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The Cabinet secured millions of dollars in benefits for Kyrgyzstan in Moscow.
Economy

The Cabinet secured millions of dollars in benefits for Kyrgyzstan in Moscow.

Daniyar Amangeldiev, who holds the position of First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, participated in a recent meeting of the EEC Council in Moscow. The outcome of this event was the adoption of a number of decisions aimed at strengthening the food and economic security of the member states of the Union. Among the most significant decisions was the provision of tariff benefits to Kyrgyzstan for the import of raw cane sugar. In 2026, the republic will be

03.02.2026, 10:13
Skiers from Kyrgyzstan Won Medals at International FIS Competitions
Society

Skiers from Kyrgyzstan Won Medals at International FIS Competitions

At the ski base "Kashkulak" in Kyrgyzstan, a series of significant events took place, including two stages of the Central Asia Cup, the National Championship, the Junior Championship, and an international event organized under the auspices of the International Ski Federation (FIS).

03.02.2026, 10:11
Ecology

At the Ministry of Natural Resources, the development of adaptive landscapes and pastures was discussed

The Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Almaz Musaev, met with a mission from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the UN, led by Country Director Laura Mattioli. This meeting took place on February 3, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the meeting, Mattioli emphasized the importance of cooperation with the Kyrgyz side and expressed gratitude for the support, as well as positively assessing the reforms

03.02.2026, 10:10
Economy

Changes in the Management of "Optima Bank"

The press release from the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange reports that there have been changes in the board of OJSC "Optima Bank." Adal Izmukhanov, who has held the position of First Deputy Chairman since 2021, has decided to leave his position.

03.02.2026, 10:03
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has dismantled a network of accomplices of international phone scammers.
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has dismantled a network of accomplices of international phone scammers.

Fraudsters used a complex scheme, accusing citizens of financing terrorism Special services of Kyrgyzstan discovered and halted the activities of a criminal group that provided technical resources for international cybercriminals. The detained individuals were involved in the mass activation of accounts in the messaging apps WhatsApp and Telegram, as well as on the Lalafo platform, using local telecom operators for this purpose. Additionally, they supplied bank cards issued in fictitious names.

03.02.2026, 10:02
Scientists have found a new way to search for potentially habitable planets
Society

Scientists have found a new way to search for potentially habitable planets

Researchers from the Department of Astronomy and Space Informatics at Moscow State University, in collaboration with an international team, have developed an innovative method that allows for the assessment of conditions for life on Earth-like planets located around red dwarfs—the most common stars in our Galaxy. This work, supported by the Russian Science Foundation (RSF), was published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The scientists focused on red dwarfs,

03.02.2026, 09:59
Three children drowned in a canal in the Sokuluk district
Incidents

Three children drowned in a canal in the Sokuluk district

In the Chuy region, in the Sokuluk district, a tragedy occurred in which three children drowned, reports the local internal affairs department. According to information from the police, on February 2, a report was received at the Sokuluk district police department that three young children had fallen into a body of water in the village of Maiskaya in the Zhany-Pakhtinsky ayil okmotu.

03.02.2026, 09:58
Politics

The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Construction answered who receives 500,000 soms and revealed his salary

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Architecture, and Construction on February 3, Imanakun uulu noted that the salaries of employees earning 500,000 soms depend on their professional training. He explained that architects, unlike students who study for five years, undergo training for six to seven years. According to him, the cost of designing one square meter ranges from $15 to $20. Considering that architects work with areas of 1,000 to 2,000 square meters,

03.02.2026, 09:57
Economy

A Business Forum on Strengthening Cooperation Between Central Asian Countries and the USA Will Be Held in Bishkek

On February 4 and 5, a second business forum "Business (B)5+1" is scheduled to take place in Bishkek, as reported in a press release from the office of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This forum, organized with the support of the country's government, is expected to become an important platform for exchanging views between businessmen and government structures of Central Asia and the United States. The main objective of the event is to promote the strengthening

03.02.2026, 09:57
Society

The Cabinet of Ministers regulated the legal status of the Academy of Sciences and approved its charter

The National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic has received a new resolution from the Cabinet of Ministers, as reported by the government’s information support department. According to this decision, not only the charter of the academy was approved, but also the regulations for the coordination council, which is responsible for fundamental and applied research in science and innovative technologies, as well as the rules for electing members of the academy.

03.02.2026, 09:49
Catfish has appreciated against all major currencies except the dollar. Exchange rate as of February 3.
Economy

Catfish has appreciated against all major currencies except the dollar. Exchange rate as of February 3.

