Incidents

The police reported which buses are most often associated with pickpocketing.

According to information provided on February 4 by the district inspector of GOM-1 in the Lenin district, Zhanarbek Nurlanbekov, pickpocketing is most frequently recorded in small white Isuzu buses that are not equipped with surveillance cameras. Nurlanbekov noted that there has been an increase in such crimes in the area of the Osh market recently. In this regard, as part of preventive measures, he held discussions with passengers and drivers of public transport, urging them to be vigilant and

04.02.2026, 12:16

Society / Exclusive

More than 740,000 trout fry have been artificially bred in Issyk-Kul

As a result of artificial breeding, 812,000 eggs of Issyk-Kul trout were obtained and placed in incubators for further growth. Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture reported that this hatching process was successfully completed. During the cultivation, there were slight losses of about 8%, which allowed for the production of 747,000 fry. The yield was 92%, which is an excellent indicator. "At the moment, the fry have started to consume special starter feeds," the statement

04.02.2026, 12:15

Society

Deputy: 17 families are left without housing due to the prolonged construction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs building

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 4, Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva drew attention to the situation concerning 17 families who were left without housing due to the prolonged construction of a house for Ministry of Internal Affairs employees. The deputy reported that she had been approached by retirees from the ministry, widows of deceased employees, and individuals who were dismissed due to health reasons.

04.02.2026, 12:15

Education

In the villages of Joosh and Kyzyl-Tal, it is necessary to build a school, - deputy

Ulan Primov, a deputy, noted at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that a new school needs to be built in the villages of Joosh and Kyzyl-Tal. Children in these settlements are currently studying in a dormitory, which negatively affects the learning process.

04.02.2026, 12:14

Society

Transfer of the special school for the blind. Officials promise to consider parents' suggestions.

A recent meeting organized to discuss the relocation of a special boarding school for blind and visually impaired children was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Deputy Minister of Construction and Architecture Bakai Turdugulov, and the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek Victoria Mozgacheva. The event presented a project for the construction of a new educational institution in the village of Tash-Dobo, which, as the initiators hope, will

04.02.2026, 12:14

Education

In Bishkek Schools, There Are 433 Teacher Vacancies: A Deputy Proposed Creating a "Directors' Club" to Save Education

In Bishkek, the issue of the staffing situation in educational institutions has become relevant thanks to the initiative of city council deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova. She emphasized the need to create a reserve of management personnel in schools and kindergartens in the capital. During the meeting of the factions "Emgek" and "Jany Kych," Kuznetsova noted that the Department of Education is actively working on forming a reserve of personnel; however, not all successful

04.02.2026, 12:11

Society

Kyrgyz film "Kurak" won an award at the international film festival in India

The film tells the stories of women who faced violence At the 17th International Film Festival in Bangalore (BIFFES), which takes place from January 29 to February 6, the Kyrgyz film "Kurak" won a prestigious award.

04.02.2026, 12:10

Society / Exclusive

The Kurmontinsky Cement Plant in the Tyup District Will Resume Operations

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the Tyup district, the Kurmontinsky Cement Plant will resume operations. According to information provided by the representative office, during the Soviet period, this plant became known for producing high-quality cement, which was even exported to Kazakhstan. Over time, the enterprise became unprofitable and switched to producing only lime. The plant was transferred to state ownership and then sold to investors for $4.5 million. It is planned that by the end of

04.02.2026, 12:10

World / For Women

Up to +17°C is expected in southern Kazakhstan in the coming days

In the north, east, and center of the country, the air temperature will rise to -3+2 °C, while in the south it will reach +8+17 °C, and the southeast will delight with values from +5 to +15 °C. However, by February 7, precipitation is expected to cease and a sharp drop in temperature will occur.

04.02.2026, 12:09

Health

The deputy called on the Ministry of Health to check all rehabilitation centers

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Suyun Omurzakov proposed the need to inspect all rehabilitation facilities in the country. He noted that recently the State Committee for National Security discovered one such center where, it is claimed, treatment for drug and alcohol addiction was conducted.

04.02.2026, 12:09

Society

WHO: Up to 40 percent of cancer cases can be prevented

According to the latest global analysis by the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 40% of cancer cases worldwide can be prevented. The study covers data from 185 countries and examines 36 different types of cancer. As part of the analysis, the impact of 30 preventable risk factors was assessed. These factors include smoking, alcohol consumption, high body weight, low physical activity, environmental pollution, and exposure to ultraviolet light. Read

04.02.2026, 12:08

Economy / Exclusive

How and When to Submit the Unified Tax Declaration for 2025

This year, the State Tax Service has launched the procedure for submitting a unified tax declaration for 2025. According to information from the agency, the process of submitting declarations will take place in two stages: legal entities, as well as state and municipal employees, must submit their declarations by April 1, while individuals and individual entrepreneurs have until May 1.

