The Housing Committee approved a bill that Bekeshev called cannibalistic and anti-people.

During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed protest against the proposed amendments to the Penal Enforcement, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev presented a bill concerning the tightening of punishment for recidivism, which was brought forward for the first reading.

Taalatbek Masadikov has been removed from the position of Deputy Secretary General of the CSTO. A new one has been appointed.

According to information provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration, today, January 28, Taalatbek Masadykov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Taalatbek Masadykov. It has also become known that the new Deputy Secretary General is Mirlan Turgunbekov.

In the Alai District, a man washed a paint-stained rug in a mountain river. He was fined.

An incident occurred in the Aylai district when a man was fined for washing a mat in a mountain river using paint for advertising purposes. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an inspection after a video of the event surfaced on social media, showing the man pouring paint on the mat and washing it in the river. This action caused significant public outcry. During the investigation, it was

Toraga ЖК: Housing prices are rising as the Ministry of Construction sets tariffs at its discretion

Today, January 28, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, voiced the problems faced by the construction industry, noting the dissatisfaction of companies operating in this segment. “We have been approached by representatives of several construction organizations. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, which is responsible for this area, sets tariffs independently. This has led to an increase in the cost per

In the Jalal-Abad Region, the Kok-Art Electric Network Building has been renovated

The opening of the renovated building of the Kok-Art Electric Networks (RES) took place in the Jalal-Abad region, attended by the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev. The opening ceremony was part of his working trip to the region. The major renovation of the building began in March 2025 and was completed in November of the same year. The updated building will accommodate 112 employees, and the total budget of the project amounted to 5.7 million soms, funded by JSC

Historical Turn: How Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency Changed Kyrgyzstan

Over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan, under the leadership of Sadyr Japarov, has undergone significant changes, which in itself was unexpected against the backdrop of its turbulent political history, full of revolutions and resignations. One of the most notable achievements in foreign policy has been the final resolution of border disputes. In January 2023, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan completed the delimitation of their state border and exchanged ratification documents.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs employees detained three individuals wanted internationally.

An foreign citizen A. K., born in 1986, was also detained in Bishkek, thanks to the work of the video surveillance system "Safe City." He was wanted internationally on charges of fraud and was taken to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. In addition, a citizen S. V., born in 1988, was arrested at Manas International Airport while attempting to enter Kyrgyzstan. He was wanted for facilitating illegal entry and stay of foreign

In Kyrgyzstan, 8 small hydropower plants were commissioned in 2025

In 2025, 8 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 44.59 MW were officially opened in Kyrgyzstan, as reported in a press release from the Ministry of Energy. Among these stations, the "Kara-Kul" HPP stands out, which belongs to JSC "Chakan HPP." The opening ceremony took place on October 27, 2025, and the event was attended by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. In addition, JSC "Chakan HPP" is actively continuing the construction of three new

How Did the Leaders of the Osh Police Become Victims of Political Repression? Photos

In anticipation of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police, Turmush, in collaboration with the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, has prepared an overview of the first leaders of the city police. On November 1, 1924, in his report, the head of the administrative department of the Revolutionary Committee, Ibrai Toychynov, pointed out the necessity of establishing a police department in the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region and appointed Arkadiy Petrovich Arumov as its first leader.

Land and capacity restrictions hinder the development of the textile industry in Chui Region, - entrepreneur

At the business forum dedicated to the strategic development of the Chui region, today, January 28, 2026, the head of the textile company Kunduz Asanalieva pointed out a number of systemic barriers hindering the industry's development. She noted that limited production capacities and a lack of land resources, as well as the absence of industrial parks, impede local producers from entering international markets.

Deputy: The Tax Service is hindering livestock exporters, debts are rising

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, 2026, Aysarkan Abdibaeva noted that employees of the Tax Service are hindering the normal operations of livestock exporters. According to her, although tax obligations for these entrepreneurs have been canceled, officials of the State Tax Service not only fail to help resolve the issues that have arisen but also exacerbate them.

Sadyr Japarov explained the decision to transfer driving schools to state management

The President noted that the old system was prone to corruption, and reforms in this area are extremely necessary. “The lack of control and corrupt schemes were characteristic of both the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Registration Service, and changing leaders did not solve the problem,” Japarov said. “When we started the reforms, we took on the functions of issuing license plates, driver's licenses, and technical passports. Previously, we purchased these documents from abroad.

A workshop for the production of polystyrene concrete has opened in the Jety-Oguz district.

Production of polystyrene concrete has begun in the Jety-Oguz district. This information was announced by representatives of the Issyk-Kul Development Fund. According to the fund's data, in 2025, a local businessman submitted a project proposal to the fund. Support for the initiative came from the head of the district and the supervisory board, which led to the decision to provide an interest-free repayable loan of 4.5 million soms.

An avalanche has descended on the Bishkek-Osh highway

Today, at 12:20 PM, an avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, with a length of approximately 50 meters and a height of up to 2 meters. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. Leading specialists of the department noted that traffic on this section has been temporarily suspended.

In Osh Region, a local resident had a red-listed golden eagle confiscated.

