In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a police officer and his accomplice were detained for extorting money from a citizen in the context of a criminal case regarding "rape." This information was announced by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR).
On January 19, a meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Emergency Situations B. Azhikeeva, the First Deputy Minister of Finance R. Suynaliev, and representatives of the Chinese company Sino Pharmaceutical Equipment Development Co., Ltd, also known as Sinoped International Co., Ltd. According to the Ministry of Finance, as a result of the negotiations, a memorandum was signed, aimed at developing the modern medical and laboratory potential of
In Kyrgyzstan, a campaign has begun for the import of mineral fertilizers necessary to support agriculture in 2026. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, farmers in the republic need 182.8 thousand tons of fertilizers this season.
Daniyar Mambetalievich Kaskeev now heads the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Resortology and Rehabilitation, which operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The signing of the order appointing Kaskeev to this position was made possible by the decision of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
In the city of Osh, the opening of a new building for 100 children took place, which became an addition to the kindergarten "Asan-Üsön," as reported by the press service of the capital construction department of the mayor's office. According to the press service, due to the fact that the previous building of the kindergarten was in unsatisfactory conditions, it was decided to construct a modern facility. At the same time as the construction of the new building, the old one was
In 2026, it is planned to plant 50 thousand seedlings in Bishkek. This was announced by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, in a podcast of the agency "Kabar". He noted that contracts have already been signed, and the first deliveries will begin arriving in the city in February. "Before planting new seedlings in the urban area, we will place them in a nursery. This will allow us to assess how they adapt and take root. We had a sad experience in 2025 when 1,500 trees
According to the results of 2025, the economy of Kyrgyzstan showed impressive growth. What factors contributed to this, according to government reports? Maintaining High Growth RatesPreliminary data shows that the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms, increasing by 11.1% compared to the period of January-December 2024.
Suspects in the crime have been detained The incident occurred in Tokmak, where a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and attempted to be strangled. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to available information, on the evening of January 17, the victim's mother contacted the police, stating that her daughter I.T., born in 2008, was forcibly pulled into a car near the "Atake" store. A man and a woman were involved in this process, who
On January 20, around 15:30, a traffic accident occurred in Bishkek. According to information provided by Kaktus.media, two Daewoo Matiz cars collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser, which had red diplomatic plates.
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In Kyrgyzstan, Ombudsman Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva intervened in the situation regarding the rights of a girl from an orphanage, which led to a decision to grant her social assistance in the amount of 518,000 soms, as reported by the press service of the akiykatchi. Monitoring of children's institutions in the Chui region, conducted by staff of the Ombudsman Institute in 2025, revealed serious violations that need to be addressed.
A deputy demands a review of funding In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulai Mashrapova drew attention to the problem of funding for a kindergarten for children with hearing impairments. The kindergarten is located in the rural area of Ala-Tuu and accommodates about 60 children, who not only receive education but also live on its premises. According to Mashrapova, under a government resolution adopted in 2008, only 28 soms are allocated per day for the
The day before, a video appeared on social media showing a man committing an act that violates public order in the center of Bishkek at Ala-Too Square. This incident sparked a heated discussion among the city's residents, as it occurred in one of the most famous and crowded places in the capital. According to local authorities, the video recording has already been forwarded to law enforcement agencies for the identification of the offender and further investigation. The Department of
Flight delays at Manas International Airport are caused by adverse weather conditions, reports the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". In particular, three morning flights to Antalya, Kazan, and Sharm El Sheikh could not depart as scheduled.
According to information published by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of December 2025, the country's gross domestic product amounted to 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms. This figure reflects an increase of 11.1% compared to the previous year, indicating the stability of the state's economic policy. The service sector continues to play a leading role in this process, accounting for more than half of the economy — 51.2%. At the same time, the share of
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of four citizens of the country: "A.A.A.", "B.B.S.", "E.A.E." and "O.E.K.". They are suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution via the internet, particularly through webcam studios. This criminal group operated a network of webcam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. According to the investigation, members of this organized group rented apartments in
During the reform of the administrative-territorial structure, some rural districts were merged, but the number of employees in the rural administration remained at the same level. This was reported by deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, the rural district of the Ala-Buka region has a population of over 53,000 people, while only 14 employees work in the rural administration.
A girl orphaned with a disability in the Chuy region will receive social assistance in the amount of 518,000 soms thanks to the intervention of the Ombudsman. This was reported by the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic. In 2025, employees of this institute conducted an inspection of the living conditions of children in orphanages in the region, revealing a number of violations and providing recommendations for their elimination.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva spoke about the situation concerning nine families living in house No. 82 on Professor Zima Street. She noted that these citizens have been working for a long time at the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk." In 2020, they received a non-residential premises by a joint decision of the head of "Zelenhoz." After they carried out renovations and in light of the court's decision to convert the
On January 21, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev reported that universities have begun to sharply increase the cost of contracts. He noted that although the business on "nb" and passes has been canceled, universities are still raising the amounts that students must pay to study.
The water supply systems in the Pervomaisky district will become part of a new plan for the development of communal infrastructure, which the Bishkek city administration has presented for public discussion. This project covers the period from 2026 to 2030 and includes significant investments in the creation of water supply, sewage, and irrigation systems for the annexed territories. In connection with the expansion of the city boundaries to 41 thousand hectares and the implementation of
The incident occurred near the city of Gelida when a train collided with a collapsed retaining wall that fell onto the tracks after heavy rain, as reported by El Mundo. This is not the only incident in the Catalonia region: about 130 passengers of a high-speed train were trapped in a tunnel due to a malfunction in the contact network. Additionally, 30 passengers of a second train passing near Fornells de la Selva were evacuated due to a fallen tree on the tracks.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, deputy Dastan Bekeshev stated the need to postpone the licensing deadlines for taxi drivers by six months. He noted that government institutions would not be able to prepare all the necessary permits by February 1. Bekeshev also emphasized the importance of reviewing the requirements for candidates, such as the possession of a military ID, a medical certificate, and a certificate of no criminal record. According to him, the Ministry of
In the territories of Kara-Suu, Aravan, and Nookat districts, as well as in the city of Osh, six individuals were fined a total of 75,000 soms for illegal hunting. These violations were discovered during a joint operational raid conducted by the staff of the southern branch of NABU Kyrgyzstan, inspectors from the Osh regional office of the environmental and technical supervision service, as well as representatives from the department of specially protected natural areas and biodiversity.
Construction of mini-football fields has begun in the Botanical Garden on a plot with rocky soil. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurbek Albanov, the deputy director of the garden. According to him, the Botanical Garden, located on Akhunbaev Street, covers an area of 127 hectares, and the mini-football fields will be situated near the entrance from this street.
From January 23 to 25, the national judo championship for men and women will take place in Osh. This event is organized by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The women's competitions will include weight categories: up to 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78 kg and over 78 kg. Meanwhile, men will compete in categories up to 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 kg and over 100 kg.
Jens-Frederik Nielsen Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has urged the population and local authorities to be prepared for a potential threat related to possible military intervention by the United States under President Donald Trump. While he believes that the use of military force is unlikely, Nielsen emphasized that it should not be ruled out, referring to statements from the American side. At a press conference in Nuuk, the Prime Minister noted that Greenland must be
As part of Turk Week, the Days of Turkic Cinema were held, along with a photo exhibition titled "The Turkic World on the Silk Road," and a round table discussion on the topic "From the Silk Road to the Middle Corridor: Promoting Connectivity through Transport Development and Simplification of Trade Procedures." Additionally, a gala concert and other cultural and business events took place, showcasing the multifaceted work of the Organization of Turkic States.
He emphasized that a day consists of 24 hours Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev proposed to extend the first part of the parliamentary session by one hour and to move lunch to the same time. It is worth noting that deputies are provided with two hours for lunch. “Today we are discussing important issues for citizens. I believe we should extend the working time until one o'clock, as not all deputies have time to express their opinions,” argued Sydygaliev. The Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu made a
In the Enver Gariyev Botanical Garden, the construction of a mini-football field is planned. This decision concerns an area that has long been considered unsuitable for botanical research, as reported by Deputy Director Nurlan Albanov in a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." Albanov noted that this decision was agreed upon with the president and the leadership of the National Academy of Sciences. He also emphasized that there will be no large-scale construction work on the territory of the
The ‘Manas’ airport has implemented a modern navigation system that allows aircraft to land even in dense fog conditions. According to a statement from the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," this system is currently operating in test mode.
Today, January 21, the youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan will play a match as part of the World Championship (U-20). The competitions among teams in the third division (Group B) are taking place in Bishkek at the "Nomad Arena."
The suspects used rental apartments for their activities According to the press center of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of Bishkek, detained individuals suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution via the internet, specifically web cam studios. The investigation established that among those detained are citizens of
A criminal case has been initiated in Tokmok regarding the kidnapping of a minor girl, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. It has been reported that on January 17, around 21:00, two strangers forcibly placed 17-year-old I.T. into a Hyundai Grandeur car near the "Atake" store and took her to an unknown location.
On January 21, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects linked to the organization of prostitution and debauchery. According to law enforcement agencies, as a result of joint efforts by GKNB employees and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, the identities of A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. were revealed, who are responsible for creating a network of webcam studios in Bishkek and Kazakhstan. The
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a 9.4% increase in consumer prices compared to the previous year. The National Statistical Committee recorded an inflation rate of 8.3% over 11 months. The most significant price increases were observed in the following categories:
OpenAI has announced the implementation of a new feature in ChatGPT that will determine the age of users in order to identify minors. This was reported in the company's press release. “Our new age prediction feature in the consumer plans of ChatGPT will allow us to determine whether a user is under 18 years old and provide them with a safe and appropriate experience,” the statement notes.
According to information from the ombudsman's press service, a girl from an orphanage will receive social assistance in the amount of 518,000 soms thanks to the intervention of the Akikatchy Institute. In 2025, staff from the institute conducted a monitoring of children's institutions in the Chui region, during which they checked living conditions and the observance of children's rights. "As a result of the inspection, violations were identified, and recommendations were
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has announced the creation of a new draft law aimed at strengthening control in the halal industry. This was reported in a press release from the ministry. As part of this project, it is proposed to clearly define the responsibility of organizations that violate halal standards or improperly use the "halal" labeling.
Among the appeals received by VB.KG, common themes and concerns stand out. Families express worry about the lack of support for children in the fields of culture, sports, and leisure in Kyrgyzstan. Parents raising multiple children believe that the absence of benefits for them when attending cultural events, such as museums and theaters, is unfair. They strongly urge the authorities to create a program similar to the "Pushkin Card" in the Russian Federation, which would allow
A network of webcam studios has been uncovered in Bishkek, reports the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency, the suspects, accused of "organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery" through webcam services, are Kyrgyz nationals: A. A. A., B. B. S., E. A. E., and O. E. K. These individuals are believed to have acted as part of a criminal group, ensuring the operation of webcam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. The suspects reportedly
According to information provided by the State Committee for National Security, the activities of an international network of webcam studios operating in both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have been halted in Bishkek. During the operation, in collaboration with police officers, four citizens of Kyrgyzstan, who were part of an organized group, were detained. These individuals organized internet broadcasts of an erotic nature and facilitated the operation of studios in both countries.
The company 'Alliance Altyn' has confirmed its strong position in the corporate sector of the country by taking second place in the ranking that assessed financial stability and economic changes for the first half of 2025. The magazine 'Ratings of 500 Companies', which published this ranking, is based on official data from the National Statistical Committee and the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. The list was compiled based on reports from over 22,000 enterprises
According to scientists from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, this is a unique case where a cow uses makeshift tools. They published their research in the international scientific journal Current Biology. Experts emphasize that such an ability is an important skill. Previously, similar behavior had only been observed in chimpanzees. During 70 experiments with Veronica, zoologists noted that she successfully completed tasks, including using a long-handled brush to scratch her
The initiator also plans to organize a petition for a "clean Kyrgyzstan." A lawsuit has been filed in Bishkek's Main Internal Affairs Directorate against several social media users. This was reported by a Bishkek resident with the nickname amiraskarov on the Threads platform. The statement is related to social media posts concerning the situation with the "Kulikovsky" trade house and blogger Aitilek Orozbekov. "My posts reached the Main Internal Affairs
In the Chui region, an unusual culling of jackals has taken place. According to one of the hunters engaged in sport hunting, during their outing for jackals near the border with Kazakhstan, they noticed predators with an unusual coloration in the reed thickets. "They had white spots on their fur. At first, we thought they were stray dogs, but upon closer inspection, we realized they were jackals," shares the hunter.
In Bishkek and Kazakhstan, suspects who created a network of webcam studios have been detained. Employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, conducted an operation during which A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. were arrested. These individuals are suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery via the internet. They established a network of webcam
On January 18, 2026, a woman named S.A., born in 1986, reported to the Tokmok Internal Affairs Department. She stated that on January 17, around 21:00, near the "Atake" store, unknown individuals named E and A forcibly placed her minor daughter, I.T., born in 2008, into a white Hyundai Grandeur car. This information was provided to the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to the applicant, her daughter was subjected to violence: the kidnappers drove her to
