Police officer in Osh was "covering" illegal labor migrants

According to available data, the detained inspector, knowing that foreign citizens lacked the necessary permits, systematically received bribes from them ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms monthly for "protection." In case of refusal to pay, he threatened them with fines and deportation. The district inspector U.O.Sh. has been placed in the temporary detention facility of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The investigative actions are ongoing, and the

In Bishkek, it is currently -5°C, snowfall. Current weather by cities of Kyrgyzstan

According to Windy.com, the air temperature in Bishkek on January 23 at 09:55 was recorded at -5°C. Wind: moderate, from the west, with a speed of up to 6 m/s, gusts reaching 13 m/s. Snowfall continues.

District officer detained on suspicion of extortion for "protection" of foreigners (photo, video)

According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, on January 21, GKNB employees, in cooperation with internal investigations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, detained the district inspector of GOM-3 of the Osh City Police Department, Lieutenant U. O. Sh., caught in the act while receiving money. The detainee, aware that foreigners do not have the necessary documents to work, extorted from them between 5,000 to 20,000 soms

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 23

Information about exchange rates has been collected from the websites of various commercial banks. If you need to clarify the data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. This information is current as of its publication and pertains to rates for cash exchange. Please note that rates may change throughout the day.

Pharmaceutical Production in Kyrgyzstan Increased by 2.1 Times in 2025

- In 2025, the volume of pharmaceutical products in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1 billion 562.8 million soms, which is 2.1 times more than in the same period of 2024, when it was 743.9 million soms. This data was provided by the country's statistical authorities. The physical volume index for the reporting period was 165.6%, while in 2024 it was at 121.7%, according to official statistics.

A woman died in a car accident in the Chuy region.

A traffic accident occurred in the Issyk-Ata district, resulting in the death of a woman. According to preliminary data, the driver of a "Hyundai Solaris" lost control of the vehicle, leading to a collision with a tree.

In Talas Region, the Akim and the Director of the Forestry Department were detained

Officials created a corruption scheme by illegally providing lands from the forest fund In the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., and the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Dzh., as well as several other public officials, were detained. This information was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). As a result of the conducted investigation, the agency's employees identified serious violations of legislation by akim A.B.M.,

The U.S. withdrew from the WHO without settling a debt of about $260 million, - Bloomberg

Illustrative photo According to Bloomberg, the United States has completed its participation in the World Health Organization (WHO), leaving a debt of $260 million. This decision to exit was signed by President Donald Trump at the beginning of his second presidential term. According to the U.S. Constitution, a one-year notification to the WHO and the settlement of all financial obligations are required for a final exit from the organization.

In Naryn, 5,943 square meters of land were returned to the state

Robert Keegan: Trump is Driving the World to Bloody Chaos

Robert Kagan, a prominent American political scientist, warns of grim prospects in his new article for The Atlantic: in his opinion, by 2026, Donald Trump will have completely dismantled the liberal world order that the United States has built over the past eighty years. He argues that American dominance was based not only on military power but also on a "great deal," where Washington acted as a guarantor of security for its allies in exchange for their loyalty and absence of

The GKNB detained the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, the director of the Talas Forestry, and other officials.

During the investigation, systematic violations by the aforementioned officials were revealed, who organized a corruption scheme from 2022 to 2023. They illegally provided land plots for recreational purposes located within the state forest fund, in advantageous locations along the main road leading to the city of Talas. In particular, plots were allocated to citizens, including M.N.I. (3.2 ha), K.u.Ch. (3 ha), A.G.A. (the akim's wife, 2 ha), and S.M.T. (1.2 ha). These lands were used for

Storm Warning! Avalanches Expected on the Mountain Roads of Kyrgyzstan

From January 23 to 24, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which will lead to the risk of snow avalanches and the formation of snowdrifts. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, avalanches may occur on the following road sections:

Farmers of Tokmok were explained the rules for the effective use of mineral fertilizers

The employees of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine held a seminar for farmers in Tokmok, located in the Chuy region. The event was organized to enhance farmers' knowledge about the proper use of mineral fertilizers and pest control. According to the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during the seminar, participants were presented with presentations covering the most common pests, diseases, and weeds

Around 21 million foreigners entered Kyrgyzstan in a year. 28,000 were denied entry due to documentation issues.

