Land and capacity restrictions hinder the development of the textile industry in the Chuy region, - entrepreneur

- At the business forum held on January 28, 2026, dedicated to the strategic development of the Chui region, Kunduz Asanalieva, head of a textile company, outlined a number of key issues hindering progress in this sector. She noted that the lack of production capacity, as well as the absence of industrial parks and land resources, are the main obstacles preventing local producers from entering large export markets.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs detained three individuals wanted internationally.

Since the beginning of 2026, three individuals who were on international wanted lists through Interpol have been detained by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan as a result of operational-search activities. According to information provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a citizen identified as G. D., born in 1979, was detained in Bishkek. He was wanted internationally for causing serious bodily harm and illegal border crossing. After his detention, he was sent to the

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic identified and detained three individuals on the international wanted list

Since the beginning of the new year, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have detained three foreign nationals who were on international wanted lists through Interpol. All detainees were directed to local investigative services. In the capital city, Bishkek, a man born in 1979 was detained. He was wanted for intentionally causing serious harm to health and illegal border crossing. This citizen was handed over to the Investigative Service of the Internal Affairs

The deputy proposed to create a commission for complaints about vehicle licensing and the closure of driving schools.

- During the parliamentary session held on January 28, 2026, Deputy Kuanychek Kongantieff voiced the need to form a commission to analyze several issues related to the transportation sector. He noted that numerous complaints regarding the licensing of road transport services have been received by the authorities. This issue will be discussed at the committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

No snow is expected in Bishkek. Weather forecast for January 29 - February 1

Meteorologists report that no precipitation is expected in Bishkek at the end of January and the beginning of February. January 29 may see a light snow at night, while the air temperature will remain around −3 degrees. During the day, there will be no precipitation, and the temperature will rise to +2 degrees.

"Unacceptable to boast about a salary of 500,000." Deputy requests to check the salaries of the Ministry of Construction

On January 28, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev expressed the need to examine information about salaries in the Ministry of Construction. He reminded everyone of a recent statement by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, who reported that employees of the agency receive 500,000 soms. In Tumonbaev's opinion, such salaries "weigh heavily on the shoulders of people" who are trying to acquire housing, and this is directly related to the high cost

On one of the sections of the Bishkek - Osh road, traffic is temporarily closed

Today, at 12:20, a two-meter high avalanche occurred at the 247th kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway. This was reported 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. Road services have already begun clearing the highway.

Sadyr Japarov explained the decision to transfer driving schools to state management

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, in his interview with the news agency "Kabar," spoke about the decision to transfer the management of driving schools to the state. This step was taken with the aim of combating corruption and improving the quality of driver training. Japarov emphasized that the previous system contributed to an increase in the number of accidents and deaths on the roads. “I have instructed to bring order to this area. Reforms have already begun. Since the

In Parliament, Calls Were Made to Exclude Controversial Articles from the Scandalous Interior Ministry Bill

Today, the parliament discussed a draft law concerning amendments to a number of legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the Criminal Code and the Criminal Executive Code. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev called for the rejection of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law, which proposes the restoration of the recidivism institution. He noted that the proposed changes put the Criminal Code in contradiction with the Constitution. "Within the framework of economic or information

The Kyrgyzstan national team has finalized its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Two athletes will go to the Olympics, competing in skiing disciplines:

FC "Uzgen" held training camps in Turkey

The football club "Uzgen," which finished seventh in the Kyrgyz Premier League last season, has completed its training camp in Antalya, Turkey, where teams from the Kyrgyz championship are preparing for the new season.

Sadyr Japarov: We are changing the driving school system to save lives

In an interview with the Kabar agency, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about the necessity of transferring driving schools to state management. He emphasized that this decision is aimed at eliminating corrupt schemes in driver training and improving the quality of education, which, in turn, is related to the increase in the number of traffic accidents. The head of state pointed out that in the old system, corruption was a widespread phenomenon: many driving schools issued certificates without

World Championship (U-20): The opponents of the Kyrgyzstan national team for next year have been determined

The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) won the 2026 World Championship in Division 3 "B". The competition took place from January 18 to 24 in Bishkek with the participation of six teams.

