In the new academic year, educational institutions will begin a course dedicated to traffic rules. This was announced by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. The president noted that this course will become part of the school curriculum.
A recent meeting took place between representatives of the banking sector, the State Tax Service, and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan. The discussion addressed several issues, including changes in tax legislation, the introduction of a special tax regime "Transaction Tax," and the reduction of this tax rate from 0.2% to 0.1%, which became possible due to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic adopted on December 31, 2025.
In accordance with the instructions of Nurdana Oruntaeva, the Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, raids on construction sites continue across the country. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. As a result of an inspection conducted by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, it was established that Kazakbaev M. M. was constructing an office building without the necessary
According to an analysis conducted by the Ministry of Finance, in 2025, the budget of Kyrgyzstan received 443 million 736.9 thousand soms from casinos. This is an increase of 154 million 795.1 thousand soms or 53.5% compared to 2024.
The club "Uzgen," which finished seventh in the Kyrgyz Premier League last season, successfully completed its training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Preparation for the new football season continues for teams participating in the Kyrgyz championship.
The Seoul Central District Court announced its decision on Wednesday, finding Kim Gon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, guilty of corruption, according to information provided by RIA Novosti. The hearing, which took place on January 28, started at 14:10 local time (8:10 Moscow time) and was conducted by the criminal division No. 27 of the Central District Court. The court found the former first lady guilty of the charges against her.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a decree according to which Tultemirov Adylbek Zhyrgalbekovich, currently serving as the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is appointed as the permanent representative of the country to the African Union with the right to combine positions.
As a result of the snowstorm that struck the United States, the death toll has risen to 51 people, according to RIA Novosti citing NBC. It was previously reported that the number of victims was 42, according to information from the Associated Press. Millions of citizens from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast received warnings about record low temperatures. In the eastern regions of the country, communities continue to recover after the severe impact of the storm.
The Asian Futsal Cup 2026 has started in Jakarta. The tournament features 16 teams divided into four groups. Based on the results of the group stage, the two strongest teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals.
According to data from the Ministry of Finance, from January to December 2025, revenues from the value-added tax on electronic services provided by foreign companies, known as the Google tax, amounted to 1 billion 278.2 million soms. This is 568 million 916.8 thousand soms more than in 2024. Since January 1, 2022, according to the Tax Code, all foreign enterprises offering electronic services are required to pay a value-added tax (VAT) of 12% on the value of the services rendered. In 2024,
During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, the chairperson of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, A. Mukanova, presented information about actions aimed at protecting the rights of working citizens and their families within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reported that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court was given by the order
Within the framework of the Eurasian Development Bank, it is emphasized that the method of implementing the project for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 (KGES-1) has the potential to become a foundation for strengthening cooperation in the field of hydropower in Central Asia. This is the first case where a trilateral consortium representing the interests of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan is working on the creation of a significant hydraulic engineering facility. The KGES-1
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Education, Science, and Healthcare." This law was adopted on December 24, 2025, by the Jogorku Kenesh. The purpose of the new law is to implement the presidential decree regarding the introduction of a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists, which was signed on August 28, 2025, under number 250. The law aims to
On January 28, a snow avalanche occurred in the Chychkan Gorge on the 247-500 km section of the Bishkek-Osh highway. According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the avalanche reached a height of 2 meters and affected a section of the road approximately 50 meters long.
Representatives of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Chinese company Shaanxi Taifaxian Industrial Group held a meeting to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the fields of construction, energy, and investments. According to a press release from the agency, both parties expressed interest in establishing a partnership and readiness to develop specific projects. During the meeting, Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the agency, emphasized that
Today, at 12:20, an avalanche about two meters high occurred at the 247th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh highway. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result, traffic on this section has been temporarily suspended, and road services are engaged in clearing the road.
An incident occurred between a teacher and a student at the Osh Medical College. A video surfaced on social media showing the teacher leaving for lunch before the exam and returning an hour and a half late.
