The VIII World Championship in Mas-Wrestling is scheduled to take place from November 26 to 30, 2026, at the Ak Bars Martial Arts Palace in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan.
In response to this incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 205 (theft) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of investigative and operational measures, officers of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police detained the suspect A.B. He was taken to the investigative service of the First May District Police Department and placed in a temporary detention facility. It was additionally revealed that the detainee may be involved in other
Tailors will receive financial support from the presidential fund At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev announced that Ayil Bank and Eldik Bank will begin issuing interest-free loans for sewing enterprises. Amangeldiev emphasized that tailors in Kyrgyzstan are facing financial difficulties, which prompted the president to propose such assistance.
The purchased equipment will be an important step towards increasing the efficiency of operations and strengthening the material and technical base of the enterprise. List of purchased equipment:
The visit of Bonn, who has headed President Macron's diplomatic group since 2019, took place on February 3. According to L'Express, one source from Reuters reported that Bonn held meetings with Kremlin representatives, including negotiations with Yuri Ushakov. The French presidential administration neither confirmed nor denied the information about the negotiations that took place. Reuters reports that in response to questions regarding communication with Russia, the administration
In the village of Archaly, a rehabilitation complex for children with disabilities will be built. The press service of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported that, by the order of the country's president Sadyr Japarov, the design and construction of a modern rehabilitation center based on the already functioning institution "Maksat" will begin. This is aimed at developing the rehabilitation assistance system for children and increasing the accessibility of specialized
At the Asian Cycling Championship held in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz athlete Kirill Safronov took 11th place. The competition, which was the 45th in the series, began on February 5 in the city of Buraidah.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kuanychbek Kongantiev raised the question of who is responsible for the implementation of the new Osh market project. He reported that, according to information from the head of the administration, 916 traders will be relocated and will receive their new spots. According to the akim of the Lenin district, there are currently 8,500 trading spots at the Osh bazaar.
At the meeting, Deputy Meder Aliyev suggested that officials and representatives of "Gazprom" discuss issues related to the gasification of the settlements in the Sokuluk district in an informal setting over a cup of coffee. Aliyev noted that he does not have the opportunity to elaborate on the complex situation with gas supply in the Sokuluk district, which is why he proposed a meeting outside of the official format.
Modern trade relations between Kyrgyzstan and the United States are in the process of seeking new approaches. However, there are several objective difficulties standing in the way of expanding these relations. In an interview with VB.KG, Temir Sariyev, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, assessed in detail the barriers hindering the influx of American investments and highlighted promising areas where Kyrgyz business has already established itself.
The Minister of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, Kanat Sagynbaev, visited the social stationary institution for the elderly in Sulyukta. This event took place as part of the monitoring of the autumn-winter period of 2025–2026 in the ministry's system, as reported by the press service of the department. During his visit, the minister familiarized himself with the conditions in which 14 people receiving services at this institution live and assessed their current needs. The director
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan has presented its forecasts for the volume of the shadow economy for 2024, which will amount to 308 billion soms. This includes hidden, informal, and illegal economic activities. Compared to the previous year, the share of the shadow economy in the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3 percentage points, reaching 19.5%. Analysis shows that in recent years there has been a growth in the shadow economy: in 2020 its volume was 128.9 billion
The literary competition titled "40 Districts - 40 Books" has been announced by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan. The competition includes several categories:
Kyrgyz collectible coins and banknotes were highly appreciated by international experts at the largest global forum From January 26 to February 1, 2026, the World Money Fair took place in Berlin, where the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) presented its exclusive exhibition consisting of more than 30 unique samples of coins and banknotes. Participation in this prestigious event, which gathers over 300 participants from 50 countries, highlights Kyrgyzstan's desire to showcase its
In the Osh Territorial Administration of the villages of Toloykon, a capsule was laid, symbolizing the start of construction of a new educational building for 225 students for secondary school No. 37, named after G. Aitieva. Important figures such as the Mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Altynbek Kudayberdiev, Chairman of the Osh City Kenesh, Bolot Bayetov, as well as representatives of educational institutions and local residents attended the event.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Ismanali Joroев emphasized the importance of involving psychologists in the work of oncology hospitals. In his opinion, specialists in psychology can help patients properly perceive and understand their diagnoses. Ismanali Joroев noted that often doctors inform patients of their diagnoses without prior preparation, which leads to shock states and leaves people alone with their feelings. The deputy is convinced that having psychologists in healthcare
During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Adilet Belekov raised an important issue regarding the establishment of a hemodialysis center in the Kochkor district. In response, Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov noted that currently, hemodialysis is provided through outsourcing, mainly by private companies. According to him, the state pays 6,500 soms for each hemodialysis procedure. However, some patients believe that the quality of services leaves much to be desired, as Chinese-made
In the city of Osh, on Alymbek Datka Street (formerly Lenin), work has begun to relocate the "Andijan" cemetery by 11 meters. This was reported by Barchynbek Tanyrov, head of the city bureau for citizen services. He noted that before the exhumation of each grave as part of the reclamation process, a special preparation is used for treatment.
In the Lenin district of Bishkek, residents of Lushchikhina Street expressed their dissatisfaction with the Coca-Cola plant, which, according to them, emits an unpleasant odor in the mornings. This was reported by Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She emphasized that the plant was built with violations, and sanitary standards were not properly observed during its construction.
It is also worth noting that after drilling a well and putting it into operation, it is necessary to keep track of the volume of water extracted using water measuring devices and pay the "royalty" tax for the water used. To drill a well, the following conditions must be met:
Summarizing the results of 2025, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic reported 14 registered emergencies, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. The total material damage from these incidents amounted to 60.2 million soms. Compared to 2024, the consequences of emergencies have significantly decreased. However, the number of accidents, including domestic and technogenic incidents that do not fall under the definition of major emergencies, has increased. In 2025, 4,429 such
In connection with the early parliamentary elections, a temporary ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages will be introduced in Thailand. This was reported by the country's tourist police, citing the TASS agency. This restriction will take effect from 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, and will last for 24 hours. During this time, the sale and distribution of any alcoholic beverages will be prohibited throughout the country.
Photo courtesy of the press service of OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" During the current year, Asman Airlines and OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" plan to acquire new Airbus A321 for international flights, and they have already presented the signature design of the future aircraft. The design of the new livery emphasizes the modernity of the airline and reflects its national identity, as well as a strategic approach to expanding its international presence. The press service of
The second day of the B5+1 business forum titled "Central Asia - USA" has concluded in Bishkek. During the closing plenary session, Benazir Nurlanova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a speech. In her address, she emphasized that B5+1 has become an important tool for both public and private entities, allowing regional priorities to be transformed into concrete projects and solutions that enhance cooperation in this format.