The department reminded about financial responsibility The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has officially announced the introduction of stricter measures of accountability for employers in accordance with the updated Labor Code.
A working meeting was held at the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, attended by the leadership, gamekeepers, and wildlife specialists from the hunting communities of the Chui region, as well as a representative from the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that the meeting discussed issues related to combating corruption and ensuring epizootic safety in wildlife protection.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new resolution regarding the work of the National Academy of Sciences under the President. According to information provided by the Cabinet, the document includes: the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, as well as the rules for the functioning of the coordination council, which will deal with fundamental and applied research in the field of science and innovative technologies, and the regulations for the election of Academy members.
A two-story house is on fire in the village of Kozhomkul in the Sokuluk district. Local residents reported this to a Turmush correspondent. As clarified by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, at 10:57, additional forces were sent from the Sokuluk district department No. 23 of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, with a total of two units involved.
On January 30, employees of the Ground and Water Transport Department of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, in collaboration with the Chuy-Bishkek Regional Administration, conducted an inspection of passenger transportation on the Bishkek — Tokmok route. The press service of the department reported this event. During the inspection, it was revealed that social media users had begun to complain about the lack of minibuses after 7:00 PM on this route, forcing passengers to resort to
The prospects of the mining industry were discussed On February 2, as part of the B5+1 business forum, numerous meetings took place between OJSC "Kyrgyzaltyn" and representatives of major American companies. The negotiations were led by the Chairman of the Board, Kubat Abdrayimov.
In Osh, Karakol, and Balykchy, the construction of waste processing plants will begin, similar to those operating in Bishkek. This was announced by the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, on February 2 at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, and environmental protection. The minister also noted that a new plant based on a landfill has already started operating in Bishkek, which has no analogs in Central
Photo 24.kg. Sadyr Zhapаров During the discussion of reforms in driver training, President Sadyr Zhapаров noted that during the Soviet period, training was conducted according to clear standards, and future drivers genuinely mastered the techniques and rules of the road. In his opinion, the quality of training in modern private driving schools has significantly decreased.
In a recent interview with the "Kabar" agency, the chief architect of the capital, Mederbek Kydyrmaev, spoke about a new tram project. He noted that many people still perceive trams as outdated transportation, which is a mistake. "There are modern non-rail models, such as BRT. These trams will operate on dedicated lanes that will also be accessible to other public transport," he explained.
- The Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Talantbek Imanakun uulu presented this information. During the discussion, Deputy Kunduzbek Su laymanov highlighted the problem of the lack of qualified personnel in the field of architectural and construction regulation.
The scientific analysis is key to understanding the current political situation in the country A round table was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, gathering leading historians and political scientists to discuss the century-long history of the republic's development. The event, titled "100 Years of the Kyrgyz ASSR: Experience and Prospects," was conducted under the leadership of State Secretary Arslan Koychiev at the platform of the B. Jamgerchinov
In the Call center Kaktus.media, a request was received from a city resident. He is asking the city services to take action and eliminate the leak on Erkindik Boulevard. “It has been almost a year since water started flowing from underground onto the sidewalk. This is happening on the side of Toktogul Street, near the chess area,” he noted.
In Kyrgyzstan, the process of replacing indefinite driver's licenses with new samples continues. As reported by the State Service "Unaa," Kyrgyz citizens working abroad who cannot return home can replace their driver's documents by contacting the embassy or consulate of Kyrgyzstan in the country where they are located.
The artistic workshop, also known as the utility yard, which belongs to the National Opera and Ballet Theater, is currently in critical condition. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. According to the agency, the building has undergone significant wear and no longer meets the requirements for safe operation, making it unsuitable for further use.
The deputy emphasized that information about salaries should be conveyed to the public more accurately. "The project client pays a certain amount per square meter, which is $7-9. From this amount, specialists working on the project are paid. In the end, how many employees receive 500,000 soms?" - Shabazov questioned. In response, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talant Imanakun uulu, explained that the amount for the project is
A figure skating tournament was held in the Toguz-Torou district, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The participants included teams of students from grades 7 to 9 from three general education schools in the village of Kazarman: School No. 1 named after Totu Moydunov, School No. 2 named after Asan Abdraimov, and School No. 4 named after Imanberdi uulu Isa.
