AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaxi crackdown: From July 1, Kyrgyzstan will start fining unlicensed taxi drivers (7,500 soms for individuals; 23,000 for legal entities), with road-safety raids underway and drivers urged to get permits. Tourism access by air: Asman Airlines launches a Batken–Tamchy (Issyk-Kul) direct regular flight from July 16, cutting travel time to about one hour; tickets cost 6,500 soms one-way. Mobile for travelers: Mega expanded mobile coverage at key tourist spots, including Son-Kul, routes to Kel-Suu and around Issyk-Kul, plus Kyrchin Gorge. Local travel economy: Osh reported a 43% jump in tax revenues in the first half of 2026 (+505 million soms), with part of tax income now directly allocated to the city budget. Public transport changes in Bishkek: The city begins bus-route “optimization” from July 1, changing eight popular routes and ending cash payments on buses. Scam warning: A major report describes how AI-powered tools from American tech are being used to scale romance scams, including victims linked to Kyrgyzstan. Education for families: Kyrgyzstan moves to a 12-year school system, with updated school stages and holiday rules. Health insurance draft: Kyrgyzstan proposes changes to mandatory health insurance, including a monthly policy for short-term foreign visitors. Tourism numbers: Kyrgyz citizens spent $142.4m abroad in Q1 2026 (+7.2%), while tourism export earnings rose to $250.3m (+8.5%).
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