Saudi Arabia will allocate a $50 million loan for the construction of schools in the Kyrgyz Republic

As part of the second phase of the project, Saudi Arabia has agreed to allocate a loan of $50 million for the construction of educational institutions in Bishkek and the Chui region. The Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Samat Djanteliyev, announced this during a meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, where they discussed the draft law on the ratification of the Loan Agreement

Rosa Aitmatova made a statement regarding the situation surrounding Chingiz Aitmatov

Roza Aitmatova, a distinguished educator and public figure, commented on recent statements about her brother, Chingiz Aitmatov. She noted that her health has been undermined in recent days, which prevented her from responding quickly to the ongoing events. “Some people continue to spread false rumors about my brother, even 17 years after his death. They criticize him as if they were his close friends. There is a saying: ‘Of the dead, either good or nothing.’ But slander continues to disturb his

The sectors with the highest salary growth in Kyrgyzstan have been named

According to data for the period from January to November 2025, the average nominal salary in Kyrgyzstan, excluding small enterprises, amounted to 42,954 soms. This figure is 19.1 percent higher than in the same period of 2024. Taking inflation into account, real wages increased by 10.2 percent, indicating positive changes in citizens' incomes.

The Supreme Court will consider the petition of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy's defense.

The United Nations has recognized the arrest of the journalist as unlawful A court hearing has been scheduled for February 2, 2025, at the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, which will begin at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes the consideration of a petition from the defense of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, who was sentenced to six years in prison on charges of "inciting mass riots."

Adylbek Kasymaliev instructed to implement a "digital window" for tourists

Kyrgyzstan is striving to radically improve conditions for foreign travelers. The head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, has instructed to develop a unified digital platform in the shortest possible time, which will combine all necessary tourist services in one place.

The deputy inquired about how the training of IT specialists is progressing in the regions.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Information Technologies, Deputy Rustambek Sovetbek uulu expressed concern about educational opportunities for youth in the regions interested in obtaining IT education. He emphasized that many students face difficulties related to the need to relocate to Bishkek for studies, which incurs additional financial costs for housing and education. In response to his questions, the director of the "High Technology

Road conflict in Uzgen ended with the death of a 25-year-old man

The alleged perpetrator of the young man's death has been detained by the police in the Osh region. This information was announced by the press service of the regional internal affairs department.

Elon Musk stated that SpaceX is building an "improved version of the entire internet" in space

Mask also noted that NASA's revenues this year account for only about 5% of SpaceX's total revenue. “We are building an improved version of the internet in space, while our competitors are not,” he emphasized. Elon Musk In addition to this, SpaceX has attracted the attention of four major financial institutions in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO). This IPO is expected to be the largest in history, potentially raising over $30 billion and valuing the company at around

Returning migrants are investing capital in real estate, which has raised housing and rental prices - a deputy proposed to redirect investments from real estate to business.

- According to Deputy Bolot Sagynaev, approximately 70 thousand labor migrants have returned to Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, which took place on January 26. Sagynaev noted that most migrants left Kyrgyzstan with only a secondary education, which complicates their employment in government service in the country.

37 million euros will be spent on the concreting of part of the BChK

The Cabinet of Ministers plans to lower the groundwater level for the construction of new settlements Funding for the concrete lining of part of the Big Chui Canal (BCC) will be provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Deputy Minister Bakyt Torobaev clarified that the total cost of the project is 37 million euros. Currently, negotiations are underway between the

In Bishkek, a girl died from a stab wound, the suspect has been detained

A tragic event occurred in Bishkek: a girl died as a result of a stab wound. This information was confirmed by the press service of the city’s internal affairs department. According to law enforcement data, on January 26, 2026, at 9:01 AM, a call was received at service 102 from one of the hotels on Kuliev Street. It was reported that a man had stabbed a girl, and she died at the scene.

The head of the cabinet instructed to create an electronic system for transferring students between schools

This initiative is aimed at simplifying the transfer process and reducing the risks of corruption. At a recent meeting with heads of government agencies, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, proposed the implementation of an electronic platform for transferring students between schools. This was reported by the government press service.

