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Mongolia Ranks Among the Lowest in the Global Organized Crime Index 2025
World

Mongolia Ranks Among the Lowest in the Global Organized Crime Index 2025

According to MiddleAsianNews, Mongolia's crime index in 2025 was 52.1 points, indicating a moderate level of criminal activity. This figure has been decreasing for three consecutive years, making the country relatively safe for travelers, although standard precautions are still recommended. In the global ranking, Mongolia is in 153rd place, behind countries such as Denmark (148th), Latvia (149th), Lithuania (149th), and Australia (152nd). Russia, Mongolia's northern neighbor, ranks

10.02.2026, 05:07
Sports

Premier League: "Bars" Unveils Third Kit for the New Season. Video

The football club "Bars" from Karakol has presented its third set of game uniforms, which will be used in the new season of the Kyrgyzstan championship. The first showcase of the new kit took place on February 8 during a friendly match in Turkey, where the team achieved victory over Tashkent's "Lokomotiv" with a score of 2:1.

10.02.2026, 03:48
Sports

Knockout in Two Minutes by Alimardan Abdykaarov at ACA 200 Tournament

At the anniversary tournament ASA 200, held on February 6 in Moscow, Kyrgyz fighter Alimardan Abdykaarov (19-7) once again confirmed his class by defeating Saifullo Jabrailov, who is ranked fourth in the featherweight division. The match ended in a knockout in just 2 minutes and 2 seconds, highlighting Abdykaarov's impressive form and skills.

10.02.2026, 01:27
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, they want to launch a climate education program by 2030.

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated discussions on a program for the development of climate education and awareness for the period from 2025 to 2030. A draft of the relevant resolution has already been presented for public discussion. Kyrgyzstan, located in Central Asia, is considered one of the countries highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rapid glacier melting and the deterioration of mountain ecosystems lead to water

09.02.2026, 23:56
A Representative of Kyrgyzstan Won Two Medals at the Asian Cycling Championship
Sports

A Representative of Kyrgyzstan Won Two Medals at the Asian Cycling Championship

From February 5 to 13, the 45th Asian Road Cycling Championship is taking place in Saudi Arabia, with the Kyrgyzstan national team participating, according to information from the federation of this sport. Igor Filin, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a gold medal in the "masters 60-64" category, confidently demonstrating his skills in the road race over a distance of 62.4 kilometers. Previously, he also managed to secure a silver medal in the individual time trial over 20 kilometers.

09.02.2026, 22:28
Society

In January, the Institute of Seismology of the Kyrgyz Republic issued technical conclusions for 62 construction projects.

In January 2026, the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design issued technical conclusions for 62 construction projects across the republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to the ministry's information, these conclusions are crucial for assessing the seismic resistance of buildings and structures, as well as for verifying the compliance of design solutions with safety requirements and technical standards.

09.02.2026, 22:21
Sports

Judoist from Kyrgyzstan Wins Bronze Medal at European Cup

Adis Orozmanatov, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a bronze medal at the European Cup, according to information provided by the judo federation. The competition took place on February 7-8 in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of the open European Cup, which featured 31 judokas in the under 66-kilogram weight category.

09.02.2026, 21:45
The Kyrgyzstan Armwrestling Team Won 87 Medals at the World Cup
Sports

The Kyrgyzstan Armwrestling Team Won 87 Medals at the World Cup

At the recently held World Cup in arm wrestling in Tashkent, the Kyrgyzstan national team demonstrated outstanding results, winning a total of 87 medals. More than 1500 athletes from 26 countries participated in this prestigious competition. The General Secretary of the Kyrgyz National Arm Wrestling Federation (KNFA), Yulia Shalyapina, noted that this tournament gathered the strongest athletes from around the world and became an important event in the international sports calendar, as reported

09.02.2026, 21:44
Sports

Olympic Organizers Investigate Why Champions' Awards Are Breaking

According to BBC News, the organizers of the Olympic Games are actively studying the situation related to the breakage of medals for champions. Andrea Franchizi, one of the leading members of the organizing committee, confirmed that an investigation is being conducted on this matter.

09.02.2026, 21:37
Kazakhstan is Seeking New Formulas for Peace — and This is Changing the Balance of Power in the Region
Politics

Kazakhstan is Seeking New Formulas for Peace — and This is Changing the Balance of Power in the Region

Experts analyze how Astana's foreign policy steps affect the situation not only in the Middle East but also in Central Asia Kazakhstan is actively participating in new international initiatives for conflict resolution, demonstrating its growing role in regional politics. Recent actions by Astana on the Middle Eastern front have become an important signal for neighboring countries, especially in the context of prolonged crises and the diminishing influence of traditional global structures.

09.02.2026, 21:15
Society

In Bishkek, a 14-story building is being constructed near school No. 61. Comment from the Ministry of Construction.

In connection with the video recording that is actively being discussed on social media, regarding the construction of a 14-story residential complex near secondary school No. 61 in Bishkek, the Ministry of Construction has given an official response. According to the provided information, by the order of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, work on this site has been temporarily suspended, and the property documents have been revoked.

09.02.2026, 21:11
Society

The Ministry of Construction suspended the construction of a 14-story building near school No. 61

The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic responded to a video appeal from citizens posted on social media regarding the construction of a 14-story building near Secondary School No. 61 in Bishkek. According to information from the ministry, at the direction of Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, all construction work on this site has been suspended, and the documents confirming the right to build have been revoked.

09.02.2026, 21:05
Society

In Russia, the list of grounds for the dismissal of migrants will be expanded

In the Russian Federation, there are plans to expand the grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign workers. These changes to labor legislation will come into effect on March 1, 2026, according to sources in the media. According to the new rules, employers will have the opportunity to legally dismiss migrants not only in the case of federal restrictions but also as a result of decisions made at the regional level. This pertains to the prohibition of using foreign labor in certain

09.02.2026, 20:57
Society

Elon Musk: The First City on the Moon Could Appear Within 10 Years

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, stated that the creation of the first city on the Moon could become a reality within the next 10 years. This direction has become a priority for the company, as he noted in his message. According to Musk, "SpaceX has redirected its efforts towards developing a self-sustaining city on the Moon, as we are confident that this is achievable in less than 10 years. At the same time, creating something similar on Mars will take more than 20 years," he wrote

09.02.2026, 20:44
Kyrgyzstan Implemented the e-Permit System with China and Turkic-speaking Countries
Economy

Kyrgyzstan Implemented the e-Permit System with China and Turkic-speaking Countries

It is expected that this will bring in over 500 million soms to the state budget. Starting from 2026, the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan will begin using the electronic e-Permit system for international freight transportation with China. As part of this initiative, local carriers are already using electronic permits for operations with Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, as reported by the ministry's press service.

09.02.2026, 20:40
Society

After the rally in Uzgen, a huge amount of trash was left behind. The organizers were fined.

After the completion of the ulak in the Uzgen district, a significant amount of garbage was noticed left at the event site. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. In response to the emerging problem, the Osh Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated measures for cleanup. Official letters with orders for organizing the cleanup were sent to the rural districts of Bash-Dobo and

09.02.2026, 20:33
Incidents

A Suspect in a Series of Pickpocket Thefts Detained in Bishkek

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District, a local resident named A. A. reported that on January 30, 2026, at around 6:00 PM, her mobile phone, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, was stolen from her pocket at the corner of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street. Based on this report, the investigative authorities opened a criminal case under Article 205 "Theft" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of operational-search activities,

09.02.2026, 19:55
Society

Ecotechnical Supervision fined one of the Niyazov brothers for littering after organizing the alaman ulak.

The Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has begun actions to eliminate the consequences of pollution caused by the recent alaman ulak competitions held in the Uzgen district. The main reason for the intervention was numerous reports of litter left by both participants and spectators of the events. In this regard, the agency issued official directives to the local authorities of

09.02.2026, 19:53
Society

Three Thousand in the Pocket. The BGC is Unhappy with Cashless Payments on Buses in Bishkek

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on the improvement of annexed territories, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of measures against cash payments in the city's public transport. “When the fare was raised, we were promised that by 2025 cash transactions would be completely eliminated. However, at this point, we do not see any changes. On the contrary, a plan has been approved for drivers to collect cash every month. These are

09.02.2026, 19:52
Incidents

The ski resort "Kashkulak" commented on the incident involving a visitor

According to the administration, at 19:40, a signal was received at the base's medical point that one of the visitors had been injured. A medical staff member immediately went to the scene, and soon a private ambulance was called. Ultimately, it was decided to send the injured person to meet the ambulance. The girl was transported to a specialized medical facility for examination, under the supervision of doctors and relatives. Information about the incident was relayed to the district

09.02.2026, 19:19
Ancient people visited remote Arctic islands over 4000 years ago
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Ancient people visited remote Arctic islands over 4000 years ago

In 2019, under the leadership of Matthew Walls, researchers from the University of Calgary conducted an analysis of this remote area. The islands are located in the Pikiaasorsuak polynya—a zone of unfrozen water surrounded by sea ice. Studies of marine sediments have shown that the polynya formed about 4500 years ago, which coincides with the time when the first settlers likely arrived. Archaeologists found traces of paleo-Eskimos on Isbjørn Island, which is part of the Kitisissut group,

09.02.2026, 19:12
Society

Bailiffs in Osh secured alimony payments totaling 872,000 soms

In Osh, an enforcement case has been completed, during which it was possible to fully pay off the child support debt amounting to 872,516 soms. This was reported by the Bailiff Service operating under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information, the case involved the collection of child support from citizen D.E. in favor of B.E. for the maintenance of three minor children — A., A., and A. — until they reach 18 years of age.

09.02.2026, 19:09
In Talas, a company was fined 200,000 soms for violations of technical regulations
Incidents

In Talas, a company was fined 200,000 soms for violations of technical regulations

Violations have been found in the construction process of a new hotel complex and shopping center in the Talas region. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to the information, inspectors from the State Architectural and Construction Control conducted unscheduled inspections of the facilities located at 183a Turdaliev Street.

