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A Coordination Center for Cooperation between Central Asian Countries and China will be Established in Uzbekistan

As part of the initiative to strengthen ties between Central Asia and China, a secretariat will be established that will take on the responsibility of coordinating the implementation of agreements, monitoring the execution of joint projects, and serving as a permanent platform for dialogue between the countries of the region and the PRC. As reported by Podrobno.uz, this decision has been made to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation. The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, signed

14.01.2026, 17:57
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Nazgul Zheentaeva arrived in Osh from Chatkal and gave birth to triplets — 2 girls named after the mother of the head of the GKNB and the gynecologist.

In the maternity hospital of the city of Osh, a triplet was born on January 2. According to the deputy chief physician of the Osh city maternity hospital, Aizhan Kalibekova, a resident of the Jalal-Abad region was admitted on December 6, 2025, at the 33rd week of pregnancy and underwent surgery (cesarean section) on January 2, 2026.

14.01.2026, 17:50
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Tumanbaev: A Certificate 083 is No Longer Required to Replace an Indefinite Driver's License

The head of the president's office, Kanibek Tumanbaev, announced that from January 15 to February 15, all drivers will be able to exchange their indefinite licenses for free without the need to provide a medical certificate 083. He added: "Those who wish can contact any 'Unaa' department to carry out this procedure. From January 15 to February 15, medical confirmation will not be required." This statement was made on January 14.

14.01.2026, 17:40
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In Russia, the conditions for the stay of migrant children will be determined

By March 31, 2027, the Russian government plans to establish rules for the presence of migrant children in the country. This information was published in a decree reported by TASS. Important aspects of the new rules will include the conditions for minors attending educational institutions, as well as the procedure for interacting with their legal representatives. The responsibility for implementing these measures has been assigned to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of

14.01.2026, 17:23
Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 14. The Capital Ranks Third
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Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 14. The Capital Ranks Third

According to the World Air Quality ranking data, as of January 14, Bishkek ranks third among major cities in the world for air pollution levels. The city has been designated as "very unhealthy," and the air quality index (AQI) currently stands at 250. This data is updated in real time.

14.01.2026, 16:56
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A memorial evening dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Hero of Kyrgyzstan Beksultan Zhakiev will be held in Bishkek.

On January 16, a memorial evening will be held in Bishkek dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Beksultan Zhakiev — Hero of the Kyrgyz Republic, renowned writer, and playwright. This information was provided by the National Theater "Manas". The evening will begin with a flower-laying ceremony at the Ala-Archa cemetery, after which the event will continue within the walls of the "Manas" theater.

14.01.2026, 16:48
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Cold is near. Bishkek CHPP goes into increased readiness mode.

Due to the expected sharp drop in temperature, the capital's CHP (Combined Heat and Power) plant is preparing for an increased operational mode. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. To ensure stable heat and electricity supply, emergency teams are being strengthened, round-the-clock duty of technical personnel is being organized, and additional monitoring of the functionality of the main and auxiliary equipment is being carried out.

14.01.2026, 16:48
A sharp change in weather is expected in Kyrgyzstan
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A sharp change in weather is expected in Kyrgyzstan

In the coming days, on January 16 and 17, significant changes in the weather are expected in Kyrgyzstan: snowfall and locally intense precipitation are forecasted. According to data provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the falling wet snow may lead to accumulation on power lines and tree branches. Fog will also be observed in some areas. There is a high probability of snow drifts in mountainous sections of the roads.

14.01.2026, 16:47
The Federal Tax Service announced temporary tax benefits for the sale of passenger cars
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The Federal Tax Service announced temporary tax benefits for the sale of passenger cars

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the implementation of temporary tax benefits for transactions related to the sale of passenger motor vehicles. According to the information from the State Tax Service, until January 1, 2029, the sale of cars will be exempt from several taxes, which will ease the financial burden on citizens and increase transparency in the car market.

14.01.2026, 16:39
When the Trees Ran Out: Mass Stump Removal Started in Bishkek
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When the Trees Ran Out: Mass Stump Removal Started in Bishkek

Active work on stump removal continues in Bishkek. The municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" informs that after the large-scale felling of trees, city services have focused their efforts on removing the remaining stumps. The city hall noted that these actions are aimed at improving the urban area, maintaining cleanliness, and creating comfortable conditions for residents and guests of the capital.

14.01.2026, 16:31
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Everyone is invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of electric transport.

