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The State Institution "Kyzmat" clarified the situation regarding the change of PIN due to gender change.
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The State Institution "Kyzmat" clarified the situation regarding the change of PIN due to gender change.

The press service of the State Institution "Kyzmat" stated that the organization does not engage in initiating or proposing changes to the personal identification number (PIN) based on gender change. According to the State Institution "Kyzmat," on January 19, a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. This project aims to streamline the

19.01.2026, 14:50
Politics

"Not About Gender Change". The GУ "Kyzmat" Responded to the Discussion on Amendments to the PIN Law

According to the clarification, the State Institution "Kyzmat" does not plan or propose to make changes to the PIN regarding the criterion of gender change. This became known at a meeting held on January 19, where a draft law from the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies was discussed. During the discussion, issues related to the correction of the PIN in cases of technical errors, duplication of numbers, and incorrect indication of gender or date of birth, as

19.01.2026, 14:49
Sports

In 2025, the "School League" project involved 2030 teams, with a prize fund of 8.5 million soms.

In 2025, the "School League" project was successfully completed in Kyrgyzstan. This project included competitions in sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball. This was reported by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee held on January 19. According to him, 2030 teams representing 2700 schools participated in the competitions, and the total prize fund amounted to 8.5 million soms.

19.01.2026, 14:44
Society

Additional Barriers Will Be Installed at the Pedestrian Crossing on Aitmatov Avenue

The Bishkek City Hall announced plans by the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development to install additional barriers in the underground passage on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. The department noted that during the construction of the underground passage, a barrier was initially installed, and street lighting was provided along the road. However, to enhance safety in the area of the construction site, the contracting organization was instructed to install additional barriers.

19.01.2026, 14:42
Politics

The Attorney General Will Not Hold a Military Rank. The State National Security Committee Proposes Changes to the Law

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has presented a draft law containing amendments to the Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic" and has submitted it for public discussion. In the explanatory note, it is emphasized that the current legislative norms have contributed to the improper use of military insignia by civil servants performing their duties.

19.01.2026, 14:40
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In the Kyrgyz Republic, by the order of the head of the GKNB, the activities of pawnshops will be checked.

In Kyrgyzstan, an inspection of pawnshops will be conducted, as reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This initiative was announced by the chairman of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, during a meeting with citizens who became victims of a criminal case against citizen S.M. on January 19. Security service employees, together with tax inspectors and representatives of the National Bank, will check the conditions for providing loans and interest rates in pawnshops.

19.01.2026, 14:39
Society

Six Days Without Heat: A Burst Pipe Was Repaired at a School in the Moscow District

In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, the work on restoring the water pipe at the school has finally been completed, allowing classes to resume in the usual format. This was reported by the school's director, Anarkül Moldalieva. The incident occurred at the Ismaeva Secondary School, located in the village of Aleksandrovka in the rural district of Ming-Bulak.

19.01.2026, 14:39
Society

The Ministry of Culture plans to optimize the film industry.

The Ministry of Culture intends to optimize the film industry. This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh in the areas of science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs by Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev. The Deputy Minister noted that several organizations operate within the structure of the Ministry, such as the Department of Cinematography, the film studio "Kyrgyzfilm," the film center

19.01.2026, 14:36
Economy

HoReCa Awards 2025. Who Became the Best in the Food and Hospitality Industry?

On January 15, 2026, an important event for the hospitality industry of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek — the HoReCa Awards 2025 ceremony. The event gathered over 600 participants, including leading specialists from the catering, restaurant business, and hotel services, which underscores the significance of this award for the development of the HoReCa community in the country. The general sponsor of the award was JSC "Eldik Bank," and among the official partners were: "Zakup

19.01.2026, 14:34
Sports

In Kyrgyzstan, a program for the development of physical culture and sports will be developed until 2030.

On January 19, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovations, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced the development of a program that will be in effect until 2030. As Moldazhiyev noted, this program will define key areas for the development of both mass and professional sports, as well as activities aimed at strengthening the health of

19.01.2026, 14:30
Economy

The Ministry of Economy proposes to shorten the storage period of Kyrgyz citizens' credit histories.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has presented amendments to the Law "On the Exchange of Credit Information." This project was discussed at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. As part of the proposed bill, it is planned to change the retention periods for credit information:

19.01.2026, 14:29
How Crypto Miners Stole $700 Million from People, Often Using Old Proven Methods
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How Crypto Miners Stole $700 Million from People, Often Using Old Proven Methods

The theft of cryptocurrency leaves victims in a state of complete bewilderment. All transactions are recorded in a public ledger known as the blockchain, which makes any theft visible to everyone. However, recovering stolen funds is impossible, as noted by the BBC. “You can see your money in the public blockchain, but you can’t get it back,” shares Helen, who lost about $315,000 (£250,000) to scammers. She compares the situation to watching a thief carry your valuables across an insurmountable

19.01.2026, 14:27
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, about 150,000 citizens received PINs with errors

In Kyrgyzstan, approximately 150,000 people received personal identification numbers with errors. This was reported by Ernes Dosaliev, Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. During the meeting, a draft law concerning the personalized accounting of citizens for the purposes of mandatory state social insurance was discussed.

19.01.2026, 14:26
Politics

In the housing complex, the principles of transparency and freedom of speech will be strictly observed; deputies can openly express their opinions on any issue, - the speaker

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, held a meeting of the Coordination Council of the Parliament on January 19, which was attended by deputy chairpersons, leaders of deputy groups, committee chairs, and representatives of the Apparatus. During the meeting, important issues concerning the work of the parliament and the legislative process were discussed. Participants exchanged opinions and suggestions, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to

19.01.2026, 14:26
Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 19. The Capital in First Place
Society

Air Pollution in Bishkek as of January 19. The Capital in First Place

According to the ranking of the largest cities in the world by air quality from World Air Quality, as of 15:50 Bishkek is in first place. The city has been given a "hazardous" status, and the air quality index has reached 268 (AQI). The data is presented in real time. The air quality index (AQI) is divided into six categories that reflect the level of health hazard. An AQI value above 300 indicates a hazardous air condition, while a value below 50 is considered good.

19.01.2026, 14:22
By 2025, the wealth of billionaires reached a historic record of 18.3 trillion dollars
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By 2025, the wealth of billionaires reached a historic record of 18.3 trillion dollars

According to Oxfam's calculations, the total wealth of billionaires has increased by 81% since March 2020, reaching 18.3 trillion dollars (or 15.8 trillion euros). Elon Musk, recognized as the richest person on the planet, earns an amount equivalent to the average annual income on Earth in just 4 seconds. At the same time, as noted in the report, nearly 50% of the world's population lives in poverty, possessing only 0.52% of the total global wealth, while the top 1% controls 43.8% of

19.01.2026, 14:17