Photo 24.kg At a ceremonial reception organized by the Indian Embassy in Bishkek in honor of the 77th anniversary of Republic Day, the transfer of modern medical equipment to Kyrgyzstan for the fight against cancer was announced. Diplomats, representatives of government structures, as well as prominent figures in culture and art attended the event.
I.E. reported that, despite the established salary of 50,000–60,000 soms per month, the salary for December 2025 was not paid. In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of fraud, according to Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The investigation revealed that G.A., born in 1993, began performing concrete works at the facilities of HPP-1 and HPP-2 of the company "A.G.E." in October 2024, acting as a subcontractor based on a verbal
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, several bills were presented and approved: - "On the ratification of the Protocol amending the Marrakech Agreement concerning the World Trade Organization (Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies)," which was adopted at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference on June 17, 2022, in Geneva — in the first reading.
In the Chuy region, law enforcement agencies have detained two suspects in the case of the death of a resident of the Moscow district, as reported by the press service of the regional police department. Information about the death of citizen S.Y., born in 1989, was received by the police on January 20, 2026. The man died in an ambulance on the way to a medical institution. An investigative team was dispatched to the scene.
The Ministry of Education has launched a tender to attract an independent organization that will be responsible for conducting the II, III, and IV stages of the republican school olympiad in the 2025-2026 academic year. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the procurement method used is a request for quotations, which includes qualification requirements.
The Ministry of Justice has presented amendments to the Law "On Advocacy and Advocacy Activities," which introduce a new institution of legal representatives. Deputy Minister of Justice Orozbek Sydykov shared the new initiatives at a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation. According to him, legal representatives will be able to represent the interests of citizens in civil and administrative courts, acting on the basis of a power of attorney, just like lawyers.
- The Cabinet of Ministers approved the conclusion of an agreement with Italy regarding the encouragement and protection of investments, which was signed in Astana on May 30, 2025, and sent it for consideration to the Jogorku Kenesh. The order for this was signed on December 26, 2025. The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has been designated as the authorized body for the implementation of this agreement.
Localized licenses are planned to be introduced to improve access to legal assistance in the regions The Ministry of Justice has submitted a draft law for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh aimed at improving the availability of lawyers in various areas of the country, including hard-to-reach and remote regions.
On January 26, a meeting of the working group dedicated to the preparation for the World Nomad Games, scheduled for September of this year, was held at the Ministry of Culture under the leadership of Minister Mirbek Mambetaliev. According to the ministry's press service, the event was attended by deputy ministers, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, as well as Nursultan Adenov, the head of the International Secretariat of the World Nomad
From January 16 to 26, a training camp "School for Candidates for the Biology National Team" took place in Sochi at the Educational Center "Sirius," with the participation of teams from Russia and Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kyrgyzstan was represented at this event by 8 students from the national biology team, who were under the guidance of coach Nursultan Uvaliev, a member of the National Biology Olympiad.
The Uzgen District Court has decided to arrest a citizen who was detained on suspicion of murder. According to information provided by the press service of the Osh Regional Court, the accused, named K. uulu S., has been remanded in custody until March 24, 2026, in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 7 of part 2 of Article 122 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning murder. The court's statement reads: "Based on the decision of the Uzgen District Court dated January 26,
On January 26, the Board of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan decided to keep the key (policy) rate at 11%. This decision takes effect on January 27, as reported by the financial regulator. Economic SituationAccording to the National Bank, the country's economy is demonstrating high growth rates: forecasts suggest that real GDP will grow by 11.1% by the end of 2025. The main sectors contributing to this growth are construction and services. Investments in fixed capital remain at a high level
As of 2025, the price of gasoline has increased by 15.1%, while diesel fuel has risen by 11.1%. This information was announced at a press conference by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov. Kozubekov noted that the reason for the increase in prices for fuel and lubricants was the difficulties in the production sector of Kyrgyzstan's key trading partners, particularly in the Russian Federation.
Not only America is leaving Central Asia. As European analysts claim, the old system is collapsing, and the new one has yet to be formed. If a world order does emerge, it will not be without chaos. The countries of Central Asia, like Europe, hope for the end of this chaos but find themselves in a state of uncertainty, pondering in which direction to move and with whom to cooperate.
