Society

The building of the "Chatyr-Kul" cinema will be transferred to the municipal ownership of Bishkek

Photo from the archive. The 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema after the fire The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Agency for Management of State Property and the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy to transfer the building of the 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema along with the adjacent land plot of 40 acres to the municipal ownership of the city of Bishkek. According to the resolution, a social institution for children and the elderly is planned to be built on the

20.01.2026, 19:33

Society

Shorelines Without Cafés: Buildings in Water Protection Zones Being Demolished in Bishkek

In Bishkek, activities to demolish structures located on land in water protection zones and built in violation of legislation are actively continuing. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. Currently, municipal workers are dismantling the "Kekejev" cafe, located directly in the riverbed of the Alamedin River. This action has freed up a plot of municipal land measuring 2,380 square meters. A letter of claim issued by the Department for Land Use

20.01.2026, 19:31

Economy

DNA of pork found in halal products, Ministry of Economic Development proposed punishing violators

Some manufacturers have found themselves at the center of a scandal The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated the introduction of liability for violations related to the production of halal products and services.

20.01.2026, 19:29

World

California Governor Newsom called American and European leaders "pathetic" for not challenging Trump.

Gavin Newsom During the conversation, the governor emphasized: “I am no longer satisfied with the complicity of those who succumb to pressure. I would hand out knee pads to all world leaders. It’s just shameful. I hope people realize how they look on the international stage,” Newsom stated. He also added: “Trump is a real tyrannosaurus. If you try to engage with him, he will swallow you whole. You need to stand up to him,” urging Europeans to “stay strong and united.”

20.01.2026, 19:27

Economy

The Center for the Development of the Halal Industry Commented on the Situation with the Sausage Manufacturer

The state institution "Center for the Development of the Halal Industry" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan provided clarifications regarding the information about the sausage manufacturing company that was discussed at a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee. Recall that Deputy Minister of Economy Sultan Akhmatov previously stated that the license of one of the companies was revoked due to improper accreditation.

20.01.2026, 19:26

Society / Exclusive

In 2026, Bishkek will purchase over 600 "short buses"

Active work continues in Bishkek on the modernization and expansion of the public transport fleet. The city’s head, Aibek Junushaliev, shared current information and plans for updating the fleet in a podcast by the agency "Kabar". According to him, in 2021, an assessment of the city's needs was conducted, which indicated that approximately 2500 buses are necessary for proper passenger service. Currently, about 1436 units of transport are operating on the routes. The mayor

20.01.2026, 19:26

Society

Nearly 300 illegal structures dismantled on Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek

Photo by the press service of the mayor's office On Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek, a raid was conducted aimed at organizing the municipal territory, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. As a result of the inspection, illegal installations were removed: 96 tires used as barriers, 172 advertising structures, and 18 metal fences. The total number of dismantled objects amounted to 286. In connection with the identified violations, protocols were drawn up under Article

20.01.2026, 19:25

Incidents

In Chuy Region, the bodies of a 16-year-old schoolgirl and a 26-year-old man were found in a burned car

In the Moscow district of the Chuy region, the bodies of a 26-year-old man and a 16-year-old schoolgirl were found in a burned Volkswagen Golf 3. This information was confirmed by the editorial office of Kaktus.media citing data from the regional police department. According to law enforcement reports, on January 20 at 09:53, a report about a burned car was received by the duty unit of the Moscow district police. The vehicle was discovered on the eastern outskirts of the village of Spartak, in

20.01.2026, 19:21

Politics

The Housing Committee removed the bill on limiting the frequency of amendments to the codes from the agenda.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, and the fight against crime, decided to exclude from the agenda a bill that proposed amendments to the codes no more than once a year. During the first reading, the bill was presented by the Minister of Justice Aiaz Bayetov. He noted that this initiative aims to ensure stability in legislation, as frequent changes can lead to confusion and complicate law enforcement. The main goal of the

20.01.2026, 19:18

Society / Exclusive

In Bishkek, waste collectors will be offered jobs at waste sorting plants

The Bishkek city administration plans to open one or two more waste sorting plants, said Aibek Junushaliev in a podcast by the Kabar agency. According to the mayor, the authorities aim to create jobs for citizens who previously earned a living by collecting garbage at the landfill. “We want to offer people who survived by collecting waste at the old dump official employment. Instead of living near the 'mountain of garbage,' we are opening up opportunities for them to work at the

20.01.2026, 19:08

Education

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Awarded the Title of "Honorary Professor" of KNU

On January 20, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, was awarded the title of "Honorary Professor" of the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn (KNU). On this day, he was also presented with the university's anniversary medal.

20.01.2026, 19:05

Economy

Over 10,000 Chinese electric vehicles imported to Kyrgyzstan in 2025

- In 2025, more than 10,000 electric vehicles of Chinese manufacture were imported into Kyrgyzstan. This data was provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. The full version of the publication is available by subscription.

