At the meeting of the Security Council of Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev initiated a review of the current defense doctrine. Relevant information was published by the press service of the head of state. The statement indicates that it is necessary to update the defense doctrine, which was adopted eight years ago, as well as the national security concept that has been in effect since 1997.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the "Talasbay" microdistrict of the Toktogul district, the construction of a new educational institution for 750 students has begun on the instructions of the Chairman of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. This was reported on the Ministry of Construction's website. According to the information, all work on preparing the concrete foundations and pouring the foundations for the columns has already been completed.
A master class dedicated to the sewing and embroidery of the beldemchi belt will be held in Bishkek. The event will be led by Turar Turganaly, a member of the Union of Artists of Kyrgyzstan and a master who passes on his knowledge and traditions from generation to generation. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture. During the master class, participants will be able to learn the secrets of making a beldemchi and improve their skills in a creative environment under the guidance of an
In Osh, there are plans to improve housing conditions for graduates of family orphanages. The press service of the mayor's office of the southern capital reported the start of this project. According to the information, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev has instructed the construction of a new house that will include 28 apartments intended for graduates of the "Lotus" and "Altyn Uya" institutions.
Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Olympic team of Kyrgyzstan, shared his thoughts on his team's performance at the Asian Cup (U-23). “I am glad that all our plans before the tournament came to fruition. I am grateful to the guys for their immense potential. If they believe in themselves, great prospects await them. Everything depends on them. I have been in Kyrgyzstan for almost a year and regularly attend matches, observing the development of the championship. There is a significant
On January 16, an exhibition by Ilgiz Edilson titled "Anatomy of Human Emotions" will open in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. As part of the exhibition, the artist explores how human emotional experiences can be represented through color, form, and spatial compositions. The exhibition includes four color environments and a multitude of emotional states—from joy and trust to fear, anxiety, and
A reader contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. He reports that trash is being thrown over the fence of OJSC "RPO RMTR", located on Skryabin Street in Bishkek. According to him, this is done by car owners who park nearby.
Philipp Savin, 33 years old, has become the new hero of our column "Our People Abroad". He currently lives in the Rudnyansky District of the Volgograd Region, where he works as a baker.
In an interview with the British podcast The Rest is Politics, Sandu confirmed that she would support a referendum on joining Romania. As she noted, this decision is driven by the need to protect Moldova from pressure from Russia. She explained: "If we hold a referendum, I will vote for unification with Romania," emphasizing that a small country like Moldova faces increasing difficulties in maintaining democracy and sovereignty.
At the meeting of the Committee on Law and Order of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 13, Deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev proposed raising the age limit for obtaining a driver's license in Kyrgyzstan to 20 or 21 years. In his opinion, this measure could help reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving young drivers. He also suggested that the Ministry of Internal Affairs analyze accident statistics among youth, focusing on the age group of 18 to 21 years. Sydygaliev noted that cases
Precipitation is not expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature at night will be −2 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +14 degrees.
The Ministry of Economy initiates the simplification of rules for state and municipal services
According to information provided by RBC, the bill is aimed at protecting the strategic interests of the United States in the Arctic region, as well as countering potential threats from Russia and China. According to Fain, Greenland represents a key resource for national security: "Whoever controls this island controls the most important Arctic routes and the security of the United States," he emphasized.
At a briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed dissatisfaction that the United States might use China and Russia to justify its actions in the Arctic. This statement was made in response to comments by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who during his visit to Iceland suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump unite NATO efforts to counter "threats" from China and Russia in the Arctic region.
In the Lenin District Court, a verdict was announced for the former head of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to court information, they were found guilty of abusing their official positions, which falls under the provisions of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The bank's analysts presented a macroeconomic forecast for 2026–2028 According to the EADB, the economies of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan are expected to show acceleration. This is stated in the macroeconomic forecast published by the bank.
The construction of the new Osh market, bus station, and "Bishkek Arena" stadium continues in Bishkek. On January 13 of this year, the head of the cabinet of ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, the mayor Aibek Junushaliev, and the president's chief of staff Kanaybek Tumanbaev assessed the work. Osh MarketThe new Osh market and bus station are located in the northern part of the capital, near the village of Prigorodnoye, along the road to "Manas" airport. Currently, workers
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The increase in rates will be implemented gradually until 2029
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The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, combating crime and corruption, approved the president's objections to the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" on January 13. The proposed amendments concern the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code. Timur Shabdanbekov, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), stated that the agency has its own
President's Clarifications on the Formation of Prices for Mortgage Housing Today, January 12, President Sadyr Japarov participated in a ceremony dedicated to the handing over of keys to new apartments as part of the second phase of the construction of the "Muras" residential complex in Bishkek. During this event, he made important remarks regarding the state housing policy and future plans of the State Mortgage Company (GMC).
“The equipment is idle, mortality is rising” During a meeting held at the Ministry of Health under the leadership of Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov, the results of an on-site inspection of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy named after M. Mirrahimov (NCKiT) and the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation (NIIHSiTO) were discussed.
Dastan Bekeshev proposed allowing minors to engage in non-campaign activities
The court found him guilty of illegal enrichment Irakli Garibashvili, who served as Prime Minister of Georgia, signed an agreement with the prosecutor's office acknowledging his guilt and received a sentence of five years in prison. This decision was made under the article of the criminal code concerning illegal enrichment and obtaining material benefits through criminal means. This information was announced by the General Prosecutor's Office of Georgia and published in the media,
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, responsible for constitutional legislation, completed the review of the draft law "On Amendments to the Constitutional Law 'On Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh'" in its third reading on January 13. The initiator of this draft law was Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. His proposal includes the possibility for teenagers to participate in the electoral campaigns of candidates, although this participation should not be
According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on January 10, when the duty station of the Manas Police Department received a signal from an ambulance. The report stated that a resident of the city, I. V., born in 1985, was found hanged in her home. The fact of the incident was recorded in the electronic log, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.
The bill proposes appointments to state and municipal positions without a competitive selection process
The agency noted that the actions of the officer were part of his official duties to ensure the passage of vehicles.
The deputy called for a ban on the TV host's entry Deputy Bekeshev, having reviewed Solovyov's statements, believes that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan should summon the Russian ambassador and express a protest, as well as prohibit the TV host from entering the country.
In response to the situation that has arisen, the Ministry of Health noted that such queues are most often observed after weekends and holidays, when there is a sharp increase in the number of patients seeking outpatient care and consultations with specialists. According to Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, the director of the OMDKB, approximately 600 outpatient visits were registered on January 13, while the day before, January 12, around 800 children were seen in the clinical diagnostic department. The
The agency will investigate complaints about public catering establishments The Chairman of the Anti-Monopoly Regulation Service, Zhenaly Orozbaev, stated in an interview with "Kabar" that establishments that have raised prices on their dishes may be fined.
- On January 13, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek announced the verdict for the former chairman of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvayev, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. During the interrogation that took place on December 5-6, 2024, Kydyrgychov and Abduvayev were summoned to the GKNB. Just three days prior, searches were conducted in four district departments of the State Tax Service in the capital.
On December 25, 2025, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek announced its decision regarding the guilt of Altynbek Abdyvapov and Islambek Kydyrgychev in the case of abuse of official powers. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Bishkek City Court for the editorial office of Kaktus.media. The court imposed a fine of 4,000 calculation indicators on Abdyvapov, which is equivalent to 400,000 soms, and deprived him of the right to hold certain positions and engage in specific
There is a possibility that Greenland may become a US state
In the last 24 hours, there have been 11 fire incidents in the Jalal-Abad, Naryn, Chui, Osh, and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in the city of Osh. According to information provided by the fire and rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, 21 units were involved in extinguishing the fires.
The total financing amount will be 8.3 million euros
Excise rates on alcoholic beverages have been increased in Kyrgyzstan The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced an increase in the excise tax on alcoholic products. This change is part of the planned measures outlined in the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated December 18, 2025.
The loan from the MAR will be provided for 50 years
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Law and Order, held on January 13, Deputy Abdyladbek Egemberdiev expressed concern about the effectiveness of average speed control on the roads. He emphasized that drivers are capable of adapting to travel time calculations by making stops to avoid fines. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov reported that Kyrgyzstan plans to transition from the "Safe City" project to a more ambitious initiative called "Safe
He emphasized that it is important for Russia to clearly formulate its strategic objectives During the show "Solovyov Live," the host noted that instead of getting distracted by events in Syria and Venezuela, Russia should focus on issues concerning the near abroad.
The Telegraph reports on new EU initiatives European nations hope that their efforts to increase influence in the Arctic can affect Donald Trump's position, who intends to annex Greenland. If Trump opposes the deployment of NATO troops on the island, the EU is ready to impose sanctions, as reported by RBC, citing The Telegraph.
The BEST installation has reached the final assembly stage The thermonuclear installation BEST, located in Hefei, has reached an important milestone — the final stage of assembly. According to CCTV News, the level of localization of equipment at this stage is 93.4%.
The deputy emphasized that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Justice continue to use paper documents
Improvement of central streets based on Chuy Avenue Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev announced plans to remove bushes from the streets, which is part of the new design code for the city of Bishkek.
By 2026, it became clear that traditional credit scoring, based on past financial reporting data, was no longer suitable for e-commerce. The problem lies in its slowness and static nature, which does not allow for an adequate assessment of the rapidly changing dynamics of online business. In a market where key indicators change daily, analyzing data based on quarterly reports is impossible. Thus, predictive AI analysis has replaced traditional methods. Its main distinction is that it focuses
These measures are aimed at improving safety and service quality The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has initiated urgent measures to enhance the efficiency of vehicle technical inspections. The corresponding decree has already been signed.
