At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, it was announced that five new schools will be built in Bishkek using a loan provided by the Saudi Development Fund. Deputies discussed and approved in the first reading a bill concerning the ratification of the loan agreement between the government and the fund.
Bishkek January 23, Friday Night temperature -5...-7 °C, snow is expected.
The Kadamjay district of the Batken region has won the Grand Prix of the republican review-competition "Uraanım Manas," reports Turmush correspondent. Nurlanbek Israilov, the head of the education department of the district, stated that for the first place, the Kadamjay district received a cash prize of 500,000 soms, as well as a diploma.
A draft resolution concerning the approval of the regulations for the Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood named after Aliyma Tashieva has been submitted for public discussion. The purpose of this document is to legally define the status, tasks, functions, and structure of this medical institution, as well as the procedure for its management.
As reported by Ndtv.com, the upcoming summit will be an important step towards signing a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and India. The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, noted in her speech to the European Parliament that India is becoming "indispensable" for Europe's economic stability. She also emphasized that the EU is ready to create a new extensive agenda for interaction with New Delhi, covering areas such as trade,
Recently, construction of a facility in Manas was halted, for which the company responsible began work without the necessary permits. This information was announced by representatives of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department of the Ministry of Construction. The inspection was conducted by the Jalal-Abad Regional Administration as part of raid activities organized at the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev.
According to the latest data, from January to September 2025, Turkey increased its investments in the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic by 95.5% compared to the same period in 2024. This information was obtained from an analysis of reports by the National Statistical Committee. In the first nine months of the current year, $139.5 million in direct foreign investments came to Kyrgyzstan from Turkey.
The football club "Bars" from Karakol, being the current champion of Kyrgyzstan, announced the signing of a contract with Aydar Abdujalil uulu, who was the top scorer in the previous season. In 2025, Aydar played for OshMU and was recognized as the top scorer in the Kyrgyzstan Futsal Super League.
At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Cholpon Esenamanova raised important issues concerning educational institutions in the village of Chaldovar in the Panfilov district, located in the border zone. She noted that School No. 2 was built in 1963 and currently has about 700 students studying in its two buildings. However, a gym was not included in the construction plans. The deputy appealed for assistance in organizing the construction of a gym for this school.
- In an interview, the head of the entrepreneurship development department, Nurbek Umetaliev, announced a list of 20 key areas that will receive preferential loans totaling 3.3 billion soms. He noted that the focus will be on crafts, garment production, as well as the creation of machinery and equipment, the chemical industry, metalworking, and the production of metal products. Additionally, attention will be given to the development of computer technologies and the IT sector. Innovative
As of November 30, 2025, the total amount of Kyrgyzstan's national debt reached $8 billion 850.12 million. This information was announced in reports from the Ministry of Finance. The main share of the domestic debt consists of loans from long-term securities, which amount to $3 billion 527.41 million (99%). The external debt is largely formed by loans from the Export-Import Bank of China, totaling $1 billion 499.61 million (28.4%).
President Trump emphasized that the "Council of Peace" will serve as a platform for cooperation with the UN and other states. It is important to note that the initial idea of creating this council arose in the context of the reconstruction of Gaza, but its functions have since significantly expanded. At a meeting on Wednesday, seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, confirmed their participation in the new council, along with Israel, which also officially
Since the beginning of 2023, 188,740 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine have been administered in the region, as reported by the regional coordinator of the Ministry of Health, Ömürbek Mahmadjunus uulu. Vaccination is currently being carried out using the "Bevac" preparation. According to the coordinator, a large-scale immunization campaign has been launched in the country aimed at combating the spread of hepatitis B. The main focus is on citizens aged 25 to 65, especially those who
- According to the Ministry of Economy, by the end of 2025, the total volume of investments in fixed capital amounted to 374.6 billion soms, which corresponds to an increase of 18.4%. In comparison, in 2024, the growth of investments was significantly higher at 36.3%.
In the Osh region, in the Kara-Kulja district, a seminar was held today as part of the educational caravan "AgroZooVet-2026." This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, various materials related to livestock development, veterinary services, improvement of the feed base, as well as state support programs and financing opportunities were presented at the seminar.
The initiative aims to ensure equal rights for men and women in government institutions The Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to a number of constitutional laws during its second reading, including "On the Council for Justice Affairs," "On the Supreme Court and Local Courts," and "On the Cabinet of Ministers."
The State Natural Park "Khan-Tengri," located in the eastern part of the Issyk-Kul region, encompasses areas where the Kungey and Teskey Ala-Tuu ranges converge. The park is divided into four sections: Aydyr-Tor, Sary-Jaz, Enilchek, and Kayindy. The Ministry emphasizes that the protection of wildlife and rare animals, such as the snow leopard and lynx, remains an important task. The use of camera traps is considered an effective method for monitoring and protecting the fauna.
