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Economy

Kyrgyzstan Increased Car Imports in 2025. Where Did They Import the Most From?

According to information from the National Statistics Committee, from January to November 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 127,140 passenger cars, amounting to $992.7 million. The main supplying countries were South Korea (53,293 units), China (45,673), the USA (9,139), Japan (4,459), and Russia (3,759). For comparison, during the same period in 2024, the country received 125,830 passenger cars worth $1.6 billion. Photo on the main page: Andrey Epikhin / TASS.

22.01.2026, 14:30
The Federation of Trade Unions of the Kyrgyz Republic will launch an electronic application
Society / Exclusive

The Federation of Trade Unions of the Kyrgyz Republic will launch an electronic application

The Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FTUK) intends to complete the process of digitalization and implement a new electronic application. This was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by Muradil Jumadilde uulu, the chairman of FTUK. According to Jumadilde uulu, with the help of the new application, union members will be able to track the movement of their funds, including information on income and expenses.

22.01.2026, 14:25
Society

A Bishkek resident reported police inaction regarding the torture of children by their father

Aizhamal D. contacted Kaktus.media with a complaint about the inaction of law enforcement agencies. Her report of violence by the children's father was submitted back in April 2025, but there has been no action from the police so far. BackgroundAccording to Aizhamal, she was married to A. M. and six years ago, after another act of violence, she fled with two children. "I fled barefoot at night with the children, knowing that staying would risk our lives," she shares.

22.01.2026, 14:24
Crop losses, livestock growth. How farmers in Kyrgyzstan finished the year 2025
Economy

Crop losses, livestock growth. How farmers in Kyrgyzstan finished the year 2025

Photo by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry. Harvesting in Kyrgyzstan In 2025, the gross output produced by farmers in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 459.7 billion soms. This is 2.2 percent higher than in 2024, according to information from the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, citing data from the National Statistical Committee. The main contribution to the positive changes came from livestock, which increased by 4 percent, while crop production showed only a

22.01.2026, 14:21
Society

Right-hand drive cars will not be issued licenses to operate as taxis - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

There is an active discussion on social media regarding requests to allow the use of right-hand drive cars for taxi services. The Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has responded to this. In the ministry, it was reminded that according to paragraph 6 of part 6 of article 6 of the Law "On Road Transport," the use of right-hand drive vehicles for commercial transportation of passengers, luggage, and cargo is strictly

22.01.2026, 14:20
Kyrgyzstanis Can Install Solar Panels and Sell Electricity
Society

Kyrgyzstanis Can Install Solar Panels and Sell Electricity

This information was announced by the Deputy Minister of Energy at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that citizens of Kyrgyzstan can install solar panels at their homes and sell excess electricity to the state at a price of 4 som 42 tyiyn per kilowatt-hour. He also noted that a pilot project has started in the Chui region, within which solar panels were installed completely free of charge for 10 low-income

22.01.2026, 14:20
The winner of the "Teacher of the Year" contest received an apartment in Bishkek
Society

The winner of the "Teacher of the Year" contest received an apartment in Bishkek

She is a teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature Elzat Asanova, a teacher of Kyrgyz language and literature at secondary school No. 22 named after K. Umutaliev, located in the village of Dolon in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, has become the owner of a one-room apartment in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Ministry of Education.

22.01.2026, 14:20
There are no rolling blackouts in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy
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There are no rolling blackouts in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbaev stated that currently there are no rolling blackouts in any regions of Kyrgyzstan. This statement was made in response to a question from Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova, who noted that residents of the Nookat district had approached her with complaints about power supply issues. Rysbaev confirmed that rolling blackouts are not occurring in the country.

22.01.2026, 14:19
In Chon-Kemin Park, rangers record the emergence of roe deer at feeding sites
Society

In Chon-Kemin Park, rangers record the emergence of roe deer at feeding sites

As part of the winter support for wild animals carried out in the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park, rangers are engaged not only in feeding but also in monitoring populations. Recent observations confirmed that roe deer are actively approaching the feeding sites. According to information from the Ministry of Nature, rangers placed hay at pre-prepared "ashtoo" points along the Zhanibek route. During monitoring, traces of wild boar were also observed.

22.01.2026, 14:18
Humans Do Not Have Five Senses – New Research Shows That There May Actually Be Up to 33
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Humans Do Not Have Five Senses – New Research Shows That There May Actually Be Up to 33

According to Barry Smith from the University of London, human perception is a complex multisensory process. It is shaped by the interaction of numerous sensory organs that together create our understanding of taste, movement, balance, and the surrounding world. Neurobiologists are now focusing on perception as a distributed system where sensory channels interact with each other, forming a holistic perception of reality. A change in one of these channels, whether it be sound, aroma, or

22.01.2026, 14:17
Geology Must Become a Driver of Development — Visit of the Head of the Cabinet to the Institute
Politics

Geology Must Become a Driver of Development — Visit of the Head of the Cabinet to the Institute

Photo: Adylbek Kasymaliev at the territory of the Institute of Geology Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, visited the M. Adyshev Institute of Geology, which is part of the National Academy of Sciences. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the key areas of scientific research, current projects, and the significance of the institute in assessing the country's mineral resources.

22.01.2026, 14:16
Economy

Trade between Kyrgyzstan and China reached a record amount by the end of 2025

According to data presented by the General Administration of Customs of China, the total trade volume between Kyrgyzstan and China from January to December 2025 amounted to $27 billion 198.9 million. Of this volume, exports from China totaled $21 billion 974.5 million, while Kyrgyzstan's exports amounted to $5 billion 224.3 million. It is important to note that Kyrgyzstan exported non-monetary gold worth $4.9 billion, which is related to the re-export of gold from Russia, as previously

22.01.2026, 14:16
Education

List of 14 schools to be built with loan funding

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu reported that 50 million dollars in loans from the Saudi Development Fund will be used for the construction of 14 schools. He also specified in which settlements the new educational buildings will appear.

22.01.2026, 14:14
In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for issuing budget loans are changing – details
Economy / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, the rules for issuing budget loans are changing – details

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new Regulation regarding the procedure for working with budgetary loans. The decree was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document was developed with the aim of providing state support through the mechanism of budgetary lending. This is necessary to ensure sustainable economic growth, the development of various sectors, the modernization of infrastructure and utility systems, as well as to strengthen the food, energy, and

22.01.2026, 14:14
Health

Autonomy of State Hospitals. Prices for Paid Services Will Be Formed Independently and May Increase by 35-50%

The Ministry of Health has initiated a new strategy for state medical institutions, granting them expanded powers in financial and management aspects. Discussions on the draft resolution have already begun. In November, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree allowing certain state medical institutions to gain financial autonomy. Health Minister Kanbek Dosmambetov reported that the pilot project will cover 20 medical institutions.

22.01.2026, 14:13
A Bishkek City Hall Employee Detained While Receiving a Bribe
Society

A Bishkek City Hall Employee Detained While Receiving a Bribe

The State Committee for National Security reports on extortion of funds for expediting government procurements An employee of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," working at the Bishkek City Hall, was detained by the State Committee for National Security for receiving a bribe of 1 million soms.

22.01.2026, 14:13
Society

Gas debts. Late payment penalties will not be charged until the end of March.

The company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" announced that subscribers with installed "smart" meters who have gas debts as of the end of December 2025 will not be burdened with late fees until the end of March 2026. This decision was made as a result of technical malfunctions in the data transmission system of the "smart" meters that occurred in the fourth quarter of last year. The company recognizes that issues with data transmission may have caused difficulties for users,

22.01.2026, 14:12
Banks were offered 10.4 billion soms in budget deposits
Economy / Exclusive

Banks were offered 10.4 billion soms in budget deposits

The Ministry of Finance has announced a new auction for placing temporarily free budget funds in commercial banks. According to the information contained in the official document, the auction is scheduled for January 22, 2026, in accordance with the General Agreement signed on January 14, 2026, under number 10-3/1.

22.01.2026, 14:09