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A New Director Appointed at the Higher School of Justice under the Supreme Court
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A New Director Appointed at the Higher School of Justice under the Supreme Court

Today, an official presentation of the new director, Erkin Toktombetov, took place at the Higher School of Justice, which operates under the auspices of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was conducted by the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satyiev. During his speech, Satyiev emphasized the importance of the Higher School of Justice in the country's judicial system, outlining the main tasks that lie ahead for the educational institution in the near future. He

06.02.2026, 13:12
Comedian Nurlan Saburov Banned from Entering Russia for 50 Years
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Comedian Nurlan Saburov Banned from Entering Russia for 50 Years

Kazakhstani comedian Nurlan Saburov has been banned from entering Russia for a period of 50 years. This information was made public by Russian media outlets, citing sources in law enforcement agencies. Photo from the internet According to RIA Novosti, this decision was made on January 30 and was justified by the need to protect national security, comply with legislation, and safeguard traditional spiritual and moral values.

06.02.2026, 13:05
Construction companies held accountable for road pollution
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Construction companies held accountable for road pollution

In Bishkek, the municipal inspection of the mayor's office is actively monitoring compliance with sanitary standards on the roadway, especially along the Bishkek - Manas International Airport (Vasilyevsky tract) route. This information was announced by the city municipality.

06.02.2026, 12:48
Meteorologists Warn of Strengthening Winds in Bishkek
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Meteorologists Warn of Strengthening Winds in Bishkek

In the next three hours, as well as in the evening, an increase in the northwestern wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley, with gusts reaching 15–20 meters per second. This information is provided by meteorologists. Citizens and visitors to the capital, as well as residents of the Chui region, are advised to exercise caution: if possible, avoid being outdoors, do not leave vehicles under trees and unreliable structures, and stay updated with news from emergency services and official

06.02.2026, 12:13
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Electronic bracelet for individuals who have committed domestic violence. How do they want to control them?

The Ministry of Justice has initiated a project regarding the procedure for applying electronic monitoring and control over individuals guilty of domestic violence. This draft resolution of the cabinet of ministers is already available for public discussion. As part of the initiative, it is proposed to carry out electronic monitoring of the location of both offenders and victims, as well as to monitor compliance with the conditions of temporary protection orders through authorized bodies in the

06.02.2026, 12:13
The Ministry of Justice has prepared a mechanism for electronic monitoring of domestic abusers
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The Ministry of Justice has prepared a mechanism for electronic monitoring of domestic abusers

The Ministry of Justice has presented a draft resolution concerning changes to the existing measures to combat domestic violence. This draft proposes amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers' regulation "On Measures for the Protection and Defense Against Domestic Violence," adopted on July 16, 2025, under number 417. The main goal of this document is to implement the law signed on October 15, 2025, number 214, which introduces a mechanism for electronic monitoring of individuals

06.02.2026, 12:10
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Arzymat Aldayev: Bishkek Must Be Fully Gasified by 2030

At a briefing held today, Arzymat Aldayev, Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of Gazprom Kyrgyzstan, stated that Bishkek must achieve full gasification by 2030. During the administrative reform, the number of residential areas in the capital has increased to 105, and according to Aldayev, more than half of them are already connected to gas.

06.02.2026, 12:04
The Ministry of Transport Summarized the Results of Work for 2025
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The Ministry of Transport Summarized the Results of Work for 2025

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Transport and Communications was held to summarize the results of work for 2025. Participants of the event included the Minister of Transport and Communications Abstatttar Syrgabaev, his deputies, as well as Bektursun Dykhanbaev, an expert from the Department of Sectoral Policy of the Presidential Administration and the Cabinet of Ministers.

06.02.2026, 12:03
Kanibek Tumanbaev received a stern reprimand from Sadyr Japarov
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Kanibek Tumanbaev received a stern reprimand from Sadyr Japarov

The President emphasized the importance of adhering to ethical norms in communication with citizens. President Sadyr Japarov issued an official warning to Kanibek Tumanbaev, who holds the position of head of the State Affairs Department. This information was provided by the president's press secretary, Askhat Alagozov.

