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In Russia, the list of grounds for the dismissal of migrants will be expanded

In the Russian Federation, there are plans to expand the grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign workers. These changes to labor legislation will come into effect on March 1, 2026, according to sources in the media. According to the new rules, employers will have the opportunity to legally dismiss migrants not only in the case of federal restrictions but also as a result of decisions made at the regional level. This pertains to the prohibition of using foreign labor in certain

09.02.2026, 20:57
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Elon Musk: The First City on the Moon Could Appear Within 10 Years

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, stated that the creation of the first city on the Moon could become a reality within the next 10 years. This direction has become a priority for the company, as he noted in his message. According to Musk, "SpaceX has redirected its efforts towards developing a self-sustaining city on the Moon, as we are confident that this is achievable in less than 10 years. At the same time, creating something similar on Mars will take more than 20 years," he wrote

09.02.2026, 20:44
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After the rally in Uzgen, a huge amount of trash was left behind. The organizers were fined.

After the completion of the ulak in the Uzgen district, a significant amount of garbage was noticed left at the event site. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. In response to the emerging problem, the Osh Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated measures for cleanup. Official letters with orders for organizing the cleanup were sent to the rural districts of Bash-Dobo and

09.02.2026, 20:33
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Ecotechnical Supervision fined one of the Niyazov brothers for littering after organizing the alaman ulak.

The Osh Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has begun actions to eliminate the consequences of pollution caused by the recent alaman ulak competitions held in the Uzgen district. The main reason for the intervention was numerous reports of litter left by both participants and spectators of the events. In this regard, the agency issued official directives to the local authorities of

09.02.2026, 19:53
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Three Thousand in the Pocket. The BGC is Unhappy with Cashless Payments on Buses in Bishkek

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on the improvement of annexed territories, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of measures against cash payments in the city's public transport. “When the fare was raised, we were promised that by 2025 cash transactions would be completely eliminated. However, at this point, we do not see any changes. On the contrary, a plan has been approved for drivers to collect cash every month. These are

09.02.2026, 19:52
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Bailiffs in Osh secured alimony payments totaling 872,000 soms

In Osh, an enforcement case has been completed, during which it was possible to fully pay off the child support debt amounting to 872,516 soms. This was reported by the Bailiff Service operating under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information, the case involved the collection of child support from citizen D.E. in favor of B.E. for the maintenance of three minor children — A., A., and A. — until they reach 18 years of age.

09.02.2026, 19:09
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After the scandal with Larisa Dolina's apartment, "Grandma's Scheme" became the word of the year

The expression "Grandmother's scheme" was recognized as the word of the year in the category of economic terms, as reported by the press service of the "Gramota.ru" website. This phrase, which refers to a real estate fraud scheme, took first place in the "Economics and Finance" category of the "Word of the Year" campaign. 44.6% of voters chose "grandmother's scheme." The next terms in this category were "utilization fee"

09.02.2026, 18:55
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A city council deputy proposed to set quarterly salaries in Bishkek

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on the issues of improving newly annexed territories, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov proposed the necessity of holding elections for neighborhood representatives and their official funding. He noted that for three years, the annexed districts have remained without elected neighborhood representatives.

09.02.2026, 18:52
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Fake video featuring Kamchybek Tashiev spreads on social media

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has reported the emergence of fake videos online, in which citizens are promised an income of 60,000 to 150,000 soms weekly through a non-existent investment platform, purportedly by high-profile officials, including the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. The Ministry emphasized that these video materials were created using artificial intelligence technologies and have no relation to the actual statements of

09.02.2026, 18:46
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2.5 billion soms needed to replace water supply networks in new districts of Bishkek

The total amount needed to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in the recently annexed areas of Bishkek is nearly 2.5 billion soms. This information was announced by the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," Chyngyz Jumaliev, at a meeting of the permanent commission of the city council. As part of the administrative-territorial reform (ATR), "Bishkekvodokanal" has taken on the technical maintenance of 29 water intakes, 59 wells, as well as 373

09.02.2026, 18:37
A plant for generating electricity from waste will be built in Osh.
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A plant for generating electricity from waste will be built in Osh.

A modern plant is planned to be built in Osh, which will process solid household waste for the purpose of generating electricity. The concession agreement was signed between Mayor Zhenishbek Toktorbaev and a representative of the Chinese company "Jiunxin Huanbao Ke Ji Invest," Dai Dao. This was reported by the press service of the municipality of the southern capital. Photo of the Osh City Hall

09.02.2026, 18:32
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Every year, only 1 percent of the water supply networks are replaced in Bishkek.

According to the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," Chyngyz Jumaliyev, only 20 kilometers of water supply networks are updated in Bishkek each year, which accounts for just 1% of the total network volume. This information was announced at a meeting of the permanent commission of the capital council, which deals with the integration of newly joined territories into the capital. Chyngyz Jumaliyev noted that the current tariff for cold water is 10.45 soms per cubic

09.02.2026, 18:25
The State Committee for National Security detained the Deputy Head of Osh Architecture for collusion with developers.
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The State Committee for National Security detained the Deputy Head of Osh Architecture for collusion with developers.

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) has uncovered a large corruption scheme in the field of urban planning in the city of Osh. During the investigation, it became clear that developers systematically falsified information about the availability of parking spaces when preparing project documentation. Instead of designated parking areas, commercial buildings were constructed with the aim of generating significant profits. Some officials from the local

09.02.2026, 18:12
Oncology, Gynecology, Heart Diseases. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Studies Russia's Experience
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Oncology, Gynecology, Heart Diseases. The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic Studies Russia's Experience

The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanbek Dosmambetov, made a working trip to the Russian Federation, where he visited a number of leading medical and educational institutions in Moscow. According to the information from the press service of the ministry, the main goal of the visit was to study advanced practices in training medical specialists, organizing high-quality medical care, and implementing modern diagnostic and treatment methods that could be beneficial for the healthcare system

09.02.2026, 17:53
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A resident of Kara-Suu reported that she may end up on the street due to the debts of her late ex-husband.

A resident of the Kara-Suu district is facing the threat of losing her home due to a debt of 780,000 soms incurred by her ex-husband. This was reported by Gulchehra Badalova at a press conference on February 9 at the AKIpress-Osh agency. According to her, her late husband borrowed 260,000 soms from a private individual. The creditor's side managed to increase the debt amount through the court first to 580,000, and then to 780,000 soms, after which they transferred the ownership of the

09.02.2026, 17:50
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Nurlan Saburov reacted to the ban on entering Russia. And deleted all posts.

Comedian Nurlan Saburov announced a 50-year entry ban to Russia via Instagram. In his message, he deleted all previous posts. We remind you that on February 6, Nurlan Saburov was detained at Vnukovo Airport after arriving from Dubai and was unable to enter Russia. The reasons for this decision are related to violations of migration and tax regulations in the Russian Federation, as well as his criticism of the war in Ukraine. Shortly after this, he flew to Kazakhstan, leaving his wife Diana and

09.02.2026, 17:49
In the village of Dachnoye, there will be no water on February 12.
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In the village of Dachnoye, there will be no water on February 12.

On February 12, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in the village of Dachnoye, as reported by the Bishkek city administration. The reason for the shutdown is emergency repair work being carried out at the "Dachnoye" water intake in this locality.

09.02.2026, 17:23
The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned about the spread of fake information on the internet
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned about the spread of fake information on the internet

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports the emergence of fake information on the internet. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, fake video materials are appearing online, in which, on behalf of official representatives, including those from law enforcement agencies, claims are made about the possibility of earning 60,000 to 150,000 soms per week through some investment platform.

09.02.2026, 17:08
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2.5 billion soms required for the capital repair of educational facilities in Bishkek

According to the analysis, 2.5 billion soms will be required for the capital repair of educational institutions in Bishkek. This was reported by Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov at a meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments of the city council. He added that the local budget for 2026 includes an allocation of 510 million soms for the capital repair of these facilities.

