As of now, the construction of the Orto-Tokoy Hydroelectric Power Plant is 80% complete. This project is part of efforts to ensure reliable and stable electricity supply for the country.
In response to citizens' inquiries regarding the General Plan for the capital until 2050, the Bishkek city administration shared its plans to create three new high-capacity rapid public transport systems. These are: - urban commuter train,
On December 31, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 388 aimed at improving the organization of vehicle technical inspections. According to the new document, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, the state enterprise "Technical Center of the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been appointed as the state operator for centralized control and improvement of the road safety system.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has officially approved an extensive action plan aimed at implementing the National Development Program until 2030. This document was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and includes 900 specific steps focused on profound changes in the economy and social sphere.
- According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the volume of fruit and nut shipments from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 22.1% year-on-year over the 11 months of 2025. The total import value amounted to $604.8 million.
The Ministry of Health does not support the bill that proposes to allow heads and department heads of medical institutions to work simultaneously in private clinics in Bishkek and Osh. This was reported by the First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov. This bill was presented at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh that deals with labor, health, women's rights, and social issues. The initiator of the document was deputy Baktybek Choybekov from the VII convocation.
In Kyrgyzstan, an initiative is being discussed to reduce the number of state awards from 46 to 20, which is expected to help maintain their value. Deputy Minister of Justice Kuban Kazakov voiced this proposal at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with constitutional legislation and local self-government. Kazakov noted that over the past 15 years, 1,034 state awards, 2,837 honorary certificates (known as "ardak gramotasy"), and 2,215 honorary titles ("ardak
The management of the Research Institute of Health and Medical Technology (NIIHSTO) has refuted the information voiced by the Ministry of Health regarding alleged violations that served as the reason for the dismissal of director Samidin Shabyraliev. According to the institute's employees, unfounded accusations were made against NIIHSTO during a planning meeting at the Ministry.
During the year 2025, 112 cases of violations were detected at the veterinary control border points in Kyrgyzstan during the inspection of imported agricultural products. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. Based on the recorded violations, corresponding return acts were drawn up.
During the public hearings on the Master Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, residents expressed their ideas about the construction of cable cars, highways, and multi-level parking. Local authorities provided comments on each of the proposals. Regarding highways, the city hall confirmed that this proposal would be considered in future plans. In response to a question about the cable car, city hall representatives indicated that this mode of transport cannot replace traditional
- On January 13, 2026, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations reviewed a draft law amending the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On State and Municipal Services" and approved it in the first reading. Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Choro Seitov emphasized that the proposed changes are aimed at improving the provision of state and municipal services. One of the key aspects is the abolition of the
In Manas, a case has been recorded where a 40-year-old woman was found dead as a result of hanging in her home. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region, the incident occurred on January 10, 2026. The local police department received a signal from the ambulance service that a resident of the city, I.V., born in 1985, was found hanging.
The mayor's office of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, responded to residents' concerns about the fact that, under the general plan, Barpy Alykulov Street intersects already developed areas. As explained by municipal representatives, the proposal to change the street's alignment was not taken into account. According to the general plan, Barpy Alykulov Street is designated as one of the main north-south thoroughfares of the city, which will duplicate Dooronbeka Sadyrbaeva
In connection with the increase in prices for dishes in restaurants and cafes, antimonopoly authorities will begin to impose fines. This was announced by Zhenaly Orozbaev, chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, in an interview with the Kabar agency. As of January 1 of this year, a new decree came into force in the country, abolishing the collection of service charges in public establishments. Currently, the service is receiving complaints from customers.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic informs about the introduction of a storm warning. According to the agency's information, within the next three hours, as well as in the evening, an increase in the eastern wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley, with speeds reaching 15-20 meters per second.
According to information from OJSC "Chakan HPP," construction work at the Orto-Tokoy HPP is in the final stages and is already 80% complete. With a design capacity of 21 MW, the Orto-Tokoy HPP plans to complete all construction work in the first half of 2026. As of early January, the following results have been achieved:
Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, issued decree No. 450, instructing the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a plan for selecting suppliers to fulfill the state order for organizing training camps and implementing anti-doping measures for athletes during the period of 2026–2027. This decision is aimed at improving the preparation of athletes and helping them achieve high results in sports.
