As reported by IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 16, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 76 AQI. This level indicates satisfactory air quality.
Theatrical Events January 17. Musical Comedy "Asta Sekin: Koluktu!" This is a modern story about love and the search for one's soulmate, touching on the conflict between parents and children. Young people, despite their parents' resistance, build their own destiny, and their story ends happily.
Photo 24.kg. Legalization of cars The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that there will be no re-legalization of cars with foreign plates. This statement was made against the backdrop of discussions about the possibility of resuming such a campaign in society. It should be noted that many cars with foreign plates were imported into the country through so-called "gray schemes," which imply the absence of customs declaration and non-payment of the required
In 2025, Bishkek is experiencing a significant rise in housing prices — both for apartments and private houses. This data is provided by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. Changes in Apartment Prices
Asel Atabekova, an entrepreneur, called for the need to revise the legislation on the attraction of foreign labor. This statement was made at a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group on January 16, where issues related to the sewing industry were discussed. According to unofficial data, 72% of sewing companies in the country resort to the illegal hiring of foreign workers.
Photo from the internet In Moscow, police detained 21-year-old Aina Mankieva, a native of Ingushetia, on suspicion of theft. The girl left home in the spring of 2025, leaving all her belongings and documents behind, after years of abuse. Human rights organizations express concern that she may be returned to her family. This was reported by Forbes. In the police, Aina accused her relatives of various forms of violence, including sexualized violence. After interrogation, she was not handed over
Some rituals may be canceled In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law concerning the order of family events and rituals has been put forward for discussion. The initiative was proposed by the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy.
In the Russian Federation, there may be a significant increase in fines for migrants who avoid mandatory medical examinations. According to new initiatives, the fine may rise to 25,000–50,000 rubles, and there may also be the possibility of administrative expulsion by court decision. This was reported by RBC. This measure is part of a package of bills presented to the State Duma to combat illegal migration and protect public health. In turn, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya
In Osh, the café "Eurasia" will be demolished, as its activities have been suspended for an extended period. This was announced by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev on January 16. Along with representatives of relevant services, the mayor inspected the water protection zone of the Zhekelik canal, which is under the control of the municipal management "Manas-Ata." Attention was drawn to the structures of the café "Eurasia," located on Alisher Navoi Street. These buildings,
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Khan-Tengri district of the Ak-Suu area, an international freeride tournament has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. This event features not only athletes from Kyrgyzstan but also skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts from approximately 20 countries around the world.
In Bishkek, a teacher from school No. 87, K.D., born in 1983, was detained after she hit a student during a lesson. This was reported by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. A video has surfaced on social media capturing the incident involving the use of force by the educator against the schoolboy.
In the Tyup District of the Issyk-Kul Region, a forum is taking place dedicated to the topic of "Digital Platforms and Artificial Intelligence in Education." According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, the event has gathered more than 300 educators.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a reduction in the unified tax rate for those conducting business outside the country. The rate for such taxpayers is now 0.1%, which is a significant decrease from the previous 1%. It is also worth noting that for those who had the opportunity to apply the general tax regime, only the unified tax will be available starting January 1, 2026.
Bishkek January 17, Saturday Night temperature -6...-8 °C, snow expected.
The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanbek Dosmambetov, met on January 16 with the Ambassador of Turkey to Kyrgyzstan, Mekin Mustafa Kemal Okem. The meeting discussed issues of cooperation in the healthcare sector, including mechanisms for sending citizens for free treatment in Turkey, as well as the development of medical infrastructure and human resources. Dosmambetov expressed gratitude to the Turkish side for their support and contribution to the development of medical cooperation,
From January 17 to 19, a significant drop in temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. The weather conditions will deteriorate sharply: snowfalls are possible, with heavy precipitation in some areas. Wet snow is forecasted to stick to trees and wires, as well as the appearance of fog. There will be snow drifts and ice on the roads, and snowdrifts may occur in mountainous areas. The strengthening of the western wind may reach 15–20 m/s in certain places.
Today, January 16, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, awarded the honorary titles of "Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic" to three outstanding rhythmic gymnastics coaches. According to the agency's press service, the awards were given to Gulnara Mamyrkulova, Zhanil Kaimazarova, and Sabina Ibraimova for their many years of hard work and significant contribution to the development of this sport. During the ceremony, Kazybek
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft of a new resolution "On Measures for Regulating Family Celebrations and Memorial Rites" for public discussion. The purpose of this document is to organize family events and rites related to the commemoration of the deceased, as well as to reduce financial costs, considering the current socio-economic situation of citizens.
Important message: old indefinite driver's licenses will soon cease to be valid. This was reported by the press service of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic to the "Kabar" agency. According to this information, after the completion of the process of fully replacing outdated licenses, they will be recognized as invalid. Citizens are given the opportunity to exchange their old licenses for free from January 15 to February 15. For those who cannot make it
Sadyk Sher-Niyaz emphasized that Kyrgyzstan remains committed to the idea of deepening cooperation with UNESCO, focusing on the preservation of cultural and historical heritage. As part of active work in this area, Kyrgyzstan nominated itself and was elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the period 2025-2029. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled Al-Anani, noted the important role of Kyrgyzstan in the
According to information from the press service, the Talas Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control, operating under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, discovered violations at a construction site of the drinking water supply system in the village of Chon-Tokoy, located in the rural district of Shumkar-Uya. During the inspection, it was established that the company "NT Group-Stroy" did not comply with the
Today, at 11:23 local time, Kyrgyzstan experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 3, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to preliminary data, the epicenter of the seismic activity was located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, 17 kilometers southeast of the village of Aчык-Суу and 124 kilometers southwest of the city of Osh.
In Kyrgyzstan, one of the companies supplying the Ministry of Defense has violated the terms of the contract. This became known thanks to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to an audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance, the damage caused to the state amounts to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (about 2.7 million euros). In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated, and the contractor has already
The suspect in the murder has been detained A murder occurred in the village of Tash-Dobo, as reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region.
At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt" on January 16, Deputy Alisher Kozyuev asked the Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, about the fate of the landfill located at the old site and the possibilities for its disposal. Kozyuev emphasized the need to address this issue, as the landfill periodically catches fire, and debris spreads to surrounding settlements, leading to air pollution.
A meeting was held at the State Tax Service with the participation of businessmen Kyrgyzstan is preparing to implement a system for tracking alcoholic and tobacco products, according to a statement from the State Tax Service (STS).
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has announced the appointment of Almaz Tynchtykbekovich Abdekirov as the Deputy Director of the Department of Macroeconomic Policy. Abdekirov, born in 1986, completed his studies at the Kyrgyz National University in 2008, earning a degree in "Applied Mathematics and Computer Science." In 2023, he also completed a master's program at the Diplomatic Academy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on economics.
On January 15, 2026, in Paris, at the UNESCO headquarters, the first meeting took place between the new Director-General of the organization, Khaled Al-Anani, and the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to UNESCO, Sadik Sher-Niyaz. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, it was emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is actively striving to strengthen cooperation with UNESCO, especially in the field of protecting and preserving cultural and
In a friendly match held on January 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Kyrgyzstan national team won with a score of 4:2. Goals for the team were scored by Semetey Murzakulov, who netted twice, as well as Islam Turatbekov and Bektur Ilyasov, each adding one goal to the opponent's net.
Over the last day, 14 fire incidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan, for the elimination of which 16 fire crews were involved. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on January 15. Of the total number of fires, four occurred in the Osh region, two each in the Naryn, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, two fires were recorded in Bishkek, and one each in the Chui and Issyk-Kul regions.
In the Issyk-Kul region, specialists from the regional office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted activities to feed the white swans that winter on Lake Issyk-Kul. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Nature, the amount of available food decreases during the winter period, making it important to ensure stable and safe nutrition for these birds.
Nurdöölöt Moldali uulu has been appointed as the head of the municipal enterprise "Zelenkhoz" ("Zhashyl Charba"), which is managed by the city administration of Talas. Before this appointment, he held the position of chief engineer at the same enterprise.
