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In Bishkek, suspects detained in a case of fraud amounting to 10.6 million soms
Incidents

In Bishkek, suspects detained in a case of fraud amounting to 10.6 million soms

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies have detained a group of individuals suspected of large-scale fraud. The damage caused to one of the victims amounted to 10.6 million soms. According to information from the Interior Ministry of the First Mai district of Bishkek, on January 29, a woman named L. T. reported the incident to them. During the investigation, it was revealed that on January 27, she received calls from unknown individuals claiming to be employees of the State

04.02.2026, 20:30
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of a Toyota Camry has been detained

The suspect in the theft of a Toyota Camry was detained in Bishkek. According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pervomaisky District, the incident occurred on December 25, when E. U. filed a report of theft. According to him, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, unknown individuals took possession of his car, which was parked on Ob'yezdnaya Street near one of the markets. Based on this fact, the investigative department of the Department of Internal Affairs of the

04.02.2026, 20:17
Society

Residents of Karakol Came to the Deputies' Session Over 550 Land Plots — What Was Decided

At the XVI session of the city council of Karakol, the issue of adopting the "Regulations on the procedure for exchanging municipal properties" was discussed, which became one of the seven agenda items. Landowners from the new residential area at the corner of Kuchukov and Karasaev streets attended the event. Among them are about 550 plots, ranging in size from 4.5 hundredths to 2 hectares. Despite the owners having "Red Books" [state acts], these lands are

04.02.2026, 20:11
Incidents

In the mountains of Naryn, 186 sheep fell into a 50-meter cliff and died — locals helped the shepherd with compensation for the loss

In the Naryn region, 30-year-old Baibolot Kamchybek uulu from the village of Ak-Zhar in the At-Bashinsky district was able to fully cover the losses for the sheep that died in the incident. According to local residents, Baibolot was herding 820 sheep belonging to 14 owners in the Kara-Too area. On January 2, 2026, around 16:00, the sheep were frightened by dogs and, as a result of the panic, 186 heads fell into a ravine about 50 meters deep and approximately 100 meters long.

04.02.2026, 20:10
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and Masdar Discussed the Implementation of Energy Projects

- On February 4, 2026, a meeting took place in Dubai between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and high-ranking representatives of the United Arab Emirates, including the Minister of Energy, Suhail Al-Mazrouei, and the CEO of Masdar, Mohammed Jameel Al-Ramahi. During the meeting, steps for the implementation of energy projects in Kyrgyzstan were discussed, with a focus on renewable energy sources. The participants noted that "green" energy is

04.02.2026, 20:04
Threatened with a gun and beat his wife. A 57-year-old man was detained in Bishkek.
Incidents

Threatened with a gun and beat his wife. A 57-year-old man was detained in Bishkek.

On February 1, a woman named K. O. approached the Sverdlovsk District Police Department in Bishkek with a statement that her husband had threatened her with a firearm and inflicted bodily harm. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on the same day in the Lower Ala-Archa area. The man, while in his home, used physical force against his wife and threatened her with a weapon.

04.02.2026, 20:03
In the village of Luxembourg, suspects in apartment fraud have been detained
Incidents

In the village of Luxembourg, suspects in apartment fraud have been detained

Recent events in the Chuy region are related to the detention of suspects in a large-scale fraud case. These individuals illegally obtained ownership of an apartment and then sold it to third parties. According to information provided by the police department of the Issyk-Ata district, on June 21, 2025, a citizen identified as Sh. V., born in 1981 and a resident of the village of Luxembourg, reported to the police. The investigation established that at the end of January of the same year, I.

04.02.2026, 20:03
Health

The Ministry of Health will reconsider the assignment of categories to doctors

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Minister of Health, Aibek Matkerimov, reported on plans to revise the process of assigning categories to doctors. Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva pointed out the existing problems in this area. She noted that doctors from the regions are forced to leave their workplaces to undergo training and take exams to obtain categories at the Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training. However, due to limited time, many are unable to complete their

04.02.2026, 20:01
Incidents

Measures taken against the developer in Bishkek for violations of safety regulations

According to information provided by the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control, inspections are being conducted on the instruction of the Minister of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaeva. Inspectors from the Bishkek City Administration are monitoring compliance with construction regulations in the capital. During an inspection at the site located at: 50a Jayyla Baatyra Street, it was found that the developer had installed a concrete pump on the pedestrian

04.02.2026, 19:51
Society

Entrepreneurs in Bishkek Explained How to Use the State Language in the Service Sector

In the First May District of the capital, a meeting was held to discuss issues related to the use of the state language in consumer services and the compliance of outdoor advertising with current legislation. This information was provided by the city administration. The event was organized by local authorities in collaboration with the National Commission on the State Language as part of the implementation of the constitutional Law "On the State Language".

04.02.2026, 19:41
Economy

Construction of a road connecting to the Bishkek - Osh highway has begun in Manas

In the city of Manas, on the banks of the Kok-Art River, the construction of a new road has begun. This road will connect the Bishkek - Osh highway with the Manas - Blagoveshchenka road, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. The length of the new section will be 9 kilometers, and the width of the roadway will be 8 meters. The implementation of the project includes the creation of sidewalks, bus stops, and street lighting. Currently, the work is in the initial stage, and

04.02.2026, 19:41
Sports

Judoists from Kyrgyzstan to participate in the 2026 Grand Slam in Paris

From February 7 to 8, the first stage of the judo world tour this year — the Grand Slam — will take place in Paris. The official website of the International Judo Federation informs about the upcoming event. 522 judokas from 81 countries will participate in the tournament, which confirms the high level of international competition.

04.02.2026, 19:39
Politics

Sadyr Japarov met with the U.S. Special Envoy and American businessmen in Bishkek

Today, February 4, at the "Ынтымак Ордо" residence, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, held a meeting with Sergio Gore, the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, as well as representatives of several American companies. During the conversation, the head of state emphasized that Kyrgyzstan adheres to a multi-vector approach in foreign policy and considers it important to develop cooperation with the United States. He noted the country's openness to

04.02.2026, 19:33
Incidents

In the Ysyk-Ata District, a suspect in internet fraud through Lalafo has been detained.

In the Issyk-Ata district, a man suspected of fraudulent activities through the Lalafo platform has been detained. The total amount of losses amounted to 435,000 soms. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district, on January 30, D. T., born in 1994, reported a crime to the police. It was established that on January 19, an unknown perpetrator, posing as a buyer, contacted the victim through an internet application and, taking advantage of his

04.02.2026, 19:30
Society

The US has frozen the processing of immigration visas for 75 countries. A lawsuit has been filed against the State Department.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the United States against the State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the suspension of immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by The Guardian. Human rights organizations characterized this measure as illegal discrimination that violates immigration law. The lawsuit was filed in federal court after the State Department announced in January the suspension of processing immigration visas for

04.02.2026, 19:28
Leading company from the UAE is ready to cooperate with Kyrgyzstan in the energy sector
Politics

Leading company from the UAE is ready to cooperate with Kyrgyzstan in the energy sector

At the World Government Summit, Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with Suhail Al-Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy of the UAE, and Mohammed Jameel Al-Ramahi, the CEO of Masdar. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the negotiations, key aspects of the implementation of energy projects in Kyrgyzstan were discussed, and steps were identified to strengthen cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates. Kasymaliev noted that the development of

04.02.2026, 19:22
Fires in Australia: Over 40,000 head of livestock perished in the flames
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Fires in Australia: Over 40,000 head of livestock perished in the flames

Image from the internet. Forest fires in Australia In January of this year, devastating forest fires occurred in the Australian state of Victoria, resulting in farmers losing over 40 thousand heads of livestock. The area affected by the flames exceeded 110 thousand hectares, local media reported, citing data from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). According to the federation's information, the damage to the agricultural sector is estimated at more than 20 million Australian dollars.

04.02.2026, 19:21
Incidents

Suspect in Hotel Robbery Detained in Bishkek

In the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs of Bishkek, a statement from K. T. regarding a robbery that occurred in a hotel on Krasnaya Street has been registered. According to the police, the incident took place on December 8, 2025. The victim reported that he was in a rented room with a friend and two girls when strangers entered the premises. He was attacked, during which his mobile phone, an iPhone 11 Pro, wristwatch, and cash were stolen. Additionally, the robbers forced him to

04.02.2026, 19:18
Health

The Ministry of Health is working on implementing structural changes, - Deputy Minister

Deputy Gula Kozhokulova expressed her opinion on the need to restore the City Health Department in Bishkek during a parliamentary meeting. She emphasized that as a result of the administrative-territorial reform, the area of the city has significantly increased, leading to a rise in the burden on urban medical institutions that are not equipped to handle such a number of patients.

04.02.2026, 19:10
Jewelry without documents can be legalized until March 1, 2026.
Economy

Jewelry without documents can be legalized until March 1, 2026.

The tax service announced a special program and simplified procedure for registration. The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has announced that until March 1, 2026, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to legalize jewelry made from precious metals, even in the absence of primary supporting documents.

04.02.2026, 19:08
Society

Didn’t pay for years. In Manas, a debtor was ordered to pay half a million soms in alimony.

In Kyrgyzstan, the bailiff service under the General Prosecutor's Office has successfully completed a case regarding the collection of alimony, totaling 511,278 soms. According to the agency, within the framework of the enforcement proceedings initiated by the Manas City Department, alimony was collected from the debtor A.Sh.I. in the amount of one third of his income until the children reach adulthood. The arrears, which had accumulated over several years, were fully paid off and

04.02.2026, 19:06