The World Bank forecasts a 6.5 percent economic growth for Kyrgyzstan in 2026.

In 2026, the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic will continue to grow due to domestic demand, investments, and increased government spending. This forecast was presented by Bakyt Dubashov, a senior economist at the World Bank. According to Dubashov, the main factor contributing to development will be internal stimulation. He noted that an increase in private consumption, higher investment volumes, and expansion of government expenditures are expected.

In Uzbekistan, the list of prohibited internet materials has been updated

As of January 10, the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has published a list of materials recognized as extremist, terrorist, and fanatical. These materials are subject to a ban on import, production, distribution, and demonstration within the country.

Uzbekistan's Anti-Corruption Agency Calls for Punishment of Culture Minister for Receiving Money at a Wedding

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this video was filmed on October 25, 2025, at the wedding of one of the department's employees. It later became known that Nazarbekov performed at the wedding of the son of the famous artist Yahybek Muminov. The ministry explained that the official did not plan his performance in advance, and refusing the request to perform could have been perceived as disrespectful to the guests. They also noted that receiving

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan commented on the situation at the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital

Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 179 AQI (smog map)

As reported by IQAir, on January 14, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 179 AQI. This level of air is classified as unhealthy.

The former head of the Tax Service and his deputy were sentenced

The judicial authorities reported the sentencing of the former head of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek, which was made on December 25, 2025, Altynbek Abduvapov was found guilty under Articles 337 Part 3 and 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code. In accordance with the provisions of Article 77 of the Criminal Code, he was fined 4000 calculation indicators, which is equivalent to 400,000

Buenos Aires has surpassed Moscow in cost of living

As a result of an analysis conducted by RIA Novosti based on open data, it became known that the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, has surpassed Moscow in the cost of living index. This occurred against the backdrop of ongoing double-digit inflation in Argentina. According to information from the online database Numbeo, the cost of living index in Moscow is 47.5, while in Buenos Aires it is 49.2.

In Bishkek, the country's water and energy security was discussed

In Kyrgyzstan, issues of water security, the resilience of mountain ecosystems, and climate change are closely interconnected, creating a complex set of challenges that impact runoff formation, biodiversity, food security, the energy sector, and the overall well-being of the population.

Deputy: Students of one school study in a health post and a mosque

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov drew attention to the problem of educating children at M. Nazarov School in the village of Jany-Abad. Due to the emergency condition of the building, 154 primary school students are studying in a health post, while 163 high school students are in a mosque, all of which takes place in two shifts.

The Organization of Turkic States is Quickly Becoming the Most Important Tool for Interaction in Central Asia, - The National Interest

The visit of the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, to the United States last month, where he held meetings with American officials, went unnoticed. For the United States, it is extremely important to engage with organizations like the OTS to remain competitive in the context of global geopolitical competition. What is the Organization of Turkic States?

In Naryn Region, 4 men were fined for illegal fishing

In the Naryn region, from January 10 to 11, employees of the regional office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted raids aimed at curbing illegal fishing in the Kochkor and Jumgal districts. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspections, four citizens were detained for violating established fishing regulations. Each of the violators was fined a total of 4,000 soms, which corresponds to paragraph 1 of article 266 of the Code of Offenses

In Batken, former classmates are building an arch to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their school graduation.

In Batken, a group of graduates who celebrated 20 years since their graduation gathered funds to install an arch. The graduates, who once studied at the school in the village of Sogment, located in the Altyn-Beshik rural district of the Batken region, decided to install an arch at the entrance to their native village.

In India, they are searching for an elephant with one tusk that has killed 22 people since January 1.

The elephant was last seen in the Chaybasa area, where local residents are advised to avoid going out of their homes at night and to stay away from forested areas. Experts believe that this is a young male who has lost contact with his herd and has become very aggressive. The forest department has already made three attempts to tranquilize the animal, but they have not been successful. The elephant can travel up to 30 kilometers a day, and more than 100 staff members and wildlife experts from

The Ministry of Science opposed monetary fines for student absences

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation is promoting the abolition of the practice of imposing monetary fines on students for absences from both academic classes and practical training. In the ministry's view, this initiative will help protect students' rights, ensure a unified and fair approach to discipline, and prevent unjustified financial sanctions in the educational sphere.

