Trump - a mankurt who does not remember the kindness of the Kyrgyz people
Politics

Trump - a mankurt who does not remember the kindness of the Kyrgyz people

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.

19.01.2026, 14:49
Politics

"In the Housing Complex, the principles of transparency and freedom of speech will be strictly upheld; deputies can openly express their opinions on any issue," - the speaker.

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

19.01.2026, 14:46
Marat Tagaev: There will be opponents to us making subtitles in Kyrgyz for foreign films
Politics

Marat Tagaev: There will be opponents to us making subtitles in Kyrgyz for foreign films

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;

19.01.2026, 14:33
The Minister of Transport of Kyrgyzstan Has a New Deputy
Politics

The Minister of Transport of Kyrgyzstan Has a New Deputy

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

19.01.2026, 14:31
Politics

Authorities want to ban the export of limestone-shell rock from Kyrgyzstan for six months.

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

19.01.2026, 14:28
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, a national reinsurer is being established: the market aims to protect against fund leakage

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

19.01.2026, 14:03
Politics

In Parliament, there was a call to assess the statements of Syimyk Zhapikeev about Aitmatov

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to science, education, and culture, deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva expressed the opinion on the necessity of a legal assessment of the statements made by Syimyk Japikeev regarding the outstanding writer Chinghiz Aitmatov. Kultaeva noted that Japikeev, in an interview viewed by 200,000 people, made ambiguous statements about Aitmatov.

19.01.2026, 13:57
Politics

"Not About Changing Gender". The GUK "Kyzmat" Responded to the Discussion on Amendments to the PIN Law

On January 19, the State Agency "Kyzmat" made a statement emphasizing that it does not support changes to the personal identification number (PIN) due to gender transition. This clarification came after discussions at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee. The meeting concerned a draft law proposed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies, which regulates the procedure for changing the PIN in cases related to technical errors, duplication of numbers,

19.01.2026, 13:56
In Kyrgyzstan, a minimum alcohol limit for drivers may be allowed
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, a minimum alcohol limit for drivers may be allowed

In its first reading, the bill to revise traffic rules and the operation of tow trucks was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, the initiator of the changes, proposes to radically change the approach to punishing drivers and legalize small two-wheeled vehicles.

19.01.2026, 13:53
Politics

Toraga: The principles of transparency and freedom of speech will be strictly upheld in the Jogorku Kenesh

On January 19, the Speaker of Parliament, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, convened a meeting of the Coordinating Council of representatives of deputy speakers, leaders of deputy groups, committee chairs, and staff members. He emphasized that the Jogorku Kenesh is a key branch of government in the country, noting: "The implementation of necessary reforms and legislative initiatives is impossible if they are not first reviewed by Parliament. Candidates for positions from other branches of

19.01.2026, 12:37
Politics

"The procedure for assigning a PIN through the Cabinet of Ministers is already stipulated in the law, - GU 'Kyzmat'"

The Ministry of Digital Development received a request to change the PIN code due to transgender identity, reported the Deputy Director of the state institution "Kyzmat," Ernes Dosaliev, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of science, education, innovative development, information technologies, culture, sports, and youth affairs. This bill was reviewed by the same committee. According to Dosaliev, the current legislation already provides

19.01.2026, 11:32
Venezuela, Iran, Greenland: Goals Without Brakes. Western Media on Trump's Course
Politics

Venezuela, Iran, Greenland: Goals Without Brakes. Western Media on Trump's Course

Photo from the internet. Donald Trump The beginning of 2026 for the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, was marked by sharp and ambitious foreign policy actions: from the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by special forces to "ambitious plans" for Greenland, which is under the de facto control of Denmark, and threats to support protesters in Iran with strikes from the U.S. Air Force. These events have become a topic of discussion in leading Western media.

19.01.2026, 11:16
Daiyrbek Orunbekov: "There is no 'inner circle' that keeps people away from the president."
Politics

Daiyrbek Orunbekov: "There is no 'inner circle' that keeps people away from the president."

The head of the president's information service reminded the former head of the GSBEP about possible responsibility In a podcast hosted by former GSBEP chairman Syimyk Japykeev and journalist Ernis Kyazov, information was voiced that under President Sadyr Japarov, there exists an "inner circle" of several high-ranking officials who allegedly do not allow other people to approach the head of state.

19.01.2026, 11:13
Politics

The deputy threatened to sue the Ministry of Culture over tobacco and alcohol advertising in films

Today, at the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dealing with issues of science, education, and culture, Erulan Kokulov, a deputy, expressed dissatisfaction and threatened to file a lawsuit against the Ministry of Culture for placing advertisements for tobacco products and alcohol in domestic films. According to him, he has recently noticed advertising materials for tobacco products in three new films.

