The World Championship in ice hockey among youth teams (U-20) of the third division (Group B) continues at the Bishkek Arena. On January 19, the matches of the second round took place.
During a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, Malik-Aidar Abakirov, the chairman of the board of OJSC "Guarantee Fund," announced amendments to the legislation that allow both citizens and entrepreneurs to receive guarantees. He noted that two years ago, the fund began providing guarantees for individuals to assist them in obtaining mortgage loans. “Many citizens face the problem of finding a down payment. To address this issue, they can contact the fund through banks
- Inspections of construction sites continue in the country, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted an inspection at the construction of a 12-story residential building located in the village of Datka in the Kara-Suu district.
A black shark with huge eyes was found on the beaches of Spain, quickly gaining popularity on the internet due to its unusual appearance. This predator, known as Dalatias licha, washed ashore in the area of Luarca, which is an extremely rare event, as these sharks typically inhabit depths of up to 1600 meters. Note: the length of the found specimen was 1.45 meters, and its weight was 18 kilograms, which attracted the attention of vacationers.
On the morning of January 20, the exchange rates at the Moskovsky Council look as follows: US Dollar 87.50 87.85 Euro 101.5-102.1 102.3-103.0 Ruble 1.11-1.12 1.12-1.13 Tenge 0.16-0.17 0.17 The dollar rate remains unchanged: purchase at 87.5 soms, and sale at 87.85.
President Sadyr Japarov approved the draft law on the budget of the Social Fund for 2026 and the planned indicators for 2027-2028. According to the document, the budget of the Social Fund for the current year will be formed as follows:
From January 13 to 24, the folklore ensemble "Aalam" and the dance ensemble "Ademi" from the Osh Regional Philharmonic named after R. Abdykadyrov are participating in the XI International Festival "Ramayana," which is taking place in India under the slogan "Music and Dance." According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, this festival is organized at the initiative of the Government of India, and creative groups from Kyrgyzstan are performing
As part of the study in Kyrgyzstan, an assessment of male fertility was conducted among men suffering from urolithiasis and other andrological disorders. The article published in the journal "Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan" was written by A. Ch. Usupbaev, K. N. Stambekova, and N. A. Abdubaitov. The authors note that andrological diseases in the republic occupy a significant place in the overall morbidity, and their number is increasing annually, especially among men of reproductive age.
Construction of the small hydropower plant "Papan" with a capacity of 27 MW continues in the Kara-Suu district, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, the following stages of work have been completed:
France and a number of other countries in the European Union have approved the use of the Anti-Coercion Instrument against the United States. This instrument, which has not been used until now, became available for application at the end of 2023. The increasingly aggressive statements from Washington regarding Greenland have prompted the European Union to consider the possibility of using this instrument. It provides the EU with means to respond to economic blackmail from non-member countries.
On January 19, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Turgunbaev, checked the progress of the implementation of the railway project "China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan." During the visit, he assessed the state of construction of the administrative building of the joint venture LLC "Railway Company 'China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan'." According to the ministry, during the inspection, the stages of construction and installation work
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, unexpected changes occurred in the agenda related to the situation around Greenland. According to the Financial Times, the agenda for the meeting of advisors to Western leaders on national security was altered, although it was initially planned to focus on Ukraine. Similarly, Politico reported that Europe is facing the most serious transatlantic crisis in decades. The forum will be used to try to convince the U.S. president of the need to "not
In Bishkek, a case was recorded where a driver in an intoxicated state caused chaos on the road. On January 19, around 6:00 PM, patrol police officers attempted to stop a Toyota Estima vehicle for a document check.
Illustrative photo Uzbekistan has been invited to join the Council of Peace as a founding state. In Trump's address, it is mentioned that the initiative is based on the Comprehensive Plan proposed on September 29, 2025, and approved by UN Security Council Resolution No. 2803 on November 17, 2025, aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. One of the most important aspects of this initiative is the creation of the Council of Peace – a new international structure aimed at uniting countries
From January 21 to 23, precipitation is expected in most regions of the country, including rain and snow. The air temperature in the first half of the week will fluctuate from -3 to +2 degrees at night and from +3 to +8 degrees during the day.
The Deputy Minister of Energy, Altynbek Rysbekov, confirmed at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that in 2026 the government will continue to import electricity to eliminate the deficit. This statement was made during the discussion of the bill "On Renewable Energy Sources." He noted that Kyrgyzstan produces an average of 14.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
The Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the beginning of the import of mineral fertilizers into the country. According to forecasts, by 2026, 182.8 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers will be needed for the agricultural needs of Kyrgyzstan, including:
- On December 29, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers issued Resolution No. 843, which approves the Protocol on the Abolishment of the Intergovernmental Council on Oil and Gas. This document was signed on September 28, 2012, in Yalta. Main provisions of the protocol:
- On January 19, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services with employees of the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control and its local divisions. During the meeting, the results of the inspections conducted on January 17-18 were summarized.
By the order of the country's president, the reconstruction of the Sports Palace in Bishkek is starting. This information was announced at a meeting of the parliamentary committee that deals with issues of science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. Deputy Bolot Saginayev raised the issue of the critical condition of this facility. He addressed the director of the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture, and Sports, Kazbek
Rumen Radev, who has held the position of President of Bulgaria since 2017, announced his resignation during an address to the nation. He also expressed his intention to participate in the upcoming early parliamentary elections, as stated in his announcement. Radev's resignation was a result of a growing wave of protests in the country that began in December. These protests were triggered by video recordings that spread on social media, showing how deputies from the ruling coalition
As a result of the collision that occurred on January 18 in the province of Córdoba, in southern Spain, a high-speed train heading to Madrid derailed. As a result of the incident, the rear part of the train flew onto the opposite tracks, where it collided with another train. The impact was so strong that the first two carriages derailed and fell from a four-meter slope. Currently, the reasons for this tragic incident remain unclear. At least a dozen people sustained serious injuries, some of
Today, January 20, a serious fire occurred in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). In the morning, information was received about a fire at a car service station located in the residential area "Balban-Taimash," which is in the Lenin district of the capital.