The Antimonopoly Regulation Service Checked Meat Prices at the "Orto-Sai" Market

- In Bishkek, a price monitoring of meat products was conducted at the "Orto-Sai" market, led by Jenaly Orozbaev, the chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Economy. City service employees of Bishkek participated in the inspection, along with the head of the metrological supervision department, Torobai Zhukushev, and representatives of the Ministry of Economy and

The White House will support the lifting of trade restrictions with Central Asia

The administration of the U.S. president has expressed support for a bill aimed at repealing the Jackson-Vanik amendment, which restricts trade between the United States and Central Asia. This statement was made by U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio during hearings in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “We fully support this decision,” Rubio noted, commenting on the potential repeal of the amendment and its impact on Washington's relations with Central

Yarygin Cup: Kyrgyz Women Left Without Medals on the First Day

On the first day of the Ivan Yarygin Cup in freestyle wrestling in Krasnoyarsk (Russia), female athletes from Kyrgyzstan were unable to win any medals. On January 29, 7 sets of awards will be contested for men and women. Kyrgyzstan was represented by four female wrestlers.

Bachelor's and Master's programs in Russia will start to be abolished from September 1.

The Ministry of Education informed TASS that leading universities will start the transition to a new system on September 1, with a "mass transition" planned for the 2027-2028 academic year, which will affect all higher educational institutions in the country, regardless of their ownership and departmental affiliation. The ministry assures that the changes will not be abrupt for students. Ksenia Goryacheva, the first deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher

The number of fatalities due to the snowstorm in the USA has exceeded 70 people.

According to the National Weather Service, the snowstorm covered two-thirds of the country's territory over the weekend and continued into Monday. The severe weather affected about 200 million people, and the cold cyclone, moving eastward, continues to bring low temperatures. Meteorologists warned of a possible prolonged cold snap not seen in several decades. The winter storm named "Fern" hit the USA on January 23, causing snowdrifts of up to 30 centimeters. The situation was

In Bishkek, the quality of education and safety in schools were discussed

On January 29, a meeting was held in Bishkek, organized by the Department of Education of the city administration, for the directors of urban schools. The press service of the Bishkek city administration confirmed this information. At the event, Gulmira Akmatova, head of the Department of Quality Control in Education and Methodological Support, presented an analytical report that reviewed the results for the year 2025. The document addressed issues related to the control of the educational and

The Prosecutor General's Office Opposes Legal Representatives

The General Prosecutor's Office opposes the introduction of the legal representation institution, as noted by Deputy General Prosecutor Umutkan Konkubaeva at a recent parliamentary meeting. During the discussion of the draft law concerning changes in legislation in the field of legal representation, deputies considered the possibility of allowing legal representatives to participate in court proceedings alongside lawyers. The proposed changes affect procedural codes and the Code on

Lancet: Even a five-minute physical activity can extend life

The study analyzed the connection between minor changes in daily activity and life expectancy. Scientists identified two main groups: the first consisted of the 20% least active participants, while the second included a broader population, excluding the most active 20%. Results showed that even adding five minutes of moderate or intense physical activity per day could prevent up to 6% of all deaths among high-risk individuals and up to 10% in the broader population. Additionally, reducing

Samarkbek Bolotbekov became the Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy"

The press service of the Ministry of Health announced the appointment of Samarbeka Bolotbekov as the deputy director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy". Samarbeka Bolotbekov is distinguished by extensive experience and qualifications: he completed his studies at the International University of Kyrgyzstan, earning a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in international law. In addition, he holds a PhD in political science and has a lawyer's license. His

In Alai, the share of impurities in the extracted coal has increased

At the meeting held on January 29 at the state administration, it was announced that the share of impurities in coal mined in Alai has increased. In the Alai district, a session took place where the results of the past year were summarized and plans were outlined until 2026. Deputy Akims Sherikbay Zhapаров and Altynbek Bolbur uulu presented detailed reports on their areas, using slides for illustration.

The Cabinet is Reducing the List of Inspectors: Some Government Agencies Lose the Right to Conduct Inspections

The Cabinet of Ministers has presented for public discussion a draft of a new resolution that proposes a revision of the list of government bodies authorized to conduct inspections in the field of entrepreneurship. This initiative is driven by large-scale reforms in the structure and functions of the executive branch. According to the draft, items 3, 16, and 17 are excluded from the current list. These include institutions such as the Department of Precious Metals, the Department of

The deputy of the Housing Committee proposed to pay child benefits to everyone, not just those in need.

