According to the ministry's information, the largest deficit is observed specifically among skilled workers. Currently, the unemployment rate in Kyrgyzstan is 1.3%. Employment services record 56,500 unemployed individuals, of which 38,100 are officially registered.
Photo from the internet. Donald Trump The beginning of 2026 for the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, was marked by bold steps on the international stage: the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, active militarization of relations with Greenland, which is under the effective control of Denmark, and loud promises to the protesters in Iran. However, shortly after these statements, an unexpected turn occurred, and Trump abandoned his previously stated intentions. Western news
According to the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, as of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job openings available in Kyrgyzstan. The highest demand is observed in skilled trades. Currently, the unemployment rate in the country stands at 1.3%. There are 56,500 registered unemployed individuals in employment services, of which 38,100 have official registration. In 2025, 17,454 people were employed with the help of employment services.
During a meeting with citizens who became victims of illegal activities related to the pawnshop run by S. M., Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), reminded that the maximum interest rate on loans should not exceed 30%. He emphasized that the 30% includes all possible additional fees. “We are observing cases where pawnshops set interest rates at 40, 50, 60, and even 100%. This is absolutely illegal. All such
The meeting of the Coordination Council of the Jogorku Kenesh, held today, January 19, under the leadership of Speaker Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu, gathered vice-speakers, heads of deputy groups, committee chairpersons, and staff of the parliament. Turghunbek uulu emphasized the importance of the Jogorku Kenesh as a key branch of power in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that "the implementation of necessary reforms and bills is impossible without their prior discussion in parliament. Nominations for
A meeting dedicated to the development of a new model of pedagogical education in the context of changes in the system of training personnel for education in Kyrgyzstan was held at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. The press service of the ministry reported this. Participants in the meeting included Nurlan Omurov, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Nadira Jusupekkova, Deputy Minister of Education, as well as experts and representatives from
In the context of the rapid growth of the national cinema, the issue of updating cinemas in the regions is becoming extremely relevant. This was reported by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the deputy minister, Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating outstanding results on the international stage. The country produces between 80 and 100 films annually.
Kyrgyzstan will lead the Eurasian Economic Union in 2026 in terms of the increase in construction work volumes, continuing to hold the top position among member countries since January 2025. According to information from the Eurasian Economic Commission, from January to November 2025, the volume of construction work in the EAEU increased by 4.3 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.
At a recent meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to science, education, and culture, it was announced that Kyrgyzstan ranks among the top five countries in terms of domestic film production per capita. This achievement highlights the active development of cinematography in the country. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev reported that between 80 and 100 films are produced annually in Kyrgyzstan, with contributions from both state
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has launched an information campaign that will last for a week and will be dedicated to automated information systems. According to the ministry, there are currently 35 information systems functioning in the country, of which 22 have already been fully put into operation, while 10 are in the development stage. As part of the campaign, the automated system "Digital VET" of the Veterinary,
In the Aravan and Alay districts, cases of illegal storage of weapons have been discovered, reports the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. The agency reports that as part of activities aimed at ensuring public safety and preventing offenses related to firearms and domestic violence, raids have been organized.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Science and Culture, Deputy Erulan Kokulov expressed dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Culture, accusing it of allowing the advertisement of tobacco and alcoholic products in domestic films. He noted that recently, advertisements for tobacco products have been spotted in three new films. “In one of the films, a pack of cigarettes is openly shown with an advertisement for the double capsule 'Winston.' I raised this issue three years
The leaders of the European Union countries have decided to suspend the ratification of the trade agreement with the United States. This came after Donald Trump announced his intention to impose new tariffs starting February 1 on goods imported from eight European countries, due to the conflict surrounding Greenland. According to European leaders, the threat of tariffs "undermines transatlantic relations" and could lead to a "dangerous spiral of deterioration" in the
After the intervention of the Ombudsman Institute, the minors were able to formalize the land plot. Two orphaned minors from Naryn, who were left without a mother, managed to restore their rights to inheritance thanks to the assistance of the ombudsman Jamila Dzhamanbaeva.
According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan increased by 9.4% from January to December 2025 compared to December 2024. The most significant increase was recorded in tariffs for services to the population, which rose by 11.2%. Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 9.9%, while alcoholic products and tobacco goods became 8% more expensive. Non-food goods
In early January, 1,080 families received keys to their apartments in buildings constructed on Malikov Street, 91, on the site of the former colony No. 47, thanks to the state mortgage lending program. By the end of the year, another 2,700 families will be able to receive their apartments. The Call Center of Kaktus.media received questions from citizens who are in line for housing from the State Housing Corporation (GIK). They are interested in the reasons that may lead to a refusal to issue
As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 open vacancies in Kyrgyzstan, with the highest interest observed in skilled professions, according to the Ministry of Labor. Currently, the official unemployment rate in the country stands at 1.3%. There are 56,500 unemployed individuals registered with employment services, of which 38,100 have the status of unemployed. In 2025, with the assistance of employment services, 17,454 people found jobs.
Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva expressed her critical remarks during the first reading of the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On State and Municipal Services'," focusing on the insufficient level of digitalization of public services in Kyrgyzstan. She raised a question about the current state of the digitalization process of public services.
In addition to this, fog is expected across the country, and in the southern and southeastern regions, there is a likelihood of icy conditions. The cold anticyclone affecting the northern regions of Kazakhstan will lead to a decrease in air temperature on January 22: at night it will drop to -25 to -38 degrees, and during the day to -20 to -30 degrees. In the western, southwestern, southern, and southeastern areas, the temperature will gradually rise: in the southern regions, daytime
At the meeting of the committee on science, education, innovative development, and culture held on January 19, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva raised a question about what will happen to citizens' pension contributions if their PIN is changed due to detected technical errors. She noted that if, for example, a citizen was issued a PIN with an error and it was then automatically corrected, whether their "life history" would disappear.
The tightening of penalties applies to those who attempt to transport goods without the necessary documentation. The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced an increase in liability for the illegal transportation of goods across the borders of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. According to the new rules, fines for such offenses have increased. For individuals, the fine has risen from 10,000 to 20,000 soms, and for legal entities—from 28,000 to 65,000 soms. In the case of repeated
Today, January 19, the committee on science, education, innovative development, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed a draft law amending the law regulating the assignment and modification of the PIN. The existing version of the law provides certain grounds for changing the PIN, which include: correction of the date of birth, if provided for by the civil status legislation; the presence of identical PINs among several citizens; errors in
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19, deputy Bolot Saginayev pointed out that the film "Kurak" contains elements that could be perceived as propaganda for prostitution and LGBT. This film has become Kyrgyzstan's representative at the international film festival in Busan. Saginayev asked whether the film had undergone censorship before its screening at the festival.
- In 2025, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan reached over 1.9 trillion soms [approximately $23 billion - ed.], which corresponds to an 11.1% increase compared to the previous year. This was announced on January 19 at a press conference by the chairman of the National Statistical Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov. As noted by Kudaybergenov, the main factors for growth were the increase in the service sector, commodity production, and net taxes on products.