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The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund explained the appeal to the EAEU Court
Society / Exclusive

The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund explained the appeal to the EAEU Court

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, A. Mukanova, the chairperson of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, presented a report on measures to protect the rights of workers and their families within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund clarified that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court was put forward at the direction of the Cabinet of Ministers of

28.01.2026, 13:32
Economy

Deputy: The Tax Service is hindering livestock exporters, debts are increasing

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, 2026, Aysarkan Abdibaeva reported complaints from livestock exporters about the employees of the Tax Service. She noted that tax obligations for exporters had been canceled; however, the employees of the State Tax Service not only do not help resolve issues but, on the contrary, create additional obstacles for their work.

28.01.2026, 13:27
Fines for Violations in the Halal Industry Introduced in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Fines for Violations in the Halal Industry Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

Fines will range from 7,500 to 23,000 soms In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is planned to introduce administrative penalties for non-compliance with the norms of legislation in the halal industry. Recently, the relevant changes were discussed at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. Sultan Akhmatov, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, noted that the current law "On the Halal Industry in the Kyrgyz

28.01.2026, 13:26
The cost of training in driving schools will be 19,000 soms – Orunbekov
Society / Exclusive

The cost of training in driving schools will be 19,000 soms – Orunbekov

In recent days, issues related to driving schools and obtaining driver's licenses have been actively discussed in society. On this topic, Dairbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, expressed his opinion. According to him, President Sadyr Japarov recently explained in detail the reasons for the relevant issues, which, in his opinion, put an end to many disputes. Orunbekov noted that earlier some representatives of private driving schools

28.01.2026, 13:25
Politics

The Housing Committee approved a bill that Bekeshev called cannibalistic and anti-people.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev presented a draft law concerning the tightening of penalties for recidivism. According to him, the concept of recidivism was abolished in 2019 with the new edition of the Criminal Code; however, this decision did not justify itself and did not yield the expected results. In the current situation, recidivists can count on probation and parole, which places them on the same level as

28.01.2026, 13:24
Kyrgyzstan Changed Its Representative in the CSTO Leadership
Politics

Kyrgyzstan Changed Its Representative in the CSTO Leadership

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a decree announcing personnel changes in the leadership of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). According to the president's press service, Taalatbek Masadykov, who held the position of Deputy Secretary General of the CSTO since 2023 and represented Kyrgyzstan in the international secretariat, has been relieved of his duties. Photo from the internet. Taalatbek Masadykov He has been replaced by Mirlan Turgunbekov, who has

28.01.2026, 13:24
Economy

The Ministry of Construction's tariffs were set unilaterally and increase real estate prices, - speaker of the State Duma

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu reported that representatives of construction companies have approached him and other members of parliament with a request to address the tariffs set by the Ministry of Construction. According to their statements, the Ministry of Construction sets "whatever tariffs it pleases" without proper coordination. Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted: "Tariffs must be approved by the Cabinet

28.01.2026, 13:24
The Secretary General of the CSTO held a meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan in Istanbul
World

The Secretary General of the CSTO held a meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan in Istanbul

On January 27, the Secretary General of the Turkic Council (TC), Kubanychbek Omuraliev, held a meeting with Namazu Hiroyuki, the Senior Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. This meeting took place in Istanbul, at the TC Secretariat building. During the negotiations, the parties discussed issues related to the work of the TC, current projects, as well as cooperation with international and regional organizations and states.

28.01.2026, 13:23
In the Jalal-Abad Region, the Kok-Art Electric Network Building has been renovated
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In the Jalal-Abad Region, the Kok-Art Electric Network Building has been renovated

Today, the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, visited the Jalal-Abad region to inaugurate the renovated building of the Kok-Art District Electric Supply (RES). According to the ministry, the major renovation of the building began in March 2025 and was completed in November of the same year. The updated building will accommodate 112 employees. The total cost of the project amounted to 5.7 million soms, with funding provided by the JSC "NESK".

28.01.2026, 13:22
The wife of the former president of South Korea was found guilty of corruption.
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The wife of the former president of South Korea was found guilty of corruption.

