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Members of Parliament Urge Support for Authorities in Driver Training Reform

During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies expressed support for reforms in driver training and the functioning of driving schools. Marlen Mamataliyev, one of the deputies, emphasized that for the successful implementation of the reform, it is necessary to provide the executive branch with the opportunity to complete the initiated changes. He reminded that President Sadyr Japarov heads the executive branch and urged his colleagues not to rush to conclusions.

04.02.2026, 16:36
Free or Paid? What Kanaybek Tumanbaev Answered to the Traders of the Osh Market
Economy

Free or Paid? What Kanaybek Tumanbaev Answered to the Traders of the Osh Market

The meeting of entrepreneurs with the authorities took place at the market today On February 4, a meeting was held at the Osh market, attended by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the head of the president's office. Traders discussed important issues with him related to the transition to a new working location. In particular, they were interested in whether it would be necessary to purchase spots in the new market.

04.02.2026, 16:35
High-Speed Satellite Internet with Low Latency Across the Country: Starlink Enters a New Market by Connecting Senegal to Its Network
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High-Speed Satellite Internet with Low Latency Across the Country: Starlink Enters a New Market by Connecting Senegal to Its Network

This month, Starlink also announced the start of operations in Bolivia, providing internet connectivity even in the most remote corners of the country. Additionally, in Brazil, Starlink reached an important milestone by providing stable access to high-speed internet for over a million users, including areas where internet was previously unavailable or unreliable.

04.02.2026, 16:35
Politics

The second round of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the USA has begun in Abu Dhabi.

The second round of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States of America has begun in Abu Dhabi. This was reported by Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. Umerov noted that the participants in the negotiations will split into working groups to discuss key issues, after which a joint synchronization of positions is planned.

04.02.2026, 16:32
Society

In the city of Karakol, L. Tolstoy Street has been renamed in honor of a former parliament deputy.

In Karakol, there have been changes to the name of a street: Leo Tolstoy Street has been renamed to Abdysh Moldakunov Street. This decision was made at the XVI session of the city council. As Ermek Abdyshyev, the son of Abdysh Moldakunov, explained, his father was born in 1941 and raised four children. After graduating from the Frunze Polytechnic Institute in 1963, he began his career and later held leadership positions in the transportation sector in the Issyk-Kul and Talas regions.

04.02.2026, 16:31
The honored cycling coach Georgy Petrashov has passed away.
Incidents / Exclusive

The honored cycling coach Georgy Petrashov has passed away.

Georgy Georgievich Petrashov passed away at the age of 88, becoming a true legend of cycling in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. The sports community both in Kyrgyzstan and beyond is experiencing a tremendous loss. Georgy Georgievich was not only an outstanding athlete and Honored Master of Sports of the USSR but also a distinguished coach who dedicated his life to the development of sports in the country. For 13 years,

04.02.2026, 16:31
Kamchybek Tashiev handed the keys to the house to the village mullah.
Society

Kamchybek Tashiev handed the keys to the house to the village mullah.

On February 4, the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to a new house to mullah Turdubai Kozhoshev, who has served as a mullah in one of the villages of Kyrgyzstan for 17 years. According to the agency, Kozhoshev began building his house on his personal plot, but due to financial difficulties, the construction was halted. As a result, local residents turned to the head of the State Committee for

04.02.2026, 16:30
Society

Deputy on the introduction of arrest for alimony debtors: Will half of the men in Kyrgyzstan be detained?

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Samakov expressed concerns that with the introduction of the law on the arrest of alimony non-payers, temporary detention facilities may become overcrowded. Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva presented the content of the draft law, which stipulates that evasion of alimony payments determined by a court decision, with a debt of more than three consecutive months or within a year, may lead to arrest for up to three days.

04.02.2026, 16:23
Incidents

The GKNB inspected pawnshops in Karakol: 16 locations sealed off

The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) conducted an inspection of pawnshops located in Karakol, Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the organization's press service. As a result of the inspection, serious violations were identified concerning the law "On the Activities of Pawnshops" and the requirements for organizing their operations. In particular, some pawnshops accepted as collateral documents such as civil passports, birth certificates, and

04.02.2026, 16:21
Tumanbaev: A park will be established at the site of the Osh market
Economy

Tumanbaev: A park will be established at the site of the Osh market

On February 4, the Chief of Staff of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Kanibek Tumanbaev, met with the business owners of the Osh market, where he discussed in detail the upcoming relocation and the future of the vacated territory. According to him, a modern park is planned to be created on the site of one of the largest bazaars in the capital, and a new medical facility will be built on the territory of the "Kiyal" market.

04.02.2026, 16:19
The city hall published a list of those eligible for land amnesty in the Lenin district
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The city hall published a list of those eligible for land amnesty in the Lenin district

The implementation of land amnesty continues in Bishkek, initiated by the government decree dated May 31, 2022, No. 291 "On the Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Conducting Land Amnesty." According to the city hall, work has been completed on compiling lists of property owners who can take advantage of the land amnesty in the Lenin district. At the same time, data clarification and list creation are ongoing in other districts of the capital.

04.02.2026, 16:19
Taxes, Sanctions, and Refineries: What Will Happen to Gas Prices in Russia in 2026
World

Taxes, Sanctions, and Refineries: What Will Happen to Gas Prices in Russia in 2026

Since the beginning of February, wholesale fuel prices have been decreasing, amounting to more than 1.5%. This has been made possible by the government's decision to extend the partial ban on the export of petroleum products. Analysts note that this measure helps retain additional volumes of fuel within the country and reduces the risk of shortages during periods of increased demand, which previously led to sharp price increases. Forecasts regarding gasoline prices for the entire year of

04.02.2026, 16:18
Trading spots at the new Osh market will be provided for free
Society

Trading spots at the new Osh market will be provided for free

Photo 24.kg. Kanibek Tumanbaev As part of the relocation of the Osh market to a new location, local authorities clarified the conditions for its operation. Market participants will be able to rent trading places directly from the state without the possibility of resale. This was announced at a meeting with entrepreneurs by Kanibek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff. He noted that the market belongs to the state, so any intermediary schemes and subletting will not be allowed. All

04.02.2026, 16:15
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Chuy Electric Power Station invested 657 million soms in the repair and reconstruction of networks in 2025

- The Chui Electric Networks enterprise successfully completed both capital and current repairs, as well as the reconstruction of networks in 2025, stated Maksat Duyshykee, head of the production and technical department. He noted that the company manages: two 500 kV substations, three 220 kV substations, twenty 110 kV substations, ninety-nine 35 kV substations, five thousand nine hundred thirty-nine 10/04 kV transformers, eighty-nine kilometers of 500 kV overhead lines, nine hundred

04.02.2026, 16:15
Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva visited the educational facilities of the city of Manas
Education / Exclusive

Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva visited the educational facilities of the city of Manas

The Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, made a working trip to the Jalal-Abad region on February 4, where she familiarized herself with the construction progress of the presidential lyceum "Akyilman" in the city of Manas. According to the ministry's press service, this lyceum will be able to accommodate 360 students and will consist of three floors. The educational institution will be equipped with modern classrooms, a robotics lab, a laboratory, a

04.02.2026, 16:14
Der Spiegel: In Moscow, snow is now being cleared by Cubans
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Der Spiegel: In Moscow, snow is now being cleared by Cubans

The problem of labor shortages in Russia is becoming increasingly acute. In the capital, snow is now cleared by Cuban migrants who work for low wages, while for other foreigners, the economic situation in Russia no longer seems so attractive. Dolores, a 29-year-old Cuban woman, tightly grips a shovel as she clears snow from the sidewalk in one of Moscow's alleys. She steps back to let passersby through, who navigate the thin layer of snow under the January sun, and then resumes her work.

04.02.2026, 16:14
Casino Only for Foreigners: Kazakhstan Tries to Repeat the Singapore Trick
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Casino Only for Foreigners: Kazakhstan Tries to Repeat the Singapore Trick

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan is considering the possibility of creating new gambling zones that Kazakhstani citizens will not be able to access. The goal is to attract foreign investment without exacerbating the issues of gambling addiction within the country. According to forecasts, by 2029, the number of foreign tourists in the region will reach 148,000, creating 7,000 new jobs, and tax revenues from casinos will amount to about 1.2 billion tenge per year. In Zhetysu, 67%

04.02.2026, 16:09
Kyrgyzstan will be represented by two athletes at the Winter Olympic Games
Sports / Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan will be represented by two athletes at the Winter Olympic Games

From February 6 to 22, 2026, the XXV Winter Olympic Games will be held in Italy. According to the official Olympic website, more than 90 countries will participate in the event. Kyrgyzstan will also be represented at these games, submitting two applications from its athletes. The team consists of: Timur Shakirov (alpine skiing) under the guidance of Igor Borisov and Arthur Saparbekov (cross-country skiing), who trains under Alexander Levdansky.

04.02.2026, 16:08
Incidents

In Talas, a driver without a license was fined 30,000 soms

According to information provided by the Traffic Safety Department of the Regional Internal Affairs Directorate, driving a vehicle without the appropriate license is a violation of the law and poses serious risks to road safety. Such actions can lead to traffic accidents and threaten the lives and health of citizens. Unfortunately, a driver was identified who was operating his vehicle while performing risky maneuvers. Legal measures were taken against him: he was fined 30,000 soms, and his

04.02.2026, 16:07