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The Bishkek City Hall and Belarus Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Ecology and Waste Recycling

A working meeting initiated by Belarusian representatives was held in Bishkek in the format of a video conference. The main focus was on environmental issues, solid waste management, and the exchange of international experience in waste recycling, reports the press service of the city mayor's office. The event was attended by Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev, the Ambassador of Belarus to Kyrgyzstan Sergey Molunov, as well as the Minister of Housing and Communal Services Gennady Trubilo and the

20.01.2026, 18:07
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In Kyrgyzstan, snow and fog in some areas — weather forecast for January 21

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan on January 21. During the night, snow is possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Batken region. No precipitation is forecasted in the agricultural zones of the Batken region and the rest of the territory. During the day, snow will also be observed in the mountainous areas of the Batken region, while there will be no precipitation in the agricultural

20.01.2026, 14:56
The ban on the export of catalytic converters to the Kyrgyz Republic may be extended for another six months.
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The ban on the export of catalytic converters to the Kyrgyz Republic may be extended for another six months.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on a draft resolution to ban the export from the country of used catalysts, as well as slag, ash, and residues of precious metals contained in them. The main goal of this project is to protect the health of the population and the environment, as well as to reduce air pollution caused by vehicle emissions.

19.01.2026, 19:51
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The population is growing, but the wastewater treatment facilities remain the same; in district cities, the problem is even more complex, - Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources

Wastewater treatment facilities represent one of the key environmental issues. With the increase in population in large settlements, resource consumption also rises, yet the infrastructure for wastewater treatment remains unchanged. This was stated by the Minister of Ecology, Meder Mashiyev, in an interview with AKIpress. According to him, many treatment facilities in small towns were built back in the Soviet era.

19.01.2026, 18:00
Does the factory at the sanitary polygon in Bishkek harm the ecology? Checked by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
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Does the factory at the sanitary polygon in Bishkek harm the ecology? Checked by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

On January 19, 2026, specialists from the Department of Environmental Monitoring took samples of emissions from the waste processing plant located at the sanitary landfill in Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Nature of the Kyrgyz Republic. The studies are aimed at determining the impact of this enterprise on the environmental situation in the region. During the monitoring, laboratory tests are conducted on a number of parameters, including nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, nitrogen

19.01.2026, 16:41
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In Bishkek, no precipitation, fog at night and in the morning — weather forecast for January 20

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in several regions on the night of January 20. During the day, snow may fall in the Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous and foothill areas of the Jalal-Abad region. No precipitation is expected in other areas. Fog formation is also possible at night and in the morning. Road conditions will be unfavorable due to snow cover and ice. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s. Temperature readings:

19.01.2026, 13:49
Ecology

In the Alamidin District, a man was fined for illegal pheasant hunting

On January 17, in the village of Kara-Jyghach, located in the Alamudun district, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun district conducted a raid aimed at curbing poaching. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, during the event, which was carried out based on received operational data, a man was detained for illegal hunting and had managed to shoot several pheasants.

19.01.2026, 13:06
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In Kainindy, the Municipal Enterprise "Kainindy Service" was fined for discharging sewage.

On January 15, in the city of Kainy, employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an inspection following a social media post from January 14. According to information from the Ecological Supervision Service, the inspection revealed the illegal discharge of sewage into the local territory, carried out by the municipal enterprise "Kainy Service," which is subordinate to the city administration.

19.01.2026, 11:19
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Snow in some areas, no precipitation elsewhere — weather forecast for January 19

Weather forecast for January 19 in Kyrgyzstan. Throughout the night, some areas of the Issyk-Kul region are expected to see snow, while in other parts of the country, no precipitation is predicted. During the day, snow may again be possible in the Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions, while the rest of the territory will also remain dry. Fog is possible in some areas. There will be snow cover and ice on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with wind speeds

18.01.2026, 14:09
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Storm Warning: On January 18-19, avalanches and icy conditions are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan.

In Kyrgyzstan, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is expected on January 18 and 19: snowfalls are anticipated, with intense precipitation in some areas. The accumulation of wet snow on trees and power lines will also become one of the issues. This information is provided by Kyrgyzhydromet. Fog and the presence of snow cover on the road surface are also expected, which will lead to the formation of ice. Snowdrifts may occur in mountainous areas. The western wind may strengthen to 15-20

18.01.2026, 13:39
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Snow is expected overnight in most parts of the country — weather forecast for January 18

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 18. During the night, a significant part of the country will be covered with snow. During the day, snow will fall only in some areas of Chui, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while no precipitation is expected in Talas, Osh, and Batken regions. Snowdrifts and icy conditions are possible on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s in the west of Issyk-Kul lake, according to data from

17.01.2026, 12:41
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Storm Warning: Avalanches and Icy Conditions Expected in the Mountain Regions of Kyrgyzstan on January 17-18

On January 17, significant deterioration of weather conditions is predicted in Kyrgyzstan: snow is possible in some areas, and in certain regions, intense precipitation is expected. Additionally, wet snow may accumulate on wires and trees, as reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. Fog is also possible in some places. Snow drifts and ice slicks will be observed on the roads, and snowdrifts are expected in mountainous areas. The strength of the western wind may reach 15-20 m/s in some places.

17.01.2026, 12:24
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Fight Against Smog. Deputies Proposed Banning Gasoline Cars and Transitioning the Private Sector to Smoke-Free Fuels

On January 16, at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies Burun Amanova and Mahabat Mavlyanova discussed possible measures to combat smog in Bishkek. Amanova suggested paying attention to the experience of several Chinese cities where a ban on the use of gasoline cars has been implemented.

16.01.2026, 20:26
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The deputy asked about the funds allocated to Bishkek in 2013-2015 for the waste processing plant.

At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Ata Jurt" and "Mekenchil" on January 16, Deputy Nurlan Azygaliev discussed the funds allocated to Bishkek from 2013 to 2015 for the implementation of the waste processing plant project. The deputy pointed out that a total of 22 million euros was allocated, of which 3 million euros were grant funds, 11 million euros were provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the

16.01.2026, 19:52
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Mountain of garbage at the old landfill. Bishkek City Hall promises it will disappear.

At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt" on January 16, Deputy Alisher Kozyuev asked the Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, about the fate of the landfill located at the old site and the possibilities for its disposal. Kozyuev emphasized the need to address this issue, as the landfill periodically catches fire, and debris spreads to surrounding settlements, leading to air pollution.

16.01.2026, 17:08
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In the Issyk-Kul Region, winter feeding of white swans was conducted

In the Issyk-Kul region, specialists from the regional office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted activities to feed the white swans that winter on Lake Issyk-Kul. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Nature, the amount of available food decreases during the winter period, making it important to ensure stable and safe nutrition for these birds.

16.01.2026, 16:55
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A 400-meter fishing net was retrieved from Issyk-Kul

On January 16, in the waters of Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, conducted a raid. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the event, inspectors discovered and retrieved an old synthetic fishing net of Chinese manufacture from the waters of the lake, measuring

16.01.2026, 16:51
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The new waste plant in Bishkek will not be able to handle garbage from neighboring districts, - the mayor

At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" on January 16, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev stated that the eco-technological plant, which processes solid household waste for electricity production, is unable to accept garbage from neighboring districts of the Chui region. He noted that the plant's capacity is 850 tons per day, but currently, it receives between 1200 to 1500 tons of waste for processing.

16.01.2026, 15:30
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The Ministry of Natural Resources fined the "Avangard 2" hotel 28,000 soms for smoke emission.

On January 14, inspectors from the Environmental Supervision Service of the Ministry of Nature traveled to Bishkek to investigate reports on social media about smoke in the area of the intersection of Ogonbaeva and Kurmanjan Datka streets. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, during the inspection it was revealed that the source of the smoke was the "Avangard 2" hotel located at the specified address. Individual entrepreneur S. G. was fined 28,000 soms for the

16.01.2026, 15:25
Ecology

Feeding of Wild Animals Conducted in the Karatal-Zhapyryk Nature Reserve

From January 13 to 14, a planned winter feeding of hoofed animals took place in the Karatal-Japyrik State Nature Reserve. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, specialists placed prepared feed, collected during the summer-autumn period, in specially designated areas, including hay, branch feed, and salt.

16.01.2026, 15:23
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The number of pheasants is increasing at Issyk-Kul. About 1200 pheasants have been recorded in the Ak-Suu district.

In recent years, there has been a positive trend in the recovery of the pheasant population in the Issyk-Kul region, which had previously significantly declined. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. “In winter, pheasants face the greatest difficulties. In conditions of reduced natural food sources, the birds require additional support,” the official statement indicates.

16.01.2026, 15:00
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The deputy demanded to strengthen sanitary control over garbage trucks in Bishkek

Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova from the parliament raised the question of whether sanitation processing is being carried out for the vehicles responsible for garbage collection in the city of Bishkek. This issue was discussed on January 16 at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt".

16.01.2026, 14:51
Feeding of Wintering White Swans Organized at Issyk-Kul
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Feeding of Wintering White Swans Organized at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, an initiative was carried out to feed the wintering white swans, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to official data, inspectors from the ecological service of the Issyk-Kul regional administration conducted this initiative to protect wildlife and local avifauna along the shores of Issyk-Kul.

