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At the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, suicide prevention was discussed
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At the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, suicide prevention was discussed

Representatives of all law enforcement and security agencies of the country were present at the meeting On January 22, an interdepartmental round table on the topic "Prevention of offenses and suicides among the personnel of the security forces of the Kyrgyz Republic" was held at the Combat Training Center of the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting was chaired by Tairiel Otonbaev, who is the Chief of the General

22.01.2026, 18:05
Who and How Can Receive Benefits for Residents of High Mountain Areas
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Who and How Can Receive Benefits for Residents of High Mountain Areas

The Ministry of Labor has clarified the conditions and necessary documents for receiving benefits The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration has announced the rules regarding the monthly benefits for residents of hard-to-reach and high-altitude areas. This benefit, called "Assistance to Residents of High Mountain Areas," is intended for families with children. Families living in high-altitude and hard-to-reach areas, including some border villages with special status,

22.01.2026, 18:05
Measures to Prevent Suicides Among Military Personnel Discussed in Bishkek
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Measures to Prevent Suicides Among Military Personnel Discussed in Bishkek

In Bishkek, at the base of the Combat Training Center of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, an interagency round table was held dedicated to the prevention of offenses and suicides among military personnel. The event gathered representatives from various law enforcement agencies. According to the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic, the meeting was led by the Chief of the General Staff, Tairiel Otonbaev. The main goal was to develop comprehensive measures and coordinate actions

22.01.2026, 17:48
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The Attorney General Asanaliev opened a new building for the Suzak District Prosecutor's Office. Photo

The Attorney General, Maksat Asanaliev, opened a new administrative building for the prosecutor's office on January 22, located in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region. According to him, the launch of the new facility will significantly improve the quality of the prosecutor's work in this region. It will also provide citizens with prompt and effective legal services, while creating comfortable working conditions for employees. According to information provided by the Attorney

22.01.2026, 17:48
In Uzgen, an infant died after undergoing hijama
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In Uzgen, an infant died after undergoing hijama

The police are conducting an investigation; the parents sought help from healers. In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, a one-and-a-half-month-old boy died, becoming a victim of the folk healing method known as hijama. The child was urgently hospitalized on the night of January 21, when his condition was critical: he was suffering from convulsions, severe bleeding, and post-hemorrhagic shock. According to doctors, the baby's hemoglobin level was only 43–45, while the norm is considered

22.01.2026, 17:38
Proposals to Introduce Gender Representation Norms in the Laws on Judges and the Cabinet
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Proposals to Introduce Gender Representation Norms in the Laws on Judges and the Cabinet

It is proposed to adhere to the principles of equality between men and women in government bodies At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, amendments to constitutional laws were approved in the second reading, including those concerning "On the Council for Justice Affairs," "On the Supreme Court and Local Courts," and "On the Cabinet of Ministers." The aim of the bill is to ensure equal rights and opportunities for men and women in various spheres, including politics,

22.01.2026, 17:09
Construction without permits identified in Manas: work halted
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Construction without permits identified in Manas: work halted

Construction in the city of Manas has been suspended due to the company lacking a complete set of permitting documents. This became known through the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control of the Ministry of Construction. This unscheduled inspection was initiated by the Jalal-Abad Regional Administration during raid activities organized by the Minister Nurdana Oruntaev.

22.01.2026, 17:09
The Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities is to be given official legal status.
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The Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities is to be given official legal status.

The Jogorku Kenesh has approved a bill that elevates the significance of the Council in its second reading. Today, the Jogorku Kenesh adopted a bill concerning the work of the Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities under the Cabinet of Ministers. This document, initiated by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, aims to enhance the protection of the rights of people with disabilities. The proposed legislation provides for the official establishment of the Council's functions, allowing it

22.01.2026, 16:57
Kyrgyzstan will receive $50 million from Saudi Arabia for new schools
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Kyrgyzstan will receive $50 million from Saudi Arabia for new schools

The first phase has been completed: 30 schools have been built across the country Kyrgyzstan will receive 187.5 million Saudi riyals from Saudi Arabia, which is equivalent to approximately 50 million dollars, to finance the construction of new schools. This became possible thanks to the draft law on the ratification of the loan agreement, which was presented to the Jogorku Kenesh. The loan will be provided for a period of 25 years with a grace period of 5 years, and its interest rate will be

22.01.2026, 16:51
Two Citizens Stranded in the Mountains Due to Car Breakdown Rescued
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Two Citizens Stranded in the Mountains Due to Car Breakdown Rescued

Today, an incident occurred in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, during which two people became trapped in the mountains due to their car breaking down on a difficult mountain section of Kol-Bel, near the village of Korgondy-Bulak. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the citizens were unable to leave the dangerous area on their own and called for help at the emergency number 112.

