Incidents

Teacher who beat a student in Bishkek taken to the police

An incident that occurred in Bishkek and went viral online captured a teacher using physical force against a student. The video of this situation became viral on social media. According to the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the case was recorded in the logbook. In connection with this, a woman born in 1983, K.D., was brought to the police for necessary investigative actions. The investigation is ongoing, necessary examinations have been appointed, and all details of the incident are

16.01.2026, 16:40

Ecology

In the Karatal-Japyrik Nature Reserve, feeding of wild animals was conducted

In the Karatal-Japyrik State Nature Reserve, on the Karatal site, winter feeding of wild ungulates was carried out on January 13 and 14 as part of the planned activities. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, reserve staff placed natural feed in specially designated areas, which had been harvested during the summer and autumn seasons. This includes hay, branch feed, and salt.

16.01.2026, 16:39

Society

Orunbekov explained why a replacement for indefinite driver's licenses is needed

Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the president's information policy service, shared on social media the reasons why it is necessary to replace indefinite driver's licenses. He also reminded that currently, the exchange of old licenses is being carried out free of charge.

16.01.2026, 16:37

Sports

The Kyrgyzstan national team defeated Tajikistan

The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team won against the Tajikistan team, reports the Futsal Association of the Kyrgyz Republic. The friendly match took place on January 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

16.01.2026, 16:36

Economy

Entrepreneur announced the closure of 4-5 thousand sewing workshops in Kyrgyzstan

At a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, entrepreneur Jasur Parpiev reported on the mass closure of sewing enterprises in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that since September 2025, when problems in the industry arose, the number of closed sewing workshops has reached 4-5 thousand, and possibly even more. “Five months have already passed, but no real support measures for the sewing industry have been adopted. When difficulties arise, no one is interested in what happened. When I opened my

16.01.2026, 16:34

Economy

Take everything from private owners? More and more property is becoming state-owned

It has been five years since the authorities of Kyrgyzstan began to regularly inform about the seizure of property. Initially, assets seized in high-profile criminal cases were returned to state ownership. However, it soon became clear that the process encompasses not only factories and plants but also any property that was illegally transferred to private individuals many years ago. At first glance, it may seem that there is little private property left, but the fate of nationalized objects

16.01.2026, 16:33

Economy

How Much Apartment Prices Increased in Osh in 2025. Infographic

According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers (GASRKG), there is a significant increase in apartment prices in Osh in 2025. In particular, the cost per square meter in 104-series apartments increased by 26.9%, in 105-series by 24.4%, and in individual apartments by 11.6% compared to 2024. It is noted that housing prices in Osh began to rise from the second quarter and continued to climb until October.

16.01.2026, 16:32

Incidents

A foreign student died in Bishkek due to a fire

A tragic incident occurred on Khivinskaya Street A fire broke out in Bishkek, resulting in the death of a foreign student, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

16.01.2026, 16:25

Society

830 Million Rubles Spent on Deporting Migrants from Russia in 2025

Photo TASS. Increase in expenses for the deportation of migrants from Russia In the course of 11 months of 2025, the regions of Russia allocated 828.5 million rubles for the purchase of tickets for the administrative expulsion of foreign citizens. According to "Tenderplan," this amount increased by almost 30% compared to 2024. For comparison, such expenses are comparable to the budget deficit of Ingushetia for 2026, as reported by the publication "Vedomosti." Among the

16.01.2026, 16:25

Economy

Farmers in Kyrgyzstan Warned of Possible Water Shortage

According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture, climate change and reduced precipitation in 2026 may lead to a shortage of water resources. In this regard, the ministry has urged farmers to actively implement technologies that allow for water conservation, such as drip and sprinkler irrigation. It is also recommended to switch to crop varieties that require less moisture and to sow drought-resistant seeds. Experts from the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture added that

16.01.2026, 16:24

Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources fined the "Avangard 2" hotel 28,000 soms for smoke emissions.

On January 14, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources arrived in Bishkek at the intersection of Ogonbaeva and Kurmanjan Datka streets to verify information about smoke, which was circulated on social media. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, during the inspection it was found that the source of the smoke was located in the "Avangard 2" hotel at the specified address. Individual entrepreneur S. G. was

16.01.2026, 16:22

Economy

Kyrgyzstan and Russia are seeking ways to resolve the issues of tailors at customs, - GTS

At the meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group held on January 16, deputy Jumabek Salymbekov drew attention to issues related to cooperation with the customs service of Russia in the context of problems faced by tailors. In response, the chairman of the State Customs Service, Almaz Saliev, reported that interaction with Russian colleagues is taking place actively. According to him, 2-3 online meetings have already been held, a liaison officer from Kyrgyzstan has been appointed, and a

16.01.2026, 16:21

Society

"Modest Wedding – Blessed". The Ministry of Culture proposes to ban fireworks at the ceremony.