09.02.2026, 17:05
A plant for electricity production through waste recycling will be built in Osh.
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A plant for electricity production through waste recycling will be built in Osh.

The city administration of Osh has announced plans to build a new plant that will produce electricity through waste recycling. According to information from the municipality, a concession agreement was signed between the Osh city administration and the well-known Chinese company in the field of environmental technologies, "Jiunxin Huanbao Ke Ji Invest." The signatures were put by the mayor, Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, and the company's director, Dai Daogo.

09.02.2026, 16:52
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Capital Construction. The Bishkek City Hall is fighting against unscrupulous contractors

At a recent meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments of the capital city council, it became known that the Bishkek city administration annually sends a list of contractors who have acted dishonestly to the Ministry of Construction. Deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova inquired about which organizations are currently on this list. Representatives of the city administration reported that such a list would be provided to the parliament members later.

09.02.2026, 16:35
In state driving schools, the training period may be reduced to 4 months.
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In state driving schools, the training period may be reduced to 4 months.

This initiative is aimed at students who have shown high results. In state driving schools, the possibility of reducing the driving training period to four months is being considered. This information was presented by the State Center for Vehicle Registration. It is reported that at the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov, the agency is exploring options to shorten the training period, which according to new regulations will be 10 months. As part of a pilot project, cadets who demonstrate

09.02.2026, 16:35
In the village of Dachnoe, drinking water will be turned off on February 12.
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In the village of Dachnoe, drinking water will be turned off on February 12.

In the village of Dachnoe, according to information from the municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal, a temporary cessation of drinking water supply is planned. The shutdown is scheduled for February 12 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Water will not be available in residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical organizations, and other social infrastructure facilities. Photo by the Bishkek City Hall This shutdown is related to urgent emergency repair work at the

09.02.2026, 16:11
The founder and frontman of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has passed away.
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The founder and frontman of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has passed away.

On February 7, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, Brad Arnold, the founder and vocalist of the rock band 3 Doors Down, passed away. The musician was 47 years old, and the band announced his death in an official statement. According to media reports, Arnold was diagnosed with "stage four kidney cancer with metastases to the lungs." He first spoke about his illness in May 2025. Due to his illness, the band was forced to cancel their summer concert tour.

09.02.2026, 16:09
In Osh, nearly 873,000 soms in child support was collected for three children
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In Osh, nearly 873,000 soms in child support was collected for three children

In the city of Osh, the enforcement proceedings regarding the alimony debt amounting to 872,516 soms have been completed. This became known through information from the State Service of Judicial Executors of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided data, the enforcement proceedings were conducted in the Osh city department of the service. The debtor, D.E., was obligated to pay alimony for the maintenance of three children until they reached the age of 18, and these funds were designated

09.02.2026, 16:07
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Kyrgyzstanis are urged to refrain from dietary supplements. List

In order to protect the health of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance strongly recommends refraining from purchasing and using certain dietary supplements (DS). The agency reports that a number of supplements do not comply with the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, specifically TR TS 021/2011 "On Food Safety" and TR TS 022/2011 "Labeling of Food Products".

09.02.2026, 16:06
Aibek Junushaliev: A road will be built around the local cemetery in Novopavlovka
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Aibek Junushaliev: A road will be built around the local cemetery in Novopavlovka

At a meeting with residents of MTU "Novopavlovka," the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, discussed important issues regarding the situation with the local cemetery and plans for the construction of a new road. In the area of the cemetery, through which the extension of Profsoyuznaya Street is planned, there are 1,364 graves. The mayor noted that from 2021 to 2024, there have been more than 50 cases of illegal burials here. According to Junushaliev, citizens violated rules and

09.02.2026, 15:53
Kyrgyzstan has implemented the e-Permit system for cargo transportation with China and CIS countries
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Kyrgyzstan has implemented the e-Permit system for cargo transportation with China and CIS countries

In Kyrgyzstan, the e-Permit system has been implemented to simplify international freight transportation with Turkic-speaking countries and China. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the ministry, domestic carriers can now conduct international freight transport with countries such as China, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan by obtaining electronic permits for this purpose.