06.02.2026, 11:41
In the Batken Region, a major overhaul of 22 substations will be conducted
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In the Batken Region, a major overhaul of 22 substations will be conducted

This year, a major overhaul of 22 substations operating at voltages of 220/110/35 kV is planned in the Batken region. The information was provided by the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan. According to the ministry's data, the substation 220/110/10 kV "Alai" will undergo reconstruction, during which the grounding system for the open switchgear (OSG) equipment will be completely updated. At the "Arka" and "Dzhin-Dzhigan" substations, operating at 110/35/6 kV,

06.02.2026, 11:38
Ramadan in Kyrgyzstan will begin on February 19: The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the date
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Ramadan in Kyrgyzstan will begin on February 19: The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed the date

Image from the internet. Orozo in Kyrgyzstan will begin on February 19 The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the month of Ramadan (Orozo ayi) in 2026 will begin on February 19. This will be the first day of fasting. The decision was made by the fatwa council during a meeting held in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) with the participation of muftis from the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States.

06.02.2026, 11:32
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The Social Fund received 526.3 million soms in profit from investing the GNPPF funds.

In January 2026, the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic made investments amounting to 1 billion 140.8 million soms from the funds of the State Accumulation Pension Fund (GNPF) in government securities (GCB), which yielded returns of 15.2% to 16% per annum. Additionally, part of the GNPF funds, specifically 300 million soms, was placed in deposits with commercial banks for terms of 12 and 18 months, with yields ranging from 11.3% to 14.3% per annum. As a result, a total of 1 billion 440.8

06.02.2026, 11:29
Cold Garage and Faith in God: How a Homeless Brit Survives Winter in Bishkek
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Cold Garage and Faith in God: How a Homeless Brit Survives Winter in Bishkek

Photo 24.kg. Briton Scott Friday In the center of Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, 62-year-old homeless British citizen Scott Friday has been living in a small garage for several months. This place has become his temporary refuge thanks to the kindness of caring local residents. However, the conditions here leave much to be desired: there is no electricity, and the temperature sometimes drops to critical levels. Despite all the hardships, Scott continues to fight for survival and hopes to

06.02.2026, 11:12
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The exact date for the start of the Orozо fast has been revealed.

The Fatwa Council of the Muftiyats of the Organization of Turkic States has decided to begin the Orozо fast this year, scheduling it for February 19 (Thursday). The evening of February 18 will mark the start of the tarawih prayer in mosques, which is performed only during the month of Orozо. This was announced following a meeting of the Fatwa Council held in Samarkand. In Kyrgyzstan, it has also been confirmed that Muslims will begin fasting on February 19.

06.02.2026, 10:56
Seized 300 liters. Raid to identify illegal fuel trade in the Lenin District
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Seized 300 liters. Raid to identify illegal fuel trade in the Lenin District

Photo by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District In Bishkek, in the Lenin administrative district, raids were conducted aimed at identifying cases of illegal circulation of fuel and lubricants. During these activities, 300 liters of fuel were seized from traders, as confirmed by the press service of the local internal affairs department. The raid was organized thanks to the cooperation of several organizations: the municipal administration of the Lenin district, the State Tax

06.02.2026, 10:55
In Bishkek, the Children's Assistance Center has been renovated
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In Bishkek, the Children's Assistance Center has been renovated

The major renovation of the Center for Helping Children in Bishkek has been completed. This center provides support to children who have suffered from violence and abuse. Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, along with the Director of the Department of Social Development Aizada Junusova, visited the renovated facility and assessed the completed work. For over 11 years, the Center has offered free services in social, psychological, and legal assistance to children in difficult life situations,

06.02.2026, 10:51
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Who is Awaiting Gasification in the Chui Region in 2026

The Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of Gazprom Kyrgyzstan, Arzymat Aldayev, reported at a briefing on the company's achievements in the field of gasification. Since the start of the investment program, nearly 1,400 kilometers of gas pipelines have been constructed, covering 54 settlements and residential areas. These efforts have allowed 60,000 subscribers to be connected to gas, which accounts for about 300,000 residents of the country.

06.02.2026, 10:47
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The deputy demanded to relocate the tuberculosis hospital from the city center. She was responded to.

At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised the issue of the planned construction of a school just 50 meters from the tuberculosis hospital in Talas. She insisted on the need to relocate this hospital to a more distant location and asked Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov to take control of the situation. In response, the director of the National Center for Phthisiatry, Abdullaat Kadyrov, provided clarifications.

