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Customs Officers Intercepted the Import of 11.8 kg of Banned Fishing Nets

During the inspection of postal shipments at the "Northern" railway customs, employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Smuggling discovered synthetic fishing nets weighing 11.80 kg, which are prohibited for import into the territory of Kyrgyzstan. These shipments arrived from the People's Republic of China. According to information from the State Customs Service (SCS), a representative of the company OsOO "R.K." stated that he was unaware of the existing ban on

28.01.2026, 17:23

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In Bishkek, they want to install mannequins of police officers near ATMs.

In Bishkek, an initiative is being considered to install mannequins of police officers near ATMs. This was reported by Rustam Sarybaev, the director of the Academy of Sustainable Development of the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Sarybaev noted that citizens continue to fall for the tricks of telephone scammers who use fake websites and advertisements.

28.01.2026, 17:16

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Kyrgyzstan's Court Against Russia - The State Migration Service of the Kyrgyz Republic Explained the Lawsuit

"The appeal is based on a government directive" A lawsuit against the Russian Federation concerning medical care for migrants has been initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the chairwoman of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, A. Mukanova, in the Jogorku Kenesh. It has become known that the appeal was submitted through the Judicial Representation Center under the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main objective of the

28.01.2026, 17:09

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Kyrgyzstan Introduced Temporary Restrictions on the Import of Animals from India

As of January 28, 2026, temporary measures regarding the import of animals from India affected by the Nipah virus have come into force in Kyrgyzstan. This decision was made by the veterinary service, as well as the department for the development of animal husbandry, pastures, and feed. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry reported this. These measures are due to a recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in India, aimed at maintaining veterinary

28.01.2026, 17:02

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In the Alai District, a man washed a carpet in a mountain river for advertising purposes; he was found and fined.

Washing a carpet in the river deemed environmentally harmful In one of the districts of Alay, a man was fined for washing a carpet in a mountain river to create a promotional video. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

28.01.2026, 16:44

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In Bishkek, about 400 buildings along Profsoyuznaya Street are set for demolition

The Bishkek City Hall reports on the progress of the expansion of Profsouznaya Street. As part of this project, structures located beyond the municipal land are subject to demolition. Specialists from the land use control department discovered that there are constructions on the site where the work is being carried out that violate the established boundaries.

28.01.2026, 16:32

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In Chuy Region, six development priorities have been identified

A meeting took place in Bishkek where the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, met with representatives of the local business community. The agenda included issues related to the economic and social progress of the region. According to Osmonov, this meeting was a response to the requests of entrepreneurs and emphasizes the government's readiness to cooperate with businesses.

28.01.2026, 16:20

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The Case of Mahabat Tajibek Kyzy. The Media Action Platform Addressed the Head of the Supreme Court

In its address, the platform reminded that on February 2, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider the defense's petition regarding Mahabat Tajibek kyzy to reopen the criminal case based on newly discovered circumstances. The question lies in the process of accepting or rejecting this petition. However, the platform asserts that this stage is of significant importance as it determines whether there will be an opportunity for a complete judicial review of the case, taking into

28.01.2026, 16:17

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A new administrative building with underground parking will be built near the Bishkek City Hall

Photo from the internet A new administrative building with a two-level underground parking lot is planned to be built in Bishkek on the site of a closed parking lot located next to the City Hall. This information was announced by the head of the Urban Construction Department, Ermek Arymbaev, during a meeting of the Bishkek commission on municipal property issues. Arymbaev noted that work is currently underway on the planning and design of this facility.

28.01.2026, 16:14

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Kyrgyzstan has sued Russia in the EAEU. What is known about this?

Kyrgyzstan has filed a lawsuit against Russia in the court of the Eurasian Economic Union, as reported during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to labor, health, and social policy issues. The main problem lies in the Russian side's failure to fulfill the conditions of the EEU agreements regarding the issuance of insurance policies and medical care for migrants from Kyrgyzstan. What details are known at this time? What is the EEU and its court?The Court of the Eurasian

28.01.2026, 16:06

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Meteorologists promise up to +14 °C. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week

Bishkek January 29, Thursday The temperature at night will be -1...-3 °C with precipitation in the form of snow.

28.01.2026, 15:58

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How Kyrgyzstani People Contribute to the Development of Phone Fraud

Cases of telephone fraud in Kyrgyzstan continue to raise serious concerns. This was reported by police captain Aliskhan Akylbekov, who works in the criminal investigation department of the Bishkek City Police Department, during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio." According to Akylbekov, fraudsters often impersonate law enforcement officials, such as police or the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), as well as representatives of banks—both state and private.

28.01.2026, 15:57

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The media platform appealed to the Supreme Court in the case of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy

The media action platform of Kyrgyzstan has addressed the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Medetbek Satiev, as well as the judicial panel, regarding the consideration of the defense's petition for journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy to resume the court proceedings based on newly discovered circumstances. In the appeal, attention is drawn to the fact that the issue at hand concerns not the essence of the charges brought, but a procedural question — regarding the acceptance of the petition for

28.01.2026, 15:55

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In Batken, a boy weighing nearly 6 kilograms was born. He was named Manas.

Kanykey Shamshieva, a resident of the village of Iskhak-Polotkhan in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, has become the mother of a boy weighing 5 kg 900 grams. The birth took place on January 25 at the Kadamjai District Center for General Medical Practice. This is the third child in the Shamshieva family.

28.01.2026, 15:53

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The Bishkek-Osh Highway is Opened After a Snow Avalanche

On the 247+500 kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway, a snow avalanche has been successfully cleared. The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic made an official statement regarding this. Currently, traffic on the road has been restored, and motorists can travel in both directions.

28.01.2026, 15:51

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More than 302 thousand Kyrgyz citizens have a negative credit history

According to the data presented at the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh by Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova, out of 1 million 517 thousand citizens of Kyrgyzstan, 302 thousand 355 have negative credit histories. A negative credit history is formed if a borrower delays payments for 90 days or more.

28.01.2026, 15:49

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Open House Day at AUCA

Visitors will be able to learn about admission to the university and academic programs On February 14, AUC will hold an Open House, inviting prospective students and their families. University representatives reported that participants will be able to obtain information about application rules and deadlines, as well as entrance exams and academic programs for undergraduate and graduate studies. The possibility of financial support for students will also be discussed. As part of the Open House,

28.01.2026, 15:47

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In Chuy Region, 80 social facilities and 150 km of roads will be repaired

The second stage of debureaucratization has started in the Chui region, initiated by the order of President Sadyr Japarov, and will focus on local self-government. Azmat Osmonov, the presidential representative in the region, reported that significant investments are planned in 2026 for the construction of new schools, kindergartens, and medical facilities, as well as major repairs of existing infrastructure. In particular, 80 social facilities will be renovated, 150 kilometers of roads will

28.01.2026, 15:36

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Projects worth over 6 billion soms have been implemented in the Naryn region

In 2025, many projects were successfully completed in the Naryn region, with a total cost of 6 billion 284 million 389 thousand soms. Deputy Akim Ruslan Esenbekov announced the data at the district's final meeting. According to him, the funding for these projects was provided from both the republican and local budgets, as well as from private entrepreneurs, international organizations, and regional funds.

28.01.2026, 15:36

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Work is underway to clean road signs on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway

On the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway, which passes through the villages of Alexandrovka, Sadovaya, Belovodskoye, and Petrovka, work is currently being carried out to clean road signs by the employees of Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 28. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by employees of the district road safety department. According to the agency, maintaining the cleanliness of road signs is important for preventing accidents and increasing safety on the roads. “Road

28.01.2026, 15:35

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Land plots of the stadium in Nookat, which were transferred to private ownership, have been returned to the municipality.

In the Nookat district, an important announcement was made: the land plots related to the central area of the stadium, which were previously privatized, have been returned to municipal ownership. This was reported by Shukurullo Sattarov, the head of the Gulistan rural municipality in the Osh region. According to him, the plots that were previously owned by eight individuals are now fully returned to the municipality's management.

28.01.2026, 15:31

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Surabaldiyeva asks to declare an amnesty for cars purchased by power of attorney

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised the issue of the need for an amnesty for cars purchased by proxy. She reported that thousands of citizens are facing this problem and cannot find the previous owners of their vehicles. Surabaldiyeva cited a specific case where one driver, heading to Issyk-Kul, was stopped, his car was checked, after which it was taken to a tow lot, leaving the driver on the street. This car was also purchased by proxy.

28.01.2026, 15:24

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Daiyrbek Orunbekov: The cost of training in state driving schools will be 19,000 soms

The head of the presidential information service noted that the cost of training in private driving schools ranges from 35,000 to 36,000 soms. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, who holds the position of head of information policy at the presidential administration, reported that for 10 months of training in state driving schools, a fee of 19,000 soms will be charged.

28.01.2026, 15:21

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The Parliament discussed the controversial bill from the Ministry of Internal Affairs on repeat offenders and the tightening of penalties.

Deputies express concerns that the bill grants "immunity" to officials In the Jogorku Kenesh, a discussion was held on the bill proposed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which suggests restoring the institution of recidivism, tightening penalties for those who have already been convicted, and introducing property confiscation for certain offenses.

28.01.2026, 15:15