In Bishkek, on January 21, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in hockey will play their next match as part of the World Championship (U-20). The competitions of the third division (Group B) are taking place on the ice of the "Nomad Arena".
- The joint-stock company "State Financial Holding" has made a decision to provide a guarantee for the obligations of LLC "Alliance Hydro" to the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund in the amount of $25 million. According to the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, these funds will be used to implement the construction project of the small hydropower plant "Djeruy," which will have a capacity of 24 MW and will be located in the Talas region.
Daniyar Mambetalievich Kaskeev has become the new director of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Resortology and Rehabilitation, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health. This appointment was approved by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Suyun Omurzakov reported that the cost of tests in private medical institutions ranges from 500 to 5,000 soms. He noted that with the increase in salaries and pensions, citizens' expenses on medications and tests have also risen. "Given the increase in the budget, it is important to provide financial support to state laboratories to reduce the cost of services for citizens," he added.
Nурдан Орунтаев, the Minister of Construction, explained the nature of the high salaries of his subordinates, stating that the amount of compensation depends on the principle of self-sufficiency. He noted that the average salary in the ministry is about 150,000 soms, but in some departments it can reach 500,000 soms. "Those who work hard, earn accordingly," the minister wrote on social media. According to Oruntaev, the Ministry of Construction employs highly specialized professionals
Three men suspected of committing a series of robberies using physical force have been detained in Bishkek, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. During operational activities, S.E. (born in 2006), S.B. (born in 2008), and Ch.A. (born in 2010) were arrested. In the course of the investigation, the police seized four mobile phones that were obtained illegally and are now considered material evidence.
At the parliamentary session, deputy Altynbek Kilychbaev, representing district No. 11, stated that Lyceum No. 36 in the Suzak district is in critical condition, particularly as the heating system in the institution is not functioning. As Kilychbaev noted, the building of the lyceum was constructed in 1976 and is in need of major repairs.
Construction of mini-football fields has begun in the Botanical Garden on a site with rocky soil. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurbek Albanov, the deputy director of the Botanical Garden. According to Albanov, the area of the Botanical Garden, located on Akhunbaev Street, is 127 hectares. The mini-football fields will be built near the entrance from this same street.
In the Osh region, including the Kara-Suu, Aravan, and Nookat districts, as well as in the city of Osh, six individuals were fined a total of 75,000 soms for violating hunting regulations. These violations were identified during a joint raid conducted by the southern branch of NABU Kyrgyzstan, inspectors from the Osh Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, and representatives from the Department of Protection of Specially Protected Natural Areas and Biodiversity.
On January 19, a meeting took place in Bishkek, attended by the Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan B. Azhikeev, the First Deputy Minister of Finance R. Suynaliev, and representatives of the Chinese company Sino Pharmaceutical Equipment Development Co., Ltd, known as Sinoped. The Ministry of Finance reported that the outcome of the discussions was the signing of a memorandum aimed at developing modern medical and laboratory capabilities in the country. During the meeting, plans were
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev (District No. 23) drew attention to the low payments for assistants to people with disabilities, which amount to only 7,000 soms. He emphasized that although the government allocates funds and appoints benefits, the amount received by assistants is too small. This leads to many of them being unable to work and staying at home, which jeopardizes their financial well-being. Mamataliyev called for the need to increase these payments.
OpenAI has announced the implementation of a new feature in ChatGPT that will allow the determination of users' ages, which will help identify minors, according to the company's press release. The message emphasizes: “We are adding age verification to the consumer subscription plans of ChatGPT to establish whether users are under 18, thereby providing teenagers with a safe and appropriate experience.” To determine age, ChatGPT will use a model that analyzes behavioral signals as well
The seminar organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic focused on enhancing the qualifications of farmers and implementing modern agricultural technologies in remote areas of the country. Representatives of local authorities, ministry specialists, employees of state banks, and participants of the "30+20+10" project, which unites farms and processors, attended the event. During the seminar, special attention was given to
A criminal case regarding the kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl has been initiated in Tokmok, according to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. The incident occurred on January 17, when around 9:00 PM, two unfamiliar men forcibly placed I.T. into a Hyundai Grandeur car near the "Atake" store and then transported her to various locations.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nurjamal Torobekova raised important issues regarding the status of the village of Ojor, located in the Mady Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. She pointed out the necessity of granting this area official village status. According to her, about 500 families live in Ojor, the majority of whom are ethnic Kyrgyz and young couples.
According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, from January to December 2025, the country's gross domestic product showed significant growth of 11.1% compared to the previous year. This led to a figure of 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms, indicating the stability of Kyrgyzstan's economic course. The main driver of this growth remains the services sector, which accounts for more than half of the economy — 51.2%. Sectors involved in the
Suspects Detained In Tokmak, an incident involving the abduction of a 17-year-old girl occurred. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. A report to the police was made by the victim's mother. The woman stated that on January 17, her daughter I.T., born in 2008, was forcibly put into a car near the "Atake" store. A man and a woman participated in this crime, beating and attempting to strangle the girl. After that, the young girl was left near the
- A meeting took place in Moscow where Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, discussed cooperation in the field of veterinary and phytosanitary control with Konstantin Savenkov, Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor. The main focus of the meeting was on the information systems used by Rosselkhoznadzor to ensure control in these areas.
At today's parliamentary meeting, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed the opinion that tank driving training should not take 10 months. He proposed to reconsider the existing reform, according to which a lengthy preparation is required to obtain a driver's license.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Chyngyz Ajibaev raised a number of issues concerning the residents of the Leilek district located in the Batken region. He reported that local residents of the village of Zhany-Zher express dissatisfaction with the poor quality of communication provided by the operator "Megacom," while noting that the signal from mobile operators of the neighboring country is available.
On January 21, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of suspects involved in organizing and facilitating prostitution and debauchery. Employees of the GKNB and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District discovered that a group consisting of A.A.A., B.B.S., E.A.E., and O.E.K. was responsible for organizing a network of webcam studios both in Bishkek and in Kazakhstan. The investigation suggests that the suspects rented
In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, opened up about his personal life and how he spends time with his family during rare free hours. He has four children: two daughters and two sons. His daughters, who are in the 7th and 9th grades, require attention, and as Junushaliev noted, he tries to seize every opportunity to spend time with them.
At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov (District No. 10) raised the issue of the lack of necessary reagents in state laboratories. He emphasized that the Ministry of Health should allocate funds and not skimp on this important aspect. According to Omurzakov, the number of patients with certain diseases is increasing; however, the necessary reagents are absent in state laboratories. As a result, doctors are sending people to private clinics, where the cost of tests
From January 23 to 25, the Judo Championship of Kyrgyzstan will take place in Osh, featuring both men and women. This is reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The women's competition will include weight categories: up to 48, 52, 57, 63, 70, 78 kg, as well as over 78 kg. Men will compete in categories up to 60, 66, 73, 81, 90, 100 kg and over 100 kg.