As of February 3, 2026, the National Bank has established official exchange rates against the Kyrgyz som. Comparing with the rates that were in effect on January 31, 2026, the following changes can be noted:
A deputy called on the EU to stop its pressure policy Thierry Mariani, a Member of the European Parliament from France, addressed the European Union with a call to stop pressuring Kyrgyzstan and to start a productive dialogue. In his speech, he emphasized that Bishkek demonstrates stability in a challenging situation and remains open to international observation. Mariani noted that the level of trust enjoyed by President Sadyr Japarov may provoke envy among European leaders. He also pointed
In the village of Kök-Tash, located in the ayil aimak of Sumbula in the Leilek district, local residents organized the construction of a road to the state natural park "Sarkent" using the method of ashar. According to the chairman of the Sumbula ayil council, Kalikul Kenzhebaev, the initiative was supported by many, and as a result, about 3 million soms were raised.
Venera Toktakunova, born on February 10, 1969, in the village of Emgekchil in the Naryn region, is the director of the kindergarten "Chon Ene," located in the village of Orto-Nura. She began her career in education after graduating from Emgekchil Secondary School in 1986 and then continued her studies at the Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev in the Faculty of Preschool Pedagogy and Psychology. In addition to her work at the kindergarten, Toktakunova is actively engaged in
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported 12 registered fires in the last 24 hours. A total of 13 fire brigades were involved in their extinguishment. — Bishkek – 4;
On stage, Billie Eilish, accepting the award for "Song of the Year" for the track Wildflower, stated: "No one is illegal on stolen land." Olivia Dean, recognized as Best New Artist, shared that her grandmother was an immigrant from Guyana. Accepting his award, Bad Bunny, whose album Debi Tirar Mas Fotos was recognized as the best in both the "Best Album of the Year" and "Best Urban Album" categories, declared: "We are not savages, we are not
Tynchtykbek Abdibaliev has become the new head of the Chek-Abad rural government in the Aravan district of the Osh region. This appointment was made in accordance with the order of the akim of the district. At a meeting with the workforce, Abdibaliev was introduced as the new leader. Previously, he held the position of head of the apparatus of the Karakuldzhinsky district administration. Personal Information:
According to the press service of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mukhtar Sherbaev is now the akim of the At-Bashinsky district. Before this appointment, he served as the first deputy akim of the Ala-Buka district, which is located in the Jalal-Abad region.
In the village of Jany-Pakhta, located in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, a tragedy occurred — three young children drowned in a pond. According to information provided by local residents, the incident happened on February 2.
Today, February 2, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, handed over 20 service vehicles to medical institutions in the Naryn region. This information was provided by a Turmush correspondent.
In the Sokuluk district of the Chuy region, there live spouses Mirbek Maniyasov and Gulzat Izakova – they have been married for 24 years. Mirbek and Gulzat met in 1999 while studying at the I. Arabaev Kyrgyz State University and got married two years later. Their wedding was modest; over 24 years of marriage, they have built a strong family and raised three sons and a daughter. Despite their historical education, both work in different fields.
At the invitation of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Adylbek Kasymaliev began his working visit to the United Arab Emirates. During this visit, he will participate in the World Government Summit and hold meetings with the country's top leadership, as well as with heads of various ministries and sovereign funds.
In 2025, 78 crimes committed by minors were recorded in Manas. At the final meeting of the board, the following data was presented:
In this regard, the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs initiated a criminal case under Article 208 (Extortion) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During joint operations by the Main Department of Criminal Investigation and the Investigative Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, two individuals were detained: K.N., born in 2005, and T.H., born in 2001, while receiving part of the demanded amount.
The created system effectively saturates the blood with oxygen and maintains circulation through the heart. Surgeons removed the patient's damaged lungs and used artificial lungs to sustain his life for 48 hours until the transplant.
In the Osh region, the tax service announced the introduction of new benefits for employed entrepreneurs, as reported by Asylbek Abdyrai uulu, head of the Information Support Center of the Tax Service. Since the beginning of this year, it has been decided to provide tax concessions in certain sectors, including sewing workshops and companies engaged in the trade of jewelry.
