In Bishkek, control over public transport drivers is being strengthened

In Bishkek, a meeting was held dedicated to compliance with traffic rules by public transport drivers and issues of road safety. According to the press service of the city hall, the meeting summarized the results of regular raids conducted every week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the busiest stops in the city. In addition, to prevent traffic accidents, explanatory activities and additional briefings for drivers were conducted.

A new building of the kindergarten "Asan-Usun" has been put into operation in Osh

Today in Osh, on A. Masaliev Street, a ceremony was held to open a new building of the kindergarten "Asan-Uson," which will accommodate 100 children. Attending the event were the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurgul Kendirbaeva, the presidential representative in the Osh region, Amankan Kenjebayev, the chairman of the city council, Bolot Bayetov, as well as kindergarten staff and parents. Toktorbaev emphasized the

Another construction company fined in Bishkek after minister's inspection

Due to an abnormal solar flare, the northern lights were observed around the world.

According to information from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS, "the only currently accurately measurable indicator of solar wind is the magnetic field induction, which is close to historical highs." It is also noted that the magnetic storm will last at least another day, and full stabilization of the geomagnetic situation is not expected for another 2-3 days. Despite the strong indicators, scientists assure that there is no danger to people on the surface of the Earth.

The Housing Committee approved amendments to the Law "On Public Procurement" in three readings

- During the meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, a draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Public Procurement" was presented and approved in three readings. Minister of Economy and Commerce Bakyt Sydykov reported that the purpose of the draft law is to ensure more effective and rational spending of funds from both the republican and local budgets in the process of public procurement. Important aspects of the

In Kazakhstan, the position of vice president will be established and the parliament will be renamed.

In Kazakhstan, there are plans to introduce the position of vice president, while the post of state advisor may be abolished. This was announced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the National Kurultai. According to the president, the vice president will represent Kazakhstan at international forums and negotiations, as well as interact with public and scientific organizations, carrying out the tasks assigned by the head of state. These functions are to be outlined in the constitution. There

Reconstruction of the Sports Palace in Bishkek: the city hall will restore the swimming pool

In Bishkek, the implementation of the project for the reconstruction of the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace has begun. This was announced by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev. As the mayor noted, the initiative came from President Sadyr Japarov during the opening of the new sports complex "Zhashtyk Arena".

In Kyrgyzstan, there are calls to hold accountable for violations in the production of halal products.

In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of introducing liability for errors in the production of halal products is being considered. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a draft law is currently being developed that will amend the Code of Offenses. This document aims to establish responsibility for violations related to the production and certification of halal products.

The extraction of mineral resources accounted for 9.2% of the structure of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic.

- According to official statistics, the volume of industrial production in the Kyrgyz Republic at the end of 2025 amounted to 799.7 billion soms at current prices. Of this amount, 73.4 billion soms accounted for the extraction of mineral resources, which is approximately 9.2% of the total industrial production volume.

In the Department of Agricultural Crop Expertise, an information system "Expertise" has been developed.

The Department of Agricultural Crop and Horticulture Expertise has launched an automated information system (AIS) called "Expertise," designed to provide state-paid services. This information was received from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The launch of this system represents a significant step towards improving the quality of public services and minimizing the impact of the human factor on the process.

Kyrgyzstan entered the top five largest importers of Russian beer in 2025

In 2025, beer exports from Russia, according to the federal center "Agroexport," increased by 19% compared to the previous year, reaching 103 million dollars. Preliminary estimates show that the volume of malt beer deliveries amounted to over 190 thousand tons, which also represents a significant increase in value compared to 2024.

Commercial banks attracted 9.6 billion soms at the deposit auction

As a result of the deposit auction held on January 19, 2026, commercial banks were able to attract 9.6 billion soms. According to information from the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the auction was conducted with an offer of deposits for a term of 12 months. The total placement volume amounted to 20 billion soms, while the total demand from financial institutions reached 11 billion 950 million soms. As a result, 9.6 billion soms were placed during the auction.

