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Employment records are transitioning to electronic format. Commentary from the Deputy Minister

The question of innovations in the rules for maintaining employment records was raised by Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva. On January 22 of this year, the parliament began reviewing amendments to the labor protection law in the first reading. During the discussion, she noted that on December 8, 2025, the government adopted a resolution that cancels the rules that have been in effect since 2003. The Deputy Minister of Labor reported that the main change is the transition to electronic employment

22.01.2026, 12:50
Left without fingers: FPK spoke about the consequences of working without an employment contract
Society

Left without fingers: FPK spoke about the consequences of working without an employment contract

At a recent press conference at the "Kabar" agency, the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan (FPK), Muradil Jumadilde uulu, voiced alarming facts about the insufficient awareness of young people regarding their labor rights and the role of trade unions. According to him, the FPK, together with the children's rights commissioner under the president of the country, initiated a series of open lessons titled "My Labor Rights," which took place in

22.01.2026, 12:48
Society

Addiction is not a crime. Why does Kyrgyzstan urgently need a rehabilitation system?

The doctor-narcologist and director of the public organization "Socium," Batma Estebesova, discusses issues of rehabilitation for drug addicts in Kyrgyzstan on her Facebook. She points out the closure of private rehabilitation centers in Bishkek, which is happening due to unacceptable methods of "treatment," violence, and the lack of a qualified medical approach. "These facts cannot be ignored," she emphasizes.

22.01.2026, 12:48
Society

The deputy proposed to shorten the workday in summer for people with health issues.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 22, Deputy Meder Aliyev proposed reducing the workday for people with health issues during the summer period. In his speech, he emphasized that climate change in Kyrgyzstan is becoming increasingly noticeable, and this requires appropriate legislative responses. "We are witnessing how the climate is changing, and global warming is becoming a reality. Summer temperatures reach 40 degrees, and this creates difficulties for workers,

22.01.2026, 12:48
Economy

"Investors in Solar Panels Have Been Solving Land Issues for Years and Looking for a 'Roof' - Deputy"

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, 2026, Deputy Marlen Mamataliev drew attention to the problems faced by investors planning to install solar panels in Kyrgyzstan, particularly the difficulties in obtaining the necessary documents. According to him, investors are confronted with the need to resolve issues related to the allocation and change of land use designations.

22.01.2026, 12:45
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, more than 1,200 people are wanted for evading alimony payments.

In the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, more than 1,200 individuals who are evading alimony payments are currently wanted. The General Prosecutor's Office shared this information in response to a request from the Kabar agency. According to prosecutors' data, 1,205 debtors have been declared wanted, for whom current enforcement proceedings have been suspended.

22.01.2026, 12:44
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security disrupted a large scheme: 32 hospital buildings were sold illegally.

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has uncovered facts of the illegal transfer of several properties located on the premises of medical institutions in the Jalal-Abad region. As a result of operational activities, it was established that 32 administrative buildings and 5 land plots, located on the territories of the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital in Manas, as well as the hospitals of Bazar-Korgon and Kochkor-Ata, were illegally alienated. These buildings were used for

22.01.2026, 12:44
Society

"Fell from a construction site and became disabled." Bekeshev raised the issue of labor protection in construction companies.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, it became known that there are only 28 inspectors engaged in labor protection in Kyrgyzstan. This fact was mentioned during the discussion of a bill related to this area. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev inquired about how many specialists monitor compliance with labor protection standards in the republic. Deputy Minister of Labor Kamchybek Dosmatov reported that there are only 28 people working in the labor protection service under the Ministry of Labor.

22.01.2026, 12:42
Society

The Days of Kyrgyz Cinema will take place in Astana on January 29-30.

In the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, an event dedicated to Kyrgyz cinema will take place, organized by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the event is scheduled for January 29 and 30 and aims to deepen cultural ties between the two countries. The official opening of the Kyrgyz Film Days will take place on January 29 at 18:00. During the ceremony, viewers will be able to see the feature film "Kara, kyzy, sary" (Black, Red,

22.01.2026, 12:39
Incidents

A man was detained in Sokuluk for torturing his mother

On January 22, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of a man accused of torture. A 67-year-old woman contacted the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department on January 3, stating that she had been subjected to constant abuse by her son. According to her, he was under the influence of alcohol and regularly inflicted both psychological and physical violence on her.

22.01.2026, 12:39
The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has temporarily suspended raid inspections and test purchases among small and medium-sized businesses.
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The Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has temporarily suspended raid inspections and test purchases among small and medium-sized businesses.

The suspension concerns the conduct of raid inspections regarding compliance with tax legislation, including the use of cash register machines, invoices, and equipment for cashless payments, such as bank cards and electronic money, as well as the requirements for the presence of primary accounting documents for individual entrepreneurs operating: – under the simplified taxation system with a single rate of 0 and 0.5 percent;

22.01.2026, 12:38
The tax authorities explained why businesses cannot accept payments to personal electronic wallets.
Economy

The tax authorities explained why businesses cannot accept payments to personal electronic wallets.

Banks have the right to block accounts, and violations are subject to penalties. The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has once again reminded entrepreneurs that using personal electronic wallets and QR codes of individuals to accept payments for goods and services is strictly prohibited. To conduct business, it is necessary to open specialized business wallets and accounts.

22.01.2026, 12:33
In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained for committing a series of large-scale frauds
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In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained for committing a series of large-scale frauds

The employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the city of Bishkek detained a man suspected of committing a series of large-scale frauds, according to information provided by the press service of the agency. On January 15, 2026, a representative of the company S.A. approached the Sverdlovsk Internal Affairs Department in Bishkek, filing a complaint requesting action against citizen A.A.

22.01.2026, 12:33
The illegally privatized land plot of the Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan has been returned to the state.
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The illegally privatized land plot of the Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan has been returned to the state.

As a result of the investigation into the criminal case related to corruption under part 1 of article 336 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, a land area of 11.2 hectares has been returned to state ownership. These actions pertain to the illegal privatization of properties belonging to the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAS KR), as reported by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan. The investigation established that in 1997, the Bishkek

22.01.2026, 12:30
Incidents

A resident of the Aksy District asked the authorities to take control of his relatives' case.

At a press conference held on January 22 at AKIpress, Umar Mamasidikov announced the illegal detention of his relatives living in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region. He stated that since December 11, 2025, his father and brother have been in pre-trial detention center No. 1 in Bishkek. Mamasidikov claims that the criminal case against them was initiated by the capital's police officers, and he considers it unfounded.

22.01.2026, 12:28
Even a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Will Be Able to Testify Against You. Ireland Wants to Legalize Access to Internet of Things Devices
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Even a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Will Be Able to Testify Against You. Ireland Wants to Legalize Access to Internet of Things Devices

According to the proposed bill, law enforcement agencies will gain the ability to legally intervene in various types of communications, including email, messaging apps, and even Internet of Things devices. According to the minister, this necessity is driven by significant technological progress over the past two decades and an increasing reliance of investigative actions on digital data. The European Commission notes that currently about 85% of investigations are based on electronic evidence,

22.01.2026, 12:28
"I Dreamed of Taking My Father's Place" — Son of the Thief-in-Law "Bakhti of Tashkent"
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"I Dreamed of Taking My Father's Place" — Son of the Thief-in-Law "Bakhti of Tashkent"

In his story, Bekzod Zafarov talks about what he does in the colony, emphasizing that he performs various household and construction work, as well as working at a manufacturing enterprise. “I am the eldest son of Bakhtier Kudratullaev. Before my arrest, I thought I could follow in my father's footsteps and take his place. But now I understand that it was a big mistake. I have been in custody for a year, helping with household chores, working on construction sites and in a workshop where

22.01.2026, 12:23
In 2025, 144 bus drivers were dismissed in Bishkek
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In 2025, 144 bus drivers were dismissed in Bishkek

Arthur Omurzakov, the chief engineer of the bus fleet No. 2 of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," spoke about the disciplinary actions against bus drivers and the handling of violations on the air of Birinchi Radio. He noted that in case of traffic rule violations or involvement in accidents, drivers lose all bonuses. Two commissions operate within the framework of incident investigations: a disciplinary commission that analyzes driver behavior and a technical

