An earthquake occurred in the south of Kyrgyzstan

Today, at 03:54, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4 was registered in southern Kyrgyzstan. According to the Institute of Seismology, tremors were felt in several settlements. In the villages of Alga-Bas and Kabylan-Kol in the Alaï district of the Osh region, the intensity of the underground shocks reached 3.5 points. In the Kara-Suu district, in the villages of Laglan, Toguz-Bulak, and Teeke, the fluctuations were about 3 points. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 3 kilometers

"Nutrition of Nomads". The Ministry of Defense is interested in a new bean product

Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources. Ruslanbek Kenjaliev, an entrepreneur from Talas, has developed an eco-friendly protein from beans, based on six years of research and practical experience. The press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources reports that this product has been named "Nomad's Nutrition." According to the information, this product is characterized by high nutritional value and ease of digestion, making it suitable

Inclusive education will become part of new schools in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, 20 new schools are planned to be built, half of which are already under construction. This information was announced by the Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev at a government meeting. According to him, each of the new schools will have one or two classes specifically designed for inclusive education. All conditions will also be organized for the full education of children with disabilities.

An underground passage will be built between KGTU and the "Manas" cinema.

In Bishkek, the construction of an underground passage is planned, which will connect the Issyk-Kul State Technical University named after Ishak Razakov with the "Manas" cinema. This was reported to journalists by Temirbek Mamashov, head of the transport department of the city hall. In addition, the city authorities also intend to build another underground passage on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue to improve conditions for pedestrians.

The organizing committee for the preparation of the global mountain summit "Bishkek+25" has been formed.

In Kyrgyzstan, an organizing committee has been established to prepare for the Second Global Mountain Summit called "Bishkek+25". This decision was made by the order of Adylbek Kasymaliev, who heads the Cabinet of Ministers of the country. The summit is scheduled to take place in 2027 in the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Winter Admission. The final round has begun in Kyrgyzstan's universities.

In Kyrgyzstan, the final (fourth) stage of the winter admission for applicants has begun in higher educational institutions. According to the data from the automated information system "Applicant online," the period for submitting applications will last from January 26 to January 28.

A Simple Way to Preserve the Brain's Protective Barrier Found

Research conducted by scientists from Laval University shows that physical activity and comfortable living conditions can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing depression by supporting the brain's protective barrier. These results were published in the journal Nature Communications (NC), as reported by Lenta.ru. Experiments demonstrated that chronic stress negatively affects the blood-brain barrier—a mechanism that prevents inflammatory molecules from entering the brain. Mice

Zelensky: Ukraine's position on territories has not changed, and all parties — including the Americans — must be ready for compromise.

Vladimir Zelensky During a joint press conference in Vilnius with Lithuanian leader Gitanas Nausėda and Karolis Navickas, Zelensky noted that a 20-point plan for ending military actions was discussed in the United Arab Emirates, as well as "problematic issues" developed by Washington at the end of the previous year and subsequently revised multiple times. The President of Ukraine emphasized that while the number of problematic issues has decreased, there are still many. He also

Traffic is open and there are no restrictions in the passes of Kyrgyzstan

On January 26, 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that traffic on the main mountain passes and roads of the country is proceeding without any restrictions. Currently, free passage is possible on passes such as Too-Ashuu, Ala-Bel, and Kok-Bel, which are located on the Bishkek – Osh highway, as well as on the Otmak pass, which is situated on the Taraz – Talas – Suusamyr route. The Dolon and Kyzyl-Bel passes on the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart route

Kubat Umurzakov: China Becomes the Main Trading Partner of Central Asia for the First Time in History

The regions of Central Asia have become the first platform for the implementation of the "One Belt, One Road" initiative, as well as a demonstration zone for high-quality cooperation within this program. Under the leadership of the heads of state, mechanisms for interaction in the "China-Central Asia" format are functioning successfully, leading to the progressive development of trade and economic ties.

