Tokaev sent off Kazakhstan's Olympians before the Games in Italy and presented the national flag

The head of state emphasized the importance of the XXV Winter Olympic Games and the XIV Winter Paralympic Games, which will take place in Italy and gather the best athletes from around the world in one venue. About 40 Kazakh athletes will participate in the Olympic Games, representing 10 sports. For many of them, this will be their first experience in such significant competitions. On the way to the Winter Olympics, our athletes have demonstrated impressive results at international

In Naryn -23°C. Current Weather in Cities of Kyrgyzstan

Based on information from Windy.com, the temperature in Bishkek on January 24 at 09:50 is -11°C. A light wind is blowing from the southeast at a speed of 3 m/s, with gusts up to 6 m/s. The weather is cloudy.

The South Korean Prosecutor's Office Lost 48 Million Dollars in Bitcoins

In the Kadamjay District, schoolchildren from the village of Zhetigen travel to other villages for their studies every day.

In the village of Zhetigen, located in the Aiyl Aimak of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjai District of the Batken Region, there are about 800 students, but there are no educational institutions here. As a result, children are forced to travel every day to nearby settlements for classes. Local residents report that students are transported by buses, which make up to 10 trips a day. As a result, some children do not make it to classes on time and sometimes return home already in the dark. Among the bus

"Autostat": In 2025, every second Toyota imported to Russia came from Kyrgyzstan

The import of new cars increased by 12 percent compared to 2024. More than 80 percent of the new cars were assembled in China. At the same time, among used cars, the share of Chinese assembly was only 13.3 percent, while 83.5 percent were of Japanese production. As for the supply of new cars, 49.8 percent of them came through Kyrgyzstan, while 33.8 percent were imported directly from China. Small volumes also came from Japan, as well as through Belarus and Georgia. The majority of used Toyotas

Iranian authorities confirmed the death of more than 3,000 people during the protests

In Iran, according to the Martyrs and Veterans Foundation, the number of victims of the unrest has reached 3,117 people. Among them, 2,427 were civilians and law enforcement officers. The official statement emphasizes that many victims were innocent bystanders and protesters who fell victim to the actions of terrorist groups. The Attorney General of Iran, Mohammad Movahedzadeh, refuted the statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump last week, claiming that he had allegedly prevented the

In Kyrgyzstan, a list of certain categories of artists entitled to a pension for special working conditions has been approved.

According to the decree, among the artists eligible for retirement are also acrobats, equilibrists, animal trainers, clowns, as well as wrestlers who have reached the age of 50. In addition, vocalists, choir members, and musicians playing wind instruments are also included in this category. This law will come into effect on January 1, 2026, after its official publication.

During Fishing in Chui Region, an American Mink Appeared. Video

Aibek Alghozhoyev, an avid fisherman, went pike fishing in the Jailyksky district of the Chui region. He was among the first to step onto the ice, although it was late due to the warm weather, and his fishing trip turned out to be successful: he managed to catch several pikes weighing up to a kilogram on live bait. "As if sensing our luck, an American mink approached us. These predators are increasingly appearing during winter fishing and often steal caught fish," noted Aibek

Employees of the Municipal Enterprise "At-Bashy Tazalyk" were presented with warm winter workwear

Employees of the municipal enterprise "At-Bashy Tazalyk" received new winter special clothing. According to the information, local council deputies held a ceremony to present warm uniforms designed for use in cold weather.

The Parliament approved the bill on expanding citizens' rights in the field of health insurance.

On January 22, the third reading of the bill "On Amendments to the Law on Medical Insurance for Citizens" took place in the Jogorku Kenesh. The purpose of this initiative is: to ensure that insured citizens have access to complete and accurate information about medical services, their quality, and conditions; to enhance the transparency and accountability of medical institutions; to improve the accessibility of medical assistance within the framework of the State Guarantees Program.

Players of the Senegal national team received significant awards after winning the AFCON.

The Senegal national team, which won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), was awarded significant prizes by the government, sparking a wave of celebrations across the country. Awards for the "Lions of Teranga" Team

The Enforcement Service collected over 1 billion soms in state revenue in 2025

The General Prosecutor's Office held a board meeting where the results of the Bailiff Service's work in 2025 were summarized. According to information from the Prosecutor General's Office, significant improvements in debt collection and enforcement of court decisions were noted at the meeting.

The first day of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the USA in Abu Dhabi has concluded.

