On Tuesday morning, there is a significant increase in silver prices on the exchange, rising by more than 10%. At the same time, the price of gold is also increasing, adding about 5% according to trading platforms. As of 9:29 AM Moscow time, the March silver futures on the New York Comex exchange rose by 10.21%, reaching $84.875 per ounce.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during a meeting at the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, recalled his school years in DOSAAF, when he was preparing to obtain his driver's license. “In Soviet times, I dedicated six months to training in order to get licenses for categories 'B' and 'C'. Our classes were held daily. The educational process was much deeper than in modern private driving schools. We didn't just study from posters; we
Contacting the Call center Kaktus.media, a city resident expressed concern about a constant water leak. He urges the city services of the mayor's office to take measures to address the problem. According to him, "the water on Erkindik Boulevard, near the chess area and Toktogul Street, has been flowing from underground for about a year and creates inconveniences for pedestrians."
In the Chuy region, in the village of Kozhomkul, a fire is occurring in a two-story residential building. Local residents reported this to a Turmush correspondent. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, at 10:57, additional forces were dispatched from the Sokuluk district unit No. 23, with a total of 2 units involved.
At the Akhmatbek Suyumbaev Stadium in Osh, there have been issues with the concrete supports of the roof, which have begun to deteriorate. There are also observed damages to the fencing on the left side of the building of the Osh City Sports Committee. Last year, the stadium underwent a major renovation, during which the roof on the eastern side, as well as the northern and southern stands, were updated. Additionally, a rubber surface was laid on the athletics track, meeting international
During the meeting, Deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov highlighted the issue of the shortage of qualified specialists in the field of architectural and construction regulation. Another deputy, Bakhritdin Shabazov, inquired about the procedure for calculating the salaries of ministry employees, noting that Minister Nurdhan Oruntaev had previously reported salaries of 500,000 soms. In response, Imanakun uulu Talantbek explained that the subordinate organizations operate on a self-financing basis, and
As a result of the conducted investigation, it was found that in January 2021, Sh.G., born in 1986, approached S.U., born in 1988, with a request for a loan at interest. S.U. was engaged in the trade of women's shoes at the "Yarmarka" market and had the necessary funds for this. Sh.G. received a loan twice: first 500,000 soms, and then on February 15, 2021 — 5,500 US dollars and 200,000 soms. An interest rate of 2,500 soms per day was established. Later, failing to reach an
Temirlan Birimkulov passed away at the age of 81, who held the position of akim of the Sokuluk and Alamedin districts. This was reported by representatives of the Sokuluk District State Administration. “He passed away on February 2. The farewell ceremony will take place tomorrow at 10:00 in his hometown of Asylbash,” the administration reported.
In Kyrgyzstan, the production of four types of old-style driver's licenses has been organized until 2025. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov during his visit to the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing. The head of state noted that the old licenses could be easily produced under any conditions. “Citizens of neighboring countries continue to use ID cards with valid terms and fake driver's licenses in Russia, Kazakhstan, and other countries. How can we
The visit of the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev to major American businessmen served as a reason to discuss opportunities for cooperation in the field of investments. During the negotiations, Amangeldiev emphasized that the Kyrgyz Republic is actively implementing significant infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. He highlighted that these initiatives create long-term sources for sustainable economic growth and contribute to the modernization of the country's
On January 30, the Department of Ground and Water Transport, together with the Chui-Bishkek Regional Administration, conducted an inspection along the Bishkek-Tokmok route. According to information received through social networks, citizens reported that minibuses do not operate after 7:00 PM, forcing many passengers to resort to taxi services. Monitoring showed that on Fridays and Saturdays, the number of people traveling from Bishkek to Tokmok significantly exceeds normal volumes. To address
The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan stated that the incident in which a physical education teacher used physical force against students raises serious concerns and requires immediate intervention. The ministry reports that an investigation has been initiated in conjunction with the territorial units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to clarify all the details of the incident. Investigative actions are currently underway.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic recently adopted a new resolution regarding the functioning of the National Academy of Sciences, which operates under the president of the country. As part of this decision, an updated charter of the Academy was approved, as well as a regulation on the coordination council, which will deal with fundamental and applied research in the field of science and innovative technologies. At the same time, a regulation on the election of Academy members
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, during his visit to the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, revealed that there are people who have not been able to pass the driving test despite 20 attempts. The President noted that in the past, there were 275 private driving schools in the country that did not provide an adequate level of training.
The skating competitions among school students took place in the Toguz-Torou district, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Teams from the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades of educational institutions in the village of Kazarman participated: School No. 1 named after Totu Moidunov, School No. 2 named after Asan Abdrayimov, and School No. 4 named after Imanberdi uulu Isa.
