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The Big Chuy Canal Will Be Cemented. The KR Cabinet and EBRD Agreed on Financing

According to Torobaev, negotiations between the Government of Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) regarding the project aimed at reducing water losses in the Second Big Chui Canal (BChK) have been successfully completed. Work is underway to prepare the relevant financing agreement for the canal's concreting. The total amount required for the project's implementation is 37 million euros. Currently, irrigation water losses during delivery through

26.01.2026, 12:25

Ecology

In Bishkek, daytime temperatures up to +7 — weather forecast for January 27

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 27. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in the mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions during the night, while no precipitation is predicted for the rest of the country. During the day, snow may fall in isolated areas of Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of Chui region. At the same time, there will be no precipitation in the agricultural zone of Chui region, as well as in

26.01.2026, 12:24

Incidents / Exclusive

In a Bishkek hotel, a guy killed a girl with a knife blow to the neck.

A tragic incident occurred in Bishkek on Kuliev Street, resulting in a young man killing a young woman, as reported by the city’s Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to information received on January 26, 2026, at 09:01, a report was made to the duty station about a stabbing incident at one of the hotels on Kuliev Street, resulting in the young woman dying at the scene.

26.01.2026, 12:23

Economy

Farmers of Kara-Kulja Were Informed About New Mechanisms of State Support

An educational seminar was held in the Kara-Kulja district as part of the "AgroZooVet–2026" educational project. The event was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan and gathered agrarians from the region to discuss modern technologies and mechanisms for financial support.

26.01.2026, 12:22

Incidents

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

On January 16, 2026, a statement was received at the Sokuluk District Department of Internal Affairs from B.D., a resident of the village of Kozhomkul, born in 1986. He reported the illegal seizure of his land plot, which had been appropriated by unknown individuals. The plot, with a total area of 3 hectares, was previously located in the village of Voenno-Antonovka, but is now part of Kozhomkul and is intended for agricultural use. According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs

26.01.2026, 12:21

Sports / Exclusive

The variety of physical exercises, not just their quantity, reduces the risks of early death

Bias related to knowledge of the outcome is equally prevalent in both sports and the office.

26.01.2026, 12:20

Economy

The Ruble is Strengthening. Currency Exchange Rates in Commercial Banks on January 26

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of January 26: The dollar has shown a slight decrease, while the euro and the ruble have strengthened against the som.

26.01.2026, 12:17

Society / Exclusive

What Bishkek Will Be Like by 2050: The General Plan Presented for Public Discussion

Public discussions of the General Plan project took place in Bishkek, developed based on the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution "On the approval of the General Plan for the city of Bishkek until 2050." This document aims to define the main strategies for the socio-economic, spatial, and infrastructure development of the capital for the long term. As stated in the document's note, the General Plan will be key in the field of territorial planning, ensuring a unified urban

26.01.2026, 12:16

Society

Asman Airlines Expands Its Network of Subsidized Flights Across Kyrgyzstan

Starting from January 4, 2026, Asman Airlines announced the expansion of its network of subsidized flights across Kyrgyzstan. The new routes and increased flight frequency are aimed at improving access to domestic air travel for residents of the regions, as well as promoting domestic tourism. This program is implemented with government support and covers routes where irregular flights were previously observed.

26.01.2026, 12:15

Health

Development of Oncology Care and the Role of the University Oncology Center in the Jalal-Abad Region. Opinion of Professor D. Stroyakovsky

Oncological care is currently in a stage of active development, integrating clinical practices, scientific research, and educational initiatives. In an interview with Daniil Stroyakovsky, PhD and head of the chemotherapy department at MGO №62, who is also an honorary professor at NOPK ZHAGU, key approaches to the treatment of oncological diseases and the role of the university oncological center in improving the accessibility and quality of medical care for residents of the Jalal-Abad region

26.01.2026, 12:15

Economy / Exclusive

Kyrgyz IT Specialists Become a Global Brand – High Technology Park

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Innovative Development, as well as Culture and Sports, Deputy Rustambek Sovetbek uulu raised an important question about Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with international IT companies and investors. In response to this question, Aziz Abakirov, the director of the "Directorate of the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic," noted that Kyrgyz IT specialists are becoming part of a global brand.

26.01.2026, 12:12

World

Due to a landslide in Indonesia, 17 people have died

Rescue operations, involving thousands of people, have been ongoing for the third day. Debris has buried residential areas, forcing many residents to leave their homes. However, rescuers are proceeding with caution due to the danger of a secondary landslide, as the ground in the region remains unstable due to continuous rains.

26.01.2026, 12:11

Education

The Head of the Cabinet instructed to develop an electronic mechanism for transferring students from school to school

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, instructed the Ministry of Education to promptly develop and implement an electronic platform for transferring students between schools. According to the press service of the Cabinet, this decision was made following a meeting with the heads of state institutions and structural divisions of the Presidential Administration, where issues of implementing modern digital solutions in the fields

26.01.2026, 12:11

Society

Alinur has recovered from measles and developed a rare complication. The boy needs help.

