The goalkeeper of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team, Bekbolot Akmataliev, will miss the match against Indonesia. The second round match of the group stage of the Asian Cup will take place today, January 29, in Jakarta (Indonesia). The game is scheduled to start at 18:00 Bishkek time.
Today, January 29, the Kyrgyzstan futsal team will play their second match in the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Indonesia. In this match, the Kyrgyz will face the Indonesian team, who are the hosts of the tournament.
As a result of the collapse of a gold mining mine in Sudan, at least 13 people have died. The incident occurred in South Kordofan in southern Sudan, as reported by the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, which oversees the mining sector. On its official Facebook page, the organization confirmed that the collapse occurred in five abandoned mines at the "Um-Fakrun" mine located in the village of Abu Jubaiha.
Ushakov also added that the President of Russia has repeatedly raised the issue of a meeting with Zelensky in his conversations with journalists, emphasizing the possibility of organizing safe and comfortable conditions for negotiations. "If Zelensky is really ready, we invite him," he clarified. In addition, Putin's assistant reported that U.S. President Donald Trump, during phone calls with Putin, also expressed interest in organizing a meeting between the Russian and
In 2026, parallel reconstruction of two units: No. 1 and No. 2 will begin at the Uch-Kurgan hydroelectric power station. According to information from the Ministry of Energy, the modernization of the Uch-Kurgan HPP is being carried out as part of Package-2, with the general contractor being the Chinese company CNEEC (China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd.).
The American side previously intercepted seven tankers belonging to Venezuela According to two representatives of the American authorities, the U.S. is returning a tanker to Venezuela that was seized in January. This is the first instance in which the Donald Trump administration is returning a seized tanker, according to information provided by RKB.
As of January 1, 2026, the total amount of cash in circulation in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 300.8 billion soms, according to information provided by the National Bank. Compared to the data at the beginning of 2025, there is an increase in cash by 51.8 billion soms, which is equivalent to 24.4 percent.
The Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, speaking at a board meeting, emphasized the serious problems facing the country's healthcare system. Among these issues are outdated infrastructure, overloaded management processes, and staff turnover. Nevertheless, he noted that there is significant professional potential in the sector. According to the minister, a strategic direction for the development of healthcare is the creation of a managed, modernly organized, and sustainable model that
The press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GPS) has denied rumors about the death of Mursalym Umyrzakov, known by the nickname Karyshkyr. According to 24. kg, the information about his death is false. The agency noted that the reports of his death are not true.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new recommendations for balanced nutrition for schoolchildren for the first time. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that school meals and the surrounding environment play a key role in shaping children's eating habits, which in turn affects their academic success and health in the future. Global SituationStatistics show that the problem of obesity among children continues to worsen. At the same time, malnutrition remains
According to information from the YTN television channel, the former first lady of South Korea, Kim Gon Hee, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption crimes. The first-instance court issued a ruling punishing Kim Gon Hee, accusing her of receiving expensive gifts, which constituted a violation of anti-corruption legislation. In particular, she was presented with two handbags and a necklace worth 80 million won from the "Unification Church" sect through shaman Jeong Seong
According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, strong fog is expected in Bishkek. According to data provided by the hydrometeorological service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, visibility in Bishkek and the Chui Valley may deteriorate to 500 meters due to fog over the next three hours.
The Cabinet of Ministers has presented for public discussion a draft concerning changes to the procedure for assigning a personal identification number (PIN) for foreigners and stateless persons. According to the proposed document, identification numbers will be issued directly upon crossing the border, rather than through the Centers for Population Services (CPS). This responsibility will be assigned to the authorized body in the field of national security.
The team "Kyrgyz RUDN" has become a participant in the Higher League of KVN. This is reported by the official account of the Club of the Funny and Inventive. The results of the 37th International KVN Team Festival, which is taking place in Sochi, are already known. 20 teams have entered the Higher League of KVN for 2026.
The implementation of the modernization project for the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station continues. In 2026, parallel reconstruction of two hydro units - No. 2 and No. 1 - is planned at the HPP, which will reduce the modernization timeline and increase the efficiency of project implementation, reports the press service of JSC "Electric Stations". According to reports, the work is being carried out by the general contractor - the Chinese company CNEEC (China National Electric
At 121 Shopokova Street, opposite the eastern entrance to TSUM, excavation work has begun. This site is part of a project called Old Bishkek, which has raised questions among local residents. Legal DisputesIn 2009, LLC "Kaiser" purchased this site from LLC "Airus" for 35 million soms. However, in 2013, the Lenin District Court of Bishkek decided to confiscate the building and land, which became known to the public only through the media.
On the first day of his trip, the minister visited the Kochkor district, where he familiarized himself with the work of the local district administration. During a meeting with employees responsible for assigning monthly benefits to residents of high-altitude villages, he also examined the issues faced by people when applying for and processing payments. During the meeting, information was presented about the implementation of the benefits. Currently, 930 citizens are eligible to receive
The National Bank has published the official exchange rates of foreign currencies against the Kyrgyz som as of January 29, 2026. Comparing with the data from the previous day, the changes are as follows:
From January 29 to 31, increased avalanche danger is expected in Kyrgyzstan. This is due to recent and upcoming precipitation, which has increased the load on the snow masses in the mountains, reported the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, the following sections of roads pose particular danger:
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced an increase in the number of maternal deaths. Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov announced this alarming information during a discussion at a meeting of his department. According to the minister, 48 cases of maternal mortality were recorded during the specified period, which amounts to 34.8 per 100,000 live births. This is a 35.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the number of cases was 36 (25.7 per 100,000).
Now, a new generation is emerging to succeed millennials and Gen Z — Generation Alpha. These children, aged 8 to 11, are already actively participating in the distribution of family finances, and according to GWI, their influence on the market amounts to about 100 billion dollars. Future forecasts are impressive: by 2029, this figure could rise to 5.5 trillion dollars.
Today, January 29, the 37th "Ivan Yarygin Cup" in freestyle wrestling begins in Krasnoyarsk (Russia). On the first day of the tournament, 7 sets of medals will be contested among men and women. The preliminary round matches will start at 10:00 Bishkek time.
The issue of creating a tourism school in the Issyk-Kul region has become a topic of discussion between Kyrgyzstan and Austria. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, a video conference was held with the participation of the Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and representatives of the Austrian Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development, including Dorothea Auer, as well as Michael Matiashitz from the Federal
The initiative was supported by benefactors from Germany and the USA Today, January 29, the Institute for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood reported the transfer of medications for pediatric oncology in Bishkek and Osh amounting to over 1.6 million soms. Thanks to a charity campaign held from August 15 to 30, 2025, it became possible to raise funds. This initiative involved Patrick Meyerle from Germany and Peter Bree from the USA, who participated in one of the most challenging bike