On January 15, at a press conference in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced the upcoming state visit of Xi Jinping to Kyrgyzstan in 2026. According to the minister, cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan reached high levels in 2025.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, shared information about the situation of citizens of the country residing in the USA. According to him, there are currently about 40,000 Kyrgyz citizens living in the USA, including both students and working individuals. Kulubaev warned that individuals without visas or those violating immigration rules may face deportation if identified by immigration authorities. According to available information, about 20 people
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On Wednesday, January 14, Iran decided to temporarily close its airspace to all aircraft, except for international flights that received prior permission. According to DW, this decision was published on the website of the Iranian Federal Aviation Administration. Initially, the restrictions were planned for two hours, but later the deadline was extended to 07:30 the next day local time, according to information from the AP agency.
At a press conference, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, clarified the situation regarding the possible opening of a consulate in Kaliningrad. According to him, such a decision is not currently on the agenda. He noted that establishing a consulate would require significant financial investments, as well as the necessary personnel and material-technical resources. At the moment, citizens of the country can receive services through the embassy in Russia and the
The closure of the marketplace is related to the implementation of a special decree from the cabinet of ministers aimed at ensuring compliance with veterinary and phytosanitary standards. These changes are intended to enhance the safety of meat products and guarantee quality food products for the population. The new meat pavilion "Chuygun" occupies 800 square meters and meets all sanitary and hygienic requirements. It includes:
At a recent press conference, Zheenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, stated that 2025 has become a time of intense diplomatic activity. Under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov, the country has adhered to a pragmatic and multi-vector approach, which has contributed to strengthening ties both with neighboring Central Asian states and with partners beyond the region. One of the most significant achievements of the year he mentioned was the successful resolution
In connection with the forecast of adverse weather conditions and the announced storm warning across the country, energy companies are intensifying control over the operation of their facilities. In preparation for possible emergency situations, a reserve for emergency repair work has been formed, and operational response plans have been developed. Repair teams, vehicles, and special equipment have been put on high alert, and continuous monitoring of the current situation has been organized.
In the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, an unusually large stone weighing over 180 tons, presumably made of jade, was found. According to local authorities, jade is a rare mineral known for its strength and durability. The discovery of such a scale is significant both for the district and for the entire region, as it represents a natural heritage site. This finding could become an important element of scientific research and contribute to the development
A traffic accident occurred in Shopokov involving four cars, confirmed witnesses in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. The incident took place today, January 15, in the early hours on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway.
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Kulubaev emphasized that the Kyrgyz side sees no point in focusing on provocative statements that do not reflect the real intergovernmental agenda. The minister added: "Kyrgyzstan views the Russian Federation as its strategic partner and ally. Our cooperation takes place both at the bilateral level and within the framework of international and regional organizations, such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai
Munarbek Saipidinov, the former head of the village government of Savai in the Kara-Suu district, has been extradited from Russia and is currently in custody at a detention center. The court proceedings are taking place in the Kara-Suu District Court of the Osh region, according to information provided by the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Saipidinov's arrest has been extended until March 14, 2026, according to a ruling issued on January 13, 2026.
According to elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, an investigation into allegations against Julio Iglesias began two years ago. During the course of the investigation, two women who previously worked in his homes reported instances of harassment and violence that occurred in 2021, as reported by Forbes.ru. Two women, former employees of Julio Iglesias, made serious accusations against him, recounting experiences of sexual harassment. They shared this in an interview for elDiario.es and
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced the reasons for the dismissal of Marat Nuraliev from his position as ambassador to Qatar. He emphasized that the diplomat's work was at a good level; however, the dismissal was a result of his violation of the ethics of a public servant.
The implementation of an automated electricity metering system continues in the Talas region, and the Talas Electric Power Station reports significant achievements in this area. According to the data, 8,268 meters have been installed in the Bakai-Ata district, 11,032 in the Aitmatov district, 11,164 in the Talas district, and 5,136 meters have been connected in the Manas district. In 2026, it is planned to start the installation of an additional 3,390 new generation three-phase meters.
