Incidents

In Bishkek, a girl was killed in a hotel on Kuliyev Street. Her boyfriend has been detained.

According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, a suspect in the crime has been detained. A signal about the incident was received by the duty station on January 26 at 09:01. A investigative operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department was dispatched to the scene, where it was determined that a young couple was occupying a hotel room. During a drunken party, a quarrel occurred, resulting in the girl stabbing her

26.01.2026, 10:48
Economy

As of January 1, there were 300.7 billion soms in circulation.

- According to the National Bank, as of the specified date, the total amount of money in circulation was 300 billion 778.3 million soms. Of this amount, 36 billion 166.7 million soms were held in the cash reserves of commercial banks, while the remaining 264 billion 611.6 million soms were outside the banking system.

26.01.2026, 10:48
Incidents

Missing 16-Year-Old Sezim Budanova Found in Bishkek

The 16-year-old Sezim Budanova, who went missing from Tokmok, was found in Bishkek, as reported to the AKIpress editorial office by her grandmother Guzal Sabirova on January 26. The girl disappeared on January 17 when she left for the store and did not return. It is important to note that Sezim forgot her phone at home. This circumstance allowed her family to find out that she had called a taxi before leaving.

26.01.2026, 10:45
Snowstorm Affects 200 Million Residents in the USA
World / Exclusive

Snowstorm Affects 200 Million Residents in the USA

A severe snowstorm sweeping across the United States has impacted 200 million residents, according to information from ABC News. The National Weather Service reports that snowfall has affected vast areas from New Mexico to New England on the East Coast. In some places, snow accumulation reached nearly 40 cm.

26.01.2026, 10:38
A Member of the Verkhovna Rada Called for Unity Among Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus
Politics

A Member of the Verkhovna Rada Called for Unity Among Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus

Artem Dmitruk, a member of the Verkhovna Rada, expressed his opinion on the necessity of unity between Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. He shared his statement on his Telegram channel. Photo by the media. Artem Dmitruk calls for the unity of the three countries According to Dmitruk, "normality" does not imply war or hostility, but requires an awareness of the unity of the three countries. He asserts that co-existence is the only acceptable option for Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus,

26.01.2026, 10:38
In Kyrgyzstan, livestock breeding is being transitioned to a digital format
Economy / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, livestock breeding is being transitioned to a digital format

In Kyrgyzstan, a project has begun to transition the system for accounting breeding livestock to a digital format. This was announced by Zhanibek Kerimaliev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that deals with agrarian policy and ecology. According to him, previously, paper breeding cards were used for accounting animals, but now there are plans to replace them with electronic documents.

26.01.2026, 10:33
Changes in the HOA in Kyrgyzstan Will Require Only 10% of Votes
Society

Changes in the HOA in Kyrgyzstan Will Require Only 10% of Votes

Members of the homeowners' association are now required to provide information about themselves to the registry Amendments to the legislation in Kyrgyzstan, submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh, simplify the process of forming an initiative group in homeowners' associations, as now only 10% of votes will be sufficient for this.

26.01.2026, 10:30
A ferry sank in the Philippines, 13 people died
World / Exclusive

A ferry sank in the Philippines, 13 people died

According to local authorities, the death toll from the ferry disaster in the Philippines has risen to 13, while more than 100 people are still reported missing, as reported by the Xinhua News Agency. Earlier, information from the Associated Press indicated that seven people had died as a result of the incident, and at least 215 people were rescued. The ferry, which had around 350 passengers on board, sank off the coast of the Philippines.

26.01.2026, 10:29
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Ranks Second Among EAEU Countries in Growth of Housing Commissioning

- According to the information from the EAEU Statistics Department, from January to November 2025, 1 million 491.4 thousand square meters of housing were put into operation in the Kyrgyz Republic, which exceeds the figures for the same period in 2024 by 31.4%. This growth in Kyrgyzstan has become one of the most significant among the Union countries: only Armenia recorded a higher rate (+73.2%). For comparison, in Belarus, the volume of housing put into operation increased by 7.8%, in

26.01.2026, 10:28
Economy / Horoscope

The Cabinet plans to install drip and sprinkler irrigation systems over an area of 15,000 hectares.