He also proposed a monthly additional payment of 5,000 soms to heroic mothers. Akyilbek Tumonbaev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has put forward a proposal to introduce child benefits for all families, not just those in need. The draft law he initiated is already available for discussion on the official website of the parliament.

On the territory of the "Ak-Bulun" nature reserve, reeds caught fire: Firefighters and about 40 other people extinguished it.

Yesterday, January 28, an incident occurred on the shore of the lake in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region. Fire engulfed the reeds located east of the village of Kara-Talaa, which is part of the Ulahol rural district.

In Russia, the demand for aspen stakes and amulets has increased by 50% - study

A study conducted by the IT company ATOL showed a significant increase in interest among Russians in aspen stakes and protective charms. From 2024 to 2025, the demand for these magical items increased by two to four times, and compared to 2024, it grew by 50%. The most popular among buyers were protective charms, which accounted for 36% of all sales. Interest in them rose by 2.2 times.

Sher-Niyaz: International Media Highlights the Successes of Kyrgyzstan's Economy

Recently, foreign publications have started to actively highlight Kyrgyzstan's successes in the economic sphere. This was stated by Sadik Sher-Niyaz, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France, in an interview for the "Kabar" agency's podcast. He noted that interest in the socio-economic achievements of the country from international media has significantly increased.

Bank "Alma" has joined the deposit protection system

As of January 28, 2026, JSC "Alma Finance Bank" has been officially added to the registry of banks participating in the deposit protection system, as reported by the Deposit Protection Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of this system is to increase the level of trust among citizens in financial institutions and to strengthen the stability of the entire financial system of the country. It covers both banks and other financial organizations that have a license from the National

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has launched a project to enhance readiness for recovery after natural disasters

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Emergency Situations, attended by the head of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry, Kanat Karybai uulu, and the head of the Asian Development Bank mission, Steven Goldfinch. The ministry's press service reported this on January 29. During the meeting, a regional technical assistance project of the ADB was officially initiated, aimed at "Enhancing the readiness of countries in the Asia-Pacific region for sustainable recovery

In Alai, the heads of village administrations were criticized: For what?

On January 29, a collegial meeting was held in the Alaï district of the Osh region, where the results of 2025 were summarized and plans for 2026 were outlined, reports Turmush correspondent. At the meeting, the district akim Chyngyz Bapaev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of the leaders of the ayil okmotu, noting that their efforts to increase local budgets and tax collection leave much to be desired.

Storm Warning and Warming. Weather Forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the Week

Forecast for Bishkek January 30, Friday At night, the temperature is expected to be -3...-5 °C, with cloudy weather.

In the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, a 20-year-old guy was taken to an old car market and extorted for money — police conducted arrests

In the Batken region, a criminal case has been initiated regarding extortion, and suspects have been detained. The press service of the regional police reported that on January 20, 2026, a 20-year-old resident of the village of Airybaz in the Kadamjai district approached the police. He stated that on January 7 at 10:00 PM, in the territory of Kyzyl-Kiya, he was forcibly placed into a "Daewoo Lanos" car by a citizen named Ө. and three of his accomplices, who then took him to the old

The Tchaikovsky School of Arts building in the city of Osh is set to be demolished and a new one constructed.

In the Osh municipality, the issue of demolishing the children's art school named after P.I. Tchaikovsky is being considered due to its poor condition. In its place, a new building is proposed to be constructed. According to information from local administration representatives, they recently conducted an inspection of the Tchaikovsky art school.

The police of Chuy region detained a foreigner on suspicion of fraud with OSAGO

Life in the Regions: Since then, he calls me "Zhan" – a teacher from the Issyk-Ata district was in a taxi and found her future husband

Kanykey Iminova, a resident of the village of Ken-Bulun in the Issyk-Ata district of Chui region, has dedicated her life to teaching. Kanykey was born on January 2, 1979, in the village of Don-Aryk, located in the Chui district. In marriage with her husband, they raised four children: three sons and a daughter. "My daughter is already married, the eldest son is also married and lives separately. The second son is in the 10th grade, and the youngest is in the 7th. My husband and I met on

The Cabinet extended the discounted prices for car tinting until March 3 (cost)

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has decided to temporarily reduce the cost of the fee for obtaining permission to tint the side windows of the front doors of vehicles. According to the new decision, the following tariffs have been established: 350 calculation indicators (35,000 soms) for individuals; 550 calculation indicators (55,000 soms) for legal entities; 750 calculation indicators (75,000 soms) for non-residents. According to the State Administration "Unaa," the promotion

Puddles in Osh: the mayor had to go to the clinic in rubber boots

Today, the mayor of the city of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited Polyclinic No. 2 and ordered repairs to be carried out at the facility. According to materials distributed by the press service of the mayor's office, the condition of both the polyclinic itself and the adjacent street leaves much to be desired.