19.01.2026, 11:06
Politics

Dastan Bekeshev proposes to legalize motorcycles and regulate car towing

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev has proposed an initiative to legalize motorcycles and organize the process of vehicle evacuation. These proposals were voiced in his Telegram channel as part of the legislative project "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Road Traffic Safety." In particular, he suggests clearly defining the circumstances under which vehicle evacuation can be carried out.

19.01.2026, 10:48
Politics

Annexation of Greenland. The EU will suspend the ratification of the trade agreement with the USA

The European Union has decided to suspend the ratification process of the trade agreement with the United States. This follows Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to impose new tariffs starting February 1, related to the ongoing conflict over Greenland. Leaders of European countries emphasized that the threat of tariffs "undermines transatlantic relations" and could lead to a "dangerous spiral of deterioration" in the region, as stated in an official document

19.01.2026, 10:23
Politics

Ernes Dosaliev: A man became a woman, and he needs help to quickly obtain a PIN

In Kyrgyzstan, a situation has arisen where a man who has changed his gender to female urgently needs a solution regarding the issuance of a new PIN code. This statement was made by Ernes Dosaliev, Deputy Director of the State Institution "Kyzmat," during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to discussing the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Individual (Personalized) Accounting of Citizens for the Purposes of Mandatory State Social Insurance." According

19.01.2026, 10:22
Politics

Trump's Threats of Tariffs Over Greenland: EU Urgently Summoned 27 of Its Ambassadors

In response to the threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on exports from Greenland starting February 1, the European Union convened an emergency meeting with the participation of its 27 ambassadors. Trump stated that a 10% tariff would be levied on all goods supplied to the U.S. from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, which provoked a sharp reaction from European leaders.

19.01.2026, 10:20
Kyrgyzstan to Implement Mandatory Mediation Based on Ankara's Experience
Politics

Kyrgyzstan to Implement Mandatory Mediation Based on Ankara's Experience

The working trip of the delegation from Kyrgyzstan, organized at the invitation of the Union of Mediators of the Turkic World, was aimed at studying the system of mandatory pre-trial mediation in Turkey. An important moment of the visit was the tour of the Mediation Center in Ankara, where participants were able to see how pre-trial reconciliation serves as a mandatory step before turning to judicial authorities. During the visit, Orozbek Sydykov and the chairperson of the Supervisory Board of

19.01.2026, 09:55
Politics

Hungary accepted Trump's invitation to join the "Council of Peace" on Gaza

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced the decision to join the new "Council for Peace," led by Donald Trump, which will address issues related to Gaza. The country is striving for peace in the Middle East, recognizing that the current situation in the region affects the security of all of Europe. This was reported by Deutsche Welle. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized that the country highly values the "peacekeeping efforts" of the American

19.01.2026, 09:49
Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva: Shainazarov boasts that he beat Zhapаров
Politics

Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva: Shainazarov boasts that he beat Zhapаров

Tynchtyk Shainazarov in response: I can pay for your treatment with a psychiatrist Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, made a statement that Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the current chairman of the CEC, boasts among his acquaintances about an incident that occurred on April 1, 2011, when he beat Sadyr Japarov, who was a deputy at that time. This information was published by Joldosheva on social media.

19.01.2026, 09:44
Politics

In the cabinet, they are trying to eliminate technical errors in assigning a PIN in the "ZAGS" information system.

During the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to issues of science, education, and information technologies, it was announced that measures are being taken in the cabinet of ministers to eliminate technical errors that occur when assigning a personal identification number (PIN) in the "ZAGS" information system. This discussion took place in the context of a draft law concerning amendments to the legislation on the personalized accounting of citizens in the system

19.01.2026, 09:41
Syimyq Zhapikeev: I am an honest person, I don't ask for a dime.
Politics

Syimyq Zhapikeev: I am an honest person, I don't ask for a dime.

The former head of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes and Corruption commented on rumors about 5 million dollars for his resignation Syimyk Zhapikeev, the former chairman of the State Service for Combating Economic Crimes and Corruption (GSBEP), in a conversation with journalist Ernis Kyazov, answered the question of whether he received 5 million dollars for his resignation after the events of October 2020.

19.01.2026, 08:15
Politics

An alternative road may be built to Manas Airport

In Kyrgyzstan, work is underway on a project for an alternative road leading to the international airport "Manas." The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported that on January 17, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev familiarized himself with the plans on-site. At the meeting, Minister of Transport and Communications Absattar Syrgabaev, along with other representatives of the

18.01.2026, 18:34
Politics

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and TSARKA will protect Kyrgyz citizens from financial fraud.

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the ministry, together with TSARKA, has initiated a new project aimed at protecting the population from financial fraud schemes. It is reported that the parties have signed a memorandum of cooperation based on international experience that has proven effective in countries such as Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

18.01.2026, 16:15
Protests in Iran. The Ayatollah publicly acknowledged the death of thousands for the first time.
Politics

Protests in Iran. The Ayatollah publicly acknowledged the death of thousands for the first time.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, publicly acknowledged for the first time during a speech that thousands of people have died during the recent protests. He also placed the blame for these tragic events on the United States. Archive photo. The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, publicly recognized for the first time the death of thousands of people during the recent protests

18.01.2026, 11:44
Politics

Orunbekov refuted Zhapikeev's words about the "inner circle" keeping people away from the president

In a comment on the statements made by Zhapikeev in Ernist Kyazov's podcast, the head of the president's information policy service, Daiyrbek Orunbekov, noted that Zhapikeev allegedly claimed that "the president is surrounded by people like Orunbekov, Tumanbaev, and a few others," who "do not allow anyone to meet with him." "Mr. Syimyk, it seems you are used to speaking freely in an informal setting. I want to warn you: it is not worth spreading false

18.01.2026, 09:58
Politics

Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic Tynchtyk Shainazarov commented on the accusations of Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva

The Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, commented on the recent statements made by former parliamentary candidate Zhyldyzkan Zholdosheva. Zholdosheva participated in the early elections held on November 30, 2025, where she ran for constituency No. 8. As a result of the voting, she received the highest number of votes among women — 2,590.

18.01.2026, 01:35
Politics

Bekeshev: The Housing Committee will discuss business loans at 6% per annum on January 19

At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, which will take place on January 19, a number of issues will be discussed, reported deputy Dastan Bekeshev. The agenda includes ten topics. One of the key points will be the government's proposal to reduce the retention periods for credit information. In particular, it is planned to decrease the retention period for positive credit history from 7 to 5 years, and for negative history from 5 to

17.01.2026, 21:04
Politics

Dzholdoshova Again Accuses the Head of the CEC, Shainazarov Suggests Consulting a Psychiatrist

Yzyldyzkan Joldoshova, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, addressed an open letter to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, in which she made serious accusations against Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, calling him a "drug lord." Joldoshova recalled that Shainazarov had previously been detained with 20 kilograms of drugs and mentioned an incident that occurred in 2011, when, according to her,

17.01.2026, 20:58
Politics

Dzholdoshova: Shainazarov still boasts that he beat Zhapаров. Head of the CEC: This is slander.

Zhyldyzkan Joldoshova, a well-known politician and public figure, made serious accusations against Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan. In her social media post, she claimed that Shainazarov allegedly boasted about how he beat Sadyr Japarov during a fight in parliament that occurred on April 1, 2011, after a report by the then Attorney General K. Baibolov. According to Joldoshova, Shainazarov stated in a close circle: "I

17.01.2026, 20:39
Politics

A petition has been launched to preserve the Botanic Garden. Social media calls for writing to the prosecutor's office.

On the platform Change.org, a petition titled "Save the Botanical Garden named after Gareev" has been initiated by Angelina Mikheeva. The document emphasizes the significance of the Botanical Garden as a green space in the city and its role in scientific research on flora, the protection of rare plants, and environmental education. It also mentions that the garden covers an area of 42 hectares, and the loss of even one hectare would be a serious loss.

17.01.2026, 18:21
Politics

Tony Blair Appointed to Executive Body for Implementing Peace Plan in Gaza

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been appointed to the "executive committee" established at the initiative of the U.S. President to implement the goals of the "Peace Council" in the Gaza Strip, as reported by DW. Significant figures on this committee include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, World Bank President Ajay Banga, businessman Mark Rowan, Trump advisor Robert Gabriel, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The main task of

17.01.2026, 17:46
Politics

The Cabinet approved a five-year strategy for the reform of corporate reporting and auditing

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a strategy dedicated to the development of corporate financial reporting and auditing for the period from 2026 to 2030. The main goal of this document is to improve the quality of financial reporting, as well as enhance the reliability of the provided data and access to transparent information for government bodies and the market. The strategy consists of four main components: a general plan for the development of the sector, a comprehensive

17.01.2026, 17:41
Politics

OPEC Provides Funds for Water: 425,000 Residents of Kyrgyzstan Await Modernization

In the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan, a draft law concerning the ratification of a loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development has been presented for discussion. This agreement is related to the financing of the "Universal Access to Water Supply and Sanitation (Phase 1)" program, signed on September 23, 2025, in Bishkek. The draft law proposes to approve the agreement, which will allow the attraction of funds from the OPEC Fund for the modernization of water supply and

17.01.2026, 17:35