The Deputy Prime Minister noted the possible risks of misunderstanding Kyrgyzstan actively supports dialogue with European countries. Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, shared his views on the potential sanctions from the European Union concerning the republic in an interview with Euronews.
The key administrative position in the At-Bashy district of the Naryn region has been vacant for more than ten days. This became known during a meeting between the head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Kamchybek Tashiev and representatives of the medical sector, where he addressed the issue of the lack of leadership in the district. According to information from the regional administration, on January 21, former akim Emilbek Abdykalykov left his position due to a transfer to
The Cabinet of Ministers has proposed for public discussion a project concerning the introduction of new requirements in the field of food safety within the framework of technical regulation. This document was developed in accordance with the Law "On Ensuring Food Safety in the Kyrgyz Republic" and aims to create a transparent and controlled oversight system. The project provides for the approval of two main documents: the procedure for mandatory confirmation of compliance for
During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on February 2, Deputy Bekeshev raised the issue of the amounts received from alternative service in recent years. As reported by First Deputy Minister of Defense Talaybek Sharshiev, in 2024, an income of 714 million soms is expected, and in 2025—around 750 million soms.
At a recent meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, deputies considered amendments to the codes of Kyrgyzstan concerning non-tax revenues and offenses, as well as discussed the draft law "On the Universal Military Duty of Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, on Military and Alternative Services." The proposed document provides for the exclusion of specific amounts of contributions
Photo from the internet. Damirbek Bikulov Today, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced that Damirbek Bikulov is no longer the Deputy Head of the National Agency for Investments under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The order was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
At the meeting of the Housing Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, stated that there are no plans for the city administration to switch the heat and power plant (HPP) to gas in the near future. This statement was made during the discussion of the smog problem in the capital. This statement followed a remark from Deputy Bakyt Tentishev, who expressed concern among the population about a possible
Today, the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan violated the fundamental principles of preparing for the trial in the case of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, which contradicts the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and international standards of fair trial (Article 6 of the ECHR, Article 14 of the ICCPR). The human rights organization "Bir Duyno - Kyrgyzstan" reported this. Activists emphasize the importance of adhering to the equality of the parties, adversarial nature, disclosure of
At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, and competition development of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed a draft law concerning the transfer of profits from the National Bank. Deputy Minister of Finance Umutjan Amanbaev reported that the proposed law would allow the National Bank to transfer 100% of last year's profits to the republican budget after receiving confirmation of the financial statements from an independent auditor. However, he noted that the audit at the
The effectiveness of justice is determined not only by the severity of sentences but also by their actual enforcement. For a long time, the bailiff system in Kyrgyzstan has been a source of serious problems: low collection rates, prolonged bureaucratic processes, and corruption undermined citizens' trust in justice. In the summer of 2025, the Bailiff Service was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Prosecutor General's Office, and this event became a starting point for significant
Today, February 2, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic was supposed to consider the defense motion for journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy from the "Ait ait dese" project regarding the resumption of proceedings in light of newly discovered circumstances. However, the hearing did not take place, and this information was confirmed by the press service of the Supreme Court, as reported by Kaktus.media. The reason for the postponement was the large volume of materials related to the case
Staff renewal is expected Health Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov stated the need for staff renewal in the capital's polyclinics at a board meeting, summarizing the work done in 2025.
Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, discussed the problem of teacher shortages in educational institutions in his recent interview with 24.kg. He previously stated that it is necessary to dismiss less qualified educators and replace them with more competent specialists. “Conduct an analysis and dismiss 15-20 percent of ineffective teachers. Yes, we are facing a shortage of staff, but instead, we can consider hiring people from the street, for
The Central Election Commission for Elections and Referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic continues the registration of candidates wishing to participate in the repeat elections for district No. 13, where the previous voting results were annulled. As of February 2, the list of registered candidates includes:
The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has developed a draft law that amends the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Code of Offenses with the aim of introducing the institution of digital evidence. This step is driven by the increase in crimes in the digital sphere and the necessity to align the terminology with the Digital Code of the KR. The draft is available for discussion on the portal koomtalkuu.gov.kg.
In recent weeks, China has been undergoing an intense personnel and political restructuring within the army and among the elite. Experts believe that such "purges" could impact not only regional security but also the global geopolitical situation. In this context, it is worth paying attention to what the world media is reporting and what possible consequences they predict. More details can be found in the article by 24. kg. Surprising! According to Reuters, Chinese authorities have
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a meeting took place between Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu, head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Kate Collins, head of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy. The main focus of this meeting was on issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of consular services, particularly changes in U.S. visa policy. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the parties thoroughly
Photo 24.kg. Edil Baisalov Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister, shared his opinion on the current situation regarding the shortage of medical workers in Kyrgyzstan in an interview with 24.kg. According to the Ministry of Health, our country is short of about 23,000 medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics.
A deputy proposed to reconsider the criteria for determining poverty Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev initiated a discussion on revising the criteria for assessing poverty in Kyrgyzstan. This idea was voiced during a meeting with Edil Baysalov, the Deputy Chairman of the Government.
In Bishkek, employees of the First Mai District Department of Internal Affairs detained a person suspected of illegal drug trafficking. This was reported by the press service of the department. The incident occurred on January 31, when a police officer, patrolling Ogorodnaya Street, noticed the suspicious behavior of a young man. During surveillance, it was established that he was selling drugs through so-called "drops" in the capital.
According to information, the deputies of the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh have adopted a law that sets the presidential elections for January 24, 2027. However, in recent days, there has been active discussion in society about the possibility of holding early elections for the head of state. Kaktus.media has investigated how realistic this is. Klára SooronkulovaKlára Sooronkulova, a former judge of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, shared her opinion on the potential
In Bishkek, the transfer of the two-story building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is planned. This information was announced by deputy Seidbek Atambaev during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for science, education, technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. The deputy referred to an order received from the theater director, which stated that the Minister of Culture had instructed to transfer the land plot along with the building to the management of
Twenty service vehicles were handed over to medical institutions in the Naryn region to address the shortage of transportation and strengthen the material and technical base of hospitals. The handover ceremony took place with the participation of Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, as reported by the press service of the agency. The vehicles were distributed among the main medical institutions in the region,
The project was developed by the constitutional reform commission A draft of the new Constitution of Kazakhstan has been published on the website gov.kz.