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The largest oil giants knew about violations at Kashagan long before Kazakhstan's claims.

According to information provided by Bloomberg, the consortium's management has been aware of the accumulation of excess sulfur at the Bolashak facility since at least 2016. The issue was discussed in the following years, but no measures were taken to address it. In 2020, the project operator proposed to start processing and selling sulfur to reduce storage volumes and avoid potential sanctions; however, this required additional investments in a project whose budget had already exceeded

03.02.2026, 13:30

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Kyrgyzstan Increases Quota for Duty-Free Import of Electric Vehicles

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will continue to provide tariff benefits for the import of electric vehicles, while increasing the volume of duty-free imports. This was announced by Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EEU Coordination Department at the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan, at a press conference at the Kabar agency. This year, the quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles was increased from 10,000 to 15,000 units. Initially, this initiative faced some resistance from partners in the EEU;

03.02.2026, 13:29

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The state has reclaimed 30 hectares of illegally privatized land in Karakol

Recently, it became known about the return of land plots to state ownership that were previously illegally privatized in Karakol. This information was provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the committee's data, these are agricultural lands with a total area of about 30 hectares, located in the "Masanchi" area of Karakol.

03.02.2026, 13:21

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The Head of the Cabinet, Kasymaliyev, participates in the World Government Summit in the UAE

During his working visit to the United Arab Emirates, Adylbek Kasymaliev, who holds the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, participated in the opening of the World Governments Summit. This summit serves as an international platform aimed at sharing experiences and knowledge among governments, international organizations, experts, and representatives of leading companies.

03.02.2026, 13:17

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The Ministry of Transport responded to complaints from passengers on the Bishkek–Tokmok route

On January 30, the Department of Ground and Water Transport, together with the Chui-Bishkek Regional Administration, conducted an inspection of passenger transportation on the Bishkek-Tokmok route. According to the Ministry of Transport, complaints were received on social media from citizens indicating the lack of minibuses after 19:00 on the Bishkek-Tokmok route. As a result, passengers have to resort to taxi services. Monitoring showed that on Fridays and Saturdays, the number of passengers

03.02.2026, 13:14

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Gold is rising in price by approximately five percent

According to trading data, on Tuesday morning, the price of silver increased by more than 10%, while gold prices rose by about 5%. As of 9:29 AM Moscow time, March silver futures on the New York Comex exchange rose by 10.21%, reaching $84.875 per ounce. April gold futures increased by $242.26 compared to the previous close, which is 5.21%, and amounted to $4,894.86 per troy ounce.

03.02.2026, 13:14

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The Cabinet approved a new charter and rules of operation for the National Academy of Sciences

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted a new resolution concerning the operations of the National Academy of Sciences. In accordance with this document, several important regulatory acts have been approved: the charter of the academy, as well as provisions for the coordination council, which will engage in fundamental and applied research in the fields of science and innovative technologies, and the procedure for electing members of the Academy. Furthermore, the resolution

03.02.2026, 13:13

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The Ministry of Construction trains young architects and introduces a digital certification system

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Architecture, Construction, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, and Industrial Policy, Deputy Erkinbek Isenaliev raised the issue of training young architects and addressed the Deputy Minister of Construction for comments. According to Isenaliev, in the context of a shortage of qualified personnel in the industry, it is necessary to develop a systematic approach to training new specialists.

03.02.2026, 12:51

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KFS conducted an inspection and player review at the "Barcelona" academy

In Manas, a visit took place by the Secretary General and Technical Director of the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) to the "Barcelona" academy. On February 2, during a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, Mederbek Sydykov and Dainis Kazakevich met with representatives of the management and coaching staff of the academy. They discussed aspects of training young football players and participated in the scouting of players who are studying on a grant basis. It should be noted that the

03.02.2026, 12:46

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The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan reacted to the video where a PE teacher hits students

The Ministry of Education in Kyrgyzstan reported an incident involving the use of physical force by a physical education teacher at the Talyk Akun school, located in the village of Chyrak, in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. This incident is considered an act of violence against children and indicates a serious violation of professional ethics by the teacher.

03.02.2026, 12:45

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The President criticized the practice of emotional speeches in parliament

President Sadyr Japarov, speaking before the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, urged them to approach the discussed issues with care. He emphasized the need for a thorough evaluation of their statements before stepping up to the microphone. The president stressed that it is important not just to raise topics for show, but to genuinely analyze how relevant and beneficial the raised issue is for the country.

03.02.2026, 12:44

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The Ministry of Labor reminded about the responsibility for delayed wages

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic made an important statement regarding the responsibility of employers for the untimely payment of wages in accordance with the new Labor Code. The agency noted that a uniform penalty rate for delayed payments to employees has been established. In the event that wages, vacation pay, severance pay, or other mandatory payments are not made on time, the employer is obliged to pay a penalty of 0.25% for each day of delay

03.02.2026, 12:42

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Issues with the transportation of goods from the Kyrgyz Republic through Wildberries have been resolved at the level of the EEC.

