On January 27, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation rejected three proposed drafts of a new anthem for Kyrgyzstan. Each of the presented drafts included both text and musical accompaniment. Committee members concluded that additional changes were necessary to create an anthem that could surpass the existing one.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Deputy Kurmankul Zulushiev expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed versions of the national anthem, stating that they do not meet the necessary standards of musical and lyrical quality. During the discussion, the deputy noted that all three options were considered; however, none of them demonstrated sufficient advantages to be approved as the country's anthem.
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced the start of an open competition for the development of a logo and brand book dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Issyk-Kul Forum named after Chinghiz Aitmatov. The total prize fund for the competition is 50,000 soms. Artists and designers who are registered as individual entrepreneurs and have the necessary documents for conducting business are invited to participate. The main task of the competition is to
The Ministry of Justice has developed amendments to the law "On Advocacy and Advocacy Activities," which propose the creation of a registry of legal representatives. Orozbek Sydykov, Deputy Minister of Justice, reported at a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation that legal representatives will have the right to represent the interests of citizens in civil and administrative courts by proxy, alongside lawyers.
Due to the forecasted precipitation, from January 27 to 29, there is a risk of avalanches in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, avalanche-prone areas are located on the roads Bishkek-Osh (between 198-255 km, Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge) and Karakol-Enilchek (45-90 km, Chon-Ashuu Pass). In these zones, snow drifts, ice, and snow accumulation are also possible.
Teachers will teach in the regions The Ministry of Education has announced the start of recruitment for candidates for the position of teacher as part of the "Teach for Kyrgyzstan – Modern Teacher" program, even if they have no teaching experience. A corresponding statement has been made by the department.
On January 26, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, attended by Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. The main topic of discussion was the prospects for cooperation with representatives of the Heze Peony Development Service Center from China. The Heze Peony Development Service Center is a leading institution specializing in the development of the peony industry in the Chinese city of Heze, which is recognized as a world leader in the
A meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan to discuss the implementation of peony cultivation technology with representatives from the Peony Industry Development Center from the Chinese city of Heze. On January 26, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Agriculture, led by Deputy Minister B. Bekbolotov, with the delegation from the Heze Peony Development Service Center.
An inspection conducted by specialists from the Issyk-Kul Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance revealed violations in the kitchen of the "Aurora" rest house, which is managed by the Presidential Administration. During the inspection, it was found that major renovation work is underway in the entrance area on the first floor of the establishment. According to representatives of the administration, this process is being carried
According to information disseminated by TASS, foreigners with a criminal record will be deprived of the opportunity to obtain Russian citizenship and residence permits. These changes were announced at a meeting of the government commission responsible for legislative activities. Amendments to the federal law on citizenship imply that when applying to the migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for temporary residence, a residence permit, or citizenship, foreigners will be
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has initiated a series of inspections regarding "Elit-Stroy-City" after investors appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and SCNS head Kamchybek Tashiev for assistance due to delays in the handover of apartments and prolonged construction timelines. This was reported by the press service of the SCNS.
On January 26, Arslan Koichiev, the State Secretary, visited the National Academy of Arts named after Academician T. Sadykov, as reported by the press service of the President's Administration. During the visit, the State Secretary discussed the state of the academy, educational processes, and plans for the further development of visual arts.
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev familiarized himself with the new musical instruments and equipment that are temporarily located at the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Culture Service". According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, among the recently acquired items supported by the president are:
The Ministry of Justice has initiated changes to the legislation concerning the bar association, proposing to revise the procedure for determining and approving membership fees. According to current regulations, the amount of these fees is set at the congress of lawyers, which is considered the highest governing body of the Bar Association.
At a recent meeting in Naryn, steps towards the digitalization of the public transport system were discussed. The meeting, attended by Mayor Jaiynak Nemat uulu, leaders of the municipal transport enterprise, and relevant services, focused on issues related to improving the quality of transportation and implementing online monitoring of buses. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. The mayor emphasized the need for expedited procurement and installation of GPS
In the village of Togolok Moldо, located in the high mountainous Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, a farmer named Boto Kuroonkeev is engaged in camel breeding, which has become a rarity in our time. This story was presented to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan. As noted by the ministry, this branch of animal husbandry in the country is gradually fading into the past; however, the Kuroonkeev family continues the tradition.
Starting February 1, mandatory licensing for taxis will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan, as announced by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev. According to him, the new policy could lead to many drivers losing their jobs, and the number of taxis on the capital's streets will noticeably decrease.
The municipal institution "Kolomto" is engaged in social protection and rehabilitation of people without permanent residence. This center, located in the Pervomaisky district, has the capacity to accommodate up to 70 people at a time; however, its services are in demand by 70-100 homeless individuals daily. Such data is presented in the Program for the Development of Social Protection of the Population of Bishkek City for 2026-2028. Funding for "Kolomto" is provided from the
On January 26, a meeting took place in Osh between representatives of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) and the general director of the construction company "Elit-Stroy-City." The press service of the agency reported on this event. The meeting was initiated in response to a video appeal from residents of the "Manas" residential complex, directed to President Sadyr Japarov and the Deputy Prime Minister, as well as to the Chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev.
In Los Angeles, court hearings begin today in which TikTok, YouTube, and Meta will respond to allegations of causing harm to the mental health of minors. The lawsuit was filed by a 19-year-old woman from California and her mother, Karen Glenn, who claim that these platforms deliberately designed mechanisms that promote addiction and negatively affect the psychological state of the plaintiff. According to court documents, the girl began using social media at the age of ten, despite her
On January 26, a meeting of the working group dedicated to the preparation for the World Nomad Games, scheduled for September this year, took place at the Ministry of Culture. The event was chaired by Minister Mirbek Mambetaliev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the meeting was attended by deputy ministers, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, Nursultan Adenov — head of the International Secretariat of the World Nomad
As of January 27, all roads of international and local significance, including passes, are open in Kyrgyzstan, and no restrictions are observed. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, there is a light snowfall at the Toо-Ashuu and Ala-Bel passes, which are located on the Bishkek-Osh highway, as well as at the Otmok pass on the Taraz-Talas-Suusamyr road. However, traffic at the Ton-Murun pass, which is located on the Osh-Sary-Tash-Erketcham road, as well as at the Dolon and
As of January 1, new government regulations regarding the payment of two new types of benefits have come into effect, reported the Minister of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. Adele Joomartova, the chief specialist of the state benefits department, noted in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" that starting in 2026, the one-time benefit "Bala bereke" will be granted for the fourth and subsequent children born from January 1 who will reside in high-altitude and remote
In some regions, there are no lawyers at all