The global economy will maintain moderate growth rates

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published a new analytical report presenting its forecast for the global economy for the next year. According to expert assessments, key countries will be able to maintain moderate growth rates of gross domestic product (GDP) while the world adapts to new challenges related to sanctions and trade barriers. “Investment activity is constrained by a high degree of uncertainty and a significant level of debt; however, the development of IT infrastructure

"Commercial banks charge high fees for money transfers, - deputy"

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, 2026, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed concern about the significant fees charged by commercial banks for money transfers. In response, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Medet Tairov noted that for individuals, such transfers are carried out without a fee, while the tariffs for legal entities are discussed with the banks.

This year, a waste recycling plant will be built in Osh – Cabinet of Ministers

This year, the construction of a waste processing plant is planned in Osh, similar to the one operating in Bishkek. Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, announced this at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to him, an agreement with the investor has already been formalized. "The investor will be provided with similar conditions as in the capital. The completion of construction work is scheduled for the end of this year. An agreement has also

Bars in Trend: Kyrgyz People Are Investing More in Gold – Deputy Head of "Kyrgyzaltyn"

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a significant increase in interest in investing in bullion gold bars. As reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Board of OJSC "Kyrgyzaltyn," Argen Jamaev, this indicates that the population is increasingly viewing gold as a reliable way to preserve their savings. According to Jamaev, the volume of gold bar sales in the company's branded stores significantly exceeds the number of bars that are returned.

In the village of Taygarayev in the Jalal-Abad region, a car and a roadside transformer burned after a traffic accident.

In the village of Taygaraev, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a traffic accident occurred involving two passenger cars. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to their data, one of the cars crashed into a transformer located by the road after the collision. As a result of this incident, the car was completely burned, and the transformer was also destroyed by fire. The fire was a consequence of the accident; fortunately, there were

The Ministry of Construction advises against buying apartments from the foundation pit

A 6-story building has been erected in Osh by the company "Emakom," however, local residents are expressing dissatisfaction due to the lack of a heating boiler. This was reported by deputy Azamat Israilov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. As noted by the Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev, the current financial situation of the company "Emakom" is extremely difficult, and it is on the brink of bankruptcy.

In the city of Manas, the planned budget for 2026 was announced.

At the public hearings held on February 4, information was presented about the upcoming budget of the city of Manas for 2026, which is planned to be approved at the level of 1 billion 586 million soms. These hearings were organized by the local municipality. The mayor, Ernizbek Ormokov, presented a report on completed construction projects and events funded from local and republican budgets in 2025, which sparked interest among the gathered residents.

The boom in neural networks has increased the demand for professional authors

The United States is experiencing a noticeable increase in the demand for professional writers, editors, and communication specialists. This is linked to the rise in the volume of low-quality content generated by neural networks. According to TASS, citing an article in Business Insider, this situation has resulted from the active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. With the growing number of AI-generated texts in the market, there is an increasing need for qualified

"Early" Deputies Remain Silent on Early Presidential Elections

Members of the Jogorku Kenesh, who were elected before the end of their term, are actively taking on their responsibilities. They are discussing the registration of Kyrgyz tribal horses, setting the amounts of contributions for alternative service, and debating the right to criticize deputies. However, the most pressing issue regarding the presidential elections remains unaddressed.

In January, 2,500 Kyrgyz citizens received a pension for the first time.

In January 2026, the Social Fund analyzed 3,346 pension applications. According to the agency's information: 2,541 citizens were assigned pensions for the first time; 805 pensioners received recalculations of payments based on additional data regarding their work experience, salary level, education, and disability status. The Social Fund also reminded that citizens can contact the short number 1202 for questions related to pension provision.

In 2025, the Ministry of Construction put into operation 150 houses without complete documentation

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Construction Nurdin Oruntaev reported that there are 200 multi-story buildings in the republic that lack the necessary documents for commissioning. According to him, the construction of 150 of these facilities was completed in 2025.

Magnetic storm has reached Earth. Scientists warn of possible intensification.

Experts have confirmed that a magnetic storm has begun on Earth, currently characterized as weak. However, an intensification to moderate or even strong levels is expected within the next 24 hours. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS). “We are recording the onset of global magnetic storms. At the moment, the level is G1 (weak storms), but it may rise to G2-G3 within the

In the Issyk-Kul Region, yurts and trade pavilions burned down in a fire

A fire occurred in the Issyk-Kul region, covering approximately 2 hectares. As a result of the blaze, preliminary reports indicate that 4 yurts and 2 trade pavilions were burned down. The fire started in the village of Kök-Moynok-2 due to dry grass igniting on the roadside.

Centennial Buildings: The 138-Year-Old Building on Issyk-Kul, Where the KGB Was Located

In the city of Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, there is a building with a rich history that is already 138 years old, as reported by the city hall, according to Turmush. Currently, this building is used as the office of the tourist company "Neofit". The head of the firm stated that in 1887, the house was built by merchant Rafikov as a private wooden structure. In 1918, after the building was handed over to the authorities during the Soviet Union, a hotel was opened here.

World Silver Prices Have Collapsed Again

World silver prices have once again experienced a sharp decline, dropping from $92 to $73 per ounce within a day, as confirmed by trading platform data. On the evening of February 4, the price of this precious metal reached $92.02 per ounce, which was 10.5 percent higher compared to previous values. However, soon after, the price began to decrease rapidly, and by the time of writing this article, it stood at $77.57, indicating a drop of 8.09 percent, with some moments seeing a decline of up to

The location of the taxi stand for the Karabalta—Bishkek route has changed.

Changes in the taxi location for the Karabalta—Bishkek route have been officially announced, reports Turmush correspondent. Now, passenger taxis for this route are located on the territory of the bus station.

In Kochkor, illegal transfer of agricultural land revealed over 10 years

In the Kochkor district, 37.78 hectares of agricultural land that had previously been illegally privatized have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by representatives of the prosecutor's office. As a result of an inspection of compliance with land legislation, supervisory authorities found that between 1996 and 2006, plots located in the territory of the Ormon-Khan and Cholpon rural administrations were transferred to private hands without legal grounds.

Got into a taxi near the restaurant and disappeared: Ailimbek kyzy Dilnura is being searched for in Nookat

A 21-year-old woman has gone missing in the Nookat district. This was reported by the press service of the Osh City Department of Internal Affairs. According to law enforcement agencies, on February 2, 2023, Alimbek uulu MamatSabyr, a resident of the Nookat district in the Osh region, filed a report with the police about the disappearance of his daughter, Alimbek kyzy Dilnura.

Bill Gates' ex-wife urged him to "answer questions" raised by Epstein files

Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, spoke about the necessity for him to respond to questions that have arisen following the mention of his name in documents related to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. She stated that the publication of these documents reminded her of a "very difficult period" in their marriage. Bill Gates himself claims that he only had a few dinners with Epstein. “It’s very difficult for me when this

The "Muras" Fund has been transferred to the National Academy of Sciences.

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree transferring the Foundation for the Historical and Cultural Heritage of the People of Kyrgyzstan "Muras" to the management of the National Academy of Sciences of the country. The foundation will now be under the authority of the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology named after B. Jamgerchinov. This decision aims to enhance the research capabilities of the institute and improve its scientific initiatives.

On the outskirts of Bishkek, the body of a young girl was found. The suspect attempted to take his own life.

Upon arrival at the scene, the investigative team confirmed that a woman's body with signs of violent death had indeed been found. In connection with this, a criminal case was initiated under Article 122 ("Murder") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The deceased was identified as S.B., born in 2006. During operational activities, police officers quickly identified the suspect — N.A., born in 2004.

"Young Talents": Islam Nurbekov Dreams of Becoming World Champion

Islam Nurbekov, a boxer from the village of Tyup in the Issyk-Kul region, shares his ambitions and dreams. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Islam talked about how his sports journey began in the second grade, which was made possible thanks to his father's support.

Found the girl who went missing after getting into a taxi

D. A. Kyz, who disappeared after getting into a taxi, has returned home. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh.

