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Events / Sports

The deputy proposed to increase scholarships for athletes: 60,000 soms is not enough

At the meeting of the relevant committee on January 19, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Umbetaly Kydyraiev proposed the need to increase the amounts of state scholarships for athletes. He noted that the current maximum scholarship is 60,000 soms, which does not correspond to real conditions, considering the rise in prices and inflation. In his opinion, such amounts do not allow high-level athletes to remain competitive on the international stage. The deputy urged the State Agency for Sports to

19.01.2026, 19:30
Local news

Deputy: The institution of family has broken down in Kyrgyzstan, and we need to change not the alimony system, but to strengthen the family

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a serious crisis in the institution of the family, and according to Deputy Kamila Talieva (District No. 1), it is necessary to focus not on reforming the alimony system, but on strengthening family ties. She stated this on January 19 at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to the budget. Talieva emphasized that the number of protocols related to alimony reaches 60,000 — this is a real tragedy. “As for alimony, Dastan Dalabayevich [Deputy Dastan

19.01.2026, 19:26
IAEA and Graz Announce Results of Experiment on Mosquito Sterilization
Local news

IAEA and Graz Announce Results of Experiment on Mosquito Sterilization

Photo IAEA. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns contribute to mosquito breeding. According to information published by the UN News Service, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) together with the Austrian city of Graz presented the first results of an experiment aimed at sterilizing male mosquitoes. The methodology used could become the basis for a new strategy to combat pests. It involves mass breeding and sterilization of insects using radiation, providing a safe

19.01.2026, 19:13
Local news

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed to abolish the alimony institution

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev called for the reform of the existing alimony system, proposing a new model of state support for children whose parents are divorcing. According to Bekeshev, the current mechanism for collecting alimony is ineffective and often does not provide children with the necessary financial resources for a normal existence.

19.01.2026, 19:08
Local news

The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic checked the impact of the waste processing plant on the atmosphere

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Nature, experts from the Department of Environmental Monitoring conducted sampling of industrial emissions at a waste processing plant located at the municipal sanitary landfill in Bishkek. The main goal of this study is to assess the impact of this enterprise on the environmental situation.

19.01.2026, 19:04
Local news

In Kazakhstan, AI for Recognizing Turkic Languages Has Been Developed

The Kazakh startup Cybernet AI has announced the creation of the largest automatic speech recognition (ASR) model specifically adapted for Turkic languages, reports Astana Hub. The model is capable of accurately recognizing languages such as Kazakh, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Tatar, as well as processing mixed speech that includes elements of both Turkic and Russian languages. This will improve the quality of voice services for government and commercial organizations.

19.01.2026, 19:04
Local news

"Making a child is easy; he goes to another and a third family and does it without thinking." A deputy proposes a reform of alimony and to obligate men before the state.

During the meeting of the Budget Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed the need to simplify the alimony system in Kyrgyzstan, noting that the current model is ineffective and requires changes. He suggested that Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubayeva initiate an analysis of the work of judicial executors in the context of alimony payments to determine how many people actually fulfill their obligations and how many evade payments. In Bekeshev's

19.01.2026, 18:50
Launched a pilot project for solar generation with an energy storage system
Economy

Launched a pilot project for solar generation with an energy storage system

Photo: Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Presentation of the pilot solar generation project in Bishkek A presentation of a new pilot project aimed at implementing a solar photovoltaic installation with a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the commercial sector took place in Bishkek. This project was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry, solar panels with a total capacity of about 50 kilowatts and a

19.01.2026, 18:48
Local news

Authorized representatives of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in constituency No. 13 have been registered

On January 16, the Central Election Commission registered the authorized representatives of citizens who nominated their candidacies for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13. Among the registered representatives: • Ulanichbek Kaldarbekovich Cholponov: for election issues - T.T. Umarbekova, for finance - A.A. Borbieva; • Toktorali Kaldarovich Kalmatov: for election issues - T.A. Abdilkakimova, for finance - R.Zh. Omorova;

19.01.2026, 18:47
Exclusive

The Best Employees Were Selected at the Osh Region Internal Affairs Department

On January 19, an operational meeting was held in the conference hall of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, where the results of operational and service activities for the year 2025 were summarized. According to the press service of the regional police, the event was chaired by the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, Nurlanbek Burkanov. The meeting was also attended by the chairman of the Veterans Council, Kursanbek Kamchiev, as well as heads of district

19.01.2026, 18:47
Local news / Exclusive

In Osh, illegal constructions near schools must be demolished by March 1.

