While tax reforms continue within the country, a paradoxical calm is observed at the external borders of Kyrgyzstan. According to an official report from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, only 112 violations were recorded at veterinary control points throughout 2025.
The passenger flow at the airport has been steadily increasing since its opening. In 2024, a significant milestone was reached — for the first time in the history of Mongolian aviation, the airport served 2 million passengers. In 2025, the number of international passengers again reached 2 million, which also exceeded the figures of the previous year.
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During a phone conversation, the foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation, focusing on the development of international transport corridors and increasing the capacity at customs points located on the common border. This was reported by the press service of the ministry.
The tragedy occurred in the village of Khatgal, located in the Alag-Erdene somon of the Khuvsgul province. Emergency services and law enforcement agencies retrieved the bodies of the deceased and the car from the water; authorities are currently continuing their work at the scene and organizing an investigation. In connection with this tragedy, authorities strongly urge citizens to avoid traveling on frozen bodies of water, rivers, and streams, as well as on unofficial roads and ice crossings.
Search operations continue in the Philippines following the tragic collapse of a massive garbage landslide at a landfill in Cebu, reports BILD. According to the latest data, at least eight people have died as a result of the incident, while around 28 people are reported missing. Rescue operations have been ongoing for two days, and the chances of finding survivors diminish with each passing hour.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Professor Zainidin Kurmanov shared his opinion on the foreign policy course of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the country's foreign policy has always been characterized by multi-vectorism and balance, which makes it effective for Kyrgyzstan given its size. Kurmanov emphasized that no radical changes are observed in this area: while domestic policy undergoes changes, foreign policy remains peaceful and friendly, aimed at developing
At a meeting held at the CSTO, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Alexander Pankin, discussed the importance of joint work to achieve the priorities that will define the Russian chairmanship. The Secretary General of the organization, Taalatbek Masadikov, who began his duties on January 1, 2026, emphasized the need to strengthen allied ties and the role of the CSTO in ensuring equal and indivisible security in the Eurasian space. Pankin also stressed that Russia will work
The Bishkek City Hall reports that the CHPP has switched to an increased readiness mode. In order to ensure uninterrupted heating and energy supply, emergency teams have been activated, round-the-clock duty of technical and operational personnel has been organized, and additional monitoring of the condition of the main and auxiliary equipment has been introduced.
On January 14, the press service of the Bishkek City Police reported the detention of suspects in a robbery that occurred in the Kalyis-Ordo residential area. The incident took place early in the morning on January 6, when at 04:18 a signal was received at the police station from one of the capital's residents. He reported that he had become a victim of an attack.
In Manas, an 18-year-old Khasiyatkhan Abdullaeva has been missing for almost a month, reports Turmush correspondent. In connection with this situation, law enforcement agencies are appealing to citizens to assist in the search for the girl.
According to data provided by the Eurasian Economic Commission, prices for agricultural products in Kyrgyzstan are rising faster than in other EAEU countries. For example, in Kazakhstan, the increase was 9.9%, in Belarus - 2.6%, while Armenia is experiencing a decrease of 7.6%, and Russia - 1%.
On January 14, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department received information about the detention of a suspect in hooliganism. The incident occurred in the morning of the same day at the intersection of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkul Street, where two drivers got into a conflict. A video recorded by a passenger in one of the cars captured one of the drivers threatening the other, pressing a gun against the windows of his car and insulting him.
January 2026 showed that the number of tourists visiting Mongolia exceeds 20,000, indicating the success of initiatives aimed at developing winter tourism. In the past year, 2025, the main influx of tourists was observed in the summer; however, the current year has started with optimistic figures. Winter festivals, cultural events, and unique nature tours play a key role in promoting Mongolia as an attractive destination for tourists year-round.
In the Naryn region, since the beginning of this year, employees of the Traffic Safety Administration (UOBDD) have registered 28,333 cases of traffic violations. The total amount of imposed fines has reached 29 million 833 thousand 641 soms, which have been deposited into the state budget.
In Kyrgyzstan, measures are being implemented aimed at protecting the rights of people with disabilities and ensuring an accessible environment. This was reported by Ainura Orozbaeva, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, on the air of Birinchi Radio. Orozbaeva noted that the adoption of a new law on persons with disabilities in 2025, which was signed by the president, was an important step. This law is aimed at the practical application of the provisions of the UN
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 14, 2026, deputy Dastanbek Jumabekov raised a troubling issue regarding the dire financial situation of farmers in the region, who are facing a constant decline in bean prices. He reminded that he had previously discussed this problem with the Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev, who promised to find ways to address it. However, the situation continues to worsen.
