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The Cabinet is presenting new strict food product control regulations for discussion.

The Cabinet of Ministers has proposed for public discussion a project concerning the introduction of new requirements in the field of food safety within the framework of technical regulation. This document was developed in accordance with the Law "On Ensuring Food Safety in the Kyrgyz Republic" and aims to create a transparent and controlled oversight system. The project provides for the approval of two main documents: the procedure for mandatory confirmation of compliance for

02.02.2026, 15:08
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"Let the presidential elections take place." Bekeshev proposes to postpone the implementation of the bill.

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on February 2, Deputy Bekeshev raised the issue of the amounts received from alternative service in recent years. As reported by First Deputy Minister of Defense Talaybek Sharshiev, in 2024, an income of 714 million soms is expected, and in 2025—around 750 million soms.

02.02.2026, 15:08
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The Cabinet plans to significantly increase contributions for military service

At a recent meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, deputies considered amendments to the codes of Kyrgyzstan concerning non-tax revenues and offenses, as well as discussed the draft law "On the Universal Military Duty of Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, on Military and Alternative Services." The proposed document provides for the exclusion of specific amounts of contributions

02.02.2026, 14:45
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The Bishkek City Hall has no plans to switch the CHPP to gas.

At the meeting of the Housing Committee on Agricultural Policy, Water Resources, Ecology, and Environmental Protection, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, stated that there are no plans for the city administration to switch the heat and power plant (HPP) to gas in the near future. This statement was made during the discussion of the smog problem in the capital. This statement followed a remark from Deputy Bakyt Tentishev, who expressed concern among the population about a possible

02.02.2026, 14:30
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Human Rights Defenders: The Supreme Court Violated the Principle of Preparing the Case of Mahabat Tajibek Kyzy

Today, the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan violated the fundamental principles of preparing for the trial in the case of journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy, which contradicts the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and international standards of fair trial (Article 6 of the ECHR, Article 14 of the ICCPR). The human rights organization "Bir Duyno - Kyrgyzstan" reported this. Activists emphasize the importance of adhering to the equality of the parties, adversarial nature, disclosure of

02.02.2026, 14:22
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In the housing complex, they urge the cabinet not to rush with transferring all of the National Bank's profits to the budget.

At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, and competition development of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed a draft law concerning the transfer of profits from the National Bank. Deputy Minister of Finance Umutjan Amanbaev reported that the proposed law would allow the National Bank to transfer 100% of last year's profits to the republican budget after receiving confirmation of the financial statements from an independent auditor. However, he noted that the audit at the

02.02.2026, 14:17
Interview with the Head of the Bailiff Service on the New Rules of the Game
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Interview with the Head of the Bailiff Service on the New Rules of the Game

The effectiveness of justice is determined not only by the severity of sentences but also by their actual enforcement. For a long time, the bailiff system in Kyrgyzstan has been a source of serious problems: low collection rates, prolonged bureaucratic processes, and corruption undermined citizens' trust in justice. In the summer of 2025, the Bailiff Service was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Prosecutor General's Office, and this event became a starting point for significant

02.02.2026, 13:59
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The Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic postponed the consideration of the petition in the case of Mahabat Tajibek kyzy.

Today, February 2, the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic was supposed to consider the defense motion for journalist Mahabat Tajibek kyzy from the "Ait ait dese" project regarding the resumption of proceedings in light of newly discovered circumstances. However, the hearing did not take place, and this information was confirmed by the press service of the Supreme Court, as reported by Kaktus.media. The reason for the postponement was the large volume of materials related to the case

02.02.2026, 13:04
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Specifically Caused a Resonance. Edil Baysalov on Hiring Teachers from the Street

Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, discussed the problem of teacher shortages in educational institutions in his recent interview with 24.kg. He previously stated that it is necessary to dismiss less qualified educators and replace them with more competent specialists. “Conduct an analysis and dismiss 15-20 percent of ineffective teachers. Yes, we are facing a shortage of staff, but instead, we can consider hiring people from the street, for

02.02.2026, 13:00
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The Ministry of Justice introduces digital evidence in criminal cases. Amendments to the codes are being discussed.

The Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic has developed a draft law that amends the Criminal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Code of Offenses with the aim of introducing the institution of digital evidence. This step is driven by the increase in crimes in the digital sphere and the necessity to align the terminology with the Digital Code of the KR. The draft is available for discussion on the portal koomtalkuu.gov.kg.

02.02.2026, 12:48
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Personnel Changes in the Chinese Army: Assessments by Global Media

In recent weeks, China has been undergoing an intense personnel and political restructuring within the army and among the elite. Experts believe that such "purges" could impact not only regional security but also the global geopolitical situation. In this context, it is worth paying attention to what the world media is reporting and what possible consequences they predict. More details can be found in the article by 24. kg. Surprising! According to Reuters, Chinese authorities have

02.02.2026, 12:47
Kyrgyzstan and the USA Discussed Current Issues of Visa Policy
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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
In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained for the illegal sale of narcotic substances
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In Bishkek, a suspect has been detained for the illegal sale of narcotic substances

In Bishkek, employees of the First Mai District Department of Internal Affairs detained a person suspected of illegal drug trafficking. This was reported by the press service of the department. The incident occurred on January 31, when a police officer, patrolling Ogorodnaya Street, noticed the suspicious behavior of a young man. During surveillance, it was established that he was selling drugs through so-called "drops" in the capital.

02.02.2026, 11:50
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In Kyrgyzstan, there is talk of possible early presidential elections. Opinions

According to information, the deputies of the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh have adopted a law that sets the presidential elections for January 24, 2027. However, in recent days, there has been active discussion in society about the possibility of holding early elections for the head of state. Kaktus.media has investigated how realistic this is. Klára SooronkulovaKlára Sooronkulova, a former judge of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, shared her opinion on the potential

02.02.2026, 11:26
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The economic building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is set to be transferred under the management of the Ministry of Finance.

In Bishkek, the transfer of the two-story building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is planned. This information was announced by deputy Seidbek Atambaev during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for science, education, technology, culture, sports, and youth policy. The deputy referred to an order received from the theater director, which stated that the Minister of Culture had instructed to transfer the land plot along with the building to the management of

02.02.2026, 11:24
Tashiev handed over 20 vehicles to medical institutions in Naryn region
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Tashiev handed over 20 vehicles to medical institutions in Naryn region

Twenty service vehicles were handed over to medical institutions in the Naryn region to address the shortage of transportation and strengthen the material and technical base of hospitals. The handover ceremony took place with the participation of Kamchybek Tashiev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State National Security Committee, as reported by the press service of the agency. The vehicles were distributed among the main medical institutions in the region,

02.02.2026, 11:19
Tashiev held a meeting of the KRSU: the university announced a new stage of modernization and growth
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Tashiev held a meeting of the KRSU: the university announced a new stage of modernization and growth

At the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after Boris Yeltsin, attended by the chairman of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev, the dynamics of the university's development were discussed. He noted that the university is demonstrating growth comparable to that of major international educational institutions and emphasized its strategic significance for Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Kamchybek Tashiev emphasized: “We are witnessing

02.02.2026, 10:47
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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