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Economy

Almost every 7th request for an examination of project documentation in the Ministry of Construction is returned for revision.

- From January to November 2025, the Ministry of Construction received 1863 requests, which is 6% higher than the number of inquiries during the same period in 2024, where 1755 requests were recorded, according to the agency's report. Of the total number of requests in 2025, 1401 objects have already received conclusions, 184 documents are in progress, and 278 requests have been sent back for revision. Parameters January - November 2025 Total received 1863 Of which: Individual housing

19.01.2026, 13:13
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, they intend to make a feature film "Syngan Kylch" ("Broken Sword")

Today, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science and Culture, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev announced plans to create a feature film titled "Syngan Kyluch" ("Broken Sword"). He emphasized the importance of producing major national films that align with the country's ideology in response to the remarks made by the deputies. According to Tagaev, this is indeed a relevant topic, and work on such

19.01.2026, 13:10
Politics

Kamchybek Tashiev demanded to check all pawnshops: There will be no more lawlessness

Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), has proposed to conduct a comprehensive review of all pawnshops in the country. He noted that such inspections should be carried out with the support of the Tax Service and the National Bank. “It is necessary to check all pawn companies without exception, with the participation of tax officials and the National Bank,” he emphasized. In addition, he demanded to impose strict limits on

19.01.2026, 13:10
Society

The Ministry of Culture will introduce mandatory subtitles in Kyrgyz for foreign films

The Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev announced a new requirement that all foreign films in cinemas must be shown with subtitles in the Kyrgyz language. This statement was made on January 19 at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of education, science, and culture. Additionally, during the meeting, plans were revealed to liquidate the institution "Kyrgyzfilm." In accordance with new changes in the legislation regarding cinema, a number of

19.01.2026, 13:09
The Minister identified serious violations: the construction company was fined 200 thousand.
Society

The Minister identified serious violations: the construction company was fined 200 thousand.

Nurdana Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, along with inspectors from the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control, conducted an inspection of construction sites in Bishkek. He also instructed to carry out similar inspections throughout the country. During the raid, a four-story medical center under construction on Tabaldieva Street, 29 was inspected. As a result of the inspection, serious violations of technical

19.01.2026, 13:09
Kyrgyzstan did not allow 15 tons of illegally imported kumys from Russia
Incidents

Kyrgyzstan did not allow 15 tons of illegally imported kumys from Russia

At the veterinary checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, a batch of kumis totaling 15,600 liters was stopped, which had been illegally imported from Russia. This incident was confirmed by the veterinary service responsible for the development of animal husbandry and ensuring the safety of pastures and feed. During the inspection, inspectors found that the product packaging did not contain a production date, which is a violation of veterinary and sanitary requirements

19.01.2026, 13:08
Orthodox Christians Celebrated Epiphany. Photo Report
Society

Orthodox Christians Celebrated Epiphany. Photo Report

On January 19, Orthodox Christians celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany. That night and throughout the day, believers traditionally performed baptisms in ice holes, despite the cold weather. The immersions took place in specially prepared locations, where safety was monitored by rescuers and medical personnel, ensuring all necessary precautions were in place. The ritual of bathing in the holy water symbolizes spiritual purification and renewal. Many Christians emphasize that participating in

19.01.2026, 13:08
The national cinema of Kyrgyzstan received record funding in 2025
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The national cinema of Kyrgyzstan received record funding in 2025

The budget volume has almost tripled, and the number of films and series has also increased At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and Culture, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev presented a report on the state of national cinematography for 2025.

19.01.2026, 13:08
Incidents

In the Kemin District, a car ran over a horse

In the Chui region, in the Kemin district, an incident occurred on the highway connecting the city of Orlovka and the village of Zhany-Alysh, as a result of which a car hit a horse. This information was provided by witnesses of the event to a Turmush correspondent.

19.01.2026, 13:07
Society

China's population decreased by more than 3.3 million people in 2025

In 2025, China's population continued to decline. According to information from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the country registered 7.92 million newborns in a year, while the number of deaths amounted to 11.31 million. This resulted in a natural population decrease of 3.39 million people. As a result, the total number of residents in the country reached approximately 1.4 billion, of which about 716 million are men and around 688 million are women.

19.01.2026, 13:04
The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes related to predatory loans.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security will check pawnshops after uncovered schemes related to predatory loans.

At the meeting, where the detained individual involved in the case was also present, Tashiev discussed the serious consequences faced by citizens: their apartments, land plots, and commercial real estate were seized. According to the agency, the detainee, who has several previous convictions, had been issuing loans at deliberately unacceptable interest rates for a long time. Subsequently, he used the debts obtained to illegally re-register citizens' property, resorting to the assistance

19.01.2026, 13:01
Politics

"The procedure for assigning a PIN through the Cabinet of Ministers is already outlined in the law, - GU 'Kyzmat'"

The Ministry of Digital Development received a request to change the PIN code due to transgender identity, as reported by the Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," Ernes Dosaliev, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. This draft law was considered during the meeting of the same committee. Dosaliev noted that there are already procedures in the current

19.01.2026, 12:58
In Bishkek, a construction company was fined for building a medical center with violations
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In Bishkek, a construction company was fined for building a medical center with violations

In Bishkek, a construction company was fined 200,000 soms. This information was published by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The raid, which involved Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev and inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control Department, took place on January 18 and covered several construction sites in the capital. The minister instructed to organize similar inspections at all construction

19.01.2026, 12:56
Society

What ranks does the GKNB propose to replace the titles of prosecutors? Project

The draft law currently under discussion with the public emphasizes that military service has its unique characteristics and should take precedence over other types of public service. At the same time, the existing system has effectively equated military ranks with civil ranks, which, according to the State National Security Committee (GKNB), is incorrect and violates the boundaries between military and civil service.

19.01.2026, 12:54
Society

Toothpaste and Aggressive Products: A Dermatologist Debunks Myths About Acne Treatment

Irina Martynenko, a dermatologist-venereologist at the Republican Center for Dermatovenereology, warned the youth against self-treating acne during the broadcast of the "Birinchi Radio" program. She noted that many young people, lacking sufficient knowledge, rely on information from the internet, which can lead to incorrect actions. The specialist previously mentioned factors contributing to the development of acne. According to her, there are widespread myths encouraging young people

19.01.2026, 12:53
Society

The Department of Cinematography is ready to lease 10 cinemas under its management.

The Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee that the Department of Cinematography is ready to offer 10 cinemas for rent that are under its management. Currently, there are 37 cinemas in the country, and 20 of them have already been leased since 2024. “If investors are found, we are ready to provide another 10 cinemas for rent,” he added.

19.01.2026, 12:51
The GDP of Kyrgyzstan for 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms
Economy / Exclusive

The GDP of Kyrgyzstan for 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms

According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan for the period from January to December 2025 amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms. This figure is 11.1 percent higher than in the same period of 2024. This was reported by Baktybek Kudaybergenov, chairman of the National Statistical Committee. According to Kudaybergenov, the volume of industrial production in the country during the same period amounted to 799.7 billion soms, which is 10.6 percent more than in

19.01.2026, 12:50
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, a film is planned to be made based on the historical novel "Syngan Kylch"

The filming of the movie based on the historical novel "Syngan Kylych" ("Broken Sword") by Tologon Kasymbekov is scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027. This was announced by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee held on January 19, which addressed issues related to science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. Tagaev noted that the Ministry of Culture places great

19.01.2026, 12:49