Economy / Exclusive

Benazir Nurlanova announced the statistics of the B5+1 business forum

The B5+1 business forum "Central Asia - USA" concluded today in Bishkek, featuring Benazir Nurlanova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. She reported that approximately 400 delegates representing 211 companies and organizations participated in the forum. Among the participants are leading companies that offer new solutions, develop new markets, and create unique cooperation formats.

05.02.2026, 16:49

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Kasymaliev gave an interview to Emirates News about reforms and investment opportunities in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, gave an interview to the state news agency of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates News (WAM), during the World Government Summit. During the conversation, he discussed the importance of this Summit, the strategic priorities of the country, as well as the main directions of development and future prospects for Kyrgyz-UAE cooperation. Kasymaliev emphasized that Kyrgyzstan offers

05.02.2026, 16:49

Politics / Exclusive

Discussed the priorities of Kyrgyzstan within the framework of the Decade of Action for Mountain Development

The Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Mountain Development, Dinara Kemelova, held a series of meetings with representatives of the UN and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat. Among the interlocutors were the UN Resident Coordinator Antje Grawe and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kyrgyzstan, Kim Kwang-dae. This information was announced at the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During these meetings, Kemelova presented the main

05.02.2026, 16:36

Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Health strengthens control at airports due to the Nipah virus

A system of preventive measures is being developed in Kyrgyzstan to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus. This was stated by the Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, the republic is actively cooperating with neighboring countries, including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The parties are exchanging data and studying each other's response protocols to the threat. "Students arriving from India undergo mandatory medical examinations.

05.02.2026, 16:33

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The Ministry of Energy announced a competition for engineering and geological surveys for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1

- The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a competition for conducting engineering and geological surveys necessary for the construction of the Kambar-Ata HPP-1. This information was announced in the Project Management Department. As clarified by the agency, this procurement is being carried out as part of the initiative "Technical Assistance for the Kambar-Ata HPP-1 Project".

05.02.2026, 16:26

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Trump has abandoned the threat to seize Greenland by force, but the war on the internet is just beginning

The Danish Minister of Justice, Peter Hummelgaard, emphasized that Greenland is becoming a target of various influences, and one of the goals of these campaigns is to "undermine the relationship between Denmark and Greenland." According to Thomas Hedin, the editor-in-chief of the Danish fact-checking service TjekDet, the amount of misinformation related to Greenland significantly increased last year.

05.02.2026, 16:26

Politics / Exclusive

Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Ethiopia presented credentials to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

On February 4, in Addis Ababa, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Ethiopia, Adylbek Tultemirov, officially presented his credentials to Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, who holds the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission. This information was received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony took place at the headquarters of the African Union and was marked by a spirit of goodwill and respect.

05.02.2026, 16:19

Society / Exclusive

Former President of Nagorno-Karabakh Sentenced to Life in Baku

Photo by RBC. Araik Harutyunyan, archival photo The military court in Baku has sentenced former leaders of the Armenian Nagorno-Karabakh to life imprisonment. These politicians were detained in 2023 as a result of a military operation, after which the disputed territory was transferred under the control of Azerbaijan, RBC reports. Among the convicted is Araik Harutyunyan, who served as the president of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) from 2020 until August 2023. He was accused of

05.02.2026, 16:19

Society / Exclusive

The deputy proposed to strengthen control over the use of sunflower oil in cafes and markets.

At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva raised the issue of the reuse of sunflower oil in public catering establishments. She emphasized that this oil is only permissible to use twice. “In our cafes, it is not always known how many times this product has been used. It is necessary to conduct a sanitary examination. Children eat at KFC, and this negatively affects the quality of food. At the Osh market, they prepare boorsoks in old, dark oil, yet there is still

05.02.2026, 16:16

Economy / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan is counting on large projects in IT, tourism, and natural resources — Kydyrbaev

As reported by Uluk Kydyrbaev, head of the secretariat of the Business Development and Investment Council under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan has set a priority task — economic growth. This statement was made at the B5+1 forum, organized to discuss the investment climate in the country. According to Kydyrbaev, significant investments are required to achieve this ambitious goal.

05.02.2026, 16:10

Sports / Exclusive

The National Championship in Sports Wrestling for Athletes Under 17 Has Started in Kyrgyzstan

Ulan Kydyrbaev congratulated the participants at the opening of the event on the start of the competition and wished them great success and high achievements. He emphasized that such tournaments play a key role in the development of sports skills among youth and in forming a reserve for the national team. According to the results of the tournament, athletes who take prize places (I, II, and III) will receive medals and diplomas, and will also be included in the national team of Kyrgyzstan.

05.02.2026, 16:04

Health / Exclusive

Doctors discussed the transmission routes and treatment of hepatitis B and D at a seminar in Bishkek

A seminar dedicated to modern methods of diagnosis and therapy for hepatitis B and D was held in Bishkek. Ulan Sarymsakov, a clinical expert from the Republican Center for the Control of Hematogenic Viral Hepatitis and HIV, presented key information about hepatitis B and D, including their transmission routes, symptoms, and treatment methods.

