Starting January 14, 2026, wholesale meat trading at the Osh market will no longer take place. Instead, all meat sales operations will now be conducted in the new specialized pavilion "Chüygün," which is located at the livestock complex "Altyn-Taka" in the vicinity of the village of Maevka.
Photo 24.kg. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev At a press conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev summarized the activities of the ministry for 2025. He noted that throughout the year, the Ministry continued to follow the course of a multi-vector foreign policy aimed at strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation.
In an interview with Reuters, Trump noted: “I am convinced that he (Putin) is ready for a deal. Ukraine, however, seems less inclined towards peace negotiations.” When asked about the reasons why negotiations under the auspices of the U.S. did not lead to a resolution of the conflict, Trump unequivocally replied: “Zelensky.” He added that, in his opinion, the Ukrainian president finds it difficult to take a step towards.
In connection with the expected frosts, the Ministry of Energy has announced an increase in control over the operation of electrical networks. According to the information from the ministry, due to the storm warning and forecasts of adverse weather across the country, energy workers are taking additional measures to ensure the stability of energy facilities. In case of emergency situations, a repair reserve has been prepared and operational response schemes have been developed.
The recent conflict between activist Aktilek Orozbekov and the confectionery house "Kulikov" has been resolved. This was announced in a joint video address from both parties, published on social media. In the video, a company representative stated that they have decided to withdraw the lawsuit against the activist and have no claims against him. The conflict was resolved after negotiations that led to mutual understanding between the parties. Aktilek Orozbekov also confirmed that a
The CEO and co-founder of OnePlus, Pete Lau, has become the subject of criminal prosecution by Taiwanese authorities. He is accused of illegally employing more than 70 engineers from Taiwan and transferring an amount equivalent to 2.3 billion New Taiwan Dollars without paying taxes, as reported by Bloomberg. Photo Bloomberg
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Zheenbek Kulubaev shared his views on the prospects of Kyrgyzstan obtaining the status of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Since 2022, the country has been actively conducting its election campaign. "This is quite a challenging task, as this is a new direction for us. We need to establish connections with all states, as each country has one vote in international relations. We are working on establishing contacts and
At the parliamentary meeting, Baktyyar Kalpaev expressed dissatisfaction with the position of the "Kulikov" company regarding the state language. He noted that the situation surrounding this issue, related to the firm and one of the activists, is actively being discussed. Kalpaev reminded that the blogger who approached the company with a request to provide services in the state language has been under house arrest for nine months during the court proceedings. "Can the demand
According to the National Bank, the total volume of money transfers to Kyrgyzstan in November last year amounted to $264.8 million. The majority of the funds, namely $248.9 million, came from CIS countries. At the same time, $15.9 million was transferred from distant foreign countries.
Kurmanbek Sokeev has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) and from the position of Head of the Department of Security and Escort. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The order for his dismissal was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The head of the press service of the patrol police, Nursultan Muratbekov, shared a sad story related to several vehicles. He noted that "speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, distractions from mobile phones, ignoring seat belts and traffic signs are not just formal violations. These are factors that can lead to tragic consequences, leaving children without parents and families without loved ones."
U.S. Special Representative Stephen Witkoff announced the start of the second phase of Donald Trump's peace plan concerning the Gaza Strip. Photo from the archive. Gaza Strip
The youth hockey team of South Africa is already in Kyrgyzstan. The World Championship (U-20) for Division ZV teams will take place at the "Bishkek" arena from January 18 to 24.
Kamila Talieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, drew attention to the problem of transportation in Arashan, located in the Alamudun district, where about five thousand local residents face traffic jams daily. She noted that the morning and evening hours pose a real problem, making it difficult for people to get to work or return home. On April 7th Street, turning towards the village, there is no traffic light, which creates significant congestion as cars from Koy-Tash and other settlements pass
In his report, Zheenbek Kulubaev noted that one of the most significant events during Kyrgyzstan's presidency in the CSTO was the first meeting of the heads of government of the member states, held at the initiative of Bishkek. This summit, which took place in September in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, was an important step in developing cooperation within the organization, raising it to a new level.
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At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 15, a draft law was reviewed, aimed at aligning the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan with the UN Convention Against Torture. This document stipulates that the responsibility for the use of torture will be placed not only on officials but also on other representatives in official status, such as employees of educational, medical, and social institutions who have the authority to oversee people in vulnerable situations. This pertains to both physical and
As part of a joint project with the Central State Archive of Film, Photo, and Sound Documents (CSAFPSD KR), which is part of the Archive Service of the KR, AKIpress presents a series of archival photographs titled "It Was Recently, It Was Long Ago." In one of the presented photographs, you can see a Kyrgyz girl wearing a headdress decorated with owl feathers.
The concept of scientific and technological development of the transport complex of Russia until 2035 was officially adopted by the government of the country. This document, signed by Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, includes plans for the revival of technology development for both cargo and passenger airships.
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev outlined the reasons why Marat Nuraliev was dismissed from his position as Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar. He noted that, despite the diplomat's good performance, his dismissal was related to a violation of the ethical standards established for public servants.
The Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamila Dzhamanbaeva, drew attention to the issues related to the conditions of detention of foreign nationals in the Temporary Detention Center in Chui region. The press service of the chief human rights defender reported this. The center is located on the territory of the old Gansi military base, not far from the "Manas" airport.
Today morning in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the dismantling of the main New Year tree, installed on Ala-Too Square, began. According to local authorities, the tree, which symbolized the New Year and Christmas celebrations, was installed in December.
Photo 24.kg. Director of the State Agency Kazybek Moldazhiyev (left) The sports program for the VI World Nomad Games, organized by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, was announced in Kyrgyzstan. According to the director of this agency, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the events of the VI WNG are scheduled for 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, with the opening taking place on August 31 at the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium. The main competitions will start on
In the village of Tash-Moynok in the Alamudun district, on January 13, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun district conducted an on-site inspection in response to a video appeal regarding the illegal burning of waste. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, the burning of waste did indeed take place. The fire was completely extinguished.
On January 14, according to the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 6, Zamirbek Alymbekovich Kenenbaev has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the State Agency for Management of State Property under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. The information was confirmed by Kaktus.media. Previously, as a result of another order, Eldana Talaibekovna Satarova was relieved of this position.
At the meeting held on January 15, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev reported on requests from residents of two microdistricts in Bishkek. He noted that residents of house No. 44 in microdistrict 7 and No. 64 in microdistrict 12 had appealed for the construction of football fields. "This will require a small financial investment. I urge the city hall to consider this issue and give the appropriate instructions," he emphasized, addressing Almasbek Abytov, the representative of the Cabinet of
In Tajikistan, the country's first large-scale project for the construction of solar power plants has been launched, which will have a total capacity of 500 megawatts. The expected investments amount to about 250 million dollars. Illustrative photo
At a press conference held on January 15, the head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that kokpar will be included in the program of the World Nomad Games, which will take place this year in Kyrgyzstan. He specified that kok-boru will also participate in the competitions.
During the inspection activities conducted by the inspectors of the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, cases of unauthorized landfills were recorded. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, such landfills were discovered in the village of Kun-Tuu, located in the Sokuluk district, as well as in the village of Sary-Koo in the Jayil district.
Information was gathered from the websites of various commercial banks. For clarification of data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. Please note that the indicated rates are intended for cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. To familiarize yourself with the official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates in the currency exchange offices of Bishkek, you can follow this
As of today, meters have been installed in the following districts: Bakay-Ata District — 8,268 meters; Aitmatov District — 11,032 meters; Talas District — 11,164 meters; Manas District — 5,136 meters. It is planned that in 2026, the installation of an additional 3,390 new type three-phase meters will begin. The implementation of the electricity accounting system is being carried out in stages.
- According to the January report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, wheat production in Russia is expected to reach 89.5 million tons, which is a 2% increase compared to the estimates published in December. The forecast includes 63 million tons of winter wheat and 26.5 million tons of spring wheat.
Photo from the internet. The dollar continues to gradually depreciate Based on data from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, the official exchange rates of the dollar, euro, Russian ruble, and Kazakh tenge are showing a decline, while the Chinese yuan continues to rise. US Dollar:
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev reported a significant increase in the number of countries with which Kyrgyzstan has established diplomatic relations over the past year, summarizing the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 2025. He noted that the country's positions in traditional regions have strengthened, and new areas for cooperation have emerged.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Denmark and the USA hold "fundamentally differing positions" regarding Greenland, adding that this was a topic of discussion with high-ranking US officials on the evening of January 14. He also called for cooperation based on respect and noted that the establishment of a working group is aimed at exploring possibilities for compromise. This compromise should take into account both US security interests and the "red lines" of the Danish
At a press conference in Bishkek on January 15, Zheenbek Kulubaev stated that the Kyrgyz side sees no point in emphasizing individual provocative statements that are unrelated to the real issues of interstate interaction. He emphasized that Russia is a strategic partner of Kyrgyzstan. Cooperation between the countries is developing both at the bilateral level and within international and regional organizations, such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev responded to a question about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' position regarding the recent statements made by Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov. In one of his broadcasts, Solovyov suggested initiating a special military operation in Central Asia and Armenia.
The Bashkir epic "Ural Batyr" has been translated into Kyrgyz for the first time. This illustrated edition was prepared jointly by the Bashkir publishing house "Kitap" and the Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla, as reported by the publishing house itself. Photo "Kitap". The epic "Ural Batyr" has been translated into Kyrgyz for the first time
Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev has proposed making participation of citizens of Kyrgyzstan in elections and referendums mandatory. The changes he suggested concern the constitutional laws "On Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," "On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums," and "On Referendums," and have already been presented for public discussion. According to the current law "On Elections of the President and Deputies of
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic made an important statement the day before, urging higher education institutions and secondary vocational schools, regardless of their organizational and legal form, to cease the practice of penalizing students for missed classes and internships. According to information from the ministry, this recommendation is aimed at protecting students' rights and creating uniform fair approaches to issues of academic
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Zheenbek Kulubaev announced the planned state visit of Xi Jinping to Kyrgyzstan in 2026. The minister noted that the cooperation between the two countries by the end of 2025 deserves the highest praise. “If I were to rate it on a 10-point scale, I would give it an 11. In 2025, there was a visit by President Sadyr Japarov to China, as well as meetings in Astana within the framework of the 'Central Asia - China' format and at the SCO
At the press conference dedicated to the results of 2025, Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, emphasized that the past year was a time of active diplomatic activity. Under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov, the country pursued a pragmatic and multi-vector policy aimed at strengthening ties both with its Central Asian neighbors and with more distant partners. The minister noted that one of the main achievements of the year was the successful resolution of
In Bishkek, work has begun on the dismantling of the pixel studio of the "Nomad-TV" channel, which was located on Ala-Too Square. As representatives of the channel explained, the main reason for this decision is the expiration of the land lease. The fate of the studio has sparked active discussions on social media and messaging apps, leading to mixed reactions from the city's residents. Nevertheless, the channel's administration noted that the dismantling process is planned
Deputy Kamila Talieva responded to the criticism expressed on January 14 by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who holds the position of head of the information policy department of the presidential administration. In his social media, the official urged elected representatives to refrain from populism and demagoguery when considering bills, especially those related to the improvement of Bishkek and the bill on state awards. Today, at a parliamentary session, Talieva, who had previously criticized the bill on
Since January 14, wholesale meat trading at the Osh market has suspended its operations. Now, all wholesale sales will take place in the new meat pavilion "Chüyğun," which is located on the territory of the "Altyn-Taka" animal market complex in the Maevka area. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. These changes are the result of the implementation of a special resolution by the Cabinet
From February 18 to 21, Bishkek will host one of the largest events in the field of agriculture — the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum. As part of the forum, the best specialists in the industry will be evaluated: an expert jury will select 20 champions in the fields of crop production and animal husbandry from all corners of the country. The event is expected to gather not only local farmers but also renowned experts from various countries, creating a unique platform for experience
In one of his broadcasts, Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov suggested initiating a "special military operation" in Armenia and Central Asian countries. He believes that Russia, similar to the USA in Venezuela, should ignore international law and consider the possibility of military intervention in the affairs of Armenia and Central Asian countries to keep them within its "sphere of influence".
Specialists from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service went to the scene of the incident to investigate the causes of the fire at the landfill in the village of Baktyu-Dolonotu. During the inspection, it was established that the fire broke out due to unextinguished coal ash that was among the waste.