On the 247+500 kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway, a snow avalanche has been successfully cleared. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic made an official statement regarding this. Currently, traffic on the road has been restored, and motorists can travel in both directions.
- Today, January 28, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies adopted the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On the Exchange of Credit Information'" in the first reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The second stage of debureaucratization has started in the Chui region, initiated by the order of President Sadyr Japarov, and will focus on local self-government. Azmat Osmonov, the presidential representative in the region, reported that significant investments are planned in 2026 for the construction of new schools, kindergartens, and medical facilities, as well as major repairs of existing infrastructure. In particular, 80 social facilities will be renovated, 150 kilometers of roads will
In 2025, many projects were successfully completed in the Naryn region, with a total cost of 6 billion 284 million 389 thousand soms. Deputy Akim Ruslan Esenbekov announced the data at the district's final meeting. According to him, the funding for these projects was provided from both the republican and local budgets, as well as from private entrepreneurs, international organizations, and regional funds.
As a result of the inspection, it was found that, despite having a permit only for the construction of a lightweight structure, a substantial two-story building had actually been erected. In this regard, the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control drew up an act for the complete demolition of the illegal building and issued a written warning, establishing a 20-day period for compliance with the requirements in accordance with the legislation.
Experts emphasize the high quality of the reforms carried out over the past five years, which have encompassed all aspects of state governance. These changes have already begun to yield noticeable results and have become the foundation for major industrial and infrastructure projects at both regional and international levels. Tectonic changes are occurring in the country. Zainidin Kurmanov, a public and political figure, notes that the reforms cover all areas and are not limited to narrow
He proposed to start with the purchase of electricity from Russia Gerhard Schröder, the former Chancellor of Germany, advocated for the resumption of purchasing cheap energy resources from Russia to help Europe cope with inflationary pressures and high tariffs. These words were published in Berliner Zeitung.
According to information provided by the Russian office of the World Health Organization (WHO) to RIA Novosti, the current risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India remains low. The organization confirms that it is closely monitoring the situation related to the two confirmed cases of infection identified in West Bengal.
Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions, held a meeting with Alexander Khvtisiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. During this dialogue, as reported by the president's administration, the possibilities for further cooperation within the framework of the Decade of Action were discussed, as well as the promotion of the mountain agenda on the international stage
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva proposed to limit the ability of young people under the age of 25 to obtain loans. She emphasized that many young people take out loans online without understanding all the terms, such as interest rates and penalties, and often do not discuss this with their parents. “Some microfinance organizations issue loans to individuals aged 18 to 25. However, many of these young people do not have stable jobs and depend on financial support
At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, chaired by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the results of work for 2025 were summarized and the main tasks for the current period were outlined. The head of the government noted that one of the most significant political successes of 2025 was the resolution of issues related to the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. He also reported that the Kyrgyz Republic has established diplomatic relations with 185 countries, including the
This month, the average air temperature is expected to be 1-2 degrees above the climatic norm, ranging from 0 to 2 degrees Celsius, while in the foothill areas and in the Kemin Valley, the temperature may drop to -1…-3 degrees Celsius. The temperature will fluctuate throughout the month. At night, it will range from -5…-10 degrees Celsius to 0…5 degrees Celsius, and during the day — from -2 degrees to +3 degrees, with a possible increase to 15…20 degrees on some days. In the Kemin Valley and
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Kubanychbek Samakov raised the issue of the reasons for high interest rates on loans in commercial banks. He pointed out that these institutions offer loans at rates ranging from 15% to 20% per annum, while loans received by Kyrgyzstan from international financial organizations have a rate of only 0.5%-1%, which raises questions. “What is the reason for such a significant difference? What measures are being taken to reduce it?” he inquired.
The I Build Stuff team, led by engineer John Tse, has introduced an innovative autonomous umbrella that can follow its owner. This unique drone, equipped with propellers and depth sensors, allows users to free their hands while providing comfort in any weather, according to the press. The use of a ToF camera instead of conventional optics has been a key factor in ensuring the drone's stability. Unlike traditional cameras that can lose track of an object due to visual interference, the ToF
On February 4 and 5, a B5+1 forum will be held in Bishkek. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's statement, this forum serves as an important business platform within the diplomatic format C5+1, which unites the countries of Central Asia and the United States. The event is organized by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE).
At a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, attended by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, the results of work for 2025 were summarized and the main tasks for the current year were outlined. In his address, Kasymaliev highlighted a number of significant achievements, noting that the most important political success of 2025 was the resolution of issues concerning the Kyrgyz-Tajik
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed and approved a draft law on the ratification of a Credit Agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development concerning the "Construction of State Schools" project (Phase 2). The agreement was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek and has passed its second reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Binazir Nurlanova presented a draft law concerning changes to the legislation on credit information in Kyrgyzstan. She noted that the current practice of storing positive credit information is 7 years, while negative information is stored for 5 years. “This situation creates problems for borrowers who have previously fulfilled their credit obligations successfully, but when they reapply to banks, they face
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a Decree, which, based on paragraph 3 of part 4 of article 70, paragraph 2 of part 8 of article 95 of the Constitution, as well as part 3 of article 25 of the constitutional Law "On the Status of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic," and upon the recommendation of the Justice Affairs Council, appoints the following judges of local courts for a term of 5 years: Aizhamal Akylbekova Akylbekovna; Kanykey Dzhamburchieva
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov has approved a new law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." The document was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025. The main goal of this law is to implement the presidential decree dated August 28, 2025, No. 250, which introduces a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. This also includes improving the system of
According to the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, a bus depot has been returned to municipal ownership in the Jayil district. As a result of an inspection conducted by the Jayil district prosecutor's office, it was revealed that in 2004, a social facility — the bus depot located on Central Street in the city of Kara-Balta — was transferred to private ownership in violation of the law. As a result of the prosecutor's measures, the area of this social facility amounted
During the meeting, the role of banks as tax agents was also highlighted, as they are required to withhold and transfer taxes to the budget when conducting transactions. It is important to note that entities carrying out these operations can only use the special tax regime "Transaction Tax," which excludes the possibility of conducting any other activities on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Furthermore, taxpayers engaging in transactions must submit an application for transitioning to
Since the beginning of 2026, as a result of operational actions by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, three individuals who were on international wanted lists through Interpol have been detained in Bishkek. One of the detainees is a citizen named G. D., born in 1979. He was wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and for illegally crossing the border. After his arrest, he was handed over to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of
According to information from RIA Novosti, citing NBC, the snowstorm that hit the United States has claimed the lives of at least 51 people. Earlier, the Associated Press reported 42 fatalities. Millions of residents, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, received alerts about record low temperatures. In the eastern part of the country, communities are still recovering from the impact of the storm. According to data from Poweroutage, about 400,000 households are without electricity, mainly