The European Union and India have concluded long-awaited negotiations, resulting in a free trade agreement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the agreement as the "mother of all deals." According to BILD, this agreement covers about 25% of the global economy and one-third of global trade, opening new opportunities for 1.4 billion citizens of India and the European population.
The Minister of Science held a meeting with the university administration At the Kyrgyz State Technical University (KRSU), a radical reduction of educational programs is planned. This information became known after the meeting of Gulzat Isamatova, the Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, with the university administration. As reported by KRSU Rector Sergey Volkov, the university's development strategy has been revised, covering many aspects, including the construction
On January 27, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Constitutional Legislation rejected three submitted drafts of a new anthem for Kyrgyzstan. Among the proposals were lyrics and music; however, the committee members concluded that they need to be refined to create an anthem that could surpass the current one.
The club "Alga" officially confirmed that 25-year-old goalkeeper Erzhan Tokotaev has signed a new contract with the team. Last season, he defended the goal for the Uzbek club "Andijan," where he gained valuable international experience playing in the Super League.
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev familiarized himself with the new musical instruments and equipment currently at the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Culture Service". The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that among the acquired equipment, supported by the president, are:
In the fall of 2025, changes were made to the legislation, including a new law regarding consumer lending. This was reported by Elizama Japarova, head of the banking supervision department of the NBKR, at a press conference. She emphasized that the main part of the loan portfolio consists of consumer loans.
The deputy proposed to postpone licensing for six months Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev expressed concerns that the cost of taxi rides in Kyrgyzstan may rise to 700-800 soms.
A raid aimed at combating poaching took place in the Issyk-Kul region. Specialists from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, confiscated illegal fishing nets and organized their disposal, as reported by the agency's press service.
Sergio Ramos, a legend of Spanish football, is showing interest in purchasing "Sevilla," the club he played for at the beginning of his professional career. After leaving "Monterrey," a Mexican club, Ramos has reached a preliminary agreement with key shareholders to begin official negotiations, offering around 400 million euros to complete the deal.
Boto Kurentkeev, a farmer from the village of Togolok Moldo in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, is engaged in camel breeding, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. He also plans to import new breeds from Mongolia with the aim of improving the local Kyrgyz camel population.
In the eastern and southern parts of the village of Zhany-Jer, on additional lands that are subject to irrigation by the R-4 canal, work has begun on the implementation of a modern drip irrigation system. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project covers an area of 143 hectares, and construction work started in the second half of January 2026.
None of the proposed options for the new national anthem of Kyrgyzstan received approval, said Kurmankul Zulushiev, chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, commenting on the decision to reject the anthem options. According to Zulushiev, the deputies reviewed three versions of the anthem, evaluating both the text and the musical accompaniment. However, none of the presented projects were deemed sufficient, and the committee decided to reject them, setting a
According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of the country and on certain sections of the highways from January 27 to 29, which may lead to snow avalanches, the formation of snow drifts, snow accumulation, and ice. Avalanches may occur on sections of the Bishkek—Osh highway (198-255 km, Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge) and the Karakol—Enilchek road (45-90 km, Chong-Ashuu Pass).
Today, the opening ceremony of the 2026 AFC Futsal Cup took place in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, as reported in the official press release of the Kyrgyz Football Union. In the group stage, the national team of Kyrgyzstan will face serious opponents. They will play their first match today against the national team of Iraq.
Research shows that just 24 minutes of listening to specially selected music can significantly reduce anxiety levels. Psychologists studied the impact of music combined with so-called auditory rhythms — gentle sound stimulation that affects brain activity. These results were published in the journal PLOS Mental Health. In this randomized study, 144 adults with moderate anxiety who were already undergoing medication treatment participated. The participants were divided into groups: one group
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has launched a large-scale project to engage with compatriot medical professionals who have achieved significant success in medical institutions in the USA, Germany, the UK, Russia, and the Middle East. During an online conference organized by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Temirbek Erkinov, participants discussed how to leverage international experience to reform the healthcare system in the country.
