Politics

The head of the press service denied statements about the "blocking" of access to the president

The head of the president's press service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, refuted the claims of Syimyk Zhapikeev that access to the president is allegedly restricted by his entourage. He stated this in his post on Facebook. Orunbekov emphasized that the president makes decisions about meetings himself and is not influenced by outsiders. He added that the head of state is always aware of current events and, as needed, communicates with district and territorial leaders to obtain relevant information

17.01.2026, 22:22

Incidents

Blogger from Osh reported an attack by an unknown man

The incident occurred on the evening of January 16, when Halima's acquaintance was checking the apartment he rents out. According to the blogger, the tenant had gone to Bishkek, leaving his younger brother in the apartment with friends who, as Moldosheva claims, were drinking alcohol and causing a mess. When the group refused to clean up after themselves and left the apartment, the blogger decided to help her acquaintance with the cleaning. However, soon one of the men from the group

17.01.2026, 22:04

Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the conditions for creating agricultural cooperatives

- For the effective functioning of an agricultural cooperative, it is necessary to unite at least seven participants and have land areas of at least 50 hectares. This was stated by Turat Idirisov, head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in an interview on the radio. Idirisov emphasized that such land sizes allow for the implementation of all necessary agronomic measures, including crop

17.01.2026, 21:56

Politics

Dzholdoshova: Shainazarov is still boasting that he beat Zhapаров. Head of the CEC: This is slander.

In social media, Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova made a loud statement about Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the head of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums. She claims that he participated in a fight in parliament in 2011 and still "takes pride" in having beaten Sadyr Japarov. According to Joldoshova, the incident occurred on April 1, 2011, after the report by the Attorney General K. Baibolov in the meeting hall of the Jogorku Kenesh. She claims that Shainazarov privately stated:

17.01.2026, 21:43

Society

What will the weather be like in Bishkek on January 18?

Bishkek January 18, Sunday At night, temperatures are expected to range from -11 to -13 °C, with snowfall.

17.01.2026, 21:36

Exclusive

In January–October 2025, Kyrgyzstan reduced motorcycle imports by 32.7 times

- From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 28 thousand motorcycles for a total of 17 million dollars. This figure is 32.7 times lower than in the same period of 2024, when 916 thousand motorcycles worth 26 million dollars were imported. The largest number of motorcycles in Kyrgyzstan came from the following countries: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Product Group - Country Quantity (units) Thousands of dollars Quantity (units) Thousands of dollars Motorcycles 28,382 17,082

17.01.2026, 21:04

Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture recommends notarizing the internal regulations of agricultural cooperatives.

- The unification of farmers into cooperatives is necessary to enhance their competitiveness and aligns with international practices. This was stated on the air by the head of the Department of Crop Production, Horticulture, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Turat Idirisov. Idirisov noted that small-scale production makes it difficult for farmers to work effectively alone, and therefore unification becomes inevitable. However, one of the

17.01.2026, 21:01

World

In South Korea, robots have been launched that park cars instead of drivers.

As reported by Interesting Engineering, the new Parkie system allows cars to be parked without driver involvement. Users simply need to leave their car in a designated area, after which the robot will independently find a parking spot and return the vehicle upon completion. According to the publication, this service is already operational in multi-level parking garages, where several such robots are used simultaneously.

17.01.2026, 20:57

Society

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 18: occasional snow

According to meteorologists, snowy precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will drop to −10 degrees at night, while during the day it will rise to −1.

17.01.2026, 20:47

Society / Exclusive

The head of the Central Election Commission sharply responded to statements by former deputy Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva

The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, commented on the recent statements made by Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. Shainazarov expressed his dissatisfaction and surprise regarding Zholdosheva's claims, in which she alleges that he supposedly assaulted President Sadyr Japarov during their joint parliamentary activities, and continues to take pride in it. "This is absolute nonsense, slander, and manipulation. I do not intend

17.01.2026, 20:37

World

Ramzan Kadyrov published a video with his son Adam against the backdrop of rumors about a car accident.

In the published material, Adam Kadyrov is participating in a meeting with representatives of the law enforcement agencies of Chechnya. Ramzan Kadyrov noted that key issues related to preparations for the upcoming elections in the republic, ensuring the safety of citizens during the elections, and measures to counter extremism were discussed at the meeting. However, it was not specified when exactly this video was recorded.

17.01.2026, 20:33

Society

In Bishkek, a food fair is taking place at the Old Square

In Bishkek, at the Old Square, a food fair organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is taking place. The ministry reported that the fair features locally produced products at prices significantly lower than market rates. For example, the price of meat starts at 600 soms, while other goods are offered at production prices.