The investor fully finances the creation of new hydroelectric power stations without state participation In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of three new hydroelectric power stations is planned, which will be part of the Kazarman cascade of HPPs. The signing of the investment agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Open Joint Stock Company "Central Asian Investment Holding" took place on August 2, 2025.
In Bishkek, the reconstruction of the wastewater treatment facilities continues as part of an investment project with a total budget of 56 million US dollars. The press service of the city administration reported this on January 22. Currently, certain successes have been achieved: two reservoirs have been put into operation and an automated process control system has been implemented.
Photo from the internet. U.S. President Donald Trump Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have decided to join an international organization known as the "Council of Peace." On January 22 in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the charter of this structure and announced his intention to lead it. According to Trump, once the organization is fully formed, it will have the ability to make a wide range of decisions. "When the 'Council of Peace' is fully ready, we will be able
Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev promises to improve the canal bank In the capital's Alamedin-1 district, there are plans to beautify the embankment along the BChK, which will involve cutting down trees and demolishing existing structures. This was reported by local residents.
- The Deputy Director of the Export Development and Promotion Center "Kyrgyz Export" under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, Tilek Jumaliev, shared information on one of the television channels about plans to organize exhibitions in Russia, the UAE, and Europe, where Kyrgyz companies will be presented. According to him, last year Kyrgyzstan participated in more than 30 exhibitions in the territory of the Russian Federation. As a result of these events, export contracts were signed
Svetlana Prokofyeva, who is 87 years old, suffers from dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Her relatives are convinced that it is because of this diagnosis that she became a victim of a fraudulent scheme, resulting in the loss of her property. Svetlana's son-in-law, Andrey Storozhev, has appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, asking them to intervene in this situation. Memory Problems After the
The National Bank reported positive dynamics in the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan, which continues to grow. As of November 30, 2025, there are 21 commercial banks and 306 of their branches operating in the country. Since the beginning of the current year, bank assets have increased by 44.9%, reaching 1 trillion 181.8 billion soms.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new regulation regarding the management of budgetary loans. This order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, as reported by the government press service. The regulation was developed in response to the need for state support through budgetary lending, which is necessary for sustainable economic growth, promoting the development of various sectors, improving life support infrastructure and public services, as well as ensuring national,
The deputy appealed to the Ministry of Finance with a request to resolve the situation regarding supplies for schools and kindergartens At one of the meetings of the Jogorku Kenesh, Temirlan Aitiev raised the issue related to difficulties in procuring furniture, equipment, and other goods for educational institutions after these functions were transferred to the Ministry of Finance.
A meeting was held at the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government, where Director Elchibek Jantayev met with the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hirano Ryuichi. During the discussion, issues of cooperation in enhancing human resources capacity were addressed, and the results of the JDS scholarship program, implemented jointly with JICA and JICE, were analyzed.
The police are investigating the case of a child's death, who was receiving treatment from folk healers On the night of January 21, a one-and-a-half-month-old boy died in Uzgen after a hijama procedure, during which incisions were made on his back. The child was taken to the hospital in critical condition, suffering from convulsions and severe bleeding, as well as post-hemorrhagic shock.
On January 22, a significant moment took place for the Special Boarding School for Children with Visual Impairments in Bishkek: Adylbek Kasymaliev handed over 10 Perkins Brailler Classic typewriters to the institution. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. More than 3 million soms were allocated from the reserve fund of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers for the purchase of 20 such typewriters. 10 units arrived in Bishkek, while the remaining 10
The World Ice Hockey Championship for youth teams (U-20) of the third division, Group B, is currently taking place in Bishkek. The matches of the fourth round are scheduled for January 22.
In his opening speech, Trump emphasized the importance of creating the Council: “We will be able to achieve peace on the planet, and this will be a significant contribution to history for all of us. Each of you here is a star, and that is why you are in this hall.” The U.S. President added: “After the formation of the Council is completed, we will have the opportunity to implement practically any ideas in cooperation with the UN.”
In Bishkek, the city hall inspected the progress of the kindergarten renovation at 93 Kommunarova Street. This became known on January 22 thanks to information provided by the city hall's press service. After inspecting the site, the Capital Construction Department was instructed to avoid unjustified extensions of contracts with contractors. Attention was also drawn to the urgent completion of the renovation work and the commissioning of the kindergarten.
