of road construction did not exceed 25 km per year, highlighting the significance of this achievement.
- On January 20, GKNB employees detained lawyer Rustam Isaev on suspicion of his involvement in fraudulent activities in the field of construction and collateral lending. Previously, Manas Sultanov, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, was detained on similar charges.
- The Ministry of Finance has reported that within the framework of the financing project for united producers, 170.25 million soms have been allocated in the form of preferential loans. In total, the amount of funds allocated for lending under this project is 2 billion 200 million soms.
The draft law is aimed at strengthening the fight against organized crime and protecting society A draft law has been initiated in Kyrgyzstan proposing amendments to several codes: the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Penal Code. The main objective of the document is to restore the concept of recidivism in legislation and to tighten responsibility for individuals who commit crimes repeatedly.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Judicial and Legal Issues and the Fight Against Crime, Deputy Chairman of the State Service for Execution of Sentences (GSIN) Nurlan Sarchayev reported on the need to construct a new high-security colony. This information became known during the discussion of a draft law from the Ministry of Internal Affairs concerning the reinstatement of the recidivism institution. The proposed draft law implies stricter measures for convicts who have
In India, videos illustrating the phenomenon of "cow vigilantism," which refers to mob justice related to the protection of cows considered sacred in Hinduism, are rapidly gaining popularity.
In Bishkek, work is actively continuing on the dismantling of structures located in water protection zones that were established in violation of land and water legislation. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. Currently, municipal services are demolishing the "Kekejev" cafe, located in the bed of the Alamedin River. This action has freed up municipal land covering an area of 2,380 square meters. After receiving a letter of complaint from the Land Use
In Kyrgyzstan, GKNB employees detained lawyer Rustam Isayev, who is involved in a criminal case related to large-scale fraud and extortion of property. According to the agency, earlier in this case, Manas Sultanov was arrested. He was engaged in pawnshop and usury activities, providing people with money under extremely unfavorable conditions with high interest rates, which effectively deprived them of the ability to repay their debts. The investigation revealed that Sultanov illegally seized
The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office announced new personnel appointments. In particular, there have been changes in leadership positions at several municipal enterprises. Erkinbek Omurkulov has been appointed as the new director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkeksvet," replacing Eldiyar Toktogonov, who has left his position.
Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the KR. Roman Svistin (left) and Almaz Imangaziev Today, a meeting took place to discuss the opening of the General Consulate of the Kyrgyz Republic in Sochi (Russia). The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the KR, Almaz Imangaziev, and the Consul General of the Russian Federation in the city of Osh, Roman Svistin. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, the diplomats
Sergey Lavrov Lavrov noted that Washington, in his opinion, is well aware that Russia has no such intentions. The minister also expressed confidence that the American authorities understand the absence of similar claims from China. The Russian Foreign Minister emphasized that Moscow is closely monitoring the situation around Greenland, which he characterized as a "serious geopolitical situation." Lavrov links the discussion of this issue to the legacy of the colonial era.
On the day of trading, January 20, the price of the gold futures contract for delivery in February 2026 reached a record value, exceeding $4720 per troy ounce. This information comes from Comex, a division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. At its peak, the quotes reached nearly $4723; however, by 10:05 AM Moscow time, the price slightly adjusted to $4720. This still meant that compared to the closing of the previous trading session, the price increased by 2.71 percent.
The press service of the president reported that Bektur Aliev is no longer holding the position of Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. He has been replaced by Medet Tairov, who already has experience in the banking sector.
In Kyrgyzstan, old driver's licenses continue to be valid. A special transitional period with preferential conditions has been established for their replacement with new documents. As reported by the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers under the President, this period was initially planned from January 15 to February 15. However, in response to numerous requests from citizens, the authorities decided to extend it.
The list includes 50 countries that received an invitation from Trump to participate in the new council. Bloomberg provides the complete list of participants: Albania; Argentina; Australia; Austria; Bahrain; Belarus; Brazil; Canada; Cyprus; Egypt; European Commission; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; India; Indonesia; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Morocco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Oman; Pakistan; Paraguay; Poland; Portugal; Qatar; Romania; Russia; Saudi
- In the fourth quarter of 2025, the volume of auto parts imports from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 44% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. The total value of imports in this category amounted to $92.2 million from October to December, which is significantly lower than the more than $164 million recorded last year.
