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The Ministry of Construction fined one of the construction companies 3 million soms. The firm's license may be revoked.

On January 17, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdin Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of several construction sites in Bishkek. According to the ministry, serious violations of construction standards were identified at the residential complex located at 3a Ankara Street, which belongs to the company "Aalam Stroy" LLC. The violations concern more than ten blocks of the complex, and it was established that the

18.01.2026, 09:12
OpenAI Launches Ads in the Free Version of ChatGPT
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OpenAI Launches Ads in the Free Version of ChatGPT

The company OpenAI has announced the start of testing advertisements in its product ChatGPT. Ads will be available to users using the free version, as well as to subscribers of the Go plan. Users who have chosen paid plans such as Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise will not encounter advertisements, as reported by Kazinform, citing information from OpenAI. According to the company's statement, the introduction of ads will help reduce limitations for users who do not wish to pay for a

18.01.2026, 09:09
The court set a bail of 33 million hryvnias for Yulia Tymoshenko and prohibited her from leaving the Kyiv region.
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The court set a bail of 33 million hryvnias for Yulia Tymoshenko and prohibited her from leaving the Kyiv region.

Yulia Tymoshenko The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) in Ukraine has issued a ruling in the case of Yulia Tymoshenko, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Batkivshchyna party. She has been assigned a bail of 33 million hryvnias and is required to wear an electronic bracelet. This decision comes as a result of a criminal case in which Tymoshenko is suspected of bribing members of the Verkhovna Rada, being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). The

18.01.2026, 08:43
In Kadamzhai, farmers are being trained in future technologies
Economy

In Kadamzhai, farmers are being trained in future technologies

The seminar "AgroZooVet-2026" gathered participants in the Kadamjay district of the Batken region and was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main objective of this event was to promote a modern approach to agriculture among farmers, veterinarians, and agronomists. The primary focus was on improving productivity in livestock farming and developing processing enterprises aimed at export.

18.01.2026, 08:26
Snowfalls and Blizzards Expected in the Rivers Ulz and Khalk Basins
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Snowfalls and Blizzards Expected in the Rivers Ulz and Khalk Basins

Weather forecast for January 18, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Cloudy weather is expected. Snowfalls and blizzards are predicted in the basins of the Ulz and Khalkh rivers. The northwestern wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 meters per second in most regions, while in the Gobi it will reach 14-16 meters per second.

18.01.2026, 08:12
Incidents

In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov has been found

According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Lenin District, on January 18, it became known about the finding of Arsen Urmatovich Akylbekov, who was born in 2011. Currently, law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation to clarify all the details of the incident.

18.01.2026, 06:47
Incidents

Suspect in Fraud Detained in Bishkek

On January 17, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. As the victim recounted, she posted an advertisement for the sale of sewing machines, and on December 8, 2025, a man contacted her. He took the machines worth 130,000 soms, promising to pay later, but soon disappeared. This incident was registered as fraud under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The law enforcement authorities detained

18.01.2026, 03:43
Incidents

In Bishkek, a brothel providing intimate services was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. Video

Employees of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District, together with representatives of the akimat, conducted a preventive operation in the area, during which a brothel was discovered on Tugolbay-Ata Street. This became known on January 16 due to information from the district administration. Intimate services were provided at this brothel. Administrative protocols were drawn up against three women, who were also provided with explanatory work in accordance with the current

18.01.2026, 03:30
Incidents

In 2025, nearly 704 kg of synthetic drugs were seized, - Ministry of Internal Affairs SNBON

The Drug Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with colleagues from other countries, continues its efforts against drug crime, as reported by the press service of the Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In 2025, nearly 704 kilograms of synthetic drugs were seized, which is 21 times higher than the figures for 2024. Specialists note that this is equivalent to more than 4 million 222 thousand single doses.

18.01.2026, 03:16
Incidents

14-Year-Old Arsen Akylbekov Missing in Bishkek

The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the disappearance of Arsen Urmatovich Akylbekov, who was born in 2011. The boy went missing on January 15, when he left his home in the Archa-Beshik residential area around 11 a.m. His absence was only noticed on January 17, when his father sought help from the police.

18.01.2026, 03:08
Politics

Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic Tynchtyk Shainazarov commented on the accusations of Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva

The Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, commented on the recent statements made by former parliamentary candidate Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva. Zholdosheva participated in the early elections held on November 30, 2025, where she ran for constituency No. 8. As a result of the voting, she received the highest number of votes among women — 2,590.

