On January 17, 1951, a record low temperature of −23.9 degrees was recorded in Bishkek. This data was published on the "Weather and Climate" resource. In contrast, the warmest January 17 was in 1963, when the temperature rose to +15.4 degrees.
Due to heavy snowfall, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted a tour of Bishkek to assess the current situation on the streets and monitor the work of municipal services. During the inspection, the mayor emphasized the importance of uninterrupted and timely snow removal, giving appropriate instructions to the relevant services. "We must create safe and clean streets for the residents and guests of the city. All services are required to work in coordination," he noted.
Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva raised the issue of the poor condition of the road surface in the residential area of Archa-Beshik, located in Bishkek, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14. According to her, problems with the road infrastructure in this area have existed for a long time. Additionally, she pointed out Repin Street, located in the Pishpek area, where the railway hospital is situated. This street, according to the deputy, has also not been repaired for many years.
On January 17, a lecture titled "From Canvas to Mosaic: Kyrgyz Art of the 20th-21st Centuries" will take place at ROX Centre, previously known as the "Ai-Pery" salon, organized by the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The choice of venue for the lecture is not accidental: this building houses the mosaic "Ayalzat," created by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Theodor
According to information published by Bloomberg, Norway was shaken by the news that Maria Corina Machado has handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump. Professor Janne Haaland Matlary from the University of Oslo described this event as "absolutely unprecedented." She expressed her discontent, stating that such an act is "a complete disrespect for the award" and characterized it as "pitiful" and "meaningless."
According to information provided by DW, more than 100,000 migrants from India have arrived in Russia. Their wages may be paid in rupees obtained from oil sales. Border statistics show that in the first quarter of last year, about 32,000 Indian citizens entered Russia, in the second — 36,000, and in the third — 63,000. It is expected that by the end of 2025, the number of Indian workers in the country will reach 80,000. In 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister
Sezim Zamirbekova, who became a participant in the "Our People Abroad" section, shared her two-year experience spent in South Korea for study and work. Her passion for K-pop during her school years served as an incentive to learn the Korean language and enroll in a Kyrgyz-Korean college. Successfully passing the competition in 2022, she went to Korea, where she studied at universities and worked as a waitress.
As of January 1, China has completely ceased the import of electricity from Russia, even refusing the minimum volumes stipulated in the contract. This was reported by the Meduza publication. According to sources from Kommersant, the main reason for this decision was the increase in export prices, which turned out to be higher than domestic electricity tariffs in China. This made further purchases economically unfeasible for the Chinese side.
At the end of 2025, a ceremony for the "Ak Ilbirs" award took place at the National Opera and Ballet Theater. This event provided AKIpress the opportunity to introduce its readers to international creative individuals, including Swiss documentary filmmaker Stefan Ziegler. Known for his award-winning work, documentary director and university lecturer Stefan Ziegler arrived in Bishkek to showcase his film "The Mandate - Who Cares About International Law" at the "Bir
The mayor shared plans for the decentralization of the heating system At an off-site meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced the intention to abandon heating provided by the CHPP.
The incident occurred when a teacher, standing at the blackboard, grabbed a student by the cheek and hit him several times. According to the press service of the Bishkek city administration, the commission found that there were serious violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the school, including the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," the standard regulation "On General Educational Organizations," and the norms of professional pedagogical
The Fund for Journalistic Investigations is launching a competition dedicated to the VIII Ulanbek Egizbaev Award, which will be presented for the best journalistic investigation of 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. The main goal of the competition is to promote the development of investigative journalism, attract young authors to this field, and uncover facts of corruption and violations.
An experiment aimed at the targeted recruitment of labor migrants is starting in the Russian Federation. The selection and preparation of future workers will be conducted before their arrival in the country. The project will cover all regions, except for Moscow and the Moscow region, as reported by the media, citing the relevant resolution. According to this document, the implementation of the project will be entrusted to several federal agencies, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs and
According to Bakytbek Jumagulov, the proposed increase in training periods by the reform initiators is aimed at improving the quality of driver training and reducing the number of traffic accidents. However, international practice shows that there is no clear correlation between the duration of training and actual road safety. The main factor is not the length of training, but the process by which the state regulates citizens' access to driving. What lies behind the problem of traffic
Athlete Aisuluu Tynybekova shared the news of her pregnancy. In her video on social media, she wrote: "Биздин кичинекей сырыбыз🤍" ("Our little secret"). Within half an hour, the video gathered about 20,000 likes.