A meeting was held in Moscow to discuss the problems faced by Kyrgyz sellers on the Wildberries platform. This was reported by Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy of the KR, at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. At the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council, which took place on January 30, the issue raised by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the KR Daniyar Amangeldiev on December 5, 2025, was discussed. The

03.02.2026, 12:39

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The Interior Ministry of Chui Region commented on a video from a resident of Belyovodskoye regarding the non-implementation of a court decision.

On February 2, 2026, as a result of monitoring social media, a video was discovered on the account under the name N.M. on Instagram, in which a local resident A. from the village of Belyovodskoye claims that 5-6 years ago a married couple deceived him out of 2 million soms. He also noted that local authorities were unable to help him resolve this situation. The video mentions that blogger N.M. assisted in resolving the dispute and facilitated the return of funds on February 1, 2026. This was

03.02.2026, 12:38

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The Ministry of Construction explained who receives a salary of 500,000 soms.

During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to issues of industrial policy, transport, and architecture, it became known that in the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, a salary of 500,000 soms is received by only 4-5 employees. Deputy Bakhridin Shabazov asked about the number of workers receiving such high wages. The Deputy Minister of Construction, Talantbek Imanakun uulu, explained that these specialists are involved in design and preparation of drawings.

03.02.2026, 12:36

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Head of the Water Management Department of the Ak-Suu District Detained. Rented Out Special Equipment, Embezzled Funds

During the investigation, it was revealed that the frequent and illegal rental of an excavator led to its breakdown, and at the moment, the equipment is not suitable for operation. According to the results of the appraisal examination, the market value of the damaged excavator is 800,000 soms. Thus, O.S.M. caused damage to the state in the total amount of 1,425,000 soms.

03.02.2026, 12:36

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Sadyr Japarov: New driver's licenses cannot be forged

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, announced that until 2025, the country will use four types of old-style driver's licenses. This statement was made during his visit to the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Driver Personnel. According to Japarov, the old licenses could be produced in various places.

03.02.2026, 12:36

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Kasymaiev participates in the World Government Summit in Dubai

html As part of his working visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Prime Minister and Head of the President's Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the opening of the World Government Summit. This summit serves as an important international platform for knowledge exchange among government structures, international organizations, experts, and business leaders.

03.02.2026, 12:35

Society / Exclusive

The population of Kyrgyzstan has reached nearly 7.4 million people

As of December 1, 2025, the permanent population of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 7 million 395 thousand people, according to a report from the National Statistical Committee. From January to November 2025, the number of residents in the country increased by 112.8 thousand, which corresponds to a growth of 1.5%. The main reason for this growth was the natural increase in population. According to information from the government agency "Kyzmat," from January to November 2025, 127.8 thousand

03.02.2026, 12:35

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Sadyr Japarov: There are those who cannot pass the driving test even on the 20th attempt

Sadyr Japarov, the president of Kyrgyzstan, reported the existence of citizens who could not pass the driving test even after 20 attempts. This statement was made during his visit to the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Training. He noted that previously there were 275 private driving schools in the country, but the quality of education in them left much to be desired. “Today, if a person really wants to learn and puts in the effort, they can pass the exam on the first or second

03.02.2026, 12:33

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The Ministry of Transport reported on the progress of the construction of the Balykchy—Barskoon road

At the meeting of the parliamentary group "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" on January 30, 2026, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Rahat Junushbaeva raised an important issue regarding the construction of a road connecting the cities of Karakol and Balakchy in the southern part of the Issyk-Kul region. According to her, the construction process has been ongoing for about five years, and it is necessary to inform local residents about the timelines and the volume of work completed. This route is crucial

03.02.2026, 12:10

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Sadyr Japarov spoke about personal losses due to a traffic accident

During a meeting with citizens at the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, President Sadyr Japarov opened up about his personal losses resulting from road incidents. He shared that his younger brother and his wife died in an accident, which was a tremendous loss for him.

03.02.2026, 12:06

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Fraudsters are increasingly using old photos and videos from social media to create deepfakes

According to experts, such archival images and video materials are of particular interest to fraudsters, as they do not contain modern digital markers that usually help identify fakes. This allows for the creation of plausible compromising materials, including intimate photographs, using images of people from the past. Alexander Parkin, head of research projects at VisionLabs, noted that creating deepfakes is as simple as gathering open data from users' social media accounts using

03.02.2026, 11:59

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Sadyr Japarov spoke about how he obtained his driver's license

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, shared his memories of the driver training process during Soviet times. During his visit to the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, he noted that it took him six months to obtain his driver's license while studying at DOSAAF. “In those years, classes were held daily. We did not study the material from posters, as is done in modern private driving schools. Instead, we thoroughly examined every detail of the mechanisms. The

03.02.2026, 11:57