The French government has decided to prohibit its officials from using video services such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. This was reported by Politico, citing information from the office of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Today, a discussion took place in parliament, during which several deputies criticized the initiative for a 10-month training period to obtain a driver's license. Bolot Ibraimov, one of the speakers, noted that they continue to receive numerous appeals regarding the reform of the issuance of driver's licenses.
At the parliament meeting on January 28, Speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu explained why the three texts of the national anthem of Kyrgyzstan were not accepted. He reminded that the committee had studied the submitted options the day before.
Deputy Dastan Bekeshev drew attention in his Telegram channel to a draft law that will be discussed at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. This draft law proposes amendments to several codes, including the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code. Among the proposed innovations is the definition of recidivism of crimes.
On January 28, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the discovery of facts of abuse of office among employees of the Administrative Court of the Osh Region. The investigation established that individuals O.N.O., A.u.B., and K.u.B. provided false information about the employment activities of so-called "dead souls".
Vladimir Zelensky stated his readiness to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss issues related to territories and the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This comment was made by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga during a conversation with journalists. When the topic of negotiations to end the war, which took place in Abu Dhabi with the participation of delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, was raised, the minister noted that two irreconcilable issues
A serious scandal is unfolding in the Armed Forces of China, which could lead to one of the largest purges in history. According to The Wall Street Journal, General Zhang Yuxia, who holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission and is a member of the CPC Politburo, is under suspicion.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, recently approved a law concerning the budget of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund. This document covers financial plans for 2026 and forecasts for 2027-2028. The law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 25, 2024.
Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Nikolai Valuev commented on a video that is actively circulating on social networks in Central Asia, in which he is attributed with a call to apply a "carrot and stick" policy towards the countries of the region. This video has sparked significant public response, however, many users have doubted its authenticity and suspected that it is a well-edited deepfake.
According to information provided by the government press service, Baatyrbek Korgonbaev has been relieved of his duties as the first deputy akim of the Kadamjai district in the Batken region. The decision to dismiss him was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev.
The Russian government has decided to expand the list of infectious diseases that will be used as a guideline for examining labor migrants. This proposal, put forward by "United Russia," received support from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and other cabinet members during a meeting with the faction's deputies, as reported by State Duma Vice-Speaker Irina Yarovaya. Irina Yarovaya noted: "We have reached an agreement that the government will prepare new regulatory acts that
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held on January 27, issues regarding the compliance of Almaz Aydarov, nominated by the People's Kurultai for the Council on Justice Affairs, with the established requirements were discussed. Deputy Bolot Ibragimov expressed doubts about the candidate's higher education, noting that this aspect was not clearly addressed in the submitted documents. In response, Mambetkerim Chekirov, chairman of the National Council of the
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolo Ibrahimov raised the question of how the enforcement of the noise law is monitored and what mechanisms are used to register violations. He clarified what methods are applied for verification—whether through special devices or other means. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktobur Urmambetov responded that the responsibility for enforcing the noise law has been assigned to the Ministry of Health since its adoption. In response to numerous
Today, January 27, President Sadyr Japarov approved the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare." This information was provided by the information policy service of the president's administration. This law, which was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on December 24, 2025, was developed to implement the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 28, 2025, No. 250,
In the Jogorku Kenesh, a meeting of the committee on judicial and legal issues, law enforcement, combating crime, and countering corruption took place, during which a bill from the General Prosecutor's Office concerning amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic regulating enforcement proceedings was reviewed. Umutkan Konkubaeva, Deputy General Prosecutor, reminded that in accordance with the president's decree, from July 1, 2025, a trial regime will be introduced
A draft presidential decree has been presented for public consideration, which proposes the introduction of a temporary moratorium on business inspections. This step is aimed at reducing administrative pressure on entrepreneurs and supporting economic activity. The document emphasizes that many business owners continue to report excessive and redundant inspections by law enforcement agencies, tax authorities, and other government institutions, as well as local authorities.
