Society

The Mayor's Office does not allow the installation of lightweight structures in the center of Bishkek

In order to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the capital, the Bishkek city hall has decided to prohibit the installation of lightweight structures in the central areas of the city. This information was presented by Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council dedicated to issues of municipal property, urban planning, and architecture. According to Kadyrov, this measure does not affect residential areas and internal courtyard territories, where the

28.01.2026, 12:22

Economy

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh is asked to resolve the issue of goods export to Russia

The cargo of Kyrgyz entrepreneurs is being delayed at the border with Russia. At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov drew attention to the problems faced by Kyrgyz businessmen. Every day, numerous appeals about cargo delays at the Russian border are received by deputies and media representatives.

28.01.2026, 12:22

Society

A raid to clean up illegal billboards was conducted at the "Kudaybergen" market

In order to organize the urban environment and enhance road safety, the patrol service of the police conducted a raid at the "Kudaybergen" market in Bishkek aimed at removing illegally installed advertisements. During the event, advertising billboards placed along the roadway, as well as on lighting poles and buildings located near the road, including on maintenance facilities, were dismantled. These advertising structures created visual obstructions, making it difficult for both

28.01.2026, 12:21

Society

"Time Relay" Appears on the Streets of Karabalta City

The city of Kara-Balta is taking a step towards modernizing street lighting by installing new devices called "time relays." These devices help automate the lighting control process and reduce electricity consumption. The head of the lighting sector of the municipal enterprise "Universal," Kamchibek Esenbaev, shared information about this project.

28.01.2026, 12:21

Exclusive

Bishkek – Razakov: Subsidized Flights with a Single Fixed Price

Flights between Bishkek and Razakov continue to operate six times a week. The ticket price is now set at 4,800 soms, making it fixed (previously, the cost ranged from 3,600 to 5,100 soms). This approach provides greater predictability and convenience for both residents and entrepreneurs in the region. Tickets can be easily and quickly purchased through the Asman Airlines app, receiving instant confirmation without additional costs.

28.01.2026, 12:21

Society

On one of the sections of the Bishkek - Osh road, traffic is temporarily closed

At the 247th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh road, an avalanche approximately two meters high occurred at 12:20. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result, traffic on this section of the road has been temporarily suspended, and road services are currently working on clearing the route.

28.01.2026, 12:18

Society

Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu is dissatisfied with the government's work due to rising service prices.

The Jogorku Kenesh will summon representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers due to widespread dissatisfaction among the population. At a recent parliamentary meeting, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted that citizens of the country have been expressing increasing dissatisfaction regarding the rise in prices for services, especially in areas such as cafes, restaurants, taxis, and household services. He reported that many people associate this price increase with decisions made by the Cabinet

28.01.2026, 12:18

Society

Monopoly on Driving Schools. Sadyr Japarov Explained the Scandalous Decision

In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov commented on the recent changes in the driving school system. It is worth noting that the introduction of a state monopoly has led to the closure of many private driving schools.

28.01.2026, 12:18

Exclusive

The market for new cars in the European Union grew last year due to an increase in sales of hybrid and electric models.

Nevertheless, the overall sales level remains 17% lower than the figures recorded before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hybrid cars took the lead, accounting for 34.5% of total registrations, which corresponds to more than a third of all sales. The main regions contributing to this growth were Spain with an increase of 23.1% and France with a rise of 21.6%.

28.01.2026, 12:17

Exclusive

Businesses have to navigate between the right to privacy and the benefits of processing personal data, - expert

- On January 28, a national forum titled "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" is taking place in Bishkek, dedicated to International Data Protection Day. At this event, Professor Lothar Determann, a representative of the Association of Professors of Public Law in Germany, raised relevant issues faced by businesses and government structures in the context of rapid technological progress and increasing threats of personal data leakage.

28.01.2026, 12:16

Exclusive

In the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction was criticized for high real estate prices

According to Tumonbaev, construction companies claim that the reason for the increase in prices per square meter is that the Ministry requires payment for licenses and taxes. "The relevant committee should study these issues. While budget employees earn 30-40 thousand soms, some employees in the Ministry of Construction receive up to 500 thousand soms, which is absolutely wrong," he emphasized. Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu supported his opinion, noting that the issue

28.01.2026, 12:15

Incidents / Exclusive

In the Alai District, a man washed a mat in a mountain river. He was fined.

In the Alay district, an incident attracted public attention: a man known as B.u.B. washed a mat in a mountain river using paint as part of an advertising campaign. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an inspection after a video surfaced on social media, in which the man demonstrated this process. This incident caused significant public outcry. During the inspection, it

28.01.2026, 12:14

Exclusive

Toraga ЖК: Housing prices are rising as the Ministry of Construction sets tariffs at its discretion

On January 28, during a meeting, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, highlighted important issues concerning the construction industry and expressed dissatisfaction from companies operating in this sector. “Representatives of several construction organizations have approached us. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, responsible for this area, has independently set tariffs. This has led to an increase in

28.01.2026, 12:13

Incidents

Guy distributed materials from a banned organization in the KR: He was detained

In Kara-Suu, a citizen was arrested for distributing extremist materials. This information was provided by the press service of the Osh regional department of internal affairs.

