The mobile operator O! has successfully completed extensive work to improve and expand LTE network capacity in more than 100 settlements across Kyrgyzstan. These changes have affected all regions of the country, including both major cities and remote villages, as well as high-altitude deposits.
In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev announced that sand will no longer be used to combat ice on city roads. This decision was made to improve the environmental situation and maintain the cleanliness of the capital, as sand, when mixed with snow, leads to street pollution. “We strive not to pollute the city, so sand will no longer be scattered. Instead, we will use salt to combat ice,” he emphasized.
In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev conducted an on-site inspection of the area where the construction of an alternative road leading to Manas Airport is ongoing. This information was announced by the municipality's press service. The mayor noted that this route will become an important international transport corridor, which will help reduce the load on existing routes and provide convenient access to the airport.
According to the World Air Quality ranking, as of 15:50, Bishkek ranks first among the largest cities in the world for air pollution levels. The city has been designated as "hazardous" with an air quality index of 268 (AQI). This information is updated in real-time.
Manas Doelotaliev, a farmer from the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, made an unusual deal by purchasing 12 breeding sheep of the Arashan breed from a colleague in the Moscow district. In exchange, he offered two SUVs and added 10 thousand dollars. This information was provided by Manas Doelotaliev himself in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.
At the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, an illegal attempt to import 15,600 liters of kumis from Russia was prevented. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Veterinary control inspectors conducting the inspection found that the packaging of the product lacked a manufacturing date, which is a violation of the veterinary and sanitary standards established in the country.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva urged the Ministry of Culture to evaluate the statements made by Syimyk Japikeev about Chyngyz Aitmatov. Kultaeva noted that Japikeev, who gave an interview to a channel with 200,000 subscribers, allowed himself to speak negatively about the great writer. “Aitmatov is our cultural symbol. Esteemed representatives of the Ministry
The mayor of the city of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted an inspection of the capital repairs at the "Ozgur" water treatment station, which belongs to the municipal enterprise "Oshgorvodokanal". This information was confirmed by the press service of the mayor's office.
During the third week of 2026, from January 12 to 18, Kyrgyzstan recorded 15,869 cases of ARVI and influenza. This data was provided by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, reports 24. kg. As noted by the department, compared to the previous week, the number of cases increased by 28.8 percent.
Some films have been recognized at international festivals In 2025, the State Film Center "Kyrgyzfilm" issued 362 distribution certificates, of which 146 are intended for domestic films. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev presented a report on the achievements of national cinematography at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovations, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs.
Today, January 19, as part of the group stage of the World Championship in hockey for youth teams (U20) of the third division (group B), the next matches will take place.
On January 18, the official opening of the World Ice Hockey Championship for teams under 20 years old (U20) took place in Bishkek.
On January 16 in Osh, a morning inspection took place, during which local authorities checked the construction process of the recreation area along the Kayirma Canal and then headed to the territory of the old bus depot on Monueva Street. According to the city administration, during the inspection, it became known that the bus depot had previously been privatized and subsequently passed into private hands. In this regard, relevant services were instructed to determine the legal status of the
In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a burst water pipe was repaired at one of the schools, allowing classes to resume in the usual format. This was reported by the director of the educational institution, Anarkül Moldalieva, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. The incident occurred at the Ismaeva Secondary School, located in the village of Aleksandrovka in the Min-Bulak rural district.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has decided to impose a fine on the construction organization. During the design and construction of the building, the requirements of technical regulations and several regulatory acts were violated.
At the veterinary checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, a shipment of 15,600 liters of kumis was discovered, which was being illegally imported from Russia to Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Agriculture reported that the inspection was conducted by border veterinary control inspectors. During the examination of the products, it was found that the labels lacked a production date, which violates the veterinary and sanitary requirements established in the Kyrgyz Republic.
On January 19, Orthodox Christians celebrated the Baptism of the Lord. During the night and throughout the day, believers traditionally performed ablutions in ice holes, despite the cold weather. The Epiphany bathing took place in specially prepared locations. Medical workers and rescuers were on duty at the water bodies, ensuring the safety of the participants.
In Kyrgyzstan, in 2025, there were recorded 232 cases of food poisoning, affecting 580 people. This information was presented by the Republican Center for Health Promotion on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by doctor Nazgul Abamuslimova from the Department of Disease Prevention and Umut Satybaldiyeva from the Bishkek City Sanitary and Epidemiological Center. Of the total number of poisonings, 11 cases were mass poisonings (with more than five victims), five of which occurred in fast food
The budget for cinematography has nearly tripled, increasing the number of films and series being produced. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development, and Culture, Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, presented a report on the achievements in the field of national cinematography for 2025.
In Kyrgyzstan, an inspection of pawnshops is planned, according to information provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the country. It became known that this task was announced by the chairman of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, during a meeting with citizens who became victims of a criminal case involving citizen S.M. This event took place on January 19. According to the statement, specialists from the tax authorities and employees of the National Bank will be involved in
In Kyrgyzstan, an information campaign week has been launched, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, dedicated to the implementation of automated systems in the agricultural sector. One of the key technologies is the "Sanarip VET" system, designed for complete control over the movement of animals and animal products, as well as for transitioning to electronic veterinary documents.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the situational center of the public safety service of the Bishkek City Police Department, Turatbek Jakshylykov, spoke about how digitalization in law enforcement improves the responsiveness to citizens' requests and reduces crime rates. According to him, the "102" service operates around the clock, ensuring quick processing of all incoming calls.
Gulsharqan Kultaeva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed her outrage that the Ministry of Culture is not showing adequate activity in protecting the legacy of Chinghiz Aitmatov. Within the framework of the committee on education, science, and culture, parliamentarians heard a report from the Ministry of Culture on the state of Kyrgyz cinema. Kultaeva emphasized that Chinghiz Aitmatov is a classic writer of global significance who has had a considerable impact on the development of the
A meeting was held at the special services office regarding the cases of "Expert Stroy" and "Arz Development" The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) continues its investigation into a large fraud scheme related to construction and pledge lending, organized by a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic, S.M. This was reported by the press service of the agency.
During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 19, deputy Santalat Amanova (district No. 6) expressed concern about the quality of spending millions of soms on film production. She raised the question of who will be held accountable for the ineffective use of budget funds in this area when discussing the Ministry of Culture's report on national cinematography. “Who will be responsible: the Ministry of Culture or the Department of Cinematography? If there is a mistake in road
The Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs, announced the allocation of 30 million soms for the production of animated films in 2026. He emphasized the need to organize a meeting with professionals in the field of animation to discuss issues related to the production process.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Education, Science, and Culture, held on January 19, Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev announced the introduction of new requirements stating that all foreign films in cinemas must be shown with subtitles in the Kyrgyz language. Additionally, plans to liquidate the institution "Kyrgyzfilm" became known. During the meeting, Tagaev also noted that changes would be made to the legislation concerning cinematography and that artistic
On January 16, the "Agro Caravan 2026" fair took place in the Uzgen district, gathering representatives of farming households, gardeners, and entrepreneurs working in the agricultural sector. This information was provided by the Uzgen District State Administration.
During a meeting with citizens affected by the actions of S. M., who was engaged in illegal pawnshop and usury activities, Deputy Prime Minister and head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev noted that the maximum interest rate on loans in pawnshops should not exceed 30%. In his opinion, this rate should be final, including all possible additional fees.
Since January 17, restrictions have been imposed on automobile routes due to heavy snowfall. According to the announcement, road clearing and salting work is being carried out by the state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk," which are under the control of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
In the draft law presented for public discussion, the State National Security Committee (GKNB) emphasizes that military service is a unique type of state activity that takes precedence over other forms. However, the current system has effectively equated military ranks with civil ranks, which is incorrect, as they should remain distinct, preserving the superiority of military service.
The device will assist in monitoring the lake's bottom The tourist police on Issyk-Kul conducted tests of an underwater drone, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan is initiating an investigation into a large-scale fraud scheme related to construction and mortgage lending. According to reports, on January 19, a meeting was held at the central office of the SCNS of the Kyrgyz Republic, chaired by Kamchybek Tashiev, where citizens recognized as victims in a case involving a citizen S.M. gathered. The detained individual was also present at the event.
According to the information from the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication, in 2025, the country recorded 232 cases of food poisoning, resulting in 580 people being affected. Of these, 11 cases were mass incidents, where more than five people suffered simultaneously, and five of these cases occurred in fast food establishments.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan reports that at the beginning of 2026, there are 5,547 open vacancies in the country. According to the agency, the greatest interest from employers is observed in skilled trades. As of today, the official unemployment rate in the republic is 1.3%. The number of people registered with employment services reaches 56,500, of which 38,100 are registered as unemployed. In 2025, thanks to the activities of the employment service,
On the air of "Birinchi Radio," Irina Martynenko, a dermatologist-venereologist at the Republican Center for Dermatovenereology, warned young people about the risks of self-treatment for acne. Previously, she highlighted the factors that contribute to the development of this condition.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Science, Education, and Culture, held on January 19, Deputy Erulan Kokulov expressed concern about the hidden advertising of tobacco in Kyrgyz films. He noted that in some episodes, cigarettes of a well-known foreign brand are shown and questioned whether this constitutes advertising. Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev confirmed that such scenes do indeed exist. Kokulov expressed bewilderment at the lack of measures to control such films.
Today, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Culture, it was announced that 35 million soms were spent on the production of the national series "Kara Kyrgyz." Representatives of the Ministry of Culture expressed concern regarding previously circulated media information that the costs amounted to 40 million soms, which turned out to be inaccurate.
In Kyrgyzstan, a phased replacement of indefinite driver's licenses of the old model has begun. In this article, we will explain why this is necessary, how to carry out the replacement process, and what awaits those who do not complete it on time, according to information from 24. kg. 1 Is it necessary to change driver's licenses? Yes, the replacement of licenses is mandatory. Although the old licenses are still valid for now, their use will soon become impossible.
On January 19, Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh the Ministry of Culture's readiness to collaborate with private film productions. During the meeting, a report on the state of national cinematography was presented.
Application Submission Open The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of an open competition for the positions of heads of institutions of initial vocational education. The department specified that the following requirements are set for candidates: 1) availability of higher professional education; 2) work experience in the educational field or in the profile of the institution of at least 5 years; 3) citizenship of the Kyrgyz Republic. To participate in the
In Kyrgyzstan, about 150,000 citizens have faced problems due to errors in their personal identification numbers (PIN). This was reported by Ernes Dosaliev, Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovations, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs. During the meeting, the deputies reviewed a draft law concerning the personalized accounting of citizens for
Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev, who also holds the position of Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, familiarized himself with the project of an alternative road to Manas International Airport. During a meeting with the Minister of Transport and Communications Abasattar Syrgabaev and representatives of relevant agencies, the goals, technical parameters, and key stages of the project implementation were discussed.
The shortage of doctors and nurses in the regions of Kyrgyzstan continues to be a serious problem. Currently, the country lacks about 23,000 medical workers, including 6,500 doctors, 8,500 nurses, 3,500 sanitary workers, and about 2,000 technical specialists. The lack of qualified doctors is particularly acute in remote areas.
The State Institution "Kyzmat" is considering a request for gender change submitted by a man who claimed to have transformed into a woman. This was reported by Deputy Director Ernes Dosaliev at a meeting of the relevant committee of the parliament. On the agenda of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Other Issues was a draft law concerning the personalized accounting of citizens of Kyrgyzstan for mandatory state social insurance.
The Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev announced the Ministry of Culture's intentions to optimize the field of cinematography at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, which was dedicated to science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs. According to Tagaev, several institutions operate within the ministry, including the Department of Cinematography, the film studio "Kyrgyzfilm," the film center "Kyrgyztasmasy," and the state
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19, Deputy Bolot Sagynayev raised the issue of the film "Kurak," pointing out the presence of elements that could be seen as propaganda for prostitution and LGBT. This film was presented by Kyrgyzstan at the international film festival in Busan. Sagynayev inquired whether the film underwent any censorship before its screening at the festival.
The problem of the shortage of doctors and nurses in the regions of Kyrgyzstan remains relevant and seems to have reached a critical limit. According to official data, the country lacks about 23,000 specialists, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics. In particular, there is a shortage of 6,500 doctors, 8,500 nurses, 3,500 paramedics, and about 2,000 technical specialists. The lack of qualified doctors is especially acute in remote areas.