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In the Kochkorsky District, they propose closing stores for expensive meat

In the Naryn region, in the Kochkor district, the issue of inflated meat prices has been raised. Although the official price is set at 640 soms, in some meat shops it exceeds 700 soms. The deputy akim of the district, Erkin Chekirbaev, reported this during a meeting of the district state administration. Chekirbaev noted that there are between 7 and 8 shops selling meat in the village of Kochkor. "Prices must correspond to the established 640 soms. We need to ensure that sales are conducted

29.01.2026, 18:14
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Raid "Bacchus" in Naryn: 10 Drunk Drivers Detained in One Night

In the Naryn region, during the operation "Bacchus," 10 drivers were detained for driving under the influence of alcohol in just one night. This was reported by the Road Traffic Safety Department (RTSD) of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region. According to the agency's data, as part of the raid conducted by the regional department, on the night of January 28 to 29, 2026, 23 drivers were found to have committed serious violations of traffic rules in the region.

29.01.2026, 18:06
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The Akim of the Alai District criticized the heads of rural administrations for lack of initiative

On January 29, a collegial meeting took place in the Ailaysky district, where the results of the work for the past year were summarized and plans for 2026 were outlined. During the event, the district akim Chyngyz Bapaev expressed dissatisfaction with the activities of the heads of the rural administrations, pointing to a weakening of efforts to increase local budgets and tax revenues. He emphasized: “You cannot just sit and distribute the funds that come from above. You need to work quickly

29.01.2026, 17:50
Bazarbaev: Trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan exceeded 2 billion dollars
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Bazarbaev: Trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan exceeded 2 billion dollars

According to preliminary data for 2025, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan has exceeded 2 billion dollars. This information was presented by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, Kudaibergen Bazarbaev. He noted that such successes have been made possible thanks to the state policy being implemented and the active leadership of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov.

29.01.2026, 17:49
Orunbekov explained why the training period for drivers is 10 months
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Orunbekov explained why the training period for drivers is 10 months

Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, spoke about a new initiative regarding the duration of driver training. He noted that the 10-month course was established with the aim of significantly increasing road safety and reducing the number of fatalities. Despite the explanatory measures, society continues to ask questions about the length of training. Orunbekov emphasized that all new norms are designed to ensure better preparation of

29.01.2026, 17:41
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Life in the Regions: Since then, he calls me "Zhan" – a teacher from the Issyk-Ata district was traveling in a taxi and found her future husband

Kanykey Iminova, a teacher from the village of Ken-Bulun in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, shares her life story. She was born on January 2, 1979, in the village of Don-Aryk in the Chui district. Together with her husband, she raises four children — three sons and a daughter. “My daughter is married, the eldest son lives separately, the second is in the 10th grade, and the third is in the 7th. We met on March 8 when he was working as a taxi driver. I stopped a taxi, and he turned

29.01.2026, 17:41
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In Alai, the share of impurities in the extracted coal has increased

At a recent meeting in the state administration held on January 29, it was announced that the share of impurities in coal mined in Alai has increased. In the Alai district, a gathering took place where the results of the previous year's work were discussed and plans for 2026 were outlined. Deputy Akims, Sherikbay Zhapаров and Altynbek Bolbur uulu, presented detailed reports on their respective areas of oversight, using slides for clarity.

29.01.2026, 17:37
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Deputies propose to change the regulations under which they operate. Project

The initiative put forward by deputies Marlen Mamataliyev and Mederbek Aliyev proposes an update to the regulatory law of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the proposed draft law, the main procedures concerning the discussion of issues at the meetings of the Jogorku Kenesh will be defined, as well as the implementation of powers provided by the Constitution and other legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project is also aimed at digitizing the work processes in the Jogorku Kenesh.

29.01.2026, 17:23
The CSTO exercises "Unbreakable Brotherhood" will take place in October in Belarus
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The CSTO exercises "Unbreakable Brotherhood" will take place in October in Belarus

The exercises titled "Indestructible Brotherhood - 2026" involving the peacekeeping forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) are scheduled for October in Belarus. This was announced by the CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov in an interview for the media published on the "Allies. CSTO" platform. During the event, traditional exercises such as "Interaction," "Search," "Echelon," and "Frontier" are expected to

29.01.2026, 17:21
Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ambassador of China discussed cooperation issues
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Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Ambassador of China discussed cooperation issues

On January 29 of this year, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Abakirov, held a meeting with Liu Jiangping, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Kyrgyzstan. This information was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussion, the participants covered a wide range of topics related to Kyrgyz-Chinese cooperation, emphasizing the implementation of joint trade, economic, and investment projects.

29.01.2026, 17:18
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Samarkbek Bolotbekov became the Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia"

The press service of the Ministry of Health reports the appointment of Samarbeka Bolotbekov as the Deputy Director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy". Bolotbekov holds a higher education degree in "jurisprudence," which he obtained from the International University of Kyrgyzstan, as well as a master's degree in international law. He is a candidate of political sciences and holds a lawyer's license. His professional experience includes serving as the head of

29.01.2026, 17:17
Private insurers will be able to share risks with the government
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Private insurers will be able to share risks with the government

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

29.01.2026, 17:14
Kyrgyzstan May Introduce Retaliatory Measures Against Uzbekistan's Requirements for Drivers
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Kyrgyzstan May Introduce Retaliatory Measures Against Uzbekistan's Requirements for Drivers

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

29.01.2026, 17:12
The state provides citizens with housing on preferential terms — Akylbek Japarov
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The state provides citizens with housing on preferential terms — Akylbek Japarov

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.

29.01.2026, 17:00
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A conflict occurred between a teacher and a 42-year-old student at Osh Medical College: The student filed a complaint with the police.

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,

29.01.2026, 16:57
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In the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a 20-year-old guy was taken to an old car market and extorted for money — police conducted arrests

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

29.01.2026, 16:52
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The FSB of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained fake police officers

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

29.01.2026, 16:50
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In the city of Osh, a number of structures were ordered to be demolished, including part of the "American Pizza" cafe, owned by the former deputy mayor.

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

29.01.2026, 16:41
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Kyrgyzstan is Shifting to Selecting Quality Investments — Sadık Sher-Niyaz

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.

29.01.2026, 16:35
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The Prosecutor General's Office Opposes Legal Representatives

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

29.01.2026, 16:34
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In Alai, the heads of local governments were criticized: For what?

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.

29.01.2026, 16:34
A laboratory for testing veterinary medicines and feed additives is being built in the Kyrgyz Republic.
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A laboratory for testing veterinary medicines and feed additives is being built in the Kyrgyz Republic.

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

29.01.2026, 16:34
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Bank "Alma" has joined the deposit protection system

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

29.01.2026, 16:27
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On a black "Mercedes," a sheep was taken away: Three detained

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

29.01.2026, 16:26
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Gold purchasing offices reporting to the Ministry of Finance provide zero reports on the extraction by gold miners, - IPDO report

- 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.

29.01.2026, 16:22
In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained
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In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained

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

29.01.2026, 16:21
Major personnel reshuffles took place in Uzbekistan's security sector after harsh criticism of Mirziyoyev.
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Major personnel reshuffles took place in Uzbekistan's security sector after harsh criticism of Mirziyoyev.

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

29.01.2026, 16:19
Who Will Receive the One-Time Payment "Bala Bereke," According to the Ministry of Labor
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Who Will Receive the One-Time Payment "Bala Bereke," According to the Ministry of Labor

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?

29.01.2026, 16:18
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Deputy: Kyrgyzstan receives cheap loans, while the population pays 15%

- 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.

29.01.2026, 16:17
In Naryn, a municipal store has been established for selling meat at affordable prices
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In Naryn, a municipal store has been established for selling meat at affordable prices

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

29.01.2026, 16:06
Kazakhstan at Gulfood 2026 signed export agreements worth a record $335.4 million
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Kazakhstan at Gulfood 2026 signed export agreements worth a record $335.4 million

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,

29.01.2026, 16:04
In the CSTO, the UN was named a key partner
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In the CSTO, the UN was named a key partner

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

29.01.2026, 15:56
No president has achieved such success — Miroslav Niyazov
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No president has achieved such success — Miroslav Niyazov

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!"

29.01.2026, 15:53
Former presidents did not have a clear plan for the country's development - Niyazov
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Former presidents did not have a clear plan for the country's development - Niyazov

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.

29.01.2026, 15:49