The changes concern domestic flights The Government of Kyrgyzstan has put forward for public discussion a draft resolution under which the country's air carriers may be exempted from a number of fees.
As of the beginning of 2026, the volume of approved project financing in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 10 billion 900.1 million soms , according to data from the EFSR. These funds include various categories of financing: investment, stabilization, and technical assistance.
The tightening of responsibility for the illegal import of goods and vehicles into Kyrgyzstan has become a relevant topic following amendments to the Code of Offenses, as reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. These changes were adopted based on the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," which came into effect on December 31,
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural district of Khan-Tengiri of the Ak-Suu district, an international freeride tournament has begun, reports Turmush correspondent. Participants have come not only from Kyrgyzstan but also from nearly 20 countries around the world, including skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
TikTok will soon begin implementing a new age verification technology for users in European Union countries. This decision is made in response to increasing demands to restrict access to the platform for youth under 16, according to information from the Kazinform agency. The developed system, which has been tested over the past year as part of a pilot project in the EU, analyzes profile data, uploaded videos, and behavioral patterns to determine whether an account belongs to a user under 13
In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, a forum is taking place dedicated to the topic "The Use of Digital Platforms and Artificial Intelligence in the Educational System." According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, more than 300 educators are participating in this event.
According to the National Statistical Committee, the salary in the capital increased by 24.3% in nominal terms, and adjusted for inflation, it rose by 15.5% compared to the same period in 2024. In other regions of the country, the average salaries are as follows: in the Naryn region - 39,934 soms, in the Talas region - 38,725 soms. In Osh, the average income is 34,662 soms, in the Jalal-Abad region - 34,633 soms, in the Chui region - 33,837 soms, in the Batken region - 31,461 soms, and in the
Photo from the internet The law enforcement agencies of Moscow detained 21-year-old Aina Mankieva, a native of Ingushetia, on suspicion of theft. The girl left her home in the spring of 2025 without personal belongings and documents, escaping years of violence. Human rights activists express concerns that she may be returned to her family. This was reported by Forbes. In the police, Aina was accused of sexualized violence by her relatives. Despite this, the girl was released, and she was not
According to the press service of the FOMS, patients suffering from oncological diseases can expect free treatment if they require a repeat operation within a year after the first one. In such cases, hospitalization also does not require a co-payment for treatment, just like during the initial admission. Furthermore, during inpatient treatment, no additional charges should be applied for the following services:
A video has surfaced showing a group of schoolchildren struggling to board a bus at a stop crowded with people. The video is accompanied by a worrying caption: "If someone gets run over — who will be responsible? This situation happens every day." According to the Bishkek City Transport Enterprise, routes No. 6, 227, 61, 222, 169, and 103 pass through this stop, which normally operate at intervals of 8–10 minutes.
In the area of the village of Karingen, located in the Aiyl aimak of Kyz-Köl in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, local hunters successfully shot four wolves from a pack consisting of eight individuals. During the operation, they managed to eliminate the leaders of the pack.
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reminds of the increased responsibility for the illegal movement of goods and vehicles across the borders of the countries participating in the Eurasian Economic Union. Changes have been made to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses and correspond to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," which was adopted on December 31, 2025.
On January 15, 2026, in Paris, at the UNESCO headquarters, the first meeting took place between the new UNESCO Director-General Khaled Al-Anani and the Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to this organization, Sadık Sher-Niyaz. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting, the desire of Kyrgyzstan for active cooperation with UNESCO was noted, especially in the field of preserving cultural and historical heritage. Kyrgyzstan proposed its
The special services of Kyrgyzstan, namely the GKNB, have discovered serious violations related to the execution of a contract for the supply of weapons by a private company (LLC) for the Ministry of Defense. During an audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance, damage to the state was established at 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms (equivalent to 2,700,000 euros). As a result of the initiation of a criminal case and subsequent investigative actions, the losses were fully compensated by the
Today, January 16, a solemn ceremony took place during which the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, awarded three honorary titles of "Honored Coach of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to the agency's press service, the awards were presented to Gulnara Mamyrkulova, Zhanil Kaimazarova, and Sabina Ibraimova. These coaches received the prestigious award for their significant contribution to the development of rhythmic gymnastics, as
A recent statement from the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) revealed a new case of systemic corruption in the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the security service, one of the companies that signed a contract for the supply of weapons failed to fulfill its obligations to the Ministry of Defense. As a result of an audit by the Ministry of Finance, damage amounting to 244 million 587 thousand 870 soms was recorded, which is equivalent to
Kurmanbek Kanybek uulu, an investigator in the control and methodological department of the investigative department of the main internal affairs directorate of the city of Osh, shared his experience in law enforcement and talked about his life journey. Kurmanbek was born on November 13, 1989, in the village of Kalinin, located in the rural district of Joosh in the Kara-Suu district of Osh region. He is the eldest of three children, with a younger brother and sister. He is currently married and
An incident that occurred in Bishkek and went viral online captured a teacher using physical force against a student. The video of this situation became viral on social media. According to the Sverdlovsk District Police Department, the case was recorded in the logbook. In connection with this, a woman born in 1983, K.D., was brought to the police for necessary investigative actions. The investigation is ongoing, necessary examinations have been appointed, and all details of the incident are
In the Karatal-Japyrik State Nature Reserve, on the Karatal site, winter feeding of wild ungulates was carried out on January 13 and 14 as part of the planned activities. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, reserve staff placed natural feed in specially designated areas, which had been harvested during the summer and autumn seasons. This includes hay, branch feed, and salt.
Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the president's information policy service, shared on social media the reasons why it is necessary to replace indefinite driver's licenses. He also reminded that currently, the exchange of old licenses is being carried out free of charge.
The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team won against the Tajikistan team, reports the Futsal Association of the Kyrgyz Republic. The friendly match took place on January 16 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
At a meeting of the "Ala-Too" deputy group, entrepreneur Jasur Parpiev reported on the mass closure of sewing enterprises in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that since September 2025, when problems in the industry arose, the number of closed sewing workshops has reached 4-5 thousand, and possibly even more. “Five months have already passed, but no real support measures for the sewing industry have been adopted. When difficulties arise, no one is interested in what happened. When I opened my
It has been five years since the authorities of Kyrgyzstan began to regularly inform about the seizure of property. Initially, assets seized in high-profile criminal cases were returned to state ownership. However, it soon became clear that the process encompasses not only factories and plants but also any property that was illegally transferred to private individuals many years ago. At first glance, it may seem that there is little private property left, but the fate of nationalized objects
According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers (GASRKG), there is a significant increase in apartment prices in Osh in 2025. In particular, the cost per square meter in 104-series apartments increased by 26.9%, in 105-series by 24.4%, and in individual apartments by 11.6% compared to 2024. It is noted that housing prices in Osh began to rise from the second quarter and continued to climb until October.