The State Institution "Kyzmat" clarified the situation regarding the change of PIN due to gender change.

The press service of the State Institution "Kyzmat" stated that the organization does not engage in initiating or proposing changes to the personal identification number (PIN) based on gender change. According to the State Institution "Kyzmat," on January 19, a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. This project aims to streamline the

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: January 20, 10:00 AM - Results of the Guarantee Fund's Activities for 2025.

Speaker of the event: - Malik-Aidar Barktabasovich Abakirov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Guarantee Fund".

In the Kyrgyz Republic, by the order of the head of the GKNB, the activities of pawnshops will be checked.

In Kyrgyzstan, an inspection of pawnshops will be conducted, as reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This initiative was announced by the chairman of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, during a meeting with citizens who became victims of a criminal case against citizen S.M. on January 19. Security service employees, together with tax inspectors and representatives of the National Bank, will check the conditions for providing loans and interest rates in pawnshops.

How Crypto Miners Stole $700 Million from People, Often Using Old Proven Methods

The theft of cryptocurrency leaves victims in a state of complete bewilderment. All transactions are recorded in a public ledger known as the blockchain, which makes any theft visible to everyone. However, recovering stolen funds is impossible, as noted by the BBC. “You can see your money in the public blockchain, but you can’t get it back,” shares Helen, who lost about $315,000 (£250,000) to scammers. She compares the situation to watching a thief carry your valuables across an insurmountable

By 2025, the wealth of billionaires reached a historic record of 18.3 trillion dollars

According to Oxfam's calculations, the total wealth of billionaires has increased by 81% since March 2020, reaching 18.3 trillion dollars (or 15.8 trillion euros). Elon Musk, recognized as the richest person on the planet, earns an amount equivalent to the average annual income on Earth in just 4 seconds. At the same time, as noted in the report, nearly 50% of the world's population lives in poverty, possessing only 0.52% of the total global wealth, while the top 1% controls 43.8% of

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the bill on amendments to the law on personalized (individual) accounting of citizens in the first reading.

The First Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies, Nursultan Kubanov, emphasized that this draft law is aimed at eliminating internal contradictions and simplifying the procedure for issuing personal identification numbers to citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, foreigners, and stateless persons. During the discussion, Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev highlighted the mechanisms for correcting possible technical errors in assigning the personalized identification number. Deputy

After the inspection by the Minister of Construction, the company "Palladium Group" was fined 200,000 soms.

The National Bank fined a commercial bank

As a result of the inspection, the National Bank imposed a fine on one of the commercial banks in the country. According to the regulator, the amount of the fine was 55,000 soms. This penalty was imposed due to violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulatory acts of the National Bank.

Kamchybek Tashiev demanded to check pawnshops, their interest rates, and the conditions for providing loans.

As part of the fraud case involving citizen S.M., the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) found that he, having a criminal background, had long been engaged in illegal activities in the pawnshop and lending sectors. S.M. provided money under extremely unfavorable conditions, which allowed him to subsequently seize the property of debtors without hindrance. The investigation established that he used fictitious transactions to re-register real estate and land plots, resorting to the

More than 15,000 liters of kumys from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the border veterinary control point "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chuy region, attempts to illegally import 15,600 liters of kumis from Russia were recorded. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection carried out by veterinary control inspectors, it was established that the packaging of the product lacked a production date. This is a violation of veterinary and sanitary standards in effect in Kyrgyzstan.

Trump invited Tokayev and Kazakhstan to the World Council on Gaza

The World Council on Gaza, which is expected to be established at the initiative of Washington, will focus on strategic oversight and attracting international resources to promote peaceful development in the Gaza Strip. Several other countries have also received invitations, and some have already expressed their willingness to participate. In Akorda, it was noted that this information had not been published earlier for ethical reasons, awaiting official statements from the U.S. administration.