- Deputy Chyngyz Ajibaev held a meeting with Abdybay Jaiylobaev, the Deputy Director of the Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The press service of the Jogorku Kenesh reports that the meeting discussed pressing issues related to the state of the country's water resources, as well as the prospects for the development of the irrigation sector and the implementation of both short-term and long-term projects. During the
- On January 26, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, attended by Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov. Representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center from China were present at the event. The Heze Peony Development Service Center (菏泽市牡丹发展服务中心) is a leading center specializing in the development of the peony industry in the Chinese city of Heze, which is considered a world leader in the cultivation and processing of
The Ministry of Education is launching a recruitment drive for the "Teach for Kyrgyzstan – Modern Teacher" program. This initiative aims to support school education in the regions and to form a new generation of teacher-leaders.
- As of the end of December 2025, inflation in Kyrgyzstan stood at 9.4%. Since the beginning of the current year, the situation with prices has remained unchanged. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, during a press conference. He noted that in the first 16 days of January, the consumer price index increased by 0.6%.
According to the Ministry of Health, no cases of Nipah virus have been registered in the country.
The head coach of the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan, Nurzhan Jetibaev, shared with the press about the team's goals for the upcoming Asian Cup, which will take place in Indonesia. The start of the final tournament is scheduled for January 27.
On January 26, a meeting was held in Osh with the General Director of the construction company "Elite-Stroy-City." This information was disseminated by the press service of the State Committee for National Security.
On January 27, a ceremony took place in the Supreme Court where judges who were appointed for the first time to local courts of the republic for a term of five years took their oath. This information was provided by the press service of the Supreme Court. Judges taking the oath. Photo provided by the press service of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. Judges taking the oath. Photo provided by the press service of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. Judges taking the oath. Photo
A group of entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan, consisting of clients from various commercial banks, has reached out to the editorial office of VB.KG for assistance in combating financial pressure from banks. They have prepared a joint statement to the leadership of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, insisting on a radical review of tariffs, including the complete elimination or significant reduction of fees for transfers to settlement accounts.
The distances at which Kyrgyz athletes will compete in the Winter Olympic Games in Italy have been specified. Two representatives from the country have been included in the national team.
- In the 11 months of 2025, the volume of potato exports from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan decreased by 2.2 times, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, from January to November, the republic sent 26 thousand tons of potatoes to Uzbekistan, which corresponds to a value of 2.4 million dollars. This is a significant decrease compared to the same period in 2024, when exports amounted to 57 thousand tons worth 5.9 million dollars.
The construction company "Elit-Stroy-City" has come under the attention of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) after a video appeal from the investors of the "Manas" residential complex appeared in the media. Citizens addressed President Sadyr Japarov and GKNB head Kamchybek Tashiev, asking for intervention due to delays in apartment handovers and prolonged construction timelines. This was reported by the GKNB press service.
On January 26, a serious road traffic accident occurred in the village of Furkat, located in the rural district of Datka in the Kara-Suu region of the Osh region. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident took place on the Bishkek—Osh road.
On January 26, a meeting took place within the walls of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, attended by Deputy Minister Bekten Bekbolotov, along with representatives from the Heze Peony Development Service Center from China.
Illustrative photo Mobilization and martial law, according to the new decision, will be in effect from February 3 to May 4. Zelensky submitted the relevant documents to parliament on January 12, after which they were approved by deputies on the 14th and sent for the president's signature. The actions of previous bills adopted at the end of October 2025 will continue until the beginning of February. The martial law regime was introduced in Ukraine at the beginning of the Russian military
A citizen, G.A., born in 1993, has been detained in the Chuy region on suspicion of failing to pay wages to workers involved in the construction of a small hydropower plant. The investigation revealed that he hired local residents to perform concrete work on a site owned by the company A.G.E., but about 25 workers were left without pay for November and early December 2025.
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Today, January 27, the national futsal team of Kyrgyzstan begins its participation in the Asian Cup, which is taking place in Indonesia. In the first round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the team from Iraq.
