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In Bishkek, the organizer of the "black pawnshop" has been detained

Illegal usury and the operation of a "black pawnshop" have been suppressed in Bishkek, as reported by the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB). During an operation aimed at identifying illegal pawnshops that provide loans at inflated interest rates for the purpose of subsequent seizure of collateral property, a citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic with the initials A.A.T. was detained on February 12.

14.02.2026, 10:51

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One of the group of fake police officers detained in Osh. They extorted money from the owners of a massage parlor.

The criminal, who introduced himself as "Marcel," received an additional 15,000 soms from the owner, promising protection, after which he began receiving weekly transfers of 10,000 soms to his electronic wallet. In total, the amount of damage amounted to 77,000 soms. In connection with the above-mentioned fact, a criminal case has been initiated under Article 208 (extortion) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.02.2026, 10:48

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The CEC recognized Altynbekov, Mamyotov, and Karabekova as elected deputies in the Mazhilis.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) received a statement from candidates who participated in the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in multi-mandate constituency No. 13, which took place on November 30, 2025. According to the CEC, the candidates requested a review of the resolution dated December 3, 2025, number 161, based on newly emerged circumstances. For a thorough and impartial consideration of this statement, the CEC sent an official request to the Ministry of Internal

13.02.2026, 21:35

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The Central Election Commission canceled the repeat elections for electoral district No. 13

The Central Election Commission (CEC) at its meeting today decided to annul the resolution adopted on December 30, 2025, under number 196, concerning the repeat elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh for the multi-mandate electoral district No. 13. The agency reported that the results of the early elections for deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh, held on November 30, 2025, for this district were recognized as valid.

13.02.2026, 21:28

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Head of the Cabinet Kasymaliyev and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan familiarized themselves with the work of the eco-factory for waste recycling

On February 13, a visit by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda took place at the eco-technology plant, which is engaged in electricity production through the disposal of solid household waste. This was reported by the government press service. During the inspection of the plant, the heads of the delegations familiarized themselves with the complete waste processing cycle and the innovations implemented to improve the

13.02.2026, 20:04

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The President met with the relatives of those detained for drugs.

President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the relatives of those who have been detained or convicted in drug-related cases. During this meeting, participants expressed hope for the easing of preventive measures for the detainees, suggesting a transition from detention to house arrest. They also raised the issue of the possibility of reducing sentences for the convicted and changing legislation in a more humanitarian direction. Sadyr Japarov listened attentively to all the appeals, noting

13.02.2026, 18:42

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Kyrgyzstanis Recognized as the Best International Students of RTA

At the Russian Customs Academy, Kyrgyz students took first place among foreign students. As part of the first forum organized for students at the RTA, a solemn award ceremony was held to honor the best students. Students from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated outstanding results, winning five out of six prize positions in the "Best Foreign Student" category. The criteria for determining the winners included academic performance, scientific achievements, and active participation in the life of

13.02.2026, 17:54

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Small Capital, Low Pressure, High Potential: The Investment Formula of Royal Central Park

New Horizons for Small Investors Damir, a 41-year-old individual entrepreneur, with free funds of 30 million KGS, previously tried his hand at investments in cities like Almaty and Tashkent. However, he often faced problems when market prices exceeded his financial capabilities. Instead of competing for expensive assets that had already appreciated, he decided to focus on cities that are in the early stages of development. In this context, the megaproject Royal Central Park in Bishkek became

13.02.2026, 17:37

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In Bishkek, an additional 50,000 subscribers have been connected to gas.

The Bishkek city hall reported the completion of all planned activities aimed at preparing for the heating season of 2025/2026. The main goal of these actions is to ensure reliable and stable heating supply for the city. According to information from the city authorities, in 2025, 1 billion 230 million soms have been allocated for repair work to the municipal enterprise "Bishkek TEC". As of now, the repair of 5 energy boilers and 6 turbo units has been completed, and work has been

13.02.2026, 17:33

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The mayor announced plans for the development of the city's educational and sports infrastructure for 2026.

At the final meeting of the Bishkek city administration, which took place at the end of 2025, future plans were discussed. Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reported that significant attention is being paid to the development of preschool education.

13.02.2026, 17:30

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Border Service reported the temporary closure of the checkpoint at the Kyrgyz-Chinese border

- According to a statement from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the State Border Service has reported changes to the schedule for the temporary closure of border crossing points on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border at the initiative of the Chinese side. In connection with the celebration of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the following border crossing points will temporarily suspend operations:

13.02.2026, 17:30

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Exchange of livestock, cotton processing. What else was agreed upon by Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

On February 13, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev held a working meeting with Kurbon Hakimzoda, the Minister of Agriculture of Tajikistan. During the negotiations, according to the press service of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the focus was on key areas of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. The main topics of discussion included enhancing the genetic potential of livestock through the exchange of

13.02.2026, 17:30

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In "Tazalyk," they reported on the shooting of dogs in one of the houses in Bishkek.

At the specified address, there were more than 30 dogs and over 50 cats in a private home, which significantly exceeds the permissible norms, according to which no more than 2 dogs and 3 cats can be kept in one household. There was also a lack of veterinary passports and vaccination confirmations for the animals, which is a violation of the law. Employees of the MTU, as well as representatives of the internal affairs, sanitary-epidemiological, and veterinary services, visited this address for

13.02.2026, 17:15

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Will Allocate $50 Million for "Green" Loans for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

- In Bishkek, on February 12, an agreement was signed between the Ministry of Finance and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, under which a concessional loan of $50 million will be provided to the State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Finance. As clarified by the department, the funds received will be used to support micro, small, and medium enterprises engaged in the implementation of "green" and resource-saving

13.02.2026, 17:07

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On the way to Manas Airport, an accident occurred, and the driver was injured.

An accident occurred today around 11:19 AM on the road leading to Manas Airport in Bishkek. This was reported by the Patrol Service of the Police. According to preliminary data, the driver, born in 1994, M.E., lost control of his Hyundai vehicle and crashed into a tree.

13.02.2026, 16:46

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Sadyr Japarov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan

On February 13, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with Ermek Kosherbayev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. This information was provided by the press service of the head of state. During the meeting, key issues of bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest were discussed, and significant potential for deepening interaction was noted. The parties also exchanged views on multilateral cooperation within international and regional organizations,

13.02.2026, 16:42

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Almasbek Abytov has been relieved of his duties at his own request

The position of the authorized representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Jogorku Kenesh has become vacant after Almasbek Akhunjanovich Abytov decided to leave this position at his own request. The corresponding order was signed by the chairman of the cabinet of ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

13.02.2026, 16:39

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In "Tazalyk," they explained the situation regarding the shooting of dogs in Novopavlovka

The municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" has informed about the situation related to the shooting of dogs in the village of Novopavlovka, stating that actions were taken after numerous complaints from local residents and based on a decision by the administration of the Lenin district of Bishkek, as well as a telegram from MTU No. 106 dated February 11, 2026 (number 01-13/5). According to information from the Bishkek mayor's office, there were about 30 dogs and more than 50 cats in a

13.02.2026, 16:33

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The industry of Naryn region grew 2.5 times in 2025

- The final board meeting of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in the Naryn region. This information was announced by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov participated in the meeting.

13.02.2026, 16:26

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For Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan, the Agreement on the Development of Heavy Machinery in the CIS Comes into Force

- As of February 13, the Agreement concerning cooperation among the CIS member states in the field of heavy machine engineering will come into effect, as reported by the Executive Committee of the CIS. Thus, the document enters into force for Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

13.02.2026, 16:24

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In 2025, over 60,000 people received targeted assistance in Bishkek - City Hall

In 2025, targeted assistance was provided to 60,472 people in Bishkek, amounting to 184 million 565.2 thousand soms. For comparison, in 2024, this support was received by 58,805 citizens for a total of 174 million 467.4 thousand soms, as reported by the city hall. According to the department, this year 130 social contracts were signed with needy families, for which 19.5 million soms were allocated. Digital "Social Passports" were also introduced, a project to support women with

13.02.2026, 16:20

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Bektur Zulpiyev dismissed from the position of presidential advisor

According to information provided by the presidential administration, Bektur Rysbaevich Zulpiyev has been dismissed from the position of presidential advisor due to his transition to another job.

13.02.2026, 16:11

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Construction of the second waste recycling plant will begin in Bishkek

The construction of a second plant for processing solid household waste will begin in Bishkek. This was announced by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, at the final meeting of the city hall board. According to Aibek Junushaliev, the first plant of its kind in Central Asia, which opened on December 27, 2025, has already shown significant results, processing 80,000 tons of waste in just a few months. It is worth noting that its capacity is from 1,000 to 1,200 tons per day, and it also

13.02.2026, 16:10

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The Earth's core may contain hydrogen reserves equal to 45 world oceans.

The Earth's core, primarily composed of iron, does not have such a high density that it could consist solely of this element. Determining the proportion of lighter elements in the core can provide valuable information about the planet's formation process. However, direct measurement of the core is impossible, and scientists are forced to use computer modeling and laboratory experiments, as noted by Scientific American. In an experiment conducted by scientists from Peking University,

13.02.2026, 15:58