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In Bishkek, an environmental regulation violator was fined 23,000 soms
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In Bishkek, an environmental regulation violator was fined 23,000 soms

During a scheduled inspection conducted by the regional office for Bishkek and the Alamudun district of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, vehicles were analyzed. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, violations of existing legislation were identified as a result of the inspection. Based on the findings of the inspection, the violator was fined 23,000 soms. The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service strongly recommends that all business entities strictly

09.02.2026, 15:26
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In mountainous and foothill areas, snow in places — weather forecast for February 10

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan for February 10. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain and snow are expected during the night in some parts of Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions. Snow is also predicted in the mountainous areas of Chui and Talas regions, while agricultural areas in Chui and Talas regions, as well as in Issyk-Kul region, will not receive any precipitation.

09.02.2026, 14:27
In Bishkek, the launch of the regional project "Green Cities" was discussed
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In Bishkek, the launch of the regional project "Green Cities" was discussed

Today, a meeting took place in Bishkek, during which the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic met with a delegation from the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). The meeting discussed the details of the implementation of the regional project "Green Cities," which is financed by the Ministry of Economy and Climate Protection of Germany. The project includes three countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. In

09.02.2026, 12:50
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The President's Special Representative Discussed Kyrgyzstan's Priorities with Partners Within the Framework of the Five-Year Action Plan for the Development of Mountain Regions

As part of her activities, the special representative of the president on the mountain agenda, Dinara Kemelova, met with key figures from the UN system and the Secretariat of the Mountain Partnership, including the resident coordinator, Antje Grave, and the ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Kim Kwang-dae. According to the president's press service, Kemelova presented Kyrgyzstan's priorities in the context of the Decade of Action for Mountain Development (2023–2027). She emphasized

09.02.2026, 09:14
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The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ambassador of France discussed Kyrgyzstan's participation in COP21 in Yerevan

On February 6, Almaz Musaev, serving as the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, held a meeting with Nicolas Fay, the Ambassador of France to Kyrgyzstan. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the conversation, the French side confirmed its readiness to support Kyrgyzstan at the upcoming COP21 conference, which will take place in 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia. They also offered assistance in organizing

08.02.2026, 22:34
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Clear at night, up to +15 during the day — weather forecast for February 9

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 9. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on the night of February 9. However, during the day, rain and snow are possible in some areas of the Batken region, while snow is expected in the mountainous parts of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions. In the agricultural zones of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the rest of the territory, no precipitation is anticipated. Fog will be observed in some places during the night and

08.02.2026, 12:14
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The Ministry of Natural Resources will be responsible for the disposal of outdated pesticides in Kyrgyzstan

On January 21, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved Resolution No. 17 concerning the appointment of a government body responsible for the safe storage and disposal of outdated pesticides and toxic waste. This document has been developed to protect the health of citizens and the ecosystem of the country from the negative effects of persistent organic pollutants. It is also aimed at improving the efficiency of hazardous waste management and fulfilling commitments made under

07.02.2026, 15:42
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During the day, snow and fog in places — weather forecast for February 8

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 8. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, significant areas of Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions are expected to experience snowfall during the night. In Talas, Osh, and Jalal-Abad regions, snow is also possible in some areas, while no precipitation is anticipated in Batken region.

07.02.2026, 12:57
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The Cabinet approved requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials

On January 28, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 30 concerning the requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials, substances, and sources of ionizing radiation. The purpose of this document is to create conditions for the safe transport of radioactive materials and to align legislation with international standards and norms in the field of radiation safety.

07.02.2026, 12:36
The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to install wheel washing stations.
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The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to install wheel washing stations.

The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to strictly adhere to the norms of urban improvement. According to information provided by the local administration, in accordance with item 172 of the urban improvement regulations approved by the decision of the Bishkek City Council on August 29, 2024, No. 150, all construction sites must be equipped with wheel washing stations for vehicles leaving their territory. The wheel cleaning procedure is a mandatory requirement.

06.02.2026, 15:57
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The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to approve the rules for inter-agency interaction on biological safety.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On Approving the Procedure for Interaction between State Authorities and Local Self-Government Bodies to Ensure Biological Safety and Requirements for Physical Protection of Potentially Dangerous Biological Objects. This document was developed in accordance with Articles 7 and 11 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Biological Safety." Its goal is to

06.02.2026, 15:01
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Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches and Icy Roads Expected in Kyrgyzstan

According to forecasts from Kyrgyzhydromet, heavy precipitation is expected in mountainous areas and on some highways of the country on February 6-7, which may lead to avalanches, snow drifts, and icy conditions. According to the service, increased avalanche danger is expected in the following areas:

06.02.2026, 14:31
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Weather forecast for February 7: Snow expected in most of Kyrgyzstan

The weather in Kyrgyzstan on February 7. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow will be observed in a significant part of the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions during the night from February 6 to 7, as well as in some areas of the Talas and Batken regions.

06.02.2026, 13:57
Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank Discussed the Implementation of the Air Quality Improvement Project
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Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank Discussed the Implementation of the Air Quality Improvement Project

During the meeting held on February 4 at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, participants discussed important aspects of cooperation with the World Bank. The event was attended by Sameh Naguib Wahba, the regional director of the bank for sustainable development in Europe and Central Asia. According to information from the ministry, the discussion focused on strategic interaction and prospects for expanding partnership in sustainable

06.02.2026, 11:17
Kyrgyzhydromet reported increased air pollution in Bishkek
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Kyrgyzhydromet reported increased air pollution in Bishkek

Kyrgyzhydromet specialists reported that the permissible air pollution levels in the capital have been exceeded. It became known that in Bishkek, from January 30 to February 5, 2026, the average daily concentration of major pollutants exceeded safe levels by up to 3.25 times. This data was announced by the Department of Environmental Pollution Monitoring.

06.02.2026, 10:12
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Deputy: Citizens are burning sewing waste, which pollutes the air

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva noted that people living near sewing workshops use leftover pieces of fabric as fuel and burn them. She emphasized that these waste materials, with their bright colors, contribute to serious atmospheric pollution when burned. The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, Daniyar Amangeldiev, also commented on this issue, pointing out the harmfulness of such waste usage for heating. He reported that the Ministry of Ecology conducts

05.02.2026, 13:12
Ecology

In Bishkek, a white-tailed eagle and a steppe eagle were operated on for fractures of their wings and lower limbs.

At the rehabilitation center "Zoo Bishkek," a successful operation was completed on a white-tailed eagle and a buzzard, which needed help due to broken wings and lower limbs, as part of the volunteer program "Mission GOOD." According to the Russian House in Bishkek, the surgeries lasted about two hours. Currently, the birds of prey are feeling well and are under careful observation by the specialists at the "Zoo Bishkek" center.

05.02.2026, 12:56