In Karakol, compliance with the law on the state language was checked

The Karakol City Hall, in collaboration with the regional branch of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, conducted an inspection to ensure compliance with the legislation on the state language. Various establishments were covered during the raid, including shops, cafes, pharmacies, and other public places. During the inspection, specialists checked how well the signs, announcements, price lists, and advertising materials met the requirements of the law on the state language and the Law

The Most Powerful Prince in the World: Game of Thrones in Saudi Arabia

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman The royal family of Saudi Arabia, which controls the world's most important oil resources, wields significant power in a country where absolute monarchy prevails. The rise of Prince Mohammed bin Salman to power has become a topic of discussion worldwide. He has shown determination by outmaneuvering his rivals and has taken the prestigious position of Crown Prince. His rule is characterized by both the opening of a closed society and

The State National Security Committee is investigating a large-scale fraud scheme in construction and collateral lending.

The State Committee for National Security is conducting an investigation into a large-scale fraud scheme in the field of construction and mortgage lending. The press service of the agency reported that on January 19, a meeting was held at the office of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, where the circumstances of the case were discussed with participants recognized as victims of the actions of citizen S.M. Under the leadership of the head of the State Committee

The campaign for the free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan has been extended indefinitely.

The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes involving predatory loans.

At the meeting, where the detained suspect was also present, Tashiev discussed with the victims cases where their apartments, land plots, and commercial property were taken from them. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the subject of the case, who has a criminal record, had long been providing loans at clearly usurious rates. He then used the debts to illegally transfer ownership of citizens' property to affiliated persons under the control of notaries. During

The Ministry of Labor reported 5,500 job vacancies

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has published information about the availability of 5,547 job vacancies as of January 1, 2026. In the department, it was noted that the greatest interest from employers is observed in skilled trades.

Digitalization in the Veterinary Industry: the "Sanarip VET" System

The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched an information campaign that will last for a week, focusing on automated information systems. As part of this initiative, information was provided about 35 operational information systems, of which 22 are already functioning successfully, while 10 are under development. One of the key projects is the automated system "Sanarip VET," used by the Veterinary, Livestock, Pasture, and

14-year-old chess player from Kyrgyzstan debuted in the strongest league in the world in Germany

Bayastan Sydykov, a 14-year-old chess player from Kyrgyzstan, became the first in the country to play in the prestigious Bundesliga of Germany. This was reported by the association of legal entities "Kyrgyz Chess Union". He plays for the team SC Viernheim, which holds leading positions in the league and has a star-studded lineup. His team features well-known chess players such as Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Alexey Sarana, Jorden van Foreest, and

The authorities announced the average salary in Kyrgyzstan.

According to information provided by the chairman of the National Statistics Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, at a press conference in Bishkek, the average nominal salary in the country from January to November 2025 amounted to 42,954 soms. The highest salary growth was observed in sectors such as real estate operations, public administration and defense, mandatory social security, construction, healthcare and social services, as well as in the hotel and restaurant business.

In Myrza-Ake, new electric poles are being replaced and installed.

In the Uzgen district, in the rural municipality of Myrza-Ake, the installation of electric poles is actively underway in the recently formed villages. According to Ruslan Talantbek uulu, the head of the Myrza-Ake rural administration, funding was allocated from the budget in response to requests from local residents for the purchase of 70 electric poles. The total cost of the procurement amounted to 1 million 71 thousand soms, and the installation work has already begun.

Toraga: The principles of transparency and freedom of speech will be strictly upheld in the Jogorku Kenesh

On January 19, the Speaker of Parliament, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, convened a meeting of the Coordinating Council of representatives of deputy speakers, leaders of deputy groups, committee chairs, and staff members. He emphasized that the Jogorku Kenesh is a key branch of government in the country, noting: "The implementation of necessary reforms and legislative initiatives is impossible if they are not first reviewed by Parliament. Candidates for positions from other branches of

In Osh, school lands have been built on - the city hall demanded them back

The deadline for the return of the land plots is set until March 1 In the city of Osh, a case of construction on lands that were previously transferred to private ownership and are designated for school use has been recorded. This was reported by representatives of the city administration.