During a meeting of the parliamentary committee on agrarian policy, Deputy Alisher Kozyuev raised an important question about the possibility of exporting meat outside the country, to which he received an ambiguous response from representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Projects being implemented in the country were discussed On January 26, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, held a meeting with Najy Benhassine, the regional director of the World Bank for Central Asia.
The ambassadors of France, Nicolas Fay, and Germany, Monika Lenhard, in the Kyrgyz Republic answered questions from the AKIpress editorial team. - How does the Aachen Treaty influence cooperation between France and Germany in Kyrgyzstan? What projects are planned jointly?
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation, held on January 27, three versions of new anthem texts were presented, prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. Text No. 0026 — 1st place, 1302 points
President Sadyr Japarov signed new legislation "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh in December 2025. The main goal of this law is to implement the president's decree on establishing a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. According to the decree, the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev has been granted the status of a system-forming state
On January 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new international structure called the "Council of Peace" on his Truth Social page. As part of this project, Trump invited around 50 countries. Initially, the organization's concept was linked to managing the situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the charter of the "Council of Peace," which was signed on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, does not mention the Gaza Strip, implying a
Citizens can report their complaints to the Ministry of Justice At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to constitutional legislation and regulations, Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov shared information about the measures of accountability concerning lawyers working at the state's expense.
Chynar Umetalieva, a cultural expert and musicologist, expresses the opinion that the anthem of Kyrgyzstan is an outstanding work that fully meets the requirements of this musical genre. She participated in the commission of the Ministry of Culture, which evaluated the works submitted for the competition to create a new anthem. According to Umetalieva, only experienced composers can create an anthem, as writing music of this level can be a challenging task even for talented musicians. The music
Igor Kudrenko has been appointed as the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan U-17 youth national football team.
Syrtbai Musaev, former chairman of the National Commission for the State Language and a member of the commission working on the new version of the text and music of the national anthem, shared his thoughts on the anthem. Recently, the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Local Self-Government, and the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh reviewed three versions of the anthem, but all were rejected.
According to local sports publications, Nani, the former Portuguese international, may return to the football field as a player for "Aktobe." Although no official statements have been made by the club or the player himself yet, sources claim that discussions are in the final stages.
According to the Daily Star, the increased threat of global conflict is drawing attention. Prophecies about the end of the world are once again relevant against the backdrop of strained relations, such as the U.S. claims on Greenland and the growing divide in the transatlantic partnership. Dan Grennan notes in his article that these predictions of 'earthquakes' may relate to a potential nuclear war. Events happening in the world, such as Donald Trump's return to the White House
The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, dealing with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, held a discussion and approved a draft law regarding amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Pricing" in the first reading. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
67-year-old Altynkiz Borbasheva, residing in the Talas region, has dedicated over four decades to teaching the Kyrgyz language and literature at a local school. She retired two years ago. Altynkiz was born in the village of Arashan in the Talas district and married a neighbor from the village. After the wedding, the newlyweds moved to Kum-Aryk, where they built their life together.
At a recent meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies reviewed three draft anthems that had been preliminarily selected by a special commission. The head of the department of cultural studies and art history at the Institute of Philosophy of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Doctor of Cultural Studies Chynar Umetalieva, who was part of the commission of the Ministry of
The formation of a culture for both celebrations and memorials in Kyrgyzstan has become an important aspect of public and national discourse. This was reported by Arslan Koichiev, the state secretary, during the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency. Koichiev emphasized that Kyrgyz society is closely tied to traditions and customs, making it impossible to abandon them rapidly.
Internal factors, such as the increase in electricity tariffs and utility services, continue to influence the level of inflation in the country. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, during a press conference. According to Kozubekov, inflation expectations among both households and enterprises and organizations remain stable and are within moderate limits. He also noted that the stable monetary policy implemented by the National Bank, as well as the
After the registration of this message, an investigative operational group was dispatched to the scene. During the investigation, it was found that S.Y. had previously had a conflict with acquaintances P.I. and M.M. On January 19, 2026, at about 10:00 PM, he went to meet them and later returned home in a state of intoxication with visible bodily injuries. As a result of the forensic medical examination, it was established that the cause of death was an open craniocerebral injury, a fracture of
- Turkey ranked third among investors in Kyrgyzstan with an influx of FDI amounting to $885 million. The increase in investments from Turkey allowed it to take third place in the list of the largest investors in Kyrgyzstan, behind only China and Russia.
The footage published by several sources shows military equipment being loaded onto a Russian aircraft at the Kamyshly airport According to information from Reuters, Russia has begun withdrawing its troops from the Kamyshly airport, located in northeastern Syria in areas previously controlled by the Kurds. The withdrawal operation started last week, and it is expected that some soldiers will be transferred to the Russian airbase in Khmeimim, while others will return home. In the last two days,
The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy has announced the start of an open competition dedicated to the development of a logo and brand book for the 40th anniversary of the Issyk-Kul Forum, named after the famous writer Chinghiz Aitmatov. The total prize fund for the competition is 50,000 soms.
Boto Kuronkee from the village of Togolok, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, is actively engaged in camel breeding, which has become increasingly rare in Kyrgyzstan in recent years. This is reported by the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. According to the ministry, the tradition of camel breeding has been passed down in Boto's family from generation to generation. His father started this business back in the 1980s, and now his son continues the work.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Deputy Kurmankul Zulushov stated that the proposed options for the national anthem do not meet the necessary quality standards in both music and lyrics. He emphasized that during the discussion, all three options were carefully considered; however, none of them demonstrated significant advantages sufficient for approval as the anthem.
The global financial markets are currently in a state of historical instability: the price of gold has crossed the $5000 mark per troy ounce for the first time in history. On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), February gold futures rose by more than 2%, reaching a peak of $5091.5. According to Reuters analysts, not only gold but also other precious metals, such as silver and platinum, have also set new records. This powerful surge in precious metal prices has been driven by a sharp decline
Ran Gwili Expert conclusions confirmed that the discovered remains belong to police officer Ran Gwili, who was killed in a battle with terrorists on October 7, 2023. After his death, the body was moved to Gaza. The day before, Israeli authorities reported the beginning of a large-scale operation to search for the remains of Ran Gwili in the Gaza Strip.
According to information presented at a press conference by the Deputy Head of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) Azat Kozubekov, by the end of 2025, the total volume of the loan portfolio of the country's banks reached 506 billion soms. Kozubekov also emphasized that over the past year, the loan portfolio increased by 48.8%.
According to information from MiddleAsianNews, Mongolia views the United States as its "third neighbor." The democratic regime in Mongolia was established in 1990, which marked the beginning of regular presidential and parliamentary elections. The U.S., in turn, seeks to support Mongolia in implementing market reforms and strengthening cultural and economic ties. From August 2003 to September/October 2008, Mongolia sent over 2,000 of its military personnel to Iraq, participating in
In its press release, TCO confirmed the successful launch of the power distribution system and the initial stages of resuming production. The production volumes will gradually increase depending on the situation at the field. This information was announced shortly after Prime Minister Olzhas Bektanov met with Peter Larden, Senior Vice President of ExxonMobil, one of the shareholders of Tengizchevroil. During the discussion, the parties addressed issues of cooperation in the oil and gas sector
Actress Marianna Spivak published this letter on her Instagram, representing the opinion of alumni. Similar appeals were also posted on social media by Yulia Menshova and actor Anton Shagin, RBC reports. The author of the letter emphasizes that in the school-studio, the rector was traditionally chosen "by the entire MKhAT community," which helps maintain continuity. The decision by the Ministry of Culture to appoint Bogomolov, in the opinion of the authors, violates these traditions
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of January 27: All currencies have appreciated, indicating a slight weakening of the som.
In 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will publish an analysis of the labor market in Kyrgyzstan, which will address its problems and possible solutions. Kaktus.media contacted one of the authors of this document, Farid Talyshly, who spoke about key trends and vulnerabilities, as well as the steps that need to be taken to improve the labor market in the country.
In the Kochkor district, in the village of Kara-Too on Lenin Street, a fire occurred, resulting in the car being completely burned out. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.