At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev informed about the reasons for the dismissal of Marat Nuraliyev from the position of Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Qatar. He noted that although Nuraliyev performed his duties well, his dismissal was due to a violation of the ethical standards for public servants.
At the London Metal Exchange (LME), new price records for copper have been set, surpassing the $13,000 per ton mark for the first time. Experts suggest that the price increase for this metal may continue this year. Futures quotes for delivery in three months rose by 2.65 percent, reaching a peak of $13,390 per ton.
Photo 24.kg. Director of the State Agency Kazybek Moldazhiyev (left) The presentation of the sports program for the VI World Nomad Games, organized by the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, took place in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the agency's director, the event will be held in 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, with the opening ceremony scheduled for August 31 at the under-construction "Bishkek Arena" stadium. The main competitions will begin on
Kamila Talieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, raised an important issue regarding transportation accessibility for the residents of the village of Arashan, located in the Alamudun district. According to her, about five thousand local residents face traffic jams every day. "In the morning, it is difficult for people to get to work in the city, and in the evening, to return. On April 7th Street, before the turn to Arashan, there is no traffic light, which leads to serious traffic jams due
Doctors from the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication provided recommendations on what physical activity is necessary to maintain good health throughout life. According to their data, physical activity includes any movements performed using muscle strength that lead to energy expenditure, expressed in kilocalories. This encompasses both work-related activities and everyday tasks.
In Shopokov, a traffic accident involving four cars occurred, as eyewitnesses told a correspondent from Turmush. The accident happened today, January 15, early in the morning on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway.
Starting from April 1, 2026, a significant salary increase is expected for workers in the healthcare, education, and culture sectors — by at least 100%. This information was announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, at a recent meeting. In addition, starting from October 1 of this year, a salary increase for certain categories of state and municipal employees is also planned, which will be no less than 50%.
The meeting, organized at the initiative of the American side, took place between Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council on Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of Kyrgyzstan, and Leslie Viguerie, the U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the secretariat reported on this event. During the conversation, Iminov informed his counterpart about the main goals and objectives of the national council, as well as discussed the activities
On Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, the dismantling of the pixel studio of the "Nomad-TV" channel has begun. According to information provided by the channel's management, this measure is related to the expiration of the land lease on which the studio was located. The fate of the studio has been actively discussed on social media and messaging apps, provoking a variety of opinions among the city's residents. Nevertheless, representatives of the channel noted that the dismantling
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region reported that in 2025, 769 cases of domestic violence were recorded. According to data provided by the agency, throughout the year, 860 incidents related to domestic violence were registered in the electronic accounting journal.
The acceptance of comments and suggestions regarding the General Development Plan protocol until 2050 continues in Bishkek and will last until January 19, 2026. The city leadership provided this information. As stated in the mayor's office, on January 12, 2026, the results of the review of appeals and suggestions from the city's residents were published on the official portal.
At the moment, the team led by Nurzhan Jetibaev is in Indonesia, where they are undergoing training camps. As part of their preparation, the Kyrgyzstan team will play two friendly matches: on January 16 against Tajikistan and on January 18 against Saudi Arabia.
During the inspection activities conducted by inspectors of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, cases of illegal dump formation were discovered. According to the agency's information, such dumps were found in the village of Kun-Tuu in the Sokuluk district and in the village of Sary-Koo, located in the Jayil district.
Flightradar24 The Iranian leadership has also put its Aerospace Forces and Air Defense in a state of heightened combat readiness. While U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating the possibility of military intervention in response to the suppression of anti-government protests in Iran, the Pentagon has already begun reducing personnel at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
At the "flea market" in the Jaily district of the Chui region, the attention of many buyers was drawn to a unique item — a helmet of a Soviet firefighter. The seller named Alexander shared that this helmet was found during the dismantling of an old shed and is being sold for 2000 soms.
Starting January 21, American embassies in 75 countries will begin rejecting applications for immigration visas. According to Fox News, this decision is based on a directive from the U.S. State Department. According to information provided by Fox News, the U.S. administration has decided to temporarily halt the issuance of visas to citizens of countries such as Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Thailand, Nigeria, Somalia, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen, and others. This directive was announced on January
In recent months, Kyrgyzstan's attention has been focused on the opportunities provided by Iranian ports, which are viewed as key logistics hubs for accessing international markets. However, the Trump administration is increasing pressure on countries that do business with Iran by imposing 25% tariffs on all trade operations with the United States.
According to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled "World Employment and Social Outlook," the global unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.9 percent in 2026, which corresponds to 186 million people. However, a significantly larger number of individuals continue to face a lack of access to quality jobs. The UN News Service reports that around 300 million workers live in extreme poverty, earning less than $3 a day. At the same time, the number of
Due to expected precipitation, a storm warning has been issued in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on certain highways. According to information from Kyrgyz Hydrometeorology, from January 15 to 18, in areas such as Bishkek-Osh (sections 121-138 km and 198-255 km, passes Too-Ashuu and Ala-Bel), Ala-Buka-Kanysh-Kyya (68-74 km and 86-101 km, Chapchyma pass), as well as on the roads Krasnaya Gorka-Ak-Tash (0-3 km), Myrza-Ake-Kara-Kulja-Alaykuu (65-110 km) and Karakol-Enilchek (45-90 km,
The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has refuted recent claims by a member of the Jogorku Kenesh that citizens of Kazakhstan were not properly informed about the new rules for staying in the country. According to the agency, efforts to inform were carried out prior to the changes coming into effect, involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Border Service of the GKNB, and the Ministry of Digital Development. Information was disseminated through
The state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia" has announced the start of centralized procurement of medical goods and medicines for the year 2026. The procurement process will be carried out in three stages: Price monitoring. Publication of the announcement on the government platform. Selection of the tender winner.
Starting January 21, the U.S. Department of State announced a temporary suspension of visa issuance for 75 countries, Fox News reports. The publication clarified that this measure affects all procedures related to the processing of immigration visas for citizens of the specified countries.
In Bishkek, the opening of a new office center created by a Vietnamese company took place. This event is part of a strategy to attract investments to the country. The opening ceremony was held under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who also familiarized himself with the functional capabilities of the new office space.