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Economy

State Antimonopoly Service: Catering establishments will be checked for portion weights and compliance with trade regulations

Starting January 1, 2026, a new decree from the Cabinet of Ministers will come into effect, prohibiting catering establishments from charging service fees. In this regard, the antimonopoly service plans to strengthen its oversight of such institutions. This was announced by the director of the State Antimonopoly Service, Zhenaly Orozbaev, in an interview with Tazabek. As Orozbaev noted, within the framework of the Consumer Rights Protection Law, metrological control is already being

13.01.2026, 12:21
Society

Service fee canceled, but prices are rising: cafes and restaurants face hefty fines

Starting from January 1, 2026, new rules came into effect in Kyrgyzstan that prohibit catering establishments, including cafes and restaurants, from charging a service fee. The Antimonopoly Regulation Service reported that after the introduction of this norm, some establishment owners began to formally cancel the service fee but added it to the price of dishes. Such actions are considered a violation of the law. Monitoring compliance with the new regulation has been entrusted to the

13.01.2026, 12:20
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, the work of four employment agencies in Turkey has been suspended

During the inspection, it was established that the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad identified violations in the activities of agencies engaged in employment in Turkey. Monitoring revealed that several companies were recruiting citizens of Kyrgyzstan using false information about employment in the Republic of Turkey. In this process, documents with inaccurate data were submitted to the relevant state authority for obtaining work permits abroad, which lacked information about actual

13.01.2026, 12:17
Tram through the south of Bishkek: the line is planned to be extended from the 12th microdistrict to the center
Society

Tram through the south of Bishkek: the line is planned to be extended from the 12th microdistrict to the center

As part of the master plan for the development of the capital, Bishkek plans to implement a new tram line that will run along Aaly Tokombaev Avenue, starting from the 12th microdistrict and heading towards the city center. After that, the route will be extended along Kyiv Street to the Osh market. Photo 24.kg As explained by representatives of the city administration, the exact routes and the sequence of project implementation for the tram infrastructure will be determined in the next stages

13.01.2026, 12:16
Exclusive

Logistics routes through Kyrgyzstan will be shortened by 900 km after the launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, - expert

The implementation of a railway project connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan will reduce logistics routes by nearly 900 kilometers, significantly increasing the country's transit potential. This was reported by Maksatbek Koichumanov, director of the Institute of Economics and Management at I. Arabaev KGU, during a radio program. Koichumanov noted that a transshipment base is planned to be established in the Kazarman area of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the development of a large

13.01.2026, 12:15
Society

The school in the Moscow district was temporarily closed due to a pipe burst.

In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, a school was temporarily closed due to a burst heating system pipe. The educational process is now being conducted in an online format, as reported by the district center for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological surveillance. The accident occurred at the Ismaeva Secondary School in the village of Aleksandrovka of the Min-Bulak ayil district.

13.01.2026, 12:13
Economy

Some government services are set to be transferred to private entities. How much could tariffs increase?

At the meeting held on January 13, the committee on constitutional legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed a draft law proposing to outsource part of the state services. In the explanatory note, it is mentioned that within the framework of the state order, the republic and local budgets provide a significant number of services for free. However, budgetary financial constraints do not always allow for all those who wish to be covered.

13.01.2026, 12:10
Politics

Fine for non-appearance and lottery: KR proposes to make voting mandatory

At a public discussion in Kyrgyzstan, a draft constitutional law was presented, which stipulates mandatory participation of citizens in elections and referendums. The bill also includes fines and incentives for voter turnout. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliev initiated this proposal. The document is available for review on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh.

13.01.2026, 12:10
Society

A 40-Year-Old Woman Has Died in the City of Manas

A tragic event occurred in the city of Manas: a 40-year-old woman was found hanged in her home. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident was recorded on January 10, 2026. The Manas City Internal Affairs Department received a report from the ambulance service that I.V., born in 1985, was found dead in her residence.

13.01.2026, 12:09
Health

Violations and High Mortality. The Ministry of Health Criticized and Dismissed Two Directors of Cardiology Services. Video

As a result of the conducted inspection, due to the high mortality rate among patients, the director of the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy, Talantbek Sooronbaev, and the director of the Scientific Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Samidin Shabyraliev, have left their positions. The Ministry of Health announced the results of the inspection, during which a number of serious violations were identified.

