Education

"Teachers are lacking not only in public schools but also in private ones, - Head of the Education Department of the Bishkek City Hall"

The shortage of teachers is observed in both public and private educational institutions, reported Rahat Musaeva, the director of the Department of Education, during a meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments of the Bishkek City Council on February 6. Deputy Ramina Idyrova from the "Adilet" party previously raised the issue of a significant teacher shortage and inquired about what measures would be taken to address this problem in 2026.

06.02.2026, 14:41

Exclusive

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the meeting of the Board of the State Tax Service

The head of the government emphasized that there was a significant increase in revenue in 2025. The reasons for this were not only the increase in economic activity but also qualitative changes in tax administration. For example, in 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Kyrgyzstan was 8.3 billion US dollars, while in 2025 it exceeded 22.6 billion dollars. Tax revenues increased almost fourfold, and customs revenues increased sixfold. Non-tax revenues grew by 8-9 times, which is also

06.02.2026, 14:40

World

Artists performing in Kazakhstan will be censored

As explained by Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Evgeny Kochetov at a press conference on Thursday, the authorities plan to recommend that artists avoid performing songs that may be perceived as violating the law. “We will support local executive bodies. The contracts will specify the obligations of the performers that they must fulfill. This primarily concerns those compositions that should not undermine national values, promote pornography, or drugs,” Kochetov stated. He added that

06.02.2026, 14:37

Economy / Exclusive

Syrgabaev named the main road projects for 2026 in Kyrgyzstan

The Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykalyk Syrgabaev shared plans for the implementation of significant projects in the road sector this year. One of the priority areas is the construction of the Barskoon – Bedel – Uch-Turfan road. “This project will become the third corridor connecting Kyrgyzstan with China. We will begin work on its construction. It is also necessary to complete the project of the Balikchy – Barskoon – Karakol road by August 31. This will require 8 billion soms.

06.02.2026, 14:37

Sports

Imana Kleif Prepares for the 2028 Olympics After Hormonal Therapy

Imana Kleif, a boxer from Algeria, stated that before the Paris Olympics, she managed to reduce her testosterone levels to zero under the supervision of medical professionals. She confirmed that she is ready to undergo all necessary tests to participate in the 2028 Olympics.

06.02.2026, 14:35

Society / Exclusive

Kanat Sagynbaev criticized subordinates for ignoring citizens' complaints

At a recent meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister Kanat Sagynbaev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of some regional and departmental structures, pointing out the insufficient use of the feedback system "Pikir". According to the ministry, this system, which was implemented using QR codes to gather feedback from citizens, is intended to increase the transparency of government bodies and improve public

06.02.2026, 14:34

Society

The Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan announced record revenues for the industry: an increase of almost three times

The Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan has published the results of its work for 2025, demonstrating significant revenue growth in this sector. According to the agency's information, the total revenue from various sources, including licensing, permits, weight measurement, and the collection of administrative fines, amounted to 1 billion 167 million 399 thousand soms. In comparison, in 2024, this figure was significantly lower — only 398 million 886 thousand soms. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan

06.02.2026, 14:33

Sports

Asian Championship: Muhammad Ali Matkarimov took 14th place

At the Asian Cycling Championship taking place in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstani athlete Mukhammed Ali Matkarimov finished in 14th place. The competitions started on February 6, during which three sets of medals are contested for men and women.

06.02.2026, 14:33

Society

The volume of freight transportation by rail will reach 10.5 million tons in 2025

In 2025, the State Enterprise "National Company 'Kyrgyz Temir Zholu'" achieved record figures in railway freight transportation, marking a significant milestone for Kyrgyz transport infrastructure. This was reported in a press release from the Ministry of Transport summarizing the year's results. According to the provided data, for a long time, the average annual volume of cargo transported by rail did not exceed 7 million tons. However, by the end of 2024, this figure

06.02.2026, 14:31

Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches and Icy Roads Expected in Kyrgyzstan

According to forecasts from Kyrgyzhydromet, heavy precipitation is expected in mountainous areas and on some highways of the country on February 6-7, which may lead to avalanches, snow drifts, and icy conditions. According to the service, increased avalanche danger is expected in the following areas:

06.02.2026, 14:31

Exclusive

Smartphones choose how our memories will look. They may be appealing, but this can change our perception of the world.

Modern smartphones shape how our memories will look — from simple enhancements to fantastic facial features. The results may please you, but they can change our perception of the surrounding world, claims the BBC. When you tried to photograph the Moon with your smartphone, you probably felt disappointment unless you had a Samsung Galaxy. These devices boast a "100x space zoom" feature that allows for surprisingly clear shots of the Moon, despite the modest size of the lens. Such a

06.02.2026, 14:30

Exclusive

In 2025, more than 1,600 km of roads and 11 bridges were repaired and built

- In 2025, the Ministry of Transport reported the completion of construction and repair works on a total length of 1606 kilometers of roads, of which 1545 kilometers were asphalted, according to information from the department's press service. The works were financed from various sources:

06.02.2026, 14:23

Sports

The Jordanian national team is training in Bishkek. Video

The Jordanian national team in Greco-Roman wrestling is currently on a training camp in Bishkek. Athletes from the Kyrgyzstan national team are also participating in this camp.

06.02.2026, 14:23

Incidents

Two Firearms Surrendered by Bishkek Residents as Part of the "Arsenal" Campaign

As part of the preventive campaign "Arsenal," organized by the staff of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department, two firearms were handed over to the police by residents of Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Directorate. The goal of this initiative is to improve the criminal situation, as well as to identify and seize illegally stored firearms, ammunition, and explosives. At the same time, efforts were made to inform the

06.02.2026, 14:23

Society

Attention! The Ministry of Emergency Situations warns of strong winds in Bishkek and the Chui region in the coming hours

On February 6, starting from 14:00, strong winds with gusts of up to 15-20 meters per second are expected in Bishkek and the Chui region, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. In conditions of strong winds, it is recommended to stay in safe places, and in case of an emergency, it is necessary to call the "112" service, which operates around the clock and accepts calls for free.

06.02.2026, 14:22

Sports

Luke Littler won the World Masters in a dramatic final

The final match turned out to be a real test: Littler was trailing at one point but managed to change the course of the game and make an impressive comeback. On his way to the final, he also faced difficulties in the semifinals, where he had to endure a tense match of darts against Gerwyn Price.

06.02.2026, 14:18

Society / Exclusive

Torobaev checked the readiness of the Sokuluk district for spring fieldwork

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev visited the Sokuluk District of the Chui Region to check the readiness for spring fieldwork. According to the information from the ministry's press service, during the inspection of the sowing areas, Bakyt Sadykov, the head of the district's agricultural development department, informed the minister that 38,000 hectares of fallow land had already been cultivated in the Sokuluk District. Sadykov also noted

06.02.2026, 14:18

Education

Parents and educators of the boarding school for blind and visually impaired children made an appeal to the president and the head of the State National Security Committee.

At a press conference at AKIpress, parents and educators from the Republican Specialized Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children in Bishkek appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev. The main reason for the appeal was the proposal to relocate the educational institution to the village of Tash-Dobo. Currently, the school is located at: Kulatov Street, 37.

06.02.2026, 14:18

Economy / Exclusive

The data on how many Kyrgyz citizens have imposed a self-ban on loans has been announced

According to information provided by the National Bank, from November 1, 2025, to February 6, 2026, 173,904 citizens of Kyrgyzstan utilized the self-ban on lending service through the mobile application "Tündük." With the introduction of the new mechanism "Self-Ban on Lending" starting November 1, 2025, citizens gained the opportunity to protect their personal data from potential fraud. The procedure for imposing a self-ban through the "Tündük" application is as

06.02.2026, 14:17

Society / Exclusive

Dog handlers of the GTS were trained in modern training methods

As part of the seminar held from January 30 to February 2 at the "Training-Specialized" customs base, employees of the State Customs Service gained knowledge about modern methods of training service dogs. This event was organized to enhance the professional skills and competencies of employees in canine units. The seminar was part of an interagency memorandum concluded to develop canine activities and strengthen the regional training center of the World Customs Organization in the

06.02.2026, 14:17

Economy

In Bishkek, individual houses have sharply increased in price

According to data from the State Agency for Land Resources under the government, in January 2026, the price of one square meter of individual houses in Bishkek increased by 8.1% compared to December 2025. Currently, the average cost per square meter is 200,029 soms (equivalent to $2,286). In December, the price was significantly lower — 184,902 soms ($2,113).

06.02.2026, 14:16

Society

A new sports complex of the Sh. Sydykov College has been opened in Bishkek

A solemn ceremony was held in Bishkek to inaugurate a new sports complex located at the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov. The event was attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State Committee for National Security, Colonel General. As part of the event, the renovated dormitory, mosque, and educational building of the college were also opened after major repairs.

06.02.2026, 14:16

Incidents

In the city of Manas, teenagers who organized a mass brawl were detained

In Manas, police officers detained a group of teenagers who became participants in a mass brawl. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the information received, the incident occurred on the night of February 6 at around 00:30. At that time, a report was received that a group of young people had started a fight, throwing stones at each other.

06.02.2026, 14:16

Economy

The Head of the State Tax Service spoke about the transformation of tax administration

During the meeting of the Tax Service held today, Almambet Shykmamatov, head of the State Tax Service, announced plans for reforming the tax sphere. According to him, a comprehensive policy aimed at reducing the tax burden and increasing tax benefits for key sectors of the economy will be implemented in 2025. The priority areas will be agriculture, the IT sector, renewable energy sources, as well as the textile and jewelry industries, including important social aspects such as the development

06.02.2026, 14:16