22.01.2026, 16:48
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Where the Most Housing Was Built in Kyrgyzstan in 2025: Regional Figures

In 2025, 15,106 housing units, including houses and apartments, were put into operation in Kyrgyzstan, with a total area of 1,819.9 thousand square meters. This figure is 15.7% higher than in 2024, which constitutes 115.7% of the previous level. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, 166,175.3 million soms were invested in the construction of residential facilities and social institutions in fixed

22.01.2026, 16:48
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Fake pregnancy for the sake of citizenship. A man was sentenced in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, a sentence has been handed down to a man who was found guilty of inciting the falsification of medical documents. This information was posted on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed. According to the investigation, in August 2023, Tilek approached gynecologist Zhibek at one of the city’s health centers. He presented her with the original passport in the name of Saniya and an ultrasound conclusion, claiming that she was his daughter. For 500 soms, he

22.01.2026, 16:46
A seminar was held in the Kara-Kulja district as part of the educational caravan "AgroZoovet-2026"
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A seminar was held in the Kara-Kulja district as part of the educational caravan "AgroZoovet-2026"

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, during a seminar organized as part of the educational caravan "AgroZooVet–2026," key aspects of the development of the agricultural sector were discussed. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic informed about this event. During the event, participants were presented with materials related to veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, improving the feed base, as well as available government

22.01.2026, 16:44
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Five Schools Will Be Built in Bishkek with Funding from the Saudi Fund

Information about the construction of five new schools in Bishkek became known at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 22. A loan from the Saudi Development Fund will be used to implement this project. The draft law on the ratification of the agreement with the Saudi Fund was presented for the deputies' consideration and was adopted in the first reading. Talantbek Imanakun uulu, Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, reported that

22.01.2026, 16:42
A New Prosecutor's Office Building Opened in the Suzak District
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A New Prosecutor's Office Building Opened in the Suzak District

On January 22, the Attorney General of Kyrgyzstan, Maksat Asanaliev, opened a new administrative building for the prosecutor's office in the Suzak district, located in the Jalal-Abad region. This information was provided by the press service of the prosecutor's office. During his speech, Asanaliev emphasized that the launch of the new building would significantly improve the work of the prosecutor's office in the region, providing prompt and effective legal services for

22.01.2026, 16:14
To build "Manhattan" in Bishkek, trees will be cut down and structures will be demolished
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To build "Manhattan" in Bishkek, trees will be cut down and structures will be demolished

Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev announced plans for the improvement of the coastal area of the canal As part of the improvement project for the embankment along the BChK in the capital's Alamedin-1 district, local residents reported the upcoming cutting down of trees and demolition of buildings. Recently, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, held an on-site meeting at several locations in the city, including the area where the embankment along the technical channel of the CHPP and BChK is

22.01.2026, 15:55
Wildlife Shots: A Snow Leopard and Lynx Spotted in "Khan-Teniri"
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Wildlife Shots: A Snow Leopard and Lynx Spotted in "Khan-Teniri"

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has published new wildlife photographs taken in the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri". Specialists set up equipment for filming in May 2025, and the first results were obtained in December of the same year. The camera captured not only a snow leopard and a lynx but also a pack of wolves, a fox, and mountain goats.

22.01.2026, 15:41
In Bishkek, the level of smog has significantly decreased, says the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.
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In Bishkek, the level of smog has significantly decreased, says the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Burun Amanova raised the relevant topic of gasification in residential areas of Bishkek. She reported that the company OsOO "Gazprom" has managed to gasify only half of all residential areas. In addition, she mentioned that she has received complaints from residents of the Kadamjay district in the Batken region, who express dissatisfaction due to the cessation of gas supply.

