Former deputy Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova has once again expressed her opinions regarding Tynchtyk Shainazarov, who holds the position of chairman of the Central Election Commission. In her view, the CEC chairman's reaction to her previous appeal is offensive and derogatory.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on January 19, 2026, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic" was reviewed and approved. Choro Seyitova, the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, explained that the initiative was put forward to eliminate the legal conflict that arose after the adoption of the main law in 2025.
According to information from IQAir, the air quality in Bishkek at 5:00 PM on January 17, 2026, is 87 AQI. This index indicates a satisfactory state of the air.
The mayor of the city of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, visited the ongoing major repairs at the water purification station "Ozgur," which belongs to the municipal enterprise "Oshgorvodokanal," on January 16. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office.
As part of the reform and digitalization of the energy sector, the Bishkek Electric Networks enterprise, a subsidiary of JSC "NESC", continues the installation of automated electricity metering systems (AMS). This was reported by the press service of Bishkek Electric Networks. Since the beginning of 2025, 28,000 smart meters have been installed in the capital, distributed across the districts as follows:
Kyrgyzstan has found itself among 75 countries for which the United States has temporarily suspended the issuance of immigration visas. This news has caused a certain resonance, but it is important to understand that it speaks not only about Washington's immigration policy but also about its attitude towards a country that previously fulfilled significant obligations to the United States.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on January 19, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, reported that over 40% of the population of Kyrgyzstan actively engages in sports and physical culture. He also noted that in 2025, a total of 8,366 sporting events were held across the country, bringing together more than 428,000 participants, including citizens and athletes.
The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, organized a meeting of the Coordination Council of the Parliament on January 19, which was attended by deputy chairpersons, leaders of deputy groups, committee chairs, and staff of the Apparatus. During the meeting, important issues concerning the work of the parliament and the legislative process were discussed. Participants expressed various opinions and suggestions, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Turgunbek
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, the subsistence minimum for the entire population of Kyrgyzstan for 2025 is set at 8,697.32 soms. For working-age citizens, this figure is 9,738.29 soms, for pensioners – 7,699.36 soms, and for children – 7,379.07 soms per month.
Patients were held in isolation without a toilet for 8 days Gross violations were discovered in the activities of the rehabilitation center "Path to Life" in Bishkek, as reported in a press release from the State National Security Committee (GKNB). This institution operated as a private medical-psychiatric facility specializing in addiction treatment, but its operations were conducted with serious violations of Kyrgyzstan's legislation. According to intelligence information, most
- Russia is initiating the elimination of the customs duty on terephthalic acid and its salts. This information was published on January 14 on the official EAEU portal. The proposal for a zero rate is planned to be in effect until March 31, 2028.
At the veterinary and sanitary control point "Ak-Tilek" in the Chui region, the entry of 15,600 liters of kumys, which was being illegally imported from Russia, was prevented. This information was provided by the veterinary service responsible for the development of animal husbandry, pastures, and feed. During the inspection, inspectors found that the packaging lacked a production date, which is a violation of veterinary and sanitary standards in Kyrgyzstan. As a result, the
According to the EFSR forecast for the economic development of Kyrgyzstan for 2026-2028, a slowdown in inflation may be achieved by reducing fluctuations in international markets and tightening monetary policy. The fund emphasizes that pro-inflationary pressure in the country may persist over the next three years. This is linked to regular increases in electricity tariffs, as well as high prices for food and fuel.
The Deputy Minister of Culture appealed to the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for support At a meeting of the parliamentary committee in Bishkek, Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev expressed concerns about possible resistance regarding the adoption of a bill that proposes adding subtitles in Kyrgyz to foreign films. “Currently, we are actively working to ensure that foreign films are provided with subtitles in Kyrgyz. In the near future, we plan to make changes to the legislation;
After seven years away from his home football arena, Alimardon Shukurov, midfielder of the Kyrgyzstan national team, will once again participate in the national championship. This was reported by the press service of the "Muras-United" club, with which the 26-year-old footballer has signed a contract.
Manas Doelotaliev, a resident of the Sokuluk district in the Chui region, made an unusual deal, exchanging two SUVs for 12 pedigree sheep of the Arashan breed, adding 10 thousand dollars to the transaction. This information was provided by Doelotaliev himself in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent.