18.01.2026, 01:35
Society

Near Bishkek, the construction of an alternative road to the airport is being considered.

On January 17, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev got acquainted with the project of an alternative road leading to Manas International Airport. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. During the meeting, Minister of Transport Absattar Syrgabaev and his colleagues presented information about the project's objectives, its technical

18.01.2026, 01:34
Economy

The Ministry of Construction identified violations at the construction company "Aalam Stroy"

- During an inspection conducted on January 17 by the Minister of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, violations were discovered at a residential complex on Ankara Street, which is being built by the company OsOO "Aalam Stroy". The Ministry reports that non-compliance with construction legislation and safety standards was recorded in more than ten blocks of the facility. Additionally, it was established that the company used the services of private laboratories to

17.01.2026, 23:46
The Pishpek District is left without gas and heating
Society

The Pishpek District is left without gas and heating

Local residents of the Pishpek area in Bishkek report a critical situation related to the gas outage. For many homes in this area, gas is the primary source of heating, and the lack of supply raises serious concerns, as residents told the editorial office of VB.KG.

17.01.2026, 23:22
Economy

How much does a ton of coal cost in At-Bashy?

In the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, the price of coal is 6400 soms per ton, according to information provided by the local akimat. Coal is regularly delivered to the district from Kara-Keche.

17.01.2026, 23:11
Incidents

An earthquake has been registered in the Batken region.

An earthquake with a magnitude of up to 2.5 has been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, according to the data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. As reported by the Institute of Seismology of the Kyrgyz Republic, the event occurred today, January 17, at 19:11. In the epicenter, the ground shook with a force of 3 points.

17.01.2026, 21:46
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture recommends notarizing the internal regulations of agricultural cooperatives.

- The unification of farmers into cooperatives is becoming vital for increasing their competitiveness and is a standard in global practice. This was reported on the radio by the head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, Turat Idirisov. He noted that in the context of small-scale production, it is extremely difficult for farmers to operate effectively alone, making unification inevitable.

17.01.2026, 21:15
Incidents

In Bishkek, illegal trafficking of potent drugs was intercepted

According to information provided by the Drug Control Service (DCS) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, a woman, conditionally designated as N., has been identified in the Oktobrskiy district, who was engaged in the illegal sale of potent drugs. As a result of the operational data received, the investigative service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy district initiated a criminal case under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,

17.01.2026, 21:05
Politics

Bekeshev: The Housing Committee will discuss business loans at 6% per annum on January 19

At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, which will take place on January 19, a number of issues will be discussed, reported deputy Dastan Bekeshev. The agenda includes ten topics. One of the key points will be the government's proposal to reduce the retention periods for credit information. In particular, it is planned to decrease the retention period for positive credit history from 7 to 5 years, and for negative history from 5 to

17.01.2026, 21:04
Politics

Dzholdoshova Again Accuses the Head of the CEC, Shainazarov Suggests Consulting a Psychiatrist

Yzyldyzkan Joldoshova, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, addressed an open letter to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, in which she made serious accusations against Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, calling him a "drug lord." Joldoshova recalled that Shainazarov had previously been detained with 20 kilograms of drugs and mentioned an incident that occurred in 2011, when, according to her,

17.01.2026, 20:58
Society

Historic Agreement on Ocean Protection Will Come into Force on January 17

On January 17, 2026, an important document will come into force — the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. This is reported by the UN News Service. As noted, this document was adopted in June 2023 and has already been signed by representatives of 145 countries, of which 81 states have completed the ratification process.

17.01.2026, 20:58
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the conditions for creating agricultural cooperatives

- On the air of the radio, the head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Turat Idirisov, noted that for the effective operation of an agricultural cooperative, a minimum of seven people and land areas of 50 hectares or more are required. Such land sizes allow for the implementation of all necessary agronomic measures, including crop rotation, and guarantee a stable income, which is important

17.01.2026, 20:51
Economy

In January–October 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased banana imports by 11%

- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, Kyrgyzstan increased its banana imports by 11% from January to October 2025. During this period, the republic imported 33 thousand tons of bananas worth 26 million dollars, which is 11% higher than the volumes of the same period in 2024, when 29 thousand tons were imported for 21 million dollars.