On January 13 of this year, it marked 75 years since the start of trolleybus operations in Kyrgyzstan, which became an important milestone in the development of urban transport. The trolleybus network in the country ensures sustainable mobility without polluting the atmosphere and takes into account the needs of all citizens, including people with disabilities and children.

14.01.2026, 16:30
Due to the cooling, the Bishkek CHPP is transitioning to an increased readiness mode.
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Due to the cooling, the Bishkek CHPP is transitioning to an increased readiness mode.

Photo courtesy of the mayor's office Due to a sharp drop in air temperature, the Bishkek Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHPP) is transitioning to an increased readiness mode, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. To ensure reliable heat and electricity supply to the city, emergency teams have been reinforced and round-the-clock duty of technical and operational personnel has been organized. Additionally, extra monitoring of the operation of main and auxiliary

14.01.2026, 16:18
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Why Food in Cafes Has Become More Expensive: Restaurateurs Named Two Main Reasons

With the recent change in legislation in Kyrgyzstan and the cancellation of separate service charges in restaurants and cafes, many social media users and experts have noticed that dish prices have increased. The Restaurant Business Association explained this trend with two main factors related to changes in the laws and the economic situation. The first reason, according to representatives of the restaurant industry, is that the previously charged service fee was not a tip or an additional

14.01.2026, 16:15
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Order Restored in the Children's Clinical Hospital of Osh Regarding Queues

At the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital, the patient admission process has been reorganized, significantly improving the situation with queues. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Health. Recently, a video appeared on social media showing large crowds and long lines at this medical facility. In response, Health Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov ordered immediate measures to address the problem.

14.01.2026, 16:11
The products of "Kyrgyzfilm" cannot be used without permission - Ministry of Culture
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The products of "Kyrgyzfilm" cannot be used without permission - Ministry of Culture

Photo from the internet. 'Kyrgyzfilm' The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic today made a statement that the products of the National Film Studio 'Kyrgyzfilm', named after Tolomush Okee, cannot be used without the prior consent of the rights holder. Citing information from the film studio, the Ministry of Culture clarified that all audiovisual works created by the studio belong to it. This means that for screening, reuse,

14.01.2026, 16:03
Akyllman Lyceum for 920 Students is Being Built in Talas
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Akyllman Lyceum for 920 Students is Being Built in Talas

Akyilman Lyceum is actively being built in Talas, which will accommodate 920 students. This was reported by the local administration. Today, during her working trip, the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, got acquainted with the progress of this project.

14.01.2026, 15:54
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Earthworks are being conducted at the school in the village of Alexandrovka to search for a heating pipe leak.

In the Moscow district of the Chui region, repair work is being carried out at a local school where a heating pipe burst. This information was provided to a Turmush correspondent by the Mинг-Булак village administration. “In order to restore the damaged pipe, all necessary steps are being taken. Currently, additional resources have been engaged in the work — employees of the municipal enterprise 'Taza-Bulak', village heads, as well as representatives of educational institutions and

14.01.2026, 15:40
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"Only God knows when I'll get in." There are huge lines for certificate 083 at the CSC in Bishkek.

Residents of Bishkek are actively complaining about the prolonged queues at family medicine centers, where they are trying to obtain the form 083 certificate necessary for replacing their indefinite driver's licenses. The certificate will be free from January 15 to February 15, after which payment will be required. By 11:30, many people who had been waiting since early morning still had not been able to see a doctor.

14.01.2026, 15:39
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Kyrgyz Hydromet has issued a storm warning: a sharp drop in temperature is expected

On January 16 and 17, a sharp drop in temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan. This is reported by the hydrometeorological service, which has issued a storm warning. Forecasters predict that over the next two days, snowfall will occur across the country, with heavy precipitation expected in some areas. Additionally, the wind will strengthen, with gusts reaching 15-20 meters per second.

14.01.2026, 15:28
In Kemin, a pensioner was brutally murdered: police detained two suspects
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In Kemin, a pensioner was brutally murdered: police detained two suspects

In Kemin, local law enforcement agencies detained two men suspected of murdering a pensioner. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to the information, on January 11 at 13:10, the police received a signal that a man's body had been found in one of the houses in the city. The investigative group that arrived at the scene established that the victim was 66-year-old A.A., born in 1960, whose body had multiple stab

