According to the deputy, such training periods are not found anywhere in the world. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolot Ibragimov noted that road problems are linked to years of corruption.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 13, measures to tighten penalties for drivers violating traffic rules while under the influence of alcohol were discussed. It was also proposed to equate mopeds to mechanical vehicles and to introduce a mandatory category A1 driver's license for their operation. These initiatives have become relevant against the backdrop of an increase in the number of traffic accidents involving mopeds, scooters, and personal mobility devices,
At a press conference in Bishkek on January 15, Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev stated that the majority of Kyrgyz citizens had already left Iran during the conflict in the summer. Currently, about 20 citizens remain in Iran, including diplomats and 12 women who married locally. The embassy is in constant contact with them. The minister noted that although the situation in the country has slightly improved, Kyrgyzstan is ready to organize their evacuation if necessary. At present, there is no
Today, an official presentation of the new director, Cholpon Shamsutdin, took place at the department of disease prevention and state sanitary-epidemiological surveillance. This event was covered by the agency's press service.
The training periods for obtaining a driver's license, in the opinion of the deputy, need to be revised. Recall that according to the new rules, in Kyrgyzstan, the process of training to obtain a category B license will take 10 months, while for category C it will take 12 months, including both training and testing.
The procedure for replacing indefinite driver's licenses has begun in Kyrgyzstan, which does not require the submission of a medical certificate in the form of 083. This was reported by the head of the president's office, Kanbek Tumanbaev. Today, Tumanbaev visited the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers, where the process of replacing licenses is taking place. During the visit, he interacted with citizens and provided detailed information about the procedure for
Driving a moped now requires a driver's license. A draft law concerning changes to road safety legislation is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh at its first reading.
On January 14, events for the demolition of illegal constructions took place in Bishkent, organized by the Lenin Akimat and the Department for Control over Land Use. The work was carried out in contour No. 107 on the territory of MTU No. 10. The Akimat informed that the demolition affected objects located in the residential areas of Ak-Ordo and Orok, which were built from 2021 to the end of 2025. Two illegal constructions in contour No. 67, located on the lands of the State Fund, were also
The second reading of the draft law on punishment for torture, proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers, has passed in the Jogorku Kenesh.
Photo 24.kg. World Nomad Games. Archive photo The sixth World Nomad Games promise to be not only a significant sporting event but also an extensive cultural platform with international reach. Participants can expect not only competitions but also a rich ethnographic program. Interest in the events continues to grow: representatives from various countries and peoples are reaching out to the organizers with requests to expand the list of sports and participants. This was reported by Kazybek
This document was necessary for the exchange of indefinite driver's licenses. According to information provided by Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office, starting from January 19, the medical certificate in the form 083 will be excluded from the 'Tunduk' system.
Dastan Bekeshev claims that young people from Kyrgyzstan may start moving to neighboring countries to obtain driver's licenses. According to recently introduced regulations, the training process for category B drivers will now take 10 months, while for category C, it will take a full 12 months.
In his speech, Deputy Bolot Ibragimov emphasized the need for the implementation of additional accountability measures for those who violate traffic rules. He stated: "Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime, and it is time to confirm this not only with words but also through amendments to legislation. In addition to the existing measures, a monetary fine should be introduced, which should increase with repeated violations. Voters also suggest involving such offenders in
Photo 24.kg At a press conference in Bishkek, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, announced the allocation of 336 million soms from the state budget for the organization of the VI World Nomad Games. These funds will be used to provide accommodation for athletes who will arrive for the events, as well as to cover essential organizational expenses.
According to the press service of the Ombudsman, on October 28, representatives of the institute arrived to monitor the rights of foreign citizens, but they were once again denied access. As a result, an act was drawn up and sent to the General Prosecutor's Office. After its review, the Military Prosecutor's Office issued a directive to eliminate the violations, and the responsible individual was held accountable. Only on November 3, 2025, did the Ombudsman’s Institute manage to
Electricity consumption in the country continues to rise At a recent meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, issues related to preparations for the autumn-winter heating season of 2025-2026 were discussed.
On the street near the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing in Manas, a large crowd has gathered. They came to replace their indefinite driver's licenses. According to the organization itself, the surge in demand is related to the recent cancellation of the mandatory provision of medical certificate form 083 when exchanging licenses. This has led to a sharp increase in the number of people wanting to use the service.
From August 31 to September 6, the VI World Nomad Games will take place in Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of over 3,000 athletes from more than 100 countries expected. This was announced at a press conference by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. Moldazhiyev presented statistics from previous games. According to him, in 2014, when the first Nomad Games were held, 19 countries participated. In 2016, this number increased to 62, then in 2018
According to the information from the state enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'", in 2025, the number of passengers using the services of the Kyrgyz railway exceeded 420 thousand. The company continues to carry out regular transportation not only within the country, including routes from Bishkek to Tokmok, Kaindy, and Balikchy in the summer, but also beyond its borders, such as Bishkek — Kazan and Bishkek — Moscow. In order to meet the needs of citizens
In Bishkek, the proposal to launch tram services, which is part of the city's new master plan, is actively being discussed. The city administration had previously raised the issue of the possibility of bringing back trams as one of the ways to improve public transport in the capital. The team of journalists from 24.kg conducted a survey among local residents to find out what they think about this initiative.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic warns of possible avalanches and snow drifts in the mountainous areas of the country due to the expected drop in temperature from January 15 to 18. On the Bishkek - Osh highway, avalanches may occur in sections from the 121st to the 138th kilometer, as well as in the Toо-Ashuu area, at the Ala-Bel pass, and in the Chychkan gorge. In addition, avalanches and snow drifts are expected at the Chapchym pass on the Ala-Buka - Kanysh-Kiya
The Bashkir epic "Ural-Batyr" is now available in the Kyrgyz language thanks to the collaboration between the Bashkir publishing house "Kitap" and the Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla. This information was announced at the "Kitap" publishing house. The translation of the epic was carried out by Ibrahim Abduvaliev, a professor at the Jalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov.
Today, January 15, amendments to the law regarding the tightening of responsibility for violations of traffic rules were adopted in the Jogorku Kenesh. The bill, initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers, makes changes to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes, the Code of Administrative Offenses, and the Law on Road Traffic. These changes were prepared as part of the presidential decree concerning urgent measures to enhance road safety. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov
Today, January 15, the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan discussed in the second reading a bill amending Article 137 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning torture. According to the new amendments, responsibility for torture in institutions can now be imposed not only on officials but also on other employees, including medical staff. Surabaldiyeva emphasized that medical professionals in the country are under immense pressure.
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced that over 128,000 Kyrgyz citizens were removed from the registry of controlled individuals last year. He noted that many citizens have already checked their data and organized their documents if their names appeared on the list. In addition, for those who have not yet had the chance to do so, an additional opportunity was provided to register and prepare the necessary paperwork.
On January 14 in Bishkek, the Lenin District Administration, together with the Land Use Control Department, began demolishing unauthorized buildings. Police officers are present at the demolition sites to maintain public order and prevent possible conflicts. According to the administration, the work is being carried out in contour No. 107 in the territory of MTU No. 10, as well as in the residential areas of "Ak-Ordo" and "Orok." The focus is mainly on buildings constructed
At the parliament meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Burun Amanova raised the issue of the increasing number of incidents involving electric scooters that are hitting pedestrians on sidewalks. She noted that in some countries, the use of scooters is either completely banned or subject to strict regulations, and asked whether stricter rules for their operation are planned in Kyrgyzstan.
In Kyrgyzstan, the active replacement of indefinite driver's licenses continues. Kanibek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office, visited the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, where the procedure for replacing licenses is taking place.
The autoclave was installed back in 1996 During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva raised the issue of a serious problem concerning the operation of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health in Bishkek. She noted that the old autoclave, intended for sterilizing medical instruments, equipment, and materials, frequently breaks down. Every day, more than a hundred items need to be sterilized, and in the event of a breakdown of the autoclave, all of this has to be
An important event took place on January 13, when the official inclusion of the Handball Federation into the committee was announced at the General Assembly of the NOC of Kyrgyzstan.
At the press conference held on January 15, Zheenbek Kulubaev pointed out that the U.S. is strengthening its migration policy, which is their internal matter, and Kyrgyzstan also has its own migration practices. Last year, 2,088 foreigners were deported from our country, while 9,000 were legalized. The Foreign Minister clarified that deportation does not affect those who are in the U.S. legally and with the necessary documents. The issues concern those who have been living in the country
In Bishkek, there are only 35-40 ambulances in operation. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhanibek Abirov made a request to the new leadership of the Ministry of Health.
At the meeting on January 15, Deputy Baktiyar Kalpaev requested the opinion of Deputy Prosecutor General Umutkan Konkubaeva regarding the scandal that erupted on social media. He noted that recently there has been an active discussion on the internet about the use of the Kyrgyz language. One citizen demanded service in the Kyrgyz language at a store that sells cakes. As a result, he has been under house arrest for nine months by court decision. "Is such a demand a crime?" the deputy
Deputy Kamila Talieva presented UN statistics indicating an increase in cases of torture. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev stated that torture in Kyrgyzstan has been completely stopped. He noted the implementation of digital control systems in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to Ashirkhodzhaev, all police departments in cities and villages, as well as district offices, are equipped with video cameras, ensuring
New competitions will be featured for the first time in the Games A presentation of the sports program for the VI World Nomad Games, scheduled for 2026 in Cholpon-Ata, took place in Bishkek.
Photo 24.kg. Nursultan Adenov, head of the international secretariat of the WNG As part of the preparation for the VI World Nomad Games, it is planned to involve over 1,500 volunteers. This was reported by Nursultan Adenov, who heads the international secretariat of the WNG. Adenov specified that the volunteers will be divided into two key groups. The first group will consist of about 600 people who will be part of the organizational team. The second group will comprise about a thousand people
The popular K-pop group BTS has announced a world tour that will begin in April 2026, as reported by The Guardian. The tour will cover regions such as Asia, North and South America, Australia, and Europe, with a total of more than 70 performances. This tour will be the first for the group after their concerts in 2021-2022.
Changes in the driving education system were announced by the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic In Kyrgyzstan, new norms have been introduced and the cost of driver education has changed. These innovations were announced by the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic.
It is also proposed to abolish probation for such drivers. In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to tighten penalties for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobyr Urmambetov at a recent meeting of the parliamentary committee.
The reason was the expiration of the land lease The studio of the television channel "Nomad-TV" was dismantled from Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. According to information provided by the channel's management, the main factor for this decision was the expiration of the land lease. The studio initially operated as a temporary structure intended for covering major socio-political events in Kyrgyzstan. However, the placement and appearance of the studio faced criticism from the public.
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Kulubaev noted that last year five apartments were purchased for embassy staff in the USA, as well as five in Washington. Additionally, he reported the purchase of a building for the embassy in South Korea and mentioned that negotiations are underway for a property in Austria. All necessary procedures have already been completed, and the deal is expected to close in March or April. The cost of the Austrian building is estimated at 6-7 million
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev stated that his department does not have accurate information on the number of Kyrgyz citizens participating in the conflict on the side of Ukraine against Russia. The minister noted that information about citizens involved in combat operations mainly comes from their families and relatives.
Citizens of the country have expressed dissatisfaction with the queues for medical certificates.
At a press conference in Bishkek on January 15, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev commented on the possibility of easing the residency regime for citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Russia. He emphasized that this issue is related to quite complex preferential relations between the two countries. "Russia adheres to a strict migration policy. Throughout 2024-2025, we have been constantly working with our Russian partners and managed to remove some citizens from the blacklist. However, the 90/180 rule
The conflict that arose between activist Aktilek Orozbekov from Kyrgyzstan and the confectionery house "Kulikov" has been successfully resolved. Both parties announced this through a joint video address on social media. In the published video, representatives of "Kulikov" announced that they are withdrawing their previous statement filed against the activist and have no claims against him. The official representative of the company emphasized that the conflict was resolved
In Kara-Balta, work has begun on dismantling the city's main Christmas tree, reports Turmush correspondent. After the New Year holidays, starting from January 14, employees of the municipal enterprise "Universal" began the dismantling process.
A Kyrgyzstani talks about schools of fry Something amazing is happening at Lake Issyk-Kul: fish are returning once again. One local resident, who visited the beach, noticed a large number of fry swimming along the shore. According to him, he hasn't seen such a multitude of fish in about 40-50 years, and possibly even longer.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in judo is preparing to participate in the World Championship for young athletes, which will take place in Bulgaria.