At the entrance to the state natural park "Besh-Tash," located in the Talas region, a herd of ibex was spotted. According to eyewitnesses, there were ten individuals. On December 10, a video featuring these mountain ibex was recorded in the Arashan Mazary area, according to information provided by the park administration.
In Bishkek, illegal construction has been recorded, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. Raid inspections of construction sites are being conducted under the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaeva. These activities are carried out by the Bishkek Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department.
According to Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, at a meeting of the Ministry of Energy's board, the increase in electricity consumption is due to the stable development of the economy, which creates additional challenges regarding power shortages. The government emphasized that the commissioning of new generation capacities is lagging behind the growing demand. In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has modernized the Toktogul,
In the Jaiyl district of the Chui region, sport fishing enthusiast Aibek Algazhoev set out on a "hunt" for pike. One of the first to go out on the ice due to the warm weather, he had a successful fishing trip: he caught pikes weighing up to a kilogram on live bait. "As if sensing our luck, an American mink came to visit us. These predators are increasingly appearing during winter fishing. Minks often steal caught fish," Aibek Algazhoev shared his observations.
In the Russian Federation, the introduction of criminal liability for citizens who do not notify the embassy about their residence permit or foreign citizenship is being discussed. The relevant draft has been posted on the regulatory acts portal. According to a proposal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Russians abroad who acquire foreign citizenship or a residence permit will be required to report this within 60 days of obtaining the new status.
The Bailiff Service, which operates under the General Prosecutor's Office, announced significant successes achieved as of the end of 2025. These results were made possible by the reform of the judicial decision enforcement system, initiated by the presidential decree of June 23, 2025, No. 187. Moreover, the improvement in performance indicators is related to enhanced coordination and control, as well as the refinement of management procedures following the integration of the Bailiff
. According to the new project, it is proposed to allow personal assistants of children with disabilities up to 18 years old to use municipal public transport free of charge.
On January 23, the Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda, Aydana Zhupueva, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan, Shandor Dorogi. This information was provided by the press service of the CEC. During the discussion, representatives of the two countries addressed issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of electoral processes and the exchange of experiences of electoral bodies.
In recent years, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has significantly improved its material and technical base, which has simplified the work of rescuers and divers. In particular, new boats, modern wetsuits for summer and winter periods, as well as underwater drones have been purchased for the units. According to the ministry's press service, the latest equipment has allowed for the retrieval of an old boat from water bodies that had been at the bottom for about 30 years
Negotiations of Deputy Minister of Economy Sultan Akhmatov with German representatives
Employees of the Juvenile Affairs Inspection of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek conducted a preventive event titled "Teenager-Work" on January 23. Representatives from the municipal administration of the Lenin District mayor's office, the social development department, and the district education center also participated in this event. The main objective of this raid, according to the police, is to prevent the involvement of minors in hazardous forms
The Enforcement Service, operating under the General Prosecutor's Office, published information about a significant increase in the amount of compensation in favor of the state in the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. At a recent meeting, it was noted that the transfer of the Service to the structure of the General Prosecutor's Office was carried out on July 1, 2025. In this regard, financial indicators for the period from July to December were compared for
The Central Election Commission reports that 19 candidates have submitted applications for the repeat elections in district No. 13. The candidates participating in the elections:
As of the end of 2025, the Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office reported the collection of an amount of 185 million 588 thousand 605 soms, which was allocated for the needs of state and municipal institutions. This information was announced at a board meeting held to summarize the year's results. Among the recipients of the funds are the State Tax Service, the State Customs Service, as well as city halls and local self-government bodies.
On the night of Sunday, a serious conflict occurred between a couple in Osh, which ended with a stabbing. Around 4:00 AM, a man attacked his wife in the courtyard of their apartment building, inflicting serious injuries.
According to data presented by the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office, there is a significant increase in the number of enforcement documents in 2025. In 2024, the agency received 315,932 documents, of which 200,273 were successfully executed. This corresponds to 63.3% of the total number of cases in progress.
As of January 1, 2026, the new resolution comes into effect A new resolution has been adopted that expands the list of workers in the theatrical and entertainment sphere entitled to a pension due to special working conditions. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy.
In accordance with the directive from the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, Nurdana Oruntaeva, inspections of construction sites are being conducted in the country. This information was published on the official page of the ministry on social media. As part of these inspections, the Bishkek department of the State Architectural and Construction Control is monitoring compliance with construction standards and legal requirements.
