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Torobaev: The livestock market in Tokmok was closed for violating sanitary regulations
Economy / Exclusive

Torobaev: The livestock market in Tokmok was closed for violating sanitary regulations

At a meeting of the Agrarian Policy Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Erkayim Seytkazieva raised the issue of residents of the Issyk-Ata district who requested to open a livestock market, as the nearest one is located in Kemin. Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry Bakyt Torobaev responded that the initiative to create a market should come from local self-government bodies. He added: “The Ministry of Agriculture can only exercise control. The Tokmok livestock market

09.02.2026, 13:09
Incidents

In Bishkek, a driver with a serious "bouquet" of violations has been identified

On February 9, the press service of the UPSM reported the identification of another driver in a state of alcohol intoxication. The incident occurred at three o'clock in the morning on February 7, when patrol officers stopped a Ford vehicle that did not have state registration plates. During communication with the driver, the inspectors suspected that he was under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, it was found that he did not have a driver's license.

09.02.2026, 13:06
Politics

The epizootic situation in Kyrgyzstan remains stable against the backdrop of cases of foot-and-mouth disease.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev reported that the epizootic situation in Kyrgyzstan remains under control, despite registered cases of foot-and-mouth disease. Torobaev emphasized that special headquarters have been established in every region of the country and control has been strengthened, especially at the borders.

09.02.2026, 13:05
Incidents

The gates crushed a schoolboy on the football field in Balykchy. He was taken to intensive care.

In the city of Balıkçı, on a recently constructed mini-football field, metal football goals fell on a 10-year-old boy. After the incident, residents raised concerns about the safety of the facility, noting that the goals may have been inadequately secured and pose a threat to children. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the incident occurred on February 1. "On February 3, 2026, a resident of Balıkçı, Ch.A., posted a message on social media stating that a

09.02.2026, 13:04
Incidents

In Balakchy, a schoolboy was struck by a gate. The child was hospitalized.

In the city of Balykchy, an incident occurred in which a fourth-grade student was struck by falling gates. According to information provided by Kaktus.media from local law enforcement agencies, the boy was taken to a medical facility. On February 3, a resident of Balykchy, Ch. A., reported the incident on social media. He noted that the gates fell on the student from the village of Tash-Saray while he was playing on the football field and demanded that those responsible be held accountable. It

09.02.2026, 12:57
Economy

In Talas, strategic facilities have been returned to state ownership

The press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reports that in Talas, water intakes classified as strategic facilities of category B have been returned to the state. According to the agency, in 2003, S. T. D., the head of the public association "Toboy," in collusion with representatives of the Talas branch of the State Enterprise "Cadastre" and the State Enterprise "Talas Main Water Management," conducted an illegal privatization of

09.02.2026, 12:57
Incidents

Strategic facilities in Talas returned to state ownership

Strategic facilities of category "B", located in Talas, have been returned to state ownership, as reported by the press center of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). As the investigative authorities found out, in 2003, a certain S.T.D., who headed the public association "Toboy", in collusion with officials from the Talas branch of the State Enterprise "Cadastre" and the State Enterprise "Talas Main Water Management", carried out the illegal

09.02.2026, 12:55
Economy

How to Install a Drip Irrigation System? Answer by Bakyt Torobaev

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee held on February 9, 2026, the issue of drip irrigation in Kyrgyzstan was discussed. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised this topic, inquiring about the progress of this process in the country. In response to her inquiry, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev reported on the allocation of funds for the installation of drip irrigation systems over an area of 5,200 hectares. He emphasized that farmers need to contact the

09.02.2026, 12:53
Assassination Attempt on Deputy Head of the GRU in Moscow: FSB Claims Suspects Have Confessed. According to the Security Service, the Customer Was the SBU
World

Assassination Attempt on Deputy Head of the GRU in Moscow: FSB Claims Suspects Have Confessed. According to the Security Service, the Customer Was the SBU

The FSB showed the faces of the participants in the assassination attempt on General Vladimir Alexeev In the case of the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev in Moscow, Lyubomir Korba and Viktor Vasin have been detained, who reportedly confessed their guilt, as announced by the Public Relations Center (PRC) of the FSB of Russia. According to the FSB, the detainees acted on the instructions of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Polish special services were also

09.02.2026, 12:52
Society

In Cholpon-Ata, the construction of a bypass road has begun. Promised to be completed by the VIK.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced the start of construction work on a bypass road in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. The decision to build was made in anticipation of the World Nomad Games (WNG) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The new four-lane road, 15.64 km long, will be constructed using parallel design.