In the city of Osh, an attempt to illegally change the course of the Jöö bas canal has been recorded, as reported by the press service of the city administration. On February 1 of this year, the municipal inspection of the city of Osh conducted an inspection regarding unauthorized construction work at 254 Alymbek-Datka Street. As a result of the inspection, violations were identified, committed by the company "Unite Development." Protocols were drawn up against two excavator drivers
The city of Kyzyl-Kiya faced a decrease in the number of births last year; however, despite this and the increased number of deaths, the overall population still grew. This was reported at the 21st session of the Kyzyl-Kiya city council (VIII convocation). At the meeting, Zhyrgal Kadyrov, the head of the city's primary healthcare center, presented a report on the work done and noted that compared to the previous year, the population increased by 800 people.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the city of Manas, a municipal impound lot has been established and two tow trucks have been acquired for the needs of the city. The operation of the tow trucks, which are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Utilities and Improvement, began on January 30.
During operational and preventive measures, the process of creating one of the possible cells of undesirable religious associations on the territory of Kyrgyzstan was prevented. Administrative fines have been imposed on the organizers and participants of the illegal activity, and further measures are being taken to ensure compliance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the area of freedom of religion and religious associations. The GKNB KR continues to conduct operational search
The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic has presented new equipment for its national team, which will participate in the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy. The agency emphasized that this equipment meets all international standards and requirements established for the Winter Olympic Games and is designed to ensure maximum comfort, safety, and successful results for athletes during competitions.
The akim of the At-Bashinsky district, Emilbek Abdykadyrov, was relieved of his duties on January 21 due to transitioning to another job, reports Turmush correspondent. However, despite this, as of today, a new akim for the district has not yet been appointed.
The CHPP in Bishkek is operating in normal mode, as reported by the city hall. As of February 2 of this year, the average capacity of the station is 455 MW. Over the course of a day, the CHPP produces 9,285 thousand Gcal of thermal energy and 10 million 925 thousand kWh of electricity. To achieve this, 7,831 thousand tons of coal and 368 thousand nm3 of gas are required.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to finance, budget, and entrepreneurship development, a bill concerning amendments to several legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic was supported. It includes amendments to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, the Code on Offenses, as well as the law "On the Universal Military Duty of Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, on Military and Alternative Services." This decision was made in the first reading. Talibek Sharshiev, the
In the Jalal-Abad region, events were held to clarify migration issues. This was reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department. According to the source, during these events at the checkpoints of Ken-Sai, Bek-Abad, and Madaniyat, located in the region, discussions were held with local residents and taxi drivers.
In the city of Gulcho, new street lamps powered by solar energy have been installed. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the city's mayor, Nursultan Tajibaev.
Starting from July 1, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is increasing the minimum capital requirements for pawnshops, raising it from 3 to 7 million soms. This decision was formalized in Resolution No. 50, signed by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev on January 31, 2026. The information was disseminated by the press service of the President's Administration.
- The Suusamyr Valley, which serves as a summer pasture for several regions of Kyrgyzstan, is facing serious pressure on its territories. This was reported on the radio by Natalia Kilyazova, head of the Pastures and Forage Department of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures under the Ministry of Agriculture. According to her, Suusamyr is an important pasture for the Chui, Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Naryn regions.
A scientific round table dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was held at the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, in the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology named after B. Jamgerchinov. According to information provided by the president's press service, the event was conducted under the guidance of the Secretary of State of Kyrgyzstan, Arslan Koichiev. Speaking about the significance of the event, the Secretary
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the city of Manas, the activities of an illegal religious movement have been halted. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). According to information from the state committee, as part of the operation, missionary activities (da'wat) conducted by followers of the religious movement "Furkan," which opposes secular policies and actively promotes Sharia law, were stopped.
The restoration of the barriers on Alisher Navoi Street in Osh has been completed. Previously, there were reports of damage to the barriers on the sidewalk of Alisher Navoi Street in Osh.
At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, and Entrepreneurship, Deputy Elvira Surabaldiyeva raised important issues concerning the Ministry of Defense. In particular, she expressed concern about the increasing number of suicides among the youth. “Parents are increasingly coming to me with horrifying stories. It is necessary to work together with law enforcement agencies to understand the reasons why we are losing our children. Some have hanged themselves, some
At a meeting of the budget and finance committee of parliament, deputy Dastan Bekeshev urged government structures to reconsider the timelines for increasing contributions for alternative service. He proposed introducing a one-year moratorium on new tariffs, noting that under current inflationary conditions, such a financial burden would become unbearable for citizens. Bekeshev also emphasized that the sharp rise in the cost of living creates tension in society, and the current moment is not
During the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, the First Deputy Minister of Defense Talaybek Sharshiev reported that in 2024, income from alternative service amounted to 714 million soms. According to preliminary estimates by the Ministry of Defense, in 2025, revenues from alternative service are also approximately equal to 750 million soms. Sharshiev added that it is difficult to determine the exact number of
From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the World Cup will take place in three countries — the USA, Canada, and Mexico. However, scandals and disputes are already arising around this event. Kaktus.media has gathered relevant facts on this issue.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has made a decision regarding the minimum requirements for the operation of pawnshops in the country. This document was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The main objective of the new regulation is to establish clear requirements for the organization of pawnshop operations. This regulation will apply to all legal entities that hold licenses for conducting pawnshop activities in Kyrgyzstan.
The Judicial Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic has successfully completed the process of collecting alimony arrears amounting to 550,000 soms. According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, the enforcement proceedings in the Uzgen district were concluded regarding the case of K.Sh. G., who had failed to fulfill his alimony obligations in favor of K.k. I. for the support of his children until
On February 2, a ceremony was held in Bishkek dedicated to the sending of Kyrgyz athletes to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, as reported by the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The competitions will take place from February 6 to 22 in the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
The thymus gland functions actively during the first three years of life, after which, by the time of puberty, its activity begins to slow down. By the age of 40, the thymus virtually loses its functionality, depleting its reserves. These reserves are used up quickly, making the elderly organism more vulnerable to infections and other threats. To address this issue, researchers sought an alternative source for the production of T-lymphocytes and turned their attention to the liver.
Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of having a "strong central bank" to manage monetary policy, as well as the need to create competitive financial institutions that can attract international capital and influence global prices. The FT newspaper points out that the words of the Chinese leadership came against the backdrop of instability in global markets. The decline of the dollar, the possible change in leadership of the U.S. Federal Reserve, as well as geopolitical and trade
At the end of January 2026, active discussions arose in Kyrgyzstan, timed to coincide with the fifth anniversary of Sadyr Japarov's presidency. The discussions are focused on issues of the legitimacy of presidential power and the timing of possible elections, both regular and extraordinary. Kairat Osmonaliev, Doctor of Law and Honored Lawyer of the KR, emphasizes that it is the differences in constitutional models that have prompted these discussions.
At the meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law concerning amendments to several legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic was discussed and adopted in the first reading. The amendments pertain to the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, the Code on Offenses, as well as the Law "On the Universal Military Duty of Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic, on Military and Alternative Services." The First Deputy Minister of
A case of dissemination of materials contributing to the destabilization of the socio-political situation has been recorded in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital. According to law enforcement agencies, on January 27, 2026, as a result of monitoring social networks and internet resources, publications aimed at undermining the authority of the government of the Kyrgyz Republic and exacerbating the political situation in the
- The spread of the shrub Caragana in the pastures of Kyrgyzstan is a multifaceted problem that cannot be unequivocally assessed as harmful. This opinion is held by Dmitry Milko, a senior researcher at the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to him, the term "harm of talypozy" does not have a strict biological definition and requires a more detailed analysis of the factors influencing the changes taking place.
According to the information provided by the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, it was possible to recover 1,035,694 soms in favor of the State Tax Service. As clarified by the agency, the enforcement proceedings were completed by the Suzak District Department based on the decision of the Suzak District Court issued on September 24, 2025. The debt was recovered from the debtor LLC "Jasur-Komur" for the specified amount.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the commencement of work on the construction of 20 educational institutions in Bishkek. According to information from the department, construction is taking place at the following addresses:
The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers reported that Damirbek Bikulov has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency. Damirbek Bikulov. The order for his dismissal was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.