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Politics

Bakyt Torobaev: We will close all livestock markets that do not meet the requirements

Today, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agricultural issues, water resources, and ecology, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev confirmed that "all livestock markets that do not meet established requirements will be closed." This comment was a response to the statement made by Deputy Erkeaiym Seitkazieva, who pointed out the need to open a new livestock market in the Issyk-Ata district.

09.02.2026, 10:56
Incidents

Employee of Ak-Suiskoye RES detained for extortion of a bribe

An employee of the Ak-Suu Electric Networks has been detained in the Issyk-Kul region on suspicion of extorting a bribe. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan. According to the SCNS, on January 29, engineer K.M.A. was detained for receiving a bribe in the energy sector.

09.02.2026, 10:55
Society

In Osh, streets Atabaev and Yu. Tölönov are temporarily closed due to repairs

Due to road works, the Osh City Hall announces the temporary closure of Atabaev and Yu. Tölönov streets. According to local authorities, from 01:00 AM on February 9, traffic will be closed on the section of Atabaev Street that runs from the bridge on A. Süümbayev Street to Yu. Tölönov Street, as well as on the section up to the intersection with Korolev Street. This is related to major repairs.

09.02.2026, 10:54
Politics

The Cabinet has submitted changes to the privatization law for discussion.

The Cabinet of Ministers has presented for public discussion a draft amendment to the Law "On the Privatization of State Property." The main goal of these changes is to update the rules for the alienation of state property and to redistribute powers in this area. Among the proposed changes are new rules for the alienation of movable property owned by the state, with the exception of shares and stakes in business entities. The procedure for such sales will be under the jurisdiction of

09.02.2026, 10:53
GKNB KR: Fact of Illegal Provision of Land Plot in Tash-Dobo Village of Alamudun District Established
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GKNB KR: Fact of Illegal Provision of Land Plot in Tash-Dobo Village of Alamudun District Established

The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the fact of illegal transfer of a land plot in the village of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district. As a result of operational activities, it was established that a number of former officials of the Tash-Dobo Ayil Okmotu, acting in collusion, illegally allocated a land plot of 1.01 hectares located in the "Seil" area in the same district of Chui region to a citizen R.E.R.

09.02.2026, 10:51
Incidents

Police officers found a lost child at the livestock market

The police in the Chuy region successfully found a missing child at a livestock market. According to information provided by the regional Department of Internal Affairs, on February 8, 2026, officers from a separate battalion of the patrol and post service discovered the boy at the livestock market in the village of Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district. The child was returned to his father safe and sound.

09.02.2026, 10:50
Employee of Ak-Suy RES detained for extortion of a bribe
Incidents

Employee of Ak-Suy RES detained for extortion of a bribe

According to the State Committee for National Security, an engineer for calculations at the Ak-Suu RES of the OJSC "NESC," citizen K.M.A., has been detained. She is suspected of extorting a bribe from local entrepreneurs engaged in tourism activities.

09.02.2026, 10:48
"We are ready to create decent conditions": The Head of the Ministry of Health urged doctors working in Russia to return to Kyrgyzstan
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"We are ready to create decent conditions": The Head of the Ministry of Health urged doctors working in Russia to return to Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting, the minister discussed with the participants the current reforms in the healthcare sector, including the modernization of medical institutions, salary increases, infrastructure development, and improving working conditions for healthcare workers. Special attention was given to issues of professional growth, social support, and creating appropriate conditions for the work of young specialists.

09.02.2026, 10:48
Politics

75 people appealed to Zhapаров with a request to hold early presidential elections

An appeal was sent to Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, requesting the immediate initiation of new presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan. This letter was signed by 75 representatives from the fields of science, former prime ministers, ex-deputies, and active public figures. The authors of the appeal emphasize that the current president was elected in 2021 under the old Constitution. In April of the same year, a

09.02.2026, 10:40
Incidents

An employee of the RES was detained on suspicion of extorting from entrepreneurs

According to information provided by the press center of the State Committee for National Security, on January 29 of this year, an engineer for calculations at the Ak-Suu Electric Distribution Network, K. M. A., was detained in the Issyk-Kul region as part of a criminal case. The investigation has revealed that this employee demanded a bribe from entrepreneurs providing tourist services in the Ak-Suu district to reduce the fine for the absence of a seal on the electricity meter.

09.02.2026, 10:38
Society

Preparation for the SCO and BRICS. Construction of a bypass road has begun in Cholpon-Ata.

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Cholpon-Ata, the construction of a bypass road has begun. This information was provided by the local mayor's office. According to the authorities, the project is being implemented as part of the preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place from August 31 to September 1 of this year.

09.02.2026, 10:38
In Chuy Region, former official detained for land fraud
Incidents

In Chuy Region, former official detained for land fraud

In the Chuy region, illegal allocation of a land plot was recorded in the village of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. It became known that a number of former officials of the Tash-Dobo rural administration, acting in collusion, illegally transferred a land plot of 1.01 hectares to R.E.R., which is located in the "Seil" area.

