The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has recorded the exchange rates of foreign currencies as of January 23 as follows: In commercial institutions, the prices for the dollar have changed slightly, while the ruble and euro have significantly increased in value.
Compared to last year, when the team's value was estimated at 8.025 million euros, there has been a reduction of approximately 395 thousand euros. Analysts note that this decrease is not related to a decline in the quality of play, but is due to the absence of players in the team with a high transfer value exceeding one million euros. Currently, the team is undergoing a structural reorganization, which has made it more balanced and consistent in composition.
The event scheduled for June 14 has already been dubbed a "unique event." The main fight of the first show in January will be a meeting for the interim lightweight title between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. After this show, the UFC will focus more on fight matchmaking, and working on the card for the event at the White House will become a top priority. According to the new schedules, most participants will be selected by the second week of February, significantly earlier than
In the city of Gülche, the launch of bus services on internal routes is expected. Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev reported that two buses have been purchased, each designed for 31 seats. They will be ready to go into service in the coming days. Additionally, there are plans to build a kindergarten for 100 children, as there are 40-50 children waiting in line at the five existing kindergartens. During public hearings on the budget project for 2026, which involved the mayor, the chairman of the city
In 2025, the Ministry of Ecology of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the compilation of 202 protocols related to violations of vehicle emission standards, resulting in fines exceeding 3.7 million soms. Additionally, during inspections among business entities, 450 protocols were issued for a total amount of 9.87 million soms. At the same time, 3,795 entities received notifications about the need to comply with environmental standards.
On January 22, Mirbek Mambetaliyev, holding the position of Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, met with citizens representing different regions. During the reception, current issues related to culture were discussed. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, among the topics raised were questions about state awards, the implementation of cultural projects, personnel changes, the celebration of anniversaries of famous personalities, as well as the preservation
The citizens noticed that the clock located on the building of OJSC "Kyrgyztelecom" was showing the wrong time and reported this issue to the company. "Kyrgyztelecom" confirmed the malfunction. According to the press service, the stoppage of the clock is related to the natural wear of the movement mechanism; one of the gears has lost teeth, which is the cause of the malfunction.
A serious road traffic accident occurred in the Issyk-Kul region. According to witness accounts, on the Karakol—Ananyevo—Balykchy road, between the villages of Toru-Aygyr and Kosh-Kol, the driver lost control of his vehicle.
Representatives of the Social Fund explained that pension increases occur in the fall due to the specifics of the budget process. The fund's budget is formed for the year, and pension recalculations are made after six months, taking into account the contributions received. According to Mukambetov, if salaries increase, so do the contributions. In this regard, based on data from the State Tax Service, the corresponding recalculation is carried out. "We have no other option; we rely on
Yesterday, a meeting took place in the Aravan district, organized by the Deputy Head of the local Department of Internal Affairs, Murat Ormonov, and the head of the "Alaman-Ulak" federation of the Osh region, Almaz Murzaliev, with participants of the ulak tartysh game. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Osh region Internal Affairs Directorate.
Significant progress has been made in Bishkek: over 51 thousand households now have access to natural gas, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. This opportunity has become a reality thanks to the introduction of preferential loans for the gasification of housing. It should be noted that according to the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, signed on April 28, 2025, under number 349, citizens are provided with loans for the gasification
Kazakhstan became a member of the Council of Peace, established at the initiative of Donald Trump, without the need to make a monetary contribution. This was reported by the state agency Kazinform, citing the press service of Akorda. As noted by the press service, joining the Council requires solely the decision of a sovereign state. From the moment of accession, the term of participation in the council is three years. The mentioned contribution of 1 billion dollars in the charter is not
The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Jalil Sheishenov as the head of the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation. Previously, this position was held by Samidin Shabyraliev, who was relieved of his duties due to identified violations in his work.
The Border Service of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic is diligently working to ensure law and order and safety for foreign citizens, which in turn helps to form a positive image of Kyrgyzstan as an open and safe state. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan noted a significant increase in the number of foreign citizens crossing its borders.
At the first meeting of the 220th session of the lower house of the Japanese parliament, Chairman Fukushiro Nukaga announced the dissolution of the house, which was initiated by the government, reports RIA Novosti. This decision took effect immediately.
