World

Batzetsgeg received the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan on the occasion of the completion of his term of office.

During the meeting, Batzetsgeg expressed gratitude to Ambassador Artykbaev for his active efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan, which have been elevated to the level of "comprehensive partnership." The Minister presented Aibek Artykbaev with the "Altyn Gerege" award, which is a recognition of his contributions to diplomacy, and wished him success in his future endeavors.

27.01.2026, 11:43

World

The body of the last Hamas hostage has been returned to Israel

Ran Gwili The Israeli army, known as the IDF, reported the return of the body of the last hostage who remained in the Gaza Strip. This was confirmed in an official statement by the Israel Defense Forces. An expert assessment determined that the discovered remains belong to police officer Ran Gwili. During the hostilities on October 7, 2023, 24-year-old Gwili was killed, after which his body was taken to Gaza. Recently, Israeli authorities announced the start of a large-scale operation aimed at

27.01.2026, 11:43

Economy / Exclusive

The Development Bank of the Republic is financing the construction of a hydropower plant in Naryn.

On January 26, the Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic signed an agreement regarding the financing of the construction of the "Kulanak" hydroelectric power station, which will be located in the Naryn region. According to the bank's information, the HPP will be situated in the village of Kulanak, on the Naryn River, and its installed capacity will be 100 MW. It is expected that the annual electricity generation will reach 435 million kWh, which will help reduce the

27.01.2026, 11:41

Society

"The National Anthem Should Awaken the Spirit of the People," - Commission Member Syrtbay Musaev

Syrtbai Musaev, the former head of the National Commission on the State Language and a member of the group working on the development of a new version of the text and music of the national anthem, shared his thoughts on the anthem. The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, responsible for constitutional legislation, local self-government, and regulations, reviewed three proposed versions of the anthem, but all were rejected. Before making a decision, the committee chairman Kurmankul Zulushiev

27.01.2026, 11:40

Exclusive

The Housing Committee rejected three versions of the new edition of the State Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Structure, as well as Local Self-Government and the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, held a meeting to discuss a draft resolution on a new version of the text and music of the National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic. Members of the commission responsible for selecting the most suitable version of the anthem participated in the meeting, headed by the Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev. Kurmanqul

27.01.2026, 11:39

Society

Askar Akayev: Superintelligence May Get Out of Human Control

Humanity stands on the brink of a new era, which promises both unique opportunities and serious threats. This is discussed in an interview with Professor of Moscow State University and foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences Askar Akayev by a correspondent of "Russian Gazette".

27.01.2026, 11:37

Society

"‘The Current Anthem is Very Good.’ A Member of the Commission, Umetalieva, Expressed Her Position on the Options for a New Anthem"

A member of the commission, Chynar Umetalieva, noted at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that the creation of a national anthem requires a high level of professionalism and talent. The agenda included a project concerning a new version of the text and melody of the anthem. Umetalieva emphasized that not everyone can write an anthem for the state. “I was surprised why the Jogorku Kenesh suggested that the people take on this task. Apparently, this was done so that people could

27.01.2026, 11:36

Society

The Ministry of Health has strengthened border control due to the risk of Nipah virus importation.

According to information provided by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, there have been no reported cases of Nipah virus infection to date.

27.01.2026, 11:36

Society

Three new interchanges on the Northern bypass have been opened for traffic

Three two-level interchanges have been temporarily opened for traffic on the Northern Bypass Road. They are located between the 230th and 236th kilometers of the Almaty - Bishkek - Tashkent highway. According to the Ministry of Transport, this decision was made to reduce the load on the road and prevent traffic jams. With the onset of the spring season, work on asphalt laying will continue. Currently, considering the winter conditions, earthworks are being carried out on the remaining sections.

27.01.2026, 11:35

Society

The Ministry of Culture presented three options for the new anthem of Kyrgyzstan.

On January 27, a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh took place, during which three options for a new anthem of Kyrgyzstan were presented. The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, reported that from February 7 to March 20, about 700 proposals were received from citizens. However, the commission, after analyzing all the works, concluded that none of them met the established requirements, and the competition was canceled. As a result, it was decided to

27.01.2026, 11:33

Society

<b>The Housing Committee rejected the projects for the new anthem of Kyrgyzstan</b>

On January 27, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation rejected three proposed drafts of a new anthem for Kyrgyzstan. Each of the presented drafts included both text and musical accompaniment. Committee members concluded that additional changes were necessary to create an anthem that could surpass the existing one.

27.01.2026, 11:32

Society

The deputy criticized the proposed options for the national anthem of Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Deputy Kurmankul Zulushiev expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed versions of the national anthem, stating that they do not meet the necessary standards of musical and lyrical quality. During the discussion, the deputy noted that all three options were considered; however, none of them demonstrated sufficient advantages to be approved as the country's anthem.

27.01.2026, 11:32

Economy

The Housing Committee approved the ratification of the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies

- At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, the following bills were discussed and approved: - "On the ratification of the Protocol amending the Marrakech Agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies)," which was adopted at the 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO on June 17, 2022, in Geneva — in the first reading.

27.01.2026, 11:31

Economy / Exclusive

NBKR records trends towards a decrease in interest rates for certain types of loans

At the press conference, the head of the banking supervision department of the NBKR, Elizama Japarova, announced amendments to the legislation, including a new law on consumer lending that was adopted in the fall of 2025. She emphasized that consumer lending occupies a significant share of the credit portfolio. “We closely monitor interest rates; however, it should be noted that they depend on the resources that financial institutions attract, including from international organizations and

27.01.2026, 11:31

Sports

Asia Cup: How did Kyrgyzstan and Iraq play earlier? Results

The national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan will begin its performance at the Asian Cup today, January 27, taking place in Indonesia. In the first match of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the team from Iraq.

27.01.2026, 11:30

Society

Announcement of a competition for the development of a logo for the Issyk-Kul Forum named after Aitmatov

The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced the start of an open competition for the development of a logo and brand book dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Issyk-Kul Forum named after Chinghiz Aitmatov. The total prize fund for the competition is 50,000 soms. Artists and designers who are registered as individual entrepreneurs and have the necessary documents for conducting business are invited to participate. The main task of the competition is to

27.01.2026, 11:30

Society

In the KR, it is proposed to introduce the institution of legal representatives for participation in courts

The Ministry of Justice has developed amendments to the law "On Advocacy and Advocacy Activities," which propose the creation of a registry of legal representatives. Orozbek Sydykov, Deputy Minister of Justice, reported at a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation that legal representatives will have the right to represent the interests of citizens in civil and administrative courts by proxy, alongside lawyers.

27.01.2026, 11:29

World

Gold soared to $5000, while Trump scares investors with "trade wars"

In the midst of historical turbulence in global financial markets, the price of gold has surpassed the psychologically significant level of $5000 per troy ounce for the first time in history. At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), February futures jumped by more than 2%, reaching a peak of $5091.5. Reuters analysts note that along with gold, silver and platinum have also significantly increased in price. This rapid rise in precious metal prices is a result of a sharp decline in confidence

27.01.2026, 11:25

Society / Exclusive

Attention! Avalanche Risk on the Mountain Roads of Kyrgyzstan

Due to the forecasted precipitation, from January 27 to 29, there is a risk of avalanches in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, avalanche-prone areas are located on the roads Bishkek-Osh (between 198-255 km, Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge) and Karakol-Enilchek (45-90 km, Chon-Ashuu Pass). In these zones, snow drifts, ice, and snow accumulation are also possible.

27.01.2026, 11:24

Society

"Teachers from the Streets"? The Ministry of Education has started recruiting those willing to work in schools

Teachers will teach in the regions The Ministry of Education has announced the start of recruitment for candidates for the position of teacher as part of the "Teach for Kyrgyzstan – Modern Teacher" program, even if they have no teaching experience. A corresponding statement has been made by the department.

27.01.2026, 11:21

Incidents / Exclusive

In the Moscow District, two men were detained for the murder of their acquaintance

Two individuals have been detained in the Moscow district on charges of murdering their acquaintance, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to law enforcement information, on January 20 at around 10:00, a signal was received at the duty station of the Moscow district police department from the Center for General Medical Practice, stating that a 34-year-old citizen, S.Y., had died in an ambulance before reaching the hospital.

27.01.2026, 11:21

Education

Kyrgyzstan Wants to Attract British Teachers and Professors to the Educational Process in Universities

The Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova held a meeting with the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nicholas Bowler. According to the press service of the Ministry of Science, the meeting discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation, emphasizing the interest in strengthening partnerships in the fields of science, higher education, and innovative technologies.

27.01.2026, 11:20

Society

Growing Peonies in the Kyrgyz Republic. China is Ready to Share Experience

On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, attended by Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. The main topic of discussion was the prospects for cooperation with representatives of the Heze Peony Development Service Center from China. The Heze Peony Development Service Center is a leading institution specializing in the development of the peony industry in the Chinese city of Heze, which is recognized as a world leader in the

27.01.2026, 11:20

Economy

Ruble Decreases Again After Growth. Currency Exchange Rates in Commercial Banks on January 27

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for January 27: All currencies showed an increase, indicating a slight weakening of the Kyrgyz som.

27.01.2026, 11:17