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Society

On Buurdinskaya Street in Bishkek, houses extending beyond the red line were identified

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, representatives of the city administration visited Buurdinskaya Street, where they held a meeting with residents to discuss their questions and concerns. This information was announced by the press service of the mayor's office on January 22. As a result of the discussions, it was decided to send notifications to the owners of residential buildings located beyond the red line. The Department of Land Use Control was also instructed to remove

22.01.2026, 15:19
The Mayor of Bishkek Inspected City Facilities and Met with Residents of the Capital
Society / Exclusive

The Mayor of Bishkek Inspected City Facilities and Met with Residents of the Capital

The mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection tour of urban facilities, during which he met with residents. According to the mayor's office, he visited Burdinskaya Street, where he communicated with local residents and listened to their suggestions and complaints. As a result of this meeting, a decision was made to notify about the necessity to adhere to the construction red line. The Department for Land Use Control was instructed to remove

22.01.2026, 15:13
Economy

The Cabinet approved the regulation on working with budget loans

The Cabinet approved a new regulation regarding the management of budgetary loans, as reported by the government's press service. The signing of the relevant resolution took place under the leadership of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. This initiative was developed to ensure state support through budgetary lending, which is necessary to stimulate sustainable economic growth, develop key sectors of the economy, improve life support infrastructure and utility

22.01.2026, 15:05
Politics

What You Need to Know About the Monthly Allowance for Residents of High Mountain Areas with Children Under Three Years Old

Starting from January 1, 2026, a new benefit has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan for families raising children under three years old in high-altitude and remote settlements, as well as in certain border areas. This benefit is called "assistance for residents of high mountainous areas." Today, January 22, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration provided detailed information about the conditions and rules for the new payment. Who can apply for the benefit?Residents of

22.01.2026, 15:05
City Hall employee detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms
Incidents

City Hall employee detained on suspicion of extorting one million soms

A worker of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," which is subordinate to the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital's mayoralty, has been detained. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the detention occurred while receiving a bribe of one million soms. The GKNB also noted that some employees of the procurement department of this municipal enterprise regularly extorted 10% of the total tender

22.01.2026, 15:03
Kasymaliyev familiarized himself with the activities of the Institute of Geology of the Academy of Sciences
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Kasymaliyev familiarized himself with the activities of the Institute of Geology of the Academy of Sciences

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology, which is part of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During his tour, he received detailed information about the key areas of the institute's scientific research work, current projects, and the contribution of scientists to the study of the country's mineral resource potential and the

22.01.2026, 15:03
Economy

The Ministry of Economy Explained the Reasons for the Decline in Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Trade

According to the Ministry of Economy's report, from January to November 2025, the volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign economic activity amounted to $14 billion, which is a decrease of 12.2% compared to similar indicators in 2024. In the structure of foreign trade, exports accounted for 18.5%, while imports reached 81.5%. The agency indicated that the main factor for the decline in foreign trade was the reduction in export volumes.

22.01.2026, 15:01
The Mayor of Bishkek Traveled Around the City: Residents' Appeals, Social Facilities, and Streets
Society

The Mayor of Bishkek Traveled Around the City: Residents' Appeals, Social Facilities, and Streets

The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, visited various districts of the city, where he met with local residents and familiarized himself with the condition of social facilities. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. Initially, the mayor headed to Buurdinskaya Street, where he held a meeting with residents. As a result of the discussion, it was decided to notify the owners of houses located beyond the red line, as well as to instruct the Land Use Control Department to

22.01.2026, 14:59
A Soft Fiber Chip for Smart Clothing Has Been Created
World / Exclusive

A Soft Fiber Chip for Smart Clothing Has Been Created

Researchers from Fudan University in Shanghai have presented a unique flexible chip capable of processing data within fabrics, functioning as a mini-computer. This was reported by the publication "Pengpai". Scientists integrated a large microchip into soft polymer fibers, creating a multilayer structure that resembles a rolled-up carpet. As a result, every centimeter of such smart fiber can contain up to 100,000 transistors, allowing for information processing at the level of some

22.01.2026, 14:59
Eduard Kubatov: Over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan's economy has tripled
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Eduard Kubatov: Over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan's economy has tripled

In the podcast of the "Kabar" agency, Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, reported a significant growth in the country's economy, which has tripled over the past five years. He noted that such results were made possible due to the personal responsibility and persistence of the president. “Today, we can confidently say that a new era is beginning in Kyrgyzstan. The economy has increased threefold in the last five years. The snow leopard

22.01.2026, 14:56
Ecology

In the Panfilov District, men were fined for the illegal shooting of three pheasants.

