A meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan to discuss the implementation of peony cultivation technology with representatives from the Peony Industry Development Center from the Chinese city of Heze. On January 26, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture, led by Deputy Minister B. Bekbolotov, with the delegation from the Heze Peony Development Service Center.
At a press conference, the Deputy Head of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Azat Kozubekov, reported that the country's international reserves reached a historic maximum of $8.6 billion in 2025, which corresponds to an increase of 69.1%. Kozubekov also added that since the beginning of 2026, the National Bank has conducted one intervention amounting to $134.5 million. In 2025, the total volume of interventions reached $853 million.
In 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will present an analysis of the labor market situation in Kyrgyzstan, including its problems and solutions. Kaktus.media conducted an interview with one of the authors of this document, Farid Talyshly, who shared the main trends and identified vulnerabilities, as well as offered recommendations for improving the labor market in the country.
An inspection conducted by specialists from the Issyk-Kul Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance revealed violations in the kitchen of the "Aurora" rest house, which is managed by the Presidential Administration. During the inspection, it was found that major renovation work is underway in the entrance area on the first floor of the establishment. According to representatives of the administration, this process is being carried
According to information disseminated by TASS, foreigners with a criminal record will be deprived of the opportunity to obtain Russian citizenship and residence permits. These changes were announced at a meeting of the government commission responsible for legislative activities. Amendments to the federal law on citizenship imply that when applying to the migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for temporary residence, a residence permit, or citizenship, foreigners will be
Illustrative photo From January 27 to 29, an increase in precipitation is expected in several regions of Tajikistan, which will lead to a high avalanche danger, according to information from the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the government of the country. Tomorrow, snowfall is predicted in most regions, including the capital. The most critical situation, according to meteorologists, is expected on January 28 and during the night of January 29. The
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has initiated a series of inspections regarding "Elit-Stroy-City" after investors appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and SCNS head Kamchybek Tashiev for assistance due to delays in the handover of apartments and prolonged construction timelines. This was reported by the press service of the SCNS.
On January 26, Arslan Koichiev, the State Secretary, visited the National Academy of Arts named after Academician T. Sadykov, as reported by the press service of the President's Administration. During the visit, the State Secretary discussed the state of the academy, educational processes, and plans for the further development of visual arts.
From January 16 to 26, a training camp called "School for Candidates for the Biology National Team" was held in Sochi, at the Educational Center "Sirius". Teams from Kyrgyzstan and Russia participated in this event. According to information provided by the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Kyrgyz team consisted of eight students who competed under the guidance of Nursultan Uvaliev — a coach and member of the national biology olympiad.
During a recent press conference, the Deputy Head of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azat Kozubekov, discussed the impact of internal factors on the level of inflation. According to him, the rise in tariffs for electricity and housing and communal services continues to significantly affect the price situation in the country. Additionally, he noted that inflation expectations among households and organizations remain stable and are within moderate limits. “This is influenced by the
On January 16, Trump published a message on Truth Social about the creation of a "Council of Peace," to which he invited around 50 countries. Initially, this project was conceived to manage the situation in the Gaza Strip; however, the charter signed on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos does not mention Gaza, which expands the council's scope to other conflicts. Trump expressed hope that the "Council of Peace" could replace the UN, although he later noted
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev familiarized himself with the new musical instruments and equipment that are temporarily located at the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Culture Service". According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, among the recently acquired items supported by the president are:
The Ministry of Justice has initiated changes to the legislation concerning the bar association, proposing to revise the procedure for determining and approving membership fees. According to current regulations, the amount of these fees is set at the congress of lawyers, which is considered the highest governing body of the Bar Association.
At a recent meeting in Naryn, steps towards the digitalization of the public transport system were discussed. The meeting, attended by Mayor Jaiynak Nemat uulu, leaders of the municipal transport enterprise, and relevant services, focused on issues related to improving the quality of transportation and implementing online monitoring of buses. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The mayor emphasized the need for expedited procurement and installation of GPS
In the village of Togolok Moldо, located in the high mountainous Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a farmer named Boto Kuroonkeev is engaged in camel breeding, which has become a rarity in our time. This story was presented to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. As noted by the ministry, this branch of animal husbandry in the country is gradually fading into the past; however, the Kuroonkeev family continues the tradition.
- A dropper born in 2003 has been detained in the Chui region, reports the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the information from the agency, citizen Sh. A., born in 1994, filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow district. She reported that from December 27 to 29, 2025, unknown individuals deceived her into trusting them under the pretext of increasing her funds through Telegram and stole 152,000 soms from her, causing her
The press service of the State Tax Service reported on the identified cases of issuing electronic invoices without real business transactions. The agency applies a risk-oriented approach and modern digital tools for analysis. “Some taxpayers intentionally distort tax accounting data by creating fictitious electronic invoices to generate imaginary expenses and illegally reduce tax liabilities,” the statement says.
Starting February 1, mandatory licensing for taxis will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan, as announced by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. According to him, the new policy could lead to many drivers losing their jobs, and the number of taxis on the capital's streets will noticeably decrease.
In Pavlodar (Kazakhstan), the XXIX memorial open tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling, dedicated to Ivan and Sergey Yarmolenko, took place for boys born in 2011–2013. This was reported by the correspondent of Turmush from the rural administration of Dostuk. The athletes from the rural district of Dostuk demonstrated excellent results and won prize places.
// Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic The avalanche threat will extend to the following areas: Kashkadarya Region: Dehkanabad, Kitab, Kamashinsky, and Shahrihsabz districts;
The Ambassador of France, Nicolas Fay, and the Ambassador of Germany, Monika Lenhard, in the Kyrgyz Republic answered questions from the AKIpress agency regarding the influence of the Aachen Treaty on their cooperation in the country. - How does the Aachen Treaty affect the cooperation between France and Germany in Kyrgyzstan? What joint projects are planned?
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a bill concerning the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) for 2026, as well as for the planned years 2027 and 2028. According to the adopted law, the total volume of income and expenses of the MHIF for 2026 will amount to 10,737,596.0 thousand soms. The budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund for the next planned period has also been approved.
The Ministry of Education has started recruiting participants for the "Teach for Kyrgyzstan – Modern Teacher" program. This initiative aims to support the educational system in the regions and prepare a new generation of teacher-leaders. People from various fields are invited to participate, including those without teaching experience but who show interest in the education sector. Over two years, participants will work in schools located in rural areas and small towns while
Since 2023, measures to clean the lake from debris have been intensified. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, divers have surveyed over 1 million hectares of the lake's bottom. By the end of 2025, about 43 tons of garbage and more than 400 kilometers of fishing nets have been extracted, which were previously handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.