According to the new rules that will come into effect on January 20, 2026, the procedure for conscripting citizens for military service will be completely revised. These changes affect both compulsory service and mobilization, as well as military gatherings and reserve officer service, as reported by Lada.kz citing Zakon.kz.
The Kyrgyzstan judo team is preparing to participate in the World Championship for cadets, which will take place in Bulgaria.
Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev has proposed an initiative that would require citizens of Kyrgyzstan to participate in elections and referendums. His amendments concern the constitutional laws "On Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," "On the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums," and "On Referendums," and are already open for public discussion. According to the current law "On Elections of the President and Deputies of the
In connection with the expected cold weather, the Ministry of Energy has announced an increase in control over the condition of the power grids. The agency noted that, taking into account the declared storm warning and adverse weather conditions, measures to monitor the operation of energy facilities are being strengthened throughout the country. Reserves for emergency repairs have also been prepared, and schemes for operational response to possible emergencies have been developed. Repair
Due to the announced storm warning, energy companies are increasing control over the operation of their facilities. This is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. Special emergency reserves have been prepared for rapid response to possible emergency situations. Repair crews, as well as transport and specialized equipment, have been put on high alert. Continuous monitoring of the situation is being conducted. Duty schedules have been established for the relevant services on a
In Bishkek, at Ala-Too Square, work began this morning on the dismantling of the country's main New Year tree. This symbol of the New Year and Christmas celebrations was installed in December. According to reports from city services, the process of dismantling and removing the structure will take several days.
Considering the forecasts of adverse weather and the announced storm warning, the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan has decided to strengthen control over the functioning of energy infrastructure facilities. The agency has prepared an emergency repair stock, which will allow for a prompt response to possible emergency situations. Repair teams, vehicles, and special equipment are on high alert. Monitoring of the current situation is underway, and duty schedules for the relevant services have been
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 15, a draft law was considered that could change the approach to criminal liability for torture. According to the new document, responsibility will be imposed not only on officials but also on other participants performing official functions, such as employees of educational, medical, and social institutions who have authority over vulnerable groups of the population. This draft law aims to align the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan with the UN
The confectionery company "Kulikov" has filed a motion in court demanding to change the measure of restraint for Aktilek Orozbekov and to place him in custody. The activist himself reported this through his social media. According to him, the conflict arose nearly nine months ago in one of the establishments of the "Kulikov" chain when he stated the need for service in the Kyrgyz language. After that, company representatives contacted law enforcement, which led to his
Today, January 15, about 400 citizens were eager to obtain a ticket for exchanging indefinite driver's licenses at the state institution "Unaa," located on Valikhanov Street in Bishkek. According to information from visitors, only 195 tickets were issued, while the institution can serve no more than 150 people per day. New driver's licenses and vehicle registration plates can also be obtained here. As explained by Kaktus.media at "Unaa," the rush is related to the
The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed that higher education institutions and secondary vocational education institutions, regardless of their organizational and legal form, cease the practice of imposing fines on students for missing classes and internships. According to information from the ministry, this recommendation is aimed at protecting the rights of students, as well as creating unified and fair approaches to addressing issues of
In 2025, Kyrgyzstan significantly increased the number of countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. This information was announced by Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev during a summary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' work. The minister noted that the country has managed not only to strengthen its positions in traditional regions but also to open new avenues for cooperation.
The Ombudsman of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Jamambaeva, drew attention to the conditions of detention for detained foreign citizens at the Temporary Detention Center in the Chui region. This was reported by the press service of the Ombudsman’s institute. The center is located on the premises of a former military unit in Gansi, not far from the "Manas" airport.
Kamila Talieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, raised an important issue regarding transportation accessibility for the residents of the village of Arashan, located in the Alamudun district. According to her, about five thousand local residents face traffic jams every day. "In the morning, it is difficult for people to get to work in the city, and in the evening, to return. On April 7th Street, before the turn to Arashan, there is no traffic light, which leads to serious traffic jams due
The meeting, organized at the initiative of the American side, took place between Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council on Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of Kyrgyzstan, and Leslie Viguerie, the U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the secretariat reported on this event. During the conversation, Iminov informed his counterpart about the main goals and objectives of the national council, as well as discussed the activities
On Ala-Too Square in Bishkek, the dismantling of the pixel studio of the "Nomad-TV" channel has begun. According to information provided by the channel's management, this measure is related to the expiration of the land lease on which the studio was located. The fate of the studio has been actively discussed on social media and messaging apps, provoking a variety of opinions among the city's residents. Nevertheless, representatives of the channel noted that the dismantling
The acceptance of comments and suggestions regarding the General Development Plan protocol until 2050 continues in Bishkek and will last until January 19, 2026. The city leadership provided this information. As stated in the mayor's office, on January 12, 2026, the results of the review of appeals and suggestions from the city's residents were published on the official portal.
At the "flea market" in the Jaily district of the Chui region, the attention of many buyers was drawn to a unique item — a helmet of a Soviet firefighter. The seller named Alexander shared that this helmet was found during the dismantling of an old shed and is being sold for 2000 soms.
According to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) titled "World Employment and Social Outlook," the global unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.9 percent in 2026, which corresponds to 186 million people. However, a significantly larger number of individuals continue to face a lack of access to quality jobs. The UN News Service reports that around 300 million workers live in extreme poverty, earning less than $3 a day. At the same time, the number of
Due to expected precipitation, a storm warning has been issued in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on certain highways. According to information from Kyrgyz Hydrometeorology, from January 15 to 18, in areas such as Bishkek-Osh (sections 121-138 km and 198-255 km, passes Too-Ashuu and Ala-Bel), Ala-Buka-Kanysh-Kyya (68-74 km and 86-101 km, Chapchyma pass), as well as on the roads Krasnaya Gorka-Ak-Tash (0-3 km), Myrza-Ake-Kara-Kulja-Alaykuu (65-110 km) and Karakol-Enilchek (45-90 km,
The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has refuted recent claims by a member of the Jogorku Kenesh that citizens of Kazakhstan were not properly informed about the new rules for staying in the country. According to the agency, efforts to inform were carried out prior to the changes coming into effect, involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Border Service of the GKNB, and the Ministry of Digital Development. Information was disseminated through
The state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia" has announced the start of centralized procurement of medical goods and medicines for the year 2026. The procurement process will be carried out in three stages: Price monitoring. Publication of the announcement on the government platform. Selection of the tender winner.
At the meeting held on January 15, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev reported on requests from residents of two microdistricts in Bishkek. He noted that residents of house No. 64 in microdistrict 12 and apartment No. 44 in microdistrict 7 have approached him, asking for the construction of football fields. "A relatively small amount will be required for the implementation of this project. The issue should be forwarded to the mayor's office; I ask you to give the appropriate instruction,"
In a recent broadcast, Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov expressed the idea of a possible "beginning of a special military operation" in Armenia and Central Asian countries. He suggested ignoring international norms and using force to control the internal affairs of these republics in order to keep them within the sphere of Russian influence. Discussion Topics The Armenian Foreign Ministry protested to the Russian ambassador over Solovyov's remarks. Armenia quickly reacted