Photo from the internet. In recent days, the Russian ruble has shown instability, periodically increasing and decreasing its value. According to information from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange offices in Bishkek, the exchange rates of the euro, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan are showing a decline, while the dollar remains stable. US Dollar:

03.02.2026, 09:48
Economy

Meat, sugar, and fruits exempted from import duties. Details

On January 30 of this year, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission made a decision to provide tariff benefits for Kyrgyzstan on the import of a number of goods that have social and economic significance. This is aimed at supporting the agro-industrial complex, ensuring the domestic market, and curbing inflation, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the new rules, the import of beef (fresh, chilled, and frozen, EAEU HS

03.02.2026, 09:48
Exclusive

Bilateral meetings with the participation of companies from the USA are taking place in Bishkek.

- From February 2 to 3, 2026, bilateral negotiations are taking place in Bishkek at the site of the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, involving representatives of leading American companies and government structures of Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of these meetings is to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the United States of America, as well as to expand business ties in key sectors of the economy.

03.02.2026, 09:46
Economy

Renewable Energy Sources will contribute 1 percent of their revenue to local budgets

At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of industry, transport, energy, architecture, and construction, the deputies unanimously supported amendments to the Law "On Renewable Energy Sources" in the second and third readings. According to the current version of the law, renewable energy source (RES) facilities were required to allocate 1% of the total electricity generated to local self-government bodies. Now, the Ministry of Energy proposes to

03.02.2026, 09:40
Health

The Ministry of Health plans to create a new department for digital transformation

The Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, announced plans to create a new department that will focus on digital transformation in the healthcare system. This became known during a meeting dedicated to the results of work for the year 2025. According to Dosmambetov, the new structure is expected to employ at least ten specialists. The main task of the department will be the development and implementation of digital technologies in medicine.

03.02.2026, 09:23
Politics

Private universities are allowed to train medical professionals: changes made to the decree

The President of Kyrgyzstan has made amendments to the decree dated August 28, 2025, concerning the introduction of a state monopoly on the training of medical specialists. According to the updates, accredited private medical universities will now be able to enter into international agreements with universities from the USA. This opens up new opportunities for the creation of joint educational programs and projects in the field of training personnel for medicine and pharmaceuticals.

03.02.2026, 09:21
In China, four members of the Bai mafia family were executed. This is the second execution of those accused of creating scam centers in a week.
World

In China, four members of the Bai mafia family were executed. This is the second execution of those accused of creating scam centers in a week.

The criminals were convicted in November 2025 for "a series of crimes, including intentional murder, telecommunications fraud, and illegal drug trafficking," resulting in the death penalty being imposed on them. The execution took place in Shenzhen (Guangdong Province, South China) under the supervision of the Supreme People's Court of China, according to information published by the agency.

03.02.2026, 09:21
Kyrgyzstan Unveils Olympic Uniform for the Milan 2026 Games
Society

Kyrgyzstan Unveils Olympic Uniform for the Milan 2026 Games

The ak-kalpak will become a symbolic element of national identity The national team of Kyrgyzstan has received official gear for the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The presentation of the uniform was conducted by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic.

03.02.2026, 09:17
Society

The "Muras" Fund has been transferred to the disposal of the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic.

By the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, it has been decided to transfer the "Muras" historical and cultural heritage fund to the management of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the new decree, the fund, which was previously under the control of the presidential administration, will now be managed by the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology named after B. Jamgerchinov. The main goal of this change is to enhance the research potential of

03.02.2026, 09:14
The state reclaimed the land of the illegally privatized PATP-1 in the city of Osh
Incidents

The state reclaimed the land of the illegally privatized PATP-1 in the city of Osh

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan has restored the rights of the state to a land plot belonging to the Osh Passenger Transport Enterprise (PATP-1). This information was officially announced by the agency's press service. As a result of the conducted investigation, it was revealed that in the early 2000s, a significant portion of the land owned by PATP-1 was illegally privatized. The former director of the company registered the plot in his name and then

03.02.2026, 09:11
Sculpture Competitions and National Games: How the Snow Leopard Festival Went
Society

Sculpture Competitions and National Games: How the Snow Leopard Festival Went

Photo by the President's Administration. Snow Leopard Festival The festival "Protection of the Snow Leopard - 2026" took place in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan. The central event of the celebration was the opening of a new bridge and observation deck near the nephrite stone, which adds new attractions to the actively developing tourist area.

03.02.2026, 09:10
In Kyrgyzstan, accomplices of international cybercriminals have been detained
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In Kyrgyzstan, accomplices of international cybercriminals have been detained

In Kyrgyzstan, the illegal activities of a group of individuals who were engaged in activating accounts in mobile messengers "WhatsApp," "Telegram," and "Lalafo" using numbers from the country's cellular operators have been halted. It was also revealed that they were attracting local residents to sell their bank cards, acting as so-called "droppers." This information was provided by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of Kyrgyzstan. The

03.02.2026, 09:03
Economy

JPMorgan predicts gold prices will rise to $6,300 per ounce by the end of the year

According to an analytical note from JPMorgan specialists, the price of gold could rise to $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026. This represents an increase of 33% compared to current prices. Despite the recent collapse of the precious metals market, the company's experts are confident that such a price level will be reached due to strong demand from central banks and investors.

03.02.2026, 09:00
Groundhog Phil from the USA once again took on the role of weather oracle and announced when to expect spring.
Exclusive

Groundhog Phil from the USA once again took on the role of weather oracle and announced when to expect spring.

Despite the cold, tens of thousands of people attended the celebration, greeting the prediction news with applause and discontented shouts. This year, due to the severe cold, spectators were not allowed to take photos with the groundhog to avoid leaving it in the freezing temperatures for too long. The tradition of consulting groundhogs for weather forecasts began in the 1880s with German farmers who observed the hibernating animals to determine the duration of the cold season. Today,

03.02.2026, 09:00
Society

The Bishkek City Hall has put 77 vehicles up for auction.

In Bishkek, the city hall announced the holding of an auction where 77 vehicles owned by the municipality will be put up for sale. The bidding will take place on March 13 at 10:00 at the following address: Bishkek, Chokmorov Street, 246. Participants can register until March 9, 17:00.

03.02.2026, 08:59
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, a consortium for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises is being established

By the decree of President Sadyr Japarov, a decision has been made to create a consortium aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. This new consortium will bring together various structures, including government bodies, financial institutions, educational organizations, and international partners. The initiative aims to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of government policy in the field of small and medium-sized businesses.

03.02.2026, 08:58
Politics

The deputy proposes to deprive migrants of parental rights for leaving their children.

At a meeting of the Committee on International Affairs of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova proposed an initiative to revoke parental rights of migrants who leave their children in the care of relatives. According to the parliamentarian, migration affects not only adults but also their children. According to the provided data, 750 children are under guardianship, and most of them are raised by relatives.

03.02.2026, 08:58
In Chui District, onions are sold at the fair for 16 soms
Economy

In Chui District, onions are sold at the fair for 16 soms

In response to rising prices, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan organized a food fair in the Chui region. The event provided local residents with the opportunity to purchase products directly from producers, which helped avoid additional costs from intermediaries. Prices at the fair turned out to be quite attractive: onions were offered at 16 soms, potatoes at 37 soms, and fresh meat could be bought starting from 680 soms per kilogram.

03.02.2026, 08:58
Politics

How funds from alternative service are used, reported the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan shared information on how funds received from alternative service are being used. During a meeting of the parliamentary budget committee, First Deputy Minister Talaybek Sharshiev answered questions from deputies. According to him, in 2024, 714 million soms were received from alternative service. These funds are directed towards improving service conditions, repairing barracks, and modernizing the material and technical base of military facilities.

03.02.2026, 08:51
Economy

China's Chairman Xi Jinping Proposes Making the Yuan a Global Reserve Currency

Xi Jinping, the Chairman of China, has proposed an initiative to transform the yuan into a world-class reserve currency. This was reported by the Financial Times. The head of the People's Republic of China emphasized the need to create a "powerful currency" that can be widely used in international trade, as well as in financial and investment markets.

03.02.2026, 08:49
Exclusive

The Cabinet approved agreements with the EBRD for the 500 kV Kemin–Balykchy power line project

The Cabinet of Ministers has made a decision to implement projects related to credit and grant agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. These agreements are aimed at constructing a 500 kV overhead power line connecting the "Kemin" substation and the new "Balykchy" substation. The order on this matter was signed on December 31, 2025. According to this document, the Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic has been granted the authority to sign

03.02.2026, 08:47
Incidents

The State Committee for National Security detained suspects in aiding telephone scammers

According to information from the press center of the State Committee for National Security, the group that was detained activated accounts in popular messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Lalafo, using numbers from Kyrgyzstan operators. The participants were also engaged in so-called "drop servicing," persuading citizens to sell their bank cards. Security services established that these accounts and cards were passed on to international fraudsters who used them to conduct

03.02.2026, 08:43
Politics

Sadyr Japarov transferred the vehicle inspection system under the control of the Office of the President.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed new amendments to the decree dated December 31, 2025, under number 388, which concerns "Urgent Measures to Improve the Efficiency of Vehicle Technical Inspections." This document has already been officially published. According to information provided by the presidential administration, the changes are aimed at strengthening state control over the technical inspection process, enhancing road safety, and improving the quality of

03.02.2026, 08:43
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan imported 11.5 million kWh of electricity from Tajikistan for 11.2 million soms in 2025, - Ministry of Energy of Tajikistan

In 2025, Tajikistan found itself one step ahead in import-export relations with Kyrgyzstan, as the volume of electricity imports from the neighboring country exceeded the volume of its exports. This data was provided by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan. The total electricity generation in Tajikistan for the specified year amounted to 23 billion 982.6 million kWh.

03.02.2026, 08:42