Critics of the Kyrgyz government, accusing it of authoritarianism and despotism, are clearly mistaken. The primary task of the leadership is to prevent any unrest and instability in the country. They strive to respond to public sentiments, listening to the opinions of citizens and considering manifestations of discontent.
The tenge exchange rate in Kazakhstan has come under pressure due to short-term investments from foreign speculators. In 2025, the country attracted a significant volume of "hot money" aimed at quick profits. However, as reported by Reuters, this situation may change in the near future. The decline in the income of Kazakhstan's citizens has reached a critical point. Economic analyst John Sindry emphasizes that last year, investors focused on quick returns began actively
Starting from January 17, a sharp change in weather conditions is expected in Kyrgyzstan: snow will fall in some areas, with intense precipitation in certain regions. There will be wet snow accumulation on wires and trees. This information was provided by Kyrgyzhydromet. In some areas, fog is possible. Snow drifts and ice will form on the roads, and in mountainous areas, snow drifts may occur. The strengthening of the western wind may reach 15-20 m/s.
An incident occurred in Kyzyl-Kiya, resulting in a driver hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene of the accident. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to information from the police, the accident took place on January 15, 2026, at 01:20 on Kulatov Street, opposite the "Altyn-Ordo" restaurant. As a result of the collision with a Volkswagen Passat, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries, and the driver left the
During an emergency session dedicated to the protests in Iran, Mike Waltz, the U.S. Special Representative to the UN, noted that President Trump is prepared to consider all options to stop the violence. He emphasized that Trump is a man of action, not just words, as is often the case at the UN. "No one should be more certain of this than the Iranian leadership," Waltz added, as reported by Euronews. On the eve, Trump spoke about the possibility of de-escalating the situation in Iran,
According to information published by RBC citing Reuters, Andersen stated in an interview: "I am not focused on the USA. My attention is directed towards Russia." The Major General also pointed out that at the moment there are no Chinese or Russian vessels observed in the waters near Greenland; however, one Russian research vessel was located 310 nautical miles (approximately 574 km) from the coast.
Illustrative photo According to the military department, the drones were destroyed in the following regions: 47 – in the Black Sea area; 29 – in Belgorod region; 12 – in Kursk region; 4 – in Rostov region; 4 – in Astrakhan region; 2 – in the Republic of Crimea; 1 – in the Sea of Azov area.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has urged airlines to refrain from flying in Iranian airspace, as reported by DW. In a warning published the day before, EASA specified that this applies to all altitudes. The regulator noted that in light of current events and the potential military conflict involving the United States, Iranian air defense forces are on high alert. This creates a risk of misidentification of objects in the air.
According to the order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ulan Berdibaev has been appointed the new head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. This became known through the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital. Previously, Berdibaev held the position of head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek and holds the rank of police colonel.
As part of the personnel changes in the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek, Colonel of Police Ulan Berdibaev has been appointed to the position of chief. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek, this appointment was made following an order from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Ulan Berdibaev previously served as the head of the Criminal Investigation Department.
The Chinese airline Spring Airlines, based in Shanghai and one of the largest carriers in the country, plans to start operating direct flights on the Shanghai–Ulaanbaatar–Shanghai route from 2026. Spring Airlines (春秋航空) is a Chinese low-cost airline headquartered in Shanghai (China), operating regular passenger transportation on domestic and international routes. The main hub of the company is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport serving as a
Over the past week, there has been a rise in prices for meat, rice, tomatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, and pears in Bishkek, while products such as bread, cucumbers, peppers, apples, sugar, milk, and eggs have become cheaper. According to the data, the cost of the minimum set of products decreased by 1 som and amounted to 6,722 soms over the past week.
In its statement, the White House announces the appointment of Ali Shaat, who previously served as Deputy Minister in the Palestinian government, as the head of the new committee. His task will be to oversee the restoration of vital public services, the reconstruction of civil institutions, and the assurance of stability in everyday life in Gaza. The document emphasizes that the establishment of the NCAG is in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, adopted in 2025, which supports
According to the European Commission, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not make concessions on territorial issues without guarantees of the country's membership in the European Union. For Kyiv, integration into the EU is a key aspect of its future after the end of hostilities, as reported by the Financial Times. A new two-tier structure is being developed in Brussels aimed at accelerating Ukraine's accession process to the EU; however, this raises concerns among European
As part of these changes, new leaders were appointed to key positions in the Ministry of Defense, including the first deputy head of the State Institution "Defense Assistance," as well as in the central offices and the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Border Troops, and the National Guard. Specialists working in the field of state financial control and anti-corruption, as well as in the Main Directorate for the Execution of Criminal Punishments, also received appointments. In
Every day, the investigative-operational group of GOM-8, located in the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District, responds to calls to document the details of incidents and gather necessary evidence. On January 16, the editorial team of "AKIpress Summary" decided to spend a day with these officers to see how their work unfolds from the inside. The day began with a briefing from the head of GOM-8, Alisher Abylov.
In Bishkek, 105 units of specialized equipment have been mobilized to eliminate the snow cover, as reported by the press service of the city mayor's office on January 17. The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, during an inspection, gave instructions to the relevant services and emphasized the importance of quality and continuous work performance. The municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" is operating in an enhanced mode, with specialized equipment actively working on the streets of
According to the information posted on the government procurement portal, the purchase will be conducted through a request for quotations, with certain qualification requirements. The total amount allocated for this purchase is 15 million 730 thousand soms.
A two-year-old boy was delivered to the Osh Regional Children's Clinical Hospital after swallowing 17 magnetic balls from a toy. This was reported by the Osh Regional Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital. According to medical information, the child experienced frequent vomiting for three days. After visiting the district hospital, an X-ray examination revealed several foreign objects arranged in a chain in the intestines, after which the patient was transferred to the regional
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 18. On the night of January 17 to 18, snow is predicted in most regions of the country. During the day, precipitation is possible only in some areas of Chui, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while Talas, Osh, and Batken regions will remain dry. Snow drifts and icy conditions will persist on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, and in the western part of Issyk-Kul Lake, its speed will reach 15-20 m/s. This
- On January 16, 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meder Abakirov met with Nicholas Boulter, the British Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, various aspects of bilateral relations were discussed, with an emphasis on the implementation of joint initiatives in areas such as economy, trade, and investment, as well as mining and transportation. Opportunities for cooperation through the British Export Credit Agency UKEF were also discussed.
- The President of the Association of Suppliers (Manufacturers and Distributors) Gulnara Uskenbaeva shared with Tazabek her opinion on why many retailers refuse to accept payments through mobile wallets operating via QR codes. She attributed the main reasons to:
On the bypass road Bishkek—Naryn—Torugart, near the village of Milyanfan in the Issyk-Ata district, an incident occurred involving the overturning of a truck carrying mandarins. According to information provided by eyewitnesses, this incident was reported by a Turmush correspondent.
Architects working in the Jayil District Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction have developed a new project for the improvement of the roadway in the northern part of Kara-Balta. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the plan covers a section on Kozhomberdieva Street between Jayil Baatyr and Krylov Streets.