On February 1, a raid aimed at combating poaching took place at Lake Issyk-Kul, reports the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan. As a result of the operation, over 500 meters of old synthetic fishing nets made in China were confiscated.
The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a statement that any aggressive action by the US will lead to conflict in the region. This warning came amid the deployment of an American aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf, while Iran conducts military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, reports the BBC. “Americans must understand: if they start military actions, it will not just be a local war,” Khamenei's words were quoted by the Tasnim agency.
On January 30, a meeting was held in Bishkek, organized by the Kyrgyz side, between the Director of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Seytek Jumakadyrov, and the Head of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, Kate Collins. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that important aspects of bilateral consular cooperation were discussed at the meeting, with an emphasis on recent changes
Due to adverse weather conditions, there is a forecasted risk of avalanches in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to information from the agency, avalanches, snow drifts, and ice are possible on the following sections of the roads: Bishkek - Osh (198–255 km, Ala-Bel Pass, Chychkan Gorge) and Karakol - Enilchek (45–90 km, Chon-Ashuu Pass). Drivers are strongly advised to maintain a distance of
At the international women's wrestling tournament — the Ivan Yarygin Cup, which took place in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, from January 29 to February 1, Kyrgyz athletes Dilnaz Sazanova and Nurzat Nurtayeva won medals. According to the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dilnaz Sazanova became the silver medalist in the weight category up to 62 kg. During the tournament, she achieved victories over Akylai Chynybayeva (Kyrgyzstan) and Russian athletes Anastasia
- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which addresses issues related to the safety of food products in the field of technical regulation. The purpose of this document is to implement the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Ensuring the Safety of Food Products in the Kyrgyz Republic." It includes:
The Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy Marat Tagaev announced that the State Youth Award named after Chyngyz Aitmatov will now be awarded not every two years, but once every three years. The corresponding changes were announced at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to science, education, innovation, culture, sports, and youth affairs. In addition, he added that the funding for the award has been increased from 100,000 to 200,000 soms.
According to information provided by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration of Poland, Włodzimierz Szepanski, more than 50 people have died from severe frost since the beginning of the winter season in the country. This was reported by the Lenta.ru agency. “A wave of severe cold has arrived, and we are receiving sad news about new victims. Currently, 54 cases of fatalities have been confirmed,” Szepanski noted. He also added that at least 36 people have suffered from
Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev conducted a working trip to the village of Frunze in the Sokuluk district, where he became acquainted with the implementation of innovative irrigation technologies aimed at restoring degraded lands. During the visit, he also studied the use of modern agricultural equipment at the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzmamasyltykumzavod". According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the operation of a unit designed for
On January 31, the opening of the national archery championship took place in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan. The opening ceremony was held with the participation of Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency. He emphasized that archery, being both a national and an Olympic sport, shows active development in Kyrgyzstan. The holding of such championships contributes not only to the professionalism of young archers but also
A food fair was held in the Chuy region, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. According to the information from the ministry, food products were offered at prices significantly lower than market rates. For example, meat was sold starting at 680 soms, potatoes at 37 soms, and onions at 16 soms.
The results of the study show that the confirmation of the "mortality displacement" theory is extremely limited. The accelerated mortality effect was observed only in rare cases and constituted a minor share of the total number of victims. At the same time, the mortality rate from COVID-19 remains high. The long-term health consequences of COVID-19 are becoming increasingly evident. There is growing evidence that the coronavirus can increase health risks for months and even years
The website valuta.kg has published the current exchange rates for foreign currencies that are in effect at exchange offices and commercial banks in the country. As of February 2, the currency rates in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, are as follows: US dollar — 84.34 soms (buy) and 87.79 soms (sell); 1 euro — 103.30 soms (buy) and 104.28 soms (sell); 1 Russian ruble — 1.136 soms (buy) and 1.172 soms (sell); 1 Kazakh tenge — 0.1444 soms (buy) and 0.1824 soms (sell); 1 Chinese yuan — 12.30
In the Osh city hall, it was reported about the demolition of illegal constructions on Shakirov Street. According to information received from the city authorities, an inspection was organized on the instruction of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, during which objects built in violation of regulations were identified. “At the moment, the owners of commercial establishments have begun to dismantle those parts of the buildings that illegally extend beyond the red line towards the road. They had
The search operations for victims of the landslides in West Java province have been ongoing for the eighth day. Rescuers have found 70 bodies, as reported by Kazinform, citing information from Xinhua. According to the Indonesian publication Detik.com, Ade Dian Permana, head of the Bandung Search and Rescue Agency, stated that clear weather contributed to the success of the operation, and the bodies were found in various locations. The landslides occurred in the Cisarua area of West Bandung
According to n-tv, a whole industry of lawyers has emerged in Germany offering services to remove negative reviews. A journalist from the channel conducted an experiment, asking a restaurant owner friend to contact lawyers for the removal of negative comments. As a result, they found numerous law firms advertising their services starting at 49 euros per review. The lawyers send letters to Google, and the reviews are usually removed, as the company prefers to avoid legal disputes. Lawyers often
- In 2025, the volume of passenger car shipments from China to Central Asia reached 453,300. This information was published by the General Administration of Customs of China. The full version of the article can be found by subscription.
The visit of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, to the United Arab Emirates is taking place at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, as well as the Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. Kasymaliev will participate in the World Government Summit. During his stay in the UAE, he plans to hold negotiations with the top leadership of the
- From January 28 to February 6, 2026, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic suspended the license No. 6520, issued on April 24, 2023, for conducting exchange operations with cash foreign currency for LLC "Furkat Valyuta." This information was provided by the regulator. The location of the exchange office is the central market in the city of Uzgen, Osh region, Uzgen district.
The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic issued a decree on January 23, 2026, under number 02/1, according to which the license of the financial cooperative "Timur TSD Credit Union," issued on October 13, 2016, under number 398, was revoked. This was reported by the regulator. The reason for the license revocation is non-compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulatory acts of the National Bank.
Gray-haired grandmothers, as research shows, often become heads of criminal groups, and their requests are perceived as family obligations rather than criminal orders. Refusing to fulfill a request can be seen as betrayal. For example, 65-year-old Deborah led a gang that sold cocaine worth £80 million (about 8 billion rubles) over eight months before her arrest. These women, from respected members of the local community to cat lovers managing millions in drug trafficking, play a significant
- During the meeting of the parliamentary group "Adilet Kyrgyzstan," held on January 30, 2026, emphasis was placed on the development of the internal road network and the preparation of irrigation systems for the start of spring fieldwork. Deputies highlighted the importance of improving road conditions in the regions. In particular, the necessity of completing the construction of the Naryn—Bayetov road was discussed.
- In 2025, coal exports from Kyrgyzstan to China decreased by 37.1%, as confirmed by data from the General Administration of Customs of China. Coal shipments fell from 141,000 tons to 89,000 tons.
According to B.A., during the prayer, he became a victim of theft, as a result of which he lost a backpack with a wallet containing money, a mobile phone of the brand "iPhone," and other personal belongings. The perpetrator fled the scene. Based on this statement, the district investigative service initiated a criminal case under Article 205 (theft) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.