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"Made a Mess." The Parliament Discusses the Cancellation of Rewards for Service in Cafés

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev, at the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, 2026, expressed his concern regarding the intervention of the Cabinet of Ministers in the operations of cafes and restaurants. “I understand your noble goal, but the actions you have taken are already irreversible. It is unclear why there was a need to interfere in this area. Please focus on more important issues, such as regulating prices for essential products that we use in our daily lives — flour, oil,

05.02.2026, 10:24
The Cabinet continues to regulate prices for socially significant goods
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The Cabinet continues to regulate prices for socially significant goods

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister, shared information about current initiatives to control prices on socially significant goods. He explained that the Cabinet of Ministers, together with the antimonopoly service, is implementing a number of measures to achieve these goals. “With the help of the deputies, we managed to amend the Tax Code, which allowed the Cabinet of Ministers to gain the authority to regulate prices. Within the framework

05.02.2026, 10:23
The issue of high rental housing costs was raised in the Jogorku Kenesh.
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The issue of high rental housing costs was raised in the Jogorku Kenesh.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov raised the relevant issue of high rental prices for housing. He pointed out that despite active construction throughout the republic, rental costs continue to remain high. “Young families and low-income individuals find it extremely difficult to find affordable housing. Compared to neighboring countries, our rental prices are higher. How do you plan to regulate these prices?” Omurzakov asked.

05.02.2026, 10:20
The master plan is impossible without a tram. The city hall responded to citizens' criticism.
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The master plan is impossible without a tram. The city hall responded to citizens' criticism.

Discussing the project of the new general plan, the Bishkek city administration responded to criticism regarding the proposal to abandon the construction of tram lines. The city authorities deemed this opinion unfounded and provided a detailed response. Photo 24.kg In its statement, the city administration noted that the opinion about the "low average speed of trams" is not true: the average speed of a regular tram is 17-18 kilometers per hour, while a bus is 19-20 kilometers per

05.02.2026, 10:18
From YouTube to Cinema: The Creative Industry Becomes a New Brand of Kyrgyzstan
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From YouTube to Cinema: The Creative Industry Becomes a New Brand of Kyrgyzstan

The Chairman of the Creative Industry Park, Daniyar Amanaliev, speaking at the B5+1 forum, noted that the creative economy of Central Asia occupies leading positions in the development of the region. He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating success on the international stage thanks to the YouTube channel D Billions, which has achieved 20 billion views in a short time—less than three years. Amanaliev reported that over the two years of the Creative Industry Park's operation, it has

05.02.2026, 10:15
Sports

Open Championship of Uzbekistan: "Uchur" achieved two more victories. Results

The "Uchur" team from Bishkek continues its success at the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, achieving two confident victories. The competitions took place on February 3-4 at the "Nomad Arena" ice rink in Bishkek, where "Uchur" faced "SDYUSHORSI Alga." Both matches ended in favor of "Uchur," which thereby added another 6 points to its tally in the tournament standings. The final games of the preliminary stage are scheduled for February

05.02.2026, 10:12
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In 2025, nearly 80% of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan was accounted for by the manufacturing industry

- According to statistics, in 2025, the manufacturing industry accounted for 79.7% of the total industrial production in Kyrgyzstan. At the same time, the share of mineral extraction was 9.2%, while the sector related to the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning accounted for 10.2%. The water supply, waste treatment, and secondary raw materials production sector made up 0.9%.

05.02.2026, 10:12
According to Axios, the US has canceled negotiations with Iran. Tehran denies this.
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According to Axios, the US has canceled negotiations with Iran. Tehran denies this.

Illustrative photo The negotiations were canceled after Iran proposed to move the meeting from Istanbul to Oman, focusing exclusively on issues related to the Iranian nuclear program, without discussing other topics such as ballistic missiles. American officials rejected this proposal on February 4. “We told them that if there is no agreement on our terms, then the meeting will not take place. The response was: ‘Okay, then nothing,’” said one senior American official. He also noted that if

05.02.2026, 10:12
In Osh, 12 exchange offices were fined
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In Osh, 12 exchange offices were fined

In the city of Osh, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has fined twelve exchange offices. The reason was non-compliance with the requirements of legislation and regulatory acts established by the regulator. Each of the offices received a fine of 55,000 soms.

05.02.2026, 10:05
After the Minister of Health's visit, tests in pediatric oncology began to be conducted for free and without interruption
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After the Minister of Health's visit, tests in pediatric oncology began to be conducted for free and without interruption

The head of the department of NCODM shared the news According to information from Sultan Stambekov, the head of the pediatric oncology department at NCODM, after the visit of the Minister of Health, tests for C-reactive protein and procalcitonin for young patients are now conducted free of charge and without interruptions. He reported this in an interview with "Kabar".

05.02.2026, 10:05
A festive concert was held in Bishkek in honor of the Chinese New Year
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A festive concert was held in Bishkek in honor of the Chinese New Year

On February 4, a cultural event dedicated to the Chinese New Year titled "Happy Spring Festival in Bishkek 2026" took place in Bishkek. This event was organized with the support of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chinese Cultural Center in Bishkek, and the Executive Association of Kyrgyz-Chinese Trade and Economic Cooperation. The opening ceremony began with a

05.02.2026, 10:01
Society

The grading system has changed in universities. How will this affect those who aimed for a red diploma?

The editorial office of Kaktus.media was approached by students from one of the universities in Bishkek, who expressed their concerns about changes in the grading system implemented by the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. They fear that they will lose the opportunity to obtain red diplomas, which they have been striving for since their first year. A university instructor confirmed that the changes were indeed introduced last year.

05.02.2026, 10:00
In Kyrgyzstan, enrichment plants will be built to combat smog
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In Kyrgyzstan, enrichment plants will be built to combat smog

During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Cholpon Esenamanova raised the issue of smog faced by the residents of Kara-Balta. She pointed out that the sources of air pollution in the city include the CHPP, the landfill, the Junda oil refinery, as well as the enterprises "Asia Steel" and "Textile," which leads to a deterioration in children's health. The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, reported that the activities of

05.02.2026, 10:00
The U.S. Border Patrol decided to withdraw 700 ICE agents from Minneapolis.
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The U.S. Border Patrol decided to withdraw 700 ICE agents from Minneapolis.

During a press conference, Homan, who oversees border issues in the Trump administration, announced that the withdrawal of agents will happen immediately. However, about 2,000 federal employees will remain in Minnesota, who were sent to the state to combat illegal immigration. In January, during mass protests against the operation, federal agents shot two Americans in Minneapolis. Following this, the Trump administration decided to remove the operation commander, Greg Bovino, replacing him

05.02.2026, 10:00
Vietnam was preparing for a possible war with the USA, despite the strategic partnership.
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Vietnam was preparing for a possible war with the USA, despite the strategic partnership.

The military leadership document notes that Washington's actions aimed at promoting "freedom and democracy" are viewed as means to maintain American influence in the region. According to the information, the USA is ready to take military measures against countries that "fall out of their sphere of influence," including a possible attack on Vietnam if it refuses to participate in an anti-China coalition. “Although the risk of conflict with Vietnam at this moment is low,

05.02.2026, 09:58
Economy

The National Bank suspended the licenses of two exchange offices in Kara-Suu

- The regulator has decided to suspend licenses due to non-compliance with legal requirements and regulations. According to the National Bank, the license of the exchange office OsOO "Yntymak Finans" (license number 6988, issued on November 20, 2024) has been suspended from January 31 to February 9, 2026. This exchange point is located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, at the address: Nurakhunov Street, 395, Kara-Suu city.

05.02.2026, 09:58
The capacity of 32 transformers will be increased in Talas, and 10 additional ones will be installed.
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The capacity of 32 transformers will be increased in Talas, and 10 additional ones will be installed.

In 2026, the Talas electric grid enterprise has planned a series of activities aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply and preparing for the cold season. In particular, the plans include increasing the capacity of 32 transformers and installing 10 new devices, according to information from the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan. Regarding the installation of new transformers, they will be distributed across the Talas region as follows:

05.02.2026, 09:53
Incidents

Suspect in murder attempted suicide during arrest

In Bishkek, the police detained a person suspected of murder, as reported on February 5 by the press service of the capital's law enforcement agencies. At 23:04 on February 4, an emergency call was received at service 102 reporting that a woman's body had been found on the bypass road.

05.02.2026, 09:52
In Bishkek, utility poles are being dismantled on Abdrakhmanov Street
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In Bishkek, utility poles are being dismantled on Abdrakhmanov Street

Photo 24.kg In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, work has begun on the dismantling of contact network poles on Abdrakhmanov Street. The press service of the city hall informed the editorial office of 24.kg that these activities are being carried out by the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" as part of the preparations for the upcoming events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as in accordance with a previously approved plan. The dismantling is taking

05.02.2026, 09:51