Beknazar Bazaraliev has been appointed as the new First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications. This appointment was the result of an order signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. Photo of the Ministry of Transport
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 19, deputy Santalat Amanova (district No. 6) raised the question of who will be held accountable for the ineffective use of significant amounts of budget funds in the film production sector. She posed this question during the discussion of the Ministry of Culture's report on the state of national cinematography, which took place within the committee on science, education, innovations, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs.
At a meeting with citizens affected by the actions of citizen K.R. S.M., Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev emphasized the need to comply with legislation regarding usury activities. Tashiev also instructed to hold accountable the pawnshops that do not adhere to the established legal norms. The GKNB reported the initiation of an investigation into a large-scale fraud scheme related to construction and collateral lending,
In Kyrgyzstan, the "School League" project was successfully completed in 2025. This initiative included competitions in sports such as football, basketball, and volleyball. The results were reported by the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee held on January 19. According to him, 2030 teams representing 2700 schools participated in the project, and the total prize fund amounted to 8.5 million
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on a draft resolution that proposes a temporary six-month ban on the export of limestone-shell rock, mined or produced in the country, beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. This ban will apply to raw materials and products classified under the EAEU commodity codes 2515 11 000 0 and 2515 12 000 0, including unprocessed or roughly crushed limestone-shell rock, as well as cut blocks and slabs in
Deputy Gulsharкан Kultaeva expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of protection for the memory of Chinghiz Aitmatov from the Ministry of Culture. During a meeting of the Committee on Education, Science, and Culture of the Jogorku Kenesh, where the Ministry of Culture's report on the development of Kyrgyz cinema was presented, Kultaeva noted that Aitmatov is a world-class classic who had a tremendous impact on the development of Kyrgyz literature and culture. Many of the films that are
The court proceedings for the criminal case related to the armed attack on a family in the Kochkor district of Naryn region are now under review by the Supreme Court. Decisions from two lower courts found the man guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code, including murder.
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports is focused on organizing sports events in 2026 that meet high standards. This was reported by the agency's director, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on January 19 and deals with science, education, innovation, information technology, culture, sports, and youth affairs. Among the planned events are the 6th World Nomad Games, the Asian Games and the Beach Asian Games, the 20th Summer
On January 19, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the discovery of illegal activities at the rehabilitation center "Path to Life" in Bishkek. This center, which positioned itself as a private medical-psychiatric institution, was engaged in the treatment of individuals with various addictions.
Some films received international awards
In the village of Alexandrovka, located in the Chui region, an accident with a water pipe at the Ismaeva Secondary School was successfully resolved, allowing classes to resume in their usual format. This was reported by the school's director, Anarkül Moldalieva. The emergency situation arose after the winter holidays, when classes at the school were held for only one day, after which a heating pipe burst on January 13. As a result, the educational process was transferred to an online
On January 19, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovative development, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced plans to develop a program that will be in effect until 2030. According to Moldazhiyev, the new program will define key objectives aimed at the development of both mass and professional sports, as well as improving the health
On January 16, a fair called "Agro Caravan 2026" took place in the Uzgen district, aimed at peasant and farmer households, gardeners, and agricultural entrepreneurs. As reported by the Uzgen District State Administration, the event gathered numerous participants.
In 2025, athletes from Kyrgyzstan achieved outstanding results at world and Asian tournaments, winning a total of 846 medals. This was announced on January 19 by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, during a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, in individual competitions, Kyrgyz athletes won 267 gold, 234 silver, and 345 bronze medals. Teams also secured prize places in a number of contests.
In Kyrgyzstan, a phased replacement of old indefinite driver's licenses is being carried out. According to information from "Unaa," citizens are provided with a transitional period for convenience. During this time, the old licenses remain valid, but after the period ends, they will lose their validity and must be replaced with new ones.
From January 29 to February 1, 2026, Krasnoyarsk will host the XXXVII international tournament in freestyle wrestling, known as the Ivan Yarygin Cup. Wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan are expected to participate in this highly reputable competition.
