Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Denis Petrashov, successfully competed at an international tournament in the USA, winning three medals. The Pro Swim Series tournament took place from January 14 to 18 in Austin, Texas. Petrashov participated in three races.
According to data presented by the National Statistical Office on Saturday, December 17, at the end of the month, the average price per square meter of new buildings in Ulaanbaatar was ₮5.03 million (about $1412), which is 10.8% higher than in the same month last year. At the same time, another trend has been recorded: the average cost per square meter of secondary housing in Ulaanbaatar reached ₮5.06 million ($1420) in December, indicating an increase of 13.6% compared to December 2024.
Javzandorj Dulamragchaa, the abbot of the Gandantegchenlin Monastery, which is the center of Mongolian Buddhism, is visiting the United Kingdom. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Last week, on Friday, he held a lecture and open discussion at Kensington Town Hall, where scholars, researchers from universities, representatives of foreign embassies, and Mongolians living in the UK gathered. This event was organized by the Mongolian Buddhist Center in the UK with the support of the Embassy of
Enerel (Enny (애니)) and Egshiglen (Melody (멜로디)) from Mongolia are preparing for their debut in the South Korean K-pop group Navillera. This became known thanks to information from Troy Entertainment. Details were provided by the publication MiddleAsianNews. Egshiglen (엑식렝) is another trainee from Mongolia, also under the wing of Troy Entertainment. Like Enny, she is participating in the group NAVILLERA and has made a name for herself in the survival reality show Miss Trot 4. Egshiglen was born
BAYARMAGNAI Erdene As a result of the livestock census conducted at the end of 2025, it was established that Bayarmagnai Erdene, recognized as the best livestock breeder of the Mongolian People's Republic and a sports master in the training of wild animals from the Erdene sum of the Dornogovi province, owns 1004 camels. This information is reported by MiddleAsianNews. Since 1979, Bayarmagnai has been engaged in animal husbandry; however, he switched to breeding camels only in the 1990s
A stem cell transplant has been successfully performed for the first time in Mongolia on a teenager suffering from cancer. This procedure, known as autologous transplantation, was conducted using stem cells from the patient's own body. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. The patient was a 15-year-old girl from Mongolia battling leukemia. The launch of the first successful autologous stem cell transplantation procedure for children took place on December 9, 2025, and was organized by the
On Monday, at a press conference, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takichi confirmed that she has decided to dissolve the lower house of parliament early in order to organize elections. “I have decided to dissolve the lower house of parliament as Prime Minister,” she stated.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Denis Petrashov continues to demonstrate outstanding results, winning his third consecutive medal at an international tournament taking place in the USA. The Pro Swim Series tournament is currently being held in Austin, Texas.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Denis Petrashov, successfully competed in an international tournament in the United States, winning three silver medals. The competitions took place from January 14 to 18 in Austin, Texas, and were part of the Pro Swim Series. Denis participated in three races, and in each of them, he managed to secure second place, which reflects his high level of training and skill.
According to NBC, Trump privately expresses doubts about Canada's ability to protect its borders from potential threats from Russia and China. However, sources from NBC claim that U.S. officials emphasize that the president does not plan a "purchase of Canada." Instead, options for increasing military cooperation between the U.S. and Canada in defense in the Arctic are being discussed.
According to the information from the president's press service, Talantbek Tashibekov has become the new chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations. According to official data, the appointment order was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
In Kyrgyzstan, over 8,000 road traffic accidents were registered during 2025. This became known on January 19 thanks to information provided by the press service of the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which summarized the results of its operational and service activities for the past year. Most accidents occurred due to factors such as speeding, incorrect maneuvers, crossing into oncoming traffic while overtaking, driving under the influence of
The youth world championship in ice hockey Division 3B is taking place in Bishkek, according to information from the hockey federation. In the second round, the Kyrgyz team achieved victory over the national team of the Republic of South Africa with a crushing score of 7:2.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, explained the necessity of replacing driver's licenses in an interview with the national news agency "Kabar," as well as discussed the fight against counterfeiting and technical issues on the digital platform "Tunduk." Currently, Kyrgyzstan is conducting a free exchange of old-style driver's licenses. Everyone wishing to do so can exchange their indefinite licenses until February 15 without any costs.
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received an official invitation from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to participate in a new international initiative aimed at strengthening security in the Middle East region. Uzbekistan has been offered to become a founding member of the "Council of Peace," as reported by Podrobno.uz. The initiative is based on a Comprehensive Plan for the cessation of conflict in Gaza, which was presented in September 2025. This
A video of the incident has appeared on social media, showing a Subaru Outback drifting in the parking lot of the Friendship Park of Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. This information was reported by the press center of the Patrol Police Department. On the same day, law enforcement officials were able to identify the driver, and the vehicle was impounded.
Observing the protests, it is clear that Generation Z is actively demanding changes in politics. In some cases, participants in the demonstrations used symbols from Japanese anime, depicting rebellious outcasts fighting against corrupt regimes. While more affluent regions of the world discuss the implications of an aging population for the labor market, pension systems, and healthcare, countries with a growing number of young people, primarily in Africa, face the challenge of a lack of
The captain of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team, Shohrukh Makhamadaminov, has successfully started his career in Russia, making his debut for a new club. At the end of 2025, he signed a contract with the club "Torpedo," located in Nizhny Novgorod.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov discussed current issues related to driver's licenses, including the problem of counterfeiting and technical failures on the digital platform "Tündük." According to the president, the issue of updating driver's licenses had not been raised for nearly three decades.
The animated film "Zootopia 2" has become the highest-grossing animated film in Disney's history, reports Variety magazine. According to the publication, the total box office earnings of the film reached $1.46 billion. This allowed it to surpass the previous leader, "Frozen 2," which earned $1.45 billion.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, held a working meeting with representatives of the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control and its regional offices, where the results of inspections conducted on January 17 and 18 were discussed. During the two-day raid, an assessment of the inspectors' work was carried out, resulting in the dismissal of two of their representatives for improper
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan continues its successful performance at the World Championship (U-20), securing its second consecutive victory. The tournament, taking place in Bishkek, features teams from the third division (Group B) and is attracting the attention of spectators these days.
Talantbek Tashibekov has become the new chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, as reported by the president's administration. This appointment was approved by Sadyr Japarov. Previously, the position was held by Azamat Yusupov, who was relieved of his duties on December 8, 2025. On the same day, President's decree also removed Ruslan Musaev from the position of deputy chairman.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have begun implementing new mechanisms for managing transboundary water resources in Central Asia, as reported by Podrobno.uz. At meetings of the water management ministers held in Turkestan, the parties confirmed their readiness to create an automated and transparent system for distributing water resources, which is crucial for the agricultural and energy sectors of the region.
In some regions of Kyrgyzstan, snow is forecasted. In the capital, Bishkek, temperatures are expected to drop to −13 degrees at night and rise to −2 during the day.
In the city of Osh, court proceedings concerning the land plots of 35 educational institutions, which were previously transferred into private hands, have concluded. As a result of the court decisions, several plots have been returned to municipal ownership. This information was announced by Nursultan Akylbek uulu, the chief specialist of the legal department of the Osh city administration.
The Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev held a working meeting with representatives of the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control and its branches. According to information provided by the press service, the meeting discussed the results of raid inspections conducted on January 17-18.
The discussion about the replacement of indefinite driver's licenses has caused a wide public response. Citizens are concerned about whether it is mandatory to replace "old licenses" and whether the deadline for the exchange will be extended. President Sadyr Japarov explained in detail the realities behind this initiative in an interview with the "Kabar" publication, as well as spoke about the fight against counterfeit documents and technical failures on the
The inspection was initiated on January 18 at the direction of Nurdana Oruntaeva, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. It involved inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control. During the raid in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak, it was found that the rules for the storage and use of construction materials were violated at the construction site of a 12-story building. As a result, the company OsOO
According to information from the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, the suspect was detained following an incident involving a stabbing in Bishkek. On January 17, at around 07:05, a report was received at the duty station from one of the hospitals that a 30-year-old man named A. K. had been admitted with stab wounds. An operational group arrived at the scene and confirmed the received information: the victim had cuts on his left shoulder. Law enforcement agencies established that
On January 20, residents in the southern part of Bishkek will be without cold water from 09:00 to 02:00. This information was announced on January 16 by the press service of the city administration. The areas where water supply will be interrupted:
The incident occurred on the street
The voting has been scheduled due to the annulment of the results of the previous elections because of bribery and pressure on voters. The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has announced the start of accepting applications from those wishing to participate in the repeat elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for single-mandate constituency No. 13, which will take place on March 1, 2026.
- According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, the import of frozen beef from India to Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 amounted to 767 tons, which is 11 times higher than the corresponding figure for the previous year. In 2024, only 66 tons were imported, totaling $139 thousand. The total value of frozen beef imports from India during the specified period reached $1.6 million.
Ulukbek Karacholokov, who heads the Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling, outlined the main goal facing his coaching staff. “We strive to create a united team. There is no rivalry in our group; all participants show respect for each other. Only by coming together can we achieve significant success,” noted Karacholokov.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Umbetaly Kydyraliev expressed the opinion that there is a need to review the lifetime scholarships for athletes that were established by a decree in 2009. According to him, the 30,000 soms that were relevant at that time have significantly lost their purchasing power today due to inflation and changes in the exchange rate. Kydyraliev noted that the amounts of these payments should be reconsidered based on analytical data and monitoring to take into account the
ANO "Eurasia" is launching a new online course titled "Personal Brand. How to Stand Out." Participation in the program is free and open to people from different corners of the world.
This amount should cover expenses for food, housing, clothing, and medical services. According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the minimum subsistence level in Kyrgyzstan has increased and amounted to 8,697.32 soms.
Lars Klingbeil, the Vice Chancellor of Germany, commented on the new tariffs that the U.S. plans to impose against several European countries. He emphasized that Europeans will not allow themselves to be "blackmailed or provoked," as reported by Tagesspiegel. Klingbeil noted that "this is quite clear," adding that Trump has chosen the wrong path. "We will not allow ourselves to be provoked by either words or tariffs," he stated.
The Ministry of Economy reports an increase in consumer lending and a decrease in the level of overdue loans. As of June 30, 2025, the total volume of the banking system's loan portfolio in Kyrgyzstan reached 416 billion 900 million soms. The most notable growth is observed in the consumer lending segment, which increased by 37.9 percent.
In accordance with the instruction of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, work has begun on the dismantling of trade pavilions in the Alisher Navoi Park in Osh. This information was announced by representatives of the municipality of the city of Osh. During the morning raid, the mayor emphasized the need for a complete reconstruction of the park to ensure comfortable conditions for the leisure and recreation of the city's residents.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a crisis in the institution of the family, and instead of changing the alimony system, it is necessary to focus on strengthening family relationships, said Deputy Kamila Talieva (District No. 1) during a meeting of the Budget Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19. She emphasized that 60,000 alimony protocols represent a serious tragedy.
The Central Election Commission registered authorized representatives on January 16, who expressed their intention to run for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the repeat elections for district No. 13. Among the registered representatives: • Ulanichbek Kaldarbekovich Cholponov: his authorized representatives for election matters – T.T. Umarbekova, and for financial matters – A.A. Borbieva; • Toktorali Kaldarovich Kalmatov: authorized representatives for election matters – T.A. Abdilkakimova,
- In the course of 11 months of 2025, the volume of cattle imports from Russia increased by 41%. This information is based on data published by the National Statistical Committee. According to the provided information, from January to November, Kyrgyzstan acquired 20,000 head of cattle for a total of 6 million dollars. This amount exceeds the figure for the same period in 2024 by 41%, when 14,200 head were imported for a total of 4 million dollars.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented a draft resolution that proposes a ban on the export from the Kyrgyz Republic of used catalysts, as well as slag, ash, and residues of precious metals contained in these catalysts. The discussion of this document is taking place at the public level. The aim of this project is to protect the health of the population and the ecosystem of the country, which should help reduce air pollution caused by emissions from motor vehicles. The problem of
Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, proposed to abandon the existing alimony system and implement a new model of state assistance for children whose parents are divorcing. According to Bekeshev, the current system of alimony collection is ineffective and often does not provide children with the necessary means for living.
The Department of Environmental Monitoring of the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted sampling of industrial emissions at the waste processing plant located on the territory of the Bishkek city sanitary landfill. This was reported by the ministry's press service. According to the information, the main goal of the analysis is to assess the impact of this enterprise on the surrounding nature.
During the meeting of the relevant committee on January 19, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev from the Jogorku Kenesh proposed to reconsider the amounts of scholarships for athletes. He pointed out that the current maximum scholarship amount is 60,000 soms, which he believes is insufficient given the rising prices and inflation. The deputy emphasized that athletes, especially those striving for high achievements on the international stage, need adequate financial support. He called on the State Agency