Society

In Bishkek, new methods for combating corruption risks were discussed

On February 6, a meeting was held at the Law Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office, where participants discussed the implementation of mechanisms for managing corruption risks in state institutions and local self-government bodies. According to the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, representatives of the Jogorku Kenesh, experts, and academic figures participated in the discussion. This event was part of the cooperation with Transparency International and was

06.02.2026, 15:50

Incidents

121 child died in traffic accidents in 2025, - Traffic Police Department

In 2025, over 2,000 road traffic accidents involving children occurred in Kyrgyzstan, as evidenced by statistics provided by the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. At a recent forum dedicated to the issues of traffic accidents and road safety, it was revealed that last year, 2,217 accidents involving minors were registered, resulting in the deaths of 121 children.

06.02.2026, 15:50

Ecology

Harmful to vulnerable groups. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 143 AQI (smog map)

As of February 5, 2026, according to IQAir, the air quality level in Bishkek is 143 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.

06.02.2026, 15:50

Society

In 2025, 1,606 kilometers of roads were repaired in the Kyrgyz Republic

The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications reported the achievement of a record plan in the field of road construction. In 2025, the department carried out repair and construction work on 1,606 kilometers of highways. Of the total volume, 1,545 kilometers were completely asphalted. Specifically, 328 kilometers were completed according to the title list, 1,084.6 kilometers under capital investments, and 133.2 kilometers as part of investment projects.

06.02.2026, 15:49

World

The USA proposes to include China in a new nuclear treaty

The term of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the USA and Russia has expired, and Donald Trump is aiming to involve China in new negotiations, according to information from Kazinform. In his post on Truth Social, Trump noted that instead of extending the "New START Treaty" — an agreement considered poorly coordinated and violated — nuclear experts should be tasked with developing an improved and modernized treaty capable of lasting in the long term.

06.02.2026, 15:48

Politics

The Minister of Transport harshly reprimanded the road workers: "You are bringing us shame! Where is the quality?"

Absattar Syrgabaev, the Minister of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan, harshly criticized the work of the road services responsible for the repair of the sections Suzak–Kadu and Kok-Jar–Orto-Sai in the Jalal-Abad region. As a result of the winter period, serious damage to the pavement was identified on these roads. According to the ministry's press service, Syrgabaev demanded the immediate rectification of the identified violations and reminded that contracting organizations must

06.02.2026, 15:48

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, a new type of state price regulation is planned - based on revenue volume

A profitability limit will be established in the bill In Kyrgyzstan, an initiative is being discussed to introduce a new mechanism for state price regulation, which will set a maximum profitability level at 25% of the cost of goods and services. This innovation could impact the taxi sector.

06.02.2026, 15:48

Education

"Teachers are lacking not only in public schools but also in private schools, - head of the Department of Education of the Bishkek City Hall"

The problem of teacher shortages affects both public and private schools, said Rahat Musaeva, the director of the Department of Education, during a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments on February 6. At the meeting, deputy Ramina Idyrova from the "Adilet" faction raised the issue of the serious shortage of teachers and inquired about what measures are planned to be taken in 2026 to improve the situation.

06.02.2026, 15:47

Exclusive

Trade between the Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan increased by 15.8% in the 11 months of 2025.

- In the 11 months of 2025, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by 15.8%. This data was provided by the National Statistical Committee. The total trade volume rose from $770.8 million to $892.5 million.

06.02.2026, 15:45

Ecology

In the coming hours and this evening, strong winds are expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.

In Bishkek and the Chui region, gusty winds are forecasted, according to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The wind speed blowing from the west may reach 15 to 20 m/s.

06.02.2026, 15:41

Exclusive

In 2025, over 1,600 km of roads and 11 bridges were repaired and constructed.

- In 2025, the Ministry of Transport carried out construction and repair works on a road network with a total length of 1606 km, of which 1545 km were asphalted, as reported by the institution's press service. The works were financed from various sources, and the distribution of funds is as follows:

06.02.2026, 15:37

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, official unemployment has decreased by 22 percent

The Ministry of Labor, Social Welfare, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan reports a significant decrease in the level of official unemployment in the country. According to the department's data, in 2025, thanks to the implementation of state employment programs, this figure stood at 1.4 percent.

06.02.2026, 15:34

World

An assassination attempt was made on the Deputy Head of the GRU, Alexeev, in Moscow.