— Good afternoon, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich! Recently, there has been a trend of closing private driving schools and opening state ones. Why was this decision made?
The situation has led China to refuse Japan's request for an extension of the panda lease and the provision of new animals. This event marks the end of more than fifty years of pandas residing on Japanese soil and highlights the role of China's "panda diplomacy" — a symbol of friendship between the two countries established since the normalization of relations in 1972. Other countries also use animals as symbols of their "soft power," such as Thailand with its
According to Bloomberg, the United States has officially withdrawn from the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change reported that this decision took effect on January 27, coinciding with the anniversary of the notification sent to the UN by President Donald Trump's administration a year earlier.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, the president noted that complaints about the duration of training come from driving school owners who seek to protect their interests. He emphasized that such statements are an attempt at manipulation aimed at preserving business revenues. "They say that training is too long and expensive. But in reality, the cost of training is not as high as they claim. 100 or 150 thousand is just a fabrication," added Zhapаров.
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic with representatives of the agro-corporation. On January 26, a meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry with a delegation from China representing the Heze Peony Development Service Center. This center, located in the city of Heze, specializes in the development of the peony sector and is recognized as a world leader
Conor McGregor, the famous Irish fighter, may step into the octagon in 2026, marking nearly a five-year hiatus following a leg injury sustained in his third fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He has expressed interest in participating in a summer event to be held at the White House in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence, but his participation has not yet been confirmed.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on the information that appeared in the media regarding the sentence handed down in the USA to a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, J.S.A. According to data provided by American authorities, this citizen was detained by law enforcement agencies in 2025, and on January 22, 2026, the court found him guilty and imposed a prison sentence.
Recently, a meeting took place at the National Investment Agency, which is subordinate to the President of Kyrgyzstan, between Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the agency, and representatives of the Chinese company Shaanxi Taifaxian Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (Taifaxian Group). The main topics of discussion were opportunities for public-private partnerships (PPP) as well as attracting foreign direct investment. The parties also talked about further developing strategic cooperation in the fields
The Ministry of Finance of Russia has initiated a discussion on the legalization of online casinos in the country. As reported by "Kommersant," this proposal was sent to President Vladimir Putin by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. According to the plan, the tax rate on online casino activities will be 30 percent, which could generate about 100 billion rubles in budget revenue annually.
The second reading of the ratification of the loan agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Saudi Development Fund for the project "Construction of Public Schools Phase-2" took place on January 28, when the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the document. According to the agreement, a loan of $50 million is to be allocated at an interest rate of 1.5% for a period of 25 years with a grace period of 5 years. The funds are planned to be used to build five new educational institutions
At the National Forum "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," which took place on January 28, Professor of Public Law Lothar Detterman, representing the Association of Professors of Public Law in Germany, expressed the opinion that excessive and complex privacy laws can have negative consequences for health. He cited the words of the head of one of the major German clinics, who claimed that "data protection leads to more patient deaths than infections in
In the Kara-Kuldja district, there was a case of illegal keeping of a red-listed golden eagle. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. As a result, the offender was fined 20,000 soms, and the bird was returned to its natural habitat.
The country is preparing for the Winter Olympic Games, which will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Kyrgyzstan national team includes two athletes who will represent the country in skiing disciplines.
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, there are inquiries from citizens regarding the lack of buses. ***- I work in the "Asanbay" microdistrict and finish my shift at 21:00. Since mid-January, it has become almost impossible to get home after work. I have to make several transfers or order a taxi. Bus No. 52 leaves at 20:45, and I can't make it in time. Trolleybus No. 10 leaves even earlier, and bus No. 226 also stops running before I finish. Considering that my salary does not allow
On January 28, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning the ratification of the Credit Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development was reviewed and approved in the first reading. This document, signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek, pertains to the program "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)." This program aims to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for residents of
During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed protest against the proposed amendments to the Penal Enforcement, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev presented a bill concerning the tightening of punishment for recidivism, which was brought forward for the first reading.
