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A Strong Wind Rages in Bishkek
Society

A Strong Wind Rages in Bishkek

Today, February 11, the weather in Bishkek has undergone drastic changes. The Ministry of Emergency Situations previously reported on the approaching strong winds that affected Bishkek and the Chui region. Due to the adverse conditions, the flag at Ala-Too Square was lowered. Witnesses of the incident reported that a support structure fell at the intersection of Frunze and Gogol streets. Users on social media are actively posting photos from the scene.

11.02.2026, 11:46
Politics

"Everything Will Be Fine": The Mayor of Osh Calmed Employees Worried About Tashiev

Today, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, met with employees of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" during a morning raid. The employees addressed him not only with work-related questions but also expressed their concerns regarding recent personnel changes in the country. A video appeared on social media showing workers sharing their worries.

11.02.2026, 11:46
Exclusive

Ministry of Economic Development: Certificate of Origin Not Required for Mutual Trade in the EAEU

During the seminar organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce titled "Proper Filling of Waybills and Correct Indication of HS Codes," the director of the "Legprom" association, Azamat Kerimbek uulu, discussed several relevant issues related to the issuance of certificates of origin ST-1 and upcoming changes in the field of electronic commerce. He noted that many entrepreneurs face difficulties in obtaining the ST-1 certificate for each batch of goods. In this regard,

11.02.2026, 11:43
Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: Imported planting material undergoes phytosanitary control
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Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: Imported planting material undergoes phytosanitary control

The Osh region is conducting quarantine phytosanitary control over the imported planting material, carried out by the local office of the Department of Chemicalization, Protection, and Quarantine of Plants. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the control takes place in two stages. The first stage of control occurs at the quarantine phytosanitary post "Dostuk," located at the Kyrgyz-Uzbek border. During this stage, a thorough check of all accompanying documents is conducted,

11.02.2026, 11:43
Incidents

Two Traffic Accidents Occurred in the City of Tokmok

In the Chuy region, in the city of Tokmok, several traffic accidents occurred on February 9 and 10, as reported by witnesses. According to eyewitness accounts, on February 10, a collision occurred near the "On bir jylga" store, as a result of which the driver of one of the cars that crashed into a "Honda Stream" fled the scene of the accident. Police officers were working at the site of the incident.

11.02.2026, 11:42
Politics

Fall in Bean Prices: Torobaev Discussed Support Measures for Talas Farmers

Due to the sharp decline in global prices for beans, the government is developing special measures aimed at supporting farmers from the Talas region. This was reported by Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. Torobaev noted that the price of beans has fallen almost by half — from $1600 to $930 per ton, which is related to the dependence of this product on global stock

11.02.2026, 11:40
Politics

Deputy: Rice from Uzbekistan is smuggled in, our farmers are left at a loss

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Burun Amanova raised the issue of rice smuggling from Uzbekistan, claiming that local farmers are facing serious financial losses. She reported that farmers from the Ak-Turpak district approached her with complaints about low prices for rice that is being smuggled in. "With our prices, they cannot compete with the imported rice and, accordingly, are suffering losses. There are suggestions that the smuggled rice might even be from China. What will

11.02.2026, 11:40
Exclusive

The deputy proposes to enshrine the wage indexation provision in the Labor Code.

- Deputy Gulnara Akimbaeva has initiated a draft law aimed at adding a provision on salary indexing to the Labor Code. This draft law was presented for public discussion on February 6. In the explanatory note to the draft law, it is stated that inflation from 2014 to 2024 amounted to 68.2%. It is also noted that the new Labor Code, adopted in 2025, excluded a provision from the old Labor Code dated August 4, 2004, which required employers to ensure the growth of the real value of wages through

11.02.2026, 11:39
Military court in Russia sentenced a citizen of Uzbekistan to 20 years for preparing a terrorist act
World

Military court in Russia sentenced a citizen of Uzbekistan to 20 years for preparing a terrorist act

According to the investigation materials, in January 2023, the man recorded a video in which he stated his intention to act in the interests of the terrorist organization "Islamic State," whose activities are banned in Russia. At the direction of his leader from ISIS, the defendant agreed to choose a location for carrying out a terrorist act, conduct reconnaissance of the target, and rent a premises for creating and storing improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

11.02.2026, 11:37
The GKNB uncovered a scheme of illegal enrollment of cadets in driving schools in Batken.
Incidents

The GKNB uncovered a scheme of illegal enrollment of cadets in driving schools in Batken.