The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new procedure regarding the deep cleaning of beach areas and the underwater bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul from debris using specialized equipment. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. This document was developed in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on "Urgent Measures for the Protection of the Ecology of Lake Issyk-Kul" and
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has decided to impose fines on three exchange offices located in Bishkek. The relevant information has been posted on the official website of the NBKR. The reason for the fines was violations identified during the inspection concerning the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulatory acts governing the activities of the National Bank.
A new office center has opened in Bishkek, established by a Vietnamese company. This event is part of efforts to attract investments to Kyrgyzstan. The opening ceremony was led by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who familiarized himself with the opportunities of the new office space.
On the day of the sales launch, January 13, 2026, the developer RCA Living presented Royal Central Park with the section The Essence , which became iconic in the context of the new all-in-one format. The project symbolizes a new level of urban living, where housing, infrastructure, and nature coexist harmoniously.
According to a report prepared by the European Climate Change Monitoring Service Copernicus (C3S), the year 2025 has ranked among the three hottest years in recorded meteorological history. Deputy Director of C3S Samantha Burgess presented the findings of the "Global Climate Indicators" study on January 14, noting that "2025 was just slightly cooler than 2023, while 2024 remains the hottest year in all observations."
Experts from the Republican Center for Health and Mass Communication shared recommendations on what physical activity is necessary for people to maintain health and activity throughout their lives. According to their data, physical activity includes any body movements performed using muscular strength that lead to energy expenditure (measured in kilocalories). This includes both labor and everyday physical activities.
According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region, in 2025, there were 769 cases of domestic violence recorded in the region. The agency also reported that throughout the year, 860 incidents related to domestic violence were registered in the electronic accounting journal.
The Bishkek city hall announced the possibility of submitting comments and suggestions regarding the General Plan for the city's development until January 19, 2026. It is worth noting that on January 12, 2026, the results of the analysis of citizens' appeals were published on the city hall's website.
Starting January 21, U.S. embassies will begin rejecting immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Somalia, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, and others. This was reported by Fox News, citing a directive from the State Department that was sent to American diplomatic missions. The channel reported that this decision was made in the name of tightening control over applicants. Internal documents from the State Department indicate that the goal is to
Kurmanbek Sokeev, who held the position of Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) and headed the Department of Security and Escort, has been relieved of his duties. This information was confirmed by the Information Support Department of the Government Office. The order for his dismissal was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Starting from April 1, 2026, it is planned to increase the salaries of workers in the fields of education, medicine, and culture in Kyrgyzstan by at least 100%. This was announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a recent meeting.
The football club "Toktogul," which has just debuted in the Premier League of Kyrgyzstan, has presented its new coaching staff. The presentation took place on January 14 in a closed format at the UTB "Muras United" base in Bishkek.
A storm warning has been issued in the mountainous areas of Kyrgyzstan and on certain highways due to expected precipitation. According to information provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, from January 15 to 18, avalanches are expected in the mountainous regions of the country and on such roads as Bishkek-Osh (sections 121-138 km and 198-255 km - passes Too-Ashuu and Ala-Bel, Chychkan gorge), Ala-Buka-Kanysh-Kyya (68-74 and 86-101 km - Chapchyma pass), Krasnaya Gorka-Ak-Tash (0-3 km),
At a press conference dedicated to the results of 2025, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev noted that the past year was a significant stage for the country's foreign policy activities within the framework of the Turkic Council (TC) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that President Sadyr Japarov's participation in the 12th summit of the TC, held in Gabala (Azerbaijan), allowed for a summary of
The decision to approve the Standard Charter for state and municipal institutions of secondary vocational education was made by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. This initiative is aimed at implementing the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Education".
In accordance with the new regulations, rules have been established regarding the deep cleaning of beaches and the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul from household waste using special equipment. This decision aims to increase the level of responsibility among owners and tenants of facilities engaged in recreational activities, as well as economic entities, regardless of their organizational and legal form. This document also sets requirements for the maintenance of recreational facilities on Lake
In his report, Zheenbek Kulubaev highlighted significant achievements of Kyrgyzstan within the CSTO, emphasizing that a key event was the summit of the heads of government of the member states, which was organized for the first time at the initiative of Bishkek. This event, held in September in the capital of the republic, marked an important step in the development of cooperation within this bloc.
A video has surfaced on social media in Kyrgyzstan, capturing an incident of traffic rule violation: a young man, driving a BMW, performs a drift. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the offender voluntarily approached the patrol police, where a report was filed against him for auto hooliganism. The vehicle was impounded.
Jamanbaeva noted that the institute's employees were denied access to the center twice, which is a direct violation of the law that guarantees unhindered access to places of detention. The Ombudsman's Institute considers these refusals as a disturbing signal indicating possible attempts to conceal violations of the rights of detainees. On October 28, the institute's employees attempted to conduct an inspection of the conditions of detention of detainees; however, they were
At the "flea market" in the Chuy region, located in the Jayil district, a Soviet firefighter's helmet has become a real find for many buyers. The seller named Alexander mentioned that this helmet was discovered while dismantling an old shed and is now offered for sale at a price of 2,000 soms.
At a press conference held today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, summarized the country's foreign policy activities for the year 2025. He noted that this year has been a time of active and purposeful work in the field of international relations. According to the minister, Kyrgyzstan continued to follow a multi-vector and pragmatic course, focused on strengthening mutually beneficial ties with various international partners. An important direction in 2025
At the meeting, issues related to the passage of the autumn-winter period of 2025–2026 in various sectors of the economy and among the population were discussed, and a report from the Ministry of Energy was heard. According to the data presented, in 2025, electricity consumption in the country reached 19.3 billion kWh, which is 900 million kWh more than in 2024. Of this volume, 15.4 billion kWh was produced in the republic, and 3.9 billion kWh was imported.
Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, after discussions with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on January 14, noted that the positions of the parties on the issue of Greenland differ significantly. In this regard, a high-level working group will be formed to seek paths to compromise. According to Rasmussen, cooperation should be based on mutual respect. The working group will be tasked with assessing U.S. national security interests
The National Bank has announced the official exchange rates for the som as of January 15, 2026. Here are the current values: 1 US dollar (USD) — 87.4483 som 1 euro (EUR) — 101.8510 som 1 Russian ruble (RUB) — 1.1088 som 1 Kazakh tenge (KZT) — 0.1712 som 1 Chinese yuan (CNY) — 12.5415 som
The temporary housing of the snow leopard was organized at the wildlife rehabilitation center located in the Saylyu-Terek pasture, managed by the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU) in the Chui region. Today, after completing all medical procedures, the animal was released back into the wild.
According to Fox News, among the countries for which the visa suspension has been imposed are Russia, Thailand, Egypt, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Somalia, and Nigeria. The list of other countries has not yet been disclosed. The suspension will remain in effect until the reevaluation of visa procedures is completed. Authorities have focused on Somalia due to a scandal involving fraud in Minnesota, where widespread abuses of taxpayer-funded social welfare programs were discovered.
The South African youth hockey team is already in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the tournament (U-20). The competitions in the ZV division will take place on the ice of "Bishkek Arena" from January 18 to 24.
Asrankul Seksenbaevna Boronbaeva has been appointed as the acting chief physician of the Kochkor Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and Sanitary-Epidemiological Surveillance. This decision was made by the Ministry of Health. Previously, this role was held by Kenzhebek Tentiev, and the new leader was introduced by the deputy akim of the Kochkor district, Talgar Isaev.
In the run-up to the New Year holidays, fishermen in the village of Konstantinovka, located in the Alamudun district of the Chuy region, encountered unexpected success at the water body: they were forced to release large carp back into the water. As the anglers note, at one of the ponds in Konstantinovka, they were truly able to enjoy all the delights of sport fishing before the arrival of 2026. The intense bite, in their opinion, was a result of the warm weather, as there was no ice on the
According to the new regulations, the sale of passenger cars by individuals, except for individual entrepreneurs and legal entities, will not be considered as systematic activity, even if more than two cars are sold within a year. Moreover, individuals engaged in the sale of passenger cars will be exempt from income tax, as well as from profit tax and value-added tax (VAT). There will also be no need to pay sales tax when selling such vehicles.
It is reported that the measures being taken by the USA are a response to the current tensions in the region, according to a statement from the Qatari government. In light of this situation, the UK Foreign Office has closed its embassy in Tehran, which will now operate remotely. The US embassy in Doha has advised its staff to exercise caution and limit non-essential travel to Al Udeid Air Base. At the same time, the US Federal Aviation Administration announced the closure of Iranian airspace
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