On January 12, in Bishkek, at 91 Malikova Street, a ceremony was held to mark the commissioning of the first part of the second phase of the residential complex "Muras". Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the public relations department of the State Mortgage Company (GMC), spoke about this on the air of the program "Elden Sobol" of the Kabar agency. Gulzat Totubaeva reported that 1,080 apartments have been commissioned, located in 8 blocks of multi-storey buildings with heights of
According to information provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media, the arrest of Kudret Taychabarov, the former head of the Bishkek Free Economic Zone, has been extended by the Pervomaisky District Court until February 8, 2026. He has been charged under part 2 of Article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic for "Creating or participating in an organized group." The criminal case was initiated after a registration refusal, and Taychabarov was detained. In his video
Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on January 14. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected across the country. However, there is snow accumulation and ice on the foothills and in the mountains. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new resolution aimed at improving regulation in the field of virtual assets and creating stable conditions for the development of the cryptocurrency sector. According to the new document, all existing virtual asset service providers must bring their minimum charter capital in line with the established norms by March 1, 2026. These norms were defined in resolution No. 514 dated September 16, 2022, concerning the activities of
As of January 1, 2026, a new regulation has come into effect in Kyrgyzstan that prohibits catering establishments, including restaurants and cafes, from charging a service fee. According to the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, after the introduction of this ban, there have been cases where establishment owners formally canceled the service fee but, in reality, increased the prices of dishes to account for it. Such practices violate the law. Monitoring compliance with this regulation has been
The State Tax Service (STS) has announced amendments to the KR law dated December 31, 2025, regarding the reduction of income tax rates and insurance contribution tariffs for enterprises in the sewing and textile production sector. According to the new regulations, starting from January 1, 2026, entrepreneurs in this industry will pay an insurance contribution of 12% of 40% of the average monthly salary for each employee, which amounts to 2,115.5 soms. Additionally, the income tax will be 1% of
A unified policy regarding livestock markets will be implemented in the Chuy region. This was announced by Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president of the region, at a recent regional meeting. He noted that work will begin on organizing private livestock markets, and where entrepreneurs cannot ensure their proper functioning, municipal livestock markets will be created.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, which took place on January 13, Deputy Kurmankul Zulushiev drew attention to a draft law concerning the optimization of the system of state awards and honorary titles. He noted that before making changes, it is necessary to consider the provisions of other laws and constitutional acts, where the terms "Honored" are also present and special guarantees are provided. Zulushiev emphasized that implementing the
Changes to the resolution regarding the delegation of legislative powers to state bodies and local authorities have been made by the Cabinet of Ministers. This decision has been taken to adapt the regulatory framework in the field of air protection to modern legislative requirements. According to the new resolution, a new item has been added to the list of powers delegated to state bodies and local executive structures. Now these bodies will be able to develop and approve legal acts concerning
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has canceled a number of decisions regarding auditing activities. This decision was signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the new resolution, the regulations concerning mandatory audits in public companies have been declared invalid, including the document dated November 17, 2015, No. 776, and its amendments adopted on August 18, 2017, under No. 503.
The U.S. Department of State has revoked over 100,000 visas due to criminal activity, reports the news agency Kazinform. This information was posted on the foreign ministry's page on social network X.
Starting from January 1, 2026, control over restaurants and cafes will become stricter due to a new resolution from the Cabinet of Ministers that prohibits charging service fees. This was reported by Tazabek, citing the director of the State Antimonopoly Agency, Zhenala Orozbaev. According to him, within the framework of the Consumer Rights Protection Law, metrological control will be introduced, and the agency has already developed a plan for regular inspections of all catering establishments.
According to sources, the evacuation of French diplomats took place on Sunday and Monday, January 11-12. The exact number of evacuated staff is not disclosed; however, there are usually about 30 people working at the French embassy in Tehran. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the diplomatic mission conducted a "reorganization of the mission" to adapt to the current situation and emphasized that the embassy has not been completely closed.
According to the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," the income tax rates and insurance contribution tariffs for enterprises in the sewing and textile industry have been reduced. According to the new regulations, until January 1, 2030, unified insurance contribution rates of 12% have been
The law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Field of Taxation, Social Insurance, and Non-Tax Revenues," previously adopted by Sadyr Japarov, has now come into force. This was reported by the press service of the president's administration. The main goal of this law is to implement the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy" dated December 5, 2025, No. 350, as well as to
Route buses in Nookat now depart from the bus station, reported the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region. It became known that on January 12, an operation was conducted in the city of Nookat aimed at organizing the central streets and reducing traffic congestion.
