The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan commented on the situation at the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital

The former head of the Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced

The judicial authorities reported the sentencing of the former head of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, which was made on December 25, 2025, Altynbek Abduvapov was found guilty under Articles 337 Part 3 and 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code. In accordance with the provisions of Article 77 of the Criminal Code, he was fined 4000 calculation indicators, which is equivalent to 400,000

Buenos Aires has surpassed Moscow in cost of living

As a result of an analysis conducted by RIA Novosti based on open data, it became known that the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, has surpassed Moscow in the cost of living index. This occurred against the backdrop of ongoing double-digit inflation in Argentina. According to information from the online database Numbeo, the cost of living index in Moscow is 47.5, while in Buenos Aires it is 49.2.

In Bishkek, the country's water and energy security was discussed

In Kyrgyzstan, issues of water security, the resilience of mountain ecosystems, and climate change are closely interconnected, creating a complex set of challenges that impact runoff formation, biodiversity, food security, the energy sector, and the overall well-being of the population.

In Batken, former classmates are building an arch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their school graduation.

In Batken, a group of graduates who celebrated 20 years since their graduation gathered funds to install an arch. The graduates, who once studied at the school in the village of Sogment, located in the Altyn-Beshik rural district of the Batken region, decided to install an arch at the entrance to their native village.

In India, they are searching for an elephant with one tusk that has killed 22 people since January 1.

The elephant was last seen in the Chaybasa area, where local residents are advised to avoid going out of their homes at night and to stay away from forested areas. Experts believe that this is a young male who has lost contact with his herd and has become very aggressive. The forest department has already made three attempts to tranquilize the animal, but they have not been successful. The elephant can travel up to 30 kilometers a day, and more than 100 staff members and wildlife experts from

Due to fog, three flights were delayed at Manas Airport

Three flights arriving at Manas International Airport from Sharm El Sheikh, Istanbul, and Moscow have been delayed due to heavy fog. Currently, visibility in the airport area is only 175 meters, which is significantly below the minimum allowable 800 meters. According to the airport's press service, the flight from Egypt was redirected to Tashkent.

In the Sokuluk District, suspects in the kidnapping of a girl have been detained. Photo

In the Sokuluk district, an incident occurred involving the abduction of a girl, which was aimed at coercing her into marriage, reported the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to the information, on January 13, a resident of the village of Kozhomkul, 16-year-old S. A., approached the Sokuluk district police department. She reported that around 00:30, two young men, whom she barely knew, approached her. Using physical force, they forcibly placed her in a Step Wagon

New Transformer Substations Installed in Chuy Region

New complete transformer substations (KTP) have been installed in the Chui region, conducted by the local electric network enterprise. As part of these works, the following were installed:

In Iran, about 300 participants in the riots have been detained

According to RIA Novosti, Iranian police have arrested 297 participants in the unrest in the country, as reported by the state television and radio company IRIB. “The chief police officer for public safety confirmed the detention of 297 individuals who participated in the riots related to American and Israeli organizations,” the official statement noted.

The total production volume of tobacco products for the 11 months of 2025 reached 28.3 million soms.

- In November 2025, the production volume of tobacco products in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 815 thousand soms, which is significantly lower than in November 2024, when this figure reached 2 million 304.3 thousand soms, according to statistical data. The physical volume index in November 2025 was 33.3%, while a year earlier it exceeded 100%.

In Russia, the oath has become mandatory from the age of 14

As of January 9, 2026, changes to federal legislation have come into effect in Russia that significantly adjust the procedure for acquiring citizenship. A key innovation is the lowering of the age for taking the Oath: now, the solemn oath must be taken by teenagers who are at least 14 years old.

Exchange rates for January 14

As of January 14, 2026, the National Bank has published the current exchange rates for foreign currencies. US Dollar (USD) — 87.4490 som Euro (EUR) — 102.0399 som Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.1135 som Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.1716 som Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 12.5357 som In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.33 som, while the selling rate is 87.80 som.

