Shykmamatov announced a change in the philosophy of relations between the state and the taxpayer

During the meeting of the Board of the State Tax Service, Chairman Almambet Shykmamatov shared important achievements that can be discussed at the end of 2025. He noted that the results obtained are not a consequence of a favorable economic situation or isolated actions. According to Shykmamatov, this is the fruit of a thoughtful and consistent state policy initiated by the president and the government, as well as the result of the responsible and professional work of the entire tax service

The National Bank issued a license to JSC "Asman Bank" for conducting banking operations

- In accordance with the established norms of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulatory acts of the National Bank, a license was issued to JSC "Asman Bank" for the right to conduct banking activities. With the receipt of the license, JSC "Asman Bank" will be able to commence its operations, including attracting deposits, providing loans, cash settlement services, and other types of operations defined by banking legislation.

In Bishkek, the use of the state language in the service and advertising sectors was discussed

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a meeting was held dedicated to the issues of using the state language in the service and advertising sectors. This information was provided by representatives of the city administration. At the meeting, which took place on February 5, 2026, in the Sverdlovsk district, leaders and officials from various organizations gathered, including public service centers, civil registry offices, major retail chains, entertainment and leisure establishments, as well

Kazakhstan's Rare Earth Raw Materials Integrated into the U.S. Processing Chain

Kazakhstan's AltynGroup and the North American company REAlloys have entered into a strategic partnership. Under this agreement, rare earth resources from Kazakhstan will be integrated into the manufacturing chain of the United States, as reported by Exclusive.kz. According to information from FBRC, this agreement includes a 10-year framework model for the supply of rare earth materials, as well as a non-binding intention to invest in the expansion of the production of metals and alloys

In Bishkek, the police conducted a raid at the Osh market at night. Video

On February 6, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported on a preventive raid conducted by the police in the vicinity of the Osh Market in Bishkek. During the operation, hotels and hostels offering daily apartment rentals were checked.

In Bishkek, suspects in a large-scale fraud using messengers have been detained

In Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained a group of suspects involved in organizing large-scale fraud. The criminals, using messengers, coerced the victim into selling her apartment, causing her damages amounting to 22,130,000 soms, as reported by the city's Department of Internal Affairs. On December 22, 2025, a citizen G.Ch. appealed to the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs of the capital, requesting action against unknown individuals who, using various phone

Ministry of Labor: The number of officially unemployed has decreased by 22% over the year

During the meeting of the ministry, the First Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration, Kamchybek Dosmatov, shared the successful results of the implementation of state programs in 2025. According to the ministry's information, the labor market demonstrated stability, with the official unemployment rate at 1.4%, which is a significant improvement compared to previous years (2021 – 2.9%, 2022 – 2.8%, 2023 – 2.9%, 2024 – 1.8%). There are 56.5 thousand unemployed registered in

The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to install wheel washing stations.

The Bishkek City Hall announces the introduction of new requirements for construction companies regarding urban improvement. According to the resolution of the Bishkek City Council dated August 29, 2024, No. 150, all construction sites must be equipped with wheel washing stations for vehicles leaving these sites. This requirement is outlined in item 172 of the city’s improvement regulations. Compliance with these norms is extremely important, as non-compliance may lead to the contamination of

Passed away, Honored Worker of the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, Baktygul Nimatova

At the age of 74, Baktygul Nimatovna Nimatova, a well-known worker of the Social Fund, passed away in the Leilek district of the Batken region. She left behind three sons and 11 grandchildren.

The Prosecutor's Office helped a 17-year-old boy regain his apartment in the city of Kainy.

In the Panfilov district of the Chui region, in the city of Kainy, a 17-year-old girl E.B., born in 2009 and left without housing, was returned the apartment inherited from her grandmother. As explained by representatives of the Panfilov district prosecutor's office, Kainy is the administrative center of this district. The apartment, located in one of the apartment buildings, was bequeathed to the orphan E.B. by her grandmother.

An assassination attempt was made on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev in Moscow

Lieutenant General Alekseev, who has held the position of First Deputy Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia (formerly known as the GRU) since 2011, is one of the central figures in Russian military intelligence. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Russian Federation for his participation in the military operation in Syria. Alekseev's name has also appeared in Western investigations related to influence operations, including the alleged

The USA proposes to include China in a new nuclear treaty

The term of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the USA and Russia has expired, and Donald Trump is suggesting the idea of including China in new negotiations, reports Kazinform. “Instead of extending the 'New START Treaty', which is essentially poorly agreed upon by the United States and is being violated, we should instruct our experts to develop a new, improved, and long-term treaty,” Trump stated in his post on Truth Social.

The dog handlers of the GTS were trained in modern training methods

From January 30 to February 2, as part of a new seminar on cynology, employees of the State Customs Service received training in modern methods of service dog training. This event took place at the "Training-Specialized" customs base and aimed to enhance the professional skills of employees in cynological units.

New Director at the Higher School of Justice under the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic

On February 6, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mederbek Satiev, introduced Erkin Toktomametov as the new director of the Higher School of Justice. This was reported by the press service of the Supreme Court. Satiev emphasized the importance of developing the Higher School of Justice, which should become the intellectual center of the country's judicial system.

The insurance market of Kyrgyzstan increased its assets to 13.8 billion soms by the end of 2025.

According to the report, the insurance market of the Kyrgyz Republic showed positive dynamics in key financial indicators for the year 2025. Assets of insurance companies increased by 9%, rising from 12.7 billion to 13.8 billion soms. This also indicates a growth in equity by 12.7%, which points to an improvement in the capitalization of enterprises and their financial stability.

In the Kara-Suu District, a illegally sold plot of a children's sanatorium has been returned to the municipality

An alternative road is being built to the city of Manas

Currently, a road is being constructed along the Kök-Art River, which will provide a new route to the city of Manas. According to the city administration, this project aims to reduce traffic congestion on major highways and improve conditions for motorists.

In the city of Kochkor-Ata, underground containers for separate waste collection have been installed

In Kochkor-Ata, located in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, a project has been launched to install underground garbage containers. The first container has already been tested, and now waste will be collected separately into two categories. The mayor of Kochkor-Ata, Azamat Narmatov, reported that this year it is planned to install 60 such containers. This innovation is aimed at reducing surface pollution and eliminating unpleasant odors. “We all notice how garbage often accumulates

Festivals to Promote Tourism and Cultural Heritage Will Be Held in Naryn

Festivals aimed at developing tourism and preserving cultural heritage are planned in the Naryn region. This was reported by Erdenet Kasymov, head of the Tourism Department, during a broadcast on Birinchi Radio. According to him, an informational tour has been organized in collaboration with the local government administration. Bloggers from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, and one blogger from Serbia will participate in this event.

Kanat Sagynbaev criticized subordinates for ignoring citizens' complaints

At a recent meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Minister Kanat Sagynbaev expressed dissatisfaction with the work of several regional and departmental units, pointing out the insufficient use of the feedback system "Pikir". According to information provided by the ministry, this system, implemented through QR codes in government agencies, was developed to enhance the transparency of government operations and improve

An Agricultural Fair Took Place in the Jalal-Abad Region

A new food fair was held in the Jalal-Abad region, in the Manas and Toktogul districts, showcasing socially significant agricultural products. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this event was organized in cooperation with local agricultural development administrations and the rural councils. Citizens were offered various products, including meat products, vegetables, fruits, flour, vegetable oil, sugar, and other essential goods at affordable prices.

WSJ: NATO Military Simulation Showed Russia's Victory and the Loss of the Baltics

The U.S. did not invoke Article 5 of the organization's charter According to information published in The Wall Street Journal on February 5, military exercises simulating a conflict between Russia and NATO in Lithuania ended with a favorable outcome for Russia. Moscow was able to establish control over the Baltics by deploying about 15,000 troops. As part of the exercise scenario, Russia announced the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to Kaliningrad and captured the Lithuanian city

The Jordan National Team is Training in Bishkek. Video

The national team of Jordan is holding training camps in Bishkek for Greco-Roman wrestling. In addition, representatives of the national team of Kyrgyzstan are also participating in these camps.

"Тunduk" remains one of the most popular applications in Kyrgyzstan

Citizens from all corners of Kyrgyzstan are actively using the "Tunduk" application, and their requests are necessarily considered by the relevant government agencies. According to Aizirek Mamadalieva, head of the customer support department of JSC "Tunduk," the application covers the entire country, making no distinction between the capital and the regions. Currently, it has over 3 million users. Mamadalieva noted that "Tunduk" is a unique digital service for

Parents ask to preserve the school for blind children in Bishkek

Parents and staff of the Special Boarding School for Blind and Visually Impaired Children, located at 37 Kulatov Street in Bishkek, expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the possible relocation of the institution to the village of Vorontsovka. This information was announced at a press conference in the capital. Bekbolsun Alymbaev, who has been working at the school for almost ten years, noted that the issue of relocating the institution has become extremely relevant. He added that parents

The data has been revealed on how many Kyrgyz citizens have imposed a self-ban on loans.

From November 1, 2025, to February 6, 2026, 173,904 people utilized the self-ban on lending service available through the "Tündük" mobile application, according to information provided by the National Bank. With the introduction of the new mechanism "Self-Ban on Lending" starting November 1, 2025, citizens gained the opportunity to protect their personal data from fraudsters.

Almambet Shykmamatov: The GNS has begun to build the "state - partner" relationship

According to Shykmamatov, the year 2025 became an important milestone not only due to exceeding plans but also because of a change in the approach to interaction between the state and taxpayers. “We started to form relationships not as ‘controller – violator’ but as ‘state – partner’. This change in our thinking is already bringing tangible results for the budget and the economy as a whole. All of this is confirmed by specific figures and development dynamics,” he added.

Carlo Rovelli: Time Does Not Exist

This book, titled "The Order of Time," was released in April and explores how we perceive time and why its absence feels like a reality on various scales, whether microscopic or macroscopic. Rovelli emphasizes that chronology and sequence are merely stories we tell ourselves to understand our existence. Perspective on Time According to Rovelli, time is not a universal truth but merely a perspective shaped by evolution, biology, and our position on Earth in the context of the entire

Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the meeting of the board of the State Tax Service

At the meeting of the Board of the State Tax Service, dedicated to the results of the agency's work for 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, was present. Kasymaliev reported that in 2025, the State Tax Service collected 391.8 billion soms, which exceeds the planned figures by 8.2 billion soms. He noted that in recent years, successful measures in the field of digitalization and simplification of tax administration have been implemented,

In the Issyk-Kul District, a clean water supply system has been put into operation

In the village of Toru-Ayghyr, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the inauguration of a clean water supply system took place today, according to information from the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The ceremony gathered a number of high-ranking guests, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev, as well as the Presidential Envoy in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Zhetigenov.

Famous Natives of the Village of Kara-Bulak: People's Commissar of Education, Author of the Anthem, Ministers, People's Artists of the USSR, General

The village of Kara-Bulak, located in the Kemin district of the Chui region, was founded over a hundred years ago, in 1919. A correspondent from Turmush decided to investigate the historical changes this settlement has undergone, as well as how it is developing and living today. Venera Jumabekova, the head of the local library No. 3, shared that the abundance of springs in this region is the reason for its name — Kara-Bulak, which translates to "Black Spring." The water, mixing with

Smartphones choose how our memories will look. They may be appealing, but this can change our perception of the world.

Smartphones take on the responsibility of how we remember and visualize moments. While the results can sometimes be impressive, they are capable of altering our perception of reality, as reported by the BBC. If you have ever tried to capture the Moon with your phone, you probably ended up disappointed with the result, unless it was a Samsung Galaxy. These models feature a "100x zoom" capability that allows for stunning shots of the Moon, although with certain caveats: the Moon images

A new bank has been licensed in Kyrgyzstan

The National Bank of the country has granted a license for banking operations to a new institution — the Closed Joint-Stock Company "Asman Bank." According to information provided by representatives of the National Bank, the decision to issue the license was made on February 4, 2026, at a meeting of the regulator's board. This document gives "Asman Bank" the right to conduct operations in both national and foreign currencies. The National Bank emphasized that the

About 4 million services were provided in the Centers for Public Services over the year — "Kyzmat"

On the air of Birinchi Radio, Meerim Iskakova, head of the PR department of the state institution "Kyzmat," announced the transition of public services from offline to online format. She noted that over the past year, the population service centers (PSC) provided nearly 4 million services, of which about 500 thousand were delivered in electronic format.

"No Mood". Deputy Erulan Kokulov was not ready for questions about traffic regulations

In light of recent controversial videos where deputies failed to correctly name basic traffic signs, a peculiar "hide and seek" game has begun within the walls of the Jogorku Kenesh. Elected representatives, who previously eagerly gave interviews, are now doing everything possible to avoid communication with journalists from NTRK to escape unexpected testing on their knowledge of traffic rules.

Canopies over the stands of the central stadium in Osh — the Urban Construction Department responded to concerns about the condition of the supports

The city of Osh's capital construction management responded to reports from local residents about potential concrete deterioration on the columns of the central stadium. According to information from the capital construction management, some areas captured on video showed fallen pieces. This concerns only the layer of concrete that serves a protective function for the metal structure supporting the column. Damage to this layer does not threaten the strength of the main supports that ensure

Torobaev checked the readiness of the Sokuluk district for spring fieldwork

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev visited the Sokuluk District of the Chui Region to assess the readiness for the upcoming spring fieldwork. During his visit, he reviewed the condition of the sown areas. Bakyt Sadykov, the head of the district's agricultural development department, informed the minister that 38,000 hectares of fallow land have already been plowed.

In Batken, the irrigation canal is being expanded for 463 million soms.

In the Batken region, work has begun on the repair and modernization of the R-6 irrigation canal. This canal is 15.5 kilometers long, and its current capacity is 3.7 cubic meters per second. After all the work is completed, this value will increase to 4.8 cubic meters.

John Pommerheim outlined Washington's true priorities in Bishkek

At the recently concluded session of the business forum "B5+1" in Bishkek, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the United States, John Mark Pommerheim, presented three key areas of engagement with the region. However, despite diplomatic terms such as "transparency" and "human capital," pragmatic interests seem to be focused on the resources of Central Asia.

Primary school teachers in the Kochkor district received 305 laptops

In the Kochkor district, 305 laptops were handed over to primary school teachers. This information was provided by Mirzat Mambetova, the head of the district education department, in a conversation with a Turmush correspondent. She noted that earlier, 84 laptops were distributed among English language teachers, and 311 among specialists in the field of STEM. Thus, the total number of laptops transferred amounts to 395.

16 akims of the most densely populated district of the Issyk-Kul region

The Jetty-Oguz District, established in 1930, is located in the southeastern part of the Issyk-Kul Basin. The area of this district is 14 thousand square kilometers. To the east, it borders the Ak-Suu District, to the southeast — China, to the southwest — the Naryn Region, and to the west — the Ton District.

Erulan Kokulov was rude to a journalist who tried to interview him.

Once, the deputy himself worked with a camera and always emphasized: "we pay taxes - you are obliged to respond." Deputy Erlan Kokulov did not engage with the journalist, which was captured on video that became available online.

The first bridge in the Boom Gorge was built in the 1870s.

In the Boom Gorge, in the vicinity of the village of Zhel-Aryk, one can find both internal and bypass roads. In the middle of one of the bypass routes, near the "Manap biy" café, there is a bridge that was opened for traffic in 2013. According to local elders, the construction of the Semenov Bridge may have begun around 1871. In 1868, the Turkestan sapper company started work on developing the Boom Gorge, and then local residents joined them.

Busurman Jumagul Will Fight for the Championship Belt in the USA. Video

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Busurman Zhumagul (4-0) will participate in a championship title fight at a tournament in the USA. The Cage Fury Fighting Championships — CFFC 150: Zhumagul vs. Morrison will take place early in the morning on February 7 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Syrgabaev named the main road projects of 2026 in Kyrgyzstan

The Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykarim Syrgabaev announced plans for the implementation of significant road projects in the country this year. One of the main initiatives will be the construction of the Barskoon – Bedel – Uch-Turfan road, which will become the third transport corridor connecting Kyrgyzstan with China. In addition, the minister emphasized the need to complete the Balykchy – Barskoon – Karakol road by August 31. This project will require about 8 billion soms.

The Head of the National Bank Explained the Reasons for the Accelerated Growth of Kyrgyzstan's Economy

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's economy demonstrated an impressive growth rate of 11.1%, placing the country among the leaders in this indicator worldwide. This was reported by the chairman of the National Bank, Melis Turgunbaev, while analyzing the factors contributing to accelerated growth amid global instability. Turgunbaev noted that in previous years, the economy also showed strong growth rates: in 2023, the growth was 9%, and in 2024, according to updated data from the National Statistical

A New Deputy in the Karakol City Council

The Karakol City Council of the XXIX convocation has been supplemented by a new deputy. Perizat Duyisheva (from the "Yyman Nuru" party) resigned her mandate upon her own request, and her place was taken by Aliyeva Baktygul Keneshbekovna.

In the city of Manas, teenagers who organized a mass brawl were detained.

Several teenagers involved in a mass conflict were detained in Manas. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the received data, on the night of February 6, around 00:30, local authorities received a report about a fight organized by a group of teenagers who were throwing stones at each other.