According to the World Air Quality project, Bishkek has ranked among the cities with the dirtiest air, taking 5th place in the world. The air quality index (AQI) in the capital currently stands at 237, indicating a very high level of pollution. [url=https://gazeta.kg/uploads/posts/2026-01/1768493716-11768492873-1ws.webp]
The penalties will also apply to hiding violations The initiator of the new bill aimed at tightening environmental standards for vehicles is Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev. According to the proposal, vehicle owners will be required to have functioning catalytic converters, particulate filters, and other devices that reduce the toxicity of exhaust gases.
On January 19, the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic announced an auction for the placement of temporarily free budget funds in deposits of commercial banks, as reported by the ministry's press service. The auction will be held with the aim of placing funds for a period of 12 months.
During his visit, Kasymaliev was also informed about the key achievements of the company RCA Living, which presented the accomplishments of Rox Group in Kyrgyzstan, including the brands Rox Energy and Rox Living Global.
The Ministry of Culture is working on a new draft law
The number of recorded violations has reached 7,406 The republic is implementing average speed control on highways. This was reported the day before by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov during a meeting of the parliamentary committee.
- According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 493 tons of frozen beef from India worth 985 thousand dollars. This is a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024, when only 66 tons were imported, valued at 139 thousand dollars. Overall, frozen beef in Kyrgyzstan comes from several countries, as shown in the table below: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Commodity group - country quantity in tons
Elvira Surabaldiyeva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, called for not relocating the specialized school to avoid complicating life for the children. At a meeting held on January 14, she announced plans to move the boarding school for visually impaired and blind children from the capital to the village of Vorontsovka.
The deputy noted that the Naryn region uses only 3% of the total electricity consumption in the country
Between 150 and 200 vehicles passed through the posts daily. Employees of the weight and dimensional posts on the Bishkek - Osh highway were detained on charges of bribery, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.
In the capital, according to him, there are only 35-40 ambulances At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhanibek Abirov addressed the new leadership of the Ministry of Health. He noted that after the administrative-territorial reform, the territory of Bishkek has expanded, and the population has reached 1 million 300 thousand people. However, the city has only 35-40 ambulances. “After calling for an ambulance, the wait time is about 2 hours. The ambulance service informed me that
Military actions may be initiated within 24-48 hours On Thursday morning, Iranian authorities decided to close their airspace to all flights except international ones with special permits. This information was confirmed by the Flightradar24 service.
In Talas, there are many unique customs related to marriage and the acceptance of a daughter-in-law into the family (Kyrgyz: “kelin”). The locals shared their knowledge with a Turmush correspondent.
Mayram Shamilieva, a 16-year-old student in the 11th grade at School No. 11 in Karakol, is passionate about handicrafts. From an early age, she has shown an interest in creativity, trying her hand at various techniques such as bead weaving, origami, and sewing. However, she finds the greatest satisfaction in creating dolls and soft toys. “It’s important for me to see how something alive and warm is created from simple materials,” Mayram shared her thoughts.
On January 15, 2026, the EEC announced the appointment of Almaz Abdekirov as Deputy Director of the Department of Macroeconomic Policy. Almaz Tynchtykbekovich Abdekirov officially began his duties on January 12, 2026.
- According to information published by the Department of Ground and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, 1,061,842 vehicles were inspected in 2025. In 2024, this figure was 692,232, indicating a significant increase of 53% compared to the previous year.
- The Audit Chamber presented the results of the audit regarding the execution of the budget of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic and its subordinate institutions for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. During the inspection, it was established that the funding and social payments for employees of the Representation of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic at the World Trade Organization in Geneva (Switzerland) are carried out
The Futsal Federation of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the team will play two friendly matches as part of their preparation for the final stage of the Asian Cup. Currently, the national team is in Indonesia, where they are undergoing training camps. As part of these camps, the Kyrgyz will play against Tajikistan on January 16 and against Saudi Arabia on January 18.
In Kyrgyzstan, rain is expected throughout the day, which may occasionally turn into snow. In Bishkek, the temperature at night will be around -2, while during the day it will rise to +6 degrees.
The statement by the Ministry of Internal Affairs that there have been no recorded cases of torture in Kyrgyzstan from 2023 to 2025 has become a subject of discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, systematic control measures, including video surveillance in police stations and regular medical examinations of detainees, have contributed to this result. Every detainee is guaranteed the right to a lawyer, and all complaints are
The Crew Dragon spacecraft, which delivered the participants of the Crew-11 mission, successfully landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on the night of January 15, as reported by NASA. The returning crew included NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui. They spent 165 days aboard the International Space Station. The Crew-11 mission became the first in NASA's history to be concluded early due to health
Deputy Gulsunkhan Junushalieva is concerned about the possible consequences of the proposed amendments to the legislation, which may exclude the probation provision for those responsible for fatal traffic accidents. She emphasized that currently, courts take mitigating circumstances into account if the offender pays compensation and receives forgiveness from the victim's relatives. Junushalieva noted: "According to the proposed changes, the perpetrator of an accident that resulted in
In the Suzak district, construction of a new perinatal block has begun on the territory of the Alima Tashieva Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. The new building will consist of three floors and will be equipped with all necessary conditions in accordance with modern medical requirements. The perinatal center will feature specialized rooms, modern equipment, and infrastructure necessary for providing quality medical care to mothers and newborns.
Not long ago, a successful screening of the documentary film "President" took place in the Kyrgyz Republic, which served as a kind of report by Sadyr Japarov on the work done and plans for the future. The elections to the Jogorku Kenesh also demonstrated a noticeable growth in the political maturity of society. Foreign observers note significant transformations and active growth in various sectors of Kyrgyzstan's economy.