Parents ask to preserve the school for blind children in Bishkek

In Bishkek, at a press conference held at the Special Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children on Kulatov Street, 37, parents and educators expressed their protest against the possible relocation of this educational institution to the village of Vorontsovka. Bekbolsun Alymbaev, an educator who has been working at the school for 10 years, noted that the issue of relocation is very pressing. According to him, parents insist on the need to keep the school in its current location

The doctor explained how to lose weight by summer

Doctor Andrey Martyushev-Poklad, a leading specialist at the NTI "Healthnet" and the "Health of the Healthy" union, shared recommendations for losing weight by summer in an interview with RIA Novosti. He emphasizes that to achieve the desired result, it is important to follow a specific sequence of actions. The first step is to eliminate sources of chronic stress. According to the expert, such factors include both lack of sleep and its poor quality. Alcohol, which many use

In Bishkek, new methods for combating corruption risks were discussed

In Bishkek, on February 6, a meeting was held at the Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office, where new approaches to preventing corruption risks in the work of state and local government bodies were discussed. According to the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, representatives of the Jogorku Kenesh, the General Prosecutor's Office, as well as experts and representatives of the academic community participated in the event. This event took place as part of a

More than 36,000 children received assistance in short-term stay facilities in 2025

In 2025, 36,299 children underwent diagnosis and treatment in the short-term care units of the country’s hospitals, both on a planned and emergency basis. Data presented by the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund highlights the high demand for this format, especially among parents of younger children: 64% of all patients were children under six years old, including 11% infants under one year. The infrastructure of short-term units allows doctors to immediately begin diagnosis and treatment upon

"Тunduk" remains one of the most popular apps in Kyrgyzstan

All citizen requests from various corners of Kyrgyzstan are considered by the relevant government institutions. No region is left out of this process, as reported by Aizirek Mamadalieva, head of the customer support department of OJSC "Tunduk". According to her, the "Tunduk" application covers the entire country without distinction between the capital and other regions. Currently, more than 3 million people are using its services.

Almambet Shykmamatov: The GNS has begun to establish a "state - partner" relationship

Shykmamatov also emphasized that a significant achievement of 2025 was not only exceeding planned indicators but also changing the approach to interaction between the state and taxpayers. He noted: "We have started to view our citizens not as violators, but as partners. This change in mindset has already had a tangible effect on the budget and the economy as a whole, which is confirmed by specific figures and growth dynamics."

Ministry of Labor: The number of officially unemployed has decreased by 22% over the year

At a recent meeting of the board of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, the First Deputy Minister Kamchybek Dosmatov presented positive results of the implementation of state programs for the year 2025. According to the department's information, the labor market demonstrated stability, with the official unemployment rate at 1.4%, significantly lower than in previous years (2.9% in 2021, 2.8% in 2022, 2.9% in 2023, and 1.8% in 2024). Currently, there are 56.5 thousand

In the Kara-Suy District, a plot of a children's sanatorium that was illegally sold has been returned to the municipality.

Kazakhstan's Rare Earth Raw Materials to be Integrated into the US Processing Chain

The Kazakh company AltynGroup and the North American REAlloys have announced the beginning of strategic cooperation. Under the agreements reached, rare earth raw materials from Kazakhstan will be integrated into the production chains of the USA, as reported by Exclusive.kz. According to information from the FBRC, the agreements imply a 10-year framework model for the supply of rare earth raw materials, as well as a non-binding intention to invest in the expansion of the production of metals

In Bishkek, suspects in a large-scale fraud using messengers have been detained

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Carlo Rovelli: Time Does Not Exist

According to Rovelli, time is a fascinating topic because it touches upon our deepest feelings. It creates and destroys, questioning the meaning of our existence, which prompted him to dedicate his life to studying this aspect. His new work "The Order of Time," released in April, examines in detail how we perceive time and how it can be absent at both microscopic and macroscopic levels. Rovelli presents compelling arguments, pointing out that chronology and the sequence of events are

About 4 million services were provided in the Centers for Public Services over the year — "Kyzmat"

Government services are actively transitioning to an online format. This was reported by Meerim Iskakova, head of the PR department of the state institution "Kyzmat," on the air of Birinchi Radio. Over the past year, the population service centers (PSC) provided about 4 million services, of which approximately 500 thousand were offered electronically. Iskakova noted that "Kyzmat" was established a year ago as a result of a presidential decree, combining the functions of the

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the meeting of the Board of the State Tax Service