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan has announced a new sports and ceremonial uniform for participants of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
On January 27, during monitoring of social networks and internet resources, police officers discovered materials on an Instagram page with the nickname meder.tagaibekovich that contained elements of discrediting the state authorities of Kyrgyzstan and contributed to undermining the socio-political stability in the country. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek. According to information from law enforcement agencies, users left comments
, Maxim POLETAEV Photo 24.kg. Edil Baisalov (left) and Maxim Poletaev In a recent interview for 24.kg, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Edil Baisalov, who is responsible for social issues, shares his views on the current problems facing the country. The conversation took place without prior agreement on questions, allowing for a discussion of many pressing topics: from criticism of human rights defenders and freedom of speech to issues of rising prices, the housing crisis in Bishkek,
- "Your current figures are understated, which may lead to the transfer not being allocated in full. At present, no one can guarantee that there won't be risks of blocking the inter-budget transfer," said Maksat Alymbekov, a member of the Bishkek City Council (Yntymak), at a meeting of the commission of the Bishkek City Council on February 3. He proposed preparing a letter of agreement with the Ministry of Finance to avoid problems with the receipt of funds during the discussion
The festival "Protection of the Snow Leopard–2026" took place on January 31 in the village of Chon-Kyzyl-Suu, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, with the participation of Dina Kemelova, the special representative of the president on mountain issues. According to the president's press service, this event became an important platform for uniting efforts to protect the snow leopard, promoting the natural and cultural heritage of the region, as well as
An expert predicts an increase in interest in the profession of plumber The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic is initiating a large-scale implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in the educational process. The head of the ministry, Dogdurkyl Kendirbaeva, held important negotiations with Zamir Akimbekov, the founder of Cayu AI, during which the strategy for training teachers to use neural networks was discussed.
At the central stadium named after Akhmatbek Suyumbaev in the city of Osh, some of the roof supports have begun to crumble. Additionally, in places, the concrete of the fence on the left side of the Osh City Sports Committee building is deteriorating. The Suyumbaev Stadium underwent major renovations last year: the roof on the eastern side, as well as the northern and southern stands, were replaced, and a rubber surface was laid on the athletics track, meeting international standards.
According to a report from Kyrgyzhydromet, there is a predicted likelihood of avalanches in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as on the section of the Bishkek-Osh highway (198-255 km, including the Ala-Bel pass and Chychkan gorge) on February 3-4. Snow drifts, ice, and snow cover are also expected. When traveling through avalanche-prone areas on the highways, it is recommended to strictly maintain a distance of at least 500 meters between vehicles.
Weather in Kyrgyzstan for February 4. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of February 3 to 4, snow is expected in several regions, such as Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn, while Batken region will remain precipitation-free. During the day, snow is possible in Issyk-Kul region, while no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the territory. Snow cover and ice remain on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.
Repeat Offense: Law Enforcement Officer in Bishkek Caught Driving Under the Influence Again On February 2, press service inspector of the State Penitentiary Service, Nadirbek Jusupov, stated that the law is the same for everyone, commenting on the case of a driver who was caught for the second time behind the wheel while intoxicated.
On February 2, an official event was held at the office of the National Olympic Committee of Kyrgyzstan to bid farewell to the national team for the Winter Olympic Games. These competitions will take place from February 6 to 22 in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, and the Kyrgyzstan national team consists of two athletes. According to information provided by the NOC KR to the Sport AKIpress agency, from November 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026, four athletes from Kyrgyzstan
Photo from the internet. Deputy Chairman of the Drivers' Union of the Kyrgyz Republic Duyshenaly Toktakunov Duyshenaly Toktakunov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Drivers' Union of Kyrgyzstan, criticized the existing driver training system. At a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov, he noted that driving schools have provided only formal training for many years, which in turn has contributed to accidents, corruption schemes, and a lack of basic skills among
- Kyrgyzstan, in collaboration with the Eurasian Economic Commission and Russian authorities, has agreed on a new model for the supply of goods through electronic trading platforms to Russia. This was announced on February 3 at a press conference where the head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanybek uulu Elimbek, spoke. According to Elimbek, the initiative was proposed in December when difficulties arose with supplies through electronic
At the checkpoint "Ak-Tilek - Road", located near Kant, long queues of trucks have formed. This information was provided by truck drivers in a conversation with Kaktus.media. According to them, the delays are related to thorough inspections of trucks at the Kazakh checkpoint "Karasu".
