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"Тазалык" started clearing the streets of Bishkek from snow at night
Society / Exclusive

"Тазалык" started clearing the streets of Bishkek from snow at night

Due to the onset of snowfall, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" began its snow removal operations on the night of January 23. The head of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, checked the readiness of the equipment and staff, as well as inspected the area. An automated system is being used in this process to monitor the location of special equipment. The mayor urged the workers of "Tazalyk" to adhere to safety measures and actively engage in cleaning the streets and sidewalks of

23.01.2026, 08:51
Society

The Cabinet proposes to open access to temporarily approved medications for private entities.

The draft resolution proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers is currently being discussed by the public. It introduces changes to the existing procedure for compiling and the criteria for including medications and medical devices in a special list of goods permitted for temporary import and use without registration. According to the new provisions, which clarify the norms of resolution No. 522 dated August 23, 2025, access to such medications is now being expanded. Previously, it was available

23.01.2026, 08:47
Economy

The state debt of Kyrgyzstan reached $8 billion 850.12 million - Ministry of Finance

As of November 30, 2025, according to information from the Ministry of Finance, the total public debt of Kyrgyzstan amounted to $8 billion 850.12 million. Domestic debt, as the agency's data shows, significantly exceeds external obligations and stands at $3 billion 527.41 million, which corresponds to 99 percent of the total debt. The majority of these funds are loans from long-term securities.

23.01.2026, 08:42
Kyrgyzstan and North Macedonia Discussed Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation
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Kyrgyzstan and North Macedonia Discussed Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation

During a telephone conversation between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Medet Abakirov, and his colleague from North Macedonia, Zoran Dimitrovski, issues of bilateral relations were discussed. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the participants expressed a desire to strengthen ties between the countries and noted the significant potential for development in areas such as political dialogue, trade, economy, inter-parliamentary cooperation, and cultural

23.01.2026, 08:37
In an accident on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, a woman was killed and three others were injured.
Incidents

In an accident on the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, a woman was killed and three others were injured.

A serious accident occurred on the 36th kilometer of the Bishkek – Naryn – Torugart road, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Preliminary data indicates that the driver of the Hyundai Solaris lost control, which led to the vehicle leaving the road and colliding with a tree. As a result of the incident, one woman was killed, and two women and a minor girl sustained injuries. Three employees from the Issyk-Ata district department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were

23.01.2026, 08:35
Incidents

In the village of Maevka, the police are clearing the streets of illegal fuel trade.

In the village of Maevka, located in Bishkek, on January 23, employees of the Public Security Service of the GOM-8 of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District conducted an operation aimed at curbing illegal trade in petroleum products (PP). During the raid on Molodaya Gvardiya Street, several points where such activities were taking place were identified. Some sellers were selling gasoline from cars using plastic bottles.

23.01.2026, 08:35
Incidents / Exclusive

Promised to "open the way." A resident of Bishkek gave scammers half a million soms on Instagram.

In Bishkek, on January 14, 2026, a woman named M.N. reported to the Department of Internal Affairs of the October District about a fraud case. She stated that she had become a victim of criminals who used Instagram to take her money. From the account bella_gadane.kg, the fraudsters promised to "open a path" for her and extorted 523,366 soms through a mobile application. After receiving the funds, they blocked her account and ceased communication. Based on her statement, a criminal

23.01.2026, 08:35
In Bishkek, a "clairvoyant" was detained: stole 523,000 soms through Instagram
Incidents

In Bishkek, a "clairvoyant" was detained: stole 523,000 soms through Instagram

In Bishkek, employees of the Oktyabrsky district detained a woman suspected of large-scale cyber fraud. This information was received from the district police department. On January 14, a local resident named M.N. reported to the police that she had become a victim of fraudsters operating through the account bella_gadane.kg on Instagram. The perpetrators, having gained her trust, promised to help her "open a path," after which they convinced the woman to transfer 523,366 soms to them

23.01.2026, 08:30
Energy workers of the Batken region have switched to an intensified work mode due to the drop in temperature.
Society / Exclusive

Energy workers of the Batken region have switched to an intensified work mode due to the drop in temperature.

