The law signed by President Sadyr Japarov has now come into effect and includes changes to the tax, social, and non-tax legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of the new law is to implement the president's decree aimed at supporting certain sectors of the economy, as well as improving legal regulation and increasing its transparency.
- During the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations, deputy Kubanychbek Samakov raised important questions regarding the plan to transfer state services into the hands of private legal and physical entities. He also requested clarification on which specific services are planned to be outsourced. Deputy Minister of Economy Choro Seyitov explained that only certain functions, and not complete services,
- On January 13, 2026, the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dealing with constitutional legislation, state structure, and local self-government held a discussion and approved in the first reading a draft law concerning amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On State and Municipal Services." Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Choro Seyitov emphasized that this draft law aims to improve the system of providing state and municipal services. In particular, it proposes the
The report analyzed a number of major intentional internet shutdowns and social media blockages for the year 2025. The authors calculated that 212 serious cases of restrictions occurred in 28 countries, with the total duration of communication disruptions exceeding 120,000 hours, which is 70% more compared to 2024. Approximately 798 million people were affected by these restrictions. It is important to note that this is not just about complete internet shutdowns. The report highlights complete
The corporation "Kazakhmys," one of the leading mining companies in Kazakhstan, has undergone a change of ownership. Now, instead of billionaire Vladimir Kim, who made his fortune during the era of Nursultan Nazarbayev, control of the company has passed to a developer who was previously not listed among the richest people in the country. Similar changes may soon occur in the companies "Kaztsink" and Eurasian Resources Group, reports Azattyk Asia. How is the transition of
- Power plants operating on renewable energy sources (RES) may gain the right to set tariffs in foreign currency. This initiative is included in the draft law from the Ministry of Energy, which has already been incorporated into the calendar plan of the Jogorku Kenesh for January 2026. According to the proposed provision, the upper limit of the tariff for RES power plants may be established in foreign currency within the framework of an investment agreement or a public-private partnership
The Director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation under the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Bostонов, noted in an interview on the radio that it takes time to form a sustainable demand for domestic flights. In his opinion, a short-term assessment of the profitability of launching and developing such routes is not possible without sufficient time intervals and statistical data.
An criminal case has been initiated on this fact under Article 209 "Fraud" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities, two suspects were detained: S.A. (born in 1998) and S.M. (born in 1976). The identity of a third suspect has also been established — A.A. (born in 1982), who previously had legal issues. He is currently under arrest, as he was detained by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) on another fraud case. Investigative
The government’s proposal to impose a three-month ban on carrot exports, including to EAEU countries, may lead to serious consequences for farmers, including significant financial losses, underutilized harvests, and a potential refusal to plant crops next year. This decision is expected to be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the interdepartmental commission, reports the newspaper "Vremya". Baizhan UALKHANOV, chairman of the Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of Kazakhstan,
A new app with the intriguing name Sileme, which translates to “Are you dead?” is rapidly gaining popularity in China. The app works quite simply: every two days, the user must press a large button, thereby confirming their existence. If the user fails to perform this action, the app automatically sends a notification to a chosen emergency contact, informing them of potential issues with the user. This text is a translation of material prepared by a BBC correspondent. The original in English
According to the new regulations, starting from January 1, 2026, entrepreneurs in this sector will pay 2,115.5 soms as a social insurance contribution and 440.7 soms as income tax, totaling 2,556.2 soms per employee. Meanwhile, the average salary in 2026 will be 44,070 soms. These changes are aimed at supporting domestic producers, reducing the tax burden, improving tax administration, as well as creating more favorable conditions for production development, enhancing competitiveness in both
According to information from the center, during the issuance of permits, documents containing false information were submitted, in particular, there was a lack of information about actual cooperation with employers or foreign intermediaries in Turkey. “These actions contradict the requirements of subparagraph 1 of paragraph 29 of the specified rules, according to which the provision of false information is grounds for the suspension of the permit,” the Employment Center explained.
In Kyrgyzstan, the acceptance of aircraft at regional airfields is largely determined by the parameters of the runways, such as their length and width, as well as the conditions in which they operate. This was reported by Daniyar Bostонов, the director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation under the Cabinet of Ministers, in an interview on the radio. According to him, the average length of runways at regional airfields is approximately 1,800 meters. However, in mountainous conditions, such a
Recent events in Australia have led to the mass death of flying foxes, including rare species, as a result of extremely high temperatures known as "black heat," reports The Guardian. According to Tamsin Hogarth, director of a clinic studying bats, between 1,000 and 2,000 individuals died in South Australia, thousands in Victoria, and about 1,000 in New South Wales.
The implementation of a railway project connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan will reduce logistics routes by nearly 900 kilometers, significantly increasing the country's transit potential. This was reported by Maksatbek Koichumanov, director of the Institute of Economics and Management at I. Arabaev KGU, during a radio program. Koichumanov noted that a transshipment base is planned to be established in the Kazarman area of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the development of a large
According to the data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, 16 fires occurred in the country over the last 24 hours. A total of 21 fire brigades were involved in extinguishing them: The fires were registered in the following regions:
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, on January 13, 2026, at a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, reported that a foreign company engaged in the registration of IMEI codes in Kyrgyzstan turned out to be fraudulent. Bekeshev noted that the owners of this company "fled," leaving their employees without full salaries. He expressed concern about the situation, emphasizing that this company no longer
According to information from OJSC "Chakan HPP," construction work on the Orto-Tokoy HPP is nearing completion, reaching 80%. The installed capacity of the station is 21 MW, and the completion of all work is planned for the first half of 2026. As of January this year, the following results have been achieved: The passage of the 950-meter diversion tunnel has been successfully completed; Concrete work on the reinforced concrete lining of the water supply tunnel is underway; The soils
The decision on the list of categories of workers with special working conditions and their working hours was made by the Cabinet of Ministers. The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved this document. The main goal of this resolution is to legally regulate working hours for categories of workers who perform labor under special conditions, according to the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the same time, the specifics of working conditions and the level of
The Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan emphasizes that artificial insemination of livestock is an integral part of modern animal husbandry and has a number of significant advantages. Here are the key advantages of artificial insemination:
- As part of its activities, the CIS Electric Power Council has been working on the development of a strategy for the fuel and energy complex for the participating countries for the period up to 2050. This was stated by the Secretary General of the CIS, Sergey Lebedev. According to Lebedev, the CIS countries view ensuring energy security as one of the key aspects of their state policy and an important area of cooperation.
The ceremony of handing over the keys to new mortgage apartments took place in Bishkek, where the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, participated in the solemn event related to the construction of the residential complex "Muras". At the event, the Head of State congratulated citizens on receiving new housing and expressed hope that the coming year would bring prosperity and stable development to the country. He also emphasized the importance of implementing the set tasks to
Sandu has repeatedly accused Moscow of interfering in Moldova's affairs. "In the current global situation, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a small country like Moldova to maintain democracy and sovereignty, especially in the face of Russia," she added in the podcast. Despite the support for the idea of unification from the president, the majority of Moldova's population is against this step. According to Reuters, out of the country's 2.4 million residents,