A case of illegal captivity of a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan, was recorded in the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region. This information was received from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the country. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, together with representatives of NABU and the "Bars-2" group, carried out the necessary actions regarding this

The carpet advertisement turned into an investigation: the police identified the author of the video in the Alai district

Due to the spread of a video on social media showing environmental pollution, police officers conducted an explanatory conversation with a citizen. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. In the video, which has become a topic of discussion on social media, a person is seen pouring paint on carpets and then cleaning them in irrigation water while advertising his product.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu: "The national anthem should be an anthem that everyone can sing."

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted that the drafts of the new text and music for the national anthem were reviewed yesterday in the relevant committee, but none of them were deemed worthy. “We decided to return this issue for further refinement, as our goal is not just to change the anthem, but to create a version that can be performed by people of all ages. All proposed versions of the anthem were written in a marching style, which makes it difficult

The Prosecutor's Office initiates the opening of a crisis center in the Moscow District

Yesterday, January 27, a coordination meeting took place in the Chui region, in the Moscow district, where the opening of a crisis center was discussed. This information was provided by the district prosecutor's office.

Former FIFA President Supports Idea of Boycotting the World Cup in the USA

In his message on the social network X, 89-year-old Blatter advised fans: “Stay away from the USA.” He also expressed support for Swiss anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth, who had previously warned of the possibility of strict border checks and abuse by border officials. “I agree with Mark Pieth, who raises important questions about the upcoming World Championship,” added the former FIFA president, using the hashtag #DonaldTrump. Recently, in an interview with the Swiss publication

Bishkek – Razakov: Subsidized Flights with a Single Fixed Price

Flights on the Bishkek – Razakov route continue to operate six times a week. The ticket price is now set at 4,800 soms, making it fixed (previously, the fare fluctuated between 3,600 and 5,100 soms). The new unified fare provides greater predictability and convenience for both local residents and businesses. Tickets can be easily purchased through the Asman Airlines app with instant confirmation and no additional fees.

Colonel Serik Abiev, retired from the National Security Committee, has passed away.

On January 27, 2024, at the age of 54, Colonel of the reserve Serik Kekенович Abiev passed away unexpectedly. This sad news was announced by the press service of the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. Serik Abiev was born in 1972 and successfully graduated from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn in 1995, receiving a degree in "Law".

The speaker urged the government to respond to the rise in service prices.

The speaker of the upper house of parliament, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, spoke at a meeting where he reported a significant number of complaints received from citizens regarding the rise in prices for various services. He emphasized that the greatest increase in prices is observed in cafes and restaurants, where prices have risen by 10-15%.

It is necessary to resolve the issue of legalizing cars with Russian license plates, - deputy

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of legalizing cars registered in Russia. According to him, many of these cars have been in impound lots for a long time.

The Ministry of Justice proposes to bring order to the real estate market

- The Ministry of Justice has presented a draft law aimed at regulating real estate practices, as reported by the organization's press service. The main goal of the document is to protect citizens from unscrupulous intermediaries, hidden commissions, and fraudulent schemes. It also aims to combat fake listings and other manifestations of so-called "wild real estate practices." These unprofessional and opaque practices create significant risks for citizens when conducting real

The production volume in Naryn increased by more than 2 billion soms

According to the results of 2025, industrial production in Naryn amounted to 2 billion 42 million 800 thousand soms. This figure exceeds last year's results by 112%. These data were presented during a meeting dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city for the previous year.

A "time relay" has appeared on the streets of the city of Kara-Balta

In Kara-Balta, the installation of high-tech "timers" on streetlights has begun, which contributes to the automation of the lighting system and reduces electricity consumption. This information was announced by Kamchybek Esenbaev, head of the lighting sector of the municipal enterprise "Universal".

The deputy proposed to create a commission for complaints about vehicle licensing and the closure of driving schools.

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Deputy Kuanychek Kongantieff proposed the establishment of a commission to address a number of issues in the field of transportation. He noted that recently there have been numerous complaints regarding the licensing of road transport activities and reported that this issue will be brought up for discussion in the committee on Tuesday. “We are also receiving a large number of inquiries regarding the closure of vehicles and

In the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction was criticized for high real estate prices

During the parliamentary session, it was also mentioned that public sector employees in the country receive salaries ranging from 30,000 to 40,000 soms, which raises questions about the fairness of the high salaries of some Ministry of Construction employees.

Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Discussed the Opening of Direct Air Communication and Tourism Development

On January 27 in Bishkek, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Tumanov, met with Alexander Khvitiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During this meeting, the parties discussed numerous issues related to the upcoming meeting of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. One of the key topics was the opening of direct air communication and the development of cooperation in the field of

Guy distributed materials of an organization banned in the KR: He was detained

A young woman was detained in Kara-Suu for distributing extremist materials. The information was provided by the press service of the Osh regional police department.

In the village of Zhaný-Talap of the Ak-Talinsky District, a major renovation of the House of Culture was carried out.

