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In the Chon-Alai District, 8 citizens were fined for violations of weapon storage.

In the Chon-Alai district, within the framework of the "Arsenal" raid, law enforcement officers checked the owners of firearms, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. As a result of these activities, eight citizens were fined for failing to comply with the rules for storing and re-registering their weapons.

26.01.2026, 11:01
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In At-Bashy, a woman stabbed a wolf to save her husband

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.

26.01.2026, 10:57
Half of the USA buried in snow: about a million without power, transportation collapse in many states
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Half of the USA buried in snow: about a million without power, transportation collapse in many states

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.

26.01.2026, 10:56
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The Cabinet plans to install drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over an area of 15,000 hectares.

- 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.

26.01.2026, 10:51
A ferry sank in the Philippines, 13 people died
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A ferry sank in the Philippines, 13 people died

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.

26.01.2026, 10:49
The police found the missing 12-year-old teenager
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The police found the missing 12-year-old teenager

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

26.01.2026, 10:47
In Kyrgyzstan, the breeding of pedigree animals is being intensified and farmers are being subsidized at 3%
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In Kyrgyzstan, the breeding of pedigree animals is being intensified and farmers are being subsidized at 3%

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

26.01.2026, 10:46
The trading volume of the KFB nearly doubled in 2025
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The trading volume of the KFB nearly doubled in 2025

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.

26.01.2026, 10:45
In the Talas Region, the construction of an asphalt concrete plant has been identified without registration in the construction registry.
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In the Talas Region, the construction of an asphalt concrete plant has been identified without registration in the construction registry.

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.

26.01.2026, 10:45
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The Ministry of Economic Development identifies inaccurate data in pawnshop reports only during scheduled inspections

- 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.”

26.01.2026, 10:45
In Kyrgyzstan, livestock breeding is being transitioned to a digital format
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In Kyrgyzstan, livestock breeding is being transitioned to a digital format

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.

26.01.2026, 10:42
Bishkek – Karakol: four subsidized flights a week at a reduced fare
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Bishkek – Karakol: four subsidized flights a week at a reduced fare

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

26.01.2026, 10:28
The price of gold has exceeded the $5,000 mark for the first time
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The price of gold has exceeded the $5,000 mark for the first time

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.

26.01.2026, 10:16
A Simple Way to Preserve the Brain's Protective Barrier Found
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A Simple Way to Preserve the Brain's Protective Barrier Found

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,

26.01.2026, 10:09
Since the beginning of January, 77.4 thousand tons of coal have been delivered to the Bishkek CHPP.
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Since the beginning of January, 77.4 thousand tons of coal have been delivered to the Bishkek CHPP.

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.

26.01.2026, 09:50
The project of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River is estimated at $300 million
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The project of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River is estimated at $300 million

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

26.01.2026, 09:45
An earthquake occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan

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.

26.01.2026, 09:45
This year, they plan to complete the reconstruction of the 15 km Northern Bypass Road of Bishkek.
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This year, they plan to complete the reconstruction of the 15 km Northern Bypass Road of Bishkek.

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

26.01.2026, 09:42
The exchange office license in Talas has been revoked
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The exchange office license in Talas has been revoked

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.

26.01.2026, 09:40
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Hunters from the village of Ananyevo hunted 7 jackals

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

26.01.2026, 09:35
Inclusive education will become part of new schools in Kyrgyzstan
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Inclusive education will become part of new schools in Kyrgyzstan

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.

26.01.2026, 09:32
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The largest cattle market in northern Kyrgyzstan is being relocated — 10,000 people and 2,000 vehicles have arrived in Chym-Korgon

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

26.01.2026, 09:27
The price of gold has exceeded 5000 dollars for the first time
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The price of gold has exceeded 5000 dollars for the first time

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.

26.01.2026, 09:09
Talasets Developed Eco-Protein from Beans, Military Has Already Shown Interest
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Talasets Developed Eco-Protein from Beans, Military Has Already Shown Interest

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

26.01.2026, 09:04
The Minister of Energy Familiarized Himself with the Progress of Solar Power Plant Construction on Issyk-Kul
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The Minister of Energy Familiarized Himself with the Progress of Solar Power Plant Construction on Issyk-Kul

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

26.01.2026, 08:39
Belgium Imposes Embargo on Arms Transit to Israel
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Belgium Imposes Embargo on Arms Transit to Israel

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

26.01.2026, 08:38
WSJ: Senior Chinese General Accused of Transferring Nuclear Secrets to the U.S.
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WSJ: Senior Chinese General Accused of Transferring Nuclear Secrets to the U.S.

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.

26.01.2026, 08:29
The Army of Kyrgyzstan Dropped to 109th Place, Falling Behind Neighbors in Central Asia
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The Army of Kyrgyzstan Dropped to 109th Place, Falling Behind Neighbors in Central Asia

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.

26.01.2026, 08:17
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Life in the Regions: Mamytov from Uzgen Brought a Breeding Ram from the Capital and Values It at 200,000 Soms

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

25.01.2026, 23:30
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How the Chairman of the Toguz-Torou District Executive Committee was arrested and ended up in the same cell with J. Abdrakhmanov and T. Aitmatov — what Tursunbek Ibraimov told his daughter-in-law

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,

25.01.2026, 20:57
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The staff of the Ombudsman's office has been increased to 120 people

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

25.01.2026, 20:38
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Due to Winter Storm "Fern," over 13,000 flights have been canceled in the U.S.

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

25.01.2026, 20:36
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Former MP Shailoobek Atazov has been released from custody

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.

25.01.2026, 19:34
In Bishkek, a 12-year-old teenager is wanted.
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In Bishkek, a 12-year-old teenager is wanted.

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

25.01.2026, 19:24
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How does the bank licensing procedure work? — NBKR

- 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

25.01.2026, 18:37