A resident of the capital, known as A.A., filed a report with the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District of Bishkek regarding a theft. According to her, on January 30, 2026, at around 6:00 PM, at the corner of Chuy Avenue and Shopokov Street, her mobile phone, an "iPhone 17 Pro Max," was stolen by unknown individuals.
In the Energy Town, a water supply shutdown is scheduled for February 10, 2026. According to information received from the city authorities, the water supply will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, affecting residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and other social and industrial objects.
In the Jalal-Abad region, a major overhaul of 65 substations is planned, as reported by the Ministry of Energy. According to the agency's information, the updates will affect substations with various voltage levels: 35, 110, 220, and 500 kV. The work will be carried out in the following settlements: Maiyly-Suu — 2 substations of 110 kV, 1 substation of 35/10 kV; Manas — 4 substations of 110 kV; Kara-Kul — 6 substations of 110 kV; Tash-Kumyr — 1 substation of 220 kV, 2 substations of 110
At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of agrarian policy, ecology, and water resources, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev presented information on the readiness for spring fieldwork. According to his report, 15 protocols have been signed in the area of export with China, and the creation of three more is planned. In addition, 17 types of products are exported without any protocols. “Within the framework of
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee on agricultural policy, water resources, and ecology, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced that in 2026, 41 billion soms are planned to be allocated from the state budget to support agriculture. As Torobaev noted, a significant portion of these funds will be directed towards capital investments, while 10 billion soms will be used for irrigation, and 3 billion for providing the population with clean
Starting today, applications for training in driving schools are being accepted in Kyrgyzstan. This was announced by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, who heads the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, in an interview with the "Kabar" agency. He specified that training will be conducted in both in-person and distance formats.
During a meeting held at the presidential administration, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, presented the results of two reforms implemented under the "Government Accelerators" program. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Kasymaliev noted that Kyrgyzstan's achievements under the "Government Accelerators" program, demonstrated during his working visit to the United Arab Emirates from
48 state driving schools have been launched in Kyrgyzstan, as reported to the Kabar agency by Boobek Salimzhanov, the first deputy head of the Presidential Administration. Salimzhanov noted that a special portal has been created for citizens to submit applications. Applications can be sent through the website avtomektep.srs.kg. "On the site, you need to choose your preferred mode of study — online or offline. The application collection will last until March, after which the training
Three employees of the State Center for Vehicle Registration have been detained in Bishkek, according to information from the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region. During the investigation, a criminal group was identified that was involved in forging certificates of completion for driving school courses. The directors of private driving schools, known as B.T. and M.A., illegally received amounts ranging from 40,000 to 120,000 soms through intermediary I.T. for fictitious
A production base that was previously illegally privatized has been returned to state ownership in Bishkek. This was reported by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency's information, during the investigation, cases of corruption related to the alienation of property located at 1a Timur Frunze Street were identified. The returned property includes workshops, warehouses, and a land plot of 0.64 hectares.
A collective appeal was sent to President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, in which the authors request the immediate initiation of new presidential elections. Seventy-five signatories, including scholars, former prime ministers, ex-deputies, and representatives of the public, supported this appeal.
With the end of 2025, the German automaker Volkswagen has taken first place in electric vehicle sales in Europe, surpassing Tesla, reports Kazinform, citing data from DW. According to information from the consulting firm JATO, Volkswagen managed to sell 274,278 electric vehicles, which is 56% higher than the figures for 2024. The main factor for this growth was the new models, among which the mid-range electric vehicle ID.7 stands out. This allowed Volkswagen to overtake the previously
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan reported on the fact of illegal transfer of a land parcel in the village of Tash-Dobo, located in the Alamudun district.
During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to agricultural policy, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev reported that 182 thousand tons of fertilizers are needed for the successful conduct of spring field work in the country. According to him, 22 thousand tons have already arrived, which is about 30% of the total required amount. Eight companies are handling the supplies, and sales are being conducted through 30 retail points.
In the Chui region, the launch of a new aerated concrete plant is expected in April, with investments amounting to $10 million. This was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Minister Nurdana Oruntaev visited the construction site of the plant in the Issyk-Ata district, where he familiarized himself with the ongoing work.
In Manchester, Milton Keynes, and other cities in the UK, there is a growing popularity of office beehives, as reported by The Guardian. Companies are beginning to collaborate with professional beekeepers to install hives on rooftops, in yards, and in parking lots. This is not just a trendy fad, but a way to reduce stress levels, strengthen corporate culture, and reconnect with nature, which is particularly relevant in the context of hybrid work and professional burnout, claims The Guardian.
In addition, in the team competition among girls in the Air Rifle event, Kyrgyzstani athletes, including Albina Tuleberdieva, Datkaim Sadykova, and Zhibek Bektasheva, also won bronze medals, taking third place. The Asian Championship, which takes place from February 2 to 14, features 385 shooters from 19 countries, including juniors, youth, and adult athletes.
An accident occurred at the Kashkulak ski resort involving a 16-year-old girl, as reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. The incident took place on February 8, 2026, around 21:40, when the Alamudun District Police Department received a report that a skier had fallen into a gorge in the village of Baytik in the Alamudun district. According to preliminary investigation data, T.A., born in 2006, arrived at the resort with friends to engage in skiing. After
Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev spoke at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to agricultural policy, ecology, and water resource management, where he presented a report on preparations for the spring fieldwork. According to him, in 2026, the commissioning of 893 new wells is planned. As part of the preparations, the ministry has provided 203 units of agricultural machinery, while local self-government bodies have prepared an additional
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At the Asian Cycling Championship held in Saudi Arabia, Igor Filin from Kyrgyzstan won a gold medal, reported the Cycling Federation of Kyrgyzstan. The competition took place on the road in the Masters 60–64 category over a distance of 62.4 km.
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