In Osh, graduates of family orphanages will be provided with housing

. In the city of Osh, a residential building is currently under construction, which will be provided to graduates of the orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya". This building will house 28 apartments. According to information provided by the city administration, the mayor personally checked the state of the construction work and emphasized the importance of creating comfortable and safe conditions for young people.

In the school of the city of Talas, where 1500 children study, heating issues have arisen.

Representatives of the Talas City Hall visited Secondary School No. 1 to assess heating issues. The municipality reported that there is insufficient heat supply in the school, which creates difficulties in the educational process. The city authorities have instructed to promptly address the identified shortcomings and ensure comfortable conditions for the students, adding that oversight of this issue will be carried out personally.

The Ministry of Natural Resources notes an improvement in the environmental situation at Lake Issyk-Kul

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, there is a positive trend in the ecological state of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is specified that the ecological and technical supervision services are conducting round-the-clock monitoring of the water area of the lake. Inspectors are actively working to prevent poaching and illegal fishing. Adequate measures are being taken against offenders, and comprehensive actions to

In Batken, 11 cases of illegal hunting were identified

On the weekend, facts of illegal hunting were discovered in Batken, as a result of which fines were imposed on the offenders. According to information received from the staff of the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, which is responsible for the protection of specially protected natural areas and biodiversity, a raid was conducted.

Ex-husband strangled and then inflicted fatal injuries on 28-year-old Takhmina from Suzak — this happened in front of her sister.

In the village of Suzak, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a tragic event occurred: 28-year-old Takmina Rustamzhan kyzy became a victim of her ex-husband. According to information provided by Takmina's relatives, four years have passed since the divorce, and the couple has two children aged 10 and 8. The brother of the deceased recalls with pain how he tried to intervene and save his sister, but it was unsuccessful.

Myrlan Isabekov appointed Deputy Akim of the Bakai-Ata District

According to information provided by Turmush from the akimat, he began to perform his duties on January 13, 2026. Previously, Isabekov worked in the district's agricultural department.

Mud discharges on the Osh–Nookat road: The environmental supervision service promises to take action against the quarry owners

On the section of the road Osh–Nookat, near the DAEU, mud flowing from the stone crushing enterprise is getting onto the roadway, creating pollution problems. The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources has begun preparations for an official inspection of the activities of the LLC related to the pollution of the important Osh—Nookat highway.

Fish Resources of Issyk-Kul — Man Caught a Large Number of Fry on the Shore

At Lake Issyk-Kul, an abundance of fry has been observed. The author of the video, Muratbek Elemanov, reported that the filming took place on the beach of the city of Balykchy. He noted: “There is a large number of fish fry along the shores of Issyk-Kul. This confirms the restoration of nature and the maintenance of ecological balance. Issyk-Kul is a treasure for the entire nation, and the responsibility for its preservation lies with all of us,” Elemanov added.

Trash is being dumped on the territory of OAO "RPO RMTR." The reader asks the city hall to respond.

A reader contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. He reports that trash is being thrown over the fence of OJSC "RPO RMTR", located on Skryabin Street in Bishkek. According to him, this is done by car owners who park nearby.

Our People Abroad: Philipp, who grew up in a Kyrgyz family, wanted to sell all his property in Russia and return to Kyrgyzstan

Philipp Savin, 33 years old, has become the new hero of our column "Our People Abroad". He currently lives in the Rudnyansky District of the Volgograd Region, where he works as a baker.

Fine and Deprivation of Class Ranks. The Former Head of the State Tax Service and His Deputy Sentenced

In the Lenin District Court, a verdict was announced for the former head of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to court information, they were found guilty of abusing their official positions, which falls under the provisions of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

How do the new Osh Market, bus station, and "Bishkek Arena" stadium look today? Photos, videos

The construction of the new Osh market, bus station, and "Bishkek Arena" stadium continues in Bishkek. On January 13 of this year, the head of the cabinet of ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, the mayor Aibek Junushaliev, and the president's chief of staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev assessed the work. Osh MarketThe new Osh market and bus station are located in the northern part of the capital, near the village of Prigorodnoye, along the road to "Manas" airport. Currently, workers

The Cabinet opposed allowing 16-17-year-olds to work in the campaign teams of candidates for the Parliament.

Dastan Bekeshev proposed allowing minors to engage in non-campaign activities

Former Georgian Prime Minister Garibashvili received five years in prison

The court found him guilty of illegal enrichment Irakli Garibashvili, who served as Prime Minister of Georgia, signed an agreement with the prosecutor's office acknowledging his guilt and received a sentence of five years in prison. This decision was made under the article of the criminal code concerning illegal enrichment and obtaining material benefits through criminal means. This information was announced by the General Prosecutor's Office of Georgia and published in the media,

The Housing Committee approved in the third reading a bill allowing teenagers to work in a candidate's election campaign, not related to campaigning.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, responsible for constitutional legislation, completed the review of the draft law "On Amendments to the Constitutional Law 'On Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh'" in its third reading on January 13. The initiator of this draft law was Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. His proposal includes the possibility for teenagers to participate in the electoral campaigns of candidates, although this participation should not be

Dastan Bekeshev: Vladimir Solovyov Should Become a Persona Non Grata in Kyrgyzstan

The deputy called for a ban on the TV host's entry Deputy Bekeshev, having reviewed Solovyov's statements, believes that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan should summon the Russian ambassador and express a protest, as well as prohibit the TV host from entering the country.

Fine and Deprivation of Awards. The ex-chairman of the State Tax Service Abduvayev and his deputy Kydyrgichov have been sentenced.

- On January 13, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict for the former chairman of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. During the interrogation that took place on December 5-6, 2024, Kydyrgychov and Abduvayev were summoned to the GKNB. Just three days prior, searches were conducted in four district departments of the State Tax Service in the capital.

The court found former head of the State Tax Service Abdyvapov and his ex-deputy guilty.

On December 25, 2025, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek announced its decision regarding the guilt of Altynbek Abdyvapov and Islambek Kydyrgychev in the case of abuse of official powers. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Bishkek City Court for the editorial office of Kaktus.media. The court imposed a fine of 4,000 calculation indicators on Abdyvapov, which is equivalent to 400,000 soms, and deprived him of the right to hold certain positions and engage in specific

Kim Jong Un fears assassination

In 24 hours, 11 fires were registered in five regions of Kyrgyzstan and the city of Osh

In the last 24 hours, there have been 11 fire incidents in the Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Chui, Osh, and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in the city of Osh. According to information provided by the fire and rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, 21 units were involved in extinguishing the fires.

Vehicle Inspection: Sadyr Japarov Introduced Temporary Regulations and Frozen Prices

These measures are aimed at improving safety and service quality The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has initiated urgent measures to enhance the efficiency of vehicle technical inspections. The corresponding decree has already been signed.

Marat Imankulov: Kyrgyzstan Could Not Afford to Upgrade Its Armament Before

Former Secretary of State claims the country has become stronger According to Marat Imankulov, the former Secretary of State, Kyrgyzstan now has capabilities that were previously unavailable, particularly in terms of updating military equipment. In an interview on "Birinchi Radio," he noted that significant and positive changes have occurred in the country over the past few years.

Consciousness Can Move Through Time — This Means That "Intuitive Feelings" Are Memories from the Future

At the moment when the girl hugged her father before his flight on that fateful business trip, she already knew she would never see him alive again. His dark eyes, filled with emptiness, stared ahead, and despite being a small child, she could not help but realize the horror she suppressed during their last meeting at the airport. This little girl was me, and that strange experience I had that night became one of my first manifestations of precognition.