Frame from the series "Wonder Man" Starting from the last week of January (from January 26 to February 1), viewers will be able to enjoy a multitude of new series. In the upcoming seven days, new releases from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the return of beloved characters from "Bridgertons," thrilling British thrillers, and long-awaited continuations of popular shows will hit the screens. “Wonder Man,” premiere of the fantasy series (January 27)
Employees of the municipal enterprise "At-Bashy Tazalyk" have received new winter workwear. It has become known that local council deputies provided the workers of this enterprise with special winter uniforms designed for work in cold weather.
According to Aman Kebekov, the chief specialist of the State Agency for Land Resources, the price of apartments in Bishkek increased by 18.4% in December 2025. This statement was made on the air of "Birinchi Radio". The specialist also reported that, on average, the cost of housing rose by 23.8% over the past year.
The city of Naryn, located just 200 km from the border with China, is often referred to as the "gateway to China." It is also known as one of the coldest cities in Kyrgyzstan, where winter lasts from 145 to 165 days. The history of Naryn begins with an ancient settlement that was located on the route of caravans traveling to Kashgar. This settlement was situated on one of the directions of the Silk Road. However, until the mid-19th century, there was no full-fledged city here.
He also received a commemorative medal from the university for his contribution to the development of the educational institution. Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, holding the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, was declared an "Honorary Professor" of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn.
Erlan Kokulov, a deputy, posted a video on social media filmed at the "Aurora" sanatorium, in which he points out serious violations of sanitary and hygiene standards found in the food block and storage areas. In response, the press service of the sanatorium reported that a phased renovation is currently underway at the facility.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has adopted amendments to the resolution concerning the implementation of a pilot project related to the transfer of management of the road connecting the capital with Manas International Airport to the Bishkek city administration. The signature on the relevant document was affixed on January 15, 2026. The key change affects the funding mechanism for road maintenance. Now, funding will be provided from both the republican and local budgets, unlike the previous
On January 25, a new cycle of art sessions titled "The Art of Hope" will begin at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reports on this event. The main idea and concept of the cycle is to consider painting as a means of supporting the individual, their dignity, and inner strength. The themes of the cycle encompass concepts such as resilience, empathy, acceptance, and hope. Artists not only documented crises but also
In Bishkek, at one of the car washes, you can meet a young man who entertains visitors with his own rap compositions during his free moments. Working as a car washer, he claims he cannot imagine his life without music and creativity. According to information from 24.kg, the young man's name is Zarylbek Toktoshev, and he is only 22 years old. He writes all his songs himself, and his style is characterized by multilingualism — his lyrics feature Kyrgyz, Russian, and sometimes English, which
According to the resource "Weather and Climate," the coldest day on January 24 in Bishkek was in 1977, when the temperature dropped to -22.6 degrees. In turn, the warmest January 24 was in 1963, when the thermometer rose to +16.4 degrees.
Azamat Osmonov, the presidential representative, met with agrarians from the Panfilov and Jayil districts A meeting took place in the Chui region between the presidential representative Azamat Osmonov and farmers and land cultivators from the Panfilov and Jayil districts. The main topic of discussion was the preparatory measures for spring irrigation works and the need for fair distribution of irrigation water.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Altynbek Kudayberdiev warned about a possible threat of mudflows in the southern part of Osh. He noted that on Jashtyk Street, in the administration of the municipal formation named after Alymbek Datka, there is a risk of channel destruction due to mudflows. In this regard, Kudayberdiev appealed to the responsible authorities of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to take measures to strengthen the mudflow channel.
On January 24, a lecture titled "The Art and Architecture of the Renaissance: Man, Science, and Beauty" is scheduled to take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was announced in a statement from the press service of the Ministry of Culture. During the event, participants will be invited to immerse themselves in the key aspects of Renaissance art, exploring the innovative architectural solutions and ideas that inspired artists of that era.