09.02.2026, 10:33
Society

In Talas, illegally privatized water intakes were returned to the state

In Talas, water intake facilities that were previously illegally privatized have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). As the investigation established, in 2003, S.T.D., who heads the public organization "Toboy," in collusion with representatives of the Talas branch of the State Cadastre Management and the State Enterprise "Talas Main Water Management," carried out the illegal

09.02.2026, 10:26
Kyrgyzstani athletes became bronze medalists at the Asian Shooting Championship
Sports

Kyrgyzstani athletes became bronze medalists at the Asian Shooting Championship

At the Asian Shooting Championship taking place in New Delhi, athletes from Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, Abdurazzak Muratov and Zhibek Bektasheva contributed two more bronze medals to the national team's tally.

09.02.2026, 10:24
Incidents

At the ski resort "Kashkulak," a girl fell into a gorge

Not far from Bishkek, at the ski resort "Kashkulak," an accident occurred involving a 17-year-old girl. According to information provided by Kaktus.media, the incident took place on February 8 at around 21:40, when a report of a fall was received by the police department of the Alamudun district. It became known that T. A., born in 2006, arrived at the resort with friends and, after obtaining ski passes, began skiing. During her descent, while moving at high speed, she broke through a

09.02.2026, 10:23
Illegal land allocation. A suspect has been detained in the Chui region.
Incidents

Illegal land allocation. A suspect has been detained in the Chui region.

In the Chui region, N.A.K. has been detained on suspicion of illegally transferring a land plot of 1.01 hectares in the Alamudun district. According to law enforcement agencies, former officials of the Tash-Dobon rural administration, acting in collusion, transferred the plot located in the "Seil" area to citizen R.E.R.

09.02.2026, 10:18
Economy

In 2025, about 160 product samples did not meet safety requirements, - Veterinary Service

In Kyrgyzstan, annual state monitoring of food products reveals batches of goods that do not meet safety and labeling requirements. This was reported by the head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the Veterinary Service under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Tilek Tabaldiev, in an interview on the radio. Tabaldiev noted that among the most frequent violations are the presence of antibiotics, exceeding microbiological standards, and

09.02.2026, 10:18
Incidents

"They were selling their bank cards for 1000 to 3000 soms," the Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about criminal liability.

- The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported on arrests related to the case of droppers. “If you simply handed over your card, helped with the money transfer, or provided access to your account, you are also criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.” The Ministry warns that scammers are actively using messengers and social networks to recruit droppers, promising “easy income with minimal effort,” the representatives of the agency added.

09.02.2026, 10:13
Politics

Water Shortage. The Cabinet of Ministers Plans to Completely Concrete the Big Chui Canal

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to completely concrete the Big Chui Canal (BCC) in order to reduce water losses used for irrigating land. This was reported by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy and water resources. Torobaev responded to the remark of Deputy Azizbek Tursunbaev that current water losses in the BCC reach

09.02.2026, 10:12
The reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan have 35% less water than a year ago
Society

The reservoirs in Kyrgyzstan have 35% less water than a year ago

Bakyt Torobaev reported that farmers will receive water through electronic meters. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Agricultural Policy, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, reported a significant reduction in the volume of water in Kyrgyzstan's reservoirs this year.

09.02.2026, 10:07
30 people died in a car accident in Nigeria
World

30 people died in a car accident in Nigeria

The incident occurred early in the morning on February 8 in the Kwanar Barde area, which is within the local government of Gezawa. A trailer heading to the city of Gudung was involved in an accident, likely due to speeding. In addition to the fatalities, many passengers sustained serious injuries and were urgently transported to hospitals for medical assistance.

09.02.2026, 10:04
On the Urgent Sale of RBK Bank, the "Imposition" of the Kazakh Language, and Shakhanov's Statement (Overview of the Kazakh-language Press)
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On the Urgent Sale of RBK Bank, the "Imposition" of the Kazakh Language, and Shakhanov's Statement (Overview of the Kazakh-language Press)

In the new overview of the Kazakh-language press prepared by Nazara Darimbet, key issues are discussed: why Vladimir Kim is in a hurry to sell Bank RBK, how the perception of writers in society has changed, who is using poet Mukhtar Shakhanov to support the new Constitution, and what consequences Kazakhstan may face in the event of rising oil prices. "Do not impose your views on others!" Deputy Ermurad Bapi urged the citizens of Kazakhstan to refrain from imposing their opinions

09.02.2026, 09:53
Nobel Laureate Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison in Iran
World

Nobel Laureate Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison in Iran

Narges Mohammadi. Photo Nooshin Jafari / Middle East Images / picture alliance. According to information provided by DW, human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in Iran. She became a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2023. Mohammadi was arrested on December 12, 2025, during a mourning ceremony for human rights lawyer Khosrow Alikordi. On February 2, 2026, she began a hunger strike in protest. As a result, on February 8, the court sentenced her to six years

09.02.2026, 09:52
Military helicopter crashes in South Korea
World

Military helicopter crashes in South Korea

// Yonhap According to sources, the incident occurred at 11:00 local time in the Kapyeong County, located in Gyeonggi Province. There was no fire or explosion as a result of the crash. The Cobra AH-1S helicopter, which belongs to the 15th Aviation Battalion of the Army, was conducting a scheduled training flight. Both pilots held the rank of warrant officers. The causes of the accident are currently being investigated, and the military has begun an inquiry into the incident.