On the morning of January 16, a fire broke out in a three-story dormitory on Khivinskaya Street in Bishkek, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations. One fire crew was dispatched to extinguish the fire, evacuating 38 people.
On January 16, in the waters of Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, conducted a raid. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the event, inspectors discovered and retrieved an old synthetic fishing net of Chinese manufacture from the waters of the lake, measuring
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the introduction of new measures of responsibility for the illegal import of goods and vehicles across the borders of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. Changes have been made to the Code of Offenses in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," which was adopted on December 31,
The GKNB (State Committee for National Security) of Kyrgyzstan has identified cases of contract violations by one of the suppliers, who was supposed to provide the Ministry of Defense with weapons. According to the security service, as a result of an inspection conducted by the Ministry of Finance, damages amounting to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (approximately 2.7 million euros) were established. As part of the initiated criminal case and the investigative actions taken, this amount was
The press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported a breach of obligations by one of the supplier companies to the Ministry of Defense under a contract for the supply of weapons. An audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance revealed damage to the state amounting to 244,587,870 soms (equivalent to 2.7 million euros). As a result of the initiated criminal case and the operational measures taken, the company fully compensated for the damage caused.
In the last five years, the authorities of Kyrgyzstan have actively been returning to state ownership property that was seized as part of high-profile criminal cases. However, it later became clear that the state could take not only enterprises but also any property if it turns out that it was illegally sold or removed from state ownership. Sometimes it seems that there is very little private property left in the country. It is unclear what happens to the properties that are transferred to
In Bishkek, police officers initiated a preliminary investigation into the fire at a dormitory located on Kivinskaya Street. According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, the signal about the fire was received at 09:20 AM on the emergency number "102".
Employees of the Interior Ministry of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the arrest of a suspect in a car theft, according to the press service of the department. A resident of Bishkek, known as D.S., filed a complaint with the Interior Ministry regarding the incident. According to her, on January 10, 2026, in one of the city’s parking lots, an unknown individual broke the rear right window of her car and stole a bag containing personal documents and an amount of $2000.
On January 16, an incident occurred in the residential area of Kolmo in the capital, which ended with a visit to the police. In the morning, a call was received by the 102 service from a woman claiming that her ex-husband had beaten her. In response, the man himself also contacted law enforcement.
A video has surfaced on social media showing an incident where a teacher uses physical force against a student. This incident occurred in Bishkek. According to the information from the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the incident has been registered in the logbook. During the investigation, K.D., born in 1983, was summoned to the department for necessary procedural actions. Currently, necessary examinations are being conducted, and all details of the incident are being established. Based
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in a murder case. On January 15, the Internal Affairs Department of the Alamedin District received information that the body of a citizen, Sh.A., born in 1973, was found in one of the houses in the village of Tash-Döbö.
According to the press service of the FOMS, patients undergoing repeat treatment within a year after the first surgery should not pay for hospitalization. This rule applies to cases where repeat surgical intervention is required. Free hospitalization also includes the absence of co-payments for inpatient treatment, similar to the initial visit. Additionally, no extra charges are allowed for:
On January 15, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of a police officer on suspicion of extortion of a bribe. As part of a criminal case initiated under Article 343 ("Extortion of a Bribe") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, on January 13, police captain J.A.Z. from the Jayil district was arrested. He was caught red-handed while receiving 150,000 soms during a joint operation with the Internal Investigations Service of
According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture, climate change and reduced precipitation may lead to a shortage of water resources by 2026. In light of this situation, the ministry has urged farmers to adopt technologies that conserve water, such as drip and sprinkler irrigation. It is also recommended to switch to cultivating plants that require less water and to use drought-resistant seeds.
At a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, entrepreneur Jasur Parpiev voiced alarming data about the closure of garment enterprises in Kyrgyzstan. According to him, since September 2025, when serious problems in the industry began, at least 4-5 thousand sewing workshops have closed, and the number may be even higher.
On January 15, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. A man filed a complaint with the police, stating that he had become a victim of fraud by a citizen named Murat. In November 2023, he transferred $25,000, hoping for assistance in resolving a legal dispute, but ultimately found himself deceived.
