According to reports from the German Research Centre for Geosciences, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred in the waters near the Kermadec Islands. The epicenter was located at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. Currently, there are no reports of casualties or damage. There is also no information about the possibility of a tsunami.
In the Chui region, law enforcement agencies report new cases of fraud related to WhatsApp groups called "JDC in Kyrgyzstan." These groups exhibit signs of a financial pyramid and pose a potential threat to citizens. According to information from the press service of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, the fraudsters add people to messenger groups and offer them to invest money with promises of high and guaranteed returns, although such offers have no legal
The exemption from customs duties will apply only if there is a document confirming that the raw sugar will be used for industrial processing. This document must specify both the importing organizations and the processing enterprises where the raw material will be applied. It should be emphasized that the imported raw sugar is intended exclusively for processing on an industrial scale within Kyrgyzstan. Furthermore, the export of white sugar produced from this raw material will be prohibited.
Under the guidance of the new head coach Robert Prosinečki, the national team of Kyrgyzstan is preparing for training camps scheduled for March. As reported by the Kyrgyz Football Union, the camps are planned from March 18 to March 31 in Antalya. At the same time, youth teams U-20 and U-23 of Kyrgyzstan will also be holding their camps in the same city.
This month, Starlink also announced the start of operations in Bolivia, providing internet connectivity even in the most remote corners of the country. Additionally, in Brazil, Starlink reached an important milestone by providing stable access to high-speed internet for over a million users, including areas where internet was previously unavailable or unreliable.
Georgy Georgievich Petrashov passed away at the age of 88, becoming a true legend of cycling in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The sports community both in Kyrgyzstan and beyond is experiencing a tremendous loss. Georgy Georgievich was not only an outstanding athlete and Honored Master of Sports of the USSR but also a distinguished coach who dedicated his life to the development of sports in the country. For 13 years,
- Today, February 4, at the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies approved the draft law concerning amendments to the law "On Renewable Energy Sources" in the second and third readings. Information was presented by the Deputy Minister of Energy, Altynbek Rysbekov.
The implementation of land amnesty continues in Bishkek, initiated by the government decree dated May 31, 2022, No. 291 "On the Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Conducting Land Amnesty." According to the city hall, work has been completed on compiling lists of property owners who can take advantage of the land amnesty in the Lenin district. At the same time, data clarification and list creation are ongoing in other districts of the capital.
- The Chui Electric Networks enterprise successfully completed both capital and current repairs, as well as the reconstruction of networks in 2025, stated Maksat Duyshykee, head of the production and technical department. He noted that the company manages: two 500 kV substations, three 220 kV substations, twenty 110 kV substations, ninety-nine 35 kV substations, five thousand nine hundred thirty-nine 10/04 kV transformers, eighty-nine kilometers of 500 kV overhead lines, nine hundred
The Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, made a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region on February 4, where she familiarized herself with the construction progress of the presidential lyceum "Akyilman" in the city of Manas. According to the ministry's press service, this lyceum will be able to accommodate 360 students and will consist of three floors. The educational institution will be equipped with modern classrooms, a robotics lab, a laboratory, a
The problem of labor shortages in Russia is becoming increasingly acute. In the capital, snow is now cleared by Cuban migrants who work for low wages, while for other foreigners, the economic situation in Russia no longer seems so attractive. Dolores, a 29-year-old Cuban woman, tightly grips a shovel as she clears snow from the sidewalk in one of Moscow's alleys. She steps back to let passersby through, who navigate the thin layer of snow under the January sun, and then resumes her work.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of creating new gambling zones that Kazakhstani citizens will not be able to access. The goal is to attract foreign investment without exacerbating the issues of gambling addiction within the country. According to forecasts, by 2029, the number of foreign tourists in the region will reach 148,000, creating 7,000 new jobs, and tax revenues from casinos will amount to about 1.2 billion tenge per year. In Zhetysu, 67%
From February 6 to 22, 2026, the XXV Winter Olympic Games will be held in Italy. According to the official Olympic website, more than 90 countries will participate in the event. Kyrgyzstan will also be represented at these games, submitting two applications from its athletes. The team consists of: Timur Shakirov (alpine skiing) under the guidance of Igor Borisov and Arthur Saparbekov (cross-country skiing), who trains under Alexander Levdansky.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, 2026, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova inquired about the volume of electricity deficit in the republic. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov responded that the deficit amounted to 3.8 billion kWh by the end of 2025.
According to Rospotrebnadzor, a woman who fell ill with the fever returned to Moscow after a vacation in the Seychelles. The situation is under control, as reported by TASS. After returning to Russia, she was hospitalized, and tests confirmed the presence of the chikungunya virus.
Deputy Rustambek Sovetbek uulu raised the issue of transformers installed in remote regions of the country as part of the ARIS program during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, 2026. He pointed out the problem that in some cases, government agencies refuse to service these transformers or require a separate fee for their repair, especially in Nookat, where there are several such devices. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov responded that there are many transformers
During a parliamentary session, Deputy Uluqbek Uzakbaev of the Jogorku Kenesh emphasized the importance of the training reform related to obtaining driver's licenses. He noted that any changes in this area require serious justification. The deputy pointed out the long-standing absence of systemic changes in the process of issuing driver's licenses, which has created a number of problems.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Bolot Saginayev raised an important issue regarding the implementation of green energy in Karakol. He emphasized that, considering the plans for tourism development in the region, it is necessary to intensify work in this area and inquired with the director of the State Institution "Green Energy Fund" about current initiatives. In response, Emilbek Orozbaev, the director of the fund, reported that work is currently underway to install solar
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, 2026, Deputy Janar Akayev inquired whether there is indeed a growing interest from foreign investors in the construction of solar and wind stations in the country. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov confirmed this fact, noting that demand is indeed increasing.
The State Tax Service reminds of the possibility to legalize the remaining jewelry made of precious metals that were imported or produced earlier, even in the absence of primary documents. This also allows avoiding liability and fulfilling the duties of a tax agent. This measure is aimed at regulating the circulation of jewelry, creating more transparent conditions for doing business, and reducing the administrative burden on conscientious taxpayers.
Employees of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a group of individuals who were involved in the transportation of narcotic substances. It has been revealed that among the detainees are N.u.R., born in 2002, B.Zh.M. (born in 2005), M.u.N., and S.u.B. (both born in 2006), who were engaged in the transportation of drugs from the Toktogul district to Bishkek for the purpose of further sale. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 282 of the Criminal Code
Before the deal, Musk owned approximately 42% of SpaceX shares, which were valued at $336 billion according to a tender offer published in December. In this offer, the value of SpaceX was estimated at $800 billion. He also held 49% of xAI shares, valued at $122 billion based on a private funding round that valued the company at $250 billion earlier this month. As a result of the merger, which valued SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion, Musk now owns 43% of the shares in the new
Chinese humanoid robots are beginning to carve out their niche on the international stage, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Xinhua. The Chinese company Unitree Robotics has reported a sharp increase in sales of humanoid robots in 2025. The company noted that this refers to devices that have actually been delivered to clients, indicating a high interest in this product. According to expert estimates, the market for humanoid robots in China is showing impressive growth, more than