Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prince Mohammed bin Salman has not only become the next heir to the throne but has also opened the doors of a closed society to change. However, his rule is accompanied by accusations of repression, suppression of freedom of speech, and violence against the opposition. BBC documentary:
According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Statistics Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, from January to December 2025, the increase in consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan was 9.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. The largest increase was observed in tariffs for services provided to the population, which rose by 11.2%. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 9.9%, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products rose by 8%, while non-food
According to preliminary estimates, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms, which is 11.1 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Statistics Committee.
A serious development in the field of film production is planned in Kyrgyzstan, including the creation of the country's first film studio and a modern sound studio space. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev announced this at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, the Department of Cinematography has set ambitious goals for 2026. The project for the construction of the film studio has already been included in the title list, and work
The average nominal salary in Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 amounted to 42,954 soms, as stated by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, chairman of the National Statistical Committee. According to him, this figure is 19.1% higher than in the same period of 2024. The largest increases in salaries are observed in areas such as real estate transactions, construction, healthcare, as well as in the information and communication sectors, social services provision, and professional, scientific, and
According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan for the period from January to December 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms, which is 11.1 percent more compared to the same period in 2024. This information was announced by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov. The volume of industrial production during the same period amounted to 799.7 billion soms, which is 10.6 percent more than in January-December 2024. The increase was due
The Kyrgyz Republic has launched a phased program for replacing indefinite driver's licenses of the old format. According to information from "Unaa," a transitional period has been established for the convenience of citizens, during which old licenses remain valid within the country. However, after this period, the licenses will become invalid and must be replaced with new ones.
As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job vacancies in the country, with the highest demand for skilled workers, according to the Ministry of Labor. Currently, the unemployment rate in the republic stands at 1.3%. There are 56,500 unemployed registered with employment services, of which 38,100 have official status. Employment services have helped 17,454 citizens find jobs (as of 2025).
Today, February 19, new matches of the group stage of the U20 World Ice Hockey Championship (Division III, Group B) will start in Bishkek. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the matches will take place in the following order: 13:00 - Mexico vs Luxembourg;
A construction organization in Bishkek was fined 200,000 soms, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. On January 18, Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev, in collaboration with inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, conducted inspections at several construction sites in the capital, after which he instructed to carry out raids at all construction sites across the country.
The Deputy Head of the GCRTS, Tolubai Jakishev, stated in an interview with "OshTV" that the initiative for the free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan will last indefinitely. Jakishev explained that the document exchange was initially limited to the period from January 15 to February 15, but this restriction has been lifted. As reported by economist.kg, "yesterday the deadline was removed. I urge drivers not to rush: the forms for replacing licenses
At today's meeting of the Coordination Council of the Parliament, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, stated that deputies are free to express their opinions on any issues related to their activities. As noted in the press release of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the meeting took place on January 19 and brought together the Speaker, his deputies, as well as the leaders of deputy groups and committees, along with the administrative leadership.
- The total volume of Islamic financing since the beginning of the year has increased by 100.8% and as of November 30, 2025, amounted to 18.1 billion soms (at the end of 2024 — 9.0 billion soms). The relevant information was published by the National Bank. Structure by sectors:
A serious road traffic accident occurred on the 97th kilometer of the Suusamyr—Talas—Taraz highway. The accident happened on January 16 around 8:00 PM.
After a long period of dormancy lasting nearly 100 million years, a supermassive black hole located in distant galaxies has become active. This is reported by Popular Science magazine, citing data provided by Lenta.ru. The astronomical team led by Shobha Kumari from Midnapore City College in India concluded that such black holes rarely emit magnetized plasma that can be detected in the radio range.
The Development Fund of the Issyk-Kul Region reported the transfer of 10 units of new specialized equipment to Balikchy. The total cost of this equipment amounted to 60 million soms. As part of the renewal of the vehicle fleet of municipal enterprises, various types of equipment arrived in the city, including a motor grader, two large excavators, a mini-excavator, a concrete mixer, a manipulator, a truck crane, two loaders, and a tractor (trailer).
