Society

The Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan has included the company "Zam Zam Building" in the blacklist.

The company "Zam Zam Building" has been blacklisted by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan. In addition, its license has been suspended for a period of 90 days, as reported by the press service of the ministry. According to the Ministry of Construction, violations were found at construction sites in Bishkek located at the following addresses: Sevastopolskaya Street, 8, Slavyanskaya, 6/1, and Furmanov Street, 13, where a 14-story

25.01.2026, 12:16
Incidents / Exclusive

In Bishkek, a drunk driver refused to undergo testing

On the night of January 24, around 01:00, officers from the Patrol Police Department stopped a Lexus 570 for inspection. During the inspection, the driver exhibited signs of alcohol intoxication, such as a characteristic smell of alcohol and inadequate behavior while driving, which led to his referral to a narcological center for examination. During the examination at the narcological center, the fact of alcohol consumption was confirmed. However, the driver, attempting to avoid the procedure,

25.01.2026, 12:11
In favor of the state, property worth more than 530 million soms has been seized and transferred.
Economy / Exclusive

In favor of the state, property worth more than 530 million soms has been seized and transferred.

As part of the enforcement of court decisions, the Bailiff Service has collected an amount of 185 million 588 thousand 605 soms in favor of various state and municipal institutions, including the State Tax Service, the State Customs Service, as well as the city administration and local self-government bodies. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, during the enforcement proceedings, claims were made against movable and immovable property, with a total value of 344 million 924

25.01.2026, 11:55
Construction company "Zam Zam Building" included in the blacklist
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Construction company "Zam Zam Building" included in the blacklist

During the inspections, it was also established that office spaces and citizen reception areas were organized at construction sites, which constitutes a violation of legislation under conditions of increased production risk. Numerous violations of construction standards were discovered during the work. As a result of the inspection, an administrative fine was imposed on the construction company "Zam Zam Building," and the issue of suspending its license was considered at the

25.01.2026, 11:55
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Ministry of Economic Development: Citizens' Complaints About Pawnshops Decreased After Changes to the Law in 2024

After the changes to the legislation in 2024, the number of complaints from citizens about pawnshops significantly decreased. This was reported on the radio by Süyörkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the supervision, control, and monitoring department of the financial market at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. He noted that before the reform, most citizen complaints were related to high interest rates and additional fees associated with loans from pawnshops. "Many citizens

25.01.2026, 11:46
India battles outbreak of deadly Nipah virus
World

India battles outbreak of deadly Nipah virus

Illustrative photo India has begun an active fight against the spread of the deadly Nipah virus, according to a report by The Independent. The authorities have taken urgent measures in the state of West Bengal, where five cases of infection have been registered, including among healthcare workers.

25.01.2026, 11:36
Trump announced plans to start selling American-made defense equipment to Azerbaijan
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Trump announced plans to start selling American-made defense equipment to Azerbaijan

President Trump emphasized that the region is now on the path to peace and prosperity. He also announced the upcoming visit of U.S. Vice President Vance to Azerbaijan and Armenia in February, aimed at facilitating the peace process and promoting the "Trump Route" initiative for global peace and prosperity. Additionally, Trump announced plans to strengthen strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, including signing an agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation with Armenia and supporting

25.01.2026, 11:33
Economy

95 percent of the population in the EAEU countries shop online

According to recent studies by the Eurasian Economic Commission, online shopping is becoming increasingly common among the population of the EAEU countries, where 95% of people prefer to shop online. According to Lydia Osaulenko, head of the consumer rights protection department at the EEC, among them, 80% also order various services.

25.01.2026, 11:19
Economy

The service sector made the main contribution to Kyrgyzstan's economic growth in 2025

- According to the report from the Ministry of Economy, the services sector made a significant contribution to the country's economic growth in 2025, while maintaining a dominant position in the structure of gross domestic product. The total gross output in the services sector reached 1,553.2 billion soms, which is an increase of 11.3% compared to the previous year. The largest share in this sector was held by wholesale and retail trade — 36.2%, as well as financial intermediation and

25.01.2026, 11:14
Court in the UAE Sentences Eight Uzbeks to Life Imprisonment
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Court in the UAE Sentences Eight Uzbeks to Life Imprisonment

The fight took place in April 2025 at a gas station in Dubai, where citizens of Uzbekistan clashed. According to the UAE law enforcement agencies, two Uzbeks died as a result of the incident: one was killed on the spot from a stab wound, while the other fell into a coma and later died in the hospital. The Dubai Prosecutor's Office clarified that the conflict between the two groups arose against the backdrop of a long-standing personal dispute. All participants in the fight were identified

25.01.2026, 11:12
The President of Mongolia awarded the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Aibek Artykbaev the "Friendship" medal.
Politics

The President of Mongolia awarded the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Aibek Artykbaev the "Friendship" medal.

