Society

The winner of the "Teacher of the Year" contest, Elzat Asanova, received her apartment.

This event became known from the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. Elzat Asanova, who works as a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature at school No. 22 named after K. Umutaliev, located in the village of Dolon in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, managed to pass all stages of the competition and win at the national level. The teacher, who is raising five children, noted that this apartment will become a "family hearth" for her family in the capital, especially

21.01.2026, 20:30

Society

The Ministry of Education spoke about the digitalization of schools and the "E-Kündölük" system

On the radio "Sputnik Kyrgyzstan," Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education, spoke about the current process of digitalization in the country's education system. According to her, there is currently an active implementation of digital technologies in schools and educational institutions. She noted that many documents that were previously stored in paper form — such as reports, student personal files, diaries, and journals — have now been converted to electronic format.

21.01.2026, 20:27

Exclusive

Aibek Moldogaziev Appointed Ambassador to Mongolia

According to the president's press service, Aibek Artykbaev has been removed from the position of ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia. In another decree, the head of state appointed Aibek Moldogaziev to this vacant position, having previously relieved him of his duties as ambassador to the USA.

21.01.2026, 20:23

Society

At Issyk-Kul, the roof of a school under construction collapsed after a snowfall

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan commented on the situation regarding the collapse of the roof of a new school built with the support of the "As-Salam" fund. This incident occurred in the village of Min-Bulak in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, where the school named after Islam Kasmaliev is located, designed for 150 student places. Construction began in 2023, with the contractor being the company OsOO

21.01.2026, 20:21

Exclusive

Aibek Artykbaev relieved of his duties as ambassador to Mongolia

The press service of the president announced the dismissal of Aibek Artykbaev from his duties as the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia. It is worth noting that Artykbaev was appointed to this position in July 2023.

21.01.2026, 20:21

Exclusive

In the Cabinet, the implementation of 12 investment agreements in the energy sector was discussed

- Today, January 21, 2026, a meeting dedicated to the implementation of investment agreements in the energy sector was held at the Cabinet of Ministers, as reported by the government press service. Present at the meeting was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, as well as online participants including leaders from more than 15 companies involved in the construction of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, as well as thermal power plants in the Kyrgyz Republic.

21.01.2026, 20:17

Society

"Vietnamese Trojan Horse" Threatens the Energy Security of the Kyrgyz Republic

In the context of chronic energy shortages and increasing pressure on the budget, Kyrgyzstan is opting for one of the most controversial energy projects in its history — the construction of a solar power plant (SPP) with a capacity of 1900 MW in partnership with the Vietnamese company ROX Group. This project is positioned as a breakthrough in the field of "green" energy; however, its implementation is burdened with numerous financial, technical, legal, and reputational risks, which

21.01.2026, 20:14

World

For the match against "Kairat," the fans of "Brugge" came in Borat costumes.

According to information provided by Tengrinews.kz, citing the Astana police department, the incident occurred on January 20. After the match, videos began to appear on social media showing fans of "Brugge" in the stands laughing and joking while dressed in outfits reminiscent of a film by Sacha Baron Cohen. As reported by the police, three foreign nationals were detained and taken to the station. "An administrative case has been initiated for appearing in a public place in a

21.01.2026, 20:14

Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a robbery who threatened with a knife has been detained

According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, the arrest took place after a citizen, N. B., reported an attack in one of the apartments on Umetaliev Street on January 16, 2026. An unknown man, threatening with a knife, seized two mobile phones, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and 20,000 soms, after which he fled the scene. Based on this fact, a criminal case was initiated under Article 206 "Robbery" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

21.01.2026, 20:10

Incidents

In Chui Region, a suspect in fraud amounting to 7.3 million soms was detained

In the Chui region, a man suspected of fraud involving an amount of 7.3 million soms has been detained. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the region. It became known that on November 21, 2025, A. Zh., born in 1971, approached the Main Department of Internal Affairs. He reported that on September 30, a certain M., while at the "Riom" car market in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, deceitfully took possession of 2 million tenge and 65 horses, the total value

21.01.2026, 19:56

Incidents

The officer detained for extortion has not been working in the police department since February 2025, - police

The press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District of Bishkek provided the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" with new data on the investigation involving a police officer. Earlier, the press service of the State Committee for National Security reported the detention of suspects in extortion. According to the investigation, one of the residents of Bishkek accused her acquaintance of rape. As a result, she, together with the district officer of GOM-4 of the October

21.01.2026, 19:46

Incidents

The Case of Polygamy. The Court Reviews Materials Regarding the Former Representative of the Chuy Region

The October District Court has begun proceedings in a case of polygamy, as reported on January 21 by the press service of the Bishkek City Court, according to the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary". A resident of the capital, Habibi Ulanova, previously appealed to law enforcement with a request to investigate the actions of Mirbek Miyarov, who previously held the position of the government’s authorized representative in the Chui region. Based on her statement, a criminal case was

21.01.2026, 19:44

Society

Public Transport Fare Rates May Be Increased

According to the mayor, the possibility of raising tariffs is related to the need to improve working conditions for drivers and the technical maintenance of public transport. At the same time, he noted that a final decision has not yet been made, and the increase in tariffs is being considered as one of the options. “Regardless of opinions, we may have to go for it. The proposal to revise tariffs has been made for a long time, and I have asked for it to be refined. We need to adapt the tariffs

21.01.2026, 19:44

Incidents

In Tokmok, a 17-year-old girl was kidnapped, beaten, injured, and attempted to be strangled.

On January 21, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region reported the detention of suspects in a kidnapping case. On January 18, the mother of the victim, a resident of Tokmok, contacted the police for help regarding an incident that occurred on January 17 around five o'clock in the evening. According to her, near the "Atake" store, two people, a man and a woman, forcibly shoved her daughter, I.T., born in 2008, into a car.

21.01.2026, 19:44

Incidents

In Bishkek, the vacation of two men at an apartment ended in robbery

On January 21, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the arrest of a suspect in a robbery in Bishkek. The incident occurred on January 16, when a local resident reported to the police about an attack. According to him, in an apartment of a multi-story building on Umetalieva Street, his acquaintance threatened him with a knife and took two iPhone 15 ProMax phones, as well as 20,000 soms.

21.01.2026, 19:43

Society

Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 21. The Capital Again Takes First Place

According to World Air Quality, as of 21:00 Bishkek ranks first in the global air quality city ranking. The city has been assigned a "hazardous" status, with an air quality index of 290 (AQI). The data is updated in real-time. The AQI is classified into six categories that reflect the level of health threat. AQI values above 300 indicate hazardous air quality, while values below 50 are considered good.

21.01.2026, 19:43

Politics

The U.S. Embassy explained how the pilot visa bond program works

The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan has made an important announcement for those planning to apply for tourist and business visas of category B1/B2. Applicants are strongly advised not to pay the visa bond before the interview. Consular staff will provide instructions for payment of the bond only after the interview and only if the candidate passes the selection. It is important to remember that funds transferred before the interview are non-refundable.

21.01.2026, 19:36

Society

In Kazakhstan, criminal liability for data leaks may be introduced

In Kazakhstan, criminal measures are planned to be introduced for the leakage of personal data, as reported by Rostislav Konyashkin, the First Deputy Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, according to Tengrinews.kz. At a government meeting, Konyashkin noted that such steps are necessary to protect the personal data of the country's citizens.

21.01.2026, 19:35

Society

Residents of the Kara-Suu District complain about the asphalt concrete plant near the village

The deputy initiates an inspection for environmental and sanitary harm. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulai Mashrapova raised a serious issue regarding the asphalt concrete plant located in the Kara-Suu district. She noted that the plant was built by the company "Vega Stroy" in 2025 in the Manas rural area, just 300 meters from the village of Besh-Moynok. Since its opening, local residents have expressed dissatisfaction due to the smoke that reaches their settlement and

21.01.2026, 19:34

Politics

Aibek Moldogaziev has been relieved of his duties as ambassador to the USA and appointed as ambassador to Mongolia.

According to information received from the presidential administration, Aibek Moldogaziev has ceased to perform his duties as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA and has been appointed as the ambassador to Mongolia. In this regard, Aibek Artykbaev has also been relieved of his duties as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia.

21.01.2026, 19:34

Politics

Adylbek Kasymaliev met with investors in the energy sector

Recently, Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting to discuss issues related to the implementation of investment agreements in the energy sector that were previously approved by the government. According to the press center of the agency, more than 15 leaders of companies engaged in the construction and initiation of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, as well as thermal power plants in Kyrgyzstan, participated in the event. Photo of the Cabinet During the meeting, aspects of the

21.01.2026, 19:31

Incidents

19-year-old drunk driver crashed into a tree and hospitalized in serious condition, - Patrol Service

On the road from Bishkek to Manas Airport, an accident occurred involving a young driver born in 2006. According to the Patrol Police Department, the incident took place on the morning of January 21. The driver, A.D.M., was operating a Toyota Carina and was traveling along the Vasilievsky tract in a northern direction when he lost control of the vehicle.

21.01.2026, 19:30

Incidents

In Kainyda, a fight occurred at a car wash. Two more suspects have been detained.

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of new suspects in the case of causing minor bodily harm; the information was announced on January 21. The incident occurred on December 16 at the "Legacy" car wash in Kainyda, where three brothers became victims of an assault. A case was opened under Article 131 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning the infliction of minor bodily harm. On December 26, law enforcement

21.01.2026, 19:29

Politics

Aibek Artykbaev has been relieved of his duties as Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Mongolia. Who has taken his position?

According to the information from the president's press service, Aibek Artykbaev has been relieved of his position as the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia. The decree for his dismissal was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. Photo from the internet. Aibek Artykbaev In another decree, the president relieved Aibek Moldogaziev from his position as the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the USA and appointed him as the new ambassador to Mongolia. Photo from the internet. Aibek Moldogaziev Aibek

21.01.2026, 19:27