The presidential administration announced that Talantbek Tashibekov has been appointed the new head of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations.
In the new issue of the "Zhubailar" column, we will meet a couple from the Sokuluk district of the Chuy region — 23-year-old Asylai Erkinbekova and 31-year-old Teyyub Yunus oglu Bilalov. Asylai was born in 2001 in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region and currently resides in the village of Kyzyl-Tuu. She is a housewife.
For nearly three decades, the issue of driver's licenses has not been raised. Until recently, old passports and ID cards, including driver's licenses, were produced outside the country. Moreover, their protective features left much to be desired. Since last year, the production of all state documents has begun at the "Uchkyn" enterprise.
Protests initiated by youth last year affected many countries, and their outcomes were significant — some regimes were overthrown. The protesting Generation Z demanded political changes. In some cases, they used the skull and crossbones symbol, which became known through Japanese anime, where outcasts fight against corrupt regimes. While more developed regions of the world discuss the implications of an aging population for the economy and social systems, other countries, especially in Africa,
President of the United States Donald Trump has initiated the creation of an international World Council on Gaza, inviting leaders from several countries to participate. This new forum is intended to facilitate conflict resolution and promote peace in the region. One of the first to receive an invitation was the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He responded to Trump's letter, confirming Tashkent's readiness to become a founding member of the World Council.
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.
According to a conducted study, brief interaction with a trained chatbot turned out to be four times more effective in persuasion compared to traditional political advertising aired on television. Authors of the study: Steven Lee Myers and Teddy Rosenbluth
According to the appeals received at the Kaktus.media Call Center, many residents of Bishkek are dissatisfied that drivers ignore traffic rules and park on the sidewalks near the "Kyrgyztelecom" building (Chuy Avenue, 96).
- As of the end of 2025, from January to November, the import of cattle (bovine) from Russia to Kyrgyzstan increased by 41%. This information was obtained from the reports of the National Statistical Committee. According to statistics, during the specified period, the republic acquired 20,000 head of cattle for a total of 6 million dollars. This is significantly more than in the same period of 2024, when the import amounted to 14,200 head for a total of 4 million dollars.
- According to information published by the National Statistical Committee, from January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan received 767 tons of frozen beef from India, amounting to $1.6 million. In the same period of 2024, the import volume was only 66 tons worth $139 thousand, making the current growth impressive. Frozen beef in Kyrgyzstan comes from various countries. Below is a table showing the volumes and values of imports.
During a meeting, Minister Oruntaev discussed the results of raid activities that took place on January 17 and 18, according to information from the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan. During the raid, a thorough inspection of the inspectors' work was conducted, resulting in the dismissal of two employees from the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control.
China has set a new record in electricity consumption: by the end of 2025, this figure exceeded 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, as reported on the website of the State Administration of Energy of the People's Republic of China. Illustrative photo
On January 19, an operational meeting was held in the conference hall of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, where the results of operational and service activities for the year 2025 were summarized. According to the press service of the regional police, the event was chaired by the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, Nurlanbek Burkanov. The meeting was also attended by the chairman of the Veterans Council, Kursanbek Kamchiev, as well as heads of district
In the city of Osh, court hearings took place regarding the land plots of 35 educational institutions that were previously transferred into private hands. As a result of the court rulings, several plots of land were returned to municipal ownership. This information was announced by Nursultan Akylbek uulu, the chief specialist of the legal department of the Osh city administration.
During this meeting, attention was drawn to the fact that the license of "Rikha" was revoked due to violations of standards, which has triggered a review of legislation in this area. Deputy Ulan Primov expressed concern about consumer trust in product labeling, noting that consumers often lack information about the composition of goods, which highlights the need for complete traceability from the moment of slaughter to sale in stores. In connection with the identified violations,
Recent footage from surveillance cameras, shown by the French television channel France 2, reveals details of the Louvre robbery, during which security staff observed the actions of the criminals but were unable to intervene. The video shows several guards in black suits noticing a robber who had entered the museum through a window and hastily leaving the hall. Soon, a second accomplice joined him, dressed in a motorcycle helmet and armed with an angle grinder. They headed towards specific
A meeting was held in the Naryn region dedicated to organizing press tours, both winter and summer, aimed at developing the tourism sector and increasing the region's tourism potential. On January 19, in the city of Naryn, the governor of the region held a meeting with representatives of the business community involved in tourism. The main focus was on the possibility of conducting press tours for both local and foreign journalists and bloggers.
