World

Mongolian Tourist Organizations to Receive "Star" Ratings

As part of the "Year of Visiting Mongolia" program (2023–2028), aimed at attracting up to one million tourists by 2026, new rules have been developed that introduce a "Star" system for evaluating tourist services. These rules clarify classification standards for hotel services and other tourist services in accordance with the Tourism Law. The main goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of services provided, in line with international standards, as well as to

15.01.2026, 14:15

Society

The Cabinet will tighten penalties for drunk driving and require the registration of mopeds

A driver's license will now be required to operate a moped A draft law concerning changes to traffic safety rules is being considered at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh.

15.01.2026, 14:13

Society

Without Documents — Under the Bulldozer: In Bishkek, Unauthorized Houses Are Being Demolished Again

On January 14, in Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Administration, together with the Department for Land Use Control, carried out the demolition of unauthorized constructions. To ensure safety and prevent conflicts at the work sites, police officers were present. According to information from the district administration, the demolition is taking place in contour No. 107 on the territory of MTU No. 10, as well as in the residential areas of "Ak-Ordo" and "Orok."

15.01.2026, 14:12

Exclusive

On the Procedure and Reasons for Replacing Lifelong Driver's Licenses in Kyrgyzstan

Kanybek Tumanbaev noted that the replacement of indefinite driver's licenses is necessary, as the old documents do not have a digital version and are not accepted in several neighboring countries, which creates difficulties when using them outside of Kyrgyzstan. Transitioning to new samples will legalize the licenses and meet modern international standards. He also pointed out the shortcomings of the old licenses: they have weak security features and often include outdated photographs,

15.01.2026, 14:12

World

Japan will provide Mongolia with a grant of over $3.1 million to enhance the reliability of power grids.

Today, Mongolia produces about 80% of its electricity, while 20% needs to be imported to meet domestic demand. The implementation of the project aimed at improving the reliability of the electricity grid infrastructure will be made possible by a non-repayable grant of 500 million Japanese yen (approximately 3.14 million USD) allocated by the Japanese government. As part of this project, important equipment necessary for enhancing the reliability of the electricity grids will be supplied to two

15.01.2026, 14:11

Exclusive

Large-scale investment projects are changing the architectural appearance of Bishkek – Kasymaliev

During his working trip to the capital, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev got acquainted with the implementation of large-scale investment and construction projects. He visited several key facilities to assess their current state and progress of reconstruction. The first stop was a modern office center located at the intersection of N. Isanova Street and Chuy Avenue. Here, Adylbek Kasymaliev learned about the updated working

15.01.2026, 14:10

Economy / Exclusive

The USA Recognized Kyrgyzstan's Leadership in the Field of Virtual Assets in Central Asia

During a recent meeting organized at the initiative of the United States, Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies of Kyrgyzstan, discussed current issues in this field with the U.S. Ambassador to the country, Leslie Viguerie. Iminov presented the goals and objectives of the National Council and talked about the work of its executive body—the Secretariat.

15.01.2026, 14:06

Exclusive

TV channels recommended to fill airtime with domestic films and series

As part of the support and development of the state language, television channels in Kyrgyzstan have been recommended to showcase films produced by the studios "Kyrgyzfilm" and "Kyrgyzserial." This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev during a meeting with representatives of television channels. According to Tagaev, this initiative was prompted by a decrease in the share of domestic content on air and insufficient

15.01.2026, 14:06

Exclusive

Director of GAFKIS KR: Kokpar will be included in the VI WIC program

During a press conference organized at the Kabar agency, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan, announced that the game of kokpar will be included in the program of the VI World Nomad Games. According to him, equestrian sports occupy a central place in these Games, attracting significant attention from both spectators and the media. “We decided to add kokpar to the program along with kok-boru. Sports should remain outside of

15.01.2026, 14:04

World

A citizen of Mongolia attempted to smuggle 75 kg of dried apricots and a fruit-nut mixture out of Russia.

In Buryatia, at the checkpoint "Kyakhta", employees of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia discovered violations regarding plant quarantine related to the export of quarantine products. This was reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration. On January 13, 2026, a citizen of Mongolia attempted to export 75 kilograms of dried apricots and a mixture of fruits and nuts without having phytosanitary certificates for these products. This action

15.01.2026, 14:01

Society

After the holidays, the New Year tree began to be taken down in the city of Kara-Balta.

The correspondent of Turmush reports that the process of dismantling the main Christmas tree in Karabalta has begun. With the end of the New Year holidays, starting from January 14, employees of the municipal enterprise "Universal" have started to take down the tree that decorated the central part of the city.

15.01.2026, 14:00

Society

Queues formed in Manas due to the replacement of driver's licenses

There are large queues at the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing in Manas. Many people have come to replace their indefinite driver's licenses. According to a representative of the organization, the situation with the queues arose after the cancellation of the requirement to provide a medical certificate in form 083 for license replacement. This decision attracted significantly more people wanting to use the service.

