Society

How many flights were delayed due to the morning fog at "Manas" airport

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.

21.01.2026, 12:16
Economy

Academician of the National Academy of Sciences: Kyrgyzstan loses up to 30% of its harvest due to insufficient processing

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

21.01.2026, 12:14
Society

Elvira Surabaldiyeva asks the authorities to issue technical passports for housing to employees of the MP "Tazalyk"

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

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

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

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

21.01.2026, 12:10
Ecology

In the Bishkek Botanical Garden, recreational areas and closed zones for scientific work will be created

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

21.01.2026, 12:02
In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. The suspects have been detained.
Incidents

In Kain, a man was beaten at a car wash. The suspects have been detained.

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

21.01.2026, 12:02
Health

The Osh Oncology Center Needs a New Building, - Deputy

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

21.01.2026, 12:01
Incidents

"Let Me Make a Call". In Bishkek, Lonely Passersby Were Robbed

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.

21.01.2026, 12:00
Economy

More than 400 million soms will be spent on road construction in the Pervomaisky District

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.

21.01.2026, 11:55
Incidents

A man was extorted for 350,000 soms, accused of rape

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

21.01.2026, 11:55
The GKNB detained a group for organizing web cam studios in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan.
Incidents

The GKNB detained a group for organizing web cam studios in the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan.

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

21.01.2026, 11:47
Society

The deputy believes that a new philharmonic building should be constructed in Bishkek.

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.

21.01.2026, 11:47
In Kyrgyzstan, a digital traceability system for fish is being launched.
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, a digital traceability system for fish is being launched.

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

21.01.2026, 11:47
Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Armenia Have Closed the Chapter of War
World

Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Armenia Have Closed the Chapter of War

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

21.01.2026, 11:46
Society

The salary of Ministry of Construction specialists can reach 500,000 soms. Oruntaev explained why.

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,

21.01.2026, 11:45