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Edil Baisalov: Democracy has become a dirty word due to the games of the elites

Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, expressed his critical stance regarding the political processes that have taken place in recent years and the state of democracy in Kyrgyzstan in an interview with 24.kg. In his opinion, society is very tired of the fact that politics has been merely a "game of elites" for many years, involving only "200-300 people or families." According to Baisalov, this has led to a loss of trust in

03.02.2026, 14:08
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Sadyr Japarov met with cadets of private driving schools and explained to them the reasons for the reforms

President Sadyr Japarov held a meeting on February 3 with cadets from private driving schools, discussing the need for reforms in this area. Currently, there are 275 private driving schools operating in the country, and most of you have undergone training there, which lasts about 2.5 months. However, according to the president, the quality of training leaves much to be desired. "In fact, only 3-4 people out of those who really strive to learn how to drive receive proper training," he

03.02.2026, 14:07
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In Bishkek, the renovation phase will begin after the adoption of the general plan, - Ministry of Construction

In Bishkek, the renovation process will only start after the approval of the master plan, which must be developed by 2050. This was reported by Talantbek Imanakun uulu, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Construction, during a meeting of the Housing Committee dedicated to industrial policy, transport, energy, architecture, and construction. According to Imanakun uulu, work is currently underway to create the master plan. “As soon as the master plan is approved, we will be able to move

03.02.2026, 14:04
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At Issyk-Kul, two guys fiercely fought for the heart of the most beautiful girl in the tribe, but she ended up with neither.

There are many legends about the origin and name of the city of Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. According to one version, in the distant past, when the Kyrgyz were uniting into one tribe at the foot of the majestic mountains, there lived a beautiful girl named Cholpon. Her eyes were as clear as the blue sky and bright as the stars. Two young men, Ulan and Santash, set their sights on her. Cholpon found herself in a difficult position, not knowing whom to choose. To win her heart,

03.02.2026, 13:57
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The BGK Commission is interested in the revenues from municipal parking.

. The First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Mirlan Baigonchokov, reported that the management of parking was previously under the jurisdiction of the DUMI, but now these functions have been transferred to the municipal enterprise "City Department of Transport Infrastructure," which is responsible for collecting parking fees. The management of municipal property is responsible for creating parking spaces and transferring them to the department, which then summarizes the work for the year.

03.02.2026, 13:54
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Bishkek will start to "beautify" for the SCO summit

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, significant work is planned to improve the appearance of buildings on the central streets. This was reported by the chief architect of the city, Mederbek Kydyrmaev, in an interview on the "Kabar" television channel. He also noted that on August 31, a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the World Nomad Games will take place in Bishkek. In connection with this, facade repair work will be carried out on key streets of the

03.02.2026, 13:50
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600 small-sized buses are planned to be purchased for Bishkek

During the meeting of the permanent commission on economics, budget, finance, and investments held on February 3, the first deputy mayor of Bishkek, Mirlan Baigonchokov, announced the city's plans to purchase about 600 new buses. He clarified that these are not standard 12-meter buses, but rather more compact models approximately 8 meters long. This decision is due to the narrow streets on the outskirts of the capital, where larger buses cannot maneuver and turn around, noted Baigonchokov.

03.02.2026, 13:45
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Residents request the establishment of a pedestrian walkway on Moldobasanov Street

Citizens have contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media with a request to the city services to establish a pedestrian walkway and to fill the section of the road with gravel, which stretches from the "Gazprom" school to house No. 2/2 on Moldobasanova Street. According to them, this section becomes extremely difficult to traverse during rainy weather: puddles and mud form on it, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians, especially for children, elderly people, and residents of nearby

03.02.2026, 13:37
Bishkek may launch city trains: the city hall is studying the issue
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Bishkek may launch city trains: the city hall is studying the issue

Research has begun in the city hall of the capital of Kyrgyzstan regarding the implementation of railway transport as an alternative for urban passenger transportation. According to information provided by the municipality's press service, the issue was discussed at a working meeting held at the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure.

