Society

How Heavy Backpacks Injure Schoolchildren's Backs. Expert Opinion

Parents are starting to worry about the transition to 12-year education: many children cannot cope with the load and carry heavy backpacks. Information on how much a primary school student's backpack weighs is available at the link. For example, the weight of textbooks and notebooks for three subjects for a second grader (mathematics, Russian language, "Me and the World") is 3 kilograms, which negatively affects children's health. How does carrying heavy backpacks impact

30.01.2026, 13:39

Incidents

Video - The home of a large family from Karakol, purchased four months ago, has burned down

As a result of the fire, the roof of the house, covering an area of 70 square meters, was burned: 22 rafters, 100 meters of battens, 40 sheets of slate (asbestos), and 30 meters of boards. There were no casualties. Due to this incident, a family with four children was left without a roof over their heads and was forced to temporarily move into a rented apartment.

30.01.2026, 13:38

Society / Exclusive

In Bishkek, a warming up to +12 degrees is expected

In the coming days, an increase in temperature and predominantly clear weather is expected in Bishkek. According to the meteorological forecast, on January 30, daytime temperatures will fluctuate between +1 and +3 degrees, while at night the temperature will drop to −4…−6 degrees. During January 31 and February 1, daytime temperatures will rise to +8…+12 degrees, with nighttime values ranging from −3 to 0 degrees. No precipitation is expected, and the weather will be mostly sunny.

30.01.2026, 13:38

Politics

Every third Kyrgyzstani will be required to engage in sports

According to data, only 15% of the country's population regularly engages in physical activity. An ambitious program aimed at the development of physical culture and sports in the Kyrgyz Republic has been developed for the period until 2030. This document is currently undergoing public discussion.

30.01.2026, 13:37

Society

Every month, about 300 thousand people receive social payments.

Edil Baisalov presented information on social support for citizens At a meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov discussed current measures of social support for the population.

30.01.2026, 13:37

Economy

Investments from Asian countries in the Central Asian region have increased by 2.3 times over 9 years

- The volume of investments from Asian countries in Central Asia has increased by 2.3 times over nine years, according to the EDB report (2026). From 2016 to mid-2025, accumulated foreign direct investments (FDI) from Asian countries rose from $29.9 billion to $68 billion.

30.01.2026, 13:37

Exclusive

A Film About Melania Trump with a Budget of $75 Million Has Hit the Screens

The film about Melania Trump is the result of investments from Amazon MGM Studios, which paid about 40 million dollars for the rights to the film, with an additional 35 million allocated for marketing and distribution. After its theatrical run, the film will be exclusively available on the Amazon Prime Video platform. However, experts predict that the film may face challenges in generating revenue. Critics note that the advertising costs are comparable to those of large film projects, which is

30.01.2026, 13:37

Society

The Judo Championship of Kyrgyzstan took place in Osh

The national judo championship took place in Osh, with athletes participating from both the men's and women's divisions.

30.01.2026, 13:35

World

In the USA, the number of victims of the snowstorm has reached 85

As a result of the snowstorm and freezing temperatures, the death toll in the USA has risen to 85, according to the Associated Press (AP). The most severe consequences are observed in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, where more than half of all fatalities have been recorded. The disaster has affected vast areas from Texas to New Jersey. Hundreds of National Guard soldiers have been mobilized to assist the affected in Mississippi and Tennessee. Their task is to clear roads and provide

30.01.2026, 13:35

Politics

In Parliament, clarifications are demanded on whether the houses on Sheralieva Street will be demolished

At a meeting of the "Mekenchil" parliamentary group, Janibek Abirov, a member of parliament, expressed concern about the situation with the houses on Sheralieva Street. Residents of the Lenin district of Bishkek have approached the deputies with a request to clarify whether their homes will be at risk of demolition as part of the project to widen the street from Akhunbaev to Gagarin and connect it with Termechikova Street. Abirov urged the city hall to provide clarifications so that

30.01.2026, 13:34

Society

Edil Baysalov: Today there is more poverty in the city than in the villages

At a joint meeting of the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov shared his observations on poverty in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that the country is experiencing a new type of poverty that primarily affects the urban population. "The main issues are access to housing, healthcare, and education. Many families from rural areas, facing a lack of resources, move to cities and find themselves in difficult situations. This phenomenon has

30.01.2026, 13:30

Incidents

In Bishkek, a guy stole a "Volkswagen," took it for a ride, and left it near the Blood Transfusion Center.

On January 30, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in a car theft. On January 17, a man living on Green Street contacted the police. He reported that his "Volkswagen Polo," parked near his home, had been stolen around 11:30 PM.

30.01.2026, 13:28

Economy / Exclusive

GTS Provided 157.4 Billion Soms in Customs Payments in 2025

As a result of its work in 2025, the State Customs Service (SCS) collected 157.4 billion soms in customs duties. This amount is 5.8 billion soms more than was projected in the revised forecast by the Ministry of Finance. At the meeting of the SCS board held on January 30, it was noted that the planned targets were achieved at the level of 103.8%, and the growth compared to 2024 was 127.9%. More than a quarter of the revenues of the republican budget are formed from customs receipts.

