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In the Jalal-Abad Region, 10 hectares of land worth 17.8 million soms were returned to the state

As a result of an inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Jalal-Abad region, a land plot of 10 hectares has been returned to state ownership. Its market value is 17 million 831 thousand 942 soms, as reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. The agency reports that in 1999, employees of the Suzak District State Administration made a decision that contradicted the legislation regarding the transfer of the land plot from the state land fund into

06.02.2026, 17:05
Incidents

A woman reported to the police that her husband tried to burn her.

The Talas Regional Department of Internal Affairs reported on a man suspected of attempting to set his wife on fire, according to the investigation. The information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. According to reports, on February 5, 2023, a 25-year-old woman, M. T., approached the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek, stating that her husband, 29-year-old D. Zh., had beaten her for no apparent reason on October 15 of the previous year and then expelled

06.02.2026, 17:05
In Talas, a man doused his wife with gasoline and set her on fire. Caution, photo
Incidents

In Talas, a man doused his wife with gasoline and set her on fire. Caution, photo

In the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, a horrific incident occurred: a 32-year-old man set his wife on fire after dousing her with gasoline. The victim was only able to recount the events two months later. According to law enforcement agencies, the woman filed a complaint on February 5. She reported that the tragedy occurred on October 15 of last year. Before the arson, her husband first brutally beat her, then poured a flammable substance on her and ignited it. During the initial

06.02.2026, 16:57
The police announced the detention of a criminal group consisting of driving school directors.
Incidents

The police announced the detention of a criminal group consisting of driving school directors.

The law enforcement agencies announced the detention of three suspects, who are directors of private driving schools, that formed a criminal group in the Chui region. According to the press service of the regional police department, their activities were related to the forgery of certificates for completing driving courses. The investigation established that the suspects, including B. T. (driving school "J. A.") and M. A. (driving school "J. J. A."), used an intermediary

06.02.2026, 16:56
Incidents

Employee of the Kara-Balta Lyceum Detained on Suspicion of Driver's License Fraud

As reported on February 6, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region announced the detention of a suspect in fraud. On January 22, a resident of the Panfilov District approached law enforcement in the Jayil District with a complaint against an employee of one of the lyceums in Kara-Balta. The man stated that the school worker requested an amount of 30,600 soms under the pretext of entering data about his training into an electronic database for obtaining a

06.02.2026, 16:53
Education

Tablets may be purchased for high school students in Bishkek schools

High school students in Bishkek may be provided with tablets for use in the educational process. At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council held on February 6, deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova from the "Zhanı-Kuch" party raised the issue of the number of computers in the capital's educational institutions.

06.02.2026, 16:46
The Road Safety Forum Took Place in Bishkek
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The Road Safety Forum Took Place in Bishkek

Today, a forum was held in Bishkek where important issues regarding road safety and methods for reducing the number of traffic accidents were discussed. Participants evaluated the situation in the capital and the country and developed specific steps for improvement. High-profile representatives participated in the event, including Azenbek Kozukeev, head of the Main Department for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Azamat Toktonaliev, head of the Bishkek City Police Department,

06.02.2026, 16:43
Education

In 2026, the budget of the Bishkek Department of Education will nearly double.

At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, finance, and investments on February 6, the Head of the Education Department of the city mayor's office, Rakhmat Musaev, presented the budget project for 2026. According to the presented data, the department's budget for 2026 will amount to 851 million 566.9 thousand soms, which is a significant increase compared to 437 million 588.2 thousand soms in 2025. Thus, the growth will amount to 413 million

06.02.2026, 16:40
Economy

The National Bank introduces new requirements for exchange offices

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on new amendments regarding the requirements for exchange offices. Proposed ChangesStarting from March 31, 2026, the following minimum capital requirements will be introduced for newly opened exchange offices, as well as for additional and seasonal exchange points: 2.5 million soms (for exchange offices located outside Bishkek and Osh); 5 million soms - for those located in Bishkek and Osh; 1 million soms - for seasonal

06.02.2026, 16:40
Society

Famous Natives of the Village of Kara-Bulak: People's Commissar of Education, Author of the Anthem, Ministers, People's Artists of the USSR, General

The village of Kara-Bulak, founded over a hundred years ago, is located in the Kemin district of the Chui region. To learn about its history, development, and present, a correspondent from Turmush conducted research. The village, established in 1919, is famous for its springs, which, when mixed with black soil, give the water a dark color. That is why it is called Kara-Bulak, which translates to "Black Spring".

06.02.2026, 16:38
Education

In the national budget for this year, 5.9 billion soms are allocated for the salaries of teachers in Bishkek.

In the republican budget for the current year, 5.9 billion soms has been allocated for the salaries of teachers in Bishkek. This information was announced at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, which deals with issues of economy, budget, finance, and investments. Deputy from the "Emgek" party, Mirgul Rasul kyzy, noted that last year there was a discussion about the idea of transferring the funding for education in the city of Bishkek from the local

06.02.2026, 16:32
Economy

The volume of trade between Kyrgyzstan and EU countries has increased by 1.6 times over 3 years, - Ministry of Economy

- The volume of trade between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union has increased by 60% over three years. This was reported on the radio by Perizat Turdukhozhoyeva, the chief specialist of the trade policy and WTO department of the Trade Policy Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to Turdukhozhoyeva, the trade and economic relations of Kyrgyzstan with the EU are developing within the framework of existing agreements, including preferential trade regimes. From 2021 to 2024,

06.02.2026, 16:31
Society

"Blood May Flow from the Eyes." In Kyrgyzstan, People with Hepatitis D Are Left Without Effective Treatment

A representative of the patient community suffering from chronic hepatitis B and D shared her story at a scientific-practical seminar organized by the Public Foundation "Positive Youth." "I am a patient with chronic hepatitis B and D. This disease exists, just like us, the patients who live with it. But there is still no effective treatment," she began her speech, with the heroine's name remaining unknown at her request. - Note from Kaktus.media According to her, the

06.02.2026, 16:30
Society

Kyrgyzstan Changes Rules for Incarceration and Strengthens Control

A draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" is currently under discussion, which pertains to the Penal Enforcement Code and the laws "On the Bodies and Institutions of the Penal Enforcement (Penitentiary) System" and "On Service in Law Enforcement Agencies." This project aims to significantly update the norms regarding the conditions of detention for convicts, their labor activities, the procedure for transferring between

06.02.2026, 16:29
Education

In 2026, 30 interactive panels will be purchased for schools in Bishkek

In Bishkek, in 2026, the procurement of 30 interactive panels for educational institutions will be carried out. This became known on February 6 during a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, where the Director of the Department of Education, Rakhат Musaева, spoke. Deputy Emir Marlisbekov from the "Emgek" party pointed out the discrepancy between the declared amount and the approved budget. The application amounted to 866 million 566 thousand soms, while the

06.02.2026, 16:28
Economy

Kyrgyzstanis are invited to food fairs across the country

According to the press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Regional Development of the Kyrgyz Republic, fairs for local producers, farmers, and craftsmen will be organized in Bishkek and across the country, offering socially significant food products. These events will take place on specific days until June 2026. Conditions for participation in the fairs: all products must meet sanitary and hygienic standards and be of high quality; prices for goods must be lower than

06.02.2026, 16:26
10 hectares of land in Jalal-Abad transferred to state ownership
Incidents

10 hectares of land in Jalal-Abad transferred to state ownership

According to the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, prosecutors in the Jalal-Abad region discovered that a 10-hectare plot of land, belonging to the state land fund, was illegally transferred into private hands. In 1999, in violation of land legislation, officials from the Suzak district state administration issued an order to transfer this plot to the meat and dairy farming enterprise "A.", after which a state act was issued confirming the

06.02.2026, 16:25
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, official unemployment has decreased by 22 percent

The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan has reported a significant decrease in the level of official unemployment in the country. According to their data, in 2025 this figure was 1.4% due to the implementation of state employment programs. There were 56.5 thousand people registered with employment services, which is 20% less compared to the previous year. The number of officially unemployed decreased by 22%. Throughout 2025, 17.5 thousand citizens found employment

06.02.2026, 16:16