The former chairman of the State Tax Service Abduvayev and his deputy Kydyrgychov were sentenced.

After their arrest, both former leaders were held in the GKNB pre-trial detention center, where the measure of restraint was extended until January 14, 2026. On December 25, 2025, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek found them guilty under Article 337, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning abuse of office. The court imposed a fine of 4,000 calculation indicators on Abduvayev, which amounts to 400,000 soms, to be paid into the state budget. Kydyrgychov, for his part,

At Manas Airport, three flights were delayed due to dense fog

At Manas International Airport, three flights were unable to depart on time due to heavy fog. This information was provided by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Currently, visibility at the airport is only 175 meters.

Former Vice Mayor of Bishkek Detained

A criminal case has been initiated in Bishkek related to corruption among officials of the city hall and leaders of contracting organizations. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), in 2015, the city hall was allocated 22 million euros for improving the material and technical base, including the purchase of special equipment such as bulldozers and garbage trucks, as well as the design of a landfill for the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk"

Folk Legends: A Village on Issyk-Kul Named After the Steed of a Young Man Who Served a Wealthy Man

The village of Ak-Shyyrak is located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the foothill zone. According to local resident Erlan Asanaliev, the village was founded in 1918. In 1930, a village council was established, which led to the opening of a primary school. In 1935, the collective farm 1-May was organized, and in 1962, the Geological Administration of the USSR created the village of Uch-Koshkon and the Ak-Shyyrak village council.

A modern checkpoint will be built in the village of Kamyshanovka on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, - Head of the Border Service

On January 14, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio," the head of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee, Abdykarim Alimbaev, announced plans to construct a modern border crossing point in the village of Kamyshanovka in the Chui region, which will be implemented jointly with Kazakhstan. Alimbaev noted that there is a significant flow of people and vehicles at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.

Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to the regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved the law "On Amendments to the Law on the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025.

The deputy compared the Leilek district to the Sahara due to the lack of water.

- On January 14, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva drew attention to the acute water supply issues in the Leilek district of the Batken region. She noted that local residents are in need of both drinking and irrigation water.

On Kurmanjan Datka Street in Osh, over 200 Tian Shan firs are being replanted

In Osh, on Kurmanjan Datka Street, the transplantation of Tien Shan spruces that were planted last year has begun. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. According to the information, on the section from the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Alisher Navoi Streets to Asrankulov Street, more than 200 conifer seedlings will be completely dug up and moved to the nursery of the city's municipal enterprise for landscaping. As clarified by the city hall, the transplantation of trees

The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Discussed the Development of Transport Corridors

On January 14, a telephone conversation took place involving Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that during the conversation, key aspects of cooperation between the two countries were discussed, with an emphasis on the development of international transport corridors and improving the capacity of border customs points.

A large forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will be held in Bishkek

From February 18 to 21, a large agro-industrial forum titled "AgroDialogue–2026" will take place in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, during this event, 20 best specialists in crop production and 20 in animal husbandry will be identified.

Master Plan of Bishkek: Which Streets Could Have Tram Lines

In 2025, the Bishkek City Hall, in collaboration with the Research Institute of Prospective Urban Development, presented the General Plan project for the capital, which will be in effect until 2050. This plan takes into account changes in demographics, transportation systems, ecology, and the city's infrastructure. On December 24 and 25, 2025, public hearings were held in Bishkek to discuss the General Plan project. The event was attended by representatives of the city administration,

Cleaning of irrigation canals is being carried out in the Kara-Suu district

In the Kara-Suy district, preparations for the irrigation systems for the 2026 irrigation season are currently underway. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the information from the ministry, work is being carried out in the region to clean, restore, and repair all irrigation channels. Silt and other deposits that hinder water flow are being removed from the riverbeds, and special equipment is being used to increase the

Project "Zheneke": Toktogul Residents Don't Let Good Girls Go Far — Janara Mirlan kyzy Talks About Giving Birth in Russia

The regional publication Turmush continues the series "Жеңеке" (Zheneke), telling the stories of young brides and experienced women. The goal of the project is to emphasize the importance of family values and showcase the talents of married women. Today, we present Janara Mirlan kyzy, a resident of Toktogul.

What Determines Cuba's Resilience Against America

It seems that Cuba, an island located in close proximity to Florida, is becoming the next object of interest for the United States after Venezuela. For decades, Cuba has successfully resisted Washington's influence; however, today it faces extremely challenging conditions. The publication vz.ru raises the question of whether the country can withstand the current situation.

Official of "UNAА" detained for illegal vehicle registration

The fact of abuse of office was established in the Chui region, concerning the illegal registration of a vehicle. In 2023, two citizens, identified as S.A. and J.R., imported a car of the brand "Lexus RX 330," which was declared as a set of spare parts. To illegally register the vehicle and subsequently sell it, they acquired a registration certificate for the same model car that had previously been damaged in a traffic accident and belonged to citizen N.I. Additionally, counterfeit

In 2025, 35 violations of phytosanitary requirements were identified, - Ministry of Agriculture

- According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, 35 cases of non-compliance with phytosanitary requirements were identified in Kyrgyzstan during 2025 when importing goods. The total volume of returned products amounted to 562.5 tons, including 70,515 seedlings, 11,387 units of floral products, and 136 cubic meters of lumber. All returned goods were sent back to their senders.

