Society

Energy workers in the Batken region are operating in enhanced mode due to the frosts

Due to the sharp drop in temperature in the Batken region, energy workers have been switched to an increased work mode. This was reported by the branch of OJSC "NESC" - Batken Electric Networks Enterprise. Currently, the situation in the region is stable, with no recorded emergency power outages. However, due to the cold, the load on the electrical networks has significantly increased. In order to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the settlements of Kyzyl-Kiya, Kadamjai, Batken,

23.01.2026, 09:57

Society / Exclusive

In 2025, nearly 21 million foreign citizens entered Kyrgyzstan.

According to the Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, there has been a significant increase in the number of foreigners visiting the country in 2025. Compared to 2024, the number of arrivals increased by 18.6%, and compared to 2023, it rose by 20%. This growth highlights the increasing interest in Kyrgyzstan as an attractive destination for tourism and business trips. The statistics for the entry of foreign citizens into Kyrgyzstan are as follows:

23.01.2026, 09:52

Economy

By March 1, cryptocurrency exchanges must increase their minimum charter capital to 10 billion soms.

On December 31, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a new resolution regarding the regulation of the virtual assets market. According to this document, all existing service providers in the field of virtual assets, including cryptocurrency exchanges, are required to adjust the minimum size of their authorized capital in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Cabinet's resolution dated September 16, 2022, No. 514, by March 1, 2026:

23.01.2026, 09:52

Society

Aizat Dosoeva appointed head of the rural administration of Ak-Moyun in the At-Bashinsky district

Dosoeva Aizat Turarovna has been appointed head of the rural administration of the Ak-Moyun village in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region. The order from the At-Bashinsky district state administration was signed on January 19, 2026.

23.01.2026, 09:52

Incidents

Promised to "open the way" and lured half a million. A "clairvoyant" was detained in Bishkek.

According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District, the arrest occurred after a report from M. N. on January 14. The woman stated that she was contacted by unknown individuals via Instagram, who, after gaining her trust, promised to help her and received 523,366 soms from her in return. After the funds were transferred, the scammers blocked her on the account and ceased communication. During the investigation, evidence of criminal activity was found

23.01.2026, 09:51

Society / Exclusive

Illegally Transferred Lands in Naryn Returned to State Ownership

The return of land plots to state ownership took place in Naryn, which were illegally transferred to private individuals between 1999 and 2002. According to information from the General Prosecutor's Office, the inspection revealed serious violations of land legislation by the leaders of the city of Naryn and the Naryn region. As a result of illegal privatization, 5,943 square meters of land were transferred, including plots belonging to the M. Ryskulov Musical and Drama Theater, as well

23.01.2026, 09:50

Exclusive

The GKNB detained the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, the director of the Talas forestry, and other officials.

According to information from the State Committee for National Security, from 2022 to 2023, these officials organized a corruption scheme in which they illegally provided land plots for recreational purposes. These plots, located along the central highway, belonged to the state forest fund. As a result of the land allocation, citizens received plots of land measuring: 3.2 ha — M.N.I., 3 ha — K.u.Ch., 2 ha — A.G.A. (the akim's spouse), and 1.2 ha — S.M.T., on which recreation areas were

23.01.2026, 09:50

Incidents

The akim of the Bakai-Ata district detained in the Talas region

In the Talas region, the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, citizen A.B.M., the director of the Talas Forestry, citizen A.N.Dzh., as well as a number of other officials were detained. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. In accordance with the instructions of the GKNB leadership to identify corrupt practices in local government bodies, serious violations of legislation were discovered on the part of the akim of the Bakai-Ata

23.01.2026, 09:50

World / Exclusive

The AI Safety Law Came into Effect in South Korea

The "Fundamental Law on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Formation of a Foundation for Trust" has come into effect in South Korea. This law creates a legal framework to combat misinformation and other threats arising from the development of AI, reports Kazinform, citing information from Yonhap. The country's Ministry of Science announced the adoption of comprehensive guidelines for the use of AI at the state level. The main goal of the law is to increase the

23.01.2026, 09:49

World / Exclusive

Musk revealed when artificial intelligence will surpass humanity

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, billionaire Elon Musk made a bold statement about the future of artificial intelligence. In his opinion, by the end of this year, AI could surpass the intelligence of any individual person, and within the next five years, by 2030-2031, it will become smarter than all of humanity as a whole. Musk noted: "I believe that by the end of this year we may encounter AI that will be smarter than any human, and if not this year, then it will definitely happen

23.01.2026, 09:49

Incidents

In Bishkek, a "tarot reader and fortune teller" has been detained on suspicion of fraud.

On January 23, the press service of the Oktyabrsky District Police reported the arrest of a woman on suspicion of fraud. A statement was filed with law enforcement on January 14 by a resident of the capital. She reported that through the Instagram account bella_gadane.kg, the fraudster tricked her into giving 523,366 soms, promising to "open the way" to success. After receiving the money, the victim was blocked and could not contact the fraudster.

23.01.2026, 09:45

Incidents

The Prosecutor's Office uncovered the illegal privatization of a plot belonging to the theater.

