In Bishkek, a construction company was fined for building a medical center with violations

In Bishkek, a construction company was fined 200,000 soms. This information was published by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The raid, which involved Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev and inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, took place on January 18 and covered several construction sites in the capital. The minister instructed to organize similar inspections at all construction

The GDP of Kyrgyzstan for 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms

According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan for the period from January to December 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms. This figure is 11.1 percent higher than in the same period of 2024. This was reported by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, chairman of the National Statistical Committee. According to Kudaybergenov, the volume of industrial production in the country during the same period amounted to 799.7 billion soms, which is 10.6 percent more than in

Kyrgyzstan has entered the top 5 countries in the world by the number of films produced

In the context of the rapid growth of the national cinema, the issue of updating cinemas in the regions is becoming extremely relevant. This was reported by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the deputy minister, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating outstanding results on the international stage. The country produces between 80 and 100 films annually.

Digitalization in the Veterinary Industry: the "Sanarip VET" System

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has launched an information campaign that will last for a week and will be dedicated to automated information systems. According to the ministry, there are currently 35 information systems functioning in the country, of which 22 have already been fully put into operation, while 10 are in the development stage. As part of the campaign, the automated system "Digital VET" of the Veterinary,

Inflation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was 9.4 percent

According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan increased by 9.4% from January to December 2025 compared to December 2024. The most significant increase was recorded in tariffs for services to the population, which rose by 11.2%. Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 9.9%, while alcoholic products and tobacco goods became 8% more expensive. Non-food goods

Ministry of Labor: There are over 5,500 job vacancies in the labor market in Kyrgyzstan

As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan, with the highest interest observed in skilled professions, according to the Ministry of Labor. Currently, the official unemployment rate in the country stands at 1.3%. There are 56,500 unemployed individuals registered with employment services, of which 38,100 have the status of unemployed. In 2025, with the assistance of employment services, 17,454 people found jobs.

Deputy Criticizes the Level of Digitalization of Public Services in Kyrgyzstan

Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva expressed her critical remarks during the first reading of the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On State and Municipal Services'," focusing on the insufficient level of digitalization of public services in Kyrgyzstan. She raised a question about the current state of the digitalization process of public services.

National Statistics Committee: By the end of 2025, Kyrgyzstan's GDP growth reached 11.1%

In 2025, the gross domestic product grew by 11.1%, as confirmed by preliminary estimates. The total GDP, as noted, exceeded 1.9 trillion soms, which is a significant achievement compared to 2024.

A film studio and Dolby Atmos recording studio will be built in Kyrgyzstan

Ambitious projects to modernize the film production infrastructure are starting in Kyrgyzstan, including the construction of the country's first film studio and a modern recording studio. This was announced by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. As Tagaev noted, the Department of Cinematography has set high goals to be achieved by 2026. The project for the construction of the film studio has already been

The Ombudsman helped two minor orphans from Naryn receive their inheritance

Over 11 Tons of Sausage from Russia Attempted to Be Illegally Imported into Kyrgyzstan

During the inspection, it was established that violations of veterinary and sanitary requirements were the basis for the necessary documents to be issued. As a result, the import of this batch of products was prohibited, and the cargo was returned to the Russian Federation through the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint. All relevant documents were issued regarding the violation, which allowed for the prevention of illegal importation into the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The State Committee for National Security is investigating a large-scale fraud scheme in construction and collateral lending.

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has initiated an investigation into a large-scale fraud scheme related to construction and mortgage lending. According to the press service of the agency, on January 19, a meeting was held at the main office of the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, led by the head Kamchybek Tashiev, with citizens who became victims of a criminal case against citizen S.M.

Deputies can openly express their opinions on any issue – Speaker of the Parliament

At today's meeting of the Coordination Council of the Parliament, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, stated that deputies have the opportunity to openly express their opinions on any issues. According to information from the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the meeting took place on January 19, and it was attended by the Speaker, his deputies, leaders of deputy groups, committee chairpersons, and staff members. During the discussion,

The campaign for the free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan has been extended indefinitely.

According to Dzhakyshev, a medical certificate in form 083 is not required for the replacement of indefinite driving licenses. He reminded that earlier, on January 15, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, the head of the Information Policy Service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced on Facebook the possibility of extending the campaign for those who did not manage to update their documents within the specified time. “If someone cannot complete the exchange in the allotted

Bill Gates Talks About the Future of AI and Humanity

In his manifesto, Gates emphasizes how technology can contribute to changing the world in the next ten years, highlighting three key issues that need to be addressed. Gates also speaks about the need to scale technologies to achieve equality. The philanthropist identifies three key areas: in climate, a global carbon tax is necessary for market forces to work; in medicine, algorithms are already helping in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which could save billions; his

Flights of five airlines canceled at Manas Airport. Situation and reasons

- On January 19, 2026, some flights to Istanbul, Batken, and other destinations were canceled at Manas Airport. The situation was reported by the press service of the Kyrgyzstan Airports JSC. At the moment, two flights from Turkish Airlines and Pegasus connecting Bishkek and Istanbul have been canceled. The crew of the Air Arabia flight, which was coming from Sharjah (UAE), decided to reroute their flight to Almaty.

The Ombudsman helped two orphans from Naryn receive their inheritance

In Naryn, the ombudsman provided support to two orphans who were unable to obtain their inheritance due to the actions of their relatives, according to information provided by the Ombudsman Institute. A request to the ombudsman’s representative was made by pensioner K.G., who asked for protection of her grandchildren's inheritance rights, aged 14 and 15, in the Naryn region. In her appeal, the woman reported that her son A.M. and daughter-in-law O.Zh. divorced in 2014 after six years of

The Youth Theater "Uchur" has received its own building

The State Youth Theater "Uchur" now has its own building. This became known through the theater's official social media accounts. It is reported that the new building previously belonged to the private theater "Tunguch" and will now be transferred to the "Uchur" theater.

The norms of the SEZ may be adjusted for the retro car museum in Bishkek.

The National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has initiated discussions on changes to the regulations concerning free economic zones (FEZ). According to the draft resolution, the requirements for fencing and access rules for tourist and exhibition facilities in the FEZ are being updated, including the planned retro car museum in Bishkek.

The Cabinet will study the potential of pumped-storage power plants

The government intends to analyze the possibilities for the construction of pumped-storage hydropower plants, which has become part of its action plan. The project includes a detailed study of various aspects such as hydrology, water balances, geology, and ecology. These power plants are designed to accumulate energy generated from renewable sources, which can then be used during periods of high demand. It is planned that by 2026-2027, results will be summarized, leading to the compilation of a

An eruption occurred from the black hole after 100 million years

After nearly 100 million years of inactivity, one of the supermassive black holes in a distant galaxy cluster has reactivated, as reported by Popular Science, citing data from Lenta.ru. A study conducted under the guidance of astronomer Shobha Kumari from Midnapore City College in India showed that such black holes rarely eject magnetized plasma that emits radio waves. The object designated J1007+3540 exhibits behavior reminiscent of volcanic activity, ejecting plasma into intergalactic space.

The Ministry of Education announces a competition for the positions of vocational school directors

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the start of an open competition for the replacement of vacant positions of heads of institutions of initial vocational education. According to the information provided by the department, the following requirements are set for candidates:

11 tons of sausage products not allowed into Kyrgyzstan from Russia

At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, 11,720 kilograms of sausage products were returned, which were attempted to be illegally imported from Russia into Kyrgyzstan. This information was received from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Four Flights Delayed at Manas Airport

At Manas International Airport, some flights have been temporarily suspended. This information was provided by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." According to their data, visibility on the runway is between 400 and 800 meters. Flights of Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have been canceled, and the reasons for the delays are currently being clarified. The press service also added that the airline Tez Jet has canceled two domestic flights heading to