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, expressed the opinion that the bans on Russian teams participating in international competitions should be lifted. This call was met with a response from the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Andriy Sibiga, who characterized Infantino as a "moral degenerate." In an interview with Sky News, Infantino stated that it would be reasonable for Russian boys and girls to have the opportunity to participate in football in other countries in
At a meeting of the parliamentary committee on agrarian policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, expressed distrust in the World Air Quality ranking, which assesses air quality in the largest cities around the world. He believes that the data from this ranking does not reflect reality. Deputy Umbetaly Kydyraiev provided an example, noting that Bishkek sometimes ranks at the
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man was caught trying to impersonate a law enforcement officer. The situation arose when he attempted to make contact with patrol officers by calling a certain "Bakha Bayke" from the UPSM, as reported by the news agency "AKIpress" citing the "Safari" movement. The incident occurred on the night of January 31, around 01:30. The patrol stopped a Toyota Camry with the state number B7777S for driving in the opposite lane.
During his working visit to the United Arab Emirates, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, participated in the opening ceremony of the World Governments Summit. This summit serves as an international platform for sharing knowledge and experience among government structures, international organizations, experts, and leaders of progressive companies.
On January 22, in the Issyk-Kul region, employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) conducted searches at the residences of 18 members of the religious extremist group "Yakin Inkar" as part of a criminal investigation. According to the GKNB press service, various extremist religious materials were found during the searches, as well as mobile phones, which were seized as evidence.
At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, the fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, deputy Kuanychbek Kongantieff expressed his dissatisfaction with the implementation of the self-sufficiency principle in the Ministry of Construction. He emphasized that bodies with control and regulatory powers should not be able to ensure their own self-sufficiency.
According to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts in the region, S. K. O., has been detained on suspicion of extortion. At the moment, S. K. O. is in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan, where investigative activities are being conducted to uncover other facts of his illegal activities and the possible involvement of other officials.
According to the National Statistical Committee, as of December 1, 2025, the permanent population of Kyrgyzstan was 7 million 395 thousand people. From January to November 2025, the population of the republic increased by 112.8 thousand people, which corresponds to a growth of 1.5%. The main factor for this increase was natural growth.
The Kyrgyzstan Championship in sports wrestling among juniors under 17 will take place in Bishkek in 2026. The event will be organized at the Kyzyl-Kiya Sports Palace.
Illustrative photo According to the official document, the new nuclear power station will be located in the Almaty region, near the settlement of Ulken. The document notes that "It has been decided to build the nuclear facility 'Second Nuclear Power Plant' in the Zhambyl district of the Almaty region."
According to the security service, as a result of frequent and illegal use of the excavator by third parties, the equipment became inoperable and is no longer suitable for use. According to the conducted expertise, the market value of the damaged excavator was estimated at 800,000 soms. Thus, the total amount of damage caused to the state by O.S.M. amounted to 1,425,000 soms.
The State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the detention of an employee of the water management department of the Issyk-Kul region, who is suspected of corrupt activities and embezzlement of state property. According to the agency, O.S.M., acting as the head of the water management of the Ak-Suu district, illegally rented out a service excavator to private individuals from 2018 to 2025, appropriating the funds received for himself.
At a recent briefing, Olga Bryzgalova, a representative of the Ministry of Education, stated that statistical data does not confirm a large-scale outflow of teachers due to the transition to 12-year education in Kyrgyzstan. According to her, the situation remains within normal limits. She noted that over the past ten years, there has been an increase in the number of students. "In 2015, the number of schoolchildren was 1 million 43 thousand, and now this figure has risen to 1 million 536
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 3, 2026, Deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantieff raised the issue of the feasibility of self-financing salaries for employees of the Ministry of Construction during the government hour. He noted that such a practice could contribute to the emergence of corruption schemes and monopolization.
On February 3, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the discovery of illegal privatization of the territory of the Osh Passenger Transport Enterprise (PATP-1). Experts from the service established that in the early 2000s, the former head of this enterprise unlawfully appropriated land, after which he divided the plot into several parts and registered them in the names of people connected to him.
- During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 3, 2026, deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev questioned the statement of the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Talantbek Imanakun uulu>, who claimed that the salary of the Ministry's employees is 500,000 soms, but is not paid monthly, rather for completed projects. Tumonbaev reminded that the minister Nurdana Oruntaev had previously reported a monthly salary of 500,000 soms for
As of February 3, the exchange rates for foreign currencies set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are as follows: The dollar remains at the same level, while the euro and ruble are showing a decline.
In Bishkek, work is currently underway to form a unified budget for 2026. This was reported on February 3 at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council Commission by Deputy Mayor Mirlan Baigonchokov. He noted that for the first time, the budget will be compiled without division into city and district levels.