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Sadyr Japarov on 10 Months of Driver's License Training: It's for Your Own Good

In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, the president expressed the opinion that dissatisfaction with the duration of driving lessons is often initiated by driving school owners who are eager to preserve their business. According to him, such driving schools spread rumors, claiming that 10 months is too long and expensive. "In reality, the cost of training is not that high, and their figures of 100 or 150 thousand soms are just fiction. It is important to understand that behind

28.01.2026, 12:56
FC "Uzgen" held training camps in Turkey
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FC "Uzgen" held training camps in Turkey

The football club "Uzgen," which finished seventh in the Kyrgyz Premier League in the 2025 season, has completed its training camp in Antalya, Turkey. Preparation for the new season continues to gain momentum for the teams in the Kyrgyz championship.

28.01.2026, 12:52
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Deputy: The quality of the schools being built leaves much to be desired, and there is no one to ask.

Today at a parliamentary meeting, Erlan Kokulov, a deputy, raised the issue of the unsatisfactory quality of construction work on schools. This discussion took place within the framework of the consideration of the bill "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2," signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. He noted that new schools are showing cracks in the walls,

28.01.2026, 12:45
Asian Futsal Cup: Kyrgyzstan National Team Lost to Iraq - 2:4
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Asian Futsal Cup: Kyrgyzstan National Team Lost to Iraq - 2:4

At the start of the match, just 53 seconds in, the Kyrgyz team opened the scoring. After a throw-in, Kairat Kubanychov made a pass that was successfully finished by Doner Amanbaev, sending the ball into the opponent's net - 1:0. However, soon an unfortunate incident occurred: goalkeeper Bekbolot Akmataliev received a red card for handling the ball in the center of the field, allowing the Iraqi team to quickly equalize - 1:1.

28.01.2026, 12:39
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A man illegally kept a golden eagle in the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district

In the Kara-Kulja district, a case of illegal captivity of a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book, was recorded. According to information provided by the Osh regional department of the Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, on January 27, 2026, a complaint was received that one of the local residents was keeping a golden eagle in domestic conditions.

28.01.2026, 12:37
Subsidized flights from Bishkek to Razak are operated six times a week
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Subsidized flights from Bishkek to Razak are operated six times a week

Asman Airlines continues to operate flights on the Bishkek-Razzakov route six times a week, reports the press service of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". Now a fixed ticket price has been established for all flights — 4,800 soms. Previously, the cost varied from 3,600 soms to 5,100 soms. Photo OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" The company emphasized that the introduction of a unified tariff makes flights more convenient and predictable for both residents and businesses in the

28.01.2026, 12:32
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The Mayor's Office does not allow the installation of lightweight structures in the center of Bishkek

In order to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the capital, the Bishkek city hall has decided to prohibit the installation of lightweight structures in the central areas of the city. This information was presented by Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council dedicated to issues of municipal property, urban planning, and architecture. According to Kadyrov, this measure does not affect residential areas and internal courtyard territories, where the

28.01.2026, 12:22
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A raid to clean up illegal billboards was conducted at the "Kudaybergen" market

In order to organize the urban environment and enhance road safety, the patrol service of the police conducted a raid at the "Kudaybergen" market in Bishkek aimed at removing illegally installed advertisements. During the event, advertising billboards placed along the roadway, as well as on lighting poles and buildings located near the road, including on maintenance facilities, were dismantled. These advertising structures created visual obstructions, making it difficult for both

28.01.2026, 12:21
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"Time Relay" Appears on the Streets of Karabalta City

The city of Kara-Balta is taking a step towards modernizing street lighting by installing new devices called "time relays." These devices help automate the lighting control process and reduce electricity consumption. The head of the lighting sector of the municipal enterprise "Universal," Kamchibek Esenbaev, shared information about this project.

28.01.2026, 12:21
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On one of the sections of the Bishkek - Osh road, traffic is temporarily closed

At the 247th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh road, an avalanche approximately two meters high occurred at 12:20. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result, traffic on this section of the road has been temporarily suspended, and road services are currently working on clearing the route.

28.01.2026, 12:18
Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu is dissatisfied with the government's work due to rising service prices.
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Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu is dissatisfied with the government's work due to rising service prices.

The Jogorku Kenesh will summon representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers due to widespread dissatisfaction among the population. At a recent parliamentary meeting, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu noted that citizens of the country have been expressing increasing dissatisfaction regarding the rise in prices for services, especially in areas such as cafes, restaurants, taxis, and household services. He reported that many people associate this price increase with decisions made by the Cabinet

28.01.2026, 12:18
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Veteran of the GKNB Serik Abiev Passed Away Suddenly

He dedicated his life to serving in the GKNB Colonel of the reserve Serik Kekенovich Abiev passed away at the age of 54 on January 27, 2026. He was born in 1972 and graduated in 1995 from the Kyrgyz State National University named after J. Balasagyn, obtaining a degree in "Jurisprudence". Serik began his career in the national security agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic in November 1995. Over the years, he held numerous responsible positions: - from 1995 to 2001, he worked in the

28.01.2026, 12:04
Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Discussed the Opening of Direct Air Communication and Tourism Development
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Kyrgyzstan and Georgia Discussed the Opening of Direct Air Communication and Tourism Development

On January 27, a meeting took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, where the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Mederbek Tumanov, met with Alexander Khvitsiashvili, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. According to the press service of the ministry, the main topic of the negotiations was the discussion of preparations for the next meeting of the intergovernmental Kyrgyz-Georgian commission, as well as issues related to the opening of direct air communication.

28.01.2026, 11:52
Production volume in Naryn increased by more than 2 billion soms
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Production volume in Naryn increased by more than 2 billion soms

In 2025, industrial goods worth 2 billion 42 million 800 thousand soms were produced in Naryn. This is 12% more compared to the previous year, as announced at a meeting dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city for the past year. Among the production indicators, the following data stand out:

28.01.2026, 11:43
Kyrgyzstan to attract $50 million for the construction of schools in Bishkek and Chui region
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Kyrgyzstan to attract $50 million for the construction of schools in Bishkek and Chui region

The draft law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase 2" has been approved by the Jogorku Kenesh. This document was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. According to information from the Ministry of Construction, the loan funds, allocated in US dollars, will be used over a period of 25 years. These funds will be directed towards the construction of five new

28.01.2026, 11:39
The deputy asks to address the salaries of the Ministry of Construction employees.
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The deputy asks to address the salaries of the Ministry of Construction employees.

According to Tumonbaev, the information provided by Oruntaev sparked active discussion in society. At a recent session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev noted that the data announced by the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev regarding the salaries of employees in the subordinate institutions of the Ministry of Construction reached 500,000 soms and caused public outrage.

28.01.2026, 11:38
From Almaty to Everest: A Kazakhstani Biked to the Highest Mountain
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From Almaty to Everest: A Kazakhstani Biked to the Highest Mountain

Denis Zhelnin, a 35-year-old Kazakhstani, embarked on an exciting bike journey from Almaty to the base camp of Everest. This was reported by Tengrinews.kz. Photo by Tengrinews.kz Denis, originally from Pavlodar and raised in Ekibastuz, has lived in Almaty for the last four years. Biking became a part of his life about 11-12 years ago, and over time he began to cover increasingly longer distances. The idea of the trip to Everest came to Denis in winter, after several years without major

28.01.2026, 11:26