The narcologist pointed out the absence of state rehabilitation programs In Bishkek, there is a mass closure of private rehabilitation centers for people with drug addiction. This was reported on social media by Batma Estebesova, a psychiatrist-narcologist and director of the public association "Socium".
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe noted her courage and dedication to the cause of human rights. On January 21, Aziza Abdirasulova, a well-known human rights activist from Kyrgyzstan, was awarded the Raoul Wallenberg Prize by the Council of Europe.
In the Naryn region, more than 3,000 power line poles have been updated, according to information from NESC. In 2022, the region's electrical grid infrastructure was modernized, resulting in the installation of 3,200 reinforced concrete poles.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, a system of electronic monitoring in cases related to domestic violence is being implemented for the first time. This was announced by the Minister of Justice Aiaz Bayetov on his social media page. Since the beginning of January this year, the use of protection orders in a new format has begun, which includes the application of electronic bracelets and mobile monitoring. This system involves GPS tracking and regular identification of individuals using Face ID.
From January 23 to 25, a national judo championship for men and women will take place in Osh, at the "Gazprom – for Children" sports and health complex. The tournament will feature the best judo athletes from Kyrgyzstan, who will compete for medals and the opportunity to join the national team.
The draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On the Implementation of the Decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on Measures to Enhance the Potential and Competitiveness of State Health Organizations" is being submitted for public discussion. The developer is the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this project is to provide more autonomy to state health institutions, allowing them to manage finances and personnel more effectively, as well as to
Medina Kalieva and her husband Ryskul Syrgabaev from Talas have become parents of triplets. Medina herself shared this with a correspondent from Turmush. “We got married in 2024. I am 28 years old, and my husband is 34. Our three girls were born by the will of Allah,” she shared.
Elzat Asanova, who became the winner of the republican competition "Best Teacher of the Year - 2025," received the keys to a one-bedroom apartment in Bishkek. The press service of the Ministry of Education shared this news. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Education Elzat is a mother of five children, and her eldest daughter is in the 9th grade. The teacher noted that this apartment will become a permanent place for her children, where they can return during their
The human rights defender from Kyrgyzstan, Aziza Abdirasulova, has been awarded the Council of Europe’s Raoul Wallenberg Prize. This was reported by the organization’s media department. Photo from the archive. Human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova has been awarded the Council of Europe’s Raoul Wallenberg Prize The statement clarifies that this award recognizes Aziza's efforts in the field of human rights protection, with particular attention to the rights of prisoners, freedom from
The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, stated in an interview with the Kabar agency that the waste processing plant in the capital has successfully recycled 49,000 tons of waste. He noted that the opening of this plant is one of the most significant achievements of the city in recent times. According to the mayor, the construction of the plant was fully financed by a private investor who invested 95 million dollars into the project. Thanks to this, Bishkek was able to implement the project
The Minister spoke about the reasons for high salaries In Kyrgyzstan, the salaries of employees at the Ministry of Construction can reach 500,000 soms. This was reported by Nurdana Oruntaev, the head of the department, commenting on rumors that the average salary in the ministry is around 150,000 soms.
Now parents can obtain a social card and purchase goods and products at discounted prices The social stores "Eurasia" have announced the launch of a new program aimed at supporting young families. Parents raising minor children will be able to receive a social card that provides the opportunity to purchase food and essential goods at reduced prices.
Today, January 21, 2026, Kyrgyz culture and literature have suffered a heavy loss — the renowned literary scholar Omor Sooronov passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness. This information was provided by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan. Omor Sooronov, a distinguished figure in the culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, was a laureate of the State Prize in the field of science and technology, a recipient of the Order of "Manas" III degree, and an
People with disabilities are forced to travel to the capital to obtain prosthetics Citizens living in other regions of the country face serious problems when trying to obtain prosthetic and orthopedic products. The branches of the Republican enterprise engaged in prosthetics are located only in Bishkek and Osh.
On January 23, an exhibition titled "Another Landscape. Art, History, Ecology" will open in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This event is organized based on museum collections of painting and graphics, as well as with the participation of invited artists. This information was provided by the Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev. The exhibition will focus on exploring the representation of landscape in the works of artists from 1940 until the period of the
html The joint-stock company "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" has announced the acquisition of three new de-icers — specialized machines designed for treating aircraft against icing before their departure. The information was provided by the company's press service. According to reports, the Danish company Vestergaard Company A/S, which manufactures these machines, is known for its innovations in the field of aircraft ground handling, including the development of de-icers and other
In 2026, various scientific and cultural events are planned in the Turkic world to commemorate the centenary of the First Turkological Congress, which took place in 1926. In connection with this anniversary date, the "Turkic Culture and Heritage" foundation announced the organization of an exhibition featuring ancient maps from the 9th to 19th centuries, stored in archives across Europe and America. This information became known during a meeting between the President of the National
Social stores "Eurasia" have announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting young families. As part of the program, parents with one or more minor children will have the opportunity to obtain a social card, which will allow them to purchase food and essential goods at reduced prices. The initiative "Social Stores - Eurasia" was created to support various categories of citizens. Currently, five social stores are operating in the capital, offering basic goods at
The historic mosque was founded by Kemel Azhy Shabdan uulu — the first qazi of Muslims in Kyrgyzstan and the son of Shabdan Batyr. A ceremony was held in Balakchy to unveil a memorial plaque at the historic mosque founded by Kemel Azhy Shabdan uulu (1882–1948), who was the son of the famous Shabdan Batyr and the first qazi of Muslims in Kyrgyzstan.
Specialists from the Jayil District Department of Urban Development and Architecture under the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan presented a project aimed at improving the roadway in the northern part of Kara-Balta. As noted by the Ministry of Construction, the project covers a section of Kozhomberdieva Street, located between Jayil Baatyr and Krylov Streets. The development of the project took into account requirements in the fields of urban planning, ecology, and architecture. The main
This event became known from the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan. Elzat Asanova, who works as a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature at school No. 22 named after K. Umutaliev, located in the village of Dolon in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, managed to pass all stages of the competition and win at the national level. The teacher, who is raising five children, noted that this apartment will become a "family hearth" for her family in the capital, especially
On the radio "Sputnik Kyrgyzstan," Lira Samykbaeva, Deputy Minister of Education, spoke about the current process of digitalization in the country's education system. According to her, there is currently an active implementation of digital technologies in schools and educational institutions. She noted that many documents that were previously stored in paper form — such as reports, student personal files, diaries, and journals — have now been converted to electronic format.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan commented on the situation regarding the collapse of the roof of a new school built with the support of the "As-Salam" fund. This incident occurred in the village of Min-Bulak in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, where the school named after Islam Kasmaliev is located, designed for 150 student places. Construction began in 2023, with the contractor being the company OsOO
In the context of chronic energy shortages and increasing pressure on the budget, Kyrgyzstan is opting for one of the most controversial energy projects in its history — the construction of a solar power plant (SPP) with a capacity of 1900 MW in partnership with the Vietnamese company ROX Group. This project is positioned as a breakthrough in the field of "green" energy; however, its implementation is burdened with numerous financial, technical, legal, and reputational risks, which