The Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France, Sadik Sher-Niyaz, stated in an interview on the podcast of the "Kabar" agency about the growing attention of international publications to Kyrgyzstan's economy. He noted that there has been an increase in publications recently highlighting the country's successes in socio-economic development.
Deputy Chairman of the Board of the State Insurance Organization OJSC Baktygul Abdyjaliev shared his vision of the role of insurance in the sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan's economy on Birinchi Radio, as well as discussed current efforts to create a national reinsurance operator. In his opinion, the last five years have been crucial for the country. Kyrgyzstan has managed not only to restore its economy but also to achieve stable growth, strengthen statehood, and begin systematic
Fees for insurance and tinting for Kyrgyz drivers are being discussed At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of additional fees charged to drivers from Kyrgyzstan when passing through the territory of Uzbekistan. According to him, when Kyrgyz citizens travel from one part of the country to another through Uzbekistan, they are forced to purchase insurance and pay for car tinting services, while there are no similar requirements for Uzbek drivers from
In the documentary film "Five Years — The Beginning of a New Era," Akylbek Japarov, who previously held the position of Prime Minister, announced the implementation of a state program for the construction of housing for citizens seeking to acquire their own homes. He reported that within the framework of the projects of the State Mortgage Company, housing is offered with a preferential mortgage rate of 4 percent.
On January 26, an incident occurred at the Osh Medical College between a teacher and a student, which caused a wide resonance. Student Ainura Akmyrzaeva shared her version of events, refuting the director's information that the internet was down that day due to a power outage. She stated: "After the video of the conflict became popular on social media, the teacher and her children began to threaten the channel that published it. I agreed to delete the video, but instead of an apology,
In the Batken region, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding a case of extortion, and suspects have been detained. According to the press service of the regional police department, on January 20, 2026, a 20-year-old man from the village of Airybaz, located in the Kadamjay district, reported to the police. In his statement, he mentioned that on January 7, around 10:00 PM, a citizen named Ö. and three of his accomplices forcibly made him get into a "Daewoo Lanos" car in
In the Kara-Suu district, individuals posing as police officers have been detained on suspicion of extortion. According to information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, on January 18, 2026, a citizen, N.Sh., born in 1971, appealed to the Kara-Suu District Internal Affairs Department. She reported that her husband was forcibly placed in a car by three unknown young men of Asian appearance, who introduced themselves as police officers and claimed that
Yesterday, January 28, an incident involving fire occurred on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region. The flames were spotted east of the village of Kara-Talaa, which is part of the Ula-Khol rural district.
Representatives of the Osh city administration and relevant municipal services conducted an inspection of the infrastructure on A. Shakirov Street, which is under the management of Kurmanjan Datka. During the inspection, it was revealed that several commercial properties on this street had been built on municipal land without the necessary permits. Among these properties is part of the building housing the "American Pizza" café. According to the city administration, the owner of this
A woman responsible for the disturbances at the Issyk-Kul International Airport has expressed her apologies and fully compensated for the material damage. According to "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the amount of damage was 59,379 soms.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to temporarily reduce the fee for issuing permits for tinting the side windows of front doors of vehicles. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new decree, the fee is set as follows:
A new stage in the approach to investments has begun in Kyrgyzstan, where the main focus is not on quantity, but on quality. This was announced by the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France, Sadik Sher-Niyaz, during a podcast with the Kabar agency. According to him, previously the country aimed to attract any investments without delving into their essence and potential consequences for the economy.
The General Prosecutor's Office has expressed the opinion that the institution of legal representation is unnecessary. This conclusion was voiced by Deputy General Prosecutor Umutkan Konkubayeva at a recent parliamentary meeting. During the discussion of the draft law concerning changes to the legislation on legal representation, the deputies noted that this document proposes the possibility of legal representatives participating in court proceedings alongside lawyers. It is also planned
On January 29, a general meeting was held in the Alaï district of the Osh region, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized and the main goals for 2026 were set, reports Turmush correspondent. At the meeting, the district akim Chyngyz Bapaev expressed dissatisfaction with the insufficient activity of the village leaders in the area of replenishing local budgets and collecting taxes.
Currently, a new laboratory is actively being built in Kyrgyzstan, which will become part of the Center for Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives under the Veterinary Service, as well as the development of animal husbandry, pastures, and feed. This information was provided by representatives of the country's government. At this stage, the construction of the foundation of the future building has been completed. According to the project documentation, the laboratory will be
The winners among the rural administrations in the Uzgen district have been determined. This information was provided by the district state administration to the Turmush correspondent.