- The Cabinet is considering a project for the installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation over an area of 15,000 hectares. This initiative is included in the government action plan. The Ministry of Agriculture has been appointed as the executor of this project, with the implementation period set from the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2030.

26.01.2026, 10:27
Economy

The price of gold has exceeded $5000 per ounce for the first time, - Bloomberg

- Gold has risen above $5000 per ounce for the first time, reports Bloomberg. The sustained increase in prices for this metal is due to changes in international relations initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, as well as investors fleeing from government bonds and traditional currencies. Over the past two years, gold has more than doubled in price. This is linked to the so-called "devaluation trading," where investors begin to avoid currencies and treasury bonds. Since the

26.01.2026, 10:27
Exclusive

The Ministry of Economic Development explained where to turn in case of illegal sale of pledged property by pawnshops.

- On the air of the radio, the chief specialist of the supervision and control department of the financial market of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, reported that citizens have the opportunity to contact the financial supervision authority, even if the pledged property was sold by pawnshops immediately after the main term of the contract ended. He explained that pawnshops operate differently than banks: they provide short-term loans and do not require a lot of

26.01.2026, 10:26
The price of gold has surpassed the $5,000 mark for the first time
Economy / Exclusive

The price of gold has surpassed the $5,000 mark for the first time

The market price of gold has reached a new historical high, exceeding $5,000 per ounce. This increase, which began in 2025, has exceeded 60%, according to the BBC. The reason for this change has been the escalating tensions between the USA and NATO regarding Greenland, which has raised concerns about financial and geopolitical stability. The situation in the market is also complicated by the trade policy of the administration of US President Donald Trump. Last Saturday, he threatened to impose

26.01.2026, 10:24
BCHC is pouring concrete: a project for 37 million euros will reduce water losses by half
Economy

BCHC is pouring concrete: a project for 37 million euros will reduce water losses by half

Photo 24.kg. Large Chui Canal Negotiations between the Cabinet of Ministers and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development have been completed. The parties have agreed on the financing of a significant project concerning the concreting of the channel bed of the western branch of the Large Chui Canal, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobayev noted that a corresponding agreement is

26.01.2026, 10:24
In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained
Incidents

In Chuy Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained

On December 20, 2025, a citizen S.M. approached the internal affairs bodies of the Sokuluk district for assistance regarding a fraud case. He reported that on November 2, 2025, a stranger who introduced himself as A. deceitfully took possession of his cow, valued at 102,500 soms, and has not paid for it yet. According to information from the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region, after the transaction, the suspect turned off his mobile phone and disappeared.

26.01.2026, 10:24
Economy

The GNS explained how to obtain an exemption for jewelry without documents

The State Tax Service (STS) has announced that taxpayers have the opportunity to obtain a tax exemption for jewelry made of precious metals, even if they lack primary documents. To receive this exemption, it is necessary to issue a special electronic document through the electronic invoice system by March 1, 2026. Representatives of the STS clarified that to enter the required information, one must visit the website esf.salyk.kg, then go to the "Acquisition" section and select the

26.01.2026, 10:22
In Russia, the purchase of tickets and departure from the country on the same day may be restricted
Society

In Russia, the purchase of tickets and departure from the country on the same day may be restricted

Criminals are using these opportunities to evade responsibility. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Security Service of Russia plan to introduce strict restrictions on the departure of migrants from the country. In particular, they want to prohibit the purchase of airline tickets and flights on the same day. According to information obtained from insiders in the law enforcement agencies, this order has already been approved and sent for signature to the Ministry of Transport, as

26.01.2026, 10:22
Exclusive

"624,000 Tons of Coal Delivered from the Karakete Coal Mine to the 'Kyrgyzkomur' Base in Balakchy in 2025, - Ministry of Energy"

- On January 25, Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev visited the Balykchy branch of "Kyrgyzkomur," where he was provided with information about current activities. Director of the coal base, Adilet Esenov, informed the minister about the operations of the loading and unloading point (LUP) in Balykchy. Currently, the LUP stores 26,000 tons of coal dust intended for the Bishkek heat and power plant (HPP), as well as 2,000 tons of graded coal for city coal bases.

26.01.2026, 10:18