Four men attempted to abduct a 23-year-old girl by covering her face with a sheet: Details

Four men have been detained in Manas for attempting to abduct a 23-year-old woman by covering her face with a white cloth. This was reported by the traffic safety department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region.

A conflict occurred between a teacher and a 42-year-old student at Osh Medical College: The student filed a complaint with the police.

On January 26, an incident occurred at the Osh Medical College between a student and a teacher, which caused a wide resonance. The student Ainura Akmyrzaeva became one of the main witnesses of this conflict. She refuted the words of the college director that the electricity was turned off and the internet was not working on the day of the incident. “After the video of the conflict became available on social media, the teacher and her children began to threaten the channel that published it. I

The Housing Complex elected three new members to the Justice Affairs Council, one of whom is a deputy

At the meeting held on January 29, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh elected new members to the Council for Justice Affairs. The President and representatives of the People's Kurultai proposed their candidates. The head of state nominated Ulukbek Chynybaev, a prosecutor from the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, while the People's Kurultai supported Almazbek Aydarov. Both candidates were approved by the deputies without discussion.

How a Kyrgyz Village with an Unusual Name Became Intymak

The village of Yntymak, located in the Iskhak-Polotkhan rural district of the Kadamjay region in the Batken province, is famous for its unique history and unusual name. As reported by a Turmush correspondent, this settlement was previously called "Kötal".

Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of fallen soldiers

According to the statement, as part of this exchange, the Russian side handed over 1,000 bodies of the deceased to Ukraine, while receiving 38 bodies of its own servicemen in return. The Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War confirmed the information about the completed exchange of bodies.

The mayor of Osh instructed to verify the legality of the land where the "Kekeev" restaurant operates.

This morning, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted a raid in the area where the "Kekeev" restaurant is located. During his visit, he instructed the relevant services to investigate the legality of the use of this land plot, as reported in the municipality's press release. According to information provided by the Cadastre Service, the plot has a complicated history. In 2008, it was classified as agricultural land, but later its status changed to social, including

The National Assembly of France voted to abolish the concept of "marital duty"

The deputies expressed hope that the law will be passed before summer. Marie-Charlotte Garin, one of the authors of the initiative, noted at the meeting: “Marriage should not be a closed space where consent to sexual relations is accepted as final and indisputable.” Although the French Civil Code does not explicitly state the obligation of spouses to maintain sexual relations, it does indicate that “spouses are obligated to lead a family life together.” Sarah Legrin, a deputy from

Tesla will reduce its lineup of electric vehicles to focus on the production of humanoid robots

Elon Musk stated: “It’s time to end the Model S and X programs,” making this announcement during a conference call with investors. According to him, production of the Model X crossover and Model S sedan will be halted in the next quarter.

The Akim of the Alai District criticized the heads of rural administrations for lack of initiative

On January 29, a meeting was held in the Alai district to discuss the results of last year's work and outline plans for 2026. Chyngyz Bapaev, the district akim, expressed dissatisfaction with the actions of the heads of village administrations, emphasizing that efforts to increase local budgets and tax collection have significantly decreased. "We cannot remain inactive and simply distribute incoming funds. It is necessary to act actively and with initiative, considering modern

Healthy habits and contribution to education. WHO on school nutrition standards

Photo from the internet The World Health Organization (WHO) has presented its first global recommendations for healthy eating in schools, reports the UN News Service. According to new information, WHO emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition in educational institutions for developing proper eating habits in children that will last a lifetime.

