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Ecology

Residents on Lushchikhina Street complain about the harmful smell from the Coca-Cola factory, - deputy

Residents of Lushchikhina Street, located in the Lenin District, express dissatisfaction with the operation of the Coca-Cola plant, which, according to their claims, emits an unpleasant odor in the mornings. This information was voiced by Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She requested a written response and emphasized that the plant was built with violations, and sanitary standards were not properly adhered to during its construction.

05.02.2026, 13:45
Health

The deputy requests to improve the supply of medications to rural medical stations.

The issue of providing medications to rural health posts (FAP) in remote areas of Kyrgyzstan remains relevant. This was stated by Deputy Medina Kairylbekova at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5. She emphasized that there is a significant shortage of medications in some remote settlements. Local residents sometimes have to travel long distances to reach the nearest pharmacies.

05.02.2026, 13:43
Health

"In Oncology, Medicine is 'in a Coma,' - Deputy"

Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed the opinion that the situation in the field of oncology can be characterized as "in a coma" during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to her, the topic being discussed is not limited to environmental aspects, as it affects the health and lives of citizens.

05.02.2026, 13:42
Exclusive

The gasification of Kyrgyzstan will depend on the development of cross-border gas capacities, - "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan"

- At the parliament meeting on February 5, 2026, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Zhanibek Abirov raised the issue of the timelines for the gasification of the country. Acting Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" Arzymat Aldayev noted that the company's task is to fully complete the gasification of the Kyrgyz Republic within the next five years, with plans to finish the work by 2030.

05.02.2026, 13:38
Society

Nurlan Oruntaev spoke about the current state of the construction company "Emakom"

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, Deputy Azamat Isiraliyev drew attention to the problem faced by residents of Osh regarding a building constructed by the company "Emakom" at the address: Alimbek Datka St., 351. This six-entrance building contains 66 apartments. The deputy reported that residents are facing difficulties in connecting heating, as this is prohibited by law, and the use of electric heaters leads to power outages. People are asking for help in

05.02.2026, 13:38
In Astana, the largest church in Central Asia is being built – deputies are against it
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In Astana, the largest church in Central Asia is being built – deputies are against it

Deputy Bauyrzhan Smailov expressed confusion regarding the necessity of constructing such a temple: "You claim that you are building the largest church in Central Asia. Who is financing this project? Does the city really need such a church? Were these questions discussed? We already have many churches of different sizes. Creating a huge cathedral at the entrance to the city, in my opinion, is not something to be proud of." In response, Rishat Turdybekov stated that the decision to

05.02.2026, 13:36
A café opened by a migrant in Batken has become an example of the success of the "Mekenim 1+1" program.
Society

A café opened by a migrant in Batken has become an example of the success of the "Mekenim 1+1" program.

The café "Bon Espresso," opened in Batken, has become a vivid example of the successful implementation of the "Mekenim 1+1" program, which aims to support labor migrants and their families wishing to invest money earned abroad into small businesses in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister Kanat Sagynbaev visited this establishment and familiarized himself with the results of the program's work.

05.02.2026, 13:35
In the Kochkor District, illegally transferred land plots have been returned to the state
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In the Kochkor District, illegally transferred land plots have been returned to the state

The inspection by the prosecutor's office of the Kochkor district established that from 1996 to 2006, agricultural land totaling 37.78 hectares was transferred to private ownership within the boundaries of the rural administrations of Ormon-Khan and Cholpon. As a result of the prosecutor's actions, these plots, valued at 80 million 300 thousand soms, were returned to state control. The General Prosecutor's Office reports the successful implementation of this operation.

05.02.2026, 13:35
In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a man suspected of several car thefts, according to the press service of the capital's Main Internal Affairs Department. On January 31, a citizen named J.A. reported to the First May District Internal Affairs Department about the theft of his bag containing 8,000 soms from the interior of his BMW X5, which was parked on Panfilov Street. Unknown individuals broke into the car and fled with the loot.

05.02.2026, 13:30
Economy

In Russia, it was reported how much gasoline was exported to Kyrgyzstan in 2025

According to information published in the "Kommersant" publication, Kyrgyzstan ranked third in 2025 for the volume of imported petroleum products from Russia, receiving 526 thousand tons. The leaders in this indicator were Mongolia (820 thousand tons) and Uzbekistan (510 thousand tons), while Tajikistan closed the list with 406 thousand tons. According to sources from the publication, in Russia, the volume of oil processing decreased by 1.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year,

05.02.2026, 13:27
Economy

Lands worth 80 million returned to state ownership

According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, land plots with a total area of 37.78 hectares have been returned in the Kochkor district. These lands, valued at 80 million 300 thousand soms on the market, were returned to state ownership thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office.

05.02.2026, 13:27
Economy

How much electricity was produced in Kyrgyzstan in 2025?

According to data published by the Ministry of Economy, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 15 billion 386.9 million kWh of electricity. This is 675.4 million kWh more than in the period from January to December 2024, which corresponds to an increase of 4.5%.

05.02.2026, 13:23
Economy

Confectioners in the EAEU countries were supported by a subsidy for one imported product

According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to establish tariff preferences for the import of cocoa butter. This measure will exempt cocoa butter, classified under the EAEU customs code 1804000000, from import duties for up to 300 tons per year. This exemption will be in effect annually and will last until April 30, 2027.

05.02.2026, 13:20
Exclusive

"Made a Mess." The Parliament Discusses the Cancellation of Rewards for Service in Cafés

- During the plenary session of the parliament held on February 5, 2026, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev raised the issue of the Cabinet of Ministers' interference in the operations of cafes and restaurants. “I understand your good intentions, but the consequences of your actions can no longer be corrected. I do not understand why you decided to interfere in this area. Focus on more important issues, such as the prices of flour, oil, meat, and other products that we use in our daily lives. Instead,

05.02.2026, 13:12
In Parliament, the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan and construction companies were suspected of collusion. The issue of inflated prices for GIK homes was raised.
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In Parliament, the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan and construction companies were suspected of collusion. The issue of inflated prices for GIK homes was raised.

During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, 2026, Deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev drew attention to the fact that the Ministry of Construction is not completing the process of commissioning several residential buildings in Bishkek and Osh. According to him, many buildings are already inhabited, but they have not been officially commissioned yet, as reported by Tazabek.

05.02.2026, 13:11
Economy

A Burger King may open at "Manas" Airport

According to information provided by the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," a new restaurant is planned to be located in the sterile zone of the new airport terminal. This will allow the company to conduct business even in the absence of its establishments in the country. It is important to note that Burger King Corporation is an American company that operates an international fast-food restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers. The company's headquarters is

05.02.2026, 13:10
Society

Bishkek CHPP to Switch to Gas Heating

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Daniyar Amangeldiev announced plans to switch the Bishkek CHPP to gas heating. He noted that negotiations with "Gazprom" are currently underway on this issue.

05.02.2026, 13:03
Economy

LLC "Royal Construction" received a warning from the Ministry of Construction for violations at the residential complex "Siren"

During an inspection at the construction site of the residential complex "Siren," located at 50a Jayil Baatyr Street, serious violations of safety regulations were discovered during construction work. “During the concrete acceptance process, the developer placed a concrete pump on the pedestrian sidewalk, which contradicts the general construction plan. There were no representatives of the engineering and technical service responsible for safety at the site,” the Ministry reported.

05.02.2026, 13:01
Incidents

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted by Interpol has been detained in the USA - Ministry of Internal Affairs

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, who was wanted by Interpol, has been detained in the United States, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The individual with the initials Ы.М. became the subject of an international search in 2023 after a "red notice" was issued against him in connection with charges of committing a crime under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, related to large-scale fraud.

05.02.2026, 12:58
Society

Akyilbek Tumanbaev accused the Ministry of Construction of collusion with construction companies. Oruntaev's response.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Deputy Tumanbaev pointed out that after the completion of construction, companies are required to pay taxes to the budget. However, according to him, the process of commissioning facilities is being delayed, resulting in buildings in the republic where people have been living for a long time, but they have not been formally accepted yet. He asked the question: "Who benefits from this situation? Billions in taxes are not reaching the

05.02.2026, 12:55
In the EAEU, quarantine phytosanitary control has been improved
Economy

In the EAEU, quarantine phytosanitary control has been improved

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic announced amendments to the procedure for conducting quarantine phytosanitary control on the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union, which was implemented by the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission. The main goal of these changes is to create more comfortable conditions for honest market participants, as well as to increase the transparency and efficiency of the control procedures themselves. Among the key innovations are measures to

05.02.2026, 12:52
Politics

Deputy: Residents on Lushchikhina Street complain about the harmful smell from the Coca-Cola factory

In the Lenin district of Bishkek, residents of Lushchikhina Street expressed their dissatisfaction with the Coca-Cola factory, which, according to them, emits an unpleasant odor in the mornings. This was reported by deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She emphasized that the factory was built with violations, and sanitary standards were not adhered to during its construction.

05.02.2026, 12:52
The Earth is Under a Planetary Magnetic Storm
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The Earth is Under a Planetary Magnetic Storm

Magnetic storms have engulfed the planet, and at the moment their level corresponds to category G1. It is expected that in the next 24 hours, the intensity may increase to G2 and even G3. These phenomena are not the result of a single ejection but are caused by a general overload of the magnetosphere against the backdrop of extremely high solar activity recorded since the beginning of the month, sources report. The cause of these phenomena was the arrival of the edge of a plasma cloud ejected

05.02.2026, 12:51
Cells, Humans, and AI Think Alike — A Group of Scientists Discovered a Common Algorithm
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Cells, Humans, and AI Think Alike — A Group of Scientists Discovered a Common Algorithm

What do a developing embryo, an ant colony, and the latest version of ChatGPT have in common? At first glance, it may seem that there is nothing connecting them, but an interdisciplinary group of scientists has uncovered a hidden algorithm that unites all these systems. They concluded that any intelligence, whether it be a cell or a complex computer, does not merely process information but "navigates" through imaginary maps of meanings and forms. We often consider intelligence to be

05.02.2026, 12:50
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the World Bank Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable Development

On February 4, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Nature between Minister Medera Mashiev and Sameh Naguib Wahba, the Regional Director of the World Bank for Sustainable Development in Europe and Central Asia. The press service of the Ministry of Nature reports that the meeting discussed areas of strategic cooperation and opportunities for expanding interaction between Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank in the field of sustainable development.

05.02.2026, 12:49
Magnetic Storms Have Begun on Earth
World

Magnetic Storms Have Begun on Earth

Researchers explained that these phenomena are a result of the magnetosphere's reaction to high solar activity observed since the beginning of the month. "Magnetic storms do not have one clearly defined cause; they are a general manifestation of the Earth's magnetosphere against the backdrop of extremely high solar activity," the message from IKI RAN emphasizes. The trigger for the storms was the arrival of a plasma cloud ejected on February 2 during the most powerful solar

05.02.2026, 12:48
A mechanism for financial support of projects in the agro-industrial complex is being launched in the EAEU.
Economy

A mechanism for financial support of projects in the agro-industrial complex is being launched in the EAEU.

The Eurasian Economic Commission Council has decided to implement a mechanism for financial support for cooperative projects in the agro-industrial complex (AIC) using the budget funds of the Eurasian Economic Union, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is important to note that this form of support was previously used only in the industrial sector. Expanding this practice to the agro-industrial complex will create additional opportunities for developing

05.02.2026, 12:48
Economy

The average housing prices across the country have increased by 27%, - deputy

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, 2026, deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva announced that the average cost of housing in the country has increased by 27%. She noted that she is aware of the country's dependence on imports and inquired about what measures the Ministry of Construction plans to take to support local production of building materials. In response, Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev clarified that the main problem lies in the significant import of

05.02.2026, 12:47
Economy

Crisis in the Textile Industry: Daniyar Amangeldiev Announced a Solution

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Daniyar Amangeldiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, reported that the problems that arose in the sewing industry in 2025 have already been resolved. In response to questions from deputies, he noted that the difficulties were related to entering the electronic platform Wildberries and issues regarding the determination of the VAT payer.

05.02.2026, 12:46
Politics

In Parliament, the Ministry of Construction is suspected of collusion with construction companies

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev drew attention to the problems with the commissioning of several real estate properties in Bishkek and Osh. According to him, in some buildings, people have been living for a long time, yet they have still not been officially put into operation. Tumonbaev emphasized that such a situation negatively affects tax revenues to the budget. "Construction companies must pay taxes after the buildings are put into operation. It

05.02.2026, 12:46
A project for the improvement of the territory of the "Burana" museum has been developed in the Chuy region.
Society

A project for the improvement of the territory of the "Burana" museum has been developed in the Chuy region.

Specialists from the Chui District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture under the Ministry of Construction have developed a new sketch project aimed at improving the territory of the archaeological and architectural museum complex "Burana". The project includes landscaping of the surrounding area, installation of small architectural forms, and the creation of convenient parking spaces. Additionally, it is planned to arrange comfortable public spaces for visitors. Among the

05.02.2026, 12:44
Politics

The deputy considers the prices of the Housing Investment Company to be inflated.

During the plenary session in the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nurlanbek Azygaliev raised the issue of the cost of housing being built under the GIK program. The answer to his question was provided by Nurlan Kudaykulov, Deputy Head of the State Mortgage Company, who reported that in Bishkek, the cost per square meter is 59,140 soms, while in the regions it is 64,800 soms.

05.02.2026, 12:42