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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Under the leadership of Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, a meeting was held with the participation of heads of state agencies, presidential representatives in the regions, and district administration leaders. During the meeting, issues concerning the progress of the autumn-winter period for 2025–2026 for various sectors of the economy and the population were discussed. The Ministry of Energy also presented a report.
The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has refuted claims that citizens of Kazakhstan were not informed about the new rules regarding their stay in Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency's information, prior to the changes coming into effect, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security, and the Ministry of Digital Development conducted an informational and explanatory campaign using official
According to information from Fox News, this decision is related to the need to strengthen checks in accordance with the "public charge" provisions in U.S. immigration law. These measures are aimed at assessing applicants who may be deemed potential "burdens on the state" and likely recipients of social benefits. Among the factors considered during the checks are health status, age, level of English proficiency, financial stability, and the need for long-term medical care.
As it became known, the training period for obtaining a category B driver's license in Kyrgyzstan will be 10 months, which includes both theoretical and practical training, while for category C this period has been extended to 12 months. The information about the changes was announced by the President's Chief of Staff Kanybek Tumanbaev and his deputy Boobek Salimzhanov during a live broadcast. Salimzhanov clarified that the focus will be on training drivers for categories B and C, and
The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has refuted opinions that citizens of Kazakhstan were not informed about the new rules for staying in Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency, prior to the implementation of the changes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security, and the Ministry of Digital Development conducted work to inform through government internet resources, social networks, and mass
According to the police, on the day of the incident, January 14, 2026, a call was received at number "102" reporting that a 16-year-old K. D. had been delivered to one of the hospitals with injuries that were presumably caused by a sharp object. A forensic investigative group was dispatched to the scene of the incident. The father of the victim, A. Z., reported that on January 12, his son was attacked by unknown individuals right in front of their house.
- On January 14, 2026, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies held a discussion and refused to support the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on State and Municipal Services" in the first reading. The initiator was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has canceled a number of decisions regarding auditing activities. This decision was formalized by a resolution signed on December 30, 2025. According to this document, the following resolutions lose their force:
Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who heads the presidential information policy service, commented on social media regarding the statements made by deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh about the reconstruction of the Botanical Garden in Bishkek and the discussion of the draft law on state awards. He reminded that the president had previously urged deputies to avoid "demagoguery and populism."
This year, Kyrgyzstan, like other parts of Central Asia, is experiencing a decrease in water resources. This information was announced during a meeting in the government. Currently, the water level in the Toktogul reservoir is 9.102 billion cubic meters, which is 1.631 billion cubic meters less compared to the same period in 2025.
The successful release of the snow leopard, caught in the village of Boroldoy, took place in the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, the animal underwent all necessary veterinary and biological examinations under the supervision of experts.