In the global Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International, Kyrgyzstan ranked 142nd with a score of 26 points. This is an improvement compared to the 146th position in 2024. However, it is worth noting that in 2023, the republic was in 141st place with the same number of points, and in 2020 its position was 124th (31 points).
In 2025, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported that more than 11,500 Kyrgyz citizens gained access to prosthetic and orthopedic services. According to the agency, the number of citizens receiving such assistance increased by 7% compared to the previous year.
Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Supreme Leader of Afghanistan and head of the Taliban, has announced the adoption of a new criminal procedure code, reports Meduza. The human rights organization "Ravadari" has published the text of this document and expressed concern: the code legalizes discrimination based on gender, religion, and social status, as well as legalizes slavery, violence against dissenters, and cruel treatment, especially towards women and children.
According to media reports, the government commission on legislative activity has approved amendments to the Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" and the Tax Code. Sources are reporting this. These amendments are aimed at strengthening control over migrants' incomes, introducing new tax obligations, and providing for a reduction in their stay in Russia in case of violations.
In addition, 2569 minors sustained various injuries The event discussed pressing issues related to traffic accidents and measures to improve road safety. It was reported that last year, one in ten traffic accidents resulted in the death of a child: in 2025, 2217 accidents were recorded, in which 121 minors lost their lives. Furthermore, 2569 children and adolescents were injured to varying degrees. “This is not just statistics; these are lives and shattered families,” emphasized the forum
A school, sports complex, and clinic will be built on the 10-hectare area A draft law concerning the lifting of the ban on allocating land owned by state bodies is currently under consideration in the Jogorku Kenesh. The need for this arose after residents of the village of Chon-Aryk, which borders the State Residence, appealed to President Sadyr Japarov for assistance in addressing the shortage of educational institutions. In response, the president instructed to allocate 10.48 hectares of
The decision was made in response to citizens' requests and a video recording on social media. In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction has suspended the construction of a 14-story residential complex that was planned to be built in close proximity to secondary school No. 61 in Bishkek. This decision was a result of a video appeal from local residents posted on social media. In this appeal, the citizens expressed their concerns about the new high-rise building being constructed too
Kanbolot Tutuyev now heads the district administration Kutpidin Shakirov has been relieved of his duties as akim of the Kemin district, as confirmed by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, in his decree. The new akim of the Kemin district is now Kanbolot Tutuyev. Interestingly, Kanbolot Tutuyev Musaevich was born on August 19, 1982, in the village of Nasirdin, located in the Kara-Guz rural district of the Kara-Kuldzhinsky region. He is currently 43 years old. Photo www
She demands an investigation into the detention of doctors in a corruption case Public figure Oktay Erkayim addressed President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev in a video message she posted on social media. In her address, the activist requested help regarding her grandmother's situation. Guardianship over her was transferred to doctors who were detained in connection with illegal medical conclusions and financial machinations
In Kyrgyzstan, rain is forecasted during the daytime, while snowfall will be observed in the Naryn region. In the capital, Bishkek, the air temperature at night will be +4 degrees, rising to +10 during the day.
According to the president of the National Association of Builders (NOSTROY), Anton Glushkov, the share of foreign workers at construction sites in Russia has decreased to 20 percent. This is related to changes in demand and the tightening of migration legislation. The expert pointed out two main factors: the first is the tightening of migration rules, and the second is the decrease in the need for foreign workers. Despite the presence of foreign specialists at construction sites, their number
In the Naryn region, 43-year-old resident of the At-Bashy district, Jazgul Kozhomgeldieva, along with her husband, has been engaged in the sale of rock salt and animal feed for many years. In the At-Bashy district, where livestock farming is the main occupation, the demand for these products remains high year-round.
According to the Ministry of Construction, following the directive of President Sadyr Japarov, work is starting in the city of Osh to construct 10 new schools. According to the ministry's data, it is planned to build 20 educational institutions in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in the city of Manas by 2026.
In the Chon-Alai region, located in the Osh region, eyewitnesses captured on video a group of wild boars moving along a snowy slope. “At first, several boars leisurely came out onto the sun-warmed slope, ignoring the horses grazing nearby. The horses, frightened, gathered the herd, and the boars, sensing humans, quickly disappeared into the gorge,” shared a local resident.
At the meeting of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev, a report from the Tourism Development Support Fund for 2025 was presented. According to the head of the fund, Adilet Januzakov, the new team conducted a thorough assessment of the agency's work, focusing on improving financial discipline, optimizing expenses, and allocating funds to key areas.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, drug trafficking, including the use of "stash" methods, is classified as a particularly serious crime. Under the current criminal legislation, penalties for drug trafficking can reach up to 15 years of imprisonment.
Plans to open an inclusive center on the territory of the Historical Museum in Bishkek were announced during a meeting attended by the museum's director, Zhyldyz Bakashova, and Kymbat Urumkulova, head of the public fund "Eurasia K.G.", as reported by the Ministry of Culture. During the discussion, issues regarding the modernization of the permanent exhibition dedicated to the Great Patriotic War and the implementation of multimedia technologies in the museum space were also
In 2025, the Ombudsman Institute of the Kyrgyz Republic registered 9,672 appeals from citizens. As a result of analyzing these appeals, 141 response acts were sent to government bodies, of which 122 were executed. Disciplinary action was imposed on 109 officials. This information was announced by the institute's press service.
Nursultan Kenesbekov won the silver medal in the 3000 meters, clocking a time of 7:55.06 on the second day of the competition. His compatriot Jusup Sulayman uulu finished the same distance in fifth place with a result of 8:23.71.
New establishments focus on local products The beginning of the MICHELIN guide's gastronomic journey in Turkey was marked in 2022 with the announcement of selections in Istanbul 2023. Soon, Izmir and Mugla were added to the list, and in 2025, Cappadocia was included in this prestigious guide, which was an important step in promoting the country's diverse culinary heritage on the international stage. This region, known for its unique rock formations and caves, as well as hot air
In the At-Bashinsky district, a public dialogue was held at the model innovative library named after B. Kydykova, as reported by Turmush correspondent. The event was organized to implement the program "National Spirit - Global Heights" ("Улуттук дем-дүйнөлүк бийиктик"), according to the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated December 18, 2024, No. 369.
The cost of traveling through Central Asia starts at $50,700 The British company Golden Eagle Luxury Trains, known for its luxurious rail tours, has announced a new project offering travelers a unique experience of traveling through Central Asia. The route, named "Journey along the Great Silk Road," spans five countries and covers 3,862 kilometers over 22 days. Passengers will be able to visit Kyrgyzstan, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. This route is focused on a deep
In Kochkor-Ata, last year, the work on painting and whitewashing the facades of 15 apartment buildings, built 68–70 years ago, was completed. This was reported by the city's mayor, Azamat Narmatov. He noted that during the work, unauthorized constructions in the yards were also dismantled, the territory was improved, and trees were planted using drip irrigation. This year, it is planned to paint another 10 buildings. "In Kochkor-Ata, there are a total of 25 four-story apartment
Now WhatsApp users will be able to make voice and video calls through the web version of the app on their computers. Previously, such features were only available in mobile applications, as reported by 9To5Mac. According to information from sources, testing of the video call feature has already begun on WhatsApp Web. At the moment, it is only available in beta and not for all users. Users will be able to call in personal chats through the browser without installing additional software on their
Only data on newly registered cases up to 2024 were presented in parliament. At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, the First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov presented statistics limited to data up to 2024. According to him, the official figures for newly identified cases are as follows: Down syndrome: 135 cases in 2022, 135 in 2023, 161 in 2024; Autism: 99 cases in 2022, 90 in 2023, 82 in 2024; Childhood
Sergey Vakunov, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Kyrgyzstan, reported in an interview with the channel "Russia 24" about new opportunities for students from the republic. He noted that the grants to be provided could become an important incentive for Kyrgyz citizens to enroll in Russian higher education institutions. According to the ambassador, there are currently about 10,000 students from Kyrgyzstan studying in Russia, of which 4,500 are
The opening of the new season of the National Volleyball League will take place in Bishkek, featuring eight teams in both the men's and women's divisions.
According to information from "Azattyk," former head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev is currently undergoing medical treatment in Germany, as reported by sources from Kyrgyzstan's diplomatic circles in Europe. According to reports, he is undergoing a course of therapy at one of the clinics located in Munich.
Today, events were held in Osh to inform residents living in risk zones. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency's information, currently, 53 families live in areas recognized as dangerous. Of these, 32 families are registered in the municipal territorial administration "Sulaiman-Too," while 21 families are in the Manas-Ata district.
In the assembly hall of secondary school No. 9 in the city of Talas, a meeting took place where deputies of the Talas City Council interacted with local residents. The event was attended by the chairman of the council, Kalyis Janibekov, his deputy, Alibiy Jumanaov, deputies, the deputy mayor of Talas, Aibek Kөchörbaev, as well as heads of local municipal enterprises and residents of the eastern part of the city.
During his visit to the general directorate of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone today, Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, got acquainted with the implementation of the investment project. According to the agency, he also visited the production facilities of Heli Sky LLC, located in the Bishkek SEZ in the village of Ak-Chiy.
