According to the latest data, from January to September 2025, Turkey increased its investments in Kyrgyzstan by 95.5% compared to the same period in 2024. This information was obtained from the report of the National Statistical Committee. In the three quarters of 2025, the volume of direct foreign investments from Turkey into the economy of Kyrgyzstan amounted to $139.5 million.
In his opening speech, Trump noted: “We will strive for peace across the planet, and this will be a significant contribution to our history. Each of you here is a star, and that is why you are in this hall.” The president also emphasized that after the Council is fully formed, the organization will be able to implement numerous initiatives in partnership with the UN.
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
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.
A deputy has appealed to the Ministry of Finance to address issues related to supplies for educational institutions. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Temirlan Aitiev expressed concern about the difficulties arising in the process of purchasing furniture, equipment, and other items for schools and kindergartens, which have resulted from transferring these powers to the Ministry of Finance. Since 2024, the Ministry of Finance has established a State Procurement Center, which has been
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
The editorial office of Kaktus.media was contacted by a resident of Bishkek, Elena Chasova, who shared the tragic fate of her acquaintance who ended up on the street. According to her, she learned that a classmate of her son had become homeless. According to the information, the young man, who lost his health and home in the center of the capital, was placed in a shelter thanks to Elena's efforts. She also initiated a criminal case involving a police officer.
As a result of the inspection conducted by the Jalal-Abad Regional Administration, it was recorded that the company "MilDom" did not have all the necessary permits for carrying out construction work. Based on the identified violations, construction work was temporarily halted, and the company was instructed to strictly adhere to all construction standards and safety requirements.
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
The meeting at the Ministry of Natural Resources, held on January 21 under the chairmanship of Minister Meder Mashiev, was aimed at discussing the inventory of municipal wastewater treatment facilities (MWTF) in the country. According to the ministry's press service, the purpose of the event was to develop comprehensive measures and make decisions regarding the construction, reconstruction, and modernization of outdated treatment facilities.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies unanimously supported the draft law amending the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Public Procurement," which was reviewed in three readings. Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov emphasized that the goal of the new regulations is to optimize and simplify public procurement procedures. The document introduces the concept of a state assignment for the implementation of significant tasks defined by the state. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev
Bishkek January 23, Friday At night, the temperature will be -5...-7 °C, snow is possible.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a temporary suspension of raids and control purchases aimed at checking compliance with tax legislation in the area of payment equipment usage. This concerns tools such as POS terminals, electronic wallets, and QR codes used in the operations of small and medium-sized businesses. This information was announced by the agency's press service. The suspension also affects mandatory requirements for the use of special bank accounts
A meeting took place at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government between Elchibek Jantayev and the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. During the discussion, issues of joint cooperation in the field of human resource development were addressed, as well as the results of the JDS scholarship program, implemented with the support of JICA and JICE.
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
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
As of November 30, 2025, the total state debt of Kyrgyzstan reached $8 billion 850.12 million. This data was announced by the Ministry of Finance. The domestic debt is primarily formed from loans on long-term securities, which amount to $3 billion 527.41 million, accounting for 99% of the total. Among the external debt, the most significant share belongs to the Export-Import Bank of China, with an amount of $1 billion 499.61 million, which constitutes 28.4%.
According to information from the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, the new regulation on working with budgetary loans has been approved by the head of government, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure state support through budgetary lending, which will contribute to sustainable economic growth, the development of various sectors, the improvement of infrastructure and utility systems, as well as ensuring food, energy, and economic security of the country.
- On the air of the channel, the Deputy Director of the Export Development and Promotion Center "Kyrgyz Export" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Tilek Jumaliev, shared plans for organizing exhibitions that will be held in Russia, the UAE, and European countries, aimed at supporting Kyrgyz companies in international markets. Jumaliev noted that last year Kyrgyzstan participated in over 30 exhibitions in the Russian Federation. The result of these events was export contracts
In Kyrgyzstan, a new mechanism aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence will be implemented — protection orders with electronic monitoring, which will be carried out using electronic bracelets and mobile applications. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice of the country. The initiative is part of a pilot project overseen by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the General Prosecutor's Office, the Supreme Court, and the Department of
The football club "Bars," the current champion of Kyrgyzstan and based in Karakol, announced the signing of a contract with Aydar Abduzhalil uulu, who was the top scorer last season. In 2025, Aydar represented the team OshMU, where he also won the title of top scorer in the Kyrgyz Super League for futsal.
Against the backdrop of preparations for the 16th India-EU summit, which will take place on January 27, India and the European Union are actively discussing the possibility of concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This was reported by Ndtv.com. In anticipation of the visit of high-ranking EU delegates to India, who will participate in the Republic Day celebrations and the summit, Kaja Kallas, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, delivered an important
In Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the first participants of his new initiative called the "Council of Peace." On stage were high-profile representatives from 19 countries, who were introduced as the founders of this group led by Trump.
The Bishkek City Hall inspected the renovation work at the kindergarten located at Kommunarova, 93. This became known on January 22 thanks to information from the press service of the Bishkek City Hall. As a result of the on-site inspection, the Capital Construction Department was instructed to eliminate instances of unjustified contract extensions with contractors and to take the necessary steps to expedite the completion of the work and the commissioning of the kindergarten.
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
The forward of the Kyrgyzstan national team, Kimi Merk, will now play for FC "Alga". This became known through a statement from the Kyrgyz Football Union. Last season, Kimi represented the club "Dordoi".