In Bazar-Korgon, a road connecting several villages to the city has been opened after reconstruction

In the Bazar-Korgon district, the opening of a two-kilometer section of the Shaydan—Abdurayimov road took place after repair works were completed. According to information from the akimat, this section of the road is located in the territory of the Kenesh rural area and provides connectivity for several villages with the district and the city of Bazar-Korgon.

Two Initiatives for 100 Days: The Cabinet Will Simplify Customs Procedures and Medical Examinations

During a meeting held by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, with the participation of heads of state agencies and authorized representatives of the president in the regions, the most important tasks for the beginning of the year were discussed. Kasymaliev emphasized the need for a clear definition of priorities and concentration of efforts to achieve strategic goals, including ensuring sustainable development, maintaining economic growth rates, improving the welfare

The State Financial Supervision revoked licenses from 5 virtual asset exchange operators

According to information provided by the State Financial Supervision, a number of virtual asset exchange operators have lost their licenses. These measures were taken in order to quickly respond to potential risks associated with the activities of virtual asset service providers, as well as to protect the rights of clients and other consumers. The reasons for the revocation of licenses were violations of:

Environmental raids in Osh revealed illegal hunting cases amounting to 68,000 soms in fines

In Osh, cases of illegal hunting have been recorded, with a total fine amounting to 68,000 soms Turmush — During the festive New Year holidays, violations of hunting regulations were registered in Osh, for which poachers received fines totaling 68,000 soms, as reported by the press service of NABU Kyrgyzstan. According to the information, employees of the southern branch of NABU Kyrgyzstan, together with representatives of state environmental authorities, conducted raids during the New Year

The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Advocated for the Abolition of Tenders in Construction

The Speaker stated the need to revise the legislation regarding tenders. He added that such procedures delay the start of construction work, which in turn negatively affects the timelines for project implementation. “We must consider the possibility of eliminating tenders to expedite and improve the quality of work,” emphasized Turgunbek uulu.

In Kyrgyzstan, flour and cereals worth 9.4 billion soms were produced in the first 11 months of 2025.

- According to official statistics, the volume of flour and cereal production in the Kyrgyz Republic from January to November 2025 amounted to 9 billion 442.1 million soms, demonstrating an increase compared to 2024 (8 billion 160.4 million soms). The physical volume index of production for the 11 months of 2025 reached 108%, indicating real growth in output. In comparison, during the same period last year, this index was 110.3%.

"People are tired of tenders, it's time to abandon this concept," - speaker of the Parliament

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, noted at the plenary session on January 14, 2026, that the population is tired of the constant mention of tenders in various areas of life. He emphasized that currently, any construction, whether it be schools, kindergartens, or other facilities, is inevitably associated with tender procedures. “People are so fatigued by the term 'tender' that the president has instructed to address the issues related to prolonged tenders.

Tinted "Range Rover" filmed near the airport — driver punished

In Talas, a case was recorded involving a "Range Rover" with illegally tinted front windows. The press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Talas region reported that the driver was fined 20,000 soms, and the vehicle was sent to the impound lot.

A Filipina Prayed to a Shrek Figurine for Four Years, Mistaking It for Buddha

A Filipina living in Manila regularly offered prayers and lit incense in front of a green figurine that she believed was a statue of Buddha for four years. This was reported by SCMP. It all started when the woman bought a small green figurine with a friendly face and a large belly from a local store. Convinced that it was an image of Buddha, she placed it on her home altar and prayed every day, asking for blessings.

A position of First Deputy Speaker has been established in the Jogorku Kenesh.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a law that amends the existing Law "On the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh." The relevant information was received from the information policy department of the presidential office. According to the information, the law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, and aims to optimize the work of the parliament.

A residential building is being constructed in the city of Osh for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya".

In Osh, the construction of a two-story residential building has begun, which will consist of 54 apartments for graduates of the family orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya". According to information from local authorities, the apartments will be provided to former residents of orphanages free of charge for a period of 10 years. Each apartment will have an area of 25 square meters and will be fully ready for living.

A case of illegal vehicle registration has been initiated in the Chui region.

A case has been initiated in the Chui region regarding abuse of official position related to the illegal registration of a vehicle, as reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement information, in 2023, two citizens, S.A. and J.R., imported a Lexus RX 330 into the country, presenting it as spare parts. For further illegal registration and subsequent sale, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make that had

Bishkek Police Detain Man Who Brandished a Gun During Road Conflict

In the video, a man can be seen threatening other road users by pulling out a gun. The Internal Affairs Department of the Leninsky District of Bishkek confirmed that the incident occurred at the final stop of route No. 100. A citizen identified as N.I., born in 1990, was established and detained in connection with this incident. A protocol was drawn up against him under Article 126 (Petty Hooliganism) of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, after which he was placed in temporary

Tenders are Slowing Down the Construction of Schools and Kindergartens – Speaker

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu discussed issues related to tenders, emphasizing their negative impact on construction. According to him, regardless of the type of buildings being constructed — whether they are schools, kindergartens, or other social facilities — the tender process creates numerous obstacles. “People are tired of these lengthy procedures that can drag on for two to three months, leading to delays in construction. We need to

Former head of the State Tax Service Altynbek Abduvayev got off lightly?

In the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, a verdict was delivered regarding the former head of the GNS, Altynbek Abduvaporov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. Both were found guilty of abusing their official powers; however, the court limited itself to imposing fines.

The number of fatalities in the train crash in Thailand has risen to 22 people

According to the Thai PBS television channel, the number of victims from the collision of a passenger train with a fallen construction crane in Thailand has risen to 22 people. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani crashed into a crane that had fallen onto the tracks at a construction site for an elevated high-speed railway line in the Sikhiu area of Nakhon Ratchasima province. The collision caused the train to derail and resulted in

In Kyrgyzstan, 35 cases of violation of phytosanitary standards were identified in 2025

According to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, 35 cases of non-compliance with phytosanitary standards were recorded during 2025. As a result of these violations, the following were returned to the senders:

Landslide Occurred in Kara-Kuldzhinsky District

Today, January 14, a landslide occurred in the village of Sharkyritma, located in the rural district of Ilai-Talaa in the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district of the Osh region. In connection with this, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic have gone to the scene to gather information. According to the agency's report, the group sent to the site includes the deputy head of the Emergency Situations Department for the Osh region, the head of the district emergency

The Housing Committee withdrew the bills for a complete ban on electronic cigarettes

On January 13, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's rights, and social issues, a decision was made to return two bills concerning electronic cigarettes and nicotine-containing products. The bills under review are "On the prohibition of the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic cigarettes in the Kyrgyz Republic" and "On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic."

In Chui Region, suspects detained for the abduction of a girl with the intent to marry her

In connection with this incident, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 172 (Kidnapping of a person for the purpose of marriage) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of operational-search activities, police officers identified and detained the suspects: B.N., born in 2001, and Sh.N., born in 2002. Both were placed in a temporary detention facility.

Naryn Region Last Year: Nearly 30,000 Traffic Violations and 29 Million Soms in Fines

In the Naryn region, 28,333 cases of traffic rule violations were recorded over the past year. The data was announced at an operational meeting dedicated to the results of the work for 2025, held by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region.

The Head of the Border Service Explained How Conflicts at the Border in the Batken Region Were Resolved in the USSR

The head of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security, Abdykarim Alimbaev, shared information about how conflicts at the borders were handled during the Soviet Union era on the "Birinchi Radio" broadcast on January 14. According to him, clashes with citizens of neighboring countries were recorded in the Batken region as early as 1974 and 1989. At that time, the Soviet authorities responded to such incidents by sending military units to conflict zones, imposing

More than 8 tons of frozen dumplings from Kyrgyzstan were not allowed into Russia

As a result of identified violations of veterinary legislation, the freight carrier was subjected to administrative liability. The detained dumplings were returned to their place of origin.

The special envoy of the U.S. president secretly met with the son of the overthrown Shah of Iran.

As Axios reports, during a morning meeting on January 13, the White House National Security team discussed possible steps in response to the anti-government protests that have engulfed Tehran and other cities in Iran. President Donald Trump did not attend this meeting, and a source from the publication noted that discussions are in the early stages, and no decisions regarding military actions against Iran have been made yet. Change in the Trump Administration's Attitude Towards Pahlavi

Operation "Arsenal": In Nookat, residents voluntarily surrendered firearms

In the Nookat district, two citizens voluntarily surrendered firearms to the police, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. According to their information, employees of the Nookat ROVD conducted an operational-preventive event called "Arsenal" aimed at preventing incidents related to firearms, identifying illegally stored weapons, and explaining to citizens the inadmissibility of carrying weapons during family conflicts. During the event, the

Schoolchildren from the Jayil District participated in the chess championship in the city of Karakol

This event gathered about 100 participants who demonstrated their intellectual abilities. Two young chess players represented the Jayil district at the competition. Anna Palatova, a 5th-grade student from the Christian school in Kara-Balta, won 2nd place. Her classmate, 6th grader Bakai Madaliev from Secondary School No. 8 in Kara-Balta, took 14th position. The chess players are coached by Ernist Jakypov.

In Uzbekistan, the list of prohibited internet materials has been updated

As of January 10, the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has published a list of materials recognized as extremist, terrorist, and fanatical. These materials are subject to a ban on import, production, distribution, and demonstration within the country.

Uzbekistan's Anti-Corruption Agency Calls for Punishment of Culture Minister for Receiving Money at a Wedding

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this video was filmed on October 25, 2025, at the wedding of one of the department's employees. It later became known that Nazarbekov performed at the wedding of the son of the famous artist Yahybek Muminov. The ministry explained that the official did not plan his performance in advance, and refusing the request to perform could have been perceived as disrespectful to the guests. They also noted that receiving

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.