16.01.2026, 14:22
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In most of Kyrgyzstan, snow; fog in some areas — weather forecast for January 17

According to information provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in most regions of Kyrgyzstan on the night of January 17, with heavy snowfall anticipated in some areas, including Chuy, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions. Precipitation will continue during the day, with particularly intense rain in the Issyk-Kul region. There will be snow cover and icy conditions on the roads, and fog is forecasted in some places. A western wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with possible gusts of up to

16.01.2026, 12:51
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Storm Warning: Intense Precipitation, Icing, and Wind Strengthening in Kyrgyzstan on January 16-17

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is forecasted in Kyrgyzstan on January 16 and 17: snow is expected in some areas, and intense precipitation may occur in certain regions. Wet snow may cling to wires and trees. Fog is also possible across the country. Snow drifts and ice may form on roads, and snowdrifts may occur in mountainous areas. It is expected that the western wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s.

16.01.2026, 12:49
In the "Karatala-Zhapyryk" Reserve, winter feeding of wild animals was conducted
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In the "Karatala-Zhapyryk" Reserve, winter feeding of wild animals was conducted

In the Kаратал-Жапырык State Nature Reserve, planned activities for the winter feeding of wild ungulates took place from January 13 to 14. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's information, supplies of natural feed collected during the summer and autumn periods, including hay, branch feed, and salt, were distributed in specially designated areas.

16.01.2026, 11:56
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The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to take samples of air, soil, and water in the area of the landfill.

On January 16, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Asel Raimkulova reported at an off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt" that the Department of Environmental Control of the Ministry of Nature is requesting permission to access the territory of the landfill, including the eco-technology plant that processes solid household waste into electricity. She noted that air quality monitoring in the area of the landfill is carried out continuously.

16.01.2026, 11:50
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Deputies of the ЖК were shown how waste is sorted and disposed of in Bishkek

On January 16, an off-site meeting of deputies from the Jogorku Kenesh representing the "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt" groups took place at the landfill in Bishkek. During the meeting, the deputies were introduced to the operation of the waste sorting line and the modern eco-technological plant that produces electricity through the disposal of solid household waste.

16.01.2026, 11:49
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The Cabinet approved the procedure for cleaning the bottom of Issyk-Kul from debris using special equipment

Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev approved a new procedure for cleaning beach areas and the underwater bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul from household waste using specialized equipment. According to Government Resolution No. 1, adopted on January 13, 2026, this decision is aimed at implementing the president's decree on urgent measures to protect the ecology of Issyk-Kul.

16.01.2026, 10:07
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In most of Kyrgyzstan, snow — weather forecast for January 16

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 16, snowfall will cover most of the Talas region and will also affect parts of the Chui, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. At the same time, no precipitation is expected in the Osh region. During the day, rain and snow are expected in most areas of the Chui, Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as in parts of the Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, with snow in the mountainous areas. On the roads in the foothills and

15.01.2026, 13:08
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Storm Warning: From January 15 to 18, snow avalanches may occur in mountainous areas and passes.

From January 15 to 18, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of the country, which may lead to snow avalanches, the formation of snow drifts, and the occurrence of ice on certain sections of the roads. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The most likely places for avalanches to occur are located on the following sections:

15.01.2026, 11:13
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In the village of Baktyu-Dolonotu, a landfill caught fire due to unextinguished coal ash.

Employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an on-site inspection following a fire at the landfill located in the village of Baktyu-Dolonotu. According to representatives of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, the fire occurred due to not fully extinguished coal ash that was among the waste.

15.01.2026, 09:35
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In the Alamidin District, a case of illegal waste burning has been identified, - Environmental Supervision Service

On January 13, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District went to the site in response to a video appeal regarding the illegal burning of household waste in the village of Tash-Moynok in the Alamudun District. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, the fact of garbage burning was confirmed, and the fire was successfully extinguished.

15.01.2026, 09:31
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The Environmental Supervision Service detected a fire of waste at a private enterprise in the city of Manas

Inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Department of Ecological Supervision conducted an inspection at the premises of the LLC "MPZ Jalal-Abad" in the city of Manas based on received reports. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspection, it was found that a spontaneous combustion of white clay (ak topurak) occurred on the company's premises, caused by sunlight. This phenomenon happened as a result of the company's production

15.01.2026, 09:17
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The Environmental Supervision Service identified unauthorized garbage dumps in the Sokuluk and Jayil districts.

Recent inspections conducted by inspectors from the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service led to the discovery of unauthorized garbage dumps. According to information from the service representatives, such dumps were found in the village of Kun-Tuu, located in the Sokuluk district, as well as in the village of Sary-Koo, which is in the Jayil district.

15.01.2026, 08:49