Snowfalls are expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −8 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to −3.
The inspection at school No. 87 in Bishkek, conducted by the city administration, has been completed. A special commission was established by the Department of Education to investigate the incident, after which significant violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic were identified. In particular, the violations pertain to the Code "On Children," the Law "On Education," and the Model Regulation "On General Educational Organizations," as well as norms of
According to the results of a sociological study conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Reuters, only 17% of Americans support Donald Trump's intention to "acquire" Greenland.
The "Legprom" Association has requested an extension of work visas for citizens of Bangladesh employed in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to attract labor migrants to the country's sewing sector. This statement was made by a representative of the association during a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputies' committee. According to the representative, citizens of Bangladesh come to Kyrgyzstan under contracts, and they are officially employed, paying taxes. These labor migrants carry
In Bishkek, at the memorial complex of the Siege of Leningrad in the Dair Asanov Park, an event was held dedicated to the breaking of the fascist ring around the city. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Colonel Almazbek Kulmurzaev, who noted in his address that the Siege of Leningrad will always symbolize resilience, courage, and the unity of peoples.
In an interview with the Sputnik agency, Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, confirmed the information that starting from April 2026, the salaries of employees of state mass media will be increased. He noted that necessary calculations on this issue are currently being conducted. Additionally, a salary increase for employees of the national branch of the TV and Radio Company "Mir" is planned to
At the off-site meeting of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from the parties "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt," held on January 16, deputy Burun Amanova asked a question about the possible relocation of the Bishkek CHPP. In response, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, reported that new boilers had recently been put into operation in the city. These measures are intended to implement the strategy of decentralizing the heating system, which will reduce dependence on the
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, considers information policy as one of the priority areas directly related to the stability and development of the state, and pays special attention to the situation in the media space. This was reported by the head of the Information Policy Service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daiyrbek Orunbekov. According to him, in addition to systemic measures for the development of the media sector, in the coming years,
In Russia, the State Duma rejected an initiative concerning limits on money transfers by migrants abroad. The recommendation against the feasibility of the bill, proposed by deputies from the "New People" faction, was voiced by the Committee on the Financial Market, as reported by "RIA Novosti". Proponents of this initiative argued that introducing a limit on transfers equal to the official salary of migrants would help bring their income out of the "shadows" and
On January 16, an event dedicated to the date of the lifting of the blockade of Leningrad took place at the Memorial Complex of the Leningrad Blockade, located in the Dair Aasanov Recreation Park. According to the press service of the Ministry of Defense, the event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Colonel Almazbek Kulmurzaev, as well as relatives of those who perished during the Great Patriotic War.
At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, Asel Atabekova expressed concern about how non-residents perceive the business structure in Kyrgyzstan. She emphasized that foreigners coming to the country as clients may notice the ease of doing business and its vulnerabilities, which creates risks of violating competition legislation. Atabekova added that identical tax conditions for non-residents and residents deprive the opportunity to protect the local market from
Starting from January 19, Kyrgyz citizens will be able to exchange documents online. According to information provided by the press service of the Presidential Administration of the KR, indefinite driver's licenses of the old model will cease to be valid.
With the introduction of new asphalt pavement on Birimdik Kut Street in Bishkek, there has been an increase in speed limit violations by drivers. This is reported by the press service of the Road Traffic Safety Department (UPSM). In this regard, to prevent road traffic accidents and serious consequences, additional patrols will be organized on this street.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the regulation of family celebrations and memorial ceremonies, which has been put out for public discussion. The main objective of this project is to establish order in the conduct of family celebrations and rituals associated with the commemoration of the deceased. This will help reduce unnecessary expenses considering the current economic situation of
Today, January 16, the demolition of the third floor is taking place at the construction site of the building near the Central Department Store (ЦУМ). In the center of the capital, more than 80% of the work on the large infrastructure project Old Bishkek has been completed.
The agency has published a draft resolution concerning the regulation of family events and memorial ceremonies. The draft is currently available for public discussion. According to the initiators, family celebrations and memorial rituals play an important role in the culture and society of Kyrgyzstan, contributing to the preservation of spiritual values and strengthening ties between generations.
In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made not to legalize vehicles registered abroad. The Ministry of Economy emphasizes that such vehicles were imported into the country using "gray schemes" without proper customs declaration and payment of the necessary customs duties, as required by the legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union and Kyrgyzstan.