06.02.2026, 10:46
The number of yaks in Kyrgyzstan has exceeded 61 thousand
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The number of yaks in Kyrgyzstan has exceeded 61 thousand

In the context of climate change, Kyrgyzstan is actively developing yak breeding, which is considered one of the most promising areas in agriculture. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Republic. According to official data, the total yak population in the country is 61,650 heads. The main regions where they are concentrated include Naryn, Issyk-Kul, and Osh oblasts, where high pastures create optimal ecological conditions for these

06.02.2026, 10:40
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Bishkek is suffocating again: the level of polluted air has soared to three times above the norm

In Bishkek, there is a sharp deterioration in air quality. As reported by Kyrgyzhydromet, monitoring has revealed dangerous exceedances of permissible levels of pollutant concentrations. According to data from the environmental pollution monitoring department, the average daily levels of major pollutants in the air of the capital exceeded established norms by up to 3.25 times from January 30 to February 5, 2026.

06.02.2026, 10:39
Broke traffic rules three times - get ready to take the driving test again
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Broke traffic rules three times - get ready to take the driving test again

In Kyrgyzstan, drivers who commit three or more serious violations of traffic rules within a calendar year will be required to retake the driving tests. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department for Ensuring Road Safety. Photo from the internet This measure is part of the new Code of Offenses, which has added Article 37 (note 1).

06.02.2026, 10:10
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The president reprimanded Kanibek Tumanbaev for the incident at the Osh market

According to the information from the president's press secretary, Askat Alagozov, the incident occurred during Tumanbaev's visit to the Osh market on February 4, where he was communicating with local entrepreneurs. A video has surfaced online showing him speaking in a harsh manner with one of the participants in the meeting. Sadyr Japarov noted that it is important to adhere to ethical standards when interacting with the public, emphasizing the need for correct and respectful

06.02.2026, 10:03
Musk Reveals How Governments Can Use AI and Robots
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Musk Reveals How Governments Can Use AI and Robots

American billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk expressed the opinion that the greatest danger to the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics comes not from private companies, but from government structures. According to him, governments can use these technologies to suppress the population. “Perhaps the biggest threat to the proper direction of AI development is the state. Authorities have the ability to use AI and robots to control people. This really raises serious

06.02.2026, 10:03
In the Suzak District, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been thwarted
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In the Suzak District, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been thwarted

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Suzak district, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been uncovered, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Investigative and operational activities revealed that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" M.I. together with S.N., using forged documents from the village administration, deceived citizens by offering them plots for individual housing construction (IHC) in the

06.02.2026, 10:00
The Ministry of Justice proposes to legalize digital evidence in criminal proceedings
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The Ministry of Justice proposes to legalize digital evidence in criminal proceedings

A new draft law has been developed in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at integrating digital evidence into criminal and procedural legislation, which aligns with modern digital trends. The Ministry of Justice reports that the draft includes amendments to the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Code of Offenses. These amendments are aimed at the official recognition of digital evidence and the establishment of procedures for their collection, storage, documentation, and use in criminal

06.02.2026, 09:55
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Police organized hot meals for drivers at the "Ken-Bulun" checkpoint

The Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region reported that police officers provided hot meals to drivers at the "Ken-Bulun" checkpoint. On February 5, 2026, as part of this initiative, the leadership of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District, including Police Colonel M. Myrsaliyev, his deputy, as well as the deputy akim and representatives of the rural administration, visited the specified checkpoint.

06.02.2026, 09:53
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Life in the Regions: A Master from Issyk-Kul Combined Pottery and the Collection of Historical Artifacts

In the village of Maman, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, 36-year-old Nurlan Kydybaev has been making clay products for 16 years. In recent years, he has also started collecting historical artifacts. He shared this with a Turmush correspondent. Nurlan noted that interest in his work has significantly increased. “I was born and raised in Maman, and after finishing school, I entered the Academy of Arts [National Academy of Arts]. Since then, I have been working with

06.02.2026, 09:48
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In the Housing Complex, a project has been developed that prohibits transgender transition and gender change in documents in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The introduction of changes to the Family Code has become the subject of a bill published by Deputy Marlen Mamataliev on the website of the Jogorku Kenesh for public discussion. The deputy notes that modern medical technologies make gender correction more accessible, leading to active discussion of this topic in society. However, legislation in this area lags behind technical progress, creating a legal vacuum.

