The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has once again emphasized the importance for employers to comply with the deadlines for salary payments in accordance with the new provisions of the Labor Code. The agency clarified that the document introduces a uniform penalty rate for delays in salary payments to employees.
As part of the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, two matches between the teams are scheduled in Bishkek. On January 3-4, "Uchur" and "Alga SDYUSHOR SI" will meet on the ice of the "Nomad Arena." The matches will start at 20:30.
During a meeting with representatives of the state enterprise "Unaa," President Sadyr Japarov reported that over the past ten years, 75,000 road traffic accidents have been registered in Kyrgyzstan. The head of state noted that as a result of these accidents, 9,120 people lost their lives, and 13,260 sustained various injuries. It is noteworthy that approximately half of the injured have become disabled, which creates additional social obligations for the state, including the payment
In the village of Chyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district, an incident occurred that the Ministry of Education has classified as child abuse. This case also indicates serious violations of professional ethics by the teacher. This was reported by representatives of the department. Earlier, law enforcement agencies received information that a physical education teacher had used physical force against students at a general education school.
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to issues of industrial policy, architecture, and construction, Deputy Minister of Construction Talant Imankun uulu explained the situation regarding the high salaries of ministry employees, which reach 500,000 soms. Imankun uulu noted that architecture is a rare and highly qualified field that requires 6–7 years of training. Private architects working on projects earn between 15 to 20 dollars per square meter. Previously, before
According to Tkachenko, multi-story buildings in the Darnytskyi, Dniprovskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kyiv were damaged, as well as non-residential buildings and gas stations. As a result of the strike, three people were reported injured, according to the State Emergency Service. Igor Terekhov, the mayor of Kharkiv, noted that Russian troops are deliberately targeting the city's energy infrastructure. “The goal of these actions is maximum destruction and leaving the city without
Starting from 2025, the option of homeschooling will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced at a briefing by Olga Bryzgalova, a representative of the Ministry of Education. According to her, not all students will be able to take advantage of this form of education.
According to IQAir, the air quality index in Bishkek on February 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM was recorded at 79 AQI. This figure falls into the satisfactory category.
As part of the fight against corruption in law enforcement agencies, a case of extortion of a bribe by the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts of the Talas region, known as S.K.O., was uncovered. According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), S.K.O. grossly violated the law by using his official position for personal gain, exerting pressure on convicted individuals under probation and fines. He systematically demanded money from them in the amount of
On December 26, 2025, Kyrgyzstan repatriated A.B. Jenalieva, who had been detained in Iraq on suspicion of theft. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Earlier, on November 7, 2025, information appeared on Kyrgyzstan's social media about the detention of citizen D.A.B., born on December 26, 1987, who worked in a beauty salon in Iraq.
The department also clarified that the statute of limitations is three years. This means that an employee can go to court with a claim for unpaid wages within three years from the date when the payment was due. Thus, employees now have legal mechanisms to protect their rights in case of delayed salary payments.
Photo: Chui Electric Network. The Chui Electric Network, part of OJSC "Kyrgyzstan UET," announced its plans for 2026, which include the construction of new key facilities. This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Energy. Among the planned constructions are the 110/35/10 kV "Manas" substations, the second phase of the 220/35/10 kV "Chui" substation, as well as the 110/35/10 kV "Kün-Tuu" and 35/10 kV "Leninskaya" substations.
In the capital's Moscow metro, checks of citizens' mobile phones have begun. Passengers may be asked to activate their devices, similar to how it is done at airports with laptops, to ensure that they are not counterfeit, reports the publication "Pod'yem". Illustrative photo
The State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the detention of an employee of the water management department of the Issyk-Kul region, who is suspected of corrupt activities and embezzlement of state property. According to the special services, O.S.M., serving as the head of the water management in the Ak-Suu district, illegally rented out a service excavator to private individuals from 2018 to 2025, embezzling the funds received.
As part of his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, Mederbek Sydykov, the Secretary General of the Kyrgyz Football Union, and the Technical Director of KFS, Dainis Kazakevich, visited the 'Barcelona' academy located in Manas.
Amid reports of potential restrictive measures from the European Union, Kyrgyzstan is maintaining an active dialogue with European authorities. This was stated by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, in an exclusive interview at the World Government Summit in Dubai, which was broadcast live on Nomad TV.
According to information from IQAir, as of 11:00 on February 2, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 112 AQI. This figure indicates a harmful condition for vulnerable groups of the population. Most polluted areas of the city:
According to the information support department of the cabinet of ministers, the new resolution regulates not only the legal status of the academy but also enhances the significance of scientific expertise in the country. In accordance with the adopted decision, the charter of the academy was approved, as well as the provisions for the coordination council, which will engage in fundamental and applied research in the field of science and innovative technologies, as well as the rules for the
Against the backdrop of the growing popularity of messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, on February 3, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported an increase in cases of fraud related to the creation of financial pyramids that deceive citizens. Methods used by fraudsters for manipulation:
In January 2026, the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed 3,346 cases related to pension issues. Of this number, 2,541 citizens received their pension appointment for the first time, while 805 pensioners had their payments adjusted based on new data regarding their work experience, salary, education, and disability.
In Bishkek, President Sadyr Japarov visited the state institution "Unaa," where he held a meeting with local residents. During the visit, the head of state got acquainted with the work of the institution.
In the final of the Australian Open 2026, held on the "Rod Laver" court, Carlos Alcaraz achieved a significant victory over Novak Djokovic, marking one of the most important moments in his career. The match concluded in four sets, and despite losing the first set, Alcaraz managed to come out on top in the following sets.
President Sadyr Japarov, during his visit to the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Driver Personnel ("Unaa"), reported the existence of a "turnkey" scheme in private driving schools. He noted that some driving schools charged up to a thousand dollars for issuing a ready driver's license. Previously, about 95 percent of students successfully passed the exams for obtaining a license.
According to him, high payments are received by rare specialists. At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talantbek Imanakun uulu, commented on the high salaries of employees of subordinate institutions and explained why they are so. He noted that architecture is a rare and complex profession that requires significant time for training. “While most specialists receive education in 5 years,
In Manas, illegal missionary activity (daawat) organized by followers of the foreign religious movement "Furkan" was stopped. This movement opposes the policies of secular states and actively defends Sharia law, reports the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). As a result of the operations conducted, 20 people were detained, including 6 foreigners.
As of January 1, 2023, new tariffs for drinking water, waste disposal, and other utility services have come into effect in Tajikistan. According to Jamshid Tabarzoda, the chairman of the Housing and Communal Services Committee, announced at a press conference on February 2, tariffs for the population have been increased by 15%, while for enterprises, the increase is 30%. Tabarzoda noted that the tariff updates aim to improve the quality of utility services, modernize infrastructure, and ensure
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, on January 31 at around 01:30 AM, patrol officers stopped a Toyota Camry with the license plate B7777S for driving in the opposite lane. During the check, the driver claimed to be a former law enforcement officer and showed an ID card No. 46, which indicated the rank of senior lieutenant and the position of "deputy." However, following the verification, it turned out that he had never worked in the security forces.
According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on February 3, there has been an increase in cases of telephone fraud in Kyrgyzstan. Specialists from the service report that criminals, posing as employees of government institutions, banks, or law enforcement agencies, attempt to gain access to the personal data and financial resources of citizens.
In the Kremlin Palace in the capital of Russia, a significant concert was held dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the international contest "Romansiada" and the celebration of the Day of Russian Romance. This event brought together both renowned masters and young performers on one stage, among whom the artists from Kyrgyzstan stood out brightly.
Photo from the archive. Sadık Sher-Niyaz, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO Sadık Sher-Niyaz, representing Kyrgyzstan at UNESCO and in Paris, is an unusual figure in domestic diplomacy. In an interview with 24.kg, he shared his views on cultural policy, architectural solutions, and the green economy, discussing the importance of Kyrgyzstan's participation in the Executive Council of UNESCO, the possibilities of using yurts in modern
On February 2, 2026, in the Sokuluk District, a report was received at the local internal affairs department stating that three children had fallen into a canal located in the village of Maiskaya, in the Zhana-Pakhtinsky ayil okmotu. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region. The report of this incident was recorded in the established manner, and an investigative operational group immediately went to the scene. Upon arrival, it was found that the
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a serious problem with the increasing number of road traffic accidents. This alarming data was provided by the Main Department for Law Enforcement Monitoring and Information Technology in the field of legal statistics of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to statistics, 8,456 road traffic accidents were registered in the republic, which is 19.1% higher than the figures for 2024. The highest accident rates were recorded in the following regions:
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on February 3, 2026, Deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev raised an important issue regarding the need to study the self-financing of salaries for employees of the Ministry of Construction during the government hour. He expressed the opinion that such a practice could contribute to the development of corruption and the creation of monopolies. “My goal is not to accuse you, but to point out potential risks. You have control and
In Bishkek, a "law enforcement officer" from the First May district has been detained again for driving under the influence Inspector of the Public Security Management Press Service Nadyrbek Jusupov reported on February 2 that the law should be the same for everyone, commenting on the case of a driver caught in a state of alcohol intoxication who was detained for the second time in just two months.
As part of the criminal case initiated on January 22, GKNB officers conducted searches in the homes of 18 members of the religious extremist organization "Yakin Inkar" in the Issyk-Kul region. According to the GKNB press service, various extremist religious materials were found during the searches, as well as mobile phones, which were seized as evidence.
The Deputy Minister of Construction, Talant Imanakun uulu, spoke at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction, where he presented a report on the ministry's work for the years 2024–2025. He noted that in 2025, 15.5 billion soms were allocated from the republican budget for the construction of social facilities, which allowed for the construction of 291 new facilities. In 2024, funding amounted to 11.6 billion soms. “Currently, the
According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in fraud has been detained in the Moscow District. On November 18, 2025, a citizen approached the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Moscow District with a statement, in which he reported that on October 27, 2025, a certain A. promised to purchase his "Mercedes-Benz 124" car, valued at 250,000 soms, but after receiving the vehicle, he disappeared.
On January 27, during monitoring of social networks and internet resources, police officers discovered on the Instagram page belonging to the user meder.tagaibekovich materials that, in their opinion, are aimed at undermining the authority of state structures in Kyrgyzstan and creating a tense socio-political situation. This was reported by the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. According to the police, users actively commented on these publications, expressing opinions and
In the past, the Clintons refused to appear before Congress, although they expressed a willingness to cooperate, but did not want to be physically present. They claimed that the chairman of the oversight committee was seeking to conduct a process with political undertones that was "literally aimed at putting us in jail." The oversight committee also recommended holding Democrats accountable for contempt of Congress, which could lead to criminal prosecution. This carries a penalty of
A man suspected of murdering his older brother has been detained in the Kara-Suu district. This became known through the press service of the Osh regional police department. According to law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on February 1. The two brothers, 45-year-old Zh.A. and his younger 35-year-old brother Zh.K., were returning home after a celebration when a conflict arose between them, which escalated into a fight.
At a meeting held by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, with representatives of major companies from the USA, the possibilities for investment cooperation were discussed. During the event, Amangeldiev emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is actively implementing large-scale projects in the fields of infrastructure, energy, and industry. He noted that these initiatives create conditions for sustainable economic growth and contribute to the modernization of the
The senior prosecutor of the Bishkek city prosecutor's office, Erlan Bekbolotov, informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" that during 2025, the district courts of the capital reviewed 2,705 criminal cases involving 3,493 individuals. According to the prosecutor's office, this is 197 cases more than in 2024. Prosecutors acted as state prosecutors at all levels of the judicial process, ensuring compliance with legality and justice throughout the proceedings.
At the international tournament APEX Swimming Championships taking place in the UAE, the Kyrgyzstan swimming team added another 31 medals to their collection. On the second day of the competition, Kyrgyz athletes won 9 gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
At the meeting held on January 30 in Moscow, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission discussed the implementation of the instruction proposed on December 5, 2025, by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan. The main focus was on issues related to the movement of goods by Kyrgyz entrepreneurs in the field of electronic commerce, especially through the Wildberries platform. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan.
The legality of the operation of the gas station on Alymbek-Datka Street in Osh will be reassessed. This was reported by representatives of the city mayor's press service. In connection with this situation, today the leadership of Osh, along with employees of the relevant services, conducted an inspection on the specified street, which falls under the municipal territorial management of Sulayman-Too.
In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a significant increase in cases of telephone fraud. Criminals impersonate employees of government institutions, banks, or law enforcement agencies to obtain personal data and financial resources from citizens, reports the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information provided, the criminals use modern technologies to spoof phone numbers and apply psychological pressure on their victims. They may report suspicious
According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on February 3, a case of extortion involving a deputy prosecutor in one of the districts of the Talas region has been uncovered. The investigation suggests that S.K.O. used his official powers to exert pressure on convicts who were awaiting probation or fines. He demanded a sum of $2000, threatening to otherwise petition the court to change the punishment to imprisonment.
A video has surfaced on social media showing a physical education teacher using violence against students in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the information from the Interior Department of the Issyk-Kul region, on January 28, 2026, a local resident, K.K., filed a complaint with the Interior Department of the Jeti-Oguz district. He reported that his son, an 8th-grade student, along with other classmates, became a victim of violence from their physical education
