The Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS reported the onset of an S4 level radiation storm in the vicinity of our planet. The flow of solar protons exceeded 10,000 units and then reached 37,000. In the laboratory, they noted: "This is a record value for the 21st century."
At the meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, and Architecture, held on January 20, 2026, Deputy Bakhridin Shabazov raised the issue of potential risks and the possibility of investor outflow due to the cancellation of the 1.3 coefficient, which was applied to the guaranteed purchase of electricity generated from renewable energy sources (RES). Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov commented that the tariff for purchasing electricity from small hydropower plants will
The fire covered an area of 150 square meters, one person was injured
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Deputy Kamila Talieva raised the issue of the insufficient number of women in high positions in government institutions. She noted that, despite the existing law limiting the share of representatives of one gender to 70 percent, the actual figures remain disappointing. According to the MP, out of 22 government members, only one woman holds a position, and among 76 deputy ministers, only 17 are women. This statistics
The government of Kyrgyzstan has made amendments to its resolution No. 82 dated February 20, 2025, concerning the pilot project for transferring the road connecting Bishkek with the "Manas" international airport to the jurisdiction of the city administration. The changes pertain to the financial mechanism that will be used to maintain this important transport artery. The new version of the document clarifies that road expenses will now be covered not only from the republican budget
President of the United States Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, threatening to impose tariffs of 200% on French wines and champagne. This statement was made after it became known that Macron might refuse to participate in the "World Council" on Gaza. Trump, commenting on the situation, stated: "He is not needed by anyone, as he will soon leave his position... I will impose 200% tariffs on his wines and champagne, and then he
In Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the educational seminar organized by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) for instructors of the Kyrgyz Football Federation (KFB) has commenced.
A fire broke out in a local mosque in the village of Alamedin, located on Chuguev Street in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire crews have been dispatched to extinguish the flames.
The first knee joint replacement surgery took place in Manas. This was reported by the Jalal-Abad Regional Unified Clinical Hospital, which organized this medical event. According to the information from the medical institution, two complex surgeries were performed in the trauma and orthopedic department in one day with the participation of Academician Sabyrbek Jumabekov, who is the director of the National Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics in Bishkek.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, along with inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, is conducting inspections at various construction sites in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction. During the inspection of the construction site of a 5-story training center located at: T. Okeeva St., 9 and 11, violations of construction norms were discovered. As a result of the
Recently, the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan has replenished its vehicle fleet with 81 new cars purchased with state budget funds. The solemn ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. In his speech, he emphasized that the renewal of the vehicle fleet will help increase the mobility and combat readiness of the Armed Forces. Kasymaliev noted that a modern army must harmoniously combine traditions and innovations, and the new vehicles will ensure safe and operational movement
Today in Bishkek, in the MTU "Alamedin" area, a fire broke out in a mosque located on Chuguev Street. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency, the fire alarm was received at 11:16. Two fire crews were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Currently, the causes of the fire and potential consequences are being clarified. Firefighters continue their work to address the aftermath of the incident.
In the context of growing demand for electricity and a shortage of capacity in Kyrgyzstan, new measures are being implemented to conserve resources. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that there is still a misconception in society regarding state property, including electricity. Low tariffs contribute to many citizens not considering it necessary to save electricity. Meanwhile,
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved the immigration quota for 2026, according to order No. 1161-r. This document defines the maximum number of foreign citizens and stateless persons who are entitled to immigrate to various regions of the country, including the cities of Bishkek and Osh, as well as the regions of Kyrgyzstan. The total quota for the country is 400 people. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has been tasked with analyzing the distribution of this
Doctor of Agricultural Sciences and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jamin Akimaliev, emphasized in his speech on the radio that Kyrgyzstan should actively engage in the development of organic agriculture and the processing of agricultural products to ensure the country's food security. According to him, a significant portion of the vegetables and fruits offered on the market today is imported and inferior in quality and taste characteristics to local
In Bishkek, in the village of Alamedin, an incident occurred involving a fire at a mosque. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, two fire brigades were involved in extinguishing the fire.
Starting from January 1, 2025, the obligation to pay a recycling fee under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. This fact was announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the country. The EPR system is a state mechanism that places the responsibility for the recycling of goods and packaging after their use on producers and importers.
The State Financial Holding (Gosfinholding) has given the green light for a guarantee on a loan of $25 million for the construction project of the small hydroelectric power station "Dzheryui." As reported by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, this decision was made at the general meeting of shareholders. It is important to note that a significant deal has been approved, under which Gosfinholding will provide a guarantee for the loan obligations of LLC "Alliance Hydro" to the
The presentation of the new project for mobile meat sales points took place at OJSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. During the event, a pilot project was introduced, aimed at providing the population with quality meat at affordable prices. Plans include launching modern mobile trading points, known as food trucks. This initiative is aimed at improving food accessibility and creating direct supply
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has instructed the State Property Management Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, to transfer a non-residential space located at 6/1 Toktonalieva Street, along with an adjacent plot of land of 0.4 hectares, to the Bishkek city administration. According to Cabinet Resolution No. 1112-t, the design and construction of a social facility are planned for this site, which will provide services for children and the
In the context of active discussions on social media and in the media regarding merchants' preference for cash transactions in markets and their refusal to use QR payments, the State Tax Service (STS) clarified that the main reason for such behavior lies in the fear of liability for using QR codes registered to individuals in commercial activities. It is important to note that the tax service does not have direct access to citizens' wallets, and control is primarily exercised through
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new law that amends the existing law on virtual assets. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025. The main goal of this legislation is to improve state regulation in the field of virtual asset services, as well as to enhance transparency and stability in the market for these assets in the country. The new law more precisely defines terms such as "stablecoin" and introduces new concepts such as
At the U-20 World Ice Hockey Championship taking place in Bishkek, the Kyrgyzstan national team confidently holds the first place after two rounds. This tournament, which is held among teams in the third division (Group B), features six national teams. The teams compete against each other in a round-robin format.
According to information provided by Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu, the chief specialist for forecasting, control, and monitoring of the financial market at the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the total amount of fines imposed on pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was approximately 1.5 million soms. This data was announced during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. Ashimzhan uulu noted that new rules were introduced on May 23, 2024, which