The Batken Regional Drama and Satire Theater named after A. Zhainakov has announced its repertoire for February. On February 3 at 16:00, the audience will be able to enjoy the performance "Oksugu kuchtu omur" by Ch. Kalibekov;
The tolai hare, a mammal from the family of hares, is one of the most common game species in Kyrgyzstan. According to senior game warden Sergey Garshin from the Kalinin inter-district society of hunters and fishermen, it is perfectly adapted to survive in the harshest conditions. The body length of the tolai hare does not exceed 50 cm, and its weight can reach up to 2 kg. This species successfully survives in conditions where other animals would not last a month, including dry deserts and cold
Since January 23 of this year, the process of submitting documents for a general civil passport for children under 16 years old has been simplified in the Kyrgyz Republic. Now, registration is not required for its issuance, which was previously a mandatory condition, reports the press service of the State Institution "Kyzmat". As the agency informs, if one of the parents cannot be present when submitting documents for a minor's passport, a notarized consent can be obtained
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft law on the ratification of the Loan Agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development was adopted in the second reading. This agreement, signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek, is related to the program "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)." The initiators of the bill noted that its goal is to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation for residents of 126 settlements in the Osh, Chui, and
As of January 23, 2026, the requirements for issuing civil passports for individuals under the age of 16 in Kyrgyzstan have changed. According to the press service of the state institution "Kyzmat," there is now no need for registration at the place of residence when submitting documents for a passport.
Another municipal raid has been completed in Osh, as reported by the city administration. The main focus was on A. Shakirov Street, where objects built in violation of land legislation were identified. Following the inspection, a decision was made to demolish several buildings.
As part of the land return program, the Directorate for Resort Management, which is under the control of the Presidential Administration, is actively engaged in reclaiming land plots and facilities that were previously transferred to private individuals, in collaboration with the State National Security Committee (GKNB). Recent efforts have yielded results: the state managed to reclaim 25 hectares of land and buildings with a total area of 5,389 square meters. It is important to note that the
As of the end of 2025, the total number of foreign citizens in Russia decreased from 6.3 million in 2024 to 5.7 million. This was reported by Alexander Peregozhin, head of the analytical department of the migration policy department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Peregozhin noted that the main factor for the decline was the reduction in the number of underage migrants, which amounted to almost 25 percent. "At the end of 2024, there were 6.3 million foreigners in the
At the parliamentary meeting on January 29, Akayev noted that dissatisfaction among citizens regarding the new rules for obtaining driver's licenses and the sharp rise in prices is growing. He emphasized the need to invite cabinet members to the parliamentary meeting to discuss these issues. “There are many questions for the cabinet regarding driver's licenses and price increases, which is causing public discontent. Reforms should not be conducted in this manner. These are not real
In connection with the ongoing demonstrations in various cities across the USA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic once again calls on its citizens currently on American territory to exercise increased caution. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that to prevent possible unpleasant situations, citizens are strongly advised to avoid mass gatherings, demonstrations, and protests. It is recommended to always carry identification, monitor the validity
At the final meeting of the Ministry of Health, it was announced that the infant mortality rate in the country has decreased. According to the press service, in 2025 this figure was 13.5 per 1,000 live births, which is 4.2% lower compared to the previous year. Despite the positive trend, the causes of infant mortality remain the same:
City administration workers, together with specialized professionals, also visited the educational institution "Zhetigen". The street Osh will be expanded to four lanes on the section between Raimbekov and Kasymbekov streets, which will create additional alternative routes to the international airport Osh. In this regard, work has begun on the demolition of illegal constructions beyond the red line.
The preservation of historical truth about the Great Patriotic War remains a central theme both in academic circles and in public consciousness. In Kyrgyzstan, despite the decrease in the number of researchers compared to the Soviet era, work continues. Teachers and scholars study archival materials, rely on foundational works, and strive to protect the youth from distortions caused by modern information flows. Nuriza Kadyralieva, an associate professor at the Department of History of
The company was supposed to fulfill its obligations to borrowers back in 2024. During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Ulukbek Karybekov reported that the construction company "Ikhsan Group LTD" has still not complied with the court ruling made in February 2024.
In the capital's city hall, a meeting took place between Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev and Gayana Minasyan, the World Bank's practice manager for environmental issues in Europe and Central Asia. This was reported by the municipal press service. During the conversation, current initiatives of the city hall were discussed, implemented within the framework of the "Air Quality Improvement" project. In particular, attention was given to the "Green Belt" concept, a
Since January 23 of this year, the rules for issuing a civil passport for children under 16 have changed. The press service of the state institution "Kyzmat" announced the simplification of the document submission process. Now, obtaining a passport no longer requires confirmation of registration at the place of residence (registration), which was previously mandatory.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Water Management, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, in 2025, revenues from the sale of fishing tickets and cards amounted to over 13 million 573 thousand soms. This is significantly more than in 2024, when the amount was 3 million 146 thousand 149 soms. Such impressive growth has been achieved thanks to the implementation of an online ticket sales system for fishermen. According to the department, last year the Fishery Department
As of January 29, 2026, traffic on all passes in Kyrgyzstan is unrestricted, and the roads are open for travel. According to information from the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, road maintenance workers are operating around the clock. They are engaged in clearing the roads of snow and spreading inert materials to prevent ice formation.
Yesterday, the city administration of Osh, accompanied by specialists from relevant services, conducted an inspection at the "Zhetigen" school. During the visit, Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of food provided to students in the cafeteria and instructed the responsible parties to take necessary measures. He also ordered a check on the legality of the existing commercial construction on the school grounds.
One of the main tasks in the field of healthcare is the early detection of serious diseases. The Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, recently visited one of the leading private laboratories. During the visit, he examined the organization of work, logistics, quality control systems, and the use of digital technologies in laboratory research processes. Based on the experience gained, the minister instructed to develop a project for a new state laboratory in Bishkek, as reported by the
In 2025, the government of Kyrgyzstan allocated over 1 billion soms for the implementation of the transition to 12-year education. Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov announced this at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, the distribution of funds is as follows:
In Bishkek, the private school "Creative Taalim" has faced serious safety issues, as reported by the city's mayor's office. On January 28, following complaints from local residents, an inspection was conducted with the participation of Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva. As a result of the inspection, significant violations of safety standards were identified on the school premises. In particular, there was unrestricted access to the boiler room, which is classified as a
In his address at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, Bekeshev noted that he has received numerous complaints from residents of this neighborhood. According to the deputy, the construction of the non-food goods store 7/4 is causing significant traffic jams that have already reached a critical point for Bishkek. Dastan Bekeshev emphasized that he supports entrepreneurial activities, but it is necessary to carefully analyze the consequences, including potential traffic congestion and
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Erulan Kokulov addressed President Sadyr Japarov with criticism regarding the work of government officials. He emphasized the need for their education to enhance work efficiency. In his speech, the parliamentarian touched upon the situation at the "Aurora" sanatorium, where he previously identified violations of sanitary norms in the kitchen and storage areas. According to him, the responsible individuals are misleading both the deputies and