- An off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Ata-Zhurt" and "Mekenchil" of the Jogorku Kenesh took place at the Bishkek Eco-Technology Plant, which is engaged in the processing of solid household waste. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, and other representatives of the city administration.
Today, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dealing with science, education, innovations, and information technologies, a draft law concerning amendments to the legislation on personalized accounting of citizens for mandatory state social insurance was discussed. During the discussion, representatives of the Cabinet reported on attempts to eliminate technical errors that occur when assigning a PIN in the "ZAGS" information system. The First Deputy Minister of Digital
The head of the president's information service warned the former chairman of the GSBEP about possible responsibility
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Other Important Issues, Ernes Dosaliev, Deputy Director of the State Institution "Kyzmat," raised the issue concerning a transgender individual in Kyrgyzstan who recently changed their gender from male to female. He emphasized the need for a swift resolution regarding the issuance of a new PIN code for this person. Dosaliev reported that their institution received an application from the transgender
According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, powerful magnetic storms of levels G3 and G4 are expected to hit Earth on Tuesday. The information was published on the institution's Telegram channel. The occurrence of magnetic storms is linked to recent activity on the Sun, where a major flare occurred. Preliminary forecasts indicate that the magnetic storms will peak on Tuesday, with the auroral zone reaching up to
A video recording is actively being discussed on social media, where a woman is seen hitting a child and kicking him. Judging by her screams, the reason for this brutal behavior was that the boy had wet himself. Many users are demanding that the girl be held accountable. The police department has called on group and public administrators to provide accurate information and correct descriptions when posting such videos, as well as to avoid publications that may cause misinformation or public
Ahmed al-Shara The President of Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, announced the conclusion of an agreement with Mazlum Abdi, who heads the Kurdish "Syrian Democratic Forces" (SDF), as reported by Alaraby TV. This agreement entails a ceasefire after government troops began advancing into areas controlled by the Kurds in northern and eastern Syria, including Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor, and Raqqa.
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, 11,720 kilograms of sausage products were discovered and returned at the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek" in the Chuy region, which were attempted to be illegally imported from Russia.
Cold weather is expected in Bishkek over the next week, with temperatures dropping to −14 degrees at night and occasional snowfall. The forecasters presented the following daily forecast:
Wildfires have erupted in central Chile, claiming the lives of at least 16 people, according to information provided by the Minister of Civil Security, Luis Cordero, as reported by the newspaper Tercera. The fire hotspots are mainly concentrated in the Ñuble and Biobío regions, where 24 active blazes have been registered. As noted in the publication, "as of January 18, the death toll from the wildfires in Biobío has risen to 16 people."
Selection of servicemen for participation in competitions in Dubai is taking place in Batken In the Batken region, the selection process has begun for participation in the international special forces competition The UAE SWAT Challenge, organized by the Border Special Forces "Boru." This was reported by the press service of the Border Service.
Due to the worsening weather conditions on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta route, additional measures have been initiated to clear the road of snow and to treat it with inert materials. This information was provided by the press service of the Road Traffic Safety Department (RTSD) of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region.
According to information from the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan," a number of subscribers living in apartment buildings still do not report data from their gas meters. As company representatives clarify, each customer must report the meter readings monthly in accordance with the Rules for the Supply and Use of Natural Gas. The company emphasizes that readings must be submitted even in cases where they remain unchanged. “If a subscriber is temporarily not residing at their address and
On January 15, at the age of 54, Chynara Turdalievna Ömürzakova passed away. She was a mathematics teacher at secondary school No. 68 named after A. Osmonov and an excellent educator. This information was received from the Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall. Chynara Ömürzakova was born on March 12, 1969, in the village of Acha-Kaiyndy, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. In 1992, she graduated from Kyrgyz State University, obtaining a qualification as a
In response to the threats from the President of the United States regarding the imposition of tariffs starting February 1 on exports from Greenland, the European Union gathered its 27 ambassadors for an urgent meeting. Donald Trump previously announced that a 10% tariff would be imposed on all goods shipped to the U.S. from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. This decision sparked a sharp reaction from European leaders.
In recent days, there has been an increase in the exchange rates of the US dollar, Russian ruble, and Chinese yuan, while the euro and Kazakh tenge are showing a decline. These changes reflect data provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek. US Dollar:
In the Osh district, on Raimbekov Street, rescue service employees opened the door to apartment number 5, which had been locked. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Ombudsman Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva emphasized the importance of upholding the inheritance rights of children by providing assistance to two orphans. According to the press service of the ombudsman, a pensioner, K. G., approached the representative of the akiykatchy in the Naryn region, requesting to protect the inheritance rights of her grandchildren, aged 14 and 15.
Information about currency exchange rates is provided based on data collected from commercial bank websites. If you have any questions regarding the information presented, please contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The rates mentioned pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. Official exchange rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and exchange rates in Bishkek can be found here.
At the end of 2026, the government plans to introduce the digital som, according to the official action plan of the Cabinet. The trial phase of the launch will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will last until the second quarter of 2027.
On the evening of January 18, in Spain, two high-speed trains derailed, leading to tragic consequences: 21 people lost their lives, and about 100 were injured, among whom 30 are in critical condition. This information was reported by the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs, published on Monday, January 19. The incident occurred in Córdoba, according to information from Deutsche Welle. The Iryo train, traveling from Malaga to Madrid, derailed and crossed onto an adjacent track, where it
On January 14, 2026, the Board of the National Bank made a decision to grant a license to the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Alma Finance Bank." This permission allows the institution to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies, reports the National Bank. It is worth noting that a new commercial bank, "Berekett Bank," was also recently established in the country, becoming the 22nd bank in the republic.
At the XXII International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science (IZhO 2026), a team of school students from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results, winning 2 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education, the event took place in Almaty (Kazakhstan) from January 10 to 15.
On January 19, a significant deterioration in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperature, as reported by meteorologists. According to their forecasts, the temperature in different regions of the country will change as follows: