In 2025, the Forensic Expert Service, operating under the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, summarized its work. According to the press service, last year the agency received 7,268 rulings and decisions from law enforcement and judicial bodies regarding the appointment of expert examinations.
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev announced this information at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev reported that only 7.5 thousand taxi drivers out of 70 thousand working in Bishkek were able to obtain licenses. He emphasized that the deadline for issuing them expires in three days. According to Bekeshev, it is necessary to extend this deadline, as the number of licenses issued is very small. The situation where so few taxi drivers have licenses
The Osh city administration announced the expansion of Osh Street, which will be transformed into a four-lane highway. This decision was the result of a morning raid conducted under the leadership of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev and specialists from the relevant services. The expansion will take place on the section from Raimbekov Street to Kasymbekov Street, and this road will become an alternative route to the airport. In this regard, the authorities have been instructed to begin the
The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, along with the heads of city services, conducted an inspection of key infrastructure facilities in the capital. During the inspection, a project for the reconstruction of a section of Manas Avenue was presented, which includes the construction of a new road interchange, the extension of Mederov Street along the Ala-Archa River, and the opening of Tabaldiev Street. The implementation of this project is expected to begin in spring 2026. After the
An inclusive platform-lift has been installed in the Manas underground passage, designed for people with limited physical abilities, as well as for parents with strollers. According to the press service of the city administration, this decision was made as part of a program aimed at creating an inclusive environment to improve the quality of life and meet the social needs of citizens.
Islambek Orozbekovich Atakanov, born in 1979, is wanted. This was reported by his relatives to Kaktus.media. According to family members, in the summer of 2025, he was working in Talas, engaged in selling fish. He last contacted them in July. He went missing after leaving his workplace, leaving his belongings and passport there. Since then, nothing has been known about him. The family is asking anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
A new educational project called "YouTube School" has been launched in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at people with disabilities. Its implementation is carried out by the Republican Institution of Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products and the Rehabilitation Center under the Ministry of Labor, with the support of the public organization "Mümkünchülük." The project targets people with disabilities who are in the rehabilitation center, where they receive prosthetic and orthopedic products and
The action of the film will unfold in the territory of the Kokand Khanate. A film adaptation of the historical novel by Tölögan Kasymbekov, "Synan Kylch" ("Broken Sword"), is planned in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the country's Ministry of Culture. Currently, the project's budget is being approved, and the script will be developed by the renowned playwright Sultan Raev. Filming is set to begin at the end of 2026. The plot of the work spans the years from 1801 to
The Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the validity of taxi drivers' licenses will not be extended and will expire on February 1, 2026. Starting February 2, raids will begin across the country aimed at checking the presence of licenses among taxi drivers. Law enforcement agencies will monitor compliance with legislation in the field of taxi licensing and will punish those who violate the rules.
An American aircraft carrier group has arrived off the coast of Iran, in the Persian Gulf region. It is currently unclear whether U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of a possible strike against Iran in response to the suppression of protests will be carried out; however, military analysts report that the necessary forces are on standby. Photo by the media. Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
On January 23, 2026, field schools on constitutionalism were held in Osh, organized by the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was attended by the court chairman Emil Oskonbaev and judges Chinara Aydarbekova and Meerghul Bobukejeva. These educational programs were developed for two target groups. The first session took place at Osh State University, where faculty members from the law departments of OshSU and Jalal-Abad State University gathered. The second school was
In Bishkek, a verdict has been issued against a man who extorted money from the mother of a defendant in a criminal case. This decision was published on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
Photo by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic. Transfer of equipment to children's hospitals New rehabilitation equipment has been handed over to children's hospitals managed by the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration. The press service of the ministry reported this event. According to the provided information, the equipment was received by the Belovodsk Children's Social Hospital and the Sokuluk Rehabilitation Center for
Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev, during a working trip to the Osh region, commissioned five new facilities, three of which are located in the Uzgen district. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Energy, the first of the facilities was built in the Kurshab ayil aimak, and its cost amounted to 7 million 325 thousand soms.
Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, kept his promise and doubled the salaries of the workers at the Osh landscaping and greening plant. This was reported by the press service of the local administration. According to the press service, the mayor personally participated in planting trees along the road leading to the airport.
In the capital, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, along with heads of city services, conducted an inspection of several key infrastructure facilities. This was reported by the Bishkek mayor's office. During the trip, the mayor familiarized himself with the reconstruction plan for Manas Avenue, which includes the construction of a new road interchange and the extension of Mederov Street along the Ala-Archa River. The project also includes the construction of Tabaldiev Street. Work is expected to
The Belyovodsk and Sokuluk stationary organizations received support Recently, as part of a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic and a representative of the international organization Good Neighbors International, a ceremony was held to hand over specialized medical equipment for the Belyovodsk Children's Social Stationary Institution and the Sokuluk Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities. This information
Snow is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the nighttime temperature will be −4 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +5.
In the first reading, the State Duma approved amendments that grant the FSB the right to temporarily disable all types of communication in the event of "security threats," as reported by Meduza. According to these amendments to the law "On Communications," proposed by the government, communication operators will be required, at the request of the FSB, to block any services for a period of time to protect the "security of citizens and the state," and they will not
The Bishkek City Hall commented on the recent statements made by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Ulukbek Karybek uulu, noting that they do not reflect reality and may mislead both the public and the media. During a parliamentary meeting, the deputy claimed that "15,000 people live in the new building 'Ak-Zhar', and children from three residential areas in this district are forced to travel to the city for their education. In the official response I received from the city hall,
Google Corporation has decided to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in which users accused the company of secretly recording their private conversations using Google Assistant, sources report. The main allegations concerned so-called "false activations," where the voice assistant would turn on without the phrases "Okay, Google" or "Hey, Google," recording personal data that could be used for ad targeting.
Inspectors from the Southern Regional Office of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, operating under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, conducted an inspection of a plant located in the Ak-Terek area of the Kara-Suu district. During the inspection, specialists familiarized themselves with the production process and analyzed its compliance with established technical standards. Samples of the products were also
A group of deputies from the LDPR, led by Leonid Slutsky, has presented a new bill to the State Duma. It stipulates that migrants arriving in Russia without a visa based on a patent must work for one employer for at least a year. Otherwise, they will not be able to change jobs or take on additional work. The text of the bill is available in the electronic database of the State Duma. The changes concern Article 13.3 of the Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian
According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, on January 27, a check of the construction sites of the company OsOO "Elit-Stroy-City" in Osh was organized at the request of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. During the inspection by the commission, led by the director of the Department of Architectural and Construction Control, Ernazarbek Suerkulov, residential complexes "Manas" and "Rayan"
At Issyk-Kul, vacationers witnessed the appearance of a weasel. Yuri Gorbenko recounted: “During the New Year holidays, we decided to head into the mountains and enjoy nature. As we were climbing through the snowy forest, we suddenly noticed a small, quick creature darting out from the bushes — a weasel. It was attracted by the sounds we were making while moving through the winter forest and showed curiosity towards us.”
At a meeting of the collegium of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation, the Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova emphasized the importance of accelerating the processes for transferring foreign convicts to their home countries. She noted that she often receives requests from women from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan asking for help in transferring their relatives from Russian prisons back to their homeland.
The Ministry of Labor, Social Development, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has announced the launch of a new social project—a 24/7 hotline 5200 as part of the state social order. According to reports, this hotline has been established to provide quick and quality assistance to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
A meeting took place in Mongolia between the country's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsereg and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Aibek Artykbaev, timed to coincide with the end of his diplomatic mission and his return to his homeland. Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia
The mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, issued an order for the demolition of a four-story building owned by Alimzhan Baigazakov, who previously held the position of deputy mayor and is currently an auditor of the Accounts Chamber. This information was announced at the local mayor's office. Today, the mayor, along with representatives of relevant services, conducted a morning inspection during which he examined the property located on Tilek Baatyra Street, near the old bus station.
Law enforcement agencies are already starting to issue protocols for violators At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on law and order, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov announced that house committees (domkomy) will have the opportunity to engage in the prevention of violations under the noise law. Today, deputies discussed amendments to the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the bills "On the Basics of Crime Prevention" and "On
The Land Use Control Department of the Bishkek City Hall reminds owners of dismantled objects about the necessity to retrieve their property without fail. Owners are required to contact the Land Use Control Department to arrange the necessary documents and reclaim their assets within a month from the date of publication of the announcement (starting from January 27).
By the order of the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, five thousand new saplings will be planted in the Alisher Navoi Park at the site of demolished trading facilities. According to the press service of the mayor's office, the mayor previously initiated the dismantling of several trading points in the park area. He emphasized the need for a complete renewal of the recreation area, creating modern and comfortable conditions for the citizens.
In Kyrgyzstan, a 24/7 hotline 5200 has officially started operating, designed to support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. The hotline was established as part of a government order and aims to provide prompt assistance to those who have become victims of domestic violence or human trafficking.
Photo from the internet. Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic In his new essay published in the Financial Times, Dario Amodei, one of the leading experts in artificial intelligence, raises alarming questions about the potential threats associated with the development of powerful AI systems. Amodei, who is actively involved in creating advanced technologies, states that humanity stands on the brink of gaining almost unimaginable power, yet it is unclear whether our social, political,
According to information from the Osh city administration, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev has issued an order for the demolition of a four-story building owned by Alimzhan Baigazakov, a former vice mayor and current auditor of the Accounts Chamber. Today, the mayor, along with representatives of relevant services, conducted a morning raid during which they inspected the facility located on Tilek Baatyra Street, near the old bus station.
Zhenaly Orozbaev, the chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, commented on the situation with overpayments by students at certain higher educational institutions in an interview with 24.kg. He noted that at the moment, the agency does not have the authority to regulate tuition fees at universities.
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Hall The Department of Land Use Control of the Bishkek City Hall informs the owners of dismantled objects that they must retrieve their property without fail. This information was received from the press service of the capital's municipality. Owners of dismantled objects are given a period of one month from the date of publication of this announcement to contact the Department of Land Use Control. This is necessary to complete all required
Today, the Committee on Judicial and Legal Affairs and Law Enforcement of the Jogorku Kenesh held the first reading of amendments to the law on silence proposed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. These changes imply that law enforcement agencies will be able to impose fines on citizens for violations of this law. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov noted that the enforcement of the law on silence is currently carried out by the Department of Disease Prevention and State
A new social project has been launched in Kyrgyzstan aimed at helping women and girls who have become victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the country. The hotline, accessible at 5200, provides free, anonymous, and confidential support. Calls are answered by qualified psychologists and counselors who have undergone special training on issues of violence and crisis situations.
President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law concerning the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) for 2026, as well as the planning period for 2027-2028. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. Funding for the MHIF in 2026 will primarily be provided from the following sources: allocations from the republican budget and insurance contributions from the budget of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Suyunbek Omurzakov emphasized the importance of the responsibility of candidates for the Council on Justice Affairs, especially in light of the ongoing public distrust in the judicial system. Speaking at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on law and order, he noted that the population continues to express dissatisfaction with the work of the courts. People often point to corruption, the bribery of decisions, and instances of bribery, which undermine trust in
He holds the position of auditor of the Accounts Chamber Jenyshbek Toktorbaev, the mayor of Osh, has issued an order to demolish a four-story building owned by Alimzhan Baigazakov, the former vice-mayor and current auditor of the Accounts Chamber. This was reported by the city hall. The directive was announced during a morning raid, during which the mayor communicated with the heads of the relevant services. The building is located on Tilek Baatyr Street, near the old bus station, and was
Owners of the objects that have been dismantled are required to retrieve their property as soon as possible. This information was announced by the Department for Land Use Control of the Bishkek City Hall. They should contact the specified department within a month to arrange the necessary documents and collect their belongings.
On the air of "Birinchi Radio," Kanybek Jakypov, head of the department of individual housing construction and urban planning of the Bishkek city administration, stated that the developed general plan for the city until 2050 does not foresee the demolition of residential buildings. He noted that this document regulates the relationship between citizens and authorities.
The Call center Kaktus.media has received complaints from several subscribers of "Bishkekgaz" regarding long queues in the department responsible for replacing gas meters. Users report that the calibration commission works only once a week — on Tuesdays, and not throughout the entire day, but only from 1:00 PM.
Weather in Bishkek January 28, Wednesday Night temperature 0...-2 °C, snow possible.
Deputy of the VIII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, Tabyldy Muratbekov, shared on his social media page memories of his meeting with the first teacher of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Keneshkan apa. He visited her in the village of Zhylyu-Bulak in the Issyk-Kul region to receive her blessing (bata). Despite her venerable age, Keneshkan apa is characterized by her spirited nature and attention to public events in the country. During the conversation about Sadyr Japarov's school years, the
The Ministry of Education has announced the launch of the "Zamanbap Mughalim" program. As it became known, this initiative "Teach for Kyrgyzstan – Zamanbap Mughalim" is aimed at supporting school education in the regions and preparing a new generation of teacher-leaders.