The Most Popular Bears of Tokyo are "Packing Their Bags"

In Kyrgyzstan, 8 small hydropower plants were put into operation in 2025.

In 2025, the construction of eight small hydropower plants was completed in Kyrgyzstan, with a total capacity of 44.59 MW. This was reported by the country's Ministry of Energy. One of the newly commissioned plants is the "Kara-Kul" HPP, owned by JSC "Chakan HPP". The official opening of this facility took place on October 27, 2025, with the presence of President Sadyr Japarov at the event.

"We Warned Them." Sadyr Japarov Responded to Private Driving School Owners

President Sadyr Japarov responded to criticism directed at the authorities, who are accused of destroying the private sector of driver education. Amid the introduction of a state monopoly that prohibits training in private driving schools, owners claim that their businesses are being effectively destroyed in the country.

Uzbekistan Authorities Express Concern Over Stringent Checks on Migrants in Russia

At a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Olimjon Abdullaev, and the Ambassador of Russia to Uzbekistan, Alexey Erkhov, issues concerning the rights of Uzbek citizens working in Russia were discussed. This information was posted on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan. The Uzbek side emphasized the need to prevent any violations of the rights and dignity of its citizens, including those who comply with the laws as well as those who may

Now officially. The USA has withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement

According to Bloomberg, the United States has officially withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement. This decision became effective on January 27, coinciding with the anniversary of the notification sent by Donald Trump's administration to the UN. It is worth noting that the order to withdraw from this agreement was signed by Trump on the day of his inauguration in January 2025.

Life in the Regions: A Teacher from the Tyup District Creates Unique Products

Gulzat Kasymova, a resident of the village of Chon-Toguzbay in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, works as a teacher at the local school and is also passionate about handicrafts, particularly soap making. In a conversation with a representative of Turmush, Gulzat shared that her love for creativity began in her school years. “I was born in 1977 in the village of Korumdu, where I graduated from the Karamoldo Orozov Secondary School. My interest in handicrafts started with embroidery and

The Ministry of Justice proposes to restore order in the real estate market

- The Press Service of the Ministry of Justice reports on the development of a new draft law aimed at regulating the activities of realtors. The purpose of the document is to protect citizens from unscrupulous intermediaries, as well as from hidden commissions, fraud, and manipulative schemes. It is also intended to combat fake listings and other manifestations of so-called "wild realty practices." In recent years, unprofessional and opaque practices have actively emerged in the real

Parliament approved the agreement for the construction of schools with a loan from Saudi Arabia

At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the second reading of the bill concerning the agreement for the construction of educational institutions using a loan from Saudi Arabia took place. This bill, titled "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," was signed on October 9, 2025, in the capital of the country, Bishkek. The Minister of Construction,

Businesses have to navigate between the right to privacy and the benefits of processing personal data, - expert

- On January 28, a national forum titled "Data and Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" is taking place in Bishkek, dedicated to International Data Protection Day. At the event, Professor Lothar Determann, representing the Association of Professors of Public Law in Germany, discussed the current challenges faced by businesses and governments in the context of rapid technological development and the threats of personal information leaks.

Cancellation of service fees in cafes led to a 10-15% increase in dish prices, people are dissatisfied, - speaker of the City Duma

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu voiced the problems that arose after the cancellation of service charges in restaurants and cafes. In his opinion, the owners of establishments took advantage of the situation and raised the prices of dishes by 10–15 percent.

Textile goods worth millions of soms are stuck at the border with Russia, - deputy

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, 2026, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov highlighted the problems arising from the export of textiles to Russia. He noted that entrepreneurs face serious difficulties when trying to deliver their products abroad.

In the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction was criticized for high real estate prices

At today's parliamentary session, the policy of the Ministry of Construction was criticized for leading to an increase in housing prices. Participants of the session provided details, as reported by 24.kg. Akyilbek Tumonbaev, one of the critics, pointed out that the head of the Ministry of Construction shares information on social media about the high salaries of his subordinates, reaching up to 500,000 soms.

A "Time Relay" Appeared on the Streets of Kar-Balta

In Kara-Balta, the installation of modern "time relays" on streetlights has begun, which will optimize lighting management and reduce electricity consumption. This information was announced by Kamchybek Esenbaev, head of the lighting sector of the municipal enterprise "Universal" in Kara-Balta.

Kyrgyzstani Sentenced in the USA for Illegal Arms Export. Comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on the information regarding the sentence handed down to the citizen of the country, J.S.A., in the United States of America. According to available information, the citizen of Kyrgyzstan was detained in 2025 by American law enforcement agencies. The court, after reviewing the case, issued a guilty verdict on January 22, 2026, imposing a prison sentence.

In the Kurshab Ayil Okmotu, the report for 2025 was discussed and the budget for 2026 was approved.

In the Kurshab rural district, an open session was held, during which the results of the work of the rural administration for 2025 were reviewed and the local budget for 2026 was adopted. The head of the Kurshab rural administration, Sakhtan Keldibaev, reported this at the meeting.

The Jogorku Kenesh will consider the activities of the Ministry of Construction

The Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu initiated a discussion At a parliamentary meeting, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, reported that in recent days, numerous complaints have been received by the parliament from both citizens and construction companies. The main topic of these appeals has been the increase in tariffs and housing prices.

Deputy: The quality of the schools being built leaves much to be desired, and there's no one to ask.

At today's parliamentary session, Deputy Eruлан Kokulov raised the issue of the low quality of the schools being built while commenting on the draft law "On the Ratification of the Credit Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Development Fund for the project 'Construction of Public Schools' Phase-2," which was signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. He noted that new buildings are showing cracks in the walls, roofs are leaking, and floors are cracking.

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has developed a draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities

The draft law is being developed as part of efforts to reduce bureaucracy and is intended to organize real estate practices and systematize intermediary relationships in the real estate market. Among the key aspects of the draft law, the following points can be highlighted:

The Housing Committee approved the bill that Bekeshev called cannibalistic and anti-people.

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed protest against changes to the Criminal Executive, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev presented a bill regarding the tightening of penalties for recidivism in the first reading. According to Ashirkhodzhaev, the abolition of the concept of recidivism in 2019, when the new Criminal Code was adopted, did not justify itself, and as a result, recidivists

The Speaker of the State Duma urged deputies to ask questions strictly regarding the bill on school construction.

In the Leilek district, in the village of Eski-Oochu, the issue of the necessity of building a new school has arisen. This was reported by deputy Kamila Talieva at a parliamentary meeting, where she addressed the Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaev. Previously, the educational institution was built with the help of ashar, but with the increasing number of children in the village, this issue has become particularly urgent. On the agenda of the parliament was the draft law "On the

Pediatric Cardiologist Amatov: Children's Health at Risk. Why We Are Losing an Entire Generation

Daniyar Amatov, a pediatric cardiologist, expressed his concerns about the health of children and the factors contributing to its deterioration. Here are his words:

It is necessary to resolve the issue of legalizing cars with Russian license plates, - deputy

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of legalizing cars with Russian license plates. According to him, such vehicles have been in the impound lot for a long time.

"The Ministry of Construction's tariffs are set arbitrarily and increase real estate prices, - speaker of the State Duma"

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 28, 2026, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu reported on the appeals received from the heads of construction companies. They are requesting to address the tariffs set by the Ministry of Construction. According to the deputies, the Ministry independently determines the tariffs without coordinating them with other instances. "These tariffs should receive approval from the Cabinet of Ministers and the Jogorku Kenesh. The tariffs

Speaker of the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Criticizes the Cabinet for Canceling the 15% Fee in Cafes

Nurlan Turgunbek uulu once again expressed dissatisfaction with the work of the cabinet of ministers regarding the cancellation of the 15% fee in cafes. According to the speaker, it is necessary to approach such issues more carefully before making final decisions.

