World

Warm February is forecasted by meteorologists in Kazakhstan

According to the forecast, in most regions of the country, the average temperature will be 1-2° above normal, while in the southeast it will be close to normal. Precipitation is expected to be within climatic norms in most areas, but in the northwestern part, as well as in the mountainous and foothill regions of the south, southeast, and east, it will be above normal. However, in the first decade of February, a drop in temperature to -23-28 °C at night and -15-23 °C during the day is

02.02.2026, 12:40

Politics

Kyrgyzstan and the USA Discussed Current Issues of Visa Policy

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a meeting took place between Seytek Jumakadyrov uulu, head of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Kate Collins, head of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy. The main focus of this meeting was on issues of bilateral cooperation in the field of consular services, particularly changes in U.S. visa policy. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the parties thoroughly

02.02.2026, 12:40

Society

Electric vehicles in the Kyrgyz Republic make up only 0.8 percent of the total number of cars.

As reported by Meder Mashiev, the Minister of Natural Resources, at a meeting of the Housing Committee dealing with agricultural policy, water resources, ecology, and environmental protection, electric vehicles make up only 0.8% of the total number of cars in Kyrgyzstan. This was mentioned in the context of discussing the issue of smog in the country. In Kyrgyzstan, nearly 1 million 909 thousand 961 vehicles are registered.

02.02.2026, 12:36

Incidents

In Bishkek, a drug dealer was detained. The police seized 29 packets.

In Bishkek, police officers detained a suspect in the illegal sale of drugs, reports the Department of Internal Affairs of the Pervomaisky District. The incident occurred on January 31, 2026. During a patrol on Ogorodnaya Street, one of the police officers noticed the suspicious behavior of an unknown individual. Subsequent surveillance revealed that this person was engaged in drug distribution using the "stash" method within the district and the city.

02.02.2026, 12:35

Politics

Don't Want to Live Under the Fence. Edil Baysalov on the Shortage of Doctors in the Regions

Photo 24.kg. Edil Baisalov Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister, shared his opinion on the current situation regarding the shortage of medical workers in Kyrgyzstan in an interview with 24.kg. According to the Ministry of Health, our country is short of about 23,000 medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics.

02.02.2026, 12:35

Education

In the villages of Kyrgyzstan, libraries will be merged with schools, - Ministry of Culture

In rural areas, there are libraries that are essentially not fulfilling their functions. According to deputy Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, visitors come to read, but the library turns out to be closed. Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagaev confirmed that such libraries do indeed exist, but the Ministry of Culture conducted an analysis and found that many of them are not operational, and librarians are simply receiving salaries. In this regard, there are plans to merge these institutions with

02.02.2026, 12:35

Economy

A Third of All Taxes. VAT Revenues to the Budget Increased in Kyrgyzstan

According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance, in 2025, the budget of Kyrgyzstan was supplemented by 164 billion soms from the value-added tax (VAT). Of this amount, 43.8 billion soms came from VAT on goods and services produced in the country, 49.4 billion soms was from VAT on imported goods from EAEU countries, 67.5 billion soms came from goods from third countries, 1.2 billion soms were revenues from VAT on electronic services provided by foreign companies, and 1.9 billion

02.02.2026, 12:34

World

In Astana, there is an increase in measles cases; additional vaccination for children will be conducted.

According to Shagaltaeva, 96% of all those infected are children under 14 years old. In particular, 28% of them are children under one year old, 60% are aged 1 to 4 years, 6.4% are aged 5 to 9 years, and 1.5% are teenagers aged 10 to 14 years. Additionally, 1.7% of cases have been registered among youth aged 15 to 19 years, and 2.7% among adults over 20 years old. Statistics also indicate that 95% of those infected (a total of 385 cases) are unvaccinated children. Of these, 257 cases (63.8%)

02.02.2026, 12:34

Exclusive

Daddy's Daughter. Why Mirziyoyev Made His Daughter the Second Most Important Person in Uzbekistan

In Ibrahimova's article, it is emphasized that as the initial positive results of the reforms began to fade, the government of Uzbekistan started to use proven practices from Karimov's past. For instance, the growing influence of family ties on state decision-making is becoming increasingly noticeable. Under Karimov, his daughter Gulnara played a significant role, and now Mirziyoyev is following the same path—his elder daughter Saida recently headed the presidential administration,

02.02.2026, 12:32

Society

In Karakol, a man got stuck in a garbage chute

The incident occurred on January 31 in one of the apartment buildings in Karakol, when a 30-year-old man became trapped in the garbage chute and was unable to free himself. Three rescuers from the Karakol City Fire and Rescue Service No. 15 arrived at the scene and successfully extracted the trapped man. As a result of the operation, his condition was assessed as stable.

02.02.2026, 12:31

Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, there are nearly 2 million cars

Mashiev also noted that out of the total number of vehicles, 972 thousand run on gasoline, 339 thousand on diesel fuel, 56 thousand on gas, and 37 thousand are hybrid models. According to the minister, since the beginning of 2025, 15,278 electric vehicles have been imported into the country, which accounts for 0.8% of the total number of cars. This year, the share of vehicles less than five years old increased from 1.5% in 2024 to 4.5%.

