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The Directorate for Resort Management Returned 25 Hectares of Land to the State
Economy

The Directorate for Resort Management Returned 25 Hectares of Land to the State

The Directorate for the Management of Sanatorium-Resort and Tourist Facilities, under the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), conducted a significant operation to recover state property. As a result of this work, 25 hectares of land and over 5,300 square meters of buildings, which had previously been illegally transferred to private hands, were returned. This new structure, established in March 2024, was able

29.01.2026, 14:03
The police explained how cybercriminals operate
Society / Exclusive

The police explained how cybercriminals operate

The operative officer of the department for combating crime in the field of IT technologies and information-technical support of the Bishkek City Police Department, Aliskhan Akylbekov, shared information on Birinchi Radio about current measures to combat cybercrime. He emphasized that cyber fraud continues to be a serious problem, and law enforcement agencies work daily to detect and prevent such crimes. According to him, citizens often turn to the police and banks, reporting fraud through

29.01.2026, 14:03
Society

Product that Leads to Oral Cancer and the Birth of Sick Children

Nasvai, also known as nasybai, nas, nats, nos, ice, or shpak, is a smokeless tobacco product popular in Central Asia. This product mainly consists of tobacco and alkali, and may also contain vegetable oil and various additives to enhance flavor. Umut Sherik kyzy, an employee of the inter-district sanitary-epidemiological surveillance center of the At-Bashinsky district, spoke about the potential dangers of nasvai.

29.01.2026, 14:02
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is interested in support from the UN system
Society

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan is interested in support from the UN system

A meeting took place at the Ministry of Health between the Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov and the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grave. Photo by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic According to the ministry's press service, Dosmambetov expressed his gratitude to the UN system for its consistent support of health care reforms. He also noted the significant contribution of UN agencies to the development and implementation of the National Action Plan aimed at

29.01.2026, 14:02
UN ambassadors highly praised Kyrgyzstan's contribution to global initiatives
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UN ambassadors highly praised Kyrgyzstan's contribution to global initiatives

At a meeting with permanent representatives of nine countries at the United Nations, held in New York, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, discussed key aspects of cooperation and the country's achievements. The delegation of ambassadors representing Andorra, Gabon, Guyana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Chad, and South Sudan was on a working visit to Kyrgyzstan. According to the foreign ministry, during the conversation, the

29.01.2026, 14:02
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EAEU and India Discuss Cooperation in the Energy Sector

- As part of India Energy Week, a meeting took place in India between Arzybek Kozhoshev, the Minister for Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, and Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India. During the discussion, the participants explored opportunities for the development of renewable energy sources, as well as nuclear and hydrogen energy, both in India and in the EAEU countries. They also outlined directions for further cooperation in these areas.

29.01.2026, 14:01
Society

From Treatment to Prevention. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic and the UN Outline New Priorities

At the meeting attended by the Minister of Health Kanybek Dosmbetov and the UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grave, key areas of health reform were discussed, as well as the need to emphasize disease prevention. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health's press service, Dosmbetov emphasized that the new team will focus on forming a healthy society, moving away from traditional treatment methods. Among the main priorities were:

29.01.2026, 14:00
Society

In Osh, a scheme for "free" transportation of foreign students has been uncovered

In the city public transport of Osh, cases of foreign students evading fare payment have been recorded. According to available data, some students pay for their fare online only once and then share an image of the receipt in WhatsApp. As a result, 10–20 people use the same receipt, showing it to the driver as proof of payment, and exit the bus.

29.01.2026, 13:59
Society / Exclusive

Five Years — The Beginning of a New Era: A Documentary Film About Sadyr Japarov's Presidency Has Been Released

A new documentary film titled "Five Years - The Beginning of a New Era" has been released, which highlights the five-year period of Sadyr Japarov's presidency in the Kyrgyz Republic. The film examines in detail the significance of key decisions and reforms made during this time. In particular, it emphasizes the decisive measures taken to combat crime and corruption, restore national wealth, and the positive changes in the country's economy.

29.01.2026, 13:55
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Deputy: Why take a loan of $30 million if the economy is showing good results?

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, 2026, Deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev expressed doubt about the necessity of a $30 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development, considering the successful performance of the country's economy. In response to this statement, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov explained that these funds are needed to stimulate economic growth and provide accelerated support to the private sector.

29.01.2026, 13:54
Society

The President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and the President of the National Academy of Sciences discussed prospects for cooperation

During her official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Aktyoty Raimkulova, who holds the position of president of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, met with Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, president of the National Academy of Sciences under the president. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the meeting discussed opportunities for joint work in the preservation, study, and promotion of Turkic cultural and historical heritage, as well as the development of academic cooperation and joint

29.01.2026, 13:54
Ecology

In 2025, fishing tickets and cards were sold for 13.5 million soms, - Ministry of Agriculture

In 2025, the revenue from the sale of fishing tickets and cards amounted to 13 million 573 thousand 419 soms, which is significantly higher than the figures for 2024, when the income was 3 million 146 thousand 149 soms. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The growth in these figures was made possible by the implementation of an online sales system for fishing tickets.