09.02.2026, 09:48
The Kyrgyz Football Union's Management Inspected the Academy in Osh
Society

The Kyrgyz Football Union's Management Inspected the Academy in Osh

As part of the visit, the delegation held a meeting with the leadership and coaches of the academy. During the discussion, important issues regarding the development of young athletes and the exchange of experiences in applying modern training methods were raised. The members of the delegation were able to familiarize themselves on-site with the educational and training process and assess the level of preparation of the students.

09.02.2026, 09:47
At the ski resort in the village of Baytik, a girl fell into a gorge: Police have launched an investigation
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At the ski resort in the village of Baytik, a girl fell into a gorge: Police have launched an investigation

During the investigation, it was revealed that on February 8, 2026, a citizen T.A., born in 2006, arrived at the resort with friends to go skiing. After obtaining ski passes, they began skiing; however, T.A., moving at high speed, broke through the rope barrier set up at the edge and fell into the gorge. As a result of the fall, the girl sustained serious injuries and was taken to the intensive care unit of the trauma department of the National Hospital in Bishkek. According to preliminary

09.02.2026, 09:47
Astana explained the traffic jams at the border with Kyrgyzstan as a fight against smuggling
Economy

Astana explained the traffic jams at the border with Kyrgyzstan as a fight against smuggling

In connection with the queues of trucks at the border, Kazakhstan has issued an official comment. According to the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the prolonged customs procedures are due to measures aimed at combating the illegal turnover of goods. Astana emphasizes that such steps are directed at protecting national security and organizing the situation at the border.

09.02.2026, 09:45
Iranian Nobel Prize Laureate Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison in His Homeland
World

Iranian Nobel Prize Laureate Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison in His Homeland

The court ruled a 6-year sentence for "participation in gatherings and conspiracy to commit crimes," as well as 1.5 years for propaganda. In addition, after her release, she will be prohibited from leaving the country for two years, and she must spend another two years in the city of Khusf. Narges Mohammadi was arrested on December 12, 2025, during memorial services for human rights defender Hosrow Alikordi. On February 2, she announced a hunger strike, and, as reported by Nili, a

09.02.2026, 09:43
Politics

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh will go to Turkey with a group of deputies

From February 9 to 11, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu, will visit Turkey at the invitation of Numan Kurtulmuş, the Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of this country. The press service of the Jogorku Kenesh reported this event. This will be Turghunbek uulu's first official visit as Speaker following his re-election. High-level meetings are scheduled as part of the trip.

09.02.2026, 09:43
Igor Filin won gold and silver at the Asian Cycling Championship
Sports

Igor Filin won gold and silver at the Asian Cycling Championship

In the 62.4 km road race, Igor Filin became the gold medalist, marking a historic event for Kyrgyzstan — the first victory in road races at the continental level since gaining independence. This is also the fifth gold medal that the country has won at the Asian Road Cycling Championships. In addition to the gold medal, Filin showcased his high qualification by finishing second in the individual time trial over a distance of 20 km.

09.02.2026, 09:40
Chinese investors proposed to build a tech park in Kyrgyzstan
Economy

Chinese investors proposed to build a tech park in Kyrgyzstan

The tech park will specialize in the production of household appliances Representatives from China have proposed the establishment of a tech park in Kyrgyzstan, which will focus on the production of electrical appliances. This information was provided by the government of the republic.

09.02.2026, 09:36
Sports

ACA 200: Alimardan Abdykaarov knocked out his opponent in two minutes. Video

Kyrgyzstani athlete Alimardan Abdykaarov (19-7) once again delighted his fans by winning at the ACA tournament. The anniversary tournament ACA 200, which took place on February 6 in Moscow, was the arena for his fight against Saifullo Jabrailov, who holds the fourth position in the featherweight division and represents Russia.

09.02.2026, 09:36
Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Points by the Morning of February 9
World

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Points by the Morning of February 9

Global agencies and media have provided information about events occurring in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points. Cars after shelling in Kramatorsk. Photo by Jose Colon / Anadolu / Getty Images. During the night in Odesa, one person was killed as a result of a missile strike, damaging residential buildings and infrastructure. Kramatorsk also suffered from a strike, resulting in one death and four injuries. About three local residents were injured in the

09.02.2026, 09:31
Economy

The National Bank sold nearly $110 million on the currency market

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan announced its second intervention in 2026, during which dollars were sold on the foreign exchange market. This information was provided by the financial regulator. On February 6, $109.95 million was sold on the interbank market, of which $65.5 million was sold in same-day settlement transactions, while the remaining $44.45 million was settled at a later date.

09.02.2026, 09:26