Which foreign citizens own the most real estate in Kyrgyzstan? Graphs

According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kaktus.media reports on the amount of real estate owned by foreigners in Kyrgyzstan. Since 1992, records have been kept, showing that the largest number of real estate properties belong to citizens of Russia, Kazakhstan, and China. Most often, these are properties inherited from former citizens of Kyrgyzstan and their relatives.

40 New Vehicles Planned for the Bishkek Emergency Medical Center

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a plan is being implemented to update the vehicle fleet of the Emergency Medical Assistance Center. Iskender Shayahemtov, the director of the EMS, spoke about the current situation with the ambulances in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. Currently, the institution has 83 vehicles, but about 30% of them are no longer operational. In daily operations, 42 teams are involved, which creates certain difficulties. “The Ministry of Health intends to transfer

Ministry of Labor: Compliance with Professional Standards in Private Enterprises is Checked Only Upon Requests

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Toktobu Ashymbaeva asked the First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Kamchybek Dosmatov how the ministry monitors compliance with professional standards in private enterprises. The Deputy Minister reported that there is a sector in the ministry responsible for professional standards, which interacts with various agencies, and each of them contributes its proposals for the creation of professional standards.

The Deputy Minister of Labor Explained the Rule on Recalling an Employee from Vacation

Today, January 22, a discussion on the labor safety bill took place in the Jogorku Kenesh during its first reading. During the meeting, Deputy Uluqbek Karybek uulu raised a question about measures to protect the labor rights of remote workers.

The Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan Returns to Its Core Function

At a press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, stated that many people previously perceived trade unions primarily as organizations dealing with vouchers. However, their original main goal was to protect workers' rights. “Nevertheless, the very essence of creating trade unions was to protect the labor rights of workers,” he emphasized.

Aibek Moldogaziev relieved of his duties as the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA

He will now represent the republic in Mongolia The administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that Aibek Moldogaziev is no longer serving as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the country to the United States. Instead, he has been appointed as the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Mongolia. With this change, Aibek Artykbaev has also been relieved of his duties as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Mongolia. Photo www

Union money is no longer wasted on air — Chairman of the FPS

At a press conference, the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, announced that trade unions are now able to clearly track and plan their financial resources. "We no longer spend money on unnecessary expenses. All funds are directed towards the construction of new dormitory buildings," he noted. According to him, as part of the digitalization process, electronic accounting of union members has been implemented, which allows for more

The Speaker of the Parliament urged to thank the Bishkek City Hall for reducing smog

This winter, Bishkek was noted several times in the "green zone" for air quality, according to the speaker of the parliament. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the speaker emphasized that the Bishkek city hall made significant efforts this season to reduce smog in the capital, and this should be acknowledged. He noted that for the first time in several years, winter Bishkek found itself in the "green zone" several times based on air quality indicators, which are

World Championship (U-20) in Bishkek: Today, the Kyrgyzstan national team will play against Luxembourg

Today, January 22, the youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan will continue its fight in the World Championship (U-20). The competition is taking place in Bishkek at the "Nomad Arena," where teams from the third division (Group B) are battling for victory.

Why Do Some Wounds Heal Slowly? Scientists Have Named the Reason

An international team of researchers led by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has discovered the reason why some chronic wounds remain unhealed, even when antibiotics are used. The results of their work were published in the journal Science Advances, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Geneva. In chronic wounds, a bacterium was identified that is not only resistant to medications but also releases molecules that negatively affect skin cells and slow down the

1.1 Billion Soms Allocated for the Capital Repair of Federation of Trade Unions Facilities

The Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan has begun actively utilizing its assets, as reported by the chairman of the FTS, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, at a press conference. He emphasized that traditionally, the main focus of the FTS has been on vacation vouchers.

The premiere of the play "My Dad is Peter Pan" will take place at the Young Spectator's Theater.

On January 22-23, the small hall of the Bakken Kydykeeva Young Spectator Theater will host the premiere of a new play titled "My Father is Peter Pan." According to information provided by the theater, the production was created by Keren Klimovsky, with direction by Ainura Kachkynbek kyzy. The artist is Alan Saymin.

