Today, January 13, a capsule was laid for the new base of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" in Bishkek. The construction has already begun, and its completion is planned for the summer of 2026, the press service of the mayor's office reported. The capsule was laid by the city mayor, Aibek Junushaliev.
According to information from the Yonhap agency, the prosecution of South Korea demanded the death penalty for Yoon Suk-yeol, the former president of the country, during the final court session in Seoul. He is accused of attempting a military coup in 2024. The team of special prosecutors characterized the ex-president as the leader of the rebellion, who sought to maintain power by exercising control over the legislative and judicial branches.
- On January 13, 2026, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues decided to return the following draft laws for further refinement: - "On the prohibition of the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and electronic cigarettes on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic"; - "On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" (in particular, amendments to the Law "On the Protection of the Health of
Abyssinian cat named Darlen Fleur Dalmore Black, representing Russia, took first place in the World Cat Federation ranking for 2025, as reported by the official website of the organization here. He scored over 19,700 points in total, which allowed him to win the title of world champion. This cat was born on June 15, 2024, and belongs to one of the specialized clubs. In total, there were almost 1,500 participants in the final list for 2025. The second and third places were taken by the Scottish
The Vice Mayor of the capital, Ramiz Aliyev, shared plans for the reconstruction of Auezov Street, located in the "Alamedin" microdistrict. The information was published on his social media page. Work will begin in March and will cover the section from Jibek Jolu Avenue to Salieva Street, as noted by the official.
In 2024, a new law concerning production and consumer waste was adopted, which introduces a recycling fee for 24 categories of goods according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED), including 300 sub-goods. This was reported by the Minister of Nature, Meder Mashiev, in an interview with AKIpress, citing official data. The Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED) is a system of codes used to classify all goods that cross the borders of the
By 2024, the number of illegal dumps in Kyrgyzstan has decreased from 400 to 220, reports the Minister of Nature. This has been made possible thanks to actions taken to improve waste management and organize landfills. According to the minister, work on consolidating and modernizing landfills continues. “As I mentioned, through extended producer responsibility (EPR), we aim to improve the waste management system, especially concerning hazardous waste,” noted the minister.
According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, the arrest took place after a citizen, T. M., reported that on January 11 at around 09:55 at a gas station, an unknown man approached him asking for money. After T. M. refused, the assailant, according to the victim, began to threaten him, using physical violence. At the moment when T. M. entered the gas station, the suspect took advantage of the situation and stole a blue Daewoo Matiz belonging to the
The press service of the Ministry of Health commented on the situation at the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital (OICCH), where a video demonstrating long queues in the clinical diagnostic department has become popular on social media. According to the hospital director, Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, such situations are not uncommon after weekends and holidays, when the number of patients needing outpatient care and consultations with specialists sharply increases. For example, today,
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums is starting to accept applications from citizens wishing to participate in the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13, scheduled for March 1, 2026. So far, the following applications have been submitted: - Ulanbek Zhalalovich Asanov, born on November 30, 1970, currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Open Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets". - Erkinbek
There is an active discussion on social media about a video showing a large number of fish fry gathered along the shores of Issyk-Kul. Users report that such a significant quantity of young fish became possible thanks to the recent cleaning of the water body from fishing nets. In the video, it can be seen that the fry are located in the coastal zone, and many associate this with the improvement of the ecological situation in the lake after the removal of old nets. User comments under the video
In Bishkek, the construction of the production base for the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" has begun. According to the press service of the city administration, all construction work is planned to be completed by the summer of 2026.
In the Issyk-Kul region, a verdict has been announced in the case of a traffic accident that resulted in the deaths of 3 people. The defendant has been sentenced to 9 years in prison, and subsequently, the regional court imposed 3 years of probationary supervision.
In the Toktogul district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, in the Talasbay microdistrict, the construction of a new school is actively underway, which will accommodate 750 students. According to the press service of the Ministry of Construction, the work began in late November 2025.
Specialists from the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an inspection of a hawk that accidentally flew into one of the villages. After being examined by a relevant expert, the bird was released back into its natural habitat. The department noted that hawks belong to the diurnal birds of prey family Accipitridae and are found on almost all continents. These agile and fast hunters prefer mountainous
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubayeva reported on the deportation of four citizens of Kyrgyzstan from Mongolia. The Committee also discussed a draft law concerning the ratification of the Extradition Treaty between the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia, which was signed on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. This document creates the necessary legal framework
The company PEATY has introduced its new bag model called Infinity, which is capable of changing its color. This bag is available in three main colors: white, black, and beige. Users can choose from pre-made designs or upload their own unique designs. The price of the product can be obtained upon request.
During a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Oktobyr Urmambetov, presented an initiative to amend several laws related to road safety. The new draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Ensuring Road Safety" has been developed in accordance with the presidential decree dated December 7, 2021, No. 548, and aims to reduce the number of road traffic accidents and their serious consequences.
Collage by Ulysmedia How to protect children from religious heresy, why the Almaty city court supported the ex-husband of Aliya Nazarbaeva, the reasons for early marriage for girls, as well as the need to rename Mount Nursultan and details of negotiations with Chevron - all this in the new review of the Kazakh-language press by Nazira Darimbet. Confrontation of Science and Religion in Kazakhstan On the website Democrat.kz, blogger Iskak shares his opinion, raising questions about the conflict
On January 13 of this year, the price of March futures for Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange exceeded $65 per barrel, marking the first instance since November 18. This increase was driven by events in Venezuela and the unstable situation in Iran, raising concerns among market participants regarding supply. Additionally, the day before, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of secondary sanctions against Iran's trading partners, including those who purchase oil
In the Batken region, employees of the regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan examined a falcon that unexpectedly appeared in one of the local villages. After an inspection by a specialist, the bird was released back into the wild. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The falcon is a powerful predatory bird from the falcon family, primarily inhabiting mountainous and wooded areas. This species is considered
At a meeting with Leslie Viguerie, the U.S. Ambassador, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Meler Abakirov, drew attention to the tightening of visa requirements concerning the B-1/B-2 category. The press service of the ministry reported that the Kyrgyz side expressed concern over the introduction of new conditions that complicate travel for citizens and negatively affect trade and economic relations.
As of the end of November 2025, the number of Ukrainian refugees who have received temporary protection in European Union countries amounted to 4.33 million people. This data is provided by Eurostat. In the last month of autumn last year, the number of Ukrainians seeking refuge in the EU increased by 30,000.
During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubayeva reported that Russia has refused the repatriation of 144 citizens of Kyrgyzstan serving sentences in Russian prisons. Deputy Ulukbek Uzakbaev raised the question of whether the permanent representation of the General Prosecutor's Office in Russia could expedite the process. Currently, all requests