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Health

The Ministry of Health plans to expand the program for foreign internships for medical professionals.

Kanibek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health, shared the department's plans for updating the personnel in the medical field. During his speech at the final board meeting for 2025, he noted that the Ministry of Health is actively collaborating with international partners in the training of medical specialists. In particular, this concerns medical institutions in Russia, Turkey, the USA, and other countries.

02.02.2026, 10:44
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, the export of seedlings is decreasing

According to data from the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture, in 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported over 13.3 million seedlings, while in 2025 this figure was only 6.86 million, which is a significant decrease compared to previous periods. There is also a reduction in the volumes of seedling exports. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry conducts constant phytosanitary control over the imported seedlings, as reported by the Department of Chemicalization,

02.02.2026, 10:42
Society

Residents of Uzgen District Raised Issues of Roads, Electricity, and Pastures

Meetings with the population were held in the rural districts of Iiri-Suu, Jazy, and Tört-Köl in the Uzgen region, reports the district administration. According to the agency, during the meeting, residents of Iiri-Suu raised a number of pressing issues related to the condition of the road in the village of Kyrgyzstan, problems with electric poles and transformers, as well as difficulties with pastures due to livestock coming from neighboring territories. Topics related to veterinary services

02.02.2026, 10:38
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, efforts to reduce illegal dumps continue

In Kyrgyzstan, efforts to combat illegal landfills continue. This was reported by the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Mederbek Mashiev, during a meeting dedicated to issues of agricultural policy, water resources, and ecology. According to him, an administrative-territorial reform is being implemented in the republic, which has already led to a reduction in the number of illegal landfills.

02.02.2026, 10:38
Market Crash. How Much the Gold Bars of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Have Lost in Value
Economy

Market Crash. How Much the Gold Bars of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Have Lost in Value

Photo of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. Gold bullion bars At the end of last week, there was a sharp crash in the international precious metals market, which became one of the most significant in recent times. The total capitalization of the sector fell by more than $7 trillion in just 36 hours. The price of gold, usually considered a reliable asset, decreased by 13.6 percent, causing the price per ounce to drop below $4,900, which led to a reduction in the capitalization of this

02.02.2026, 10:35
In the USA, the winners of the "Grammy 2026" have been announced
World

In the USA, the winners of the "Grammy 2026" have been announced

At the event, which opened with a performance by Bruno Mars and Rose with their hit "Apt," host Trevor Noah introduced the stars gathered for the "Grammy - 2026." Among the guests were spotted Billie Eilish, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Bad Bunny, John Legend, and other celebrities. Sabrina Carpenter followed the opening with a performance of the song "Manchild," after which the nominees for the "Best New Artist" category took the stage. Justin Bieber also

02.02.2026, 10:33
Health

The Head of the State Committee for National Security handed over 20 vehicles to medical institutions in the Naryn region.

The head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over 20 vehicles for the needs of medical institutions in the Naryn region. This event took place with the aim of improving the material and technical base of hospitals and overcoming the shortage of service vehicles. According to the GKNB press service, the transfer of vehicles occurred on February 2 and was carried out to the following medical institutions:

02.02.2026, 10:32
Society

A Bishkek resident sustained serious injuries while skiing. The resort denies her allegations.

Dmitrieva appealed to law enforcement agencies, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow response in the investigation of the criminal case that was opened after her injury at the ski resort. How did it happen?On January 27, 2025, Maria was skiing on the children's slope of the "ZiL" resort, where a T-bar lift operated. According to her, she fell into a ravine: "There were no flags or barriers on the slope. The slope was in a gorge, and at some point, I just fell into a

02.02.2026, 10:32
Iranian authorities published the names of 3,000 people who died in the unrest
World

Iranian authorities published the names of 3,000 people who died in the unrest

A press release containing information about the number of victims was published on the official account of the administration on social network X. According to the press release, the total number of deceased has reached 3,117 people. The provided list includes the first names, last names, patronymics, and the last six digits of the national identification numbers of the deceased. The list contains data on 2,986 individuals, as the identities of another 131 people are still being verified.

