The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic has published new wildlife images from the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri". With the help of equipment installed in May 2025 and used for filming in December, rare species were captured, including a snow leopard, lynx, a pack of wolves, a fox, and mountain goats.
Starting from January 4, 2026, the airline "Asman Airlines" began operating subsidized flights between Bishkek and Talas. This was announced in an official statement from the company. The ticket price is now fixed at 2,100 soms, whereas previously it fluctuated between 2,100 and 3,100 soms.
The President and the government of the country have begun to more actively study the difficulties faced by the private sector and implement a system of benefits to support it. This was stated by the president of the Federation of Mountaineering of Kyrgyzstan, Eduard Kubatov, in his podcast released on the platform of the "Kabar" agency. He noted that the contribution of the private sector to the country's economy is critically important, and without its participation, it is
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration has provided clarifications regarding the monthly allowance "Assistance to Residents of High Mountain Areas." Who can receive the allowance?
Winter support for wild animals in the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park continues. The ranger service is actively engaged in feeding and monitoring populations. Recent observations have recorded that roe deer have started visiting the feeding sites. According to information from the Ministry of Nature, hay has been placed at specially prepared "ashtoo" points along the Zhanibek route. During observations, it was confirmed that roe deer come to the feeding sites, and traces of wild boars
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised an important issue regarding the safety of workers at the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk." During the discussion of amendments to the Labor Protection Law on January 22, Bekeshev emphasized that the street cleaners of "Tazalyk" are forced to work in unsafe conditions.
In Kyrgyzstan, a new mechanism for protecting individuals affected by domestic violence is being launched, which includes protective orders with electronic monitoring. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Justice. This pilot project was initiated in accordance with government directives aimed at improving the efficiency of state agencies and simplifying bureaucratic procedures. The implementation is being carried out in collaboration with several agencies, including the
A teacher of the Kyrgyz language and literature has become the owner of new housing Elzat Asanova, the winner of the national contest "Best Teacher of the Year – 2025," was awarded a one-bedroom apartment in Bishkek. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Education.
Clients using "smart meters" and having gas payment arrears as of the end of December 2025 will not be subject to penalties until the end of March 2026. This statement was made by the press service of Gazprom Kyrgyzstan LLC. The reason for this decision was technical failures in the data transmission system of the "smart meters," which were recorded in the fourth quarter of last year. The company noted that they understand that failures in receiving readings could cause
The responsibility for incidents fell on both the workers of construction companies and the representatives of the Ministry of Construction. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev drew attention to issues concerning safety at construction sites and the control over compliance with safety regulations.
Cases of illegal transfer of state medical facilities into private hands have been recorded in the Jalal-Abad region, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). Among the illegally alienated property were 32 administrative buildings and 5 land plots (in private ownership or on long-term lease) located on the territory of the Jalal-Abad Regional Clinical Hospital (city of Manas), as well as hospitals in Bazar-Korgon and
Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev has proposed a review of the rule under which workers who work at night receive double pay. During the discussion of the draft law "On Labor Protection," Mamataliyev's colleague, MP Dastan Bekeshev, expressed the opinion that the employees of "Tazalyk" should stop working on the roads.
The Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev, held a meeting with Akhtota Raimkulova, the president of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the meeting discussed issues related to expanding joint efforts in the preservation and promotion of the cultural, historical, and heritage wealth of the Turkic world.
"We are forced to do this, regardless of opinions" The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, announced a possible increase in public transport fares.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 22, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised the issue of problems with maternity benefit payments in the regions. She reported that she receives numerous complaints from women working in government institutions who are unable to receive full payments. According to Surabaldiyeva, women on maternity leave express dissatisfaction regarding incomplete benefit payments. "I urge you to conduct the necessary checks and give appropriate instructions to
According to calculations by the Ministry of Health, the price increase will range from 35% to 50% In Kyrgyzstan, an increase in prices for medical services provided in state medical institutions is expected. This is due to the fact that 20 state healthcare organizations will receive broader powers. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented the corresponding draft law for public discussion.