On January 19, Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with Farid Talyshly, who is the permanent representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers shared information about this event. The agenda included issues related to cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the IMF.
Control measures were carried out at the livestock market in the Sokuluk district. According to information from the district administration, the raids took place on January 17 and 18, 2026, at the municipal livestock market managed by the municipal enterprise "Taza-Ayil" in the Sary-Ozyon rural area.
After a month of searching, the police found 18-year-old Khasiyatkhan Abdullaeva. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, Khasiyatkhan, born in 2008, left her home on December 16, 2025, around 11:00 and had not returned since. On January 17, 2026, law enforcement agencies found her in Bishkek and returned her to her relatives.
Changes have occurred in the regulation of private educational institutions in Kazakhstan. This information was announced by the Minister of Education, Zhuldyz Suleimenova, during a meeting with the leaders and founders of private schools in Almaty, as reported by Tengrinews.
In Manas, from January 17 to 18, the event "Teenager - Night" took place, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the department, parents of teenagers found on the street at night without adult supervision were fined a total of 40,000 soms.
The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that Kyrgyz filmmakers are forced to seek voiceover services outside the country, which costs them between 15,000 to 20,000 dollars per project. The opening of a new recording studio that will meet Dolby Atmos standards will not only reduce costs but also close the production cycle within Kyrgyzstan. The construction of the first film studio in the country’s history is expected
On January 19, 2026, a meeting was held in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, her deputies, and the director of the online school "Tunguch," Aysulu Jamangulova. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. The meeting discussed both current issues regarding the school's operations and its future development.
On January 18, heavy snow fell in Tyup, located in the Issyk-Kul region. In the village of Sary-Dobo, according to local residents, the snow cover reached a height of up to half a meter, significantly hindering movement on the streets. The snowdrifts that formed as a result of the heavy snowfall have become a real problem for the residents of the settlement.
In the letter, Trump emphasizes that the decision not to award him the Nobel Prize frees him from obligations to the world, although he will continue to think about global issues. However, his priority remains what is beneficial for America. “Denmark is not capable of protecting Greenland from Russia or China, and they have no legitimate rights to this territory at all,” Trump notes, pointing to historical facts. He also adds that he has made a significant contribution to NATO and now expects
During 2025, more than 8 thousand road accidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan. The main factors contributing to these incidents were speeding, improper maneuvers, driving into oncoming traffic, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to comply with traffic rules at intersections, as well as disregard for traffic signs and maintaining the necessary distance. This statistical data was presented at today’s meeting dedicated to the results of the work of the Main Department for Ensuring
The Bishkek electric network enterprise, a subsidiary of JSC "NESC", is actively working on the implementation of an automated commercial electricity accounting system (ACES). It is reported that the main task of this system is to optimize the distribution of electricity, improve control, and ensure accurate, transparent consumption accounting. Since the beginning of 2025, 28,000 smart meters have already been installed in the capital, distributed across the districts as follows:
During a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva expressed dissatisfaction with the participation of popular bloggers in state cultural events. She emphasized that the Ministry of Culture should pay more attention to professional ethics. “The film industry requires high standards. We cannot invite only those bloggers who are popular on social media, solely due to financial support from sponsors. We need to put an end to such practices,” she stated.
Last year, over 8,000 sports events were held in the country
Karakol, January 19 — local residents gathered to collect holy water from the Karakol River. In the morning, the clergy of the Holy Trinity Church conducted a water blessing ceremony, after which townspeople and guests began to fill their containers, wishing peace and well-being for their loved ones.
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
During the inspection, various multi-story residential buildings and other construction sites in the region were examined. At one of the inspected construction sites, a 12-story building in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district, violations of the rules for storing and using construction materials were discovered. As a result of these violations, the contracting organization OsOO "Zeromax," responsible for the construction, was issued an official warning and a fine
A suspect in hooliganism has been detained in Bishkek, reported representatives of the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. The incident occurred on January 17, 2026, at around 7:05 AM, when the Lenin District Internal Affairs received a report that a 30-year-old man had been admitted to one of the city's hospitals with a stab wound. According to law enforcement agencies, the victim, citizen A.K., born in 1993, was hospitalized with a cut wound to the left
As part of the digitalization program conducted by the Water Resources Service, an automated information system called the "Unified Information System for Water" (AIS UISW) has been developed. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The new system aims at comprehensive management of water resources, particularly in the area of irrigation, with the goal of improving the efficiency of planning, accounting, and monitoring of water supply, as well as
On January 18, a tragic railway disaster occurred in the Spanish town of Adamus, located in the south of the country. As a result of the collision of two passenger trains, at least 39 people were killed and more than 120 were injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that, according to preliminary data from the Spanish authorities, no Kyrgyzstani citizens were found among the injured or deceased. The embassy in France has also not received any requests for
The Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takichi, announced her decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament during a press conference on Monday, which will allow for elections to be held. She stated: “Today, as Prime Minister, I have made the decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament.”
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on January 19, 2026, deputy Marlen Mamataliyev expressed the need to tighten control over products labeled as halal. As an example, he mentioned sausage products that are sold under the halal sign.
At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," an attempt to import 15,600 liters of kumis from Russia was discovered. In accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the cargo was returned to the territory of Russia. Veterinary control inspectors established that the label lacked a production date, which is a violation of veterinary and sanitary norms of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result, reports were drawn up, and the cargo was prohibited from crossing the
The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic will allocate 50 million soms in 2026 for the creation of animated films in the Kyrgyz language. This was announced by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, during his speech at the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Tagaev, there is a significant shortage of children's cartoons in the state language in Kyrgyzstan. To address this issue, the ministry intends to use modern technologies.
Salyjan Kylchbekov, a scholar of the international program "El Umutu," shared his experience studying at Oxford on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that this scholarship provides unique opportunities for talented youth. The initiator of the presidential scholarship "El Umutu" was the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, in 2022. He proposed to establish a fund that would help gifted youth receive education at leading universities in the world through state funding.
In Bishkek, the branch of OJSC "NESC" — the enterprise of electrical networks (PES) — has begun implementing an automated system for commercial accounting of electric energy (ASKUE). According to representatives of PES, the main goal of implementing ASKUE is to improve the management of electricity distribution, as well as to ensure accurate and transparent accounting of consumption.
A deputy proposed to impose restrictions on car towing Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, shared information on social media about the rapid growth of the car towing business, which is generating significant profits.
At the end of last week, there was a sharp drop in temperature in Bishkek, accompanied by snowfall. This caused a wave of discontent among residents, who began to criticize the slow response to road clearing on social media. The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, noted in an interview with the Kabar agency that the team of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" is successfully handling the task of snow removal. He explained: "This season, all the equipment of our enterprise
The document also contains a requirement that banks and microfinance organizations must check the status of individuals of conscription age when receiving a loan application. If the credit report indicates that the person is on active duty, the bank must refuse to issue the loan. The discussion of the project is taking place on the "Open NPA" website until February 3.
The institution GУ "Kyzmat" reported that they do not offer or initiate the process of changing the personal identification number (PIN) for individuals who have changed their gender. According to information received from GУ "Kyzmat", a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19. This draft law aims to regulate the process of
Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with Farid Talyshly, the permanent representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the country. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussion, issues related to cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the IMF were addressed. The meeting participants emphasized the
During the investigation, it was established that the staff of the center, mainly consisting of former addicts without higher medical education and licenses, conducted so-called "pseudo-psychiatric" procedures and conversations under the guidance of the administration. In moments of acute psychological crisis for patients, especially during a "breakdown," cruel and degrading methods of influence were applied. For "subduing," physical force and special devices were