Europe also wants its own special representative for negotiations with Russia on Ukraine

According to information from Politico, European countries are interested in appointing a special representative to negotiate with Russia on issues related to the settlement in Ukraine. Among the possible candidates is Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Discussions about creating this position are ongoing among EU countries, which seek to have a representative for dialogue with Moscow. Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is also mentioned as a contender for this role, according to

A sharp change in weather is expected in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes in meteorological conditions are expected on January 16 and 17: snowfall, with heavy precipitation in some areas. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, wet snow is expected to accumulate on power lines and tree branches due to the precipitation. Fog is possible in some regions. Additionally, there is a high probability of snowdrifts in mountainous areas.

Re-export of new cars to Russia through Kyrgyzstan decreased at the end of 2025

In December 2025, 50.3 thousand new passenger cars were imported into Russia, which is 26% lower compared to the same period in 2024. This data was provided by the Russian analytical agency "Autostat". The share of Kyrgyzstan in the total volume of car imports to Russia fell from 21.6% in November to 18.5% in December.

The deputy raised issues regarding the accessibility of the clinic and the shortage of medicines in the Uzgen district.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova raised important issues regarding healthcare in several localities of the Osh region. She noted that a new clinic building for a group of family doctors was constructed in the village of Myrzaka in the Uzgen district. However, its location on the outskirts of the village creates difficulties for both residents and medical staff.

The GNS reported on temporary tax benefits for the sale of passenger cars

The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic (GNS) has announced the introduction of temporary tax benefits for citizens engaged in the sale of passenger cars. According to information from the GNS, until January 1, 2029, car sales will be exempt from a number of taxes. This decision is aimed at reducing the financial burden on citizens and improving the transparency of the car market.

In the capital residential area of Kalyis-Ordo, boys and their underage girlfriends committed robbery

The press service of the Bishkek City Police reported the detention of suspects in a robbery that occurred on January 6. At 04:18 that day, a citizen who became a victim of an attack contacted the police. He reported that he was assaulted in the Kalyss-Ordo area.

"Only God knows when I'll get in." There are huge queues for certificate 083 at the CSC in Bishkek.

The number of victims from the crane collapse onto a train in Thailand has risen to 28 people.

According to the latest data, over 50 people were injured, and among them are those in critical condition. This disaster occurred on January 14 in the Ban Thanon Khot area of the Sikhiu district. A construction crane used for building a railway bridge collapsed onto a train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. As a result of the impact, the train derailed and caught fire, leaving passengers trapped under the debris.

The GKNB commented on the court's verdict against former GNS head Abduvapa and his ex-deputy.

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported on the decision of the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek, which issued a guilty verdict against Altynbek Abduvapov, the former head of the tax service, and his deputy Islambek Kydyrgychev. Both individuals were detained in connection with a case initiated by the GKNB in December 2024, under Article 337, Part 3 "Abuse of Official Position" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Considering that the

In November, imports of pharmaceutical products from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by almost 80%

- According to the information from the General Administration of Customs of China, in November 2025, the import of pharmaceutical products from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 78.2% year-on-year. The import volume amounted to less than $400,000, while in the same period last year it reached $1.7 million.

The products of "Kyrgyzfilm" cannot be used without permission - Ministry of Culture

Photo from the internet. "Kyrgyzfilm" The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a statement that the products of the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after Tolomush Okeyev cannot be used or distributed without the permission of the rights holder. The ministry clarified that all audiovisual works created earlier belong to the producing organization. This means that for screening, reuse, broadcasting, as well as for

In the Jogorku Kenesh, there was outrage over the bill to reduce state awards.

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed a bill titled "On State Awards, Honorary Titles, and State Prizes," which proposes a sharp reduction in the number of awards from 46 to 20. The idea of abolishing the "Kemenger" award, intended for state and municipal employees, was particularly met with strong opposition.

In Bishkek, suspects in a knife robbery have been detained

A group of suspects in a robbery attack was detained by police officers in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo," according to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. According to the First May District Internal Affairs Department, around 04:18 AM on January 6, a citizen named E.M. reported that a group of unknown individuals broke the window of his Honda Fit car, then beat him and inflicted a knife wound to his thigh. The attackers seized the car,

In the capital's residential area of Ak-Ordo, a teenager was stabbed near a house.

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, suspects have been detained as a result of hooligan actions. On January 14, a 14-year-old teenager, born in 2009, was hospitalized with a knife wound. A investigative-operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department was dispatched to the scene, where the father of the victim filed a report.

The author of "Game of Thrones" hinted at new adaptations of books about Westeros

In Talas, the construction of the presidential lyceum "Akyilman," designed for 920 students, continues. Writer George Martin, the creator of the cult series "A Song of Ice and Fire," shared new prospects for fans of "Game of Thrones." As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, he hinted at possible new projects related to this universe. Martin noted that the characters of the upcoming prequel "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight" are expected to

Order Restored in Queues at the Children's Clinical Hospital in Osh

In the children's clinical hospital of interregional significance in Osh, the organization of patient reception has significantly improved. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Health. Recently, a video appeared on social media showing a large gathering of people and long queues at the facility. In response, Health Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov was instructed to take immediate measures to address the situation.

The presidential administration responded to the scandalous statement by Vladimir Solovyov

Askhat Alagozov, the press secretary of the president, commented on the statement made by Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov during a broadcast on a federal channel. Solovyov suggested the need for a forceful intervention in the internal affairs of Armenia and Central Asian countries to keep them within Russia's "sphere of influence." Alagozov noted: "Such statements should be regarded as something unserious, related to lengthy programs where various topics are

Mongolia Reports a Positive Foreign Trade Balance

In 2025, the total volume of Mongolia's foreign economic activity amounted to 27,013.7 million US dollars, which is 384.5 million dollars (or 1.4%) lower than in 2024. However, the country managed to maintain a positive trade balance, with exports exceeding imports by 4,389.4 million dollars. Of the total export volume, 99.2% consisted of mineral resources, including coal (both hard and brown), copper-molybdenum concentrates, fluorite, as well as iron and zinc ores and crude oil.

Agricultural Production in Kyrgyzstan Increased by 2% in January-November 2025, - EEC

From January to November 2025, there is a 2% increase in agricultural production in Kyrgyzstan. This data was released on January 13 by the Department of Statistics of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Among the main indicators, milk production increased by 3%, livestock and poultry by 3.3%, and the volume of egg production rose by 8.7%.

"Get the Guns". How Weapons are Used in Road Disputes in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, two incidents have been registered where road disputes escalated into threats involving firearms. Fortunately, neither conflict ended with gunfire; however, these events sparked a strong reaction on social media. The first case occurred at the final stop of bus No. 100, where one driver, pulling out a pistol of unknown model, began to insult the other participant in the conflict. The Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported that an

In the city of Manas, streets will be closed from January 19 due to the dismantling of the railway.

Due to the dismantling work on the railway section Jalal-Abad — Kök-Jaŋgak from the 406th to the 421st kilometer, the city administration of Manas has announced the temporary closure of roads crossing the railway. The work is being carried out by the southern division of the national company "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu," and according to information from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, starting from January 19, restrictions on vehicle movement will be

The court fined a woman for slapping her ex-husband. What's wrong with this?

The Sverdlovsk District Court in the capital has decided to impose a fine of 10,000 soms on a woman who slapped her ex-husband. This information was published by lawyer Nurbek Toktakunov on his social media. The lawyer noted that the man had subjected his ex-wife to physical and psychological abuse for a long time. This is confirmed by 16 protection orders and a verdict from the Lenin District Court in a case of torture.

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan commented on the sentences against the former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy.

The sentence against the former head of the State Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov, has been issued. The State National Security Committee (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan provided clarifications regarding the guilty verdict handed down by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek against Abduvapov and Kydyrgychov.

Speaker calls to expedite the cancellation of tenders: There shouldn't even be a letter "t" from this word

At the parliamentary meeting on January 14, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized the need to expedite the process of adopting the bill to abolish tenders. He noted that during meetings with voters, deputies encounter complaints about delays in the construction of social facilities such as schools, kindergartens, and roads.