Severe frosts and snowstorms are expected in Kazakhstan

In most of Kazakhstan, according to meteorologists, fog is also predicted, and in the southern and southeastern regions, ice formation is possible. As a result of the influence of a cold anticyclone expected in the northern part of the country, nighttime temperatures on January 22 may drop to -25 to -38 degrees, while daytime temperatures may fluctuate between -20 to -30 degrees. At the same time, temperatures in the western, southwestern, southern, and southeastern parts of Kazakhstan will

China's Population Decreased by 3.39 Million People in 2025

Illustrative photo As of the end of 2025, China's population stood at 1 billion 404.89 million people, which is 3.39 million less compared to the figures at the end of 2024. This data was published in a report by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, available here. During 2025, 7.92 million children were born in the country, which is lower compared to the previous year when this figure was 9.54 million. The birth rate was 5.63 per thousand population. During the same period, 11.31

Replacement of driver's licenses. Everything that is known as of today

In Kyrgyzstan, a phased procedure for replacing indefinite driver's licenses of the old type is currently being implemented. This initiative is driven by the need to update documents, and in this material, 24. kg will explain how the process is going and what consequences await those who do not manage to replace their licenses. 1 Is it mandatory to replace driver's licenses? Yes, although the old licenses are still valid for now, their replacement will soon become mandatory.

Dollar and Euro Changed in Value. Exchange Rates in Commercial Banks on January 19

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for January 19, which are as follows: The dollar rate has increased, the ruble has remained unchanged, while the euro has depreciated.

The Ministry of Culture intends to reduce the number of documentary films

The Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee that the Ministry of Culture plans to significantly reduce the production of documentary films. According to Tagaev, documentary films are often created in honor of anniversaries, such as the 100th or 90th birthdays of certain individuals, and large sums are spent on their realization.

Deadly car accident on the Suusamyr—Talas—Taraz highway: two people died

A serious road traffic accident occurred on the 97th kilometer of the Suusamyr—Talas—Taraz highway. The incident took place on January 16 at around 8:00 PM.

Illegal Attempt to Import Kumys from Russia to Kyrgyzstan

At the veterinary checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, an attempt to illegally import 15,600 liters of kumis from Russia was stopped. The product was returned to the territory of the Russian Federation. Inspectors conducting the control noticed the absence of a production date on the product label, which violates the veterinary and sanitary standards of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The KFS held an online course on the VAR system for young referees

During the training conducted by experienced KFS mentors Artem Skopintsev and Sergey Grishchenko, participants were presented with the theoretical part. The program included a detailed explanation of the VAR protocol, the principles of the system's operation, and the algorithms for interaction between the main referee and the video assistants. Special attention was paid to the analysis of game situations and the correct decision-making using video replays.

The number of fatalities in the train collision in Spain has risen to 39

According to the latest data, most of the injured have been hospitalized in medical facilities in Córdoba. Currently, 73 people remain in hospitals, including 24 in serious condition, among them four minors. The tragedy occurred on the evening of January 18, when the Iryo train, traveling from Málaga to Madrid, derailed and fell onto the tracks. At that time, an Alvia train was moving on the opposite line at a high speed of 200 km/h. One of the deceased was the driver of that train. In

Inflation rate in Kyrgyzstan for 2025 was 9.4%, - National Statistics Committee

According to the chairman of the National Statistical Committee Baktybek Kudaybergenov, in Kyrgyzstan, consumer prices and tariffs increased by 9.4% in 2025 compared to the previous year. This information was announced at a press conference. Analysis of the price growth structure shows the following changes:

In the Alamedin District, a man was fined for illegal hunting of pheasants

In the Alamedin district, as part of a raid initiated based on received operational information, inspectors from the Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamedin district detained a man engaged in illegal hunting of pheasants. This raid took place on January 17 in the Bek-Tuu area of the village of Kara-Jyghach. The identified violator was fined 12,500 soms in accordance with part 263 of the Code of Offenses, which regulates violations of hunting rules.

