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The building of the "Chatyr-Kul" cinema will be transferred to the municipal ownership of Bishkek

Photo from the archive. The 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema after the fire The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Agency for Management of State Property and the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy to transfer the building of the 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema along with the adjacent land plot of 40 acres to the municipal ownership of the city of Bishkek. According to the resolution, a social institution for children and the elderly is planned to be built on the

20.01.2026, 19:33

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Shorelines Without Cafés: Buildings in Water Protection Zones Being Demolished in Bishkek

In Bishkek, activities to demolish structures located on land in water protection zones and built in violation of legislation are actively continuing. This information was announced by the press service of the city administration. Currently, municipal workers are dismantling the "Kekejev" cafe, located directly in the riverbed of the Alamedin River. This action has freed up a plot of municipal land measuring 2,380 square meters. A letter of claim issued by the Department for Land Use

20.01.2026, 19:31

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In 2026, Bishkek will purchase over 600 "short buses"

Active work continues in Bishkek on the modernization and expansion of the public transport fleet. The city’s head, Aibek Junushaliev, shared current information and plans for updating the fleet in a podcast by the agency "Kabar". According to him, in 2021, an assessment of the city's needs was conducted, which indicated that approximately 2500 buses are necessary for proper passenger service. Currently, about 1436 units of transport are operating on the routes. The mayor

20.01.2026, 19:26

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Nearly 300 illegal structures dismantled on Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek

Photo by the press service of the mayor's office On Leo Tolstoy Street in Bishkek, a raid was conducted aimed at organizing the municipal territory, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office. As a result of the inspection, illegal installations were removed: 96 tires used as barriers, 172 advertising structures, and 18 metal fences. The total number of dismantled objects amounted to 286. In connection with the identified violations, protocols were drawn up under Article

20.01.2026, 19:25

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In Bishkek, waste collectors will be offered jobs at waste sorting plants

The Bishkek city administration plans to open one or two more waste sorting plants, said Aibek Junushaliev in a podcast by the Kabar agency. According to the mayor, the authorities aim to create jobs for citizens who previously earned a living by collecting garbage at the landfill. “We want to offer people who survived by collecting waste at the old dump official employment. Instead of living near the 'mountain of garbage,' we are opening up opportunities for them to work at the

20.01.2026, 19:08

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Ministry of Justice: Amendments to the Codes Will Be Considered as a Package

Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov announced that amendments are planned to be introduced in a package format, with all proposals taken into account based on the discussions held. This pertains to the draft law, which stipulates that changes to the codes will be made no more than once a year. The draft law was reviewed in the first reading by the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption. Deputy

20.01.2026, 18:47

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Traffic Jams in Bishkek: The City Hall Plans to Implement Restrictions

The issue of traffic jams in Bishkek is becoming increasingly relevant. In a podcast by the agency "Kabar," the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, shared his thoughts on possible measures to combat this phenomenon. According to the mayor, there are over 460,000 vehicles in the capital, which significantly exceeds the capacity of the existing infrastructure. Active measures to address the problem began back in 2024; however, he emphasized that this is not the only solution and a

20.01.2026, 18:44

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The Best of 2025 Determined by the Internal Affairs Directorate of Batken Region

In the Batken region, the results of the year have been summarized among the employees of the Internal Affairs Directorate who demonstrated outstanding achievements in their work. According to the information from the regional police press service, in 2025, awards were given to those who showed high professional skills in ensuring safety, combating crime, and diligently fulfilling their official duties. Additionally, the most active representatives of the veterans' council, who made

20.01.2026, 18:34

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What objects in Bishkek may be subject to demolition? Interview with the head of the State Cultural Heritage Protection Agency

How many structures were demolished in Bishkek last year? What happens to the dismantled buildings and where are they transported? In what cases is forced demolition carried out? — these questions were answered by Atai Muratbek, head of the Land Use Control Department of the Bishkek City Hall, in an interview for AKIpress.

20.01.2026, 18:22

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In the Bishkek City Hall, new appointments have been made. Heads of municipal enterprises have changed.

Changes in the personnel of the Bishkek city hall took place, as reported by the municipal press service. Erkinbek Omurkulov has been appointed the new director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkeksvet," replacing Eldiyar Toktogonov, who has left his position. Photo of the Bishkek city hall. Erkinbek Omurkulov Also, Samat Adylkhan uulu, who previously held the position of deputy director, now heads the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Baths." Photo of the Bishkek city hall.

20.01.2026, 17:59

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Minister of Justice on Frequent Amendments: Even the Ministries Themselves Can't Keep Up with the Changes

At the meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Justice Ayaz Bayetov noted that frequent changes in legislative codes have become a problem, as even ministries struggle to keep up with them. On January 20, the committee discussed a draft law that proposes a limitation on making changes to the codes - no more than once a year.

20.01.2026, 17:54

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Free replacement of indefinite driver's licenses extended indefinitely

In Kyrgyzstan, old-style driver's licenses continue to be valid. A special transitional period has been established for their replacement with new ones, during which citizens can take advantage of benefits. The State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers, which is subordinate to the Presidential Administration, reported that the initial transitional period was set from January 15 to February 15. However, based on numerous requests from citizens, the authorities decided to extend

20.01.2026, 17:32

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In Bishkek, 295 people sought help after injuries from ice slicks

From January 1 to January 19, 2026, the emergency room of the Sports Rehabilitation Center received 295 injured individuals, whose injuries occurred as a result of snowfall and the formation of ice. Doctors recorded 227 cases of fractures, as well as 68 cases of bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures received plaster casts.

20.01.2026, 17:25

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to reintroduce the concept of crime recidivism and to tighten penalties for repeat offenders.

The draft law focuses on increasing the effectiveness of the fight against organized crime and ensuring public safety. Currently, a draft law has been initiated in Kyrgyzstan concerning amendments to several codes — the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Penal Enforcement Code. The main objective of the document is to reintroduce the concept of recidivism into legislation and to tighten the measures of responsibility for individuals committing crimes repeatedly.

20.01.2026, 17:25

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The city hall plans to relocate the "Jasmine" cafe from Alamedin-1, a multi-level parking lot will be built nearby.

In Bishkek, work continues on the dismantling of illegally constructed objects along the technical channel of the CHPP, reports the press service of the city administration. The city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, has instructed to terminate the contract with the café "Jasmin" due to violations, while the entrepreneur will be offered an alternative land plot.

20.01.2026, 17:15

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The area around the landfill in Bishkek is planned to be developed as an industrial zone.

In a recent podcast organized by the "Kabar" agency, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, discussed the situation with residential developments located near the landfill. He noted that currently these settlements are considered illegal and do not fall under the land amnesty program due to their location in the sanitary protection zone. “If the sanitary zone is reduced, it will create opportunities for the legalization of housing. Nevertheless, the city administration insists

20.01.2026, 17:14

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The Mayor of Bishkek named the most successful implemented project of the city in 2025.

One of the significant achievements of Bishkek in 2025 was the successful resolution of the waste disposal problem, as reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar". The mayor noted that the issue of creating a waste recycling plant had remained unresolved for many years, despite numerous resolutions. Previously, similar initiatives often faced criminal cases and arrests among officials.

20.01.2026, 17:11

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The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Became an Honorary Professor of KNU

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, has been awarded the title of "Honorary Professor" of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. According to the press service of the parliament, the rector of KNU, Dogdurbek Chontoey, emphasized that N. Turgunbek uulu actively supports initiatives aimed at the development of this educational institution, which has been contributing to the education of the country for over a hundred years. His support

20.01.2026, 17:06

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Construction of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu. The Mayor of Bishkek ordered to change the contractor.

The mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, has decided to change the contracting organization responsible for the construction of the bridge on Jibek-Jolu Avenue. This became known during his field meeting, where he assessed the progress of several important infrastructure projects in the capital. According to information from the city authorities, deficiencies were found in the fencing at the site, which led to the termination of the contract with the current contractor. Additionally, the

20.01.2026, 17:05

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In the "My City" app, notifications about upcoming water outages will now be provided.

In the latest version of the mobile application "My City," a new feature has been added. As reported by the Municipal Enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies," users can now receive timely notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages. Notifications will be sent in a convenient digital format directly to users' devices. Screenshot. To receive individual notifications, it is necessary to update the app to the latest version and enter your account

20.01.2026, 16:52

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In Kyrgyzstan, 35 pawnshops had their licenses suspended in a year

In 2025, 35 licenses of pawnshops were suspended in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Suyorkul Ashimjan uulu, head of the Department of Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He noted that in case of violations identified under the Code of Offenses, fines are imposed on pawnshop institutions. If such violations continue, a complete revocation of the license is possible.

20.01.2026, 16:48

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In Bishkek, a record 92 km of roads were built last year - Mayor

In 2022, 92 kilometers of new roads were built in Bishkek. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, in a podcast by the agency "Kabar." According to him, this figure has become a record for the city. Previously, the maximum volumes of road construction in Bishkek ranged from 18 to 25 km per year until 2023. “It is worth noting that road construction work was not carried out throughout the year, but only during the warm season. The main construction processes

20.01.2026, 16:31

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The Ministry of Justice proposes to amend the codes less frequently.

The new bill aims to increase citizens' confidence in the legal system and the stability of legislation The government intends to reduce the frequency of changes in legislative codes. The main goal of this step is to provide a more stable and understandable legal environment for citizens and businesses.

20.01.2026, 16:24

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Citizens' Appeals to Government Agencies May Start to Be Processed Faster

Starting January 20, 2026, discussions will begin in Kyrgyzstan on a new draft law concerning the procedure for considering citizens' appeals. This project was initiated by the member of the Jogorku Kenesh, Baktyar Kalpaev. The goal of the new draft law is to increase the speed and efficiency of processing citizens' appeals within the framework of digitalization of public administration. The document's note outlines key tasks, including reducing the waiting time for responses by

20.01.2026, 16:23