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There Aren't Enough Teachers. They Suggest Not Dividing Classes by Language of Instruction in Bishkek

At the meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments held today in Bishkek, the director of the education department, Rakhат Musaева, raised an important issue regarding the shortage of teachers in the capital's schools. According to her, there are more than 400 vacant positions in educational institutions in Bishkek, the majority of which pertain to Russian-speaking schools.

09.02.2026, 16:10
The GKNB Returned the Illegally Privatized BSR to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan
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The GKNB Returned the Illegally Privatized BSR to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan

The illegal transfer of the BSR occurred on November 30, 1999, when it was transferred to the balance of the agricultural production cooperative "Pakhary" by a transfer act. Subsequently, in 2021, based on decision No. 28 of the head of the Ivanovsky ayil okmotu of the Issyk-Ata district, the basin was officially registered as the property of the SPC "Pakhary," which later received a state certificate of private ownership. After conducting operational investigative

09.02.2026, 16:07
Economy

How many Kyrgyz citizens have imposed a self-ban on borrowing?

Starting from November 1, 2025, Kyrgyz citizens have been given the opportunity to impose a self-ban on lending, as reported by the National Bank. According to the regulator, from the beginning of this option until February 6, 2026, the self-ban has been activated by 173,904 people. Earlier, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Bektur Aliev, noted that this mechanism will help protect the financial interests and independence of citizens, as well as their deposits. It also allows

09.02.2026, 16:03
In Uzgen, a man died during a ulak tartysh
Incidents

In Uzgen, a man died during a ulak tartysh

During the game, the rider and his horse fell off a cliff into the river In the city of Uzgen, located in the Osh region, a tragedy occurred during the traditional game of ulak tartysh. As a result of the incident, both the rider and his horse died, as reported by the local police. According to law enforcement agencies, a 26-year-old resident of the Jalal-Abad region, after the game ended, headed to the Yassy River to water his horse. Unfortunately, the animal slipped and fell off the cliff

09.02.2026, 16:03
The best driving school cadets in the Kyrgyz Republic will be allowed to take the exam after 4 months.
Education / Exclusive

The best driving school cadets in the Kyrgyz Republic will be allowed to take the exam after 4 months.

In Kyrgyzstan, under the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov, work is underway to update the educational standards for driving schools. This was reported by Kanbek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office. He noted that in a test mode, cadets who demonstrate excellent results will have the opportunity to take exams just four months after the start of their training.

09.02.2026, 16:00
Assassination Attempt on GRU General in Moscow: Defendants Admitted Guilt
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Assassination Attempt on GRU General in Moscow: Defendants Admitted Guilt

According to information provided by the FSB, two defendants in the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev, who serves as the First Deputy Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, have confessed to their guilt. They are Lyubomir Korba and Viktor Vasin, as reported by TASS. The special services claim that Korba, who acted as the executor of the assassination, was operating on the orders of the Security Service of

09.02.2026, 15:58
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, a reform is being prepared: schools and universities will start training climatologists

The government has presented for public discussion a draft resolution concerning the approval of the Climate Education and Awareness Development Program for the period of 2025–2030, as well as an action plan and a system of indicators for its implementation. The aim of the document is to create a unified and sustainable system of climate education that encompasses all levels of education and public life. According to the report, Kyrgyzstan is one of the most vulnerable regions in Central Asia

09.02.2026, 15:58
Health

Caring for grandchildren strengthens the brains of grandparents and slows down age-related memory decline, study finds

According to the results of a new study, grandparents who actively care for their grandchildren demonstrate better memory and language skills as they age. This data suggests that involvement in caring for grandchildren may help slow cognitive decline. The research, conducted and published by the American Psychological Association, shows that caring for grandchildren can serve as a protective factor against the deterioration of cognitive functions in older adults. Link to the study.

09.02.2026, 15:56
A Food Fair Took Place in Naryn
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A Food Fair Took Place in Naryn

Today, a farmers' market took place in the central square of Naryn, where farmers from the rural area of Min-Bulak in the Naryn region showcased their products. On the stalls, a variety of natural products could be seen, such as meat, ghee (clarified butter), bread, and other goods. There were also feed wheat and barley for sale. Beef and horse meat (taiga) were sold at a price of 650 soms per kilogram, which is 70 soms lower than the price of similar products in urban markets.

09.02.2026, 15:56
Economy

Akmatov: The salary of the auditors of the Accounts Chamber will increase by 100%

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, which took place on February 9, Akmatov presented a draft law that proposes to reduce the number of auditors from nine to three. According to him, this is necessary for optimizing operations. He explained that the agency currently has 98 inspectors engaged in auditing, while auditors only act as controllers. "In many large countries, there is only one general

09.02.2026, 15:55
Economy

The Housing Committee approved in the first reading amendments to the laws "On the Protection of Plant Life" and "On the Development of Agriculture"

- On February 9, 2026, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with agricultural policy, water resources, subsoil use, ecology, and environmental protection, a draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (to the Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On the Protection and Use of Plant Life', 'On the Development of Agriculture in the Kyrgyz Republic')" was presented, which received approval in the first reading. This

09.02.2026, 15:55
The situation with the detained Kyrgyzstani in Chicago is under special control – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
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The situation with the detained Kyrgyzstani in Chicago is under special control – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has made a statement regarding the incident that occurred in Chicago involving citizen B.B. The department reported that a meeting with the relatives of the detained individual has already taken place. In addition, the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago has established contact with B.B. During the phone conversation, legal consultations and recommendations for further actions were provided.