Akyilbek Usupbaev: You Can't Lure Young Doctors to the Regions with Financial Incentives

The problem of the shortage of medical personnel in the regions of Kyrgyzstan continues to worsen. Currently, the country needs about 23,000 medical workers, including doctors, nurses, and orderlies. According to official data, there is a shortage of 6,500 doctors, 8,500 nurses, and 3,500 orderlies, as well as about 2,000 maintenance specialists. The shortage of highly qualified specialists is particularly acute in remote areas.

The "Bedel" checkpoint will be put into operation on a 24/7 basis by the end of 2029 (Cabinet's plan)

- By the 4th quarter of 2029, the commissioning of the "Bedel" border crossing point is planned, which will operate around the clock. This is stated in the government's action plan. It is expected that the point will be able to process over 1,000 vehicles per day, with the time required for a single vehicle to cross the border not exceeding 15 minutes.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and TSARKA launched a project against financial fraud

A joint project aimed at protecting citizens from financial fraud was officially presented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and TSARKA (Center for Cybersecurity Development and Digital Innovations) of Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Man Changed Gender". The GKU "Kyzmat" Explained Why It Is Necessary to Amend the Law on Assigning a PIN

At the meeting of the committee on science, education, innovative development, and other issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 19, amendments to the law concerning the assignment and modification of the PIN were discussed. The current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic outlines the grounds for making changes to citizens' PINs. changing the date of birth based on civil status acts; the presence of identical PINs among several citizens; errors in data regarding gender or date of

Deputy: What will happen to citizens' pension contributions if they were issued a PIN with errors?

During the discussion of amendments to the law on the assignment and modification of personal identification numbers, which took place on January 19, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva asked whether citizens' pension contributions would be preserved in the event of a change in their PIN due to error correction. She noted: "If a citizen was issued a PIN with an error and it was changed, will the history of their contributions disappear?"

The player of the Kyrgyzstan national team (U-23) apologized for the failure at the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia

The forward of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team, Yryskeldi Madanov, expressed his apologies for the unsuccessful performance at the Asian Cup. This tournament is currently taking place in Saudi Arabia.

In Kyrgyzstan, a man is changing his gender in documents for the first time

A statement has been received from a citizen at the state institution "Kyzmat" For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, a request has been registered to change the gender in official documents. This was reported by Ernes Dosaliev, the deputy director of the "Kyzmat" institution.

Bill Gates Talks About the Future of AI and Humanity

In his manifesto, Gates emphasizes that wealthy countries must show generosity. He presents alarming data: in 2025, there was an increase in child mortality for the first time in a hundred years — from 4.6 to 4.8 million cases. The cause of this phenomenon is the decrease in international aid for developing countries. If healthcare funding is reduced by 20%, an additional 12 million children will die by 2045. Even the most generous nations allocate less than 1% of their GDP to international

Doctors revealed who should avoid Epiphany bathing

Every year on January 19, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. In connection with this, specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion shared recommendations on who should not participate in bathing. Regular hardening procedures and bathing in cold water can help strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of colds. However, a one-time plunge into icy water is a completely different strain on the body, which can cause serious stress, experts noted.

Kyrgyzstan Becomes the Leader of the EAEU in Construction Work Growth by 2026

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will take first place in the Eurasian Economic Union in terms of the growth rate of construction work. The Republic has maintained its leadership among the member countries since January 2025. According to information from the Eurasian Economic Commission, the volume of construction work in the EAEU increased by 4.3% from January to November 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year.

