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Storm Warning: A Sharp Drop in Temperature Expected in Kyrgyzstan

On January 16 and 17, Kyrgyzstan is expected to experience sharp changes in weather conditions. Snowfall is anticipated, with intense precipitation in some areas. There may be wet snow accumulation on wires and trees, as well as fog formation. Snow drifts and icy conditions will form on the roads, especially in mountainous regions where snow drifts are expected. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, winds in the western regions will intensify, reaching speeds of 15-20 m/s. From

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Why is a certificate of no criminal record required when issuing a taxi service license? - Deputy

On January 14, 2026, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev raised the issue of the quality of state and municipal services, focusing on the requirement to provide a certificate of no criminal record for obtaining a taxi service license. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the excessive bureaucracy, posing a rhetorical question: “Why does such a norm exist? Even if a person has been convicted, how can they support themselves?” In response, Deputy Minister of Economy Choro Seiitov stated that he did not

14.01.2026, 15:09

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Bishkek CHPP Transitions to Increased Readiness Mode

In light of the upcoming sharp drop in temperature, the Bishkek Heating and Power Plant is entering a state of increased readiness, as reported by the city administration. To ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating and electricity supply systems, emergency teams have been strengthened and round-the-clock duty of technical and operational personnel has been organized. Additionally, increased monitoring of the operation of main and auxiliary equipment has been implemented.

14.01.2026, 15:09

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GKNB: Former Head of the State Tax Service Abduvaporov and his Deputy Kydyrgychov admitted guilt and compensated for damages of 4.3 billion soms

- In its statement, the State Committee for National Security commented on the verdict issued by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek regarding the aforementioned individuals. The verdict included a fine and deprivation of awards for the former chairman of the State Tax Service, Abduvaporov, and his deputy, Kydyrgichov. According to the GKNB, the arrest took place on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case related to Article 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic

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Italy will build 100,000 new apartments. With moderate rent and the right to purchase.

The project for the construction of new apartments is aimed at addressing the housing crisis affecting young families, divorced parents, and elderly people. It is expected that key elements of the plan will be enshrined in a special decree from the Prime Minister. Some of these provisions have already been reflected in the adopted budget, and in the coming weeks, the government plans to discuss the details of implementation with social partners, including trade unions and businesses. How will

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EEC: In November 2025, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan recorded the highest increase in producer prices for agricultural products

- In the EAEU countries, there is an increase in prices for agricultural products by 4.2% year-on-year. The Eurasian Economic Commission indicates that the producer price index for agricultural products in November 2025, compared to October of the same year, was 100.1%. Compared to December 2024, the growth was at 101.1%, and compared to November 2024 — 104.2%.

14.01.2026, 14:59

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Former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy reimbursed the state for damages amounting to 4.3 billion soms

According to the press service of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, the former chairman of the State Tax Service (GNS) and his deputy have compensated the material damage amounting to 4 billion 307 million soms in favor of the state. The individuals, A.A.K. and K.I.N., were detained on December 6, 2024, in connection with a criminal case concerning abuse of office (Article 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic). They committed the crimes before amendments were made to the

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan discussed transport cooperation

Today, January 14, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the conversation, the ministers discussed important issues related to the development of international transport corridors, as well as the optimization of customs operations at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. One of the key

14.01.2026, 13:24

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Bill and Hillary Clinton Refused to Testify Before Congress in the Epstein Case. They May Face Criminal Charges for This.

The Oversight Committee previously issued formal notices to the Clintons requiring them to appear for hearings. In response, the committee chairman, Republican James Comer, stated that he would begin proceedings against Bill Clinton for contempt of Congress next Wednesday. If Hillary also fails to appear at the hearings, a similar measure will be applied to her. Comer noted that the Clintons were subpoenaed to testify more than four months ago but did not show up. "During this time, they

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The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Advocated for the Abolition of Tenders in Construction

The Speaker emphasized the importance of revising the legislation related to tenders. “This decision will allow us to accelerate and improve the quality of work,” he noted. He also mentioned that he had already discussed this issue with the country's president and urged the Cabinet of Ministers to present a bill to the Jogorku Kenesh on the abolition of the tender procedure as soon as possible. “This issue was raised two years ago, but at that time only the wording changed, while the

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Former Vice Mayor of Bishkek, former director of the "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," and heads of contracting companies detained on suspicion of corruption

According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the allocated funds were intended for improving the material and technical base, including the purchase of bulldozers, garbage trucks, and containers, as well as for the design and construction of a landfill that will serve MP 'Tazalyk' and MP 'Bishkek Sanitary Landfill'. The audit results revealed that the preliminary damage from unlawful actions amounted to approximately 182 million soms. On January 12, 2025,

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Results of 2025 in Energy: From Tariff Increases to Major Projects

- Tazabek presents an overview of the main events in the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan for the year 2025. Import, Consumption, and Generation of Electricity

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

According to reports, the video was filmed on October 25, 2025, at the wedding of one of the ministry's employees. It later became clear that Nazarbekov was performing songs at the celebration dedicated to the son of the famous artist Yahybek Muminov. Representatives of the Ministry of Culture noted that the minister had not planned his performance in advance, and refusing to perform could be perceived as disrespect. They added that receiving money from guests does not contradict the law

14.01.2026, 12:44

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Construction of the second hydro unit of the Kambar-Ata HPP-2 continues in Kyrgyzstan

- In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of the project for the installation of the second hydro unit of the Kambarata HPP-2 is actively continuing, according to information from the press service of JSC "Electric Stations". To attract experienced contractors, the project has been divided into three separate lots. The works for lots No. 1 and No. 2 will be carried out by the consortium DEC–SM (China/South Korea), while lot No. 3 will be implemented by the company Sinohydro Bureau 16

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Bishkek Master Plan: Which Streets Could Tram Lines Run Through

During the hearings, the General Plan project was discussed, which takes into account the current needs of the city. Participants made numerous proposals, divided into several key categories: Transport and Roads: Preservation of the existing road on Matyiev Street, with a new alignment of D. Sadybaev Street to the west. Extension of Akhunbaev Street to Razzakova Street, creating an intersection with the railway at Bishkek-2 station. Construction of new tram lines in directions with high

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Former head of the State Tax Service Abduvaporov and his deputy Kydyrgychov were sentenced

Since their arrest, both former leaders have been in the detention center of the GKNB, and their detention has been extended until January 14, 2026. By the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek on December 25, 2025, Abduvayev and Kydyrgychov were found guilty of abuse of office under Article 337, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.

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Official of "UNAA" detained for illegal vehicle registration

To carry out the illegal registration and subsequent sale of the vehicle, they acquired a registration certificate for a previously damaged vehicle of the same make that had previously belonged to a citizen, N.I., and also forged notarial documents. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. Having coordinated their actions with an employee of the State Enterprise UNAA, J.B., the suspects provided forged documents. For a monetary reward of 1,100 US

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The Grok Chatbot Will Be Added to the Pentagon Network

In his speech, the minister emphasized the importance of optimizing and accelerating technological processes in the army. According to him, the Pentagon has "battle-tested operational data collected over two decades of military operations." Hegset also noted that "artificial intelligence is effective only if the data it receives is of high quality. We will ensure its availability," he added. "We must ensure the dominance of American military AI so that no adversary can

14.01.2026, 12:03

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Former head of the State Tax Service Altynbek Abduvavov got off lightly?

In the capital's Lenin District Court, the hearing of the case concerning former leaders of the State Tax Service has concluded. Altynbek Abduvayev, who held the position of chairman of the State Tax Service, and Islambek Kydyrgychov, his deputy, were found guilty of abusing their official powers; however, the court limited itself to imposing fines.

14.01.2026, 11:59

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The Head of GAGA Explained How They Train Air Traffic Controllers with a Scholarship of 70,000 Som

In our country, nine-month courses for training air traffic controllers have been launched, as reported on the radio by the director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation under the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Bostонов. He noted that young people aged 21 to 28 who have knowledge of the English language can apply for training.

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LLC "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" restores correct data transmission from gas meters with telemetry

- LLC "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" reports the restoration of correct data transmission from gas meters equipped with telemetry. From October to November 2025, there were issues with the transmission of readings from several gas meters installed at subscribers' premises. Due to the lack of necessary data, the billing for gas was carried out based on the available information, which led to errors in the invoices.

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Bishkek Police Detain Man Who Threatened with a Gun During Road Conflict

A recording can be seen online, capturing the incident where an unknown man threatened, saying: “Do you want to talk legally? Come here” and displays an object resembling a gun. According to the department, this incident occurred at the final stop of route No. 100. It was registered in the AIS of the Leninsky District Internal Affairs Department.

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Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained workers of weight and dimension posts on the Bishkek–Osh highway for extortion.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs received information about possible abuses by employees of the weight and dimension posts located on the Bishkek–Osh highway, which are subordinate to the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a number of officials regularly accepted bribes from drivers ranging from 1000 to 5000 soms, which allowed trucks to pass without delays despite exceeding the

14.01.2026, 11:50

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The deputy called for a review of electricity limits taking into account the climate of the regions.

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, 2026, Deputy Nurlanbek Azygaliev made a request to reconsider the existing electricity capacity limits for citizens. According to the parliamentarian, the unified limit of 3 kW, established during peak hours of the heating season 2025-2026, does not meet the needs of many regions. This problem is particularly acute in mountainous and cold areas.

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