At the IZO Museum, an exhibition by artist Ilgiz Edilson titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions" will take place.

On January 16, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will open an exhibition titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions," created by artist Ilgiz Edilson. The press service of the Ministry of Culture shared this information. At the center of the exhibition is an exploration of human emotional experience, carried out through color solutions, forms, and spatial compositions. Four color environments and a multitude of emotional states, ranging from joy and trust to fear,

Heart Attack, Diabetes, Obesity. Doctors on the Consequences of Unhealthy Eating

Specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication spoke about the negative consequences associated with improper nutrition. Sugar. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to weight gain, obesity, and diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Due to fog, three flights were delayed at Manas Airport

Three flights arriving at Manas International Airport from Sharm El Sheikh, Istanbul, and Moscow have been delayed due to heavy fog. Currently, visibility in the airport area is only 175 meters, which is significantly below the minimum allowable 800 meters. According to the airport's press service, the flight from Egypt was redirected to Tashkent.

In the village of Daroot-Korgon, a farmers' market was held in the Chon-Alai district.

Recently, a fair dedicated to important agricultural products was organized in the village of Daroot-Korgon in the Chon-Alai district. This event was covered by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. The fair was held with the support of the district agricultural development management and the Ayil Okmotu of Chon-Alai, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi. Local residents were offered a variety of products: meat, vegetables, fruits, flour, vegetable oil, sugar, and other basic

In the Sokuluk District, suspects in the kidnapping of a girl have been detained. Photo

In the Sokuluk district, an incident occurred involving the abduction of a girl, which was aimed at coercing her into marriage, reported the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to the information, on January 13, a resident of the village of Kozhomkul, 16-year-old S. A., approached the Sokuluk district police department. She reported that around 00:30, two young men, whom she barely knew, approached her. Using physical force, they forcibly placed her in a Step Wagon

WHO: Alcohol Taxes Are in Effect in 167 Countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the increasing availability of sugary drinks and alcohol is leading to a rise in cases of non-communicable diseases and injuries. This statement was made in two new global reports. According to WHO, children and youth are particularly at risk, with rising cases of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and various types of cancer observed among them.

New Transformer Substations Installed in Chuy Region

New complete transformer substations (KTP) have been installed in the Chui region, conducted by the local electric network enterprise. As part of these works, the following were installed:

Prime Minister of Greenland: If We Have to Choose, We Will Choose Denmark, Not the USA

Prime Minister of Greenland and Prime Minister of Denmark Prime Minister Nielsen noted: “If we have to choose between Denmark and the USA, we will choose Denmark.” He also emphasized that Greenland is not interested in becoming part of the United States and does not want to be governed by Americans. It is worth noting that U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to acquire Greenland, basing this on national security considerations.

In Iran, about 300 participants in the riots have been detained

According to RIA Novosti, Iranian police have arrested 297 participants in the unrest in the country, as reported by the state television and radio company IRIB. “The chief police officer for public safety confirmed the detention of 297 individuals who participated in the riots related to American and Israeli organizations,” the official statement noted.

The total production volume of tobacco products for the 11 months of 2025 reached 28.3 million soms.

- In November 2025, the production volume of tobacco products in the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 815 thousand soms, which is significantly lower than in November 2024, when this figure reached 2 million 304.3 thousand soms, according to statistical data. The physical volume index in November 2025 was 33.3%, while a year earlier it exceeded 100%.

Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic Summarizes the Results of Breeding Work

The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reports significant achievements in the breeding direction of animal husbandry supported by the state. Currently, there are 185 breeding farms operating in the country, covering key areas of the industry and contributing to the economic development of rural areas.