The Mayor of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Aibek Junushaliev, conducted an inspection tour of various districts of the city, during which he met with local residents and familiarized himself with the condition of social facilities. This information was provided by the municipality. The first stop on the route was a section on Buurdinskaya Street, where the mayor held a conversation with residents. As a result of the discussion, it was decided to notify the homeowners located beyond the red line
The reason for Laramide Resources' exit from the project was a change in national legislation. According to Exclusive.kz, Laramide planned to conduct drilling at depths of up to 15,000 meters, but in fact, they never commenced work due to prolonged bureaucratic procedures. The company's statement indicated that the main factor forcing them to exit the project was the amendments made to the Subsoil Code, which were signed in December 2025. These amendments increase the mandatory
Powerful rains and gusty winds have hit the southern regions of Italy, including Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria. This has led to a sharp increase in water levels in rivers and, consequently, to flooding and local inundations, according to information from the Italian Department of Civil Protection. Rescue services are working around the clock, and over the past 24 hours, firefighters have carried out hundreds of operations to rescue people and animals. More than 1,200 rescuers and over 400
As a result of the operational activities conducted, an employee of the municipal enterprise "A.K.Sh." was detained and placed in custody in the detention center of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, measures are being taken to assess the actions of municipal employees, as well as to identify other individuals involved in this case.
According to information received from the press service of the May Day Police Department of Bishkek, a group of law enforcement officers was dispatched to the scene after a report of a family conflict. Upon arrival, the police officers provided the applicant with a protection order. Her husband, who was violating public order, was detained and taken to the station for further investigation, as stipulated by law.
Illustrative photo As of today, labor migrants in this region are prohibited from engaging in 117 different types of activities. Previously, restrictions were established in the Samara region on the employment of foreigners in the fields of passenger taxi services, education, pharmaceutical services, and personnel recruitment agencies. Now, this list has significantly expanded, covering many new professions and sectors:
The special boarding school for visually impaired children in Bishkek received a donation of 10 Perkins Brailler Classic typewriters. This event was marked by the visit of Adylbek Kasymaliev, who took this important step to support the educational process, as reported by the government press service.
In 2026, the capital of Kyrgyzstan will undergo significant reconstruction of Buurdinskaya Street, which will be 1200 meters long. This information became known during the inspection visit of Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev to various city facilities. According to the city hall, the project plans to create a two-lane road and construct sidewalks that are 2 meters wide. Additionally, landscaping of the adjacent square will be carried out.
- According to experts, the financing of the railway project connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan could be provided by several multilateral financial institutions, as indicated in the report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) for 2026. The authors of the study emphasize that different countries have restrictions on attracting funds from a single source, which helps maintain financial stability and control the level of public debt.
- In the Kyrgyz Republic, a decrease in average prices for fuel and lubricants has been noted, as evidenced by data from the National Statistical Committee. From January 15 to January 21, 2026, the average cost of AI-95 gasoline fell from 80.83 soms per liter on January 15 to 79.49 soms on January 21, which corresponds to a decrease of 1.34 soms.
Photo by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Harvesting in Kyrgyzstan In 2025, the gross output produced by farmers in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 459.7 billion soms, which is an increase of 2.2 percent compared to the previous year, according to data provided by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and the National Statistical Committee. The main factor contributing to this positive trend was livestock farming, which increased by 4 percent, while crop production
On January 19, Monday, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) detained a worker from the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," who was caught attempting to extort one million soms. This was reported by the press service of the agency. As the law enforcement officials found out, some employees of the procurement department of this enterprise regularly demanded 10% of the tender amount, creating artificial difficulties and delaying the payment process for
The press service of the Bishkek City Police Department reported the detention of suspects in a major theft on January 22. On January 8, a resident of Bishkek contacted the police, reporting that her wallet had been stolen from her bag while she was on minibus No. 161. It contained 595,000 soms, $400, and jewelry worth 100,000 soms.
On January 21, 2025, an extended meeting was held at the Ministry of Nature, chaired by Minister Meder Mashiev, to discuss the issues of inventorying municipal wastewater treatment facilities (MWTF) in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, the purpose of the event was to develop comprehensive solutions and measures for the construction, reconstruction, and modernization of outdated treatment facilities.
In 2025, 15,106 residential buildings and apartments were put into operation in Kyrgyzstan, with a total area of 1,819.9 thousand square meters. Compared to the previous year, this figure increased by 115.7%, according to information provided by the National Statistical Committee of the KR. The total volume of investments in the construction of housing and social facilities in the country amounted to 166,175.3 million soms.
New notable photos of wild animals in their natural habitat have been taken in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri." According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, a camera trap installed in May 2025 and activated in December captured a rich diversity of local fauna. Among the recorded species were a bear, snow leopard, lynx, mountain goats, hares, and a pack of wolves. The "Khan-Teniri" park is located in the