Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 27
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 27

Information about currency exchange rates has been collected from the official websites of commercial banks. If you need to clarify any information, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. This information is current as of the time of publication. All listed rates pertain to cash currency exchange and may change throughout the day. The official rates of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates in Bishkek can be found here.

27.01.2026, 10:33
Society

Lawyers in the state legal aid system do not work for free; their fees are paid by the government, - Ministry of Justice

Lawyers providing services within the state system of legal aid are compensated not by clients, but from the budget, as reported by Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov on January 27 at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with constitutional legislation issues. Sydykov emphasized that the term "free lawyer" is often encountered in public consciousness; however, this does not correspond to reality. "For citizens, legal support is indeed provided

27.01.2026, 10:30
Dropper Detained in Chui Region: His Map Helped Fraudsters Steal Money
Incidents

Dropper Detained in Chui Region: His Map Helped Fraudsters Steal Money

In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a 20-year-old local resident was detained on suspicion of having provided his banking details to fraudsters, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. On December 31, 2025, a 31-year-old woman approached the Moscow district police station to report fraud. She stated that unidentified individuals, having gained her trust and promising to increase her invested funds through a Telegram application, stole 152,000 soms from her

27.01.2026, 10:30
Oil production resumed at Kazakhstan's largest field after an accident
World

Oil production resumed at Kazakhstan's largest field after an accident

The resumption of production occurred after TCO confirmed the successful launch of the electricity distribution system. The company's press release states that production volumes will gradually increase depending on the conditions at the field. Information about the resumption of operations was announced shortly after Prime Minister Olzhas Bektanov met with Peter Larden, Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil, one of TCO's shareholders. During the discussion, the parties addressed

27.01.2026, 10:29
Education

The Ministry of Education announced a tender for the conduct of the Republican School Olympiad 2025-2026

The Ministry of Education of Russia has initiated a tender for the services of an independent organization to conduct the II, III, and IV stages of the republican school olympiad in the academic year 2025-2026. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the method of selecting a contractor is a request for quotations with consideration of qualification requirements.

27.01.2026, 10:23
Incidents

Suspect Detained in Connection with Non-Payment of Salaries to Builders of the Small Hydroelectric Power Station in the Ak-Suu Gorge

- On December 26, 2025, a collective statement was registered at the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow District from citizen I. E., born in 1989. The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported this incident. According to the provided data, I. E. stated that since 2024, citizen G. A. had attracted between 25 to 30 workers for concrete work on the construction of a small hydropower plant in the Ak-Suu gorge. The established salary ranged from 50,000

27.01.2026, 10:23
Winter Bird Count Conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
Ecology / Exclusive

Winter Bird Count Conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir

During the winter period, a count of waterfowl and wetland birds was conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and the Ortok-Tokoy reservoir, organized by the Directorate of the Biosphere Territory "Issyk-Kul" in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. Every year, as part of eco-demographic monitoring, bird counts are carried out in different seasons —

27.01.2026, 10:18
Osh Energy Workers Built a New Building and Updated Their Fleet
Society / Exclusive

Osh Energy Workers Built a New Building and Updated Their Fleet

In Osh, a new service building for the employees of the Osh group of the substation service "Osh Electric Networks" was inaugurated. The event was attended by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev. According to the press service of the ministry, the purpose of the construction is to improve working conditions for employees and create a comfortable space that meets modern standards. The project was financed by the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of

27.01.2026, 10:18
In the US, 26 people died due to a winter storm
World

In the US, 26 people died due to a winter storm

Among the deceased are victims of various incidents related to the storm: these include traffic accidents, cases of hypothermia, as well as accidents involving snow removal equipment. In particular, the bodies of at least six people were found, but the circumstances of their deaths have not yet been disclosed. One of the most tragic cases was the crash of a business jet in the state of Maine, where seven people died. The plane crashed during takeoff in snowy storm conditions, and the only

27.01.2026, 10:15
Trump raised U.S. tariffs on imports from South Korea to 25%
Exclusive

Trump raised U.S. tariffs on imports from South Korea to 25%

President of the United States Donald Trump announced plans to increase tariffs on goods imported from South Korea to 25%. This decision was made following his accusations against Seoul of failing to comply with the terms of the trade agreement signed last year, reports the BBC. In his social media message, Trump announced the increase in tariffs on a number of goods, including cars, timber, pharmaceuticals, and other products subject to reciprocal tariffs, from 15%.

27.01.2026, 10:15
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting an inventory of wells across the country

- During the meeting between Deputy Chyngyz Ajibaev and Deputy Director of the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Abdybai Zhayloobaev, important issues were discussed. The press service of the Jogorku Kenesh reported on this event. The main focus of the meeting was on analyzing the current situation with water resources in the country, as well as the prospects for the development of the irrigation sector and the implementation of

27.01.2026, 10:12
Society

Fines and Confiscation to be Imposed for Crop Destruction by Livestock

On the website of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law aimed at tightening liability measures for owners of agricultural animals that cause damage to crops has been presented. The initiator of this document is Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. According to the draft, fines for the destruction or damage of crops will be significantly increased. Individuals whose livestock damage crops will be required to pay 30,000 soms, while legal entities will face a fine of 70,000 soms. Additionally, a further fine will be

27.01.2026, 10:09
Economy

The National Bank explained what influenced the rise in prices and inflation in Kyrgyzstan

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, in its decision dated January 26, confirmed the key interest rate at 11%, which will take effect from the 27th. This statement was made by the financial regulator. Economic IndicatorsAccording to information from the National Bank, the country's economy is demonstrating high growth rates, with real GDP increasing by 11.1% by the end of 2025. The main factors contributing to this growth are the construction sector and services. Investments in fixed capital

27.01.2026, 10:03
Economy

The Social Fund's Budget Will Stabilize by 2028 — Forecast

- In the medium term, for the years 2027-2028, the budget of the Social Fund shows a positive trend: the growth of revenues and expenditures will lead to a decrease in their share of GDP, while the deficit will reach minimal values. These conclusions are based on data presented in the appendix to the law on the budget of the Social Fund.

27.01.2026, 09:57