The Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, held a meeting on January 19, 2026, with the deputies and the director of the online school "Tunguch," Aysuluu Jamangulova. This was reported by the ministry's press service. During the meeting, the current state of the school's operations and its future prospects were discussed.
On January 18, a heavy snowfall was observed in the village of Sary-Dobo, located in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region. Local residents report that the snowfall has led to the formation of snowdrifts up to half a meter high, which has significantly hindered movement on the streets of the settlement.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on January 19, 2026, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev emphasized the importance of increasing control over products marked with the halal sign. As an example, he cited sausages that are produced using this sign.
The creation of new infrastructure for film production will be a significant milestone in the development of Kyrgyz cinema. In 2026, the first film studio in the country's history is planned to be built, along with the opening of a modern recording studio meeting Dolby Atmos standards. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev reported that currently, Kyrgyz filmmakers are forced to turn to foreign studios for professional dubbing of their films, which costs
In his letter, Trump explained that after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he no longer feels the need to care about global issues. This became known through information from Nick Shifrin. In particular, Trump wrote: “Since your country did not award me the Nobel Prize for preventing eight wars, I have decided that I can focus on what really matters to the U.S., although the world will always remain a priority.” He also mentioned that Denmark is unable to protect Greenland from Russia and
The broadcast of the first episode of the series "Kara Kyrgyz" on the NTRK channel was temporarily halted by the order of the Cinematography Department. The Deputy Minister of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marat Tagaev, explained that this measure was taken to address identified technical deficiencies in the content. “Both viewers and experts pointed out certain shortcomings. In this regard, the department formed a commission that completed the review. After making the necessary
According to Politico, a chat was created for the rapid exchange of opinions and coordination of positions in response to actions by Trump that may be perceived as harsh or threatening to stability in Europe. This format has proven particularly useful when events unfold quickly and traditional diplomacy cannot keep up with the changes. The chat, named the "Washington Group," emerged from the visit of European leaders to the White House in August of last year, where Ukrainian
During the meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, information was presented about the activities of the Cinematography Department under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. The information was presented by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev.
In Bishkek, the State National Security Committee of Kyrgyzstan uncovered facts of illegal activities at the rehabilitation center "Path to Life".
Matthew McConaughey, Oscar winner for his role in "Dallas Buyers Club," has decided to register a trademark for his voice and likeness to prevent their unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. This information was published by the BBC. According to The Wall Street Journal, fragments from the film "Dazed and Confused" (1993), including the actor's iconic phrase "All right, all right, all right," have been registered with the U.S. Patent Office. This is the
Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Bakyt Torobayev held a meeting with Farid Talyshly, the permanent representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the country. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussion, the participants focused on issues of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the IMF. They emphasized the importance of the Fund's role in implementing structural reforms and developing
Last weekend, Bishkek experienced a sharp drop in temperature and snowfall. This caused dissatisfaction among residents, who criticized the road clearing efforts on social media. In response, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, informed the Kabar agency that the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" was fulfilling its snow removal duties.
The branch of OJSC "NESC" in Bishkek, which deals with electrical networks, is actively implementing an automated commercial electricity metering system (ACEMS). According to PES, the main task of installing ACEMS is to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution, enhance control, and ensure accurate resource consumption accounting.
As part of the project, it is stipulated that banks and microfinance organizations must check the status of conscripts through credit reports when applications for loans are submitted. If the reports indicate that a person is serving in the military, they will be denied a loan, according to the provisions of the document. The discussion of the project will take place on the "Open NPA" platform until February 3.
During the raid activities, multi-story residential buildings and other construction sites in the Osh region were inspected. At the site where a 12-story building is being constructed in the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak in the Kara-Suu district, violations related to the use and storage of construction materials were identified. As a result of the identified deficiencies, the contracting organization OsOO "Zeromax," responsible for the construction, received a written warning and a
- Russia initiates the nullification of the import customs duty on terephthalic acid and its salts. This information was published on the EAEU portal on January 14. It is planned to establish a zero duty rate until March 31, 2028.
- The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with the Permanent Representative of the IMF in the country, Farid Talyshly. This information was announced by the press service of the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, key aspects of cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the IMF were discussed.
Thus, Beknazar Bazaraliev officially began his duties on January 19, 2026, when he was introduced to the ministry team. The appointment order was signed on January 16, while Talantbek Osmonbekovich Soltobaev left the position of first deputy minister.
The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the allocation of 50 million soms in 2026 for the development of animated films in the state language. This was reported by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev at a meeting in the Jogorku Kenesh. Tagaev noted that there is a significant shortage of animated films for children in the Kyrgyz language. To address this issue, the ministry plans to use modern technologies.
In response to a deputy's inquiry about the return on investment in state film production and the state of film distribution in Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev provided details in the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the deputy minister, previously, films produced by the "Kyrgyzfilm" and "Kyrgyzserial" studios were primarily educational and artistic in nature.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun implementing new approaches to support the film industry and distribute government orders. This was announced by Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev. According to him, a special provision for these purposes was approved two months ago. As part of a pilot project, the production of two films on a commercial basis will begin by the end of 2025, with filming scheduled to be completed by mid-2026, after which
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, a draft law concerning the ratification of the loan agreement "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth" between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development was reviewed and approved in the first reading. This agreement was signed in Bishkek on September 22, 2025.
The mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, informed the "Kabar" agency that Bishkek is abandoning the use of sand for combating ice on city streets. This decision was made as part of an initiative to improve the ecological situation and maintain the cleanliness of the city. According to the mayor, mixing sand with snow leads to road pollution, so the use of this material will be discontinued.
From January to November 2025, the total volume of foreign and mutual trade of the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 14 billion US dollars, which is 12.2% lower than in the same period of 2024. This was stated by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, chairman of the National Statistical Committee. According to his information, export deliveries decreased by 43.5%, while imports increased by 0.5%.