Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev has proposed an initiative to amend the Law "On External Migration" regarding the duration of stay for foreign citizens who have close relatives in Kyrgyzstan. Essence of the ProposalsThe proposed amendments affect Article 6, which regulates issues related to the entry, stay, and exit of stateless foreign citizens.
Georgy Petrashov, a distinguished cycling coach of Kyrgyzstan, passed away at the age of 89, reports the Cycling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic. He was 88 years old.
The growing population poses new challenges for the government The Kyrgyz Republic continues to confidently develop its human potential. According to the National Statistical Committee, by the end of 2025, the country's permanent population will reach 7.4 million people. This corresponds to a growth of 1.5% in just one year, significantly exceeding the average figures of many Eurasian countries.
The former Minister of Health shared the problems faced by cancer patients in the country Gulnara Baatyrova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh and former Minister of Health, presented a report addressing important issues regarding the oncology service in Kyrgyzstan.
- At a press conference held on February 4 in Bishkek as part of the B5+1 business forum, Yersain Nagaspaev, the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, reported that over 600 companies from the United States are successfully operating in the country, engaged in energy, industrial production, and agriculture. He emphasized that many countries are already viewing this region as a single economic unit, which contributes to the development of trade relations and
With the beginning of the active reassessment of the real estate market in Bishkek, the Royal Central Park project stands out as one of the few that fully complies with legal requirements and is ready for stable development of high-rise urban construction.
The Gazprom Sports Complex in Talas has been equipped with new sports equipment. According to the city administration, this equipment was purchased with funds from the local budget. Kuban Zhyrgalbaev, head of the Talas City Municipal Property Management, along with colleagues, inspected the new equipment on-site and transferred it to the balance of the Gazprom Sports Complex as part of the commission.
- As reported by the commercial director of the branch, Ubaidilda Umetov, on the radio, the total amount of payments from subscribers reached 6.8 billion soms, which is 900 million soms higher than the figures for 2024. This enterprise serves 298,000 subscribers in the Chui region, among which 272,000 are private consumers, 16,000 are industrial clients, and the remaining part includes budget organizations.
The musical group AY YOLA has been chosen as the cultural ambassador for the World Nomad Games, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 6, 2026, in Kyrgyzstan. This collaboration, formalized by a memorandum, aims to support the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and promote the traditional culture of nomadic peoples through modern musical expression.
In Kyrgyzstan, the start of the recruitment of volunteers for the VI World Nomad Games has been announced, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 6 in Bishkek and on the shores of Issyk-Kul. The organizers note that volunteers will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of this event.
According to Deputy Daniyar Tolonov, in the rural district of Savai in the Kara-Suu region, 385 houses have fallen into disrepair due to rising water levels. At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, he noted that the water level at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan has been rising since 1985. In 1988, drainage systems were built; however, they are currently non-functional as they are filled. As a result, 385 residential houses in the villages of Kyzyl-Shak, Ken-Sai,
Deputy of the Mazhilis Marhabat Zhaiymbetov proposed to create a mobile application and platform for verifying the authenticity of goods to address the issue of counterfeit and illegally imported products in Kazakhstan. According to him, legal manufacturers and official distributors express dissatisfaction with the growth of the shadow market, which essentially threatens not only the economy but also public health. "This situation is not an isolated violation; it reflects the existence of
Photo by the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan. Special Envoy of the U.S. President Sergio Gor At the B5+1 business forum taking place in Bishkek, Sergio Gor, the U.S. President's Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, stated that the revision of visa norms for citizens of 75 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, has become a necessary measure in the fight against illegal migration. The diplomat noted that the U.S. government has been actively tightening immigration measures over the past
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kyrgyzstan has scheduled a draw for tomorrow, February 5, which will determine the order of inclusion of registered candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in electoral district No. 13. According to information provided by the CEC, during the event, the ballot will be established, and free airtime will be allocated for state television and radio companies, as well as free print space in several state publications. The draw will take place in the
In the village of Zhany-Zher in the Batken region, a project has been launched aimed at creating a modern irrigation system and developing intensive horticulture over an area of 200 hectares. According to information from the regional administration, the presidential envoy of Kyrgyzstan in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, has familiarized himself with the progress of this project.
On February 3, a confrontation occurred in the Strait of Hormuz when Iranian boats attempted to intercept the American tanker Stena Imperative. The incident was recorded about 30 kilometers north of Oman, according to CBS News. Photo by the media. Iranian boats attempted to intercept an American tanker in the Strait of Hormuz According to U.S. military information, the tanker was surrounded by armed boats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These vessels approached the
Today, February 4, marks World Cancer Day. In anticipation of this date, experts discussed the situation with oncological diseases in Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the development of diagnostics and the main problems in the patient care system.
According to the Eurasian Development Bank, Kyrgyzstan is showing an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) from countries in the Eurasian region, which is nearly three times higher than the average figures for this region. This region includes the CIS countries, as well as Georgia, Mongolia, and Ukraine. Over the past year and a half, the volume of accumulated investments from these countries in Kyrgyzstan has increased by 21%, while the average figure for the Eurasian region is only
During the session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Ulukbek Uzakbaev emphasized that any reform has its roots. He pointed out that for several years, government agencies had not made changes to the system of issuing driver's licenses. "In the past, licenses were sold in the underground passages of Moscow, private companies were engaged in document forgery. Now the state is gradually addressing this problem by starting to issue licenses independently. In 2025, 900 people died in
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new approach to regulating digital technologies in the country at the World Government Summit in Dubai, according to information from Kazinform. He stated that starting next week, on February 10, 2026, the Spanish government will begin developing legislation that may include a ban on the use of social networks for minors under 16 years old. As part of this initiative, platforms will be required to implement reliable age verification systems.
The Minister of Economy, Bakyt Sydykov, expressed the opinion at a recent press conference that the B5+1 format represents a new level of interaction in the region. According to him, business is beginning to play the role of the main catalyst for economic transformations. Sydykov emphasized that today entrepreneurs are not just participants in economic processes, but are becoming full-fledged co-authors of reforms.
Deputy Altynbek Kudayberdiev expressed the idea that the new schools currently being built could be made branches of prestigious educational institutions. At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, he pointed out the problem of the lack of educational institutions in Bishkek and Osh, where many schools are overcrowded. Plans include the construction of 20 new schools in Bishkek and 10 in Osh, as reported.
From February 4 to 8, work is scheduled for the forced descent of avalanches in the mountainous sections of the Bishkek – Osh highway. A special operational team has been formed to ensure safe movement and is deployed to the passes. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, explosive works are being conducted in areas such as Otmok, Ala-Bel Pass, and Chychkan Gorge. The main objective of these activities is to guarantee safe movement along one of the country's
This weekend, precipitation is expected in Bishkek, according to meteorologists. February 5 will see variable cloudiness. At night, the temperature will drop to -1 degree, while during the day it is expected to rise to +15 degrees.