A Scary 140-Year-Long Video Found on YouTube

While watching the video, its duration unexpectedly decreases to 12 hours, 34 minutes, and 56 seconds. The video description contains a mysterious sequence of characters that, as established by ChatGPT, represents an Arabic phrase meaning "Come, let's meet in hell" or "Come to meet me in hell." This distortion of text is explained by the fact that the Arabic text in UTF-8 encoding is incorrectly displayed in another encoding system. The video quickly gained popularity:

Marlen Mamataliyev proposed to deprive Kyrgyz citizens of benefits for not voting

This concerns state mortgages and free education in universities Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev proposed a bill that could deprive Kyrgyz citizens of certain benefits for not participating in elections. The main goal of this proposal is to encourage citizens to actively exercise their voting rights in elections of various levels and referendums.

At Issyk-Kul, a meeting of young people ended in a traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of 3 people. The court issued a verdict for the perpetrator.

In the Issyk-Kul region, a verdict was issued for a participant in a criminal case related to a traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of three people. The accused, Shukhrat [name changed], received a sentence of 9 years in prison, after which the court added 3 years of probation supervision. Recall that the incident occurred in Karakol on the night of April 6 to 7, 2025, when the vehicles "Toyota Ist" and "Toyota Carina" collided at the intersection of Gebze

Fines for candidates for involving minors in meetings with voters may be canceled

The bill was approved in the third reading by the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The falcon that flew into the village of Batken region was returned to the wild

Specialists from the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan conducted an examination of a falcon that accidentally found itself in one of the villages in the region. After an inspection by a qualified expert, the bird was released back into the wild. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The falcon is a powerful predatory bird of the falcon family, typically inhabiting forest and mountainous areas. In

In Bishkek, the construction of the production base for the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" has begun.

Today in Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held a ceremony to lay a capsule symbolizing the start of construction of a new production base for the municipal enterprise 'Tazalyk'. This fact was confirmed by the press service of the capital's mayor's office. Construction work has already begun, with completion scheduled for the summer of 2026.

Responsibility for Drunk Driving in Kyrgyzstan is Planned to be Toughened

At a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held today, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Oktobur Urmambetov presented a new draft law concerning road safety. This project, titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding Road Safety," was developed in accordance with the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated December 7, 2021, No. 548, and aims to reduce the number of accidents and their severity. The document

Many tourists, little return: measures to develop tourism are being prepared in the Chui region

In 2025, the Chui region attracted about 10 million tourists, both domestic and foreign. This information was announced at a recent meeting of the regional administration. However, it was emphasized that the region and its residents are not able to effectively utilize this tourist flow.

Volcano in the Philippines Erupts with a 100-Meter Lava Fountain

In the morning on the island of Luzon, where the active Mayon volcano is located, an eruption occurred during which the lava fountain reached a height of 100 meters. According to the Philippine News Agency, this information was provided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The height of the volcano's crater is 2462 meters, and it is known for its frequent eruptions. On social media, NDRRMC also posted a video recording of this event.

In the city of Kadamjay, a "Mercedes" pushed a "Tico" off the roadway to the edge of a cliff, - witnesses

A traffic accident occurred on the 125th kilometer of the Osh-Batken-Razzakov highway, reports Turmush correspondent. The incident happened on January 13 of this year in the city of Kadamjay, located in the Batken region.

In the rural district of Khan-Tengri in the Ak-Suu region, athletes and coaches were awarded

In the rural district of Khan-Tengiri in the Ak-Suu region of the Issyk-Kul province, athletes and coaches who participated in world and national championships throughout 2025 and achieved high results were awarded. According to the information, athletes who raised the flag of Kyrgyzstan abroad and took 1st place were presented with cash certificates of 15,000 soms, for 2nd place — 10,000 soms, and for 3rd place — 7,000 soms, funded by the Khan-Tengiri rural administration.

Repeat elections in district No. 13. 3 candidates have submitted applications to participate in the elections.

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums has begun collecting applications from citizens planning to participate in the repeat elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13, scheduled for March 1, 2026. So far, the following candidates have submitted their applications: