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In 2026, 17.6 million fry will be released into Lake Issyk-Kul and Lake Son-Kul

As part of the program to improve the ecosystems of Lake Issyk-Kul and Lake Son-Kul, it is planned to release 17.6 million fry in 2026. Of this amount, 14.1 million will be released into Issyk-Kul, and 3.5 million into Son-Kul. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who holds the position of head of the information policy department of the President of Kyrgyzstan, on his social media. He noted that, at the initiative of the country's president, work is being carried out to clean the

14.01.2026, 12:16
Former Vice Mayor of Bishkek Detained
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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"

14.01.2026, 12:02
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Mamataliyev: Look at the outskirts of Bishkek. You wouldn't say you live in the city.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Marlen Mamataliyev expressed the opinion that the reform of the administrative-territorial structure has not achieved its goals. He reminded that several settlements were annexed to the capital, but their lives have not changed, except for the renaming. "The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev announced the allocation of 6 billion soms in 2026 for the development of these territories. I hope these funds will be

14.01.2026, 11:54
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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.

14.01.2026, 11:54
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Licensing of Taxi Drivers. The Deputy is Curious Why They Are Required to Provide a Criminal Record Certificate

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Mamataliyev expressed doubts about the necessity of requiring a criminal record certificate for taxi licensing. He emphasized that in the process of debureaucratization and digitalization, documents should be transmitted between government institutions electronically. The deputy asked the question: "What does a criminal record have to do with working in a taxi? If a person has a criminal record, how will they be able to earn a

14.01.2026, 11:49
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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

14.01.2026, 11:33
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In the Chon-Kemin Nature Park, a snow leopard was released back into the wild

According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, a rare predator species was spotted on December 29 at 23:20 in the village of Boroldoy, located in the Kemin district. It is believed that the snow leopard descended from the mountains and climbed a tree in the settlement. Specialists arrived at the scene to assess the condition of the animal. After confirming that the snow leopard was in good health, they released it back into its

14.01.2026, 11:32
A fire occurred at the "Choluk Ata" market in Naryn
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A fire occurred at the "Choluk Ata" market in Naryn

A fire broke out at the 'Choluk Ata' market in Naryn, as reported by the local emergency management agency. Preliminary data indicates that the fire started in one of the hairdressing salon's premises. Firefighters from the city and district units of the Naryn emergency management agency were dispatched to extinguish the flames. The fire was localized at 8:26 AM and completely extinguished by 9:05 AM. The total area affected by the fire was approximately 90 square meters.

14.01.2026, 11:18
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Deputy on entry rules for Kazakhstanis: Teachers at a Bishkek school are being forced to resign

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 14, Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised the issue of problems arising from restrictions on the entry of citizens of Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan. She noted that new rules were introduced in Kazakhstan on September 1, under which Kyrgyz citizens cannot stay on its territory for more than 90 days within a six-month period. These measures came into full effect in Kyrgyzstan on December 1. Surabaldiyeva emphasized that many citizens were not properly

14.01.2026, 11:17
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Elvira Surabaldiyeva asks the authorities not to relocate the boarding school for blind and visually impaired children

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva expressed concern over the relocation of the special boarding school for blind and visually impaired children. There are only two such institutions in the country: one in Bishkek and the other in Osh. The capital's boarding school educates 220 children, of whom 100 come from various regions.

14.01.2026, 11:03
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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.

14.01.2026, 10:52
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Deputy: Before the New Year, Kyrgyz citizens had to leave Russia en masse

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov reported on the situation of Kyrgyz citizens legally residing in Russia. According to him, they faced problems related to the blocking of bank accounts and restrictions on movement, which forced them to leave the country. Omurzakov noted that "the registry is not functioning correctly," and that Kyrgyz citizens experienced serious financial difficulties before the holidays. The deputy emphasized the

14.01.2026, 10:49
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The Minister of Culture and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Discussed the State of the Media Sphere in Kyrgyzstan

On January 13, a meeting took place in Vienna between the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev and Jan Bratu, a representative of the OSCE dealing with media freedom issues. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the main topics of discussion concerned the state of the media sphere in Kyrgyzstan and issues related to freedom of expression.

14.01.2026, 10:49
Sales of commercial spaces at the new Osh market will start at the end of January
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Sales of commercial spaces at the new Osh market will start at the end of January

Photo 24.kg The sale of commercial premises in the new "Osh Market" complex is scheduled for the end of January 2026. This was reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan's office to the editorial staff of 24.kg. Construction work at the market site is actively ongoing, and the majority of the monolithic structures have already been completed. According to specialists' forecasts, one of the largest shopping centers in the region may begin operations in

14.01.2026, 10:43
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At "Manas" Airport, there is heavy fog. Several flights are delayed.

Today, January 14, the international airport "Manas" is experiencing heavy fog, which has caused delays for several flights. This situation was reported by representatives of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". According to meteorological service data, visibility on the runway is only 175 meters, while the required visibility for the safe landing of aircraft is 800 meters.

14.01.2026, 10:21
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The deputy reported how many cars with foreign license plates did not pass legalization

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Marlen Mamataliev reported that about 2000 cars had not been legalized. He noted that he had previously suggested conducting an additional legalization for cars with foreign license plates, but Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Iskender Asylkulov pointed out the lack of accurate information on the number of cars subject to legalization.

14.01.2026, 10:18
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The deputy opposed the construction of football fields in the Botanical Garden

At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev called for the exclusion of the construction of football fields in the Botanical Garden, emphasizing its significance for the country. He noted that there are only two botanical gardens in Kyrgyzstan — one in Bishkek, between Gorky and Akhunbaev streets, and the other in Naryn. Bekeshev stressed how important these places are for the preservation of nature.

14.01.2026, 10:11
UN requests $2.3 billion for humanitarian aid to residents of Ukraine in 2026
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UN requests $2.3 billion for humanitarian aid to residents of Ukraine in 2026

UNHCR staff inspect a destroyed residential building in Dnipro, Ukraine. According to a statement from the United Nations, a sum of $2.3 billion will be needed to assist 4.1 million of the most vulnerable citizens of Ukraine in 2026. The humanitarian appeal was made against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Since 2022, the UN, together with partners, has been actively supporting people suffering from the consequences of the war in Ukrainian cities, especially those near the front line, as

14.01.2026, 10:09
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Bekeshev asks the president to prevent the construction of football fields in BotSAD

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, deputy Dastan Bekeshev criticized the plans to build football fields in the Botanical Garden. He emphasized that this garden plays an important role for the city, serving as its "lungs." Bekeshev noted: "The laws on specially protected natural areas clearly state that the Botanical Garden is intended for the preservation of biodiversity and scientific research. Its creation is linked to the development of plants, including

14.01.2026, 10:08
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In Osh, there is an increase in ARVI and pneumonia. Family doctors have switched to an enhanced work schedule.

Due to the increase in the number of cases of acute respiratory viral infections and pneumonia, family medical centers in Osh have started operating without weekends. This information was announced by the regional department of the Ministry of Health. It is reported that this mode of operation has been introduced to ensure timely medical assistance and manage the flow of patients.

14.01.2026, 10:01
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Baktyyar Kalpaev: 1,500 Kyrgyz prisoners have been waiting for extradition for years

Currently, more than 1,500 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are abroad, serving sentences in prisons, of which about a thousand inmates are located in Russia. This was announced by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Baktyar Kalpaev, at a parliamentary meeting. The deputy emphasized that it is necessary to bring these people back to their homeland, as there is a risk that they may be involved in terrorist organizations. "Some of them have been waiting for their extradition for several years, sometimes

14.01.2026, 09:57
Local news / Cultural news

The Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan discussed bilateral cooperation with representatives of the Austrian government

The Minister of Culture of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Mambetaliev, held a meeting with Zepp Shellhorn, the Secretary of State of the Federal Ministry of Europe and International Affairs of Austria, as well as with representatives of the Austrian Department of Cultural Policy. At the meeting, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the participants emphasized the importance of cultural and humanitarian ties, despite the active development of economic and technological cooperation.

14.01.2026, 09:56
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Parents of students at school No. 26 complain about the lack of heating. Response from the city hall.

Parents of students at school No. 26 contacted the Call center Kaktus.media with complaints about the lack of heating in the right wing of the educational institution. “Since December, the temperature in half of the classrooms has remained low. The winter holidays are already over, but it is still cold in the school. Severe frosts are expected in the coming days, and no actions have been taken to improve the situation. In the classroom for six-year-old children, classes start at 07:30, and the

14.01.2026, 09:55
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The Cabinet proposes to change the rules for forming the social package for digital TV

The Government of Kyrgyzstan has put forward for public discussion a draft of a new resolution proposing changes to the existing rules for forming the social package of television channels for terrestrial digital broadcasting. The proposed draft includes amendments to the Cabinet's resolution dated March 4, 2022, No. 111, concerning the approval of the Social Package of television channels. In particular, it is proposed to declare one of the points of the document invalid and clarify that

14.01.2026, 09:53
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Deputy: Students of one school study in a health post and a mosque

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov drew attention to the problem of educating children at M. Nazarov School in the village of Jany-Abad. Due to the emergency condition of the building, 154 primary school students are studying in a health post, while 163 high school students are in a mosque, all of which takes place in two shifts.

14.01.2026, 09:22
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The Ministry of Science opposed monetary fines for student absences

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation is promoting the abolition of the practice of imposing monetary fines on students for absences from both academic classes and practical training. In the ministry's view, this initiative will help protect students' rights, ensure a unified and fair approach to discipline, and prevent unjustified financial sanctions in the educational sphere.

14.01.2026, 09:14
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At the IZO Museum, an exhibition by artist Ilgiz Edilson titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions" will take place.

On January 16, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will open an exhibition titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions," created by artist Ilgiz Edilson. The press service of the Ministry of Culture shared this information. At the center of the exhibition is an exploration of human emotional experience, carried out through color solutions, forms, and spatial compositions. Four color environments and a multitude of emotional states, ranging from joy and trust to fear,

14.01.2026, 09:11
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Due to fog, three flights were delayed at Manas Airport

Three flights arriving at Manas International Airport from Sharm El Sheikh, Istanbul, and Moscow have been delayed due to heavy fog. Currently, visibility in the airport area is only 175 meters, which is significantly below the minimum allowable 800 meters. According to the airport's press service, the flight from Egypt was redirected to Tashkent.

14.01.2026, 09:08
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WHO: Alcohol Taxes Are in Effect in 167 Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the increasing availability of sugary drinks and alcohol is leading to a rise in cases of non-communicable diseases and injuries. This statement was made in two new global reports. According to WHO, children and youth are particularly at risk, with rising cases of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and various types of cancer observed among them.

14.01.2026, 09:02
In Osh, graduates of family orphanages will be provided with housing
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In Osh, graduates of family orphanages will be provided with housing

. In the city of Osh, a residential building is currently under construction, which will be provided to graduates of the orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya". This building will house 28 apartments. According to information provided by the city administration, the mayor personally checked the state of the construction work and emphasized the importance of creating comfortable and safe conditions for young people.

14.01.2026, 08:20
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In the school of the city of Talas, where 1500 children study, heating issues have arisen.

Representatives of the Talas City Hall visited Secondary School No. 1 to assess heating issues. The municipality reported that there is insufficient heat supply in the school, which creates difficulties in the educational process. The city authorities have instructed to promptly address the identified shortcomings and ensure comfortable conditions for the students, adding that oversight of this issue will be carried out personally.

14.01.2026, 08:05
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In Kyrgyzstan, there are 14,669 new residents, while only 3,461 have left.

New data on the demographic situation, migration, and life expectancy in the EAEU countries was presented by the Eurasian Economic Commission in the report "Demography in Numbers. Statistics of the Eurasian Economic Union." According to the study, the largest population among the Union countries is recorded in Russia, where 146.1 million people live. This is followed by Kazakhstan with 20.2 million, Belarus — 9.1 million, Kyrgyzstan — 7.2 million, and Armenia — 3.07 million.

14.01.2026, 07:54
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The Ministry of Natural Resources notes an improvement in the environmental situation at Lake Issyk-Kul

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, there is a positive trend in the ecological state of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is specified that the ecological and technical supervision services are conducting round-the-clock monitoring of the water area of the lake. Inspectors are actively working to prevent poaching and illegal fishing. Adequate measures are being taken against offenders, and comprehensive actions to

14.01.2026, 07:37
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In Batken, 11 cases of illegal hunting were identified

On the weekend, facts of illegal hunting were discovered in Batken, as a result of which fines were imposed on the offenders. According to information received from the staff of the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, which is responsible for the protection of specially protected natural areas and biodiversity, a raid was conducted.

14.01.2026, 01:07
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Mud discharges on the Osh–Nookat road: The environmental supervision service promises to take action against the quarry owners

On the section of the road Osh–Nookat, near the DAEU, mud flowing from the stone crushing enterprise is getting onto the roadway, creating pollution problems. The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources has begun preparations for an official inspection of the activities of the LLC related to the pollution of the important Osh—Nookat highway.

13.01.2026, 23:44
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Fish Resources of Issyk-Kul — Man Caught a Large Number of Fry on the Shore

At Lake Issyk-Kul, an abundance of fry has been observed. The author of the video, Muratbek Elemanov, reported that the filming took place on the beach of the city of Balykchy. He noted: “There is a large number of fish fry along the shores of Issyk-Kul. This confirms the restoration of nature and the maintenance of ecological balance. Issyk-Kul is a treasure for the entire nation, and the responsibility for its preservation lies with all of us,” Elemanov added.

13.01.2026, 23:32
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Uzbekistan to Review Defense Doctrine

At the meeting of the Security Council of Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev initiated a review of the current defense doctrine. Relevant information was published by the press service of the head of state. The statement indicates that it is necessary to update the defense doctrine, which was adopted eight years ago, as well as the national security concept that has been in effect since 1997.

13.01.2026, 23:18
By the order of Kamchybek Tashiev, a school for 750 places is being built in Toktogul
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By the order of Kamchybek Tashiev, a school for 750 places is being built in Toktogul

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the "Talasbay" microdistrict of the Toktogul district, the construction of a new educational institution for 750 students has begun on the instructions of the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. This was reported on the Ministry of Construction's website. According to the information, all work on preparing the concrete foundations and pouring the foundations for the columns has already been completed.

13.01.2026, 22:35