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"We reached the point where we built one school for 20 years - Akylbek Japarov"

In the documentary film "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era," former Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov shared that there were moments in the country's history when the construction of a single school took up to 20 years. He noted that from 1990 to 2000, the state's financial resources were so limited that they barely sufficed to pay salaries and social benefits. Japarov added that presidents were often forced to travel abroad in search of grants and loans. "If we

29.01.2026, 15:02
In Naryn, a municipal store has been established selling meat at affordable prices
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In Naryn, a municipal store has been established selling meat at affordable prices

In Naryn, at the central market, a new municipal store specializing in meat sales was opened on January 29, 2026. It offers products produced by local farmers without intermediaries, which is an important step, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The store's assortment includes quality and safe meat sold at prices lower than market rates. This initiative aims to ensure food accessibility for citizens, especially for socially vulnerable groups, and to combat unjustified price

29.01.2026, 15:02
The National Assembly of France voted to abolish the concept of "marital duty"
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The National Assembly of France voted to abolish the concept of "marital duty"

The deputies emphasize that this bill was developed to eliminate misunderstandings related to the "duty" of spouses to maintain sexual relations. According to one of the authors, Deputy Marie-Charlotte Garin, "marriage should not be a place where consent to intimacy is perceived as lifelong." The initiative is planned to be approved before the summer season. Although the French Civil Code does not explicitly mention the necessity of maintaining sexual relations, it states

29.01.2026, 15:02
Edil Baysalov named the reason why there are disruptions in the availability of medicines in Kyrgyzstan
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Edil Baysalov named the reason why there are disruptions in the availability of medicines in Kyrgyzstan

A meeting of the collegium took place at the Ministry of Health with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov stated that the main reason for the interruptions in the availability of medications in Kyrgyzstan lies in management errors. This statement was made at the collegium dedicated to the results of 2025 at the Ministry of Health.

29.01.2026, 14:52
Sadyr Japarov, upon coming to power, took control of the country's two main problems — Muraliyev
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Sadyr Japarov, upon coming to power, took control of the country's two main problems — Muraliyev

According to Amangeldy Muraliyev, who held the position of Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, upon becoming president, focused on two of the most pressing issues for the country. The first priority was the development of the economy through the establishment of order, and the second was the fight against corruption. These aspects were discussed in detail in the documentary film "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era." Muraliyev noted that these two directions became the

29.01.2026, 14:51
Artificial Intelligence on the Website of an Australian Travel Company Sends Tourists to Non-Existent Hot Springs
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Artificial Intelligence on the Website of an Australian Travel Company Sends Tourists to Non-Existent Hot Springs

Example of a video generated by the new text-to-video conversion model based on artificial intelligence by Meta, Make-A-Video. The text prompt used to create the video was "a teddy bear painting a portrait." Image: Meta An unusual situation occurred with tourists in Tasmania when a blog created using artificial intelligence misled them by recommending non-existent "peaceful" hot springs in the northern part of the region. Screenshots of the blog from Tasmania Tours, which

29.01.2026, 14:51
Society

In Space You Live. The Deputy Criticized the Introduction of Legal Representatives

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev criticized the bill proposed by the Ministry of Justice to create a registry of legal representatives. Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov explained that under the new initiative, legal representatives registered in the registry would be able to represent citizens in court alongside lawyers.

29.01.2026, 14:49
The head of "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" and Tilek Tekebaev outlined cooperation vectors
Politics

The head of "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" and Tilek Tekebaev outlined cooperation vectors

During a working meeting between Kymbat Urumkulova and Tilek Tekebaev, key areas of activity of the ANO "Eurasia" in Kyrgyzstan were discussed, as well as projects implemented in 2025. Special attention was given to initiatives in the field of education, including the opening of the first Eurasian Center for the Russian Language and Culture. Kymbat Urumkulova noted that the center aims to promote the Russian language and strengthen relations between Russia and Kyrgyzstan, which

29.01.2026, 14:48
Incidents

On a black "Mercedes," a sheep was taken away: Three detained

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, three individuals traveling through Tash-Kumyr on the Osh-Bishkek highway became involved in an incident related to the theft of a sheep. It became known that a local resident, K.S., born in 1987, approached the Tash-Kumyr City Police Department. In his statement, he reported that on January 5 at 15:05 in the village of Kyzyl-Alma, while on the Osh-Bishkek road, unknown individuals in a black

29.01.2026, 14:45
Economy

Kyrgyz Producers Will Be Granted Access to China's Retail Network, - Chamber of Commerce and Industry

- On January 29, 2026, a presentation of the acceleration program organized by the National Association of Cooperatives and Other Forms of Economic Community of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NACOFEC) took place in Bishkek at the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. At this event, the opportunity for Kyrgyz entrepreneurs to gain direct access to the Chinese trading network China Co-op was announced.