29.01.2026, 13:54
Social Contract is Not a Way Out of Poverty — Kamila Talieva
Economy

Social Contract is Not a Way Out of Poverty — Kamila Talieva

The deputy noted that many rural recipients of contracts face financial difficulties and bankruptcies At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva urged the government to reconsider existing programs aimed at combating poverty, particularly the social contract.

29.01.2026, 13:54
Politics

Five Years of President Japarov: Politicians on the Development of the Country in a Documentary Film

In honor of the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov's presidency, the "ElTR" channel released a documentary film in which former heads of state bodies and the government share their views on the development of Kyrgyzstan. Miroslav Niyazov, who held the position of state secretary, noted that a few years ago the situation in the country was extremely difficult. "Kyrgyzstan was on the brink of disappearing as a state. I want to say that the current government, represented by

29.01.2026, 13:52
Intelligent Greenhouses Using Chinese Technologies to Be Built in Kyrgyzstan
Economy / Exclusive

Intelligent Greenhouses Using Chinese Technologies to Be Built in Kyrgyzstan

An important meeting took place between the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Janibek Kerimaliev, and representatives of the company "Bay Elim Company," as well as the Chinese Zhongnong Jinda (Hainan) International Trade Co., Ltd. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of this event was to familiarize with the work of Chinese partners and discuss the possibility of attracting

29.01.2026, 13:51
A new substation has been put into operation in Batken
Economy / Exclusive

A new substation has been put into operation in Batken

The high-voltage substation "Suu-Bashy" with parameters of 110/35/10 kV was launched in Batken. This event took place during the working trip of the Minister of Energy, Talaybek Ibraev, to the Batken region. In his speech at the opening ceremony, the minister emphasized that the number of electricity consumers is increasing every year, which requires us to expand capacities and generation to support new residential and industrial facilities.

29.01.2026, 13:50
Politics

Approved the budget of Kyrgyzstan for 2026 - the law has been signed

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a law titled "On the Republican Budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026 and the Planning Period of 2027-2028." This information was provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration. The law, adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, aims to ensure medium-term budget sustainability and effective management of public finances. According to the law, the surplus of the republican budget for

29.01.2026, 13:49
Incidents

Tragedy in the Baykay-Ata Residential Area. A Policeman Tried to Rescue the Children on His Own

On January 29, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported on a tragedy that occurred in the Bakai-Ata residential complex, information about which became known the day before. In the evening of January 28, around 5:30 PM, two children — A.Z., born in 2016, and K.A., born in 2019 — left their home and went missing. At 8:25 PM, their relatives contacted the police, which led to the start of search operations.

29.01.2026, 13:48
State control of driving schools as a response to corruption and the rise in traffic accidents – expert
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State control of driving schools as a response to corruption and the rise in traffic accidents – expert

Ulugbek Yereshayev, an expert in public administration, commented for IA "Kabar" on the decision to introduce state control over driver training. He emphasized that the need for reforms in this area has long been overdue. The quality of education has suffered from systemic corruption, and as a result, graduates did not acquire the necessary skills, which contributed to the increase in accidents and fatalities on the roads of Kyrgyzstan. “Every driver is responsible for the safety of

29.01.2026, 13:45
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The Jogorku Kenesh adopted the WTO protocol on fisheries subsidies in the first reading

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 29, 2026, the deputies voted in favor of a bill concerning the ratification of the Protocol that amends the Marrakech Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization. This agreement, known as the "Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies," was adopted at the Twelfth Session of the WTO Ministerial Conference, which took place in Geneva on June 17, 2022. The purpose of this agreement is to eliminate subsidies that contribute to

29.01.2026, 13:40
Incidents

In Bishkek, the police detained a fake security officer

On January 29, the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to the information from the victim, a man wrote to him on WhatsApp, introducing himself as an employee of the State Committee for National Security. He offered his services for the sum of 17 thousand dollars, promising to help free the accused in a criminal case from the detention center. As a result, he deceived the trusting individual.

29.01.2026, 13:40
Politics

In 5 years, 352 billion soms have been reimbursed to the state budget — A meeting was held at the GKNB

On January 29, a board meeting was held at the headquarters of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), where the results of the national security agencies' work for 2025 were summarized. This was reported by the SCNS press service. The event was attended by the chairman of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as leaders of various divisions, including central, line, and territorial agencies.

29.01.2026, 13:37