At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region, 11,720 kilograms of sausage products were discovered and sent back, which were attempted to be illegally imported into Kyrgyzstan from Russia. As reported by Turmush, this information came from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In the Uzgen district, in the rural area of Myrza-Ake, electric poles are actively being installed in the recently created settlements. According to Ruslan Talantbek uulu, the head of the Myrza-Ake rural administration, local authorities, responding to residents' requests, allocated funds from the budget for the purchase of 70 electric poles. 1 million 71 thousand soms were spent on these purposes, and the installation work has already begun.
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that proposes the designation of the open joint-stock company "State Insurance Organization" (GSO) as the national operator for reinsurance. The main goal of this project is to create national reinsurance capacity and strengthen the financial stability of the insurance sector, which will also help protect the property interests of policyholders and beneficiaries. This document is part of the
In the Aravan and Alay districts, instances of illegal storage of weapons have been identified, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to information from the department, raids were conducted as part of measures to ensure public safety and prevent illegal actions involving firearms, as well as to combat domestic violence.
In Bishkek, the water level in the "Ala-Archa" canal remains within normal limits, and at the moment there is no threat of overflow. This was reported by the October District Administration. According to a representative of the agency, relevant services, including MTU No. 402 of the October District Municipal Administration, as well as specialists from water management and emergency services, are conducting regular monitoring of the situation and carrying out preventive measures.
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, presented his manifesto outlining how technology can change the world over the next decade. He highlighted three key issues that humanity faces today. The first aspect Gates raises is the generosity of highly developed countries. He provided alarming statistics: in 2025, the number of child fatalities will increase for the first time in a hundred years—from 4.6 to 4.8 million. This is linked to a reduction in international aid. If healthcare funding drops
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is implementing a week-long information campaign dedicated to automated information systems. According to the ministry, there are 35 different information systems operating in the country, of which 22 have already been fully activated, and 10 are in the process of development. As part of this campaign, the automated system "Sanarip VET" has been presented, which is used by the Veterinary
In the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, residents of several villages recently classified as high-altitude areas expressed dissatisfaction that they are not receiving the legal benefits provided for retirement. According to available information, last year the villages of Cholok-Kayin and Konorchok of the Ala-Bugin rural district, as well as the village of Zhany-Tilek of the Kara-Burgon rural district, were included in the list of high-altitude settlements. However, despite this, the
According to reports from the National Bank, the regulator's board decided on January 14, 2026, to issue a license to JSC "Alma Finance Bank," allowing it to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies. In August of this year, the bank began preparatory activities to apply for the license.
An incident involving a car that hit a horse occurred on the road connecting the city of Orlovka and the village of Jany-Alysh in the Kemin district of the Chui region. This information was provided by witnesses of the incident to a Turmush correspondent.
In the city of Cholpon-Ata, the first practical tests of an underwater drone took place, which was handed over to the Issyk-Kul District Department of Internal Affairs, reports Turmush correspondent. The event was attended by officials, including the akim of the Issyk-Kul District, Japarbek Ormonov.
- During the discussion of the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On State and Municipal Services,'" Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva expressed her concern about the level of digitalization of state services in the country. She inquired about the current state of the digitalization process for state services.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has presented information on the average salary across various sectors of the economy. According to the National Statistical Committee, the highest average salaries are observed in the financial sector, where they amount to 67,121 soms. The figures in the industry are close to this level — the average salary here is 66,990 soms.
Inspectors of the border veterinary control point conducted an inspection, which confirmed non-compliance with veterinary and sanitary requirements in accordance with the Eurasian Economic Union regulations. Due to the identified violations, relevant acts were drawn up, and the import of the products into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic was prohibited. Thus, the cargo was returned to the Russian Federation through the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint.
The head of the president's information service warned the former head of the GSBEP about the consequences of his words According to information disseminated in the podcast of former GSBEP chairman Syimyk Japykeev and journalist Ernis Kyazov, an "inner circle" allegedly formed around President Sadyr Japarov, consisting of high-profile individuals who do not allow others access to the head of state. However, this information was denied by the head of the information policy
- As of November 30, 2025, the total volume of the credit portfolio of clients in the banking system amounted to 489.3 billion soms, which is 43.6% more compared to the beginning of the year (as of the end of 2024 - 340.7 billion soms). This information was provided by the National Bank. Breakdown by sectors:
- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports that on January 14, 2026, its board made the decision to grant a license to JSC "Alma Finance Bank" for conducting banking operations in both national and foreign currencies. According to information published by the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, the head of JSC "Alma Finance Bank" is Wan Xin. The founders of the bank are Wan Chuang'an, Kang Jianlin, Liu Wenzhong, as well as the companies LLC "Baden
The State Youth Theater "Uchur" now has its own building. This news was announced on the theater's official social media page. It is reported that the premises, previously used by the private theater "Tunguch," will be transferred to the "Uchur" theater.