22.01.2026, 15:34
The Mayor of Bishkek Drove Through the City: Residents' Appeals, Social Facilities, and Streets
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The Mayor of Bishkek Drove Through the City: Residents' Appeals, Social Facilities, and Streets

Aibek Junushaliev, the mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, visited several districts of the city, where he held meetings with local residents and inspected social facilities. This information was provided by the municipality. The first stop was Burdinskaya Street, where the mayor had a conversation with residents. Following the meeting, an order was given to notify homeowners located beyond the red line, as well as the Land Use Control Department, to dismantle temporary structures along the

22.01.2026, 15:29
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A Bishkek City Hall Employee Detained While Accepting a Bribe

The State Committee for National Security reported on extortion of money for assistance in government procurement An employee of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," working under the Bishkek mayor's office, was detained by the State Committee for National Security for receiving a bribe of 1 million soms. The incident occurred on January 19, 2026, when the detention took place in the act. The investigation established that some employees of the state procurement

22.01.2026, 15:29
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Collapse of the roof in the Tyup district school. How the contractor was punished

The Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on the actions taken regarding the contractor who was involved in the construction of the school named after Islam Kasmaliev in the village of Min-Bulak in the Tyup district. The incident occurred on the night of January 18, 2026, when heavy snowfall caused partial collapse of the roof of the educational institution. The construction of the new school for 150 students began in 2023, and this building was constructed with the support

22.01.2026, 15:24
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On Buurdinskaya Street in Bishkek, houses exceeding the red line have been identified

The Bishkek City Hall reported on the visit of their representatives to Buurdinskaya Street, where a meeting with local residents took place. During the meeting, held on January 22, various issues and citizens' appeals were discussed, as informed by the city hall's press service. As a result of the discussions, it was decided to send notifications to the owners of residential buildings located beyond the red line. The Department for Land Use Control was also tasked with demolishing

22.01.2026, 15:21
In Bishkek, Buurdinskaya Street is being reconstructed and the park is being updated.
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In Bishkek, Buurdinskaya Street is being reconstructed and the park is being updated.

In 2026, the reconstruction of Buurdinskaya Street, which is 1200 meters long, will take place in Bishkek. This information became known during the inspection visit of the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, who was studying various urban facilities. According to the city hall, the project includes the creation of a two-lane road, the installation of 2-meter-wide sidewalks, as well as the renovation of the adjacent square with landscaping.

22.01.2026, 15:17
The President and the Government Support Entrepreneurs and Provide Them with Benefits - Kubatov
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The President and the Government Support Entrepreneurs and Provide Them with Benefits - Kubatov

The president and government have begun to more deeply understand the challenges faced by the private sector and are implementing a system of benefits to support it. This was stated by Eduard Kubatov, president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar." In his opinion, the contribution of private business to the economic development of the country is very significant, and without it, stable progress in the economy cannot be achieved.

22.01.2026, 15:09
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"Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" will not charge penalties on "smart meter" bills until April

According to the press service of Gazprom Kyrgyzstan, subscribers with "smart meters" who have gas debts as of the end of December 2025 will not be charged penalties until the end of March 2026. This decision was made due to technical failures in the data collection system for "smart meters" that were observed in the fourth quarter of last year. "The company recognizes that issues with the instability of reading acceptance may have caused difficulties for customers, and

22.01.2026, 15:08
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Protective Orders with Electronic Monitoring: A New System for Protecting Against Domestic Violence is Being Implemented in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, a new mechanism for protecting victims of domestic violence is being launched — protective orders with electronic monitoring, which includes the use of mobile applications and electronic bracelets. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice. This pilot project was initiated at the direction of the Cabinet leadership as part of efforts to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucracy. It involves the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the

22.01.2026, 14:58
Kyrgyzstanis Can Install Solar Panels and Sell Electricity
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Kyrgyzstanis Can Install Solar Panels and Sell Electricity

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, this was reported by the Deputy Minister of Energy Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov stated at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that residents of Kyrgyzstan can install solar panels on their homes and sell the excess electricity to the government at a rate of 4 som 42 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour. He noted that a pilot project is being implemented in the Chui region, within which solar panels were installed completely free of charge for ten low-income

22.01.2026, 14:51
"Asman Airlines" resumes flights Bishkek - Talas: price reduced and fixed
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"Asman Airlines" resumes flights Bishkek - Talas: price reduced and fixed

The airline "Asman Airlines" has announced the resumption of subsidized flights between Bishkek and Talas, which will begin operating on January 4, 2026. Flights will be conducted twice a week — on Mondays and Fridays. Now the ticket price will be 2100 soms, which is a significant reduction compared to previous prices that ranged from 2100 to 3100 soms. According to the airline, flights on this route were previously extremely rare, creating difficulties for the local population.

