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The UK has announced its medal targets for the Winter Games
Sports

The UK has announced its medal targets for the Winter Games

In the lead-up to the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, UK Sport, the sports agency of Great Britain, has announced its ambitious plans for medal acquisition. The Olympic team aims for 4–8 medals, surpassing the previous record of five medals set at the Sochi Games in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018. The Paralympians are targeting 2–5 medals, reflecting cautious optimism in light of existing challenges.

14.01.2026, 14:12
Ulaanbaatar to Update Municipal Fleet by Adding 71 Vehicles in 2026
World

Ulaanbaatar to Update Municipal Fleet by Adding 71 Vehicles in 2026

The process of updating the vehicle fleet will continue in 2026, when the purchase of 71 new units of equipment is planned. The list of new vehicles will include machines for snow removal, barrier washing, garbage trucks, street sweepers, and water pumping installations designed to combat the effects of flooding. All new vehicles will be transferred to contract service companies under a five-year interest-free lease that does not require an initial payment. This decision will help avoid

14.01.2026, 14:09
Politics

Speaker of the Parliament to Deputies: Draft Laws Must Be Developed in Kyrgyz Language

On January 14, the deputies voted for amendments to the Law "On the Elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh" in the third reading. During the discussion, Dastan Jumabekov pointed out an error in the draft law, which was composed in the Kyrgyz language. In response, Bekeshev stated that the text had been translated by the staff of the relevant department of the parliament. He also reminded that during the third reading, editorial changes are

14.01.2026, 14:06
Quotas, Benefits, and Accessible Environment. Support for Persons with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan
Society

Quotas, Benefits, and Accessible Environment. Support for Persons with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, measures aimed at protecting the rights and creating an accessible environment for people with disabilities are being actively implemented. This was reported on the air of Birinchi Radio by Ainura Orozbaeva, Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration. According to Orozbaeva, an important event occurred in 2025 with the adoption of a new law on persons with disabilities, signed by the president. This law serves as the basis for the practical implementation of the

14.01.2026, 14:06
A meeting was held at the CSTO Secretariat with a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry
Politics

A meeting was held at the CSTO Secretariat with a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry

At the meeting organized at the CSTO Secretariat, Alexander Pankin was present, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov, who took office on January 1, 2026, emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to achieve the goals of the Russian presidency. He highlighted that this is aimed at strengthening allied ties and promoting the formation of a collective security architecture in Eurasia.

14.01.2026, 14:05
Economy

Over 19 million fish fry released into Issyk-Kul and Son-Kul lakes in 2025

- This year, 13.6 million fry were released into Lake Issyk-Kul, while Lake Son-Kul received 5.6 million, according to information from the department's press service. According to data from the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, 26 different species of fish inhabit Issyk-Kul. In 2024, 21.5 million fry were released into this lake, and 5.7 million into Son-Kul.

14.01.2026, 14:01
Politics

Four citizens submitted applications to participate in the repeat elections for district No. 13

The Central Election Commission has received applications from four citizens seeking to participate in the elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for territorial district No. 13 in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported by 24.kg. Among the candidates are 61-year-old Akylbek Arstanbekov, 54-year-old Erkinbek Mamataev, 56-year-old Ulanbek Asanov, and 60-year-old Baktybek Asamudinov.

14.01.2026, 14:00
In the administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Solovyov's statements were called unserious.
Society

In the administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Solovyov's statements were called unserious.

The press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Askat Alagozov, reported that recently he has been approached by representatives of various media outlets with questions about whether the authorities intend to make an official statement regarding the remarks of Russian journalist Vladimir Solovyov. He noted that such statements should be regarded as something insignificant and unserious, uttered during Solovyov's lengthy broadcasts covering a variety of topics. Regarding a possible

14.01.2026, 13:58
Economy

The deputy asked for help for farmers in the Talas region with the market for selling beans.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, 2026, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova drew the attention of the Cabinet of Ministers to the need to support farmers from the Talas region who are facing difficulties in selling beans. She noted that the government has yet to provide the promised clarifications regarding the market and prices for beans. Kairylbekova emphasized the importance of immediate intervention to support agricultural producers for whom beans are a key crop. The deputy called

14.01.2026, 13:55
Catalysts Under Control: Drivers and Service Stations Face Fines for "Dirty" Cars
Politics

Catalysts Under Control: Drivers and Service Stations Face Fines for "Dirty" Cars

In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been submitted for consideration, aimed at tightening environmental standards for vehicles. This draft law proposes amendments to the Law "On Road Traffic" and the Code of Administrative Offenses. It was initiated by Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev, and the text of the document is available on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh for public discussion. According to the proposals, vehicles must be equipped with functioning catalytic converters and

14.01.2026, 13:52
The State Committee for National Security explained the conditions of the sentence for the former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security explained the conditions of the sentence for the former head of the State Tax Service and his deputy.

