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Health

What work is the Ministry of Health doing to prevent the Nipah virus? - Deputy

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Burun Amanova raised the issue of the actions of government bodies regarding the Nipah virus, which has reactivated in India. “What measures are being taken by the Ministry of Health and the Cabinet of Ministers? We all remember what happened in 2020. People lost their lives. This must not happen again. Government bodies are obliged to take serious steps to prevent the spread of the virus,” she noted.

28.01.2026, 11:19
Sadyr Japarov: We are changing the driving school system to save lives
Politics

Sadyr Japarov: We are changing the driving school system to save lives

In an interview with the Kabar agency, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the transition of driving schools to state management. In his opinion, this decision should help eliminate corruption in driver training and improve the quality of education, which is particularly relevant against the backdrop of increasing traffic accidents. The head of state noted that the old system had long been plagued by corrupt schemes: many driving schools issued certificates without actual training, and exams

28.01.2026, 11:14
The Doomsday Clock now shows a record close time to global catastrophe
Society

The Doomsday Clock now shows a record close time to global catastrophe

In a recent update published by the American scientific journal Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the hands of the symbolic Doomsday Clock have been moved from 89 to 85 seconds to midnight. This change indicates that, in the opinion of scientists, humanity has come closer to global catastrophe than before. Now the clock shows 85 seconds to midnight, which is 4 seconds closer than last year when the time was set at 89 seconds according to last year's report. Among the reasons influencing

28.01.2026, 11:14
Incidents

Man divorced his wife and was robbed, allegedly by her relative

The incident occurred in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, where a man was robbed of a significant amount of money. This was reported by the regional department of internal affairs. According to law enforcement, on January 25, a 77-year-old man, K. A., approached the local police station. He stated that on the night of January 24 to 25, around 00:30, unknown individuals broke into his house, tied him up, and beat him. According to the victim, the robbers took 165,000 soms and a mobile

28.01.2026, 11:12
Health

The FOMS explained why Kyrgyzstan appealed to the EAEU court regarding health insurance issues for labor migrants.

The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund of Kyrgyzstan provided clarifications regarding the appeal to the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union concerning the rights of labor migrants and their family members in the EAEU member states. The Chairman of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, Azamat Mukhanov, announced this information at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of labor, health care, social policy, and women's rights. In his speech, he emphasized

28.01.2026, 11:11
In Osh Region, a local resident was found with a red-listed golden eagle.
Ecology / Exclusive

In Osh Region, a local resident was found with a red-listed golden eagle.

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, it was discovered that one of the local residents was illegally keeping a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the KR. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, together with representatives from the NABU organization and the "Bars-2" group, carried out

28.01.2026, 11:11
Traffic Jams, Crime, Bureaucracy: How New Technologies Are Solving Old Urban Problems
Society

Traffic Jams, Crime, Bureaucracy: How New Technologies Are Solving Old Urban Problems

Kyrgyzstan is in a phase of active urbanization. According to UN forecasts, by 2050, the share of the population living in major cities of the country is expected to reach 43.4%. The new master plan for Bishkek suggests that by this time, the population of the capital may approach 2 million people. These figures indicate not only an increase in the number of cities but also a significant transformation of the economy and lifestyle.

28.01.2026, 11:08
The Jogorku Kenesh ratified the OPEC loan for providing the population with drinking water.
Society / Exclusive

The Jogorku Kenesh ratified the OPEC loan for providing the population with drinking water.

The draft law "On the ratification of the loan agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the OPEC Fund for International Development under the program 'Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)' was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in three readings. The agreement was signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek. According to the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev, the project aims to improve access to safe

28.01.2026, 10:59
The FOMS clarified Kyrgyzstan's appeal to the EAEU Court
Society

The FOMS clarified Kyrgyzstan's appeal to the EAEU Court

The FOMS informed that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court regarding access for family members of workers to social security and mandatory health insurance was carried out on the instruction of the Cabinet of Ministers and was submitted by the Judicial Representation Center of the Ministry of Justice.

28.01.2026, 10:59
Politics

Parliament approved the agreement for the construction of schools funded by a loan from Saudi Arabia

Today, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, parliamentarians approved in the second reading the agreement on the construction of new schools using a loan from Saudi Arabia. This decision pertained to the draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2," signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. The head of the Ministry of Construction, Nurdana Oruntaev,

28.01.2026, 10:56
Politics

Instructions from the Speaker of Parliament: the new anthem should not resemble a march

At a recent parliamentary meeting, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the speaker, emphasized that the relevant committee had discussed various options for the new national anthem the day before. “We listened to both the music and the lyrics of the anthem, and frankly speaking, none of the presented options seemed worthy to us. Therefore, we decided not to bring the projects to the chamber level and to return them for further consideration in the committee. Our goal is not just to change the existing

28.01.2026, 10:47
Young agricultural specialists from Kyrgyzstan are invited for an internship in Hungary
Economy

Young agricultural specialists from Kyrgyzstan are invited for an internship in Hungary

Specialists in the field of agriculture from Kyrgyzstan have received a unique opportunity to participate in a free educational program at leading universities in Hungary. FAO in Kyrgyzstan has announced the start of the application process for a scholarship program organized by the government of Hungary in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the academic year 2026-2027.

28.01.2026, 10:45
Exclusive

Azerbaijan Clarified the Rules for Transporting Oversized Cargo After Complaints from Kyrgyz Trucking Companies

- In response to the increased requests from Kyrgyz transport companies that carry out transit and delivery of goods to Azerbaijan, the Ground Transport Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AYNA) published clarifications regarding the rules for transporting oversized and heavy vehicles. As previously reported by the Department of Ground and Water Transport of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz carriers faced the necessity of paying a state fee for the use of oversized vehicles on the territory of Azerbaijan.

28.01.2026, 10:44
Colonel of the National Security Committee in Reserve Serik Abiev Has Passed Away
Incidents / Exclusive

Colonel of the National Security Committee in Reserve Serik Abiev Has Passed Away

On January 27, Colonel of the reserve Serik Kekенович Abiev passed away at the age of 54. This information was published by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). Serik Abiev was born in 1972 and graduated in 1995 from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn, receiving a diploma in "Jurisprudence".

28.01.2026, 10:43
Hereditary Farmer Revives the Forgotten Art of Camel Breeding in Naryn
Economy

Hereditary Farmer Revives the Forgotten Art of Camel Breeding in Naryn

As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Boto continues the family business started by his father back in the 1980s. Despite the challenges of this endeavor, he is convinced of its great potential, as camels are well adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. These unique animals can withstand temperature fluctuations from −40°C in winter to +50°C in summer and can

28.01.2026, 10:42
Trump: Another Armada of US Ships is Heading to the Shores of Iran
World

Trump: Another Armada of US Ships is Heading to the Shores of Iran

Trump expressed hope that Iran would agree to a deal: "I hope, I really hope that they will go for a deal. They should have made it the first time — then they would have a country (not in the position they are in now)," he stated during his speech in Iowa. In an interview with Axios, the US president emphasized that Tehran shows interest in negotiations with America, but the situation in the region remains uncertain.

28.01.2026, 10:40