The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for 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 schoolchildren, enhance their knowledge, as well as develop creative abilities and interest in scientific research.
In Bishkek, employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department arrested a suspect linked to a series of large-scale frauds, reported the press service of the capital's administration. On January 15, 2026, a representative of a company known as OsOO S.A. filed a complaint with the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, requesting action against citizen A.A.
The Investigative Committee has completed its work on the criminal case against a 74-year-old man from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. He is accused of murdering a loader who was a citizen of Kyrgyzstan and worked in his store, reports the news agency "Kamchatka". According to the agency's information, the incident occurred on May 29, 2025, in the basement of the store. A conflict between the employer and his employee, who was in a state of intoxication, escalated into violence. The
- On January 22, 2026, a draft law concerning amendments to the law "On Renewable Energy Sources" was reviewed at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, which received support in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov presented this initiative.
The state has suffered significant financial damage. In the Jalal-Abad region, 32 buildings and 5 plots of land that belonged to the Ministry of Health were illegally sold. This was reported by representatives of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). Law enforcement agencies discovered these facts during their investigation, revealing violations in the cities of Manas, Bazar-Korgon, and Kochkor-Ata. The investigation established that these administrative buildings and plots of land
The question of new rules for maintaining employment records was raised by Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva. Today, January 22, changes to the labor protection law are being considered in parliament for the first reading. Elvira Surabaldiyeva noted that on December 8, 2025, the government approved a resolution that cancels the rules that have been in effect since 2003. According to her, this issue raises concerns among many business owners.
Illustrative photo Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakayev, reported on the current state of negotiations concerning the attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. As Bakayev noted, the Republic of Kazakhstan is actively engaging not only with Ukrainian but also with European partners. “We have invited the extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassadors of European countries operating in Kazakhstan to discuss these issues. The negotiation process is ongoing, and we urge our
- In 2025, the volume of goods imported from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 10.4% compared to the previous year, according to information provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. Access to the full version of the material is available by subscription.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan presented the results of its educational activities and labor monitoring for the year 2025. This was reported by the chairman of the FPK, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. “Currently, there are about 6000 chairpersons of primary organizations in our country. In 2025, 1754 people completed training at our institute, which is a significant achievement and confirms a systematic approach to improving the
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced its new satellite network called TeraWave. This became known through an official statement on the company's website. As part of this initiative, the launch of 5,408 satellites is planned, which will be placed in low and medium Earth orbit. The first launches are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2027.
A raid was conducted in the Panfilov district, organized by the Chuy Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, during which facts of illegal shooting of wild animals were discovered.
- In Kyrgyzstan, a further reduction in the current account deficit is expected in the coming years, according to the EFSR report for December 2025. The decrease in the current account deficit will be facilitated by a reduction in import volumes in the machinery sector, while export volumes and remittances will remain stable.
As part of its activities, OJSC "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" installed 279 new transformers and modernized 366 existing ones in 2025. Stages of installation and capacity increase of 10/0.4 kV transformers: 69 units at the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise; 95 units at the Batken Electric Networks Enterprise; 113 units at the Jalal-Abad Electric Networks Enterprise; 61 units at the Issyk-Kul Electric Networks Enterprise; 77 units at the Naryn Electric Networks
At a press conference held on January 22 at AKIpress, Umar Mamasydikov stated that his relatives, detained in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, were taken into custody without grounds. He reported that since December 11, 2025, his father and brother have been in pre-trial detention center No. 1 in Bishkek. Mamasydikov believes that the criminal case initiated by the capital's police lacks serious grounds.
Batma Estebesova, the director of the public organization "Socium" and a narcologist, shared her opinion about rehabilitation centers for drug addicts on her Facebook page. She notes that private rehabilitation institutions in Bishkek are closing due to unacceptable treatment methods, violence, and a lack of medical approach. "This cannot be ignored," she says.
The chief engineer of bus fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," Artur Omurzakov, shared information about disciplinary measures against drivers and the situation with violations on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that for violations of traffic rules and participation in accidents, drivers lose 100% of their bonuses. Two commissions operate within the organization to analyze incidents: a disciplinary commission that assesses driver behavior, and a
During a press conference held at the "Kabar" agency, the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, announced that the sectoral committees of education, after the abolition of regional structures, were able to significantly reduce expenses and save substantial funds in 2024-2025. He noted that currently, membership fees amount to one percent of the salaries of union members. Of this amount, approximately 70% remains at the level of the primary
The Ministry of Health has initiated a discussion on a new draft law In Kyrgyzstan, an increase in tariffs for medical services provided in state medical institutions is planned. This decision is related to granting greater autonomy to 20 state healthcare organizations. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has submitted the corresponding draft law for public discussion. According to the Ministry of Health, state hospitals are currently experiencing a lack of financial and managerial
In an interview with Birinchi Radio, the chief engineer of the second bus fleet of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," Artur Omurzakov, shared information about the situation with drivers and the functioning of bus fleets in Bishkek. He reported that there are five bus fleets operating in the city, providing work for 2,660 drivers. Omurzakov noted that there are both responsible and less conscientious drivers on the roads, which creates various traffic situations.
In Kyrgyzstan, the launch of coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs) with a total capacity of 1050 megawatts is planned. This information was announced during a meeting between Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev and representatives of the consortium GPRC, NRP, and KCG — Konstantin Panovko and Alexander Ong. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy, the minister suggested exploring the possibility of constructing TPPs based on the country's coal deposits. The consortium
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, the life of a one-and-a-half-month-old boy tragically came to an end after being subjected to incisions on his back. This information was confirmed by representatives of the local hospital. According to doctors, the baby was hospitalized in critical condition on the night of January 21, suffering from post-hemorrhagic shock and bleeding.
In Razzakov, on one of the central streets, a driver of a "Mercedes-Benz" was spotted intentionally drifting, which is a serious violation of traffic rules. This information was provided by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region.
In the Issyk-Kul region are some of the most inaccessible sections of Kyrgyzstan's border, where border guards carry out their duties while facing harsh climatic conditions and high altitudes. The Border Service of the State National Security Committee in this area is responsible for guarding the country's borders with Kazakhstan and China. Here, in extreme conditions, military personnel must demonstrate high endurance, professionalism, and complete dedication, facing strong winds
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 22, 2026, deputy Marlen Mamataliyev proposed the introduction of solar panels for private homes as a way to combat the smog problem in Bishkek. He noted that $50 million had been allocated to fight this pollution as part of a loan, but no real changes in the situation have been observed so far. “If the Ministry of Energy used these funds to purchase solar panels, at least 10,000 families could provide themselves with electricity