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of January 14

Global news agencies and foreign media are covering events that have occurred in Ukraine and beyond amid ongoing military actions. Here are the key points. A firefighter at the site of a Russian missile strike on a logistics hub in Kharkiv. Photo by Reuters / Sofiia Gatilova. In Rostov-on-Don, local residents and monitoring Telegram channels report explosions and active air defense operations. The city's mayor, Alexander Skryabin, stated that several apartment buildings were damaged as a

In Chuy Region, suspects in bride theft detained

Law enforcement officers detained two men suspected of abducting a woman with the intention of marrying her, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chuy Region. The incident occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (also known as Voenno-Antonovka) on the night of January 13. At approximately 00:30, an acquaintance of the local resident, along with a friend, forcibly placed her in a Honda Stepwgn car and drove away from the scene.

Specialist from "UNAA" Detained for VIN Code Substitution and Illegal Vehicle Registration

In the Chui region, a case of illegal vehicle registration has been uncovered involving a car imported from Japan. This is a Lexus RX 330, which had its VIN codes substituted. As a result, two individuals have been detained: a specialist from the State Enterprise UNAA, J.B., and a citizen, J.R. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to information from the agency, the suspects provided UNAA with fake notarized documents and, for a

In Russia, the oath has become mandatory from the age of 14

As of January 9, 2026, changes to federal legislation have come into effect in Russia that significantly adjust the procedure for acquiring citizenship. A key innovation is the lowering of the age for taking the Oath: now, the solemn oath must be taken by teenagers who are at least 14 years old.

Exchange rates for January 14

As of January 14, 2026, the National Bank has published the current exchange rates for foreign currencies. US Dollar (USD) — 87.4490 som Euro (EUR) — 102.0399 som Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.1135 som Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.1716 som Chinese Yuan (CNY) — 12.5357 som In commercial banks, the average buying rate for the dollar is 87.33 som, while the selling rate is 87.80 som.

In Osh, graduates of family orphanages will be provided with housing

. In the city of Osh, a residential building is currently under construction, which will be provided to graduates of the orphanages "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya". This building will house 28 apartments. According to information provided by the city administration, the mayor personally checked the state of the construction work and emphasized the importance of creating comfortable and safe conditions for young people.

In Naryn -17°C. Current weather in the cities of Kyrgyzstan

Based on data from Windy.com, in Bishkek the temperature on January 14 at 09:20 is -1°C. The wind is blowing from the southeast at a light speed of 2 m/s, with gusts reaching 6 m/s. Zcyj/

Exchange Rates at the Moscow City Duma on January 14: Ruble Strengthens

On the morning of January 14, the exchange rates at the Mossovet exchange points are as follows:

In a maternity hospital in a Russian city, nine infants have died since the beginning of the year.

An employee of the Investigative Committee at the Novokuznetsk maternity hospital. Photo - Investigative Committee / RIA Novosti / Sputnik / Profimedia. According to information provided by the publication Meduza, nine infants have died at the maternity hospital of the City Clinical Hospital No. 1 named after Kurbatov in Novokuznetsk since the beginning of this year. This data was reported by TASS and NGS42, citing sources as well as Telegram channels close to law enforcement agencies. Later,

In the school of the city of Talas, where 1500 children study, heating issues have arisen.

Representatives of the Talas City Hall visited Secondary School No. 1 to assess heating issues. The municipality reported that there is insufficient heat supply in the school, which creates difficulties in the educational process. The city authorities have instructed to promptly address the identified shortcomings and ensure comfortable conditions for the students, adding that oversight of this issue will be carried out personally.

Trump has decided on measures to influence Iran

During a conversation with journalists at Andrews Air Force Base, Trump said: “I know what actions will be taken. However, a precise decision has not yet been made. I cannot disclose that to you.” He also urged the Iranian leadership to show humanity towards the protesters, noting: “They have serious problems. I hope they do not resort to violence... It seems to me that their behavior leaves much to be desired, although this is not confirmed,” the president added.

In Kyrgyzstan, there are 14,669 new residents, while only 3,461 have left.

New data on the demographic situation, migration, and life expectancy in the EAEU countries was presented by the Eurasian Economic Commission in the report "Demography in Numbers. Statistics of the Eurasian Economic Union." According to the study, the largest population among the Union countries is recorded in Russia, where 146.1 million people live. This is followed by Kazakhstan with 20.2 million, Belarus — 9.1 million, Kyrgyzstan — 7.2 million, and Armenia — 3.07 million.

