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The roof is leaking at kindergarten No. 39 in the city of Osh — the building needs major repairs

Concerned residents of the "Manas-Ata" district in the city of Osh have appealed for a major renovation of kindergarten No. 39 "Kün Nuru." This information became known after a meeting with representatives of the local administration on February 5. One of the key issues discussed was the condition of the kindergarten building. Local residents noted that no major repairs had been conducted since 1969.

06.02.2026, 18:28
Shykmamatov announced a change in the philosophy of relations between the state and the taxpayer
Economy / Exclusive

Shykmamatov announced a change in the philosophy of relations between the state and the taxpayer

During the meeting of the board of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamotov, who heads the agency, emphasized that the results achieved by the end of 2025 are not random or a consequence of a favorable economic situation. According to him, the positive changes are the result of a well-thought-out state strategy developed in accordance with the directives of the president and the cabinet of ministers, as well as the result of the coordinated work of the entire Tax Service team.

06.02.2026, 18:19
UN requests $400 million to address human rights issues
Society

UN requests $400 million to address human rights issues

Photo by OHCHR. Volker Turk Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, announced the launch of a fundraising campaign for $400 million for 2026, aimed at addressing pressing human rights issues. In 2025, experts from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in 87 countries monitored over 1,300 legal proceedings, assisted 67,000 victims of torture, documented a significant number of violations, and facilitated the release of more than 4,000 individuals who

06.02.2026, 18:16
Explosion at Mosque in Islamabad: 31 Dead, Dozens Injured
Incidents

Explosion at Mosque in Islamabad: 31 Dead, Dozens Injured

Photo from the internet. The site of the explosion near the mosque in Islamabad An explosion occurred in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, near a Shia mosque, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 people, while many others were injured. This incident took place on February 6 during Friday prayers, according to international news agencies. According to available data, the explosion occurred in the Tarlai Kalan area. The investigation is considering the version that it was a terrorist attack

06.02.2026, 18:13
Society

The Trump Administration May Approve the Resumption of International Aid to North Korea

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the administration of Donald Trump is considering lifting restrictions on the provision of international humanitarian aid to North Korea. This concerns the unlocking of sanctions exceptions that were imposed by the UN Security Council Committee regarding the DPRK. For several months, the U.S. has limited the issuance of permits, fearing that humanitarian supplies could be misused. However, according to the publication, Washington now plans to lift these

06.02.2026, 18:04
Exclusive

In 2025, the Ministry of Transport imposed fines totaling 1.17 billion soms

- According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport, in 2025, the total revenue from the issuance of licenses, permits, measurement of weight parameters, as well as the processing of special permits for the transportation of indivisible cargo and the imposition of administrative fines amounted to 1 billion 167 million 399 thousand soms. For comparison, in 2024, this figure was 398 million 886 thousand soms.

06.02.2026, 18:02
Between Sanctions and Corridor: How Financial Decisions in Central Asia Become Geopolitics
Politics

Between Sanctions and Corridor: How Financial Decisions in Central Asia Become Geopolitics

Central Asian countries are faced with a choice: to become part of a transparent logistics network between China and Europe or to act as intermediaries circumventing sanctions. The tightening of sanctions against Russia's financial system and the development of the Middle Corridor are radically changing the economic landscape of the region. For Central Asian countries, this is not just a matter of diplomatic approach, but a necessity to choose between two models: integration into honest

06.02.2026, 18:01
A Thousand Deaths a Year: Sadyr Japarov Explained the Closure of Driving Schools
Politics

A Thousand Deaths a Year: Sadyr Japarov Explained the Closure of Driving Schools

In an interview with the Kabar agency, President Sadyr Japarov noted that the reform in driver training and the issuance of licenses plays a key role in saving human lives. He emphasized the importance of this initiative for the state. Photo from the president's press service According to Japarov, other significant projects of recent years, such as the return of Kumtor, the increase in gold and foreign currency reserves, and the construction of new airports, cannot compare in importance

06.02.2026, 18:01
Incidents

In Jeti-Oguz, a driver who fled the scene of an accident was detained

Yesterday, February 5, at around 17:15 in the village of Kyzyl-Suu, near the Gaprov School, an accident occurred in which an unknown vehicle collided with a "Mazda Demio" and fled the scene. According to data from the traffic control service of the Issyk-Kul region, as a result of operational-search activities, employees of the traffic safety department of the Jet-Oguz ROVD managed to detain the suspect vehicle "Daewoo Nexia." It turned out that the driver was a 29-year-old

06.02.2026, 17:59
Society

The ban didn't help. The Ministry of Economic Development suggests allowing hookahs in establishments, but not all of them.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has initiated a discussion on a draft law that will allow smoking hookahs in public places. Currently, this is prohibited, but in practice, many hookah lounges continue to operate in the shadow sector. According to the department, in the first nine months of 2024, the total amount of fines for violations in this area amounted to about 5.8 million soms, indicating the scale of the problem.

