Sports

In Kyrgyzstan, the level of regular sports participation has exceeded 40%, - State Agency for Sports

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs on January 19, the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, noted that more than 40% of the population of Kyrgyzstan actively participates in sports. In addition, he reported that 8,366 sports events were held in the country in 2025, with over 428,000 participants, including athletes.

19.01.2026, 15:22

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50 million soms will be allocated for the development of Kyrgyz animation in 2026

The Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the allocation of 50 million soms in 2026 for the development of animated films in the state language. This was reported by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev at a meeting in the Jogorku Kenesh. Tagaev noted that there is a significant shortage of animated films for children in the Kyrgyz language. To address this issue, the ministry plans to use modern technologies.

19.01.2026, 15:21

Politics

Trump - a mankurt who does not remember the kindness of the Kyrgyz people

Kyrgyzstan has found itself among 75 countries for which the United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of immigration visas. This decision has sparked a strong reaction, but it is important to understand that it reflects not only America's migration policy but also its current attitude towards a country that previously undertook serious commitments to Washington.

19.01.2026, 15:19

Economy

The Cabinet of Ministers proposes to shorten the storage period of negative credit history

Currently, a positive credit history is maintained for 7 years, while a negative one is kept for 5 years. In Kyrgyzstan, changes are planned to be made to the legislation regarding the retention periods of information on credit debts and delinquencies. Currently, negative information is stored for 5 years; however, after the amendments are made, this period will be reduced to 3 years. The corresponding draft law is being considered in its first reading in the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh

19.01.2026, 15:17

World

Trump stated that since he didn't receive the Nobel Prize, he is no longer obligated to think about peace and wants Greenland.

In his letter, Trump noted that after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he no longer feels obligated to think only about global issues, although they will remain important to him. He emphasized that he can now focus on the interests of the United States. According to PBS correspondent Nick Schifrin, the text of the letter was published and addressed to the ambassadors of European countries in Washington, with a request to convey its content to their governments. Trump also stated: “Dear

19.01.2026, 15:16

Economy

The deputy is inquiring about how many fraudulent investors have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan over the past 5 years.

On January 19, 2026, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition, Deputy Kamila Talieva raised the issue of the number of fraudulent investors that have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan over the past five years. She emphasized that this information has already been discussed in various media and requested an open clarification on the matter.

19.01.2026, 15:15

Society

The deputy inquired who will be held responsible for the improper use of millions of soms in film production.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 19, deputy Santalat Amanova (district No. 6) expressed concern about who would be held accountable for the ineffective use of millions of soms allocated for film production. She raised this question during the discussion of the Ministry of Culture's report on national cinematography, which addressed issues related to the quality of film projects.

19.01.2026, 15:11

Society

The Ministry of Culture is preparing 2 commercial films in pilot mode

On January 19, Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the ministry is open to cooperation with private film studios. The discussion concerned the report on the state of national cinematography. During the meeting, Deputy Bolo Saginayev proposed to implement joint projects with private production companies within the framework of public-private partnerships, emphasizing that such initiatives contribute to the development of cinema in Kyrgyzstan.

19.01.2026, 15:08

Politics

The Minister of Transport of Kyrgyzstan Has a New Deputy

The new First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Beknazar Bazaraliev, has been introduced to the team. This appointment was the result of an order signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Photo by the Ministry of Transport At the same meeting, it was reported that the former First Deputy Minister, Talantbek Soltobaev, was relieved of his duties. Minister Absattar Syrgabaev congratulated Beknazar Bazaraliev and wished him success in his new position.

19.01.2026, 15:08

Society

Kyrgyzstan Did Not Allow 15.6 Tons of Kumys from Russia — The Cargo Was Turned Back

At the veterinary checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chuy region, officials discovered and returned a shipment of 15,600 liters of kumis that had been illegally imported from Russia. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the inspection was carried out by border veterinary control inspectors. During the inspection, it was found that the labels lacked information about the production date, which violates the veterinary and sanitary regulations of the Kyrgyz Republic.

19.01.2026, 15:06

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Marat Tagaev: Starting from 2026, state films and series will be monetized

In response to a deputy's inquiry about the return on investment in state film production and the state of film distribution in Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev provided details in the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the deputy minister, previously, films produced by the "Kyrgyzfilm" and "Kyrgyzserial" studios were primarily educational and artistic in nature.

19.01.2026, 15:04

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Commercial State Cinema. The first two pilot films will be released in theaters in 2026.

The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic has begun implementing new approaches to support the film industry and distribute government orders. This was announced by Deputy Minister Marat Tagaev. According to him, a special provision for these purposes was approved two months ago. As part of a pilot project, the production of two films on a commercial basis will begin by the end of 2025, with filming scheduled to be completed by mid-2026, after which

19.01.2026, 15:03

Society

Mass Poisonings in Kyrgyzstan. Why Fast Food is a High-Risk Zone?

