International competitions were held in Bishkek On January 15, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev congratulated the employees of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) who took first place at the international futsal tournament "Narisete-2026". This information was announced by the press service of the agency.
Starting in March 2026, content from all television channels in Kyrgyzstan will be subject to inspection. Marat Tagaev, the Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, announced this on January 15 during a meeting with media sector representatives. Based on the results of the inspection, authorities will make decisions regarding channels that violate legislative norms. According to the law, at least 60% of television broadcasts must be in the Kyrgyz language and include local
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that his ministry is actively engaging with partners from the European Union and the United States, conducting regular consultations on sanctions. Kulubaev emphasized that the Kyrgyz side proposed to conduct an independent audit and provided the necessary documentation; however, according to him, Western partners consider this impractical and continue to impose sanctions unilaterally. "We
The situation regarding the U.S. claims on the Arctic island has led several countries to decide to send their military personnel to Greenland. This was reported by DW. According to information from the German Ministry of Defense, an intelligence mission initiated by Denmark is scheduled for January 15 to 17. "The main task is to explore the possibilities of military involvement to support Denmark in ensuring the security of the region, including maritime surveillance," the ministry
On January 15, in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced the start of preparations for the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that cooperation between the two countries has reached a high level and that the past year was marked by significant bilateral meetings.
Today, January 15, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced the appointment of Salmoorbeka Karagulov as the director of the Fire Supervision Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. This order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Today, January 15, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced that Cholpon Shamsutdin has been appointed as the director of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. This decision was made following the signing of an order by Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The company's position has come under criticism The trading house "Kulikovsky" has found itself at the center of discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh due to its lawsuit against blogger Aitilek Orozbekov.
At today’s parliamentary session, a bill aimed at increasing responsibility for violations of traffic rules was adopted. The new document provides for stricter measures for driving under the influence, an expansion of the use of photo and video recording systems, as well as improvements in driver training approaches. Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev spoke about the key aspects of the initiative to a correspondent from VB.KG.
According to information provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, at a press conference on January 15, there are 34,786 citizens of the country listed in the registry of controlled persons in Russia. In November of last year, this number exceeded 128,000. The minister noted that a significant portion of migrants from Kyrgyzstan has already checked their data in the registry and managed to legalize their legal status, taking advantage of the additional time
The restriction will apply to 75 countries Citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been included in the list of countries for which the U.S. will temporarily suspend the issuance of immigration visas, reports Fox News, citing information from the State Department.
At the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, a meeting was held with Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the presidential administration, who explained the procedure for exchanging indefinite driver's licenses. According to him, problems with queues in institutions arose due to a lack of information about the requirements regarding the medical certificate form 083 and the functioning of the "Tunduk" system. Tumanbaev clarified that a form 083 certificate is not
At least 60% of the content must be in the Kyrgyz language In March 2026, a review of the content of all television channels in Kyrgyzstan will begin. This was announced by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy.
In Kazakhstan, deputies are proposing a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages after 8:00 PM. This initiative was put forward by Majilis deputy Magerram Magerramov. He emphasized that there is a need in the country to strengthen control over the circulation of alcoholic drinks, as alcohol often becomes the cause of various offenses.
Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, conducted a working trip around Bishkek, during which he familiarized himself with the implementation of various business projects and the reconstruction of energy facilities. The visit began with a tour of a modern office center located at the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Isanova Street. Representatives of the Vietnamese company Rox Group spoke about the functional capabilities of the business center after its
At today's parliamentary meeting, a bill concerning changes in legislation aimed at improving road safety was discussed. During the discussion, several deputies touched upon the topic of consuming traditional drinks bozo and kumys while driving. People's Deputy Dastan Bekeshev asked Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobur Urmambetov whether an examination could detect alcohol in the body if a driver consumed bozo or kumys. "Perhaps we should clarify the permissible levels of
Today, during a parliamentary session, a draft law aimed at amending legislation to enhance road safety was approved in the first reading. This draft law was initiated by the government. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov reported that this draft law proposes stricter penalties for drivers under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other psychoactive substances. In the event of a traffic accident resulting in casualties, the possibility of exemption from criminal liability
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev commented on the statements made by Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov regarding the situation in Central Asia. Solovyov, let us remind you, suggested during one of his broadcasts to "start a special military operation" in Armenia and other countries in the region.
Larry Johnson, a former CIA officer, expressed a number of critical remarks regarding the role of the United States on the world stage. His opinion, based on personal experience in intelligence, adds both emotional coloring and contextualization to the conversation.
Kurmanbek Sokeiev has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Chairman of the State Penal Execution Service (GSIN), where he headed the Department of Security and Escort. The order for his dismissal was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers. At this time, the Cabinet of Ministers is not disclosing the reasons that led to this decision and is not announcing a new appointment.
At a recent meeting of the parliament, Buru Amanova, a deputy, proposed the introduction of strict rules for scooter users. This discussion took place within the framework of the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on Ensuring Road Safety." She noted that in several European countries and in Melbourne, there are already bans on the use of scooters, and in China, restrictions have been introduced. "We are witnessing cases where scooters on
At the press conference dedicated to the results of 2025, Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, noted that the past year was a period of significant diplomatic activity. Under the leadership of President Sadyr Japarov, the republic consistently pursued a pragmatic and multi-vector course, which contributed to strengthening ties both with neighboring Central Asian states and with partners from far abroad. He highlighted the final resolution of issues regarding the
At a press conference held on January 15 in Bishkek, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev discussed the chances of Kyrgyzstan becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Since 2022, the republic has been actively participating in the election campaign; however, as Kulubaev noted, this endeavor requires significant effort. "This is a new initiative for us, and we need to expand our connections with countries around the world, as each country has one vote. We are trying to
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev announced at a press conference in Bishkek on January 15 that a state visit by the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to Kyrgyzstan will take place in 2026. He also noted that based on the results of 2025, cooperation between the countries can be rated at 11 out of 10.