- Specialists from the Southern Regional Administration of the Republican Center for Certification in Construction under the Ministry of Construction conducted an inspection at a factory producing concrete mixtures based on heavy concrete. The factory is located in the village of Zhany-Aryk, situated in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region.
- During a meeting with the delegation of the Chinese company Minshan, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev was introduced to the proposal received from the company, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet. As part of the project, the construction of a technological industrial park is planned, which will focus on the production of electrical appliances and household goods with a low carbon footprint.
- More than 400 companies in Kyrgyzstan that produce livestock products have been included in the register of enterprises of the Eurasian Economic Union and meet the established veterinary and sanitary requirements. This was reported on the radio by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the veterinary service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to Tabaldiev, the register mainly includes producers of dairy and
We remind you that the previous elections to the Armenian Parliament were held on June 20, 2021. In those elections, the ruling party "Civil Contract" managed to obtain 54% of the votes, which secured it a majority in the National Assembly.
// Photo from social media According to the police, about 170 people were injured as a result of this incident. At the time of writing, no one has claimed responsibility for what happened. The explosion occurred during prayer when a suicide bomber approached the temple. Law enforcement officials noted that the man was stopped at the entrance, but eyewitnesses claim that he opened fire on the guards and then detonated the explosive device inside the mosque.
- As of the end of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan experienced growth, which was made possible by the development of commodity production sectors, the service sector, and an increase in tax revenues on products, according to official statistics. In 2025, the GDP at market prices amounted to 1 trillion 976.4 billion soms, which is 393.6 billion soms more than in 2024 (1 trillion 582.8 billion soms). The growth rate was 111.1% compared to the same period of the previous year.
In the video dedicated to the 2020 elections, the Obamas were depicted as primates. It was posted on Thursday evening and gathered several thousand likes overnight. Republican Senator Tim Scott, the only Black senator in Congress, called on Trump to remove the video, stating on platform X: "I hope this isn't true, because this is the most racist content I have ever seen from the White House. The president should take it down."
Over the past week, there has been an increase in prices for products such as bread, cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, apples, and eggs in Bishkek. At the same time, the cost of buckwheat, onions, carrots, pears, and vegetable oil has decreased. The cost of the minimum grocery set has increased by 214 soms, totaling 7,232 soms.
- By the end of 2025, the manufacturing sectors showed a production volume of 637.6 billion soms, indicating stable growth in the country's industry, according to statistical data. The main factor contributing to this growth continues to be metallurgy. In particular, the production of key metals and finished metal products (excluding machinery and equipment) amounted to 396.4 billion soms, which accounts for 62.2% of the total volume of the manufacturing industry. Thus, a significant part
Discussions about the possibility of early presidential elections continue in society. The publication Kaktus.media reached out to members of the Jogorku Kenesh for their opinions to find out how likely such elections are and whether Kamchybek Tashiev, the Deputy Prime Minister and head of the GKNB, will participate in them. Talaybek Masabirov: I cannot say whether Kamchybek Kydyrshaevich intends to participate in the elections. Regarding the elections themselves, we note that President Sadyr
As part of his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with Keneshkan Shamenova, his first teacher. This information was provided by the press service of the head of state. Recently, a video appeared on social media in which Keneshkan Shamenova, a primary school teacher, addressed the president with a request for a meeting.
Photo 24.kg A recent mailing from the municipal territorial administration No. 106 has raised concerns among the residents of Novopavlovka. It mentioned the ongoing discussion of two alternative routes for the construction of a road on Profsoyuznaya Street: one of them passes through the cemetery, while the other goes around it. The letter also refuted the information about payments of 100,000 soms to relatives for burials, as well as the claim that all costs for reburials would be borne by
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, the development of a master plan for the rural municipality of Myrza-Ake has been completed. This project was presented for public discussion. Information about this was provided by Ruslan Talantbek uulu, the head of the Myrza-Ake rural council.
In his social media post, Zhapikeev noted that many provocative and "cheap rumors" are circulating online. He stated that he is currently at home, not involved in politics, and has no connection to violence. He also clarified that he met with Urbay Baike a few months ago in the company of mutual acquaintances and expressed his respect for him, calling the rumors false. Additionally, Zhapikeev spoke about visits from individuals who identified themselves as police officers. The first
Queues at the border between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, observed at some checkpoints, are caused by planned control measures being conducted by the authorities of Kazakhstan. This was reported by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), citing information from the competent authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In Kyrgyzstan, there are hundreds of thousands of self-taught craftsmen engaged in construction, installation of complex equipment, and repair of communications. Their experience, tested by time, has long been overlooked officially. Without a diploma or certificate, such specialists face limitations in career advancement, cannot participate in tenders, sign contracts, and legally find employment. The situation has changed, and craftsmen now have the opportunity to legalize their skills. This
Changes to Resolution No. 481, adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on August 19, 2024, pertain to the operations of the Emergency Medical Service, which operates under the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The aim of these changes is to improve the utilization of mobile hospitals and medical equipment that are under the jurisdiction of this agency. According to the new amendments, the Emergency Medical Service can now provide medical assistance even in peacetime. For this purpose, it will be
In Bishkek, an incident related to fraud has occurred. A man who promised to help with organizing the pilgrimage disappeared after receiving the money. The victim, a citizen J.J., reported this complaint to the police. According to the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District, on January 12, citizen K.A. accepted 110,000 soms from him to organize a trip to Mecca, but did not fulfill his obligations and disappeared in an unknown direction.
Since the beginning of the year, Kyrgyzstan has canceled the ability to charge for service separately from the cost of dishes. Previously, this amount usually constituted 15% of the total bill and was indicated separately. Now, even after the disappearance of this line, the final amount on the bill has not decreased. Gulzat Raimbekova, head of the hotel and restaurant association HoReCa, states that without these 15%, many establishments will not be able to survive, so café and restaurant
In the sports complex "Urozhay" of the village of Belovodskoye, the open championship of the Moscow district in freestyle wrestling was held in memory of the champion and prize-winner of international tournaments E. Sadabaev. 460 young athletes born between 2009 and 2017 from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan participated in the tournament.
During the meeting, Tokayev was informed about the progress of the work on the draft of the new Constitution. According to Akorda, Elvira Azimova noted that to date, more than 4,000 responses from citizens have been received through the eGov and e-Otinish portals in support of the new Fundamental Law. Citizens express the opinion that the draft meets modern requirements and the interests of society. Political parties and public associations at both the national and regional levels have also
The recent budget of India emphasizes the country's ambitions to become one of the main global centers of industrial production. The government announced a series of measures aimed at increasing production in key sectors such as biopharmaceuticals and semiconductors, as well as supporting small businesses. However, experts believe that around $630 billion may not be enough, and India will need to seek new markets to expand trade. Details can be found in the SCMP publication. The
The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on the nuclear program took place in Oman. These meetings were the first after the escalation of the conflict situation in the Middle East in June 2025. Photo Reuters
- The State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography has initiated the development of a new Regulation concerning the technical inspection of real estate units. The presented draft order has been put up for public discussion.
Employees of the police in the October district of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in a fraud case related to the organization of pilgrimages. This was announced by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to available information, a local resident named J.J. contacted law enforcement. He reported that on January 12, 2026, on Madiev Street in Bishkek, a certain H.A. gained his trust by offering services to organize a Hajj to Mecca. As a result, the
At the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit held on February 5 in La Coruña, Spain, only 35 out of 85 participating countries supported the declaration concerning the governance of artificial intelligence in the military sphere. According to the press, key military players such as the United States and China refused to sign this document. Summit participants noted that the decision of countries to sign agreements was influenced by the increased tension between the United States
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has issued a license to CJSC "Asman Bank," allowing it to conduct banking operations. According to information from the regulator, the license covers operations in both national and foreign currencies. The decision was made at a meeting of the National Bank's board.
In St. Petersburg, a shocking scheme for the sale of organs from deceased individuals who ended up in the hospital morgue has been uncovered. The Economic Security Department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region revealed this criminal activity. According to the gathered information, the management of Alexandrovskaya Hospital had been facilitating the illegal removal of body parts for monetary compensation for a long
The expected sudden stratospheric warming in February 2026 may trigger a new collapse of the polar vortex, which in turn will lead to an influx of Arctic air into North America and Europe. According to the World Meteorological Organization, since 1950 there has been a decline in the frequency and intensity of extreme cold events globally, while winter temperatures are gradually rising, as indicated by data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). However, long-term climate
Photo from the internet Pavel Desyatnikov has passed away at the age of 65; he previously served as a deputy of the Bishkek City Council. This sad news was confirmed by his relatives. Desyatnikov was born on October 26, 1961, in Bishkek. He was elected as a deputy of the Bishkek City Council three times: in 2008, he was elected as an independent candidate, from 2012 to 2016 he represented the Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan (SDPK), and in 2017 he was elected from the party "Mekenim
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on February 7, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is recorded at 111 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
Ksenia Sobchak commented on the situation regarding the entry ban to Russia for comedian Nurlan Saburov, publishing a corresponding post on her Telegram channel on Friday, February 6. She wrote: "It doesn't matter what he calls me. I am against those who praise or condemn each other based on personal preferences. We can be enemies, but what is being done to Nurlan is extremely unfair," Sobchak noted.
The weather forecast for the specified period was presented by Uzhydromet. In Karakalpakstan and the Khorezm region, no precipitation is expected on the first day, February 8. From February 9, rain is possible in some areas, and rain and snow are also predicted on February 10-11. Fog is likely. The wind will blow at a speed of 7-12 m/s, with possible intensification up to 13-18 m/s by the end of the period. Air temperature: on February 8, night temperatures are expected to be -0 to -5°C, and
Kubanych Barat uulu, residing in the village of Min-Chynar, has been engaged in year-round strawberry cultivation for four years, demonstrating that modern agricultural technologies allow for a stable income even in the winter months when prices and demand for berries peak. His path to success began in 2022 when he underwent training and learned from his Uzbek colleagues. As a result, a greenhouse covering 10 acres was built, equipped with drip irrigation systems for efficient water use and
Photo from the internet. The main character of the series "Dark Winds" Next week, from February 9 to 15, viewers will be able to enjoy a variety of genres: from cult detective stories and ecological dramas based on real events to comedic thrillers. We present to you the most anticipated premieres and continuations of beloved series that will transport you from the dusty roads of the American Southwest in the 1970s to futuristic multiverses. “Dark Winds,” thriller, Season 4 (February
At the age of 65, Pavel Desyatnikov passed away in Bishkek. This was reported by his relatives to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. Today, February 7, the funeral is taking place.
According to information from Euronews, the U.S. State Department has announced new sanctions targeting 15 organizations and 14 vessels involved in the shadow trade of Iranian oil and its derivatives. This decision was made immediately after the completion of indirect negotiations regarding the nuclear program between Iran and the U.S., which took place in Oman. Washington stated that it will continue to act against Iran and its partners as long as Tehran circumvents existing sanctions and
A republican forum was held in Bishkek, dedicated to the issues of road traffic accidents, road safety, and preventive measures. At the event organized by the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the patrol service, the city administration, the Ministry of Health, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, as well as with the participation of activists and students, key aspects of the implementation of state programs for road safety were
According to information obtained from several sources familiar with the negotiation process, such timelines are being considered but may change due to a lack of agreement on key issues related to territorial disputes. There is also information that a possible agreement may be put to a referendum, which is planned to be held simultaneously with national elections. The American delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Whitcoff and former President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner,
The European Commission has made a statement that TikTok, with its addictive design, violates the requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and does not provide adequate protection to users. This information was published by Euronews, citing preliminary findings from the Commission. The report notes that the app includes elements such as infinite scrolling, which encourages compulsive user behavior by constantly offering new content. Regulators believe that such mechanisms "put the
Jamila Dzhamanbaeva spoke about the arson of a woman by her husband in the Bakai-Ata district. The Ombudsman Jamila Dzhamanbaeva called on state and law enforcement agencies to strengthen joint actions in the fight against domestic violence. She noted that current measures are not yielding noticeable results, and the issue of violence against women and girls continues to be relevant. This appeal was prompted by a high-profile incident that stirred public outcry on the internet. Reports
A forum was held in Bishkek, gathering participants from all over Kyrgyzstan to discuss issues related to road traffic accidents and road safety. The event was attended by representatives of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the capital's Patrol Service, the city administration, the Ministry of Health, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, as well as students and activists. The main topics of discussion included the
Recently, an investment project was presented to the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the press service of the government, a delegation from the Chinese company "Minshan" introduced the head of the cabinet to the project, which includes the construction of a low-carbon technology park for the production of electrical appliances, including household appliances.
With the onset of the spring season, the Department of Agricultural Crop Expertise and Horticulture has addressed gardeners and agrarians with a recommendation to change their approach to creating orchards. The main focus of the agency is that for the formation of intensive orchards, it is advisable to choose low-growing (semi-dwarf) seedlings. According to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, such types of planting material have the greatest potential for
- At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev criticized the position of the National Bank regarding the profit for 2025 and its transfer to the state budget. “You are aware of the current financial situation. How can you not know what is happening? If you are the deputy or chairman of the National Bank, how can you not be informed? If you cannot provide a clear answer, then why
A field meeting dedicated to the preparation for the World Nomad Games took place in Cholpon-Ata. At the meeting, officials discussed key aspects of the preparation for the upcoming cultural and sporting event, including organizational issues, the state of infrastructure, conditions for receiving foreign guests, and the current state of the racetrack. Measures necessary to address existing problems were also discussed.
// Official account of the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games Starting from February 7, 2026, the Winter Olympic Games will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. At the "San Siro" stadium in Milan, the opening ceremony paid tribute to the famous designer Giorgio Armani, who passed away in September 2025 at the age of 91.
According to a new global study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), up to 40% of all cancer cases could have been avoided. This is reported by the WHO website. As part of the study, 30 preventable risk factors were analyzed, including tobacco and alcohol use, overweight, lack of physical activity, air pollution, ultraviolet radiation, and nine infections caused by microbes that can lead to cancer, which were examined for