The project to expand Profsoyuznaya Street in Bishkek is ongoing, as reported by the city administration. According to information from the land use control department, objects located outside the municipal boundaries were discovered at the site where construction work is taking place.
In Bishkek, a meeting took place where the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chuy region, Azamat Osmonov, discussed current issues of economic and social development of the region with local business representatives. During the meeting, the needs of entrepreneurs were addressed, indicating the state's readiness to cooperate with the business community.
In the first reading, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues. The adopted bill provides for the possibility of paying state duties and fines via the internet, as well as using ATMs and terminals.
Bazar-Korgon District, where more than 200,000 people live, has only three ambulances. Of these, two vehicles serve the mountainous areas, while one serves the population within a radius of 100 kilometers. This was reported by Batyrbek Subankulov, the chief physician of the Bazar-Korgon District Center for General Medical Practice named after Bekmurza Ismailov. According to Subankulov, the problem of the shortage of ambulances is actively discussed. He noted that "the renewal of the
Telephone fraud continues to be a serious problem in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by police captain Aliskhan Akylbekov, who works in the department for information and technical support and combating crime in the field of IT technologies of the criminal investigation department of the Bishkek City Police. According to Akylbekov, fraudsters often impersonate law enforcement officials, such as police or the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), as
Photo from the internet On the site of the now-closed parking lot located next to the Bishkek mayor's office, the construction of a new administrative building is planned, complemented by a two-level underground parking garage. This information was announced by Ermek Arymbaev, head of the Capital Construction Department, at a meeting of the Bishkek municipal property commission. He also noted that the process of designing and preparing for construction is currently underway.
Applicants and their parents will be able to learn about admission and academic programs at the university On February 14, AUCA will host an Open House, inviting prospective students and their families.
In Bishkek, there are plans to place mannequins of police officers in close proximity to ATMs. This was mentioned in an interview with "Birinchi Radio" by Rustam Sarybaev, the director of the Academy of Sustainable Development of the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan. He noted that many citizens continue to fall victim to the tricks of telephone scammers, who actively use fake websites, various links, and advertisements.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 28, Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised the issue of the need for an amnesty for cars purchased by proxy. She noted that hundreds of thousands of citizens are facing this problem. The deputy spoke about cases where drivers are unable to find their previous owners. One example is the case of a citizen's son, who was heading to Issyk-Kul and was stopped, resulting in his car being taken to a impound lot after a check. Meanwhile, the driver was left on
The washing of paint into the river was considered environmental damage In the Aksai district, a man was fined for washing a carpet in a mountain river to remove paint for advertising purposes. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to information from the ministry, the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service noticed a video on the internet and initiated an inspection. The recording captured the moment when the man poured paint on
Kyrgyzstan has filed a lawsuit against Russia in the court of the Eurasian Economic Union. This information was announced during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, and social policy issues. The main reason for the appeal was the problems with the implementation of EAEU agreements related to medical services and insurance policies for migrants from Kyrgyzstan in the Russian Federation. What is currently known about this? What is the EAEU Court?The
The head of the president's information service noted that the cost of training in private driving schools is 35,000-36,000 soms. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy of the presidential administration, reported that training in state driving schools will cost 19,000 soms for 10 months.
Deputies are concerned about possible "immunity" for officials In the Jogorku Kenesh, a discussion was held on the bill of the Ministry of Internal Affairs aimed at restoring the institution of recidivism. This bill proposes to tighten penalties for individuals with previous convictions, as well as to introduce confiscation of property for certain offenses.
The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic is fulfilling its obligations within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. Citizens of the member states of the Union who are on the territory of Kyrgyzstan have the right to medical care within the mandatory health insurance system according to the State Guarantees Program. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues on January 27, Azamat Mukhanov,
A meeting took place at the National Investment Agency, which operates under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, between Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the agency, and representatives of the Chinese company Shaanxi Taifaxian Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (Taifaxian Group). During the discussion, participants focused on the possibilities of public-private partnerships (PPP) and attracting foreign investments, as well as on developing long-term strategic relationships in construction and energy,
From January 24 to 25, the national judo championship took place in Osh, featuring both men and women. This competition was an important stage for selecting athletes for the national team of Kyrgyzstan, which will represent the country at international tournaments.