In the Kara-Suu district, a court trial took place, during which a woman was fined 20,000 soms for causing minor bodily harm. The decision was made on October 27, 2025. According to the case materials published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, Zhanara [name changed J.B.Ö.] is accused of a crime against human health. The circumstances of the case are as follows.
A criminal case has been initiated in the Chuy region in connection with a tragic incident that occurred as a result of a fire. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region, on January 20, 2026, at 09:53, a report was received at the Moscow District Internal Affairs Department about a burned Volkswagen Golf-3 station wagon of silver color. The vehicle was found on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, near a lake. Inside the vehicle,
In Bazar-Korgon, located in the eponymous district, a fire occurred on Kara-Ünkür Street, resulting in the destruction of the boiler room, kitchen, and roof of the local clinic. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic warns citizens traveling to Russia for work. It is important to check your surname in the list of those banned from entry on the website of the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad, available at migrant.kg. To legally stay in the territory of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to perform a number of mandatory actions in accordance with Russian legislation:
A tragic incident occurred in the Toktogul district: a driver who hit a pedestrian fled the scene, loading his car onto a tow truck. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the agency, on January 20, 2026, at approximately 7:40 AM, a dead man, around 60 years old, was found at the 273rd kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh road. It is believed that he became a victim of a hit-and-run by a vehicle whose driver left the scene.
The Ministry of Health has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers for public discussion, which concerns amendments to the existing resolution "On the Approval of the Procedure for Compiling and the Criteria for Exclusion and Inclusion of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices in the Special List of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices Temporarily Permitted for Import and Medical Use Without Registration" dated August 23, 2025, No. 522. The main objective of this
Turkey has become the third largest investor in Kyrgyzstan, following only China and Russia. According to a report published on January 22 by the National Statistical Committee, the volume of Turkish investments in the economy of Kyrgyzstan increased by 95.5% from January to September 2025. During this period, investments reached $139.5 million, while for the same period in 2024, they amounted to $71.3 million. Thus, Turkey ranked third among the largest investor countries in Kyrgyzstan,
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is holding a board meeting dedicated to analyzing the work of law enforcement agencies for the year 2025. According to the press service of the government, the meeting is attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, Minister of Internal Affairs Lieutenant General of Police Ulan Niyazbekov, as well as the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and its structural divisions. The agenda includes discussions
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has provided important clarifications for citizens of Kyrgyzstan planning to work in Russia. The agency emphasized that compatriots should first check their surname in the list of individuals banned from entering Russia on the website of the Employment Center for Citizens Abroad, migrant.kg.
On January 21, the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the UN Global Compact Network in Central Asia took place, attended by Ulanbek Nogaev, Chairman of the Management Board of OJSC "Eldik Bank" and a member of the Council. The meeting discussed the results of the Network's work for 2023-2025, as well as the main directions of the strategy for 2026-2030. The proposed strategy includes active cooperation among companies, experts, and international partners, aiming to
On January 22, a traditional reception for members of the diplomatic corps was held in Bishkek, organized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassadors and representatives of international organizations accredited in the country participated in the event.
According to the company, a day before the deadline set by Trump for the transfer of assets, a joint venture was established to acquire TikTok's American operations, and its management team was announced. The completion of this deal is the result of years of efforts to ensure a stable future for TikTok in the U.S. and to address concerns regarding national security threats.
Household responsibilities in Kyrgyzstan are largely placed on women, as indicated by a recent study by the National Statistical Committee titled "Time Use Survey." According to this study, women spend an average of 4 hours and 40 minutes a day on household chores, which accounts for more than 19.4% of their total time. In contrast, men allocate significantly less time to these tasks—about 3.8% or less than one hour a day.
The detention of the suspect took place via Instagram In Bishkek, officers from the October District Department of Internal Affairs arrested a woman suspected of cyber fraud. This information was provided by the local police.
In the mountainous area of the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, on the Köl-Bel site near the village of Korgondu-Bulak, a car with two passengers got stuck, leading to their frostbite and the need for assistance. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
As part of the collegium, the results of the work of the internal affairs bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025 are discussed, as well as the implementation of the "Safe Country" project and issues related to improving the quality of service for citizens. Ulan Niyazbekov, opening the meeting, noted the key achievements over the past year and emphasized that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is actively implementing modern methods and digital technologies to enhance public safety.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has made a decision to approve the Regulation concerning the work with budgetary loans. This resolution was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, summarized the results of the country's foreign policy activities for 2025 during his speech at the New Year reception for diplomats and outlined priority directions for the future. According to Kulubaev, the past year was filled with important events for Kyrgyz diplomacy. One of the key achievements was the completion of the legal formalization of the state border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The Minister
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is holding a collegial meeting dedicated to summarizing the operational activities for the year 2025, as reported by the press service of the agency. The meeting is attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Minister of Internal Affairs Ulan Niyazbekov, as well as the leadership of the ministry and heads of various departments.