An event dedicated to Kyrgyz cinema will take place in the capital of Kazakhstan, organized by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan. The Film Days will be held on January 29 and 30 and are aimed at developing cultural ties between the two countries, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The grand opening of the event is scheduled for January 29 at 18:00. Viewers will be able to see the feature film "Kara, kyzyl, sary" ("Black, Red, Yellow"), created by the renowned filmmaker
He noted that this winter, Bishkek has repeatedly found itself in the "green zone" for air quality. During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the speaker of the parliament emphasized that the Bishkek city administration has done significant work this year to reduce air pollution and deserves recognition.
Aizhamal D. from Bishkek reported to Kaktus.media that the police have been inactive in response to her report of child abuse by their father, submitted back in April 2025. BackgroundAccording to Aizhamal, she was married to A. M. and left him six years ago after a series of beatings, taking her two children with her.
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
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
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.
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,
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.
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.
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,
The youth hockey team of Kyrgyzstan (U-20) continues to delight its fans at the third division World Championship (Group B) taking place 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
The current issues faced by healthcare workers in Kyrgyzstan were discussed at a press conference held by the Chairman of the Professional Union of Healthcare Workers, Sultan Abdyldaev. He emphasized that the main difficulties for medical professionals are low wages and overwork due to staff shortages, which leads to professional burnout.
We present to you the program of the Kyrgyz National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Abdylas Maldybaev for February. On February 1 at 11:00, there will be a children's performance "The Cat's House" by composer P. Waldgadt;
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
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
On January 22, the first reading of the labor protection bill took place in the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Uluqbek Karybek uulu asked a question about the protection of the labor rights of remote workers.
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.
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.
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
A unified design code for buildings is being introduced A new improvement project has been developed in Kara-Balta, which has been approved by the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Ministry of Construction.
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
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,
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.
As a result of operational-search activities conducted by the GKNB of the Kyrgyz Republic, a fact of mass illegal distribution of land plots in the Talas region was discovered. The investigation revealed that 43 citizens were allocated plots with a total area of 10 hectares and 75 ares in the territory of the Kara-Buurin rural administration of the Aitmatov district through the forgery of official resolutions of local self-government. According to available information, a total of 56 plots
The heroine of the new story in the "Жеңеке" section is 31-year-old Aizhan Kurmanbekova, who lives in the village of Ananyevo, located in the Issyk-Kul region. Aizhan, born in 1995 in the Issyk-Kul region, shared her love story, which began during her school years.
At a press conference, the Chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions of Kyrgyzstan, Muradil Jumadilde uulu, announced the beginning of the active use of the organization's assets. He noted that historically, the FPS focused primarily on providing vouchers. “Trade unions were created to protect the labor rights of workers; however, until recently, the FPS was mainly engaged in the distribution of power and property, rather than addressing its main tasks. In 2024, a new team took over
In Kyrgyzstan, the Federation of Trade Unions has resumed its activities, actively working through its technical legal inspectors. This was announced at a press conference by Muradil Jumadilde uulu, the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions. Labor inspectors cover the entire territory of the republic, and by the end of 2025, they were able to help workers receive compensation totaling 2.9 million soms.
A deputy calls for the organization of supplies of a vital medication to southern Kyrgyzstan During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva raised an important issue regarding the availability of the drug "Gleevec" for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Ulugbek Karybek uulu proposed inviting representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the State Antimonopoly Agency, and the company "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan." This is necessary to clarify the reasons that led to the situation with high bills. According to the deputy, subscribers are expressing dissatisfaction due to unjustifiably high amounts in their natural gas bills. He noted that it is essential to thoroughly investigate this issue.
In the Alay district, there is an increase in wolf attacks on yaks and horses. This information was announced by Alimbek Aydarov, a hunting specialist at the Osh regional department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
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