In Osh, events are being held to monitor compliance with traffic rules among drivers and pedestrians. This information was announced by the press service of the patrol police of the Osh city department of internal affairs.
Since Kyrgyzstan gained independence, 40 kindergartens in the city of Osh have become private property. This was reported by Tynchtykbek Bektaştegin, head of the city education department. As of 1991, there were 71 state kindergartens in Osh. However, by 2004, 40 of them had been transferred into private hands in various ways. "After gaining independence, in 1991, there were 71 kindergartens operating in Osh. By 2004, 40 of them had been privatized. Only in 2011–2012 were active measures
In an interview with AKIpress, Minister of Culture Mirbek Mambetaliev noted that during official visits of heads of state, events such as Culture Days and cultural evenings are held, which hold significant importance. “For example, when our president visited Tajikistan, we also participated in this visit by organizing a joint concert with Tajik cultural figures. This event lasted about an hour and a half and included performances by many of our domestic artists and musicians,” the minister said.
Illustrative photo Ukraine is initiating an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following a strike in the Lviv region from the 'Oreshnik' missile system. This was announced by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sibiga. According to the minister, this incident, which occurred near the borders of the EU and NATO, poses a serious threat to the security of the entire European continent. He noted that this is a test for the transatlantic community. "We insist
On January 9 of this year, the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the conduct of a special operation, as a result of which a transnational drug network consisting of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan was dismantled. During the operation, several suspects were detained: A.U.A. (born in 1997), M.B. (born in 1966), M.M.A. (born in 2004), R.A.Zh. (born in 1968), A.E.Zh. (born in 1980), Zh.Kh.R. (born in 1970), and Sh.A.R. (born in 1978). In
The President of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Kamchybek Tashiev, recently visited the recovery training session of the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan, which is currently participating in the Asian Cup (U-23) taking place in Saudi Arabia, as reported by the KFU. Representatives of the KFU leadership and the new head coach of the team, Robert Prosinečki, were also present at the training session.
Kyrgyzstan has been included in the prestigious international list of the best tourist destinations for 2026, compiled by The New York Times. The relevant information was provided by the Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic. In this annual ranking, which features 52 inspiring places from various continents — from major cities to natural wonders, the Tian Shan mountains have earned their well-deserved place, as noted in the official statement.
- According to information from statistical authorities, from January to November 2025, the volume of furniture production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 billion 533 million 537.6 thousand soms, which is almost equal to the figure for the same period in 2024 — 1 billion 539 million 279.8 thousand soms. The index of the physical volume of furniture production for the specified period showed a value of 115.4%, indicating a real growth of 15.4% compared to January–November 2024 (in 2024, the index
The detention of law enforcement officers was carried out by GKNB employees The incident in Uzgen, where police officers beat two citizens, has become the subject of an investigation by the GKNB.
In the Moscow district, there is an increase in the number of illnesses among children — opinions of doctors Turmush — In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, there is a constant increase in the number of children under 14 who are ill, as reported by representatives of the district Center for General Medical Practice. According to the institution's data, from January 1 to January 9, 2026, the number of children receiving inpatient treatment reached 325. Weather fluctuations during the
On November 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed the cassation appeals filed by the director of the Bazar-Korgon school-gymnasium B. V. Zh. and her lawyer, as a result of which the decisions of the lower courts were left unchanged. The data for the case was obtained from the State Register of Judicial Acts.
Athlete Nurbek Valizhonov from Kyrgyzstan (5-0) will enter the ring for the championship title of the Asian Boxing Federation. The competition will take place on January 29 in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of a professional boxing evening.
The expansion of Saint Petersburg Street in the city of Osh has begun, as reported by the press service of the city administration. As part of the project initiated by Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, preparatory work for the reconstruction of the street has already commenced.
Despite the expected warming, negative temperatures are still observed in some areas. This is due to the inflow of cold continental air, the formation of a temperature inversion, and radiative cooling at night. This was reported by specialists from Kyrgyzhydromet in an interview for AKIpress. According to meteorologists, the inversion hinders the warming of the lower layers of the atmosphere, especially in the morning hours. No precipitation is forecasted in the coming days, as weather
In a recent report by the international organization IQAir, Bishkek ranked third among the most polluted cities in the world, with an air quality index (AQI) of 281.