The award ceremony for Aibek Artykbaev, the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, with the "Friendship" medal took place by the decree of the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, as reported by the president's press service. Photo by the press service of the President of Mongolia This award symbolizes recognition of Artykbaev's contribution to the development of bilateral relations and cooperation, as well as strengthening friendly ties between the peoples of Mongolia and

25.01.2026, 11:05
Farmers of Tokmok trained in plant protection and proper use of fertilizers
Society

Farmers of Tokmok trained in plant protection and proper use of fertilizers

In Tokmok, located in the Chui region, a training seminar was held for local farmers and agricultural workers. The event was organized by the staff of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture, as reported in the agency's press release. The main objective of the seminar was to enhance the knowledge of agricultural producers and improve the efficiency of their work.

25.01.2026, 10:57
In Bishkek, a suspect who took possession of other people's cars was detained
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect who took possession of other people's cars was detained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies detained a man suspected of car-related fraud. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. According to information from the police, the detention occurred during the investigation of a series of fraudulent activities committed on a particularly large scale. On January 15, 2026, a statement was received at the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department from a representative of one of the companies,

25.01.2026, 10:52
Society

In Osh, a lecture titled "Sizism — A Philosophical Paradigm in Contemporary Kyrgyz Art" will take place.

On January 30, a lecture titled "Sizism — a Philosophical Paradigm in Contemporary Kyrgyz Art" will take place at the Osh Regional Museum of Fine Arts, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. During the event, an author's artistic-philosophical concept created by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Batyr Zhaliev, will be presented. The lecturer will be Gulnafis Mergenbaeva.

25.01.2026, 10:52
Kyrgyzstan Elected Chairman of the SPECA Program for 2026
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Elected Chairman of the SPECA Program for 2026

Kyrgyzstan has been elected as the chair of the SPECA Program for 2026, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. This decision was made in Ashgabat during the SPECA week, which included the twentieth session of the Steering Committee and the second meeting of the SPECA Fund Steering Committee.

25.01.2026, 10:50
Incidents

Suspect in Murder Detained in Uzgen

A man suspected of committing murder has been detained in Uzgen. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on January 24, 2026, a signal was received at the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department from the territorial hospital that a 24-year-old citizen E.M., born in 1999, had died from severe injuries inflicted by a sharp object.

25.01.2026, 10:45
In Minneapolis, federal agents shot an armed illegal immigrant amid protests against Trump's policies
World

In Minneapolis, federal agents shot an armed illegal immigrant amid protests against Trump's policies

In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz announced on Saturday that there was "another horrific incident" involving gunfire in Minneapolis. This occurred just three weeks after the tragic death of Renaud Good. This information was reported in an article published on the Euronews website. An unverified video has surfaced online, capturing the events of street riots, including the sounds of gunfire and a person in a vest marked "Police" who was in close proximity to the scene.

25.01.2026, 10:41
Zelensky announced the completion of negotiations in the Emirates and a possible meeting next week
World

Zelensky announced the completion of negotiations in the Emirates and a possible meeting next week

Military delegations from all three countries participated in the negotiations. Ukraine was represented by Rustem Umerov, Kirill Budanov, Andrey Gnatov, David Arakhamia, Sergey Kislytsya, and Vadim Skibitsky. The U.S. delegation included Steve Vitkoff, Jared Kushner, Dan Driscoll, Alex Grinkevich, and Josh Grünbaum, while Russia was represented by military intelligence and armed forces officials. The main topic of discussion was the possible conditions for ending hostilities. Zelensky

25.01.2026, 10:31
Spain extradited to Kazakhstan a former customs officer who fled three years ago
Incidents

Spain extradited to Kazakhstan a former customs officer who fled three years ago

The General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan reported that Spain has handed over a former customs officer who had been hiding for the last three years. Photo from the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office of Kazakhstan The suspect, who is charged with abuse of power and forgery, was extradited at Kazakhstan's request. According to the investigation, in 2020, while being a customs officer, he entered false information into the database, allowing the

25.01.2026, 10:29
Bazar-Korgon Farmers Improved Their Knowledge in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
Economy / Exclusive

Bazar-Korgon Farmers Improved Their Knowledge in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Bazar-Korgon district, a seminar was held as part of the "AgroZooVet–2026" project. This event was organized with the aim of enhancing knowledge among farmers and specialists in the agricultural sector. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, the seminar focused on the implementation of modern agro-technologies and informing about key issues in agricultural development.

25.01.2026, 10:27