As part of the new bill, which has been approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in three readings, mutual provision of buildings and land plots by Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in Astana and Bishkek for the needs of the embassies of these states will be established. According to Almaz Imangaziev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, the proposed measures aim to officially cement the reached agreement.
- The Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Muratbek Imankulov, spoke about plans to control prices on essential goods and expand the network of social stores. This information was announced on the radio. Imankulov noted that after the introduction of state price control on meat, the service, in collaboration with the Presidential Administration, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Bishkek Mayor's Office, local authorities, and law
According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, by the end of 2025, the amount received from the sale of fishing tickets and cards amounted to 13,573,419 soms. This is a significant increase compared to 2024, when revenues totaled only 3,146,149 soms. The increase in income is associated with the introduction of an online ticket sales system, which has greatly simplified the process of purchasing them.
Now a rating system for clients has been introduced in the taxi service In Kyrgyzstan, the "Yandex Go" app has implemented a new feature that allows passengers to receive ratings from taxi drivers.
President Sadyr Japarov has approved a new Law concerning the republican budget of the Kyrgyz Republic for the year 2026, as well as for the planned years 2027 and 2028. This was reported by the press service of the President's Administration. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, and aims to create conditions for medium-term budget sustainability and effective management of public finances.
The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team is preparing for its next match in the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Indonesia. In the second round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the Indonesian hosts at the arena in Jakarta. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 Bishkek time.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolo Saginayev highlighted the issue of food security, emphasizing the sale of sweets and drinks of questionable production near educational institutions. He expressed concern that such products, consumed by the younger generation, could negatively impact their health in the future. "We should not raise children with kidney diseases and other ailments. What is being done to prohibit the sale of such goods, are there any checks on
The incident at Issyk-Kul Airport ended with an apology from the woman who caused the disturbance. This information was confirmed by JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". It is specified that the perpetrator of the incident, a resident of Bishkek born in 1982, apologized after the incident and fully compensated for the damage, which amounted to 59,370 soms.
Currently, Kyrgyzstan has 33 embassies and 10 consulates general abroad. This information was announced by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Almaz Imangaziev at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, the republic owns 14 embassy buildings, 5 residences, and 31 apartments.
In the Jalal-Abad region, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding the beating of a minor. This information was provided by the regional department of internal affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, on the night of January 8 to 9, from 11:30 PM to 4:00 AM, a group of people attacked a girl born in 2009 without any apparent reason and subjected her to humiliating actions, including shaving her eyebrows and hair.
According to Kyrgyzhydromet, from January 29 to 31, due to precipitation, avalanches are expected, along with snowdrifts, snow cover, and ice in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as on the following roads: - Bishkek—Osh 198-255 km (Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge);
Employees of the Patrol Police Department stopped a Changan vehicle, on the roof of which were installed plastic elements in red and blue colors, imitating the flashing lights used by emergency vehicles. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. These plastic parts created the illusion of emergency services and could mislead other drivers. Inspectors held a conversation with the driver regarding safety and demanded the immediate removal of the imitation emergency
A national digital tourism application called Tunduk Travel has been initiated in Kyrgyzstan. Today, at the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, the concept and technical assignment were signed, marking the official start of the Tunduk Travel project, as reported by the Tourism Department. These documents were signed as part of the cooperation between the Tourism Department, the Fund for Support and Development of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, and JSC "Tunduk".
This morning in parliament began not with discussions of bills, but with conversations about new cars. The parking lot in front of the Jogorku Kenesh was bustling with activity: deputies, many of whom arrived in new official vehicles, started to gather at the building early in the morning. All new cars are black, fresh, and smell of the factory. Most parliamentarians refrained from commenting on the update of the vehicle fleet. According to available information, deputies were provided with
The recent official visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to Ankara was marked by an unexpected incident: the 73-year-old leader stumbled and fell while passing by the honor guard. A video posted on the account of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan captured the moment when Tinubu lost his balance and ended up on the ground. Bystanders immediately rushed to help, and just 45 seconds later, both presidents were standing side by side, ready to continue the ceremony, as evidenced by aerial
As of today, 93 to 97% of children in Kyrgyzstan suffer from dental caries, which also affects the adult population. This was reported on January 29 in an interview with "Birinchi Radio" by Abibilla Kalbaev, president of the Dental Association of the Kyrgyz Republic. He noted that caries remains the most common dental disease in the country. The second most prevalent condition is periodontitis, which affects about 80% of the population, primarily adults. This disease manifests less
According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on January 30th, snowfall is expected during the night in certain areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, while no precipitation is forecasted for the rest of the territory. During the day, snow may again occur in the Naryn region, as well as in the foothills and mountains of the Jalal-Abad region. In other regions, including Chui, Talas, Osh, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn, no precipitation is expected, although fog may appear in some places.
The results of the latest matchday in the UEFA Champions League have been revealed, providing viewers with a wealth of emotions and unexpected twists.
Yesterday, January 28, under the leadership of A. Bekbolotov, a session of the city council of Shopokov took place. Fifteen deputies, Mayor R. Noruzbaev, city hall employees, and heads of city institutions participated in the session.
- On January 29, 2026, at a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies adopted the draft law "On Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and the Grant Agreement for the 'Phase 1 for the Kyrgyz Republic under the 'One Health' Program" The purpose of this agreement is to prevent pandemics, ensure the resilience of food systems, and preserve the health of ecosystems in Central Asia. It was signed between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development
A recent conversation of "Evening Bishkek" with Professor Rustam Tukhvatshin, a laureate of the State Prize of Kyrgyzstan in the field of science and technology, attracted public attention and revealed important issues in the scientific community, particularly in medicine. This underscores the relevance of the topic of supporting scientists in their innovative activities. Continuing the discussion, VB.KG met with Professor Akylbek Usupbaev, who is the director of the Republican
At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 29, deputies discussed and approved a bill concerning the ratification of the Credit Agreement "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth." This document was signed on September 22, 2025, in Bishkek between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development. According to the terms of the agreement, the OPEC Fund for International Development will provide budget support aimed at promoting the
In the city of Manas, a case of physical violence against a 14-year-old girl has been reported. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement agencies, a citizen identified as M.K., born in 1988, reported to the police that his daughter, born in 2009, became a victim of an attack on the night of January 8 to 9, 2026. He stated that a group of people inflicted bodily harm on her for no apparent
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Temirlan Aitiev raised a troubling issue regarding the difficulties faced by rural residents who have been waiting a long time for their turn to receive land plots from the government. The deputy reminded that according to the current Land Code, every citizen has the right to receive one plot during their lifetime for housing construction. In May 2005, the government approved the rules for issuing such plots. However, in practice, this rule has only been