The Head of the Cabinet discussed ongoing projects in Kyrgyzstan with the Vice President of JICA

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting with Yoshifumi Yoshikawa, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported on this event. During the meeting, projects that have been implemented in the country with the support of JICA were discussed. Participants noted that several long-term initiatives aimed at improving the living standards of the population have been

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan extends the licensing period for taxi operations until July 1, 2026.

"Systemic Crisis at 'Kyrgyzpharmacy': Health Minister Demands Radical Changes from New Leadership of State Enterprise"

In his speech, the minister emphasized that "Kyrgyzpharmacy" is in a state of systemic crisis, despite the availability of funding. The efficiency of the enterprise's operations has significantly decreased: purchases are regularly disrupted, resulting in the population and medical institutions not receiving the necessary medications and equipment on time. According to Dosmambetov, the main factors contributing to this situation are internal management problems, including weak

The court sentenced Ekaterina Bivol to 60 hours of community service for her statements about Kyrgyz and Kazakhs.

The court proceedings established that Bivol demonstrated signs of inciting interethnic hatred in her statements, as well as expressing ideas about the "superiority" of one nation over another, which was confirmed by an examination conducted by the Center for Countering Extremism. In addition, the Ministries of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan initiated a criminal case against Ekaterina Bivol and announced their intention to request her extradition. As a result, she was

Gold Underfoot: Dubai Announces Plans to Build a Street Literally Made of Gold

The Mayor of Bishkek visited water supply facilities and schools in the capital

The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, along with his deputies, conducted an inspection of several facilities related to water supply and educational institutions in the capital. The first stop of the visit was the "Orto-Alysh" water intake, where the cleaning of the recharge lakes is currently underway. To date, 4 out of 11 lakes have been cleaned using 8 excavators and 5 dump trucks. This water intake provides 8,600 cubic meters of water, meeting the needs of about 40% of the

A Native of Kyrgyzstan Announces the Launch of a Technology Company in the USA

Azamat Iskembaev, a native of Kyrgyzstan, announced the establishment of his technology company called Akural Technologies, registered in the United States. This information was disclosed in his official statement. The company is developing an innovative technology called Akural Shield, which represents a new architecture for confirming critically important digital actions and ensuring digital trust.

Laboratory Study: The Myth That Boxing Caused Muhammad Ali's Parkinson's Disease

The question arises: could boxing have caused Muhammad Ali's Parkinson's disease? This topic generates much debate. Below we present one opinion on this matter: Many believe that Ali's Parkinson's disease was a consequence of his boxing career. However, this assertion is questionable. We will attempt to refute it based on facts.

Bazarbayev: Trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan exceeded 2 billion dollars

According to Kudaibergen Bazarbaev, the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan in Kazakhstan, the trade turnover between the two countries exceeded 2 billion dollars by the end of 2025. He noted that these achievements were made possible thanks to the active policy and leadership of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. “Over the past five years, there have been significant improvements in the lives of citizens, and the set goals are being consistently achieved. Cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and

The licensing period for taxi operations has been extended until July 1.

The licensing of passenger transportation activities using cars began on September 12, 2025, according to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to a resolution from the Cabinet of Ministers, the deadline for obtaining licenses was extended until February 1, 2026, which was announced on December 3, 2025. Drivers have been repeatedly reminded of the need to timely obtain licenses. However, by December 2025, the number of licenses issued remained low. Currently, licensing

In northern Germany, a speed camera was set up at 0 km/h. It recorded all violators — even pedestrians.

The cause of public concern was the radar being set to 0 km/h, which meant that any movement near the device was recorded as a "speeding violation." This radar was installed in December and was soon dismantled; however, the investigation into compliance with data protection laws continues. According to the city administration, the installation of the camera was necessary to monitor compliance with the rules for accessing the Christmas market, violations of which were punishable by a

In Kyrgyzstan, the volume of tea and coffee processing reached 599.4 million soms by the end of 2025.

- In Kyrgyzstan, by the end of 2025, the volume of tea and coffee processing amounted to 599.4 million soms, which is 29.5 million soms more than in 2024, when this figure was 569.9 million soms. Statistical data confirms these results. In December 2025, the volume of production (processing) of tea and coffee amounted to 64.9 million soms, exceeding the corresponding figure for December 2024, which was 59.7 million soms.