Adilet Kerimbek uulu from Kyrgyzstan shared his experience of attending a football match in Saudi Arabia. The event took place on January 8 in Jeddah, where the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup was held between the teams "Barcelona" and "Athletic".
The bill was supported by Donald Trump In particular, it concerns tariffs on oil, petroleum products, and uranium. This was reported by Fox News.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 10. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected. Fog may occur in some areas at night and in the morning. There is a snowpack on mountain and foothill road sections, and ice may form. The wind is coming from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
The Deputy Prime Minister reacted to the new restrictions for Kyrgyz citizens Following the introduction of new visa requirements by the US State Department, Kyrgyz authorities should initiate a review of the visa-free regime for US citizens. This statement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov on his social media.
The second finalist of the Spanish Super Cup is Madrid's "Real," which won against "Atletico" in the semifinals with a narrow advantage of 2:1.
The "Narisete-2026" tournament, which started on January 3, has entered its final stage and will conclude on January 10. During the competition, the best teams in seven different categories will be determined.
The State Tax Service has presented the results of the declaration campaign for state and municipal employees for the year 2024. According to the published data, the income of Daniyar Amangeldiev, who holds the position of First Deputy Head of the Cabinet, amounted to 2 million 544 thousand 927 soms and 75 tyiyns. Information about his expenses is not available.
Azenbek Kozukejev, head of the State Traffic Safety Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the "Torugart" checkpoint, as reported by the agency's press service. During his visit, he held meetings with truck drivers from China, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules.
The State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) is conducting an investigation into a criminal case concerning instances of serious harm to health and abuse of official powers by employees of the police in the Uzgen district. According to the investigation, on January 3, 2026, employees of the Uzgen Police Department, taking advantage of their official position, unlawfully detained two men. They were taken to the Kurshab village police station (POM) without the necessary
A 15-year-old boy suspected of stealing a Chevrolet Spark car was detained in Manas. According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on January 6 near the high-rise buildings on T. Bayzakov Street. One of the local residents reported to the police that his car, parked near his home, had been stolen by unknown individuals.
Today in Grozny (Chechnya), an important event in the world of mixed martial arts will take place — the ACA 198 tournament. This information was published on the official league website. As part of this tournament, a fight for the interim lightweight championship title is scheduled, in which Herdenson Batista will face Daud Shaikhaev.
The website "Koom Talkuu" has published a draft resolution proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the reorganization of several state institutions in the field of social protection. Within the framework of this document, it is proposed to merge the Republican Institution of Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products and the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, which are under the management of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and
In Bishkek, a scheme for the illegal sale of psychotropic medications has been uncovered. According to the press service of the city's police department, a woman was detained during operational activities. Police officers caught 36-year-old T. G. near one of the houses on Vlasov Street, where 214 tablets of a psychotropic drug were found in her bag.
In 2024, Nurdana Oruntaev, who holds the position of Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, declared an income of 1 million 439 thousand 314.79 soms. This information was published in his declaration for the reporting period. Interestingly, the document lacks details about the official's expenses.
An unscheduled inspection was conducted at the "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant" customs points during the winter holidays. The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported that goods not meeting the EAEU standards will not be allowed into the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has shared new data regarding the case related to the detention of three employees of the Uzgen Department of Internal Affairs. Previously, the Prosecutor's Office of the Osh region initiated a criminal case, qualifying the actions of the police officers under articles 130 part 3 item 2 ("Causing serious harm to health") and 338 part 2 item 4 ("Abuse of power") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- Starting from December 31, 2025, new rules for the distribution of export quotas for meat from Kazakhstan to third countries and EAEU countries will come into effect, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported on January 7. This regulation will be in effect until June 30, 2026. The total volume of the quota for the export of beef is set at 20,000 tons.