On January 22, a raid took place in the Panfilov district, during which employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service discovered illegal hunting activities. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, it was established that two individuals shot three pheasants without the necessary permits. The offenders were apprehended at the scene.

22.01.2026, 14:54
Bishkek - Talas: subsidized flights at reduced prices twice a week
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Bishkek - Talas: subsidized flights at reduced prices twice a week

Starting from January 4, 2026, Asman Airlines will operate flights on the Bishkek – Talas route twice a week: on Mondays and Fridays. The ticket price is set at 2,100 som, which is a significant reduction compared to previous prices that ranged from 2,100 to 3,100 som. Previously, regular flights on this route were quite rare, causing certain inconveniences for local residents. The introduction of a government subsidy has made flights more accessible, stable, and comfortable. Booking tickets

22.01.2026, 14:48
Ecology

Snow and Fog Expected in Kyrgyzstan — Weather Forecast for January 23

Weather forecast for January 23 in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service, significant snowfall is expected during the night in most parts of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions. Precipitation is also possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region, with intense snowfall expected in Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. During the day, snow will be observed in most areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as locally in

22.01.2026, 14:45
The President and the Government Support Entrepreneurs and Provide Them with Benefits - Kubatov
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The President and the Government Support Entrepreneurs and Provide Them with Benefits - Kubatov

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic and his government have started to pay more attention to issues concerning the private sector and are implementing a system of benefits. This was stated by Eduard Kubatov, the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar". Kubatov noted that the role of the private sector in the economic development of the country is invaluable, and without its active participation, it is impossible to achieve

22.01.2026, 14:41
Society

Schools in Bishkek are overcrowded by tens of thousands of students

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Talantbek Imanakun uulu voiced alarming statistics regarding overcrowding in educational institutions in Bishkek. According to him, the population of the capital is approximately 1.5 million people, which leads to a significant excess of the number of students in schools over their designed capacity.

22.01.2026, 14:41
Incidents

In Bishkek, a family troublemaker has been detained, and three children have been temporarily handed over to their grandfather.

In Bishkek, an incident related to a family conflict occurred in the Pervomaisky district. Local police responded promptly to the incoming signal. Upon arrival at the scene, the police issued a protection order to the woman who sought help. Her husband, who was disturbing public order, was detained and taken to the police department in accordance with established legal procedures.

22.01.2026, 14:40
World

In southern Italy, a cyclone washed everything off the streets

In southern Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria, heavy rains and gusty winds have caused a sharp rise in river water levels, leading to subsequent flooding. This was reported by the Department of Civil Protection of Italy. In the emergency situation, emergency services are working tirelessly: within a day, firefighters conducted hundreds of rescue operations, assisting both people and animals. More than 1,200 rescuers and over 400 units of equipment are deployed in the most affected

22.01.2026, 14:39
Education

Kyrgyzstan to take a $50 million loan for schools in Bishkek and Chui region

On January 22, the Jogorku Kenesh approved in the first reading the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase 2," which was signed in Bishkek on October 9, 2025. According to the justification, ratification is necessary to complete domestic procedures and bring the agreement into force.

22.01.2026, 14:38
Society

"Fell from a construction site and became disabled." Bekeshev raised the issue of labor protection in construction companies.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, it became known that there are only 28 inspectors in Kyrgyzstan responsible for labor protection. This issue was raised by deputy Dastan Bekeshev in the context of a bill concerning labor protection. In response to his inquiry, Deputy Minister of Labor Kamchybek Dosmatov confirmed that labor protection in the country is carried out by just 28 employees of the service operating under the Ministry of Labor.

22.01.2026, 14:37
The Cabinet transferred 10 Braille machines to the boarding school for visually impaired children.
Politics

The Cabinet transferred 10 Braille machines to the boarding school for visually impaired children.

The special boarding school for blind and visually impaired children in Bishkek received a gift of 10 Perkins Brailler Classic typewriters from Adylbek Kasymaliev. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet. A request for new equipment was made in September of last year when the head of the government visited this educational institution. More than 3 million soms were allocated from the reserve fund of the Prime Minister for the purchase of the typewriters. A total of

22.01.2026, 14:31