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Incidents

In Bishkek, the police are searching for a man who threatened with a gun

Activist Maxim Zolotykh posted a video online showing a confrontation between drivers, one of whom threatened the other with a gun. The video’s author explained that both cars were turning from Osmonkula Street onto Jibek Jolu Avenue. According to him, one of the drivers had an obstruction on the right and cut off the other. “After a brief exchange, he caught up with us and started threatening,” he added.

14.01.2026, 11:34
Society

On Kurmanjan Datka Street in Osh, over 200 Tian Shan firs are being replanted

In Osh, on Kurmanjan Datka Street, the transplantation of Tien Shan fir trees, which were planted last year, has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the information, on the section from the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Alisher Navoi streets to Asrankulov Street, over 200 seedlings of coniferous trees are being dug up and transported to the nursery of the municipal landscaping enterprise. According to the Osh city administration, the transplantation is being carried out

14.01.2026, 11:33
Society

The Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan discussed bilateral cooperation with representatives of the Austrian government

The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, held a meeting with Zepp Shellhorn, the Secretary of State for the Federal Ministry of Europe and International Affairs of Austria, as well as representatives from the Austrian Department of Cultural Policy and International Affairs. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the participants emphasized that despite the active development of economic and technological ties, cultural and humanitarian aspects remain key in bilateral

14.01.2026, 11:31
In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder
Incidents

In Kemin, two citizens were detained on suspicion of murder

Two men were detained in the Chui region on suspicion of murder, as reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. The incident occurred on January 11 at 13:10. The body of a man born in 1960 was found in one of the houses in the city of Kemin, with stab wounds. An investigative team promptly arrived at the scene, which sent the body to the morgue for further examination and ordered forensic examinations.

14.01.2026, 11:30
Ecology

The deputy requests to preserve the Botanical Garden in Bishkek instead of constructing football fields on its territory.

Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, emphasized the importance of the Botanical Garden for the city of Bishkek during a meeting on January 14. He referred to it as the lungs of the capital. “What is happening with the Botanical Garden? In May 2022, a resolution was adopted on measures for its preservation and development, but no actions have been taken. In other countries, botanical gardens are being expanded and developed, while here we have decided to build football fields. This

14.01.2026, 11:27
Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimensional checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained
Incidents

Corruption. Employees of the weight and dimensional checkpoint on the Bishkek - Osh highway detained

Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs received information about corrupt actions by employees of the weight and dimension posts on the Bishkek - Osh highway, which are subordinate to the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport. It was revealed that officials regularly took bribes from drivers, ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 soms, for allowing trucks exceeding the permissible weight to pass without registering violations. According to preliminary data, between

14.01.2026, 11:27
Education

The deputy asks the Cabinet to pay attention to the repair and construction of schools in several villages

Deputy of the Council, Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, representing district No. 4, drew the Cabinet's attention during the session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14 to the need for repairs and construction of school buildings. He emphasized that the issue of major repairs for the school in the Kyzyl-Teyit rural municipality is particularly urgent. Additionally, the Tajibaev school in Kyzyl-Ata, built under the ashar system, requires serious intervention: the roof is leaking, and the classrooms

14.01.2026, 11:27
The State Emblem of Kyrgyzstan Turns 32 Years Old
Society

The State Emblem of Kyrgyzstan Turns 32 Years Old

January 14, 2026, will be an important date for Kyrgyzstan, as it marks the 32nd anniversary of the adoption of the State Emblem, which is one of the main symbols of the country's independence and sovereignty. The emblem was officially approved on January 14, 1994, by a decision of the Jogorku Kenesh, more than two years after Kyrgyzstan became independent. The creators of the emblem are artists Asein Abdrayev and Sadyrbek Dubanaev.

14.01.2026, 11:27
Incidents

In Bishkek, a taxi driver attacked passengers, beating one of them.

An incident occurred in a taxi in Bishkek, which was captured on camera. A video featuring the injured girl has surfaced on social media. According to preliminary data, the conflict arose between the taxi driver and his passengers—a mother and daughter—resulting in the driver hitting one of the women.

14.01.2026, 11:27
Incidents

A criminal case has been opened in the Chuy Region for the substitution of VIN codes of the "Lexus 330"

- A criminal case has been initiated in the Chui region regarding the illegal substitution of VIN codes for a Lexus RX 330, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. According to the investigation, in 2023, citizens S.A. and J.R. imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, which they declared as spare parts. To carry out the illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make,

14.01.2026, 11:26
Society

The Minister of Culture and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Discussed the State of the Media Sphere in Kyrgyzstan

On January 13, a meeting took place in Vienna between the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev and Jan Bratu, the OSCE representative responsible for media freedom. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the main focus of the meeting was on analyzing the state of the media sphere in Kyrgyzstan, as well as issues related to freedom of opinion and expression.