03.02.2026, 13:32
The Difference is Like Night and Day: Why Pilot Training Takes Up to 10 Years
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The Difference is Like Night and Day: Why Pilot Training Takes Up to 10 Years

Ulan Kurmanov, the director of the Kyrgyz Aviation Institute named after I. Abdrayimov, shared important information about the process of training professional pilots in an interview with "Birinchi Radio." He noted that this procedure takes significantly more time compared to training drivers, and this topic has been raised multiple times in public discussions. Photo from the internet. Ulan Kurmanov, director of the Kyrgyz Aviation Institute named after I. Abdrayimov “It is incorrect

03.02.2026, 13:27
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Call Center: Water has been flowing from underground on Erkindik Avenue for a year now

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."

03.02.2026, 13:22
Technical Inspection in Kyrgyzstan: Control Transferred from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the Presidential Administration
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Technical Inspection in Kyrgyzstan: Control Transferred from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the Presidential Administration

The President of the country has initiated important changes in the vehicle control system Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, has approved a significant reform in the state control system for motor vehicles. According to recent amendments to decree No. 388, the functions of technical inspection are now being transferred from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the Presidential Administration. A key element of this reform will be the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver

03.02.2026, 13:21
Deputy Chairman of the Drivers' Union: Driving Schools Have Provided Only Formal Training for Years
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Deputy Chairman of the Drivers' Union: Driving Schools Have Provided Only Formal Training for Years

Photo from the internet. Deputy Chairman of the Drivers' Union of the Kyrgyz Republic, Duishenaly Toktakunov Duishenaly Toktakunov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Drivers' Union of Kyrgyzstan, expressed the opinion that the driver training system has been operating formally for many years. According to him, this has led to accidents, corruption, and a lack of basic skills among many driving school graduates. This statement was made during a meeting with President

03.02.2026, 13:19
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The chief architect revealed what the new tram in Bishkek will be like

Mederbek Kydyrmaev, the chief architect of the city of Bishkek, shared information about a new tram that will operate in the city. During his speech on the "Kabar" agency broadcast, he emphasized that many people mistakenly associate the term "tram" with outdated models that use tracks and current collectors.

03.02.2026, 13:07
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"In Line Since Three in the Morning." Residents of Manas Can't Register Their Cars

In the Call Center Kaktus.media, one of the residents of Manas shared his problem related to the staff shortage at the State Center that handles vehicle registration and issuing driver's licenses. “With the increase in requests due to the replacement of driver's licenses, the situation has become critical. To get an appointment, one has to line up from 3-4 AM, and even then the number of people waiting can reach 300. Many do not manage to register their vehicles or replace their

03.02.2026, 13:06
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Deputy on Salaries: Mentioned 500,000, Medical Workers and Teachers Also Want to Join the Ministry of Construction

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Energy, Architecture, and Construction, held on February 3, Deputy Bakhridin Shabazov noted that after the announcement of a salary of 500,000 soms, many teachers and medical workers became interested in working at the Ministry of Construction. He emphasized the importance of accurately informing the public about salaries in the ministry.

03.02.2026, 13:04
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On the route Bishkek - Tokmok, bus services have been intensified

On January 30, the Department of Ground and Water Transport under the Ministry of Transport and Communications, together with the Chui-Bishkek Regional Administration, conducted an inspection on the Bishkek — Tokmok route. The press service of the department reported this. According to the information, there were complaints from citizens on social media that after 7:00 PM, minibuses on the Bishkek — Tokmok route do not operate. This forces passengers to use taxis. As a result of the monitoring,

03.02.2026, 13:01
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In the KR, a new procedure for protecting children involved in criminal proceedings has been approved

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new procedure that regulates the interaction between government bodies and local authorities in the removal of minors from criminal proceedings. This document aims to protect the interests of children and implement the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. According to the new resolution, a mechanism for interagency cooperation will be introduced, covering all stages—from incident registration to rehabilitation and the return

03.02.2026, 13:01
Transition to a 12-Year Education System: What Will Change in the New Academic Year
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Transition to a 12-Year Education System: What Will Change in the New Academic Year

Photo 24.kg. Olga Bryzgalova, representative of the Ministry of Education In the new school year, which will begin in 2026/2027, the 12-year education system will not introduce drastic changes in the transition between grades. This was stated at a briefing by Olga Bryzgalova, a representative of the Ministry of Education. She also noted that in the previous school year, children aged six and seven were admitted directly to the first and second grades. However, in the next year, only

03.02.2026, 12:50
The Ministry of Transport responded to complaints from passengers on the Bishkek–Tokmok route
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The Ministry of Transport responded to complaints from passengers on the Bishkek–Tokmok route

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

03.02.2026, 12:48
The population of Kyrgyzstan has reached nearly 7.4 million people
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The population of Kyrgyzstan has reached nearly 7.4 million people

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.

03.02.2026, 12:41
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Kyrgyzstani Gulzhigit Kalmuratu uulu is searching for his mother and brother

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

03.02.2026, 12:35
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There is no significant outflow of teachers due to the 12-year education system — Olga Bryzgalova

At a briefing, the representative of the Ministry of Education, Olga Bryzgalova, stated that the statistics do not confirm a significant outflow of teachers as a result of the transition to a 12-year education system in Kyrgyzstan. According to her, the indicators are within normal limits. Bryzgalova noted that over the past ten years, the number of schoolchildren has significantly increased. "In 2015, there were 1 million 43 thousand children studying in Kyrgyzstan, and now there are

03.02.2026, 12:15
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In the madrasah of the city of Manas, explanatory work was conducted with the leadership and students.

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

03.02.2026, 12:09
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Rumors about the closure of the livestock market in the village of Vinogradnoe — what the local authorities responded

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

03.02.2026, 12:04
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Physical Education Teacher Beat Children. He Was Held Accountable.

As reported by Kaktus.media, the teacher was punished after a video surfaced on social media showing him beating students. The incident, which occurred on January 28, captured the moment when the educator, having lined up four eighth-graders at the blackboard, struck them. According to the information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the teacher with the initials J.K., born in 1996, used physical force for disciplinary purposes. Currently, no criminal case has been

03.02.2026, 11:59
In Kyrgyzstan, the Soviet legacy and statehood are being rethought
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In Kyrgyzstan, the Soviet legacy and statehood are being rethought

To understand the modern political structure of the country, a scientific reflection on historical experience is required. A round table dedicated to the centenary of the Kyrgyz ASSR was held at the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. The event, titled "100 Years of the Kyrgyz ASSR: Experience and Perspectives," was chaired by State Secretary Arslan Koichiev and took place at the Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology named after B. Jamgerchinov. At the meeting,

03.02.2026, 11:52
The President announced the statistics on road traffic accidents in Kyrgyzstan over the past 10 years
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The President announced the statistics on road traffic accidents in Kyrgyzstan over the past 10 years

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

03.02.2026, 11:43
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Violence and Violation of Ethics. Ministry of Education on the Incident at the School in Issyk-Kul

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.

03.02.2026, 11:42
KFC visited the "Barcelona" academy in Manas
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KFC visited the "Barcelona" academy in Manas

As part of his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, Mederbek Sydykov, the Secretary General of the Kyrgyz Football Union, and the Technical Director of KFS, Dainis Kazakevich, visited the 'Barcelona' academy located in Manas.

03.02.2026, 11:34
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The Cabinet has regulated the legal status of the Academy of Sciences and approved its charter

According to the information support department of the cabinet of ministers, the new resolution regulates not only the legal status of the academy but also enhances the significance of scientific expertise in the country. In accordance with the adopted decision, the charter of the academy was approved, as well as the provisions for the coordination council, which will engage in fundamental and applied research in the field of science and innovative technologies, as well as the rules for the

03.02.2026, 11:32
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In January 2026, the Social Fund reviewed 3,346 pension cases

In January 2026, the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic reviewed 3,346 cases related to pension issues. Of this number, 2,541 citizens received their pension appointment for the first time, while 805 pensioners had their payments adjusted based on new data regarding their work experience, salary, education, and disability.