09.02.2026, 12:50
In Bishkek, the launch of the regional project "Green Cities" was discussed
Ecology / Exclusive

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
Exclusive

Infographic — Electricity Imports to Kyrgyzstan Increased More Than Tenfold from 2020 to 2025

- From 2020 to 2025, there has been more than a tenfold increase in electricity imports to Kyrgyzstan, despite moderate fluctuations in production. This data is presented in the electricity balance of the republic. In particular, in 2025, electricity production amounted to 15.3869 billion kWh, which is 4.4% higher than in 2024, when 14.7363 billion kWh was produced. Imports reached a level of 3.8 billion kWh.

09.02.2026, 12:49
GKNB: Strategic Category "B" Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Talas
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GKNB: Strategic Category "B" Facilities Returned to State Ownership in Talas

According to the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, in 2003, "S.T.D.", the head of the public association "Toboy", conspired with representatives of the Talas branch of the State Enterprise "Cadastre" and the State Enterprise "Talas Main Water Management". As a result of this coalition, illegal appropriation of facilities that ensure the livelihood of the population was carried out. By acting using his official position and forging

09.02.2026, 12:46
Tokaev to hold an expanded government meeting
World

Tokaev to hold an expanded government meeting

Government building of the Republic of Kazakhstan At this meeting, the socio-economic development of the country over the past year will be discussed, and key tasks for the government will be defined. In addition to ministers, regional akims and other high-ranking officials traditionally participate in such meetings.

09.02.2026, 12:46
Sadyr Japarov is called to hold presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan
Exclusive

Sadyr Japarov is called to hold presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan

According to the appeal, at the beginning of 2026, the new Jogorku Kenesh began its work, which opens new prospects for analyzing the changes that have occurred in the country over the past years. During the period from 2021 to 2025, the authors of the appeal believe that Kyrgyzstan has made significant progress.

09.02.2026, 12:46
Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia intend to strengthen investment cooperation
Economy

Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia intend to strengthen investment cooperation

Recently, a meeting took place between Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, and Sodnom Ganhuuyag, the Ambassador of Mongolia in the country. During the discussions, both sides expressed their readiness to deepen mutual trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

09.02.2026, 12:46
Incidents

Employees of Bishkek's "Unaa" Detained in the Case of "Black Driving Schools"

On February 9, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of three employees of the State Center for Vehicle Registration in Bishkek, known as "Unaa." As part of a criminal case initiated under Article 379 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic ("Forgery of Documents"), the directors of private driving schools and an intermediary were arrested, suspected of fictitious training. According to the investigation,

09.02.2026, 12:46
Incidents

Employees of the State Center for Vehicle Registration Detained

In Bishkek, three employees of the State Center for Vehicle Registration were detained, as reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region. According to previous information, the employees of the Main Internal Affairs Department uncovered a criminal group that was engaged in the production of fake certificates of training from private driving schools. The directors of these schools, B.T. and M.A., illegally received amounts ranging from 40,000 to 120,000

09.02.2026, 12:44
Education

At Bishkek School No. 84, 4,500 students are enrolled with a projected load of 900, - Deputy of the BGC

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments on February 9, deputy Erjan Nasiraliyev ("Adilet") reported that there are 4,500 students studying at school No. 84, despite a designed capacity of 900. He noted that he raised this issue last year and pointed out the availability of a vacant plot for the construction of a new school.

09.02.2026, 12:42