The State National Security Committee has detained the lawyer of a major loan shark in a extortion case.

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of lawyer Rustam Isaev, who was involved in a fraud scheme in the fields of construction and mortgage lending. Previously, it was reported that the State Committee for National Security detained citizen Sultanov Manas Asenovich, who was an active participant in pawnshop and loan shark activities, suspected of extortion and fraud involving large sums. Sultanov, seeking to gain profit, conducted illegal

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Became an Honorary Professor of KNU

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, has been awarded the title of "Honorary Professor" of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. According to the press service of the parliament, the rector of KNU, Dogdurbek Chontoey, emphasized that N. Turgunbek uulu actively supports initiatives aimed at the development of this educational institution, which has been contributing to the education of the country for over a hundred years. His support

Construction of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu. The Mayor of Bishkek ordered to change the contractor.

The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, has decided to change the contracting organization responsible for the construction of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu Avenue. This became known during his field meeting, where he assessed the progress of several important infrastructure projects in the capital. According to information from the city authorities, deficiencies were found in the fencing at the site, which led to the termination of the contract with the current contractor. Additionally, the

In Kazakhstan, the position of vice president will be introduced

During the V session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced the introduction of a new position — Vice President. This was reported by local media. The president will appoint the vice president, and the provisions regarding his powers will be enshrined in the Constitution.

Ponomarev on food trucks: When a farmer has direct access to the market, prices are always lower

Economist Sergey Ponomarev expressed his opinion on the new initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the opening of mobile meat sales points at social prices. He noted that this event is aimed at creating an important social infrastructure that will eliminate unnecessary links in the supply chain from producer to end consumer. According to Ponomarev, such an initiative will bring significant advantages to consumers, especially for those who cannot boast a high income level.

Hidden Risk Factors for Stomach Cancer Discovered

Research shows that the risk of developing stomach cancer can accumulate long before the first signs of the disease appear. Factors influencing this process include age, smoking, genetic changes in the blood, and even bacteria present in the oral cavity, as reported by the agency Lenta.ru. The findings were obtained by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University Health System of Singapore (NUHS). The results of their work were published in the journal Cancer Discovery

Shykmamatov familiarized himself with global trends in the jewelry industry in Italy

The Chairman of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Alambet Shykmamatov, participated in the international jewelry exhibition Vicenzaoro, taking place in Italy. During his visit, he familiarized himself with current trends in the jewelry industry and held a series of meetings with representatives of well-known Italian brands and industry associations.

In Bishkek, a record 92 km of roads were built last year - Mayor

In 2022, 92 kilometers of new roads were built in Bishkek. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar." According to him, this figure has become a record for the city. Previously, the maximum volumes of road construction in Bishkek ranged from 18 to 25 km per year until 2023. “It is worth noting that road construction work was not carried out throughout the year, but only during the warm season. The main construction processes

Citizens' Appeals to Government Agencies May Start to Be Processed Faster

Starting January 20, 2026, discussions will begin in Kyrgyzstan on a new draft law concerning the procedure for considering citizens' appeals. This project was initiated by the member of the Jogorku Kenesh, Baktyar Kalpaev. The goal of the new draft law is to increase the speed and efficiency of processing citizens' appeals within the framework of digitalization of public administration. The document's note outlines key tasks, including reducing the waiting time for responses by

Incitement of Interethnic Hatred. The Statements of a Drunken Man on Social Media are Being Investigated by the GKNB

The specialized bodies of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) have begun an investigation into statements made by a drunk man on social media. According to the service, a man named Z.D.A., born in 1989, published materials that may incite interethnic hatred. In this regard, an explanatory conversation was held.

A new 28-meter bridge will be built in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the construction of a new bridge is planned, which will connect Shabdan Baatyr and Sagymbay Manaschy streets. The width of the new structure will be 28 meters. Information about the project was announced today at an off-site meeting conducted by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, who also inspected the current state of several key infrastructure facilities in the city.

Trump invited leaders from 58 countries to the "Council of Peace"

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of 58 countries to join the "Council of Peace," dedicated to the situation in Gaza. This information was announced by an American official in an interview with the Axios portal. According to the source, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump is likely to compare the activities of the "Council of Peace" to the work of the United Nations. "He will probably express the opinion that this initiative

In Bishkek, nearly 300 people have been injured due to icy conditions since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of January 2026, 295 cases of seeking medical assistance due to injuries sustained from icy conditions and snowfall have been registered in Bishkek. This data was provided by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, citing statistics from the trauma center of the Sports Rehabilitation Center. Among the injured, 227 cases were recorded as fractures, while 68 cases involved bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures received plaster casts. Health specialists

Kyrgyzstan is considering the implementation of digital solutions based on the model of the Rosselkhoznadzor

In the capital of Russia, a meeting took place where representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan were introduced to the work of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision. The Kyrgyz delegation was headed by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister, while the Russian side was represented by Konstantin Savenkov, Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor. The agenda focused on studying the information systems used by Rosselkhoznadzor

The specialized committee of the Housing and Utilities approved amendments to the EAEU Agreement

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction approved the draft law "On Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union" at its meeting, which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. This decision was made in the first reading. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sultan Akhmatov, presented information about the protocol, which was developed as a result of the work of a consolidated

"Kyrgyz Agroholding" plans to launch mobile meat sales points at social prices

Uzbekistan Threatens Retaliatory Measures Due to Trade Barriers from Tajikistan

According to Khojaev, Uzbek construction materials have become more expensive in the Tajik market due to the application of the so-called "reserve" customs scheme, which increases the cost of Uzbek products by approximately 15%. Acting head of the Uzpromstroy Materials Association Ilyos Rahimov added that since December 1, 2025, Tajikistan has introduced an additional fee of $450 per ton for Uzbek ceramic tiles, while the base customs value is set at $300. This leads to a multiple

Aibek Junushaliev: More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced in a podcast with the "Kabar" agency that the capital will have more than 20 new underground pedestrian crossings. According to him, it was initially planned to construct three overground crossings on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue (Southern Highway), but the authorities decided to abandon this idea after criticism from the residents. “Local residents expressed concerns that bulky structures would block the view of the mountains. As part of

Residents of Bishkek will be notified in advance about water outages through the app

The municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies" has announced an update to the mobile application "My City". According to information from the city administration, in the new version of the application, users will be able to receive notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages. These messages will be sent in a convenient digital format directly to users' devices. To start receiving personalized notifications, it is necessary to update the

Food trucks with meat at social prices will appear in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new project will be implemented to launch food trucks that will offer meat products at social prices. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The presentation of this project was organized by the JSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding." As part of the pilot initiative, modern mobile trading points were demonstrated, which will provide quality meat to the population at affordable prices.

In the "My City" app, an operational notification system has been implemented.

The updated version of the 'My City' app is now available for download in the official mobile app stores. Now residents can promptly receive important messages about water supply, making the app even more useful and multifunctional.

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan held a conversation with a social media user suspected of inciting interethnic hostility.

The GKNB also reminds of the criminal liability that threatens for inciting interethnic, interregional, and interracial hatred, including actions on social media. Currently, investigative authorities continue to analyze materials related to the publications of "Z.D.A." in order to take necessary measures in accordance with the current legislation of the country.

Electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan increased by 7%

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and energy, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that Kyrgyzstan annually produces 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, including small hydropower plants and thermal power plants. According to him, the current demand for electricity is approximately 20 billion kilowatt-hours, resulting in a deficit of 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours. To cover this deficit, the republic resorts to importing

A Mosque Burned Down in Bishkek

In the village of Alamedin, located in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, a fire broke out in a local mosque. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan.