According to the information presented by Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev at a press conference on January 15 in Bishkek, in 2025, 9,600 foreign citizens legalized their stay in Kyrgyzstan under a short-term amnesty. In addition, the minister reported that 2,088 foreigners were deported from the country.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 13, initiatives regarding the tightening of penalties for drivers who violate traffic rules while under the influence of alcohol and the introduction of category A1 for managing mopeds, which requires the possession of the appropriate driver's license, were considered. These proposals were voiced earlier, as the increase in the number of mopeds and scooters has led to a rise in road accidents. Thus, the proposed measures aim to ensure
The management of the television channel announced the expiration of the land lease. On Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, the studio of the channel "Nomad-TV" has been dismantled. The channel's press service confirmed that the main reason for this decision is the expiration of the lease term. The studio was originally set up as a temporary structure and was intended for covering key socio-political events in Kyrgyzstan. However, the location and design of the studio faced criticism
Deputy Kamila Talieva presented information from the UN report on the increase in cases of torture. Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, stated that torture in the country has been completely eliminated. He made this statement at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, emphasizing the implementation of digital control measures in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He noted that surveillance cameras have been installed in every police department, both urban and rural, as well as
Jamilya Dzhamanbaeva, the Ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic, expressed concern about the recurring obstacles from government agencies that arose during attempts to monitor the conditions of detention of foreign citizens at the temporary detention center located on the former Gansi base. This information was disseminated by the agency's press service. On October 28, 2025, staff from the institute arrived to check compliance with the rights of foreign citizens, but they were once again
Today, the official presentation of the new director of the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance — Cholpon Shamsutdin — took place, according to information from the agency's press service. Cholpon previously held the position of deputy director and has significant experience in the field of sanitary control and epidemiology. The department emphasized that important tasks related to improving preventive measures and enhancing the quality of
The Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented new rules and rates for driving education. New rules regarding the training for driving motor vehicles have come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan expressed dissatisfaction regarding long queues for obtaining a medical certificate The Chief of Staff of the President, Kanbek Tumanbaev, reported that a medical certificate in form 083 is no longer required for the replacement of a permanent driver's license.
There is a growing consumption of electricity in the country. A meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic was held, dedicated to the autumn-winter heating season for 2025-2026.
The trade fair "Agro Caravan -2026" has started in Osh, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event has gathered farmers and representatives of the agro-industrial complex of the region. Visitors can familiarize themselves with organic agricultural products, as well as fruits and vegetables stored in logistics centers. Within the framework of the fair, presentations dedicated to modern technologies and innovations in the agricultural sector have been
The Bashkir epic "Ural-Batyr" has been published in the Kyrgyz language for the first time, with the support of the Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla and the "Kitap" publishing house. This was reported by the publishing house itself. The translation of the epic was carried out by Ibrahim Abduvaliev, a professor at the Jalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov.
From August 31 to September 6, the VI World Nomad Games will take place in Kyrgyzstan, with the participation of over 3,000 athletes from more than 100 countries expected. This information was announced by the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, at a press conference. Moldazhiyev also provided data on the number of countries and participants in previous Nomad Games. According to him, in 2014, 19 countries participated in the first Games, in 2016 —
Photo 24.kg. World Nomad Games. Archive photo The VI World Nomad Games promise to be not only a significant sporting event but also a platform for an international cultural program. Participants can expect not only competitions but also a variety of ethnic events. Interest in these Games from other countries is steadily increasing: many states and ethnic groups are approaching the organizers with proposals to add new disciplines and participants. This was announced at a press conference in
A driver's license will now be required to operate a moped A draft law concerning changes to traffic safety rules is being considered at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh.
On January 14, in Bishkek, employees of the Lenin District Administration, together with the Department for Land Use Control, carried out the demolition of unauthorized constructions. To ensure safety and prevent conflicts at the work sites, police officers were present. According to information from the district administration, the demolition is taking place in contour No. 107 on the territory of MTU No. 10, as well as in the residential areas of "Ak-Ordo" and "Orok."
The correspondent of Turmush reports that the process of dismantling the main Christmas tree in Karabalta has begun. With the end of the New Year holidays, starting from January 14, employees of the municipal enterprise "Universal" have started to take down the tree that decorated the central part of the city.
There are large queues at the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing in Manas. Many people have come to replace their indefinite driver's licenses. According to a representative of the organization, the situation with the queues arose after the cancellation of the requirement to provide a medical certificate in form 083 for license replacement. This decision attracted significantly more people wanting to use the service.
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Photo 24.kg. Nursultan Adenov, head of the international secretariat of the WNG As part of the preparations for the VI World Nomad Games, it is planned to involve more than 1,500 volunteers, as reported by Nursultan Adenov, who heads the international secretariat of the WNG. According to Adenov, the volunteers will be divided into two key groups. The first group includes about 600 people who will be part of the organizational team. The second group, consisting of approximately 1,000 people,
Photo 24.kg At a press conference in Bishkek, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that 336 million soms will be allocated from the state budget for the organization of the VI World Nomad Games. Read more on the topic The sports program for the VI World Nomad Games was presented in Kyrgyzstan According to Moldazhiyev, these funds will be used to ensure the accommodation of athletes arriving for the games, as well as to cover key
Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva expressed concerns that the amendments to the Criminal Code could negatively impact the already difficult situation faced by medical workers in Kyrgyzstan. Today, January 15, the parliament discussed in the second reading a bill concerning amendments to Article 137 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "Torture." The innovations suggest that not only officials but also other employees, including medical personnel, can now be held accountable for
At a press conference in Bishkek on January 15, Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced that over 128,000 Kyrgyz citizens were removed from the registry last year. According to him, many responsible citizens checked their data and organized their documents if they were on the list. Kulubaev noted that Kyrgyz citizens were given additional time to prepare the necessary paperwork and register. "Our state and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did everything possible, but some citizens are
The recent conflict between activist Aktilek Orozbekov from Kyrgyzstan and the confectionery company "Kulikov" has come to an end. The parties announced their reconciliation through a joint video message published on social media. The official representative of "Kulikov" confirmed in the recording that the company is withdrawing its previously filed lawsuit against the activist and has no claims against him. He noted that the conflict was resolved as a result of negotiations
In Bishkek, discussions continue regarding the possibility of resuming tram services as part of the new general plan. The city administration previously reported that the return of trams could be one of the solutions to improve public transport in the capital. As part of a study conducted by journalists from 24.kg, a survey was organized among local residents to gather their opinions on this initiative. The majority of survey participants responded positively to the idea of launching tram