The Ministry of Natural Resources notes an improvement in the environmental situation at Lake Issyk-Kul

According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, there is a positive trend in the ecological state of Lake Issyk-Kul. It is specified that the ecological and technical supervision services are conducting round-the-clock monitoring of the water area of the lake. Inspectors are actively working to prevent poaching and illegal fishing. Adequate measures are being taken against offenders, and comprehensive actions to

In Batken, 11 cases of illegal hunting were identified

On the weekend, facts of illegal hunting were discovered in Batken, as a result of which fines were imposed on the offenders. According to information received from the staff of the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, which is responsible for the protection of specially protected natural areas and biodiversity, a raid was conducted.

Ex-husband strangled and then inflicted fatal injuries on 28-year-old Takhmina from Suzak — this happened in front of her sister.

In the village of Suzak, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a tragic event occurred: 28-year-old Takmina Rustamzhan kyzy became a victim of her ex-husband. According to information provided by Takmina's relatives, four years have passed since the divorce, and the couple has two children aged 10 and 8. The brother of the deceased recalls with pain how he tried to intervene and save his sister, but it was unsuccessful.

Myrlan Isabekov appointed Deputy Akim of the Bakai-Ata District

According to information provided by Turmush from the akimat, he began to perform his duties on January 13, 2026. Previously, Isabekov worked in the district's agricultural department.

Mud discharges on the Osh–Nookat road: The environmental supervision service promises to take action against the quarry owners

On the section of the road Osh–Nookat, near the DAEU, mud flowing from the stone crushing enterprise is getting onto the roadway, creating pollution problems. The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources has begun preparations for an official inspection of the activities of the LLC related to the pollution of the important Osh—Nookat highway.

Photo report from the match Kyrgyzstan - Jordan at the Asian Cup

As part of the Asian Cup, the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) suffered a defeat against the team of Jordan. The match took place on January 12 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the final third round of the group stage of the tournament.

Fish resources in Issyk-Kul are recovering, - Ministry of Natural Resources

The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service conducts round-the-clock monitoring in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to the control results, there is an improvement in the ecological situation, including an increase in fish stocks, reports the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Inspectors of the service are actively working to prevent poaching and illegal fishing. Measures are being taken against violators, and comprehensive actions to protect aquatic biological

On the shore of Issyk-Kul, a large number of fry were spotted

Recently, a video became available in the Kyrgyz segment of social media, showing an abundance of fry along the coast of Balakchy, located on Lake Issyk-Kul. The author of the video noted that such a phenomenon had not been observed at Issyk-Kul for the past 40–50 years. He emphasized that the fry are visible not only in one specific location in Balakchy but throughout the entire water area of the lake.

Fish Resources of Issyk-Kul — Man Caught a Large Number of Fry on the Shore

At Lake Issyk-Kul, an abundance of fry has been observed. The author of the video, Muratbek Elemanov, reported that the filming took place on the beach of the city of Balykchy. He noted: “There is a large number of fish fry along the shores of Issyk-Kul. This confirms the restoration of nature and the maintenance of ecological balance. Issyk-Kul is a treasure for the entire nation, and the responsibility for its preservation lies with all of us,” Elemanov added.

Scientists have determined what connects floods and droughts across the planet

The study showed that over the past two decades, the climate phenomenon ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) has had a significant impact on changes in water reserves on the planet. These climate cycles contribute to the simultaneous occurrence of anomalously wet and dry conditions in various regions of the world. Bridget Scanlon, one of the authors of the study, noted: “From a global perspective, we can identify areas that are experiencing both excess moisture and, conversely, a deficit. This

Trump urged protesters in Iran to seize government institutions

In his message on the Truth Social platform, Trump stated: "Iranian patriots, keep protesting — seize your government institutions!!! Remember the names of the killers and rapists. They will face serious consequences. I have canceled all meetings with official representatives of Iran until the senseless killings of protesters stop. Help is on the way." Trump concluded his post with the abbreviation MIGA (Make Iran Great Again).