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In the neighborhoods of Bishkek, there will be no water on January 20 – map

The Bishkek city hall reported that on January 20, water supply will be suspended in several neighborhoods of the city from 09:00 to 02:00 at night. Areas affected by the water shutdown: Microdistrict 3 Microdistrict 4 Microdistrict 5 Microdistrict 7 Microdistrict 8 Microdistrict 9 Microdistrict 10 The shutdown will affect the following streets: Ch. Aitmatov Ave., Abdrahmanov St., Bakaev St., Masaliev Ave., Toktonaliev St., Ata Turk Park, Akhunbaev St., Alamedin River, YUBCHK, B. Baatyr St.,

16.01.2026, 10:42

Society / Exclusive

Secretary of State: The Awarding of State Honors Must Adhere to Sequence and Tradition

The Secretary of State of the Kyrgyz Republic, Arslan Koichiev, emphasized the importance of adhering to sequence and traditions in the awarding of state honors during an interview on Kyrgyz Radio. He noted that such adherence is a symbol of the nation's continuity and its state development. In Koichiev's opinion, the award system requires changes and should be improved to achieve higher quality.

16.01.2026, 10:37

Economy / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan Among Leaders in Economic Growth in Central Asia in 2026

According to the World Bank, in its January report "Global Economic Prospects," the organization predicts that by 2026, Kyrgyzstan, along with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, will be one of the three countries with the highest GDP growth rates among 22 developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. Central Asia continues to be the subregion with the most pronounced economic growth rates in the ECA. In 2025, the total GDP of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and

16.01.2026, 10:35

World / Exclusive

FIFA Received a Record 500 Million Ticket Applications for the World Cup

According to information from The Athletic, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced that it received over 500 million ticket applications for the 2026 FIFA World Cup within just one month. In this regard, FIFA will conduct a random draw to allocate tickets for all 104 matches of the tournament, the results of which will be announced in February. It is worth noting that in the previous months, October and November, the federation already sold about 2 million

16.01.2026, 10:22

Society / Exclusive

Photo. Border guards are on duty at the Kyrgyz-Chinese border in temperatures as low as -50 degrees.

The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security published photos capturing the work of border guards at the Kyrgyz-Chinese border located in the Naryn region. According to the Border Service, military personnel face extremely low temperatures while carrying out their duties. “The temperature ranges from -30 to -50 degrees, but they remain at their posts despite the biting cold,” noted the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

16.01.2026, 10:17

Society / Exclusive

In Naryn Region, they counted how much livestock was slaughtered for memorials and weddings

In the Naryn region, efforts continue to organize memorial and family celebration rituals. As part of this activity, an analysis of the implementation of Presidential Decree No. 54 is being conducted, aimed at reducing unnecessary expenses. According to the regional administration, during a meeting held by the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Naryn region, Aydana Imanalieva, the progress of the decree's implementation was discussed. She emphasized the need to

16.01.2026, 10:10

Society / Exclusive

The roads in the republic's mountain passes have been cleared and opened for traffic.

It is important to note that today, January 16, the roads at the passes of Kyrgyzstan are open and traffic is proceeding without restrictions, as reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the republic. The state enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tushtuk" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-Tunduk" are actively engaged in clearing the road surface of snow and treating slippery sections with a sand-salt mixture. It is also worth considering that from January 17 to 19, sharp

16.01.2026, 09:57

Incidents / Exclusive

A Major Loan Shark and Owner of a Pawn Shop Chain Detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies have detained a well-known loan shark who is also the owner of a chain of pawn shops. The relevant information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS KR). It has been reported that the detainee, identified as S.M.A., was engaged in illegal activities in the field of pawn shops and usury, aiming to profit from citizens who found themselves in difficult financial situations.

16.01.2026, 09:55

Society / Exclusive

In the Batken Region, energy equipment has been upgraded at 8 substations

The replacement of outdated oil circuit breakers at eight substations in the Batken region has been completed. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the 35/6 kV "Chauvay" substation, old oil circuit breakers were dismantled on the lines B-6 kV "RESH-22", "School", "Factory", and "Site". Similar work was carried out at the 35/6 kV "Pump – Kulundu" substation on the lines B-6 kV "T-1",

16.01.2026, 09:51

Health / Exclusive

An Unexpected Danger of Drinking Water from Coolers Has Been Revealed

According to a study conducted by scientists from Loma Linda University, commercial coolers and vending machines that offer drinking water may contain microbes in greater quantities than regular tap water. This finding is based on the analysis of 70 scientific papers published in the journal AIMS Microbiology. It was found that bacteria begin to actively multiply in the nozzles and tubes of coolers just a few days after disinfection. The main factor contributing to this is the lack of residual

16.01.2026, 09:51

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About 35,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan are at risk of deportation from Russia

Minister Kulubaev added that migrants have been given additional time to legalize their status. However, despite the measures taken by the government, there remains a group of citizens who are still listed in the registry and may face deportation. At the same time, he noted that Russia, facing a labor shortage, may soften its migration policy. The Foreign Minister also emphasized that the return of labor migrants to Kyrgyzstan is beneficial for the country, as a workforce is needed to carry

16.01.2026, 09:43

Health / Exclusive

Fast Food Poisoning: Doctors Remind About Preventive Measures

On January 15 in Bishkek, 17 people, including 4 children, became victims of poisoning at one of the fast-food establishments. In this regard, employees of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic have addressed the public with recommendations for preventing food poisoning. Food poisoning is an acute illness that occurs due to the consumption of food containing pathogenic microorganisms or toxic

16.01.2026, 09:36

Health / Exclusive

Food poisoning. The number of victims has risen to 23, including 5 children.

According to the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, as of January 16, the total number of people affected by poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" in Bishkek has reached 23, including five children. As previously reported, a mass poisoning was registered on January 15, when the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance clarified that initially 17 people were affected, among them four children. Currently, according to the

16.01.2026, 09:31

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Meeting on Debureaucratization. Officials Warned of Personal Responsibility

A meeting was held in Bishkek, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The main topic of discussion was measures for the debureaucratization of government management, as reported by the country's government. Kasymaliev emphasized the key aspects of work within the framework of debureaucratization. The most important tasks include providing citizens with quality and accessible services, as well as creating favorable conditions for

16.01.2026, 09:26

Incidents / Exclusive

The Ministry of Education has started an investigation into the incident involving a teacher at Bishkek School No. 87

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed serious concern regarding the behavior of a teacher during a Kyrgyz language lesson at school No. 87, located in Bishkek. The agency reported that work is underway in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs to clarify all the circumstances of the incident.

16.01.2026, 09:20

Economy / Exclusive

How Farmers in the Chuy Region Use Preferential Loans – Inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture

On January 15, 2026, in the Chuy region, in the Moscow and Sokuluk districts, a working trip was made by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Mirbek Duysheev. Together with the leadership of OJSC "Aiyl Bank" and OJSC "Eldik Bank," he visited several farms engaged in animal husbandry that received preferential loans under government programs. According to a press release from the ministry, the purpose of the visit was to

16.01.2026, 09:12

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The meeting between the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the USA took place – what was discussed?

On January 14, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the United States, Aibek Moldogaziev, held an important meeting with John Pommershime, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for Central and South Asia. According to information provided by the diplomatic mission, the conversation addressed current issues in Kyrgyz-American relations. The main focus was on strengthening political dialogue, organizing joint events, and developing trade and economic ties. In particular, the parties

16.01.2026, 09:11

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Adylbek Kasymaliev: The Crucial Stage of Debureaucratization Now Moves to the Regional Level

Recently, a meeting was held under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, where measures to reduce bureaucracy in the system of public administration were discussed. During the meeting, Kasymaliev highlighted key areas of work on debureaucratization: providing citizens with quality and accessible services, as well as creating favorable conditions for business.

16.01.2026, 09:03

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In Bishkek, 17 people were poisoned at the fast food point "Daamduu," including 4 children.

On January 15, a mass poisoning occurred in Bishkek linked to the fast food establishment "Daamduu." Seventeen people were affected, including four children. This was reported by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. Of the affected individuals, thirteen were hospitalized and are currently under inpatient observation, while four are receiving outpatient care. The first symptoms of

16.01.2026, 09:01

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Sanitary Inspection Closed Fast Food Outlet in Bishkek After Mass Food Poisoning from Shawarma

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, through the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, informs about a case of mass food poisoning that occurred on January 15, 2026. The incident is related to the consumption of fast food products sold at one of the fast food outlets. As a result of the incident, 17 people were affected, including 4 children. Of these, 13 individuals were hospitalized for inpatient treatment, while 4 received outpatient

16.01.2026, 08:50

Sports / Exclusive

WBA Champion Davis Declared Wanted in Case of Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend

The incident involving Davis occurred in October 2025 at one of the clubs where his ex-girlfriend worked. According to the investigation, the athlete attacked her in a storage room that was not equipped with cameras. According to the victim's testimony, Davis grabbed her by the back of the head and forcefully dragged her outside, then beat her in the parking lot, leaving bruises on her left arm. She reported the incident to the police a few days later. It is worth noting that Davis and

16.01.2026, 08:50

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Trump received the Nobel Peace Prize medal from Machado

Maria Corina Machado reported that her meeting with Trump was a historic moment for Venezuelans. She noted that after handing over the medal at the gates of the White House, she addressed her supporters, assuring them of President Trump's support. “I presented the President of the United States with the Nobel Peace Prize medal,” Machado said.

16.01.2026, 08:44

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UN Secretary-General: World Leaders "Doom International Cooperation to Destruction"

In his latest speech, timed to coincide with annual plans before the end of his mandate, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, sharply criticized world leaders, claiming that they are "condemning international cooperation to death." The UN Secretary-General noted that he is "deeply concerned about the brutal repression in Iran," adding that the global political situation is engulfed in "self-destructive geopolitical divisions and blatant violations of

16.01.2026, 08:42

Economy / Exclusive

Exchange rates for January 16

The National Bank has presented the current exchange rates for foreign currencies as of January 16, 2026. Compared to the previous day's data, there are slight fluctuations in the values of the currencies.

16.01.2026, 08:37