The kindergarten "Altyn Uya" in Tokmok was visited for an inspection — what did it reveal?

In Tokmok, representatives of the city administration conducted an inspection of preschool educational institutions. During the inspection, kindergarten No. 8 "Altyn Uya" was identified as an object requiring increased attention. Specialists were pointed out the existing shortcomings and emphasized that during repair work, it is necessary to adhere to modern requirements, as well as standards of quality and safety.

Drunk Driver Without a Single Document Detained in Bishkek

In Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Service of the Police detained a driver who was exhibiting suspicious behavior on the road. As a result, his vehicle was stopped by the patrol crew for inspection. Upon examination, it was revealed that the detained individual lacked both a driver's license and documents for the vehicle. Additionally, the man showed clear signs of alcohol intoxication. He was subsequently taken to the state narcological service, where the fact of intoxication was

ChatGPT Tried to Take Entrance Exams for Universities in Japan

The neural network ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, showed impressive results on the unified entrance exam for Japanese universities, scoring the maximum points in nine out of 15 subjects. The overall percentage of correct answers was 97%, which is significantly higher than last year, when it was 91%, and in 2024, when it was recorded at only 66%. This was reported by Kyodo News, citing data from the company LifePromt, which conducted the test. Among the subjects in which ChatGPT achieved the

Arrested is the district police officer of the Oktyabrsky District of Bishkek for a "setup" involving rape

The investigation established that extortion occurred under the pretext of accusing Ch.M. of committing a crime related to the rape of T.A. As a result, T.A., in collusion with police officer E.A., demanded the specified amount of money from the citizen for a favorable resolution of the case. By the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, T.A. and E.A. were placed in custody in the pre-trial detention center of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

UN warns of "global water bankruptcy"

In a new report from the Institute of Water Resources at the United Nations University, it is stated that humanity is entering a period that can be characterized as "global water bankruptcy." According to the UN, about 75% of the world's population, which amounts to approximately 6.1 billion people, live in areas with unstable or extremely limited freshwater supplies. Every year, nearly 4 billion people face significant water shortages for at least one month.

In Kyrgyzstan, the forum "AgroDialogue-2026" will take place, where the best farmers will be chosen.

In Kyrgyzstan, from February 18 to 21, an agro-industrial forum titled "AgroDialogue–2026" will take place, which promises to be a significant event for the agricultural sector. During this period, the best farmers in the country will be selected: 40 champions, of which 20 will be from crop production and 20 from animal husbandry. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The forum is expected to attract both local and foreign experts and

Man Killed with a Frying Pan: His Villager First Called His Mom in Russia, Then Confessed to the Police

The judicial panel for criminal cases and offenses of the Chui Regional Court reviewed the appeal regarding a murder case that occurred in the Jaily District of the Chui Region. As a result, the panel upheld the verdict of the court of first instance.

Man Took Over 7 Million Som from Victim Under the Pretext of Horse Racing and Disappeared

In the village of Voenno-Antonovka, an incident occurred in which a man named M. deceived a local resident, seizing an amount exceeding 7 million soms. According to information provided by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, on November 21, 2025, a 54-year-old citizen A.Z. reported a fraud to the police. He stated that on September 30, 2025, at the "RIOM" car market, the fraudster offered to transport 65 horses worth a total of 7,020,000 soms from Kazakhstan

The Deputy Director of the Botanical Garden Explained Why the Area Was Cleared of Invasive Plants

In the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev in Bishkek, work is underway to install new fences and clear areas of invasive plants. This was reported on January 21 by the deputy director of the garden, Nurlan Albanov, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." According to Albanov, the old fences, which were installed between 1962 and 1964, have fallen into disrepair, resulting in gaps in some areas that allow people to freely enter the garden's territory.

The deputy proposed to increase the number of male teachers.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov proposed to increase the number of male teachers in schools. The initiative arose after an appeal from one of the residents of Osh. The deputy noted that the lack of male teachers negatively affects student discipline.

Promised to bring a herd of horses from Kazakhstan, but deceived. Suspect detained.

A fraudster promising to deliver 65 horses from Kazakhstan detained Turmush — As it became known on January 21, a suspect in a large-scale fraud was detained in the Chuy region, according to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department. The incident occurred on September 30, 2025, when a horse breeder contacted the police. He reported that at the car market "RIOM," he made a deal with a man who promised to deliver 65 horses from Kazakhstan for a total of

The authorities of Kyrgyzstan plan to make the "Bedel" checkpoint operational 24/7 by the end of 2029.

