The Ministry of Education organized a competition aimed at selecting authors and developers for the creation of new generation textbooks in connection with the transition to a 12-year education model. The competition was held in two stages, covering the subjects of "Kyrgyz Language" (grades 1–12), "Geography," and "History" (grades 7–12).
The American film publication The Hollywood Reporter has published a detailed analysis of the feature film "Mergen," created by director Chyngyz Narynov with the support of the National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after T. Okeev. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the publication conducted an exclusive interview with Narynov, in which both the philosophical content of the film and its artistic features were evaluated.
According to the deputy, most recipients in the villages are struggling and becoming bankrupt
Funds have been deposited into the president's special account Over the past five years, according to information from the GKNB press service, the state has managed to recover assets totaling 352 billion soms, which is equivalent to approximately 4.14 billion dollars.
In the Kara-Suu district, individuals posing as police officers have been detained on suspicion of extortion. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, the incident occurred on January 18, 2026. A woman named N.Sh., born in 1971, filed a report with the Kara-Suu District Internal Affairs Department. She stated that three young men of Asian descent, identifying themselves as police officers, forcibly placed her husband in a car and claimed that drugs
A video is actively circulating online, capturing wedding convoy cars violating traffic rules. The recorded footage shows several vehicles moving in a "snake" pattern across the roadway, creating obstacles for other road users and posing a risk of an accident. At one point in the video, it captures one of the convoy cars entering the oncoming lane and colliding head-on with another vehicle. Currently, there is no information about any injuries or casualties resulting from the incident.
The cost of the fee for obtaining a permit for tinting the side windows of the front doors of cars in Kyrgyzstan has temporarily decreased. This decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new resolution, the fee amounts will be as follows:
During a meeting with Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, Bakhtiyar Aliyev, head of the Social Fund, presented a new automated information system that will be an important step in reforming the country's pension system. This was reported by the government press service. According to the information, the implementation of this system will modernize the operations of the Social Fund, increasing its efficiency. The use of new technology will not only improve the quality of service for
Recently, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, where Kanibek Dosmambetov, the head of the ministry, met with Antje Grave, the UN Resident Coordinator in the country. Photo by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic According to the ministry's press release, Dosmambetov expressed gratitude to the UN system for its ongoing support of health reforms and emphasized the importance of the agencies' work in developing and implementing the National Action Plan
A repeatedly convicted fraudster was detained by law enforcement authorities The detention occurred after a citizen named U.Z. contacted law enforcement on December 19, 2025. He reported that he had fallen victim to a fraudster who, posing as an employee of the GKNB via WhatsApp, deceitfully obtained 17 thousand dollars from him, promising to help him get out of the detention center.
With the transition to the 12-year general education system in Kyrgyzstan, the stage of developing regulatory documents is coming to an end, and the phase focused on practical application begins. During the implementation of the new model in schools, attention is concentrated on the conditions necessary for its successful functioning — staffing, organizational, and methodological.
On January 30, a dialogue platform called Art Dialog will take place at the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation, dedicated to important issues in the field of library and book affairs. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. Leaders of cultural institutions involved in library and book affairs will gather at this event.
During her official visit to Kyrgyzstan, the president of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Aktooty Raimkulova, held a meeting with the president of the National Academy of Sciences, Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that the main focus of the meeting was on the possibilities for joint work in the preservation, study, and promotion of Turkic cultural and historical heritage, as well as the development of academic partnerships and scientific
- A foreigner suspected of embezzlement and misappropriation of entrusted property has been detained in the Chui region. The information was provided by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department. On January 5, a representative of the closed joint-stock company "Ingosstrakh," Ы.Н., approached the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region with a request to take action against the employees of the individual entrepreneur "D.A.R."
The deputy drew attention to situations where citizens cannot reunite with relatives due to visa restrictions At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised an important issue regarding separated families suffering from the visa regime between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Kyrgyzstan is actively seeking opportunities to attract Chinese investments in the construction of modern intelligent greenhouses. This topic was discussed at a meeting between the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Janibek Kerimaliev, and representatives of the companies "Bai Elim Company" and Zhongnong Jinda (Hainan) International Trade Co., Ltd. Representatives of the Chinese companies shared their experience in
According to the information from the General Administration of Customs of China, in 2025, the value of passenger car exports from China increased by 22.4% and amounted to $110.4 billion. This year, the export of 8.4 million cars was recorded, which is 27.3% higher than the level of 2024.
On January 29, the press service of the UPSM reported the prevention of the use of vehicles whose elements imitate special transport. Patrol officers in Bishkek noticed a "Changan" vehicle with devices on its roof resembling the beacons of special transport. Upon inspection, it turned out that these were just blue and red plastic tanks.
In Bishkek, an foreign citizen who was on the international wanted list through Interpol was detained using the "Safe City" video surveillance system. The investigation suspects A.H., born in 1986, of committing fraudulent activities.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, there is an increase in cases of fare evasion on buses. This information has been reported by representatives of transportation services. Transportation companies state that such violations most often occur during peak hours when there are many passengers on the buses, and drivers do not have enough time to check each payment code.
The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after T. Okeeva, operating under the Department of Cinematography, has announced the start of a tender for the development of project and estimate documentation for the major renovation of the sound editing workshop. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that the main goal of the major renovation is to create a modern sound studio space using Dolby Atmos technology, which is one of the most advanced in the global film
Telephone fraud and cybercrime continue to pose a serious threat to the population. This was reported on January 28 by Alishan Akylbekov, an operative officer of the Information Technology Support and IT Crime Prevention Department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police. In an interview with the "Birinchi Radio" station, he noted that recently there has been an increase in cases where criminals impersonate police officers, GKNB agents, bank employees, or
html On January 29, 2026, a new municipal store specializing in meat sales was launched in Naryn, at the central market. This store offers direct sales of meat products produced by local farmers, without the involvement of intermediaries. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the department, the store offers high-quality and safe meat products at prices lower than market rates. This initiative aims to improve food accessibility for all residents, especially
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed dissatisfaction with the draft law proposed by the Ministry of Justice. This proposal concerns the creation of a registry of legal representatives. Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov explained that this registry would allow registered legal representatives to represent the interests of citizens in court proceedings alongside lawyers.
Sergey Zharnovnikov, a businessman from Kyrgyzstan, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison in the United States. He was convicted for participating in a conspiracy aimed at exporting American firearms and ammunition to Russia. This information was released by the U.S. Department of Justice. According to data provided by U.S. law enforcement agencies, Zharnovnikov, who arrived from Kyrgyzstan in January 2025, was arrested on January 24 in Las Vegas. He was detained during the Shooting,
On January 28, inspector of the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Nadyrbek Jusupov informed the editorial office of "AKIpress Digest" about the discovery of a vehicle with counterfeit license plates. The incident occurred on January 25 at around 21:30 at the intersection of Akhunbaeva and Muromskaya streets, where a red Honda Accord with the license plates PROTOCOL was spotted.
On January 28, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a foreign citizen in Bishkek, who was wanted internationally through Interpol. This event took place in early 2026. The investigation established that 47-year-old G.D. is accused of causing serious harm to health, as well as illegal border crossing.
On January 29, the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services announced the appointment of Talant Nurlanbekovich Nazarbekov as the Deputy Director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture. This decision was formalized by an order from Minister Nurdana Oruntaev. The position was previously held by Almazbek Majitov, who resigned at his own request.
During the discussion of this issue, the Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Self-Government, and the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kurmankul Zulushiev, noted that the committee recommended rejecting all three submitted versions of the anthem. The commission that worked on preparing the new version of the anthem consisted of deputies Nurchamal Torobekova, Baktyar Kalpaev, Ulanbek Zhaanbaev, Kamila Talieva, and Venera Salyamova.
- As part of the working visit of the Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev to the Batken region, today, January 29, 2025, a ceremony was held to open the new substation "Suu-Bashy," which has parameters of 110/35/10 kV. According to the press service of the Ministry of Energy, the area covered by the new substation is 500 square meters.
As of January 1, 2026, the president's decree on the payment of "Bala Bereke" has come into effect. Adele Joomartova, the chief specialist of the state benefits department of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, gave an interview to the Kabar agency, where she answered key questions about this program and explained its conditions. Who can expect to receive the 'Bala Bereke' payment?
According to WHO experts, outbreaks of measles occurred in the listed countries in 2024. According to established norms, if the measles virus begins to circulate continuously for more than one year, the state loses its status. The main reason for the increase in the number of cases is considered to be the insufficient level of vaccination, which leads to a decrease in immunity, especially among children. In the countries that were removed from the list of measles-free nations, the highest
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, there was an incident involving a driver of a Lexus GX460 who drove over a curb in an attempt to park. This was reported by the press service of the Patrol Police Department. The incident occurred on January 28 at 11:00, when the patrol services noticed the violation and stopped the vehicle. A preventive conversation was held with the driver, after which a report on the offense was drawn up.
A ban on the import of meat and animals from India has also been implemented.
The law enforcement system of Uzbekistan has undergone a number of significant changes in response to sharp criticism voiced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. These personnel reshuffles have affected key agencies such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Guard, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. At a meeting held on January 27, the president harshly criticized the work of the law enforcement agencies, pointing out their ineffectiveness in combating cybercrime, organized
According to CBS News, the death toll from the snowstorm that hit the United States has risen to 73, as reported by RIA Novosti. Previously, there were reports of 51 fatalities related to conditions caused by this natural disaster.
- Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, announced plans to create a network of social stores as part of efforts to stabilize prices for essential goods. He shared this information in a radio interview. He noted that after the introduction of state price controls on meat, the agency, in collaboration with the Presidential Administration, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Bishkek Mayor's Office, and law
Two people detained on suspicion of a crime In the Jalal-Abad region, a case of cruel treatment of a minor has been recorded. This was reported by the press service of the regional department of internal affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, the father of the victim called the duty station. He reported that his daughter R.M., born in 2009, was subjected to violence and partial shaving of her hair by three men — Azat, Jumagul, and Tazagul — on the night of January 8 to 9. The girl was
At the meeting held on January 29, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh expressed support for the decision of the relevant committee, which had previously rejected three proposed options for a new anthem for Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting, the composition of the interdepartmental commission was also formed, which will continue the work on selecting a new anthem. The commission includes Nurchamal Torobekova, Baktyyar Kalpaev, Venera Salyamova, Kamila Talieva, and Ulan Zhaanbaev.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a driver was detained for operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs and for using fake state license plates. This was reported on January 29 by the inspector of the press service of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, Nadirbek Jusupov. On January 27, around noon, at the intersection of Ankara and Dostoevsky streets, patrol officers stopped a Hyundai Sonata vehicle. During the inspection, it was revealed that the car had counterfeit license
Example of a video generated by the new text-to-video conversion model based on artificial intelligence from Meta, Make-A-Video. The text prompt used to create the video was “a teddy bear painting a portrait.” Image: Meta The incident involving artificial intelligence occurred on the website of a travel company, leading to confusion among travelers. It turned out that the recommended "peaceful" hot springs in northern Tasmania do not actually exist. Screenshots of a removed blog on
Bolat Tologonovich Junusov has been appointed as the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacy," which is subordinate to the Ministry of Health. This decision was approved by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Information about the detention of suspects in a series of pickpocketing incidents was provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek on January 28. On December 28, 2025, a woman living in the capital reported to the police. She stated that her underage daughter had become a victim of theft at the Alamedin market — a mobile phone was stolen from her jacket pocket.
According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas of the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions on the night of January 30, while no precipitation is anticipated in other areas. During the day, snow may fall in the Naryn region, as well as in the foothills and mountains of the Jalal-Abad region, while there will be no precipitation in the valley zone of Jalal-Abad, as well as in the Chui, Talas, Osh, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. Fog is also expected in some places. There
Illustrative photo As of the beginning of 2026, the number of foreign citizens in Russia has decreased to 5.7 million, which is 10% less compared to the previous year when their number was about 6.3 million. This data was announced by Alexander Perezhogin, head of the analytical department of the migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as reported by "Vedomosti". Alexander Perezhogin noted that the main factor for the decrease was the reduction in the number of minor
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 29, 2026, the deputies adopted the bill "On the Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Marrakech Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization," concerning subsidies in the fishing sector. This document was approved at the Twelfth Session of the Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, which took place in Geneva on June 17, 2022. The goal of the fishing subsidies agreement is to eliminate subsidies
- A meeting of the shareholders took place in the Osh region with Ernazarbek Suerkulov, the director of the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry of Construction. The construction of the residential complex "Victoria," carried out by OsOO "Vision Group", has been delayed due to financial difficulties.
In Ak-Örgö, police officers arrested a man who was grossly violating public order. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, the incident occurred on January 27 on Chamgarak Street, where the violator was captured on video and posted on social media.