In his speech, Tokayev emphasized that this initiative will allow for the completion of the political structure that has been forming over the past several years. He stated: "The establishment of the vice presidency of the Republic of Kazakhstan and its enshrinement in the Constitution is an important step." The president clarified that the vice president will be appointed with the consent of a simple majority of votes in parliament, and his powers will be determined directly by the
The updated version of the mobile application "My City" was recently presented. The press service of the Bishkek city hall reports that this improvement is the result of the work of the municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies." Now users will have the opportunity to receive notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages in real-time. These messages will be sent in digital format directly to users' devices.
Social project for the population The implementation of mobile points for meat sales is starting in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry.
At the meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, Aiaz Bayetov, the Minister of Justice, emphasized that the frequency of changes in the codes has become so high that even government authorities do not always manage to keep track of them. The committee discussed a draft law on January 20, which implies limiting amendments to the codes to no more than once a year - a proposal that sparked discussions among the deputies.
NASA has delivered the rocket for the first manned flight to the Moon in half a century to the launch pad. According to the BBC, the 98-meter Space Launch System rocket moved from the assembly building to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for nearly 12 hours. The special transport platform moved at a speed of just over one kilometer per hour.
A memorandum signed between the Ministry of Health and the Public Foundation "Social Stores - Eurasia KJ" The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Public Foundation "Social Stores – Eurasia KJ" have signed a memorandum aimed at improving social support for healthcare workers.
In the capital's trauma center of the Sports Rehabilitation Center, 295 cases of injuries caused by icy conditions and snowfall were registered from January 1 to January 19, 2026. This information was provided by the press center of the Ministry of Health. Among all cases, 227 were related to fractures, while 68 involved bruises and sprains. All patients diagnosed with fractures were given a plaster cast.
A tragic road accident occurred in the Uzgen district, resulting in the loss of one life. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Osh Region Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident took place on January 19 in the village of Progress, in the Tорт-Kul ayil district. At approximately 14:10, a collision occurred at the 609.4 kilometer mark of the Bishkek–Osh highway.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening legal stability and increasing citizens' confidence in the laws The government intends to reduce the frequency of changes to existing codes. The main goal of this initiative is to make laws clearer and more stable for both citizens and businesses.
In 2025, the activities of 35 pawnshops were suspended in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu, head of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, in an interview for the Kabar agency. He explained that in the event of violations identified under the Code of Offenses, penalty sanctions are applied to the pawnshops. If illegal actions continue, this may lead to the revocation of their licenses.
The results of operational and service activities for the year 2025 were summarized on January 20 at the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Oktay Urmambetov.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its first intervention of the current year on January 19, when $134.05 million was sold on the interbank market. For comparison, in 2025, the regulator carried out eight interventions, during which $853 million was sold. The largest amount, totaling $179.5 million, was sold specifically in December.
The forward of the Kyrgyzstan U-20 national ice hockey team, Umar Egemberdiev, was recognized as the best player of the match against Hong Kong. The game, which took place as part of the first round of the World Championship for third division teams (Group B), was held on January 18 in Bishkek and ended with a confident victory for the Kyrgyzstan team with a score of 4:1.
On January 10, the international mathematics olympiad XCEL (Xtraordinary Challenge in Education and Learning) took place in Los Angeles, USA. Among the schoolchildren who came from 40 countries, a 4th-grade student from the city of Kyzyl-Kiya in the Batken region, Bekkan Allaberdiyev, took 1st place.
President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced a reform plan under which the country's parliament will become unicameral.
A new bridge is planned to be constructed in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, which will connect Shabdan Baatyra and Sagymbay Manaschy streets. The total width of the bridge will be 28 meters. These plans were announced during an on-site meeting held by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. During the inspection, he familiarized himself with the ongoing work at several key infrastructure sites.