On January 24 in Orenburg, Russia, the international competition "Orenburg Mile" took place, where Nursultan Kenesbekov took second place.
According to information provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration, today, January 28, Taalatbek Masadykov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Taalatbek Masadykov. It has also become known that the new Deputy Secretary General is Mirlan Turgunbekov.
An incident occurred in the Aylai district when a man was fined for washing a mat in a mountain river using paint for advertising purposes. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an inspection after a video of the event surfaced on social media, showing the man pouring paint on the mat and washing it in the river. This action caused significant public outcry. During the investigation, it was
Since the beginning of 2026, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan have detained three men who were on the international wanted list. This information was published by the press service of the department. According to police data, one of the detainees is a citizen of another country, G.D., born in 1979. His location was established in Bishkek. This individual is wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegally crossing the state border. After his
Today, January 28, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, voiced the problems faced by the construction industry, noting the dissatisfaction of companies operating in this segment. “We have been approached by representatives of several construction organizations. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, which is responsible for this area, sets tariffs independently. This has led to an increase in the cost per
The opening of the renovated building of the Kok-Art Electric Networks (RES) took place in the Jalal-Abad region, attended by the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev. The opening ceremony was part of his working trip to the region. The major renovation of the building began in March 2025 and was completed in November of the same year. The updated building will accommodate 112 employees, and the total budget of the project amounted to 5.7 million soms, funded by JSC
In response to accusations of destroying the private sector of automotive education, Sadyr Japarov stated that the owners of driving schools were notified in advance about the upcoming changes. Currently, a state monopoly is being introduced in the country, which means that training will only be possible in state driving schools. This raises concerns among the owners of private educational institutions, who believe that their businesses are being destroyed.
Over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan, under the leadership of Sadyr Japarov, has undergone significant changes, which in itself was unexpected against the backdrop of its turbulent political history, full of revolutions and resignations. One of the most notable achievements in foreign policy has been the final resolution of border disputes. In January 2023, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan completed the delimitation of their state border and exchanged ratification documents.
An foreign citizen A. K., born in 1986, was also detained in Bishkek, thanks to the work of the video surveillance system "Safe City." He was wanted internationally on charges of fraud and was taken to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. In addition, a citizen S. V., born in 1988, was arrested at Manas International Airport while attempting to enter Kyrgyzstan. He was wanted for facilitating illegal entry and stay of foreign
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the situation in the driving school sector. With the introduction of state monopoly, many private educational institutions are forced to close.
During his speech, Sibiga noted that currently the two most problematic aspects in the peace process are territorial issues and control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. “To resolve them, the president is ready to negotiate with Putin,” he added.
In 2025, 8 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 44.59 MW were officially opened in Kyrgyzstan, as reported in a press release from the Ministry of Energy. Among these stations, the "Kara-Kul" HPP stands out, which belongs to JSC "Chakan HPP." The opening ceremony took place on October 27, 2025, and the event was attended by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. In addition, JSC "Chakan HPP" is actively continuing the construction of three new
In anticipation of the 101st anniversary of the Kyrgyz police, Turmush, in collaboration with the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, has prepared an overview of the first leaders of the city police. On November 1, 1924, in his report, the head of the administrative department of the Revolutionary Committee, Ibrai Toychynov, pointed out the necessity of establishing a police department in the Kara-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region and appointed Arkadiy Petrovich Arumov as its first leader.
At the business forum dedicated to the strategic development of the Chui region, today, January 28, 2026, the head of the textile company Kunduz Asanalieva pointed out a number of systemic barriers hindering the industry's development. She noted that limited production capacities and a lack of land resources, as well as the absence of industrial parks, impede local producers from entering international markets.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic explained the reasons for the appeal to the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union regarding the rights of labor migrants and their families in the EAEU countries. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on social issues, health protection, labor, and women's affairs, the chairman of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, Azamat Mukhanov, presented the relevant information. He emphasized the importance of protecting the
