On January 25, 1977, a record low temperature was recorded in Bishkek (then Frunze). According to the resource "Weather and Climate," the temperature that day was −21.1 degrees. On the other end of the spectrum, the warmest January 25 was noted in 1960, when the temperature reached +15 degrees.
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will continue to purchase electricity from neighboring countries. Deputy Minister of Energy, Altynbek Rysbekov, reported that the republic produces 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours, while the deficit amounts to 4.5 billion. In 2025, 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours were imported to provide the population with electricity at social tariffs. To address the problem on a long-term basis, the ministry is focusing on the development of renewable energy sources
The hike was attended by members of the cabinet and staff of the presidential administration. Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, along with representatives of the cabinet and staff of the presidential administration, went for a walk in the Ala-Archa State Natural Park. This was reported by the government press service. The purpose of this event was to promote a healthy lifestyle, strengthen team spirit among civil servants, and draw attention to environmental issues and the
The Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliev invites viewers to the performance "Kosh degim kelbeyt," which will be presented on January 31 and February 1. The production is based on the famous work by Alexander Volodin "Don't Part with Your Loved Ones." The director of this performance is Ulanmyrza Karypbaev, who has taken on the responsibility for interpreting this classic play.
According to experts, the epicenter was located in Tajikistan, 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Aчык-Суу and 33 kilometers southeast of the village of Kabyk. An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred in Tajikistan near the border with Kyrgyzstan. In Kyrgyzstan's settlements, the intensity of the tremors reached 3 points, which was recorded in the village of Aчык-Суу.
Today, Kubanychbek Kadyrov was released from prison, as reported by Syimyk Zhapikeev on social media. Zhapikeev noted that Kadyrov has served time three times for defending democracy and freedom of speech.
Bishkek January 25, Sunday At night, the temperature is expected to be from -6 to -8 °C, cloudy weather. During the day, the temperature will rise to 0...2 °C, also cloudy.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan announced the temporary suspension of the license of the company "Aalam Stroy" for 90 days. This decision was the result of an inspection conducted on January 17 by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. During the inspection, violations were found at several construction sites located at: 2 Ankara Street; 3/6 Ankara Street; 3a Ankara Street, where a residential complex consisting of more than ten blocks
This became known after an inspection conducted from January 17 under the leadership of Minister Nurdana Oruntaeva. As part of the oversight of compliance with legislation and the safety of construction work, raids were organized at various construction sites. The ministry reports that violations were recorded at addresses such as Sevastopolskaya St., 8; Slavyanskaya St., 6/1; and Furmanova St., 13, where a 14-story residential complex is currently being built. At these sites, construction
Snow is expected in the Naryn region of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −8 at night and rise to +2 degrees during the day.
During the raid that took place on January 24, the Bishkek City Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control identified sites lacking unified construction passports. This event aimed to monitor compliance with legislation in the construction sector, as well as to assess the quality and safety of construction work. According to the State Architectural and Construction Control, passports were missing at the following addresses:
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Azamat Isirailev discussed issues of urban improvement in Osh on January 21. In his address, he noted that the city is actively working on road expansion and improving conditions for residents, expressing satisfaction with the positive changes taking place in Osh. In particular, Isirailev urged the city's mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, to pay attention to the condition of the courtyards of apartment buildings. The deputy emphasized that new multi-story buildings
The folklore group "Aalam" and the dance ensemble "Ademi," representing the R. Abdykadyrov Osh Regional Philharmonic, participated in the 11th International Festival "Music and Dance" in India. The event was held with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. At the festival, Kyrgyz groups showcased a high-class concert program that introduced the foreign audience to the richness and diversity of Kyrgyzstan's national music,
In his video, Kokulov emphasized the violations of sanitary norms, especially in the cafeteria and storage areas of the sanatorium. The administration reported that phased renovation work is currently underway at "Aurora," which is being carried out for the first time since the institution opened. According to the press service, the footage captured changing rooms and storage areas that are temporarily not functioning as usual and are involved in the process of dismantling and
The regional news publication Turmush continues the "Жеңеке" (Zheneke) column. In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women.
The incident became known due to social media monitoring. In Bishkek, on Baytik Baatyr Street, employees of the Oktobrskiy District Internal Affairs Department detained a man for displaying aggression and using foul language in a computer club. This incident was discovered on January 18, 2026, as a result of social media analysis. In connection with this fact, a corresponding case was registered in the information log of the Oktobrskiy District Internal Affairs Department, and a preliminary
According to information provided by the Traffic Police Department, the incident occurred in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, where traffic safety officers discovered a driver towing a sled with children. The report of this violation was received on January 22, 2026, from local residents. After receiving the alert, law enforcement quickly arrived at the scene and identified the driver who was performing this life-threatening maneuver.
During raids aimed at monitoring compliance with legislation in the construction sector, as well as checking the quality and safety of construction work, several sites were identified that do not have official passports. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. The City Department of Architectural and Construction Supervision in Bishkek discovered construction sites that are not registered in the official registry and do not possess a single passport.
The construction of two mini-football fields has begun in the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev. Builders have already started installing the fence. The project also includes the creation of an amphitheater, a conference hall, a sports ground, and walking areas. Initial reports about the intention to build sports facilities appeared in mid-January. This raised concerns among local residents and ecologists, who believe that such fields are needed in other areas of the city, and the
Repair work on the roads of the new territories annexed to the Sverdlovsk district will not begin until the issues related to water supply and sewage are fully resolved. This was announced by the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, at a meeting with residents of several residential areas and new buildings. According to the mayor, it is essential to address the problems with engineering systems first, and only after that can improvements to the road infrastructure begin.
Aibek Junushaliev with local residents, where issues of recently annexed territories were discussed. Residents of the MTF-2, Nur-Kozho, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamedun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB districts, which now belong to the Sverdlovsk administrative district, participated in the event.
During the meeting of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with residents of several residential areas in the Sverdlovsk district, which was annexed to Bishkek as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, issues related to land plots and illegal constructions were discussed. The mayor stated that in the process of expanding and constructing roads, the city hall plans to dismantle economic facilities that were installed illegally, as well as new foundations that were built without the necessary
During the meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with residents of the renovated areas of the Sverdlovsk district, current issues related to transportation and the condition of the road surface were discussed. Residents of such residential areas as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which have recently become part of the capital, raised various concerns, including the lack of public transportation. Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, head of the
The mayor of Bishkek held a meeting with residents of the city's new territories The open meeting of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev with residents of recently annexed districts took place at Secondary School No. 43 in the Ak-Bata residential area. This information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office. Residents from such residential areas as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB participated in the event. Important
Deputy Bakyt Chomoev drew attention to the increase in traffic jams on the Bishkek—Osh highway during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 21. He noted that in recent days, the situation with congestion on this route has worsened, especially on the section from Bishkek to Kara-Balta, where three key markets are located: "Zarya" (in Novopavlovka), the Sokuluk market, and the central market of Belovodsk (also known as the Moscow market). Chomoev called for enhanced control in
Photo by the press service of the Osh city administration The construction of a family children's home in the city of Osh is actively continuing according to the established schedule. The press service of the southern capital's administration shared this information. In accordance with the instructions of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the construction of a multi-story residential complex with 28 apartments is being carried out to provide housing for children who were raised in the
In the recently built secondary school No. 43, located in the Ak-Bata residential area, an open meeting was held with Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and local residents from the recently annexed districts of Bishkek. According to the mayor's office, residents from areas such as MTF-2, Nur-Kojo, Ak-Bata, Ak-Zhar, Lebedinovka, Alamudun, Lower Ala-Archa, and 305-MAB, which were included in the Sverdlovsk administrative district as part of the administrative-territorial reform, participated in the
Photo by the press service of the mayor's office Recently, an open meeting was held in the residential area of "Ak-Bata" at Secondary School No. 43, where the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, met with residents of the new territories that have been annexed to the city. The information was provided by the press service of the mayor's office. Among the participants were residents of the districts "Lebedinovka," "305-MAB," "Nurkhojo-Ata,"
On January 23 in Ashgabat, the 20th session of the governing council and the second meeting of the governing committee of the SPECA fund took place as part of the program week. The press service of the Ministry of Economy reports on this event. During these events, Kyrgyzstan was elected chair of the SPECA program for 2026. This role opens new horizons for the country in strengthening its international image, promoting national interests, and contributing to the development of the SPECA
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on January 24 at 05:07 on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the seismic event was located in Tajikistan, 18 kilometers southeast of the village of Aчык-Суу and 33 kilometers southeast of the settlement of Кабык.
An earthquake with a magnitude of about 3 was recorded in the Osh region at 01:32. According to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 2 km northeast of the village of Terek-Suu and 4 km southwest of the village of Sary-Bee. The intensity of the tremors in the settlements of Kyrgyzstan was about 3, particularly in the villages of Terek-Suu and Sary-Bee.