Employees of the electric networks of the Batken region are on high alert due to a sharp drop in temperature. The press service of the Ministry of Energy informs that the situation in the region remains stable and there have been no power outages. Recent frosts have led to a significant increase in the load on the electric networks. In response, five operational groups have been created, which work around the clock to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the networks in the Kyzyl-Kiya,

23.01.2026, 08:29
Incidents

The GKNB detained officials in the case of land distribution for recreation areas (photos, videos)

The State Committee for National Security reported the detection of serious violations by the akim of the Bakai-Ata district and other officials. As a result of the conducted activities, several officials were detained. According to the press service of the GKNB, the provision of land plots was carried out without the necessary procedures, such as the calculation and payment of forest losses, the absence of a positive conclusion from the state ecological expertise, as well as without

23.01.2026, 08:29
Dana White may sign Oleksandr Usyk to Zuffa Boxing
Sports

Dana White may sign Oleksandr Usyk to Zuffa Boxing

Dana White, the head of UFC, is actively discussing potential collaboration with Oleksandr Usyk, who is the unified world champion in the heavyweight division. This information has emerged from sources close to the Ukrainian boxer.

23.01.2026, 08:29
In Talas, the akim was detained for the illegal felling of 475 poplars and multi-million damage
Incidents

In Talas, the akim was detained for the illegal felling of 475 poplars and multi-million damage

Several officials have been detained in the Talas region on suspicion of illegal land transfers and logging of forest resources. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security. According to information from the agency, the akim of the Bakay-Ata district, A.B.M., and the director of the Talas forestry, A.N.Z., acted in collusion from 2022 to 2023, illegally transferring plots of land from the State Forest Fund for the construction of recreational facilities. These plots were

23.01.2026, 08:21
Visa policy discussed by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and the European Union
Politics

Visa policy discussed by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and the European Union

Recently, a meeting took place between Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and Rémi Duflo, the head of the European Union delegation in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs During the meeting, key aspects of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union in the consular sphere were discussed.

23.01.2026, 08:17
The Ministry of Construction checked the strength of the reinforced concrete structures of the medical center in the Kara-Suu District.
Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Construction checked the strength of the reinforced concrete structures of the medical center in the Kara-Suu District.

In the Osh region, in the Kara-Suu district, an inspection of the strength of the reinforced concrete structures of the under-construction medical center was conducted. Specialists from the testing laboratory of the Southern Regional Administration of the Republican Certification Center, according to the Ministry of Construction, carried out control over the strength of the monolithic reinforced concrete structures at the construction site of the surgical building of the medical center

23.01.2026, 08:16
Incidents

"Hyundai Solaris veered off the road and crashed into a tree. A woman and a girl died, two others were hospitalized."

On the Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart highway, near the 36th kilometer and not far from the village of Krasnaya Rechka, an accident occurred involving a Hyundai Solaris car. The driver lost control of the situation, resulting in the vehicle leaving the road and crashing into a tree. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, one woman died at the scene of the accident, while two women and a girl were injured. The identification of the victims is currently ongoing.

23.01.2026, 08:13
The Situation Around Ukraine. What Was the Outcome of Putin's Meeting with the US Delegation
Politics

The Situation Around Ukraine. What Was the Outcome of Putin's Meeting with the US Delegation

Early this morning, a three-hour meeting took place in the Kremlin between Russian President Vladimir Putin and a U.S. delegation, which included U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Putin's assistant Yuri Ushakov shared the first comments on the results of the negotiations. According to him, the first meeting of the trilateral working group will take place today in Abu Dhabi, with representatives from Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine

23.01.2026, 08:08
Politics

The President instructed to check the activities of the construction company "Dooolot Kurulush"

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, ordered an inspection of the construction company "Doolot Kurulush." As part of this directive, the president's chief of staff, Kanibek Tumanbaev, visited Shopokov to personally assess the condition of the company's construction sites. According to information provided by the authorities, participants in the shared construction invested more than 1 billion soms in the company. Although some investors have already received their

23.01.2026, 08:00
Society

Chance to Travel Abroad. Students are Invited to the National Olympiad

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has announced the national olympiad in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, and computer science for the academic year 2025/2026. The main goal of the olympiad is to identify talented students, enhance their knowledge, and foster interest in scientific research. Related topics Knowledge and support from relatives. The path of students to medals at international olympiads Additionally, the olympiad aims to form a national team of the Kyrgyz Republic

23.01.2026, 07:58
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In the Housing Complex, the risks of corruption in the selection of subcontractors for government procurement were discussed.

- On January 22, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Public Procurement" in three readings, which ultimately received approval. During the discussion, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised important questions regarding the selection of subcontractors, expressing his concern about the risk of corruption associated with this process, as well as the interaction between state and private enterprises.

23.01.2026, 07:49