The results of the year were announced at the Batken Department of Internal Affairs, revealing employees who demonstrated outstanding qualities in their service. According to information provided by the press service of the regional police, in 2025, those who exhibited high professional skills in maintaining public order and combating crime, as well as responsibly fulfilling their duties, were recognized at the Batken region's Department of Internal Affairs. Additionally, awards were given
A recent delivery of vehicles to the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 81 units. Among them are: 36 "Chevrolet Cobalt," 19 JAC T-6, 18 "Gazelles," five shuttle buses, and three JAC Sunray minibuses. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that in recent years, the country's defense capability has significantly increased. Compared to 2018-2019, the budget of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by more than 300%. These funds are primarily directed
The composition of the women's freestyle wrestling team of Kyrgyzstan, which will participate in the international tournament in Russia, has been announced. The 37th "Ivan Yarygin Cup" will take place in Krasnoyarsk from January 29 to February 1.
Employees of the crime prevention department in Bishkek prevented a case of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to information from the agency's press service. It became known that a signal was received at number 102 indicating that the driver of a Hyundai Palisade was consuming alcoholic beverages at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and 7 April streets, near the Globus hypermarket.
The man admitted that he was in a state of alcoholic intoxication In the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), it was reported that a conversation was held with a Kyrgyz citizen who left comments on social media.
Kyrgyz swimmer Denis Petrashov is currently in the USA, where he is training in preparation for the Olympic Games scheduled for the summer of 2028. From January 14 to 18, he participated in an international tournament, where he managed to win three medals.
A resident of the village of Chym-Korgon, Samat Aydaraliev, living in the Kemin district of the Chui region, spoke about the process of preparing fodder for livestock, including corn stalks. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he explained how he uses the corn stalks from his own garden. “I have 4-5 stacks, each containing about 100 stalks. The weight of one bundle is approximately equal to the weight of a bale of alfalfa. When autumn comes, we cut the corn with a sickle, tie the
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a multi-level parking lot is planned to be built on Sagymbai Manaschy Street, as announced by the local administration. This information was revealed today during an on-site meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, who was checking the progress of work on several important infrastructure projects in the city.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has proposed the development of a draft law that introduces liability for non-compliance with the law "On the Halal Industry." This applies to both the production of halal products and the provision of halal services without mandatory certification. According to the ministry, changes will be made to the Code of Offenses.
According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, various weather conditions are expected in Kyrgyzstan on January 21. During the night, snow is possible in some parts of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Batken region. No precipitation is expected in the other areas of the Batken region and in agricultural territories. During the day, snow is also expected in the mountainous areas of the Batken region, while the other areas will remain dry. Fog is possible
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reminds that inciting interethnic, interregional, and interracial hatred, including actions on the internet, is subject to criminal liability. As a result of the conversation with "Z.D.A.", necessary measures will be taken in accordance with the current legislation of Kyrgyzstan.
In the 11 months of 2025, the volume of foreign trade in Kyrgyzstan amounted to $14 billion 19.4 million. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, this is 11.2% less than in the same period of 2024. A slowdown in the decline is observed, as the decrease after 10 months was 9.6%. Decrease in Export Supplies The most significant factor affecting the negative dynamics was the sharp decline in export supplies, which amounted to 43.5%. During the specified period, the export
- According to information provided at a briefing by the director of the research department of the International Monetary Fund, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, global economic growth in 2026 is expected to be 3.3%, which exceeds previous forecasts by 0.2 percentage points. Gourinchas noted that despite ongoing trade tensions, the global economy is demonstrating resilience due to the high adaptability of the private sector, favorable financial conditions, and active investments in the field of
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that as part of the implementation of the Law "On the Halal Industry," a draft law is being developed that will amend the Code of Offenses regarding liability for non-compliance with the standards of this law. According to the new draft law, it is planned to introduce sanctions for the production of halal products and the provision of halal services without the necessary certificates, as well as for violations in the
Citizens who contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media expressed dissatisfaction regarding the discrepancy between the queue order in their personal accounts and the general list on the GIK website. They noted: "In both systems—the general list and the personal account—the same GIK participant has different queue numbers. Which one should we consider correct? It is important for us to know what to rely on."
In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held an on-site meeting during which he inspected the area along the technical channel of the CHPP. Currently, the demolition of illegally constructed facilities is underway. During the inspection, special attention was paid to the café 'Jasmin'. According to information provided by the city administration, a decision was made to terminate the existing lease agreement and relocate the café 'Jasmin' to another plot of land due to