The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services has decided to impose a fine on the construction organization. During the design and construction of this facility, the requirements of the current technical regulations were violated, and other legal violations were also recorded.
According to the economic growth forecast for Kyrgyzstan for 2026-2028, presented by the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD), a slowdown in inflation may be achieved through a reduction in instability in international markets and a tightening of monetary policy. Fund analysts point to the likelihood of persistent inflationary pressure in the country over the next three years. This is linked to regular increases in electricity tariffs, as well as high prices for food products
The press service of the State Institution "Kyzmat" stated that the organization does not engage in initiating or proposing changes to the personal identification number (PIN) based on gender change. According to the State Institution "Kyzmat," on January 19, a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. This project aims to streamline the
Yzyldzkan Joldoshova, a former deputy, has once again made accusations against Tynchtyk Shainazarov, who holds the position of chairman of the Central Election Commission and Referendum Commission. In her opinion, the CEC chairman's response to her previous appeal is insulting and derogatory.
According to the clarification, the State Institution "Kyzmat" does not plan or propose to make changes to the PIN regarding the criterion of gender change. This became known at a meeting held on January 19, where a draft law from the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies was discussed. During the discussion, issues related to the correction of the PIN in cases of technical errors, duplication of numbers, and incorrect indication of gender or date of birth, as
A deputy proposed to introduce restrictions on car towing According to the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Dastan Bekeshev, the car towing market is actively developing, bringing significant profits to entrepreneurs. He published the relevant message on social media.
Speaker of the event: - Malik-Aidar Barktabasovich Abakirov, Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Guarantee Fund".
In 2025, the "School League" project was successfully completed in Kyrgyzstan. This project included competitions in sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball. This was reported by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee held on January 19. According to him, 2030 teams representing 2700 schools participated in the competitions, and the total prize fund amounted to 8.5 million soms.
The Bishkek City Hall announced plans by the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development to install additional barriers in the underground passage on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue. The department noted that during the construction of the underground passage, a barrier was initially installed, and street lighting was provided along the road. However, to enhance safety in the area of the construction site, the contracting organization was instructed to install additional barriers.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has presented a draft law containing amendments to the Law "On the Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic" and has submitted it for public discussion. In the explanatory note, it is emphasized that the current legislative norms have contributed to the improper use of military insignia by civil servants performing their duties.
In Kyrgyzstan, an inspection of pawnshops will be conducted, as reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). This initiative was announced by the chairman of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, during a meeting with citizens who became victims of a criminal case against citizen S.M. on January 19. Security service employees, together with tax inspectors and representatives of the National Bank, will check the conditions for providing loans and interest rates in pawnshops.
In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, the work on restoring the water pipe at the school has finally been completed, allowing classes to resume in the usual format. This was reported by the school's director, Anarkül Moldalieva. The incident occurred at the Ismaeva Secondary School, located in the village of Aleksandrovka in the rural district of Ming-Bulak.
The Ministry of Culture intends to optimize the film industry. This was announced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh in the areas of science, education, innovative development, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs by Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev. The Deputy Minister noted that several organizations operate within the structure of the Ministry, such as the Department of Cinematography, the film studio "Kyrgyzfilm," the film center
On January 15, 2026, an important event for the hospitality industry of Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek — the HoReCa Awards 2025 ceremony. The event gathered over 600 participants, including leading specialists from the catering, restaurant business, and hotel services, which underscores the significance of this award for the development of the HoReCa community in the country. The general sponsor of the award was JSC "Eldik Bank," and among the official partners were: "Zakup
According to Junushaliev, this decision was made to improve the environmental situation and maintain cleanliness in Bishkek. He noted that the combination of sand and snow worsens the condition of the road surface, creating significant pollution.
14-year-old Bayastan Sydykov became the first chess player from Kyrgyzstan to participate in the prestigious German Chess Bundesliga, as reported by the Kyrgyz Chess Federation. Playing for the club SC Viernheim, which is one of the strongest in the league, Bayastan participated in two matches:
From January 19 to 21, worsening weather conditions are expected in Kyrgyzstan. Due to significant precipitation and increased winds, avalanches, ice, and snow drifts are forecasted in both mountainous areas and on the following sections of roads: - Bishkek—Osh (121-138 km, Töö-Ashuu Pass);
On January 19, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovations, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced the development of a program that will be in effect until 2030. As Moldazhiyev noted, this program will define key areas for the development of both mass and professional sports, as well as activities aimed at strengthening the health of
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has presented amendments to the Law "On the Exchange of Credit Information." This project was discussed at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. As part of the proposed bill, it is planned to change the retention periods for credit information:
The theft of cryptocurrency leaves victims in a state of complete bewilderment. All transactions are recorded in a public ledger known as the blockchain, which makes any theft visible to everyone. However, recovering stolen funds is impossible, as noted by the BBC. “You can see your money in the public blockchain, but you can’t get it back,” shares Helen, who lost about $315,000 (£250,000) to scammers. She compares the situation to watching a thief carry your valuables across an insurmountable
In Kyrgyzstan, approximately 150,000 people received personal identification numbers with errors. This was reported by Ernes Dosaliev, Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. During the meeting, a draft law concerning the personalized accounting of citizens for the purposes of mandatory state social insurance was discussed.
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, held a meeting of the Coordination Council of the Parliament on January 19, which was attended by deputy chairpersons, leaders of deputy groups, committee chairs, and representatives of the Apparatus. During the meeting, important issues concerning the work of the parliament and the legislative process were discussed. Participants exchanged opinions and suggestions, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to
According to the ranking of the largest cities in the world by air quality from World Air Quality, as of 15:50 Bishkek is in first place. The city has been given a "hazardous" status, and the air quality index has reached 268 (AQI). The data is presented in real time. The air quality index (AQI) is divided into six categories that reflect the level of health hazard. An AQI value above 300 indicates a hazardous air condition, while a value below 50 is considered good.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on January 18, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 211 AQI. This rating indicates a very unhealthy atmosphere.