22.01.2026, 14:47
The winner of the "Teacher of the Year" contest received an apartment in Bishkek
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The winner of the "Teacher of the Year" contest received an apartment in Bishkek

She teaches the Kyrgyz language and literature Elzat Asanova, the winner of the "Best Teacher of the Year – 2025" contest, received the keys to a one-room apartment in Bishkek. This event was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Education. Asanova works at secondary school No. 22 named after K. Umutaliev, located in the village of Dolon, in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region. She is a mother of five children. After successfully passing the district and regional

22.01.2026, 14:44
The Mayor of Bishkek Inspected City Facilities and Met with Residents of the Capital
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The Mayor of Bishkek Inspected City Facilities and Met with Residents of the Capital

The Mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection of city facilities and met with residents of Bishkek. According to the mayor's office, during the visit, the mayor visited Buurdinskaya Street, where he communicated with local residents and listened to their concerns. As a result of the meeting, a decision was made to issue notifications for residential buildings located beyond the red line. The Land Use Control Department was instructed to dismantle temporary

22.01.2026, 14:44
Mayor of Bishkek: We May Increase Public Transport Fare Rates
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Mayor of Bishkek: We May Increase Public Transport Fare Rates

"Like it or not, we cannot avoid this step." The mayor of Kyrgyzstan's capital, Aibek Junushaliev, announced a potential increase in public transport fares. He noted that this measure is necessary to increase the salaries of bus drivers and maintain the vehicles in good condition. "Like it or not, we cannot avoid this step. Proposals to raise fares have been made for a long time, and I asked them to work on it further. We need to revise the fares so that city residents

22.01.2026, 14:43
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Schools in Bishkek are overcrowded by tens of thousands of students

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talantbek Imanakun uulu, shared alarming statistics regarding the overcrowding of educational institutions in the capital. According to him, Bishkek, which has a population of about 1.5 million residents, is facing a serious shortage of school places, leading to a situation where the number of students significantly exceeds the design capacity.

22.01.2026, 14:42
The Experience of Portugal and Lithuania Can Be Implemented in the Inclusive Education System of Kyrgyzstan
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The Experience of Portugal and Lithuania Can Be Implemented in the Inclusive Education System of Kyrgyzstan

A working meeting took place at the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education dedicated to the implementation of international experience in inclusive education, which is successfully applied in Portugal and Lithuania. On January 21, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva and her deputy Nadira Jusupebkova met to discuss the adaptation of these practices to the conditions of Kyrgyzstan. Teacher of the T. Ermatov Music and Pedagogical Institute Saltanat Agzymova presented the results of the trip of the

22.01.2026, 14:34
In Chon-Kemin Park, rangers record the emergence of roe deer for feeding
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In Chon-Kemin Park, rangers record the emergence of roe deer for feeding

In the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park, rangers continue to provide winter assistance to wild animals by feeding them and monitoring the state of their populations. Recent events have recorded that roe deer are actively visiting the feeding sites. According to information from the Ministry of Nature, rangers have placed hay at specially designated "ashtoo" points along the Zhanibek route. Monitoring has confirmed that roe deer are coming to the feeding sites, and traces of wild boars

22.01.2026, 14:31
Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan Increase Daily Allowances and Help Members Save
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Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan Increase Daily Allowances and Help Members Save

The Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK) has announced the launch of a discount program for its members, which is already in operation. FTUK Chairman Muradil Jumadilde uulu reported this at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. According to Jumadilde uulu, union members who have completed the electronic registration process can receive discount cards that allow them to benefit from discounts at various establishments across the country. Currently, FTUK has signed about

22.01.2026, 14:28
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Gas debts. Late payment penalties will not be charged until the end of March.

The company LLC "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" reports that for subscribers with installed "smart" meters who have gas arrears as of the end of December 2025, late payment penalties will not be charged temporarily until March 2026. This decision is related to technical issues that arose in the data transmission system of the "smart" meters in the fourth quarter of last year. LLC "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" understands that the instability in receiving readings may have

22.01.2026, 14:27
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Right-hand drive cars will not be issued licenses to operate as taxis - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

In social networks, there are appeals to the authorities requesting permission to use right-hand drive cars as taxis. In response to this situation, the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued an official statement. In this message, the agency reminded that according to paragraph 6 of part 6 of article 6 of the Law "On Road Transport," it is prohibited to use vehicles with right-hand steering for commercial passenger and cargo transportation.

22.01.2026, 14:14