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, conducted a tour of the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology, which is part of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, as reported by the government press service, key areas of the institute's scientific work, current projects, and the contribution of scientists to the study of the country's mineral potential and the development of geological research were presented.
Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the capital detained two men suspected of a major theft. This was reported by the press service of the department. On January 8, a woman named E.B. approached the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, reporting an incident on route taxi No. 161. Her wallet containing 595,000 soms, 400 US dollars, and jewelry valued at 100,000 soms was stolen from her bag.
Scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai have made a significant advancement in technology by creating a flexible fiber chip capable of processing data similarly to traditional computers. This was reported in a publication by "Penpai". Experts developed a compact integrated circuit embedded in soft polymer fibers. The chips are placed in several layers within the fiber, forming a multilayer structure reminiscent of a rolled-up carpet.
Starting from January 1, 2026, a new allowance for families with children under three years old living in high-altitude and remote areas, as well as in certain border zones, has been introduced in Kyrgyzstan. This assistance is called "aid for residents of high mountainous areas." On January 22, the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration provided detailed information about this social payment. Who can receive the allowance?Residents of high-altitude and hard-to-reach
In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, two citizens were successfully rescued by rescuers after their car broke down, and they were unable to get out on their own. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred on the Köl-Bel section, near the village of Korgondu-Bulak. The individuals began to freeze and called for help by dialing 112.
In Bishkek, work continues on the reconstruction of the wastewater treatment facilities, with a total cost of 56 million US dollars. The press service of the Bishkek city administration reported this on January 22. As of now, certain results have already been achieved: two reservoirs have been put into operation and an automated control system has been implemented.
Illustrative photo Currently, labor migrants in the Samara region are prohibited from performing 117 different types of work. Previously, restrictions were imposed on foreign citizens working in taxis, educational institutions, pharmacies, and employment agencies. Now, this list has significantly expanded, covering a wider range of professions and sectors:
The decision of the Canadian company Laramide Resources to halt its uranium project in Kazakhstan is related to changes in local legislation. According to Exclusive.kz, at the beginning of its operations, Laramide Resources was unable to commence practical work due to prolonged bureaucratic procedures. The main reason for exiting the project was cited as changes made to the Subsoil Code, which were signed in December 2025. These amendments increase the mandatory share of participation for
On January 19, Monday, employees of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic detained a worker from the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport." He was caught receiving a bribe of one million soms. It became known that some employees of the procurement department of this enterprise systematically extorted 10% of the value of tenders, creating artificial difficulties and delaying the payment process for completed work.
According to the Ministry of Economy's report, the volume of foreign economic turnover of the Kyrgyz Republic from January to November 2025 amounted to $14 billion, which is 12.2% less compared to the same period in 2024. Of this volume, exports accounted for 18.5%, while imports made up 81.5%. The ministry emphasizes that the decrease in foreign trade is related to a reduction in export supplies.
Starting January 4, 2026, the airline "Asman Airlines" will begin operating subsidized flights on the route Bishkek — Talas, as reported by company representatives. The ticket price is fixed at 2100 soms, whereas previously prices ranged from 2100 to 3100 soms.
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
On January 19, 2026, employees of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan detained a worker of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" while receiving a bribe of 1 million soms. This event occurred as part of an investigation into corrupt actions in the Department of Transport and Road Transport Infrastructure Development of the capital's city hall. It was found that some employees of the procurement department of this municipal enterprise regularly
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Energy is actively developing plans for the construction of thermal power plants (TPPs) that will be located near coal deposits, particularly in the Kara-Keche area. However, similar projects can also be implemented in other parts of the country. According to experts, although modern coal stations do not align with the principles of "green energy," they are still environmentally acceptable and capable of producing electricity regardless of the season
Photo from the internet. The World Bank's forecast indicates a slowdown in inflation in Kyrgyzstan to 6.5 percent in 2026. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced increased inflationary pressure, resulting in paid services rising by 11.2 percent. This increase contributed 1.9 percent to the overall inflation, which was 9.8 percent, according to information from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Among the most noticeable price changes are:
New exciting photos of wild animals captured in their natural habitat have been obtained in the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri." This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The camera trap, installed by experts in May 2025, recorded a rich diversity of local fauna in December. The recordings show bears, snow leopards, lynxes, mountain goats, hares, and a pack of wolves.
Employees of the May Day Police Department of Bishkek received a report of a family conflict and immediately went to the scene, as reported by the press service of the department. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials issued a protection order to the woman who had filed the complaint. Her husband, who was disturbing public order, was detained and taken to the police department, in accordance with current legislation.
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.
An employee of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," which is subordinate to the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall, has been detained. According to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), A.K.Sh. was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe of one million soms.
Starting January 4, 2026, Asman Airlines will launch regular flights on the Bishkek – Talas route, which will operate twice a week: on Mondays and Fridays. The ticket price is set at 2,100 som, which is a significant reduction compared to previous prices that ranged from 2,100 to 3,100 som. Previously, regular flights on this route were rare, causing considerable inconvenience for local residents. With the introduction of a government subsidy, flights have become more accessible, convenient,
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 23. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, precipitation is expected during the night in most areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as locally in Naryn region. In some parts of Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, snow will fall intensively. During the day, snow will continue over a larger territory of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as locally in Batken region. Fog is possible in some
On January 19, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained a worker from the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" while receiving a bribe of 1 million soms. This occurred as part of the work of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the Bishkek City Hall. According to information from the GKNB, some employees of the procurement department of this enterprise systematically demanded 10% of the tender amount,
