Society

Deputy: The Ministry of Internal Affairs should apologize for the sale of driver's licenses

According to Ibrahimov, it became clear at the last meeting that the director of the agency responsible for issuing driver's licenses was unable to clearly articulate his viewpoint regarding the proposed reforms. “Representatives of driving schools from all over the country, more than a hundred people, gathered for the meeting. I was there with them, but we never waited for the director to provide clarifications on the reforms. He was invited to the Jogorku Kenesh but did not come, citing

28.01.2026, 10:37

Society

The Ministry of Justice proposed to adopt a law against "wild real estate practices." Main points

According to the press service of the Ministry of Justice, the new draft law is intended to protect citizens from unscrupulous realtors, as well as from hidden commissions and fraudulent schemes that may occur in the real estate market. The agency notes that this concerns unprofessional, opaque, and often aggressive methods that create risks for participants in real estate transactions.

28.01.2026, 10:36

Society

The Speaker of the Parliament commented on the rejection of the Kyrgyz Republic's anthem projects

At the meeting held on January 28, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, expressed his opinion regarding the decision of the committee on constitutional legislation to disapprove the national anthem projects. “We carefully reviewed the texts and music, and unfortunately, none of the proposals meet the necessary standards. Therefore, we decided to reject them in order to allow for further development of the works. Our task is not to change the current anthem, but to ensure

28.01.2026, 10:35

World / Exclusive

China will create the first astronaut robot

The Chinese company ENGINEAI Robotics Technology has announced the start of cooperation with the aerospace firm Interstellor to implement an ambitious project — the creation of a space robot based on the humanoid platform PM01, as reported by Kazinform, citing Gasgoo. This initiative will be the first example in China's history of using anthropomorphic robots in the field of space exploration, demonstrating the development of artificial intelligence and aerospace engineering technologies.

28.01.2026, 10:33

World

UN Experts: Children's Rights Are Violated Under Immigration Policy in the USA

According to independent UN experts, under its immigration policy, the United States "significantly" violates the rights of minors. Thousands of children are held in detention facilities without the ability to receive legal assistance. This was reported by the UN News Service. Experts noted that according to legislation enacted in 2008, American authorities are required to provide appropriate conditions for minors who arrive in the country without adults. This law protects children

28.01.2026, 10:32

Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law aimed at protecting against "wild real estate practices"

The Ministry of Justice has presented a new draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities in the country. The agency explained that the purpose of the document is to protect citizens from unscrupulous agents, hidden commissions, and fraudulent schemes, as well as from fake listings and other manifestations of "wild real estate practices." This term refers to opaque, aggressive, and unprofessional practices that create risks for buyers and sellers in the real estate market.

28.01.2026, 10:32

Politics

In Parliament, the initiative for 10-month driver’s license training is being criticized

At today's parliamentary meeting, deputies criticized the proposal to introduce a 10-month training period for obtaining a driver's license. Deputy Bolota Ibraimov noted that they have received numerous complaints regarding the reform related to the issuance of driver's licenses.

28.01.2026, 10:29

Economy

Taxi Licensing. In Bishkek, only one-tenth of drivers received permission.

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed concern regarding the licensing of taxi drivers. He reminded that mandatory licensing is set to take effect on February 1, but at the moment, only a small number of drivers have managed to obtain the necessary documents. Bekeshev warned of potential consequences: "If we do not postpone this deadline, the cost of taxi services will significantly increase, leading to unemployment."

28.01.2026, 10:27

World

Nikolai Valuev called the video about the "carrot and stick" method regarding the former USSR countries a fake

Previously, footage appeared online in which Valuyev allegedly suggests that Russia use the "carrot and stick" method in its relations with the former republics of the Soviet Union. “This issue is related to artificial intelligence. People use it to distort what has been said or, worse, to create fake materials from scratch. Why is this done? The answer is simple. In the modern world, the internet has become not only a source of information but also a place for manipulation. Properly

28.01.2026, 10:26

Incidents

A man suspected of robbery was detained in Osh at the airport exit.

In Osh, law enforcement agencies detained a young man suspected of robberies that occurred at the "Osh" International Airport. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh City Internal Affairs Department, on January 9, 2026, a citizen identified as N.Z., born in 1999, reported to the local internal affairs office.

28.01.2026, 10:22

Politics

Five Years of Reforms: Edil Baysalov Promised That It Will Be "Even More Interesting" from Here On

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov becoming the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, stated that this period has been a "critical moment" for the country. In his speech, Baisalov emphasized that over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan has managed to embark on a path of stable development, and the measures taken have helped to "restore trust in the state" and set a new direction for reforms. Photo from

28.01.2026, 10:21

Society / Exclusive

An Inclusive Elevator Installed in the Underground Passage of Manas City

In the underground passage of the city of Manas, an inclusive platform-lift has been installed, designed for people with disabilities and parents with strollers. According to information provided by the press service of the city hall, this project aims to create an inclusive environment, highlight social needs, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens. Recently, there have been reports of vandalism: unknown individuals are damaging the equipment by breaking control buttons and

28.01.2026, 10:18

Society

At Issyk-Kul, students honored the memory of a teacher who died during childbirth

In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, students honored the memory of a teacher who died during childbirth. This information was confirmed by her husband, Ulan Soodanbekov.

28.01.2026, 10:16

Sports

Asian Cup: The Kyrgyzstan National Team Takes 3rd Place After the First Round. Table

At the 2026 AFC Futsal Cup, the Kyrgyzstan national team is in third place after the first round of the group stage. The tournament, which started on January 27 in Jakarta (Indonesia), has gathered 16 teams.

28.01.2026, 10:16

Incidents / Exclusive

Employees of the Administrative Court of Osh Region Detained

During the investigation conducted by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), facts of abuse of official powers by employees of the Administrative Court of Osh Region were established. These actions involved the forgery of documents and fictitious employment of "dead souls".

28.01.2026, 10:15

Education

The speaker of the State Duma urged deputies to ask questions strictly regarding the bill on school construction.

In the Leilek district, in the village of Eski-Oochu, there is a pressing need for a new educational institution. As reported by deputy Kamila Talieva, the school was previously built based on an ashar, but with the increase in the number of children, it is no longer able to meet the needs, which she emphasized during the parliamentary session while addressing Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev. During the session, the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between

28.01.2026, 10:14

Exclusive

Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh: There is currently no worthy option for a new anthem.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the speaker of the parliament, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, shared the results of the discussion on options for a new anthem. He stated that none of the proposed works met expectations. “Yesterday at the committee meeting, all options were listened to, and none of them turned out to be satisfactory,” he noted.

28.01.2026, 10:14

Society

Out of 70,000 taxi drivers in Bishkek, only 7,500 received licenses

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev announced this information at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh He noted that the deadline for issuing licenses for taxi drivers expires in three days. In his opinion, it is necessary to extend this deadline, as only a small number of drivers have managed to obtain licenses. This could lead to an increase in prices for passenger transport services and leave a significant number of taxi drivers without work.

28.01.2026, 10:13

Incidents

The GKNB Found "Dead Souls" in the Administrative Court of the Osh Region

Head of the Office and Several Court Employees Detained During an inspection at the Administrative Court of the Osh Region, cases of document forgery and fictitious employment were discovered. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to law enforcement agencies, for personal gain, some court officials engaged in illegal actions by hiring so-called "dead souls." These actions caused significant damage to the country's

28.01.2026, 10:11

Politics

France will ban officials from using Zoom for video conferences

French authorities have decided to ban the use of video services such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet for government officials. This was reported by Politico, citing the press service of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The publication notes that "France will not allow its officials to use American platforms for video conferencing." According to officials, the main goal of this ban is to stop the use of non-European technologies and ensure the security and confidentiality of

28.01.2026, 10:09

Society / Exclusive

A large-scale reconstruction of Osh Street will begin in the southern capital.

During the morning raid, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, along with heads of relevant services, visited Osh Street, which is managed by Manas-Ata. According to the press service of the mayor's office, plans were announced to expand this street to four lanes. The section affected by the reconstruction stretches from Raimbekov Street to Kasymbekov Street. This route will become one of the alternative roads to the international airport "Osh." In this regard, an order was

28.01.2026, 10:08

Society

The Speaker of the Parliament spoke about what the new anthem of Kyrgyzstan should be like.

The anthem should be easy to perform, noted the deputies At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu shared his opinion on what the new anthem of Kyrgyzstan should be like. During a meeting of one of the parliamentary committees, several new options for the text and music of the anthem were considered, but none were accepted.

28.01.2026, 10:07

World

Snowstorm in the USA: over 30 dead, thousands of flights canceled

According to the BBC, adverse weather conditions have led to the cancellation or delay of nearly 14,500 flights. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), some areas in the northeastern USA received over 50 cm of snow in just one day. Reports of casualties have come from states such as Kansas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and New York. According to USA Today, the ages of the

28.01.2026, 10:06

Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 28

Information about current exchange rates has been obtained from the official websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the presented data, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The indicated rates pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. For information on the official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the rates at exchange offices in Bishkek, you can

28.01.2026, 10:06