The Interior Ministry of Chuy Region reported on the fuel truck accident in Suusamyr.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors at "Keremet Bank" has changed. A top manager from Kazakhstan has left.

The new chairman of the board of directors of "Keremet Bank" is Bolot Azykov. He replaced Tatyana Kurzhay, who held this position since September 2024. According to the bank's website, Bolot Azykov has significant experience in financial policy and management. Previously, he held leadership positions in the Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan and worked as an expert in the president's administration.

A girl was stabbed in the hotel on Kuliev Street

She died from a neck injury. According to reports from the Bishkek Department of Internal Affairs, a tragic incident occurred in one of the hotels on Kuliev Street, resulting in the death of a young woman. Law enforcement agencies reported that a signal about the incident was received by service 102 at 09:01. An investigative operational group and management immediately went to the scene. During the investigation, it was established that a quarrel arose between two individuals, D.M. and R.E.,

Archaeologists discovered in an ancient Chinese tomb someone they never expected: a fair-haired man

An archaeological discovery was made in 2018 during the reconstruction of a road on the hillside in the capital of Shanxi Province, but the information was only recently made public. According to Long Zheng, the head of the Research Institute of the Ancient City of Jinyang at the Taiyuan Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, the walls of the tomb depict paired figures as well as scenes of everyday life, including women grinding flour and men preparing noodles. These images cover

In Suusamyr, a cargo truck burned down, two people died

As a result of a tragic incident in Suusamyr, a cargo truck caught fire, leading to the death of two people. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 25, 2026, at 11:35, the duty station of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District received a signal from the 112 service about a fire involving a large cargo truck on the 141st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh road.

A deadly Nipah virus outbreak recorded in India

A dangerous Nipah virus outbreak has been reported near Kolkata, India, for which there is neither a vaccine nor effective treatment. This information was reported by The Economic Times.

In Chui Region, a suspect in the seizure of someone else's land plot has been detained

On January 26, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of a woman suspected of illegally seizing someone else's land plot. On January 16, a local resident of the village of Kozhomkula contacted the police. She stated that construction work had begun on her agricultural land plot of 3 hectares, located in contour No. 295, being carried out without compliance with its intended purpose.

In the Sokuluk District, plans are underway to expand the production of fruit pastille.

The recent working visit of representatives from the Department of Processing and Organic Agriculture to the Sokuluk District was timed to the "30+20+10" project. During this trip, they became acquainted with the activities of the individual entrepreneur "Nakta Kak," which is engaged in the production of fruit pastille.

Ferry sinks in the Philippines with over 350 passengers: 15 dead, dozens missing

The ferry was traveling from Zamboanga to Jolo Island in Sulu Province, with 332 passengers and 27 crew members on board. According to the coast guard, there may have been technical problems on the vessel. Coast Guard Commander Romel Dua told the Associated Press that the incident occurred shortly after midnight on January 26, approximately 2 kilometers from the settlement of Baluk-Baluk in Basilan Province, where many survivors were taken.

The Ministry of Agriculture intends to bring 35,000 hectares of low-productive pastures into agricultural circulation.

The executive functions for bringing 35 thousand hectares of low-productive pastures into agricultural circulation have been assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture. This initiative has been included in the action plan of the Cabinet of Ministers. Work on the development will begin in the first quarter of 2026 and will last until the fourth quarter of 2030.

Scheduled maintenance of one of the mooring devices at the KTK terminal has been completed

Illustrative photo The scheduled repair of one of the mooring devices at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has been completed. The work began before the incident involving drones, which led to damage to another device at the terminal. Last week, hydrotests of the cargo system on the repaired device were conducted, after which divers opened the end manifold on the underwater oil pipeline. On Sunday, a tanker was positioned for oil transshipment, CPC representatives reported.

FC "OshMU" has finalized transfers for 10 new players

In anticipation of the new 2026 season, the football club "OshMU" has signed contracts with ten new players from different countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, Russia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan. The list of new team footballers: