In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a significant drop in temperature and snowfall is expected in the coming days. According to the forecast, on the night of January 16, the thermometer will show between -1 and +1 degrees, while during the day the temperature will rise to +4…+6 degrees, with possible precipitation.
Starting from January 12, the Batken Inter-District Department of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration has begun work on organizing the allocation of the monthly allowance "Assistance to Residents of High Mountain Areas." According to information from the department, this allowance is intended for citizens (families) who live:
On January 14, the first copies of a collection of poems dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kyrgyz poet Alyku Kul Osmonov were handed over at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Hungary. The event was part of the extensive celebrations honoring this important occasion. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the literary project was carried out under the guidance of the renowned Hungarian Turkologist Shomfai Kara David. Its
The work on creating a new recreational space is underway on Mamirova Street, from the "Kasiyet" trading point to B. Osmonov Street. According to information provided by the city administration, there were previously illegal trading points in this area, including those selling auto parts. Currently, all these structures have been successfully dismantled, and convenient pedestrian sidewalks are being arranged here.
Athlete Kubanych Taldybekov, who lives in the village of Bosteri in the Issyk-Kul district of the Issyk-Kul region, received the keys to a one-room apartment in a solemn ceremony. Recently, a video appeared on social media showing the difficult living conditions of Kubanych Taldybekov, which attracted the attention of the public and government structures.
Starting from January 14, 2026, wholesale meat trading at the Osh market will no longer take place. In the future, meat purchases in the capital will be conducted at the new meat pavilion "Chuygun," which is located on the territory of the livestock market "Altyn-Taka" in the Maevka area. This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The changes were initiated as part of the implementation of a special resolution by the country's
At a press conference, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced the holding of the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place in Kyrgyzstan from August 31 to September 6 of this year. A distinctive feature of this event will be the opening ceremony, which will be held in Bishkek at the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium, which can accommodate 51,000 spectators. The opening ceremony is scheduled for August 31, and this
The new draft law contains a proposal to exclude the probation provision in cases where a traffic accident results in fatalities. Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva expressed the opinion that this could negatively affect the victims. She emphasized that to date, the court can take mitigating circumstances into account if the perpetrator of the accident pays compensation and receives forgiveness from the victim's family.
The transformation of the historic building "Ai-Pery" in Bishkek has been completed, turning it from a dilapidated state into a modern office center. This was reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, in one of his interviews. The building was previously used as a household services complex, where various enterprises operated, but over time they closed down, and the building fell into disrepair.
Nazgul Zheentayeva, who became a mother of triplets, was awarded 450,000 soms. Additionally, it is planned to allocate 3 million soms for the construction of a house in Chatkal. Sheker Jumabekova, the head of the rural administration of the Kanysh-Kiya village area, reported that Nazgul and her husband have three more children, and they are currently living with relatives without having their own home.
A young athlete, Kubanych Taldybekov, received a one-bedroom apartment in the village of Bosteri, located in the Issyk-Kul region.
Rox Center, following the philosophy of "Reviving Heritage," has transformed the historic Aiperi building into a new interpretation. On January 15, 2026, the grand opening of Rox Center took place on Chuy Avenue in Bishkek, carried out by the Rox Group of Companies. The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in this significant event.
As of 16:40 on January 15, Bishkek ranks first in the World Air Quality index among the largest cities in the world. The city is classified as "hazardous," with an air quality index (AQI) of 350. This data is updated in real time.
The draft resolution on the introduction of a fee for the use of the Unified Information System of Notaries (UISN) has been presented by the Cabinet of Ministers for public discussion. As stated in the document, this fee will be charged for notarial actions related to private notaries and will pertain to technical services provided using the system. The Ministry of Justice has been proposed to determine the fee amount in collaboration with the Antimonopoly Regulation Service of the Ministry of
On January 14, a ceremony was held at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Hungary for the presentation of the first copies of a collection of poems by the famous Kyrgyz poet Alykul Osmonov, translated into Hungarian. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan clarified that this collection was prepared as part of the events dedicated to the 110th anniversary of Osmonov's birth. It includes key works of the poet that reflect the philosophical ideas, humanitarian values, and
As part of the VI World Nomad Games, it is planned to recruit about 600 student volunteers for the organizational group. This was announced at a press conference held at the "Kabar" agency by Nursultan Adenov, the head of the International Secretariat of the Games. According to Adenov, the volunteers will be divided into several categories. About 600 people will work in the organizing group, including volunteer attachés, assistants for conducting sports events, as well as specialists
New tax benefits have been introduced in Kyrgyzstan for enterprises engaged in jewelry production. The press service of the State Tax Service (STS) announced this in its recent statement. According to the information provided by the STS, the exemption from value-added tax applies to equipment, technologies, reagents, and semi-finished products intended for jewelry production and imported into the country.
The deputy expressed the opinion that the deprivation of rights may lead to a loss of income for families While discussing amendments related to tightening penalties for driving under the influence, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Uluqbek Karybek Uulu expressed his concerns that the period of deprivation of driver's rights, which ranges from 1 to 12 years, could negatively affect the financial situation of families, especially in rural areas. In his opinion, such measures could have serious
At the parliamentary meeting on January 15, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev proposed to increase the share of fines that traffic inspectors receive as a bonus from the current 10% to 50%. During the discussion of amendments to various codes and laws proposing stricter penalties for traffic violations, Mamataliyev emphasized the need to raise the bonus amount.
As noted by Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev at a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, 9,600 foreign citizens were able to legalize their stay in the country under a short-term amnesty. At the same time, he reported the deportation of 2,088 foreigners from the republic.
As part of the charity event, household appliances and food products were donated Recently, a celebration was held in Bishkek, organized by "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" in collaboration with the Eurasian Center for the Russian Language. This was reported by the organizers.
A trade fair called "Agro Caravan -2026" has started in Osh, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Farmers and participants of the agro-industrial sector are actively involved in this event. Visitors can familiarize themselves with organic fruits and vegetables stored in logistics centers, as well as other agricultural products.
On January 13-14, 2026, a seminar dedicated to modern methods of feeding agricultural animals was held at the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures. The event was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, which announced this training. The seminar was part of a grant project implemented by the KOICA International Cooperation Agency.
According to the information from Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev, who spoke at a press conference in Bishkek on January 15, there are many students among Kyrgyz citizens in the USA who are studying legally, as well as citizens who have permanent jobs. However, those who are in the country illegally are subject to deportation.
In the call center of Kaktus.media, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan reached out, stating that he obtained his driver's license outside the country. "I am a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic, but I received my license in 1991, and now I cannot exchange it because I studied in Ukraine during the USSR," he explained. Employees of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration, informed Kaktus.media that licenses issued
In Kyrgyzstan, hunting with Laikas for badgers is becoming increasingly popular, as confirmed by sports hunters. Ruslan Abinov, a resident of the capital, has been hunting badgers with Laikas for ten years. He noted: "Previously, I used different breeds of hunting dogs, but now I prefer West Siberian Laikas. These dogs have excellent hearing, vision, and sense of smell, and their endurance during hunting is unique, making them the best for this task. Their main job is to find and hold the
75 years ago, on January 13, trolleybus service started in Kyrgyzstan, marking an important milestone in the development of the country's urban transport. Trolleybuses play a key role in creating transport infrastructure, providing environmentally friendly mobility for city residents, including people with disabilities and children.
According to the deputy, such training periods are not found anywhere in the world. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolot Ibragimov noted that road problems are linked to years of corruption.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 13, measures to tighten penalties for drivers violating traffic rules while under the influence of alcohol were discussed. It was also proposed to equate mopeds to mechanical vehicles and to introduce a mandatory category A1 driver's license for their operation. These initiatives have become relevant against the backdrop of an increase in the number of traffic accidents involving mopeds, scooters, and personal mobility devices,
At a press conference in Bishkek on January 15, Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev stated that the majority of Kyrgyz citizens had already left Iran during the conflict in the summer. Currently, about 20 citizens remain in Iran, including diplomats and 12 women who married locally. The embassy is in constant contact with them. The minister noted that although the situation in the country has slightly improved, Kyrgyzstan is ready to organize their evacuation if necessary. At present, there is no
Today, an official presentation of the new director, Cholpon Shamsutdin, took place at the department of disease prevention and state sanitary-epidemiological surveillance. This event was covered by the agency's press service.
The training periods for obtaining a driver's license, in the opinion of the deputy, need to be revised. Recall that according to the new rules, in Kyrgyzstan, the process of training to obtain a category B license will take 10 months, while for category C it will take 12 months, including both training and testing.
