Politics

Deputy: Residents on Lushchikhina Street complain about the harmful smell from the Coca-Cola factory

In the Lenin district of Bishkek, local residents of Lushchikhina Street expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the unpleasant odor that, according to them, comes from the Coca-Cola plant. Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva raised this issue at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. She emphasized that the plant was built with violations, and sanitary standards were not properly adhered to during its construction.

05.02.2026, 12:25
Health

"In Oncology, Medicine is 'in a Coma,' - Deputy"

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed concern about the state of medicine in the field of oncology, calling it "in a coma." She emphasized that the topic of smog discussed not only touches on environmental aspects but also directly affects the health and lives of citizens. “If in 2015, 5,000 people died from cancer, by 2025 this number could rise to 6,000. If we do not change the situation, the number of victims will continue to grow. Do we have

05.02.2026, 12:21
Starlink announces the launch of satellite internet in Tajikistan
World

Starlink announces the launch of satellite internet in Tajikistan

Illustrative photo The company Starlink announced the launch of its satellite network in Tajikistan. The publication states: "High-speed Starlink internet is now available in Tajikistan!" As of August 13 of last year, Starlink has also been operational in Kazakhstan. Starlink is a global satellite network that provides high-speed internet access from anywhere on the planet. It is owned by Elon Musk, who launches satellites into orbit using rockets from his company SpaceX, which

05.02.2026, 12:20
Health

Minister of Health: The leadership of "Kyrgyzpharmacy" has been completely renewed, ineffective management and corrupt schemes have been eliminated

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov announced a complete overhaul of the leadership of the state enterprise "Kyrgyzpharmacia." He noted that ineffective management and corruption schemes have been eliminated. According to the minister, the organization responsible for supplying medications to hospitals faced numerous problems. In 2024-2025, its operations were extremely ineffective, leading to a lack of essential medicines for the treatment of

05.02.2026, 12:20
Society

Akyilbek Tumanbaev accused the Ministry of Construction of collusion with construction companies. Oruntaev's response.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, Tumanbaev emphasized that after the completion of construction, companies are required to pay taxes to the state budget. However, he noted that this process is being delayed, and there are facilities in the country where people have been living for several years, even though the houses have not yet been officially commissioned. He raised the question: "Who benefits from this situation? Billions of tenge are not reaching the tax

05.02.2026, 12:18
The Ministry of Construction advises against buying apartments from the foundation pit
Economy / Exclusive

The Ministry of Construction advises against buying apartments from the foundation pit

In the city of Osh, the number of complaints from residents about a new 6-story building constructed by the company "Emakom" has increased, particularly regarding the lack of a heating boiler. This was reported by deputy Azamat Israilov at a recent meeting. Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev added that "Emakom" is currently in a state of bankruptcy and is experiencing financial difficulties. “Many of their projects in Bishkek and Osh are either unfinished or have not

05.02.2026, 12:18
Politics

Nipah Virus. Health Minister Urges Not to Escalate the Situation in the Country

During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova asked about the measures being taken by the government to control the spread of the Nipah virus. Health Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov assured that the situation is under control. He noted: “Kyrgyzstan is strengthening sanitary and quarantine measures and preventive actions. Special attention is being paid to passengers arriving from India, where cases of infection have been recorded. The President of the country has allocated

05.02.2026, 12:17
Amangeldiev explained why the CHP has not yet been converted to gas
Society

Amangeldiev explained why the CHP has not yet been converted to gas

The main reason lies in the low gas pressure and the ongoing modernization of the facility. Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, explained why the CHP has not yet been operating on gas fuel. He noted that different tariffs are planned for the station—one for the population and another for commercial enterprises. After the transition to gas, the CHP will operate under the commercial tariff. Amangeldiev emphasized that the modernization process of the CHP

05.02.2026, 12:17
World

Jeff Bezos Initiates Mass Layoffs at The Washington Post

As reported by The New York Times, The Washington Post has decided to reduce nearly 30% of its staff, which includes the layoff of about 300 employees, including journalists. Currently, approximately 800 journalists work at the newspaper, and both commercial department employees and editorial staff are affected by the cuts.

05.02.2026, 12:16
The "Muras" Fund has been transferred to the National Academy of Sciences.
Society / Exclusive

The "Muras" Fund has been transferred to the National Academy of Sciences.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree under which the Historical and Cultural Heritage Fund "Muras" will come under the management of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic. According to the new document, the fund will be subordinate to the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology named after B. Jamgerchinov. This decision is aimed at strengthening the research potential of the institute and activating its scientific activities. According

05.02.2026, 12:14
Economy

Crisis in the Textile Industry: Daniyar Amangeldiev Announced a Solution

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev reported that the problems that arose in the textile industry in 2025 have been successfully resolved. In response to questions from deputies, he clarified that the difficulties were related to entering the electronic trading platform Wildberries and the issue of determining the VAT payer.

05.02.2026, 12:12
The Department of Agricultural Organization Familiarized Itself with the Work of the Dairy Company
Economy / Exclusive

The Department of Agricultural Organization Familiarized Itself with the Work of the Dairy Company

As part of the initiative "30+20+10," employees of the Department of Agricultural Processing and Organic Farming familiarized themselves with the work of the company OsOO "Zheti Baatyr," which specializes in the production of dairy products. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The company produces natural dairy products under the brand "Aiyl süt" and has been consistently operating in this field for over three

05.02.2026, 12:12
Health

The deputy requests to improve the supply of medications to rural medical stations.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised an important issue concerning the provision of medical supplies to feldsher-obstetric points (FAP) in remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. According to her, residents of some distant settlements are facing a serious shortage of medications, and many of them have to cover significant distances to reach pharmacies. Kairylbekova emphasized the need to create conditions for the implementation of essential medicines in

05.02.2026, 12:09
Ecology

"We do not agree with the data that Bishkek is among the most polluted cities in the world," - head of the Ministry of Natural Resources

During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev stated that the data regarding Bishkek as one of the most polluted cities in the world is not accurate. Deputy Suyunbek Omurakzov pointed out that the capital has frequently been mentioned in anti-rankings regarding air quality in recent years. He asked how objective these rankings are and what measures the authorities are taking to improve the ecological situation.

05.02.2026, 12:06
Economy

"Such housing prices as in Bishkek are not even found in Turkey and Spain," - deputy

At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, which took place on February 5, 2026, Deputy Mederbek Aliyev raised the issue of problems related to astronomical housing prices. He noted that ordinary citizens find it difficult to understand that market prices depend on many factors. “Life has become difficult. On social media, people say: ‘There is life — you have to live,’ but how can you live when everything has become so expensive?” - expressed his concern the deputy. Aliyev recalled how

05.02.2026, 12:06
Ecology

The waste recycling plant in Osh will be completed in 2026, - Cabinet of Ministers

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, Daniyar Amangeldiev, confirmed that the waste processing plant in Osh will be completed in 2026. This statement was made in response to a question from Deputy Azamat Isirailov regarding the timeline for the project's implementation. According to Amangeldiev, the plant project in Osh will be similar to the already existing waste processing plant in Bishkek.

05.02.2026, 12:03
Economy

EAEU Launches Financial Support Mechanism for Agricultural Projects

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has given the green light to a new financial support system for joint projects in the agro-industrial complex (AIC). These funds will be allocated from the budget of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Previously, similar financing mechanisms were only applied in the industrial sector. The expansion of this initiative to agriculture opens up new

05.02.2026, 11:59
Incidents

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted by Interpol has been detained in the USA, - Ministry of Internal Affairs

- A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, who was on an international wanted list through Interpol, has been arrested in the USA, reports the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The individual with the initials Ы.М. became the subject of the search in 2023 when a "red notice" was issued for large-scale fraud as stipulated by Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

05.02.2026, 11:58