Temperature record from 47 years ago broken in Kazakhstan

At the beginning of December 2025, abnormally high temperatures were observed in Kazakhstan. On December 1, the thermometer in Kostanay rose to +4.8 degrees, setting a new record for that day, surpassing the figure from 2021. In Petropavlovsk, the temperature reached +2.6 degrees, exceeding the result from 2009. From December 2 to 4, several temperature records were also broken in Zhezkazgan: +6.0 degrees (previous record from 2021 was +5.9), +7.7 degrees (previous record from 1990 was +7.2),

Deputies approved in the first reading auctions and currency tariffs for RES projects

- During the meeting held on January 20, 2023, the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction reviewed the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Renewable Energy Sources" and supported it in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov presented information about the draft law.

Ministry of Energy: Electricity consumption is growing annually, with a deficit of 4.2–4.3 billion kWh.

- At the meeting on January 20, 2026, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliyev inquired about the volumes of electricity imports and the current deficit. In response, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported that the country generates 14.5 billion kWh of electricity per year. According to him, approximately 20 billion kWh is needed to meet the demands of the entire country, which creates a deficit in the range of 4.2-4.3 billion kWh. Additionally, Rysbekov noted that Kyrgyzstan receives

Chinese Projects in Tajikistan: Outbursts of Violence, Labor Conflicts, and Uncertainty

In Tajikistan, where Chinese companies are actively developing the mining sector, road construction, and industrial projects, they are now facing growing discontent from local communities, reports Ozodi. One recent incident involved employees of the Zarafshan gold mining enterprise, located near Penjikent — one of the largest mining operations managed by Chinese investors. In November, a group of workers expressed dissatisfaction with their salary levels and appealed to management for a raise.

In 2025, small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 115-120 MW were put into operation, - Ministry of Energy

During the meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction, held on January 20, 2026, Deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov raised the issue of financial revenues from entities involved in renewable energy sources through the sale of electricity. Deputy Talaybek Masabirov also drew attention to the regulations concerning the conduct of auctions intended to determine tariffs within the framework of projects related to renewable energy

By 2027, the authorized capital of pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan will be increased to 20 million soms

By 2027, it is planned to increase the charter capital of pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan to 20 million soms. This was reported by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, the chief specialist of the forecasting, control, and monitoring department of the financial market, during the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. According to him, the capital size will be increased in stages. At the last stage, which concluded in 2022, the capital amounted to 1 million soms. Starting from January 1, 2025, the

The electricity buyback tariff for small hydropower plants will remain unchanged at 4.42 soms per kWh, - Ministry of Energy

At the meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, and Architecture, held on January 20, 2026, Deputy Bakhridin Shabazov raised the issue of potential risks and the possibility of investor outflow due to the cancellation of the 1.3 coefficient, which was applied to the guaranteed purchase of electricity generated from renewable energy sources (RES). Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov commented that the tariff for purchasing electricity from small hydropower plants will

Another construction company was fined in Bishkek

The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, along with inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, is conducting inspections at various construction sites in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction. During the inspection of the construction site of a 5-story training center located at: T. Okeeva St., 9 and 11, violations of construction norms were discovered. As a result of the

Orunbekov spoke about major energy projects and the need for conservation

In the context of growing demand for electricity and a shortage of capacity in Kyrgyzstan, new measures are being implemented to conserve resources. This was reported by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that there is still a misconception in society regarding state property, including electricity. Low tariffs contribute to many citizens not considering it necessary to save electricity. Meanwhile,

In Kyrgyzstan, the payment of recycling fees under the Extended Producer Responsibility system has come into effect.

Starting from January 1, 2025, the obligation to pay a recycling fee under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. This fact was announced by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the country. The EPR system is a state mechanism that places the responsibility for the recycling of goods and packaging after their use on producers and importers.

Sadyr Japarov signed a law on changes in the field of virtual assets

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new law that amends the existing law on virtual assets. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025. The main goal of this legislation is to improve state regulation in the field of virtual asset services, as well as to enhance transparency and stability in the market for these assets in the country. The new law more precisely defines terms such as "stablecoin" and introduces new concepts such as

In 2025, about 1.5 million soms in fines imposed on pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by Suyorkul Ashimzhan uulu, the chief specialist for forecasting, control, and monitoring of the financial market at the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service, the total amount of fines imposed on pawnshops in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was approximately 1.5 million soms. This data was announced during a live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. Ashimzhan uulu noted that new rules were introduced on May 23, 2024, which