20.01.2026, 19:02

Politics

Who Donald Trump Invited to His "Council of Peace". List

Photo Meduza According to information published by Bloomberg, Donald Trump is forming a new "Council of Peace" and has already compiled a list of countries that have been invited to participate, reports Meduza. The list includes 49 countries, including European Union countries, the United Kingdom, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman, and several others.

20.01.2026, 19:00

Exclusive

The Consul General of Russia in Osh presented a consular patent to the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

A meeting took place in Osh between Almaz Imangaziev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Roman Svistin, the new Consul General of Russia. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during this meeting, Imangaziev received the original consular patent from Svistin.

20.01.2026, 18:58

Exclusive

The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Has Changed

The press service of the president reported that Bektur Aliyev is no longer the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan. He has been replaced by Medet Tairov. According to open data, Medet Maratovich Tairov previously held the position of Deputy Chairman of the Management Board at "Eldik Bank". In 2008, he received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, and then completed a master's degree in the same field. His career began

20.01.2026, 18:51

Society

Ministry of Justice: Amendments to the Codes Will Be Considered as a Package

Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov announced that amendments are planned to be introduced in a package format, with all proposals taken into account based on the discussions held. This pertains to the draft law, which stipulates that changes to the codes will be made no more than once a year. The draft law was reviewed in the first reading by the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption. Deputy

20.01.2026, 18:47

Exclusive

The Case of Pawnshops and Usury: The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan Detained a Lawyer

According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Rustam Isaev was detained for his role in a fraudulent scheme related to extortion in the construction sector and pledge loans. According to previously obtained information, Manas Aseinovich Sultanov, engaged in usury, carried out his actions with the aim of making a profit by offering citizens money on oppressive terms with high interest rates, which put them in a state of dependency and deprived them of the

20.01.2026, 18:46

Incidents

A fire occurred in a mosque in Bishkek. A man was injured.

A fire report was received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, after which at 11:16 two fire crews and a command unit from the Sverdlovsk District Fire and Rescue Service No. 3 were dispatched to the scene. As a result of the incident, a man born in 1994 was injured; he has a minor injury to his hand.

20.01.2026, 18:44

Society / Exclusive

Traffic Jams in Bishkek: The City Hall Plans to Implement Restrictions

The issue of traffic jams in Bishkek is becoming increasingly relevant. In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, shared his thoughts on possible measures to combat this phenomenon. According to the mayor, there are over 460,000 vehicles in the capital, which significantly exceeds the capacity of the existing infrastructure. Active measures to address the problem began back in 2024; however, he emphasized that this is not the only solution and a

20.01.2026, 18:44

Sports

Igor Kudrenko became the head coach of the KR U-17 national youth football team

Photo from the internet. Igor Kudrenko Igor Kudrenko has become the head coach of the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17). This was reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union. According to the federation, Kudrenko has high qualifications and significant experience in Kyrgyz football.

20.01.2026, 18:42

Society

The Best of 2025 Determined by the Internal Affairs Directorate of Batken Region

In the Batken region, the results of the year have been summarized among the employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate who demonstrated outstanding achievements in their work. According to the information from the regional police press service, in 2025, awards were given to those who showed high professional skills in ensuring safety, combating crime, and diligently fulfilling their official duties. Additionally, the most active representatives of the veterans' council, who made

20.01.2026, 18:34

Politics

In the GSIN special regime institution, 386 people are held

Currently, there are 386 people in the special regime penal correction facility, while the limit is 600, as reported by the First Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service, Nurlan Sarchayev, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, as well as combating crime and corruption. During the meeting, the Committee approved a draft law that proposes the restoration of the recidivism institution. Deputy Abdylldabek

20.01.2026, 18:32

Exclusive

National states have "gone into the past," Central Asian countries must become part of a unified union with Russia, said philosopher Dugin.

In his interview on the YouTube channel "InfoCelina" on January 12, Dugin also commented on the military actions of the United States in Venezuela and the threats made by American President Donald Trump regarding the sovereignty of Greenland, which is part of Denmark and a U.S. ally in NATO. He noted that wars arise when international law ceases to satisfy the interests of leading countries. "Trump says that this moment has come. In fact, it has been brewing for a long time,

20.01.2026, 18:25

Society

What objects in Bishkek may be subject to demolition? Interview with the head of the State Cultural Heritage Protection Agency

How many structures were demolished in Bishkek last year? What happens to the dismantled buildings and where are they transported? In what cases is forced demolition carried out? — these questions were answered by Atai Muratbek, head of the Land Use Control Department of the Bishkek City Hall, in an interview for AKIpress.

20.01.2026, 18:22