As of December 1, 2025, the permanent population of Kyrgyzstan amounted to 7 million 395 thousand people, according to statistical data presented by the National Statistics Committee. From January to November 2025, the population of the country increased by 112.8 thousand people, which corresponds to a growth of 1.5%. The main factor for this increase is natural growth.
Agricultural land covering 30 hectares, located in the Masanči area of the city of Karakol, has been returned to the state by the GKNB. According to available data, these plots were illegally allocated from the land fund of JSC "Zhemish" and then divided among the shareholders and employees of this company, which is located in the northwest of Karakol.
- On January 30, at the meeting of the EAEU Council, Kyrgyzstan proposed to clarify the new procedure for quarantine phytosanitary control, which affects the export supplies of vegetables, fruits, berries, and other goods to Russia. According to Kanybek uulu Elimbek, head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, at a press conference held on February 3, there have been instances where incorrect information about recipients was indicated in the
In his message, Sibiga emphasized that 679 Ukrainian children will not be able to play football because Russia has killed them and continues to kill. He expressed dissatisfaction with Infantino's proposal to lift the bans despite the ongoing war. "Future generations will consider this a disgrace, similar to the 1936 Olympic Games," he wrote in his social media post. Russian teams were suspended from participating in competitions under the auspices of FIFA and UEFA after the
The head of state, Sadyr Japarov, visited the State Center for Vehicle Registration, where he interacted with citizens. The information about his visit was shared by the director of the "Kabar" agency, Meder Shermetaliev, through his social media. During this meeting, the president noted that the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh should approach the issues raised in public discussions more responsibly. "When 100-200 people express their opinions, deputies immediately strive to speak
Gulzhigit Kalymurat uulu is searching for his mother Gulzat and brother Taalay. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared his story, which began in 1991 in the village of Üch-Terek, located in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region. He currently lives in Kara-Kul. According to him, when he was only two months old, his maternal aunt took him to Kara-Kul, promising to raise him as her sixth child due to the breakup of his parents' relationship. Gulzhigit admits that he
As a result of the abuses by O.S.M., the excavator he rented out was found to be inoperable due to frequent and unauthorized use. According to the assessment, the market value of the damaged equipment is 800,000 soms. Thus, the total amount of damage caused to the state amounts to 1,425,000 soms.
During his working visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the opening of the World Government Summit. This summit serves as an international platform for sharing experiences and knowledge among government structures, global organizations, experts, and leaders of the business sector.
The problems faced by Kyrgyz sellers on the Wildberries platform were discussed in Moscow. Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the coordination department of the EAEU at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, reported this at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. At the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council held on January 30, the issue initiated on December 5, 2025, by the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Daniyar Amangeldiev was considered.
This resolution also defines the legal status of the Academy and enhances the significance of scientific expertise in the country. The resolution provides for the obligation to prepare two reports: an annual report on the state of science for the president and a report on scientific achievements for the Cabinet over a specified period. In addition, the procedure for electing members of the Academy has been clarified: qualification requirements, age limits, and mechanisms for academic
An incident occurred in the Kara-Suu district, resulting in the death of one of the brothers. This information was confirmed by the Interior Ministry of the Osh region.
In the city of Manas, inspections at local madrasas have been completed, as reported by the city administration. In accordance with the instructions of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Manas prosecutor's office, together with local authorities, the internal affairs department, representatives of the sanitary-epidemiological surveillance center for the Jalal-Abad region, and with the participation of a representative of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims
At a meeting with citizens at the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, President Sadyr Japarov spoke about his personal losses caused by road accidents. He reported that his younger brother and his wife died in a traffic accident, leaving behind four children who, fortunately, survived but were injured.
The building that previously served as a branch of the International University of Kyrgyzstan has once again become municipal property and is currently undergoing major renovations. This kindergarten, located on Kokum-Biy Street in Osh, is designed for 280 places and creates all the necessary modern conditions for children. According to the press service of the capital construction management of the city hall, the building was transferred to private hands in 1998 in violation of the law.