According to the information from the GKNB, Altynbek Abduvayev and Islambek Kydyrgychov were convicted under the old version of the Criminal Code, as the crime was committed before the penalties for corrupt actions were intensified. The defendants, including A.A.K., fully admitted their guilt during the investigation and compensated the state for damages amounting to 4 billion 307 million soms. This allowed for a procedural agreement on the admission of guilt and the imposition of a fine in

14.01.2026, 13:52
Customs clearance and medical examination for conscripts to be simplified — new ideas from the Cabinet
Politics

Customs clearance and medical examination for conscripts to be simplified — new ideas from the Cabinet

As part of the "Government Accelerators" program, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with the heads of state bodies and presidential representatives in the regions. Two initiatives were presented at the meeting, which are to be implemented within 100 days. Cabinet photo. "Accelerators" are being launched: customs and medical examinations — in 100 days The first initiative concerns the simplification of the goods identification process

14.01.2026, 13:49
Society

In the residential complex, they are asking to build a dormitory for accompanying cancer patients: they spend the nights in the courtyards during the summer.

Gulya Kozhokulova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has appealed for the construction of a dormitory for relatives of cancer patients who come to Bishkek for treatment. She mentioned this at a parliamentary meeting on January 14. According to her, residents of the Oktobrskiy district, located near the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, approached her with this request.

14.01.2026, 13:45
Society

Licensing of Taxi Drivers. The Deputy is Curious Why a Criminal Record Certificate is Required from Them

During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, while discussing the bill on state and municipal services, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev raised the question of why taxi workers need a certificate of criminal record for obtaining a license. He noted that in the context of debureaucratization and digitalization, such documents should be transmitted between government institutions electronically.

14.01.2026, 13:45
Kurmanov Explained the Stability of Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Policy Course
Society

Kurmanov Explained the Stability of Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Policy Course

On the air of Birinchi Radio, Doctor of Historical Sciences and Professor Zainidin Kurmanov shared his views on Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy. He noted that the country's foreign policy has always been characterized by multivectorality and balance, making it quite effective for Kyrgyzstan. Kurmanov emphasized that there have been no radical changes in this area, although domestic policy has undergone transformations. "We have always remained a peaceful, small, and open state,

14.01.2026, 13:41
Mongolia and China Confirmed Their Commitment to Increasing Trade Volume to $20 Billion
World

Mongolia and China Confirmed Their Commitment to Increasing Trade Volume to $20 Billion

On January 13, 2026, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, L. Oyun-Erdene, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Mongolia, Ms. Shen Minjuan. At the beginning of the meeting, Oyun-Erdene thanked the Premier of the State Council of China, Li Qiang, for his New Year wishes. He emphasized that Mongolia and China, as neighbors, strive to develop friendly relations and cooperation as key aspects of their foreign policy. According to him,

14.01.2026, 13:39
Seyed Marandi spoke about the reasons for the outbreak of violence on the streets of Iran
Politics

Seyed Marandi spoke about the reasons for the outbreak of violence on the streets of Iran

In a conversation with journalists, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi from Tehran University characterized the current events in Iran as part of a familiar scenario, where external pressure and attempts at destabilization play a key role. He noted that Western countries have been predicting the "fall of the regime" for many years, and these forecasts periodically resurface, although, in his opinion, they always turn out to be false. Marandi asserts that "the state is supported by

14.01.2026, 13:37
Landslide of garbage in the Philippines claimed the lives of eight people
World

Landslide of garbage in the Philippines claimed the lives of eight people

In the city of Cebu, Philippines, search operations continue following a landslide caused by a massive amount of waste at a local landfill. According to BILD, the latest reports indicate that the death toll has risen to eight, with 28 people listed as missing. Rescue operations have been ongoing for two days, but the chances of finding survivors are decreasing with each hour. The mayor of Cebu, Nestor Archival, confirmed that rescue efforts are still underway. Most of the deceased are workers

14.01.2026, 13:33
Society

Elvira Surabaldiyeva asks the authorities not to relocate the boarding school for blind and visually impaired children

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal to relocate the boarding school for children with visual impairments. There are only two such institutions in Kyrgyzstan: one in Bishkek and the other in Osh. The boarding school in the capital educates 220 children, of whom 100 come from other regions.

14.01.2026, 13:33
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man called another "stinky" and threatened him with a gun. He has been detained.

A video has surfaced on social media in Kyrgyzstan, capturing a conflict between two men. During the argument, one of them pulled out a gun and insulted his opponent, calling him a "stinky." According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District on January 14, the conflict occurred at the final stop of bus No. 100 and was triggered by a road situation.

14.01.2026, 13:32