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Economy

In January, the price per square meter in apartments in Bishkek decreased

According to the data from the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers (GASRKG), the cost of one square meter in Bishkek in January was 107,743 soms. At the same time, when considering the situation on an annual basis, the price per square meter increased by 5,752 soms, which corresponds to a growth of 5.6% compared to January 2025. It is important to note that the prices listed on real estate websites often differ from those at which

05.02.2026, 14:14
Books on the Culture of Kyrgyzstan Transferred to the National Library Under the President of Turkey
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Books on the Culture of Kyrgyzstan Transferred to the National Library Under the President of Turkey

On February 4, the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Turkey transferred books representing various genres to the National Library under the President of Turkey. These books reflect the rich cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage of the Kyrgyz people. According to information provided by the diplomatic mission, as part of the improvement of the library's book collection, works of fiction, scientific papers, as well as various dictionaries and encyclopedias were transferred.

05.02.2026, 14:10
Cells, Humans, and AI Think Alike — A Group of Scientists Discovered a Common Algorithm
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Cells, Humans, and AI Think Alike — A Group of Scientists Discovered a Common Algorithm

What do an embryo, an ant colony, and the latest version of ChatGPT have in common? At first glance, there seems to be nothing linking them, but a team of scientists from various fields has found a hidden algorithm that unites them. Research shows that any mind, from cells to complex systems, does not merely process information but navigates through imaginary maps of meanings and forms. We tend to think of intelligence as the exclusive prerogative of the brain, but both biology and artificial

05.02.2026, 14:08
A sketch for the landscaping of the area around the Burana Tower has been developed.
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A sketch for the landscaping of the area around the Burana Tower has been developed.

Specialists from the Chui District Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture presented a new sketch project, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. This project aims to improve the area of the archaeological-architectural museum complex "Burana Tower," located in the Chui region. The plan includes landscaping, installation of small architectural forms, creation of parking spaces, as well as the

05.02.2026, 14:00
A project for the improvement of the territory of the "Burana" museum has been developed in the Chuy region.
Society

A project for the improvement of the territory of the "Burana" museum has been developed in the Chuy region.

The new sketch project aimed at improving the archaeological and architectural museum "Burana" was developed by architects from the Chui District Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, operating under the Department of Urban Development of the Ministry of Construction. As part of this project, it is planned to green the area, install small architectural forms, and create convenient parking spaces. The project also includes the arrangement of a comfortable public space for

05.02.2026, 13:57
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The gasification of Kyrgyzstan will depend on the development of cross-border gas capacities, - "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan"

- At the parliamentary meeting on February 5, 2026, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Janibek Abirov raised the issue of the timelines for the country's gasification. Arzymat Aldayev, acting Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan," reported that the company plans to complete the gasification of the Kyrgyz Republic within five years, approximately by 2030.

05.02.2026, 13:57
The Road on Bones: Why They Want to Extend Profsoyuznaya Through the Cemetery in Novopavlovka
Society

The Road on Bones: Why They Want to Extend Profsoyuznaya Through the Cemetery in Novopavlovka

Photo 24.kg. The cemetery through which they want to build the road Novopavlovka, a village recently annexed to Bishkek, may lose part of its cemetery due to plans to extend Profsoyuznaya Street. This project aims to improve transportation access to the new Osh market, the Western bus station, and Manas Airport. In 2017, the city hall extended Profsoyuznaya Street, connecting it with Fuchik and Kustanai Streets. However, a few years later, the need arose to widen this street and continue it

05.02.2026, 13:57
The AY YOLA Group Became the Cultural Ambassador of the World Nomad Games
Society

The AY YOLA Group Became the Cultural Ambassador of the World Nomad Games

The musical group AY YOLA has decided to become the cultural ambassador of the World Nomad Games, which are scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 6, 2026, in Kyrgyzstan. The signing of a cooperation memorandum took place between the International Secretariat of the Games and the group itself.

