A resident of the Naryn region, Jumabubu Orozova, shared her story about how she managed to protect her husband from a wolf that attacked him. Jumabubu, born in 1973 in At-Bashy, and her husband Ulan Duyshonaliev, born in 1974, are engaged in livestock farming.
In 24 states of the USA, a state of emergency has been declared due to a storm that has brought heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. Nearly a million people are without electricity, and transportation links are disrupted in the eastern part of the country, reports BBC. More than 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday, and over 930 flights were delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
- The Cabinet of Ministers intends to implement projects for the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over an area of 15,000 hectares. This initiative is included in the government's set of measures. The Ministry of Agriculture has been appointed as the executor of this project, with the implementation period set from the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2030.
According to information from the Xinhua agency, the death toll from the ferry sinking off the coast of the Philippines has risen to 13, while more than 100 people are still considered missing. Local authorities provided this information, the agency reports. Earlier, the Associated Press reported that at the time of the incident, there were 350 people on board, of whom 215 were rescued, although initial reports indicated seven fatalities.
The disappearance of a 12-year-old boy has ended positively, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 25, 2026, they received a written request for help from a citizen, K.G., who was seeking assistance in finding her nephew, Daniil Arymbaev, born in 2013. She reported that he left the bus stop at the corner of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Isanova Street around 12:30 that same day, after
In the last five years, there has been active attention to the development of agriculture in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, environmental protection, and other important issues. According to him, the loan program with an interest rate of 3% for the agricultural sector is unique, as such conditions were
The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) held a final press conference on January 23, where the results of its operations for 2025 were presented. According to exchange specialists, 2025 was a period of significant achievements for the KSE. The total trading volume amounted to 219.7 billion soms, which is almost twice as much as in 2024, when the figure was 109.7 billion soms.
Screenshot The construction of the plant, located on the 78th contour in the village of Chon-Kara-Buura, was initiated without proper registration, as established during the inspection by the inspectors. Work at the site has been completed by 70%, and it is already operational. As a result of the inspection, a decision was made to impose a fine of 200,000 soms on the company "Granite Trans Service," and an order was issued for the necessity of registering the facility.
- Pawnshops present quarterly reports indicating the amount of loans issued during the reporting period; however, verifying their accuracy is only possible during scheduled inspections. This was stated by the chief specialist of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu, on the radio. According to him, “the compliance of the reported data with reality can only be established during a scheduled inspection when we verify each pawn ticket.”
In Kyrgyzstan, a transition to a digital system for accounting breeding livestock is being implemented. This became known during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, and Ecology, where Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev spoke. According to Kerimaliev, previously breeding cards were issued in paper form, but now there are plans to replace them with an electronic format.
Starting January 4, 2026, Asman Airlines will begin operating flights on the Bishkek – Karakol route four times a week during the winter, specifically on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The established fare, aimed at supporting the population, is 4,000 soms, which is lower than the previous level of 4,600 soms. This subsidized air transport program has been implemented thanks to the active support of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov. The availability of regular
In the Osh region, a local resident was fined for violating the rules of firearm use. This was reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department.
Gold has surpassed the $5,000 per ounce mark on the exchange for the first time, continuing its historic rise. According to the BBC, since the beginning of 2025, the price of this precious metal has increased by more than 60%. The reason for this rise is the escalating tensions between the U.S. and NATO, particularly concerning Greenland, which has heightened concerns about financial and geopolitical instability.
Research conducted by scientists from Laval University has revealed that physical activity and comfortable living conditions can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing depression, thereby protecting the brain. These findings were published in the journal Nature Communications (NC), as reported by Lenta.ru. In the course of the experiments, the scientists found that prolonged stress leads to a weakening of the blood-brain barrier, which serves as a protection for the brain,
In the rural district of Jazy, located in the Uzgen region of the Osh province, an inspection of heating systems in local educational institutions took place. This information was provided by the press service of the Jazy rural administration.
Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev inspected the coal base of the Balykchy branch of OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur". During his visit, he received information about the operation of the Balykchy loading and unloading point (LUP) from the director of the base, A. Esenov. According to Esenov, there are currently 26 thousand tons of lump coal at the LUP intended for the Bishkek CHPP, as well as 2 thousand tons of graded coal that will be sent to the coal bases of the capital.
On January 23, 2026, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Cabinet of Ministers and the company LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD" regarding the implementation of the project for the construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River, located in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. According to the ministry's information, the signatories of the document were the Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and the General Director of LLC
At 03:54 local time, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Institute of Seismology. The strongest tremors were felt in the villages of Alga-Bas and Kabylan-Kol, where the intensity reached up to 3.5 on the scale. Residents of the villages of Laglan, Toguz-Bulak, and Teeke in the Kara-Suu district also reported ground shaking of up to 3 points.
On January 25, 2026, the Minister of Transport and Communications, Abasattar Syrgabaev, visited the construction sites of the Northern Bypass Road of Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport of the Kyrgyz Republic. To improve the traffic situation and convenience for drivers, three two-level interchanges have been temporarily opened on the 230-236 km stretch of the Almaty-Bishkek – Tashkent highway. Asphalt work will resume with the arrival of
The National Bank reported that the license for conducting exchange operations of OsOO "Nasyr LTD" was revoked following a request submitted on January 23, 2026. This exchange office was located in the city of Talas, at 214 Otorbaeva Street, in the "Asia" shopping center.
In the village of Ananyevo, located in the Issyk-Kul region, hunters successfully captured seven jackals. According to Yuri Gorbenko, the head of one of the hunting groups of the Issyk-Kul regional public association of hunters and fishermen, the hunt took place on January 24, 2026. The morning twilight over the lake and the reeds created perfect conditions for the start of the hunt. "The recent snow clearly displayed the tracks of the jackals. We organized several drives and ultimately
Current data on foreign exchange rates at exchange points and commercial banks is published on the website valuta.kg. As of January 26, the exchange rates in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, are as follows:
In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of 20 new educational institutions is planned, of which 10 are already under construction. This information was announced by the Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev during a government meeting. He noted that one or two classes for inclusive education will be organized in each of the new schools. Necessary conditions will also be created for children with disabilities.
In the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region, a large number of visitors gathered in the first days of the new livestock market's operation. Livestock sellers arrived not only from the Chui region but also from neighboring Naryn and Issyk-Kul regions. According to information provided by the head of the Chym-Korgon rural administration, Almaz Dubanaev, about 10,000 people came to the market on January 25. He noted that “the livestock market in the
In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of implementing an electronic system for transferring students between schools is being discussed. This was reported by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a government meeting. According to Kasymaliev, the transfer process is currently carried out in the traditional paper format.
In the mountains of the Chui region, an increase in the population of ibex has been recorded. Ecologist Alexander Sosnovsky reported that ibex, or "teke," are becoming an important part of the high-altitude fauna.
On Sunday, gold (GC=F) surpassed the significant milestone of 5000 dollars per ounce, occurring earlier than analysts on Wall Street had predicted. This surge in precious metal prices has raised a number of questions about its rapid dynamics. The recent sharp rise in gold prices is a characteristic sign of what is known as "devaluation trading." This strategy involves buying assets to protect against currency devaluation amid rising government debt worldwide.
Ruslanbek Kenjaliev, an entrepreneur from Talas, has created an environmentally friendly protein from beans, which he named "Nomad's Nutrition." This product, developed over six years, offers greater satiety and easier digestibility compared to meat, making it ideal for people of all ages—from children to the elderly. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, production currently relies on manual labor and amounts to about 1.5 tons per
During his visit, Ibraev also assessed the progress of the solar power plant construction by "Unigrin". According to Kadinov, work is actively underway, and the following stages have been completed to date: • Land planning – 80%;
The Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, visited the Issyk-Kul region on a working trip, where he held meetings with representatives of companies engaged in renewable energy sources. First, the minister familiarized himself with the construction process of a solar power plant in the village of Toru-Aygyr, which is being developed by the company "Unigrin." During the inspection, Technical Director Timurlan Kadinov spoke about the current work and plans. He noted that construction work
According to the newspaper Le Soir, all companies and organizations involved in the transportation of military equipment to Israel are now required to provide Belgian authorities with detailed information about such flights on a daily basis. This decision closes legal loopholes that previously allowed for so-called "continuous transit," where cargo was not unloaded during technical stops. The enforcement of the embargo will be monitored by customs services and the Federal Public
According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, a high-profile general from China, Zhang Yuxia, is suspected of transferring secret data about the country's nuclear arsenal to the United States. Reports indicate that the general is accused not only of leaking information about the nuclear program but also of accepting bribes, including the appointment of an officer to the position of Minister of Defense.