09.02.2026, 18:55
Society

After the scandal with Larisa Dolina's apartment, "Grandma's Scheme" became the word of the year

The expression "Grandmother's scheme" was recognized as the word of the year in the category of economic terms, as reported by the press service of the "Gramota.ru" website. This phrase, which refers to a real estate fraud scheme, took first place in the "Economics and Finance" category of the "Word of the Year" campaign. 44.6% of voters chose "grandmother's scheme." The next terms in this category were "utilization fee"

09.02.2026, 18:55
Society

A city council deputy proposed to set quarterly salaries in Bishkek

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on the issues of improving newly annexed territories, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov proposed the necessity of holding elections for neighborhood representatives and their official funding. He noted that for three years, the annexed districts have remained without elected neighborhood representatives.

09.02.2026, 18:52
Economy

Europe fears dependence on US payment systems and is seeking alternatives

Representatives of European authorities are concerned that dependence on payment systems Visa and Mastercard could be used as a tool for pressure, especially in the event of deteriorating relations between Europe and the USA. As reported by the Financial Times, this highlights the need to reduce this dependence. Martin Weimert, the Executive Director of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), noted that despite having strong national systems, Europe still lacks a truly cross-border payment

09.02.2026, 18:48
Incidents

"I'm not bothered by your opinion": in Bishkek, a Corvette driver had a dispute with the police

Today in Bishkek, around 14:00, police officers stopped a Corvette vehicle due to an improperly installed state license plate, as reported by the Patrol Service Department. According to the information, the driver displayed aggression, used foul language, and told law enforcement representatives: "I don't care about your opinion." He did not respond to calls to calm down and attempted to evade responsibility. As a result, the violator was taken to GOM-6 for further investigation

09.02.2026, 18:47
Society

Fake video featuring Kamchybek Tashiev spreads on social media

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported the emergence of fake videos online, in which citizens are promised an income of 60,000 to 150,000 soms weekly through a non-existent investment platform, purportedly by high-profile officials, including the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. The Ministry emphasized that these video materials were created using artificial intelligence technologies and have no relation to the actual statements of

09.02.2026, 18:46
Politics

Petition for Early Presidential Elections. How Did Former Officials Comment on the Appeal?

The topic of early presidential elections in the Kyrgyz Republic became the subject of active discussion in early February 2026, especially against the backdrop of recent parliamentary elections held ahead of schedule. Public opinion has noticeably changed since the deputies of the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh approved a law setting the presidential elections for January 24, 2027. The initiative for holding the vote was voiced in an open letter signed by 75 representatives from various

09.02.2026, 18:44
Incidents

In Naryn Region, two schoolchildren died as a result of a traffic accident

In the Kochkor district of the Naryn region, a tragic accident occurred on February 8, claiming the lives of two schoolchildren. According to the agency "Kabar," the victims of the traffic accident were 10th-grade students from the Ninaakan Jundubaeva secondary school. According to Azizbek Ablabek uulu, head of the district department of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety, one of the teenagers was driving a Kia car, in which there were three schoolchildren. All of them were

09.02.2026, 18:39
Society

2.5 billion soms needed to replace water supply networks in new districts of Bishkek

The total amount needed to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in the recently annexed areas of Bishkek is nearly 2.5 billion soms. This information was announced by the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," Chyngyz Jumaliev, at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council. As part of the administrative-territorial reform (ATR), "Bishkekvodokanal" has taken on the technical maintenance of 29 water intakes, 59 wells, as well as 373

09.02.2026, 18:37
A plant for generating electricity from waste will be built in Osh.
Society

A plant for generating electricity from waste will be built in Osh.

A modern plant is planned to be built in Osh, which will process solid household waste for the purpose of generating electricity. The concession agreement was signed between Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev and a representative of the Chinese company "Jiunxin Huanbao Ke Ji Invest," Dai Dao. This was reported by the press service of the municipality of the southern capital. Photo of the Osh City Hall

09.02.2026, 18:32
Ecology

In Bishkek, the company "Ataman Key Ji" was fined for emissions into the atmosphere

On February 9, employees of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an inspection of vehicles belonging to the LLC "Ataman Key Ji" for compliance with environmental standards in Bishkek and the Alamudun district. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Nature, during the inspection, exceedances of emissions into the atmosphere were recorded.

09.02.2026, 18:32
Society

Every year, only 1 percent of the water supply networks are replaced in Bishkek.

According to the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," Chyngyz Jumaliyev, only 20 kilometers of water supply networks are updated in Bishkek each year, which accounts for just 1% of the total network volume. This information was announced at a meeting of the permanent commission of the capital council, which deals with the integration of newly joined territories into the capital. Chyngyz Jumaliyev noted that the current tariff for cold water is 10.45 soms per cubic

09.02.2026, 18:25
In the presidential elections of Portugal, socialist António José Seguro won.
World

In the presidential elections of Portugal, socialist António José Seguro won.

António José Seguro In the first round of the elections, Seguro also took the lead, receiving 31.1% of the votes, while Ventura garnered 23.52%. Now, Seguro will become the first socialist president of Portugal in the last two decades. Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, congratulated him on his success and noted that Portugal's support for common European values remains high. Despite André Ventura's significant loss in votes, his result was the most successful

09.02.2026, 18:23