According to the Investigative Committee, on February 6, an unknown person opened fire on the general and fled the scene. Alexeev was urgently taken to one of the capital's hospitals, but there is currently no official information about his health status. An RT source in law enforcement agencies reports that his condition is assessed as serious. Telegram channels associated with security forces, such as Mash and "Baza," claim that the shots were fired at the general's back.

06.02.2026, 15:31

Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches and Icy Roads Expected in Kyrgyzstan

According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, from February 6 to 7, precipitation is forecasted in the mountainous areas of the country and on some highways, which may lead to avalanches, snow drifts, and ice formation. According to the meteorological service, the most dangerous sections of roads where avalanches are possible include:

06.02.2026, 15:30

Society

A draft regulation on media registration has been developed

The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan has presented a draft resolution regarding the procedure for the registration of mass media. The document has been published for public discussion. General ProvisionsThis draft regulates the processes related to state registration (re-registration) of mass media and the cessation of their activities on the territory of the country.

06.02.2026, 15:30

Politics

WSJ: NATO Military Simulation Showed Russia's Victory and the Loss of the Baltics

The US did not invoke Article Five of the alliance's charter According to The Wall Street Journal on February 5, military exercises simulating a conflict between Russia and NATO in Lithuania ended with a triumph for Moscow, which managed to establish control over the Baltics, deploying around 15,000 soldiers.

06.02.2026, 15:28

Ecology

Weather forecast for February 7: Snow expected in most of Kyrgyzstan

Weather forecast for February 7 for Kyrgyzstan. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow will fall in a significant part of the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions during the night of February 7, and precipitation is also expected in some areas of the Talas and Batken regions.

06.02.2026, 15:27

Education

This year, another consolidation of schools is planned in Bishkek, - Department of Education

In Bishkek, there will be a consolidation of schools again in 2023, reported Rahat Musaeva, the director of the Department of Education, on February 6 at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments. Deputy Ramina Idyrova from the "Adilet" party asked about the number of schools planned for consolidation this year, as well as the effectiveness of these measures.

06.02.2026, 15:26

Society

The Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan announced record revenues for the industry: an increase of almost three times

The Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan is summarizing the results of 2025, reporting impressive revenue growth in the industry. According to the department's information, the total revenue from issuing licenses, permits, measuring weight parameters, processing special permits for oversized cargo, as well as from administrative fines amounted to 1 billion 167 million 399 thousand soms. In comparison, in 2024 this figure was significantly lower — only 398 million 886 thousand soms.

06.02.2026, 15:25

Economy

Kyrgyzstanis are invited to food fairs across the country

Starting in 2023, fairs of local farmers, producers, and artisans offering essential food products will be held in Bishkek and across all regions of the country. This project will run until June 2026, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Participation conditions: products must meet sanitary and hygienic standards and be of high quality; prices for goods must be lower than market prices; a confirmation letter

06.02.2026, 15:24

Society

Passed away is the honored worker of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, Baktygul Nimatova

In the Batken region, in the Leilek district, Baktygul Nimatovna Nimatova, a respected employee of the Social Fund, passed away at the age of 74. She is survived by three sons and 11 grandchildren.

06.02.2026, 15:23

Politics

Violations in the Elections to the Jogorku Kenesh in District No. 13: Criminal Case Closed

The prosecutor of the Jalal-Abad region, Turusbek Ishenaliev, reported that the criminal case related to the installation of video cameras at polling stations in district No. 13 during the parliamentary elections in November 2025 has been closed. He shared this information in an interview on the YouTube channel of independent journalist Elaman Karymshakov. According to him, the investigation conducted by law enforcement agencies led to the termination of the case; however, the prosecutor did

06.02.2026, 15:21

Incidents

In Bishkek, the police conducted a raid at the Osh market at night. Video

On the night of February 6, police officers conducted a preventive operation in the area of the Osh market, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. As part of the raid, hotels and dormitories where apartments are rented on a daily basis were checked.

06.02.2026, 15:20

Sports

In Tajikistan, the first stone was laid for the foundation of the Football Academy

In Khujand, Tajikistan, a ceremony was held to lay the first stone for the construction of a modern Football Academy complex. The event was attended by the chairman of the Sughd region, Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, and the mayor, Firdavs Sharifzoda.

06.02.2026, 15:20

Sports

Luke Littler wins World Masters in a dramatic final

The final match turned out to be tense: Littler was losing at certain stages of the game but managed to change the course of the match and make an impressive comeback. In the semifinals of the tournament, he also experienced a tense moment when he saved himself from defeat in a match against Gerwyn Price.

06.02.2026, 15:15

Education

The laptops issued to teachers already have lesson plans and programs loaded, - Department of Education

On February 6, at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments, the director of the Department of Education, Rakhат Musaева, reported that teachers were provided with laptops loaded with curricula and programs. She also noted that the laptops contain developments for open lessons.

06.02.2026, 15:10

Incidents

Two firearms were surrendered by residents of Bishkek as part of the "Arsenal" campaign

The "Arsenal" campaign, organized by the employees of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, resulted in the voluntary surrender of two firearms by citizens. This was reported by the press service of the District Internal Affairs Directorate. The aim of the event was to improve the criminal situation, as well as to identify and seize illegally stored weapons, ammunition, explosives, and devices. At the same time, preventive work was conducted with the population.

06.02.2026, 15:09

Politics

The Minister of Labor criticized regions for ignoring citizens' appeals

At a recent meeting of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, Kanat Sagynbaev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of regional divisions. He noted that many of them do not fully utilize the feedback system "Pikir." According to the ministry, this system is designed for the rapid receipt of suggestions and complaints from citizens, including the ability to submit requests via QR codes that are installed in the offices of territorial departments. However, in several

06.02.2026, 15:08

Incidents

The guy wanted to reduce his alimony and ran into a scammer, - police

According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, a suspect in fraudulent activities was detained on February 6. On January 30, H.D., born in 2000, approached the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District for help regarding an acquaintance. He reported that in December 2025, this person deceitfully took 38,500 soms from him, promising to reduce the amount of alimony from 8,300 to 4,700 soms.

06.02.2026, 15:05

Economy

Tajikistan Seeks Alternatives to Labor Migration in Russia

More and more Tajiks are choosing employment outside of Russia In an effort to reduce dependence on Russia, Tajikistan is intensifying initiatives to find new opportunities for its citizens in the labor markets of Europe and Asia. As reported by Labor Minister Soleha Khulmakhamadzoda on Friday, a memorandum has been signed with Benelux, and negotiations are ongoing with Japan and the United Kingdom.

06.02.2026, 15:04

Economy

In Batken, the irrigation canal is being expanded for 463 million soms

In the Batken region, the repair and modernization of the irrigation canal R-6 is underway. The canal stretches for 15.5 kilometers, and its current capacity is 3.7 cubic meters per second. After the completion of all work, this figure will increase to 4.8 cubic meters.

06.02.2026, 15:04

Economy

How Much Alcohol Producers Contributed to Kyrgyzstan's Budget in 2025

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan received 3 billion 927 million 308.7 thousand soms, which is equivalent to 44.8 million US dollars, from excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. This data was obtained from an analysis of reports from the country's Ministry of Finance. The main share of the revenues came from vodka — 2 billion 736.3 million soms, followed by packaged beer with 786.1 million soms and cognac, which brought in 182.8 million soms.

06.02.2026, 15:04

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, cashless payments increased by 35 percent at two checkpoints

In 2025, at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Kara-Kul," 300 million 266 thousand 484 soms were recorded, collected through the cashless payment system using QR codes. This is an increase of 35.48% compared to the same period last year, according to information from the Ministry of Transport. Improvements to the system and enhanced control contributed to a significant increase in the share of cashless transactions: in 2025, their volume reached 98%. Thus, it was possible to

06.02.2026, 15:02

Economy

Minister of the EEC Kozhoshev and Head of the Ministry of Transport Syrgabaev Discussed Transport Projects and e-CMR in Kyrgyzstan

- The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, Arzybek Kozhoshev, held a meeting with Abdykarim Syrgabaev, the head of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, Kozhoshev presented information about the implementation of a pilot project related to the use of the electronic transport waybill e-CMR for international road freight transportation.

06.02.2026, 14:59

Society

The volume of freight transport by rail will reach 10.5 million tons in 2025

The state enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'" set a new record for cargo transportation volume in 2025, marking a significant event for the Kyrgyz railway. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Transport at the end of the year. Historically, the average volume of cargo transported by rail in Kyrgyzstan remained at around 7 million tons. In 2024, this figure increased to 9.2 million tons, and in 2025 it reached 10.5 million

06.02.2026, 14:58

Incidents

Traffic Police: 900 people died in road accidents in 2025

At the forum held on February 6, dedicated to road safety and traffic accidents, alarming data was presented: in Kyrgyzstan, in 2025, there were 8,456 road traffic accidents, resulting in the deaths of 900 people. A total of 12,169 individuals were registered as injured in these accidents.

06.02.2026, 14:53

Politics

Erlan Kokulov was rude to a journalist who tried to interview him

Previously, Kokulov, as a journalist, actively demanded reports from sellers, but now, being in a position of power, he refuses to communicate with representatives of the media. A recent video in which deputy Erlan Kokulov refuses to talk to a journalist has gone viral online.

06.02.2026, 14:52

Incidents

In Bishkek, near mosques, police uncover cases of coercion and fraud among beggars

On February 6 in Bishkek, during the Friday prayer, police officers conducted a preventive operation called "Beggar," as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to the press secretary of the Internal Affairs Department, Almas Bekboeva, during the raid on Abai Street, a 77-year-old woman was found begging in a wheelchair. Next to her was a QR code containing bank details. The officers tried to determine whether the elderly

06.02.2026, 14:50

Economy

The National Bank expects to achieve a profit of 40 billion soms by the end of 2025 and plans to transfer these funds to the budget.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, Deputy Finance Minister Umutjan Amanbaev presented a draft constitutional law proposing amendments to the Law "On the National Bank," concerning the distribution of the National Bank's profits. During the discussion, Deputy Daniyar Tolonov raised the issue of the timeline for completing the audit of the National Bank. “We are making changes to the law, but the

06.02.2026, 14:50

Society

About 4 million services were provided in the ЦОНs over the year — "Kyzmat"

Government services are gradually transitioning to an online format, as confirmed by the head of the PR department of the state institution "Kyzmat," Meerim Iskakova, in an interview with Birinchi Radio. Over the past year, the population service centers (CОN) provided about 4 million various services, of which around 500 thousand were in electronic format.

06.02.2026, 14:45

Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to approve the rules for inter-agency cooperation on biological safety.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented for discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the procedure for interaction between state authorities and local self-government bodies in the field of biological safety, as well as the requirements for the physical protection of potentially dangerous biological objects. This document was developed in accordance with Articles 7 and 11 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On

06.02.2026, 14:44

Society

The Ministry of Transport revealed which roads will be built in 2026

The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced plans for the implementation of several key infrastructure projects in 2026, summarizing the results of 2025. Among the planned works, the following can be highlighted:

06.02.2026, 14:43

Society

A new sports complex of the Sh. Sydykov College has been opened in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a solemn opening of the modern sports complex of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov took place. The ceremony was led by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, Colonel General Kamchybek Tashiev. As part of the event, the reopening of the dormitory, mosque, and educational building of the college after major repairs also took place.

06.02.2026, 14:42

World

"Denial Crumbled". UN Experts Confirmed the Use of Forced Labor in China

The notion that forced labor in Tibet and Xinjiang is "Western propaganda" has been refuted by an authoritative statement. This was confirmed by the publication Bitter Winter. A group of independent UN experts, including special rapporteurs, published a document that questions years of denial and spreads despite digital restrictions in Tibet and other regions.

06.02.2026, 14:42

Society

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the detention of a Kyrgyz citizen due to a fatal traffic accident in the USA.

The family became a victim of a tragic car accident The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on a recent road accident in the USA that resulted in the deaths of four people, including a Kyrgyz citizen.

06.02.2026, 14:40

Sports

Kyrgyzstan Championship: "Bishkek City" to Play Against the Vice-Champion of Georgia Today

Today, February 6, the football club "Bishkek City" from Kyrgyzstan begins its friendly matches during the training camp taking place in Turkey. The team is currently in Antalya.

06.02.2026, 14:35

Education

The Bishkek City Hall announced a tender for the completion of repairs at the kindergarten on Abay for 84 million soms.

The Capital Construction Management of the capital has initiated a tender for the renovation of a kindergarten located at: Abai Street, 113 (formerly the building of primary school SOSH 61). According to information on the government procurement portal, the method of procurement is unrestricted.

06.02.2026, 14:35

Health

"How Should We Reform Science?" Opinion of Professor Batyraliev

In Kyrgyzstan, the reform of medical specialist training is becoming a key direction, as evidenced by the new law signed by President Sadyr Japarov. This law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in the Fields of Education, Science, and Healthcare" aims to improve the quality of education in medicine. Professor and former Minister of Health Talantbek Batyraliev noted in an interview that for successful personnel training, attention must be paid to infrastructure, funding, the

06.02.2026, 14:33