04.02.2026, 12:05

Society

6,000 cases are identified annually. The deputy spoke about the problems faced by cancer patients.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova raised an important issue regarding the problems associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. She reported that 6,000 new cases of oncological diseases are identified annually in Kyrgyzstan, while 35,000 patients are under dispensary observation.

04.02.2026, 12:04

Exclusive

The deputy reported on the gasification issues in Osh

- During the discussion, Deputy Bekmurza Ergeshov reported that residents of several streets in Osh have independently laid gas pipelines to their homes. However, according to him, despite this, gas is not supplied to their homes, and they continue to use coal for heating.

04.02.2026, 12:04

Society / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, the Last Settlements of Colonies are Being Liquidated

The Ministry of Justice announced the decision to close the last six settlement colonies, which no longer meet the modern requirements of correctional institutions. This measure is part of a comprehensive reform aimed at simplifying the state management system. The liquidation process was carried out in stages: changes to the relevant laws and regulations were made in 2025, after which the first group of settlement colonies was closed.

04.02.2026, 12:03

Economy

The state "Aiyl Bank" will change its name

At the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on February 2, a decision was made to change the name of OJSC "Aiyl Bank" to "ABank". This information was disseminated by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange. The main agenda item was the approval of a new version of the charter related to the renaming of the financial institution. Shareholders approved the updated charter of OJSC "ABank" and agreed on the process of re-registration with the relevant state

04.02.2026, 11:57

Society

In the city of Gulcho, a number of facilities are being prepared for demolition.

In the city of Gulcho, the drainage canal has not been cleaned for three decades — it will be handed over to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). According to local administration information, on February 3, Mayor Nursultan Tajibaev, along with representatives of the city hall and the district department of the MES for the Alai district, visited the site to check the condition of the drainage canals. During the visit, it was established that many canals within the city limits had not

04.02.2026, 11:57

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, a decision has been made to abolish all settlement colonies.

In Kyrgyzstan, the work of six settlement colonies has been completed, as they have lost their significance as a form of correctional institutions. This measure is part of a broad reform aimed at simplifying the system of public administration, as reported by the Ministry of Justice.

04.02.2026, 11:55

Society

KOICA to Allocate Up to $10 Million for Air Quality Improvement in Kyrgyzstan

A meeting was held in Kyrgyzstan where representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision discussed a new project aimed at improving air quality in the country. This project will be implemented from 2026 to 2028 in Bishkek and the Chui region with the support of the government of the Republic of Korea, which will amount to up to 10 million dollars. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry.

04.02.2026, 11:54

Politics

A bill to reform the Audit Chamber has been submitted to parliament: the number of auditors will be reduced to three

A draft constitutional law concerning amendments to the Law "On the Audit Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh. This document was developed by the government and aims to strengthen the independence of the Audit Chamber, as well as to align its operations with international INTOSAI standards. According to the draft, the powers of the Audit Chamber will be expanded, while the existing limitation that allows the agency to only audit the effectiveness

04.02.2026, 11:53

Incidents

Suspects in Major Fraud Detained

The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects involved in large-scale fraud. On June 21, 2025, a resident of the village of Luxembourg filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata District. He stated that in late January 2025, a citizen identified as I.A., along with accomplices, deceitfully took possession of his apartment. Later, they transferred the property to themselves and sold the apartment to

04.02.2026, 11:51

Exclusive

The speaker and a member of parliament responded to the criticism of Sadyr Japarov.

At the parliamentary meeting on February 4, Deputy Kunduzbek Suleimanov expressed the opinion that the discussion among deputies regarding private driving schools should not be viewed as populism. According to him, the main task of parliamentarians is to convey the people's opinions to the authorities.

04.02.2026, 11:50

Society / Exclusive

Construction of a kindergarten and a new school building inspected in Bishkek

On February 3, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Azamat Kadyrov, visited the Oktyabrsky district to check on the progress of the construction and major repairs of social facilities. According to information from the city hall, special attention was paid to the renovation of kindergarten "Balastan" No. 132, which is designed for 140 children and whose work is being carried out by the Capital Construction Department.

04.02.2026, 11:50

Society / Exclusive

Bypass Roads and Subcenters: How the Center of Bishkek Will Be Unloaded

As part of the new general plan for Bishkek, significant changes are planned in the field of transport infrastructure, urban planning policy, and functional zoning, as reported by Mederbek Kydyrmaev, head of the State Enterprise "Bishkek Main Architecture," during a live broadcast on the "Kabar" agency. Currently, the construction of the Northern Bypass Road is actively underway, which will pass through a significant part of the capital. In addition, the construction of the

04.02.2026, 11:49