The State National Security Committee (GKNB) has uncovered a corrupt practice related to the fictitious enrollment of cadets in private driving schools located in the Batken region. This was reported by the committee's press service. The investigation established that the owners of several driving schools were accepting citizens for training, knowing that they were outside the country and not attending classes. The enrollment process was conducted remotely, without the need to attend

11.02.2026, 11:34
Society

The press service of the State Committee for National Security reported on another return of property to state ownership

As a result of the work carried out, the state has regained a building intended for drying grain and fruits, as well as for storing other agricultural products. Other auxiliary structures and a plot of land measuring 0.86 hectares, located in the Kadamjay district, have also been returned. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). All previously identified violations have been rectified, and now the land plot along with the agricultural building

11.02.2026, 11:28
Economy

The minister answered whether the irrigation water tariff will be increased.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 11, Bakyt Torobaev, the Deputy Prime Minister, announced that the rates for irrigation water will not increase this year. He also noted that there had previously been inadequate control in the area of water resource management, which affected the state of affairs.

11.02.2026, 11:28
Economy

Trade Agreement. Customs duties on 367 goods will be eliminated or reduced for EAEU countries and Mongolia.

- On February 9, a seminar was held at the headquarters of the EEC, where issues related to the entry into force of the Temporary Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia were discussed. According to the Chairman of the EEC Board, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, once the agreement comes into effect, customs duties will be eliminated or reduced for 367 product items.

11.02.2026, 11:26
Torobaev: In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's budget will reach a record 1 trillion soms
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Torobaev: In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's budget will reach a record 1 trillion soms

On February 10, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev participated in a meeting of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce's board, where the results of economic development for 2025 were discussed. According to the press service of the Cabinet, Torobaev emphasized that 2025 was a landmark year for Kyrgyzstan, marked by economic stability and significant transformations.

11.02.2026, 11:25
Society

Ethnic Kyrgyz living in Kazakhstan may have their entry into the Kyrgyz Republic simplified

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev published information on his Telegram channel regarding the response received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a request concerning the simplification of entry for citizens of Kazakhstan into Kyrgyzstan. The ministry reported that consultations took place on February 3 at the presidential administration, where issues related to easing the entry and movement procedures for citizens of Kazakhstan within Kyrgyzstan were discussed. As a result, a directive was issued

11.02.2026, 11:21
Strangling Entrepreneurs. BGK Deputy Demands to Reduce Land Rent
Society

Strangling Entrepreneurs. BGK Deputy Demands to Reduce Land Rent

Photo from the internet. Kazybek Ergeshov Today, at the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, which deals with issues of municipal property and land management, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov raised the problem of rising rent prices in municipal markets. He noted that many entrepreneurs and traders express dissatisfaction with the increase in rental costs.

11.02.2026, 11:19
The mayor of Osh reassured a "Tazalyk" employee who is worried about Tashiev.
Society

The mayor of Osh reassured a "Tazalyk" employee who is worried about Tashiev.

“Everything will be fine, they are friends after all” During his morning inspection, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, decided to reassure an employee of the 'Tazalyk' company who expressed her concerns about the current political events in the country. A recording of this moment appeared on social media. The employee voiced her worries: “What will happen to Tashiev? I am very worried about him.” In response, the mayor confidently stated: “Everything will be fine, they are

11.02.2026, 11:18
Sadyr Japarov announced strict reprimands to Talaybek Ibraev and Ravshan Sabirov
Politics

Sadyr Japarov announced strict reprimands to Talaybek Ibraev and Ravshan Sabirov

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration also received a reprimand. President Sadyr Japarov announced strict reprimands to two high-ranking officials: Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev and Ravshan Sabirov, who holds the position of Head of the National Investment Agency. This information was announced by the President's press secretary Askhat Alagozov.

11.02.2026, 11:18