At the GNS, barriers to the use of cashless payments by entrepreneurs were discussed

Recently, a meeting was held in Kyrgyzstan organized by the State Tax Service, dedicated to the issues of implementing cashless payments in the business sector. Key figures participated in the discussion, including the Deputy Chairman of the STS Azat Almanbetov, as well as representatives from the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, the Interbank Processing Center, the Union of Banks, and various commercial banks.

In Osh Region, rescuers are searching for a man caught in a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, local rescue services are searching for a 37-year-old man who became a victim of an avalanche on the "Zhulgur" pasture. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 126 people are currently involved in the operation. Specialized equipment is being used to clear the roads to improve access to the incident site. The incident occurred on January 31, and it is worth noting that the Ministry of Emergency Situations

Starting February 11, cargoes within the EAEU will begin to be marked with navigation seals.

According to the Agreement on Cargo Traceability, a new rule for labeling goods using navigation seals will come into effect in the EAEU countries starting February 11. This was announced at a press conference held at the "Kabar" agency by Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. Elimbek Kanybek uulu noted that the implementation of this system will occur in stages. In the first stage, seals will be

The Head of "Bishkek Main Architecture" Discussed the Priorities and Tasks of the New General Plan

The general plan is a long-term strategic document that defines the development of Bishkek for the next 25 years. It includes key areas related to infrastructure, population provision, and improving the quality of life. This was stated by Mederbek Kydyrmaev, head of the State Enterprise "Bishkek City Architecture," during a live broadcast on the Kabar agency. Kydyrmaev noted that the previous general plan was approved in 2006, and its validity was set to end in December 2025.

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia to Visit Kyrgyzstan

The Special Envoy of the USA for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Sergio Gore, will visit Kyrgyzstan from February 3 to 6, 2026, at the invitation of the Kyrgyz side. This was reported by the press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov. During his visit, Sergio Gore will meet with President Sadyr Japarov.

The Housing Committee adopted amendments to the law "On Renewable Energy Sources" in the second and third readings.

- At the meeting of the Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture, and Construction, which took place today, February 3, a bill concerning amendments to the law "On Renewable Energy Sources" was approved in the second and third readings. Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov presented this information.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to the law on homeowners' associations in the first reading

The Ministry of Construction announced the cost of apartments in Bishkek and Osh

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Architecture, Construction, Transport, and Energy, Deputy Ulanbek Zhaanbaev raised the issue of apartment prices in Bishkek and Osh. Talantbek Imanakun uulu, Deputy Minister of Construction, responded that the cost of housing offered by private construction companies in Bishkek ranges from 800 to 3000 dollars per square meter. In the city of Osh, prices start at 700 and go up to 1500 dollars per square meter. Additionally, the

Trump decided to create an emergency stockpile of certain resources

President of the United States Donald Trump announced plans to create a strategic reserve of key minerals, as reported by Bloomberg. In the initial phase, $12 billion will be allocated for these purposes. The White House aims to protect American manufacturers from supply disruptions and reduce dependence on imports from China. This project, named Vault, involves the procurement and storage of minerals necessary for automakers, technology companies, and other industries. Essentially, it will

The risk of Nipah virus spread in Kyrgyzstan is low

The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary Epidemiological Surveillance reported that the risk of Nipah virus spread in Kyrgyzstan is assessed as low. What is the Nipah virus

The Prosecutor General's Office of Kyrgyzstan clarified the requirements of the decree on business inspections to representatives of government agencies.

Employees of the State Penitentiary Service and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek Arrested for Fraud

According to the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic, two employees have been detained: one from the State Penitentiary Service (SPS), working in correctional institution No. 16 (CI-16), and the other from the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. As part of a criminal case initiated by the SCNS in conjunction with the Main Directorate for Combating Corruption of the SPS and the Department for Combating Corruption of the Ministry of Internal

Sadyr Japarov Detailed the Measures for Improving the Driver Training System

Today, February 3, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, visited the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers. During his visit, he familiarized himself with the examination process and the conditions under which the theoretical knowledge of future drivers is tested. The President was shown an innovative examination procedure using digital technologies and artificial intelligence, which eliminates human intervention – the exam is conducted automatically without examiners.

Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic: Development of the Feasibility Study for the construction of the Nizhne-Tarskaya Hydroelectric Power Station and the reconstruction of the Bystrovskaya Hydroelectric Power Station is underway

In continuation of the work on the project, in January 2026, specialists from OJSC "Chakan HPP" and consultants from QingYuan Engineering Consultants Ltd. conducted a field visit to the construction sites of the Lower-Tarskaya and Bystrovskaya HPPs. During this trip, they thoroughly studied the territories, researched the natural and engineering-geological conditions, hydrological characteristics of the area, as well as assessed the terrain and current state of the sites. To

The state has returned 30 hectares of land near the Masančy area of the city of Karakol.

The government authorities have returned 30 hectares of agricultural land in the Masanči area of Karakol. According to the State National Security Committee (GKNB), this land was illegally transferred to the shareholders and employees of JSC "Zhemish," located in the same area in the northwest of the city. After the completion of investigative and operational activities, the former shareholders and employees of JSC "Zhemish" agreed to transfer the land parcels totaling 30

Subsoil users paid 3.5 billion soms in contributions to local infrastructure in 2025

- According to the data from the Ministry of Finance, subsoil users have transferred 3.5 billion soms to the state budget, intended for the development of local infrastructure. Compared to 2024, these payments have increased by almost 1.5 times, resulting in a growth of 1.1 billion soms. Of the total amount, 2.8 billion soms were directed to the republican budget, while 0.7 billion soms went to local budgets.

The Specialized Committee of the Housing and Utilities Sector Heard Information on the Pricing Policy for Works and Services of the Ministry of Construction

During the discussion, Deputy Kunduzbek Suimanov raised the issue of the lack of professional personnel in the field of architectural and construction regulation. In turn, Deputy Bakhirdin Shabazov inquired about the methods of calculating the salaries of ministry employees, reminding that Minister Nurdin Oruntaev had previously mentioned a salary of 500,000 soms. Talantbek Imanakun uulu noted that the ministry's divisions operate on a self-financing principle, and salaries are not paid

"This was our initiative." Kyrgyzstan has agreed with the EAEU countries on a quota for the preferential import of electric vehicles up to 15,000 units.

Kyrgyzstan has decided on quotas for the preferential import of electric vehicles, setting a limit of 15,000 units. This became known on February 3 at a press conference where the head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanybek uulu Elimbek, answered journalists' questions. According to him, in December 2025, Kyrgyzstan raised the issue of difficulties arising from the supply of electric vehicles and hybrids at a preferential rate.

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In the Issyk-Kul Region, they teach effective management of rural water supply

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, a three-day training session dedicated to the development of justified water supply tariffs, financial planning, and organizing interaction with subscribers has concluded. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, representatives of local municipal enterprises, ayil okmotu, council deputies, district officials, and active residents of the village participated in the training. During the training, participants familiarized themselves with

Construction of the road to relieve the entrance to the city of Manas has begun

The Manas City Hall has announced the start of construction of a road that will be laid along the Kok-Art River. This route will connect the Bishkek-Osh highway with the Manas-Blagoveshchenka road. The project aims to reduce traffic jams at the main entrances to the city and improve conditions for drivers. The new road will be 9 kilometers long and 8 meters wide. The work is being carried out by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, as reported by local authorities.

Announced the creation of the world's most expensive private company

The space company founded by Elon Musk, SpaceX, has announced the acquisition of xAI — an artificial intelligence startup also owned by Musk, as reported by CNN. The merger of these two major companies with a limited number of shareholders leads to the formation of the most expensive private entity in the world. According to the channel, this merger can be seen as a sign that xAI requires funding to compete in the rapidly evolving AI sector, as well as confirmation of the significance of this

The EEC clarified the congestion of trucks at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has commented on the situation regarding the increase in the number of trucks at certain border crossing points between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. According to information from the Kazakh authorities, delays in border procedures are related to the implementation of planned control measures at the border. As representatives of Kazakhstan emphasized, these measures are temporary and targeted, aimed at maintaining order at the border and preventing the

The Ministry of Transport clarified the warranty obligations of contractors in road construction

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulnara Akimbaeva asked the Deputy Minister of Transport Beknazar Bazaraliev about the warranty periods established for the construction and reconstruction of roads in the country during a meeting of the "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" deputy group on January 30. The Deputy Minister reported that the warranty period for the reconstruction of roads is set at 3 years, while for new roads, this period is 5 years. He clarified that during this period, the deposit provided