Recently, representatives of the National Agency for Investments (NAI) visited the general directorate of the free economic zone "Bishkek." During this visit, they familiarized themselves with the process of implementing the investment project and inspected the production facilities of Heli Sky LLC. As part of the inspection, the production and technical capabilities of the Mi-171 and Mi-8 helicopter maintenance center were demonstrated. The agency delegation also studied the
The comedian expressed gratitude to Russia for its support at the beginning of his career and for the multinational audience. Nurlan Saburov, a comedian who was expelled from Russia with a 50-year entry ban, commented for the first time on his career in this country after returning to Kazakhstan. In his Instagram, he noted that he is grateful to Russia and recalled the warm attitude of the audience in various regions, as reported by RTVI. According to him, it was in Russia that he was able to
In Bishkek, at the Sports Palace, the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship for National League teams is underway. This season, eight teams are participating, playing in a single round in the first round. After the first three days of competition, the top of the table is occupied by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and "Kara-Suu," both teams having won their last matches.
Recent studies conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown that the use of the popular chatbot ChatGPT negatively affects human cognitive abilities. The results indicate that excessive reliance on artificial intelligence leads to a significant decrease in mental activity and memory deterioration.
Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), is currently undergoing treatment in Europe. This was reported to the editorial staff of Kaktus.media by sources close to the situation. According to available information, he flew to Germany for necessary medical procedures just a few days ago.
In the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, new specialized equipment for garbage collection has been acquired for the rural administration of Orozbekov, report Turmush correspondents. The price of the new equipment amounted to 3.1 million soms. Of this amount, 1.6 million soms was allocated from the budget of the rural administration, while the remaining 1.5 million soms came from the development fund of the Kadamjai district.
A meeting of the Marketing and Social Responsibility Committee was held at the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), where the main focus was on the development of commercial and media aspects of domestic football this year.
Bishkek February 11, Wednesday At night, the temperature will be +4...+6 °C, the sky will be cloudy.
The organization Transparency International has presented its annual report on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2025. This year, five post-Soviet countries managed to improve their scores: Kyrgyzstan (26 points, +1), Azerbaijan (30, +8), Ukraine (36, +1), Latvia (60, +1), and Lithuania (65, +2). At the same time, the ratings declined for Belarus (31, -2), Uzbekistan (31, -1), Kazakhstan (38, -2), Moldova (43, -1), Armenia (46, -1), and Georgia (50, -3). The results remained unchanged for
The amount allocated for treatment has not changed for 13 years Gulkan Moldobekova, a deputy, expressed concern about insufficient funding for medications for patients in rehabilitation centers and social institutions. She noted that since 2014, the amount of this norm has remained unchanged at 12.5 soms per day. Nazgul Cholumova, head of the Department for Preparing Decisions Regarding Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly at the Ministry of Social Development, confirmed that this same
Jyldyz Sadyrbaeva highlighted the lack of rehabilitation facilities for children with cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Deputy Jyldyz Sadyrbaeva expressed serious concern about the lack of proper support for children with special needs, noting that state services for them remain virtually inaccessible. According to her, during the work of the commission, she repeatedly communicated
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the decrease in measles cases in 2025 was the result of active measures to combat the infection, including additional immunization campaigns. However, despite this, current figures remain above the average levels observed in most years since 2000, and in some countries, the number of cases has even increased compared to 2024. Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central
In January of this year, cases of measles have been recorded again in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Gulzada Dadanova, a doctor at the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." According to Dadanova, there was a significant decline in morbidity by the end of 2025; however, in the first month of 2026, 22 new cases were registered in the country.
The new rules relieve social workers from the need to independently purchase insurance policies In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration is implementing new, simpler rules for personal assistants who provide assistance to people with disabilities. According to official reports, the changes concern both the process of paying insurance contributions and the amount of remuneration for assistants. Starting from March 1, 2026, personal assistants will not be required to
Applications can be submitted online On February 10, online enrollment for those wishing to undergo training in state driving schools began in Kyrgyzstan. This year, updated driver training programs are also being introduced. This was reported by the press service of the State Center for Vehicle Registration. How to apply? Applications are accepted exclusively in electronic format through the official resource avtomektep.srs.kg. To successfully submit an application, the following steps must
The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy has announced an extension of the deadline for the competition to create sketches dedicated to sculptural and decorative compositions featuring characters from the epic "Manas". Initially, the results of the competition were to be announced in December 2025. However, considering the need to provide participants with more time to develop high-quality artistic sketches, the submission deadline has been extended to February 27, as
At the beginning of 2026, the Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan issued technical conclusions for 62 construction projects. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. These conclusions are important for assessing the seismic resistance of buildings and structures, as well as for verifying that design solutions meet safety requirements and technical standards.