Traffic accident in Dmitrievka claimed the life of the driver

In the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region, in the village of Dmitrievka, a traffic accident occurred, resulting in the death of the driver. According to information received from eyewitnesses, the incident took place on February 1 at approximately 22:30.

From YouTube to Cinema: The Creative Industry Becomes a New Brand of Kyrgyzstan

The Chairman of the Creative Industry Park, Daniyar Amanaliev, noted at the recent B5+1 forum that the creative economy in Central Asia is becoming a key driver of the region's development. According to him, Kyrgyzstan has already made significant achievements on the international stage. For example, the YouTube channel D Billions has amassed an impressive 20 billion views in less than three years. Since its inception, the Creative Industry Park has managed to launch over 170 companies,

The Cabinet will not conduct a re-legalization of vehicles

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, stated that the government does not intend to conduct re-legalization of cars with foreign registration plates. According to him, citizens were previously given sufficient time to complete this procedure.

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted by Interpol has been detained in the USA

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the detainee had been on international wanted list since 2023 based on a "red notice" related to a crime under Article 209 "Fraud in a particularly large amount" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. Y.M., in collusion with citizen A.Ch., who held a managerial position in a company engaged in the sale of petroleum products, committed the theft of heating fuel. As a result of their actions, 1536.51 tons of

The Chief Imam-Khatib of the Sokuluk District has resigned from his position

In the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a farewell ceremony was held for Ikram Yrysbaev, who left his position as the chief imam-khatib. Present at the event was the representative of the Muftiate of Kyrgyzstan in the Chui region, Sulumbek Uzenaliev.

A Man Stole Construction Tools and Two TVs from Someone Else's House, Then Called a Taxi and Took Them Away. Video

The press service of the Interior Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in an apartment burglary. A resident of the capital contacted law enforcement with a statement that unknown individuals had broken into his front door on Sadyrbaev Street on the night of January 16. Taking advantage of the fact that the owners were not home, they stole construction tools and two televisions.

Supervision of FSIN Psychologists Took Place at Correctional Facility No. 31

A supervision session was held at Correctional Institution No. 31, organized for psychologists and inspectors of the Rehabilitation and Social Adaptation Centers of the State Penitentiary Service, as reported by the institution's press service. The purpose of this event was to enhance the professional skills of specialists working with convicts and detainees, as well as to improve interaction between them and to prevent professional burnout.

Kyrgyzstani Suspected of Major Fraud Arrested in the USA

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan, born in 1979, identified as Ы.М., was arrested in Illinois while being on an international wanted list. The operation was carried out as a result of joint efforts by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the state Drug Enforcement Administration.

Near Bishkek, the body of a young girl was found; the suspect attempted to take his own life.

On the outskirts of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the body of a young woman was found. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, the suspect in this crime attempted to commit suicide. According to information received by the "102" service on February 4, 2026, at 23:04, a body was discovered on the bypass road of the city. The investigative-operational group of the First May District Department of Internal Affairs immediately went to the scene. It was confirmed at

A citizen of Kyrgyzstan wanted for fuel theft has been detained in the USA

A citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ы.М., born in 1979, was detained in Illinois, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The detention was the result of joint operations conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Trump anticipates a significant reduction in the U.S. national debt

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the country's national debt, which is currently at record levels, will be significantly reduced due to economic growth. In an interview with NBC, he noted: "Although we have debt, we also have economic growth, and this will soon make the debt less significant." According to the US Department of the Treasury, last year the national debt exceeded 38 trillion dollars for the first time.

The Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to the law "On Pricing" in the first reading

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the parliamentarians reviewed and approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Pricing'" in the first reading. The proposal for amendments was initiated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

The Cabinet continues to regulate prices for socially significant goods

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev shared information about current measures to regulate prices on socially significant goods. According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers, together with the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, is implementing relevant initiatives.

Beggers with Children in Orto-Sai: Reader Demands Response from the Ministry of Internal Affairs

A regular reader contacted the editorial office of VB.KG, expressing concern about the increasing number of women with small children begging at the Orto-Sai market. According to her, such women can be found at every turn, asking for alms while holding infants.

Tariff exemption introduced for cocoa butter import in the EAEU

The issue of high housing rental costs was raised in the Jogorku Kenesh.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Suyunbek Omurzakov raised the issue of high rental prices for housing. He noted that despite active construction across the country, rental prices remain at a high level. “For young families and low-income individuals, renting housing has become a real problem. Compared to neighboring countries, our rental prices are even higher. How do you plan to regulate these prices?” he addressed those present.

The national currency of Kyrgyzstan attracted interest at the World Money Fair exhibition.

From January 26 to February 1, 2026, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan participated in the prestigious World Money Fair exhibition held in Berlin, Germany. This information was announced by representatives of the regulator. The World Money Fair is the largest event in the world dedicated to coins, bringing together manufacturers, mints, national banks, numismatists, and technical specialists from all corners of the globe. Each year, the exhibition gathers around 300 participants from more than

Where Do Ice Fishing Enthusiasts from Kyrgyzstan Go? Secrets of Winter Fishing

Ice fishing enthusiasts from Kyrgyzstan often choose Kazakhstan for winter fishing, aiming to catch a rich haul. One of the most popular spots among them is the Tasutkol Reservoir, located in the Zhambyl region. Nikolai Radchenko, a sport fisherman from Kara-Balta, shared his impressions: “The journey to the reservoir takes about 4-5 hours, after which we immediately head out onto the ice. It is quite thick, and the Kazakh rangers help with the fishing permit, which costs approximately 300

Two men suspected of stealing 14,000 soms and smartphones from a catering establishment have been detained in Manas

In Manas, law enforcement agencies detained two men suspected of committing theft. This became known thanks to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the received data, on January 14, 2026, a resident of Manas, born in 1989, filed a complaint with the city internal affairs department. In it, he reported that on the night of January 13 to 14, 2026, around 02:00, unknown individuals stole 14,000 soms from the cash

The water level in Lake Issyk-Kul has decreased by almost 14 meters since the mid-19th century - Ministry of Agriculture

It has been reported that since the mid-19th century, the water level in Lake Issyk-Kul has decreased by almost 14 meters, which corresponds to a reduction in the total water volume of approximately 85 billion cubic meters. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, during his speech at the "Sustainable Impact Forum," held as part of the World Government Summit in Dubai, according to the information from the ministry's press service.

The National Bank suspended the licenses of two exchange offices in Kara-Suu

- The temporary suspension of the licenses of two exchange offices was a result of identified violations in their activities, in accordance with the requirements of legislation and regulatory acts of the regulator. According to information from the National Bank, the license of the exchange office OsOO "Yntymak Finans" (license number No. 6988, issued on November 20, 2024) will be suspended from January 31 to February 9, 2026, inclusive. This exchange office is located in the Kara-Suu

The mayor has been changed in Kara-Balta

Chuy Region will now have a new mayor, as Azat Salmurbek uulu has been relieved of his duties. This was reported by the president's press service. According to the information, the order for the change of mayor was signed by President Sadyr Japarov, based on the Constitution and the Law "On Local State Administration and Local Self-Government Bodies".

Personal data of about 15 million Uzbeks leaked online

On one of the forums dedicated to hacker attacks and the sale of stolen data, reports indicate a breach of the OAuth server, which is a key component of the state authentication system. This has created a threat to all websites and systems using it as an authorization source, including universities, political parties, utility payment platforms, law enforcement agencies, and the personnel system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The OAuth server was used within the framework of digital

"Made a Mess." The Parliament Discusses the Cancellation of Rewards for Service in Cafés

During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 5, 2026, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed serious concerns about the interference of the Cabinet of Ministers in the operations of restaurants and cafes. “I understand your good intentions, but the actions that have been taken are already impossible to rectify. I cannot explain why there was a need to interfere in this area. It would be better to focus on those basic aspects that remain unregulated, such as prices for flour, oil,

In Talas, the capacity of 32 transformers will be increased, and 10 additional transformers will be installed.

According to the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan, measures are planned in the Talas region in 2026 aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply and preparing for the autumn-winter period. In particular, the power of 32 transformers will be increased, and 10 new devices will be installed.