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Dmitry Bivol among nominees for The Ring's Fighter of the Year award

Bivol's professional record is 24 wins, 12 of which were by knockout. Dmitry Bivol, a boxer born in Kyrgyzstan, has become one of the contenders for the title of Fighter of the Year according to The Ring. He is currently 35 years old and holds titles from the International Boxing Federation (IBF), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), and the World Boxing Association (WBA). His achievements include 24 wins (12 by knockout) and one loss. In 2022, Bivol was already awarded the title of

23.01.2026, 12:09
Houses in the residential area "Anar-Bak" in Bishkek will not be demolished in winter.
Politics

Houses in the residential area "Anar-Bak" in Bishkek will not be demolished in winter.

In Bishkek, work continues to eliminate illegal constructions in the residential area of "Anar-Bak." During this time, rumors about the possible demolition of residential buildings during the cold days were actively spreading on social media. Photo from social media In response to these messages, which were brought to the attention of President Sadyr Japarov, the head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, provided clarifications.

23.01.2026, 12:08
Society

The Ministry of Health proposes to equalize clinics' access to drugs imported without registration.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is considering amendments to the resolution regarding the procedure for compiling and the criteria for including and excluding medicines and medical devices in a special list that includes medicines temporarily permitted for import and medical use without registration. This project, prepared by the Ministry of Health, is currently being put up for public discussion. The main goal of the proposed amendments is to ensure equal access to temporarily permitted

23.01.2026, 12:07
Kazakhstan did not contribute $1 billion upon joining Trump's World Council, - Akorda
World

Kazakhstan did not contribute $1 billion upon joining Trump's World Council, - Akorda

Kazakhstan has become a member of the Council of Peace, established at the initiative of Donald Trump, without the need to make financial contributions, reports the state agency Kazinform, citing the press service of Akorda. The press service emphasized that only a sovereign decision by the state is required to join the Council of Peace. Membership in the council is for a term of three years. The contribution of 1 billion dollars specified in the charter is voluntary and is not a mandatory

23.01.2026, 12:05
In Bishkek, residential buildings in the "Anar-Bak" housing complex will not be demolished until the end of winter.
Society / Exclusive

In Bishkek, residential buildings in the "Anar-Bak" housing complex will not be demolished until the end of winter.

In the residential area "Anar-Bak," located in Bishkek, a decision was made to temporarily suspend the demolition of residential buildings. This news sparked heated discussions online, where users expressed dissatisfaction regarding the potential demolition during the winter period when people would be left without shelter. Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, reported that the issue was raised at a

23.01.2026, 12:01
Society

What will change in the city of Gülçə in the near future?

In the city of Gülchö, the introduction of new bus routes is expected. This was announced by Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev. He noted: “We have signed a lease agreement for two buses, each designed for 31 seats. In the coming days, they will start operating on internal routes. Additionally, a new kindergarten for 100 children is planned to be built in our city. There are already 5 kindergartens functioning in Gülchö, and each of them has a queue of 40-50 children. The new kindergarten will help solve

23.01.2026, 11:59
Society

The Minister of Culture listened to appeals from citizens from different regions

On January 22, the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev met with citizens representing different regions of the country to discuss issues in the field of culture. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, residents raised topics related to receiving state awards, implementing cultural initiatives, personnel issues, organizing anniversaries of prominent figures, preserving cultural heritage, and developing international cultural cooperation.

23.01.2026, 11:55
Economy

The Audit Chamber identified violations in the budget expenditures of the Antimonopoly Service

- The Audit Chamber's office conducted an inspection of the budget compliance of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Information about this has been presented on the official website. The audit revealed that, despite the existence of goals in regulatory acts aimed at strengthening the material and technical base, the actual use of funds from the Development Fund in this area turned out to be extremely low.

23.01.2026, 11:55
"Uzgen" is preparing for the season at a training camp in Turkey
Society

"Uzgen" is preparing for the season at a training camp in Turkey

With the approach of the new season, football clubs in Kyrgyzstan, including "Uzgen," are actively preparing. The team from Uzgen, which finished the previous championship in seventh place in the Kyrgyz Premier League, is currently undergoing training camps in Turkey.

