In Cholpon-Ata, the first tests of an underwater drone took place, which was handed over to the Issyk-Kul District Department of Internal Affairs, reports Turmush correspondent. Key figures were present at the event, including the akim of the Issyk-Kul District, Japarbek Ormonov.
According to Dzhakyshev, a medical certificate in form 083 is not required for the replacement of indefinite driving licenses. He reminded that earlier, on January 15, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, the head of the Information Policy Service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced on Facebook the possibility of extending the campaign for those who did not manage to update their documents within the specified time. “If someone cannot complete the exchange in the allotted
In his manifesto, Gates emphasizes how technology can contribute to changing the world in the next ten years, highlighting three key issues that need to be addressed. Gates also speaks about the need to scale technologies to achieve equality. The philanthropist identifies three key areas: in climate, a global carbon tax is necessary for market forces to work; in medicine, algorithms are already helping in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which could save billions; his
In the Uzgen district, in the territory of the rural municipality of Myrza-Ake, work is underway to install new electric poles in the recently established settlements. Ruslan Talantbek uulu, the head of the Myrza-Ake rural council, reported that based on requests from local residents, 70 electric poles were purchased from the local budget for a total of 1 million 71 thousand soms. Currently, the installation of these poles is actively ongoing.
Akjol Makhmudov spoke about who became his support before the decisive match for the bronze medal at the Olympics in Paris. The athlete from Kyrgyzstan competed in the 77 kg weight category in Greco-Roman wrestling, starting the competition with a confident victory over American wrestler Kamal Bey.
- According to data provided at a press conference by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, in 2025, there was an increase in consumer prices and tariffs of 9.4% compared to 2024. In the structure of price growth, the following categories stand out:
- On January 19, 2026, some flights to Istanbul, Batken, and other destinations were canceled at Manas Airport. The situation was reported by the press service of the Kyrgyzstan Airports JSC. At the moment, two flights from Turkish Airlines and Pegasus connecting Bishkek and Istanbul have been canceled. The crew of the Air Arabia flight, which was coming from Sharjah (UAE), decided to reroute their flight to Almaty.
Later, drivers will have to pay for document exchange The State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Driver Personnel has announced the possibility of extending the free exchange of indefinite driver's licenses for two months.
On January 17, in the Alamidin district, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek conducted a raid aimed at combating poaching in the Bek-Tuu area, located in the village of Kara-Jygaach. As a result of the operation, based on received operational information, a man was detained who was engaged in illegal hunting and had managed to shoot several pheasants.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev has proposed an initiative for the legalization of motorcycles and the regulation of the vehicle towing process. He expressed his opinion in a Telegram channel, suggesting amendments to the bill concerning road safety. In his proposal, Bekeshev emphasized the need to clearly define the conditions under which vehicle towing can occur.
- According to the EFSR report (December 2025), the Kyrgyz Republic is experiencing a record budget surplus, largely driven by the growth of non-tax revenues. Specifically, the profit of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) for 2024, amounting to 45.7 billion soms (3.7% of GDP), has been a key factor in the increase of non-tax revenues, which reached 10.8% of GDP in January-September 2025, compared to 7.1% of GDP in the same period last year, the authors of the report note.
In Karakol, the city administration, together with the regional branch of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, conducted a raid aimed at ensuring compliance with the legislation on the state language. Various establishments were covered during this inspection, including retail outlets, cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, and other public places. During the inspection, experts assessed how well the signs, advertisements, announcements, price lists, and informational materials complied with the
Massive wildfires in Chile continue to wreak havoc, resulting in casualties among the population and forcing people to leave their homes. This is reported by foreign news agencies. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and ordered the military to assist in addressing the aftermath of the disaster.
The player of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national team, Yryskeldi Madanov, apologized for the failure at the Asian Cup. This tournament is currently taking place in Saudi Arabia.
In Naryn, the ombudsman provided support to two orphans who were unable to obtain their inheritance due to the actions of their relatives, according to information provided by the Ombudsman Institute. A request to the ombudsman’s representative was made by pensioner K.G., who asked for protection of her grandchildren's inheritance rights, aged 14 and 15, in the Naryn region. In her appeal, the woman reported that her son A.M. and daughter-in-law O.Zh. divorced in 2014 after six years of
The State Youth Theater "Uchur" now has its own building. This became known through the theater's official social media accounts. It is reported that the new building previously belonged to the private theater "Tunguch" and will now be transferred to the "Uchur" theater.
On January 16 in Krasnodar (Russia), the ACA 199 tournament took place, where Kyrgyz mixed martial artist Altynbek Mamashov showcased an outstanding performance. In the preliminary card, he faced American Chris Hanikatt.
The National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has initiated discussions on changes to the regulations concerning free economic zones (FEZ). According to the draft resolution, the requirements for fencing and access rules for tourist and exhibition facilities in the FEZ are being updated, including the planned retro car museum in Bishkek.
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved significant growth in the budget for national cinematography, which increased threefold to 970 million soms. This information was announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs. To understand the scale of the changes, it is worth noting that in 2024 the budget was only 345 million soms.
On January 19 of this year, the international airport "Manas" is once again experiencing delays and cancellations of flights due to poor visibility caused by fog. This incident was reported by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Currently, visibility at the airport ranges from 400 to 800 meters; however, takeoffs and landings continue as usual.
The deadline for the return is set until March 1 In Osh, plots that were previously owned by schools have been built on. This information was received from the local mayor's office.
Residents of high-altitude villages in the Ak-Talinsky district demand pension benefits Turmush — In the Ak-Talinsky district, located in the Naryn region, local residents of several villages recently classified as high-altitude areas express dissatisfaction with the lack of legally mandated benefits upon retirement. Last year, the villages of Choloq-Kayin and Konorchok, which belong to the Ala-Bugin rural district, as well as the village of Zhany-Tilek from the Kara-Burgon rural district, were
The government intends to analyze the possibilities for the construction of pumped-storage hydropower plants, which has become part of its action plan. The project includes a detailed study of various aspects such as hydrology, water balances, geology, and ecology. These power plants are designed to accumulate energy generated from renewable sources, which can then be used during periods of high demand. It is planned that by 2026-2027, results will be summarized, leading to the compilation of a
According to information provided by the UN News Service, IOM has presented 32 key projects as part of its crisis response. These plans are published against the backdrop of growing global humanitarian needs and the organization's limited resources. In 2026, IOM's priorities were clearly defined, focusing on the most pressing needs. Although financial requests have decreased compared to previous years, this does not indicate that needs have diminished. Limited resources will be