09.02.2026, 15:48
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Milk producers are asking to set a uniform price of no less than 40 soms

At the meeting of the Housing Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, milk producer Aigul Nurumbetova made a request to establish a uniform price at which processors could purchase dairy products. During the discussion on price regulation, it became known that the price is formed by a commission that includes both producers and representatives of government bodies, taking into account the fat content of the milk. Purchase prices vary depending on the

09.02.2026, 15:48
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In state driving schools, distinguished cadets will be able to take the exam in four months.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has instructed the possibility of changing the duration of training in state driving schools. This information was provided by the press service of the State Center for Vehicle Registration. According to Kanybek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff, for cadets who demonstrate excellent results, a pilot program will be introduced allowing them to take exams after just four months of training.

09.02.2026, 15:46
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Deadly Car Accident in the USA. The Foreign Ministry has taken special control of the situation with the Kyrgyzstani.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has released new information about the traffic accident that occurred in Indiana (USA) involving a citizen of Kyrgyzstan known as B.B. The press service of the ministry reported that employees of the republic's foreign institutions are providing the necessary assistance to the victim. A meeting was held at the Ministry with the relatives of B.B., and representatives of the General Consulate in Chicago established contact with the

09.02.2026, 15:35
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Deputy: We export real milk to Kazakhstan, while we drink powder ourselves

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, which took place on February 9, deputy Aysara Abdibaeva raised the issue of Kyrgyzstan's self-sufficiency in the production of milk and dairy products. In response to her question, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliyev, confirmed that the country largely meets its own needs for dairy products and also

09.02.2026, 15:24
The situation with the detained Kyrgyzstani in Chicago is under special control – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
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The situation with the detained Kyrgyzstani in Chicago is under special control – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

Regarding the incident involving a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, B.B., in Chicago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country made a series of statements: “The Ministry held a meeting with the relatives of the detained individual. At the same time, the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago established contact with him. During the phone conversation, a consular-legal consultation was conducted, and recommendations for further actions were provided.”

09.02.2026, 15:19
A Food Fair Was Held in Naryn
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A Food Fair Was Held in Naryn

Today, a fair was held in the central square of Naryn, where farmers from the rural area of Min-Bulak showcased their products. Visitors could purchase a variety of natural products, including meat, ghee (clarified butter), bread, and much more. Feed grains such as wheat and barley were also available for sale. The prices for beef and horse meat (taiga) were set at 650 soms per kilogram, which is 70 soms lower than in the city markets.

09.02.2026, 15:18
Guns Against Avalanches: 130,000 Cubic Meters Released on the Bishkek - Osh Route
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Guns Against Avalanches: 130,000 Cubic Meters Released on the Bishkek - Osh Route

Important measures to prevent avalanches have been taken by the artillery units of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan. They conducted a planned march to areas prone to avalanche danger and began work on the forced release of snow masses on key routes, including the Bishkek - Osh highway. The military deployed their equipment and weapons on the slopes of the mountains, carrying out targeted fire at snow cornices. This action allows for the early release of accumulated snow masses, which in

09.02.2026, 15:17
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In the KR, personal assistants are exempt from obtaining an insurance policy

Starting from February 1, 2026, there will be changes in the payment for personal assistant services provided to children and individuals with Group I disabilities who require constant care in Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Labor has announced that the new rate will be 8,697.32 soms per month. Additionally, starting from March 1, 2026, the mandatory independent purchase of an insurance policy for personal assistants will be abolished. This task will now be carried out jointly by the territorial

09.02.2026, 15:16
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Doctors revealed which diseases account for 82% of deaths in Kyrgyzstan

According to specialists from the Bishkek Center for Health Strengthening, up to 82% of deaths in the country are associated with non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, oncology, lung diseases, and diabetes. The STEPS study showed that 76.2% of the population leads an insufficiently active lifestyle, 44% smoke, and 48.9% consume alcohol.

09.02.2026, 15:11