The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the exchange rates for February 2: The dollar exchange rate remains at the same level, however, the euro has noticeably fallen. At the same time, the Russian ruble is strengthening.
The deputies of the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh approved a law that sets the presidential elections for January 24, 2027. However, in recent days, discussions have resurfaced in public discourse about the possibility of early elections for the head of state. Kaktus.media tried to find out how realistic this is. Klára SooronkulovaFormer judge of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court Klára Sooronkulova reported that she was asked about the likelihood of early elections in
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy and Ecology, held on February 2, Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev reported on the completion of work to improve the irrigation system in Bishkek. He noted that in 2025, 5,000 meters of regulating ditches were installed in the capital, and new irrigation systems with a length of 25,000 meters were mounted. According to the minister, the modernization of the irrigation infrastructure will significantly
The deputy proposed an initiative to change the approach to defining poverty Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev initiated a review of the existing poverty criteria in Kyrgyzstan. He voiced his thoughts during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov and other deputies.
As of today, 369 violators have been identified In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, activities are actively being conducted to identify citizens who do not pay for public transport. This information was announced at the city hall. Control work is carried out regularly with the participation of city hall employees and the company "Tulpar." In the current year of 2025, 369 cases of fare evasion have already been recorded, resulting in fines for the violators. It should be noted that
On February 1, Kubanychbek Kulov, the former director of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Irrigation, will celebrate his 75th anniversary. In his reflections, he touches on the most important topic of the 21st century — the melting of glaciers and the future of water resources in Kyrgyzstan. In this article, Kulov also pays tribute to his colleague Vitaly Shablovsky, a "man-phenomenon," whose work in the field of automated water resource management is attracting interest
Today, the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan postponed the hearing in the case of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, according to information provided by the 24.kg press service of the court. The reason for the postponement was the significant amount of case materials that require additional time for review. The new date for the hearing is set for March 3.
An incident occurred in the Ala-Archa National Park involving a tourist from Ukraine who fell while climbing Peak Baychekek. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's data, a group of five rescuers from the Edelweiss team successfully evacuated the injured individual, who was located at the Ratseka climbing camp. The tourist has now been transported to Bishkek City Hospital No. 4 (BNTCTiO)
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved the annual report, which analyzes the results of projects aimed at improving railway, road, and port infrastructure within the framework of the Eurasian transport corridors. Arzybek Kozhoshev, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Commission, noted that the analysis results show that the countries of the "five" are actively working together with the EEC on the development of the infrastructure of the Eurasian
At a recent meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Nilufar Alimjanova emphasized the importance of assessing the effectiveness of measures aimed at reducing air pollution and smog in Bishkek. She raised questions about how realistically the level of smog has decreased, what specific actions have been taken by the city administration and relevant ministries, and how much funding from the budget has been allocated for the corresponding projects.
The total amount of imposed fines was 8.838 million soms, of which 6.936 million were paid. Compensations for families of employees who died at work reached 111.057 million soms, while the total amount of accrued wages was 14.726 million soms. As part of its activities, the service conducted 120 judicial examinations, organized 236 training events on labor protection, processed 1306 written requests from citizens, and provided 6541 oral consultations.
The 5th Republican Exhibition of the Union of Designers of Kyrgyzstan will take place on February 6 at 15:00 in Bishkek and will run until February 22. Among the educators participating in the project are Yulia Tsoi, Irina Ilyushenko, Karina Kasymova, Nasiat Shershembek kyzy, Gulnaz Bekmurzaeva, Natalia Sultanova, Anastasia Dyatlenko, Elmira Khalmurzaeva, Nazikhat Ybyshova, and Altynai Myrzanalieva.
A citizen who had been on the international wanted list for a quarter of a century was arrested in Talas, reports the press service of the Talas region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the information, a criminal case was opened against a resident of the Talas district named K.K., born in 1972, on December 6, 2000. He was charged under Article 129, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan (as amended in 1997) for "rape".
Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the State Committee for National Security, Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over the keys to 20 vehicles to medical institutions in the Naryn region. According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security, among the recipients are: three vehicles for the Naryn Regional Unified Hospital, four for the Naryn Regional Family Medicine Center, one for the Naryn Tuberculosis Control Center, one for the Naryn Bureau of Forensic
Timur Abdysatar uulu, detained on November 28, 2024, and held accountable under Article 342 of the Criminal Code, received a sentence of 5.6 years in prison. This was reported by the press service of the Osh Regional Court. According to the court, along with Timur, five employees of the Kök-Jar public police station and the duty officer were detained during the investigation. Recall that in November 2024, Major Timur Abdysatar uulu, head of the Kök-Jar rural police department, addressed the
At the end of 2025, Tajikistan was able to boast impressive figures in the energy sector, increasing electricity exports to 5.356 billion kWh. The main contribution to foreign currency earnings came from the republic's neighbors: Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, which brought Tajikistan $97.3 million (913 million somoni).
At the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, two games took place, where the Bishkek team "Uchur" faced off against Tashkent's "Binokor". The matches were held on the ice of the "Nomad Arena" in Bishkek and ended with significant victories for "Uchur".
The Institute of History and Regional Studies is actively developing archaeology and the study of the cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan, which is one of the most significant and complex areas of the humanities. The Department of Archaeology, Ethnology, Source Studies, and Historiography at the Jussup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University prepares specialists with unique qualifications, conducts research within the country, and participates in international projects. In an interview with the
According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported over 13.3 million seedlings, while in 2025, the figure dropped to 6.86 million. This is significantly lower than the previous year's figures, indicating a reduction in the export of seedlings. The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine actively monitors the phytosanitary aspects of seedlings imported into the country. All imported seedlings are subject
At the international women's wrestling tournament - the Ivan Yarygin Cup, which took place in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, from January 29 to February 1, two Kyrgyz athletes, Dilnaz Sazanova and Nurzat Nurtayeva, won medals. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dilnaz Sazanova became the silver medalist in the weight category up to 62 kg. During the competition, she achieved victories over Akylai Chynybaeva (Kyrgyzstan) and
An operation to detain a suspect in the illegal sale of drugs took place in Bishkek, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District.
In 2025, 1,885 cases of labor law violations were registered in Kyrgyzstan. The State Labor Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration reported payments amounting to 111 million soms. This year, 28 inspectors conducted 1,173 inspections, during which they identified 1,885 violations of labor legislation.
According to information provided by the State Labor Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, in 2025, 1,173 inspections were conducted by 28 inspectors, who identified 1,885 violations of labor legislation. As a result of these inspections, mandatory orders were issued. Among the recorded incidents, 161 people were injured, of which 63 died, and 94 sustained serious injuries.
At a recent meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council held in Moscow, a package of strategic measures was discussed that could provide a significant boost to the agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan. One of the main successes of the delegation, led by First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev, was obtaining tariff preferences for the import of 20,000 tons of raw cane sugar. This initiative, effective until the end of 2026, will ensure full capacity utilization of domestic
Edil Baysalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, spoke about the transition to a 12-year education system in Kyrgyzstan in an interview for 24.kg. He emphasized that one of the key tasks in the education sector is the reform of school education.
At the K. Karasaev Bishkek State University, an award ceremony was held for participants of the volunteer movement "Volunteers of Eurasia." This was reported by the ANO "Eurasia." The ceremony was dedicated to those who actively participated in social, educational, and youth projects throughout 2025. Present at the event were the director of the regional office "Eurasia Kyrgyzstan" Kymbat Urumkulova and the university rector Mirlan Dildaev.
- A new border crossing may appear in the Kara-Suu district on the border with Uzbekistan. This information became known thanks to the approved work plan of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026, which is aimed at implementing the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030. According to the document, the Cabinet of Ministers intends to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Uzbekistan to open an international border crossing in the Kara-Suu district of
In honor of the 90th anniversary of the Toguz-Torou district in the Jalal-Abad region, a chess tournament was held, reports Turmush correspondent. The event took place at the Otor Chopieva Children's and Youth Sports School and gathered 15 participants from the older generation who competed at the chess boards.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, police officers detained a man suspected of extorting money. According to the Department of Internal Affairs of the October District, the arrest occurred at the moment the man was receiving 80 thousand soms.
The document was presented by the commission responsible for constitutional reforms The project of a new Constitution of Kazakhstan has been published on the official website gov.kz.
At the new livestock market located in the village of Chym-Korgon, in the Kemin district of the Chui region, the price of a 2.5-year-old bull is 350,000 soms. A Turmush correspondent conducted a survey among sellers to find out the current prices. Stalbek, a livestock breeder from the Alamudun district, noted that overall prices for livestock remain stable.
A fire occurred in one of the multi-story buildings in the Moscow district of the Chuy region, completely destroying an apartment with an area of 35 square meters. This information was provided by the district emergency department. The blaze broke out at approximately 12:00 in apartment No. 25, located on the third floor of a building on Gvardeyskaya Street in the village of Ak-Suu, which is part of the Narzan rural district.
Today, February 2, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic was supposed to consider the petition of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy regarding the resumption of judicial proceedings in connection with newly discovered circumstances. However, the hearing has been postponed to next month. The press service of the Supreme Court confirmed this information to the publication Kaktus.media. The reason for the postponement was the large volume of case materials, which requires additional time for
Photo by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Gold bullion bars A sharp decline occurred in the precious metals market at the end of last week, leading to a significant crash. Over 36 hours, the total capitalization of this sector fell by more than $7 trillion. The price of gold, which is traditionally considered a safe asset, dropped by 13.6 percent. The price of an ounce of gold fell below $4,900, resulting in a decrease in the total capitalization of the metal by $5 trillion.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic reports 12 fires that occurred in the country over the past 24 hours. Of these, 4 cases were registered in the capital Bishkek, 5 in the Osh region, and one each in the Jalal-Abad, Talas, and Issyk-Kul regions.
Citizens fear losing their savings Recent declines in gold prices on international markets have led residents of Kyrgyzstan to mass sell their gold bars to the company 'Kyrgyzaltyn'. Reports on social media indicate that long lines have formed in front of exchange points.
- A special methodological guide has been created in Kyrgyzstan to quickly identify pasture degradation. This was reported by Natalia Kilyazova, head of the pasture and feed department at the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures, on the radio. According to Kilyazova, organizations such as Kyrgyzpastbishche, the Institute of Pastures and Forage, and the Veterinary Service of Pasture Management under the Ministry of Agriculture participated in the development of
Today, February 2, snow avalanches and blizzards are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, creating an avalanche hazard situation. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The agency also warns of the possible formation of ice and icy conditions on several key road sections. These include:
A press release with information about the number of victims was published on the official page of the administration on social network X. The total number of deceased, as stated in the document, is 3,117 people. The published list includes the first names, last names, patronymics, and the last six digits of the identification documents of the deceased. It is noted that the names of 2,986 people have already been provided, while the identities of another 131 individuals are still being
In Kyrgyzstan, there has been a significant increase in budget funding for youth. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev announced this at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovation, culture, sports, and youth policy. He specified that the amount allocated for these purposes previously was 4 million soms, and it has now increased to 50 million soms.
At the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after Boris Yeltsin, chaired by the head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev, important issues regarding the further development of the university were discussed. Tashiev emphasized that the university demonstrates impressive dynamics comparable to leading international educational institutions and noted its strategic significance for both countries — Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Kamchybek
The National Historical Museum hosted a delegation from the UN, which included representatives from Andorra, Chad, Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Namibia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as South Sudan, as part of a working visit. According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, a tour was organized for the guests, during which they became acquainted with the main exhibits of the museum. The delegation had the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz
In the Uzgen district, in the rural areas of Iyri-Suu, Jazy, and Tört-Köl, meetings were organized with local residents, as reported by the district administration. At the meeting in Iyri-Suu, residents expressed their concerns regarding the condition of the road in the village of Kyrgyzstan, discussed issues related to the installation of electric poles and transformers, as well as problems with pastures caused by livestock arriving from other areas, and the need for veterinary services.
The opening of the ceremony featured Bruno Mars and Rose, who performed their hit "Apt." Then host Trevor Noah introduced the stars attending the "Grammy - 2026," among whom were spotted Billie Eilish, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Bad Bunny, and John Legend. Sabrina Carpenter presented her composition "Manchild," after which all nominees for the title of "Best New Artist" took the stage. Justin Bieber also delighted the audience by performing a track from
, Maxim POLETAEV Kyrill Khomyakov, who holds the position of regional director of Binance in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, explained in an interview with 24.kg why Kyrgyzstan has become one of the main focuses for the company, what cryptocurrency is in simple terms, how to avoid fraud, and what the role of digital som is for the country. Photo 24.kg Reference 24.kg Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency ecosystem and international trading platform by trading
The corporation "Rosatom" intends to implement 3D technologies in the hydropower sector of Kyrgyzstan, according to information from its press service. This collaboration will focus on the use of additive technologies in the field of renewable energy in the country. The parties have already signed an agreement that includes the production of equipment for both new and existing hydropower facilities using three-dimensional printing. As part of this partnership, a wide range of
As part of the "Zhasyl Muras" program, activities for landscaping and increasing green plantings were implemented in Osh in 2025. At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agrarian Policy and Ecology, held on February 2, Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev reported that 27,000 seedlings of both coniferous and deciduous trees, as well as 107,000 shrubs, have been planted in the southern capital.
The event in the Naryn region was dedicated to the transfer of 20 new service vehicles to medical institutions in the area. The keys to the new cars were handed over to the heads of hospitals and family medical centers by the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. This step is part of a broader program aimed at improving the material and technical base of the healthcare system and enhancing the quality of medical services in the region.