Society

Mobile meat sales points will appear in Bishkek. Here's what they will look like.

The presentation of the mobile meat sales points project was conducted by OJSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. The initiative aims to improve the accessibility of food products and create a direct supply channel from producers to end consumers.

20.01.2026, 14:48
A Mosque Burned Down in Bishkek
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A Mosque Burned Down in Bishkek

In the village of Alamedin, located in the Sverdlovsk district of Bishkek, a fire broke out in a local mosque. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan.

20.01.2026, 14:45
In Bishkek, control over public transport drivers is being strengthened
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In Bishkek, control over public transport drivers is being strengthened

In Bishkek, a meeting was held dedicated to compliance with traffic rules by public transport drivers and issues of road safety. According to the press service of the city hall, the meeting summarized the results of regular raids conducted every week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the busiest stops in the city. In addition, to prevent traffic accidents, explanatory activities and additional briefings for drivers were conducted.

20.01.2026, 14:43
Incitement of Interethnic Discord on Social Media. A Kyrgyz National Summoned to the State Committee for National Security
Incidents

Incitement of Interethnic Discord on Social Media. A Kyrgyz National Summoned to the State Committee for National Security

Recently, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) conducted a preventive conversation with Z.D.A., a citizen of Kyrgyzstan born in 1989. The reason for the summons was his publications on social media aimed at inciting interethnic hatred, as reported by the agency's press service. Photo by SCNS According to the special services, the man admitted that his actions were committed while intoxicated and promised that he would not repeat such behavior in the future. A linguistic

20.01.2026, 14:42
Society

Dastan Bekeshev proposes to limit the grounds for forced vehicle evacuation

Dastan Bekeshev raises the issue of the need to clarify the rules for car evacuation. He noted that a bill proposed by the cabinet of ministers is currently being discussed in parliament. Among the proposed changes are stricter penalties for fatal traffic accidents and driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the deputy, the bill should include a provision stating that forced car evacuation should only be applied in exceptional situations.

20.01.2026, 14:42
A new building of the kindergarten "Asan-Usun" has been put into operation in Osh
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A new building of the kindergarten "Asan-Usun" has been put into operation in Osh

Today in Osh, on A. Masaliev Street, a ceremony was held to open a new building of the kindergarten "Asan-Uson," which will accommodate 100 children. Attending the event were the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurgul Kendirbaeva, the presidential representative in the Osh region, Amankan Kenjebayev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as kindergarten staff and parents. Toktorbaev emphasized the

20.01.2026, 14:38
In Kyrgyzstan, military registration has begun to be converted to electronic format
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, military registration has begun to be converted to electronic format

The Republic of Kyrgyzstan has begun the digitization of the military registration and military ticket system. This was reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, during an event for the transfer of new equipment to the Ministry of Defense. Photo from the internet According to Kasymaliev, the first stage of digitization, conducted by the Ministry of Defense, has already been completed. As part of this stage, electronic document management was organized, as well

20.01.2026, 14:36
Drunk Driver in Bishkek "Gave a Ride" on the Hood to a Policeman
Incidents

Drunk Driver in Bishkek "Gave a Ride" on the Hood to a Policeman

A car hooligan was detained without documents In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred involving a drunk driver who drove more than 50 meters while carrying a police officer on the hood of his car. This was reported by representatives of the Patrol Service of the Police. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident took place on January 19, 2026, around 6:00 PM. The driver of a Toyota Estima, while in a state of intoxication and without a driver's license, was

20.01.2026, 14:36
Sports

World Championship (U-20) in Bishkek: Umar Egemderdiyev - Best Player of the Match Kyrgyzstan - Hong Kong

In the match against Hong Kong at the World Ice Hockey Championship (U-20), Umar Egemberdiev from the Kyrgyzstan national team was named the best player of the game. The game, which took place on January 18 in Bishkek as part of the first round of the World Championship among third division teams (Group B), ended with a victory for the Kyrgyzstan team with a score of 4:1.