The head of the government emphasized that there was a significant increase in revenue in 2025. The reasons for this were not only the increase in economic activity but also qualitative changes in tax administration. For example, in 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan was 8.3 billion US dollars, while in 2025 it exceeded 22.6 billion dollars. Tax revenues increased almost fourfold, and customs revenues increased sixfold. Non-tax revenues grew by 8-9 times, which is also

Syrgabaev named the main road projects for 2026 in Kyrgyzstan

The Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykalyk Syrgabaev shared plans for the implementation of significant projects in the road sector this year. One of the priority areas is the construction of the Barskoon – Bedel – Uch-Turfan road. “This project will become the third corridor connecting Kyrgyzstan with China. We will begin work on its construction. It is also necessary to complete the project of the Balikchy – Barskoon – Karakol road by August 31. This will require 8 billion soms.

Kanat Sagynbaev criticized subordinates for ignoring citizens' complaints

At a recent meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister Kanat Sagynbaev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of some regional and departmental structures, pointing out the insufficient use of the feedback system "Pikir". According to the ministry, this system, which was implemented using QR codes to gather feedback from citizens, is intended to increase the transparency of government bodies and improve public

Smartphones choose how our memories will look. They may be appealing, but this can change our perception of the world.

Modern smartphones shape how our memories will look — from simple enhancements to fantastic facial features. The results may please you, but they can change our perception of the surrounding world, claims the BBC. When you tried to photograph the Moon with your smartphone, you probably felt disappointment unless you had a Samsung Galaxy. These devices boast a "100x space zoom" feature that allows for surprisingly clear shots of the Moon, despite the modest size of the lens. Such a

In 2025, more than 1,600 km of roads and 11 bridges were repaired and built

- In 2025, the Ministry of Transport reported the completion of construction and repair works on a total length of 1606 kilometers of roads, of which 1545 kilometers were asphalted, according to information from the department's press service. The works were financed from various sources:

Torobaev checked the readiness of the Sokuluk district for spring fieldwork

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev visited the Sokuluk District of the Chui Region to check the readiness for spring fieldwork. According to the information from the ministry's press service, during the inspection of the sowing areas, Bakyt Sadykov, the head of the district's agricultural development department, informed the minister that 38,000 hectares of fallow land had already been cultivated in the Sokuluk District. Sadykov also noted

The data on how many Kyrgyz citizens have imposed a self-ban on loans has been announced

According to information provided by the National Bank, from November 1, 2025, to February 6, 2026, 173,904 citizens of Kyrgyzstan utilized the self-ban on lending service through the mobile application "Tündük." With the introduction of the new mechanism "Self-Ban on Lending" starting November 1, 2025, citizens gained the opportunity to protect their personal data from potential fraud. The procedure for imposing a self-ban through the "Tündük" application is as

Dog handlers of the GTS were trained in modern training methods

As part of the seminar held from January 30 to February 2 at the "Training-Specialized" customs base, employees of the State Customs Service gained knowledge about modern methods of training service dogs. This event was organized to enhance the professional skills and competencies of employees in canine units. The seminar was part of an interagency memorandum concluded to develop canine activities and strengthen the regional training center of the World Customs Organization in the

A new bank has been granted a license in Kyrgyzstan

The National Bank of the country has issued a license allowing the Closed Joint Stock Company "Asman Bank" to conduct banking operations. According to information provided by the regulator, the decision to issue the license was made on February 4, 2026. This document allows "Asman Bank" to conduct operations in both national and foreign currencies. The National Bank emphasized that the license was issued in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.

In the Issyk-Kul District, a clean water supply system has been put into operation

In the village of Toru-Aygyrr, located in the Issyk-Kul region, a ceremonial opening of a new clean water supply system took place. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. High-ranking officials attended the event, including Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, as well as Bakytbek Zhetigenov, the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the

The Ministry of Transport Summarized the Results of Work for 2025

Today, a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in Bishkek, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized. According to the ministry, among the participants of the meeting were the Minister of Transport and Communications Abstatttar Syrgabaev, his deputies, as well as Bektursun Dyykanbaev, an expert from the sectoral policy department of the administration for preparing decisions for the president and the cabinet of

Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in the meeting of the GNS board

At the meeting of the Board of the State Tax Service, held this year, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, was present. The results of the agency's work for 2025 were discussed during the event. The head of the government emphasized that in 2025, tax revenues reached 391.8 billion soms, exceeding the planned figures by 8.2 billion soms. He also noted that in recent years,