05.02.2026, 15:56

Society / Exclusive

HIC: Orphanage Graduates Can Obtain Housing at 4% Without a Down Payment

At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nilufer Alimjanova raised the issue of the possibilities for obtaining state mortgages for graduates of orphanages. The response to this question was provided by Nurlan Khudaikulov, Deputy Chairman of the State Mortgage Company. He stated that young people who have left orphanages can take advantage of mortgage lending at a rate of 4% with no down payment required. However, as Khudaikulov noted, to obtain the loan, it is necessary to meet

05.02.2026, 15:52

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The Cabinet proposes to queue for apartments instead of land plots

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Temirlan Aitieff raised the issue of the process of allocating land plots to citizens who are in line. In response, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev explained that this issue falls under the jurisdiction of local self-government bodies. He noted that the allocation of land plots is a complex task, as land resources are limited. In this regard, the government is moving towards the construction of multi-story

05.02.2026, 15:51

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The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the USA named 3 priorities for cooperation with Central Asia in the B5+1 format

The United States of America has identified three main areas in which it plans to expand cooperation with Central Asia within the B5+1 format. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State John Mark Pomersheim announced these initiatives on February 5 at the B5+1 forum in Bishkek. The first area focuses on improving the business climate in the region. This involves creating transparent and fair conditions for trade, which should increase the level of trust from American companies in the markets of

05.02.2026, 15:47

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The collapse of tech companies by a trillion dollars will affect all stocks that have come in the way of AI

The recent sell-off was triggered by the presentation of a new tool for the legal field by the AI startup Anthropic PBC. KeyBanc analyst Jackson Ader noted that “if this is legal technology today, then tomorrow AI could impact sales, marketing, or finance.” According to Bloomberg, fears of an impending crash have hit the market for large American and European tech companies. The trillion dollars lost in the stock market reflected negative investor sentiment, and even those companies that were

05.02.2026, 15:43

Economy / Exclusive

The Ministry of Labor reported how many families will participate in the social contract program.

In 2026, 13,333 families will receive assistance from the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration as part of the social contract program. This was stated by Zhalyn Toktosunov, a leading specialist in the Employment Assistance Department. According to him, this year over 13,000 citizens will be able to receive 150,000 soms each to develop their own businesses through this program. Participants will also have the opportunity to obtain a preferential loan of up to 200,000 soms from

05.02.2026, 15:38

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The order of candidates on the ballot for district No. 13 has been determined.

The Central Election Commission held a draw to determine the order of inclusion of registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from the multi-mandate constituency No. 13 in the ballot. According to the CEC, a draw was also held to allocate free airtime on state television channels and print space in official publications.

05.02.2026, 15:30

World / Exclusive

Germany and Australia Expand Partnership in Lithium Mining

On February 5, a meeting took place in Canberra between the heads of the foreign ministries of Germany and Australia, where Johann Wadephul, the German Foreign Minister, announced the intention of both countries to deepen cooperation in the supply of critically important resources, including lithium. This was reported by DW. According to Wadephul, Australia has significant reserves of strategic raw materials, and Germany is interested in further developing the partnership, especially in the

05.02.2026, 15:27

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Suspect in a Series of Car Thefts Detained in Bishkek

In response to this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 205 (theft) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of investigative and operational measures, officers of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police detained the suspect A.B. He was taken to the investigative service of the First May District Police Department and placed in a temporary detention facility. It was additionally revealed that the detainee may be involved in other

05.02.2026, 15:20

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"National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan" will purchase 35 units of special equipment in the first half of 2026

The purchased equipment will be an important step towards increasing the efficiency of operations and strengthening the material and technical base of the enterprise. List of purchased equipment:

05.02.2026, 15:18

Health / Exclusive

A rehabilitation village for children with disabilities will be built in the village of Archaly (sketches)

In the village of Archaly, a rehabilitation complex for children with disabilities will be built. The press service of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported that, by the order of the country's president Sadyr Japarov, the design and construction of a modern rehabilitation center based on the already functioning institution "Maksat" will begin. This is aimed at developing the rehabilitation assistance system for children and increasing the accessibility of specialized

05.02.2026, 15:15

Society / Exclusive

The director of the social institution for the elderly in Sulyukta stated the need for building modernization.

The Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, Kanat Sagynbaev, visited the social stationary institution for the elderly in Sulyukta. This event took place as part of the monitoring of the autumn-winter period of 2025–2026 in the ministry's system, as reported by the press service of the department. During his visit, the minister familiarized himself with the conditions in which 14 people receiving services at this institution live and assessed their current needs. The director

05.02.2026, 15:09

Economy / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, the volume of the shadow economy for 2024 has been assessed

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan has presented its forecasts for the volume of the shadow economy for 2024, which will amount to 308 billion soms. This includes hidden, informal, and illegal economic activities. Compared to the previous year, the share of the shadow economy in the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3 percentage points, reaching 19.5%. Analysis shows that in recent years there has been a growth in the shadow economy: in 2020 its volume was 128.9 billion

05.02.2026, 15:09