06.02.2026, 09:47
The Mayor of Osh handed over new electrical equipment to the municipal enterprise
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The Mayor of Osh handed over new electrical equipment to the municipal enterprise

On February 5, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, handed over 5 units of specialized electrical equipment (electric vehicles) to the municipal enterprise "City Improvement and Greening Combine of Osh". The city hall reported that during a previous meeting with employees, the mayor promised to provide such equipment. In accordance with this commitment, Jenishbek Toktorbaev delivered the electrical equipment to ease the workload of the staff and accelerate work processes.

06.02.2026, 09:18
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The U.S. will allocate nearly $6 billion for the global fight against HIV

The United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomed the new funding of $5.88 billion signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 3. This decision confirms the important role of the United States in the global fight against HIV, the organization noted. Under the new law, $4.6 billion is allocated to support HIV programs in accordance with the America First Global Health strategy, as well as $1.25 billion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and $45 million to

06.02.2026, 09:06
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Supplies of School Textbooks Discussed by Relevant Agencies of Kyrgyzstan and Russia

The issues of textbook supplies were the subject of discussion between the relevant ministries of Kyrgyzstan and Russia. As reported in a statement from the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, a videoconference was held with Russian colleagues, focusing on the topics of adaptation and supply of textbooks for the Russian language and literature. Representatives from the Russian publishing house "Prosveshchenie" also participated in the discussion.

06.02.2026, 08:11
A deputy spoke about the terrible condition at the Institute of Resortology in Tash-Dobo
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A deputy spoke about the terrible condition at the Institute of Resortology in Tash-Dobo

The condition of the infrastructure of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Resortology and Rehabilitation, located in the village of Tash-Dobo (Vorontsovka), raises serious concerns. Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva raised this issue at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, based on the results of an inspection by the committee dealing with labor, health, women's affairs, and social policy. Photo from the archive. Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva on the catastrophic condition of the

06.02.2026, 08:09
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Attempt to Preserve Frames. "Horeca" on Including Service Charges in Dishes

The "Horeca Club" Association, representing the interests of the restaurant and hotel sectors, provided clarifications regarding the formation of prices and the cost of dishes in public catering establishments. According to the association, the 15% service charge has never been considered profit for businesses. These funds were used to create a payroll fund and maintain high service standards.

06.02.2026, 07:33
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"Turn Down the Volume." Gula Kozhokulova and Nurdin Oruntaev argued over the construction in the center of Bishkek

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, the deputy reminded that the general plan is awaiting approval from the government. She noted that according to this plan, the development of the central part of the city should be medium-rise. However, according to modern standards, this implies the construction of buildings up to nine stories high, which raised her concerns about the possibility of demolishing Stalin-era buildings in the center. Minister of Construction, Architecture, and

05.02.2026, 22:59
In Bishkek, construction companies held accountable for polluting the roads.
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In Bishkek, construction companies held accountable for polluting the roads.

In Bishkek, there is control over compliance with sanitary standards on roads where infrastructure construction is taking place, particularly along the Bishkek — Manas International Airport highway (Vasilievsky tract). This was reported by the press service of the city administration. During inspections, cases of soil being brought onto the roadway by construction vehicles were discovered.

05.02.2026, 22:44
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New Police Buildings Opened in the Tonsky District

In the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the villages of Kara-Talaa and Kara-Koo, a ceremony was held to open two modern police station buildings. The initiator of the construction was the Minister of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant General of Police Ulan Niyazbekov. The event was attended by the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, Major General of Police Murat Boronov, the prosecutor of the Ton district, representatives of local authorities, veterans of the

05.02.2026, 22:36
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A briefcase with money was stolen from a BMW X5. A suspect has been detained.

In Bishkek, police officers detained a man who is suspected of committing a series of thefts from cars. This occurred after a local resident reported on January 31 to the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District about the theft of a bag containing money from his BMW X5. According to the victim, his car was parked in a lot on Panfilov Street when a bag with 8,000 soms was stolen from it.

05.02.2026, 22:26
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Deputy: Traders are concerned. How will the spots be allocated at the new Osh market?

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev announced plans to create an interagency commission to ensure transparency in the distribution of trading spots at the new Osh market. Deputy Kongantiev drew attention to the statement by Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the Department of Affairs, that 916 spots would be allocated for traders at the new market. However, according to the information from the Leninsky district administration, about 8,500

05.02.2026, 21:55