Incidents

The GKNB detained employees of the Administrative Court of the Osh Region (photo, video)

During an inspection conducted by the State National Security Committee, instances of document forgery and fictitious employment were discovered in the apparatus of the Administrative Court of Osh Region. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee. According to the information, three court employees, namely O. N. O., A. u. B., and K. u. B., conspired to enter false data regarding the employment of non-existent employees.

28.01.2026, 10:04

Society / Exclusive

In Bishkek, they are discussing artificial intelligence and data security

Today, a national forum dedicated to the topic "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" was launched in Bishkek, timed to coincide with the International Data Protection Day. This event has become a significant platform for discussing pressing issues of personal information protection and digital security against the backdrop of the rapid growth of AI technologies and digital services.

28.01.2026, 10:04

Society

The Spring-Summer 2026 Collection Show for the Fashion House Chanel Took Place in Paris

The Paris Fashion Week featured the presentation of the new spring-summer 2026 collection designed by Matthieu Blazy for the famous house of Chanel. The guests of the event were welcomed by vibrant decorations, among which stood out giant mushrooms of various shapes and shades, creating an atmosphere of a magical forest, as well as weeping willows in pink, under which the show unfolded. When Matthieu Blazy was asked about his vision of the legacy at Chanel, the designer confidently stated that

28.01.2026, 10:00

Society

Wanted: Islambek Atakanov. He has been missing for six months.

Islambek Orozbekovich Atakanov, born in 1979, has been missing since July 2025. According to his relatives, as reported by Kaktus.media, he worked in Talas, where he was involved in fish sales. The last time he contacted his family was in the same month he disappeared. In the evening, he left his workplace, leaving behind his personal belongings and passport. Since then, there has been no news of him. His family is asking anyone who may know anything about his whereabouts to come forward. The

28.01.2026, 09:58

Incidents / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, 4 fires registered in one day

In the course of a day, four cases of fires were registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. As reported by the agency, one incident occurred in each of the following regions: Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken.

28.01.2026, 09:57

Exclusive

The deputy proposed to extend the taxi licensing period, as only 7,500 out of 70,000 taxi drivers in Bishkek have obtained licenses.

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, 2026, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed extending the taxi licensing period. He noted that the current validity period of licenses is set until February 1, 2026.

28.01.2026, 09:53

Society

Veteran of the GKNB Serik Abiev Has Passed Away

Serik Abiev. Photo by GKNB. The sudden death of Serik Abiev, a veteran of the special services and a retired colonel, occurred on January 27, when he was only 54 years old. This information was disseminated by the press center of the State National Security Committee. According to the obituary, Abiev was born in 1972. He received a higher education in "jurisprudence" from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn in 1995, and shortly thereafter began his service

28.01.2026, 09:53

Exclusive

Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh and the State Duma will discuss the problems of migrants and cargo at the border

During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov raised a relevant issue concerning migrants. He noted that he has received numerous appeals from citizens working in Russia. “Migrants report violations of their rights and the problems they face. Additionally, tailors from our country express dissatisfaction regarding the delays of their cargo at the border with Russia, which prevents their goods from passing,” he said. The deputy proposed to organize an official visit to Moscow

28.01.2026, 09:53

Society / Exclusive

Reconstruction of Manas Avenue and Mederov Street will begin in the spring of 2026

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, accompanied by heads of city services, conducted an inspection of key infrastructure facilities in the capital. During the visit, the project for the modernization of a section of Manas Avenue was discussed, which includes the construction of a new road interchange, the extension of Mederov Street along the Ala-Archa River, and the laying of Tabaldiev Street. The project is expected to begin in the spring of 2026. Once completed, Mederov Street will

28.01.2026, 09:53

Economy

Mediation Will Become the Main Tool for Farmers in Kyrgyzstan

The recent weekend farmers' fair in the capital unexpectedly became a platform for discussing pressing legal issues. As part of the "people's microphone" initiative, mediators met with city residents and agricultural producers to convey important information: the rules for resolving disputes in Kyrgyzstan are undergoing significant changes. Starting January 1, 2027, most civil, family, and labor cases will not be able to be heard in court without prior consultation with a

28.01.2026, 09:51

Exclusive

The Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan has launched a hotline 5200 for victims of violence and human trafficking.

The hotline 5200 provides citizens with the opportunity to receive free, anonymous, and confidential assistance. Qualified psychologists and consultants, who have undergone special training to provide support in crisis situations and regarding issues of violence, work on the line. The hotline operates 24/7, without days off, and is available throughout Kyrgyzstan for all mobile operators.