02.02.2026, 12:29

Society

In 2025, 63 people died in production.

According to the Ministry of Labor, in 2025, there were 1,885 cases of labor law violations recorded, resulting in the deaths of 63 people. Of the total number of victims, 161 individuals sustained injuries, 94 of which were severe. In the reporting year, 28 inspectors conducted 1,173 inspections, leading to the identification of a significant number of violations. The total amount of imposed fines was 8.838 million soms, of which 6.936 million has already been paid.

02.02.2026, 12:26

Sports / Exclusive

Football referees from Kyrgyzstan received FIFA licenses for 2026

According to a message from the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), 17 referees and assistants from Kyrgyzstan have been included in the FIFA list for 2026 and have received international licenses. The General Secretary of the KFU, Mederbek Sydykov, held a ceremony to present the licenses to the referees. Additionally, during the meeting, he discussed the upcoming training camps that will take place in Antalya, Turkey, and expressed confidence in the successful conduct of these camps.

02.02.2026, 12:24

Sports

In honor of the 90th anniversary of the Toguz-Torou district, a chess tournament was held for the senior generation

In honor of the 90th anniversary of the Toguz-Torou district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a chess tournament was held, reports Turmush correspondent. The competition took place at the Otor Chopieva Children's and Youth Sports School, where 15 participants from the older generation competed against each other in the intellectual game.

02.02.2026, 12:23

Society / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, the number of cars has reached almost 2 million

According to the information from the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, the total number of registered vehicles in Kyrgyzstan is 1 million 909 thousand 61 units. This data became known during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of agricultural policy, water resources, ecology, and environmental protection. The minister noted that the increase in the number of vehicles in the country by 13% creates additional

02.02.2026, 12:20

Exclusive

The Housing Committee heard the report from the Minister of Ecology: The CHP plant contributes 15% of air pollution in Bishkek, and gasification has reduced coal consumption by 100,000 tons.

On February 2, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of agricultural policy, environmental protection, and water resource management, the implementation of the resolution of the Jogorku Kenesh dated May 3, 2023, No. 1147-VII, concerning the ecological situation related to smog was discussed. Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Meder Mashiev noted that in Bishkek, the following factors significantly influence air

02.02.2026, 12:20

Exclusive

Bakyt Torobaev discussed irrigation issues with international development partners

Issues of irrigation and future investments in this sector became the main topic of a recent meeting of Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The negotiations were held with leaders of international financial institutions operating in Kyrgyzstan, as well as with representatives of the diplomatic corps. During the discussion, the parties emphasized the global challenges facing the

02.02.2026, 12:20

Education

"Organizations need to allocate quotas for students for internships and practical training, - deputy"

Gulsharkan Kultaeva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, emphasized the need to create quotas for students to allow them to undergo internships and practical training in various organizations during a committee meeting on science. She noted that despite existing government programs, young people face challenges related to a lack of funding for startups, as well as a shortage of interest-free loans and grants.

02.02.2026, 12:19

World

Iran has declared the armies of EU countries as terrorist organizations

Illustrative photo Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf stated that this decision is based on Article 7 of the law on countering the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. According to him, the armies of European countries are now regarded as terrorist formations. “In their attempt to attack the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Europeans have actually struck themselves by making decisions that contradict the interests of their own

02.02.2026, 12:18

Society

Morning raid in Osh: along Masaliev, the canal bank will be transformed and a park will be created

In Osh, Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, together with the heads of city services, conducted a morning raid to assess the condition of the Zhekelik canal, starting from Nurmatov Street and ending at Shamsiyev Street. During the inspection, the mayor instructed to develop a landscaping concept that would transform both banks of the canal into a modern urban park. The project includes pedestrian paths, new greenery, and an updated recreational area accessible to all residents. At the same time,

02.02.2026, 12:18

Economy

The Audit Chamber Revealed Financial Violations in the Ministry of Transport

According to the results of the audit conducted by the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2024, both financial and procedural violations were identified in the activities of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The ministry's press service reported that the audit covered the implementation of the republican budget, as well as the activities of the ministry and its subdivisions, including subordinate state enterprises. As a result of the audit, prescriptions and

02.02.2026, 12:16

Society

The archery championship has started in Bishkek.

The opening ceremony was led by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. In his speech, he emphasized that archery is becoming increasingly popular in Kyrgyzstan at both the national and Olympic levels. This not only contributes to the growth of young athletes' skills but also strengthens the competitive spirit and enhances the international status of the country.

02.02.2026, 12:16

Economy

Kyrgyzstan Secured Duty-Free Import of Sugar and Cocoa Until 2027

At a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council in Moscow, a number of strategic decisions were approved that promise to be a significant boost for the agricultural sector of Kyrgyzstan. One of the main achievements of the delegation, led by First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev, was obtaining a tariff concession for the import of 20,000 tons of raw cane sugar. This initiative, effective until the end of 2026, will allow domestic factories to operate at full capacity

02.02.2026, 12:13

Incidents

The police detained a man in Bishkek for swearing

In addition, he is suspected of beating an 18-year-old young man. In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a man for using obscene language in a public place. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District.

02.02.2026, 12:12