The procedure for replacing indefinite driver's licenses has begun in Kyrgyzstan, which does not require the submission of a medical certificate in the form of 083. This was reported by the head of the president's office, Kanbek Tumanbaev. Today, Tumanbaev visited the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers, where the process of replacing licenses is taking place. During the visit, he interacted with citizens and provided detailed information about the procedure for
Driving a moped now requires a driver's license. A draft law concerning changes to road safety legislation is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh at its first reading.
On January 14, events for the demolition of illegal constructions took place in Bishkent, organized by the Lenin Akimat and the Department for Control over Land Use. The work was carried out in contour No. 107 on the territory of MTU No. 10. The Akimat informed that the demolition affected objects located in the residential areas of Ak-Ordo and Orok, which were built from 2021 to the end of 2025. Two illegal constructions in contour No. 67, located on the lands of the State Fund, were also
The second reading of the draft law on punishment for torture, proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers, has passed in the Jogorku Kenesh.
Photo 24.kg. World Nomad Games. Archive photo The sixth World Nomad Games promise to be not only a significant sporting event but also an extensive cultural platform with international reach. Participants can expect not only competitions but also a rich ethnographic program. Interest in the events continues to grow: representatives from various countries and peoples are reaching out to the organizers with requests to expand the list of sports and participants. This was reported by Kazybek
This document was necessary for the exchange of indefinite driver's licenses. According to information provided by Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office, starting from January 19, the medical certificate in the form 083 will be excluded from the 'Tunduk' system.
Dastan Bekeshev claims that young people from Kyrgyzstan may start moving to neighboring countries to obtain driver's licenses. According to recently introduced regulations, the training process for category B drivers will now take 10 months, while for category C, it will take a full 12 months.
In his speech, Deputy Bolot Ibragimov emphasized the need for the implementation of additional accountability measures for those who violate traffic rules. He stated: "Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime, and it is time to confirm this not only with words but also through amendments to legislation. In addition to the existing measures, a monetary fine should be introduced, which should increase with repeated violations. Voters also suggest involving such offenders in
Photo 24.kg At a press conference in Bishkek, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced the allocation of 336 million soms from the state budget for the organization of the VI World Nomad Games. These funds will be used to provide accommodation for athletes who will arrive for the events, as well as to cover essential organizational expenses.
According to the press service of the Ombudsman, on October 28, representatives of the institute arrived to monitor the rights of foreign citizens, but they were once again denied access. As a result, an act was drawn up and sent to the General Prosecutor's Office. After its review, the Military Prosecutor's Office issued a directive to eliminate the violations, and the responsible individual was held accountable. Only on November 3, 2025, did the Ombudsman’s Institute manage to
Electricity consumption in the country continues to rise At a recent meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, issues related to preparations for the autumn-winter heating season of 2025-2026 were discussed.
On the street near the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing in Manas, a large crowd has gathered. They came to replace their indefinite driver's licenses. According to the organization itself, the surge in demand is related to the recent cancellation of the mandatory provision of medical certificate form 083 when exchanging licenses. This has led to a sharp increase in the number of people wanting to use the service.
From August 31 to September 6, the VI World Nomad Games will take place in Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of over 3,000 athletes from more than 100 countries expected. This was announced at a press conference by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Moldazhiyev presented statistics from previous games. According to him, in 2014, when the first Nomad Games were held, 19 countries participated. In 2016, this number increased to 62, then in 2018
According to the information from the state enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'", in 2025, the number of passengers using the services of the Kyrgyz railway exceeded 420 thousand. The company continues to carry out regular transportation not only within the country, including routes from Bishkek to Tokmok, Kaindy, and Balikchy in the summer, but also beyond its borders, such as Bishkek — Kazan and Bishkek — Moscow. In order to meet the needs of citizens
In Bishkek, the proposal to launch tram services, which is part of the city's new master plan, is actively being discussed. The city administration had previously raised the issue of the possibility of bringing back trams as one of the ways to improve public transport in the capital. The team of journalists from 24.kg conducted a survey among local residents to find out what they think about this initiative.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic warns of possible avalanches and snow drifts in the mountainous areas of the country due to the expected drop in temperature from January 15 to 18. On the Bishkek - Osh highway, avalanches may occur in sections from the 121st to the 138th kilometer, as well as in the Toо-Ashuu area, at the Ala-Bel pass, and in the Chychkan gorge. In addition, avalanches and snow drifts are expected at the Chapchym pass on the Ala-Buka - Kanysh-Kiya