According to a press release from the General Prosecutor's Office, plots of land that previously belonged to the local theater in Naryn have been returned, which were illegally transferred to private ownership. During an inspection conducted by the city prosecutor's office, it was revealed that from 1999 to 2002, officials in Naryn and the Naryn region violated land legislation. As a result of these violations, a land plot of 1,500 square meters, which belonged to the M. Ryskulov

23.01.2026, 09:45

Incidents

In Osh, a police officer is detained on suspicion of "protection" of foreigners

A police inspector from the GOM-3 of the Internal Affairs Department in the Osh region has been detained, suspected of systematically extorting money from foreign citizens. This was reported by representatives of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) during a press release. The investigation established that Lieutenant U.O.Sh., abusing his official position, exerted pressure on migrants working without the necessary permits. He threatened them with fines and deportation, demanding

23.01.2026, 09:44

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, the preservation and development of national spiritual values will be discussed

The forum of creative unions and the scientific intelligentsia will take place in the republic A republican forum is planned in Kyrgyzstan, which will bring together creative unions and representatives of the scientific intelligentsia. This became known from a statement by the Ministry of Culture.

23.01.2026, 09:40

Incidents

In the capital, a suspect has been detained for defrauding a Bishkek resident of 523,000 soms.

A case of fraud occurred in Bishkek, in which a local resident was affected. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy District, on January 14, 2026, a woman named M.N. reported to the police. She stated that unknown individuals contacted her through the Instagram account bella_gadane.kg, promising to help her "open the way" to something important. As a result, she transferred 523,366 soms to them via a mobile application,

23.01.2026, 09:39

Exclusive

A moratorium on conducting inspections regarding the use of cashless payments among small and medium-sized businesses (POS terminals, electronic wallets, and QR codes) has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan.

The suspension of control also applies to the requirements for having a special bank account for transactions with electronic wallets and QR codes. This decision will be in effect until December 31, 2026, and applies to taxpayers operating under the following regimes: · under the simplified taxation system with a single rate of 0 or 0.5 percent; · under the patent system;

23.01.2026, 09:38

World

The USA exited the WHO without settling a debt of about $260 million, – Bloomberg

Illustrative photo The decision to exit the WHO was made by President Donald Trump on the first day of his second term. As stated in the U.S. Constitution, the final exit requires notifying the organization a year in advance and fully meeting financial obligations, the agency reports. The exit procedure was completed on Thursday, January 22, resulting in the cessation of U.S. funding to the WHO, and staff were withdrawn from all offices and the headquarters. However, Bloomberg reports that the

23.01.2026, 09:35

Incidents

GKNB: A scheme involving the lands of the Forest Fund and logging has been uncovered in Talas. The damage from forest losses exceeds 23 million soms.

According to the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), serious violations of legislation were identified in the Talas region on January 23. The investigation suggests that the akim of the Bakai-Ata district, who previously headed the Talas regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, A.B.M., as well as the director of the Talas Forestry of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, A.N.Dzh., and other individuals created a

23.01.2026, 09:35

Economy

GDP is Growing, Prices are Pressing: Why Kyrgyzstanis Do Not Feel the Economic Upswing

Photo from the internet Since 2021, the World Bank has been conducting a study titled "Listening to the Kyrgyz Republic," which is based on regular telephone surveys. It reveals an interesting paradox: despite the stable improvement of macroeconomic indicators, the residents of Kyrgyzstan do not feel equally positive changes in their well-being. The document covers the time period from 2022 to the third quarter of 2025, allowing for a comparison of overall economic trends with the

23.01.2026, 09:34

Politics

Fines Will Now Be Imposed for Illegal Use of AI in Uzbekistan

Recently, new legislative changes came into effect in Uzbekistan, establishing liability for the unlawful use of personal data through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The law adopted on January 21 introduces strict administrative measures against those who process and publish citizens' personal data without their consent, using AI systems on the internet or in the media.

23.01.2026, 09:33

Society

"Asman Airlines" has increased the number of flights to Naryn and fixed the price

Asman Airlines has started operating additional flights to Naryn since January 4. Now flights between Bishkek and Naryn are conducted twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays, whereas previously they were held only once a week. According to information from Asman Airlines, the ticket price currently stands at 2,100 soms. In the past, prices ranged from 2,100 to 3,100 soms. Photo by OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" These socially oriented subsidized flights became possible thanks to the

23.01.2026, 09:30

Exclusive

Police officer in Osh was "covering" illegal labor migrants

On January 21, 2026, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR) together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (SVR MVD KR) detained the district inspector of the GOM-3 of the Osh City Police Department, U.O.Sh., while he was receiving money. According to information collected by the investigation, it was established that the detained officer used his official position for systematic extortion of money from foreign citizens

23.01.2026, 09:30

Incidents

In Osh, a police officer was detained for extorting money from foreigners.

Lieutenant of the police U.O.Sh. was caught red-handed while receiving monetary funds. The country's security service reported that this inspector systematically pressured foreign citizens working in Osh. Knowing that foreign citizens lacked the necessary permits, he demanded monthly payments ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 soms in exchange for so-called "protection." Otherwise, he threatened them with fines and deportation.

23.01.2026, 09:29

World / Exclusive

The Oscar Nominees Have Been Announced in Hollywood

On January 22, the nominees for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards were announced in Hollywood. This year, the Academy will present awards in 24 different categories. Each category includes five nominees, except for the main category — "Best Picture," where ten films will compete.

23.01.2026, 09:26