The first day of negotiations has concluded, and their continuation is scheduled for Saturday, as reported by the BBC. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, noted that key aspects of ending the Russian war and further steps in the negotiations aimed at achieving a fair and sustainable peace were discussed at the meeting.

Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Orolbay will have his next fight against Chris Curtis

The fight between Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Oralbay (UFC 4-1) and American Chris Curtis (UFC 6-4-1NC) is scheduled for March 15 and will take place at the UFC Vegas 114 tournament in Las Vegas. It is worth noting that our athlete previously achieved two early victories over Tofik Musaev and Jack Hermansson. However, before that, the 27-year-old Oralbay suffered his first defeat, losing by split decision to Mateusz Rebecki. As for Chris Curtis, in his last fight, he won by split decision against Max

Ukraine on the Brink of Humanitarian Catastrophe Due to Destroyed Energy System, - Head of DTEK

Heating point in Kyiv // State Emergency Service of Ukraine According to Tymchenko, there is an urgent need in Ukraine to cease hostilities in the energy sector and protect energy facilities. He mentioned that residents receive electricity for only 3-4 hours a day, followed by a long break of 10-15 hours, which also leads to numerous heating problems in apartment buildings that have been without heat for several weeks. The General Director also reported that DTEK has lost 60-70% of its

Rose Namajunas considers Shevchenko and Nunes equal in status as the greatest.

In a conversation with journalists before UFC 324, Rose Namajunas emphasized that both athletes, Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes, deserve recognition as the greatest. She noted that despite Nunes having two victories over Shevchenko, the second fight is controversial, and the contributions of both champions to the development of women's MMA hold equal value.

"World Through Strength". The Pentagon has published a new strategy for U.S. national defense.

For the year 2026, the Pentagon has presented its new strategy for U.S. national defense, prioritizing the protection of American territory. This document was published recently. In this document, China is identified as the main long-term strategic competitor of the United States. However, Washington's approach towards Beijing does not imply a regime change or open confrontation. Russia is described as a managed threat to NATO's eastern flank, with an emphasis on its nuclear, cyber,

Citius, altius, fortius. A sports reality show for officials will be launched in the Kyrgyz Republic.

A new sports reality show aimed at officials will be launched in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Youth Affairs, Physical Culture and Sports, during a broadcast on Sputnik Kyrgyzstan. Archive photo. Participants in the show will be able to draw inspiration from the example of the country's leaders who actively engage in sports. According to Moldazhiyev, an initial selection will be conducted among ten employees of budgetary

The Ministry of Health will establish a modern state laboratory in Bishkek.

The Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, visited one of the leading private laboratories to familiarize himself with its infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Health's press service, he analyzed the organization of the diagnostic process and logistics, as well as studied the quality control mechanisms and digital solutions used in the laboratory.

The Ministry of Construction identified an illegal facility in Bishkek

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, under the leadership of Nurdana Oruntaeva, is actively conducting raids across the country to check the legality of construction projects. This was reported by the agency on social media. As part of these activities, the Bishkek department of state architectural and construction control is checking compliance with the legal requirements in the field of construction.

The U.S. is considering a complete ban on oil supplies to Cuba

According to sources, support for the introduction of a complete ban on crude oil supplies comes from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and some opponents of the Cuban regime in the Trump administration. However, a final decision on implementing this plan has not yet been made. As reported by Politico, a possible ban on oil imports would be another step in escalating the conflict, especially after Trump's recent statement about his intention to stop the supply of Venezuelan oil to the Cuban

Housing in Bishkek: Despite fluctuations, prices are on the rise

According to the chief specialist of the State Agency for Land Resources, Aman Kebekov, in December 2025, apartment prices in Bishkek increased by 18.4 percent. This information was announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio". He also reported that the average price increase over the past year was 23.8 percent. The specialist noted that in January of last year, the average cost of housing was 102,000 soms (approximately $1,170), while by December it had reached 126,300 soms (about

Eight Uzbeks Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Mass Brawl in the UAE

The court ruling was issued on January 21, 2026. The incident, in which two people reportedly died, occurred in April 2025 in Dubai. It was previously noted that 15 citizens of Uzbekistan were detained in connection with the stabbing. As a result of the trial, the participants in the brawl received the harshest penalties, while another Uzbek was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

In Kyrgyzstan, the volume of gross agricultural output in 2025 amounted to 459.7 billion soms

- According to the data from the Ministry of Economy, the gross agricultural output of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to 459.7 billion soms. The real growth rate compared to 2024 was 102.2%.