20.01.2026, 14:31
Economy

Analysts explained the reasons for the budget surplus in Kyrgyzstan

According to the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a record budget surplus, which is attributed to an increase in non-tax revenues. This is stated in the country's economic growth forecast for the period from 2026 to 2028, presented by the fund. The EFSD clarified that the profit transfer from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan to the republican budget for 2024, amounting to 45.7 billion soms (which constitutes 3.7% of GDP), contributed to the

20.01.2026, 14:30
Society

Drifting on Ice Cost the Driver 25,000 Som. Video

In Talas, a driver of a "VAZ" car was fined 25,000 soms for violating traffic rules. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, the incident occurred on the Taraz–Talas–Suusamyr highway. The driver of the passenger car was held administratively responsible for a serious violation of traffic rules, after which his vehicle was placed in a towing lot.

20.01.2026, 14:29
Incidents

The GKNB held preventive talks with a Kyrgyz citizen for his statements inciting interethnic hatred

On January 20, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported on a clarifying conversation held with Z.D.A., a man born in 1989. He came under the attention of law enforcement due to publications on social media that could incite interethnic hostility. During the conversation, the citizen admitted that his statements were made while under the influence of alcohol and promised that he would not engage in similar actions in the future that could lead to serious

20.01.2026, 14:29
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, state mining and licenses for the supply of virtual assets have been legalized

On January 20, a law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Virtual Assets'" was signed by President Sadyr Japarov in Kyrgyzstan. This information was disseminated by the information policy service of the president's administration. The law, which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, aims to improve state control in the field of virtual asset services, as well as to create stable and transparent conditions in the market for these assets

20.01.2026, 14:27
In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for incapacitated citizens are being changed
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for incapacitated citizens are being changed

Citizens will gain more rights and reduce their dependence on guardians At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, and combating corruption, a draft law presented by deputy Dastan Bekeshev was approved in the second reading. This document amends the rules for recognizing citizens as incapacitated and simplifies the process of restoring their rights.

20.01.2026, 14:25
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, snow and fog in some areas — weather forecast for January 21

According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, the weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 21 will be as follows. During the night, snow is predicted in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Batken region. No precipitation is expected in the agricultural territories of the Batken region and in other areas. During the day, there will also be snow in the mountainous regions of the Batken region, while the weather will remain dry in agricultural

20.01.2026, 14:25
In Bishkek, the company "Bina Group" was fined for violations at the construction site
Incidents

In Bishkek, the company "Bina Group" was fined for violations at the construction site

In Bishkek, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdin Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of construction sites and discovered significant violations at the construction of a training center located at the addresses Okeev Street, 9 and 11. Photo by the Ministry of Construction According to the department's information, the construction norms and technical requirements were not followed at this site. As a result of the inspection, a protocol was

20.01.2026, 14:24
Due to an abnormal solar flare, the northern lights were observed around the world.
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Due to an abnormal solar flare, the northern lights were observed around the world.

According to information from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS, "the only currently accurately measurable indicator of solar wind is the magnetic field induction, which is close to historical highs." It is also noted that the magnetic storm will last at least another day, and full stabilization of the geomagnetic situation is not expected for another 2-3 days. Despite the strong indicators, scientists assure that there is no danger to people on the surface of the Earth.

20.01.2026, 14:21
Society

Why does the queue in the personal account and the general list not match? Company's response

Residents in line for housing from the State Mortgage Company (GIK) contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center with questions about discrepancies between the queue displayed in their personal accounts and the general list. They noted: "The same participant of the GIK has different queue numbers in the general list and in their personal account. Which of these values is accurate? We need to know which queue to rely on."

20.01.2026, 14:20
Incidents

In Uzgen, 6 units of firearms were seized

As a result of the operation "Arsenal," conducted in the Uzgen district, six units of firearms were seized. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. As part of the raid, employees of the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department carried out work to seize firearms from citizens, which became part of a preventive program. Each weapon owner with a permit underwent an individual explanatory conversation aimed at preventing cases of

20.01.2026, 14:16