At the age of seven, Alinur has been battling subacute sclerosing panencephalitis for two years — a rare brain disease that resulted from a previous measles infection, according to doctors. “Vaccination against measles begins at one year of age, but Alinur got sick at six months. I was aware of the possible complications, but he recovered quickly. After that, he developed well, and we thought all dangers were behind us. We didn’t even suspect that measles could have complications that manifest

26.01.2026, 12:10

World / Exclusive

The Indian authorities have begun testing bats for the Nipah virus.

In Kolkata, specialists from the National Institute of Medical Research have begun selective testing for the Nipah virus among bats, as reported by NDTV. This decision was made after two cases of infection among medical workers were identified in West Bengal in mid-January. Currently, the infected individuals are in isolation at the Barasat hospital and are connected to a mechanical ventilator. According to information, the study is being conducted using PCR testing at the Alipore Zoo, located

26.01.2026, 12:05

Exclusive

The head of the Cabinet instructed the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic to develop an electronic mechanism for transferring students from school to school.

During the discussion, Kasymaliev emphasized the need for automating the transfer of students. Currently, more than 1.5 million children are studying in 2,170 state and municipal educational institutions, yet the transfer process is still conducted manually, which creates risks of corruption and an uneven burden on educational institutions. “We have successfully implemented electronic enrollment for the first grade, and now it is time to streamline the transfer process. The system should

26.01.2026, 12:05

Exclusive

A Digital Tourist Platform Will Be Developed in Kyrgyzstan

At a government meeting in the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized the need to develop a digital tourist platform. He noted that currently, tourist services are presented in a fragmented manner. The creation of a new platform will allow for the integration of all services, making travel more comfortable for tourists. “At the moment, visas, routes, transportation, booking, and insurance are not interconnected. This leads to time

26.01.2026, 12:04

Economy

Kyrgyzstan Leads Among EAEU Countries in Retail Trade Growth

- According to data from the EAEU, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating the highest growth rate among the member countries of the union in the retail trade sector. During the specified period, growth in Armenia was 6.3%, in Belarus it was 7.1%, in Kazakhstan it was 7.3%, while in Russia this figure reached 2.5%. The overall growth of retail trade in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union from January to November 2025 was 3.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.

26.01.2026, 12:02

Society

The writer's sister called to stop the speculation surrounding the name of Chingiz Aitmatov

Roza Aitmatova, sister of the famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov and a distinguished educator in Kyrgyzstan, addressed the public, condemning the emergence of rumors and accusations against her brother following his death. In her statement, she noted that in recent days, Chingiz Aitmatov's name has become the subject of negative discussions, accompanied by false and contradictory claims about his life, work, and public activities. Roza expressed her concern and urged everyone "not

26.01.2026, 12:01

Society

The Ulanbek Egizbaev Award Will Be Held for the First Time Funded by Public Donations

The organizers have announced the start of fundraising. This year, the Ulanbek Egizbaev Prize will be organized for the first time using public donations. According to the organizers, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched, which promises to ensure transparency in reporting on expenses. Azamat Tynai Tegin, chairman of the Investigative Journalism Fund, stated that the eighth award ceremony will differ from previous ones, as funding was previously provided by international and

26.01.2026, 11:57

Society

The outflow of IT specialists continues in Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, an important issue was discussed In Kyrgyzstan, there is a continuing outflow of IT specialists seeking better working conditions and incomes abroad. This issue was raised by Deputy Seidbek Atambaev at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovative development, and information technologies, as well as issues of culture, sports, and youth.

26.01.2026, 11:55

Society

Sister of Chingiz Aitmatov Asks Not to Celebrate His 100th Anniversary

Photo from the archive. Roza Aitmatova Roza Aitmatova, the sister of the famous writer Chingiz Aitmatov, has appealed to the authorities with a request to cancel the celebrations dedicated to the centenary of his birth. She suggested redirecting the budget funds planned for the celebration towards improving the lives of citizens. This became known from her statement published by the news agency "Kabar". According to Roza Aitmatova, she predicts that there may be disputes in society

26.01.2026, 11:53

Incidents

A girl was killed in a hotel in Bishkek

A man has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, on suspicion of murder. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District.

26.01.2026, 11:53

Exclusive

The Era of Strict Diets is Over: Food Quality Proves More Important than Caloric Content

A study conducted by scientists from the University of Bristol is based on a re-analysis of data collected during an experiment organized by the National Institutes of Health in the USA. In this experiment, participants consumed only natural foods for two weeks, after which they switched to a diet of ultra-processed foods for a similar period. The nutrient composition remained unchanged — fats, salts, sugars, and fiber were identical for both groups. One of the key findings was that

26.01.2026, 11:52