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Will Moscow Street Become Pedestrian? Response from the Bishkek City Hall

At a recent public hearing dedicated to the master plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, city residents proposed transforming Moscow and Pushkin streets into pedestrian zones. The city hall's response to this initiative has been published. City hall noted that Moscow Street has the status of a citywide arterial road and operates with one-way traffic. It plays an important role in the city's transportation system, interacting with Toktogul Street.

13.01.2026, 14:43
The construction of the Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Station is entering the final stage
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The construction of the Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Station is entering the final stage

The implementation of the Ortokoy Hydroelectric Power Plant project has currently reached 80% completion. This project aims to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supply for the country. According to the Ministry of Energy, the main construction processes are proceeding according to schedule. The 950-meter-long diversion tunnel has been fully completed, and it is currently being reinforced with concrete. Work has also been completed on preparing and strengthening the soil at the

13.01.2026, 14:29
Strong winds are expected in Bishkek and the Chui region
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Strong winds are expected in Bishkek and the Chui region

A storm warning has been issued in the capital of Kyrgyzstan and the Chui region due to the expected deterioration of weather conditions. According to data from Kyrgyz Hydrometeorology, strong eastern winds are expected within the next three hours, as well as in the evening, with speeds reaching 15–20 meters per second.

13.01.2026, 13:57
By the end of the year, it is planned to complete the construction of over 2,600 apartments in the residential complex "Muras".
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By the end of the year, it is planned to complete the construction of over 2,600 apartments in the residential complex "Muras".

On January 12, a ceremony was held to open the first part of the second phase of the Muras residential complex on Malikov Street, 91, in the capital. This was reported live on the "Elden Sobol" program by Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the population relations department of the State Mortgage Company (GIK). As Totubaeva clarified, 1,080 apartments have been put into operation, located in eight multi-story buildings with heights of 18 and 24 floors. This phase of construction includes:

13.01.2026, 13:28
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Fines, Courts, and Employee Turnover. Why Staffing Chaos is Destroying Business from Within

Many employers are confident in the correctness of their personnel documentation. However, as practice shows, such confidence often ends in inspections, legal disputes, and financial losses. In an interview with Cholpon Adamalieva, the General Director of LLC "Adis Expert," a personnel consultant and labor law expert, issues of employer responsibility, common mistakes in personnel accounting, and the relevance of the personnel administrator profession are discussed. Our course is not

13.01.2026, 13:27
17 referees from Kyrgyzstan made it to the FIFA list for 2026
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17 referees from Kyrgyzstan made it to the FIFA list for 2026

The Football Federation of the global organization FIFA has updated the list of international referees for 2026, including 17 referees from Kyrgyzstan. These professionals will be able to officiate international matches under the auspices of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) throughout the year.

13.01.2026, 13:27
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The deputy opposed the exclusion of the title "Honored" from the state awards system

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, held on January 13, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev expressed disagreement with some aspects of the draft law concerning the reform of the system of state awards and honorary titles. He noted that the titles in the "honored" category should remain in the system of state awards, as they serve as an important means of recognizing the merits of professionals who have worked in their field for a long time and strive

13.01.2026, 13:17
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The work of four employment agencies in Turkey has been suspended due to violations.

The work of four agencies has been suspended due to non-compliance with legislation regarding the employment of Kyrgyz citizens in Turkey, according to information from the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad. During the inspection, it was found that the data provided by these companies contained inaccurate information. In particular, there was no information about actual cooperation with employers or foreign intermediaries in the Republic of Turkey.

13.01.2026, 13:05
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Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on vehicle technical inspection and appointed a state operator

On December 31, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 388 aimed at improving the organization of the vehicle technical inspection process. According to this document, from January 1 to December 31, 2026, the state enterprise "Technical Center of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic" will perform the functions of the state operator for the technical inspection of vehicles and the issuance of safety certificates for structures.

13.01.2026, 12:52
Master Plan of Bishkek-2050. Will cable cars, highways, and multi-level parking lots appear?
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Master Plan of Bishkek-2050. Will cable cars, highways, and multi-level parking lots appear?

During public hearings dedicated to the General Development Plan of Bishkek until 2050, citizens proposed ideas for the creation of cable cars, highways, and multi-level parking lots. Representatives of the city hall responded to these proposals, providing detailed explanations. Regarding highways, the municipality confirmed that this proposal will be taken into account in future planning.

13.01.2026, 12:41
The GIK Explained the Calculations for Queue Members in the "Muras" Residential Complex
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The GIK Explained the Calculations for Queue Members in the "Muras" Residential Complex

As part of the "Elden Sobol" program on the "Kabar" agency, Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the public relations department of the State Mortgage Company (GMC), spoke about the cost of housing for citizens waiting to receive apartments in the residential complex "Muras". One square meter here is valued at 78,705 soms. The State Mortgage Company offers two main mechanisms for obtaining housing. One of them is rent with the option of subsequent purchase. Citizens who

13.01.2026, 12:37
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The City Hall has published the results of the public hearings and the updated scheme of the Bishkek general plan project.

The Bishkek City Hall has published the results of public hearings and the amendments made to the General Plan project for the capital, which is projected until 2050. The development of the General Plan was carried out in 2025 by the Bishkek City Hall in collaboration with the Research Institute of Prospective Urban Planning. This document outlines the key directions for the development of the capital, taking into account demographic, infrastructural, and environmental aspects. Public hearings

13.01.2026, 12:34
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In Nookat, scheduled bus routes have been moved to the bus station

Route buses in Nookat will now depart from the bus station, according to a statement from the press service of the Osh region police. It has been reported that on January 12, an operation was carried out in Nookat aimed at organizing traffic on the central streets and reducing traffic jams.

13.01.2026, 12:34
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Seizure of Houses Inevitable: The City Hall Explained Plans for Barpy Alykulov Street

In Bishkek, the city hall responded to citizens' concerns regarding the fact that Barpy Alykulov Street, according to the master plan, intersects with the already existing residential development. The municipality reported that the proposal to reconsider the route was not taken into account. According to the plan, Barpy Alykulov Street will be one of the main meridional highways of the city, parallel to Dooronbek Sadyrbaev Street, and will provide access to the bypass road.

13.01.2026, 12:23
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Service fee canceled, but prices are rising: cafes and restaurants face hefty fines

Starting from January 1, 2026, new rules came into effect in Kyrgyzstan that prohibit catering establishments, including cafes and restaurants, from charging a service fee. The Antimonopoly Regulation Service reported that after the introduction of this norm, some establishment owners began to formally cancel the service fee but added it to the price of dishes. Such actions are considered a violation of the law. Monitoring compliance with the new regulation has been entrusted to the

13.01.2026, 12:20
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In Kyrgyzstan, the work of four employment agencies in Turkey has been suspended

During the inspection, it was established that the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad identified violations in the activities of agencies engaged in employment in Turkey. Monitoring revealed that several companies were recruiting citizens of Kyrgyzstan using false information about employment in the Republic of Turkey. In this process, documents with inaccurate data were submitted to the relevant state authority for obtaining work permits abroad, which lacked information about actual

13.01.2026, 12:17
Tram through the south of Bishkek: the line is planned to be extended from the 12th microdistrict to the center
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Tram through the south of Bishkek: the line is planned to be extended from the 12th microdistrict to the center

As part of the master plan for the development of the capital, Bishkek plans to implement a new tram line that will run along Aaly Tokombaev Avenue, starting from the 12th microdistrict and heading towards the city center. After that, the route will be extended along Kyiv Street to the Osh market. Photo 24.kg As explained by representatives of the city administration, the exact routes and the sequence of project implementation for the tram infrastructure will be determined in the next stages

13.01.2026, 12:16
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The school in the Moscow district was temporarily closed due to a pipe burst.

In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, a school was temporarily closed due to a burst heating system pipe. The educational process is now being conducted in an online format, as reported by the district center for disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological surveillance. The accident occurred at the Ismaeva Secondary School in the village of Aleksandrovka of the Min-Bulak ayil district.

13.01.2026, 12:13