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A court in Baku sentenced the former president of Karabakh to life imprisonment
World

A court in Baku sentenced the former president of Karabakh to life imprisonment

Arayik Harutyunyan The military court in Baku has sentenced Arayik Harutyunyan and several of his subordinates to life imprisonment for their actions in Nagorno-Karabakh. This list also includes former ministers and high-profile officials, such as former Defense Minister Levon Mnatsakanyan, former parliamentary speaker David Ishkhanyan, as well as David Manukyan, who headed the army, and David Babayan, who served as foreign minister. Two former presidents of the NKR — Arkadi Ghukasyan and Bako

06.02.2026, 11:06
Economy

Deputy of the Housing Committee proposed to strengthen price control on food through video recording

- During the meeting on February 5, 2026, Deputy Marlen Mamataliyev drew attention to the situation regarding the rise in food prices in the republic. He suggested that the Antimonopoly Service intensify its activities on the ground, noting that city mayors and district akims are already effectively conducting inspections, documenting them on video. “The antimonopoly service should act similarly: checking stores and markets, documenting the process on camera. This could have a positive impact —

06.02.2026, 11:03
Inspectors of the IDN Suspected of Using a Minor for Blackmail (Photo, Video)
Incidents

Inspectors of the IDN Suspected of Using a Minor for Blackmail (Photo, Video)

In the Uzgen district, located in the Osh region, violations by employees of the local internal affairs department have been recorded. The press center of the State National Security Committee reported the detention of three police officers. According to the agency, the senior police officer, Captain of Police Z. u. A., in collaboration with juvenile inspectors N. A. N. and A. u. A., organized a scheme for extorting money, involving the minor T. A. U., born in 2008, in "sexual acts with

06.02.2026, 11:03
Cold Garage and Faith in God: How a Homeless Brit Survives Winter in Bishkek
Society

Cold Garage and Faith in God: How a Homeless Brit Survives Winter in Bishkek

Photo 24.kg. Briton Scott Friday Sixty-year-old Scott Friday, a homeless Briton, has been living in a garage in the center of Bishkek for several months, where he was taken in by kind people. Despite the lack of electricity and the severe cold, he is determined to survive the winter. A young local resident named Ulan helped Scott set up his temporary home by bringing items and trying to make the space more comfortable. Ulan continues to visit him and bring food.

06.02.2026, 11:03
Director of "Suzak Tazalyk Komu" Detained in Land Fraud Case
Incidents

Director of "Suzak Tazalyk Komu" Detained in Land Fraud Case

According to information provided by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), the director acted in collusion with an accomplice. They posed as intermediaries for obtaining land for individual housing construction in the village of Blagoveshchenka, selling plots to citizens using forged documents from the local government (ayil okmotu). The prices for these plots ranged from 700,000 to 1.5 million soms. During the investigation, it was also established that

06.02.2026, 11:01
Exclusive

Deputy: The World Bank is ready to install solar panels for the population upon the launch of the procedure by the Cabinet.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, recently held a meeting with representatives of the World Bank. This became known on February 5 during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh from deputy Marlen Mamataliyev. As Mamataliyev noted, he also communicated with representatives of this international organization, and one of the key issues raised in the negotiations was the installation of solar panels for the population. The deputy expressed confidence that if the Cabinet of

06.02.2026, 11:01
Incidents

In the center of Bishkek, lawbreakers were detained after a sensational video

On February 5, a video was posted on social media showing a group of men on Logvinenko Street in Bishkek violating public order by littering and making noise, disturbing passersby. After receiving the report, officers from the Pervomaisky District Police Department conducted an investigation and identified the participants in the incident. Among those detained were men born in 1988, 1994, and 1996 (M.Z., F.L., P.E., and P.V.). Protocols were drawn up for all detainees under Article 126 of the

06.02.2026, 11:00
Tajikistan Plans to Introduce Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of China
World

Tajikistan Plans to Introduce Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of China

During the discussion, Jumakhonzoda emphasized that this issue is under consideration and expressed hope for a positive outcome. He added that the introduction of a visa-free regime is one of the steps to attract more tourists to the country, which will be supported by active advertising efforts. The main sources of tourist flow to Tajikistan, according to the head of the department, include Arab countries, England, Germany, France, Russia, China, and South Korea. These countries show the

06.02.2026, 11:00
Society

A wolf nearly the height of a human was caught in the Alaya Mountains

In the village of Archa-Bulak, located in the Alaï district (Pamir-Alaï zone), on February 3, local hunters killed two wolves that had been systematically attacking horses. This was reported by Alimbek Aydarov, a wildlife specialist from the Osh regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. As Aydarov noted, the wolves posed a daily threat to the mares, so the hunters decided to cull two out of three predators. He added that "the wolf hunting

