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The deputy called for increased control over the sale of sweets and drinks near schools.
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The deputy called for increased control over the sale of sweets and drinks near schools.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolo Saginayev highlighted the issue of food security, emphasizing the sale of sweets and drinks of questionable production near educational institutions. He expressed concern that such products, consumed by the younger generation, could negatively impact their health in the future. "We should not raise children with kidney diseases and other ailments. What is being done to prohibit the sale of such goods, are there any checks on

29.01.2026, 12:57
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Deputy: The GIK will build houses in the Alamudun district. What about those who were waiting for plots?

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Temirlan Aitiev raised a troubling issue regarding the difficulties faced by rural residents who have been waiting a long time for their turn to receive land plots from the government. The deputy reminded that according to the current Land Code, every citizen has the right to receive one plot during their lifetime for housing construction. In May 2005, the government approved the rules for issuing such plots. However, in practice, this rule has only been

29.01.2026, 12:41
Residents of Bishkek can submit their proposals for the development of annexed territories
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Residents of Bishkek can submit their proposals for the development of annexed territories

The city hall has announced the start of accepting proposals for a draft resolution concerning the development of the recently annexed territories of Bishkek. It was noted that on January 19, 2026, a project titled "On the Approval of the Action Plan for the Development of Territories Annexed to the City of Bishkek as part of the Administrative-Territorial Reform for 2026-2030" was published. According to the city hall, on July 18, 2024, the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On

29.01.2026, 12:34
Deputy Erulan Kokulov demanded an investigation into journalists
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Deputy Erulan Kokulov demanded an investigation into journalists

This request was voiced at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh by the president's representative Almasbek Abytov. During the parliamentary session, deputy Eruulan Kokulov demanded an investigation into the work of journalists. Addressing Almasbek Abytov, the president's representative in parliament, he expressed his concerns.

29.01.2026, 12:25
Violations of Sanitary Standards Identified in Bishkek School. Measures Will Be Taken Against the Management
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Violations of Sanitary Standards Identified in Bishkek School. Measures Will Be Taken Against the Management

In response to information about violations of sanitary norms at school No. 8, on January 28, Bishkek's Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Director of the Department of Education Rahat Musaeva, conducted an on-site inspection. According to the city administration, discrepancies with current sanitary requirements were identified during the inspection of educational facilities. As a result, the school management was instructed to carry out thorough sanitary treatment of all

29.01.2026, 12:20
In Jumgal, a coal mining enterprise has been fined nearly 1.5 million soms
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In Jumgal, a coal mining enterprise has been fined nearly 1.5 million soms

In Jumgal, during an inspection conducted by the regional office of the State Service for Land and Water Resources Supervision of the Naryn region, violations were identified in the activities of the company LLC "Shansi Coal Investment Group," which is engaged in coal mining in the Min-Kush rural district of the Jumgal region. This information was published by the Ministry of Water and Agriculture. During the inspection, violations of existing legislative norms were discovered. As a

29.01.2026, 12:13
"UPS Regulators Create Traffic Jams" - Bishkek Residents Complained
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"UPS Regulators Create Traffic Jams" - Bishkek Residents Complained

Sometimes traffic jams stretch for kilometers Employees of the UPSM have once again caused significant traffic jams on the city's roads, drawing the attention of both local residents and visitors to the capital. A video illustrating one of these situations has appeared on social media.

29.01.2026, 12:08
Children under 16 no longer need registration to obtain a passport
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Children under 16 no longer need registration to obtain a passport

As of January 23, the conditions for submitting documents in the Kyrgyz Republic have been simplified As of January 23, new simplified rules for applying for a general civil passport for children under 16 years of age have come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the state institution "Kyzmat".

29.01.2026, 12:07
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The Foreign Ministry has been negotiating with Kazakhstan for two years to abolish the "90/180" stay regime.

Over the past two years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been actively negotiating with Kazakhstan to abolish the "90/180" residency regime. This became known from the statement of the Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Almaz Imangaziyev, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed concern that some citizens of Kazakhstan are unable to visit Kyrgyzstan due to changes in legislation.

29.01.2026, 12:03
Organic products from Kyrgyzstan are set to be promoted in the Chinese market
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Organic products from Kyrgyzstan are set to be promoted in the Chinese market

Today, a presentation of the acceleration program organized by the National Association of Cooperatives and Other Forms of Economic Community of Kazakhstan (NACOFEC) took place at the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This initiative, aimed at developing export corridors, was presented for the first time in Bishkek, where Kyrgyz entrepreneurs were offered the opportunity to enter the largest trading network in China — China Co-op. This was reported by the Chamber of Commerce

29.01.2026, 11:58
Residents of Bishkek can submit their proposals for the development of the territories annexed to the city.
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Residents of Bishkek can submit their proposals for the development of the territories annexed to the city.

