Deputy: The GIK will build houses in the Alamudun District. What about those who were waiting for plots?

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Temirlan Aitiev drew attention to the difficulties faced by residents of rural areas who are awaiting the allocation of land plots from the government. He reminded that according to the Land Code, every citizen has the right to receive one land plot for building a house during their lifetime. Since 2005, when the government approved the procedure for issuing such plots, many residents have begun to wait for their turn, but in practice, this has only been

Violations of Sanitary Standards Detected in Bishkek School. Measures Will Be Taken Against the Management

In response to information about non-compliance with sanitary standards at school No. 8, Victoria Mozgacheva, Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, along with the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhats Musaev, conducted an on-site inspection on January 28. According to the city administration, during the inspection of the educational premises, violations were found, which led to the instruction for the school management to carry out a complete sanitary treatment of all classrooms in strict

In Bishkek, the kindergarten "Balastan" No. 69 was inspected

In Bishkek, an inspection of the nursery-kindergarten "Balastan" No. 69 took place. According to the press service of the city hall, the visit to the facility was attended by the chairman of the Bishkek City Commission Bekzhan Usenaliev and Vice Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva.

The Ministry of Agriculture's Educational Caravan has Reached the Aksy District

The seminar organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry became an important event for local farmers. The main goal of this event is to equip farmers and specialists with relevant knowledge necessary to enhance agricultural production in the region. Participants included representatives from the district state administration, as well as experts from various departments of the ministry, including veterinary medicine, livestock, organic farming, and

Foreigners entering Kyrgyzstan for the first time may be assigned a PIN at the border.

In Kyrgyzstan, an initiative is being discussed whereby foreign citizens and stateless persons arriving in the country for the first time will receive a personal identification number (PIN) directly at the border. The draft resolution proposed by the Presidential Administration is already available for public discussion. The main goal of this initiative is to simplify migration accounting. Assigning a PIN upon entry through a unified system for accounting external migration will allow:

Professor Usupbaev: Our Inventors Do Not Feel Supported by the Government

The interview with Professor Rustam Tukhvatshin, a laureate of the State Prize of Kyrgyzstan in the field of science and technology, published in "Evening Bishkek," has sparked significant public interest. The discussion focused on the implementation of scientific developments by Kyrgyz scientists, which has become an important topic for the scientific and medical community.

Kyrgyzstan to Build a New Embassy Building in Kazakhstan

In the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, the construction of a new building for the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan will begin. This was announced by Almaz Imangaziyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the meeting, a draft law concerning the ratification of an agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on the mutual provision of buildings and land plots for the needs of embassies in Bishkek and Astana was presented.

What's Wrong with Second Graders' Backpacks? Let's Weigh Them Together

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a transition to a 12-year educational system. However, while officials claim that this aligns with global standards, parents are expressing concerns. Children are facing excessive workloads and difficulties in mastering the new curriculum. The editorial team of Kaktus.media met with Nazira Aytaliev, the mother of a second grader, who shared what her 7-year-old son carries to school every day and the consequences it entails. “He should have been in the first grade” Nazira

Woman Who Caused a Ruckus at Issyk-Kul Airport Apologizes

The incident at Issyk-Kul Airport, which led to riots, concluded with an apology from the woman who caused the disturbance. This information was provided by the JSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan". It became known that the woman, who behaved aggressively at the airport in the village of Tamchy, apologized for her actions and fully compensated for the damage, which amounted to 59,370 soms.

A memorandum on the development of digital services in tourism has been signed in the Kyrgyz Republic.

A tripartite memorandum was signed in the Kyrgyz Republic between the Tourism Fund, the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and JSC "Tunduk". This document aims to develop digital services in the tourism sector.

In Manas, a minor was beaten and had her hair and eyebrows shaved off.

