Exchange rates for February 9

Current exchange rates for foreign currencies used in exchange offices and banks have been published on the website valuta.kg. As of February 9, the exchange rates in Bishkek are as follows: US dollar — 84.34 soms (buy) and 87.79 soms (sell); euro — 102.81 soms (buy) and 103.79 soms (sell); Russian ruble — 1.122 soms (buy) and 1.154 soms (sell); Kazakh tenge — 0.1563 soms (buy) and 0.1824 soms (sell); Chinese yuan — 12.40 soms (buy) and 12.90 soms (sell).

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh will make an official visit to Turkey

From February 9 to 11, the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu, will travel to Turkey on an official visit. This event has been made possible by the invitation of Numan Kurtulmuş, the Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey. This visit will be the first for Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu after his re-election as Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, and it will begin in the Republic of Turkey, where several high-level meetings are

Agricultural fairs were held in the Moscow and Aitmatov districts

In the Moscow district of Chui region and the Aitmatov district of Talas region, weekend fairs dedicated to agriculture were held. According to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, these events were organized in collaboration with local agricultural development administrations and ayil okmotu. At the fairs, residents had the opportunity to purchase meat products, vegetables, and fruits, as well as essential food items such as flour, oil, and

Two Accidents Occurred During the Alaman Ulak in Uzgen: One Dead and One Injured

On February 8, in the Uzgen district, during the horse racing competition of alaman ulak, two accidents occurred. According to the city administration of Manas, one of the incidents involved a 25-year-old man from the Suzak district, who, wanting to get a better view of the events, drove his car to the top of a hill. However, not exercising caution, he lost control, and the car rolled down. As a result of the accident, the man sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized at the Jalal-Abad

At the "Kashka-Kulak" Base, a Girl Skiing Fell into a Gorge

An incident occurred at the ski resort "Kashka-Kulak" involving a girl who fell into a gorge while skiing, reported the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. On February 8, 2026, at approximately 21:40, a report of the incident was received by the Alamedin District Department of Internal Affairs. The girl, who was at the base in the village of Baytik, fell into the gorge during a skiing outing.

The party of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won the parliamentary elections. Trump congratulated it on the "stunning victory."

The LDPR, led by Takaiti, demonstrated an impressive result, securing 316 seats out of 465, which, according to NHK information, is the best result in the party's history. This gives it the opportunity to implement significant reforms in the country. This also means that the party now has a constitutional majority in the lower house, opening new horizons for reforms.

The police reported on the death of a ulak player in the Uzgen district.

A tragic incident occurred during the alaman ulak tournament organized by the famous kok-boru player Manas Niyazov. He had previously mentioned that athletes from countries such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan would participate in the competition, with prizes including three cars, one hundred camels, and horses. Additionally, another incident took place during the tournament: a passenger car lost control at high speed, rolled down a hill, and fell onto the

Revealed: An Unobvious Factor in the Development of Heart Attacks and Strokes

The chief doctor of the dental clinic "All Yours," Victoria Karataeva, shared interesting information about the factors influencing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. According to the agency Lenta.ru, she stated that people with chronic gum diseases, such as periodontitis and gingivitis, fall into the risk group for the development of atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart attack. Karataeva explained that chronic inflammation of the gums, accompanied by bleeding, allows pathogenic

The Ministry of Labor reported a decrease in the number of benefit recipients

As a result of the increase in targeted social support, the number of citizens receiving state benefits in Kyrgyzstan has decreased by 195.9 thousand people. This was reported by Kamchybek Dosmatov, the First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, at a meeting of the ministry's board. Dosmatov noted that the ministry is actively implementing mechanisms for the targeted distribution of state assistance and support for low-income segments of the

Production of passenger cars in Russia decreased by 11.8% in 2025

- The production of passenger cars in Russia decreased by 11.8% according to Rosstat. Over the past year, 673 thousand cars were produced.

By December 1, it is planned to complete 15% of the work on the construction of railway infrastructure within the framework of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan project, - Cabinet of Ministers

- As part of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan project, the completion of 15% of the work on the construction of railway infrastructure is scheduled by December 1 of this year. This information was announced in the approved work plan of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026, which is aimed at implementing the National Development Program until 2030. According to the mentioned document, in addition to completing 15% of construction and installation work, the launch of several

Sadyr Japarov and Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Visit Jyrgalan

Today, February 8, President Sadyr Japarov, together with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, visited Jyrgalan as part of his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region. First, they familiarized themselves with the area and then discussed the progress of the construction of the year-round ski complex "Ala-Too Resort," which includes three resorts: Jyrgalan, Ak-Bulak, and Boz-Uchuk.