The Central District Court of the capital of South Korea, Seoul, has issued a ruling in the case of Kim Gon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, finding her guilty of corrupt actions. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a live broadcast of the court session on Wednesday. The court session, which took place on January 28 at 14:10 local time (8:10 MSK), was conducted by the criminal division No. 27 of the Central District Court of Seoul, where the verdict was announced.

28.01.2026, 13:19
Economy

A building for the electric grid enterprise has been constructed in Kurshab.

On the territory of the Kurshab rural district in the Uzgen region of the Osh province, the construction of a new building for the "Electric Networks" enterprise has been completed and put into operation. This was reported by Sakhtan Keldibaev, head of the Kurshab rural administration. According to Keldibaev, the new single-story building was constructed on a plot provided by the rural administration, with a total area of 720 square meters. The construction was carried out with the

28.01.2026, 13:18
Three men wanted internationally have been detained in Kyrgyzstan
Incidents

Three men wanted internationally have been detained in Kyrgyzstan

Since the beginning of 2026, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have conducted operations that resulted in the detention of three men who were wanted internationally. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Among those detained was a citizen of another country, born in 1979, known by the initials G.D. His location was established in Bishkek. The man was wanted for serious crimes, including intentional harm to

28.01.2026, 13:16
Economy

The amount that the "Google tax" brought to Kyrgyzstan's budget in 2025 has been announced

According to data published by the Ministry of Finance, from January to December 2025, revenues from the value-added tax on electronic services provided by foreign companies, known as the Google tax, amounted to 1 billion 278.2 million soms. This amount is 568 million 916.8 thousand soms more than in the previous year, 2024. In accordance with the Tax Code, starting from January 1, 2022, all foreign organizations providing electronic services are required to pay VAT at a rate of 12% on the

28.01.2026, 13:11
Economy

Cancellation of service charges in cafes led to a 10-15% increase in dish prices, people are dissatisfied, - speaker of the City Duma

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 28, 2026, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu discussed the consequences of abolishing service charges in restaurants and cafes. He noted that many establishments have raised their menu prices by 10-15% in response to changes in legislation. “This does not require any special effort. Owners simply increased the cost of dishes without incurring any losses. As a result, ordinary people are suffering, as they are now forced to pay more for the

28.01.2026, 13:11
Politics

Umbetaly Kydyraliev: A number of new buildings connected to Bishkek remain without water

At the meeting of the ЖК, Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev raised an important issue regarding the lack of drinking water in the new buildings that have been annexed to Bishkek. He noted that as a result of the administrative reform, residential areas "Muras-Ordo," "Salkyn," and the village of Ozyornoye, which are home to about 15,000 people, were added to the capital. In addition, the residential area "Ak-Bosogo," with a population of approximately 20,000, was

28.01.2026, 13:10
EABR: The Implementation Format of the "Kambar-Ata-1" Project May Become Key for Regional Development
Economy / Exclusive

EABR: The Implementation Format of the "Kambar-Ata-1" Project May Become Key for Regional Development

The Eurasian Development Bank emphasizes that the implementation of the Kambar-Ata Hydroelectric Power Plant-1 project can play a central role in strengthening cooperation in the field of water resources and energy in Central Asia. The uniqueness of this project lies in the creation of a trilateral consortium that for the first time unites the interests of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan for the construction of a significant hydraulic engineering facility. The HPP-1 project, with a

28.01.2026, 13:09
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and detained three individuals on the international wanted list
Incidents

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and detained three individuals on the international wanted list

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has detained three foreign nationals who were wanted through Interpol since the beginning of 2026. All detainees were taken to local investigative authorities. In Bishkek, a citizen born in 1979 was arrested, who was wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegally crossing the border. He was handed over to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District.

28.01.2026, 13:03
Historical Turn: How Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency Changed Kyrgyzstan
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Historical Turn: How Five Years of Sadyr Japarov's Presidency Changed Kyrgyzstan

It is important to note that considering the unpredictable political history of Kyrgyzstan, where revolutions and frequent resignations have occurred, it was difficult to predict that the last five years would be so eventful. Nevertheless, the results of Sadyr Japarov's presidency speak for themselves. One of the most significant successes in foreign policy was the completion of the border delimitation process with Uzbekistan, which was finalized in January 2023 when both countries

28.01.2026, 13:01