From January 1 to January 19, 2026, the emergency room of the Sports Rehabilitation Center received 295 injured individuals, whose injuries occurred as a result of snowfall and the formation of ice. Doctors recorded 227 cases of fractures, as well as 68 cases of bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures received plaster casts.
The draft law focuses on increasing the effectiveness of the fight against organized crime and ensuring public safety. Currently, a draft law has been initiated in Kyrgyzstan concerning amendments to several codes — the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Penal Enforcement Code. The main objective of the document is to reintroduce the concept of recidivism into legislation and to tighten the measures of responsibility for individuals committing crimes repeatedly.
- Starting from January 1, 2025, a new measure will come into effect, requiring producers and importers to pay an environmental fee. This decision was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. In the ministry, it was clarified that the extended producer responsibility (EPR) system is designed to ensure that producers and importers are responsible for the disposal of their products and packaging after use.
In Bishkek, work continues on the dismantling of illegally constructed objects along the technical channel of the CHPP, reports the press service of the city administration. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, has instructed to terminate the contract with the café "Jasmin" due to violations, while the entrepreneur will be offered an alternative land plot.
In a recent podcast organized by the "Kabar" agency, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, discussed the situation with residential developments located near the landfill. He noted that currently these settlements are considered illegal and do not fall under the land amnesty program due to their location in the sanitary protection zone. “If the sanitary zone is reduced, it will create opportunities for the legalization of housing. Nevertheless, the city administration insists
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has detained R.A. Isaev.
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a trend towards a decrease in the crime rate, as confirmed by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to issues of law and order, judicial and legal aspects, combating crime and corruption. Ashirkhodzhaev noted that both the number of criminal cases initiated and the number of accused individuals have significantly decreased. However, he added that most offenses are committed by individuals who
One of the significant achievements of Bishkek in 2025 was the successful resolution of the waste disposal problem, as reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar". The mayor noted that the issue of creating a waste recycling plant had remained unresolved for many years, despite numerous resolutions. Previously, similar initiatives often faced criminal cases and arrests among officials.
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the detention of lawyer Rustam Isaev, who was involved in a fraud scheme in the fields of construction and mortgage lending. Previously, it was reported that the State Committee for National Security detained citizen Sultanov Manas Asenovich, who was an active participant in pawnshop and loan shark activities, suspected of extortion and fraud involving large sums. Sultanov, seeking to gain profit, conducted illegal
The composition of the women's national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling for the upcoming international tournament in Russia has been announced. The 37th "Ivan Yarygin Cup" will take place in Krasnoyarsk from January 29 to February 1.
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, has been awarded the title of "Honorary Professor" of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. According to the press service of the parliament, the rector of KNU, Dogdurbek Chontoey, emphasized that N. Turgunbek uulu actively supports initiatives aimed at the development of this educational institution, which has been contributing to the education of the country for over a hundred years. His support
The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, has decided to change the contracting organization responsible for the construction of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu Avenue. This became known during his field meeting, where he assessed the progress of several important infrastructure projects in the capital. According to information from the city authorities, deficiencies were found in the fencing at the site, which led to the termination of the contract with the current contractor. Additionally, the
During the V session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced the introduction of a new position — Vice President. This was reported by local media. The president will appoint the vice president, and the provisions regarding his powers will be enshrined in the Constitution.
Economist Sergey Ponomarev expressed his opinion on the new initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the opening of mobile meat sales points at social prices. He noted that this event is aimed at creating an important social infrastructure that will eliminate unnecessary links in the supply chain from producer to end consumer. According to Ponomarev, such an initiative will bring significant advantages to consumers, especially for those who cannot boast a high income level.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan reported the detention of lawyer Rustam Isaev, who has become a figure in a criminal case related to fraud and extortion of property on a large scale. Previously, within the framework of this case, Manas Sultanov, who was engaged in pawnshop and usury activities, was detained. Sultanov provided loans on extremely unfavorable terms, which led his clients to find themselves in hopeless situations and unable to repay their debts. The
Tokayev emphasized the opinion of professional lawyers who suggested clarifying certain provisions of the Constitution, particularly regarding presidential elections in cases where the president is unable to fulfill his duties due to unforeseen circumstances. According to the president, under the current Constitution, the powers remaining with the president are transferred to the chairman of the Senate. "If the chairman of the Senate is unable to perform his functions, the powers are
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced measures to implement a draft law that will amend the Code of Offenses, particularly regarding the halal industry. This is related to the necessity of ensuring compliance with the law "On the Halal Industry". According to the proposed draft law, responsibility will be established for the production of halal products and the provision of halal services without the appropriate certificates. Sanctions are also
In the latest version of the mobile application "My City," a new feature has been added. As reported by the Municipal Enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies," users can now receive timely notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages. Notifications will be sent in a convenient digital format directly to users' devices. Screenshot. To receive individual notifications, it is necessary to update the app to the latest version and enter your account
NASA has completed the transportation of the rocket that will be the first crewed flight to the Moon in the last 50 years to the launch pad. According to the BBC, the 98-meter Space Launch System traveled from the assembly building to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, taking nearly 12 hours. The special transport platform moved at a speed of just over one kilometer per hour. In the near future, a team of NASA specialists will conduct final checks and a rehearsal for
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan conducted its first intervention of this year on January 19, selling $134.05 million on the interbank market. For reference, in 2025, the regulator carried out eight interventions, resulting in the sale of $853 million. The largest amount of currency was sold in December, totaling $179.5 million.
In 2025, 35 licenses of pawnshops were suspended in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, head of the Department of Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He noted that in case of violations identified under the Code of Offenses, fines are imposed on pawnshop institutions. If such violations continue, a complete revocation of the license is possible.
Research shows that the risk of developing stomach cancer can accumulate long before the first signs of the disease appear. Factors influencing this process include age, smoking, genetic changes in the blood, and even bacteria present in the oral cavity, as reported by the agency Lenta.ru. The findings were obtained by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University Health System of Singapore (NUHS). The results of their work were published in the journal Cancer Discovery
The Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic has received 81 vehicles, including 36 "Chevrolet Cobalt," 19 JAC T-6, 18 "Gazelles," five shift buses, and three JAC Sunray minibuses. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that in recent years, the country's defense capabilities have significantly strengthened. The budget of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by more than 300% compared to 2018–2019. These funds are primarily directed towards strengthening the
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Law and Order, the Judicial System, and the Fight Against Crime, Deputy Chairman of the State Service for the Execution of Sentences Nurlan Sarchaev reported that the agency will likely need to construct a new high-security colony. This is related to the discussion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law on the reinstatement of the recidivism institution. As stated in the draft law, convicts with special recidivism will be held