Theatrical Events January 17. Musical Comedy "Asta Sekin: Koluktu!" This is a modern story about love and the search for one's soulmate, touching on the conflict between parents and children. Young people, despite their parents' resistance, build their own destiny, and their story ends happily.
Asel Atabekova, an entrepreneur, called for the need to revise the legislation on the attraction of foreign labor. This statement was made at a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, where issues related to the sewing industry were discussed. According to unofficial data, 72% of sewing companies in the country resort to the illegal hiring of foreign workers.
In the Russian Federation, there may be a significant increase in fines for migrants who avoid mandatory medical examinations. According to new initiatives, the fine may rise to 25,000–50,000 rubles, and there may also be the possibility of administrative expulsion by court decision. This was reported by RBC. This measure is part of a package of bills presented to the State Duma to combat illegal migration and protect public health. In turn, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya
In Osh, the café "Eurasia" will be demolished, as its activities have been suspended for an extended period. This was announced by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev on January 16. Along with representatives of relevant services, the mayor inspected the water protection zone of the Zhekelik canal, which is under the control of the municipal management "Manas-Ata." Attention was drawn to the structures of the café "Eurasia," located on Alisher Navoi Street. These buildings,
Bishkek January 17, Saturday Night temperature -6...-8 °C, snow expected.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft of a new resolution "On Measures for Regulating Family Celebrations and Memorial Rites" for public discussion. The purpose of this document is to organize family events and rites related to the commemoration of the deceased, as well as to reduce financial costs, considering the current socio-economic situation of citizens.
Important message: old indefinite driver's licenses will soon cease to be valid. This was reported by the press service of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic to the "Kabar" agency. According to this information, after the completion of the process of fully replacing outdated licenses, they will be recognized as invalid. Citizens are given the opportunity to exchange their old licenses for free from January 15 to February 15. For those who cannot make it
According to information from the press service, the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control, operating under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, discovered violations at a construction site of the drinking water supply system in the village of Chon-Tokoy, located in the rural district of Shumkar-Uya. During the inspection, it was established that the company "NT Group-Stroy" did not comply with the
According to the press service of the FOMS, patients undergoing repeat treatment within a year after the first surgery should not pay for hospitalization. This rule applies to cases where repeat surgical intervention is required. Free hospitalization also includes the absence of co-payments for inpatient treatment, similar to the initial visit. Additionally, no extra charges are allowed for:
Valeria Abdyvalieva (née Popova) is a native of Ukraine who, following the call of her heart, tied her life to Kyrgyzstani Nursultan Abdyvaliev. Today, the story of their international family, which moved from Europe to Central Asia, interests many. Valeria shared her impressions and future plans with a correspondent from Turmush.
In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes are planned for driver training. The duration of training in driving schools for obtaining a category "B" license is increasing to 10 months, and for category "C" - to one year. Officials claim that this is being done to enhance road safety, but this initiative has faced criticism from citizens and lawmakers. Numerous questions arise regarding the feasibility of extending training periods and the potential inconveniences for the population.
The city administration of Osh announced on January 16 plans to dismantle a number of trading facilities that are illegally located in the central park named after Alisher Navoi. According to information from the municipality, the park needs a complete renovation. The relevant services have emphasized that the recreational area should remain a calm and well-maintained place, not overloaded with commercial buildings.
In the area of the village of Karingen, located in the rural district of Kyz-Köl in the Suzak region of the Jalal-Abad region, local hunters managed to shoot four wolves in one day from a total pack consisting of eight predators. Among the killed were the leaders of the pack.
A new case of systemic corruption has emerged in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, reported by the State National Security Committee (GKNB). Experts from the agency found that one of the supplier companies, which had signed a contract for the supply of weapons, failed to fulfill its obligations. As a result of an audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance, damage was established in the amount of 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms, which is approximately 2.7 million euros.
Currently, a draft law concerning "State Awards, Honorary Titles, and Prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic" is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh. The document was initiated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and was recently reviewed at a meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, where it received approval with consideration of the deputies' proposals.
In the Talas district, in the village of Chon-Tokoy, significant violations were discovered during the inspection of the water supply system construction. The Ministry of Construction reported that during the design and construction of the facility, building codes and regulations, as well as technical regulations and related normative acts, were not followed.