06.02.2026, 17:52
It has been announced how many athletes will participate in the VI WIC and what the prize fund will be.
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It has been announced how many athletes will participate in the VI WIC and what the prize fund will be.

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the World Nomad Games, which are expected to attract athletes and guests from at least 100 countries. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, announced this during an on-site meeting held at the racetrack in Cholpon-Ata, Issyk-Kul region, aimed at preparing for this significant event. During the meeting, key issues regarding the preparation for this cultural and sports event were discussed,

06.02.2026, 17:51
The National Bank issued a license to another new bank - "Asman"
Politics

The National Bank issued a license to another new bank - "Asman"

On February 4, 2026, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the issuance of a license to CJSC "Asman Bank," allowing it to conduct banking operations in both national and foreign currencies. It is worth noting that "Asman Bank" was registered with the Ministry of Justice on June 4, 2024.

06.02.2026, 17:50
In Nookat, farmers were trained in modern tobacco cultivation technologies
Economy / Exclusive

In Nookat, farmers were trained in modern tobacco cultivation technologies

In the Nookat district of the Osh region, a seminar was held organized by the Department of Agricultural Crop and Horticulture Expertise, where farmers and dehkans received knowledge about modern methods of tobacco cultivation. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, participants were provided with comprehensive information about new tobacco varieties, their cultivation conditions, and key technological aspects. Among the participants were farmers,

06.02.2026, 17:49
Society

In the Kadamjay District, cases of stray animals dying due to lack of supervision have increased.

In the village of Min-Chynar, located in the rural district of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjay region, there has been an increase in cases of stray animals dying, as reported by local residents. According to eyewitnesses, one of the horses grazing in a rice field fell into a ditch and was unable to get out on its own. A witness to the incident noted that he could not help the animal alone.

06.02.2026, 17:32
The Head of the State Tax Service believes that 2025 was a turning point for the tax system of Kyrgyzstan.
Economy

The Head of the State Tax Service believes that 2025 was a turning point for the tax system of Kyrgyzstan.

On February 6, the annual meeting of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan took place, during which its head, Almambet Shykmamatov, emphasized that 2025 marked a time of systemic changes and a transition to a new format of tax policy. He noted that the focus has shifted from fiscal pressure and manual control to digitalization and a service-oriented approach in working with taxpayers. According to Shykmamatov, over the year, tax revenues amounted to 308.4 billion soms, which is 40.1 billion soms

06.02.2026, 17:32
Society

The Tobacco Law in the Kyrgyz Republic will be tightened: hookah can only be smoked with a license

In the Kyrgyz Republic, a draft law has been developed, which has been put forward for public discussion and proposes changes to the legislation concerning the protection of citizens' health and the functioning of the licensing system. In particular, the document introduces new rules for the use of hookahs. According to the proposed amendments to the law "On the Protection of Citizens' Health from the Consequences of Tobacco and Nicotine Consumption," the use of hookahs,

06.02.2026, 17:29
Kyrgyzstan and France Strengthen Partnership in the Field of Ecology and Technical Supervision
Society / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and France Strengthen Partnership in the Field of Ecology and Technical Supervision

On February 6 in Bishkek, a meeting took place between the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Musaev, and the Ambassador of France to the country, Nicolas Fay. During the meeting, representatives of the French side expressed their readiness to support Kyrgyzstan's participation in COP21, scheduled for 2026 in Yerevan, and offered assistance in organizing side events related to biodiversity. Possibilities for cooperation

06.02.2026, 17:27
A Giant Jellyfish the Size of a Bus Filmed Off the Coast of Argentina
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A Giant Jellyfish the Size of a Bus Filmed Off the Coast of Argentina

Recent research off the coast of Argentina has yielded an astonishing find: a giant jellyfish known as Stygiomedusa gigantea, the size of a bus, was captured by an underwater camera. The footage was taken from the research vessel Falkor at a depth of about 250 meters during a journey from Buenos Aires to Tierra del Fuego. Experts from the Schmidt Ocean Institute assessed the jellyfish's size as comparable to that of a small bus, with its tentacles potentially reaching lengths of up to ten

06.02.2026, 17:17
Society

Threat to 2,547 Homes and Cliffs up to 8 Meters High — Uncontrolled Extraction of Sand and Gravel Has Altered the Riverbeds of Kok-Art and Kara-Darya

Measures are being taken in the Jalal-Abad region to combat the extraction of inert materials in the riverbeds of Kök-Art and Kara-Darya. A meeting was recently held under the leadership of Nurlan Ermatov, the first deputy representative of the president in the region. The main topic of discussion was the cessation of illegal extraction of inert materials and the search for alternative quarries.

06.02.2026, 17:16