In Manas, a case of physical violence against a minor has been registered. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information provided, a man named M.K., born in 1988 and residing in the Osh region, contacted the police. He reported that on the night of January 8 to 9, 2026, his daughter, born in 2009, became a victim of an attack. According to the complainant, a group of people inflicted bodily harm on the girl

Restrictions on the import of animals from India have been introduced in Kyrgyzstan

As of January 28, 2025, temporary restrictions on the import of animals and animal products from India will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. This decision was made to ensure veterinary and sanitary safety within the country, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Iskender Sydygaliev on how digitalization is eradicating bureaucracy in the country

Digitalization has ceased to be just a trendy phenomenon and has transformed into a key aspect of efficiency, trust, and fairness in public administration. The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively implementing digital solutions that serve as tools to reduce bureaucracy for both citizens and the system as a whole. Iskender Sydygaliev discussed the impact of technology on the legal sphere in an interview with VB.KG.

"UPS Regulators Create Traffic Jams" - Complained Bishkek Residents

Traffic jams are reaching significant sizes According to social media users, on January 26 at around 6:30 PM, a huge traffic jam formed on Akhunbaev Street, stretching from Manas Avenue to Abdrahmanov Street.

Deputy Prime Minister: Disruptions in Medications are a Management Failure, There Should be Zero Disruptions by 2026

Supply disruptions of medications indicate the presence of management errors. This was stated by Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, during a meeting of the Ministry of Health summarizing the results of 2025. He emphasized that in 2026, it is necessary to achieve zero tolerance for supply disruptions, especially concerning vital medications. According to Baysalov, the effectiveness of the healthcare system is measured by what patients actually experience. “We are judged not by

Fined the enterprise engaged in coal mining

A fine was imposed on a coal mining company in the Min-Kush area, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. This information was provided by the local office of the Land and Water Supervision Service of the Naryn region.

"Raw buns for children, fresh samsa for teachers": The Mayor of Osh had a tirade in the cafeteria of the "Zhetigen" school and suggested that his subordinates finish eating.

As part of the inspection by the Osh city administration, led by Jenishbek Toktorbaev, a review was conducted at the general education school "Zhetigen". The educational institution "Zhetigen" educates 1,120 students.

A new high-voltage substation "Suu-Bashi" has been put into operation in Batken

Photo by the Ministry of Energy. Substation 'Suu-Bashi' A new 110/35/10 kilovolt substation 'Suu-Bashi' has been put into operation in Batken. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. The head of the ministry, Talaybek Ibraev, emphasized the need to increase capacity due to the constant growth in the number of consumers during the opening of the energy facility.

In 2026, a parallel reconstruction of two hydroelectric units is planned at the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station.

Currently, preparatory and engineering work has already begun on both hydro units. The reconstruction of unit No. 2 will start on February 1, 2026, and unit No. 1 on March 1, 2026. As part of the work on hydro unit No. 2, welding of the stator rods and assembly of the rotor spokes with defect control are being carried out. At the same time, design and technical preparation for hydro unit No. 1 is underway. The parallel reconstruction of the hydro units will ensure a phased increase in the

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has a new press secretary

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has relieved Ruslan Zheldibay of his duties as advisor. He has been replaced by Aibek Smadiyarov, who has been appointed as the new advisor and press secretary of the president. This was reported by the press service of Akorda. Photo of Akorda. Aibek Smadiyarov appointed as press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan

The team "Kyrgyz RUDN" has advanced to the Higher League of KVN

The results of the festival in Sochi have been announced The team "Kyrgyz RUDN" has successfully passed the selection and will now represent their school in the Higher League of KVN. This information was published on the official KVN website, where the results of the selection festival held in Sochi were announced.

Kokulov on the building on Chuy Avenue: Kamchybek Tashiev stopped the construction. Is there no one else?

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Erlan Kokulov raised an important question: why are officials and government bodies failing to fulfill their duties, and why are all decisions made only after the intervention of high-ranking officials, such as President Sadyr Japarov or the head of the GKNB? During his speech, Kokulov pointed out that there are only 4-5 people actively working in the president's team, while the rest merely create the appearance of work. As an example, he mentioned the

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of January 29

Information is provided from the websites of commercial banks. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact the respective banks directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The stated rates are intended for cash exchange and may change throughout the day. The official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates in exchange offices in Bishkek are available here.