Starting from January 24, a new livestock market will begin operating in the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region. This was announced by Almaz Dubanaev, the head of the village council of the Chym-Korgon rural area. He specified that the market will be open on January 24 and 25. “For those coming from Sokuluk and the city of Tokmok, a bypass road is available — the market will be clearly visible from the highway. And for travelers from the Issyk-Kul and Naryn
Photo by the Ministry of Health Kanybek Dosmambetov, head of the Ministry of Health, held a meeting with Leslie Viguerie, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States to Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, various aspects of cooperation in the field of medicine were discussed during the conversation, including the exchange of experience in public health, disease prevention, training of medical personnel, and the implementation of
Nargiza Zhambylbekova, the heroine of our "Our People Abroad" section, currently lives in Turkey. She was born on June 20, 1994, and lived in the village of Nurmanbet in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region until she was 16.
In the village of Toychu, located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, the construction of a modern school designed for 300 students has begun. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction. According to reports, the project is being funded by the state budget, and the total cost of construction amounts to 119 million soms.
Kanybek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, visited one of the leading private laboratories, where he got acquainted with the organization of diagnostic processes, logistical solutions, quality control mechanisms, and digital technologies. This information was provided by the ministry. The minister noted that one of the main problems in the healthcare sector is the late diagnosis of serious diseases, such as cancer, when patients often seek help at stages III-IV. He emphasizes
On January 23, a meeting of the board was held at the Central Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where the results of the police work for 2025 were summarized. Adybek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, participated in the event.
Members of the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic, Uzarbek Zhilkybaev and Rustam Manasbekov, are participating in an international conference dedicated to issues of democracy and elections, taking place in New Delhi, India. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. The conference started on January 21 and will last until January 23. It is organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Indian International Institute of Democracy and Election Management
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Elon Musk expressed the opinion that by the end of 2026, artificial intelligence will be able to surpass the abilities of any individual person. Moreover, by 2031, he predicts that AI will become smarter than all of humanity as a whole, according to news sources. Musk noted that the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies is bringing the world closer to the so-called technological singularity faster than expected. However, he emphasized
The press service of the Bishkek mayor's office responded on January 23 to a request from deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva, who asked for clarification regarding Sheraliyev Street and the upcoming repairs on Krylova Street. In the official statement from the mayor's office, it is mentioned that the project for the extension of Sheraliyev Street, from Akhunbaev to Gagarin, with subsequent connection to Termchikova Street, was included in previously approved urban planning documents. These
A resident of the city contacted the Call center Kaktus.media, expressing dissatisfaction with the condition of the underground passage at the corner of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street. She noted: "The underground passage has become too slippery. There is a warning sign in one place, but it is hard to notice. I ask to resolve this issue before serious injuries occur. There are many similar situations in our city: either there is no lighting, or there are leaks, and sometimes just a
In Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation is expected throughout the day. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to -13 at night and rise to 0 degrees during the day.
According to the General Prosecutor's Office, in 2025, after the transfer of the function of judicial executors, the state's revenue from collections amounted to over 1.5 billion soms. Comparative data shows that in 2024, the amount of collections reached 633 million 271 thousand 231 soms, while in 2025 this figure increased to 1 billion 62 million 228 thousand 280 soms.
At a meeting of the Bishkek City Council's commission on social issues, Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev presented a draft resolution that proposes providing free public transport for a specific category of citizens. Currently, there are already five categories in the capital that have this right. It is planned to introduce a sixth category, which will include personal assistants accompanying people with disabilities.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to create a list of artists from theaters, circuses, and other theatrical and entertainment organizations who may be eligible for a pension due to specific working conditions. This was announced through a statement from the Ministry of Culture. According to the new resolution, artists with at least 20 years of experience can expect pension payments. This applies to performers of ballet and dance numbers, artists of mime and gesture theaters, as well as those
According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, one of the readers reported a lack of public transport in Bishkek. He mentioned that at the bus stop located at the intersection of Aitmatov Avenue and Bokonbaev Street, buses arrive overcrowded. "There’s no room to put your feet, people can’t fit. This is especially difficult for schoolchildren and elderly people," he noted.
Over six thousand packs of tobacco products seized at the central market During a tax control raid, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic uncovered illegal circulation of tobacco products in Manas.
During the meeting held on January 23, Erjan Nasiraliyev inquired with the director of the nursing home about the fate of those who perished in the fire. Baktygul Zhankoylieva, the head of the "Umut Uiy" institution, spoke about the fate of one of the deceased, O. Sh., who was admitted to the nursing home in September 2024 after spending time at the homeless shelter "Kolomto." According to Zhankoylieva, O. Sh. did not have any documents, which led to confusion with his