The bill proposes appointments to state and municipal positions without a competitive selection process A new initiative regarding amendments to the Law "On State Civil Service and Municipal Service" is being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh, aimed at simplifying the employment process for certain categories of citizens in public service.
In one of the villages of the Batken region, employees of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan conducted an examination of a falcon that had accidentally found itself in the settlement. After a thorough check, the bird was released back into its natural habitat. According to the ministry, the health of the bird of prey was assessed as satisfactory, and no signs of injury or illegal captivity were found. The ministry also emphasized that falcons
A deputy demands explanations from the authorities At a meeting of the committee on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva expressed her concern about the rising number of hepatitis cases in the city of Tash-Kumyr.
At the meeting of the Committee on Law and Order of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on January 13, deputy Nurbek Sydygaliev proposed an initiative to raise the minimum age for obtaining a driver's license in Kyrgyzstan to 20 or 21 years. He argued that this measure could help reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving young drivers. Sydygaliev also appealed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare an analysis of accidents among youth, including data on various age
The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of OJSC "Bakay Bank," which took place on December 22, 2025, resulted in significant changes in the leadership of the institution. This information was published on the official website of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. As a result of the voting, Timur Ibragimov was elected as the chairman of the bank's board starting January 2026, while Sergey Ibragimov secured a position on the board of directors.
The Cabinet of Ministers has proposed a draft for public discussion regarding changes to the rules for the payment of pension savings. The document outlines changes in the procedure by which the Social Fund makes these payments. Among the proposed innovations is a clarification of the list of individuals entitled to pension savings. In particular, the spouses of insured citizens will also be able to claim these payments. Additionally, there are plans to revise the procedure for multiple
Zoë Saldana, the American actress, has recently topped the list of the highest-grossing actors in the world, surpassing stars like Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Downey Jr. According to the analytical resource The Numbers, the total box office earnings of films featuring her have reached an impressive $15.467 billion. Photo from the internet. Zoë Saldana: the highest-grossing actress in film history Saldana gained fame thanks to her key roles in blockbusters such as the
Abyssinian cat named Darlen Fleur Dalmore Black, representing Russia, took first place in the World Cat Federation ranking for 2025, as reported by the official website of the organization here. He scored over 19,700 points in total, which allowed him to win the title of world champion. This cat was born on June 15, 2024, and belongs to one of the specialized clubs. In total, there were almost 1,500 participants in the final list for 2025. The second and third places were taken by the Scottish
The Vice Mayor of the capital, Ramiz Aliyev, shared plans for the reconstruction of Auezov Street, located in the "Alamedin" microdistrict. The information was published on his social media page. Work will begin in March and will cover the section from Jibek Jolu Avenue to Salieva Street, as noted by the official.
The press service of the Ministry of Health commented on the situation at the Osh Interregional Children's Clinical Hospital (OICCH), where a video demonstrating long queues in the clinical diagnostic department has become popular on social media. According to the hospital director, Zhyrgalbek Tolorov, such situations are not uncommon after weekends and holidays, when the number of patients needing outpatient care and consultations with specialists sharply increases. For example, today,
There is an active discussion on social media about a video showing a large number of fish fry gathered along the shores of Issyk-Kul. Users report that such a significant quantity of young fish became possible thanks to the recent cleaning of the water body from fishing nets. In the video, it can be seen that the fry are located in the coastal zone, and many associate this with the improvement of the ecological situation in the lake after the removal of old nets. User comments under the video
In Bishkek, the construction of the production base for the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" has begun. According to the press service of the city administration, all construction work is planned to be completed by the summer of 2026.
Specialists from the Batken Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an inspection of a hawk that accidentally flew into one of the villages. After being examined by a relevant expert, the bird was released back into its natural habitat. The department noted that hawks belong to the diurnal birds of prey family Accipitridae and are found on almost all continents. These agile and fast hunters prefer mountainous
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubayeva reported on the deportation of four citizens of Kyrgyzstan from Mongolia. The Committee also discussed a draft law concerning the ratification of the Extradition Treaty between the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia, which was signed on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. This document creates the necessary legal framework
During a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Oktobyr Urmambetov, presented an initiative to amend several laws related to road safety. The new draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Ensuring Road Safety" has been developed in accordance with the presidential decree dated December 7, 2021, No. 548, and aims to reduce the number of road traffic accidents and their serious consequences.
In the Batken region, employees of the regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan examined a falcon that unexpectedly appeared in one of the local villages. After an inspection by a specialist, the bird was released back into the wild. This was reported by the ministry's press service. The falcon is a powerful predatory bird from the falcon family, primarily inhabiting mountainous and wooded areas. This species is considered
As of the end of November 2025, the number of Ukrainian refugees who have received temporary protection in European Union countries amounted to 4.33 million people. This data is provided by Eurostat. In the last month of autumn last year, the number of Ukrainians seeking refuge in the EU increased by 30,000.
During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubayeva reported that Russia has refused the repatriation of 144 citizens of Kyrgyzstan serving sentences in Russian prisons. Deputy Ulukbek Uzakbaev raised the question of whether the permanent representation of the General Prosecutor's Office in Russia could expedite the process. Currently, all requests
At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubayeva reported that Russia refused to transfer 144 citizens of Kyrgyzstan who are in correctional facilities. Topics discussed More than 1,200 Kyrgyz citizens are serving sentences in Russian prisons. She specified that the Kyrgyz side submitted a total of 449 requests for the transfer of convicts; however, in 144 cases,
In Tokmok, a grand opening of a new cinema took place, which was reconstructed as part of an extensive project aimed at revitalizing cultural life in the regions. The project is being implemented with the support of "Atlant Cinema" LLC and the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) under the directive of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, with the assistance of the Cabinet of Ministers. As part of this project, $1 million 550 thousand has been allocated for the
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of the judicial system, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption, held the first reading of the draft law "On the Ratification of the Extradition Treaty between the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia." This treaty was signed in Bishkek on July 21, 2025. Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubayeva noted that this document establishes the legal framework for the extradition of individuals convicted of crimes,
In Mongolia, there are about 50 citizens of Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Deputy Attorney General Ümütkan Konkubaeva during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues related to the judicial system, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption. During the meeting, the draft law "On the Ratification of the Extradition Treaty between the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia" was discussed, which was signed on July 21, 2025, in Bishkek. This document is
Today, January 13, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of law and order and combating crime, a bill aimed at tightening penalties for traffic violations was approved in the first reading. The proposed bill includes amendments to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes, the Code of Offenses, and the law on road traffic. The initiator was the cabinet of ministers, and the amendments were prepared in accordance with the president's decree on the need
In 2025, through the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Kara-Kol," 300 million 266 thousand 484 soms were collected thanks to a cashless system using QR codes. This is 35.48% more compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. To improve service quality and minimize the impact of the human factor, as well as to prevent corruption risks, the minister instructed the management of the state institution