According to information from IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 20, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is recorded at 122 AQI. This index indicates harmful conditions for vulnerable groups.
Today, January 21, delays in flights were once again recorded at Manas International Airport due to morning fog. This was reported by the Open Joint Stock Company "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". According to the company, a flight from Kazan was delayed due to the airline's fault, and there were also delays for flights from Sharm El Sheikh and Chengdu.
Daniyar Bapyshov has been appointed as the director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture in the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. The signature on the corresponding order belongs to Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.
According to academician of the National Academy of Sciences Jamin Akimaliev, up to 30% of agricultural products are lost in Kyrgyzstan every year due to insufficient processing. On the radio, he emphasized the importance of processing for preserving the harvest, increasing profitability, and opening new export opportunities. Akimaliev noted that globally, food losses reach 50%. "If we can preserve 95% of the products through processing, it will be a significant achievement," he
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 21, 2026, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of the need to postpone mandatory taxi licensing for six months. He reminded that according to previously established norms, all taxis were supposed to switch to a licensing regime starting February 1, 2026.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, a deputy reported on the situation concerning nine families living in building No. 82 on Professor Zima Street. According to her, the employees of "Tazalyka" have been working in the organization for a long time. In 2020, thanks to a joint decision by the management of "Zelenkhoz," they were allocated a non-residential premises, which they renovated on their own. There is a court decision confirming the conversion of this
Shinzo Abe, who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020, became a victim of an attack on July 8, 2022. He was shot by Yamagami during a speech to supporters in the city of Nara in western Japan. The assassin used a homemade shotgun and acted out of a sense of revenge, believing that the former prime minister had ties to the "Unification Church," which had caused serious harm to his family—his mother had donated $670,000 to the organization. The
In his speech in Davos, Carney emphasized that the world is experiencing a "turning point, not just a transition." According to Carney, "great powers" have begun to use economic pressure, tariffs as tools of influence, and financial systems for coercion, as well as vulnerabilities in supply chains to achieve their goals.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Saginayev noted that the park-beach area is located just 100 meters from the water, and the lands in this area have various categories. He proposed to change the status of the specified plots and allow the construction of tourism infrastructure facilities on them.
In the Bishkek Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev, plans are underway to create a number of new facilities, including a children's sports playground, a workout area, a modern conference hall, an outdoor amphitheater, and mini-football fields. This was reported on January 21 by the deputy director of the institution, Nurlan Albanov, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to Albanov, the international experience was taken into account when developing plans to improve the
The criminal case was opened in the Panfilov district in connection with an incident in which a man suffered minor bodily harm, according to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to available data, on December 16, 2025, at the self-service car wash LEGACY in the city of Kainida, the victim, citizen T.K., born in 1994, reported to the police about an attack by unknown individuals. He claims that a group of people, acting out of
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov, representing district No. 6, stated the need for the construction of a new building for the Osh Interregional Oncology Center. Currently, the oncology service operates in the premises of a kindergarten and suffers from a lack of modern equipment. According to the deputy, approximately 6,400 new cases of cancer are recorded annually in the country, of which about 2,000 cases are in the southern region. He also noted that the building
In Bishkek, on January 21, suspects in a series of robberies were detained, as reported by the press service of the First May District Police Department. The first incident occurred on January 12, when a resident of the capital reported an attack to the police. Around two o'clock in the morning, on Gorky Street, strangers approached him and stole his iPhone 13 ProMax.
- The forecast provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicates that the average price of Brent oil will decrease from $69 in 2025 to $56 in 2026. During 2025, the price of oil fell from $76 to less than $64. It is expected that in the first quarter of 2026, the price will be $59, and by the fourth quarter, it will drop to $53.
In Bishkek, in the Pervomaisky district, expenses of over 400 million soms are planned for road construction. The city administration has put forward for public discussion a project for the development of road infrastructure for the annexed territories for the years 2026-2030, which includes laying asphalt and creating sidewalks. Since the integration of new residential areas into the city, the city administration has identified the need to connect them with the existing transport network.
According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), T. A. and police officer A. E. B. from the Oktyabrsky District Department of Internal Affairs were detained in Bishkek. They are suspected of extorting a large sum of money from local resident Ch. M. under the pretext of resolving an issue related to an accusation of rape. The detention occurred on January 17 of this year, when the suspects were caught red-handed during the transfer of 350,000 soms. Ch. M. acted as
At a recent parliamentary meeting, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova proposed to initiate a discussion on the possibility of extending the stay duration for citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Uzbekistan. She noted that Kyrgyz citizens often travel to Uzbekistan for study, business, medical assistance, and other reasons.
During the operation, A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. were arrested, suspected of organizing and facilitating prostitution via the internet. According to the GKNB, these individuals were part of a criminal group that created and maintained a network of webcam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. The group members rented apartments in various districts of the capital to conceal their activities. During searches conducted at their residences, webcams, lighting equipment, computer
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Bakhtiyar Kalpaev stated the urgent need for the construction of a new, modern philharmonic hall in Bishkek that meets international standards. He noted that the philharmonic plays an important role in hosting various events both at the national and international levels, highlighting the relevance of its renovation.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the transition of the fishing industry to digital technologies. As part of this initiative, several information platforms have been developed aimed at simplifying business operations and increasing market transparency. One of the most important innovations is the "Fish and Fish Product Traceability Information System," which allows tracking the entire product cycle—from the
Ilham Aliyev President Aliyev also noted that the continuation of the conflict would lead to endless suffering and new casualties. "Someone had to stop this war, and we made the decision to end it," he emphasized. According to the president, the joint decision to cease hostilities was made based on agreements reached on August 8, 2025, in Washington, during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and U.S. President Donald Trump. He added that these agreements are
Nurdin Oruntaev, head of the Ministry of Construction, explained why the average salary of the department's employees is 150,000 soms. In a recent interview with NTRK, the minister mentioned that employees of the department earn an average of 150,000-160,000 soms. They also receive bonuses and quarterly payments, which ultimately allows them to reach 200,000 soms a year, and in some departments, incomes can reach 500,000 soms. This information sparked active discussions on social media,
According to meteorologists' forecasts, no significant warming is expected in Bishkek in the second half of the week. January 22 will see variable cloudiness at night, with temperatures dropping to −9 degrees. During the day, snow is possible, with temperatures not exceeding −1 degree.
The suspects used rented apartments for their illegal activities