The state provides citizens with housing on preferential terms — Akylbek Japarov

Former Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov spoke about an important state initiative aimed at helping citizens obtain housing. In the documentary film "Five Years — The Beginning of a New Era," he noted that a large housing construction program is being implemented in the country for those who dream of their own home. According to Japarov, the State Mortgage Company offers housing with a preferential interest rate of 4%. This measure is intended to support citizens wishing to improve

The Jogorku Kenesh elected three members of the Council for Justice Affairs. Names

As a result of the voting held on January 29, the Jogorku Kenesh confirmed the candidacies of three members of the Council for Justice Affairs. Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov will represent the Jogorku Kenesh in the Council. Also approved were the candidacies proposed by the president and the People's Kurultai:

150,000 soms under the Social Contract is not enough to lift people out of poverty; the starting capital needs to be increased, - deputy

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, 2026, Deputy Kamila Talieva proposed an initiative to increase the amount of the Social Contract. She noted that the current starting capital of 150,000 soms is insufficient to support aspiring entrepreneurs. She reminded that the previous amount of the Social Contract was 100,000 soms, and it has since been increased to 150,000 soms.

A Woman Apologized for the Destruction of Equipment at "Issyk-Kul" Airport and Compensated for the Damage

A recent incident at the Issyk-Kul International Airport, caused by the behavior of one of the passengers, ended with her apologies and full compensation for the material damage. According to "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the amount of damage was 59,379 soms.

The processing of fruits and vegetables in the Kyrgyz Republic increased to 2.24 billion soms by the end of 2025.

- According to official statistics, in 2025, the volume of processing and preserving fruits and vegetables in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 2 billion 240.45 million soms. This figure has significantly increased compared to 2024, when the production volume was 1 billion 306.35 million soms, which corresponds to a growth of almost 1.7 times. The physical volume index for the period from January to December 2025 was 104.8%, indicating moderate growth in real terms.

Approved composition of the Council on Justice Affairs of Kyrgyzstan

The deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed the new composition of the Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic at their meeting and made the corresponding decision. The following individuals were approved as members of the Council for Justice Affairs:

Private insurers will be able to share risks with the government

On Birinchi Radio, the Deputy Chairman of the Board of the State Insurance Organization OJSC, Baktygul Abdyzhaliev, discussed the significance of insurance for the sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan's economy, as well as the progress in creating a national reinsurance operator. He noted that the last five years have been an important stage for the country. Kyrgyzstan has managed not only to restore its economy but also to ensure stable growth, strengthen state institutions, and begin a

Deputies propose to amend the regulations under which they operate. Project

Deputies Marlen Mamataliyev and Mederbek Aliyev have proposed a new draft law that revises the regulations governing the work of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to this initiative, the document will regulate the processes of discussion and decision-making within the sessions of the Jogorku Kenesh, based on the powers specified in the Constitution, the constitutional law on the Jogorku Kenesh, and other existing laws of Kyrgyzstan. The draft law also aims to digitize the working processes and

The ex-wife of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Sulaymanov gave a candid interview.

A scandal related to domestic violence has erupted in Kyrgyzstan. Asel Azamatova accused her ex-husband, deputy Eldar Sulaymanov, of regularly committing acts of violence within the family.

EAEU and India Discuss Cooperation in the Energy Sector

- At the event in India, held as part of India Energy Week, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, Arzybek Kozhoshev, met with the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India, Hardeep Singh Puri. During the discussion of key issues, the parties emphasized the development of renewable energy sources, as well as nuclear and hydrogen energy, both in India and in the EAEU countries, identifying directions for further cooperation.

Luxury cars provided, but no drivers: lawmakers need to pay from their own pockets

Recently, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh received new official cars of the Li Xiang L7 brand, the delivery of which has been discussed since spring 2025. It has become known that the cars are already at the parliament parking lot and have been handed over to the elected representatives. However, with the arrival of the new crossovers, an important issue has arisen: the deputies will not receive drivers for their cars. Now, the parliamentarians must hire and pay for their services

The first payments of "Bala Bereke" will begin in 2027 - how many children will receive them

Starting from January 1, 2027, one-time payments under the "Bala Berekе" program will begin in Kyrgyzstan, intended for mothers of approximately 11,000 children. This was reported by Adel Zhoomartova, the chief specialist of the state benefits department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, in an interview with the Kabar agency. She noted that the presidential decree to launch the "Bala Berekе" program will come into effect on January 1, 2026. However,

A laboratory for testing veterinary medicines and feed additives is being built in the Kyrgyz Republic

In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of a new laboratory is actively underway, which will be part of the Center for Veterinary Medicines and Feed Additives, located under the Veterinary, Pasture, and Animal Husbandry Service. This information was received from the Cabinet of Ministers of the republic. Currently, the foundation work has been completed. The laboratory, according to the project, will be three stories tall and equipped with modern equipment that meets international standards.