14.01.2026, 14:53
Quotas, Benefits, and Accessible Environment. Support for Persons with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
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Quotas, Benefits, and Accessible Environment. Support for Persons with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, measures are actively being implemented to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and to create an accessible environment. This was reported by Ainura Orozbaeva, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, on the air of Birinchi Radio. She noted that a key event was the adoption of a new law on persons with disabilities in 2025, which was signed by the president. This law aims at the practical implementation of the provisions of the UN Convention on the

14.01.2026, 14:48
Former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy compensated the state for damages amounting to 4.3 billion soms
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Former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy compensated the state for damages amounting to 4.3 billion soms

The former head of the State Tax Service (GNS) and his deputy compensated the state for damages amounting to 4 billion 307 million soms, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. According to the GKNB, A.A.K. and K.I.N. were detained on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case initiated under Article 337, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning abuse of office. These crimes were committed before the

14.01.2026, 14:11
Famous Russian actor Igor Zolotovitsky has died
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Famous Russian actor Igor Zolotovitsky has died

Photo from the internet Igor Zolotovitsky, rector of the MKhAT school-studio, as well as an actor, teacher, and director, has passed away at the age of 64, reports Meduza. Zolotovitsky, who began leading the MKhAT school-studio in 2013, also taught acting. He died in the hospital due to an oncological disease.

14.01.2026, 14:11
Bishkek CHPP Transferred to Enhanced Mode
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Bishkek CHPP Transferred to Enhanced Mode

Due to the worsening weather conditions, the Bishkek CHPP has announced a transition to an increased readiness mode, reported the city administration. According to the provided information, emergency services have been strengthened to ensure uninterrupted heating and electricity supply, and round-the-clock duty of technical and operational personnel has been organized. In addition, additional control over the operation of main and auxiliary equipment has been introduced.

14.01.2026, 14:10
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The court fined a woman for slapping her ex-husband. What’s wrong here?

A woman was fined 10,000 soms by the Sverdlovsk District Court for slapping her ex-husband. This was reported by lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov on his social media page. Toktakunov noted that this man had subjected his ex-wife to both physical and psychological abuse for a long time. To support his claims, there are 16 protection orders, as well as a decision from the Lenin District Court regarding the case of "Torture".

14.01.2026, 14:09
In the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Solovyov's statements were called unserious.
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In the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Solovyov's statements were called unserious.

The press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Askhat Alagozov, reported that representatives of the media have repeatedly approached him with questions about whether there will be any official statement from the authorities in response to the remarks made by Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov. He noted that such statements should be perceived as one of the empty and unserious assertions coming from Solovyov during his lengthy broadcasts on various topics.

14.01.2026, 13:59
An Expert Explained the Stability of Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Policy Course
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An Expert Explained the Stability of Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Policy Course

On the air of Birinchi Radio, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Professor Zainidin Kurmanov spoke about the foreign policy course of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that "the foreign policy of our country has always been characterized by multi-vectority, balance, and effectiveness, which corresponds to the scale of the state. Changes in foreign policy have occurred very rarely, while internal policy has undergone significant changes. We remain a peaceful, small, and friendly state, striving to

14.01.2026, 13:54
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Deputy: Instruments of the maternity hospital and the purulent infection department of the NCODM are sterilized together

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva raised the issue of equipping the National Center for Motherhood and Childhood in the "Jal" microdistrict with new autoclaves. She pointed out the lack of sterilizers for medical instruments in the institution. "The autoclave, which was produced in 1996, often breaks down. On days when it is out of order, staff are forced to transport instruments by ambulance to the 6th maternity hospital for sterilization.

14.01.2026, 13:48
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The district administration commission inspected meat markets and slaughterhouses in the Aitmatov district

In the Aitmatov district, a series of field inspections of meat markets and slaughter points were conducted, organized by the local state administration. The main goal of these activities was to ensure that the population has access to quality meat products at reasonable prices. The Turmush correspondent reports that during the inspections, efforts were also made to explain the importance of maintaining stable meat prices.

14.01.2026, 13:44
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In the city of Manas, streets will be closed from January 19 due to the dismantling of the railway.

In Manas, temporary closures of roads that cross railway tracks are expected, according to information from local authorities. As reported by the city administration, these restrictions are being implemented due to the dismantling of a section of the railway on the route Jalal-Abad — Kök-Jaŋgak from the 406th to the 421st kilometer. The work is being carried out by the southern division of the national company "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu".