Guy distributed materials of a banned organization in the KR: He was detained

A citizen suspected of distributing extremist materials was arrested in Kara-Suu. This information was provided by the press service of the Osh Regional Department of Internal Affairs.

The Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law aimed at protecting against "wild real estate practices"

The Ministry of Justice has prepared a new draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities and protecting citizens from unscrupulous intermediaries. According to representatives of the agency, the project is aimed at combating fraud in the real estate sector, hidden commissions, manipulations, and fake advertisements. These issues pose significant risks for consumers and are associated with aggressive and opaque practices in the market.

The GKNB Found "Dead Souls" in the Administrative Court of the Osh Region

The head of the office and several court employees have been detained According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), facts of document forgery and fictitious employment relationships were discovered in the Administrative Court of the Osh region.

In the village of Jany-Talap of the Ak-Talinsky District, a major renovation of the House of Culture was carried out.

In the Naryn region, in the village of Jangy-Talap, located in the rural area of Togolok-Moldo of the Ak-Tal district, the opening of the renovated village House of Culture took place after its major repair. Mirgul Abylgazy kyzy, the head of the Tursunbek Ibraimov House of Culture, reported that the building, which had not been renovated for a long time, was completely updated. During the work, the floor, heating system, doors, and windows were replaced, and the stage curtain, audience seats,

Former FIFA President Supports Idea of Boycotting the World Cup in the USA

Joseph Blatter, the former president of FIFA, has urged football fans to avoid matches of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the USA, according to information published by "Deutsche Welle".

Nikolai Valuev called the video about the "carrot and stick" method regarding the former USSR countries a fake

A video has surfaced on social media where Valuev allegedly suggests that Russia use the "carrot and stick" method in relations with countries that were previously part of the Soviet Union. Valuev commented on the situation, noting that this video is a result of manipulations using AI. "This is an example of how artificial intelligence can be used to distort what was said or even completely create fake content. The purpose of such actions is obvious. Today, the internet is not

In Suusamyr, guys on horseback chased a wolf for an hour and a half. Upon catching up, they struck it with a shovel.

A resident of the Suusamyr Valley in the Chui region, Almanbet Mukhtarbek uulu, along with a neighbor, chased a wolf that they encountered near a barn, and ultimately they killed the predator by striking it with sticks. Almanbet, born in 1993, is married and raising a daughter and a son. He shared details about the encounter with the predator with a correspondent from Turmush.

Trump: Another Armada of US Ships is Heading to the Shores of Iran

Trump expressed hope that Iran would agree to a deal, noting that this should have been done earlier to avoid the current difficulties. "I hope they will go for a deal. If they had done it the first time, they would have had a country in better shape," the president remarked in his speech in Iowa. In an interview with Axios, Trump also noted that Iran shows interest in negotiations with the US, however, the situation in the region remains uncertain.

The production volume in Naryn increased by more than 2 billion soms

In 2025, the volume of industrial production in Naryn was recorded at 2 billion 42 million 800 thousand soms, which corresponds to a growth of 112% compared to the previous year. This data was presented at a meeting dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city over the past year.

In the residential complex, the Ministry of Construction's policy criticized for rising housing prices

At today's parliamentary meeting, criticism was directed at the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. Participants in the discussion expressed dissatisfaction with the rising housing prices, linking this to the actions of the ministry. Akyilbek Tumonbaev, one of the speakers, noted that the Minister of Construction boasts on social media about the high salaries of his employees, which reach 500,000 soms.

Zelensky is ready to meet with Putin to discuss territories and the ZNPP, - head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry

During the interview, Sibiga noted that two key issues remain in the peace process: territorial disputes and control over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. “To resolve these issues, the president is ready to meet with Putin and discuss these matters,” the minister added.