28.01.2026, 09:51

Incidents

Relative organized a robbery of a pensioner in the Issyk-Ata district

Three individuals have been detained in the Issyk-Ata district on suspicion of robbing a 79-year-old pensioner living in the village of Kotovsky. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chuy region. According to law enforcement agencies, on the night of January 25, the criminals broke into the elderly man's house, beat him, tied his hands and feet, and then stole 165,000 soms from his safe, as well as a Samsung mobile phone. After committing

28.01.2026, 09:48

Economy

The Entrepreneurship Development Fund Begins Issuing Preferential Loans at 6% Annual Interest

The government subsidizes these loans As part of the state program to support entrepreneurs, the OJSC microcredit company "Entrepreneurship Development Fund," operating under the Ministry of Finance, has started issuing preferential loans for existing small and medium-sized businesses at an annual interest rate of 6%. The Deputy Chairman of the Fund's Board, Adilet Kamchybekov, announced this on the air of Birinchi Radio.

28.01.2026, 09:47

Incidents

The GKNB detained employees of the Osh administrative court for fictitious employment.

The employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) detained the head of the office and several workers of the Administrative Court of Osh region on suspicion of fictitious employment of so-called "dead souls". According to the agency, they formed a criminal group that entered knowingly false information about the employment activities of fictitious employees. The investigation believes that this way they managed to obtain illegal financial benefits. This scheme caused

28.01.2026, 09:42

Sports

The coach of the Kyrgyz women's national team took 2nd place at the Kyrgyzstan Championship

From January 24 to 25, a judo championship for men and women was held in Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to the year 2026. This competition is held annually at the beginning of the year and serves to select the best athletes who will represent the country on the international stage, including championships and Cups of Asia, the World Championship, as well as Grand Prix stages and Grand Slam tournaments.

28.01.2026, 09:41

Society

In Osh, the street is being widened: demolition of buildings along the road is expected

The Osh city administration announced the start of a new project to widen Osh Street, which is planned to be expanded to four lanes. The city's mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, personally participated in the morning raid where this decision was made, along with representatives of relevant services. According to information from the city administration, the expansion will affect the section between Raimbekov Street and Kasymbekov Street. This road will become an important alternative route to

28.01.2026, 09:41

Exclusive

The President signed the law on the FOMS budget with a forecast until 2028

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed the Law "On the Budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund under the Ministry of Health for the year 2026 and the planned period of 2027-2028." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, 2024.

28.01.2026, 09:39

Incidents

In Osh, the author of extremist content publications was detained

As a result of the actions of the staff of the service for countering extremism and illegal migration of the Internal Affairs Department of the Kara-Suu district, a young man was discovered who was distributing prohibited materials on social media. This was reported by the press service of the agency. On the detainee's page, according to the results of a judicial linguistic examination, open publications related to an extremist and terrorist organization, whose activities are banned in

28.01.2026, 09:37

Society

The Ministry of Labor has launched a hotline for victims of violence and human trafficking

Citizens will be able to receive free and anonymous assistance by calling the hotline. The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the launch of a new social project aimed at protecting women and girls who have become victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The initiative is being implemented as part of the state social order.

28.01.2026, 09:34

World

In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, five people died as a result of a drone attack on a train

According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, two drones landed near a train, and a third hit directly into a carriage, causing a fire. Currently, fragments of five bodies have been found, and their identification will be carried out through DNA testing.

28.01.2026, 09:31

Politics

The deputy insists on extending the deadline for taxi drivers to obtain licenses

Today at the parliament session, Dastan Bekeshev made an urgent request to extend the deadlines for taxi drivers to obtain licenses. He emphasized that in just three days, the deadline for taxi drivers to formalize their licenses will expire. “As of today, only 7,500 licenses have been issued, while around 70,000 people are employed in this industry. Most of them will not be able to obtain the documents within the established timeframe. If we do not change the licensing deadlines, this could

28.01.2026, 09:29

Society

In 2025, the Forensic Expert Service earned 14 million soms

The results of the work of the Forensic Expert Service under the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic for the year 2025 have been summarized. According to information from the press service, over the past year, the service received 7,268 resolutions and rulings from law enforcement and judicial bodies for conducting expert examinations.

28.01.2026, 09:29

Exclusive

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained the head of the office and staff members of the Administrative Court of Osh Region.

As a result of the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, employees of the Administrative Court of Osh region were detained on suspicion of document forgery and organizing fictitious employment for a number of citizens. Security services established that court employees, including "O.N.O.", "A.u.B.", and "K.u.B.", abused their powers by creating a criminal conspiracy aimed at obtaining illegal benefits. They entered

28.01.2026, 09:28

Exclusive

In Azerbaijan, the reasons for charging fees from Kyrgyz transporters have been explained.

- Recently, there has been an increase in inquiries to the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Azerbaijan from transport companies that carry out both transit and final transportation within Azerbaijan. This is reported by the Department of Ground and Water Transport. Transporters indicate that in Azerbaijan they face the necessity of paying a state fee for the use of oversized vehicles.

28.01.2026, 09:27