Photo Meduza According to information published by Bloomberg, Donald Trump is forming a new "Council of Peace" and has already compiled a list of countries that have been invited to participate, reports Meduza. The list includes 49 countries, including European Union countries, the United Kingdom, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Oman, and several others.
Currently, there are 386 people in the special regime penal correction facility, while the limit is 600, as reported by the First Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service, Nurlan Sarchayev, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, as well as combating crime and corruption. During the meeting, the Committee approved a draft law that proposes the restoration of the recidivism institution. Deputy Abdylldabek
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, combating crime, and corruption, approved at the first reading a draft law that proposes changes to several codes: the Criminal Executive, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev noted that after the abolition of the recidivism institution in 2019, there has been an increase in the influence of organized crime groups, which is linked to
Photo of the Jogorku Kenesh. Kyrgyz National University Recently, the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, visited the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, where he familiarized himself with the activities of the educational institution and met with its teachers and staff. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of education for the future of the country. “The creation of a powerful state is only possible with an enlightened society. Our main wealth
The Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva spoke about the reasons for the abolition of the recidivism institute in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, and the fight against crime, has supported a bill that proposes the restoration of this institute. According to Konkubaeva, there is a general decline in crime in the country; however, the number of thefts and fraud cases has been increasing. She noted that
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a trend towards a decrease in the crime rate, as confirmed by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to issues of law and order, judicial and legal aspects, combating crime and corruption. Ashirkhodzhaev noted that both the number of criminal cases initiated and the number of accused individuals have significantly decreased. However, he added that most offenses are committed by individuals who
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced measures to implement a draft law that will amend the Code of Offenses, particularly regarding the halal industry. This is related to the necessity of ensuring compliance with the law "On the Halal Industry". According to the proposed draft law, responsibility will be established for the production of halal products and the provision of halal services without the appropriate certificates. Sanctions are also
The Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic has received 81 vehicles, including 36 "Chevrolet Cobalt," 19 JAC T-6, 18 "Gazelles," five shift buses, and three JAC Sunray minibuses. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that in recent years, the country's defense capabilities have significantly strengthened. The budget of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic has increased by more than 300% compared to 2018–2019. These funds are primarily directed towards strengthening the
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Law and Order, the Judicial System, and the Fight Against Crime, Deputy Chairman of the State Service for the Execution of Sentences Nurlan Sarchaev reported that the agency will likely need to construct a new high-security colony. This is related to the discussion of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law on the reinstatement of the recidivism institution. As stated in the draft law, convicts with special recidivism will be held
In Saint Petersburg, at the Lenin District Court, a trial will begin on January 29, 2026, regarding the case of Ekaterina Bivol, who is the ex-wife of the famous boxer Dmitry Bivol. She is accused of publicly inciting interethnic hatred.
Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Roman Svistin (left) and Almaz Imangaziev Today, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Imangaziev, and the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Osh, Roman Svistin, held a meeting to discuss the opening of the General Consulate of Kyrgyzstan in Sochi. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, various aspects of Kyrgyz-Russian consular cooperation were addressed during
Today, 81 vehicles were handed over to the Ministry of Defense, with the participation of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. These vehicles were purchased with state funds and are intended to improve the mobility and equipping of military units, as reported by the government press service.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on law enforcement, combating crime, and corruption, Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva expressed the opinion that some provisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law regarding the concept of "recidivism" contradict the Constitution. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev emphasized that under the new rules, recidivism for crimes will be punished more strictly. He noted that despite an
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, announced a proposal for a reform under which the country's parliament will become unicameral. He noted that the government will work on this reform over the next year, and a nationwide referendum could take place as early as 2027. “I believe that discussing such an important issue will require at least a year, after which a referendum can be held in 2027 and amendments to the Constitution can be made,” the president added.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law concerning changes to the current legislation on virtual assets, as reported by the president's press service. The aim of the changes is to improve state control in the area of virtual assets, as well as to create conditions for the stable and transparent functioning of the cryptocurrency market in the country. The law clarifies the concept of "stablecoin" and introduces new terms, including "Real
The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to introduce a new article in the country's codes regarding the frequency of amendments to them. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law Enforcement, and the Fight Against Crime, Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov noted that amendments to the codes in Kyrgyzstan are made quite frequently, which affects law enforcement practices.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, announced the return of the vice-presidential position. This information was revealed at a meeting of the National Kurultai, where the head of state also clarified that the position of state advisor will be abolished. Photo Akorda During his speech at the Kurultai, Tokayev noted that it is time to create a new position, which he believes will become an important part of the political structure of the country. "People say that everything
Changes have been made to the Cabinet of Ministers' decree In Kyrgyzstan, the requirements for knowledge of the Kyrgyz language for civil servants have become stricter. The Cabinet of Ministers has updated decree No. 189 from April 4, 2022, which contains standard qualification requirements for state and municipal employees.
The Republic of Kyrgyzstan has begun the digitization of the military registration and military ticket system. This was reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, during an event for the transfer of new equipment to the Ministry of Defense. Photo from the internet According to Kasymaliev, the first stage of digitization, conducted by the Ministry of Defense, has already been completed. As part of this stage, electronic document management was organized, as well
On January 20, a law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Virtual Assets'" was signed by President Sadyr Japarov in Kyrgyzstan. This information was disseminated by the information policy service of the president's administration. The law, which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, aims to improve state control in the field of virtual asset services, as well as to create stable and transparent conditions in the market for these assets
Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy department of the presidential administration, urged citizens to approach electricity consumption more responsibly. He expressed these words in his social media post, addressing both public psychological aspects and the current state of the energy sector. Increase in Consumption and Low Tariffs We observe an incorrect attitude. Often, when we see someone recklessly driving a car, we say: “Are you driving a government vehicle?”. Daiyrbek
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new Statistical Program for 2026. This document regulates the list of official statistical observations, establishes deadlines for data collection, and defines the range of government bodies that are required to provide statistical information. The purpose of this resolution is to create an effective system for the collection and dissemination of official statistics. According to the program, ministries, state committees, agencies,
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Deputy Kamila Talieva raised the issue of the insufficient number of women in high positions in government institutions. She noted that, despite the existing law limiting the share of representatives of one gender to 70 percent, the actual figures remain disappointing. According to the MP, out of 22 government members, only one woman holds a position, and among 76 deputy ministers, only 17 are women. This statistics
The government of Kyrgyzstan has made amendments to its resolution No. 82 dated February 20, 2025, concerning the pilot project for transferring the road connecting Bishkek with the "Manas" international airport to the jurisdiction of the city administration. The changes pertain to the financial mechanism that will be used to maintain this important transport artery. The new version of the document clarifies that road expenses will now be covered not only from the republican budget