17.01.2026, 20:23

Incidents

Two fire crews extinguished a fire in the city of Kant

In the Chuy region, in the city of Kant, an incident involving a fire occurred. Initially, it was reported that the fire engulfed the building of the Public Service Center (PSC), however, the fire actually started in the cargo area.

17.01.2026, 20:17

Economy

In January–October 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased banana imports by 11%

- According to information from the National Statistical Committee, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its banana import volume by 11%. In the first ten months of the current year, 33 thousand tons of bananas were imported into the country, amounting to $26 million. This is an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when imports totaled 29 thousand tons worth $21 million.

17.01.2026, 19:53

World

A record snowfall hits Kamchatka, the strongest in the last 30 years

The situation is most severe in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, where a state of emergency has been declared at the municipal level. City services are struggling to eliminate the consequences of the heavy snowfall, which local residents describe as the most powerful in the last 30 years. Unfortunately, as a result of snow falling from roofs, two people have died. The body of a 60-year-old man was found near a two-story building, while a 62-year-old man passed away next to a private house in the

17.01.2026, 19:48

Society

Crematoriums for the disposal of biological waste purchased at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, specifically for the districts of Ton, Jeti-Oguz, and Tyup, as well as for the cities of Karakol and Balykchy, crematoriums have been purchased for the safe disposal of biological waste. The purchase was made using funds from the Regional Development Fund. Photo from the internet A total of six crematoriums were bought, and the entire project cost 10 million 815 thousand soms. The crematoriums are intended for the cremation of animals and biomaterials, which is an

17.01.2026, 19:45

Society

Historic Agreement on Ocean Protection Will Come into Force on January 17

On January 17, 2026, an important international document will come into force — the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. The UN News Service recently reported this. The document was adopted in June 2023 and has already been signed by 145 countries, of which 81 have completed the ratification process.

17.01.2026, 19:37

Incidents

In Bishkek, illegal trafficking of potent drugs was intercepted

Operational staff of the Drug Control Service (DCS) of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek discovered that a certain woman, conditionally named N., is engaged in the illegal sale of potent drugs in the Oktobrskiy district. As a result of the operational information received, the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Oktobrskiy district initiated a criminal case under Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "Illegal

17.01.2026, 19:29

Incidents

Again indecent photos. The mother of one of Elon Musk's children has sued xAI.

Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has initiated a lawsuit against the company xAI. The lawsuit was prompted by photographs created using the chatbot Grok, which, according to St. Clair, depict her as a child in revealing bikinis or in explicit poses of an adult woman, as reported by NBC. In the lawsuit, the woman demands compensation for moral damages from xAI and the removal of the disputed images, as well as the imposition of a fine on the company. In

17.01.2026, 19:20

Politics

Dzholdoshova Again Accuses the Head of the CEC, Shainazarov Suggests Consulting a Psychiatrist

Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, wrote an open letter to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, accusing the chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Tynchtyk Shainazarov of involvement in drug trafficking. She claims that Shainazarov was previously detained with 20 kilograms of drugs and recalled the notorious fight between deputies in 2011, which involved both the current president and the

17.01.2026, 19:19

Society

A resident of Ak-Tala, herding sheep, chased a wolf on horseback and shot it.

Muradbek Esenkhanov, a resident of the village of Terek in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, successfully shot a large wolf on January 16 that was threatening his sheep. Esenkhanov was at the Tuyuk-Koo pasture when he noticed the wolf sneaking up on his herd. Without hesitation, he jumped on his horse and chased after the predator, ultimately managing to shoot it.

17.01.2026, 19:05

Incidents

As a result of the collision between two buses, one passenger was injured.

In Bishkek, at the intersection of Baytik Baatyr and Mederov streets, a collision occurred between two buses, resulting in injuries to one of the passengers. This was reported by representatives of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport." According to the information, the driver of the bus on route No. 103, traveling north on Baytik Baatyr street, failed to maintain a safe distance and crashed into the bus on route No. 226.

17.01.2026, 18:59

Incidents

In Bishkek, a passenger car burned in the yard of a house

A passenger car burned down in the yard of a house in Bishkek, as reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by an eyewitness. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM. The causes of the fire are currently unknown.

17.01.2026, 18:55

Society

Construction of an alternative road to Manas Airport is planned

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, got acquainted with the project of an alternative road to Manas International Airport, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Transport and Communications Minister Absattar Syrgabaev presented information about this project.

17.01.2026, 18:54