In Bishkek, a case of unauthorized construction has been recorded, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry, inspections of construction sites are being carried out under the directive of Minister Nurdana Oruntaeva. In the capital, these raids are conducted by the Bishkek Management of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department.
The suspect has been placed in a temporary detention facility, and his connection to other crimes is under investigation. In Bishkek, officers of the criminal investigation department of the October district police detained a man suspected of committing apartment burglaries. According to information from law enforcement agencies, on the night of January 4, 2026, an unknown criminal broke a window and entered a house on Maldybaev Street, from which he stole a gold ring and wristwatch with a
The Central Election Commission reports that 19 individuals have submitted their applications to participate in the repeat elections in district No. 13. Among the candidates:
Events unfolded in the courtyard of a multi-story building in Osh around 4 a.m., when a man attacked his wife, inflicting knife wounds.
. The new document proposes to introduce free travel for personal assistants accompanying children with disabilities up to 18 years old. In justifying this initiative, it is emphasized that parents or legal representatives of children with disabilities often accompany them to various institutions—sports, creative, educational, and medical. However, personal assistants are essentially forced to pay for their travel themselves, which creates an additional financial burden for families with
With the strengthening of the material and technical base of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, the work of rescuers and divers has significantly improved. The agency has received new boats, modern wetsuits for summer and winter periods, as well as underwater drones. The press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that thanks to the use of the latest technologies, an old boat that had been at the bottom of a water body for about 30 years was raised in the
Employees of the Juvenile Affairs Inspection of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek, together with representatives of the municipal administration of the Lenin District, as well as the Department of Social Development and the District Education Center, conducted a preventive event called "Teenager-Work" on January 23. The main objective of this initiative, as clarified by the police, was to prevent the involvement of minors in the most risky forms of child
Negotiations of Deputy Minister of Economy Sultan Akhmatov with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Sultan Akhmatov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, held a meeting with Niklas Wagner, the authorized representative of the German Foreign Ministry for Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, as well as with Monica Lenhardt, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Germany to Kyrgyzstan. The main
The Enforcement Service operating under the General Prosecutor's Office has recorded a significant increase in the number of enforcement documents by the end of 2025. In 2024, the institution received 315,932 documents, of which 200,273 were successfully executed, accounting for 63.3% of the total number of documents under review.
On January 23, the Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Aydana Zhupueva, held a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan, Sandor Dorogi. This was reported by the press service of the CEC. During the meeting, issues concerning the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of electoral processes and the exchange of experience between the electoral bodies of Kyrgyzstan and Hungary were discussed.
As a result of the work of the Bailiff Service under the General Prosecutor's Office, a total of 185 million 588 thousand 605 soms was collected by the end of 2025, which was directed to the benefit of state and municipal institutions. This information was announced at a meeting dedicated to the results of the year. Among the organizations that received funds are the State Tax Service, the State Customs Service, as well as city administrations and various local self-government bodies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has initiated a draft law that could lead to criminal liability for citizens who fail to notify about obtaining residence permit (RP) status or foreign citizenship. This document has been posted on the portal of draft regulatory acts. According to the proposal, Russians abroad will be required to report acquiring foreign citizenship or RP within 60 days of receiving the new status.
Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported this at a meeting of the Ministry of Energy's board. He noted that the growth in electricity consumption against the backdrop of stable economic development creates problems with power shortages. The government emphasized that the pace of construction of new generation capacities is lagging behind the increase in demand. According to government data, in recent years,
Gulbara Shadakova is actively developing the tourism industry in her native region and conducts master classes on Kyrgyz cuisine, crafts, and cultural traditions. She shared this in an interview with a correspondent from Turmush. Gulbara was born in 1961 in the village of Kyzyl-Suu. After finishing high school, she enrolled in a medical college in Przhevalsk and graduated with honors in 1982. She worked as a nurse for 17 years.
This resolution will come into effect on January 1, 2026 A new resolution has been adopted, which expands the list of workers in theaters and entertainment organizations who are entitled to a pension due to special working conditions. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy. This document has been developed in accordance with the Law "On State Pension Social Insurance" and is aimed at improving the social protection of
At the direction of Nurdana Oruntaeva, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, raids are being conducted in the country to inspect construction sites. This information was published on the official page of the ministry on social media. As part of these activities, the Bishkek Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control is checking compliance with the legal requirements in the construction sector.
Workers of the municipal enterprise "At-Bashy Tazalyk" were provided with special winter clothing. Local council deputies organized the presentation of warm workwear intended for the winter working conditions of the employees of this municipal enterprise.