In Shopokov, a solemn ceremony was held for the presentation of social contract certificates to a single mother and a mother of many children, honored with the title "Baatyr Ene." According to the city administration, in accordance with the social contract, both women were awarded certificates worth 100,000 soms from the city budget for 2025:
- Uzbekistan increased its exports of onions and garlic to Kyrgyzstan by 2.5 times in the first 10 months of 2025. This information is provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the committee's data, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 14,000 tons of onions and garlic for a total of $3.4 million. This significantly exceeds the figures for the same period in 2024, when 5,700 tons were imported for $954,000.
This year, the "Milk Immunity" program will be implemented with the participation of national producers, who will provide milk to 189,600 primary school students in Ulaanbaatar. This initiative aims to support the growth and health of children. The governor and mayor of the capital, Nyambaatar Khishgee, along with other officials, visited the Harumafudzi dairy farm, where they discussed the details of the program's implementation. The mayor noted: "Milk supply in Japan has
The Great Britain team aims to win between 4 and 8 medals, exceeding the previous record set at the Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics, where five medals were won. The Paralympic team plans to earn between 2 and 5 medals, highlighting a cautious but positive outlook amid existing challenges.
In Kyrgyzstan, an unexpected turn has occurred in the payment sector: buyers, who are accustomed to the convenience of paying through electronic wallets such as O!Money, MegaPay, and "ELSOM," are now faced with the requirement to pay exclusively in cash. This became evident during a visit by a correspondent from VB.KG to several city markets. Plans for the digitalization of the country's economy seem to have hit serious obstacles, confirming the rule of "one step forward,
On January 14, the deputies approved amendments to the law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh" in the third reading. During the discussion, Dastan Jumabekov pointed out an error in the Kyrgyz version of the draft, to which Bekeshev responded that the document had been translated by the staff of the relevant parliamentary department. He also reminded that editorial amendments can be made during the third reading, which will be
In his statement, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Akhror Burkhanov, urged Uzbek citizens in Iran to refrain from participating in demonstrations and rallies, as well as to avoid crowded places, strictly adhering to personal safety measures. The protests in Iran, which began in late December, were triggered by the collapse of the national currency and a sharp rise in prices. Participants are demanding changes in the political regime. According to human rights
In the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Children's Hospital, there has been a sharp increase in the number of patients waiting for appointments, which has led to dissatisfaction among citizens. Relevant videos have started to circulate on social media. According to the director of the institution, Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, the increase in the number of requests is linked to the end of the holiday weekends and the rise in the number of people needing outpatient care.
Over the past year, 8,471 new jobs were created in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Iskandarbek Mamatov, head of the regional development policy department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to him, investments amounting to $715.7 million, attracted in 2025, played a key role in opening new enterprises and creating jobs in various regions of the country.
The football club "Toktogul," which competes in the Kyrgyzstan Premier League, has introduced its new players. The team from the eponymous city has strengthened its lineup by signing Georgian national team defender Solomon Kvirkvelia and Kyrgyz forward Eldar Moldojunusov.
In the Sverdlovsk District Court of the capital, a woman was fined 10,000 soms for hitting her ex-husband. Lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov reported this on his social media page. He noted that the man had subjected his ex-wife to physical and psychological abuse for a long time, which is confirmed by the existence of 16 protection orders, as well as a conviction from the Lenin District Court under the article "Torture."
In 2022, Russia increased its import of frozen beef from Brazil to a record level of $472.8 million. This is the highest figure since 2015, according to data provided by RIA Novosti. According to the agency, Russia has been steadily increasing its meat purchases from Brazil for four consecutive years. Compared to the previous year, import volumes rose by 80%, marking the most significant growth in the last decade. For comparison, in 2015, imports amounted to $546 million.
According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, violations have been recorded at the weight and dimension checkpoints located along the Bishkek - Osh route. This has led to the detention of several employees. It has been reported that the police received information about abuses by responsible workers at the checkpoints, which are managed by the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan.
The Ministry of Culture is preparing a draft law concerning the regulation of bloggers' activities, as confirmed by representatives of the department's press service, reports Kaktus.media. Recently, a letter signed by Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev appeared on social media in response to a request from one of the delegates of the People's Kurultai. The delegate suggested considering the possibility of introducing liability for bloggers who spread content that may negatively affect
According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the capital, a group of suspects in a robbery attack that occurred in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo" has been detained in Bishkek. As reported by the First May District Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident took place on January 6 at 04:18 AM. Citizen E.M. contacted the police, stating that unknown individuals broke the window of his Honda Fit, beat him, and inflicted a knife wound to his thigh.
Recently, two incidents related to road disputes involving weapons occurred in Bishkek. Despite the absence of gunfire, these cases sparked widespread resonance on social media in Kyrgyzstan. The first incident took place at the final stop of bus No. 100. One of the drivers, pulling out a pistol of unknown make, began to insult his opponent.
In Saudi Arabia, in the city of Jeddah, the training for the third module of the coaching course organized by the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) is ongoing. The course, which started on January 8, is the highest level of coaching education from the AFC and is aimed at obtaining a PRO license.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported details of the verdict concerning the former chairman of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapor, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. They were convicted under the old version of the Criminal Code, as their crimes were committed before the tightening of penalties for corruption.
According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography (GASRKG), there has been a significant increase in the average cost per square meter of residential real estate in Bishkek from January to December 2025 — by 23.8%. By the end of 2025, one square meter in Bishkek apartments was valued at 126,277 soms, while at the beginning of the year, the price was 101,991 soms.
In an interview, Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a professor at Tehran University, characterized the current situation in Iran as a consequence of constant external pressure and attempts at destabilization. He noted that Western countries have been predicting the "fall of the regime" for many years, and although such forecasts periodically emerge, they invariably turn out to be incorrect. Marandi asserts that the state enjoys the support of a significant portion of the population, and claims
Today, at 9:50, an incident occurred on the Bishkek - Osh highway involving the overturning of a fuel truck that was transporting fuel oil. The information was provided by the enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk". At kilometer 428 of the highway, the fuel truck experienced a steering rack failure, which caused it to overturn onto the roadway. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the incident.
In Osh, the street P. Arzykulov was opened, which now connects Kurmanjan Datka and Alymbek Datka. The event took place after the completion of major repairs. The solemn ceremony was attended by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as local residents.
During the investigation, it was established that officials regularly received bribes from drivers for the opportunity to pass with excess weight without registering violations. According to preliminary data, between 150 and 200 trucks passed through the specified posts daily. In connection with these events, the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated a criminal case under Article 337 "Abuse of Office" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Louvre, one of the most famous museums in the world, is introducing new rules for foreign visitors. According to France 24, starting January 14, 2026, the ticket price for adults who are not citizens of EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway will be 32 euros. This is 45% higher than the price for European citizens. Additionally, an increase of three euros in ticket prices is also expected at the Palace of Versailles. According to capital sources, most tourists visiting the Louvre
In 2025, the U.S. State Department announced the cancellation of more than 100,000 visas for foreign nationals, about 8,000 of which were student categories.
- According to information presented on January 13 by the Department of Statistics of the Eurasian Economic Commission, agricultural production in Kyrgyzstan increased by 2% from January to November 2025. In particular, there is a 3% growth in milk production, as well as a 3.3% increase in livestock and poultry. Egg production rose by 8.7%.
During this event, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, was present. Omuraliev noted: “Culture is one of the most important aspects of our cooperation, helping people unite regardless of borders and languages. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the artists, diplomats, our partners, and the Austrian side for making this evening a true celebration of the cultural diversity of the Turkic world.”
In the Chui region, according to the information from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, two individuals have been detained on suspicion of murder. The incident occurred on January 11, 2026, at around 13:10, when a report was received at the Kemin District Internal Affairs Department about the discovery of a man's body with stab wounds in one of the local houses.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Altynbek Kylchayev drew attention to several social issues affecting the Jalal-Abad region. He noted that in the village of Lavdan-Kara, which is now part of the city of Manas after the administrative reform, there is a critical shortage of kindergartens. This village is located on both sides of the main street Kurmanbek: on one side, there are about 500 families, and on the other — more than 1,000.
Currently, activities are actively being carried out for fish stocking in both Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul, as reported by the Department of the Fishery Industry under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the information, the plan for the artificial reproduction of valuable fish species, agreed upon with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, has been approved by the Department of the Fishery Industry. As
In 2025, the volume of Mongolia's foreign trade amounted to 27,013.7 million US dollars, which is 384.5 million dollars (1.4%) less compared to the previous year. The country maintained a positive trade balance, with exports exceeding imports by 4,389.4 million dollars. The main share of exports consisted of mineral resources, including coal (both hard and brown), copper-molybdenum concentrates, fluorite, as well as iron and zinc ores and crude oil.
