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In Davos, Mirziyoyev held talks with leaders of several countries and major investors
World

In Davos, Mirziyoyev held talks with leaders of several countries and major investors

Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Odile Renaud-Basso In particular, as reported by the press service of the President of Uzbekistan, during his visit, meetings were held with the Presidents of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, and the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán. In addition, Mirziyoyev discussed trade issues with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and cooperation with former British Prime Minister, now Chairman of the Institute for

23.01.2026, 14:14
Incidents

In Batken, a "Mercedes-Benz" was involved in an accident

On the morning of January 23, an accident occurred on the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway. According to eyewitness accounts, in the Kyzyl-Zhol neighborhood of the city of Batken, a passenger car of the "Mercedes-Benz" brand skidded on the slippery road, resulting in it veering off the road and falling into a ravine.

23.01.2026, 14:07
Society

Audit. Employees of the Antimonopoly Service were paid bonuses several times a month

The Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an audit of the budget of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, which is part of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. As a result of the audit, it was found that, despite the presence of goals for improving the material and technical base in regulatory documents, the funds from the Development and Material Support Fund were used extremely inefficiently. In 2023, only 378.2 thousand soms were allocated for these purposes, which is just 1.33%

23.01.2026, 14:04
Economy

The purchase of real estate by foreigners does not affect prices in Kyrgyzstan

The chief specialist of the State Agency for Land Resources, Aman Kebekov, noted in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" that the purchase of housing by foreigners does not affect the cost of real estate in Kyrgyzstan. Kebekov pointed out the existing concerns in society that transactions with foreign citizens could contribute to rising housing prices. However, the analysis conducted revealed that the share of such transactions accounts for less than 1% of the total market volume.

23.01.2026, 14:02
World

The USA exited the WHO with an outstanding debt of $260 million

According to data provided by Bloomberg, the United States not only withdrew from the WHO but also left an unpaid debt that is projected to reach $260 million by January 2025. The decision to exit the organization was signed by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago. Washington halted funding for the WHO and withdrew its staff from all its offices, as reported by the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, the U.S. exited various governing bodies and working groups supported by

23.01.2026, 14:00
The Ministry of Energy transferred a batch of special equipment worth nearly 146 million soms.
Economy

The Ministry of Energy transferred a batch of special equipment worth nearly 146 million soms.

On January 23, during the ceremony, Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over the keys to a new batch of specialized equipment to representatives of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the government press service. The equipment transferred included: 17 JAC–T8 crew model vehicles; eight SHANMON–388H backhoe loaders; two truck-mounted lifts based on KamAZ-43118 with a lifting height of 45 meters; ten JAC–N56 crew vehicles.

23.01.2026, 14:00
Politics

Marlen Mamataliyev explained his idea regarding night shifts and double rates

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev shared with 24.kg what he meant when he proposed revising the legislation regarding payment for night work at a double rate. He emphasized that his main task is to ensure that city services can operate at night without interfering with other road users and avoiding traffic jams during the day.

23.01.2026, 13:57
By Sunday, it will warm up in Uzbekistan
World

By Sunday, it will warm up in Uzbekistan

On Saturday, a cold anticyclone will begin to leave the territory of the country, which will lead to a gradual weakening of the frost. During the day, the temperature will rise to 0…+3 degrees. On Sunday, the air temperature will significantly increase: nighttime frosts will decrease to −3…+2 degrees, while daytime temperatures will reach +5…+8 degrees.

23.01.2026, 13:55
Unrequited Love: The Ballet "The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" Will Be Shown in Bishkek
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Unrequited Love: The Ballet "The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" Will Be Shown in Bishkek

In Bishkek, on February 7 at 17:00, there will be a performance of the ballet "The Fountain of Bakhchisarai" at the A. Maldybaev Kyrgyz National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. The plot of the ballet is based on the poem by Alexander Pushkin, inspired by the legend of Khan Girey and his unrequited love for the captured Polish woman Maria, set during the time of the Crimean Khanate. The fountain of the Bakhchisarai Palace symbolizes the Khan's tears, his sorrow, and the

23.01.2026, 13:53
Politics

The rules for assessing state property for investors are being revised in Kyrgyzstan.

The draft resolution concerning changes to the rules for the valuation of state property has been submitted for public discussion by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. According to the government, these changes are aimed at improving valuation activities and are related to the introduction of new approaches to the transfer of state property within the framework of investment agreements that are concluded through direct negotiations.

23.01.2026, 13:51
The Prime Minister of Japan Dissolved the Lower House of Parliament
World

The Prime Minister of Japan Dissolved the Lower House of Parliament

The decision to dissolve the lower house was announced by Takaichi on January 19. The Prime Minister hopes to regain the lost positions of her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which were lost in the elections on October 27, 2024. The scheduled elections were supposed to take place only in 2028. However, starting from October 2025, the LDP, which holds a minority in the upper house, continues to maintain power thanks to the support of its junior coalition partner — the right-wing Japan

23.01.2026, 13:41
Economy

The Audit Chamber identified budget violations in the Ministry of Finance amounting to 133.3 million soms for 2024

- During the audit conducted from January 1 to December 31, 2024, the Accounts Chamber identified significant deficiencies in budget planning, fund management, and financial discipline, which resulted in a total amount of violations of 133.3 million soms. “The majority of violations affect all key stages of the budget process,” the press release notes.

23.01.2026, 13:36
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and Russia Discussed Trade and Migration Agenda

On January 22, the first meeting took place in Moscow, attended by Almaz Imangaziev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was initiated by Russia with the aim of discussing a joint action plan for 2025-2027, which was approved at the second "Central Asia - Russia" summit in Dushanbe on October 9, 2025. Deputies from various federal ministries and agencies of Russia also attended the meeting.

23.01.2026, 13:35
"Europe is Being Taken 'by Fear': How Trump's Policies Affected the Old World"
Politics

"Europe is Being Taken 'by Fear': How Trump's Policies Affected the Old World"

Photo DER SPIEGEL The recent crisis related to the potential annexation of Greenland vividly demonstrated how the European Union has come under pressure from Donald Trump. Despite its economic and political power, the EU has been unable to provide an adequate response to these challenges, allowing the Trump administration to take advantage of the situation, as reported by Der Spiegel. According to the publication, the actions of European leaders, including their obsequious behavior towards

23.01.2026, 13:31
Society

South Korea is the first in the world to regulate artificial intelligence

South Korea has become the first country in the world to implement a law regulating artificial intelligence. This comprehensive document requires the labeling of all materials created using AI, including images, videos, audio recordings, and deepfakes. According to Reuters, the law will come into effect in January 2026. The foundation of the new legislation is the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, which establishes requirements for the transparency of AI services and introduces mandatory

23.01.2026, 13:30
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources reported on what is being done to improve air quality in Kyrgyzstan.

The Minister of Ecology, Meder Mashiev, heads the interdepartmental commission working on a set of measures aimed at improving the environmental situation in the country and reducing air pollution levels. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, a new composition of the interdepartmental commission was approved in March 2025, which includes representatives from 25 ministries, agencies, and deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

23.01.2026, 13:30
Energy sector received new special equipment worth 145.8 million soms
Politics

Energy sector received new special equipment worth 145.8 million soms

Photo of the KR Cabinet. Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and Head of the Cabinet Adylbek Kasymaliev As part of the modernization of the energy sector, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over the keys to a new batch of special vehicles to the Ministry of Energy. According to information from the ministry, within the framework of the capital construction and equipment renewal program of OJSC "NESC," 17 JAC-T8 crew vehicles and 8

23.01.2026, 13:28