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Kyrgyzstan has implemented the e-Permit system for cargo transportation with China and CIS countries
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Kyrgyzstan has implemented the e-Permit system for cargo transportation with China and CIS countries

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan has announced the implementation of the e-Permit system, which will be used for international freight transportation with China and Turkic-speaking countries. Now local carriers will be able to conduct freight transport with countries such as Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey using electronic permits. This system has significantly simplified the process of obtaining the necessary permits, allowing carriers to apply for them online.

09.02.2026, 16:27
In the village of Dachnoe, there will be no water on February 12.
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In the village of Dachnoe, there will be no water on February 12.

The water supply shutdown in the village of Dachnoye is scheduled from 10:00 to 16:00 on February 12, as reported by the Bishkek city administration. The reason for the temporary interruption of water supply is emergency repair work at the "Dachnoye" water intake in the specified village. The Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal" apologizes for any inconvenience and urges residents and organizations to prepare in advance by stocking up on drinking water.

09.02.2026, 16:17
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There Aren't Enough Teachers. They Suggest Not Dividing Classes by Language of Instruction in Bishkek

At the meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments held today in Bishkek, the director of the education department, Rakhат Musaева, raised an important issue regarding the shortage of teachers in the capital's schools. According to her, there are more than 400 vacant positions in educational institutions in Bishkek, the majority of which pertain to Russian-speaking schools.

09.02.2026, 16:10
A Food Fair Took Place in Naryn
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A Food Fair Took Place in Naryn

Today, a farmers' market took place in the central square of Naryn, where farmers from the rural area of Min-Bulak in the Naryn region showcased their products. On the stalls, a variety of natural products could be seen, such as meat, ghee (clarified butter), bread, and other goods. There were also feed wheat and barley for sale. Beef and horse meat (taiga) were sold at a price of 650 soms per kilogram, which is 70 soms lower than the price of similar products in urban markets.

09.02.2026, 15:56
The situation with the detained Kyrgyzstani in Chicago is under special control – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
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The situation with the detained Kyrgyzstani in Chicago is under special control – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has made a statement regarding the incident that occurred in Chicago involving citizen B.B. The department reported that a meeting with the relatives of the detained individual has already taken place. In addition, the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago has established contact with B.B. During the phone conversation, legal consultations and recommendations for further actions were provided.

09.02.2026, 15:55
In Osh, nearly 873,000 soms in child support was collected for three children
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In Osh, nearly 873,000 soms in child support was collected for three children

The Judicial Enforcement Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the full collection of an alimony debt amounting to 872,516 soms in the city of Osh. As specified by the agency, the case was under consideration in the city department of the Judicial Enforcement Service, and the debt was incurred by the debtor D.E. in favor of B.E. to provide for the maintenance of three children until they reach adulthood. Thanks to the measures taken, the debt of 872,516 soms was successfully collected and

09.02.2026, 15:48
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Capital Construction. The Bishkek City Hall is Fighting Against Unscrupulous Contractors

At a meeting of the permanent commission on economics, budget, finance, and investments of the capital city council, it was reported that the Bishkek city administration annually sends a list of unscrupulous contractors to the Ministry of Construction. Deputy Tatiana Kuznetsova asked about the number of such organizations known at the moment. Representatives of the city administration promised to provide information to the deputies later.

09.02.2026, 15:36
In the village of Dachnoe, drinking water will be turned off on February 12.
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In the village of Dachnoe, drinking water will be turned off on February 12.

On February 12, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended in the village of Dachnoye. This decision was made by the municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal. Photo by the Bishkek City Hall The shutdown will affect residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical organizations, and other social facilities. The reason for the temporary shutdown is the need to carry out emergency repair work at the "Dachnoye" water intake.

09.02.2026, 15:22
The CEC approved the form and text of the ballot for the repeat elections in district No. 13
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The CEC approved the form and text of the ballot for the repeat elections in district No. 13

The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting on February 9, during which the ballots for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 13 were discussed. These elections are scheduled for March 1, 2026. According to information from the CEC, a protocol was adopted, which recorded the results of the drawing to determine the order of candidates on the ballot. As a result, the form and text of the ballot for the repeat voting

09.02.2026, 15:08
The founder and frontman of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has passed away.
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The founder and frontman of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has passed away.

Brad Arnold, the frontman of the rock band 3 Doors Down, passed away on February 7 after a long battle with cancer. He was 47 years old at the time of his death, as reported by the band's representatives in an official press release. Media reports indicated that the musician was diagnosed with "stage four kidney cancer with metastases to the lungs." He himself revealed this in May 2025. Due to his illness, the band was forced to cancel their scheduled summer concert tour. Photo

09.02.2026, 15:03
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In Russia, Kyrgyz citizens were paid 1 million rubles in salary arrears.

In Russia, employees of the representative office of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan successfully achieved the payment of salary arrears for a group of citizens from their country. The appeal was made collectively by 66 Kyrgyz citizens, who reported that their employer, LLC PSO "Gazspetsstroy," was not paying their wages.

09.02.2026, 15:02
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In Balıkçı, events were held to regulate the population of wolves and jackals

Employees of the Balakchy Department of Internal Affairs, together with representatives of the Issyk-Kul Regional Association of Hunters, conducted a planned biotechnical event aimed at reducing the number of coyotes in the vicinity of the city. This event was part of efforts to control the population of dangerous predators in the steppes. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the main goal of this initiative was to prevent the uncontrolled

09.02.2026, 14:51
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Kyrgyzstanis are urged to refrain from dietary supplements. List

In order to protect the health of citizens of Kyrgyzstan, the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance strongly recommends refraining from purchasing and using certain dietary supplements (DS). According to the information from the agency, some of the mentioned supplements do not comply with the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, including TR TS 021/2011 "On the Safety of Food Products" and TR TS 022/2011 "Labeling of

09.02.2026, 14:51
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Deputy: We export real milk to Kazakhstan, while we drink powder ourselves

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on February 9, Deputy Aysara Abdibaeva raised a question about how self-sufficient Kyrgyzstan is in the production of milk and dairy products. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Zhanibek Kerimaliev confirmed that the country is self-sufficient in milk production and that some of it is exported to Kazakhstan.

09.02.2026, 14:50
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In the KR, personal assistants are exempt from obtaining an insurance policy

Starting from February 1, 2026, the payment amount for personal assistants for children and individuals with disabilities of the first group, who require constant care and attention, will change. This is reported by the Ministry of Labor. According to the provided information, the monthly amount that personal assistants will receive will be 8,697.32 soms.

09.02.2026, 14:49
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In the Chui Region, a illegally privatized irrigation pool was returned to the state

In the Chuy region, a case of illegal privatization of a daily regulation reservoir (DRR) has been discovered, which is classified as part of the water infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, Processing Industry, and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic. This reservoir is located in the Issyk-Ata district. According to information, on November 30, 1999, based on a transfer act, this reservoir was unlawfully transferred to the agricultural production

09.02.2026, 14:49
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Ecotech Supervision fined one of the Niyazov brothers for littering after organizing the alaman ulak event.

The Osh Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, has initiated actions against pollution that arose after the recent alaman ulak competitions held in the Uzgen district. The mass events led to a significant amount of litter left by both participants and spectators. In this regard, the organization sent official requests to the rural administrations of Bash-Döbö and Tört-Köl demanding

09.02.2026, 14:48
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Fatal car accident in the USA. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken special control of the situation with the Kyrgyzstani.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided fresh information about the traffic accident that occurred in Indiana (USA), in which citizen B.B. was involved. The ministry, together with the country's foreign representations, is actively supporting the compatriot, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ministry employees held a meeting with the relatives of the victim. At the same time, the Consulate General in Chicago established contact

09.02.2026, 14:47
Guns Against Avalanches: 130,000 Cubic Meters Released on the Bishkek - Osh Route
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Guns Against Avalanches: 130,000 Cubic Meters Released on the Bishkek - Osh Route

According to the plan, the artillery forces of the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan have marched to areas prone to avalanches and begun work on the controlled release of snow masses. This also concerns the important highway Bishkek — Osh. The military deployed their equipment and weapons on the dangerous slopes of the mountains, conducting targeted fire at snow cornices. This approach allows for the early release of excess snow, thereby reducing the risk of blockages on key transport routes

09.02.2026, 14:42
In Kyrgyzstan, enrollment in state driving schools has begun
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In Kyrgyzstan, enrollment in state driving schools has begun

In the Kyrgyz Republic, the official acceptance of applications for training in state driving schools has begun, along with the implementation of updated driver training programs. This was reported by the office of the president of the country. Applications are accepted exclusively in online format through the official resource avtomektep.srs.kg. To submit an application, it is necessary to fill in personal data, specify the region of training and the category of driver's license, and

09.02.2026, 14:40
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Milk producers request to set a unified price no lower than 40 soms

At the meeting of the Housing Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, milk producer Aigul Nurumbetova requested the establishment of a unified price at which processors could purchase products. While discussing the regulation of milk prices, participants noted that the price is formed by a commission that includes both producers and representatives of government bodies. The fat content of the milk is taken into account. Differences in the purchase price can

09.02.2026, 14:34
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The Department of Disease Prevention Urges Caution Against the Use of Certain Dietary Supplements

The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance has published a warning about the need to refrain from purchasing and using certain dietary supplements. This information is available on the official page of the agency on Facebook. The warning is aimed at preventing potential harm to citizens' health. According to specialists, the listed supplements do not comply with the established requirements of the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic

09.02.2026, 14:31
Aibek Junushaliev: A road will be built around the local cemetery in Novopavlovka
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Aibek Junushaliev: A road will be built around the local cemetery in Novopavlovka

At a meeting with residents of the MTU "Novopavlovka," the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, discussed important issues related to the cemetery and road construction. The planned Profsoyuznaya Street is set to pass through the cemetery area, which contains 1,364 graves. The mayor noted that from 2021 to 2024, more than 50 illegal burials were registered here. According to him, many people violated the rules by placing graves too close to each other and in the path of the

09.02.2026, 14:27