15.01.2026, 14:00

Politics

The head of the cabinet toured major construction sites and energy facilities in Bishkek

Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, conducted a working trip around Bishkek, during which he familiarized himself with the implementation of various business projects and the reconstruction of energy facilities. The visit began with a tour of a modern office center located at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Isanova Street. Representatives of the Vietnamese company Rox Group spoke about the functional capabilities of the business center after its

15.01.2026, 13:59

World

Mongolia's Disaster Management Plan Revised and Approved

On January 14, the government adopted a new "National Plan for the Prevention and Rescue of the Population, Animals, and Property from Natural Disasters, Response to Them, and Early Warning Systems." As noted by government representatives, this plan aims to improve the management and coordination of actions to reduce the risks of natural disasters and respond to them at all levels of government structure. It is intended to enhance readiness and responsiveness at both national and

15.01.2026, 13:57

Economy

Gold reserves at "Kumtor" increased by more than 268 tons

The growth of reserves has been made possible thanks to the resources of tailings storage facilities According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, in 2024, gold reserves at "Kumtor" increased by 147.4 tons, indicating positive development in Kyrgyzstan's mining sector in 2025.

15.01.2026, 13:57

Incidents

In the Leilek District, during the operation "Arsenal," citizens voluntarily surrendered weapons and ammunition.

In the Leilek district, two citizens voluntarily surrendered firearms to the police, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to their information, employees of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs are conducting a preventive event called "Arsenal" in the area from January 13 to 26 to ensure public safety and order.

15.01.2026, 13:57

Incidents

A resident of Uzbekistan called the police and complained about Trump. He was fined.

In the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, a local court made a ruling in the case of a man who, while under the influence of alcohol, contacted the police with an unusual complaint against U.S. President Donald Trump. The court imposed a fine of 1.23 million Uzbek soms, which is approximately $100, for making a knowingly false emergency call. According to the investigation, the man called the Main Department of Internal Affairs and requested to file a complaint against Trump, claiming that he

15.01.2026, 13:51

Society

"Ai-Pery" has transformed into an international business center — photo report

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15.01.2026, 13:48

Society

More than 1,500 volunteers will be involved in the VI World Nomad Games

Photo 24.kg. Nursultan Adenov, head of the international secretariat of the WNG As part of the preparations for the VI World Nomad Games, it is planned to involve more than 1,500 volunteers, as reported by Nursultan Adenov, who heads the international secretariat of the WNG. According to Adenov, the volunteers will be divided into two key groups. The first group includes about 600 people who will be part of the organizational team. The second group, consisting of approximately 1,000 people,

15.01.2026, 13:42

Incidents

Tank truck with 36.4 tons of fuel oil, traveling from ZAO "Kyrgyz Petroleum Company" to Kara-Balta, overturned on the bridge over the Naryn River. The driver was fined.

A driver involved in a traffic accident on the Bishkek—Osh highway while transporting fuel oil has been fined 40,000 soms. This was reported by the head of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, Durusbek Zalimbekov. According to him, such measures were taken because the fuel and lubricants spilled into the Naryn River, causing damage. Specialists worked at the accident site.

15.01.2026, 13:40

Economy

Holiday events from "Eurasia" took place in social institutions of Bishkek

Festive events were held in Bishkek, organized by "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" and the Eurasian Center for the Russian Language. As part of a charitable campaign, essential household appliances, as well as fresh fruits and other food products, were donated to the children's rehabilitation center "Umut–Nadezhda," the center "Kelechek," and the municipal social institution "Umut üyi."

15.01.2026, 13:39

Society

336 million soms will be allocated from the budget for the World Nomad Games

Photo 24.kg At a press conference in Bishkek, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that 336 million soms will be allocated from the state budget for the organization of the VI World Nomad Games. Read more on the topic The sports program for the VI World Nomad Games was presented in Kyrgyzstan According to Moldazhiyev, these funds will be used to ensure the accommodation of athletes arriving for the games, as well as to cover key

15.01.2026, 13:38

Economy

In Issyk-Kul, 14.1 million fry are planned to be released in 2026

The Department of the Fishery Complex, which is part of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, has developed an extensive plan for the restoration of biological resources in the main high-altitude lakes of the country. This initiative is being implemented in accordance with a presidential decree signed on July 10, 2023, which introduces a moratorium on commercial fishing in the waters of Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul.

15.01.2026, 13:38

Economy

Adylbek Kasymaliev assessed the progress of the reconstruction of business projects and energy facilities in Bishkek

- The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, conducted a working trip around the capital, where he examined the state of reconstruction of business projects and energy facilities, as well as the implementation of construction initiatives, the government press service reports. The first stop of his visit was an office center located at the intersection of N. Isanova Street and Chuy Avenue. Here, he familiarized himself with the conditions created as a result of the restoration

15.01.2026, 13:37