Azamat Osmonov discussed water supply issues with agrarians from two districts of Chui Region.

The Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui Region, Azamat Osmonov, met with farmers and agricultural producers from the Sokuluk and Moscow districts. According to the press service of the representative office, the key topics of the meeting included issues related to water supply, land use, and the state of agricultural production in the area. During the discussion, Azamat Osmonov listened attentively to the opinions and suggestions of the agrarians,

Kazakhstan joined Trump's World Council without a billion-dollar contribution

According to Tengrinews.kz, Kazakhstan has become a new member of the Council of Peace without making any financial contributions. To join the Council of Peace, only a sovereign decision of the state is required, and the term of membership in the Council is three years after joining.

In 2025, the production volume in the light industry reached 25 billion soms

- In 2025, the total production volume in the country's light industry amounted to about 25 billion soms, noted Talantbek Karasartov, head of the industrial analysis department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, on the radio. He specified that the textile sector produced about 4 billion soms, the garment industry — over 20 billion soms, and the leather and footwear industry — more than 600 million soms.

In the Issyk-Ata District, a car crashed into a tree, a woman died

Today, January 23, a tragedy occurred in the Issyk-Ata district: a woman died as a result of a traffic accident, according to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. The incident took place on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart highway.

Storm Warning! Avalanche Risk on Mountain Roads in Kyrgyzstan

From January 23 to 24, precipitation is expected in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to snow avalanches and the formation of snow drifts. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the following areas are most at risk:

Pharmaceutical Production in Kyrgyzstan Increased by 2.1 Times in 2025

- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved significant growth in pharmaceutical production, amounting to 1 billion 562.8 million soms. This figure is 2.1 times higher than in the same period of 2024, when the volume was 743.9 million soms. Such are the data from official statistics. The physical volume index during the reporting period was 165.6%, while a year earlier it was at 121.7%, according to statistical data.

Zheenbek Kulubaev held an annual reception for the diplomatic corps

On January 22 in Bishkek, the traditional annual reception organized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zheenbek Kulubaev, took place. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heads of foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in the country participated in this event. During the event, Minister Kulubaev presented a report summarizing the results of Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy for 2025 and outlined key

The price of precious metals has soared to record levels

On the evening of January 22, the price of precious metals once again showed a sharp increase, setting new records. Silver, in particular, has for the first time surpassed the mark of $96 per troy ounce, increasing by 3.81 percent and reaching $96.17. This data is confirmed by trading indicators.

The youth national hockey team of Kyrgyzstan won against Luxembourg

The Kyrgyzstan national ice hockey team for under 20 years old achieved its fourth victory at the third division world championship (Group B) taking place in Bishkek. On January 22, after the game against Luxembourg, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, held a meeting with the team. In the fourth round of the tournament, the Kyrgyz team confidently defeated their opponents with a score of 5:2.

In 2025, nearly 21 million foreign citizens entered Kyrgyzstan.

According to the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, there has been a significant increase in the number of foreigners visiting the country in 2025. Compared to 2024, the number of arrivals increased by 18.6%, and compared to 2023, it rose by 20%. This growth highlights the increasing interest in Kyrgyzstan as an attractive destination for tourism and business trips. The statistics for the entry of foreign citizens into Kyrgyzstan are as follows:

Illegally Transferred Lands in Naryn Returned to State Ownership

The return of land plots to state ownership took place in Naryn, which were illegally transferred to private individuals between 1999 and 2002. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, the inspection revealed serious violations of land legislation by the leaders of the city of Naryn and the Naryn region. As a result of illegal privatization, 5,943 square meters of land were transferred, including plots belonging to the M. Ryskulov Musical and Drama Theater, as well

The GKNB detained the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, the director of the Talas forestry, and other officials.

According to information from the State Committee for National Security, from 2022 to 2023, these officials organized a corruption scheme in which they illegally provided land plots for recreational purposes. These plots, located along the central highway, belonged to the state forest fund. As a result of the land allocation, citizens received plots of land measuring: 3.2 ha — M.N.I., 3 ha — K.u.Ch., 2 ha — A.G.A. (the akim's spouse), and 1.2 ha — S.M.T., on which recreation areas were

The AI Safety Law Came into Effect in South Korea

The "Fundamental Law on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Formation of a Foundation for Trust" has come into effect in South Korea. This law creates a legal framework to combat misinformation and other threats arising from the development of AI, reports Kazinform, citing information from Yonhap. The country's Ministry of Science announced the adoption of comprehensive guidelines for the use of AI at the state level. The main goal of the law is to increase the

Musk revealed when artificial intelligence will surpass humanity

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, billionaire Elon Musk made a bold statement about the future of artificial intelligence. In his opinion, by the end of this year, AI could surpass the intelligence of any individual person, and within the next five years, by 2030-2031, it will become smarter than all of humanity as a whole. Musk noted: "I believe that by the end of this year we may encounter AI that will be smarter than any human, and if not this year, then it will definitely happen

A moratorium on conducting inspections regarding the use of cashless payments among small and medium-sized businesses (POS terminals, electronic wallets, and QR codes) has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan.

The suspension of control also applies to the requirements for having a special bank account for transactions with electronic wallets and QR codes. This decision will be in effect until December 31, 2026, and applies to taxpayers operating under the following regimes: · under the simplified taxation system with a single rate of 0 or 0.5 percent; · under the patent system;

Police officer in Osh was "covering" illegal labor migrants

On January 21, 2026, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (SVR MVD KR) detained the district inspector of the GOM-3 of the Osh City Police Department, U.O.Sh., while he was receiving money. According to information collected by the investigation, it was established that the detained officer used his official position for systematic extortion of money from foreign citizens

The Oscar Nominees Have Been Announced in Hollywood

On January 22, the nominees for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards were announced in Hollywood. This year, the Academy will present awards in 24 different categories. Each category includes five nominees, except for the main category — "Best Picture," where ten films will compete.

Farmers in Tokmok were explained the rules for the effective use of mineral fertilizers

In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, employees of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine held a seminar aimed at educating local farmers and peasants. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, specialists prepared presentations on current pests, diseases, and weeds that agricultural crops in the region face. During the seminar, participants were also provided with recommendations for the effective

Illegal Land Distribution. The district akim and the head of the Forestry Department have been detained in the Talas region.

In the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, A.B.M., who previously held a position in the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Dzh., have been detained. Other officials were also detained, as reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Kyrgyzstan, 6 fires were registered in the past 24 hours

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, six fires have occurred in the country over the past 24 hours. The most affected regions were Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Jalal-Abad regions, where one incident was registered in each. In the Batken region, however, three fires occurred. Six firefighting crews were involved in extinguishing the flames. One of the most significant cases was the complete destruction of a residential house with an area of 70

In Naryn, 5,943 square meters of land were returned to the state

Kyrgyzstan and the European Union Discussed Visa Policy and Protection of Citizens' Rights

On January 21, a meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, between the Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jumakadyrov uulu Seytek, and the head of the European Union representation in Kyrgyzstan, Remi Duflo. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the agenda of the meeting included important issues related to Kyrgyz-European cooperation in the consular sphere. The

Exchange rates for January 23

The National Bank has updated the official exchange rates for the som as of January 23, 2026. According to information provided by the regulator, the current exchange rates are as follows: 1 US dollar — 87.4500 som (unchanged); 1 euro — 102.2203 som (decrease); 1 Russian ruble — 1.1409 som (increase); 1 Kazakh tenge — 0.1728 som (slight increase); 1 Chinese yuan — 12.5593 som (slight increase). Compared to the previous day, the dollar rate remained stable, while the euro showed a decrease, and

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