30.01.2026, 13:27

Exclusive

"Jihadists Remain Active." Why Does the "Islamic State" Carry Out Attacks on Chinese Citizens in Afghanistan?

The recent terrorist attack by the “Islamic State – Khorasan” militants in Kabul, targeting Chinese citizens, raises questions about its motivations. Experts believe that the reasons for these attacks should be sought against the backdrop of Beijing's policies in Xinjiang, as well as the desire to undermine the financial interests of the “Taliban,” as reported by Ozodi. The explosion at a Chinese hotel complex with a restaurant in Kabul on January 19 claimed the lives of at least seven

30.01.2026, 13:25

Society

Violence and Suicide. The Ministry of Internal Affairs Discusses the Challenges Faced by Migrant Children

At a joint meeting of the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too," Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieyev reported on the difficult situation faced by the children of Kyrgyz citizens who remain in the country while their parents work abroad. According to him, the problem of neglected children of migrants is becoming increasingly serious.

30.01.2026, 13:24

Society

In the Kadamjay District, 5 women died during childbirth over the course of a year.

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, 5 cases of maternal deaths during childbirth have been recorded over the year. At a recent meeting in the district state administration, the results of 2025 were summarized, and the achievements and shortcomings of the region were discussed. During the discussion, the healthcare system was criticized, with an emphasis on the high level of maternal mortality: 5 women died during childbirth over the year.

30.01.2026, 13:23

Politics

The Speaker of the Parliament checked the emergency schools and kindergartens in Kara-Balta

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, along with deputies from the "Ata-Jurt" group, made a working trip to Kara-Balta, where he familiarized himself with the condition of social facilities, including educational institutions. During the inspection, he visited School No. 5, the building of which is in an emergency state. It was privatized in 2011 and returned to state ownership in 2018. The building, constructed in the 1950s, is currently not in use due to its

30.01.2026, 13:20

Society / Exclusive

Farmers in Kyrgyzstan Familiarized with Opportunities for Preferential Purchase of Agricultural Machinery

The Kyrgyz Department of Cooperation, Mechanization, and Innovative Technologies in Agriculture held an event where farmers and producers were informed about the opportunities for preferential acquisition of agricultural machinery. The Ministry of Agriculture provided participants with detailed information about the preferential conditions for purchasing various agricultural equipment through the banks "Aiyl Bank" and "Eldik Bank" with the support of the relevant ministry.

30.01.2026, 13:15

Incidents

In the Kemin District, a murder occurred in a sheepfold

On January 30, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of a suspect in a murder that occurred in the Kemin District. According to information received by the police on January 29, an incident took place in the village of Bordu, resulting in the death of a man born in 1977. A investigative group from the Kemin District Internal Affairs Department arrived at the scene and discovered a body with stab wounds.

30.01.2026, 13:15

Economy

External Debt of the EAEU: In Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan, government agency debt predominates, while in Kazakhstan, inter-company lending is prevalent.

- As of October 1, 2025, the total external debt of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union has increased by 8 billion US dollars, which is a 1.5% rise compared to the same period last year. According to data from the EEC, against the backdrop of the overall increase in debt in the EAEU, Kyrgyzstan's external debt has risen by 10.1%.

30.01.2026, 13:12

Politics

Sadyr Japarov: We Have Both Freedom of Speech and Democracy

In his interview with the Kabar agency, President Sadyr Japarov commented on the criticism regarding human rights and freedom of speech in the country. He noted that Kyrgyz citizens have the right to freely express their thoughts, and the level of freedom of speech has remained the same.

30.01.2026, 13:12

World / Exclusive

Microsoft shares experienced their steepest decline since March 2020

During trading on January 29, Microsoft shares on the Nasdaq exchange experienced a sharp decline of nearly 10%. This data was provided by the exchange itself. The drop occurred after the company published its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025-2026, which ended on December 31, 2025. As of 03:59 Moscow time, the share price had fallen by 9.99%, reaching $433.5 per share. During the trading session, there was an even more significant decline, with shares dropping

30.01.2026, 13:09

Economy

In the city of Manas, 138 new enterprises were opened in the last quarter of the past year.

According to information as of the end of the IV quarter of 2025, 138 new companies have been registered in the city of Manas, resulting in the creation of 265 permanent jobs. These data were presented at a meeting of the city hall board, where the results of the previous year were discussed.

30.01.2026, 13:05

Society

In China, a "new labubu" has emerged. What do Buddhist monks have to do with it?

The new line of surprise toys from Pop Mart, called Pucky Knock Knock, has been released in China and is inspired by the Buddhist ritual instrument known as muuy, or "wooden fish." This event has become a real sensation, especially following the success of the previous labubu series, as reported by the South China Morning Post. Muuy is a wooden block shaped like a fish that Buddhist monks use to create rhythm while chanting sutras. This instrument symbolizes the monks'

30.01.2026, 13:01