14.01.2026, 11:25
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained workers of weight and dimension posts on the Bishkek–Osh highway for extortion.
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Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained workers of weight and dimension posts on the Bishkek–Osh highway for extortion.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has received information that employees of the weight and dimensional checkpoints located on the Bishkek–Osh highway and subordinate to the Department of Ground and Water Transport are abusing their official positions. It has been established that officials regularly accepted illegal bribes from drivers, which ranged from 1000 to 5000 soms. This money was given for the unobstructed passage of trucks exceeding the permissible weight, without documenting the

14.01.2026, 11:22
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, flour and cereals worth 9.4 billion soms were produced in the first 11 months of 2025.

- In the first 11 months of 2025, the volume of flour and cereal production in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 9 billion 442.1 million soms, demonstrating growth compared to the same period in 2024 (8 billion 160.4 million soms). This is confirmed by official statistical data. The physical volume index for the specified period was 108%, indicating a positive trend in production output. For comparison, in January–November 2024, this indicator was 110.3%.

14.01.2026, 11:21
Military service in Uzbekistan will become an educational hub for youth
Politics

Military service in Uzbekistan will become an educational hub for youth

At a recent meeting of the Security Council of Uzbekistan, chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a course was set for significant modernization of the country's defense system. The focus will be on the revision of the Defense Doctrine and the National Security Concept, which will affirm Uzbekistan's status as a non-aligned state oriented towards diplomacy, modern technologies, and military independence.

14.01.2026, 11:18
Prime Minister of Greenland: If We Have to Choose, We Will Choose Denmark, Not the USA
World

Prime Minister of Greenland: If We Have to Choose, We Will Choose Denmark, Not the USA

Prime Minister of Greenland and Prime Minister of Denmark “If we have to make a choice right now between Denmark and the USA, we will choose Denmark,” the Prime Minister emphasized. He added: “It is important to understand that Greenland does not wish to be part of the United States. We do not want the United States to govern our country.”

14.01.2026, 11:18
Incidents

In Bishkek, a bus hit a pedestrian. The injured person has been hospitalized.

On January 13, around 6:00 AM, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Gagarin and Elmirebek Imanaliev streets in Bishkek. According to information from the press service of the capital's police department, a bus on route No. 15, driven by a 1988-born driver, was traveling north on Imanaliev Street. While making a right turn onto Gagarin Street, it struck a woman crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.

14.01.2026, 11:18
UN requests $2.3 billion for humanitarian aid to residents of Ukraine in 2026
Society

UN requests $2.3 billion for humanitarian aid to residents of Ukraine in 2026

Photo UNHCR. Organization staff inspect a destroyed residential building in Dnipro, Ukraine. The United Nations has announced the need for $2.3 billion to provide assistance to 4.1 million of the most vulnerable citizens of Ukraine in 2026. Since 2022, the UN, along with its partners, has been supporting the population suffering from constant attacks on Ukrainian cities and settlements along the front line, as well as those who have been forced to evacuate to safer regions.

14.01.2026, 11:17
In Thailand, a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train, killing at least 22 people
World

In Thailand, a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train, killing at least 22 people

The incident occurred on January 14 in Sikhiu, Nakhon Ratchasima Province (Korat), in the northeast of the country, according to local authorities. Preliminary data indicate that the crane, which was being used for the construction of a high-speed railway bridge, fell as a train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani was passing by. The crane's cable struck the locomotive, causing the train to derail. The second and third carriages of the train sustained the most damage.