In 2026, as part of the second phase of the "Safe Country" initiative, more than 20,000 video cameras will be installed across Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Ulan Niyazbekov, the country's Minister of Internal Affairs, at a meeting dedicated to the results of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' work for 2025. Niyazbekov noted that modern digital technologies are being actively implemented in the republic, which will raise the level of safety in public places, on the
Today, Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with representatives of Vantagion Terra Group Limited, a company engaged in investment activities and development. During the discussion, the possibilities for cooperation in the field of solar energy were considered, including projects aimed at developing energy infrastructure in mountainous and hard-to-reach areas of the country.
As of 11:00 on January 23, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 60 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
As of January 21, new amendments have come into force in Uzbekistan, establishing strict liability measures for illegal actions involving personal data using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. According to this law, the processing and dissemination of citizens' personal information without their consent through AI systems, both online and in the media, will be subject to severe administrative sanctions.
A serious road accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway. The information about the incident was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary data, the driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control of the vehicle, which led to it leaving the road and colliding with a tree. As a result of this tragedy, a woman died, while two other women and a minor girl sustained various injuries.
According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, a local resident M.N. reported to the police in Bishkek on January 14, 2026. She stated that she became a victim of fraudsters who, using the account bella_gadane.kg on Instagram, gained her trust by promising to "open a path." As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via a mobile application, after which the criminals blocked her and ceased communication.
Emma Raducanu, seeded 28th, lost to Anastasia Potapova with a score of 7:6 (3), 6:2, having lost a lead in the first set where she was ahead 5:3. She noted that the match was played under difficult weather conditions, and her physical state did not allow her to compete at full strength throughout the match.
ByteDance, the Chinese technology corporation, has completed the deal to transfer a stake in its American division to a group of investors from the United States. According to Bloomberg, among the new shareholders are companies such as Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, which will receive 50% of the shares of American TikTok. The remaining shares will be distributed as follows: 30.1% will remain with the current investors of ByteDance, while 19.9% will be controlled by the company itself.
Lieutenant of the police U.O.Sh. was detained while receiving a bribe. According to law enforcement agencies, he systematically pressured foreign citizens working in Osh, demanding regular payments from them. Knowing that these individuals lacked the necessary permits, the inspector extorted amounts ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms under the threat of fines and deportation in case of refusal. After the investigative activities were completed, in accordance with Articles 96 and 97 of the
On the evening of January 22, the price of precious metals set new records once again. Silver surpassed the $96 mark for the first time in history, increasing by 3.81 percent to $96.17 at the time of writing the news.
According to preliminary data, by the end of 2025, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan is expected to exceed 1.9 trillion soms, which corresponds to an 11.1% growth compared to the same period in 2024. Stable GrowthIn 2024, the GDP of Kyrgyzstan was approximately 1.6 trillion soms, reflecting an increase of 11.5% compared to January - December 2023.
In this context, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, presented upcoming events such as the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17), scheduled for August in Ulaanbaatar, and the Mongolian Economic Forum, which will take place in June. He also invited Bart De Wever to visit Mongolia. Prime Minister Bart De Wever, in turn, responded enthusiastically to the invitation and expressed his readiness to consider delegations to participate
The akim of the Bakai-Ata district, citizen A.B.M., as well as the director of the forestry of the Talas region, citizen A.N.Dzh., and several other officials were detained in the Talas region. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. According to the instructions from the GKNB leadership, during the work to uncover corruption schemes in local government bodies, serious violations of legislation were found on the part of the akim
In the Manas district, in the village of Uch-Korgon, a sausage workshop is successfully operating, actively contributing to the creation of jobs for the local residents. According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, this enterprise produces about 20 different types of sausage products, using beef and chicken meat, which are then distributed throughout the country. The entire process is carried out in compliance with all necessary sanitary
