In the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction was criticized for high real estate prices

According to Tumonbaev, construction companies claim that the reason for the increase in prices per square meter is that the Ministry requires payment for licenses and taxes. "The relevant committee should study these issues. While budget employees earn 30-40 thousand soms, some employees in the Ministry of Construction receive up to 500 thousand soms, which is absolutely wrong," he emphasized. Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu supported his opinion, noting that the issue

In the Alai District, a man washed a mat in a mountain river. He was fined.

In the Alay district, an incident attracted public attention: a man known as B.u.B. washed a mat in a mountain river using paint as part of an advertising campaign. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an inspection after a video surfaced on social media, in which the man demonstrated this process. This incident caused significant public outcry. During the inspection, it

Toraga ЖК: Housing prices are rising as the Ministry of Construction sets tariffs at its discretion

On January 28, during a meeting, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, highlighted important issues concerning the construction industry and expressed dissatisfaction from companies operating in this sector. “Representatives of several construction organizations have approached us. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, responsible for this area, has independently set tariffs. This has led to an increase in

Land and capacity restrictions hinder the development of the textile industry in the Chui region, - entrepreneur

- At the business forum dedicated to the strategic development of the Chui region, held on January 28, 2026, Kunduz Asanalieva, the head of a textile company, voiced the problems faced by the industry. She noted that the lack of production capacity, absence of land resources, and industrial parks significantly hinder local producers from entering large export markets.

Sadık Sher-Niyaz has patented a new technology for constructing lightweight houses based on the principle of the Kyrgyz yurt.

Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France and the Permanent Representative of the country to the UN on UNESCO matters, as well as a professional film director and producer, has developed an innovative technology for constructing houses from lightweight structures—monoblocks, which has already been patented. In an interview with AKIpress, he shared that this solution is an alternative to light steel thin-walled structures (LSTC), SIP panels, and other construction

The Ministry of Justice proposes to bring order to the real estate market

- The Ministry of Justice has presented a draft law concerning the regulation of real estate activities, according to information from the department's press service. The purpose of this document is to protect citizens from unscrupulous agents, hidden commissions, fraudulent schemes, and fake advertisements. It also aims to combat manifestations of so-called "wild real estate practices," which include unprofessional and opaque practices that often accompany transactions in the

The deputy proposed to create a commission for complaints about vehicle licensing and the closure of driving schools.

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Deputy Kuanychek Kongantiev proposed the establishment of a commission to analyze a number of issues in the transportation sector. He noted that he has received numerous complaints regarding the licensing of road transport, and this issue will be discussed at the committee meeting on Tuesday. “In addition, we are receiving a large number of complaints regarding the closure of vehicles and the process of issuing driver's

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu: "The national anthem should be an anthem that everyone can sing"

In his speech, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized that all proposed versions of the anthem are composed in a march style, which will make it difficult for most citizens to perform. “It is necessary to create works in a more free form, similar to the songs ‘Kyrgyz Jeri’ and ‘Mekenim Meykin’. We must abandon the Soviet march style. The anthem should be such that it can be easily performed not only at official events but also at various celebrations. It is a symbol of our unity and an important

The Most Popular Bears of Tokyo Are "Packing Their Bags"

Leilei and Xiaoxiao, the twin pandas, are leaving Japan and returning to China amid deteriorating relations between the two countries. This event marks the end of a 50-year era of pandas in Japan, and now there are no more of these animals left in the country. The escalation of tensions reached its peak when Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi hinted at the possibility of military intervention by Tokyo in the event of an attack on Taiwan. In response, China rejected requests from the

A workshop for the production of polystyrene concrete has opened in the Jety-Oguz district.

A new workshop has opened in the Jeti-Oguz district, which will be engaged in the production of polystyrene concrete. This information was announced by representatives of the Issyk-Kul Development Fund.

Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Discussed the Opening of Direct Air Communication and Tourism Development

On January 27, a meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, where the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Mederbek Tumanov, met with Alexander Khvitsiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. According to the press service of the ministry, the main topic of the negotiations was the discussion of preparations for the next meeting of the intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Georgian commission, as well as issues related to the opening of direct air communication.

Production volume in Naryn increased by more than 2 billion soms

In 2025, industrial goods worth 2 billion 42 million 800 thousand soms were produced in Naryn. This is 12% more compared to the previous year, as announced at a meeting dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city for the past year. Among the production indicators, the following data stand out:

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has developed a draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities.

The goal of the new draft law is to create a safer and more structured environment for conducting real estate activities. It has been developed as part of efforts to debureaucratize the industry and is intended to systematize the processes of interaction in the real estate market. Among the key provisions of the draft, the following can be highlighted:

Kyrgyzstan to attract $50 million for the construction of schools in Bishkek and Chui region

The draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase 2" has been approved by the Jogorku Kenesh. This document was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the loan funds, allocated in US dollars, will be used over a period of 25 years. These funds will be directed towards the construction of five new

Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Criticizes the Cabinet for Canceling the 15% Fee in Cafes

In Osh Region, a local resident was found with a red-listed golden eagle.

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, it was discovered that one of the local residents was illegally keeping a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the KR. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, together with representatives from the NABU organization and the "Bars-2" group, carried out

GNS: Issuance of electronic invoices is permitted only in the presence of a real economic transaction

The State Tax Service emphasizes that only genuine economic transactions and the actual movement of goods or services grant the right to issue electronic invoices. Some taxpayers resort to distorting tax accounting data by creating fictitious invoices to generate imaginary expenses and thus unlawfully reduce their tax liabilities.

The Jogorku Kenesh ratified the OPEC loan for providing the population with drinking water.

The draft law "On the ratification of the loan agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development under the program 'Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)' was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in three readings. The agreement was signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev, the project aims to improve access to safe

Azerbaijan Clarified the Rules for Transporting Oversized Cargo After Complaints from Kyrgyz Trucking Companies

- In response to the increased requests from Kyrgyz transport companies that carry out transit and delivery of goods to Azerbaijan, the Ground Transport Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AYNA) published clarifications regarding the rules for transporting oversized and heavy vehicles. As previously reported by the Department of Ground and Water Transport of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz carriers faced the necessity of paying a state fee for the use of oversized vehicles on the territory of Azerbaijan.

Colonel of the National Security Committee in Reserve Serik Abiev Has Passed Away

On January 27, Colonel of the reserve Serik Kekенович Abiev passed away at the age of 54. This information was published by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). Serik Abiev was born in 1972 and graduated in 1995 from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn, receiving a diploma in "Jurisprudence".

China will create the first astronaut robot

The Chinese company ENGINEAI Robotics Technology has announced the start of cooperation with the aerospace firm Interstellor to implement an ambitious project — the creation of a space robot based on the humanoid platform PM01, as reported by Kazinform, citing Gasgoo. This initiative will be the first example in China's history of using anthropomorphic robots in the field of space exploration, demonstrating the development of artificial intelligence and aerospace engineering technologies.

The Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law aimed at protecting against "wild real estate practices"

The Ministry of Justice has presented a new draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities in the country. The agency explained that the purpose of the document is to protect citizens from unscrupulous agents, hidden commissions, and fraudulent schemes, as well as from fake listings and other manifestations of "wild real estate practices." This term refers to opaque, aggressive, and unprofessional practices that create risks for buyers and sellers in the real estate market.

An Inclusive Elevator Installed in the Underground Passage of Manas City

In the underground passage of the city of Manas, an inclusive platform-lift has been installed, designed for people with disabilities and parents with strollers. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, this project aims to create an inclusive environment, highlight social needs, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens. Recently, there have been reports of vandalism: unknown individuals are damaging the equipment by breaking control buttons and

Employees of the Administrative Court of Osh Region Detained

During the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), facts of abuse of official powers by employees of the Administrative Court of Osh Region were established. These actions involved the forgery of documents and fictitious employment of "dead souls".