14.01.2026, 11:16
A Filipina Prayed to a Shrek Figurine for Four Years, Mistaking It for Buddha
World / Exclusive

A Filipina Prayed to a Shrek Figurine for Four Years, Mistaking It for Buddha

One day, her friend, who came to visit, noticed that the figurine did not match traditional images of Buddha. Upon closer inspection, he realized that it was Shrek, made with a 3D printer and styled as Buddha, since the character was dressed in a robe resembling a monk's garment. At first, the woman was puzzled, but soon she and her friend laughed about the situation. As she noted, the sincerity of prayers and good intentions are more important than the form of the figurine. She decided

14.01.2026, 11:16
Society

Baktyyar Kalpaev: 1,500 Kyrgyz prisoners have been waiting for years for extradition

As of today, more than 1500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are outside the country serving prison sentences, of which approximately 1000 are held in Russian prisons. This information was presented by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Baktyyar Kalpaev, at a recent parliamentary meeting. “It is necessary to bring them back home, as there is a risk that they may become part of various terrorist groups. Some of them have been waiting for extradition for years, and sometimes up to ten years. It is the

14.01.2026, 11:15
Society

In Osh, there is an increase in ARVI and pneumonia. Family doctors have switched to an enhanced work schedule.

In Osh, due to the increase in cases of acute respiratory viral infections and pneumonia, family medical centers have started operating without days off. This decision was made by the regional department of the Ministry of Health. According to the agency, the enhanced working mode is aimed at ensuring timely medical assistance to the population and managing patient flow.

14.01.2026, 11:15
What Determines Cuba's Resilience Against America
Politics

What Determines Cuba's Resilience Against America

Against the backdrop of ongoing difficulties in Venezuela, the attention of the United States is once again turning to Cuba. This island, known as the Island of Freedom, has resisted Washington's influence for over fifty years, but is currently facing serious economic and political challenges. The publication vz.ru raises the question of whether Cuba will be able to overcome these hardships.

14.01.2026, 11:13
Society

The Ministry of Science has opposed monetary fines for student absences.

In its statement, the agency emphasized that this initiative is aimed at protecting students' rights and creating a unified, fair approach to discipline in educational institutions. It will also help avoid unjustified financial demands in the educational environment. Instead of introducing fines, alternative academic measures are proposed that do not involve monetary sanctions, within the framework of existing legislation.

14.01.2026, 11:08
The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security detained the former vice mayor of Bishkek.

The criminal case was initiated by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) in connection with corruption offenses related to the implementation of a project aimed at improving solid waste management and the construction of a new landfill in Bishkek. As a result of the investigation, several key figures were detained, including the former vice mayor of the capital, S.R.A., the former director of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," A.A.Z., as well as the

14.01.2026, 11:08
Exclusive

"People are tired of tenders, it's time to abandon this concept," - speaker of the Parliament

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, noted at the plenary session of parliament held on January 14, 2026, that citizens are tired of the frequent mention of tenders in various areas of life. He emphasized that any new construction, whether it be a school, kindergarten, or another facility, is invariably linked to the tendering process. “People are so tired of the word ‘tender’ that the president has instructed to address the issues related to prolonged tenders. He is

14.01.2026, 11:08
A large forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will be held in Bishkek
Society

A large forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will be held in Bishkek

From February 18 to 21, a major forum in the agro-industrial sector called "AgroDialog–2026" will take place in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, within the framework of the event, 40 champions will be selected: 20 in the field of crop production and 20 in animal husbandry. It is expected that the forum will gather experts and farmers from neighboring countries as well as from far abroad.

14.01.2026, 11:06
Frosts up to -40 degrees will cover Kazakhstan
World

Frosts up to -40 degrees will cover Kazakhstan

On January 15, the expected temperatures in different regions will be as follows: in the north and east – at night -30…-40 degrees; in the south – -5…-13 degrees; in the southeast – -8…-17 degrees; in mountainous areas – up to -20…-25 degrees. On January 15 and 16, heavy snowfall, blizzards, and ice are forecasted in the southern part of the country. At the same time, on January 16 and 17, blizzards, heavy precipitation, fog, and ice are expected in the southeast.

14.01.2026, 11:05
Economy

In Chui Region, industrial, tourism, and residential complexes will be built according to cluster zones.

Starting from 2026, a new approach to the placement of all new facilities — the cluster principle — is planned to be implemented in the Chui region. This became known at a recent meeting held at the presidential representative office. Under the leadership of the presidential envoy in the region, Azamat Osmonov, an expanded staff meeting took place, attended by district akims, city mayors, and heads of ayil okmotu.

14.01.2026, 11:05
Incidents

The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek, the former director of the "Sanitary Polygon," and the heads of contracting companies.

A criminal case has been initiated in Bishkek related to corrupt actions among municipal employees and heads of contracting organizations involved in state procurement for the project aimed at improving the solid waste management system and constructing a new landfill, reports the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the investigation, in 2015, the Bishkek city hall received 22 million euros from a lending organization to improve the material and

14.01.2026, 11:05
Incidents

A murder occurred in Kemin. Suspects detained.

