Kyrgyzstan is considering the implementation of digital solutions based on the model of the Rosselkhoznadzor
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Kyrgyzstan is considering the implementation of digital solutions based on the model of the Rosselkhoznadzor

In the capital of Russia, a meeting took place where representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan were introduced to the work of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision. The Kyrgyz delegation was headed by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister, while the Russian side was represented by Konstantin Savenkov, Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor. The agenda focused on studying the information systems used by Rosselkhoznadzor

20.01.2026, 16:07
The specialized committee of the Housing and Utilities approved amendments to the EAEU Agreement
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The specialized committee of the Housing and Utilities approved amendments to the EAEU Agreement

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction approved the draft law "On Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union" at its meeting, which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. This decision was made in the first reading. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sultan Akhmatov, presented information about the protocol, which was developed as a result of the work of a consolidated

20.01.2026, 16:04
Politics

Prosecutor General's Office: The Interior Ministry's Bill on Recidivism Contradicts the Constitution

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on law enforcement, combating crime, and corruption, Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva expressed the opinion that some provisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law regarding the concept of "recidivism" contradict the Constitution. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev emphasized that under the new rules, recidivism for crimes will be punished more strictly. He noted that despite an

20.01.2026, 15:59
Society

In Uzgen, a car and a truck collided: one person died, three injured

A tragic accident occurred in the Uzgen district, resulting in the death of one person. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Osh region, the incident happened on January 19 at 14:10 on the 609.4 kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh road in the village of Progress, which belongs to the rural district of Tort-Kul.

20.01.2026, 15:57
Incidents

Vigilante Justice on the Highway in India: Accident After Attempt to "Protect" Cows

In India, a video demonstrating the so-called "cow vigilantism" is actively spreading — a form of mob justice that has arisen in connection with the protection of cows, which hold sacred status in Hinduism. These actions are carried out by activists with radical views who patrol the roads, trying to stop trucks suspected of transporting cows, including for the purpose of slaughter. Such attempts often lead to vehicles being overturned. According to Indian media reports, such actions

20.01.2026, 15:55
FIFA Recorded Record Demand for Tickets to the 2026 World Cup
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FIFA Recorded Record Demand for Tickets to the 2026 World Cup

According to FIFA's press service, around 500 million ticket applications were received during the second phase of ticket sales. This phase lasted 33 days, from December 11 to January 13, and it was during this period that most tickets were available. Only applications submitted to FIFA's central system were taken into account.

20.01.2026, 15:48
Economy

Global economic growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026, - IMF

- According to information presented at a press conference by the director of the IMF's research department, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, global economic growth is expected to reach 3.3% in 2026. This figure exceeds the previously forecasted value by 0.2 percentage points. Gourinchas noted that, despite existing trade tensions, the global economy demonstrates resilience due to the high adaptability of the private sector. It is also worth mentioning the positive financial conditions arising

20.01.2026, 15:45
Society

Icy Conditions. Since the beginning of January, about 300 people have sought help at the capital's trauma center.

According to information from the press center of the Ministry of Health, from January 1 to January 19, 2026, 295 people sought help at the emergency room of the Sports Rehabilitation Center in Bishkek due to injuries caused by icy conditions and snowfall. Of all cases, 227 patients sustained fractures, while 68 cases were related to bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures were provided with plaster casts.

20.01.2026, 15:42
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, a Day for IT Workers May Be Established

The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to establish a Day for IT Workers. The draft of the corresponding resolution has been posted for public discussion. The agency emphasizes that in recent years, a regulatory, institutional, and technological framework for digital development has been actively formed in the country, which contributes to the implementation of information and communication technologies in the work of government institutions

20.01.2026, 15:40
Kazakhstan Will Have a Unicameral Parliament — President's Initiative
Politics

Kazakhstan Will Have a Unicameral Parliament — President's Initiative

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, announced a proposal for a reform under which the country's parliament will become unicameral. He noted that the government will work on this reform over the next year, and a nationwide referendum could take place as early as 2027. “I believe that discussing such an important issue will require at least a year, after which a referendum can be held in 2027 and amendments to the Constitution can be made,” the president added.

20.01.2026, 15:38
Construction of the six-lane Zhiybek-Zhol Bridge. The mayor instructed to check the quality.
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Construction of the six-lane Zhiybek-Zhol Bridge. The mayor instructed to check the quality.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held an on-site meeting to review the progress of work on key infrastructure projects in the city. One of the stops on his visit was Zhibek Zholu Avenue, where a bridge over the Alamedin River is currently under construction, as reported by the press service of the city hall. During the inspection, it was found that the barriers installed at the construction site did not meet established standards. In

20.01.2026, 15:35
Politics

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic approved new rules for the cryptocurrency market and virtual assets

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law concerning changes to the current legislation on virtual assets, as reported by the president's press service. The aim of the changes is to improve state control in the area of virtual assets, as well as to create conditions for the stable and transparent functioning of the cryptocurrency market in the country. The law clarifies the concept of "stablecoin" and introduces new terms, including "Real

20.01.2026, 15:35
Uzbekistan Threatens Retaliatory Measures Due to Trade Barriers from Tajikistan
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Uzbekistan Threatens Retaliatory Measures Due to Trade Barriers from Tajikistan

According to Khojaev, Uzbek construction materials have become more expensive in the Tajik market due to the application of the so-called "reserve" customs scheme, which increases the cost of Uzbek products by approximately 15%. Acting head of the Uzpromstroy Materials Association Ilyos Rahimov added that since December 1, 2025, Tajikistan has introduced an additional fee of $450 per ton for Uzbek ceramic tiles, while the base customs value is set at $300. This leads to a multiple

20.01.2026, 15:35
Incidents

Driver was drinking behind the wheel in the center of Bishkek and refused to obey the police

Employees of the UPSM in Bishkek stopped a driver who was operating a vehicle while intoxicated. This was reported by the press service of the department. According to the agency, a signal was received at number 102 indicating that the driver of a Hyundai Palisade was consuming alcoholic beverages at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and April 7 streets, near the Globus hypermarket.

20.01.2026, 15:33
Politics

The Ministry of Justice proposes to amend the codes of the KR no more than once a year

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to introduce a new article in the country's codes regarding the frequency of amendments to them. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law Enforcement, and the Fight Against Crime, Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov noted that amendments to the codes in Kyrgyzstan are made quite frequently, which affects law enforcement practices.

20.01.2026, 15:33
Aibek Junushaliev: More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek
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Aibek Junushaliev: More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced in a podcast with the "Kabar" agency that the capital will have more than 20 new underground pedestrian crossings. According to him, it was initially planned to construct three overground crossings on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue (Southern Highway), but the authorities decided to abandon this idea after criticism from the residents. “Local residents expressed concerns that bulky structures would block the view of the mountains. As part of

20.01.2026, 15:30
Residents of Bishkek will be notified in advance about water outages through the app
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Residents of Bishkek will be notified in advance about water outages through the app

The municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies" has announced an update to the mobile application "My City". According to information from the city administration, in the new version of the application, users will be able to receive notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages. These messages will be sent in a convenient digital format directly to users' devices. To start receiving personalized notifications, it is necessary to update the

20.01.2026, 15:27