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Refusal to Accept Cashless Payments Threatens a Fine of 5,000 Soms, - GNS

- Sellers are required to provide buyers with the option to choose any form of cashless payment. This statement was made by the chief inspector of the department for interaction with banks of the State Tax Service, Ayana Aitieva, on the radio. According to the law "On Consumer Rights Protection," buyers have the right to use any available methods of cashless payment, such as bank cards, electronic wallets, or QR payments, and sellers cannot prevent this.

06.02.2026, 09:01
Society

Didn’t have time to lay it down – it’s already melting: new asphalt in Bishkek melts faster than snow

Recently repaired road in Bishkek, stretching from Almatinskaya Street to Baytik Baatyr Street, has caused dissatisfaction among local residents. According to citizens, the new asphalt began to deteriorate immediately after the snow melted, with cracks, unevenness, and depressions appearing on its surface. Recordings from the scene are actively being published on social media. Residents demand to find out which construction company carried out the work, which government agencies conducted

06.02.2026, 09:00
Incidents / Exclusive

Members of the Organized Crime Group Detained for Trafficking Afghan-Origin Drugs

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan have disrupted the activities of an organized criminal group that was involved in the trafficking of narcotic substances of Afghan origin in significant volumes. This was reported in an official release from law enforcement agencies. According to police information, on January 17, during operational activities, a search was conducted of a vehicle

06.02.2026, 08:58
The US and Russia Agreed to Resume High-Level Military Dialogue
World

The US and Russia Agreed to Resume High-Level Military Dialogue

Illustrative photo It is important to note that this communication channel was suspended in the fall of 2021, just before the start of Russia's full-scale war with Ukraine. The initiator of the resumption of contacts was General Alexus Grinkevich, the commander of the U.S. European Command, who held meetings with high-profile Russian and Ukrainian officials in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

06.02.2026, 08:55
Economy

The Jogorku Kenesh adopted in the first reading the agreement with Italy on the encouragement and protection of investments

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies discussed and approved in the first reading a draft law concerning the ratification of the agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Italian Republic on the encouragement and protection of investments. This document was signed on May 30, 2025, in Astana. The main objective of the Agreement is to create a legal framework that will facilitate the attraction of foreign investments. It aims to protect the rights of investors by

06.02.2026, 08:55
EU wants direct negotiations with Russia: Sergey Lavrov on "underground" contacts
Politics

EU wants direct negotiations with Russia: Sergey Lavrov on "underground" contacts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shared with journalists that representatives of the European Union maintain contacts with Russia but request to keep them confidential. Some of them even interact "underground." “We are in touch with several European leaders. They call and ask not to disclose information about our negotiations. Some of them are having conversations here, without official notification. Nevertheless, what they communicate to us in these confidential discussions is

06.02.2026, 08:52
Incidents

In Bishkek, a high-rise building revealed an underground "mini-hotel" based on purchased apartments

On February 6, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District reported on the operation "Den" conducted in Bishkek. As part of this raid, a multi-story building located at 63 Ibraimov Street was checked. During the inspection, law enforcement officials found that in one of the entrances of the building, most of the apartments belonged to a single owner who organized daily hotel services.

06.02.2026, 08:49
The head of the municipal enterprise was detained in a case of illegal land sales.
Incidents

The head of the municipal enterprise was detained in a case of illegal land sales.

In the Suzak district, a fraudulent scheme related to the sale of land plots has been uncovered. The press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported this. According to the agency, the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" named M. I., together with S. N., under the pretext of assisting in obtaining land for individual housing construction (IHC) in the village of Blagoveshchenka, sold plots using forged decisions from local authorities.

06.02.2026, 08:48
In the Suzak District, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been disrupted
Incidents

In the Suzak District, a scheme for the illegal sale of land plots has been disrupted

During the investigative and operational activities, it was established that the director of the municipal enterprise "Suzak Tazalyk Koome" named M.I., in collusion with S.N., was engaged in the illegal sale of land plots. Under the pretext of assisting in obtaining plots for individual housing construction (IHC) in the village of Blagoveshchenka, they used forged documents from the ayil okmotu and sold plots to citizens at prices ranging from 700,000 to 1.5 million soms. To legalize

06.02.2026, 08:48
The organization of high-level bilateral visits was discussed by Kyrgyzstan and the Comoros.
Politics / Exclusive

The organization of high-level bilateral visits was discussed by Kyrgyzstan and the Comoros.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported on a telephone conversation that took place between Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, and Mbaé Mohamed, the head of the foreign policy agency of the Union of the Comoros. The discussion focused on plans for organizing high-level bilateral visits, as well as aspects of cooperation at multilateral forums. The ministers confirmed the readiness of both sides to actively develop bilateral cooperation and

06.02.2026, 08:36
A Deputy Reported on the Horrible Condition at the Resort Institute in Tash-Dobo
Society

A Deputy Reported on the Horrible Condition at the Resort Institute in Tash-Dobo

The condition of the infrastructure of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Resortology and Rehabilitation, located in the village of Tash-Dobo (also known as Vorontsovka), leaves much to be desired. This was stated by deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, drawing conclusions after a field meeting of the committee that deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. Photo from the archive. Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva on the critical state

06.02.2026, 08:28
Society

Be Politer. The Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Issued a Strict Warning

Kanibek Tumanbaev, head of the presidential administration, received a severe reprimand from President Sadyr Japarov during a meeting with vendors at the Osh market. This was reported by the president's press secretary Askat Alagozov on social media. President Japarov emphasized the importance of maintaining politeness and a culture of communication when interacting with the public. He also instructed all government officials to engage in respectful dialogue with citizens.

06.02.2026, 08:16
Incidents

Kyrgyz Celebrities Sound the Alarm Over Fraudsters

In Kyrgyzstan, artists and bloggers have called on the population to remain vigilant to avoid falling into the traps set by cybercriminals. According to their statements, every day in Bishkek, between 20 to 30 people become victims of internet fraud. The appeal emphasizes that cybercrimes not only result in financial losses but also threaten family budgets, parents' pension savings, and the future of children.

06.02.2026, 08:16
Bill Gates regrets "every minute" spent with Jeffrey Epstein and denies correspondence
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Bill Gates regrets "every minute" spent with Jeffrey Epstein and denies correspondence

Gates expressed his regret over the time spent with Epstein and denied allegations that emerged from recently released drafts of emails published by the U.S. Department of Justice. "I regret every minute spent with him," he said in an interview with the Australian channel 9News that aired on Wednesday. After nearly 3 million pages of documents related to the Epstein case were released last week, drafts surfaced containing accusations against Gates.

06.02.2026, 08:14
Incidents

In Nooken, members of the women's cell of the REO "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been detained

On the territory of Nooken, located in the Jalal-Abad region, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) detained participants of the women's cell of the radical organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami." It became known that during counter-terrorism operations in the Nooken district, activists were identified who used sewing and tailoring classes to attract young women. In the process of their work, they subtly introduced the ideology of this banned organization.

06.02.2026, 08:08
Economy

LLC "Sapat House" fined for violations during the construction of the shopping center

- As part of raid activities, inspectors from the Bishkek City Department of the State Architectural and Construction Control under the Ministry began inspections of construction sites in the capital, as reported on February 4 by the Ministry of Construction. During the inspection, it was found that violations of construction norms had occurred during the construction of a 3-story shopping center at Tokmok Street, 59.

06.02.2026, 08:01
World

UNICEF: Increasing Numbers of Children Are Falling Victims to Sexual Deepfakes

According to a joint study by UNICEF, the international organization ECPAT, and Interpol, approximately one in 25 children becomes a victim of criminals creating sexualized deepfakes. The study covered 11 countries. UNICEF emphasizes: the scale of the problem is such that in every classroom, there is at least one child who has become a victim of such a crime.

06.02.2026, 07:58
Economy

The deputy reported on the low purchase price of raw milk

- The draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Breeding in Animal Husbandry" was discussed at the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh in its second reading. The speaker was the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev.

06.02.2026, 07:57
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is verifying information about the detention of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan after a car accident in Indiana.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is verifying information about the detention of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan after a car accident in Indiana.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on recent media reports about a traffic accident in the state of Indiana, during which a citizen of Kyrgyzstan with the initials B.B. was detained. Currently, Kyrgyz diplomatic missions in the USA are working to clarify all the details of the incident, the legal status of the detainee, and issues related to providing consular and legal assistance.

06.02.2026, 07:57
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 26 auctions for the right to use subsoil plots have been held - MDS

In 2025, 26 auctions concerning the rights to use subsoil plots were held in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by Askar Sydykov, acting director of the International Business Council, during a business breakfast at the "B5+1" forum. According to the IBC's statement, 2,005 licenses for subsoil use have been issued previously, of which 103 licenses belong to state companies.

06.02.2026, 07:57
Incidents

In Nooken, a women's sewing school was used for recruitment into "Hizb ut-Tahrir"

In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Nooken district, active participants of the women's wing of the religious extremist group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" were discovered, according to information from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The investigation claims that the girls were engaged in labor activities under the pretext of learning sewing and tailoring. During these classes, the ideology of "Hizb ut-Tahrir" was subtly introduced to

06.02.2026, 07:56