In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies have detained two men on suspicion of murder. According to information provided by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs, on January 11, 2026, at 13:10, a report was received at the Kemin District Police Department about the discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in one of the houses in the city.

14.01.2026, 11:04
Exclusive

LLC "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" restores correct data transmission from gas meters with telemetry

The company LLC "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" reports the restoration of proper data transmission from gas meters equipped with telemetry. During October and November 2025, there were issues with the transmission of readings from some gas meters installed at users' premises. Due to the lack of necessary data, the billing for gas during this period was based on available information, which led to errors in the invoices.

14.01.2026, 11:02
Society

Folk Legends: A Village on Issyk-Kul Named After the Horse of a Young Man Who Served a Wealthy Man. Photos

The village of Ak-Shyyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district, is characterized by its unique location in the mountain range zone. According to Erlan Asanaliev, a local resident, Ak-Shyyrak was founded in 1918. The village council was formed in 1930, which facilitated the opening of a primary school. In 1935, the 1st of May collective farm was established, and in 1962, the village of Uch-Koshkon and the Ak-Shyyrak village council were created by the Geological Department of the USSR.

14.01.2026, 11:02
Education

The deputy requests to allow students from the Aravan district to continue their studies in the mosque and FAP until the school is built.

In the Aravan district, students of the Madamin Nazarov school continue their classes in the premises of the mosque and the FAP (First Aid Post). At a parliamentary meeting, deputy Eldar Sulaymanov (district No. 5) reported that local residents are requesting to keep their children studying in these buildings until the new school is completed, rather than transferring them to more distant educational institutions.

14.01.2026, 11:00
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 14
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 14

Reference information about exchange rates has been collected from the websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding this data, we recommend contacting the respective banks. The data presented in the article is current as of the time of writing. The indicated rates are intended for cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day.

14.01.2026, 10:58
Society

The deputy reported how many cars with foreign license plates did not undergo legalization

According to the deputy, about 2000 cars did not undergo legalization. He reported this at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 14. Marlen Mamataliev reminded that he had previously proposed to conduct additional legalization of cars with foreign license plates. However, at that time, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Iskender Asylkulov stated that government agencies did not have accurate information on the number of such vehicles.

14.01.2026, 10:57
A fire occurred at the "Choluk Ata" market in Naryn
Society

A fire occurred at the "Choluk Ata" market in Naryn

A fire occurred at the 'Choluk Ata' market in Naryn, as reported by the regional emergency management office. According to preliminary information, the fire started in one of the rooms of a hair salon located on the market's premises. Firefighting teams from the Naryn city and district emergency management departments were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. The fire was localized at 8:26, and complete extinguishment occurred at 9:05. The flames destroyed an area of

14.01.2026, 10:57
Society

Due to fog, three flights were delayed at Manas Airport

At Manas International Airport in Bishkek, three flights arriving from Sharm El Sheikh, Moscow, and Istanbul have been delayed due to heavy fog. Currently, visibility in the airport area is only 175 meters, which is significantly below the minimum required 800 meters. According to the airport's press service, the flight from Egypt has been redirected to Tashkent.

14.01.2026, 10:55
Bishkek Police Detain Man Who Brandished a Gun During Road Conflict
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Bishkek Police Detain Man Who Brandished a Gun During Road Conflict

The video recording of the incident is already actively being discussed on social media, where a man armed with an object resembling a gun is seen challenging other road users. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek, the incident occurred at the final stop of route No. 100.

14.01.2026, 10:54
In the village of Daroot-Korgon, a farmers' fair was held in the Chon-Alai district.
Economy

In the village of Daroot-Korgon, a farmers' fair was held in the Chon-Alai district.

Yesterday, a fair dedicated to socially significant agricultural products took place in the village of Daroot-Korgon, located in the Chon-Alai district. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was organized by the district agricultural development management together with the Ayil Okmotu of Chon-Alai, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi. At the fair, local residents could purchase meat products, vegetables, fruits, flour,

14.01.2026, 10:50
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man called another "stinky" and threatened him with a gun. He has been detained.

A video has surfaced on Kyrgyzstan's social networks, capturing a conflict between two men. During the argument, one of the participants pulled out a gun and insulted the other, calling him a "stinky." According to the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs on January 14, the incident occurred at the final stop of bus No. 100 and was triggered by a road conflict.

14.01.2026, 10:50