05.02.2026, 13:57
In the Kochkor District, illegally transferred land plots have been returned to the state
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In the Kochkor District, illegally transferred land plots have been returned to the state

It has been established that between 1996 and 2006, land plots covering an area of 37.78 hectares in the territories of the Ormon-Khan and Cholpon rural administrations were illegally transferred into private hands. This became known due to an investigation conducted by the prosecutor's office of the Kochkor district. Thanks to the active measures taken by the prosecutor's office, the mentioned land plots now belong to the state again, with a market value of 80 million 300 thousand

05.02.2026, 13:53
Economy

The number of crimes has increased in four regions of Kyrgyzstan

According to the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan, in 2025, 34,467 crimes were registered, which is 5.2% less compared to 2024. This information was announced by the National Statistical Committee. The largest increase in the number of offenses was observed in the Talas region, where it reached 807 cases (+36%). In the Jalal-Abad region, 3,138 crimes were registered (+15.8%), in Batken - 1,343 (+9.8%), and in Issyk-Kul - 2,348 (+8.4%). It is worth noting that among the male

05.02.2026, 13:51
Social contract helped a mother of three from Sokuluk expand her business
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Social contract helped a mother of three from Sokuluk expand her business

In 2023, a resident of Sokuluk, Galina Sarybasheva, took advantage of the opportunities provided by the social contract, which allowed her not only to expand her farm but also to create new sources of income. She shared this in an interview on Birinchi Radio. With the funds received, Galina was able to purchase a cow and horses, which enabled her to develop livestock farming and create jobs. Part of the funds was also invested in organizing attractions for children in the central park of

05.02.2026, 13:51
Politics

The deputy considers the prices of the Housing Investment Company for housing to be inflated.

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Nurlanbek Azygaliev raised the issue of the cost of housing construction financed by the State Mortgage Company (GIK). In response to his question, the Deputy Head of the State Mortgage Company, Nurlan Kudaykulov, reported that the cost price per square meter of housing in Bishkek is 59,140 soms, while in the regions it is 64,800 soms.

05.02.2026, 13:48
Deputy: Residents complain about the smell from the Coca-Cola factory
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Deputy: Residents complain about the smell from the Coca-Cola factory

Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva reported on the problems faced by residents of Lushchikhina Street in the Lenin district. According to her, the unpleasant smell from the plant is felt daily. “The plant was built in violation of sanitary norms, and its fence is right next to a private house,” she emphasized. In response, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev noted that the plant was constructed before residential houses appeared in the area. “Coca-Cola is an

05.02.2026, 13:44
In Parliament, the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan and construction companies were suspected of collusion. The issue of inflated prices for GIK houses was raised.
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In Parliament, the Ministry of Construction of Kyrgyzstan and construction companies were suspected of collusion. The issue of inflated prices for GIK houses was raised.

During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, 2026, deputy Akylbek Tumonbaev raised the issue that the Ministry of Construction has not completed the process of commissioning several real estate properties in Osh and Bishkek. According to the deputy, there are houses where people are already living, but they have not been officially commissioned, which, he said, negatively affects tax revenues to the budget. "The construction company is only obligated to pay taxes

05.02.2026, 13:41
Economy

Turkey has reported record results for the tourism year 2025

Over the year, the country earned 65 billion 231 million dollars In 2025, Turkey demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of tourism, as announced at a press conference in Istanbul. Turkey's Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy presented the official data on the results of the year.

05.02.2026, 13:40
Society

Air Pollution: Waste from Sewing Workshops Can Now Be Recycled

A new enterprise has opened in Tokmok that processes textile waste from sewing workshops. This was reported by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev at a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. He emphasized that burning such waste negatively impacts the state of the environment.

05.02.2026, 13:37
In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a series of car thefts has been detained

The Bishkek police have detained a man suspected of a series of car thefts. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital. On January 31, a citizen named J.A. approached the law enforcement officers of the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs, reporting the theft of a bag containing 8,000 soms in cash from his BMW X5. The car was parked on Panfilov Street, and the criminals managed to escape from the crime scene. Photo of the Main

05.02.2026, 13:33
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"Gazprom Kyrgyzstan" announced the timelines for the gasification of residential areas in Bishkek

- At today's meeting, February 5, 2026, Zhanibek Abirov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, inquired about how many residential areas of Bishkek received gas in 2025. In the response from acting Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of "Gazprom Kyrgyzstan," Arzymat Aldayev, it was indicated that gasification was carried out in several residential areas of Bishkek and the Chui region last year.

05.02.2026, 13:31