02.02.2026, 10:31
Temirlan Charginov: We Need to Talk About War in a Language Understandable to Youth
Society

Temirlan Charginov: We Need to Talk About War in a Language Understandable to Youth

The Institute of History and Regional Studies is actively developing important areas of the humanities, such as archaeology and the study of the historical and cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan. The Department of Archaeology, Ethnology, Source Studies, and Historiography at the Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University trains specialists, conducts research throughout the country, and participates in international projects. In an interview with our publication VB.KG, the head of the department,

02.02.2026, 10:28
Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 2
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan as of February 2

Information is collected from the official websites of commercial banks. For clarification of information, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. Data is current as of the time of publication. Exchange rates may change during the working day. The official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and currency rates in exchange offices in Bishkek are available here.

02.02.2026, 10:26
In Kyrgyzstan, the youth population exceeds 2.5 million people
Society / Exclusive

In Kyrgyzstan, the youth population exceeds 2.5 million people

The youth population in Kyrgyzstan has reached 2 million 519 thousand people, as reported by Marat Tagaev, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. This statement was made at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with science, education, innovations, culture, sports, and youth affairs. According to Tagaev, youth accounts for 31.6% of the total population of the country. In this group, there are 1 million 265 thousand young men and 1 million 253

02.02.2026, 10:25
Politics

In Kyrgyzstan, a proposal is made to ban gender reassignment.

On the official website of the Jogorku Kenesh, a public discussion has started on a draft law that amends the Family Code, as well as the laws "On Civil Status Acts" and "On the Protection of Citizens' Health." The main goal of the document is to establish the immutability of biological sex in official documents and to limit the possibility of its change. The draft proposes that sex is determined solely based on biological characteristics established at birth, and this

02.02.2026, 10:25
Society

In Bishkek, an Art Dialog on the library and book sector took place. Photo

On January 30, a dialogue platform called Art Dialog took place in Bishkek, focusing on the issues of the book and library sectors. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Culture. High-ranking officials participated in the event, including Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, First Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov, as well as the leadership of the National Library and other relevant

02.02.2026, 10:25
A school for 750 students will be built in the Bishkek residential area "Oscon-Ordo"
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A school for 750 students will be built in the Bishkek residential area "Oscon-Ordo"

In the Oktyabrsky district of Bishkek, in the residential area "Oskon-Ordo," the construction of a new school designed for 750 students has begun. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The construction is part of President Sadyr Japarov's initiative, who has set the task of building 20 new educational institutions in the capital by 2026.

02.02.2026, 10:19
Economy

The Ministry of Agriculture reported on the condition of pastures and the fight against the bush of caragana in the Susamyr Valley

In Kyrgyzstan, a special methodological guide has been developed for assessing the condition of pastures, which will allow for the rapid identification of degradation processes. This was reported by Natalia Kilyazova, head of the pasture and feed department at the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures, on the radio. Kilyazova noted that organizations such as Kyrgyzpasture, the Institute of Pastures and Forage, and the Veterinary Service of Pastoral Agriculture

02.02.2026, 10:18
Tajikistan Increased Electricity Exports by One Third in 2025
Economy

Tajikistan Increased Electricity Exports by One Third in 2025

By the end of 2025, Tajikistan demonstrated impressive growth in its energy sector, increasing electricity exports to 5.356 billion kWh. The main sources of foreign currency revenue came from trade with three neighboring countries: Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. As a result of this trade, the republic earned 97.3 million dollars (913 million somoni).

02.02.2026, 10:17
Exclusive

In the Kara-Suu District, the possibility of opening a new checkpoint on the border with Uzbekistan is being considered.

- A new border crossing point may be established in the Kara-Suu district, located on the border with Uzbekistan. This statement was made as part of a plan approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026, which encompasses the implementation of the National Development Program of the country until 2030. According to this document, the government intends to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Uzbekistan on the establishment of an international border crossing point at

02.02.2026, 10:17
Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to 20 new cars to medical workers in the Naryn region.
Society / Exclusive

Kamchybek Tashiev handed over the keys to 20 new cars to medical workers in the Naryn region.

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over the keys to 20 new vehicles to medical institutions located in the Naryn region. According to information provided by the press service of the state committee, three vehicles were transferred to the Naryn regional unified hospital, four to the Naryn regional center for family medicine, one to the Naryn regional tuberculosis control center, and one to the Naryn

02.02.2026, 10:14