Since January 28, 2026, JSC "Alma Finance Bank" has become a participant in the registry of banks that are part of the deposit protection system. This was reported by the Deposit Protection Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic. As the agency explains, this system covers banks and financial institutions in the country that have a license from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic to attract deposits. The main goal of the system is to strengthen citizens' trust in financial
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region reports that three individuals have become suspects in the theft of a sheep on the highway Osh—Bishkek near the city of Tash-Kumyr. According to reports, a local resident, K.S., born in 1987 and originally from the village of Kyzyl-Alma, approached the city police department of Tash-Kumyr. He stated that on January 5 at 15:05, he witnessed unknown individuals in a black "Mercedes" stealing a sheep that was
- The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in the Kyrgyz Republic has published a draft report for 2024. According to the document, data on gold mining by artisanal miners in Kyrgyzstan remains unclear, as gold purchasing points that provide reports to the Department of Precious Metals under the Ministry of Finance of the KR present zero reporting.
A citizen named U.J. contacted the Main Internal Affairs Directorate in Bishkek, filing a complaint requesting an investigation into the actions of an unknown fraudster. According to information from the press service, the applicant indicated that the criminal, posing as an employee of the State National Security Committee, gained his trust through the WhatsApp messenger. Citing the need to assist in the release of a person from a detention center, the fraudster deceitfully obtained a sum of
During the meeting, the president mentioned a corruption scandal related to the embezzlement of 186 billion sums in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which resulted in the detention of several high-ranking officials. As a result of the discussions, reprimands were issued to the head of the Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs, Ravshan Sultonhodjaev, and the acting prosecutor of the capital, Anvar Urmanov. Shortly after this, new leaders were appointed in the National Guard. Bahodir
As of January 1, 2026, the president's decree on the one-time payment 'Bala Bereke' has come into effect. Adel Zhoomartova, a leading specialist in the state benefits department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, detailed the conditions necessary to receive this payment in an interview with the Kabar agency. Who is eligible for the 'Bala Bereke' payment?
- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva spoke about the need to strengthen control over online lending to young people. She noted that obtaining a loan through mobile applications has become too easy.
- At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, 2026, deputy Kubanychbek Samakov noted that the country is receiving loans at low interest rates, while citizens are offered loans at high interest rates. He inquired about what measures are being taken to ensure that the population can also obtain loans on more favorable terms.
On the London ICE exchange, Brent crude oil futures for April 2026 surpassed $70 per barrel for the first time since September 26, 2025, as reported by RIA Novosti. As of 12:27 Moscow time, the price of Brent increased by 2.34% and reached $70 per barrel.
In Naryn, on January 29, 2026, a municipal store specializing in the sale of meat was opened at the central market. This project aims to implement meat products produced by local farmers without intermediaries. The relevant information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. In this store, customers will be able to purchase quality and safe meat at prices significantly lower than market rates. The initiative is aimed at improving food accessibility for the population, especially for
Kazakhstan has become one of the main participants in the international exhibition Gulfood 2026, where an impressive number of export documents were signed for a total of $335.4 million. The main partners in this direction were the United Arab Emirates and Oman, as reported by the TASS agency. “As part of Gulfood 2026 in Dubai, a package of export and investment agreements was signed for a record amount of $335.4 million. The largest volumes of transactions are related to grain supplies,
President Sadyr Japarov signed the draft law on the republican budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for the year 2026 and the planning period of 2027-2028. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025.
According to the latest data, the number of victims of the snowstorm in the United States has risen to 73 people. This information was reported by CBS News, as stated in the news by RIA. Earlier, 51 fatalities were reported as a result of the powerful storm that hit the country.
The Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Taalatbek Masadykov, in an interview published on the "Allies. CSTO" portal, reported a significant deepening of cooperation between the CSTO and the United Nations (UN). As reported by RIA Novosti, he emphasized that both organizations are intensifying their interaction to enhance regional and global security. “The United Nations remains our key partner,” Masadykov stated. He noted that the cooperation
On January 29, the Jogorku Kenesh held a vote, during which three new members of the Council for Justice Affairs were approved. Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov was elected as the representative of the Jogorku Kenesh in this Council. The candidates proposed by the president and the People's Kurultai were also approved:
The former Secretary of the Security Council, Miroslav Niyazov, shared his opinion on the achievements of the presidents of Kyrgyzstan in the documentary film "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era." He noted that, working with all the presidents since Askar Akayev, he had not observed successes like those seen now. Niyazov also expressed support for both Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev, saying, "Well done!"