The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has presented a project concerning the regulation of family celebrations and memorial ceremonies in Kyrgyzstan. The document is currently available for public discussion. The agency emphasizes that family traditions and customs of commemorating the deceased play an important social and cultural role. These practices have helped preserve the spiritual values of the people, maintain unity in society, and strengthen connections between

16.01.2026, 16:18

Economy

Ministry of Agriculture: Farmers Should Conserve Water

The Ministry Warned of Potential Water Resource Shortages Farmers received a warning from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry about a possible shortage of irrigation water during the 2026 growing season.

16.01.2026, 16:17

Incidents

SBNON Summarizes Its Work for 2025: Activities of 116 Criminal Drug Groups Disrupted

On January 15, a meeting was held at the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where the results of work for 2025 were presented. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdiyev. According to information from the Drug Control Service, 21 special operations were conducted throughout the year using the "controlled delivery" method of drugs, including operations that extended beyond the country's borders. As a result, 17 underground

16.01.2026, 16:17

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, responsibility for the illegal transportation of goods across the border has been tightened.

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced that new amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses regarding the illegal transportation of goods and vehicles across the borders of EAEU countries have come into effect. According to information provided by the press service of the STS, the amounts of administrative fines have been significantly increased:

16.01.2026, 16:16

Exclusive

Altman's Startup Will Connect the Brain to ChatGPT Without Surgery

Sam Altman has introduced Merge Labs, a startup focused on developing neurointerfaces using ultrasound. The company has exited stealth mode and raised $252 million in a seed round, valuing itself at $850 million. The main investor is OpenAI, with other contributors including Bain Capital and Gabe Newell, one of the founders of Valve, according to media reports. One of the key differences between Merge Labs and Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, is the lack of need for surgical intervention.

16.01.2026, 16:14

Society

In driving school, training will last for 10 months. Let's compare which professions can be mastered in this time.

In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes are expected in the driver training system. The training period in driving schools for category "B" will be extended from 2.5-3 months to a full ten months, while for category "C," training will last a year. The initiators of this change claim that it is aimed at improving road safety. However, this initiative has faced criticism both in society and in parliament. Many are questioning the justification for such an extension of the process

16.01.2026, 16:14

Ecology

The new waste plant in Bishkek will not be able to handle waste from neighboring districts, - the mayor

The mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced on January 16 that the eco-technology plant for processing solid household waste will not be able to handle garbage from neighboring districts of the Chui region. He made this statement during an on-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt." According to the mayor, the plant was designed to process 850 tons of waste per day, but currently, its load is 1200-1500 tons.

16.01.2026, 16:13

Incidents

In Bishkek, a woman was detained for the illegal sale of potent medicinal drugs

In the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek, the activities related to the illegal sale of potent medications were suppressed, reported the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Directorate. Police officers working in the Drug Control Service received information that a certain woman, referred to as "N," was engaged in this illegal activity.

16.01.2026, 16:12

Politics

Kyrgyzstan Prepares the Public Sector for Entry into Global Capital Markets

At the second meeting of the interagency working group dedicated to preparing Kyrgyzstan's entry into international financial markets, the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke. This was reported by the government press service. The meeting took place as part of the implementation of the presidential decree signed on January 29, 2025, number 27, which concerns measures to improve the investment climate and expand access to international sources of financing. Photo of the

16.01.2026, 16:05

Incidents

The police have started an investigation into the fire at a dormitory in Bishkek, where a foreign student died.

In Bishkek, on Khivinskaya Street, the police have initiated a preliminary investigation following a tragic fire in a dormitory. According to the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, the signal about the fire was received by the dispatcher service "102" at 09:20 AM.

16.01.2026, 16:05

Society / Exclusive

In the Talas Region, a construction company was fined 200,000 soms for violations

During the inspection of the water supply system construction project in the village of Chon-Tokoy, located in the Talas region, significant violations were discovered. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the existing construction norms, technical regulations, and other standard requirements (SNiP) were not followed during the design and construction of the facility. As a result of the inspection, a report was drawn up, and the contracting organization OsOO "NT

16.01.2026, 16:05

Society

The deadline after which old driver's licenses will become invalid has been announced

Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, commented on the process of replacing old-style driver's licenses. Photo from the internet According to him, the exchange of old licenses is carried out free of charge. Citizens have one month to complete this procedure; however, if someone does not manage to do so, additional time will be provided. It is important to note that the requirement for a medical certificate of

16.01.2026, 16:03