According to data from the State National Security Committee's border service, the number of foreigners visiting Kyrgyzstan has significantly increased. In 2025, the inbound flow rose by 18.6% compared to the previous year, and compared to 2023, the growth was 20%. These figures highlight the growing interest in the country as a tourist and business destination. The reason for such a sharp increase in the number of entrants is the development of tourist infrastructure, the expansion of

Aizat Dosoeva appointed head of the rural administration of Ak-Moyun in the At-Bashinsky district

Dosoeva Aizat Turarovna has been appointed as the head of the rural administration of the Ak-Moyun village in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. The order from the At-Bashinsky district state administration was signed on January 19, 2026.

"Asman Airlines" has increased the number of flights to Naryn and set the price

Since January 4, the airline "Asman Airlines" has increased the frequency of flights to Naryn. Now flights on the Bishkek — Naryn route will be operated twice a week: on Mondays and Fridays. Previously, this route was serviced once a week. It is reported that the ticket price for this route is 2,100 soms, while previously prices ranged from 2,100 to 3,100 soms.

In a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, a woman died and three were injured.

A serious road traffic accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart highway, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Preliminary data indicates that 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 the accident, one woman died, while two other women and a minor girl sustained various injuries.

A republican forum of creative unions and the scientific intelligentsia will be organized, - Ministry of Culture

In accordance with the presidential decree on the concept of "Uluu Dem – Global Heights" and at the initiative of Secretary of State Arslan Koichiev, a republican forum is planned to be held, which will unite creative unions and the scientific intelligentsia. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The goal of the forum is not only to preserve and develop national spiritual values but also to support creative and scientific initiatives. In

In Osh, a police officer was detained for "protection" of foreigners.

On January 21, 2026, in Osh, Lieutenant of the police U.O.Sh., working as a district inspector at GOM-3 of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe. This operation was conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the State Committee for National Security, the detainee, abusing his official position,

In 2025, the production volume in the light industry reached 25 billion soms

- In 2025, the light industry of Kyrgyzstan reached a production volume of approximately 25 billion soms. This statement was made by Talantbek Karasartov, head of the industrial analysis department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during a radio broadcast. He noted that the textile sector produced about 4 billion soms, while the clothing industry exceeded 20 billion soms, and the leather and footwear industry amounted to over 600 million soms.

Bishkek – Naryn: new subsidized flights at reduced prices for convenient travel

Starting from January 4, 2026, the airline "Asman Airlines" will launch a new route between Bishkek and Naryn, which will operate on Mondays and Fridays. The ticket price has been reduced to 2,100 soms, whereas it previously ranged from 2,100 to 3,100 soms. These subsidized flights, aimed at social needs, have become possible thanks to the initiative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, as part of a program for regional development and improving population mobility.

Energy workers in the Batken region are operating in enhanced mode due to the frost.

Against the backdrop of a sharp drop in air temperature in the Batken region, energy services have been switched to an enhanced work mode, as reported by the branch of OJSC "NESC" - Batken Electric Networks Enterprise. According to information from the energy workers, the situation in the region is stable, and there are no emergency power outages. However, it should be noted that due to the cold, the load on the electrical networks has significantly increased.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia proposes to extend the experiment with migrant registration in RuID

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has announced its intention to extend the experiment on the registration of labor migrants using the mobile application RuID. This information was announced by the department's press service. Illustrative photo

Life in the Regions: Sparrows Found Shelter Where Children with Difficult Fates Live

In the Panfilov district of the Chuy region, the winter period brings special concern for birds from the students of the K. Tilebaliev boarding school. The children themselves shared this with a correspondent from Turmush. 12-year-old Alinur Akylbekov, a fifth-grade student, shared his experience of creating a birdhouse for the feathered creatures. He explained that his interest in birds is especially heightened on cold days when he wonders where they hide and how they find food. “I made a

In Osh, a police officer has been detained on suspicion of "protection" of foreigners

The district inspector of the GOM-3 was detained at the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs, suspected of extorting money from migrants. This detention was carried out by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) intelligence service. The investigation established that police lieutenant U.O.Sh. used his official position to pressure foreign citizens working in the city without the necessary permits. He threatened them with

Forecast of dzud in January in Mongolia

The Institute of Hydrometeorology, as well as Environmental Research and Information, has prepared a forecast for drought in January 2026. This forecast is based on data obtained from both ground observations and satellites. Information on drought, summer drought, winter-spring pasture capacity in 2025-2026, as well as data on air temperature, changes in precipitation from average values, and snow depth were taken into account. According to the forecast, livestock wintering will be difficult

In 20 Years in Japan, Over 300 Kyrgyz Civil Servants Have Completed Training

From 2006 to 2025, more than 300 state and municipal officials of Kyrgyzstan have undergone training in Japan, including 28 participants in the "Young Leaders" program. This information was reported by the press service of the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government. The director of the agency, Elchibek Jantayev, held a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. During the discussion, the parties addressed

The Oscar Nominees Have Been Announced in Hollywood

On January 22, the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced in Hollywood. This year, the Academy will present awards in 24 different categories. In all categories, except for the main one — "Best Picture," there will be five nominees. The "Best Picture" category traditionally features ten films.

Sadyr Japarov launched a campaign for free driver's license replacement

The president signed a decree regarding this initiative The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced the launch of a temporary national program aimed at the free replacement of driver's licenses issued previously without an expiration date. This information was announced by the president's press service. The campaign started on January 15 and will continue until a decision is made by the authorized state body. As part of the program, old driver's licenses will be

Hungarian Prime Minister Responds to Zelensky: We Will Not Be Able to Reach Mutual Understanding

In response to Vladimir Zelensky's comments during his speech in Davos, the Prime Minister of Hungary decided to express his views on the social network X. He addressed the President of Ukraine with an ironic statement. “Dear Vladimir Zelensky,

The Prosecutor's Office Revealed Illegal Privatization of a Plot Belonging to the Theater

According to the information from the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, land plots that were previously owned by the local theater in Naryn have been returned, which were illegally transferred to private hands. An inspection conducted by the city prosecutor's office revealed that from 1999 to 2002, the local authorities of Naryn and the Naryn region committed serious violations of land legislation. As a result, three land plots were unlawfully transferred: one with an

In Kazakhstan, police are under investigation after a girl was murdered by a stalker who wanted to force her into marriage.

Nuray Serikbay A criminal case has been initiated in Shymkent (a city with a population of about one million) against law enforcement officers connected to the murder of Nuray Serikbay, a 21-year-old resident of the city. According to Sanjar Adilov, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, the police officers under suspicion exhibited negligence. Adilov stated that "the initiation of a negligence case implies holding accountable primarily those officials who failed to take action to

Promised to "open the way" and lured half a million. A "clairvoyant" was detained in Bishkek.

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktyabrsky District, on January 14, a woman named M. N. contacted them. She reported that she had fallen victim to fraudsters who, using the Instagram app, convinced her to trust them and transfer 523,366 soms under the pretext of "opening a road." After receiving the money, the criminals blocked her on the account and ceased all communication. During the arrest, evidence was found with the suspect: mobile

Illegal Land Distribution. The District Akim and the Head of the Forestry Department Detained in Talas Region

As a result of operational measures in the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district A.B.M., who previously held a position in the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as the director of the Talas forestry A.N.Dzh. and several other officials were detained. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Azamat Osmonov discussed water supply issues with agrarians from two districts of Chuy Region.

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui Region, Azamat Osmonov, met with farmers and agrarians from the Sokuluk and Moscow districts. According to the press service of the representative office, the meeting was dedicated to important issues related to water supply, land use, and the state of agriculture in the region.

UN Report: 30 Times More Money is Spent on Destroying Nature than on Protecting It

In a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), it is stated that investments in environmentally harmful activities exceed funding for nature conservation by 30 times. The report is based on data from 2023. According to the study, the total amount of financial resources directed towards ecologically harmful activities is $7.3 trillion, of which $4.9 trillion comes from private investments concentrated in sectors such as energy, industry, utilities, and raw materials

The State Committee for National Security detained a district police officer from Osh for "protection" of labor migrants.

On January 23, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a police officer suspected of committing an official crime. According to the investigation, police lieutenant U.O.Sh., who works in the GOM-3 of the Osh Department of Internal Affairs, exerted pressure on foreign citizens working in the city. Aware that the migrants lacked the necessary permits, he demanded monthly payments ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms for "protection."

"Hyundai Solaris veered off the road and crashed into a tree. A woman and a girl died, two others were hospitalized."

On the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, near the village of Krasnaya Rechka, a tragedy occurred: the driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control of the vehicle, went off the road, and crashed into a tree. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, one woman died at the scene of the accident. Additionally, two women and one girl sustained various injuries, and their identities are currently being established.

In 2025, nearly 21 million foreign citizens entered Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, there has been a significant increase in the number of foreign citizens visiting the country in 2025. Compared to 2024, the growth was 18.6%, and compared to 2023, it was 20%.

In Talas, road safety was discussed in connection with construction work on the Suusamyr–Talas–Taraz highway.

On January 22, a working meeting was held in the Talas region, where issues related to the prevention of road traffic accidents and the improvement of conditions for road users were discussed. High-ranking officials participated in the discussion: the deputy authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Talas region, Maksat Baizhigitov, Colonel of Police Asrol Tantieff — deputy head of the regional Department of Internal Affairs, as well as Lieutenant Colonel of Police Edil

"Only the Political Will of the President Will Save the Architectural Masterpieces of Bishkek"

The Honored Architect of the Kyrgyz SSR and Candidate of Architecture Ishenbai Kadyrbekov expressed concern in a recent interview about the critical situation surrounding the historical and architectural heritage of Bishkek. He also discussed the legality of excluding several iconic sites from the list of cultural monuments.

Employees of "Tazalyk" refuted complaints from Bishkek residents about a lack of equipment

Employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" in Bishkek have refuted claims by residents about a lack of specialized equipment and workers. According to them, the enterprise is fully equipped with the necessary resources, and cleaning machines go out onto the streets of the city daily, regardless of weather conditions and time of day. They reported this in an interview with 24.kg. During the last snowfall, workers from "Tazalyk" demonstrated to the residents of the city

In Bishkek, a "tarot reader and fortune teller" has been detained on suspicion of fraud

In Bishkek on January 23, the police of the Oktobrskiy district reported the detention of a woman suspected of fraud. On January 14, a resident of the capital contacted law enforcement, reporting fraudulent activities by an Instagram account under the name bella_gadane.kg. According to her, the perpetrator swindled 523,366 soms from her, promising to "open the path" to success. After receiving the money, the woman stopped communicating and blocked the victim.

Promised to "open the way." A Bishkek resident gave scammers half a million soms on Instagram.

A woman in Bishkek became a victim of a fraudulent scheme on Instagram, losing more than half a million soms. This was reported by the Interior Ministry of the October District of the city. On January 14, 2026, a citizen M.N. approached the agency, stating that some criminals, acting through the account bella_gadane.kg, promised to "open the way" to something, after which she transferred them 523,366 soms via a mobile application. Soon after that, the fraudsters blocked her and

In Kyrgyzstan, 6 fires were registered in the past 24 hours

In the past day, six cases of fires have been registered in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the republic. According to the agency's information, one fire occurred in Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Jalal-Abad regions, while three incidents were recorded in Batken region. Six firefighting teams were dispatched to extinguish the fires.

In the Issyk-Ata District, a car crashed into a tree, a woman died.

As a result of a traffic accident that occurred on January 23 in the Issyk-Ata district, one woman lost her life. This information was confirmed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The accident took place on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart highway.

A fatal accident occurred in the Chuy region.

As a result of the accident, a child was injured On January 23, 2026, at the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, an accident occurred in which one person died. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to preliminary data, the driver of a Hyundai Solaris lost control of the vehicle, went off the road, and crashed into a tree. As a result of the accident, one woman died, while

The national debt of Kyrgyzstan reached $8 billion 850.12 million - Ministry of Finance

As of November 30, 2025, the total amount of Kyrgyzstan's national debt reached $8 billion 850.12 million, according to information from the Ministry of Finance. According to the ministry's data, the largest share of domestic debt, namely $3 billion 527.41 million (99 percent), consists of loans from long-term securities.