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A new 28-meter bridge will be built in Bishkek
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A new 28-meter bridge will be built in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the construction of a new bridge is planned, which will connect Shabdan Baatyr and Sagymbay Manaschy streets. The width of the new structure will be 28 meters. Information about the project was announced today at an off-site meeting conducted by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, who also inspected the current state of several key infrastructure facilities in the city.

20.01.2026, 16:19
In Bishkek, nearly 300 people have been injured due to icy conditions since the beginning of the year
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In Bishkek, nearly 300 people have been injured due to icy conditions since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of January 2026, 295 cases of seeking medical assistance due to injuries sustained from icy conditions and snowfall have been registered in Bishkek. This data was provided by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, citing statistics from the trauma center of the Sports Rehabilitation Center. Among the injured, 227 cases were recorded as fractures, while 68 cases involved bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures received plaster casts. Health specialists

20.01.2026, 16:16
Residents complain about the blocked sidewalk at the intersection of Bakayev Street and Masaliyev Avenue
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Residents complain about the blocked sidewalk at the intersection of Bakayev Street and Masaliyev Avenue

Residents who contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media report that the sidewalk on Bakayev St., adjacent to Masaliev Ave., has been blocked, creating serious problems for pedestrians. According to the residents, "unknown individuals have blocked the sidewalk at the intersection of Masaliev Ave. and Bakayev St. It starts on the eastern side of Bakayev St. and moves south. For the first 20 meters, everything is fine, but then, approaching houses No. 140 and No. 142, the sidewalk ends.

20.01.2026, 16:14
A notification system for water outages has been implemented in the "My City" app
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A notification system for water outages has been implemented in the "My City" app

A new version of the mobile application "My City" has been released in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office, citing the municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies". Now residents can receive timely notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages through the new functional update. Notifications will be sent to users in digital format directly within the application. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Bishkek

20.01.2026, 16:08
Kyrgyzstan is considering the implementation of digital solutions based on the model of the Rosselkhoznadzor
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Kyrgyzstan is considering the implementation of digital solutions based on the model of the Rosselkhoznadzor

In the capital of Russia, a meeting took place where representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan were introduced to the work of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision. The Kyrgyz delegation was headed by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister, while the Russian side was represented by Konstantin Savenkov, Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor. The agenda focused on studying the information systems used by Rosselkhoznadzor

20.01.2026, 16:07
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In Uzgen, a car and a truck collided: one person died, three injured

A tragic accident occurred in the Uzgen district, resulting in the death of one person. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Osh region, the incident happened on January 19 at 14:10 on the 609.4 kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh road in the village of Progress, which belongs to the rural district of Tort-Kul.

20.01.2026, 15:57
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Icy Conditions. Since the beginning of January, about 300 people have sought help at the capital's trauma center.

According to information from the press center of the Ministry of Health, from January 1 to January 19, 2026, 295 people sought help at the emergency room of the Sports Rehabilitation Center in Bishkek due to injuries caused by icy conditions and snowfall. Of all cases, 227 patients sustained fractures, while 68 cases were related to bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures were provided with plaster casts.

20.01.2026, 15:42
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In Kyrgyzstan, a Day for IT Workers May Be Established

The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to establish a Day for IT Workers. The draft of the corresponding resolution has been posted for public discussion. The agency emphasizes that in recent years, a regulatory, institutional, and technological framework for digital development has been actively formed in the country, which contributes to the implementation of information and communication technologies in the work of government institutions

20.01.2026, 15:40
Construction of the six-lane Zhiybek-Zhol Bridge. The mayor instructed to check the quality.
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Construction of the six-lane Zhiybek-Zhol Bridge. The mayor instructed to check the quality.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held an on-site meeting to review the progress of work on key infrastructure projects in the city. One of the stops on his visit was Zhibek Zholu Avenue, where a bridge over the Alamedin River is currently under construction, as reported by the press service of the city hall. During the inspection, it was found that the barriers installed at the construction site did not meet established standards. In

20.01.2026, 15:35
Aibek Junushaliev: More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek
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Aibek Junushaliev: More than 20 underground crossings will be built in Bishkek

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced in a podcast with the "Kabar" agency that the capital will have more than 20 new underground pedestrian crossings. According to him, it was initially planned to construct three overground crossings on Chyngyz Aitmatov Avenue (Southern Highway), but the authorities decided to abandon this idea after criticism from the residents. “Local residents expressed concerns that bulky structures would block the view of the mountains. As part of

20.01.2026, 15:30
Residents of Bishkek will be notified in advance about water outages through the app
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Residents of Bishkek will be notified in advance about water outages through the app

The municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies" has announced an update to the mobile application "My City". According to information from the city administration, in the new version of the application, users will be able to receive notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages. These messages will be sent in a convenient digital format directly to users' devices. To start receiving personalized notifications, it is necessary to update the

20.01.2026, 15:27
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On the stage of the Bishkek Drama Theater, the play "Uncle's Dream" will be performed.