According to the latest report from the Global Firepower analytical center for 2026, the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan ranked 109th among 145 countries, which represents a decline of four positions compared to the previous year. The assessment was conducted based on more than 60 parameters, including the defense budget, personnel strength, level of technical equipment, and logistics.
Shailoobek Atazov, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been released on a signed undertaking not to leave, as confirmed by his relatives. Photo from the archive
Suyorbek Mamytov, a farmer from the Uzgen district of the Osh region, is actively developing breeding sheep farming, aiming to improve the quality of his livestock. His farm has breeding sheep, and he is already expecting offspring: “I currently have 35 sheep, and lambing has already begun,” he shares in an interview with a Turmush correspondent. Starting his business with just 10-15 sheep, the 42-year-old farmer initially raised the Gissar breed and then switched to the Ala-Too breed. “I
A resident of the village of Jany-Talap, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, Baktybү Janylyshova, is preparing to publish the memoirs of her deceased relative, Tursunbek Ibraimov. He was a well-known public figure and became a victim of repression while being imprisoned in the same cell with other prominent personalities, such as Jusup Abdrakhmanov and Torokul Aitmatov. Tursunbek Ibraimov, born in 1902 in the village of Jany-Talap, grew up in a family where his father,
On the night before, in Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Service of the Police stopped a Lexus 570 vehicle. The driver, not complying with the law enforcement officers' demands, attempted to flee, grossly violating traffic rules in the process.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new amendments to the rules regarding the activities of the akyikatçı (ombudsman). This decision was formalized by Resolution No. 857, signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new document, the maximum number of employees of the ombudsman and his office has been increased to 120 people, of which 22 will hold positions among the technical and support staff. This decision is aimed at improving the functioning of
According to information from Reuters and Associated Press, the winter storm "Fern" has led to the cancellation of more than 13,000 flights across the United States. Inclement weather, including blizzards and ice rain, is expected to continue for several days. By the evening of January 24, over 139,000 households were left without electricity, and the situation continues to worsen. The states most affected were Texas and Louisiana. In New York, the bodies of three people who died due
Shailoobek Atazov, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been released from custody, as reported by his relatives to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. According to their information, he was most likely transferred to a signed undertaking not to leave.
A 12-year-old boy named Arymbaev Daniil is actively being searched for by the Sverdlovsk District Police in Bishkek. According to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, on January 25, 2026, a citizen identified as K.G. filed a report with the local police, asking for help in locating her nephew, who was born in 2013. According to the investigation, the teenager left home around 12:30 on the day of the report when he got off at a public transport stop at the intersection of Jibek
- In Kyrgyzstan, the process of licensing commercial banks includes two main stages and can take up to one year. This was stated by Zarema Osokeeva, head of the licensing department, during a live broadcast on the National Bank's page. Currently, there are 23 commercial banks registered in the National Bank's registry. Over the past year, the market has been joined by two new participants: one bank received its license in December of last year, and the other — at the beginning of this
The license for the construction activities of the company OsOO "Aalam Stroy" has been suspended for 90 days. This decision was the result of an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Construction.
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan, competing under 20 years old, has won gold medals, claiming the title of world champion in Group B of the third division. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the athletes from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated high performance, winning all five matches of the tournament.
Construction sites have been identified in Bishkek that do not have a single passport. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the city management of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department discovered several sites that are not registered in the registry and lack a single passport.
The 20th session of the Governing Council and the second meeting of the Governing Committee of the SPECA Fund took place in Ashgabat as part of the week dedicated to this program. According to information provided by the Ministry of Justice, the Kyrgyz Republic was elected to the position of chair of the SPECA Program for the upcoming year 2026.
A tragic incident occurred today in the Chui region on the Bishkek–Osh highway, involving a fire in a fuel tanker. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire broke out at the 140th kilometer of the road in the Jayil district, where a vehicle transporting petroleum products caught fire.