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded 232 cases of food poisoning, resulting in 580 people being affected. This was reported by the Republican Center for Strengthening Health, citing information presented on "Birinchi Radio" by Nazgul Abamuslimova, a doctor from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, and Umut Satybaldieva, a specialist from the Bishkek City Sanitary and Epidemiological Center. Of the total number of cases, 11 are classified as

19.01.2026, 15:02

Society

Alimardon Shukurov Returns to Kyrgyzstan

Alimardon Shukurov, representing the colors of the Kyrgyzstan national team, will return to the field in the national championship after seven years. According to the press service of the "Muras-United" club, the 26-year-old player has signed a contract with the team.

19.01.2026, 15:02

Exclusive

The Housing Committee approved in the first reading a $30 million loan from the OPEC Fund to support sustainable growth.

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, a draft law concerning the ratification of the loan agreement "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth" between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development was reviewed and approved in the first reading. This agreement was signed in Bishkek on September 22, 2025.

19.01.2026, 15:01

Society / Exclusive

Bishkek Adopts a New Approach to Ice Removal from Roads

The mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, informed the "Kabar" agency that Bishkek is abandoning the use of sand for combating ice on city streets. This decision was made as part of an initiative to improve the ecological situation and maintain the cleanliness of the city. According to the mayor, mixing sand with snow leads to road pollution, so the use of this material will be discontinued.

19.01.2026, 14:59

Economy / Exclusive

Mutual trade of Kyrgyzstan with EAEU countries increased by 1.3%

From January to November 2025, the total volume of foreign and mutual trade of the Kyrgyz Republic amounted to 14 billion US dollars, which is 12.2% lower than in the same period of 2024. This was stated by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, chairman of the National Statistical Committee. According to his information, export deliveries decreased by 43.5%, while imports increased by 0.5%.

19.01.2026, 14:59

Society

Syimyk Zhapikeev called Aitmatov's works five-kopeck stories. The ЖК was outraged.

Dissatisfaction regarding the insufficient protection of Chingiz Aitmatov's legacy was expressed by deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva. At a meeting of the Committee on Education, Science, and Culture of the Jogorku Kenesh, a report from the Ministry of Culture on the development of Kyrgyz cinema was presented. Kultaeva emphasized that Chingiz Aitmatov is a world-class classic who made a significant contribution to the culture and literature of his country. His work has had a tremendous impact on

19.01.2026, 14:59

Politics

In Parliament, there was a call to assess the statements of Syimyk Zhapikeev about Aitmatov

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place today, deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva urged the Ministry of Culture to evaluate the words of Syimyk Japikeev regarding Chingiz Aitmatov. Kultaeva pointed out that Japikeev gave an interview to one of the television channels, which has 200,000 subscribers, where he expressed his opinion about the famous Kyrgyz writer.

19.01.2026, 14:59

Society

In Bishkek, the alternative road to the airport will be extended to Profsoyuznaya Street

Recently, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection at the construction site of an alternative road leading to Manas International Airport. This was reported in a press release from the municipality. During the inspection, the city leader noted that this route will become an important international transport corridor, capable of alleviating the existing flow of cars and providing convenient access to the airport. According to Junushaliev, extending the road to

19.01.2026, 14:55

Politics

Authorities want to ban the export of limestone-shell rock from Kyrgyzstan for six months.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has initiated a discussion on a draft resolution regarding a temporary ban on the export of limestone-shell rock, mined or produced in the republic, beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. This ban is planned to be implemented for a period of six months. The ban will apply to certain types of raw materials and products classified under the EAEU HS codes 2515 11 000 0 and 2515 12 000 0. In particular, this concerns unprocessed and

19.01.2026, 14:54

Society

Matches of the Division III Ice Hockey World Championship will take place

Today, January 19, important matches will take place as part of the group stage of the World Championship in hockey for youth teams (U20) of the third division.

19.01.2026, 14:53

Society

The Ministry of Construction fined the company that was building a medical facility.

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has decided to impose a fine on the construction organization. During the design and construction of this facility, the requirements of the current technical regulations were violated, and other legal violations were also recorded.

19.01.2026, 14:52

Economy

The EFSR Named Conditions for Slowing Price Growth in Kyrgyzstan

According to the economic growth forecast for Kyrgyzstan for 2026-2028, presented by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), a slowdown in inflation may be achieved through a reduction in instability in international markets and a tightening of monetary policy. Fund analysts point to the likelihood of persistent inflationary pressure in the country over the next three years. This is linked to regular increases in electricity tariffs, as well as high prices for food products

19.01.2026, 14:51