23.01.2026, 11:55
Women in Kyrgyzstan Spend Nearly 5 Hours a Day on Domestic Work
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Women in Kyrgyzstan Spend Nearly 5 Hours a Day on Domestic Work

Household labor in Kyrgyzstan primarily falls on the shoulders of women, as confirmed by data from a study conducted by the National Statistical Committee titled "Time Budget Survey." According to the collected statistics, women spend an average of about 4 hours and 40 minutes daily on household duties, which accounts for more than 19.4% of the total hours in a day. For men, this figure is significantly lower—only 3.8%, which is equivalent to less than one hour. Interestingly, in

23.01.2026, 11:54
Air pollution cost KR drivers 3.7 million soms in fines
Ecology / Exclusive

Air pollution cost KR drivers 3.7 million soms in fines

According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, in 2025, 202 protocols were drawn up concerning the exceedance of permissible emission standards by vehicles, which resulted in fines totaling over 3.7 million soms. In addition, during inspections of business structures during the same period, 450 protocols were registered with total fines of 9.87 million soms, and notifications were sent to 3,795 economic entities regarding the need to comply with

23.01.2026, 11:53
Economy

A specialist from the Ministry of Economy spoke about achievements in the light industry

According to information announced on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by Talantbek Karasartov, the head of the industrial sector analysis department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, the production volume in the light industry of Kyrgyzstan reached approximately 25 billion soms last year. Karasartov noted that out of this amount, around 4 billion soms were attributed to the textile industry, over 20 billion soms to the garment production, and the leather and footwear sector

23.01.2026, 11:52
Zheenbek Kulubaev outlined the priorities for international activities for 2026
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Zheenbek Kulubaev outlined the priorities for international activities for 2026

Speaking at the New Year's reception for representatives of the diplomatic corps, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, emphasized that 2026 promises to be rich in terms of international interactions and the development of foreign policy relations. The Minister noted that throughout the year, Kyrgyzstan expects to host numerous international events. This includes both visits from foreign delegations and the arrival of high-ranking guests to the country.

23.01.2026, 11:51
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is holding a board meeting on the results of activities for the year 2025.
Exclusive

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan is holding a board meeting on the results of activities for the year 2025.

During the meeting, the results of the operational and service activities of the country's law enforcement agencies for 2025 were discussed, the implementation of the "Safe Country" initiative, as well as issues related to improving the quality of service to citizens and the approval of priority areas for police work. The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ulan Niyazbekov, opened the meeting, emphasizing the main achievements of 2025, noting that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is

23.01.2026, 11:46
Society

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is holding a board meeting with the participation of the Prime Minister.

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on the holding of a board meeting on January 23, in which the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev will participate. During this meeting, the results of the work of the internal affairs bodies for the year 2025 will be summarized. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the implementation of the "Safe Country" project, as well as on addressing citizens' appeals and other important issues.

23.01.2026, 11:46
The total value of the Kyrgyzstan national football team has slightly decreased.
Society

The total value of the Kyrgyzstan national football team has slightly decreased.

According to information published on the Transfermarkt portal, as of early 2026, the total value of the Kyrgyzstan national team is 7.63 million euros. Compared to the previous year, when the valuation was 8.025 million euros, there is a decrease of approximately 395 thousand euros. Experts note that this decline is not related to a deterioration in quality but is due to the absence of players valued around one million euros in the squad. The team is undergoing a structural reorganization,

23.01.2026, 11:41
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on January 23
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on January 23

Information about exchange rates was collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, we recommend contacting the respective banks directly. The exchange rates indicated in this material are current as of the time of publication and are intended for cash exchange. Please note that these rates may change throughout the day. You can also check the official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange

23.01.2026, 11:40
Society

A seminar on the EU Horizon Europe framework scientific program was held at the National Historical Museum.

A seminar dedicated to the key program of the European Union in the field of scientific research and innovation — Horizon Europe — was held at the National Historical Museum. Its goal is to develop international scientific and technological cooperation and strengthen the scientific potential of partner countries. According to the museum's information, significant figures participated in the seminar, including member of the Jogorku Kenesh Saltanat Amanova, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher

23.01.2026, 11:40
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The National Statistics Committee and the Embassy of the United Kingdom discussed cooperation in the field of statistics

Today, January 23, the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee Baktybek Kudaybergenov met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kyrgyz Republic, Nicholas Bowler. This was reported by the press service of the National Statistical Committee. During the meeting, key issues concerning bilateral cooperation in the field of statistics were discussed. In particular, emphasis was placed on support for improving statistical practices through experience sharing and joint efforts.

23.01.2026, 11:39
More than 20,000 video cameras will be installed across Kyrgyzstan by 2026 - Ministry of Internal Affairs
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More than 20,000 video cameras will be installed across Kyrgyzstan by 2026 - Ministry of Internal Affairs

In 2026, as part of the second phase of the "Safe Country" project, more than 20,000 video cameras are planned to be installed in Kyrgyzstan. This became known at a meeting dedicated to summarizing the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for 2025, which was held by Ulan Niyazbekov, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He emphasized that modern digital technologies are being implemented in the country, significantly increasing the level of safety in public places, on the

23.01.2026, 11:37