During his working trip to the villages of the Issyk-Kul region, MP Tabyldy Muratbekov visited the village of Zhylyu-Bulak, where Keneshkan apa, the first teacher of President Sadyr Japarov, resides. Despite being over 80 years old, she actively follows the life of her village and is respected by the local residents. Photo from social media The MP decided to meet with Keneshkan apa after learning that she had taught the head of state and came to seek her blessing.
Dastan Bekeshev stated that such changes will negatively affect low-income segments of the population Deputy Dastan Bekeshev warned about the potential increase in legal service costs in Kyrgyzstan. He shared this information on his Telegram channel.
The proposed options cannot be considered as full-fledged solutions Today, a meeting of the committee dealing with constitutional legislation, state structure, and local self-government was held in the Jogorku Kenesh. The agenda included a draft of the new text and music of the State Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been presented that proposes changes to the rules concerning real estate activities. This document has been developed by the Ministry of Justice. The main goal of the draft law is to reform the real estate sector with the aim of legalizing its operations. Among the significant innovations is the mandatory registration of all realtors in a state registry and the issuance of identification cards to them. Working without the appropriate registration will be
The decrease in gasoline prices in Kyrgyzstan has attracted attention; however, experts warn against hasty conclusions about the stability of this trend. The current price correction is more likely a temporary reaction to seasonal fluctuations and short-term changes in international markets than a sign of a significant improvement in the situation.
Today, January 27, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan announced the appointment of Kairat Tursunkulov as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Kairat Tursunkulov. The appointment order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev.
On January 27, Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with Najy Benhassin, the regional director of the World Bank for Central Asia. During the conversation, they discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation, the implementation of key joint projects, as well as issues of budget support and legislative reform, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The parties also thoroughly reviewed plans for the current year and the medium-term prospects for cooperation.
Kairat Tursunkulov has been appointed the new Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, which clarified that the appointment order was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. In this position, Tursunkulov replaced Temirbek Erkinov, who was transferred to the position of Deputy Minister of Health.
Today, during a meeting of the committee on labor, medical, and social issues of the Jogorku Kenesh, the chairman of the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund, Azamat Mukhanov, reported that Kyrgyzstan has filed a lawsuit with the EAEU court due to the Russian Federation's failure to comply with the agreement on migrants. Participants in the meeting asked questions about the current support measures for labor migrants in Russia and the process of issuing medical insurance policies for accessing
The tension in the Middle East has reached a critical point. On the night of January 26, the aircraft carrier strike group with USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) entered the waters of the Persian Gulf, coming under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). These actions were accompanied by announcements of large-scale military exercises, which prompted a swift response from Iranian authorities: dozens of fighter jets were scrambled, and air defense systems were put on high alert. At
A draft law has appeared on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh, which has been submitted for public discussion. This document, developed by Deputy Nurlanbek Sydygaliev, proposes amendments to the Law "On Pension Provision for Military Personnel." The changes concern Article 49, which describes the application of regional coefficients to military pensions. The proposed draft is aimed at ensuring that the increasing coefficient is provided not to all pensioners residing in the relevant
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, sharply criticized the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump in his article for the Wall Street Journal, noting that Washington's hostile measures against Iran have proven ineffective. He called for a change in approach, which should be based on respect rather than pressure.
The President met with the Chairman of the State Tax Service On January 27, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with Almambet Shykmamatov, who serves as the Chairman of the State Tax Service, as reported by the press service of the head of state.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law has been submitted for discussion, aimed at regulating the work of homeowners' associations (HOA). The main focus of the document is on combating forgery in the decision-making process and strengthening control over the activities of the board.
In Bishkek, the city hall has acquired a plot of land with an area of 176 square meters, located at 1/3a Ch.Aitmatov Avenue. This decision was made on January 21 of this year and signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev. Now, the State Agency for Management of State Property under the Cabinet of Ministers is to transfer the specified plot to the city hall.
At a recent meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of justice, law enforcement, crime fighting, and corruption, the deputies discussed the composition of the Council for Justice Affairs. The chairman of the committee, Boloтbek Borbiev, reported that the nominations for inclusion in the council were proposed by deputies, the president, and the People's Kurultai.
On January 26, a lively discussion about the work of the High Technology Park (HTP) took place at a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Seyidbek Atambaev expressed doubts about the tax efficiency of the IT sector, noting that despite the multi-billion revenues, budget contributions do not look so impressive.
Starting from February 1, 2026, a crisis in the passenger transport market is expected in Kyrgyzstan. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed strong disagreement with the introduction of a new mandatory licensing system for taxi drivers, noting that this will lead to a shortage of vehicles and could cause a real social explosion. According to his forecasts, the cost of rides, which currently ranges from 200 to 300 soms, may rise to 700 to 800 soms after the law comes into effect, which will be a
At the meeting, Almambet Shykmamatov reported on the progress of the second stage of tax system reform. An important step in this direction was the implementation of an automated tax analysis information system known as "Salyk Kuzot". Photo by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to Shykmamatov, before the new system was implemented, GNS employees faced the need to process information from numerous sources, which significantly complicated their work.
The deputy proposed to postpone licensing for six months Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev expressed concerns that the cost of taxi rides in Kyrgyzstan may rise to 700-800 soms.
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has launched a large-scale project to engage with compatriot medical professionals who have achieved significant success in medical institutions in the USA, Germany, the UK, Russia, and the Middle East. During an online conference organized by Deputy Ministers Bakytbek Kadyraliev and Temirbek Erkinov, participants discussed how to leverage international experience to reform the healthcare system in the country.
Projects being implemented in the country were discussed On January 26, the Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Sydykov, held a meeting with Najy Benhassine, the regional director of the World Bank for Central Asia.
The ambassadors of France, Nicolas Fay, and Germany, Monika Lenhard, in the Kyrgyz Republic answered questions from the AKIpress editorial team. - How does the Aachen Treaty influence cooperation between France and Germany in Kyrgyzstan? What projects are planned jointly?
On January 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new international structure called the "Council of Peace" on his Truth Social page. As part of this project, Trump invited around 50 countries. Initially, the organization's concept was linked to managing the situation in the Gaza Strip. However, the charter of the "Council of Peace," which was signed on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, does not mention the Gaza Strip, implying a
At a recent meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies reviewed three draft anthems that had been preliminarily selected by a special commission. The head of the department of cultural studies and art history at the Institute of Philosophy of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Doctor of Cultural Studies Chynar Umetalieva, who was part of the commission of the Ministry of
Not only America is leaving Central Asia. As European analysts claim, the old system is collapsing, and the new one has yet to be formed. If a world order does emerge, it will not be without chaos. The countries of Central Asia, like Europe, hope for the end of this chaos but find themselves in a state of uncertainty, pondering in which direction to move and with whom to cooperate.
As part of the public discussion, a draft law has been presented that amends the Law "On State Benefits." This step aims to improve social support for families and eliminate property barriers related to receiving payments. The development of the document is linked to the need to strengthen demographic policy, support families with multiple children, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. One of the main proposals is to provide benefits to families in high-altitude areas where a
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has approved appointments for several local courts. The corresponding decree has already been signed. According to this document, the following individuals have been appointed as judges of local courts for a term of five years:
The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to amend budgetary norms aimed at implementing program budgeting and enhancing transparency in the use of budgetary funds. The new regulatory act is focused on optimizing state expenditures and creating an integrated digital system for control. As part of this resolution, key instructions regarding the formation and execution of program budgets, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of budget and small programs, are
During the repeat elections scheduled for district No. 13, the Central Election Commission (CEC) registered four candidates for the Jogorku Kenesh. The candidates who received certificates to participate in the elections are as follows:
The head of the presidential administration shared his opinion on the reform of private driving schools Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration, expressed his opinion on social media regarding changes related to driving education and private driving schools.
During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed the agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan regarding the gratuitous provision of buildings and land plots for diplomatic purposes. The parliamentary committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration unanimously supported the ratification of this document, which has passed three readings. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev noted that this agreement defines the conditions for the placement of diplomatic