Today humanity stands on the brink of a new era, which brings both incredible opportunities and serious threats. With such reflections, a correspondent from the "Russian Gazette" talks with Askar Akayev, a professor at Moscow State University and a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Intensive monitoring of the company's activities has begun by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) The construction company "Elite-Stroy-City" is under investigation by the GKNB, according to information released by the agency's press service.
left: Choi Jin-won and Amartuvshin Gombosuren On January 26, 2026, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Amartuvshin Gombosuren, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Mongolia, Choi Jin-won. This information was published on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the discussion, the Deputy Minister emphasized that Mongolia is striving to deepen the "strategic partnership" with the Republic of
- During the meeting held on January 26, 2026, at the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev met with Najy Benhassine, the Regional Director of the World Bank for Central Asia. The main topic of discussion was the construction project of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1.
In Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, the XXIX Open Memorial Tournament in Greco-Roman Wrestling was held, dedicated to Ivan and Sergey Yarmolenko, for boys born in 2011–2013. This was reported by the local authorities of the Aiyl Okmotu Dostuk. According to the representation, young wrestlers from Dostuk demonstrated excellent results and took prize places in the competitions.
An open meeting was held in the residential area of "Ak-Bata" with the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, and local residents who have recently become part of the city. The event took place at Secondary School No. 43. According to the press service of the mayor's office, residents from areas such as "MTF-2," "Nur-Kojo," "Ak-Bata," "Ak-Zhar," "Lebedinovka," "Alamudun," "Lower Ala-Archa," and
During the meeting on January 26, 2026, a decision was made to maintain the discount rate (key rate) at 11%, which will take effect on January 27, 2026: As of the end of 2025, the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic is demonstrating high growth rates — real GDP increased by 11.1%. The main drivers of growth are the construction sector and services. Investment activity in the country continues to remain at a high level, supported by increased investments in fixed assets and expanded budget financing.
In the Chui region, a suspect has been detained for failing to pay wages to workers involved in the construction of a small hydroelectric power station. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui region, on December 26, 2025, a resident of the Moscow district, I.E., born in 1989, reported to the police. He stated that a citizen, G.A., starting from 2024, had engaged 25–30 workers to perform concrete work on the construction of the hydroelectric power
An inspection conducted by specialists from the Issyk-Kul Interdistrict Center for Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance revealed violations in the kitchen of the "Aurora" recreation center, which is managed by the President's Affairs. During the inspection, it became known that major repairs are being carried out on the first floor in the entrance area. The administration of the facility reported that the work is being done in stages, starting
On the sections of the highway Almaty - Bishkek - Tashkent between 230 and 236 km, three two-level interchanges have been opened. This decision was made by the Ministry of Transport with the aim of reducing traffic jams and decreasing the load on the road surface. With the arrival of spring, work on asphalt laying is planned to continue. Currently, considering the winter conditions, earthworks are being carried out on the remaining sections.
- On December 26, 2025, local resident I. E., born in 1989, filed a collective complaint with the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Moscow District. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region. In his appeal, the applicant stated that citizen G. A., starting from 2024, hired 25-30 workers to perform concrete work on the construction of a small hydropower plant in the Ak-Suu gorge. Despite the established salary ranging from
In the Chui region, law enforcement authorities detained two men suspected of murdering a resident of the Moscow district. This was reported by the press service of the regional police department. According to police information, on January 20 at 10:00, a 36-year-old man, S.Ya., was brought to the Center for General Medical Practice, who unfortunately passed away in the ambulance. A forensic investigative group was called to the scene.
At the meeting of the parliamentary committee on international affairs held in 2025, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, Maksat Mamytkanov, reported that the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan reached $10 million. During the meeting, the deputies discussed the report on the work done in the previous year and emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of Kyrgyz citizens in Azerbaijan and Georgia. They also expressed the need to expand political,
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a law concerning the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) for the year 2026, as well as for the planned years 2027 and 2028. According to the approved document, the revenues of the MHIF budget for 2026 will amount to 10,737,596.0 thousand soms, and the same amount is allocated for expenditures. Funding for the MHIF is also provided for the planned years.
According to information from the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, new regulations regarding child benefits came into effect at the beginning of 2024. As noted by Adele Zhoomartova, the chief specialist of the state benefits department, starting in 2026, a one-time benefit called "Bala bereke" will be introduced for the fourth and subsequent children born from January 1, who live in high-altitude and remote areas. However, payments will begin only in 2027, when the
Illustrative photo Snowfall is expected to cover many areas of the country, including the capital, starting tomorrow. The greatest threat of avalanches is anticipated on January 28 and during the night of January 29. The Hydrometeorological Center has identified specific areas where there is a risk of avalanches: