Society

Near Bishkek, the construction of an alternative road to the airport is being considered.

On January 17, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev was briefed on the plans for the construction of an alternative road to Manas International Airport. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. At the meeting, Minister of Transport Abasattar Syrgabaev and his colleagues discussed the goals of the new project, as well as its technical specifications and implementation

18.01.2026, 00:27

Economy

The Ministry of Construction identified violations at the construction company "Aalam Stroy"

- On January 17, the Minister of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, visited several construction sites in Bishkek, during which he identified violations at a residential complex located on Ankara Street, being built by the company "Aalam Stroy." According to information from the ministry, more than 10 blocks of the facility do not meet the requirements of construction legislation and safety standards. Additionally, it was found that the company used the services of

17.01.2026, 23:59

Economy

How much does a ton of coal cost in At-Bashy?

According to the akimat, in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, a ton of coal costs 6400 soms. Coal is delivered to the district from Kara-Keche on a regular basis.

17.01.2026, 23:47

Society

The Pishpek District is left without gas and heating

In the Pishpek district, located in Bishkek, residents are reporting a serious problem — a mass gas outage. The situation is alarming, as gas is the only source of heating for many homes in this area. Local residents expressed their concerns in a conversation with the editorial office of VB.KG.

17.01.2026, 23:36

Society

In Kemin, advertising on the slopes of the mountains is being dismantled.

In the Kemin area, located in the Chuy region, work has begun on the dismantling of advertising images situated on the slopes of the mountains along the road leading to Lake Issyk-Kul. This information was confirmed to the Turmush correspondent by the local state administration. According to the administration, during a meeting in the region, the presidential envoy Azamat Osmonov instructed to remove the advertisements that spoil the natural landscape of the mountains.

17.01.2026, 23:22

Incidents

An earthquake has been registered in the Batken region.

According to information published by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, an earthquake with a magnitude of up to 2.5 occurred in the country. As reported by the Institute of Seismology of the Kyrgyz Republic, a seismic tremor was registered on January 17 at 19:11, with a magnitude of 3 at the epicenter.

17.01.2026, 23:13

World

Protests Against Trump's Statements on Greenland Take Place in Denmark

A large-scale demonstration took place in Copenhagen, gathering thousands of participants who protested against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of a possible takeover of Greenland and expressed support for the people of the region. This was reported by Danmarks Radio. Protesters held flags of Greenland and banners with slogans such as "Hands off Greenland." The scene, the square in front of the town hall in the Danish capital, was filled with people, after which they headed

17.01.2026, 22:42

Politics

Bekeshev: The Housing Committee will discuss loans for businesses at 6% per annum on January 19

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Bekeshev, informed about the upcoming committee meeting, which will take place on January 19 at 14:00. According to him, the agenda includes the discussion of ten different issues. Among the topics will be the government's initiative to reduce the retention periods for credit information. It is proposed to decrease the retention period for positive credit history from 7 to 5 years, and for negative history from 5 to 3 years. It is also planned to

17.01.2026, 22:36

Politics

Turat Akimov: Syimyq Zhapikeev Apologizes for His Words About Aitmatov

Syimyk Japikeev, the former head of the Financial Police, published an apology for his statements about the famous Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov. This news was announced by journalist and public figure Turat Akimov on his social media page.

17.01.2026, 22:28

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