22.01.2026, 12:20
Health

Jalal-Abad Children's Hospital: Plenipotentiary Ordered to Improve Conditions Due to Rise in Influenza Cases

Today, Tilek Tekebaev, the authorized representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in the Jalal-Abad region, visited the children's clinical hospital in Jalal-Abad. During the visit, he familiarized himself with the work of the institution and the medical services provided to patients. Currently, the hospital is operating under increased load. Despite its designed capacity of 160 beds, it is treating 268 patients, most of whom are suffering from colds and flu. The hospital employs 52

22.01.2026, 12:19
Incidents

A truck overturned on the Bishkek—Osh highway

An incident involving a Howo brand truck occurred on the Bishkek-Osh road, which overturned. As a result of the accident, a 33-year-old driver was hospitalized. The road traffic accident happened on the morning of January 22 at around 9:30 on the bypass road in the Suzak district. Eyewitnesses report that the truck was descending from the Topurak-Bel pass towards the village of Suzak. During the descent, the vehicle's brakes failed, causing it to overturn.

22.01.2026, 12:19
FPC Trained Over 1700 Leaders of Primary Organizations in a Year
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FPC Trained Over 1700 Leaders of Primary Organizations in a Year

The results of the work of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan for the year 2025 were presented at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency by the chairman of the FPK, Muradil Jumadilde uulu. According to him, there are about 6,000 chairpersons of primary organizations in the country, and over the past year, 1,754 people underwent training. This is a significant result, indicating a large-scale reach and a systematic approach to improving the qualifications of employees. The

22.01.2026, 12:03
Union funds are directed towards the construction of wellness facilities
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Union funds are directed towards the construction of wellness facilities

The sectoral education committees, based on their work in 2024-2025, have managed to significantly optimize their expenses, which became possible after the liquidation of regional committees. This was reported by the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, at a press conference at the Kabar agency. He noted that currently one percent of the salaries of trade union members goes to membership fees. Of this amount, about 70% remains in the primary

22.01.2026, 11:59
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, plans are underway to launch coal-fired power plants with a capacity of 1,050 megawatts.

The launch of new coal-fired thermal power plants with a capacity of 1050 megawatts is planned in Kyrgyzstan. This information emerged after a meeting between the country's Minister of Energy, Taalaibek Ibraev, and representatives of the consortium of companies GPRC, NRP, and KCG — Konstantin Panovko and Alexander Ong. The press service of the Ministry of Energy reported that the minister proposed the company to consider the possibility of constructing a thermal power plant on the

22.01.2026, 11:56
Social Portal

Life in the Regions: Her Hands Swelled from Yarn, but She Didn't Give Up: The Story of a Craftswoman from Karakol

Elvira Turumkul kyzy, a resident of Karakol, is known for her knitting skills, creating unique footwear and stylish women's bags. This year, she presented her works for the first time at the city's largest winter fair, where her creativity attracted many buyers, as she told a Turmush correspondent. Originally from the village of Bayzak in the Naryn region, Elvira was born in 1991. After finishing school, she began her career as a seamstress. In 2013, she got married, and now she and

22.01.2026, 11:55
Luke Littler and Jan van Veen will face off again in the title battle
Sports

Luke Littler and Jan van Veen will face off again in the title battle

Luke Littler, who will soon turn 19, has been battling 71-year-old veteran Paul Lim for two consecutive weeks. At the tournament in Bahrain, Littler showcased a confident performance, defeating Lim with a score of 6:1. The match started in his favor, and only in the fifth leg did Lim manage to avoid a complete defeat by closing 96 points. Littler's average score in this match was 89.33 points.

22.01.2026, 11:53
Society

The premiere of the musical "Süymönkul," dedicated to the actor and artist Süymönkul Chokmorov, will take place at the National Philharmonic.

From February 12 to 17, the premiere of a new musical titled "Suymonkul" will take place on the stage of the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic, dedicated to the memory of the outstanding Soviet and Kyrgyz actor and artist Suymonkul Chokmorov. The press service of the Ministry of Culture reported that the author of this musical is Akbar Kubanychbekov.