29.01.2026, 14:45
Kazakhstan at Gulfood 2026 signed export agreements worth a record $335.4 million
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Kazakhstan at Gulfood 2026 signed export agreements worth a record $335.4 million

Kazakhstan has achieved significant success at the Gulfood 2026 international exhibition, signing export agreements totaling $335.4 million. The main partners in these deals were the United Arab Emirates and Oman, as reported by the TASS agency. During the exhibition in Dubai, it was noted that the largest contracts pertain to the supply of grain crops, with an application for the export of up to 800,000 tons of grain worth over $240 million. These agreements have become an important outcome

29.01.2026, 14:43
Society

The woman who caused a riot at Tamchy Airport compensated for the damage and apologized.

According to the press service of JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the woman who caused the disturbances at the "Tamchy" airport has fully compensated for the damage and has issued an official apology. According to the provided information, the amount of damage was 59,379 soms, and the woman made the payment in full. As a result, airport representatives filed a statement with the local police department that they no longer have claims against her.

29.01.2026, 14:43
Society

Change of Anthem: New Contest Must Be Held by June 1

At the meeting on January 29, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh supported the decision of the relevant committee, which had previously rejected all three proposed options for a new anthem for Kyrgyzstan. During this meeting, the composition of the interagency commission was also formed, which will be responsible for selecting the new anthem. The commission includes deputies such as Nurchamal Torobekova, Baktyyar Kalpaev, Venera Salyamova, Kamila Talieva, and Ulan Zhaanbaev.

29.01.2026, 14:40
Health

In Kyrgyzstan's schools, they plan to open dental offices and strengthen disease prevention.

In Kyrgyzstan, the opening of a network of dental offices in educational institutions is planned. This information was announced on January 29 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by the chief freelance dental specialist of the Ministry of Health, Gulmayram Ibraimova. She noted that in February 2025, an interdepartmental order was signed, which envisions joint actions by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education in the area of preventing dental diseases in preschool and

29.01.2026, 14:37
Economy

How much has the republican budget of Kyrgyzstan increased in 2025? Figures

According to the Ministry of Finance, the revenues of the republican budget of Kyrgyzstan increased by 195 billion soms in 2025, which is 46.7% compared to the figures of 2024. While in 2024, budget revenues amounted to 416 billion 852.6 million soms, in 2025 this figure rose to 611 billion 889.1 million soms.

29.01.2026, 14:33
Society

The film studio "Kyrgyzfilm" announced a tender for the design of a Dolby Atmos sound studio.

The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after T. Okeev, operating under the auspices of the Department of Cinematography, has announced a tender for the development of project and estimate documentation for the major renovation of the sound editing workshop. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the main goal of this renovation is to create a modern sound studio space using Dolby Atmos technology — one of the most advanced surround sound systems widely used in

29.01.2026, 14:32
Society

The mayor of Osh instructed to check the legality of the land where the "Kekeev" restaurant operates.

During a morning raid, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the "Kekeev" restaurant and ordered a check on the legality of the land use on which it is located. This information was announced by representatives of the municipality of the southern capital. According to the data from the Cadastre Service, the history of this plot is quite controversial. In 2008, it was classified as agricultural land, and then its status was changed to social, including the possibility of

29.01.2026, 14:31
Society

The leadership of GP "Kyrgyzpharmacia" has changed again

The state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy" has undergone a change of director once again. Boloт Junusov has been appointed to this position by the decision of the Prime Minister. As reported by 24. kg, Junusov has already been introduced to the employees of the enterprise.

29.01.2026, 14:30
The Jogorku Kenesh rejected three versions of the text and music of the anthem of Kyrgyzstan
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The Jogorku Kenesh rejected three versions of the text and music of the anthem of Kyrgyzstan

The agenda of the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on January 29, included the discussion of the draft resolution "On the National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic". Minister Mambetaliev spoke about the work of the commission, which included deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh responsible for selecting new texts and musical accompaniment for the anthem. As a result, three options were selected from 900 proposed. Kurmankul Zulushiev, chairman of the Committee on Constitutional

29.01.2026, 14:26
A new automated information system of the Social Fund was presented in the Cabinet.
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A new automated information system of the Social Fund was presented in the Cabinet.

In the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, a meeting took place between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and the head of the Social Fund Bakhtiyar Aliyev. This was reported on the official website of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the meeting, a new automated information system of the Social Fund was demonstrated, which represents an important step in reforming the country's pension system. As noted, the implementation of this system is

29.01.2026, 14:25