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The deputy requests to postpone the licensing deadlines for taxi drivers once again.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 21, Deputy Bekeshev stated the need to postpone the licensing deadlines for taxi drivers by six months. He noted that government structures are unable to process all the necessary permits by February 1. According to Bekeshev, the requirements regarding military ID, medical certificates, and certificates of no criminal record should be reviewed. He emphasized that the Ministry of Internal Affairs itself requests these documents and forces drivers

21.01.2026, 10:21
The mayor advocated for increasing parking fees in the central part of Bishkek.
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The mayor advocated for increasing parking fees in the central part of Bishkek.

The issue of traffic jams in Bishkek remains highly relevant. Regarding the fight against road congestion, the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, shared his thoughts during a podcast with the "Kabar" agency. He reported that there are over 460,000 registered vehicles in Bishkek, and the city's infrastructure is unable to cope with such a flow. Work to improve the situation began in 2024; however, the mayor emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to solving the

21.01.2026, 09:49
Flight delays at Manas International Airport due to fog
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Flight delays at Manas International Airport due to fog

The international airport "Manas" has faced flight delays caused by adverse weather conditions. This information was provided by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". According to the provided data, three morning flights to Antalya, Kazan, and Sharm El Sheikh have already been delayed.

21.01.2026, 09:38
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The orphanage graduate will receive half a million soms thanks to the intervention of the ombudsman

Thanks to the intervention of the ombudsman, a girl from an orphanage will now be able to receive social assistance in the amount of 518,000 soms. This was reported by the press service of the country's chief human rights defender. According to the information, in 2025, employees of the Akylkatchy Institute conducted a monitoring of living conditions in orphanages in the Chui region. "We checked how children's rights and their living conditions are being respected," noted

21.01.2026, 09:26
Journalist Kyazov summoned for a conversation at the GKNB
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Journalist Kyazov summoned for a conversation at the GKNB

The reason was the consequences of the scandalous interview with Zhapikeev Ernis Kyazov, a journalist, reported being summoned for a conversation at the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) following his interview with the former head of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes (SSCEC) Syimyk Zhapikeev.

21.01.2026, 09:03
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Scientists stated: the modernization of the Botanic Garden will proceed without harming science

In the Enver Gareev Botanical Garden, the construction of a mini-football field is planned. This area has long been considered unsuitable for botanical needs, as reported by Deputy Director Nurlan Albanov in an interview with "Birinchi Radio." According to Albanov, the project has received approval from the president and the leadership of the National Academy of Sciences, and capital construction on the territory of the garden is not planned.

21.01.2026, 08:56
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Children from Russia under 14 need a passport to enter Kyrgyzstan

Starting from January 20, a new rule will come into effect, according to which children under 14 years old will need a foreign passport to travel to Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as to the partially recognized regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, reports Meduza. The Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia previously notified about this requirement in October 2025. Children who left based on a birth certificate before the specified date will be able to return

20.01.2026, 22:38
In Austria, a cow learned to use a stick to chase away flies
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In Austria, a cow learned to use a stick to chase away flies

In the Austrian Alps, in the village of Nech, there lives a cow named Veronika, who has turned 13 years old. Her owner does not use her for milk or meat production, but keeps her as a pet. Like all cows, Veronika suffers from flies, but instead of swatting them away with her tail, she has learned to use a stick to drive them off, reports DW. Scientists from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna have stated that this is the first recorded case of a cow using tools. The results of the

20.01.2026, 22:37
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In Bishkek, three guys are being investigated due to a video mocking the Kyrgyz language

The video mocking the Kyrgyz language, which appeared on social media, has caused public resonance. This was reported by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek. According to law enforcement, the incident has been recorded in the AIS ZHUY, and a preliminary investigation has been initiated. Employees of the Special Purpose Unit of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, together with the State Committee for National Security, conducted operational activities and identified

20.01.2026, 22:09
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Kyrgyzstan Ranked 117th in the Global AI Adoption Ranking

In the global ranking of artificial intelligence implementation, Kyrgyzstan ranked 117th out of 147 possible positions. According to a report prepared by the Microsoft AI Economics Institute, the level of usage of neural network technologies in the country is 8.2 percent as of the end of 2025. To assess this, data on the share of active users of AI technologies were used, taking into account differences in operating systems and types of devices.

