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Society

Family Without Registration: The Court's Perspective on the Protection of Women's and Children's Rights

In Kyrgyzstan, as in many other countries, there is a growing number of couples who choose to live together without formalizing their marriage. This phenomenon is becoming increasingly noticeable not only in private life but also in public discourse. Women who are in de facto marriages with officials and influential individuals are particularly vulnerable in such situations, as they remain without legal protection despite many years of cohabitation. Discussions around this topic have

06.02.2026, 12:22
Incidents

Man detained for spreading a post on social media

In the Issyk-Kul region, law enforcement officers, conducting monitoring of the internet space, discovered publications containing the ideology of the banned religious extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" in Kyrgyzstan. According to the local police press service, this case was registered in the Unified Register of Crimes and Offenses (JUI), which served as the basis for initiating a preliminary investigation.

06.02.2026, 12:20
Society

Arzymat Aldayev: Bishkek Must Be Fully Gasified by 2030

At a press conference, the Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of Gazprom Kyrgyzstan, Arzymat Aldayev, announced plans for the complete gasification of the capital by 2030. In accordance with the administrative-territorial reform, the number of residential areas in Bishkek has increased to 105. According to Aldayev, more than half of these areas are already connected to gas. Now, it is necessary to provide gas to about 60,000 households, which accounts for almost half of the

06.02.2026, 12:15
Incidents

Kazakhstani Woman Appeals to Kyrgyz Authorities Due to Her Husband's Detention

At a press conference held on February 6, Zaure Telemisova spoke about the detention of her husband, a citizen of Kazakhstan, A.Zh., in Kyrgyzstan. According to Zaure, she and her husband live in Astana and are raising five children. Her husband works as a farmer, while she is a teacher specializing in educating children with special needs.

06.02.2026, 12:15
Energy facilities at Issyk-Kul will be completely updated.
Society / Exclusive

Energy facilities at Issyk-Kul will be completely updated.

In 2026, a major program for the renewal of electrical networks will begin in the Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. According to information from the ministry, it is planned to replace 50 km of old wires with modern SIP wires, which are resistant to adverse weather conditions and ensure safety. Additionally, the overhead power line with a voltage of 110 kV, connecting Tamga and Przhevalsk and measuring 80 km in length, will also be completely

06.02.2026, 12:10
Chapter "Suzak Cleanliness Society" Caught in Illegal Land Sales
Society

Chapter "Suzak Cleanliness Society" Caught in Illegal Land Sales

Employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) arrested M.I., the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Komu," along with citizen S.N. on charges of illegal land sales, the press service of the agency reports. According to the investigation, the director organized a conspiracy with an accomplice to sell land under the pretext of assisting in obtaining plots for individual housing construction (IHC) in the village of Blagoveshchenka in the Suzak district.

06.02.2026, 12:09
Ronaldo in Conflict with "Al-Nassr" Over Transfers
Sports

Ronaldo in Conflict with "Al-Nassr" Over Transfers

Cristiano Ronaldo's dissatisfaction, the forward for "Al-Nassr," became more apparent after Karim Benzema signed a contract with "Al-Hilal." Ronaldo, who is already 41 years old, expressed his concern about the club's insufficient activity in the transfer market, which, in his opinion, creates an uneven playing field in competition with "Al-Hilal."

06.02.2026, 12:04
The Ministry of Justice has prepared a mechanism for electronic monitoring of domestic aggressors
Society / Exclusive

The Ministry of Justice has prepared a mechanism for electronic monitoring of domestic aggressors

The Ministry of Justice has presented for discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers titled "On Amendments to the Cabinet Resolution 'On Measures for the Protection and Defense Against Domestic Violence' dated July 16, 2025, No. 417". The purpose of this document is to implement an electronic monitoring mechanism in accordance with the law dated October 15, 2025, No. 214, which pertains to individuals who have committed acts of domestic violence.

06.02.2026, 12:03
Politics

Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain Discuss Launching Direct Flights Between Countries

In the near future, Kyrgyzstan and Bahrain are discussing the possibility of organizing direct flights. This issue was the main topic at a meeting held between the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Ulukbek Maripov, and the Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the negotiations covered a wide range of topics related to the development of economic and trade

06.02.2026, 12:02
Society

The deputy demanded to relocate the tuberculosis hospital from the city center. She was responded to.

At the parliamentary meeting, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised the issue of plans to build a school just 50 meters from a tuberculosis hospital located in Talas. She suggested relocating the hospital to a more remote area and appealed to Health Minister Kanybek Dosmambetov to pay attention to this situation. In response to these statements, the director of the National Center for Phthisiatry, Abdullaat Kadyrov, clarified that his comments are based on years of experience and factual data. “As

06.02.2026, 11:59
Lifestyle

Life in the Regions: A Baby with a Sharp Unpleasant Smell from the Umbilical Cord Was Rescued in the Mountains of Issyk-Kul — Zhibek Ablaeva Shared Details of the 1999 Story

Zhibek Ablaeva, a family doctor from the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, recently shared an unusual story that took place in 1999 in an interview. Zhibek, born on March 8, 1951, graduated from medical school in 1973 and became a dentist. The first stage of her career began in 1975 at a dental center in Bishkek. After getting married in the 1990s, she moved to the village of Lipenka and has been working as a family doctor since 1998.

06.02.2026, 11:59
In Bishkek, the Children's Assistance Center has been renovated
Society / Exclusive

In Bishkek, the Children's Assistance Center has been renovated

Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva, accompanied by the Director of the Department of Social Development Aizada Junusova, visited the renovated Children's Assistance Center, which provides protection for children who have faced violence and abuse. The renovation affected part of the building housing the Center, improved the surrounding area, and equipped the premises. Since its opening over 11 years ago, the Center has offered free social, psychological, and legal services to

06.02.2026, 11:58
In the Kara-Suu District, a plot worth 15.6 million soms has been returned to the state
Economy / Exclusive

In the Kara-Suu District, a plot worth 15.6 million soms has been returned to the state

The prosecutor's office of the Kara-Suu region, located in the Osh region, discovered violations of land legislation during an inspection conducted in the Savai rural administration. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, it was revealed that a plot of land measuring 0.24 hectares, previously owned by a children's health center, was unlawfully sold into private ownership. As a result of the prosecutor's intervention, the plot, valued at 15.6 million soms, was

06.02.2026, 11:56
In Karakol, a man was detained for distributing extremist materials
Incidents

In Karakol, a man was detained for distributing extremist materials

A local resident was detained in Karakol on suspicion of distributing extremist materials posted on social networks. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to law enforcement information, the man posted on his Facebook page content taken from the Turkiston-kg page. An examination conducted by forensic linguists and religious scholars established that these materials are related to the religious extremist group "Hizb ut-Tahrir

06.02.2026, 11:55
The Head of the National Bank Explained the Reasons for the Accelerated Economic Growth of Kyrgyzstan
Economy / Exclusive

The Head of the National Bank Explained the Reasons for the Accelerated Economic Growth of Kyrgyzstan

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's economy, according to preliminary data, demonstrated a growth of 11.1%, placing the country among the leaders in this indicator on a global scale. Melis Turgunbaev, the chairman of the National Bank, shared his views on the factors contributing to such accelerated development, as well as the specifics of small open economies in the context of global instability. He emphasized that in previous years, the economy also showed impressive results: in 2023, growth was 9%,

06.02.2026, 11:49
Society

Bishkek is suffocating again: the level of polluted air has soared to three times above the norm

The air quality in Bishkek continues to deteriorate sharply. According to data provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, dangerous levels of pollution have been recorded, significantly exceeding permissible standards. According to information from the Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, from January 30 to February 5, 2026, the average daily concentrations of major pollutants in the air of the capital exceeded the norm by up to 3.25 times.

06.02.2026, 11:47
In Bishkek, the digitization of lists of people with disabilities was discussed to improve their services.
Society / Exclusive

In Bishkek, the digitization of lists of people with disabilities was discussed to improve their services.

On February 5, 2026, a meeting was held in Bishkek dedicated to issues of interaction between local authorities and non-governmental organizations in supporting people with disabilities. The Department of Social Development of the Bishkek City Hall organized this event to improve coordination and find practical solutions to enhance the quality of life for this category of citizens. Among the participants were Deputy Mayor Victoria Mozgacheva, Director of the Department of Social Development

06.02.2026, 11:47
Society

The whole world is reading the "Epstein files." The most important things about it (and is there anything about Kyrgyzstan?)

On the global stage, one of the central events remains the "Epstein Files". The editorial team of Kaktus.media offers a brief overview of these documents and investigates whether there is any information about Kyrgyzstan. What are the "Epstein Files"?The archive includes a variety of materials, such as: court documents, subpoenas, and investigation reports; information about Epstein's flights with passenger details; Epstein's correspondence; photos and videos;

06.02.2026, 11:46
Camel passport introduced in Saudi Arabia
World / Exclusive

Camel passport introduced in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of official passports for camels, which has become a necessary step for effective management of this important cultural and economic resource of the country, reports Kazinform. The Minister of Environment, Water Resources, and Agriculture noted that this measure will improve control over ownership rights of the animals, as well as increase productivity and efficiency in this sector by creating a centralized and reliable database.

06.02.2026, 11:45