03.02.2026, 11:31
In private driving schools, there was a concept of "turnkey" — Sadyr Japarov
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In private driving schools, there was a concept of "turnkey" — Sadyr Japarov

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.

03.02.2026, 11:29
The Deputy Minister of Construction Explained Why There Are High Salaries in the Department
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The Deputy Minister of Construction Explained Why There Are High Salaries in the Department

According to him, high payments are received by rare specialists. At a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Talantbek Imanakun uulu, commented on the high salaries of employees of subordinate institutions and explained why they are so. He noted that architecture is a rare and complex profession that requires significant time for training. “While most specialists receive education in 5 years,

03.02.2026, 11:29
Sadık Sher-Niyaz: UNESCO is not about symbols, but about a strategy for the future
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Sadık Sher-Niyaz: UNESCO is not about symbols, but about a strategy for the future

Photo from the archive. Sadık Sher-Niyaz, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO Sadık Sher-Niyaz, representing Kyrgyzstan at UNESCO and in Paris, is an unusual figure in domestic diplomacy. In an interview with 24.kg, he shared his views on cultural policy, architectural solutions, and the green economy, discussing the importance of Kyrgyzstan's participation in the Executive Council of UNESCO, the possibilities of using yurts in modern

03.02.2026, 11:24
900 dead in a year: road accidents in Kyrgyzstan have sharply increased
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900 dead in a year: road accidents in Kyrgyzstan have sharply increased

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan faced a serious problem with the increasing number of road traffic accidents. This alarming data was provided by the Main Department for Law Enforcement Monitoring and Information Technology in the field of legal statistics of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to statistics, 8,456 road traffic accidents were registered in the republic, which is 19.1% higher than the figures for 2024. The highest accident rates were recorded in the following regions:

03.02.2026, 11:21
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The issue of moving goods from the Kyrgyz Republic through electronic trading platforms in the Russian Federation has been resolved.

At the meeting held on January 30 in Moscow, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission discussed the implementation of the instruction proposed on December 5, 2025, by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan. The main focus was on issues related to the movement of goods by Kyrgyz entrepreneurs in the field of electronic commerce, especially through the Wildberries platform. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan.

03.02.2026, 11:08
Scientists have found a new way to search for potentially habitable planets
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Scientists have found a new way to search for potentially habitable planets

Specialists from the P.K. Sternberg State Astronomical Institute (GAISH) of Moscow State University, together with an international team of scientists, have developed an innovative approach to assess the conditions necessary for the existence of life on Earth-like planets orbiting red dwarfs—the most common type of stars in our Galaxy. The study, funded by the Russian Science Foundation (RSF), was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Scientists noted that red

03.02.2026, 10:54
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Transition to a 12-Year Education. Officials Do Not Consider the New Program Difficult

At a recent briefing, Olga Bryzgalova, a representative of the Ministry of Education, noted that the new subject standards and programs in mathematics and natural sciences for students in grades 1, 2, 5, and 7 are not more difficult than the previous ones. They are simply restructured and organized according to a different principle. In her opinion, the main difficulties were faced by the teachers themselves, who needed to master the new teaching methodology during the summer break.

03.02.2026, 10:53
The Housing Committee supported the bill to strengthen control over the activities of homeowners' associations.
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The Housing Committee supported the bill to strengthen control over the activities of homeowners' associations.

During the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, energy, architecture, and construction, a bill concerning amendments to the legislation on homeowners' associations for residential and non-residential premises in apartment buildings was supported. First Deputy Minister of Justice Almazbek Zarylbek uulu emphasized that the proposed amendments aim to improve the functioning of homeowners' associations. In particular, the bill includes measures

03.02.2026, 10:43