During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the composition of the Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic was reviewed and approved, resulting in the adoption of the corresponding resolution. Thus, the new composition of the Council for Justice Affairs includes:
In the documentary film "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era," Miroslav Niyazov, who held the position of Secretary of the Security Council, expressed the opinion that none of the previous presidents of Kyrgyzstan had a clear plan for the country's development. Niyazov noted that with the arrival of the new government, there is an active fight against corruption and organized crime. “I am amazed at the number of roads, buildings, and residential complexes being constructed.
The presentation of the acceleration program took place in Bishkek, organized by the National Association of Cooperatives and Other Forms of Economic Community of Kazakhstan (NACOFEC), held at the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event marked NACOFEC's first presentation in Kyrgyzstan, where the organization, actively working on the development of export corridors, offered Kyrgyz entrepreneurs the opportunity to enter one of China's
The Kyrgyz Republic will begin training teachers in skills related to working with artificial intelligence. This became known after a meeting held on January 29 between the country's Minister of Education, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and the founder of Cayu AI, Zamir Akimbekov. The Ministry of Education reported that the meeting discussed aspects of integrating artificial intelligence into the educational process. The minister emphasized the need to provide methodological support to teachers
In his new role as president, Sadyr Japarov has focused on addressing two of the most pressing issues facing Kyrgyzstan. These are, firstly, stabilizing the economy through the establishment of order, and secondly, combating corruption. This was stated by Amangeldy Muraliyev, the former prime minister of the country, in the documentary film "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era." In his opinion, these two directions have become the main drivers contributing to the recovery of the
An incident occurred in the city of Manas, during which four young men attempted to abduct a 23-year-old woman by covering her face with a white cloth. This was reported by representatives of the traffic safety department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region.
In the Chuy region of Kyrgyzstan, a unique weapons museum has emerged, created by Viktor Yartsev. This establishment has become the only one of its kind in the country, and now anyone interested can visit it by stopping by Viktor's shop. Creating the shop took many years, and Yartsev, a well-known hunter and weapons expert, invested his strength and knowledge into it. Although he is originally from Russia, Viktor Yartsev moved to Kyrgyzstan in 1957 and has since become a significant figure
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Bekmurza Ergeshov, has been elected to the Justice Council of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Bolot Borbiev, the chairman of the committee dealing with justice, crime fighting, and corruption issues, it was necessary to select one representative from among the deputies for this Council.
Colonel Abdillaev Abdygany Zholdoshovich, who worked in the state fire supervision departments of the Leilek, Kyzyl-Kiya, and Kadamjai districts in the Osh and Batken regions, served in the militarized fire department No. 12 in the city of Osh, and also held the position of head of the state fire service management of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Batken region, has passed away. He died yesterday, January 28, and today a farewell ceremony and funeral are taking place in the city
At a recent meeting with the presidential envoy in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, local business representatives discussed key aspects of the development of the agro-industrial complex, as well as issues related to the investment and industrial infrastructure of the region. During the event, a panel session took place where entrepreneurs shared their thoughts on current issues of socio-economic development and the interaction of business with government structures.
During the meeting, the parliamentarians discussed the project concerning the national anthem of Kyrgyzstan. Minister Mambetaliev shared information about the work of the commission that selected three versions from a multitude of submitted works, specifically 900. The Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kurmankul Zulushев, stated that the committee recommended rejecting all three versions of the anthem that were presented for consideration.
Aliskhan Akylbekov, an operative of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police Department, spoke about how cybercriminals operate in an interview on Birinchi Radio. He emphasized the need for prevention and combating cybercrime. According to the expert, cyber fraud remains a significant problem, and law enforcement agencies work daily to address it. Criminals continue to deceive people, and the police regularly receive reports from citizens who have fallen victim to such
During a working meeting, Kymbat Urumkulova presented the main areas of activity of the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Eurasia" in Kyrgyzstan and discussed the projects implemented in 2025. The main focus was on initiatives in the field of education, including the launch of the first Eurasian Center for the Russian Language and Culture. Kymbat Urumkulova noted that the center aims to promote the Russian language and strengthen ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan through the
The new high-voltage substation "Suu-Bashy," operating at levels of 110/35/10 kV, was opened in Batken. The launch of this facility took place during the visit of the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev to the region. At the opening ceremony, the minister emphasized that there is an increasing demand for electricity every year, which requires constant expansion of capacities and generation, especially in light of the growth of residential complexes and industrial enterprises.
In the documentary film "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era," Akylbek Japarov, who previously held the position of Prime Minister, spoke about how the construction of a single school stretched over two decades. He noted that from 1990 to 2000, state finances were so limited that funds barely covered salary and benefit payments.