Kyrgyzstan is Shifting to Selecting Quality Investments — Sadık Sher-Niyaz

In his recent podcast organized by the "Kabar" agency, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France, Sadik Sher-Niyaz, emphasized the importance of transitioning from a quantitative to a qualitative approach in attracting investments. According to the diplomat, in previous years, the focus was on attracting any investments without a thorough assessment of their consequences and content. “Previously, we enthusiastically accepted any investments, literally welcoming investors with

The cost of car tinting permits in the KR has temporarily decreased

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to temporarily reduce the fee for obtaining a permit to tint the front side windows of vehicles. This resolution was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new resolution, the fee amounts are set as follows:

A laboratory for testing veterinary medicines and feed additives is being built in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Construction work has begun in the Kyrgyz Republic on a new laboratory that will operate within the Center for Veterinary Medicines and Feed Additives, which is subordinate to the Veterinary Service, Livestock Development, Pastures, and Feed. This was reported by representatives of the country's government. According to the information, the foundation laying stage of the building has been completed. The laboratory will consist of three levels and will be equipped with modern tools that

Transport Minister Syrgaibaev met with the Vice President of JICA

- On January 29, 2026, a meeting took place between the Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykarim Syrgabaev and Yoshikawa Yoshifumi, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). During the discussion, Syrgabaev noted that with the support of JICA, over 30 projects related to the development of transport and road infrastructure had been successfully implemented in Kyrgyzstan.

Private insurers will be able to share risks with the government

Deputy Chairman of the Board of the State Insurance Organization OJSC Baktygul Abdyzhaliev recently discussed the importance of insurance for the sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan's economy in an interview on Birinchi Radio, as well as the process of creating a national reinsurance operator. According to him, the last five years have been significant for the country. Kyrgyzstan has managed not only to restore its economy but also to achieve stable growth, strengthen state

Measures to Enhance Safety and Disease Prevention in Bishkek Schools Will Be Strengthened

On January 29, 2026, a meeting for school directors took place in Bishkek. The event was held at School No. 115 and was organized by the Department of Education of the city administration.

Major personnel changes occurred in the security bloc of Uzbekistan after harsh criticism of Mirziyoyev.

In Uzbekistan, significant personnel changes have occurred in law enforcement agencies, prompted by sharp criticism from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding the performance of these structures. The changes affected the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Guard, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. At a meeting held on January 27, President Mirziyoyev criticized the work of the security forces, pointing out their ineffectiveness in combating cybercrime, organized crime, and

In Bishkek, a fraudster posing as a GKNB employee has been detained

A citizen named U.J. has approached the capital's internal affairs department, requesting action against an unknown perpetrator. According to the information provided by the press service, in his statement, the applicant reported that an unidentified person gained his trust via the WhatsApp messenger, posing as an employee of the State Committee for National Security. Under the pretext of assisting in the release of a person from a detention center, the fraudster managed to deceive him

Orunbekov explained why the training period for drivers is 10 months

Dayirbek Orunbekov, who heads the information policy service of the presidential administration, explained why the training period for drivers is set at ten months. He noted that this initiative is aimed at improving road safety and preventing loss of life. Despite the explanatory work, questions about the duration of training continue to arise in society. Orunbekov emphasized that the new requirements were introduced to enhance the quality of driver training.

China increased car exports by 22% in 2025

- In 2025, the export value of passenger cars from China amounted to $110.4 billion, which is 22.4% higher than in 2024. The total volume of exported cars reached 8.4 million units, which is 27.3% higher than the figures for 2024.

Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov Joined the Council for Justice Affairs

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bekmurza Ergeshov has been elected to the Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Bolo Borbiev, who heads the committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, it was necessary to select one candidate from among the deputies to join the Council.

In Parliament, all three versions of the new anthem were rejected

At a recent meeting, the deputies unanimously rejected all proposed versions of the anthem. The parliamentarians expressed the opinion that none of the proposed versions meet the necessary standards of content and ideological substance. A new deputy group has been formed in the Jogorku Kenesh, with the task of selecting alternative versions of the national anthem by June 1 of this year and presenting them for voting.