Politics

Promised to bring a herd of horses from Kazakhstan, but deceived. Suspect detained.

On January 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in a large-scale fraud case. The incident occurred on November 21, 2025, when a horse breeder approached the police. He reported that on September 30, he made a deal with a man who promised to deliver 65 horses from Kazakhstan for a total of 7 million 20 thousand tenge. However, after receiving 2 million tenge from the farmer, the fraudster disappeared without

21.01.2026, 12:49
Mediators of Kyrgyzstan Sound the Alarm About Impostors
Politics

Mediators of Kyrgyzstan Sound the Alarm About Impostors

The recent preparations for the first Congress of Mediators of the Kyrgyz Republic have led to a serious scandal. Members of the organizing committee conducted a market survey of legal services and found that many "specialists" claim to be mediators while lacking the appropriate education or legal rights to practice. The professional community expresses its concern, as cooperation with such "intermediaries" can prove not only useless but also unsafe for citizens.

21.01.2026, 12:48
"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Detained in Bishkek
Incidents

"Whose iPhone?" Thieves Detained in Bishkek

The detainees were involved in mobile device thefts In Bishkek, the police arrested a group of suspects in robbery. This became known from representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District.

21.01.2026, 12:48
Health

Changes to the rules for determining the localization of pharmaceutical products and medical devices for the purposes of public procurement have come into effect in the EAEU.

Starting from January 22, new rules regarding the determination of the country of origin for certain goods in public procurement will come into effect in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. This information was announced by the Eurasian Economic Commission. These changes will apply to relations arising from January 1, 2026.

21.01.2026, 12:45
The USA has detained another tanker in the Caribbean Sea
World

The USA has detained another tanker in the Caribbean Sea

According to the U.S. Southern Command, this detention underscores the authorities' intention to ensure that the only oil being exported from Venezuela is done so in accordance with international laws and regulations. The tanker "Sagitta" was added to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's sanctions list, which was published on October 1, 2025. The vessel is classified as part of a "shadow fleet" transporting sanctioned oil under a Panamanian flag. Its inclusion on

21.01.2026, 12:28
World

ChatGPT Tried to Take Entrance Exams for Universities in Japan

The ChatGPT neural network, developed by OpenAI, has demonstrated impressive results on the unified entrance exam for Japanese universities, scoring the maximum points in nine out of 15 subjects. The overall accuracy of the answers was 97%, while in 2023 this figure was 91%, and in 2024 it was only 66%, reports Kyodo News, citing the company LifePromt, which conducted the testing. Among the subjects where ChatGPT achieved the highest results were chemistry, fundamentals of biology and physics,

21.01.2026, 12:26
Society

The deputy proposes to build a new philharmonic building

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Baktyyar Kalpaev emphasized the importance of creating a new philharmonic building. He noted that in recent years, many facilities have been built in the country, including stadiums and the presidential administration building. However, the deputy pointed out the need for the development of cultural infrastructure.

21.01.2026, 12:26
Economy

Deputy: Vendors at the "Kanybek" Market in Kochkor complain about arbitrariness and demand an alternative trading location

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 21, 2026, Gulsunkan Junushalieva drew attention to the problems faced by the vendors at the "Kanybek" market located in the Kochkor district of the Naryn region. She noted that the management plans to close this market, while the traders have not received any proposals for a new location to conduct their business. This creates serious risks for the financial well-being of many families dependent on this trade.

21.01.2026, 12:26
Issues of Cashless Payments Discussed at the GNS
Economy

Issues of Cashless Payments Discussed at the GNS

At the event organized by the press service of the State Tax Service, the deputies of the chairman of the service, Azat Almanbetov and Kubanychbek Isabekov, as well as representatives from the National Bank, the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, the Interbank Processing Center, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan gathered.

21.01.2026, 12:23
The murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison.
Incidents

The murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison.

According to information from the NHK television channel, the murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Archive photo. The murderer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life imprisonment Tetsuya Yamagami, the 45-year-old defendant, confessed to committing the crime using a homemade weapon. The prosecution insisted on a life sentence, while the defense requested only a twenty-year term. On July 9, 2022, Shinzo

21.01.2026, 12:23
Society

Deceived by the "Ihsan Group LTD" cooperative, people still have not received their money

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who have suffered from the actions of the cooperative "Ihsan Group LTD" still cannot get their money back and are seeking help. This was stated by deputy Kamila Talieva at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. “We continue to receive letters from citizens who have lost millions. Recently, at a meeting with voters, this issue was also raised — over the past six years, no changes have occurred. How can we resolve this situation?” she addressed the government

21.01.2026, 12:22
The Osh Oncology Center Still Lacks a Linear Accelerator
Society

The Osh Oncology Center Still Lacks a Linear Accelerator

Every year, about 2,000 new cases of cancer are detected in the southern regions of the country. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov raised an important issue regarding the state of the Osh Interregional Oncology Center, which serves the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan.

21.01.2026, 12:21
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources is testing the accounting systems "Digital Waste Registry," "Subsoil," and "Environmental Monitoring" in "Tunduk."

On January 20, an extended meeting was held at the Ministry of Nature under the leadership of Minister Meder Mashiev, with the participation of representatives from structural and subordinate organizations, regional departments, as well as JSC "Tündük" and CJSC "Alpha Telecom." The main topic of discussion was the implementation of the ministry's digitalization strategy. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, Minister Mashiev and the chairman of JSC

21.01.2026, 12:20
A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.
Incidents

A fraudster swindled an entrepreneur out of a herd of horses and 2 million tenge - he was caught.

A man suspected of large-scale fraud has been detained in the Chui region. This was reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to available information, on September 30, 2025, near the "RIOM" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, an unidentified person offered a businessman to drive 65 horses from Kazakhstan through the "Ak-Zhol" checkpoint. As a result of the deception, the fraudster gained control of 2 million tenge

21.01.2026, 12:18
Incidents

A drunk driver without a single document was detained in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Police Service identified a driver whose behavior on the road raised suspicions. His vehicle was stopped for a check for violations. Upon inspection, it was found that the detained individual had neither a driver's license nor documents for the vehicle. Moreover, he showed visible signs of alcohol intoxication. The driver was taken to a narcological service, where his condition was confirmed. When attempting to establish his

21.01.2026, 12:17