At a press conference held at the "Kabar" agency, the head of the coordination department of the EAEU at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, Elimbek Kanybek uulu, announced new tariff benefits that will be in effect until the end of 2026. These measures pertain to certain categories of beef. According to Kanybek uulu, the benefit applies to products classified under the EAEU HS codes: 0202301004 (hindquarters of beef, boneless, frozen), 0202305004 (forequarters of
In the Chui region, rumors about the closure of the livestock market located in the village of Vinogradnoe are actively being discussed. To clarify the situation, a correspondent from Turmush contacted the district state administration. Administration representatives assured that the market continues to operate and will not be closed. According to them, “yesterday, there was virtually no livestock market in the Chui region. This happened due to rumors that the market in Kemin is free, and many
In the Naryn region, 657 cases of traffic rule violations were identified in one week. This was reported by the department for ensuring road safety of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Naryn region.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction, held on February 3, Tumonbaev pointed out contradictions in the statements of the Deputy Minister. According to him, Imanakun uulu claims that only some employees receive high salaries and not regularly, while the minister, according to the deputy, states on social media that all workers earn at least 500,000 soms per month. Tumonbaev also criticized the Ministry of Construction for boasting
According to information from the GKNB, S.K.O. grossly neglected the norms of legislation, jeopardizing his reputation as a prosecutor's employee. He used his official position for personal gain, exerting pressure on convicts and demanding amounts of up to 2000 US dollars from them. Otherwise, the prosecutor threatened to appeal court decisions, which could lead to actual imprisonment. These actions of S.K.O. caused significant damage to the state's efforts to combat corruption and
On February 3, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of one of the leaders of the water management department in the Issyk-Kul region. According to the information, O.S.M., while serving as the head of the water management department of the Ak-Suu district from 2018 to 2025, used his official powers for personal gain by leasing a service excavator to third parties.
According to experts, old images and videos are becoming a convenient tool for criminals, as they do not contain modern digital markers that help identify fakes. This leads to the creation of plausible compromising materials, including intimate photographs made using the images of people "from the past". Alexander Parkin, head of research projects at VisionLabs, explained that to create deepfakes, it is enough to gather open data from users' social media. He added that parsing
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition on February 2, Tokonov reported that 24 objects were included in the privatization program, of which four have already been sold: 100% of shares of JSC "Alpha Telecom" - 14 billion 800 million soms; 28.34% of the recreation center "Kapriz" - 106 million 806 thousand 145 soms; 70% of shares of LLC "SK Resurs" - 41 million 750 thousand soms; the building of the
The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic has once again emphasized the importance for employers to comply with the deadlines for salary payments in accordance with the new provisions of the Labor Code. The agency clarified that the document introduces a uniform penalty rate for delays in salary payments to employees.
During a meeting with representatives of the state enterprise "Unaa," President Sadyr Japarov reported that over the past ten years, 75,000 road traffic accidents have been registered in Kyrgyzstan. The head of state noted that as a result of these accidents, 9,120 people lost their lives, and 13,260 sustained various injuries. It is noteworthy that approximately half of the injured have become disabled, which creates additional social obligations for the state, including the payment
In the village of Chyrak, located in the Jeti-Oguz district, an incident occurred that the Ministry of Education has classified as child abuse. This case also indicates serious violations of professional ethics by the teacher. This was reported by representatives of the department. Earlier, law enforcement agencies received information that a physical education teacher had used physical force against students at a general education school.
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee dedicated to issues of industrial policy, architecture, and construction, Deputy Minister of Construction Talant Imankun uulu explained the situation regarding the high salaries of ministry employees, which reach 500,000 soms. Imankun uulu noted that architecture is a rare and highly qualified field that requires 6–7 years of training. Private architects working on projects earn between 15 to 20 dollars per square meter. Previously, before
As part of the fight against corruption in law enforcement agencies, a case of extortion of a bribe by the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts of the Talas region, known as S.K.O., was uncovered. According to information from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), S.K.O. grossly violated the law by using his official position for personal gain, exerting pressure on convicted individuals under probation and fines. He systematically demanded money from them in the amount of
The department also clarified that the statute of limitations is three years. This means that an employee can go to court with a claim for unpaid wages within three years from the date when the payment was due. Thus, employees now have legal mechanisms to protect their rights in case of delayed salary payments.
The State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the detention of an employee of the water management department of the Issyk-Kul region, who is suspected of corrupt activities and embezzlement of state property. According to the special services, O.S.M., serving as the head of the water management in the Ak-Suu district, illegally rented out a service excavator to private individuals from 2018 to 2025, embezzling the funds received.
Amid reports of potential restrictive measures from the European Union, Kyrgyzstan is maintaining an active dialogue with European authorities. This was stated by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, in an exclusive interview at the World Government Summit in Dubai, which was broadcast live on Nomad TV.
In Bishkek, President Sadyr Japarov visited the state institution "Unaa," where he held a meeting with local residents. During the visit, the head of state got acquainted with the work of the institution.
President Sadyr Japarov, during his visit to the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Driver Personnel ("Unaa"), reported the existence of a "turnkey" scheme in private driving schools. He noted that some driving schools charged up to a thousand dollars for issuing a ready driver's license. Previously, about 95 percent of students successfully passed the exams for obtaining a license.
In the Kremlin Palace in the capital of Russia, a significant concert was held dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the international contest "Romansiada" and the celebration of the Day of Russian Romance. This event brought together both renowned masters and young performers on one stage, among whom the artists from Kyrgyzstan stood out brightly.