A tourism school is planned to be established at Issyk-Kul with the support of Austria.

The question of creating a tourism school in the Issyk-Kul region became a key topic during an online meeting held on January 27, 2026, between the Minister of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and a delegation from Austria. As reported by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the main goal of the meeting was to discuss areas of cooperation in the fields of vocational, technical, and tourism education, as well as issues related to technology transfer,

Representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice discussed cooperation issues

In Kyrgyzstan, developers of new generation textbooks for three subjects have been selected

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has organized a competition to select authors and developers of new generation textbooks, which is associated with the transition to a 12-year education system. According to the ministry's press service, the competition was held in two stages and covered the subjects "Kyrgyz Language" (for grades 1-12), "Geography," and "History" (for grades 7-12).

Infant mortality in Kyrgyzstan decreased by 4.2%

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved a significant reduction in the infant mortality rate. Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov announced this news at a meeting of his department's board. According to him, this year the infant mortality rate was 13.5 per 1,000 live births, which is a decrease of 4.2% compared to the previous year.

The Chairman of the National Bank met with a representative of the IMF to discuss prospects for cooperation and technical support.

- On January 28, the Chairman of the National Bank, Melis Turgunbaev, held a meeting with Holger Flürkemeyer, the Director of the Regional Center for Capacity Development for the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia at the IMF (RCC-CCAM). The press service of the National Bank reported that during the discussion, the parties examined key areas and future opportunities for partnership.

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic has set priorities for 2026. Focus on oncology and reducing mortality.

As a result of the recent meeting of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the main directions of work for 2026 were defined. Minister Kanaybek Dosmambetov reported that among the key tasks is the modernization of the healthcare system, which includes updating the infrastructure of medical institutions, providing the population with quality medications and modern equipment, as well as strengthening the human resources potential in this field. Among the priorities for 2026, the

The price of gold has exceeded $5,500 per troy ounce.

On the stock market, gold has set a new historical record, exceeding $5,500 per troy ounce, according to trading data. As of Wednesday night, the price of gold on the New York Comex exchange was $5,584.3 per troy ounce.

Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station: In 2026, the station's capacity will increase by 18 MW due to reconstruction

- The implementation of the project to upgrade the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station is ongoing, according to information from the press service of JSC "Electric Stations". As reported by the company, the work within the framework of the second phase is being carried out by the general contractor, the Chinese company CNEEC (China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd.).

Restrictions on the Import of Animals from India Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

The Nipah virus is a serious zoonotic infection capable of being transmitted from animals to humans. In this regard, the Veterinary Service strongly recommends that citizens avoid purchasing animal products without veterinary accompanying documents and of unclear origin. The situation is under constant control by the relevant authorities, who are monitoring the developments.

In Kyrgyzstan, training for preschool educators is planned according to new state standards

In the country, training for educators and leaders of preschool institutions is planned in accordance with new state standards related to early childhood development. This became known during a meeting that took place on January 27, 2026, between the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Foundation. The press service of the ministry reported that the event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education Nadiira Jusupekova and the General Director of the Aga Khan Foundation in

Bishkek City Hall: Violations of Child Safety Requirements Identified at the Private School "Creative Taalim"

During the inspection, facts of unsanitary conditions in the adjacent territory were also revealed. The lack of fencing and other restrictive measures creates dangerous conditions for the health and lives of students, reports the city hall of the capital. Furthermore, it was found that the school uses equipment that is not equipped with gas purification facilities for the emissions generated during the burning of solid fuel, which negatively impacts the environment. The school's

Visibility in Bishkek and the Chui Valley may decrease to 500 meters

According to data provided by the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chuy Valley over the next three hours. The deterioration of weather conditions will lead to visibility on the roads being reduced to 500 meters.

National Bank: The total amount of money in circulation as of January 1, 2026, amounted to 300.8 billion soms

In the IV quarter of 2025, commercial banks received 1,680,175.6 million soms, which is 264,920.6 million soms or 18.7 percent more compared to the IV quarter of 2024. Figure 1 shows the change in cash inflows to the cash registers of commercial banks:

Sadyr Japarov imposed a moratorium on tax audits of businesses until the end of 2026.

President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on January 28, introducing a temporary moratorium on tax audits for entrepreneurs. This step is aimed at supporting and stimulating business, improving the investment environment, as well as protecting the rights of entrepreneurs. According to the decree, which will be in effect until December 31, 2026, tax audits of entities registered with the tax authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic are suspended. The exceptions include: – on-site thematic, planned, and

The capacity of the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station will increase by 36 MW by the end of 2026.

In 2026, parallel reconstruction of two units: No. 1 and No. 2 will begin at the Uch-Kurgan hydroelectric power station. According to information from the Ministry of Energy, the modernization of the Uch-Kurgan HPP is being carried out as part of Package-2, with the general contractor being the Chinese company CNEEC (China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd.).

The Ministry of Health intends to strengthen support for doctors and bring specialists back from abroad

The Minister of Health, Kanbek Dosmambetov, speaking at a board meeting, emphasized the serious problems facing the country's healthcare system. Among these issues are outdated infrastructure, overloaded management processes, and staff turnover. Nevertheless, he noted that there is significant professional potential in the sector. According to the minister, a strategic direction for the development of healthcare is the creation of a managed, modernly organized, and sustainable model that

The Minister of Labor is checking the implementation of the new benefits for residents of high-altitude areas.

On the first day of his trip, the minister visited the Kochkor district, where he familiarized himself with the work of the local district administration. During a meeting with employees responsible for assigning monthly benefits to residents of high-altitude villages, he also examined the issues faced by people when applying for and processing payments. During the meeting, information was presented about the implementation of the benefits. Currently, 930 citizens are eligible to receive

Exchange rates for January 29

The National Bank has published the official exchange rates of foreign currencies against the Kyrgyz som as of January 29, 2026. Comparing with the data from the previous day, the changes are as follows:

In Kyrgyzstan, 48 cases of maternal mortality were registered in 2025

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced an increase in the number of maternal deaths. Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov announced this alarming information during a discussion at a meeting of his department. According to the minister, 48 cases of maternal mortality were recorded during the specified period, which amounts to 34.8 per 100,000 live births. This is a 35.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the number of cases was 36 (25.7 per 100,000).

In 2026, a parallel reconstruction of two hydroelectric units is planned at the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station.

Currently, preparatory and engineering works for both hydro units have already begun. The reconstruction of unit No. 2 is planned to start on February 1, 2026, while unit No. 1 is set to begin on March 1, 2026. At present, work is being carried out on welding the stator rods of hydro unit No. 2, and the assembly of the rotor spokes is being conducted with non-destructive testing. Simultaneously, project and technical preparations for hydro unit No. 1 are underway.

The Cabinet continues to transform lands in Uzun-Kyr into an industrial-logistics center

- The Cabinet of Ministers is actively working on the transformation of land plots in Uzun-Kyr, located in the Issyk-Ata district, to create a trade and logistics center. According to the resolution adopted on January 19, 2026, a 5-hectare plot, previously used as irrigated arable land, has been reclassified from agricultural land to a category designated for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense, and other needs.

In France, gender and sexual violence manifests as early as elementary school

The report also states that in middle school, 15% of girls and 12% of boys have experienced at least one form of sexual violence. “These cases are not isolated; they affect all students, regardless of gender and age, in both public and private educational institutions,” the report emphasizes. “Sexual violence begins to manifest in elementary school, intensifies during adolescence, and has the most noticeable impact on girls as they grow older and advance in their education.” In response to

Import of animals from India to Kyrgyzstan temporarily restricted due to Nipah virus

From January 28, 2025, temporary restrictions on the import of animals and animal products from India have been introduced in Kyrgyzstan. This decision was made by the Veterinary Service, Development of Animal Husbandry, Pastures, and Feed in light of the detection of the Nipah virus, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. In order to ensure the veterinary and sanitary safety of the country, such measures are necessary, considering the danger posed by the Nipah virus, which

The Mayor of Osh Criticized the Quality of Food at the "Zhetigen" School

During the morning raid, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the "Zhetigen" school to check the conditions created for the students. According to the city's press service, the mayor expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of food provided in the school cafeteria. He noted that the food prepared for the children is of poor quality and demanded that the responsible staff take measures to improve the situation. In addition, the mayor instructed to conduct a thorough