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:
As reported by Kaktus.media, the deadline for the promotion of free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses has been extended. This information came from the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing. The press service of the center suggests that in order for the maximum number of citizens to be able to replace their licenses, approximately two months will be needed. During this time, the replacement will be carried out for free and without the need to provide a
In Russia, there are plans to extend the stay of international carriers from countries that do not require visas. This issue has become the subject of a new draft government resolution developed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, as reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the agency. According to her, it is proposed to increase this period to 180 days within a calendar year. "In order to ensure the uninterrupted operation of international
The Prime Minister of Mongolia, L. Zandan Shatar Gombojav, left today, January 19, 2026, to travel outside his country to speak at several sessions, including the "High-Level Meeting on Global Tourism," "Enhancing the Dynamics of Global Cooperation in Environmental Protection," and "The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Closed Value Chains." He will also participate in discussions with global economic leaders. As part of the forum, meetings are scheduled
Almaz Davletov has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the Department of Sanitary, Phytosanitary, and Veterinary Measures of the Eurasian Economic Commission. This was announced in an official statement from the EEC. Photo EEC. Almaz Davletov appointed Deputy Director of the Department of Sanitary, Phytosanitary, and Veterinary Measures Davletov was born in 1987 and holds two master's degrees. In 2013, he graduated from the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn with
The youth world championship in ice hockey Division 3B has begun in Bishkek, as reported by the country's sports union. In the first match of the tournament, our team managed to secure a victory over the team from Hong Kong, finishing the game with a score of 4:1. Today, the Kyrgyzstan team will play against the South Africa team.
The press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department reported the start of an investigation regarding an incident involving a minor girl and her uncle. On January 15, 2026, a statement was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas district from a local resident, R.O., born in 1958.
In the Tyup district, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the height of the snow cover in some areas reached 1.5 meters. According to information provided by Turmush, Adilet Kambarbek uulu, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 35, reported that snow removal operations were carried out on the roads in the Jeti-Oguz district. In particular, work was conducted on the Shalba–Lipenka–Zhon-Bulak highway between the villages of Kabak and Lipenka, as well as on the section between Lipenka and
As Trump reported on his social media account, the tariff will apply to the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, France, and Sweden. The president noted that these countries will be required to pay the tariff until an agreement is reached regarding the transfer of Greenland to the United States. Furthermore, Trump added that if the deal does not happen by June 1, the tariff rate will increase to 25%.
All patients affected by the mass poisoning at the fast food restaurant "Daamduu" in Bishkek have been discharged from the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital. This was reported by the chief physician of the institution, Gulzhigit Aaliyev, informing 24.kg. A total of 23 people sought medical attention at the hospital, of which 18 were hospitalized, including four children.
In southern Spain, two high-speed trains derailed, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 people, according to information from RTVE. The incident occurred in Adamuz, located in the province of Córdoba. Initially, a train traveling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and entered the opposite tracks, where it collided with another train that had also derailed. Passengers described the force of the collision as comparable to an "earthquake," media reports say.
- Almaz Davletovich Davletov will now serve as the Deputy Director of the Department of Sanitary, Phytosanitary, and Veterinary Measures of the EEC. In his professional career, Almaz Davletov has been involved in regulatory and legal support and expert assistance in the field of food safety, as well as monitoring compliance with legislation in this area.
According to human rights activists, Iran intends to permanently cut off access to the global internet, providing it only to those who have passed the regime's verification, reports The Guardian. As reported by the organization Filterwatch, which monitors internet censorship in Iran, there is a plan that implies access to the international internet will become a "state privilege." This conclusion is based on data obtained from several sources within the country.
According to the children's rights ombudsman in the Pavlodar region, the incident that occurred on December 17 led to administrative responsibility for the mother of the first-grader. She was fined 20 MRP under Article 127 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which concerns the failure to fulfill duties in the upbringing and protection of minors' rights. “The situation was reviewed by the city commission on juvenile affairs, which proposed to take measures
A tragedy occurred in the Spanish province of Córdoba when two high-speed trains derailed. The railway infrastructure operator Adif reported the incident on Sunday. According to a report from RTVE, 21 people died as a result of the accident, and about a hundred were injured, 25 of whom are in serious condition. As reported by the broadcasting company, the incident happened around 19:40 local time (21:40 Moscow time). The train, which was carrying 317 passengers, was traveling on the route
With the beginning of the growing season in 2026, Kyrgyzstan is once again facing alarming news. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic reports that water supplies are insufficient and points to natural factors as the main reason. This raises a logical question: if the agency is aware of glacier melting and global warming, why are its actions limited to warnings rather than active measures to improve the situation?
The third stage of the winter admissions process to higher educational institutions has begun in Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the automated system "Applicant online," the process of accepting vouchers will take place from January 19 to 21.
According to the government's action plan, the completion of the construction of the Kulanak hydropower plant is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027. This hydropower plant will have a capacity of 100 megawatts. Among the executors are the Ministry of Energy and the LLC "Production Enterprise Naryn".
In an interview with Betonmobile, Kirillov clarified that the fight between Bivol and Beterbiev is planned, but it will not take place immediately after the bout with German boxer Michael Aifert, who is the mandatory challenger according to the IBF. This match is scheduled for spring 2026. “The third fight between Dima and Arthur will take place, but not after the fight with Aifert. Although, anything can happen,” noted Kirillov.
On January 18, the World Championship in hockey for players under 20 years old (U-20) kicked off in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. High-profile guests attended the opening, including the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov, the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev, the Chairman of the National Olympic