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The deputy asked whether there were unspent budget funds of the State Sports Agency for the year 2025.

On January 19, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraiev raised the issue of unspent funds at the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports based on the results of 2025. As the deputy noted, in 2025, the agency was allocated 2 billion 446 million soms from the republican budget. These funds were distributed as follows: 1 billion 62 million soms for

19.01.2026, 16:36
Sports

The deputy proposed to revive the base of the legend of athletics, Jumanaazarov, in the Tong district.

In Kyrgyzstan, the prospects for improving infrastructure for training camps, including Issyk-Kul, are being discussed, as reported on January 19 at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh by the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev. During the meeting, deputy Bolot Sagynaev raised the issue of the sports base in the Ton district, associated with the name of the outstanding athlete Satymkul Jumanaazarov. He noted that this place is often

19.01.2026, 16:33
Society

In Osh, the Ozgur water treatment station is being renovated after half a century

The mayor of the city of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, inspected the repairs at the Ozgur water treatment station, which belongs to the municipal enterprise Oshgorvodokanal, on January 16. The press service of the mayor's office reported that the mayor checked the progress of the construction and emphasized the importance of adhering to quality standards. He also instructed specialists to strictly follow safety regulations and complete the work on time. Mayor: “What has been done inside? Has

19.01.2026, 16:28
The specialized committee of the Housing and Utilities Sector heard information about the activities of the Department of Cinematography
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The specialized committee of the Housing and Utilities Sector heard information about the activities of the Department of Cinematography

During the meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, information was presented about the activities of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. The information was presented by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev.

19.01.2026, 16:27
Economy

The deputy requests to increase the amounts of loan payments for including citizens in the blacklist.

At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development held on January 19, Mamataliyev noted that many citizens of Kyrgyzstan take consumer loans for amounts up to 100,000 soms. He emphasized that sometimes people are unable to repay a small part of the loan on time, which leads to them being placed on a blacklist. According to the deputy, those whose debt exceeds 10,000 soms are included in the list. "Shouldn't we raise this threshold to

19.01.2026, 16:27
Employees of the rehabilitation center in Bishkek accused of abusing patients
Incidents

Employees of the rehabilitation center in Bishkek accused of abusing patients

In Bishkek, employees of the private medical-psychiatric institution "Path to Life" are under investigation for suspected abuse of patients undergoing rehabilitation for addictions. The press service of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) reported that eight individuals have been detained in connection with this case. Investigative actions revealed serious violations of Kyrgyzstan's legislation in the center's operations. Most employees,

19.01.2026, 16:24
Economy

The Housing Committee approved amendments to the law "On Investments" in the first reading.

- At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on January 19, 2026, the deputies reviewed and approved in the first reading the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic." Choro Seyitova, the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, reported that the purpose of this draft law is to eliminate legal discrepancies that arose after the adoption of the main law in 2025.

19.01.2026, 16:21
Hollywood actor registered a personal brand due to AI
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Hollywood actor registered a personal brand due to AI

Matthew McConaughey, Oscar winner for his role in "Dallas Buyers Club," has decided to register a trademark for his voice and likeness to prevent their unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. This information was published by the BBC. According to The Wall Street Journal, fragments from the film "Dazed and Confused" (1993), including the actor's iconic phrase "All right, all right, all right," have been registered with the U.S. Patent Office. This is the

19.01.2026, 16:17
Significant Growth of Kyrgyzstan's Economy — Bakyt Torobaev Discussed Reforms with the IMF
Economy

Significant Growth of Kyrgyzstan's Economy — Bakyt Torobaev Discussed Reforms with the IMF

Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Bakyt Torobaev (left) and Farid Talashly At a meeting with the permanent representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Farid Talashly, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, reported that over the past three years, the average growth of Kyrgyzstan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was 9 percent. During the discussion, the parties touched upon the results of

19.01.2026, 16:16
Economy

In Bishkek, 28,000 smart meters were installed starting from the beginning of 2025.

As part of the reform and digitalization of the energy system, the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise, a branch of JSC "NESC," continues to implement automated systems for commercial accounting of electric energy (ASCUE). The information is provided by the press service of the Bishkek Electric Networks. Since the beginning of 2025, 28,000 smart meters have been installed in various districts of the capital:

19.01.2026, 16:15
The President of Iran called the assassination attempt on the Supreme Leader a declaration of war.
World

The President of Iran called the assassination attempt on the Supreme Leader a declaration of war.

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran In his post, Pezeshkian noted that the "difficulties and hardships" in the lives of Iranians are largely related to the "long-standing hostility and inhumane sanctions" from the U.S. and its allies. Support for the protesters in Iran was also expressed by U.S. President Donald Trump. On January 17, he stated that the Iranian authorities are using repression and violence to maintain power, and it is time to seek "new leadership"

19.01.2026, 16:13
Incidents

In Bishkek, a man intervened on behalf of a stranger and was stabbed.

On January 19, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department reported the detention of a suspect in a hooliganism case. The incident occurred on January 17. At 07:05, the police received information from a medical institution about a 33-year-old man who had been hospitalized with a stab wound.

19.01.2026, 16:10
Bakyt Torobaev met with the IMF representative in Kyrgyzstan, Farid Talyshly
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Bakyt Torobaev met with the IMF representative in Kyrgyzstan, Farid Talyshly

Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Bakyt Torobayev held a meeting with Farid Talyshly, the permanent representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the country. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussion, the participants focused on issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the IMF. They emphasized the importance of the Fund's role in implementing structural reforms and developing

19.01.2026, 16:02
Sports

Kyrgyzstan intends to promote belt wrestling in the Olympic direction through international and Asian platforms.

At the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced plans for the international promotion of belt wrestling, known as alysh-kurash. According to Moldazhiyev, the agency is actively collaborating with the federation of this sport and aims to promote alysh-kurash as an Olympic discipline.

19.01.2026, 15:59
Society

12 Sheep for Two SUVs: An Unusual Deal Among Farmers in the Chuy Region

Manas Doelotaliev, a farmer from the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, made a unique deal by purchasing 12 breeding sheep of the Arashan breed from a colleague in the Moscow district. As part of this exchange, he transferred two SUVs and paid an additional 10 thousand dollars. This was reported by Doelotaliev himself to a Turmush correspondent.

19.01.2026, 15:52
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a renewed increase in ARVI and influenza

According to information provided by 24. kg, during the third week of 2026 — from January 12 to 18 — there were 15,869 cases of ARVI and influenza reported in Kyrgyzstan. This data was received from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. As reported by the agency, the incidence rate increased by 28.8% compared to the previous week.

19.01.2026, 15:51
Economy

The amount of the minimum subsistence level in Kyrgyzstan has been announced

According to the National Statistics Committee, the minimum subsistence level for the entire population of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to 8,697.32 soms. In particular, for working-age citizens, this figure was 9,738.29 soms, for pensioners — 7,699.36 soms, and for children — 7,379.07 soms per month. The minimum subsistence level reflects the minimum income level necessary to meet a person's basic needs, including food, housing, clothing, and medical services.

19.01.2026, 15:50