Asan Sulaymanov has been working in the Ministry of Emergency Situations for 23 years. He was born in 1974 in the Kara-Sui district, and he has eight siblings; he and his brother are twins. According to Sulaymanov, he always emphasizes the fact that he has a twin brother.
The initiator of the new draft law aimed at improving the environmental situation in the country is the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev. The document, titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" (including the Law "On Road Traffic in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the KR Code on Offenses), has been presented for public discussion. Goals of the Initiative
A man was detained in Bishkek for threatening another motorist with a gun and breaking the windows of his car. This was reported by a source in the Sverdlovsk District Police Department to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. The incident occurred on January 14, 2026, early in the morning at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkula Street. After the conflict, the suspect, threatening with a weapon, broke the side windows and left the scene.
Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the president's administration, responded to statements made by deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the improvement of Bishkek and the draft law on state awards. Photo from the internet In response to the criticism from deputy Dastan Bekeshev regarding the construction of a mini-football field in the Botanical Garden, Orunbekov noted that before the work began, the area was in a very neglected state. He pointed out the
Photo courtesy of the mayor's office Due to the expected sharp drop in temperature in Bishkek, the capital's combined heat and power plant has announced its transition to an increased readiness mode, according to information from the mayor's office press service. To ensure uninterrupted heating and electricity supply, emergency services have been reinforced, round-the-clock duty of technical and operational personnel has been organized, and additional monitoring of the condition
In the Moscow district of the Chui region, restoration work is currently underway at the school where the heating system accident occurred, reported Turmush correspondents in the Mинг-Булак rural administration. “All necessary measures are being taken to restore the damaged pipe. We have mobilized additional resources — workers from the municipal enterprise ‘Taza-Bulak’ have been involved, as well as village heads and representatives of educational institutions,” noted the rural administration.
- According to the EDB report (2025), the manufacturing industry stands out as one of the most interesting sectors for Chinese investors in the Eurasian space. EDB analysts have identified several key areas that are of interest for Chinese investments in this region: manufacturing industry, energy, including renewable energy sources, transport and logistics, agricultural industry.
- According to the information from the agency, from January to October, Kyrgyzstan imported 14,000 tons of onions and garlic worth 3.4 million dollars. This figure is 2.5 times higher than the indicators for the same period in 2024, when 5,700 tons were imported for 954 thousand dollars. The main supplier countries of onions and garlic to Kyrgyzstan: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Product group - country quantity in tons thousands of dollars quantity in tons thousands of dollars
The importance of the moment when an investor can hold an asset during a rapid market rise cannot be overstated. This time has already come in Bishkek. According to data provided by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, the country's economic growth exceeds 11% at the beginning of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This growth, supported by dynamics in key sectors such as services and construction, creates reliable conditions for the reevaluation of the real
The State Agency for Civil Aviation has decided to revoke the license of the company OsOO "TRANS CARAVAN KG," according to data published on January 12, 2026. As of today, there are 21 operators with operator certificates listed in the register of airlines of the Kyrgyz Republic. However, 3 of the cargo airlines have lost their licenses, and the activities of 2 others have been temporarily suspended.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 14, 2026, Deputy Dastanbek Jumabekov drew attention to the difficult situation faced by farmers in the Talas region, who are forced to deal with falling prices for beans. He reminded that he had previously discussed this issue with the Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev, who promised to find solutions, but the situation continues to deteriorate.
From January 16 to 17, a sharp drop in temperature is expected in Kyrgyzstan. The country's hydrometeorological service has issued a storm warning due to the anticipated weather changes. Forecasters report that over the next two days, snowfalls will occur across the territory of the state, and in some regions, they may be quite intense. There will also be an increase in the western wind, with gusts reaching 15-20 meters per second.
A crime involving cold weapons occurred in the residential area 'Ak-Ordo' of Bishkek, resulting in the detention of two suspects. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to information from the police, a call was received at service 102, after which a minor, K.D., born in 2009, was taken to the hospital with injuries sustained from a sharp object.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) responded to the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek regarding the former head of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to information provided by the SCNS, both were arrested on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case initiated under Article 337, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, for abuse of official position.
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From 2021 to 2025, the mining sector of Kyrgyzstan has shown steady growth, marked by an increase in investments, activation of geological exploration, and implementation of new projects. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, particularly significant successes were achieved in 2024 and 2025. As a result of large-scale geological exploration at Kumtor in 2024, gold reserves increased by 147.4 tons and were added to the state balance. This opens up
Foreign direct investment in Kyrgyzstan has increased by more than 21%. This was reported on January 13 during a radio broadcast by the Deputy Director of the National Investment Agency under the President, Jalyn Zheenaliev. As Zheenaliev noted, the main factors important for foreign and local investors are stability and guarantees for the return of investments. Statistical data confirms that the inflow of foreign investments has indeed increased by more than 21%.
In Kemin, the police detained two individuals on suspicion of murdering a pensioner. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 11 at 13:10, they received a report that the body of a man had been found in one of the houses in Kemin. The investigative team that arrived at the scene established that the deceased was 66-year-old A.A., born in 1960. Multiple stab wounds were found
According to Kyrgyzhydromet, the night hours will pass without precipitation. During the day, rain is possible in the Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, with rain mixed with snow in the foothills, and exclusively snow in the mountains. Snow is also expected in the Chui, Osh, and Batken regions, while there will be no rain in the agricultural zones of the Chui, Osh, and Batken regions, as well as in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. Fog is possible at night and in the morning. On mountain and
On January 14, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in hooligan actions. The incident occurred in the morning of January 14 at the corner of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkula Street, where two drivers got into a conflict. One of the passengers recorded a video showing one of the drivers threatening with a gun, pressing it against the windshield and side windows of the other vehicle while making offensive remarks.
The construction of the "Akyilman" lyceum, designed for 920 students, is actively ongoing in Talas. This is reported by the local mayor's office. Today, the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, visited the construction site to familiarize herself with the stages of work.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on January 14, Deputy Zhanibek Abirov drew attention to the problem of providing the ambulance service in Bishkek with the necessary number of vehicles. According to his information, based on population data after the administrative-territorial reform, more than 1.3 million people live in the capital. The large area of the city also complicates the promptness of medical responses.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved new requirements regarding the financial rehabilitation plans of banking organizations. This document introduces mandatory conditions for the development and submission of such plans, which must be prepared in advance. They should contain specific measures aimed at restoring the financial stability of banks in case of deterioration in their economic situation.