In Bishkek's Emergency Service, it has been possible to reduce the staffing shortage by three times - Shayahmetov

As a result of increasing salaries for medical workers, the ambulance service in Bishkek has significantly reduced staff shortages. This was stated in an interview with the Kabar agency by Iskender Shayahemtov, the director of the Emergency Medical Care Center. Currently, the Center employs 210 doctors and 365 nurses. Despite noticeable improvements, the issue of staff shortages has not been completely resolved.

Trump wants to pay every resident of Greenland one million dollars

The article reports: "He is considering the possibility of offering every resident of Greenland 1 million dollars if they support the idea of joining the USA." Currently, the population of Greenland is about 57 thousand people.

The Tax Service Temporarily Suspended Inspections of Small and Medium Enterprises

Control purchases and raids will not be conducted until the end of 2026 The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has decided to temporarily suspend raid inspections and control purchases concerning small and medium businesses, which will remain in effect until December 31, 2026. This decision was made to support entrepreneurs, reduce pressure on businesses, and create more favorable conditions for their operations. Thus, the tax authorities will not conduct inspections of small and medium

The deputy clarified the rules for recalling an employee from a leave of absence.

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva asked the First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Kamchybek Dosmatov about the conditions under which it is possible to recall an employee from vacation. The Deputy Minister explained that recalling an employee from vacation is only permissible with their consent, and it cannot be done without it.

Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev on the plans for the capital's development

In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, summarized the results of large-scale reforms and shared the main plans for the development of urban infrastructure for 2026.

Luke Littler and Jan van Veen will clash again in the title battle

At the Saudi Arabia Masters tournament in Riyadh, spectators will witness a rematch between Luke Littler and Jan van Veen, who confidently advanced to the quarterfinals. These two players recently faced off in the final of the PDC World Championship, and now they will determine who is stronger at this moment.

Gender Equality in Public Service. The State Duma Approved the Bill in the Second Reading

At today's meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and supported in the second reading amendments to a number of legislative acts aimed at achieving gender equality. This draft law was developed by a group of deputies from the previous convocation. One of the key provisions is the amendment to the Law "On the Cabinet of Ministers," which stipulates that when nominating candidates for the composition of the cabinet, the share of representatives of one gender should

A citizen of Uzbekistan accused of murdering Russian General Igor Kirillov has been sentenced to life in prison.

Akhmad Kurbanov An Uzbek citizen has admitted his guilt in organizing a terrorist attack that resulted in the death of a high-ranking Russian officer. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of 1 million rubles (approximately 13 thousand dollars) on him. As part of this case, three other individuals were also in the dock. They received serious prison sentences, but with lower fines. For instance, Robert Safaryan, a native of Azerbaijan who, according to the investigation, handed over explosives

15 families may lose their apartments in the center of Bishkek

In the center of the legal disputes are the residents of the building at 218 Kyivskaya Street, where 15 families may lose their property, in which they have lived for many years. According to local residents, this building was constructed in 1968, and the apartments were provided to employees of the Ministry of Finance and teachers preparing future specialists in the field of economics. Among the first residents were war veterans, large families, and workers from the rear. Later, the building

Life in the Regions: Returned After 10 Years of Migration and Started a Business. How Marat Iliyasov Rose from Scratch

Marat Iliyasov from the village of Ala-Bash, located in the upper valley of the Ton district, shares his story of labor migration. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he talks about how he spent 10 years away from his hometown. “I was born and raised in Ala-Bash, but due to a lack of work in my native village, I was forced to go abroad. I worked for a whole decade in Russia, doing various jobs. The life of a migrant turned out to be difficult: there were days when we lacked food and

"Workers from the Bishkek Dump will be officially employed"

Official attempted to bribe the GKNB for the illegal distribution of 56 plots

During operational activities aimed at combating corruption in local government bodies, employees of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic uncovered mass illegal distribution of land plots in the Talas region. The investigation revealed that based on forged documents from the ayil okmotu, 43 citizens were illegally allocated plots with a total area of 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin ayil okmotu of the Aitmatov district. According to available data, a total of 56 plots were allocated in a

A man who tortured his mother was detained in Sokuluk.

A citizen suspected of cruel treatment towards his mother was detained in the Chui region. The information was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. On January 3, 2026, a woman named Sh.L., born in 1958, approached the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department. She reported ongoing violence from her son, born in 1978, citizen Sh.A., who, according to her, exhibited physical and psychological aggression while under the influence of alcohol.

The illegally privatized land plot of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic has been returned to the state.

In accordance with the information provided by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of the Kyrgyz Republic, the land plot that was previously in private and municipal ownership has been returned to the state.

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 22

Information was collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the respective banks. Exchange rates are current as of the time of publication and apply to cash transactions. Please note that rates may change throughout the day.

In Uzgen, an infant has died: The police have begun an investigation

In the Uzgen district, an examination has been appointed in connection with the death of an infant, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, according to Turmush. According to the information, on January 21, 2026, the Uzgen District Internal Affairs Department received information from the district hospital that an infant, born in 2025, had died as a result of anemia (low blood count).

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu believes that there is less smog in Bishkek.

Deputy Burun Amanova raised the issue of gasification of new buildings in Bishkek that use coal heating. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, she noted that the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" had previously committed to gasifying these areas, but the work has still not been completed.

"Shots Fired at My Neighbor's House": Police Begin Investigation into Incident in Nookat

On January 21, a user named A.E. posted a video on social media titled "Shots Fired at My Neighbor's House," in which he claimed that law enforcement allegedly did not arrive at the scene of the incident. This information was confirmed by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh Region.

In the housing complex, they demanded that the Ministry of Energy and "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" clarify the situation with gas bills.

Ulugbek Karybek uulu, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, proposed to invite representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the State Antimonopoly Agency, and the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" to the meeting to present a report on the current situation regarding gas billing. He mentioned that many subscribers are expressing dissatisfaction due to large bills for natural gas consumption, and he considers it important to address this issue.

The Financial Supervision Authority issued 431 licenses for pawnshop activities in Kyrgyzstan, - Ministry of Economy

- In Kyrgyzstan, 431 licenses for pawnshop activities have been issued. This was reported by the chief specialist of the supervision, control, and monitoring department of the financial market at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, during a radio broadcast. As Ashimjan uulu explained, Financial Supervision, according to the Regulation on the Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market, which was approved by the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers

A woman reported to the police that her son is beating her. He has been detained.

In the Sokuluk district, a 45-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of regularly beating his mother. This information was received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region. According to available data, on January 3, 2023, a 65-year-old woman named Sh. L. contacted the internal affairs authorities. She reported that her son, born in 1978, Sh. A., systematically exerted physical and psychological pressure on her while under the

Specialist of the State Agency for Land Resources Detained While Transferring Money to an Employee of the State Committee for National Security

According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, a corruption scheme related to the illegal allocation of land plots has been uncovered in the Talas region. A specialist from the Aitmatov district, working in the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography, was detained as a result of the investigation. During the inspection, it was established that 43 citizens were illegally allocated plots with a total area of 10.75 hectares

In Kazakhstan, there are plans to abandon asphalt roads between villages

Sauranbaev noted that local akimats are trying to build asphalt roads despite their significant cost. He emphasized that asphalt is 6-10 times more expensive than gravel, and often there is not enough funding even for the construction of gravel roads. "We are developing a new order that will mandate the use of gravel roads in small villages. They must be of high quality and meet all necessary standards," the minister added. In addition, the minister pointed out the difficulties

The specialist named the reasons for the increase in electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan.

According to the statements of the specialist, there is a significant increase in electricity consumption in Kyrgyzstan. Kundus Kyrbashova, head of the Energy Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, reported on "Birinchi Radio" that over the past ten years, the demand for electricity in the country has increased three to four times. Photo from the archive. Head of the Energy Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kundus Kyrbashova

Bekeshev: Many citizens of Kazakhstan cannot enter Kyrgyzstan, families are falling apart

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of the need to simplify entry rules for citizens of Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan. According to him, deputies receive numerous complaints from people who have encountered problems due to the cancellation of the "visa run" system. He noted that the situation is such that some families are breaking apart.

The state has returned the privatized asset of the Academy of Sciences in Karagachevaya Grove.

The land plot, previously in private and municipal ownership, has now been returned to the state's disposal. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security. During the investigation of a criminal case initiated under the article "Corruption" in connection with the illegal privatization of objects of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAS KR), a plot of 11.2 hectares was returned to the state's balance.

Due to the cancellation of visas in Kyrgyzstan, families are falling apart — Dastan Bekeshev

A deputy proposes amendments to migration legislation During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised a problem that arose after the cancellation of the visa run in 2024, affecting many citizens of Kazakhstan who can no longer enter Kyrgyzstan. He noted that as a result of this restriction, many families have been separated: wives who are citizens of Kazakhstan cannot come to their husbands in Kyrgyzstan, and children with Kazakh citizenship also face difficulties

In the Talas Region, land plots were illegally allocated

Land plots were allocated based on forged documents A corruption scheme related to the illegal allocation of land plots in the Talas region was uncovered by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This was reported by the committee's press service. According to law enforcement agencies, 43 citizens were allocated plots with a total area of 10 hectares and 75 ares in the Kara-Buurin rural council of the Aitmatov district, which became possible due to the forgery of local council

New Stations and Vehicles: How Bishkek is Addressing the Ambulance Delay Issue - Interview

In Bishkek, calls to the emergency medical service at number 103 are accepted around the clock. According to the latest data, the capital's population has exceeded 1.2 million people. This creates a need for a sufficient number of ambulances to respond promptly to calls. Residents report frequent delays in ambulance arrivals and long wait times for responses to calls. To address these issues, plans are in place to increase the number of ambulance stations and vehicles in the city in the

Emmanuel Macron: "The USA Wants to Weaken and Subjugate Europe"

Emmanuel Macron's speech at the World Economic Forum was one of the sharpest in recent times. In the context of tensions caused by territorial disputes over Greenland and growing sanctions pressure from the USA, the French leader expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the world order.

World Championship (U-20) in Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan Solely Takes 1st Place. Table

The Kyrgyzstan national ice hockey team for players under 20 is confidently in first place at the Youth World Championship. Currently, a third division tournament (Group B) is taking place in Bishkek, featuring six teams.

A new ambulance station is planned to open in the southern part of Bishkek.

In the southern part of Bishkek, where new residential complexes are actively being built, the opening of a new branch of the Emergency Medical Care Center is planned. This information was provided in an interview with the Kabar agency by Iskender Shayakhmetov, the director of the EMS Center. According to him, there is currently only one station operating in this rapidly developing area, which complicates the timely response of teams to calls. The project documentation for the new station is

In Chuy Region, a man has been detained for systematically torturing his own mother

A 48-year-old man was detained in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, who is suspected of torturing his 67-year-old mother. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the region. The woman contacted the police on January 3, stating that her son, while in a state of alcohol intoxication, regularly subjected her to both physical and psychological violence.

The GKNB Returned 11 Hectares of Karagachevaya Grove to the State

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the return of a significant land plot to state ownership, which had been illegally privatized. This concerns 11.2 hectares of land that previously belonged to the National Academy of Sciences. According to the security services, this became possible during the investigation of a criminal case regarding corruption, as provided for in part 1 of article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The plot was sold off in parts to

Autonomy for State Hospitals in the Kyrgyz Republic. Paid Services Will Increase in Price

A draft resolution of the cabinet of ministers concerning the implementation of the president's decree on enhancing the potential and competitiveness of state medical institutions has been put up for public discussion. The Ministry of Health reports that the main goal of this project is to provide greater autonomy to 20 state medical institutions, allowing them to expand their powers in management and finance.

Patients with myeloleukemia from across the country are forced to travel to Bishkek for medication.

A deputy proposed to improve access to an important medication in the south of the country At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva raised an important issue regarding the availability of the medication "Gleevec" for patients with chronic myeloleukemia. According to her information, since 2004, more than 500 cases of chronic myeloleukemia have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan, of which about 90% are adult patients and 10% are children. The medication