From January 23 to 25, the Bishkek City Drama Theater named after A. Umuraliyev will present a performance of "Uncle's Dream," based on the work of F.M. Dostoevsky of the same name. According to information from the theater, the production is directed by Ulanmyrza Karypbaev, with set design by Sadyr Niyazakunov, costume design by Zuhra Mukambetova, and choreography by Rezeda Gayanova from St. Petersburg.

20.01.2026, 15:16
The area along the technical channel of the Bishkek CHPP will be comprehensively improved.
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The area along the technical channel of the Bishkek CHPP will be comprehensively improved.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek Mayor's Office Recently, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, held an on-site meeting to familiarize himself with the condition of several key infrastructure facilities in Bishkek. This information was disseminated by the press service of the mayor's office. During his visit, the mayor assessed the improvement works on Auezov Street, instructing to check the availability of the relevant documentation for all facilities in this area and, if

20.01.2026, 15:15
Doctors of Kyrgyzstan will gain access to social stores
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Doctors of Kyrgyzstan will gain access to social stores

A memorandum has been signed between the Ministry of Health and the Public Foundation "Social Stores - Eurasia KJ" The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Public Foundation "Social Stores – Eurasia KJ", aimed at improving social support for healthcare workers.

20.01.2026, 15:13
Food trucks with meat at social prices will appear in Bishkek
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Food trucks with meat at social prices will appear in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a new project will be implemented to launch food trucks that will offer meat products at social prices. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The presentation of this project was organized by the JSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding." As part of the pilot initiative, modern mobile trading points were demonstrated, which will provide quality meat to the population at affordable prices.

20.01.2026, 15:10
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In a year, the Code of Offenses was amended 33 (!) times. The Ministry of Justice proposes a limit.

Today, January 20, the Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Justice, which provides for limiting the number of amendments to the codes to once a year. Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov, presenting the initiative, pointed to the increasing frequency of changes in legislation, which negatively affects the trust of citizens and businesses in the legal system. According to him, this complicates law enforcement and hinders the

20.01.2026, 15:07
Kok-boru and Kokpar Will Become Separate Disciplines at the World Nomad Games
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Kok-boru and Kokpar Will Become Separate Disciplines at the World Nomad Games

At the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that kok-boru and kokpar will receive the status of separate disciplines at the upcoming World Nomad Games. This decision was made to eliminate possible misunderstandings and in accordance with the proposals of a neighboring country.

20.01.2026, 15:06
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Veterinary Clinic of OshGU — What Conditions Are Created There

The veterinary clinic of OshGU has successfully completed its first year of operation, providing assistance to over 400 animals and performing more than 100 surgeries. As reported by the university's press service, a resident of Osh, Alisha Korella, brought her dog Layla in with a bladder hemorrhage. She cares for several pets and pays them a lot of attention.

20.01.2026, 14:51
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Mobile meat sales points will appear in Bishkek. Here's what they will look like.

The presentation of the mobile meat sales points project was conducted by OJSC "Kyrgyz Agroholding," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. The initiative aims to improve the accessibility of food products and create a direct supply channel from producers to end consumers.

20.01.2026, 14:48
In Bishkek, control over public transport drivers is being strengthened
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In Bishkek, control over public transport drivers is being strengthened

In Bishkek, a meeting was held dedicated to compliance with traffic rules by public transport drivers and issues of road safety. According to the press service of the city hall, the meeting summarized the results of regular raids conducted every week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the busiest stops in the city. In addition, to prevent traffic accidents, explanatory activities and additional briefings for drivers were conducted.

20.01.2026, 14:43
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Dastan Bekeshev proposes to limit the grounds for forced vehicle evacuation

Dastan Bekeshev raises the issue of the need to clarify the rules for car evacuation. He noted that a bill proposed by the cabinet of ministers is currently being discussed in parliament. Among the proposed changes are stricter penalties for fatal traffic accidents and driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the deputy, the bill should include a provision stating that forced car evacuation should only be applied in exceptional situations.

20.01.2026, 14:42