Trump invited Tokayev to the Council of the World

Illustrative photo It has become known that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has become one of the first world leaders to receive this official invitation. Ruslan Zheldibay emphasized that it would be wrong to hide the fact of such an initiative. In response to the invitation, Tokayev expressed gratitude to Trump and agreed to participate in this new organization. The President of Kazakhstan noted that the country is ready to contribute to establishing sustainable peace in the Middle East and

The Ministry of Culture plans to optimize the field of cinematography

The Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev announced plans to improve the situation in the film industry at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, where issues of science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy were discussed. He noted that several departments operate within the ministry: the Department of Cinematography, the film studio "Kyrgyzfilm," the cinema center "Kyrgyztasmas," and the state institution "Creative

In the Kyrgyz Republic, they intend to make a feature film "Syngan Kylch" ("Broken Sword")

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, Marat Tagaev, announced plans to create a feature film titled "Syngan Kylch" ("Broken Sword") at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee. He responded to questions from deputies about the need to increase the number of national films that reflect the country's ideology. According to Tagaev, this is indeed an important topic, and work is currently underway to create major films. He

Kyrgyzstan to Face South Africa in the Youth Ice Hockey World Championship

In Bishkek, on February 19, as part of the youth World Championship in hockey for teams under 20 years old (Group B, third division), new group stage matches will take place. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the games will be held according to the following schedule:

The volume of investments in fixed assets in 2025 amounted to 374.6 billion soms

In 2025, the volume of investments in fixed capital reached 374.6 billion soms, which is an increase of 18.4% compared to the previous year. This was reported by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, Chairman of the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, at a press conference. According to the information provided by Kudaybergenov, the increase in investments compared to the period from January to December 2024 occurred due to a 9% growth in domestic funding sources and a 3.8% increase in external

In Kyrgyzstan, a man became a woman and the State Institution "Kyzmat" is considering a PIN change

The State Institution "Kyzmat" has begun the process of reviewing a request for gender change. One of the men announced his transformation into a woman and initiated the procedure for changing his PIN. This information was announced by Deputy Director Ernes Dosaliev at a recent meeting of the specialized committee of the parliament. On the agenda of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth

The Ombudsman helped orphans from Naryn receive inheritance after their mother's death

After the intervention of the Ombudsman Institute, the minors were able to formalize their inheritance Jamilya Jamambaeva, the ombudsman, provided support to two young orphans from Naryn in restoring their rights to the inheritance left after their mother's passing.

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 59 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on January 17, 2026, Bishkek recorded an air quality index of 59 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.

A New Bank Opened in Kyrgyzstan

The National Bank issued a license for banking operations A new bank has opened in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the National Bank.

In Chile, a city of 50,000 has nearly burned down due to wildfires

Massive wildfires in Chile continue to claim lives and force thousands of people to leave their homes. According to foreign press reports, the situation remains critical. Gabriel Boric, the president of the country, has declared a state of emergency and ordered the military to be involved in addressing the consequences of the natural disaster.

"The procedure for assigning a PIN through the Cabinet of Ministers is already stipulated in the law, - GU 'Kyzmat'"

The Ministry of Digital Development received a request to change the PIN code due to transgender identity, reported the Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," Ernes Dosaliev, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of science, education, innovative development, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs. This bill was reviewed by the same committee. According to Dosaliev, the current legislation already provides

The Minister identified serious violations: the construction company was fined 200,000

In Bishkek, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of construction sites along with representatives of the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control. He also instructed to carry out similar inspections throughout the country. During the raid, a four-story medical center under construction at the address: Tabaldieva Street, 29 was inspected. Serious violations of technical regulations were

Trump announced a 10% tariff for eight European countries due to Greenland. European leaders issued a joint statement.

In his message on the social network Truth, Trump stated that the tariffs would apply to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, France, and Sweden, and would remain in effect until an agreement is reached regarding the transfer of Greenland to the United States. Trump also warned that if a deal is not reached by June 1, the tariff rate will increase to 25%.

In Bishkek, there is no threat of overflow from the "Ala-Archa" channel.

According to reports from the October District Administration, the situation with the water level in the "Ala-Archa" canal in Bishkek is under control, and there is currently no cause for concern about flooding. The administration clarified that specialized services, such as MTU No. 402 and representatives of the water management, as well as emergency services, are conducting constant monitoring and carrying out preventive measures.

The free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses may be extended

Drivers will have to pay for document exchange after the promotion ends The State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing has confirmed that the free exchange of indefinite driver's licenses may be extended for two months.