In the Naryn region, in the village of Jangy-Talap, a ceremonial opening of the renovated village House of Culture took place after the completion of major repairs. As reported by Mirgul Abylgazy kyzy, the head of the institution, the building, which had not seen significant updates for a long time, underwent substantial changes. During the renovation, new floors were installed, doors and windows were updated, and the heating system, stage curtain, and audience seats were modernized. The

A Man Illegally Held a Golden Eagle in the Kara-Kulja District

A case of illegal detention of a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book, has been discovered in the territory of the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district. According to information from the Osh regional department of the Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, a complaint was received on January 27, 2026, regarding a local resident illegally keeping a golden eagle at home.

In the Jogorku Kenesh, there was outrage over salaries in the Ministry of Construction

In February, the Jogorku Kenesh plans to discuss the issue of high living costs in Kyrgyzstan. At a recent meeting on January 28, Deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev pointed to the words of Minister of Architecture and Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, who reported that the salaries of his department's employees reach 500,000 soms. This statement caused a wide public outcry. Tumonbaev noted that such payments fall on the shoulders of construction companies that obtain licenses, as well as on citizens

Kyrgyzstan to Attract $50 Million for School Construction in Bishkek and Chui Region

The project of the Law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development within the framework of the project 'Construction of Public Schools'" was approved in the Jogorku Kenesh, which was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, a loan of $50 million will be provided for a period of 25 years. These funds will be used for the construction of five new schools

Uzbekistan Authorities Express Concern Over Stringent Checks on Migrants in Russia

At the meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Olimjon Abdullaev, and the Russian Ambassador Alexey Erkhov, issues concerning the protection of the rights of Uzbek citizens working in Russia were discussed, as stated on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. The Uzbek delegation emphasized the need to prevent any forms of violation of the rights and human dignity of Uzbek citizens, regardless of their migration status, during inspections

In Bishkek, they are discussing artificial intelligence and data security

The national forum titled "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" has launched in Bishkek, coinciding with the International Data Protection Day. This event has become a significant platform for discussing issues of personal data protection, as well as digital and information security against the backdrop of the active implementation of AI and digital technologies.

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has developed a draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities.

The draft law, in particular, focuses on the need to protect citizens from unscrupulous intermediaries and to create conditions for transparent operations in the real estate market. It aims to overcome practices that threaten the security of transactions. The key provisions of the draft law include:

The Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law aimed at protecting against "wild real estate practices"

The Ministry of Justice has presented a new draft law aimed at organizing real estate activities. This document is designed to protect citizens from unscrupulous intermediaries, hidden commissions, as well as fraudulent schemes and fake advertisements, which are phenomena known as "wild real estate practices." These practices, characterized by unprofessionalism, lack of transparency, and aggressiveness, pose serious risks to consumers in the real estate market. The draft law has

The Jogorku Kenesh ratified the OPEC loan for providing the population with drinking water.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law on the ratification of a loan agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development was approved. This document pertains to the program "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)" and was signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek. As noted by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the goal of the project is to improve access to

Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Criticizes the Cabinet for Canceling the 15% Fee in Cafes

Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh: There is currently no worthy option for a new anthem

During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu stated that none of the proposed options for a new anthem were deemed worthy. He noted: "At yesterday's committee meeting, we listened to all the proposed options, but none of them were suitable."

The deputy proposed to extend the taxi licensing period, as only 7,500 out of 70,000 taxi drivers in Bishkek have received licenses.

- On January 28, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev proposed the need to extend the licensing period for taxi drivers. He noted that the current license validity period expires on February 1, 2026.

In Osh, a man suspected of robbery was detained at the airport exit.

A young man suspected of theft was detained at Osh International Airport. According to information from the press service of the city police department, on January 9, 2026, a 23-year-old woman known as N.Z. reported to them.

Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh and the State Duma will discuss the problems of migrants and cargo at the border

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov raised an important issue concerning migrants. He reported a large number of appeals from citizens working in Russia.

The deputy asked the speaker to discuss the problems of Kyrgyz citizens in Russia with Volodin and Matviyenko.

At the parliament meeting on January 28, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek uulu confirmed that he plans an official trip to Russia. Dastan Jumabekov, speaking at this meeting, emphasized that Kyrgyz citizens working in Russia in the business sector are facing serious difficulties.

In the southern capital, a large-scale reconstruction of Osh Street will begin.

In the southern capital, Osh, significant reconstruction of Osh Street will begin. The city's mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, along with representatives of relevant services, conducted a morning inspection of the specified street, which falls under the territorial administration of Manas-Ata. According to the press service of the mayor's office, during the inspection, plans were announced to widen this street to four lanes on the section between Raimbekov and Kasymbekov Streets. This

At Issyk-Kul, students honored the memory of a teacher who died during childbirth

In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, an event was held in memory of Gülzat Mukhanova, a teacher who passed away during childbirth. This information was confirmed by her husband, Ulan Soodanbekov.

GNS: Issuance of electronic invoices is permitted only in the presence of a real economic transaction

The GNS notes that the detection of such violations is carried out through risk-oriented analysis and modern digital technologies. All attempts to use electronic invoices in schemes of fictitious document flow will be closely monitored and suppressed. The State Tax Service strongly advises all entrepreneurs to refrain from illegal actions and conduct their activities honestly, as the sanctions provided by law are inevitable. Participation in such schemes may lead to significant financial