14.01.2026, 13:11
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In the residential complex, they are asking to build a dormitory for accompanying cancer patients: they are sleeping in the yards during the summer.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Gulya Kozhokulova raised the issue of the necessity to build a dormitory for the companions of cancer patients who come from the regions to Bishkek for treatment. According to her, several residents of the Oktobrskiy district, living near the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, have approached her. Kozhokulova noted that local residents are asking the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Ministers to find a solution and

14.01.2026, 13:10
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Licensing of Taxi Drivers. The Deputy is Curious Why They Are Required to Provide a Criminal Record Certificate

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev expressed doubts about the appropriateness of the requirement for taxi drivers to provide a criminal record certificate. He emphasized that in modern conditions, within the framework of debureaucratization and digitalization, such documents should be exchanged between government agencies electronically. The deputy also asked the question: "What does a criminal record have to do with working in a taxi? And what

14.01.2026, 12:55
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Elvira Surabaldiyeva asks the authorities not to relocate the boarding school for blind and visually impaired children

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva stated the undesirability of relocating the special boarding school for children with visual impairments. According to her, there are only two such institutions in the country: one in Bishkek and the other in Osh. The school in the capital educates 220 children, of whom 100 come from various regions.

14.01.2026, 12:34
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Deputy on entry rules for Kazakhstanis: Teachers at a Bishkek school are being forced to resign

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised the issue of problems related to the restrictions on the entry of citizens of Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan, introduced under the new rules. She noted that since September 1, Kazakhstan has imposed restrictions on Kyrgyz citizens staying in the country for more than 90 days within a 180-day period. These measures came fully into effect in Kyrgyzstan on December 1. According to the deputy, citizens were not properly

14.01.2026, 12:32
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The Ministry of Culture is preparing a law on bloggers

The Ministry of Culture has announced the creation of a draft law that will regulate the actions of bloggers. This information was confirmed by the department's press service, as reported by Kaktus.media. Recently, a letter from Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev appeared on social media, in which he responds to a request from one of the delegates of the People's Kurultai. The delegate raised the issue of the need to hold bloggers accountable for spreading content that negatively affects

14.01.2026, 12:28
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Cleaning of irrigation canals is being carried out in the Kara-Suu district

Active measures have begun in the Kara-Sui district to prepare irrigation systems for the 2026 irrigation season. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry provided this information. According to the agency's reports, work is currently underway to clean, repair, and restore all irrigation channels in the district. Silt deposits and sediment are being removed from the riverbeds, which obstruct the flow of water, and specialized machinery is being used to

14.01.2026, 12:21
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In the Children's Hospital of Osh, an influx of patients

In the Osh Interregional United Clinical Children's Hospital, there has been a sharp increase in the number of patients waiting for medical services, which has caused dissatisfaction among local residents. A video reflecting this situation has gone viral on social media. According to the hospital director, Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, the increase in visits is related to the end of the holiday weekend and a rise in the number of people needing outpatient care.

14.01.2026, 12:18
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In the city of Shopokov, a single mother and a mother of many children were awarded certificates for 100,000 soms.

In Shopokov, a ceremony was held to present social contract certificates, which were issued to a single mother and a mother of many children who received the title of "Baatyr Ene." According to information from the city administration, as part of the social contract provided for in the city budget for 2025, both women were awarded certificates worth 100,000 soms each:

14.01.2026, 12:03
In Kyrgyzstan, bloggers with more than 10,000 subscribers may be required to pay taxes
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In Kyrgyzstan, bloggers with more than 10,000 subscribers may be required to pay taxes

In Kyrgyzstan, a tax obligation may be introduced for bloggers with more than 10,000 subscribers. This information was published on social media by journalist Elaman Karymshakov, who referred to a response letter from the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev to one of the participants of the kurultai. In his post, he also shared a screenshot of this letter.

14.01.2026, 12:02
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In 2026, 17.6 million fry will be released into Lake Issyk-Kul and Lake Son-Kul

In 2026, it is planned to release 17.6 million fry into the lakes Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul, of which 14.1 million will be directed to Issyk-Kul and 3.5 million to Son-Kul. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President of Kyrgyzstan, via social media. He also noted that, at the initiative of the country's president, work continues to clean Lake Issyk-Kul of fishing nets located on its bottom.

14.01.2026, 11:59
Snow is expected in Bishkek. Weather forecast for January 15-18.
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Snow is expected in Bishkek. Weather forecast for January 15-18.

In Bishkek, precipitation in the form of snow is expected at the end of the week, according to preliminary data from meteorologists. January 15 will see variable cloudiness. At night, the temperature will drop to −1 degree, while during the day it will reach +13 degrees.

14.01.2026, 11:48