In the city of Osh, court hearings took place regarding the land plots of 35 educational institutions that were previously transferred into private hands. As a result of the court rulings, several plots of land were returned to municipal ownership. This information was announced by Nursultan Akylbek uulu, the chief specialist of the legal department of the Osh city administration.

19.01.2026, 18:46
The company "Rikha" was stripped of its license for violating halal standards.
Exclusive

The company "Rikha" was stripped of its license for violating halal standards.

During this meeting, attention was drawn to the fact that the license of "Rikha" was revoked due to violations of standards, which has triggered a review of legislation in this area. Deputy Ulan Primov expressed concern about consumer trust in product labeling, noting that consumers often lack information about the composition of goods, which highlights the need for complete traceability from the moment of slaughter to sale in stores. In connection with the identified violations,

19.01.2026, 18:46
Local news

The Housing Committee approved the introduction of arrest for debtors for systematic non-payment of alimony.

On January 19, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development approved amendments to the law concerning enforcement proceedings. Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva proposed the introduction of rules under which parents who evade alimony payments based on a court decision, with arrears exceeding three months, may face arrest for up to three days. This applies to alimony for the support of children, as well as for incapacitated adults

19.01.2026, 18:45
Details of the Louvre Robbery Have Emerged
In the world / Exclusive

Details of the Louvre Robbery Have Emerged

Recent footage from surveillance cameras, shown by the French television channel France 2, reveals details of the Louvre robbery, during which security staff observed the actions of the criminals but were unable to intervene. The video shows several guards in black suits noticing a robber who had entered the museum through a window and hastily leaving the hall. Soon, a second accomplice joined him, dressed in a motorcycle helmet and armed with an angle grinder. They headed towards specific

19.01.2026, 18:43
IOM requested $2.5 billion to respond to global crises
Local news

IOM requested $2.5 billion to respond to global crises

Photo IOM. An IOM staff member talks with a refugee family in South Sudan The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has presented its initiatives for crisis response in 2026, including 32 key projects aimed at providing assistance in various countries and regions. According to information from the UN News Service, these plans are aimed at supporting 22.7 million people, including migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and the communities hosting them. To implement these

19.01.2026, 18:36
Journalists and bloggers will be invited to the Naryn region to promote tourism
Tourism / Exclusive

Journalists and bloggers will be invited to the Naryn region to promote tourism

A meeting was held in the Naryn region dedicated to organizing press tours, both winter and summer, aimed at developing the tourism sector and increasing the region's tourism potential. On January 19, in the city of Naryn, the governor of the region held a meeting with representatives of the business community involved in tourism. The main focus was on the possibility of conducting press tours for both local and foreign journalists and bloggers.

19.01.2026, 18:30
The USA has completed the withdrawal of troops from Iraq
In the world

The USA has completed the withdrawal of troops from Iraq

This aerial photograph, taken from a helicopter, shows Al Asad Airbase in the western part of the Anbar desert in Iraq on December 29, 2019 On January 18, the last group of American military advisors left the Ain al-Asad airbase in Anbar province, where they had been stationed for over 20 years. During this operation, the coalition led by Washington, which has been involved in the fight against the terrorist organization ISIS, transferred control of all military facilities, including the

19.01.2026, 18:22
In Kyrgyzstan, fines for violations in the halal products sector are being proposed.
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, fines for violations in the halal products sector are being proposed.

The draft law was approved by the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh in the first reading. In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of introducing administrative fines for non-compliance with the legislation in the halal product sector is being considered. This was reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development by Sultan Akhmatov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce.

19.01.2026, 18:16
Local news

"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
Local news

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
Local news

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