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The Ombudsman helped two orphans from Naryn receive their inheritance
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The Ombudsman helped two orphans from Naryn receive their inheritance

In Naryn, the ombudsman provided support to two orphans who were unable to obtain their inheritance due to the actions of their relatives, according to information provided by the Ombudsman Institute. A request to the ombudsman’s representative was made by pensioner K.G., who asked for protection of her grandchildren's inheritance rights, aged 14 and 15, in the Naryn region. In her appeal, the woman reported that her son A.M. and daughter-in-law O.Zh. divorced in 2014 after six years of

19.01.2026, 11:46
Mamashov received $20,000 for winning at ACA 199
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Mamashov received $20,000 for winning at ACA 199

On January 16 in Krasnodar (Russia), the ACA 199 tournament took place, where Kyrgyz mixed martial artist Altynbek Mamashov showcased an outstanding performance. In the preliminary card, he faced American Chris Hanikatt.

19.01.2026, 11:44
The norms of the SEZ may be adjusted for the retro car museum in Bishkek.
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The norms of the SEZ may be adjusted for the retro car museum in Bishkek.

The National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan has initiated discussions on changes to the regulations concerning free economic zones (FEZ). According to the draft resolution, the requirements for fencing and access rules for tourist and exhibition facilities in the FEZ are being updated, including the planned retro car museum in Bishkek.

19.01.2026, 11:42
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In 2025, the budget for national cinematography tripled and amounted to 970 million soms.

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan achieved significant growth in the budget for national cinematography, which increased threefold to 970 million soms. This information was announced at a meeting of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development, Information Technologies, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs. To understand the scale of the changes, it is worth noting that in 2024 the budget was only 345 million soms.

19.01.2026, 11:42
Fog once again caused delays and cancellations of flights at Manas Airport.
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Fog once again caused delays and cancellations of flights at Manas Airport.

On January 19 of this year, the international airport "Manas" is once again experiencing delays and cancellations of flights due to poor visibility caused by fog. This incident was reported by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Currently, visibility at the airport ranges from 400 to 800 meters; however, takeoffs and landings continue as usual.

19.01.2026, 11:38
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In the Ak-Talinsky District, residents of villages recently included in high-altitude zones are asking to address the issue of pension benefits.

Residents of high-altitude villages in the Ak-Talinsky district demand pension benefits Turmush — In the Ak-Talinsky district, located in the Naryn region, local residents of several villages recently classified as high-altitude areas express dissatisfaction with the lack of legally mandated benefits upon retirement. Last year, the villages of Choloq-Kayin and Konorchok, which belong to the Ala-Bugin rural district, as well as the village of Zhany-Tilek from the Kara-Burgon rural district, were

19.01.2026, 11:36
14-year-old chess player from Kyrgyzstan debuted in the strongest league in the world in Germany
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14-year-old chess player from Kyrgyzstan debuted in the strongest league in the world in Germany

Bayastan Sydykov, a 14-year-old chess player from Kyrgyzstan, made his debut on the board in the German Chess Bundesliga, as reported by the legal association "Kyrgyz Chess Union". He represents the club SC Viernheim, one of the league leaders, which includes well-known chess players such as Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Alexey Sarana, Jorden van Foreest, and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus.

19.01.2026, 11:28
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In Kyrgyzstan, requirements for the production of domestic films will be increased

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to science, education, and culture, it was announced that standards for domestic cinema in Kyrgyzstan are expected to rise. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev noted that the country's film industry is actively progressing. “Currently, each film studio independently determines which films to produce, and script approvals occur only through the artistic council. However, an

19.01.2026, 11:27
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At Manas Airport, four flights were canceled due to fog

At Manas International Airport, visibility is poor, ranging from 400 to 800 meters due to fog. As a result, a decision was made to cancel four flights, as reported by the airport's press service. Despite the challenging conditions, takeoffs and landings of other flights continue as usual. However, two Turkish airlines, Pegasus and Turkish Airlines, have canceled their flights. Additionally, two flights to the city of Manas have been canceled by the domestic airline Tez Jet without

19.01.2026, 11:16
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In Batken, the performance event of Bala Barpy "Yntymak" will take place

The performance event "Yntymak" will take place on January 26 at the Batken Regional Drama Theater named after Apaz Zhainakov. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. The purpose of this event is to promote the creativity of the akyn Barpy Alykulov. The project was developed and staged by Kurmanbek Niyazbekov.

19.01.2026, 11:09
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Four Flights Delayed at Manas Airport

At Manas International Airport, some flights have been temporarily suspended. This information was provided by the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan." According to their data, visibility on the runway is between 400 and 800 meters. Flights of Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines have been canceled, and the reasons for the delays are currently being clarified. The press service also added that the airline Tez Jet has canceled two domestic flights heading to

19.01.2026, 10:56
Balıkçı received 10 units of special equipment worth 60 million soms
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Balıkçı received 10 units of special equipment worth 60 million soms

In the Issyk-Kul region, 10 units of new special equipment were transferred to the city of Balykchy, as reported by the Regional Development Fund. The total cost of the delivered machines amounted to 60 million soms. As part of the renewal of the vehicle fleet of local enterprises, a motor grader, two large excavators, a mini-excavator, a concrete mixer, a manipulator, a truck crane, two loaders, and a tractor (trailer) were received. This equipment was acquired to strengthen the material and

19.01.2026, 10:43
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The Ministry of Labor named the number of vacant jobs in the Kyrgyz Republic and in-demand professions.

As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job vacancies registered in the republic. The most in-demand positions are in the skilled trades, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. Currently, the unemployment rate in the country stands at 1.3%. There are 56,500 unemployed individuals registered with employment services, of which 38,100 have official registration. Last year, thanks to the efforts of the employment service, 17,454 people were

19.01.2026, 10:39
In which sectors do people earn the most in Kyrgyzstan – data from the Ministry of Labor
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In which sectors do people earn the most in Kyrgyzstan – data from the Ministry of Labor

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has published data on the average salary across various sectors of the economy. According to information from the National Statistical Committee, the highest average salaries are observed in the financial sector, amounting to 67,121 soms. Salaries in the industrial sector are approximately at the same level — 66,990 soms. In the transportation sector, the average income of workers is 58,657 soms, while in construction

19.01.2026, 10:36
About 12 tons of sausage products from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan
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About 12 tons of sausage products from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek," located in the Chui region, 11,720 kg of sausage products were discovered that were being illegally imported from Russia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Processing Industry. During the inspection, it became clear that the veterinary and sanitary requirements established by the Eurasian Economic Union had been violated.

19.01.2026, 10:29
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A Person Was Being Carried on the Hood — Footage from Aydarken

In Aidarken, a case of gross violation of traffic rules has been recorded: a Ford Mondeo driver was transporting a person on the hood of his car. This information was received from the Department of Road Safety of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Batken region. According to the agency's data, the traffic police officers of the Kadamjai District Department of Internal Affairs quickly identified and detained the offender. For this violation, the driver was fined 15,000 soms, and his

19.01.2026, 10:28
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In Bishkek, there is no threat of the "Ala-Archa" channel overflowing.

In Bishkek, as reported by representatives of the Oktobrskiy District Administration, the situation with the "Ala-Archa" canal is stable, and no spills are anticipated at the moment. According to information from the agency, specialized services, such as MTU No. 402 of the Oktobrskiy Municipal Administration, as well as specialists in water management and emergency services, are continuously monitoring the condition of the canal. Experts regularly measure the water level and monitor

19.01.2026, 10:26
In Kyrgyzstan, there are 5,547 job vacancies. In which professions?
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In Kyrgyzstan, there are 5,547 job vacancies. In which professions?

According to the Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan, as of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job vacancies in the country. The most in-demand positions are in the skilled trades. Currently, the unemployment rate in the republic stands at 1.3%. About 56,500 people are registered with employment services, of which 38,100 have official unemployed status. In 2025, the employment service helped to place 17,454 people in jobs.

19.01.2026, 10:25