Economy

How Apartment Prices in Bishkek Grew in 2025. Infographic

According to the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the government (GASRKG), in Bishkek, the average cost of one square meter of residential space increased by 23.8% from January to December 2025. At the end of December 2025, the price per square meter reached 126,277 soms, while at the beginning of the year it was 101,991 soms. [url=https://gazeta.kg/uploads/posts/2026-01/1768382750-11768381608-1ws.webp]

14.01.2026, 13:32

Society

Famous Russian Actor Igor Zolotovitsky Has Died

Photo from the internet Igor Zolotovitsky, rector of the MKhAT school-studio, actor in theater and cinema, as well as a teacher and director, passed away at the age of 65. This was reported by Meduza. Since 2013, Zolotovitsky had been leading the MKhAT school-studio, where he also shared his knowledge of acting with students. His passing occurred in a hospital room, and the cause of death was an oncological disease. His filmography includes significant works such as

14.01.2026, 13:30

Sports

45-year-old tennis player Venus Williams prepares for a historic record

In Hobart, 45-year-old Venus, despite the support of the audience, was defeated in the first round by German tennis player Tatjana Maria with a score of 4:6, 3:6. This event became significant in WTA history, as the combined age of the opponents was 83 years, setting a record for singles matches.

14.01.2026, 13:29

Politics

The deputy proposes to allow private clinics to issue certificates.

At the parliamentary meeting, Dastan Bekeshev proposed to expand the opportunities for obtaining medical certificates in private clinics. According to him, there are significant queues in state institutions due to the large number of people wishing to obtain documents. “Currently, only state hospitals are connected to the 'Tunduk' system, and certificates can only be obtained there. Private clinics are not integrated into this system. To reduce the burden on state institutions,

14.01.2026, 13:29

Society

The Ministry of Culture is preparing a law on bloggers

The Ministry of Culture is preparing a new draft law that will regulate the activities of bloggers. This information was confirmed by the press service of the ministry and was first reported by Kaktus.media. Recently, a letter from Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev appeared on social media, addressed to a participant of the People's Kurultai, who requested to consider issues of accountability for bloggers for spreading content that negatively affects teenagers. The letter mentions that the

14.01.2026, 13:28

Economy

See how they are increasing the fish population in Issyk-Kul

Currently, projects for fish stocking in Lake Issyk-Kul and Lake Son-Kul are actively being implemented. This is reported by the Department of the Fisheries Industry under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This plan for the artificial reproduction of valuable fish stocks has been agreed upon with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic and officially approved by the Department of the Fisheries Industry. According

14.01.2026, 13:27

Incidents

Two Men Detained in Kemin on Suspicion of Murder

In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies detained two men suspected of committing murder, according to information provided by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. The police reported that on January 11, 2026, at approximately 13:10, a signal was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin district that a man's body with stab wounds had been found in one of the houses in Kemin. After registering the incident, an investigative operational group was dispatched to

14.01.2026, 13:26

Incidents

In Bishkek, a man threatened with a gun after a road conflict

The incident occurred on the evening of January 13, when a video appeared on social media showing a man, a participant in a road conflict, pulling out an object resembling a gun. According to information provided by the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, as a result of the incident, N. I., born in 1990, was detained. He was issued a protocol for petty hooliganism under Article 126 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. Subsequently, the detainee was placed in a

14.01.2026, 13:26

Exclusive

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan discussed transport cooperation

Today, January 14, 2026, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev and his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the conversation, the ministers discussed important issues related to the development of international transport corridors, as well as the optimization of customs operations at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. One of the key

14.01.2026, 13:24

World

A gala concert was held in Vienna as part of the Turkic Week

The event was also attended by Kubanychbek Omuraliev, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States. Omuraliev noted: “Culture serves as one of the most stable foundations for cooperation between nations, erasing borders and language barriers. I express my sincere gratitude to the artists, diplomatic representatives, our partners, and Austrian colleagues for making this evening a true celebration of the cultural wealth of the Turkic world.”

14.01.2026, 13:22

Incidents

Near Bishkek, an attempt was made to abduct a girl for marriage.

On January 14, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in a case of bride kidnapping. The incident occurred in the village of Kozhomkul (Voenno-Antonovka) on the night of January 12 to 13. At around 00:30, a familiar person, along with several companions, came to a girl living in this settlement. Using force, they forcibly seated her in a Honda Stepwgn car and took her away.

14.01.2026, 13:20

Ecology

The Head of the Cabinet approved the draft investment agreement for the waste disposal project in the Issyk-Kul region.

The Chairman of the Government, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved the draft investment agreement with the LLC "Jyunxin Huanbao (Issyk-Kul)", concerning the implementation of the initiative "Waste Disposal in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic". According to order No. 1185-t, this decision was made with the aim of attracting foreign investments, which in turn will contribute to the sustainable development of the ecological and economic system of the region.

14.01.2026, 13:18

Exclusive

Bill and Hillary Clinton Refused to Testify Before Congress in the Epstein Case. They May Face Criminal Charges for This.

The Oversight Committee previously issued formal notices to the Clintons requiring them to appear for hearings. In response, the committee chairman, Republican James Comer, stated that he would begin proceedings against Bill Clinton for contempt of Congress next Wednesday. If Hillary also fails to appear at the hearings, a similar measure will be applied to her. Comer noted that the Clintons were subpoenaed to testify more than four months ago but did not show up. "During this time, they

14.01.2026, 13:15

Incidents

The GKNB detained the former vice-mayor of Bishkek in the case of 22 million euros for the landfill.

According to the press center of the State National Security Committee, a criminal case has been initiated regarding corruption involving former officials of the Bishkek city hall and leaders of contracting organizations. This case is related to the government procurement conducted within the framework of a project aimed at improving solid waste management and constructing a new landfill. In 2015, the Bishkek city hall received 22 million euros from a credit organization for the modernization

14.01.2026, 13:14

Incidents

Man threatened driver with a gun. He is wanted.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred in which a man threatened another driver with a firearm and then fled the scene. This information was provided by the Sverdlovsk District Police Department. According to the police, this incident took place on January 14 at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkul Street. During the conflict, one driver pulled out a pistol and began threatening his opponent, after which he left the scene. Currently, law enforcement agencies

14.01.2026, 13:11

Incidents

Landslide Occurred in the Kara-Kulja District

Today, January 14, in the village of Sharkyratma, located in the Ulay-Talaa region of the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, a ground collapse, known as a landslide, occurred. The situation attracted the attention of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, which promptly dispatched personnel to the scene to gather information. According to the department, key figures were sent to the incident site: the deputy head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Osh

14.01.2026, 13:10

Incidents

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained 7 employees of weight and dimension checkpoints for accepting bribes

- According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the detainees demanded amounts from 1,000 to 5,000 soms from drivers to ensure unhindered passage of vehicles exceeding the permissible weight limits, without documenting the violations. Every day, between 150 and 200 trucks passed through the specified posts, creating conditions for the systematic receipt of illegal benefits.

14.01.2026, 13:08

Politics

The ban on service charges has led to price increases. What is happening in cafes and restaurants?

According to Resolution No. 663 "On the Regulation of Trade Activities in the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted on October 14, starting from the beginning of 2026, catering establishments will no longer be allowed to charge a separate fee for service. This means that bills should no longer include a line for "service charge." However, the consequences of this decision have been unexpected. Key provisions of the new resolution include:

14.01.2026, 13:03

Exclusive

The Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Advocated for the Abolition of Tenders in Construction

The Speaker emphasized the importance of revising the legislation related to tenders. “This decision will allow us to accelerate and improve the quality of work,” he noted. He also mentioned that he had already discussed this issue with the country's president and urged the Cabinet of Ministers to present a bill to the Jogorku Kenesh on the abolition of the tender procedure as soon as possible. “This issue was raised two years ago, but at that time only the wording changed, while the

14.01.2026, 13:02

Incidents

Landslide in Osh Region: Rescuers Urgently Deployed to Assess the Threat

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) have begun an investigation into reports of a possible landslide. Information about the potential threat was received by the agency today, concerning the village of Sharkyrama in the specified area. The deputy head of the MES department for the Osh region, the head of the district department, as well as three experts from the department of monitoring and forecasting of emergency situations and

14.01.2026, 12:59

World

A $100 Million Project Aimed at Strengthening Mongolia's Resilience to Natural Disasters

Currently, a meeting of the leadership is taking place, during which the priorities and operational directions of the Emergency Situations Agency for 2026 are being determined. In order to enhance the country's resilience, especially regarding natural disasters, the government has decided to launch a project called "Strengthening Resilience to Natural Disasters in Mongolia." On November 4, 2025, a framework funding program was presented to the Asian Development Bank, which

14.01.2026, 12:51

Society

On Kurmanjan Datka Street in Osh, more than 200 Tian Shan fir trees are being transplanted

In the city of Osh, on Kurmanjan Datka Street, work is underway to transplant Tien Shan fir trees that were planted last year, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the information provided, more than 200 seedlings of coniferous trees are being dug up and moved to the nursery of the local municipal landscaping enterprise. The work is being carried out on the section between Kurmanjan Datka and Asrankulova Streets, starting from the intersection with Alisher Navoi Street. The Osh city

14.01.2026, 12:50

Exclusive

Former Vice Mayor of Bishkek, former director of the "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill," and heads of contracting companies detained on suspicion of corruption

According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the allocated funds were intended for improving the material and technical base, including the purchase of bulldozers, garbage trucks, and containers, as well as for the design and construction of a landfill that will serve MP 'Tazalyk' and MP 'Bishkek Sanitary Landfill'. The audit results revealed that the preliminary damage from unlawful actions amounted to approximately 182 million soms. On January 12, 2025,

14.01.2026, 12:49

Exclusive

Results of 2025 in Energy: From Tariff Increases to Major Projects

- Tazabek presents an overview of the main events in the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan for the year 2025. Import, Consumption, and Generation of Electricity

14.01.2026, 12:48