22.01.2026, 11:52
The Ministry of Labor explained how the rights of remote workers are protected
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The Ministry of Labor explained how the rights of remote workers are protected

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu asked the first deputy minister of labor, social security, and migration, Kamchybek Dosmatov, about measures to protect the rights of workers who work remotely. In response, Dosmatov stated that recent changes to the labor code introduced the concept of "remote work," which will allow for the conclusion of appropriate labor agreements between workers and employers.

22.01.2026, 11:51
General Motors has patented a lane change system based on the driver's gaze.
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General Motors has patented a lane change system based on the driver's gaze.

The system will utilize existing technologies used in hands-free driving modes, including external sensors such as cameras, radars, lidars, and GPS, as well as cabin cameras to monitor driver concentration. Despite the ambitious goals, the question arises regarding the practical usefulness of this technology. Modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) already provide lane change capabilities using turn signals or automatic overtaking of slow-moving vehicles. It is unclear how much more

22.01.2026, 11:51
In the Talas Region, land plots were illegally distributed
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In the Talas Region, land plots were illegally distributed

Document forgery became the basis for corrupt actions The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) has uncovered a corruption scheme related to the illegal distribution of land plots in the Talas region. This was reported in an official statement from the agency.

22.01.2026, 11:48
About 70% of traffic accidents involving buses in Bishkek are caused by other drivers - Omurzakov
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About 70% of traffic accidents involving buses in Bishkek are caused by other drivers - Omurzakov

The chief engineer of bus fleet No. 2 of the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkek City Transport," Arthur Omurzakov, shared information about the number of drivers and the activities of bus fleets in the capital during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. According to him, there are five bus fleets operating in Bishkek, with a total of 2,660 drivers. Omurzakov noted that on the roads, there are both responsible and less conscientious drivers. “In 2025, we held more than 18 meetings together with

22.01.2026, 11:43
Ecology

The smog problem in Bishkek persists, but the situation has improved, - speaker of the Parliament on air quality

At the parliamentary meeting on January 22, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu reported that this winter season, for the first time, several instances of air quality corresponding to the "green zone" were recorded in Bishkek. He noted that based on daily measurements, the capital transitioned into the green zone, and "there is no smog, as usual." City authorities conducted research on the causes of smog and its consequences, as well as implemented various

22.01.2026, 11:41
High Mountains, Wind, and Frost: The Daily Life of Border Guards at Issyk-Kul – Photo Report
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High Mountains, Wind, and Frost: The Daily Life of Border Guards at Issyk-Kul – Photo Report

In the Issyk-Kul region, border guards perform their duties in one of the most challenging sections of Kyrgyzstan's border, where high-altitude conditions, harsh climate, and vast distances prevail. The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in the Issyk-Kul region is responsible for protecting the country's borders with Kazakhstan and China. Operations here take place under extreme conditions: strong winds, sharp temperature fluctuations, and

22.01.2026, 11:41
Society

Union funds are no longer wasted on air — Chairman of the FPS

At a press conference, the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, reported that trade unions can now accurately track how much money they collect and where exactly these funds are directed. According to him, the funds are used for the construction of new boarding houses, rather than being spent thoughtlessly. Jumadilde uulu also noted that as part of the digitalization process, electronic accounting of union members is being implemented. “Previously,

22.01.2026, 11:37
Kazakhstan and Mongolia will cooperate in the pension sector
World

Kazakhstan and Mongolia will cooperate in the pension sector

The bill regulates issues related to the appointment and payment of pensions for citizens of both countries, as well as the accounting of work experience and the possibility of transferring pension savings. According to Senator Amangeldy Yesbay, the main goal of the agreement is to organize legal relations in the field of pension payments to individuals. The agreement provides for mutual recognition of work experience in the solidarity pension system, as well as the accounting of military

22.01.2026, 11:36
Wild Boars and Roe Deer Filmed in Chon-Kemin Park
Society

Wild Boars and Roe Deer Filmed in Chon-Kemin Park

In the Chon-Kemin Natural Park, which is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, biotechnical activities for winter feeding of wild animals have been completed. This was reported by the ministry's press service.

22.01.2026, 11:36