13.01.2026, 12:03
Politics

Candidates for deputies proposed not to fine for children at election meetings

At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, and local self-government, Dastan Bekeshev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, proposed to exempt candidates for deputies and presidents of Kyrgyzstan from liability for the presence of minors at election events. According to Bekeshev, candidates are often fined for the presence of individuals under 18 years old at meetings with voters, with the fine amounting to 7,500 soms.

13.01.2026, 12:03
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, the requirements for mandatory audits in public companies have been abolished

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to repeal a number of regulatory acts related to auditing activities. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. In accordance with the new resolution, the document adopted on November 17, 2015, under number 776, which establishes requirements for mandatory audits of public companies, is hereby revoked. The amendment made on August 18, 2017, by resolution number 503 is also canceled.

13.01.2026, 12:01
It has begun. A bill on the annexation of Greenland has been introduced in the U.S. Congress.
Politics

It has begun. A bill on the annexation of Greenland has been introduced in the U.S. Congress.

The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill concerning the annexation of Greenland and granting the island statehood. This document is available on the House of Representatives website. The bill was initiated by Congressman Randy Fine, who noted that control over Greenland allows for management of crucial Arctic routes and strengthens the security of the United States. He emphasized that the U.S. should not leave Greenland's fate "in the hands of regimes" that ignore American values

13.01.2026, 12:00
Incidents

Kudretu Taychabarov's detention in a pre-trial facility extended in the case of participation in an organized group

Kudret Taychabarov, the former director of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone, will remain in custody at the pre-trial detention center SIZO-1 until February 8, 2026. This information was provided by the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, which extended his preventive measure. He has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan for "Creating or participating in an organized group."

13.01.2026, 11:58
Exclusive

"Foreign company that was engaged in the registration of IMEI codes in Kyrgyzstan has 'fled,' - deputy"

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, on January 13, 2026, at a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, reported that a foreign company engaged in the registration of IMEI codes in Kyrgyzstan turned out to be fraudulent. Bekeshev noted that the owners of this company "fled," leaving their employees without full salaries. He expressed concern about the situation, emphasizing that this company no longer

13.01.2026, 11:57
World

In the U.S., an investigation has been launched against the head of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.

Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, announced the start of a criminal investigation that he believes is related to his disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the reduction of the key interest rate. This was reported by the BBC. He characterized the investigation as "unprecedented" and expressed confidence that it is a result of Trump's dissatisfaction with his refusal to lower the rate.

13.01.2026, 11:56
Exclusive

Construction of the Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Station is 80% complete, - OJSC "Chakan HPP"

According to information from OJSC "Chakan HPP," construction work on the Orto-Tokoy HPP is nearing completion, reaching 80%. The installed capacity of the station is 21 MW, and the completion of all work is planned for the first half of 2026. As of January this year, the following results have been achieved: The passage of the 950-meter diversion tunnel has been successfully completed; Concrete work on the reinforced concrete lining of the water supply tunnel is underway; The soils

13.01.2026, 11:54
Cafes and restaurants will be checked due to complaints about rising prices – Antimonopoly
Economy

Cafes and restaurants will be checked due to complaints about rising prices – Antimonopoly

The Antimonopoly Service plans to impose fines on catering establishments for unjustified price increases on their dishes. This was announced by the head of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, Jenaly Orozbaev, in an interview with the Kabar agency. Since January 1 of this year, a new decree has come into force in the country, abolishing the service charge in restaurants and cafes. However, as Orozbaev noted, the agency has received complaints from citizens indicating that some establishments

13.01.2026, 11:54
Kazakhstan Residents Are Being Massively Stripped of Their Driver's Licenses
Economy

Kazakhstan Residents Are Being Massively Stripped of Their Driver's Licenses

In Kazakhstan, there is a tightening of control over the health status of drivers. Authorities have begun the process of revoking driver's licenses from citizens whose medical conditions prohibit them from driving. This initiative affects many people and has sparked active discussions among motorists, as reported by Lada.kz.

13.01.2026, 11:52