20.01.2026, 21:43
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Kazakhstan has joined the UN Protocol on Water and Health

Kazakhstan has become the 30th country to join the Protocol of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the World Health Organization (WHO), reaffirming its commitments made at the UN Conference on Water Resources in 2023. According to the UN News Service, despite a high level of access to water and sanitation, Kazakhstan still faces challenges such as irregular water supply and insufficient wastewater treatment. Climate change, outdated infrastructure, and existing

20.01.2026, 21:28
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The Bishkek City Hall reported on the operations of the Eastern Bus Station

The Eastern Bus Station of Bishkek continues to operate as usual until its relocation to a new site, the city administration reports. According to the press service of the city administration, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev has instructed to organize taxi services in the area adjacent to the bus station. This includes clearing unauthorized parking and establishing cooperation with carriers in accordance with the established rules.

20.01.2026, 21:27
In Bishkek, the police are checking young men who mocked the Kyrgyz language on social media
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In Bishkek, the police are checking young men who mocked the Kyrgyz language on social media

In Bishkek, law enforcement officials have begun an investigation into a group of young people who mocked the Kyrgyz language on their social media. This was reported by the press service of the capital's Internal Affairs Directorate. It has become known that a video appeared on the internet in which the Kyrgyz language is ridiculed, causing a wide public outcry. Photo of the Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek “This incident has been registered in the automated information system of

20.01.2026, 21:20
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The program of the 76th Berlin Film Festival has been presented

As part of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, the organizers presented an extensive competition program featuring 22 films. This was reported by Deadline. The main competition includes films such as "On the Sea" by Kornél Mundruczó, "Dao" by Alain Gomis, "Home Stories" by Eva Trobisch, and "Everyone is Excited About Bill Evans" by Grant Gee. The jury chair determining the best film is the renowned German director Wim Wenders.

20.01.2026, 21:18
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Interuniversity Competition "Ala-Too Summer" will take place in Osh in 2026

The organizers announced that the inter-university competition "Ala-Too Jazy" will take place in Osh in 2026. This event is aimed at supporting gifted youth and includes a variety of creative nominations, such as vocals, instrumental music, choreography, and folklore. After a long hiatus, the competition was resumed last year, when its final was held in Bishkek on the stage of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. At that time, the event gathered students from various universities across

20.01.2026, 21:11
The Ministry of Construction fined another construction company in Bishkek
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The Ministry of Construction fined another construction company in Bishkek

Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, along with inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, is conducting inspections at construction sites in Bishkek. This information was published by the ministry. As a result of the inspections, violations of construction norms were identified at the training center located at the addresses: T. Okeeva St., 9 and 11.

20.01.2026, 20:53
Sellers of the Orto-Sai Market Request Regulation of Meat Prices from Wholesalers
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Sellers of the Orto-Sai Market Request Regulation of Meat Prices from Wholesalers

Recently, a raid took place in the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek, aimed at monitoring meat prices. This was reported by the city administration. According to information from the authorities, at the "Orto-Sai" market, meat sellers were informed about the rules of state regulation of prices for socially significant products. They were reminded that the retail price for bone-in beef should not exceed 680 soms per kilogram. Sellers, in turn, reported that they purchase beef at prices

20.01.2026, 20:42
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At the Orto-Sai Market, meat prices were checked. Markups and absence of price tags were identified.

On January 20, another monitoring raid on meat product prices took place in the Oktobrskiy district of Bishkek. This was reported by the city hall. Employees of the Oktobrskiy district administration, the municipal inspection, as well as representatives of the Oktobrskiy Internal Affairs Department and MTU No. 403 participated in the event. The main inspections were conducted at the Orto-Sai market.

20.01.2026, 20:41