Society

The Audit Chamber found violations amounting to 10 million soms in the Talas budget

The audit of the Talas budget for 2024 revealed financial violations and deficiencies totaling 10 million 263.5 thousand soms. The majority of these funds are subject to recovery into the city budget, as reported by the Accounts Chamber. Inspections were conducted by the territorial division of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, covering Bishkek, Chui, and Talas regions. The audit concerned the execution of the city budget, the work of the mayor's office and its structural

04.02.2026, 18:55
Royal Cobras in India Regularly Took the Wrong Train
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Royal Cobras in India Regularly Took the Wrong Train

This species of snake, known for its sensitivity to climate, requires low temperatures, high humidity, and dense vegetation for survival. It was previously believed that their range was strictly limited to mountain chains, as lowlands present dangerous conditions for them. However, in the last 20 years, locals have increasingly found these large snakes in port cities and at railway stations, far from their usual habitat. Researchers from India and the UK decided to analyze how this vulnerable

04.02.2026, 18:51
Society

Residents of the rural district of Dön-Bulak in the Uzgen region voiced their problems

Today, February 4, a public meeting took place in the Dön-Bulak rural district of the Uzgen region in the Osh province. According to information provided by the head of the Dön-Bulak rural administration, Duyshonbek Bataev, the event was attended by the akim of the Uzgen region, Kanybek Abbasov, representatives of local self-government, various institutions, and, of course, the residents of the village.

04.02.2026, 18:49
Sadyr Japarov Invites American Business to New Projects in Kyrgyzstan
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Sadyr Japarov Invites American Business to New Projects in Kyrgyzstan

Today in Bishkek, a meeting took place at "Yntymak Ordo" between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Sergio Gor, the U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, along with a delegation of American business representatives. During the meeting, the head of state emphasized the multi-vector nature of Kyrgyzstan's foreign policy and the importance of cooperation with the United States. He noted that the republic is open to all foreign investors and businessmen, without

04.02.2026, 18:37
Society

The "Teshik-Tash" Market in the City of Osh Will Be Relocated

The municipality's leadership inspected the territory of the "Teshik-Tash" market on February 4 and familiarized themselves with its current condition. As a result of the inspection, the heads of the relevant institutions and services were instructed to relocate the market to a new site in accordance with the established requirements in the coming days.

04.02.2026, 18:31
Incidents

In the USA, two citizens of Kazakhstan were charged with fraud of over $1 billion

In Chicago, federal prosecutors have brought charges against two citizens of Kazakhstan suspected of orchestrating a complex fraud scheme related to the Medicare program and health insurance. The investigation has established that the results of their actions led to losses for government programs and private insurance companies exceeding $1 billion. This was reported in a publication by "Azattyq" citing CWBChicago.com. CWBChicago.com is an English-language publication specializing in

04.02.2026, 18:31
Ecology

Kyrgyzstan Identified Water Security as a Key Global Issue at the World Government Summit

At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev participated in a ministerial roundtable. In his speech, Torobaev noted that the modern world faces a number of systemic challenges, including climate change, water resource shortages, food security issues, and social difficulties. In such conditions, it is necessary to transition to a more comprehensive and long-term approach to risk management in

04.02.2026, 18:30
Russia has attacked at least 19 countries in 100 years — Kaja Kallas
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Russia has attacked at least 19 countries in 100 years — Kaja Kallas

This statement was made at a security conference in Oslo. At the international security conference held on February 2, 2026, in Oslo, Kaja Kallas, head of European diplomacy, noted that over the past century, Russia has conducted military operations against at least 19 countries, with none of them initiating an attack first. According to Reuters, Kallas emphasized that the aggression from Moscow is systemic and must be taken into account when developing a new security architecture in Europe.

04.02.2026, 18:27
Kyrgyzstan Identified Water Security as the Main Issue at the Summit in Dubai
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Kyrgyzstan Identified Water Security as the Main Issue at the Summit in Dubai

As part of the World Government Summit in Dubai, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, spoke at a ministerial roundtable organized to discuss pressing issues. During his speech, he emphasized that the modern world faces numerous challenges, including climate, water, food, and social issues. “To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, it is necessary to move towards comprehensive and long-term risk management. It is important to focus on the

04.02.2026, 18:23
World

WHO names the factors that cause millions of people to develop cancer

Four out of ten new cases of cancer worldwide can be prevented. This conclusion comes from a global analysis conducted by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The study examines data from 185 countries on 36 different types of cancer and evaluates the impact of 30 preventable risk factors, including:

04.02.2026, 18:23
Investors Show Interest in Solar Panel Projects in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy
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Investors Show Interest in Solar Panel Projects in Kyrgyzstan – Ministry of Energy

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, initiatives for the establishment of solar panel manufacturing in Kyrgyzstan were discussed. Deputy Altynbek Kylchayev raised the issue of current efforts to launch such enterprises in the country. In response, Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov stated that there are currently no solar panel manufacturing plants in the republic, but work in this direction has already begun.

04.02.2026, 18:21
Kasymaiev proposed the UAE sovereign fund to invest in Kyrgyzstan
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Kasymaiev proposed the UAE sovereign fund to invest in Kyrgyzstan

Discussions were held on areas in logistics, energy, raw materials, and digital infrastructure. Adylbek Kasyamaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, proposed that the sovereign investment fund of the UAE, known as the Emirates Investment Authority, explore the possibility of investing in the economy of Kyrgyzstan. According to Kasyamaliev, the republic aims to attract foreign investments in the fields of transport and logistics infrastructure, energy sector, mineral resources,

04.02.2026, 18:21
In Batken, a daily regulation reservoir will be built on the Kara-Kol canal.
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In Batken, a daily regulation reservoir will be built on the Kara-Kol canal.

In Batken, the construction of a daily regulation pool (DRP) for storing water from the Kara-Kol canal is planned. This information was announced at the presidential representative office in the region. Among those familiarizing themselves with the progress of the work were the deputy presidential representative Abdirashit Tashbaltayev, the district akim Danir Imanaliev, and the mayor of Batken Seytek Kulubaev. They, together with representatives of water management services and irrigation

04.02.2026, 18:16
The film "Kurak" won three awards at the film festival in France
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The film "Kurak" won three awards at the film festival in France

At the XXXII International Festival of Asian Cinema held in Vesoul (France), the film "Kurak" was awarded three prestigious prizes. This was reported by the organization dedicated to the development of cinema. According to the foundation, the film received the Grand Prix from the international jury, as well as awards from critics and the jury of the Lyceen higher school. The festival in Vesoul is organized by the Association of the International Festival of Asian Cinema, which aims

04.02.2026, 18:13
The Presidential Administration will be involved in vehicle inspections.
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The Presidential Administration will be involved in vehicle inspections.

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has approved a new decree amending the previously existing document concerning urgent measures for optimizing vehicle technical inspections. This information is contained in the official statement from the head of state. The changes pertain to the presidential decree dated December 31, 2025, number 388, and are aimed at improving state control over the technical inspection process, as well as ensuring road safety, stabilizing prices, and

04.02.2026, 18:04
Politics

At the summit in Dubai, Kyrgyzstan highlighted water security as one of the key issues.

At the ministerial roundtable held during the summit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev stated that modern society faces numerous challenges, including climate change, water scarcity, food security issues, and social difficulties. He emphasized that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires the implementation of a comprehensive approach to long-term risk management. During the discussion, the focus was on the

04.02.2026, 18:02