The city hall reminded residents of the opportunity to submit their proposals regarding the draft resolution concerning the development of the recently annexed territories to Bishkek. It is worth recalling that on January 19, 2026, a draft resolution titled "On the Approval of the Action Plan for the Development of Territories Annexed to the City of Bishkek as Part of the Administrative-Territorial Reform for 2026-2030" was published. According to information from the city hall, in

29.01.2026, 11:57
Children under 16 in Kyrgyzstan no longer need registration to obtain a passport
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Children under 16 in Kyrgyzstan no longer need registration to obtain a passport

As of January 23, 2026, changes regarding the submission of documents for a civil passport for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic who have not reached the age of 16 will come into effect. According to the State Enterprise "Kyzmat," it is no longer required to have a registration, which was previously a mandatory condition for obtaining a passport. In the absence of one of the parents at the time of application submission, it is possible to use a notarized consent, available in the

29.01.2026, 11:55
Restrictions on the Import of Animals from India Introduced in Kyrgyzstan
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Restrictions on the Import of Animals from India Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

In order to ensure the veterinary and sanitary safety of the country, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the introduction of temporary measures concerning animals susceptible to the Nipah virus, as well as animal products from the Republic of India. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

29.01.2026, 11:49
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The Cabinet will address the Jogorku Kenesh on issues of driver's licenses and price increases

At the parliamentary meeting held earlier, the deputies discussed the situation with driver's licenses as well as the rise in prices for goods and services. They emphasized the need for representatives of the Cabinet to address the pressing questions of citizens. Toraga supported their appeals, noting that there is discontent among the population regarding many social issues. "There are many questions concerning social topics. The government must be prepared for this," he said,

29.01.2026, 11:48
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Foreigners entering Kyrgyzstan for the first time may be assigned a PIN at the border.

Foreigners and stateless persons arriving in Kyrgyzstan for the first time will be able to receive a PIN at the border. The draft government resolution, developed by the Presidential Administration, is currently undergoing public discussion. The initiative is supported by its author, who believes that automating the process of assigning a PIN through a unified system for accounting external migration will:

29.01.2026, 11:44
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Kokulov on the building on Chuy Avenue: Kamchybek Tashiev stopped the construction. Is there no one else?

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Erlan Kokulov raised the question of why government agencies and officials are failing to fulfill their tasks, and emphasized that any decision requires the involvement of the president or the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Addressing President Sadyr Japarov, Kokulov noted that only 4-5 people in his team are genuinely working, while the others merely pretend to be busy. He cited the example of the construction of a three-story

29.01.2026, 11:40
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What's Wrong with Second Graders' Backpacks? Let's Weigh Them Together

With Kyrgyzstan's transition to a 12-year educational system, many parents are beginning to worry about their children's health. While officials claim that this aligns with global standards, moms and dads observe their children struggling with the new curriculum and the heavy burden of their backpacks. Kaktus.media spoke with Nazira Aytalievna, the mother of a second grader, who showed how much strain her seven-year-old son is under. "He should be in first grade, but he ended up

29.01.2026, 11:39
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Batken Rangers and Hunters Equipped with "Smart" Technology: What They Were Given

The gamekeepers and hunting specialists of Batken are provided with the necessary official equipment. This was reported by the press service of the Batken regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has supplied the gamekeepers and hunting specialists of the Batken regional office with the necessary official equipment. They have been

29.01.2026, 11:35
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What is known about the dangerous Nipah virus, for which there is no treatment

Last week, it became known about the attempts of Indian authorities to contain an outbreak of the Nipah virus, with five cases of infection reported in the state of West Bengal and quarantine measures imposed on nearly a hundred people. This has raised global concern, as in 2021, Dr. Rebecca Dutch from the University of Kentucky (USA) stated that Nipah could be the cause of the next pandemic. The WHO has also warned of a potential threat. What is known about the Nipah virus to date?

29.01.2026, 11:34
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Personality in History: How the Wife Saved the Repressed Asan Abdieva from the GULAG — One of the First Teachers of Kyrgyzstan

In the "Historical Figures" section, Turmush has gathered facts about one of the first Kyrgyz teachers — Asan Abdieva. Asan Abdieva was born in 1907 in the village of Kara-Saz (now this is the rural district of Ormon Khan) in the family of Abdy Supa uulu, who belonged to the kushchu clan. Asan's father, according to various sources, was born around 1860 and was a well-off man during the time of Ormon Khan Niyazbek uulu. According to local residents, when his sheep grazed on the

29.01.2026, 11:32
Gulya Kozhokulova was outraged that banks and exchange offices require certificates when exchanging 100,000 soms.
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Gulya Kozhokulova was outraged that banks and exchange offices require certificates when exchanging 100,000 soms.

According to the new guidelines from the National Bank, citizens are required to disclose the source of their funds At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed protest against the new requirements introduced by banks and exchange offices, which demand proof of the source of funds when exchanging amounts of 100,000 soms or more.

29.01.2026, 11:32