17.01.2026, 20:45
World

A Severe Snowstorm Hits Kamchatka, the Strongest in the Last 30 Years

The situation in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky has become particularly critical, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency at the municipal level. City services are struggling to eliminate the consequences of the inclement weather, and the current snowfall has been the heaviest in the last three decades.

17.01.2026, 20:42
Politics

Dzholdoshova: Shainazarov still boasts that he beat Zhapаров. Head of the CEC: This is slander.

Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a well-known politician and public figure, made serious accusations against Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan. In her social media post, she claimed that Shainazarov allegedly boasted about how he beat Sadyr Japarov during a fight in parliament that occurred on April 1, 2011, after a report by the then Attorney General K. Baibolov. According to Joldoshova, Shainazarov stated in a close circle: "I

17.01.2026, 20:39
The Shtorozhev Family from Issyk-Kul Asks the President to Protect Them from Lawlessness
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The Shtorozhev Family from Issyk-Kul Asks the President to Protect Them from Lawlessness

Andrey Storozhev, a resident of Cholpon-Ata, has made an urgent appeal to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev. He demands protection for his family, including small children, from what he describes as blatant lawlessness involving fraud, indifference from law enforcement agencies, and strange court decisions.

17.01.2026, 20:36
In Bishkek, a food fair is taking place at the Old Square
Society

In Bishkek, a food fair is taking place at the Old Square

The fair organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry offers local products to the residents of the capital at prices significantly lower than market rates. For example, meat can be purchased starting from 600 soms, while other goods are presented at cost price. The food fair is taking place at the Old Square in Bishkek. The ministry emphasized that there is no shortage of essential food products in the country, and the existing reserves fully meet the

17.01.2026, 20:34
Incidents

Blogger from Osh reported an attack by an unknown man

Khalima Moldosheva, a blogger from the city of Osh, reported an attack by a stranger. According to Khalima, on the evening of January 16, a friend of hers came to check on the rented apartment. The tenant had gone to Bishkek, leaving his younger brother with friends in the premises. The blogger claims that the young men were drinking and left a mess behind, refusing to clean up.

17.01.2026, 20:32
Incidents

Girl claimed that she was attempted to be killed in a car. Suspect detained

In Bishkek, in the Sverdlovsk district, a local resident filed a report with the internal affairs department, stating that she had been the victim of an attempted murder. This information was announced by the press service of the district's internal affairs department. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 15, 2025. A woman named T. N. requested action against a man named A., who, according to her, forcibly put her in a car on Jumabek Street and took her

17.01.2026, 20:13
World

Protests Against Trump's Statements on Greenland Take Place in Denmark

A large number of people gathered in the square in front of the town hall in Copenhagen, where the demonstrators held flags of Greenland and banners with slogans "Hands off Greenland." The column then headed towards the U.S. embassy, where speeches and musical performances are planned to symbolize solidarity with the Greenlandic people. This was reported by Danmarks Radio. In addition to Copenhagen, protests also took place in Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense, and Nuuk, the capital of

17.01.2026, 19:51
The head of the Central Election Commission sharply responded to statements by former deputy Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva
Society

The head of the Central Election Commission sharply responded to statements by former deputy Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva

Tynchtyk Shaynazaro, head of the Central Election Commission, commented on the recent statements made by Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. He expressed surprise and disappointment regarding Zholdosheva's claims that he allegedly assaulted President Sadyr Japarov during their time as deputies and supposedly takes pride in it. Shaynazaro called this "complete nonsense," adding that such words are slander and manipulation. He also refrained from

17.01.2026, 19:46
World

In South Korea, robots have been launched that park cars instead of drivers.

According to information published on the Interesting Engineering website, the Parkie system allows for parking cars without driver intervention. To do this, the car must be left in a designated area, after which the robot will find a free spot for parking on its own. If necessary, the car will be returned in the same way. According to the source, Parkie is already being used in multi-level parking lots, where several such robots operate simultaneously.

17.01.2026, 19:35
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in an attempted murder has been detained

According to information received from the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, on January 17, a suspect in an attempted murder, which occurred on January 15 on Jumabek Street, was detained in Bishkek. According to the victim's testimony, her acquaintance forcibly dragged her into a car and attempted to take her life. However, seizing the moment, the girl managed to break free and escape, recording the incident on her phone.

17.01.2026, 19:02