In Bishkek, two children aged 6 and 9 drowned

Two children died as a result of an accident Two children, a 6-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, became victims of a tragedy in Bishkek. The incident was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Official training of the Kyrgyzstan national team before the match against Indonesia. Photos

Today, January 29, the team will play their second match in the Asian Cup in Indonesia. In the second round of the final stage of the tournament, the Kyrgyz team will face the Indonesian national team, with the match starting at 18:00 Bishkek time.

In Jumgal, a coal mining enterprise has been fined nearly 1.5 million soms

According to a report from the Ministry of Water and Land Resources, the regional office of the land and water supervision service in the Naryn region conducted an inspection of the company LLC "Shansi Coal Investment Group." This enterprise is engaged in coal mining in the Min-Kush rural district of the Jumgal region. During the inspection, violations of the current legislation were identified. As a result, the company was fined 17,000 soms.

Children under 16 no longer need registration to obtain a passport.

As of January 23, document submission has been simplified in Kyrgyzstan As of January 23, 2023, new rules regarding the issuance of foreign passports for children under 16 years old have come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. The "Kyzmat" agency reported that registration at the place of residence is no longer required to obtain a passport, which was previously a mandatory condition.

Representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice discussed issues of cooperation

Do we need clinical bases to train a good doctor? Explanation by Professor T. Batyraliev

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the reform of the medical personnel training system is becoming one of the key tasks. This is confirmed by the recent signing by President Sadyr Japarov of the law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare," aimed at improving the quality of training for medical specialists. A key element in this process is scientific clinical bases. Professor and former Minister of Health Talantbek Batyraliev spoke in an

Directorate for Resort Management: 25 Hectares of Land Returned to the State

The directorate responsible for managing resorts, health facilities, and tourist sites, operating under the control of the Presidential Administration, is actively working to reclaim lands and properties that were previously transferred to private hands. With the support of the State National Security Committee, the government has managed to return 25 hectares of land and buildings with a total area of 5,389 square meters. This directorate was established on March 25, 2024. According to the

Information about the death of the crime boss Karyshkyra in prison has been denied.

As reported to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by the State Penitentiary Service of Kyrgyzstan, the information about the death of Umyrzakov, who was convicted on several charges, is false. The service denied the rumors circulating on social media that Karyshkyr had died in the colony where he is serving his sentence. He is fine and continues to serve his sentence.

The Federal Tax Service reported on the president's decree on the moratorium on tax control of business entities.

According to the specified document, the moratorium on tax control will be in effect until the end of 2026 for all entrepreneurs registered with the tax authorities. However, it does not apply to certain types of inspections, such as: – on-site thematic, planned, and counter inspections;

US authorities forecast a migration outflow from the country for the first time in 50 years

Illustrative photo The report also predicts that by July 2026, the number of migrants may decrease to 321,000 people. If this trend continues, for the first time in the last 50 years, the number of departing migrants in the U.S. will exceed the number of incoming ones. Additionally, the Bureau noted a slowdown in population growth: from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, the increase was only 1.8 million, while in the previous period it was 3.2 million. This data reflects the lowest population

Kazakhstan Introduces Countermeasures Against Russian Automotive Industry in Response to Increased Recycling Fee

Illustrative photo Kazakhstan may impose prohibitive rates for recycling fees on imported cars from Russia and Belarus, increasing the payment amount by 40 times. A draft of such changes to the order of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources of the Republic has been published for discussion. The authors of this document indicate its main goal is to level the playing field for Kazakh cars in the markets of the EAEU countries. Last year, Russian customs authorities began

A new 110/35/10 kV substation "Suu-Bashy" has been put into operation in the city of Batken

During his working trip to the Batken region, the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, Talaybek Ibraev, officially opened a new high-voltage substation 110/35/10 kV named 'Suu-Bashy', located in the city of Batken. At the launch of this energy facility, T. Ibraev emphasized that the number of electricity users is growing every year, making it necessary to increase capacities and generation. He noted: "Dear participants of the event! As you know, several projects for the

Kyrgyzstan and UNIDO Launch Country Partnership Program for 2025-2029

- The first meeting of the National Coordination Body took place in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to implement the Country Partnership Program (CPP) for 2025–2029. The ministry's press service reported this. The meeting was chaired by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, along with Bakyt Sydykov, Minister

Asia Cup: Kyrgyzstan to play against Indonesia in white kit. Photo

Today, January 29, the Kyrgyzstan national futsal team will face the team from Indonesia. The match will take place in Jakarta and will be part of the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup. The kickoff is scheduled for 18:00 Bishkek time.

Deputy Erulan Kokulov demanded an investigation involving journalists

He addressed this request to the president's representative in the Jogorku Kenesh, Almasbek Abytov During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Eru lan Kokulov made a statement calling for an investigation into the work of journalists. He directed this request to Almasbek Abytov, the president's representative in parliament.

Yarygin Cup: Three Kyrgyzstani Women Lost, Jumanzarova Did Not Compete. Results

At the Ivan Yarygin Cup in freestyle wrestling, taking place in Krasnoyarsk (Russia), female athletes from Kyrgyzstan were unable to achieve success in their first matches. According to the Russian Wrestling Federation, four Kyrgyzstani wrestlers were scheduled to compete on the first day of the tournament.

Documents from the U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Were Found Accessible in ChatGPT

Madhusudhan Gottumukkala, the acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S., uploaded official documents to ChatGPT, which made them accessible to users and developers, as reported by Politico citing its sources. After his appointment, Gottumukkala requested permission to use the public version of ChatGPT, which had previously been prohibited. In the summer of 2025, he uploaded official documentation, none of which was classified, although many were

In Poland, on Valentine's Day, a zoo offers to name a cockroach after an ex and feed it to the animals

In Poland, the Lodz Zoo is once again offering an unusual promotion in honor of Valentine's Day. For those who do not feel romantic on this day or are going through a breakup, the zoo has come up with an original initiative — anyone can "adopt" a Madagascar cockroach, name it after their ex-partner, and offer it as a treat for the meerkats.

Gulya Kozhokulova was outraged that when exchanging 100,000 soms, banks and exchange offices require certificates.

According to the new rules of the National Bank, citizens are required to provide information about the origin of their funds. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed dissatisfaction that when exchanging amounts over 100,000 soms, banks and exchange offices require certificates regarding the origin of the funds.

Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station: In 2026, the station's capacity will increase by 18 MW due to reconstruction

- The project for the modernization of the Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station is ongoing. The press service of JSC "Electric Stations" reports on the current progress of the work. According to the company's information, the general contractor for the work under Package-2 is the Chinese company CNEEC (China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd.).

In Russia, the number of migrants has decreased by 10 percent - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

As of the end of 2025, the total number of foreign citizens in Russia decreased from 6.3 million in 2024 to 5.7 million. This was reported by Alexander Peregozhin, head of the analytical department of the migration policy department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Peregozhin noted that the significant decrease in the number of migrants is related to a 25 percent reduction in the number of underage foreigners. "In 2024, there were 6.3 million foreigners in

In 2025, payments through QR codes amounted to 908.6 billion soms

According to information provided by the National Bank, in 2025 the volume of QR payments reached record levels: 525.1 million transactions totaling 908.6 billion soms. This represents an increase of 8 and 10 times compared to the figures for 2024. Of this volume, 165 million transactions were made by legal entities, with a total amount of 159.2 billion soms, which also indicates growth of 5 and 6 times compared to the previous year.

In Kyrgyzstan, seven fires were registered in five regions within a day

Within a day, seven cases of fire were recorded in five regions of Kyrgyzstan, namely in Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Talas. According to information provided by the fire and rescue services of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, 11 fire units were involved in extinguishing these fires.

In France, gender and sexual violence manifests as early as elementary school

Reports also note that in middle school, 15% of girls and 12% of boys have become victims of various forms of sexual violence. "These incidents are not exceptional; they affect all students — both girls and boys, regardless of age and type of school, whether public or private," the document emphasizes. Sexual violence begins to manifest in elementary grades and intensifies during adolescence, with girls facing it to a greater extent as they grow older and advance in their education.

Children under 16 in Kyrgyzstan no longer need registration to obtain a passport

Starting from January 23, 2026, the process of applying for a civil passport for children under 16 years old in the Kyrgyz Republic will become simpler. According to information from the State Institution "Kyzmat," registration will no longer be required when applying for a passport, which significantly simplifies the process. Previously, having a residence registration was mandatory.