During a meeting in Jeddah, the president of the Kyrgyz Football Association, Kamchybek Tashiev, and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Yaser Al-Mishel, signed a memorandum aimed at developing football infrastructure and cooperation between the two countries.
According to the consolidated information published by the State Tax Service, data on the incomes of state and municipal officials for the year 2024 has been disclosed. According to the provided information, Sadyr Japarov, while serving as president, earned 2 million 214 thousand 482.38 soms. It should be noted that his expenses are not indicated in the declaration.
- According to the NBKR, commercial banks provided agriculture with loans totaling 37.3 billion soms over the 11 months of 2025. The nominal volume of lending increased by 8.9% compared to the same period last year.
In Suzak, local residents helped a roe deer that became a victim of stray dogs. This was reported by Durusbek Zalimbekov, head of the Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision in the Jalal-Abad region. On January 3, in the rural district of Kök-Art, the roe deer, likely in search of food, descended into the village, where it was attacked by dogs. Local residents noticed what was happening and were able to save the animal.
The new series of the documentary film "President" continues to be released online Kamchybek Tashiev stated in the documentary film "President" that his friendship with Sadyr Japarov is stronger than any external factors and can only be destroyed by death. He emphasized that their relationship is based on trust, support, and a strong friendship that has developed over many years.
At the Asian Cup (U-23), the goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national team, Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov, made a historic save by saving a penalty in the match against Saudi Arabia. The match, which was the first in the group, took place on January 6 in Jeddah and ended with a score of 1:0 in favor of the hosts.
Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, reacted to the new visa requirements announced by the United States for Kyrgyz citizens.
In Osh, a major renovation of the Ozgur water treatment plant will begin. This was reported by the press service of the local administration. According to the information, the city mayor familiarized himself with the current condition of the facility.
The publication presented its annual ranking of the best travel destinations for 2026 Kyrgyzstan has been recognized in the new ranking by The New York Times, which highlights the best tourist destinations in the world for 2026. This was reported by the Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On the night of Friday, January 9, the Russian armed forces conducted a large-scale attack using precision-guided weapons from land and sea bases on key facilities in Ukraine. This strike was a response to a recent attempt by Ukrainian forces to attack the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod region, as reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense. In the operation, medium-range "Oreshnik" missiles were used, among other weapons. As a
The Venezuelan government announced on Thursday, January 8, the release of a "significant number" of prisoners, including well-known opposition figures and foreign citizens. Details such as the number and names of those released have not yet been disclosed, according to the dpa agency. The Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that among those released are five Spanish citizens. According to the newspaper El Nacional, among those released may be Venezuelan opposition politician Juan
“No separate approval of the project from the Institute of Seismology is required” Before the construction of the residential complex “Altai” in the vicinity of Bishkek began, engineering and geological surveys were conducted in accordance with current legislation. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, commenting on a video of flooded excavation sites that appeared online.
In the city of Shopokov, the operation of the metal processing plant "Lahore Steel Mills" has been suspended due to identified violations. According to information provided by the presidential representative in the Chui region, an additional inspection of the enterprise was conducted to verify compliance with legislation. During the inspection initiated by the representative, specialists found that the plant continued to operate despite previously issued orders.
The International Wrestling Federation (UWW) has confirmed that the 2026 Asian Championship will take place in Kyrgyzstan. The tournament is scheduled for April 6 to 12 in Bishkek.
The State Tax Service (STS) has published consolidated data on the income, expenses, and property of officials and their close relatives for the year 2025. In particular, President Sadyr Japarov reported that his income amounted to 2,214,482.38 soms, however, there is no information regarding his expenses. The declaration states that he owns a business center with an area of 2,627 square meters, as well as a plot of agricultural land of 0.63 hectares and a residential plot of 2,125 square
On Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue, between the Southern Highway and Semetey Street, the construction of four underground pedestrian crossings began on January 1. By January 9, the work had progressed to the stage of backfilling the structures with soil. The first of the crossings, which is closest to the Southern Highway, has already been backfilled. Although the soil has not yet reached full compaction, it is planned that after this stage is completed, asphalt laying will begin.