In three years, the budget of Kyrgyz cinema has nearly tripled – statistics

Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, presented statistics on funding and production in the film industry during his speech at the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, there has been a noticeable increase in state support for cinema over the past three years: 2023: 354 million soms; 2024: 377 million soms; 2025: 1 billion 20 million soms; 2026: 988 million soms (allocated funds). In 2023, the following were released: 3 feature

The historical novel "Syngan Kylch" is being adapted into a film in Kyrgyzstan

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marat Tagaev, announced the start of work on the screen adaptation of the famous historical novel "Syngan Kylch," written by Tologon Kasymbekov. According to Tagaev, the National Council has approved the decision to launch the film production, and it is planned to complete the script and approve the project budget in 2026. The well-known playwright and people's writer Sultan Raev has

The Bishkek City Police Department spoke about the work of the "102" service and digital monitoring

On the air of Birinchi Radio, the head of the situational center of the public safety service of the Bishkek City Police Department, Turatbek Jakshylykov, shared information on how the digitalization of internal affairs helps reduce crime rates and improve response times to citizens' requests. According to him, the "102" service operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring prompt reception and handling of all incoming calls. Jakshylykov also debunked myths

The average salary in Kyrgyzstan reached nearly 43,000 soms

According to data presented by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, the head of the National Statistical Committee, the average nominal monthly salary in Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 amounted to 42,954 soms. He noted that this figure is 19.1% higher than the corresponding indicator for 2024. The largest increase in income is observed in sectors such as real estate transactions, construction, healthcare, information and telecommunications services, as well as in social services, professional,

Kyrgyzstan to Face South Africa in the Youth Ice Hockey World Championship

On February 19, several matches will take place in Bishkek as part of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championship for teams under 20 years old in the third division, group B. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the schedule of the games is as follows: 13:00 - Mexico vs Luxembourg;

State Insurance may be designated as the national operator for reinsurance

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented a draft resolution for public discussion, according to which the open joint-stock company "State Insurance Organization" (Gosstrakh) may be appointed as the national operator for reinsurance. The main objective of this project is to create a national reinsurance capacity, which will enhance the reliability of the insurance market and the financial stability of insurance companies, as well as protect the

Replacement of Old Driver's Licenses: What Drivers in Kyrgyzstan Need to Know

The Kyrgyz Republic has launched a phased process for updating indefinite driver’s licenses that were issued earlier. According to information from "Unaa," a transitional period has been introduced for the convenience of citizens, during which old licenses remain valid within the country. However, after this period ends, these documents will be annulled and must be replaced with new ones.

The "Bedel" checkpoint will be put into operation in a round-the-clock and year-round mode by the end of 2029 (Cabinet plan)

- It is expected that by the 4th quarter of 2029, the "Bedyel" checkpoint will operate around the clock. This initiative is reflected in the plans of the Cabinet. The throughput will exceed 1,000 vehicles per day, and the average waiting time at the border for a single vehicle will not exceed 15 minutes.

Torture of Patients. The GKNB Reveals Shocking Rehabilitation Methods at the "Path to Life" Center

In Bishkek, employees of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic discovered facts of torture in the rehabilitation center "Path to Life." It was established that this center operated illegally, posing as a medical institution providing services for people with addictions, while in reality, it violated numerous laws of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The wealth of the richest people in the world has risen to a record amount

According to the international organization Oxfam, the wealth of billionaires increased by $2.5 trillion in 2025, which is a 16% rise compared to the previous year, reaching a record $18.3 trillion. This means that the growth of billionaires' wealth occurred three times faster than the average over the past five years. “According to new data from Oxfam, the wealth of billionaires increased three times faster in 2025 than the average over the past five years... By the end of November 2025,

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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Saudi Arabia, possessing significant power, has the ability to influence international oil markets, making it one of the key players in the world. The royal dynasty, operating under absolute authority, controls many aspects of life in the country. The rise of Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the hierarchy of power is a remarkable story. He ruthlessly dealt with hundreds of opponents to secure his place in the line of succession, becoming both

Man dies in fire at reservoir in Kara-Kul

A man tragically died as a result of a fire that occurred at a reservoir warehouse in Kara-Kul. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The incident took place on January 19, 2026, in the security room on Ak-Kiya-1 Street in Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region.

A new four-lane road is planned to be built to Manas Airport

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev reviewed the project concerning the construction of an alternative road to Manas International Airport. During a meeting with the Minister of Transport and Communications Abasattar Syrgabaev, as well as representatives of the relevant agencies, the goals of the project, its technical specifications, and key implementation stages were discussed. According to the presented plan, it is