From January 23 to 24, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which will lead to the risk of snow avalanches and the formation of snowdrifts. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, avalanches may occur on the following road sections:
According to data from the State National Security Committee's border service, the number of foreigners visiting Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased. In 2025, the inbound flow rose by 18.6% compared to the previous year, and compared to 2023, the growth was 20%. These figures highlight the growing interest in the country as a tourist and business destination. The reason for such a sharp increase in the number of entrants is the development of tourist infrastructure, the expansion of
Dosoeva Aizat Turarovna has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of the Ak-Moyun village in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. The order from the At-Bashinsky district state administration was signed on January 19, 2026.
Since January 4, the airline "Asman Airlines" has increased the frequency of flights to Naryn. Now flights on the Bishkek — Naryn route will be operated twice a week: on Mondays and Fridays. Previously, this route was serviced once a week. It is reported that the ticket price for this route is 2,100 soms, while previously prices ranged from 2,100 to 3,100 soms.
In accordance with the presidential decree on the concept of "Uluu Dem – Global Heights" and at the initiative of Secretary of State Arslan Koichiev, a republican forum is planned to be held, which will unite creative unions and the scientific intelligentsia. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The goal of the forum is not only to preserve and develop national spiritual values but also to support creative and scientific initiatives. In
Against the backdrop of a sharp drop in air temperature in the Batken region, energy services have been switched to an enhanced work mode, as reported by the branch of OJSC "NESC" - Batken Electric Networks Enterprise. According to information from the energy workers, the situation in the region is stable, and there are no emergency power outages. However, it should be noted that due to the cold, the load on the electrical networks has significantly increased.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has announced its intention to extend the experiment on the registration of labor migrants using the mobile application RuID. This information was announced by the department's press service. Illustrative photo
From 2006 to 2025, more than 300 state and municipal officials of Kyrgyzstan have undergone training in Japan, including 28 participants in the "Young Leaders" program. This information was reported by the press service of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government. The director of the agency, Elchibek Jantayev, held a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. During the discussion, the parties addressed
The president signed a decree regarding this initiative The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced the launch of a temporary national program aimed at the free replacement of driver's licenses issued previously without an expiration date. This information was announced by the president's press service. The campaign started on January 15 and will continue until a decision is made by the authorized state body. As part of the program, old driver's licenses will be
The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui Region, Azamat Osmonov, met with farmers and agrarians from the Sokuluk and Moscow districts. According to the press service of the representative office, the meeting was dedicated to important issues related to water supply, land use, and the state of agriculture in the region.
According to information provided by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, there has been a significant increase in the number of foreign citizens visiting the country in 2025. Compared to 2024, the growth was 18.6%, and compared to 2023, it was 20%.
On January 22, a working meeting was held in the Talas region, where issues related to the prevention of road traffic accidents and the improvement of conditions for road users were discussed. High-ranking officials participated in the discussion: the deputy authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Talas region, Maksat Baizhigitov, Colonel of Police Asrol Tantieff — deputy head of the regional Department of Internal Affairs, as well as Lieutenant Colonel of Police Edil
Employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" in Bishkek have refuted claims by residents about a lack of specialized equipment and workers. According to them, the enterprise is fully equipped with the necessary resources, and cleaning machines go out onto the streets of the city daily, regardless of weather conditions and time of day. They reported this in an interview with 24.kg. During the last snowfall, workers from "Tazalyk" demonstrated to the residents of the city
In the past day, six cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the republic. According to the agency's information, one fire occurred in Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Jalal-Abad regions, while three incidents were recorded in Batken region. Six firefighting teams were dispatched to extinguish the fires.
As a result of the accident, a child was injured On January 23, 2026, at the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, an accident occurred in which one person died. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary data, the driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control of the vehicle, went off the road, and crashed into a tree. As a result of the accident, one woman died, while
As a result of the inspection conducted by the General Prosecutor's Office, the land plots that were illegally transferred to private hands between 1999 and 2002 have been returned to state ownership. It was established that the local authorities of Naryn and the Naryn region violated land legislation, which led to this situation. During the illegal privatization, 5,943 square meters of land were transferred, including plots under the M. Ryskulov Musical and Drama Theater, as well as land
The nominees for the Oscar award have been announced, featuring both famous films and outstanding actors. “Best Picture”: “Battle for Battle,” “Marty the Magnificent,” “Hamnet,” “Sinners,” “Sentimental Value,” “Bugonia,” “Train Dreams,” “Frankenstein,” “Secret Agent,” “F1.” “Best Actress”: Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Rose Byrne (“I Would Kick You If I Could”), Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value”), Emma Stone (“Bugonia”), Kate Hudson (“The Melody of Their Dreams”). “Best Actor”: Timothée Chalamet
In the Osh region, in the Kara-Suu district, a strength check of the reinforced concrete structures used in the construction of a medical center was conducted. Specialists from the testing laboratory of the Southern Regional Administration of the Republican Certification Center, according to data from the Ministry of Construction, carried out a strength control of the monolithic structures at the site where the surgical building of the medical center LLC "Salamat" is being
Due to the sharp drop in temperature, the employees of the electrical networks in the Batken region have been forced to switch to an enhanced work mode. The press service of the Ministry of Energy reported that the situation in the region remains stable and there are no power outages observed.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution proposing amendments to the existing procedure for forming a special list of medical drugs and products temporarily allowed for import and use without state registration. This draft clarifies the resolution No. 522, adopted on August 23, 2025, and expands the range of organizations entitled to purchase these drugs. Previously, such opportunities were granted exclusively to state medical institutions, but now
A forum for creative and scientific associations will be held in the republic A republican forum dedicated to creative unions and the scientific intelligentsia will take place in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev initiated this event. According to the ministry, the main goal of the forum is to preserve and develop national spiritual values, support creative and scientific potential, as well as unite the intellect of society
Nevertheless, "regulatory measures" are in effect in the country. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov stated that rolling blackouts are not being implemented in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh the day before. The response from the ministry was given in response to a request from Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova, who was inquiring about frequent power outages in the Nookat district. He noted: "Rolling blackouts are not being
According to information from the Prosecutor's Office of Naryn, serious violations of land legislation committed by local officials were identified during the investigation, which took place from 1999 to 2002.
A meeting was held with the designers of the new plan The Main Department of Urban Planning and Architecture hosted a discussion on the new master plan for Bishkek, which is planned until 2050. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction. At the meeting, architects and builders exchanged opinions on the project, making their suggestions and comments. The event was attended by the director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture Daniyar Bapyshov, the head of the
The Ministry of Education has presented the schedule for the national olympiad covering the subjects of mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and computer science for the academic year 2025/2026. The main objective of this olympiad is to identify talented students, as well as to enhance their educational level and foster interest in scientific research and creativity.
By the order of the president, Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the state administration, visited Shopokov to inspect construction sites owned by the company "Dooolot Kuruulush." During the visit, it was revealed that over 1,000 investors had invested more than 1 billion soms into the project; however, actual construction work had not been carried out, and most sites remain at the foundation stage. People, who have been waiting for the completion of construction for almost two years,
The Call Center Kaktus.media received complaints from residents of Bishkek who are dissatisfied with the condition of the sidewalks on 7 April Street, located along the Botanical Garden. One of the citizens noted: "When will the city hall pay attention to this street and provide proper sidewalks? All other areas are being improved, but order has not been established here. People move with difficulty - one pedestrian finds a way, and all the others follow on this narrow path."
On the night of January 23, due to the beginning of snowfall, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" started snow removal in Bishkek. As reported by the city administration, the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection of the area and assessed the readiness of the equipment and workers. An automated system is in operation, allowing for tracking the location of specialized equipment.
Local residents of the Batken region are strongly advised to temporarily refrain from traveling to Osh and other areas. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, heavy snowfall has prompted a call to residents to avoid long-distance trips. Inspectors noted that road conditions have worsened, and vehicles are facing difficulties in the mountain passes.
The decree signed by President Sadyr Japarov concerns the implementation of a temporary national campaign for the free replacement of driver's licenses issued without an expiration date. Information about this decree was published by the information policy department of the president's office. According to the document, the campaign will begin on January 15 of the current year and will aim to replace old licenses with new samples.
On the Bishkek - Osh highway, especially in the area of the Too-Ashuu pass, there is heavy snowfall, fog, and ice. Ice formation is also observed on the bypass roads of the Issyk-Ata and Kemin districts, as well as in mountainous areas, making it difficult for vehicles to move, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. Officials remind drivers of the importance of strictly adhering to traffic rules during trips.
Jalal-Abad is one of the largest cities in Kyrgyzstan, second only to Bishkek and Osh. The city is located at an altitude of 730 meters above sea level in the eastern part of the Kok-Art valley at the foot of the small Ayub-Too mountains.
The Attorney General of the Kyrgyz Republic, Maksat Asanaliev, made a working trip to the Osh region. According to the press service of the prosecutor's office, an operational meeting was held during this visit, attended by regional prosecutors as well as the military prosecutor of the Osh garrison. The main focus of the meeting was on issues of oversight of official activities. During the discussion, recommendations were made to strengthen law and order and prevent corrupt practices, and
From January 22 to 23, snowfall is expected in the Chui region and throughout the republic, leading to the formation of ice and reduced visibility on the roads. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reports that on the Bishkek–Osh highway, near the Too-Ashuu pass, intense snowfall, fog, and ice are observed. On the bypass roads of the Issyk-Ata and Kemin districts, as well as in mountainous areas, driving conditions are significantly complicated due to
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree to launch a temporary national campaign aimed at the free replacement of driver's licenses. As part of this decree, measures have been taken to simplify administrative procedures for citizens and improve the accessibility of public services. Based on Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the decree establishes the following provisions:
In Bishkek, the Youth World Ice Hockey Championship in Division 3B continues. The broadcast is available on the YouTube channel "NTRK-Sport". At the moment, the Kyrgyzstan national team is performing successfully in the tournament, having won in the fourth round against the team from Luxembourg with a score of 5:2.
Kamchybek Zamirbekov published photographs of the new yurt complex in Lapland on Kaktus.media.
The forum, initiated by Secretary of State Arslan Koichiev, will take place in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Culture. The main objective of the event is to preserve and develop national spiritual values, support creative and scientific potential, unite the intellectual resources of society, and strengthen Kyrgyzstan's position in the global cultural and scientific arena.
In Bishkek, the launch of new hardware and software complexes took place, which will record violations of traffic rules. According to information provided by the Main Department of Road Safety, these complexes were installed as part of the "Safe Country" initiative. The software development for these systems was carried out by IT specialists from the state institution "Kyzmat," which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration.
On January 23, snow is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital city, Bishkek, nighttime temperatures will drop to −6 degrees, while during the day they will rise to zero.
The developer has been fined 200,000 soms In the Jalal-Abad region, construction of a facility has been temporarily halted as it was being built without the necessary permits. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, raids are being conducted across the country to inspect construction sites. As part of these inspections, the regional department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an unscheduled
A meeting was held at the Main Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, which included architects and builders, as well as developers of the general plan for Bishkek. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Construction. Key figures present at the meeting included the director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture Daniyar Bapyshov, the head of the Main Department of Urban Planning and Architecture Mederbek Kydyrmaev, and the vice-mayor Azamat
According to the World Air Quality ranking, as of 20:40, Bishkek ranks first among major cities in the world for air pollution levels. The city is classified as "hazardous," which is confirmed by the air quality index (AQI) of 267. This data is updated in real time.
In the Issyk-Ata district, there are plans to rename the village of Dmitrievka. According to information provided by local residents, the authorities want to change the name to Esirkemish. Local residents expressed their dissatisfaction with this decision. "Discussion in the village chat showed that only 15 people supported the renaming, while 140 opposed it. Our opinion is not taken into account," they reported.
The deputy noted that the lack of men among educators affects student discipline. At a parliamentary meeting in Bishkek, the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Tabyldy Muratbekov, proposed an initiative to attract more male teachers to schools in Kyrgyzstan. He pointed out that the shortage of men in the teaching staff negatively impacts student discipline. The parliamentarian added: "I do not differentiate teachers by gender. However, I am convinced that the presence of men in the educational
On January 22, in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum, the charter of the "Council of Peace" was signed. Presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers from many countries participated in this important event, including Azerbaijan, Armenia, Argentina, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Morocco, Mongolia, Paraguay, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and many others.
Scientists warn about the consequences of warming and human activity for freshwater fauna and water resources. A study conducted by an international team of scientists, including specialists from Lomonosov Moscow State University, showed that changes in river flow caused by global warming will contribute to an increase in the frequency of droughts in Central Asia, the Mediterranean, and tropical parts of South America. Experts report that with an increase in temperature of one degree, river
The bill concerning medical insurance has been approved in the third reading The Jogorku Kenesh has approved the bill amending the Law "On Medical Insurance of Citizens in the Kyrgyz Republic" in the third reading. The main goal of this document is to provide patients with complete and clear information about the medical services available to them under the compulsory medical insurance (CMI). According to the new legislation, medical institutions are required to inform insured