During public hearings dedicated to the General Plan for the development of Bishkek until 2050, residents of the capital proposed to make Moscow and Pushkin streets pedestrian-only. In response to this initiative, comments were provided by the city hall. Municipality representatives noted that Moscow Street is an important one-way thoroughfare that operates in conjunction with Toktogul Street. Closing Moscow Street to vehicles could negatively impact the traffic situation in the city center,
In the Che-Bulak neighborhood of Batken city, a new family-type kindergarten designed for 50 children has been launched, reports Turmush correspondent. This project is the result of the work of the Che-Bulak territorial administration and was implemented by a private entrepreneur as part of one of the social programs.
A storm warning has been issued in the capital and Chui region due to expected strengthening of the wind. According to Kyrgyz Hydrometeorology, strong eastern winds with gusts up to 15–20 meters per second are expected in the next three hours, as well as in the evening.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Constitutional Legislation, held on January 13, Deputy Gulnara Akimbaeva expressed her comments regarding the draft law concerning state awards and honorary titles. During the discussion, Deputy Minister of Justice Kuban Kazakov announced plans to optimize the award system: it is proposed to reduce the number of state awards, honorary titles, and prizes from 46 to 20, while five honorary titles will remain in the current version.
As a result of the inspection, violations were found by four organizations engaged in the employment of Kyrgyz citizens in Turkey. The Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad reported that the work of these companies has been temporarily suspended. The companies provided false documents that lacked information about actual cooperation with employers in the Republic of Turkey.
During the live broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency, Gulzat Totubaeva, head of the population relations department of the State Mortgage Company (GMC), reported that the price of one square meter in the residential complex "Muras" for citizens on the waiting list is 78,705 soms. She clarified that the GMC offers housing under two schemes. One of them includes renting with the option to buy later. In this case, the citizen joins the waiting
Kazybek Moldazhiyev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, recently visited the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov, located in Bishkek. During his visit, he participated in a ceremonial line dedicated to important events in the life of the educational institution.
On the website of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, a draft law concerning changes to the legislation on external migration has been presented. This draft law proposes a new procedure for the entry and stay in the country of individuals who were previously citizens of Kyrgyzstan but subsequently obtained citizenship of other countries. According to the new amendments, the general stay limits established for foreign citizens will not apply to this category of citizens. This means that
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft of a new constitutional law initiated by Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev of the Jogorku Kenesh is being discussed. It proposes mandatory participation of citizens in elections and referendums, as well as the introduction of a system of fines and incentives for voter turnout. The document is available for review on the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh, where anyone interested can familiarize themselves with its content.
The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported the detention of a suspect in the theft of an SUV. According to law enforcement information, the incident occurred on December 30, 2025, around 03:30. The duty unit of the OVD in the city of Balykchy received a signal via the 112 service that an unknown person had stolen the black Mitsubishi Pajero belonging to citizen S.A., born in 1996, which was parked.
- During the first 11 months of 2025, meat imports from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 50% compared to the same period last year, according to information provided by the General Administration of Customs of China. The total value of imports during this period amounted to $73.8 million.
On Monday and Tuesday, the air temperature will fluctuate between +15 to +18 degrees during the day, while at night it will range from +1 to +6 degrees. With the onset of the second half of the week, changes in weather conditions are expected. On January 15 and 16, precipitation is forecasted across the country, including rain, which may turn into snow on the 16th. The nighttime temperature on January 15 will be +4 to +9 degrees, while during the day it will be +10 to +15 degrees. On the night
At the time of the incident, there were eight Kazakh tourists on the boat. The injured, who are currently under medical supervision, are in stable health condition. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that consular staff are in contact with the citizens of Kazakhstan and are providing the necessary assistance. All medical expenses are covered by the insurance company.
FIFA has presented the updated list of international referees for 2026, which includes 17 judges from Kyrgyzstan. These specialists have been given the opportunity to officiate international matches under the auspices of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) over the next year.
The Central Election Commission has approved a plan of activities for organizing repeat elections in the multi-mandate electoral district No. 13. Voting is scheduled for March 1, 2026, which will take place on a Sunday. Political parties intending to participate in the elections must notify the CEC of their intention no later than January 2, 2026. The period for nominating candidates for deputies, both from parties and self-nominees, will last until January 29, 2026, inclusive. The acceptance