In Kyrgyzstan, there is a decrease in prices for fuel and lubricants, amounting to between 1 and 1.5 soms. This was reported by Kanat Eshatov, a representative of the Association of Oil Traders. He noted that at the end of December, Russian oil refineries traditionally offer seasonal discounts on fuel.
From January 13 to 14, events for the winter feeding of wild ungulates were organized in the territory of the state reserve "Karatel-Japyrik," specifically in the Karatash area. This information was made public by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. Specialists from the ministry placed feed in designated areas, which had been prepared during the summer-autumn period. This included hay, branch feed, and salt.
In 2026, a shortage of irrigation water is expected, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the agency, climate change and reduced precipitation may create a shortage of water resources in various regions of the country. In this regard, the ministry strongly recommends that farmers take measures in advance for the efficient use of water resources.
The parties met with their lawyers The trading house "Kulikovsky" and blogger Aitilek Orozbekov have agreed on a peaceful resolution to their conflict, as reported by their lawyers.
- During the specified period, there has been a significant growth in various sectors. In particular, pharmaceutical products increased by 1.9 times, and the production of medicines doubled. Animal vaccines also showed a growth of 37%. The production of rubber and plastic products, as well as other non-metallic mineral products, increased by 34.5%. The main contribution to this growth came from construction materials, where cement production increased by 34.1%, and products made of concrete,
On January 14, messages appeared on Facebook about black smoke coming from a building at the intersection of Ogonbaeva and Almatinskaya streets in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Inspectors from the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service immediately headed to the scene of the incident. During the inspection, it was found that the source of the smoke was not
The F-35A Lightning II, belonging to the U.S. Air Force, issued a distress signal and soon disappeared from radar over the Pacific Ocean while flying over Japan. In response to this situation, the U.S. and Japanese air forces activated their forces to investigate the incident involving the fifth-generation multirole fighter. The incident occurred when the aircraft transmitted a distress signal "7700," indicating serious malfunctions or emergency circumstances requiring immediate
Donald Trump announced the introduction of a new customs duty of 25 percent on the import of semiconductors. This information is posted on the official White House website. According to the document, the duty will apply, among other things, to Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325 chips. However, there are exceptions: the duty will not be charged if the semiconductors are used for expanding the country's production capacities, scientific research, or in data centers.
The deputy has once again brought up for discussion a bill that includes conducting lotteries for those voters who have cast their votes. The amendments pertain to the laws "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic," "On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic," "On the Referendum of the Kyrgyz Republic," and are already available on the Jogorku Kenesh
On January 15, 2026, at 14:43, the Alamedun District Police Department received a report about the discovery of the lifeless body of a man named Sh.A., born in 1973, in his home in the village of Tash-Dobo. Immediately after receiving the information, an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene.
A bill has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh that proposes amendments to the Criminal, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Codes of Kyrgyzstan. The main idea of the document is to allow the confiscation of property based on a court decision before a final verdict is issued. The project proposes the addition of a new provision to the Criminal Code, allowing confiscation to be applied not only as a result of a verdict but also by court decision as a measure of criminal-legal impact in certain cases
As part of the public discussion, a draft law titled "On Climate Activities" was presented. This document aims to create a legal framework for the implementation of climate measures that will help reduce the impact of climate change on people, the economy, and ecosystems. It also focuses on enhancing resilience to climate change and transitioning to low-carbon development models. The draft law includes definitions of key concepts and tools of climate policy, such as adaptation,
In Bishkek, the Sverdlovsk District Court rejected the application of well-known journalist Bayan Jumagulova for permission to travel to Germany for medical treatment. Bayan herself reported this in an interview with "Azattyk". “I have a II group disability and underwent a kidney transplant several years ago. I previously lived in Germany and received treatment there. I have another surgery scheduled for February 2026, so I approached the court with a request for permission to leave.
: In Bishkek, the authorities are actively monitoring prices for socially important food products, primarily beef and lamb. This information was announced by representatives of the city municipality. The price monitoring is carried out in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was issued on August 7, 2025, under number 140, concerning temporary state regulation of prices for meat (beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat).
Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs conducted an operation, as a result of which a 42-year-old resident of the village of Katran was detained. The man was engaged in illegal hunting in the mountainous area located to the east of the village of Özgörüş. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region.
Information was gathered from various commercial bank websites. If you need clarifications regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. This information is current as of its publication date. The exchange rates refer to cash transactions and may vary throughout the day. The official rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the exchange rates in Bishkek exchange offices, are available here.
Various events are planned in Bishkek to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the breakthrough of the Leningrad blockade, as reported by the Russian House. According to the provided information, today there will be a rally and a solemn laying of flowers at the monument "To the Courage of Leningraders — the Nobility of Kyrgyzstani People" in Victory Park. As part of this event, documents containing information about the fate of their relatives will be handed over to the families of 12
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated the exchange rates of foreign currencies as of January 16: The dollar and ruble continue to rise in value, while the euro is decreasing.
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reports positive results from wildlife protection activities in the Issyk-Kul region. According to the agency's data, there has been an increase in the population of various species of animals and birds in recent years, particularly the pheasant population, which had previously seen a significant decline, is beginning to recover.
- In 2025, weight and dimension control contributed over 110 million soms to the budget of Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Department of Ground and Water Transport. One of the priority areas of work for the Department of Transport in 2025 was the weight and dimension control of vehicles, aimed at protecting public roads.
The State Institution "Salyk Service" announces a new update in the "taxpayer cabinet" regarding the submission of tax reports. Now reports can only be sent to the district where the taxpayer is registered. Previously, users could make a mistake and send a report to a district where they were not registered. With the introduction of the new system, such a mistake has become impossible, as it does not allow the submission of reports to inappropriate districts.
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies highlighted the difficulties faced by Kyrgyz citizens abroad. Issues concerning the mass arrests of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in foreign prisons were discussed, as well as shortcomings in the operation of migration registries in Russia, which jeopardize honest businessmen.
The Ministry of Water Management and Rural Development announces the launch of the "Unified System for Accounting and Registration of Breeding Farms and Artificial Insemination Points," developed by the veterinary and livestock service. This system allows for online applications for the assignment, modification, and confirmation of the status of breeding farms, as well as the issuance of electronic certificates. It aims to automate and optimize business processes related to the
As of the beginning of 2026, the volume of approved project financing in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 10.9 billion soms, according to data from the EFSR. Thus, as of January 1, 2026, the total amount of allocated funds in the Kyrgyz Republic reached 10 billion 900 million 1 som. This financing includes investment and stabilization funds, as well as technical support, with the majority of the funds directed towards investments.