Waiting time at the checkpoint will be reduced to 15 minutes By the end of 2029, the automobile checkpoint "Bedel," located on the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, is expected to operate around the clock. This decision is included in the strategic plan of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which is set to last until 2030. With the introduction of the new operating schedule, the throughput of the checkpoint is planned to exceed 1,000 trucks per day, and the

The upper area of the Botanical Garden is also planned to be cleared, where laboratories and experimental plots will be located.

As part of the project to improve the Botanical Garden, it is planned to tidy up the area stretching from Sukhe-Bator Street to the Southern Highway. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurlan Albanov, the deputy director of the Botanic Garden. The area of the site is approximately 80 hectares. On this territory, it is planned to set up laboratories dedicated to fruit and berry crops, as well as to create a special experimental botanical

A sheep was allegedly bought for 1 million dollars and taken to Kazakhstan — what Kyrgyz farmers are saying

Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in the prices of Areshan sheep in Kyrgyzstan, which, according to farmers, has nearly doubled. Recently, a video appeared on social media stating that one of the Kazakh businessmen purchased a ram [kochkor] of the Areshan breed for 1 million dollars.

Tokayev, at Trump's invitation, will go to Davos to sign the Charter of the Council of Peace

Illustrative photo President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will travel to Davos for the ceremony of signing the Charter of the Council of Peace, having received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump, as reported by the Akorda press service. This ceremony is scheduled for January 22.

Sensations and Upsets in the Champions League: Results of Matchday 7

During the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League, which took place the day before, fans witnessed both unexpected results and confident victories from the strongest teams. The defeat of "Manchester City" in Norway stood out as the main shock of the matchday.

The deputy raised issues of supporting migrants and developing the outskirts of Bishkek

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu raised important issues concerning migrants in Russia. He reported on the difficulties our compatriots face due to new control system requirements. Karybek uulu proposed to strengthen legal support for migrants and to instruct consular services to more actively protect their rights.

The Ministry of Agriculture named the region of Kyrgyzstan that leads in fish production for sale

In 2025, the production volumes of commercial fish in the Kyrgyz Republic reached 19,508.85 tons, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This result was made possible by the efforts of both individuals and legal entities operating under contracts with the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. The largest volumes of fish were produced in the Chui region, where 12,844.8 tons of commercial fish were recorded. It is followed by other regions with the following figures:

A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.

In the Chui region, law enforcement officers detained a person suspected of large-scale fraud, according to information from the regional police department's press service. It became known that on September 30, 2025, an unknown individual, while near the "RIOM" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, offered an entrepreneur to transport 65 horses from Kazakhstan through the "Ak-Zhol" checkpoint. As a result of this scam, he gained control of 2 million tenge and

The deputy proposed to increase the number of men among teachers to improve the quality of education and discipline.

Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov, representing district No. 27, expressed the idea that it is worth considering the possibility of increasing the number of men among teachers. This statement was made on January 21 at a parliamentary meeting. According to Muratbekov, he received a proposal highlighting that the lack of men in the teaching staff may be one of the reasons for low discipline in schools. "Perhaps the government should pay attention to this. Although teachers should not be divided by

"Distance Learning" is canceled, the academic year may start later. What else has changed for students?

The year 2025 became a time of significant changes for Kyrgyzstan in the field of higher education. Kaktus.media highlights what has changed for students. Introduction of a Voucher System for Future EducatorsFor the first time in 2025, a voucher system was introduced for applicants to pedagogical specialties. Now, applicants who successfully pass the nationwide testing can participate in a competition for a voucher and then choose between a state and a private university. If the cost of

Changes to the rules for determining the localization of pharmaceutical products and medical devices for the purposes of public procurement have come into effect in the EAEU.

Starting from January 22, 2026, new rules regarding the determination of the country of origin for certain goods in public procurement will come into effect in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission. These changes pertain to relationships that arose from January 1, 2026.

In 2025, 18 minors committed suicide in the Jalal-Abad region

In 2025, 18 cases of suicide among youth were registered in the Jalal-Abad region. This information was presented by Deputy Venera Salyamova at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She emphasized that this figure exceeds last year's data by two cases.

At the GNS, issues of cashless payments were discussed

As part of the event reported by the press service of the GNS, the deputy heads of the service — Azat Almanbetov and Kubanychbek Ysabekov — were gathered, along with representatives from organizations such as the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, the Interbank Processing Center, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan.

The Agro-Industrial Association commented on the situation surrounding the domestic producer

The association engaged in the development of the agro-industrial complex of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a statement regarding the situation related to the company OsOO "Rikha". We remind you that at the meeting of the Budget, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on January 19, 2026, accusations were made against OsOO "Rikha" that the company allegedly had its "license revoked," "failed the accreditation

The USA has detained another tanker in the Caribbean Sea

According to representatives of the Southern Command, this detention underscores the commitment of the USA to ensure that only oil exported from Venezuela is obtained legally. The tanker "Sagitta" was included in the sanctions list of the US Department of the Treasury, published on October 1, 2025, as a vessel of the "shadow fleet" that transports sanctioned oil under the Panamanian flag. The basis for its inclusion in this list was an executive order on sanctions against

Security of the CA: Joint Counteraction to Cyber Threats Discussed in Bishkek

An international conference on cybersecurity is currently taking place in Bishkek. The discussion focuses on organizational and legal issues, international and national standards, as well as current threats and challenges affecting the national security of Central Asian countries. The main objective of this event is to strengthen cybersecurity in Central Asia, develop common approaches to combat new challenges in the context of rapid technological advancement, and exchange experiences among

Deputy: Parents are concerned about the sale of foreign sweets near schools and kindergartens

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Burun Amanova reported receiving numerous appeals from concerned parents who have noticed an increase in foreign products in stores, especially those located near educational institutions. She emphasized: "Parents say that they cannot always control what their children buy, especially candies and toys. They are interested in whether the sanitary and epidemiological service checks such goods, how they enter the country, and who

Ministry of Energy: In 2025, 3,233 reinforced concrete poles will be installed in the Naryn region

The world is entering an "era of global water bankruptcy" - UN University

According to a new report published by the United Nations University, the world is on the brink of an "era of global water bankruptcy." This warning comes amid a critical situation caused by the depletion of groundwater, overuse of water resources, land degradation, deforestation, and environmental pollution. The authors of the study emphasize that the terms "water stress" and "water crisis" no longer adequately describe the reality in several regions. They argue

Those deceived by the "Ikhsan Group LTD" cooperative still have not received their money

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who became victims of the cooperative "Ihsan Group LTD" have still not managed to recover their funds and are seeking support. This was reported by Deputy Kamila Talieva at a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. “We continue to receive appeals from citizens who have suffered losses amounting to millions. At one of the meetings with voters, this issue was raised again, and people expressed dissatisfaction that there have been no solutions for six years. How can

United Nations University: The World Enters the "Era of Global Water Bankruptcy"

In the context of ongoing depletion of groundwater, excessive use of water resources, land degradation, deforestation, and environmental pollution, the United Nations University has released a report that outlines the concept of an "era of global water bankruptcy." It also calls on world leaders to adapt to new conditions based on scientific data. Irreversible Loss of Water ResourcesThe authors of the study emphasize that the terms "water stress" and "water crisis"

The Minister of Science Met with Graduates of the Presidential Scholarship "El Ümütü"

The Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with graduates of the International Presidential Scholarship "El Ümütü". According to information provided by the ministry's press service, the main subject of discussion was the further development of the presidential scholarship program and the exchange of opinions on this matter.

Mediators of Kyrgyzstan Sound the Alarm About Impostors

The preparation for the first Congress of Mediators of the Kyrgyz Republic has led to a serious scandal. During the monitoring of the legal services market, members of the organizing committee identified numerous "experts" who, lacking the appropriate education and legal grounds, actively position themselves as mediators. This raises serious concerns within the professional community, as consulting such "mediators" may not only be useless but also pose a danger to citizens.

Over 400 million soms will be spent on road construction in the Pervomaisky District

In the First May District of Bishkek, over 400 million soms are planned to be allocated for the development of road infrastructure. The city administration has presented a project for public discussion that covers the years from 2026 to 2030 and includes asphalt paving and the construction of sidewalks. After the integration of new residential areas into the city, there arose a need to improve the transport network in these regions.

Kyrgyzstan Studies the Rosselkhoznadzor's "VetIS" System for the Digitalization of Veterinary Control

- A meeting took place in Moscow between representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic and the leadership of the Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by the Veterinary Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz delegation included Deputy Minister Asel Kenenbaeva, while the Russian side was represented by Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor Konstantin Savenkov.

The deputy proposes to allow the construction of tourist facilities on Issyk-Kul.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Bolot Sagynayev raised the issue of the possibility of constructing tourist facilities in the Issyk-Kul area. He noted that the park-beach zone is located just 100 meters from the water, and the lands in this area have various categories. Sagynayev expressed his desire to transform these plots for the organization of new tourist facilities, emphasizing their potential.

The Mayor of Bishkek spoke about how his family copes with criticism on the internet

In a recent episode of the podcast "Kabar," the Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, spoke for the first time about the wave of criticism and negative comments that have flooded social media, and how this affects his family. He noted that many commentators write unfounded and superficial things, hiding behind the anonymity of their private accounts and posing as experts.

Harmful to Vulnerable Groups. Air Quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 144 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir data, on January 20, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek was recorded at 144 AQI. This level is considered harmful for vulnerable groups.

On the case of allocating 55 hectares of land to LLC "Kyrgyz Textile LTD," the former first deputy mayor of Osh and officials were detained by the State Committee for National Security. The court sentenced three.

The Osh City Court issued a ruling in a case concerning former officials accused of selling 55 hectares of land. In early September 2025, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) announced the detention of I.M.A., the former first deputy mayor of the city of Osh. This detention occurred as part of a criminal case initiated by the Osh prosecutor's office.

Honey export from Kyrgyzstan to China reached 86 tons by the end of 2025

Honey exports from Kyrgyzstan to China in 2025 amounted to 86 tons, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. The majority of shipments occurred in the first and second quarters of the year. Compared to 2024, exports increased by 10.2%, which is 8 tons. The average price of honey ranged from $3 to $7 per kilogram, while a year earlier this figure varied from $3 to $6 per kilogram.

Will it warm up in Bishkek? Meteorologists share their insights. Weather forecast for January 22-25.

According to meteorologists, no warming is expected in Bishkek at the end of the week. January 22 at night, the temperature will fluctuate around −9 degrees with variable cloudiness. During the day, snow is possible, and the air will not warm above −1 degree.

"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Arrested in Bishkek

A group of criminals was caught as a result of operational measures. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a group of suspects involved in robbery. According to a report from the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, one citizen identified as M.S. reported to the police on January 12, 2026. According to the complainant, around 02:00 on M. Gorky Street, unknown individuals used physical force and took his mobile phone, an iPhone 13 Pro Max,

Bishkek Doctors Share How to Strengthen Immunity During Cold Season

In the cold season, when the incidence of ARVI and influenza increases, it is especially important to take care of the immune system. Doctors from the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center shared their recommendations for maintaining immunity—the body's natural barrier against viruses and infections. Specialists emphasize that immunity is not only a physical state but also a reflection of the body's overall functioning. Factors such as emotional state, lifestyle, and nutrition, as well

Man Suspected of Lewd Acts Toward 7-Year-Old Niece

In the Talas region, a criminal case has been initiated against the uncle of a seven-year-old girl, who is suspected of sexual abuse. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region, stating that on January 15, a local resident R. O., born in 1958, reported to the Internal Affairs Office of the Talas district. According to her, on the night of January 12 to 13, the maternal uncle took the girl, born in 2019, to his place. The next morning, the girl woke up

In the Bishkek Botanical Garden, recreation areas and closed zones for scientific work will be created.

In the E. Gareev Botanical Garden in Bishkek, plans are underway to create new areas for recreation and scientific research, including a children's sports playground, a workout zone, an open-air amphitheater, and a modern conference hall. These initiatives were announced on January 21 by Deputy Director Nurlan Albanov during the "Birinchi Radio" program. The deputy director emphasized that the decisions to improve infrastructure were based on international experience. Specialists

Bishkek in the anti-rating for air pollution: coal is one of the reasons, - deputy

At a recent parliamentary session, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova (District No. 3) reported that Bishkek has once again found itself among the cities with high levels of air pollution, where coal burning plays a significant role. According to her information, coal is one of the main sources of smog, releasing harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and arsenic when burned, which adversely affect health. In connection with this problem, smokeless stoves have been implemented in Mongolia and other

A man was extorted for 350,000 soms, accused of rape

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a police officer from the October District Department of Internal Affairs and a woman were detained on suspicion of extorting a large sum of money from a local resident. According to a statement from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detention took place on January 17 of this year. According to the information, at the moment of receiving 350,000 soms from local resident Ch. M., who acted as the complainant in the extortion case, T. A.