Anna Savchenko, born in 1976, has been wanted since October, as reported by the Council for Public Safety. She is a resident of Barnaul and holds Russian citizenship.
A request was received at the Call Center Kaktus.media from a local resident who is urgently asking for speed bumps to be installed at the intersection of Abdrahmanov and Michurina streets. He noted that "the pedestrian crossing at this intersection poses a serious danger. It is difficult and unsafe for schoolchildren heading to school No. 10 to cross the road. Vehicles move at high speeds in both directions on Abdrahmanov street. Is it possible to consider the installation of speed
Dayirbek Orunbekov, head of the information policy service of the presidential administration, expressed his opinion on the current situation with driving schools and the process of obtaining driver's licenses. He noted that recently, issues related to driving schools and obtaining licenses have been actively discussed in society. President Sadyr Japarov recently elaborated on the reasons behind these discussions in an interview.
In the Moscow district of the Chui region, where the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway passes through the villages of Aleksandrovka, Sadovoye, Belovodskoye, and Petrovka, work is currently underway to clean the road signs. This event is organized by the staff of the Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 28. As reported to a Turmush correspondent by the traffic safety department, cleaning the signs of snow, ice, and dirt plays a key role in enhancing road safety.
Kanykey Shamsheva, a resident of the rural district of Iskhak-Polotkhan in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, became a mother on January 25, when her son was born weighing 5 kg 900 grams. The delivery took place at the Center for General Medical Practice in the Kadamjai district and was the third for Shamsheva. Initially, the newborn's condition was assessed as serious; however, both mother and baby are now doing well. Doctor Diana Akhmatova shared that they expected the
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on labor, health care, women's affairs, and social issues, the chairperson of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, A. Mukanova, presented details regarding the protection of the rights of working citizens and their families in the context of the Eurasian Economic Union. The Mandatory Health Insurance Fund clarified that the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court was given by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz
According to forecasts, the average air temperature in February will be 1-2° above normal, ranging from 0 to 2° Celsius. In the foothills and the Kemin Valley, the temperature is expected to be around -1 to -3° Celsius.
In the Jail district, according to information from the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, the bus depot has been returned to municipal ownership. During an inspection conducted by the district prosecutor's office, it was found that in 2004, the social infrastructure facility—a bus depot located on Central Street in Kara-Balta—was transferred to private ownership in violation of the law.
Bolot Ibragimov points out corruption issues in government institutions During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolot Ibragimov expressed dissatisfaction that the director of the institution responsible for issuing driver's licenses was unable to clearly articulate the authorities' position regarding the proposed changes.
Gulsharkan Kultaeva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, has proposed an initiative that would prohibit commercial banks and microfinance organizations from issuing loans to citizens aged 18 to 25 without the consent of their parents. During the discussion of amendments to the law "On the Exchange of Credit Information," she emphasized that young people can easily obtain loans through banking apps, even without a stable income.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov commented on the changes concerning driving schools. Due to new requirements and the introduction of a state monopoly, many driving schools were forced to close.
The Bishkek City Hall has decided to refrain from installing lightweight structures on the central streets of the city in order to preserve its aesthetic appearance. This was reported by Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council, which deals with issues of municipal property, urban planning, and architecture. Kadyrov clarified that this restriction does not apply to residential areas and internal courtyards.
According to FOMS, the initiative to appeal to the EAEU Court regarding access to social security, including mandatory health insurance for the families of workers, was implemented on the instruction of the Cabinet of Ministers and submitted through the Center for Judicial Representation under the Ministry of Justice.
On January 24 in Orenburg, Russia, the international competition "Orenburg Mile" took place, where Kyrgyz athlete Nursultan Kenesbekov won second place.
In an interview with the "Kabar" agency, the president noted that the opinion about the excessively long training period is related to the interests of driving school owners, who are trying to preserve their business interests. According to Japarov, such representatives of driving schools spread rumors about high prices and the duration of the course to provoke dissatisfaction. "They say that 10 months is too long, and the cost of training is inflated. In reality, these are just
The Kaktus.media call center is receiving complaints from residents about the lack of buses. ***- My job is located in the "Asanbay" microdistrict, and I finish my shift at 9:00 PM. Since the beginning of January, it has become almost impossible to get home after work. I have to make several transfers or call a taxi. Bus No. 52 leaves at 8:45 PM, and I can't make it in time. Trolleybus No. 10 leaves even earlier, and bus No. 226 also departs early. My salary does not allow me to
Jakarta welcomed 16 national teams, which were divided into four groups. Based on the results of the group stage, the two strongest teams from each group will continue to compete in the quarter-finals.
At the start of the match, the Kyrgyz team managed to take the lead already in the 53rd second: after a throw-in, Kairat Kubanychov made a pass, and Doner Amanbaev sent the ball into the net, opening the score - 1:0. However, soon the team faced a setback: goalkeeper Bekbolot Akmataliev received a red card for handling the ball in the center of the field, which led to a quick equalizing goal from the Iraqis - 1:1.
According to the information from the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan", Asman Airlines continues to operate flights on the Bishkek - Razzakov route six times a week. The ticket price is now 4,800 soms, making it more affordable, as the previous price ranged from 3,600 to 5,100 soms.
The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft law aimed at regulating real estate activities. This was reported by the press service of the ministry.
On January 27, a coordination meeting initiated by the district prosecutor's office was held in the Moscow district of the Chui region, where the issue of opening a crisis center was discussed. The prosecutor's office reported that this meeting took place in the conference hall of the district administration.
Starting from the new academic year, educational institutions in the country will begin teaching children the rules of the road. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. According to him, the course will be integrated into the school curriculum.
In the Kara-Kuldja district, law enforcement agencies discovered the illegal possession of a golden eagle, which is listed in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. For this offense, the citizen was fined 20,000 soms, and the bird was returned to its natural habitat.
Kyrgyzstan is entering a phase of active urbanization. According to UN estimates, by 2050 about 43.4% of the country's population will live in large cities, and the new master plan for Bishkek predicts the capital's population will grow to 2 million people. These figures indicate not only the expansion of cities but also significant changes in the economy and lifestyle.
In the Kara-Kulja district, a case of illegal captivity of a golden eagle, which is protected by the Red Book, was recorded. According to the Osh regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology, on January 27, 2026, information was received that one of the citizens was illegally keeping a golden eagle at his home in the Kara-Kulja district.
Meteorologists report that no precipitation is expected in Bishkek at the end of January and the beginning of February. January 29 may see a light snow at night, while the air temperature will remain around −3 degrees. During the day, there will be no precipitation, and the temperature will rise to +2 degrees.
Today, at 12:20, a two-meter high avalanche occurred at the 247th kilometer of the Bishkek - Osh highway. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. As a result, traffic on this section of the road has been temporarily suspended. Road services have already begun clearing the highway.
Two athletes will go to the Olympics, competing in skiing disciplines:
The football club "Uzgen," which finished seventh in the Kyrgyz Premier League last season, has completed its training camp in Antalya, Turkey, where teams from the Kyrgyz championship are preparing for the new season.
President Sadyr Japarov responded to criticism directed at the authorities, who are accused of destroying the private sector of driver education. Amid the introduction of a state monopoly that prohibits training in private driving schools, owners claim that their businesses are being effectively destroyed in the country.
According to Bloomberg, the United States has officially withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement. This decision became effective on January 27, coinciding with the anniversary of the notification sent by Donald Trump's administration to the UN. It is worth noting that the order to withdraw from this agreement was signed by Trump on the day of his inauguration in January 2025.
In Kara-Balta, the installation of modern "time relays" on streetlights has begun, which will optimize lighting management and reduce electricity consumption. This information was announced by Kamchybek Esenbaev, head of the lighting sector of the municipal enterprise "Universal" in Kara-Balta.