The third division (Group B) World Championship in hockey is taking place in Bishkek, where the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) has achieved its fourth victory. On January 22, after the match, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, visited the Kyrgyz national team to congratulate the players.
Image from the internet Since 2021, the World Bank has been conducting a study titled "Listening to the Kyrgyz Republic," which involves regular telephone surveys of households. The data from the study reveals the paradox of the Kyrgyz economy: despite stable growth in macroeconomic indicators, citizens do not feel an increase in their well-being at the same pace. The study covers the period from 2022 to the third quarter of 2025 and provides an opportunity to compare overall
Kazakhstan has joined the Council of Peace without making any financial contributions, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. To participate in the Council of Peace, only a sovereign decision is required, not a financial commitment. A country that joins the Council can remain a member for three years.
The law, known as the "Fundamental Law on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Formation of a Basis for Trust," was adopted with the aim of creating a legal framework to combat misinformation and other dangers arising from the development of AI. This was reported by Kazinform, citing information from Yonhap. The Ministry of Science of South Korea informed that the government has approved new comprehensive guidelines for the use of AI at the national level. The main goal
As a result of the inspection conducted by the General Prosecutor's Office, the land plots that were illegally transferred to private hands between 1999 and 2002 have been returned to state ownership. It was established that the local authorities of Naryn and the Naryn region violated land legislation, which led to this situation. During the illegal privatization, 5,943 square meters of land were transferred, including plots under the M. Ryskulov Musical and Drama Theater, as well as land
The nominees for the Oscar award have been announced, featuring both famous films and outstanding actors. “Best Picture”: “Battle for Battle,” “Marty the Magnificent,” “Hamnet,” “Sinners,” “Sentimental Value,” “Bugonia,” “Train Dreams,” “Frankenstein,” “Secret Agent,” “F1.” “Best Actress”: Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Rose Byrne (“I Would Kick You If I Could”), Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value”), Emma Stone (“Bugonia”), Kate Hudson (“The Melody of Their Dreams”). “Best Actor”: Timothée Chalamet
In the Osh region, in the Kara-Suu district, a strength check of the reinforced concrete structures used in the construction of a medical center was conducted. Specialists from the testing laboratory of the Southern Regional Administration of the Republican Certification Center, according to data from the Ministry of Construction, carried out a strength control of the monolithic structures at the site where the surgical building of the medical center LLC "Salamat" is being
Due to the sharp drop in temperature, the employees of the electrical networks in the Batken region have been forced to switch to an enhanced work mode. The press service of the Ministry of Energy reported that the situation in the region remains stable and there are no power outages observed.
On January 21, a meeting took place in Bishkek between Jumakadyrov uulu Seitek, the director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and Duflo Remi, the head of the European Union delegation in the country. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the meeting discussed important aspects of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union in the field of consular issues. The main focus was
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution proposing amendments to the existing procedure for forming a special list of medical drugs and products temporarily allowed for import and use without state registration. This draft clarifies the resolution No. 522, adopted on August 23, 2025, and expands the range of organizations entitled to purchase these drugs. Previously, such opportunities were granted exclusively to state medical institutions, but now
In the Talas region, several officials have been detained on suspicion of illegal distribution of land plots and the illegal logging of forest resources. This information was provided by the State Committee for National Security. According to the committee's data, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., together with the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Z., during 2022-2023, acted in collusion to transfer State Forest Fund lands to citizens for the construction of recreational
According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 6 fires were registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past day, for which 6 fire brigades were dispatched. The data was published on January 23. Of the total number of fires, 3 incidents occurred in the Batken region, and one each in the Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Jalal-Abad regions.
Employees of the police in the October district of Bishkek detained a woman suspected of large-scale cyber fraud. This information was provided by the district department of internal affairs. On January 14, a resident of the capital, known as M.N., approached law enforcement. She reported that fraudsters, operating under the nickname bella_gadane.kg on Instagram, managed to gain her trust by promising to "open the way" to success. As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via
A forum for creative and scientific associations will be held in the republic A republican forum dedicated to creative unions and the scientific intelligentsia will take place in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev initiated this event. According to the ministry, the main goal of the forum is to preserve and develop national spiritual values, support creative and scientific potential, as well as unite the intellect of society
- On January 22, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Public Procurement," which was reviewed in three readings and ultimately received approval. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed his concerns regarding the corruption risks associated with the selection of subcontractors and also noted issues of interaction between state and private enterprises.
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced a temporary suspension of raid tax inspections, as well as control purchases related to compliance with tax legislation, specifically the use of payment systems such as POS terminals, electronic wallets, and QR codes for small and medium-sized businesses. Additionally, the requirements for using a special bank account for conducting business activities when dealing with electronic payments and QR codes are temporarily canceled.
On January 23, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on serious and systemic violations of legislation in the Talas region. The investigation suggests that during the period from 2022 to 2023, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., who previously held the position of head of the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, together with the director of the Talas Forestry A.N.Dzh. and other
- On December 31, 2025, a resolution was adopted approving an agreement on cooperation with the government of Tajikistan in the field of tourism. The signing of the document took place on July 8, 2025, in Dushanbe and is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in the tourism sector.
In the village of Dömör, located in the city of Manas in the Jalal-Abad region, the implementation of the project for the construction of a new school for 550 students is ongoing. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the work on the construction of the educational institution began in April 2025. Currently, approximately 45% of the total construction work has been completed.
Meeting of Vladimir Putin with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Grünbaum During the meeting, as noted by Putin's assistant Yuri Ushakov, the American representatives informed the President of Russia about their impressions and assessments from Trump's recent negotiations with Zelensky, which took place in Davos, as well as from meetings held in December and January in Florida and other European cities. Ushakov also added that the main topic of the negotiations was to determine
Nevertheless, "regulatory measures" are in effect in the country. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov stated that rolling blackouts are not being implemented in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh the day before. The response from the ministry was given in response to a request from Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova, who was inquiring about frequent power outages in the Nookat district. He noted: "Rolling blackouts are not being
According to information from the Prosecutor's Office of Naryn, serious violations of land legislation committed by local officials were identified during the investigation, which took place from 1999 to 2002.
During the investigation in the Talas region, serious violations were discovered on the part of the akim of the Bakai-Ata district and other officials. The press center of the State Committee for National Security reported that arrests were made. According to the agency, the process of providing land plots occurred with violations: there was no calculation and payment of mandatory forest losses, positive conclusions from the state ecological expertise were not obtained, and there was no state
American multimillionaire Elon Musk shared his opinion on the future of artificial intelligence, stating that by the end of this year, AI could surpass the intellectual capabilities of any human. According to his estimates, within the next five years, by 2030-2031, artificial intelligence will become smarter than all of humanity as a whole. “I assume that by the end of this year we may have AI that is smarter than any human, and at worst, next year. And by 2030-2031, in about five years, it
In Bishkek, an accident involving a cargo truck occurred, resulting in damage to the city's infrastructure. This information was published by blogger Aibek Seydaliev. According to his report, the incident took place on Sadigaliyev Street, near the intersection with Leo Tolstoy Street. Two pedestrians suddenly ran onto the roadway, and the truck driver sharply turned the steering wheel to avoid a collision.
A meeting was held with the designers of the new plan The Main Department of Urban Planning and Architecture hosted a discussion on the new master plan for Bishkek, which is planned until 2050. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction. At the meeting, architects and builders exchanged opinions on the project, making their suggestions and comments. The event was attended by the director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture Daniyar Bapyshov, the head of the
As of January 23, the official exchange rates for currencies, including the Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan, showed an increase, while the euro decreased in value. The US dollar remained unchanged. This data was provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in the capital. US Dollar:
The Ministry of Education has presented the schedule for the national olympiad covering the subjects of mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and computer science for the academic year 2025/2026. The main objective of this olympiad is to identify talented students, as well as to enhance their educational level and foster interest in scientific research and creativity.
David Beckham, the legendary captain of the England national team, has reacted for the first time to recent events in his family after his eldest son Brooklyn Beckham accused his parents of interfering in his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz.
The first participants in the initiative regarding the situation in Gaza were announced in Davos. At the economic forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced the first members of his new initiative, called the "Council of Peace." On stage were high-profile representatives from 19 countries who became the founders of this group under Trump's leadership. Among those present were delegates from Bahrain, Morocco, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Hungary,
A telephone conversation took place between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Medet Abakirov, and his Macedonian counterpart, Zoran Dimitrovski, to discuss the prospects for cooperation between the two states. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that during the discussion, interest in enhancing the level of bilateral relations was emphasized. The participants noted that there is significant potential for deepening political dialogue, as well as for development in the
By the order of the president, Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the state administration, visited Shopokov to inspect construction sites owned by the company "Dooolot Kuruulush." During the visit, it was revealed that over 1,000 investors had invested more than 1 billion soms into the project; however, actual construction work had not been carried out, and most sites remain at the foundation stage. People, who have been waiting for the completion of construction for almost two years,
The Call Center Kaktus.media received complaints from residents of Bishkek who are dissatisfied with the condition of the sidewalks on 7 April Street, located along the Botanical Garden. One of the citizens noted: "When will the city hall pay attention to this street and provide proper sidewalks? All other areas are being improved, but order has not been established here. People move with difficulty - one pedestrian finds a way, and all the others follow on this narrow path."
On the night of January 23, due to the beginning of snowfall, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" started snow removal in Bishkek. As reported by the city administration, the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection of the area and assessed the readiness of the equipment and workers. An automated system is in operation, allowing for tracking the location of specialized equipment.
Local residents of the Batken region are strongly advised to temporarily refrain from traveling to Osh and other areas. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate, heavy snowfall has prompted a call to residents to avoid long-distance trips. Inspectors noted that road conditions have worsened, and vehicles are facing difficulties in the mountain passes.
The Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic expects that this year tax revenues may amount to nearly 578 billion soms. These forecasts are presented in the agency's materials regarding fiscal risks for the period from 2025 to 2030. As part of the analysis, specialists from the Ministry of Finance proposed three scenarios concerning the volume of tax revenues for the state budget:
According to information provided by foreign sources, Dana White, head of the UFC, is in negotiations with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk regarding his potential participation in the new boxing promotion Zuffa Boxing.
The National Bank has updated its official exchange rates against the Kyrgyz som as of January 23, 2026. According to the regulator, the current exchange rates are as follows: 1 US dollar — 87.4500 soms (unchanged); 1 euro — 102.2203 soms (decrease); 1 Russian ruble — 1.1409 soms (increase); 1 Kazakh tenge — 0.1728 soms (slight increase); 1 Chinese yuan — 12.5593 soms (slight increase). The dollar rate remained at the same level compared to the previous day, while the euro has decreased, and
On January 23, in the village of Maevka, located in Bishkek, employees of the Public Security Service of the GOM-8 of the First Mai District Police Department conducted a raid aimed at stopping the illegal sale of fuel and lubricants (GSM). During the inspection on Molodaya Gvardiya Street, several points selling gasoline were identified. Some of them used plastic bottles and sold fuel directly from cars.
In the morning of January 23, the exchange rates at the MOSSOVET exchange points are as follows:
The decree signed by President Sadyr Japarov concerns the implementation of a temporary national campaign for the free replacement of driver's licenses issued without an expiration date. Information about this decree was published by the information policy department of the president's office. According to the document, the campaign will begin on January 15 of the current year and will aim to replace old licenses with new samples.
- Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Mahabat Mavlyanova held a meeting with experts in the field of organic agriculture, according to information from the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the meeting, current issues and opportunities for the development of organic farming in the country were discussed, as well as possible ways to address them.
In the last 24 hours, various international media have covered events in Ukraine as well as around the world against the backdrop of ongoing military actions. Here are the main news highlights. The frozen power plant in Ukraine. Photo by Roman Baluk / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA. After attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the heating situation in Kyiv remains critical. As of January 22, Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that about 3,000 apartment buildings continue to be without heating,
On the Bishkek - Osh highway, especially in the area of the Too-Ashuu pass, there is heavy snowfall, fog, and ice. Ice formation is also observed on the bypass roads of the Issyk-Ata and Kemin districts, as well as in mountainous areas, making it difficult for vehicles to move, reports the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. Officials remind drivers of the importance of strictly adhering to traffic rules during trips.
Jalal-Abad is one of the largest cities in Kyrgyzstan, second only to Bishkek and Osh. The city is located at an altitude of 730 meters above sea level in the eastern part of the Kok-Art valley at the foot of the small Ayub-Too mountains.
Since 2022, the Plant Protection Organization in Mongolia has begun the process of digitizing its services related to certification and notification for both plants and plant raw materials and products. Additionally, an electronic 'single window' system has been implemented to simplify export processes. This information was published on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, reporting on achievements in this area. As part of expanding
The National Center for Cultural Heritage, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Turkish Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. The agreement was signed by the Center's director, Dr. Enkhbat Galbadrakh, and the president of the Turkish Institute of Archaeology, Professor Dr. Şaban Doğan. Details about this can be found on the official Facebook page of the Ministry here.
In Kyrgyzstan, there are 34 cities, among which Bishkek and Osh have the status of cities of republican significance. The regional cities include: Batken, Kyzyl-Kiya, Suluktu, Manas, Tash-Kumyr, Kara-Kul, Mailuu-Suu, Karakol, Balykchy, Naryn, Tokmok, Kara-Balta, Kant, and Talas. The cities of district significance include: Razzakov, Aydarken, Kadamjay, Kok-Jangak, Kerben, Kochkor-Ata, Toktogul, Cholpon-Ata, Kara-Suu, Nookat, Uzgen, Kemin, Orlovka, Kainy, Shopokov, Shamalty-Say, Bazar-Korgon,
