In Bishkek, in the residential area "Bakay-Ata", a tragic incident occurred: two children, aged 8 and 5, drowned in a canal. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to the agency, the report of the incident came from the police, who informed about the fall of the children, born in 2017 and 2020, into the water body.
- On January 29, 2025, during a working trip by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev to the Batken region, a new high-voltage substation 110/35/10 kV "Suu-Bashy" was officially opened in the city of Batken. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy, the area served by the "Suu-Bashy" substation is 500 square meters.
According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the successful increase in revenue has been made possible by the introduction of online sales, which has significantly simplified the ticket purchasing process. In this context, fishing limits have been agreed upon with the Biological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, confirming their compliance with scientific recommendations. To optimize fishing activities, agreements have been signed with various
On January 28, 2026, the Minister of Transport and Communications Abasattar Syrgabaev handed over 30 new official vehicles to the Department of Ground and Water Transport, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. Syrgabaev noted that the acquisition of these vehicles was financed by the Stabilization Fund. He also emphasized the importance of employees treating the new cars with care and the necessity of performing official duties effectively.
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft law on the ratification of the Loan Agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development was adopted in the second reading. This agreement, signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek, is related to the program "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)." The initiators of the bill noted that its goal is to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for residents of 126 settlements in the Osh, Chui, and
At the parliamentary meeting, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised an important issue regarding the "visa run" regime between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, noting that it creates serious humanitarian problems. He pointed out that there are families in the country where foreign citizens, who are family members, face difficulties trying to enter Kyrgyzstan due to existing migration restrictions. This results in spouses being separated, and children may remain outside the country. In response,
On January 28, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree concerning the introduction of a temporary moratorium on tax control for business entities. According to information from the State Tax Service, the main goal of this decree is to support entrepreneurs, improve the investment climate, and protect business rights. The decree is also aimed at preventing excessive interference by government bodies in entrepreneurial activities, which should contribute to the sustainable
The deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh plan to hold a meeting where the report of the cabinet of ministers will be heard. Topics that raise public concern, such as providing the population with drinking water, rising prices, the operation of driving schools, and other important social issues, will take center stage in the discussion. Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu has invited government members to speak at the parliamentary session scheduled for February 5, to provide the necessary information
In connection with the ongoing demonstrations in various cities across the USA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic once again calls on its citizens currently on American territory to exercise increased caution. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that to prevent possible unpleasant situations, citizens are strongly advised to avoid mass gatherings, demonstrations, and protests. It is recommended to always carry identification, monitor the validity
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed her dissatisfaction with the requirement for exchange offices to provide certificates of the origin of funds for transactions over 100,000 soms. She emphasized that such restrictions were introduced by the National Bank. “I do not understand why the National Bank is establishing such bureaucratic obstacles? For many, the salary is 100,000 soms, and in the Ministry of Construction, incomes reach 500,000 soms. Why impose
In the capital's city hall, a meeting took place between Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and Gayana Minasyan, the World Bank's practice manager for environmental issues in Europe and Central Asia. This was reported by the municipal press service. During the conversation, current initiatives of the city hall were discussed, implemented within the framework of the "Air Quality Improvement" project. In particular, attention was given to the "Green Belt" concept, a
As of January 29, 2026, traffic on all passes in Kyrgyzstan is unrestricted, and the roads are open for travel. According to information from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, road maintenance workers are operating around the clock. They are engaged in clearing the roads of snow and spreading inert materials to prevent ice formation.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva raised the issue of the need to increase the amount of the social contract. She noted that the current sum is insufficient and proposed to send a corresponding appeal to other government bodies, including the cabinet of ministers. Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov responded that this issue would be thoroughly considered.
In Bishkek, the private school "Creative Taalim" has faced serious safety issues, as reported by the city's mayor's office. On January 28, following complaints from local residents, an inspection was conducted with the participation of Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva. As a result of the inspection, significant violations of safety standards were identified on the school premises. In particular, there was unrestricted access to the boiler room, which is classified as a
The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) has announced the modernization of its IT infrastructure with the support of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the implementation of Quik software. This was reported by the KSE press service. According to Talant Omuraliev, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KSE, the exchange aims for significant technological progress in 2026. “We are forming a modern ecosystem that will provide access to exchange instruments for every citizen through mobile
- On January 19, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers, referring to Order No. 19-r, approved the draft Agreement that will enable the search for data on industrial property objects protected in the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to this document, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet receives the authority to sign the agreement, including the right to make changes and additions that are not fundamental.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft Law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2" was unanimously adopted. This document was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the authors of the bill, this agreement provides for the construction of 14 new schools in Bishkek and the Chui region.
Sanat Rahim, head of the State Supervision Service for Safe Work in Industry and Mining Oversight of Tajikistan, denied information about a tragedy in which, allegedly, 16 citizens of Afghanistan died at a coal mine in the Ayni region. This was reported by Ozodi, the Tajik service of Radio Free Europe. At a press conference held on January 27 in Dushanbe, Rahim stated: "We consulted with the district prosecutor's office, the internal affairs department, and the management of the
Recently, there has been an increase in cases of fraud targeting honorary consuls of foreign states in the Kyrgyz Republic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that unknown fraudsters are sending messages or making calls, posing as the director of the Consular Department, S. Jumakadyrov uulu. They request urgent contact with a so-called "coordinator from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs" to resolve various issues related to their work.
In 2025, the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KFB) summarized its activities and named outstanding participants of the stock market in several key categories. Among stock issuers, the first place was taken by JSC "Eldik Bank," while in the bond category, the best was recognized as LLC "Stroy Dom. KG." The title of "Company of the Year" went to JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan."
The directorate responsible for managing sanatorium-resort and tourist facilities, with the support of the State Committee for National Security, is actively engaged in the return of lands and buildings that were illegally privatized back to state ownership. According to the information from the agency, as a result of these efforts, 25 hectares of land and buildings with a total area of 5,389 square meters have been returned.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Kyrgyzstan observed a significant increase in cash in circulation, as well as an increased inflow and outflow of cash through banks. This data was provided by the National Bank of the country. As of January 1, 2026, the total amount of cash in the country amounted to 300 billion 778.3 million soms. Of this amount, 36 billion 166.7 million soms were held in the cash registers of commercial banks, while 264 billion 611.6 million soms were outside the banking
Employees of the law enforcement agencies of the Ysyk-Ata District Department of Internal Affairs conducted an inspection of cafes and canteens on January 28, 2026, at a mobile police station. During the event, they informed the owners of the establishments about the inadmissibility of charging additional surcharges for catering services. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, markets, shops, and other trading points in the region were also inspected as part of