In 2025, about 900 accidents were registered, resulting in casualties This year, according to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov, approximately 900 road traffic accidents occurred in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in fatalities. Among them, 121 victims were children.
In the Leilek district, in the city of Razakov, checks were conducted to find minors in prohibited areas, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the agency, during these checks, 9 teenagers were found in places that could threaten their health and development. Additionally, it was revealed that two of them do not attend educational institutions. As a result, the legal representatives of the minors were fined a total of 9,000 soms,
The import of tea from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan decreased by 36% in the first ten months of 2025. This information was provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan received 3,700 tons of tea from Kazakhstan, totaling $4.6 million. In the same period of 2024, the import volume was significantly higher — 5,800 tons, with a total value of $4 million.
On January 15, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputy head of the Department of Road Safety of the State Traffic Safety Department reported a shortage of narcological centers, doctors, and qualified specialists in the regions. These issues complicate the assessment of drivers' conditions. The deputy head noted the presence of staffing and infrastructure problems, which hinder the necessary procedures, the media reports.
Research has shown that when parking and maneuvering, drivers do not always make optimal choices, as stated by "Za Rulem". These habits can reveal a lot about the personal qualities of drivers. Here are some of them:
Turmush continues to share stories about Kyrgyzstani people working and studying abroad. Alyna Alimbai kyzy, born on March 25, 2002, in Bishkek, is currently settled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she works as a manicure master. After graduating from the Bishkek Medical College with a degree in obstetrics, Alyna decided to change her career, choosing the beauty industry due to the low salaries in medicine. In her new profession, she underwent training in Bishkek and has two years of work
According to information from IQAir, as of January 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 248 AQI. This value indicates a very unhealthy atmosphere.
In the Talas region, the examination of a criminal case has been completed, in which a 60-year-old man was convicted of violent sexual acts against a minor. The accused is a resident of one of the villages in the Bakai-Ata district, who faced serious charges for a crime against a child.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has approved new requirements regarding the development and updating of financial recovery plans for commercial banks. These measures are aimed at creating action scenarios in crisis conditions, which will help protect the interests of depositors and strengthen the financial stability of the sector. As it became known, the relevant resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Approval of the Regulation 'On the
In Kyrgyzstan, from January 15 to February 15, a free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses has started. On the first day, large queues of drivers formed in the city of Karakol. Residents are filming the queues and posting them on social media. They are asking questions about the possibility of opening additional windows or whether it is possible not to change the license.
- Updated regulations for the import of goods through e-commerce have been adopted in Kyrgyzstan. The Vice President of the E-commerce Association, Yunus Zairov, spoke about this on the radio. According to Zairov, before the introduction of the e-commerce law, online orders were made through express carriers with a limit of 200 euros and 31 kilograms. Previously, this threshold was 1000 euros, but it was reduced at the beginning of this year.
Starting next week, significant cooling and snowfall are expected in Bishkek. According to the latest forecasts, the temperature on the night of January 16 will fluctuate between -1 and +1 degrees, while during the day it is expected to rise to +4…+6 degrees, but precipitation is possible.
The process of dismantling the main New Year tree in Ala-Too Square has begun in Bishkek. City service employees have started removing decorations and ornaments. This was reported by the capital's mayor's office to the Kabar agency. For reference, the main tree of the country was lit on December 15. Its decoration was designed in a unified style reflecting the symbolism of the city, the monument to Manas, and the renovated Ala-Too Square. This year, over 7,000 ornaments in blue and
President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 388 titled "On Urgent Measures to Improve the Efficiency of Vehicle Technical Inspection Organization." This document comes into effect on January 1 and will remain in force until December 31, 2026, introducing temporary legal regulation aimed at stabilizing prices and improving the quality of services related to the technical inspection of vehicles and the issuance of certificates of safety for their design. The state enterprise
- Coffee imports to Kyrgyzstan increased by 20% over the first 10 months of 2025, according to information provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to October 2025, the republic imported 366 tons of coffee from more than 22 countries, with a total value of $4.3 million. This is 20% more compared to the same period in 2024, when 304 tons were imported at a value of $2.5 million.
The meeting on the issues of debureaucratization of the state management system was held by Adylbek Kasymaliev. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the meeting, the head of the Cabinet highlighted key areas related to debureaucratization — these include providing citizens with accessible and quality services, as well as creating more favorable conditions for doing business. Photo of the Cabinet of Ministers “In 2025, we made significant progress in this
Photo from the internet. Flag of Iran According to information published by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kyrgyzstan, recent economic protests in the country have gone beyond peaceful expressions of discontent and have become violent due to foreign interference. This information was announced in a press release from the diplomatic mission. The document emphasizes that peaceful gatherings in Iran are legalized and regulated by law, which creates a legal basis for expressing
Photo from the internet. To-Ashuu Pass In connection with the onset of the autumn-winter period, the Ministry of Transport has announced enhanced control on mountainous road sections. Officials have already begun inspections of vehicles at the checkpoints 'Sosnovka' and 'Kara-Kol'. Vehicles that are not equipped with winter tires and anti-skid chains will not be allowed to pass through the specified posts. The Ministry reminds that before traveling to mountainous areas, it
The Central Election Commission made a decision on January 15 regarding the statement submitted by the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 27, Baktybek Asamudinov, who decided to withdraw from the elections. In this regard, his registration was annulled. The elections took place on November 30, 2025. B. Asamudinov submitted his request to withdraw from the elections to the CEC on January 14, 2026.
As of December 1, there are 6,527 people registered with the probation service in Kyrgyzstan. These figures are provided by the Department of Probation. Of the total number of probation clients, nearly 75% are individuals under executive probation, which amounts to 4,878 people.
The presentation of the collection of poems by Alykul Osmonov translated into Hungarian took place at the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Hungary. This event was organized in honor of the 110th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kyrgyz poet, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The collection of poems by Alykul Osmonov was presented in Budapest The renowned Hungarian Turkologist Shomfai
In the Chui region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan, together with the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, uncovered a case of extortion involving an investigator from the Jaily District Department of Internal Affairs. According to the press center of the SCNS, on January 13, as part of operational activities related to the pre-trial proceedings registered in the automated information system ERP, police captain
The deputy noted that the loss of driving licenses could negatively affect the financial situation of families Ulukbek Karybek uulu, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his concerns during the discussion on the possible tightening of penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, stating that the revocation of driving licenses for a period of one to twelve years could significantly impact the financial capabilities of families, especially in rural areas. In his opinion, such
According to the international analytical platform Numbeo, Kyrgyzstan ranked high in the list of countries with the lowest cost of living, placing 140th among 155 countries. The cost of living index in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 27.3 points, indicating an extremely low price level compared to other countries. The study is based on a comparison with New York, where the price level is set at 100 points. The lower the index, the more affordable life is in the country. The calculation took into account