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Economy

Annual inflation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 was 9.4%, price dynamics did not change at the beginning of 2026, - National Bank

At a press conference, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov reported that as of the end of December 2025, the annual inflation in the country stood at 9.4%. Meanwhile, since the beginning of 2026, the situation with prices has remained unchanged. Kozubekov noted that in the first 16 days of January, the consumer price index increased by 0.6%.

27.01.2026, 12:46
A Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Proposed to Abolish the Bar Association
Society

A Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Proposed to Abolish the Bar Association

A deputy opposed the institutions of the Council of Lawyers under the Bar Association of the Kyrgyz Republic At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of constitutional legislation and local self-government, the chairwoman of the Bar Association of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meil Begilerova, reported that in 2024, 3,600 lawyers were registered in the country, but today their number has decreased to 2,223.

27.01.2026, 12:45
Court in Fergana sentenced Uzbek to three years in a penal colony for participation in the Special Military Operation
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Court in Fergana sentenced Uzbek to three years in a penal colony for participation in the Special Military Operation

Illustrative photo According to the investigation materials, A.A. was in Russia when he voluntarily signed a contract for military service and became involved in combat operations in Ukraine, acting out of selfish motives. In February 2025, he was detained by the Russian police on charges of violating immigration rules. During the detention, he was offered to join the Armed Forces, and fearing deportation, he agreed.

27.01.2026, 12:42
Economy

The rise in electricity and utility tariffs continues to impact inflation, - National Bank

At a press conference, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov noted that one of the key internal factors influencing inflation remains the increase in tariffs for electricity and utility services. Kozubekov also emphasized that inflation expectations among both households and businesses are stable and remain within moderate limits. He pointed out that this situation is a result of the monetary policy implemented by the National Bank, as well as the stable situation in the currency

27.01.2026, 12:36
EU and India Agree on Free Trade After 20 Years of Negotiations
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EU and India Agree on Free Trade After 20 Years of Negotiations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an agreement between the European Union and India on free trade, describing it as the "mother of all deals." According to information provided by BILD, this agreement affects about 25% of the global economy and a third of global trade, opening new opportunities for 1.4 billion citizens of India and Europeans. Negotiations on this issue lasted nearly 20 years and concluded against the backdrop of tensions in international trade and the

27.01.2026, 12:33
Education

The AGUPKR provided clarification regarding the Antimonopoly's directive to return 13 million soms to students.

At the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic named after J. Abdrakhmanov, they commented on the directive from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service regarding the return of 13 million soms to students. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, held on January 27, the director of the State Agency for Antimonopoly Regulation, Zhenaly Orozbaev, reported that the University named after

27.01.2026, 12:31
Ecology

Winter count of waterfowl conducted at Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir

In the biosphere territory of "Issyk-Kul," a winter count of waterfowl and wetland birds took place, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources on January 27. The count was organized by the biosphere zone administration in collaboration with scientists from the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences. The observation sites included Lake Issyk-Kul and the Orto-Tokoy Reservoir.

27.01.2026, 12:27
Kyrgyz Medical Professionals Abroad Ready to Help Domestic Doctors and Even Return
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Kyrgyz Medical Professionals Abroad Ready to Help Domestic Doctors and Even Return

An online meeting for experience exchange took place at the ministry Recently, an online conference was held at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan with the participation of Kyrgyz medical specialists working in countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK, Russia, and the Middle Eastern states. The meeting was led by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Temirbek Erkinov, as reported by the press service of the ministry. The main objective of the event was to discuss the exchange of

27.01.2026, 12:26
A Century Ago, They Predicted the Third World War. It Was Said About the "End of the World" and That "Rivers of Blood Will Be Shed"
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A Century Ago, They Predicted the Third World War. It Was Said About the "End of the World" and That "Rivers of Blood Will Be Shed"

The Daily Star publication also emphasizes that the likelihood of a global conflict has reached a historically high level. The prophecies of Imam Mahdi regarding catastrophic events have become relevant again against the backdrop of new international tensions, such as the upcoming elections in the United States and military actions in Ukraine. Over a hundred years ago, a troubling warning about a possible war was issued, aimed at alerting humanity to the impending "end of the world."

27.01.2026, 12:26
The minimum charter capital of banks in Kyrgyzstan will be raised to 3 billion soms.
Economy / Exclusive

The minimum charter capital of banks in Kyrgyzstan will be raised to 3 billion soms.

The Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has decided to establish new minimum requirements for the charter and regulatory capital for commercial banks. This was officially confirmed in the resolution of the NBKR, dated December 29, 2025, under number 2025-П-17/71-2-(NPA). According to this document, for new commercial banks, as well as for branches of foreign credit organizations, the minimum charter capital will be at least 3 billion soms.

27.01.2026, 12:24
Erzhan Tokotaev returned to "Alga"
Society

Erzhan Tokotaev returned to "Alga"

The "Alga" club proudly announced the return of its former player Erjan Tokotaev, who was awarded the title of the best football player in the country in 2025.

27.01.2026, 12:24
In the Batken Region, work has begun on the installation of a drip irrigation system
Economy / Exclusive

In the Batken Region, work has begun on the installation of a drip irrigation system

In the territory of the Tort-Gul rural administration, in the southeastern part of the village of Zhany-Zher, work has begun on the installation of a modern drip irrigation system on additional cultivated land, which is located in the irrigation zone of the R-4 canal. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project includes the implementation of drip irrigation over an area of 143 hectares, with construction work starting in the second

27.01.2026, 12:19
Russia will expand the list of diseases for migrant screening
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Russia will expand the list of diseases for migrant screening

Illustrative photo During the discussion, Yarovaya emphasized the importance of adopting additional measures to ensure the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population and to monitor the health status of foreign citizens. However, the specific diseases that may be added to the list were not disclosed. Earlier, Yarovaya mentioned the submission of three bills to the State Duma aimed at combating illegal migration and protecting the health of Russian citizens. One of the proposals

27.01.2026, 12:18
Society

Ministry of Justice: In Kyrgyzstan, there is one lawyer for every 21,000 people

In Kyrgyzstan, there is approximately one lawyer for every 21,000 people, as stated by Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation on January 27. For comparison, in the USA, this figure is only about 300 people per lawyer, while in European countries, it ranges from 500 to 2,000. Sydykov noted that the shortage of lawyers is particularly acute in remote and overcrowded regions, where there are no qualified specialists to

27.01.2026, 12:18
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The Cabinet approved the agreement with Italy on investment protection and submitted it to the Jogorku Kenesh.

- The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved the draft agreement with Italy regarding the protection and promotion of investments, signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana, and submitted it for consideration to the Jogorku Kenesh. The order was signed on December 26, 2025. The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has been designated as the authorized body for the implementation of this agreement.

27.01.2026, 12:18
Society

Deputy: The decision of the constitutional committee of the Housing and Communal Services on rejecting the anthem options will be brought to the parliament meeting.

All proposed options for the new anthem of Kyrgyzstan were not approved, said the chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Kurmankul Zulushiev, commenting on the decision to reject the anthem projects. He noted that committee members reviewed three presented options for the anthem, evaluating both the textual and musical components. However, none of them met the requirements, so the committee decided to reject the projects and set a deadline for their revision.

27.01.2026, 12:18
Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches May Occur on Ala-Bel and Chon-Ashuu Passes from January 27 to 29

According to the forecast, from January 27 to 29, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to avalanches and the formation of snow drifts, as well as icy conditions on certain sections of the roads. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. On the sections of the Bishkek—Osh road (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge), avalanches may occur at kilometers 198-255, as well as at kilometers 45-90 of the Karakol—Enilchek road

27.01.2026, 12:15
Economy

The Housing Committee approved the ratification of the Agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Italy on the encouragement and protection of investments in the first reading.

- At the meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, the draft law "On Ratification of the Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Italian Republic on the Promotion and Protection of Investments" was reviewed and approved. This agreement was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

27.01.2026, 12:15
Sister of Chinghiz Aitmatov Addressed the People of Kyrgyzstan (Text of the Address)
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Sister of Chinghiz Aitmatov Addressed the People of Kyrgyzstan (Text of the Address)

Roza Torokulovna continued: “I am troubled by how some people have started spreading rumors and tarnishing the memory of my brother Chyngyz again. It has been 17 years since his death, but some do not leave his spirit in peace, as if they were close friends with him or sat at the same table with him. There is a saying among the people: ‘Of the deceased, either well or nothing,’ but unfortunately, this is not the case. You have disturbed him even after death… “Could it be that the enemies of

27.01.2026, 12:11
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The Housing Committee heard information about the activities of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Azerbaijan and Georgia.

- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, the attendees focused on the activities of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Azerbaijan and Georgia for the years 2024–2025. Maksat Mamytkanov, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to the mentioned countries, presented the information. He highlighted key aspects regarding the development of bilateral relations.

27.01.2026, 12:09