09.02.2026, 15:55
The deputy proposed charging neighboring countries for the maintenance of reservoirs.
Economy

The deputy proposed charging neighboring countries for the maintenance of reservoirs.

According to him, almost 80% of the water from hydropower plants and reservoirs goes to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. At a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Umbetaly Kydyraliev raised the issue of water usage from Kyrgyz hydropower plants and reservoirs by neighboring states, noting that the republic does not receive compensation for economic losses.

09.02.2026, 15:53
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The time to obtain a permit form for automobile transportation to China has been reduced from 24 hours to 10 minutes, - Cabinet of Ministers

- The time required to obtain a permit for international road transport to China is now just 10 minutes instead of the previous 24 hours. This information was announced on February 9 by representatives of the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. During a government meeting, the Chairman of the Cabinet and the head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, presented the results of two reforms implemented under the "Government Accelerators"

09.02.2026, 15:51
Bishkek and Astana to Strengthen Cooperation in Housing and Utilities and Digitalization
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Bishkek and Astana to Strengthen Cooperation in Housing and Utilities and Digitalization

The meeting held on February 6 between Kudaibergen Bazarbaev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, and the Akim of Astana, Zhenis Kasymbek, was an important step in strengthening ties between the two capitals. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported that the meeting discussed ways to implement previously reached agreements, as well as prospects for further cooperation between Bishkek and Astana.

09.02.2026, 15:48
In Osh, nearly 873,000 soms in child support was collected for three children
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In Osh, nearly 873,000 soms in child support was collected for three children

The Judicial Enforcement Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the full collection of an alimony debt amounting to 872,516 soms in the city of Osh. As specified by the agency, the case was under consideration in the city department of the Judicial Enforcement Service, and the debt was incurred by the debtor D.E. in favor of B.E. to provide for the maintenance of three children until they reach adulthood. Thanks to the measures taken, the debt of 872,516 soms was successfully collected and

09.02.2026, 15:48
Scandal in the city of Osh: architects arrested for fake new construction projects
Incidents

Scandal in the city of Osh: architects arrested for fake new construction projects

Serious violations in the field of urban planning have come to light in the city of Osh. Employees of the local architecture department have been arrested as part of an investigation into illegal actions related to the approval of residential complex projects, as reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the investigation, some construction companies provided false information about the availability of parking spaces in the project

09.02.2026, 15:47
Elon Musk Will Build a City on the Moon in the Next 10 Years
World / Exclusive

Elon Musk Will Build a City on the Moon in the Next 10 Years

American billionaire Elon Musk announced that his company SpaceX has shifted its priorities to the development of a self-sustaining city on the Moon. He is confident that this project can be realized in less than ten years. In contrast, creating a similar settlement on Mars, according to him, will take more than 20 years, as reported by the news agency Kazinform. Musk noted that "the main task is to ensure the future of humanity, and the Moon provides a quicker opportunity for this.

09.02.2026, 15:44
Incidents

Drivers of the "Toyota 4Runner," "Hyundai Grandeur," and "Hyundai Avante" were fined for a number of traffic violations in the city of Manas.

In Manas, traffic police imposed fines on drivers involved in auto hooliganism, totaling 85,000 soms, according to information from the traffic safety department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to law enforcement data, drivers of "Toyota 4Runner," "Hyundai Grandeur," and "Hyundai Avante" exhibited auto hooliganism on the main streets of the city: they drove into oncoming traffic and installed unauthorized modifications on their vehicles. As a result, several

09.02.2026, 15:41
Incidents

GKNB: Former State Machine Yard Plots in the Village of Tamchy Returned to State Ownership

- The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on February 9 about the illegal transfer of a plot of land, previously owned by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, to private ownership in the village of Tamchy. “From 2000 to 2004, this real estate object was transferred by the Republican Center for Land and Agrarian Reform to third parties without conducting the necessary competition, which violates the requirements of the Regulation ‘On the Features

09.02.2026, 15:40
Lifestyle

Life in the Regions: Daniil Kuttubek Uulu Breeds, Trains, and Sells Purebred Horses

In the village of Kenges, located in the Japalak rural municipality of the city of Osh, 26-year-old Daniil Kuttubek uulu is engaged in breeding and training thoroughbred horses. He also sells stallions that have not yet participated in the traditional game of kok-boru. Daniil spoke with a Turmush correspondent. Daniil is a graduate of the law faculty of Osh State University. His passion for horses began in early childhood when his father, who owned good horses and was an active kok-boru player,

09.02.2026, 15:37