Venezuela has freed dozens of political prisoners

According to Foro Penal, 80 political prisoners were released on this day, which was the result of pressure from the United States. The head of the organization, Alfredo Romero, noted that human rights defenders are working to establish the identities of all those released. Currently, these are the last prisoners who have been released since the United States began to challenge the authority of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. On Friday, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez,

The Minister of Energy Familiarized Himself with the Progress of Solar Power Plant Construction at Issyk-Kul

During his working visit to the Issyk-Kul region, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev met with representatives of companies engaged in renewable energy sources. First of all, the minister assessed the construction process of the solar power plant being developed by the company "Unigrin" in the village of Toru-Aigyr. The technical director of the company, Timurlan Kadinov, provided information on the current state of work and future plans, noting that construction is actively

Chinese General Accused of Transferring Data on China's Nuclear Program to the U.S. - Media

According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, high-profile General Zhang Yuxia has found himself at the center of a scandal involving the transfer of secret data about China's nuclear program to the United States. Photo by media. General Zhang Yuxia is accused of leaking classified information about US nuclear weapons In addition to accusations of information leakage, the general is suspected of corrupt activities, including accepting bribes and facilitating the

WSJ: Senior Chinese General Accused of Passing Nuclear Secrets to the U.S.

According to the WSJ, Zhang Yusya, a high-ranking general in the Chinese armed forces, is suspected of passing confidential information about China's nuclear weapons to the United States. Sources reported that the general is also under investigation for forming political groups, indicating his attempts to undermine party unity and abuse of power within the top military leadership known as the Central Military Commission.

The project of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River is estimated at $300 million

On January 23, 2026, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Cabinet of Ministers and the company LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD" regarding the construction of a cascade of small hydroelectric power stations on the Tar River, located in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. The document was signed by the Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and the General Director of LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD" Tszyu Chenzi.

A memorandum has been signed for the construction of a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River

The Case of the Riots. Former Deputy Shailoobek Atazov Released on Bail

Shailoobek Atazov, a former member of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been released under a travel ban. This information has been confirmed by his relatives. Photo from the archive Atazov was arrested in the fall of 2025 on suspicion of organizing mass riots. Recently, it was reported that another former MP, Kubanychbek Kadyrbekov, was also released from custody.

The market price of gold has exceeded $5,000 per troy ounce for the first time.

On the Comex exchange, the price of gold futures has risen above $5,000 per troy ounce for the first time. As of December 5, Bishkek time, the price of the precious metal reached $5,027.30 per troy ounce, an increase of 0.82 percent. At the same time, the price of silver futures also hit a record, exceeding $105 per troy ounce, before slightly retreating to $104.50, which corresponds to a growth of 3.13 percent.

Import of Chinese Cars to Russia Decreased by 42% in 2025

- In 2025, there was a significant decrease in the import of Chinese cars to Russia, amounting to 42.1% compared to 2024. This data was provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. The number of imported cars fell from 1.1 million units in 2024 to 632.3 thousand in 2025.

Caught for drunk driving, he introduced himself as an inspector of the Traffic Police of Chui Region.

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a driver was detained who was in an intoxicated state and identified himself as an inspector of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Chui region, as reported by the editorial office of "AKIpress Summary" citing the "Safari" movement. Patrol police officers stopped the car for a document check and suspected that the driver was drunk. According to witnesses, the man immediately claimed his high status, asserting that he held the position

Scientists warn of a global threat from free-living amoebae capable of surviving in water supply systems

Research shows that certain types of amoebae, found in aquatic and soil environments, have the ability to survive in harsh conditions such as high temperatures and the presence of chlorine, which is lethal to most microbes. An example is Naegleria fowleri, known as the "brain-eating amoeba," which causes a rare but almost always fatal brain infection that can develop when contaminated water enters the nose during swimming. Longfei Shu, the lead author of the study from Sun Yat-sen

Kyrgyzstan Agreed to Build a Cascade of Small Hydropower Plants on One River for $300 Million

On January 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and LLC "Kyrgyzstan Reclaim Co. LTD" signed a memorandum of cooperation for the project of constructing a cascade of small hydropower plants on the Tar River, located in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The document was signed by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov and General Director of LLC "Kyrgyzstan

Import of walnuts from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by a third in 2025

- In 2025, walnut imports from China to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 32% according to the General Administration of Customs of China. The physical volume of supplies fell from 42.2 thousand tons in 2024 to 28.7 thousand tons in 2025.

The price of gold has exceeded 5000 dollars for the first time

It is worth noting that the sharp rise in gold prices has become a characteristic feature of trading in conditions of devaluation, as investors turn to assets in search of protection against inflation and rising government debt worldwide. Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, expressed his concerns about the current situation, noting that "the rise in precious metal prices is striking and raises serious concerns." He added that this is part of a broader issue