In Kyrgyzstan, new educational complexes for 7th grades are being adapted

Recently, the third meeting of the Supervisory Board of the project "Sector Development Project: Reforming School Education" took place at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the ministry itself. The event was attended by Deputy Ministers of Education: Nadir Jusupbekov, Lira Samykbaeva, and Albert Makmetkulov, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, heads of departments and subordinate

Russian streamers arrested in Almaty for insulting Kazakh women

According to reports, the arrest of the streamers occurred after their negative behavior during the stream. The police noted that they used offensive language and insulted Kazakh girls, which was deemed as hooliganism on social media.

Found hanged by his own pants: Kumarbek Abdyrov, accused of a series of rapes and murders, died in SIZO-1

A tragedy occurred in detention center No. 21 of the State Penitentiary Service: Kumarbek Abdyrov, accused of the murder of 17-year-old Aysulu Mukasheva, died in his cell. According to the press service of the agency, the incident took place on February 7, 2026. At 12:30, the accused A.K.K. was found hanged in his cell, having used his own pants, which were tied to the inner barred door. Despite all attempts by doctors to provide assistance, Abdyrov's life could not be saved.

The Unexpected Cause of Morning Sleepiness and Distraction Revealed

A study published in the journal Food and Humanity (FH) revealed that a breakfast high in sugar and fats can significantly worsen well-being and mental activity in the first hours after eating. As part of the experiment, young women were offered two types of breakfast on different days: a balanced one and a sweet one high in fats, with the calorie content being the same. The results demonstrated that participants more frequently experienced drowsiness and performed worse on planning tasks and

Chinese investors proposed to build a technology park for the production of electrical appliances

At a meeting with a delegation from the Chinese company "Minshan," the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, discussed the prospects for cooperation. During the discussion, company representatives presented a project aimed at creating a low-carbon industrial park for the production of electrical appliances, including household appliances. The company has experience in building similar parks and plans to implement a

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Proposes to Raise Minimum Requirements for the Working Capital of Exchange Offices

According to the proposed project, existing exchange points are recommended to gradually increase their working capital with established deadlines. The specific requirements are as follows: Outside Bishkek and Osh: by March 31, 2026 — 1 million soms; by March 31, 2028 — 2 million soms; by March 31, 2030 — 3 million soms; In Bishkek and Osh: by March 31, 2026 — 2 million soms; by March 31, 2028 — 3 million soms; by March 31, 2030 — 5 million soms; For seasonal exchange offices: by March 31,

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In Pretrial Detention Center No. 1, a defendant in a series of rapes and murders has died - details

A tragic incident occurred in the detention facility No. 21, managed by the State Penitentiary Service. This was reported by the press service of the agency. According to the information provided by the service, on February 7, 2026, at 12:30 PM, a defendant, A.K.K., was found hanged in one of the cells. He used his pants to commit suicide, attaching himself to the inner grille of the door. Despite attempts to provide medical assistance, the man could not be saved.

Shares of the American IT giant fell due to AI costs

As a result of the quarterly report publication, shares of Amazon, one of the largest American IT companies, significantly dropped in price. In evening trading on February 5, a 10% decline was observed on the NASDAQ exchange; however, by the close of the session, the drop was reduced to 4.4%, as reported by Bloomberg. The company's financial results generally met analysts' expectations: revenue increased by 14%, reaching $213.4 billion, while net profit amounted to $21.2 billion.

Sadyr Japarov Showed Chanpen Zhao Winter Tourism in Issyk-Kul

html ​Today, February 7, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, during his working trip to the Issyk-Kul region, held a meeting with Chanpen Zhao, the founder of the famous international cryptocurrency exchange Binance. They discussed the tourism opportunities of Kyrgyzstan. ​During a joint tour of the "Karokol" ski base, the president emphasized the tourist potential of this region.

The Ministry of Transport plans to implement more than 15 road projects in 2026

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced the implementation of a number of road works in 2026, according to information provided by the agency's press service. Among the planned projects for 2026, the following can be highlighted:

Without Withdrawal: The National Bank fined an exchange office in the Jalal-Abad region 55,000 soms

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the imposition of a fine of 55,000 soms on a currency exchange office located in the Jalal-Abad region for violating existing legislative norms and rules governing currency operations. The violations were identified during scheduled inspections; however, specific details about the violations and the name of the bureau were not disclosed. This is not the first case in which exchange offices have been held accountable for non-compliance with