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In Parliament, Calls Were Made to Exclude Controversial Articles from the Scandalous Ministry of Internal Affairs Bill

Today, at the parliamentary meeting, the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic," concerning the Criminal Code and other norms, was discussed. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed serious doubts regarding the draft law from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which proposes the restoration of the recidivism institution. He emphasized that the changes place the Criminal Code above the Constitution, allowing crimes to be committed under the pretext of

28.01.2026, 12:07
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In the Jogorku Kenesh, there was outrage over salaries in the Ministry of Construction

In February, the Jogorku Kenesh plans to discuss the issue of price increases in Kyrgyzstan. During the parliamentary session on January 28, Tumonbaev reminded that Minister Nurdin Oruntaev stated that the salary of his department's employees amounts to 500,000 soms. The deputy expressed outrage over this, noting that this information has caused public discontent. According to him, such payments fall on the shoulders of construction companies, which are obliged to pay various taxes, which,

28.01.2026, 12:06
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A New Deputy Has Joined the Kant City Council

A new deputy has joined the Kant City Council. This information was provided by the press service of the city council, report Turmush correspondents. The reason for the change was the statement by Alakov Chyngyz Kachkynbekovich, who represents the political party "Yntymak," about the early termination of his powers. The vacant mandate is now held by Turganaliev Renat Nurbekovich, the next candidate on the list of the same party, as stated in the announcement.

28.01.2026, 11:48
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In the residential complex, the Ministry of Construction's policy criticized for rising housing prices

At today's parliamentary session, criticism was directed at the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, which, according to the deputies, contributes to the rising prices of housing. Akyilbek Tumonbaev, one of the speakers, pointed out that the head of the Ministry of Construction shares information on social media about the high salaries of his employees, reaching 500,000 soms.

28.01.2026, 11:26
Sadyr Japarov: We are changing the driving school system to save lives
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Sadyr Japarov: We are changing the driving school system to save lives

In an interview with the Kabar agency, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the transition of driving schools to state management. In his opinion, this decision should help eliminate corruption in driver training and improve the quality of education, which is particularly relevant against the backdrop of increasing traffic accidents. The head of state noted that the old system had long been plagued by corrupt schemes: many driving schools issued certificates without actual training, and exams

28.01.2026, 11:14
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Parliament approved the agreement for the construction of schools funded by a loan from Saudi Arabia

Today, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, parliamentarians approved in the second reading the agreement on the construction of new schools using a loan from Saudi Arabia. This decision pertained to the draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2," signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. The head of the Ministry of Construction, Nurdana Oruntaev,

28.01.2026, 10:56
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Instructions from the Speaker of Parliament: the new anthem should not resemble a march

At a recent parliamentary meeting, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the speaker, emphasized that the relevant committee had discussed various options for the new national anthem the day before. “We listened to both the music and the lyrics of the anthem, and frankly speaking, none of the presented options seemed worthy to us. Therefore, we decided not to bring the projects to the chamber level and to return them for further consideration in the committee. Our goal is not just to change the existing

28.01.2026, 10:47
Five Years of Reforms: Edil Baysalov Promised That It Will Be "Even More Interesting" from Here On
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Five Years of Reforms: Edil Baysalov Promised That It Will Be "Even More Interesting" from Here On

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov becoming the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, stated that this period has been a "critical moment" for the country. In his speech, Baisalov emphasized that over the past five years, Kyrgyzstan has managed to embark on a path of stable development, and the measures taken have helped to "restore trust in the state" and set a new direction for reforms. Photo from

28.01.2026, 10:21
France will ban officials from using Zoom for video conferences
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France will ban officials from using Zoom for video conferences

French authorities have decided to ban the use of video services such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet for government officials. This was reported by Politico, citing the press service of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The publication notes that "France will not allow its officials to use American platforms for video conferencing." According to officials, the main goal of this ban is to stop the use of non-European technologies and ensure the security and confidentiality of

28.01.2026, 10:09
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The deputy insists on extending the deadline for taxi drivers to obtain licenses

Today at the parliament session, Dastan Bekeshev made an urgent request to extend the deadlines for taxi drivers to obtain licenses. He emphasized that in just three days, the deadline for taxi drivers to formalize their licenses will expire. “As of today, only 7,500 licenses have been issued, while around 70,000 people are employed in this industry. Most of them will not be able to obtain the documents within the established timeframe. If we do not change the licensing deadlines, this could

28.01.2026, 09:29
A Member of the CPC Politburo is Suspected of Transferring Nuclear Secrets to the USA
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A Member of the CPC Politburo is Suspected of Transferring Nuclear Secrets to the USA

A significant personnel purge is brewing in the Chinese armed forces, which could radically change the power dynamics in the leadership. According to The Wall Street Journal, one of the leading military leaders, General Zhang Yuxia, who is the deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission and a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, is under suspicion.

28.01.2026, 09:16
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with ambassadors of CIS member states
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with ambassadors of CIS member states

Today, the head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, met with ambassadors of the CIS member states. This information was provided by the Russian foreign policy agency. During the meeting, current international issues were discussed, and the results of cooperation for 2025 were summarized. “The participants of the meeting shared their opinions on important international topics and assessed the results of multilateral interaction within the framework of Eurasian integration

28.01.2026, 09:04
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Zelensky is ready to meet with Putin to discuss territories - Foreign Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss issues related to territories and the situation surrounding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. This was reported by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga in a conversation with journalists. When asked about the recent negotiations in Abu Dhabi, where delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA gathered, Sibiga noted that two key issues remain unresolved:

28.01.2026, 08:06
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Immunity from Crimes. Dastan Bekeshev Discusses Dangerous Amendments

The Jogorku Kenesh plans to discuss a draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic," which affects the Criminal, Criminal Executive, and Criminal Procedure Codes. This was reported by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev on his Telegram channel. The deputy noted that one of the key points of the document is the introduction of the concept of recidivism of crimes.

28.01.2026, 08:05
Nikolai Valuev commented on the situation with his deepfake in the target audience segment
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Nikolai Valuev commented on the situation with his deepfake in the target audience segment

Nikolai Valuev, a member of the State Duma of Russia, commented on a video that is actively being discussed on social media in Central Asia. In this clip, he allegedly calls for the implementation of a "carrot and stick" policy towards the countries of the region. Despite the heated discussion, many users expressed doubts about its authenticity, suspecting it to be a well-edited deepfake.

27.01.2026, 23:08
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The Russian government will expand the list of diseases for the examination of labor migrants.

The Russian government has decided to expand the list of infectious diseases for which labor migrants will undergo examinations. Deputy Speaker of the State Duma Irina Yarovaya reported that this proposal was supported by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and members of the cabinet during a meeting with deputies of the "United Russia" faction. “We have reached an agreement that the government will develop the necessary regulatory acts to expand the list of infectious diseases for which

27.01.2026, 19:38
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State accounting, registration, and fines: the real estate market in the KR is proposed to be tightened

In Kyrgyzstan, a public discussion has begun on a new draft law that introduces changes to the legislation concerning real estate activities. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Justice. The draft law aims for a radical reform of the real estate services market with the goal of legalizing this sector. One of the main innovations is the mandatory registration of all realtors with a state body, as well as the issuance of identification cards to them. It is important to note that

27.01.2026, 18:04
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The President has made changes to legislation in the field of education, science, and healthcare

On January 27, President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." This information was disseminated by the information policy service of the president's administration. This law, which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, is part of the implementation of the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 28, 2025, No. 250, on the

27.01.2026, 17:18