- As part of its work, the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic" in the first reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
In 2025, beer exports from Russia, according to the federal center "Agroexport," increased by 19% compared to the previous year, reaching 103 million dollars. Preliminary estimates show that the volume of malt beer deliveries amounted to over 190 thousand tons, which also represents a significant increase in value compared to 2024.
At a recent meeting held at the National Investment Agency, the achievements of 2025 were reviewed and strategic tasks for the upcoming year were defined. The agency's leadership highlighted key areas that require increased efficiency.
Tragedy in Jerusalem: two children have died and about 55 others were injured as a result of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a kindergarten, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. According to reports from fire and rescue services, no hazardous substances were found at the scene. However, investigators are considering the possibility of poisoning due to faulty heating equipment.
As a result of the deposit auction held on January 19, 2026, commercial banks were able to attract 9.6 billion soms. According to information from the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the auction was conducted with an offer of deposits for a term of 12 months. The total placement volume amounted to 20 billion soms, while the total demand from financial institutions reached 11 billion 950 million soms. As a result, 9.6 billion soms were placed during the auction.
After the holidays, the incidence of influenza and ARVI in Kyrgyzstan has risen again. On the air of the program on "Birinchi Radio," family doctor of the Central Medical Center No. 1, Aziza Aslanova, emphasized the need to adhere to preventive measures. She noted that with the onset of cold weather and after the New Year holidays, there has been an increase in the number of sick people. "We recommend avoiding crowded places unless absolutely necessary, as viruses spread very
The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic and the public fund "Social Stores – Eurasia KG" have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving social support for healthcare workers. The signing of the document took place between Aibek Turatalievich Matkerimov, Deputy Minister of Health, and Anton Arskiy, a representative of the fund.
The UN News Service reported a sharp increase in executions in 2025. Despite the global trend towards the abolition of the death penalty, the UN Human Rights Office noted that there was a significant rise in the number of executions this year, linked to the increased application of the ultimate punishment in certain countries. Worrying DataVolker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated: "My office has recorded a substantial increase in the number of executions in 2025,
At the beginning of December 2025, abnormally high temperatures were observed in Kazakhstan. On December 1, the thermometer in Kostanay rose to +4.8 degrees, setting a new record for that day, surpassing the figure from 2021. In Petropavlovsk, the temperature reached +2.6 degrees, exceeding the result from 2009. From December 2 to 4, several temperature records were also broken in Zhezkazgan: +6.0 degrees (previous record from 2021 was +5.9), +7.7 degrees (previous record from 1990 was +7.2),
The press service of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs calls on citizens to share information about traffic rule violations via WhatsApp at the number +996 (777) 102-102. As reported by the department's press secretary Sherkula Turganbaev, this number is available for messages 24/7.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a driver dragged a person on the hood of his car. This event was captured by witnesses who sent the video to the Call center Kaktus.media. According to witnesses, the incident occurred on January 16 between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM on Auezov Street. The recording clearly shows the driver continuing to move forward, ignoring the cries of people for help.
To eliminate the deficit, imports from other countries will be required At today's meeting of the parliamentary committee, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov confirmed that Kyrgyzstan will continue to import electricity in 2026.
A new kindergarten No. 10 named "Zhetkinchek Muun" has opened in Uzgen, reports Turmush correspondent. The opening ceremony was attended by several high-ranking guests, including Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the President's representative in the Osh region Aman Kenjebayev, as well as the Akim of the Uzgen district Kanybek Apbasov and the mayor of Uzgen Eldos Taev.
Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Fire extinguished in a mosque in Bishkek Today in Bishkek, in the village of Alamidin in the Sverdlovsk district, a fire that occurred in a local mosque has been extinguished. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The signal about the fire was received early in the morning. At 11:16, two fire crews were involved in its extinguishment along with the headquarters of the fire and rescue unit No. 3, located in the Sverdlovsk
On January 16, a championship in freestyle wrestling among young men took place in the city of Kant, reports Turmush correspondent. About 220 wrestlers from various districts of the Chui region participated in this tournament.
At the initiative of the akim of the Uzgen district, Kanybek Apbasov, public hearings are taking place in several villages of the Jazy rural district. So far, discussions have been held in the villages of Jerenchi, Zergir, and Jany-Ail.
- During the meeting held on January 20, 2023, the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Renewable Energy Sources" and supported it in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov presented information about the draft law.
In the village of Lenin, located in the rural district of Dostuk in the Alamidin region of the Chuy province, a leak was detected during the installation of a new water pipeline on Eastern Street. According to information provided by the village administration, work is currently underway to rehabilitate the drinking water supply system in the village. Previously, residents reported on social media about the arrival of dirty water in their homes.
- At the meeting on January 20, 2026, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliyev inquired about the volumes of electricity imports and the current deficit. In response, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that the country generates 14.5 billion kWh of electricity per year. According to him, approximately 20 billion kWh is needed to meet the demands of the entire country, which creates a deficit in the range of 4.2-4.3 billion kWh. Additionally, Rysbekov noted that Kyrgyzstan receives
In Tajikistan, where Chinese companies are actively developing the mining sector, road construction, and industrial projects, they are now facing growing discontent from local communities, reports Ozodi. One recent incident involved employees of the Zarafshan gold mining enterprise, located near Penjikent — one of the largest mining operations managed by Chinese investors. In November, a group of workers expressed dissatisfaction with their salary levels and appealed to management for a raise.
During the meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction, held on January 20, 2026, Deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov raised the issue of financial revenues from entities involved in renewable energy sources through the sale of electricity. Deputy Talaybek Masabirov also drew attention to the regulations concerning the conduct of auctions intended to determine tariffs within the framework of projects related to renewable energy
From January 17 to 18, tests were conducted with the participation of 136 referees and their assistants. For referees from the southern regions, the events took place in Osh, while for those from the northern regions, they were held in Bishkek.
By 2027, it is planned to increase the charter capital of pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan to 20 million soms. This was reported by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting, control, and monitoring department of the financial market, during the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, the capital size will be increased in stages. At the last stage, which concluded in 2022, the capital amounted to 1 million soms. Starting from January 1, 2025, the
The Ministry of Energy proposes to allow settlements with investors in foreign currency to attract investments in the energy sector In the Kyrgyz Republic, there is a trend of increasing electricity production, however, the growth rate of consumption significantly outpaces it. This information was presented by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industrial policy, transport, and the energy complex.