06.02.2026, 11:00
Society

The U.S. will allocate nearly $6 billion for the global fight against HIV

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) highly praised the recent signing in the U.S. of a funding package worth $5.88 billion, which confirms America's leadership in the global fight against HIV, said UNAIDS representatives. U.S. President Donald Trump signed the law on February 3, which allocates $4.6 billion to support HIV programs under the America First Global Health strategy, as well as $1.25 billion for the Global Fund, which fights AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria,

06.02.2026, 10:59
Nuclear Deterrence. Trump Proposed Developing a New Treaty with Russia
Politics

Nuclear Deterrence. Trump Proposed Developing a New Treaty with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed creating a new nuclear deterrence agreement to replace the Treaty on Measures for Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, which expired on February 5. He announced this on his Truth Social account. Trump noted that during his first presidential term, he carried out a complete modernization of the U.S. armed forces, including updates to the nuclear arsenals. He emphasized: “I prevented nuclear conflicts in various regions, including

06.02.2026, 10:57
Intimacy for Blackmail. Police Officers Used a 16-Year-Old Girl for Extortion
Incidents

Intimacy for Blackmail. Police Officers Used a 16-Year-Old Girl for Extortion

Several police officers have been detained in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, accused of committing crimes against a minor. The press center of the State National Security Committee confirmed this information. The investigation has established that the senior district inspector, as well as workers dealing with juvenile cases, conspired in advance and persuaded a 16-year-old girl to participate in illegal intimate activities with various individuals. Subsequently, they staged her

06.02.2026, 10:57
Incidents

In Bishkek, the "Arsenal" raid took place. Citizens are urged to voluntarily surrender their weapons.

From February 4 to 5, police officers in Bishkek conducted a preventive operation called "Arsenal," as reported on February 6 by the press service of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. During this raid, law enforcement agencies identify cases of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. In this context, two citizens decided to voluntarily surrender two units of firearms. The Department of Internal Affairs noted that illegal acquisition, sale, storage, carrying, or

06.02.2026, 10:55
Intensive Horticulture is Being Implemented in Toktogul on Arid Lands
Economy

Intensive Horticulture is Being Implemented in Toktogul on Arid Lands

An ambitious project has been launched in the Toktogul district of the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at developing 30 hectares of rain-fed land for the establishment of intensive orchards. The initiative belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture, which is focusing efforts on the implementation of modern agricultural technologies to support local farmers.

06.02.2026, 10:50
The Epstein Case. In Britain, staff refused to work for Andrew - the king's brother
Politics

The Epstein Case. In Britain, staff refused to work for Andrew - the king's brother

The staff of the Sandringham royal estate has decided to refuse to work for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the King of the United Kingdom, due to his connections with the scandalous financier Jeffrey Epstein. This was reported by The Sun, citing its sources. It has become known that Andrew, who lost his titles amid this scandal, moved to Sandringham from Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, on Monday. The staff was given the option to refuse to work for him if it

06.02.2026, 10:50
In the Aravan District, early potatoes have started to be planted. The harvest is expected in May.
Economy / Exclusive

In the Aravan District, early potatoes have started to be planted. The harvest is expected in May.

In the Aravan district of Kyrgyzstan, with the arrival of early spring, active potato planting has begun. According to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, optimal weather conditions and fields prepared by agronomists contribute to successful sowing. It is reported that the potatoes planted this season are expected to be ready for harvest as early as May. One local farmer, who has cultivated a plot of 90 hundredths, plans to harvest more than 20 tons of produce.

06.02.2026, 10:50
Minors Were Coerced into Intimate Acts. Police Officers Detained
Incidents

Minors Were Coerced into Intimate Acts. Police Officers Detained

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), police officers coerced a minor, born in 2008, into sexual contacts with men. The senior district police officer, Captain Z.u.A., actively participated in this process in collusion with inspectors N.A.N. and A.u.A. According to the information, police officers led the girl to wealthy men and then conducted fake arrests. Under pressure and threats, they demanded money from the victims, using psychological

06.02.2026, 10:50
In the USA, a truck driver from Kyrgyzstan was arrested after an accident that killed 4 people
Exclusive

In the USA, a truck driver from Kyrgyzstan was arrested after an accident that killed 4 people

A fatal traffic accident involving a truck driver from Kyrgyzstan occurred in Indiana. According to reports, Bekzhan Beishkeyev was driving on Highway 67 in Indiana when, according to preliminary information, he failed to stop for the slowing vehicles ahead. He crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a van carrying up to 15 passengers. As a result of this incident, four people died," the Department of Homeland Security reported.

06.02.2026, 10:46
Exclusive

In the Issyk-Kul Region, 50 km of power lines will be upgraded and 14 substations will be installed in 2026.

- In 2026, the replacement of 50 kilometers of old electrical wires with modern self-supporting insulated wires, which have high resistance to adverse weather conditions, will begin in the Issyk-Kul region. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. As noted in the agency's statement, a complete upgrade of the overhead power line with a voltage of 110 kV on the Tamga–Przhevalsk route, which will be 80 km long, will also take place. This line is

06.02.2026, 10:43