- On January 18, raids were conducted at several construction sites in Bishkek, reports the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection, inspectors examined the construction of a four-story medical center located at: Bishkek, Tabaldieva St., 29.
According to the statement by the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee Baktybek Kudaybergenov at a press conference in Bishkek, consumer prices and tariffs in the country increased by 9.4% from January to December 2025 compared to December 2024. The most noticeable price increases were observed in fruits, fish, vegetable oil, potatoes, meat, vegetables, butter, dairy products, flour, and sugar.
The construction company was fined by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. During the design and construction of this medical facility, the requirements of technical regulations were not taken into account, and there were violations of several regulatory acts.
According to IQAir, as of January 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality level in Bishkek is 211 AQI. This level is classified as very unhealthy.
According to information provided by the Chairman of the National Statistics Committee, Baktybek Kudaybergenov, from January to December 2025, there was an increase in consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan at a rate of 9.4% compared to December 2024. The most noticeable increase occurred in tariffs for services to the population, which rose by 11.2%. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 9.9%, while alcoholic beverages and tobacco products became 8% more expensive.
In 2025, there is a noticeable increase in business registrations by foreigners in Russia compared to the previous year. This data was collected by analysts from Rusprofile, a company specializing in counterparty verification. It is important to note that the study does not take into account individual entrepreneurs where the founders are foreign citizens or organizations.
At the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on science, education, innovative development, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs, which took place on January 19, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, announced that in 2026, 2 billion 428 million soms are allocated for the agency's funding. Moldazhiyev noted that 48% of the total amount will be directed towards further development of the sports
- Russia is initiating an increase in the import duty on elevators in the EAEU countries from 0% to 5% of the customs value. This information was posted on the EAEU portal on January 14. The Eurasian Economic Commission clarified that the changes pertain to elevators with electric control that provide a cabin speed of more than 2 m/s and are classified under code 8428 10 200 1 of the EAEU Customs Nomenclature.
According to the National Statistics Committee, the gross domestic product of Kyrgyzstan in 2025, by preliminary estimates, amounted to over 1.9 trillion soms, which is 11.1 percent higher than in 2024.
According to IQAir data, on January 19, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 227 AQI. This figure indicates a very unhealthy level of air quality.
The theft of cryptocurrency evokes a particular, agonizing feeling. All transactions are recorded in a digital ledger known as the blockchain, so even if someone takes your money and puts it in their crypto wallet, it will still be visible online. This was reported by the BBC. “You can see your money in the public blockchain, but it’s impossible to get it back,” says Helen, who lost about $315,000 (£250,000) to hackers.
"Is it only my responsibility to care about the health of the citizens of Kyrgyzstan?" At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on science, education, innovation, and culture, Deputy Erlan Kokulov expressed his intention to file a lawsuit against the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan. The reason was the issue of tobacco and alcohol advertising in film productions.
As of the last report, 39 fatalities are known, including the engineer of one of the trains. More than 70 people have sustained injuries of varying severity, local news reports, particularly the COPE radio station. Due to the accident, the movement of all high-speed trains between Madrid and Andalusia has been temporarily suspended until the investigation is completed. The incident occurred on January 18 in the evening near the settlement of Adamus, which is located in the province of Córdoba.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented for public discussion a draft resolution, according to which the open joint-stock company "State Insurance Organization" (GSO) will be appointed as the national operator in the field of reinsurance. This document was developed in accordance with the presidential decree dated March 20, 2024, No. 79, which aims to develop the insurance sector. The main objective of this initiative is to create internal reinsurance capacity, reduce the
At a recent meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with international affairs, defense, security, and migration, deputies approved a draft law on the ratification of a loan agreement with OPEC. The document, known as the "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," was signed on September 22, 2025, in Bishkek. Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov reported that the agreement includes budget support amounting to 30 million dollars. These funds will be
On January 15, 2026, the HoReCa Awards 2025 ceremony took place in Bishkek, gathering leading professionals from the hospitality sector of Kyrgyzstan. Over 600 participants from the restaurant, hotel, and related industries highlighted the significance of this event for the development of the HoReCa community in the country. The general sponsor of the event was JSC "Eldik Bank," with support from partners such as: