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"They Should Work Like Donkeys." Bekeshev Proposes a System for Collecting Alimony from Debtors

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, held on January 19, Bekeshev expressed ideas on how to improve the situation with alimony. He emphasized the need to analyze the problems related to parents' non-payments. According to the deputy, the current alimony system is outdated and requires replacement. "The judicial process does not help but only exacerbates the situation for women who are forced to

19.01.2026, 18:14
Exclusive

The police found an 18-year-old girl who went missing a month ago in the city of Manas.

After a month of searching, the police found 18-year-old Khasiyatkhan Abdullaeva. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, Khasiyatkhan, born in 2008, left her home on December 16, 2025, around 11:00 and had not returned since. On January 17, 2026, law enforcement agencies found her in Bishkek and returned her to her relatives.

19.01.2026, 18:09
Health

In Bishkek, 9 people were admitted to the hospital due to icy conditions

Over the past two days, nine people with injuries related to icy conditions have sought help at the Bishkek Clinical Emergency Hospital. This information was announced by the deputy chief physician Ilim Manapov on January 19 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio". Of the injured, seven received outpatient care, while two were hospitalized. The injuries were mainly sustained by 4-5 individuals who were skiing, and two fell on the street.

19.01.2026, 18:03
Bishkek Woman Fights for Her Children for Nearly Two Years After Their Father Abused Them
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Bishkek Woman Fights for Her Children for Nearly Two Years After Their Father Abused Them

A woman has sought support from the Ombudsman and the head of the State National Security Committee Ayjamal Janibekova, a resident of Bishkek, has reached out for help to Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, the Ombudsman, as well as to Kamchybek Tashiev, the head of the State National Security Committee. She has also written to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the UN to ensure the protection of her children from their father. She reported this on her Facebook page.

19.01.2026, 18:01
Kyrgyz Cinema is Reaching a New Level: From Festival Art to Industry
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Kyrgyz Cinema is Reaching a New Level: From Festival Art to Industry

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that Kyrgyz filmmakers are forced to seek voiceover services outside the country, which costs them between 15,000 to 20,000 dollars per project. The opening of a new recording studio that will meet Dolby Atmos standards will not only reduce costs but also close the production cycle within Kyrgyzstan. The construction of the first film studio in the country’s history is expected

19.01.2026, 18:01
Ecology

The population is growing, but the wastewater treatment facilities remain the same; in district cities, the problem is even more complex, - Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources

Wastewater treatment facilities represent one of the key environmental issues. With the increase in population in large settlements, resource consumption also rises, yet the infrastructure for wastewater treatment remains unchanged. This was stated by the Minister of Ecology, Meder Mashiyev, in an interview with AKIpress. According to him, many treatment facilities in small towns were built back in the Soviet era.

19.01.2026, 18:00
Media School ANO "Eurasia" Launches International Online Course
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Media School ANO "Eurasia" Launches International Online Course

ANO "Eurasia," operating as an autonomous non-profit organization, has announced the launch of a new online course titled "Personal Brand. How to Become Noticed." This course offers free training for anyone interested, regardless of their place of residence. Registration for the program will begin on January 20. It is designed for those who seek to improve their skills in professional communication and effectively promote themselves on social media. Participants will learn

19.01.2026, 18:00
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, April 4 is set to be declared IT Specialists Day

The government of Kyrgyzstan has submitted a proposal for consideration to introduce a new professional holiday — the Day of Information Technology Workers. According to the presented document, this day is planned to be celebrated on April 4 each year. This initiative aims to officially recognize the contribution of IT specialists to the process of digitalization and their significance for the socio-economic progress of the country.

19.01.2026, 17:56
Incidents

In Spain, two trains collided. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported whether Kyrgyz citizens were affected.

In southern Spain, near the town of Adamus, a disaster involving two passenger trains occurred yesterday, January 18. As a result of this incident, at least 39 people have died, and more than 120 have been injured. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. At this time, according to preliminary information from Spanish authorities, there are no registered citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic among the victims and the injured. No

19.01.2026, 17:50
In Bishkek, the activities of the online school "Tunguch" are being improved
Local news / Exclusive

In Bishkek, the activities of the online school "Tunguch" are being improved

On January 19, 2026, a meeting was held in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, her deputies, and the director of the online school "Tunguch," Aysulu Jamangulova. This information was provided by the ministry's press service. The meeting discussed both current issues regarding the school's operations and its future development.

19.01.2026, 17:50
Local news

To Prevent Pandemics, Kyrgyzstan Will Be Allocated a $30 Million Loan

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, deputies approved in the first reading an agreement on financing under the "One Health" program. Its goal is to prevent pandemics, improve food security, and enhance ecosystem health in Central Asia. This document was signed between Kyrgyzstan, the International Development Association, and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

19.01.2026, 17:48
Sports

The deputy called for an increase in funding for the preparation of priority sports for the 2028 Olympics.

At the meeting of the committee on science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh, Umbetalyy Kydyraiev emphasized the importance of increasing the budget for athlete training. He highlighted that the Olympic cycle has already begun, and the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles require special attention to the conditions that ensure the competitiveness of Kyrgyz athletes in five to six key disciplines. In response to his

19.01.2026, 17:37
Local news / Exclusive

Up to Half a Meter of Snow. Heavy Snowfall in Tyup - Video

On January 18, heavy snow fell in Tyup, located in the Issyk-Kul region. In the village of Sary-Dobo, according to local residents, the snow cover reached a height of up to half a meter, significantly hindering movement on the streets. The snowdrifts that formed as a result of the heavy snowfall have become a real problem for the residents of the settlement.

19.01.2026, 17:34
Economy

The GDP of Kyrgyzstan for the year 2025 amounted to nearly 2 trillion soms

Preliminary estimates show that the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan will reach 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms by the end of 2025. This figure is 11.1 percent higher compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. In the 11 months of 2025, the GDP growth rate significantly accelerated to 10.2 percent.

19.01.2026, 17:34
Local news

Lurie Received the Keys to Dolina's Apartment in Khamovniki

The handover of the keys to Larisa Dolina's apartment took place thanks to the bailiffs, who handed them over to the lawyer of Polina Lurye. Lurye's representative stated that her client can now begin moving into the purchased property, reports the Moscow agency. The transfer occurred directly in the apartment in Khamovniki. The lawyer noted: "The bailiffs confirmed that all property has been removed. All documents are in order, and the keys were handed over without any problems.

19.01.2026, 17:34
Sports

World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan: 43 Types of Competitions Included in the Program

As part of the upcoming World Nomad Games, which will take place in Kyrgyzstan, 43 different types of competitions are planned. This was announced by Kazibek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, during a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with issues of science, education, culture, sports, and youth policy. He also noted that only 17 sports were represented at the first games.

19.01.2026, 17:34
Events / Sports

The State Sports Agency announced plans to elevate the status of national games and develop them as part of culture.

The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports has identified the development of national games as a key task. This became known on January 19 during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the agency's director, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, spoke. Kazybek Moldazhiyev noted that the agency has departments responsible for Olympic sports, non-Olympic sports, and national sports. Work is underway on a separate plan specifically dedicated to national games.

19.01.2026, 17:34
In the world

Trump refused to "think about the world" without the Nobel Prize

President Donald Trump, in his letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, published by PBS journalist Nick Schifrin on social media platform X, stated that he will no longer worry about global issues. This statement was made in the context of him not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump expressed the opinion that he should have received this award for preventing numerous conflicts, including more than eight wars. He noted that the absence of the prize frees him from obligations

19.01.2026, 17:31
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, non-payers of alimony will start to be imprisoned

In Kyrgyzstan, measures are being introduced for the criminal prosecution of parents who evade paying alimony for their minor children. This information was announced by Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition. At the meeting, amendments to several legislative acts concerning enforcement proceedings were presented. The draft law includes not only the rights and obligations of

19.01.2026, 17:31
Events / Sports

Kyrgyzstan intends to promote belt wrestling in the Olympic direction through international and Asian platforms.

On the international stage, Kyrgyzstan continues its efforts to promote alysh-kurash (belt wrestling), said Kazybek Moldazhiyev, director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, during a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. Moldazhiyev noted that the agency is actively collaborating with the federation and aims to elevate this type of wrestling to the level of Olympic competitions.

19.01.2026, 17:30
Sports

The deputy proposed to revive the legend of athletics Jumanaazarov's base in the Tong district.

In Kyrgyzstan, the development of sports infrastructure is actively being discussed, including for training camps at Issyk-Kul. This became known on January 19 during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee, where the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, presented relevant information. Deputy Bolot Sagynaev raised the issue of the sports base in the Ton district, which is associated with the outstanding athlete Satymkul Jumanaazarov. He noted that

19.01.2026, 17:29
Events / Sports

The deputy asked whether there were unspent budget funds of the State Sports Agency for the year 2025.

On January 19, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovations, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs, deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev raised a question about the availability of unspent funds in the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports based on the results of 2025. As noted by the deputy, in 2025, the State Agency was allocated 2 billion 446 million soms from the republican budget. Of this amount, 1 billion 62 million soms

19.01.2026, 17:22
Local news

Seniors May Get a Discount on Fishing License Fees

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of high prices for fishing permits that Kyrgyz citizens are facing. According to him, the cost of obtaining a permit to catch three kilograms of fish exceeds 600 soms.

19.01.2026, 17:18
Trump stated that he is no longer obligated to think about the world and can act solely in the interests of the USA.
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Trump stated that he is no longer obligated to think about the world and can act solely in the interests of the USA.

In the letter, Trump emphasizes that the decision not to award him the Nobel Prize frees him from obligations to the world, although he will continue to think about global issues. However, his priority remains what is beneficial for America. “Denmark is not capable of protecting Greenland from Russia or China, and they have no legitimate rights to this territory at all,” Trump notes, pointing to historical facts. He also adds that he has made a significant contribution to NATO and now expects

19.01.2026, 17:11
Local news

In the Sverdlovsk District, 154 materials for land amnesty were approved

The Department of Individual Housing Construction and Urban Planning, in collaboration with district administrations and other interested parties, continues its work on projects that fall under the land amnesty. According to the press service of the Bishkek City Hall, the commission of the Sverdlovsk district has already reviewed 154 materials. Of these, 122 were forwarded to the Main Department of Urban Planning and Architecture for the preparation of necessary conclusions, while 85 materials

19.01.2026, 17:11
Illegal Constructions Identified in the Construction Zone of Bishkek's Bypass Road
Local news

Illegal Constructions Identified in the Construction Zone of Bishkek's Bypass Road

Photo from the press service of the Oktobersky district administration During the preparation for the construction of the bypass road in northern Bishkek, houses built without the necessary permits were identified. This was reported by the administration of the Oktobersky district. The head of the administration, Zhanibek Orozaliev, held a meeting with residents of the "Anar-Bak," "Kyrman," and "Salkyn-Tor" areas, where issues related to the commencement of road

19.01.2026, 17:11
Over 8,000 traffic accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025
Incidents / Exclusive

Over 8,000 traffic accidents registered in Kyrgyzstan in 2025

During 2025, more than 8 thousand road accidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan. The main factors contributing to these incidents were speeding, improper maneuvers, driving into oncoming traffic, driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to comply with traffic rules at intersections, as well as disregard for traffic signs and maintaining the necessary distance. This statistical data was presented at today’s meeting dedicated to the results of the work of the Main Department for Ensuring

19.01.2026, 17:08
There are no deceased or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Incidents

There are no deceased or injured Kyrgyz citizens in the train accident in Spain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Photo from the internet. Passenger train crash in Spain According to preliminary data, there were no citizens of Kyrgyzstan affected by the railway accident in Spain. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, citing information from local authorities. The ministry also added that the Kyrgyz embassy had not received any requests for assistance from compatriots.

19.01.2026, 17:07
In 2026, Bishkek plans to install 42,000 smart meters
Local news / Exclusive

In 2026, Bishkek plans to install 42,000 smart meters

The Bishkek electric network enterprise, a subsidiary of JSC "NESC", is actively working on the implementation of an automated commercial electricity accounting system (ACES). It is reported that the main task of this system is to optimize the distribution of electricity, improve control, and ensure accurate, transparent consumption accounting. Since the beginning of 2025, 28,000 smart meters have already been installed in the capital, distributed across the districts as follows:

19.01.2026, 17:06
The Ministry of Culture promised to reconsider its approach to inviting guests to film festivals
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The Ministry of Culture promised to reconsider its approach to inviting guests to film festivals

During a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva expressed dissatisfaction with the participation of popular bloggers in state cultural events. She emphasized that the Ministry of Culture should pay more attention to professional ethics. “The film industry requires high standards. We cannot invite only those bloggers who are popular on social media, solely due to financial support from sponsors. We need to put an end to such practices,” she stated.

19.01.2026, 17:03
Events / Sports

In Bishkek, plans are underway to renovate the Sports Palace — the city hall has been tasked with finding funding.

At the meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs held on January 19, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bolot Sagynayev drew attention to the condition of the Sports Palace in Bishkek. Addressing Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, he noted that many sports facilities are undergoing repairs, and events have already been scheduled for the entire upcoming year at

19.01.2026, 17:01
In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man was stabbed while trying to defend a woman

In Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a man was stabbed while trying to protect a woman from violence. This information was provided by the press service of the Lenin District Police Department. According to available data, around 7:05 AM, a signal was received at the duty station from the hospital that a 30-year-old citizen, A.K., had been hospitalized with a wound to the left shoulder.

19.01.2026, 16:58
Sports

At the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, there will be 43 types of competitions and the participation of around 100 countries is expected.

According to Moldazhiyev, only 17 sports were represented at the first World Nomad Games. In 2024, when the events were held in Kazakhstan, representatives from 89 countries participated. This year, it is expected that around 100 states will gather in Kyrgyzstan. Invitations have already been sent out, and the regulations for the competitions have been finalized.

19.01.2026, 16:58