This trip was organized at the invitation of the Union of Mediators of the Turkic World and became a significant step in the development of the legal system of Kyrgyzstan. During the visit, the delegation from the Ministry of Justice and the Republican Community of Mediators (RCM) visited the Mediation Center in Ankara, where they learned about the mechanism of mandatory pre-trial reconciliation that must be completed before filing a lawsuit in court. As part of this trip, Orozbek Sydykov and
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has published information about average salaries in various sectors of the economy. According to data provided by the National Statistical Committee, the highest average salaries are observed in the financial sector — 67,121 soms. The figures in the industry are close to this value, amounting to 66,990 soms.
K.G. stated in her application that her son A.M. and daughter-in-law O.Z. divorced in 2014 after six years of marriage. The children stayed with their father, but they were raised by their grandmother. Unfortunately, nine years ago, the children's father passed away, and in 2024, their mother also died. Based on the decision of the Naryn City Court, the grandmother became the official guardian of the minors.
The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a public discussion on changes to the requirements regarding free economic zones. The proposal concerns the revision of rules related to barriers and access to tourist and exhibition facilities within the SEZ, including the planned museum of retro cars in Bishkek.
As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic. The most in-demand specialties are related to skilled trades.
Tynchtyk Shainazarov in response: I can cover your psychiatric treatment costs Former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva accused Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the current chairman of the Central Election Commission, of proudly recounting a fight that took place on April 1, 2011, in which he beat then-deputy Sadyr Japarov. This statement was made by Zholdosheva on social media. Additionally, she urged the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, to investigate
For the first time in over half a century, NASA is preparing to launch a crewed mission that will take place in lunar orbit, and this event could happen in just three weeks, as reported by Kazinform, citing NBC News. The Space Launch System rocket with the Orion capsule, reaching a height of 98 meters, has been moved to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for an important system check necessary for launching four astronauts into lunar orbit.
As a result of a strong solar flare that occurred on Sunday, magnetic storms of levels G3 and G4 are expected on Earth on Tuesday. This was reported on the Telegram channel of the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to the forecast, the magnetic storms may reach Earth during the day. Level G3 indicates strong storms, while G4 is considered a very strong phenomenon. The message also noted that the lower boundary of the auroras may drop to 50 degrees.
According to data published on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, by the end of 2025, the country's population decreased by 3.39 million people, totaling 1.404 billion. This information was reported by RIA Novosti. As the bureau indicates, in 2025, excluding residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, as well as foreigners, the population amounted to 1.404 billion, which is 3.39 million less compared to 2024. The birth rate last year was 5.63 per thousand, while the
In the Osh district, on Raimbekov Street, a team of rescuers successfully opened the locked door of apartment No. 5 in a multi-story building. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The recent intervention of the ombudsman allowed two orphans from Naryn to receive an inheritance that their relatives did not want to transfer to them. This was reported by the Ombudsman Institute. A pensioner, K.G. from Naryn, turned to the representative of the ombudsman in the Naryn region with a request to protect her grandchildren's inheritance rights. She sought help for her grandchildren, who are 14 and 15 years old.
The Ministry of Education has announced the start of an open competition for the positions of heads of institutions of initial vocational education. According to the agency's message, the following requirements are set for candidates:
In the Chuy region, at the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," 11,720 kg of sausage products were detained while attempting to be illegally imported from the Russian Federation into Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the inspection was conducted by border veterinary control inspectors. During the inspection, non-compliance with the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the
In the territory of the Tyup district in the Issyk-Kul region, the snow height in some villages has reached an impressive 1.5 meters. Adilet Kambarbek uulu, the head of the road maintenance enterprise No. 35, reported that work was carried out to clear snow drifts on the roads in the Jeti-Oguz district. In particular, this concerned the sections Shalba–Lipenka–Zhon-Bulak between the villages of Kabak and Lipenka, as well as between the villages of Lipenka–Ichke-Bulun–Kytai, where the snow