28.01.2026, 12:12

Exclusive

Land and capacity restrictions hinder the development of the textile industry in the Chui region, - entrepreneur

- At the business forum dedicated to the strategic development of the Chui region, held on January 28, 2026, Kunduz Asanalieva, the head of a textile company, voiced the problems faced by the industry. She noted that the lack of production capacity, absence of land resources, and industrial parks significantly hinder local producers from entering large export markets.

28.01.2026, 12:11

Politics

Uzbekistan Authorities Express Concern Over Stringent Checks on Migrants in Russia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Olimjon Abdullaev, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Russia to Uzbekistan, Alexey Erkhov. The discussions focused on issues related to the protection of the rights of Uzbek citizens working in Russia, as stated on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country. The Uzbek delegation emphasized the need to "prevent any forms of infringement on the rights and human dignity of citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan." This

28.01.2026, 12:10

Politics

In Parliament, Calls Were Made to Exclude Controversial Articles from the Scandalous Ministry of Internal Affairs Bill

Today, at the parliamentary meeting, the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic," concerning the Criminal Code and other norms, was discussed. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed serious doubts regarding the draft law from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which proposes the restoration of the recidivism institution. He emphasized that the changes place the Criminal Code above the Constitution, allowing crimes to be committed under the pretext of

28.01.2026, 12:07

Politics

In the Jogorku Kenesh, there was outrage over salaries in the Ministry of Construction

In February, the Jogorku Kenesh plans to discuss the issue of price increases in Kyrgyzstan. During the parliamentary session on January 28, Tumonbaev reminded that Minister Nurdin Oruntaev stated that the salary of his department's employees amounts to 500,000 soms. The deputy expressed outrage over this, noting that this information has caused public discontent. According to him, such payments fall on the shoulders of construction companies, which are obliged to pay various taxes, which,

28.01.2026, 12:06

Exclusive

Sadık Sher-Niyaz has patented a new technology for constructing lightweight houses based on the principle of the Kyrgyz yurt.

Sadyk Sher-Niyaz, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France and the Permanent Representative of the country to the UN on UNESCO matters, as well as a professional film director and producer, has developed an innovative technology for constructing houses from lightweight structures—monoblocks, which has already been patented. In an interview with AKIpress, he shared that this solution is an alternative to light steel thin-walled structures (LSTC), SIP panels, and other construction

28.01.2026, 12:05

Society

Veteran of the GKNB Serik Abiev Passed Away Suddenly

He dedicated his life to serving in the GKNB Colonel of the reserve Serik Kekенovich Abiev passed away at the age of 54 on January 27, 2026. He was born in 1972 and graduated in 1995 from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn, obtaining a degree in "Jurisprudence". Serik began his career in the national security agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic in November 1995. Over the years, he held numerous responsible positions: - from 1995 to 2001, he worked in the

28.01.2026, 12:04

Economy

Textile goods worth millions of soms are at the border with Russia, - deputy

During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, 2026, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov voiced the existing problems with the export of textile products. He noted that businessmen face serious difficulties when trying to export textile goods to Russia.

28.01.2026, 12:03

Exclusive

The Ministry of Justice proposes to bring order to the real estate market

- The Ministry of Justice has presented a draft law concerning the regulation of real estate activities, according to information from the department's press service. The purpose of this document is to protect citizens from unscrupulous agents, hidden commissions, fraudulent schemes, and fake advertisements. It also aims to combat manifestations of so-called "wild real estate practices," which include unprofessional and opaque practices that often accompany transactions in the

28.01.2026, 12:03

Exclusive

The deputy proposed to create a commission for complaints about vehicle licensing and the closure of driving schools.

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Deputy Kuanychek Kongantiev proposed the establishment of a commission to analyze a number of issues in the transportation sector. He noted that he has received numerous complaints regarding the licensing of road transport, and this issue will be discussed at the committee meeting on Tuesday. “In addition, we are receiving a large number of complaints regarding the closure of vehicles and the process of issuing driver's

28.01.2026, 12:02

Exclusive

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu: "The national anthem should be an anthem that everyone can sing"

In his speech, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu emphasized that all proposed versions of the anthem are composed in a march style, which will make it difficult for most citizens to perform. “It is necessary to create works in a more free form, similar to the songs ‘Kyrgyz Jeri’ and ‘Mekenim Meykin’. We must abandon the Soviet march style. The anthem should be such that it can be easily performed not only at official events but also at various celebrations. It is a symbol of our unity and an important

28.01.2026, 12:00