The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the procedure for the creation and functioning of geoparks in the country. This draft was published on the "Koom Talkuu" platform.
This initiative is aimed at successful trainees According to information from the State Center for Vehicle Registration, the training period for driving in state driving schools may be reduced to 4 months. The agency reported that, under the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov, options for reducing the training period are being considered, which, according to new regulations, will be 10 months. Trainees who demonstrate good results during the training process will be able to take the test
In the 11 months of 2025, the trade volume of Kyrgyzstan with the EAEU reached approximately $4.9 billion, which is 1.3% higher than the figures for the same period last year. This was reported by Perizat Turdukhojeva, a representative of the Ministry of Economy, during a broadcast of the "Birinchi Radio" program. According to Turdukhojeva, among the main exported goods from Kyrgyzstan to the EAEU countries are dairy products, various vegetables and fruits, dried fruits, as well as
In the Uzgen district, work has begun to clean the area of garbage following the holding of the alaman ulak. This became known on February 9 thanks to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the Osh region is taking the necessary measures. In particular, official letters have been sent to the local government bodies of Bash-Döbö and Tört-Köl, demanding that waste cleanup work be carried out.
During a meeting of the permanent commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments of the capital city council, Deputy Mayor Azamat Kadyrov reported that 2.5 billion soms will be needed for the capital repair of educational facilities in Bishkek. He also noted that the local budget for 2026 allocates 510 million soms for these purposes.
Furthermore, starting from March 1, 2026, personal assistants will no longer need to independently purchase the mandatory state insurance policy. This function will now be carried out through the interaction of the territorial divisions of the Ministry of Labor and the tax service. These changes are aimed at simplifying the payment process for the services of personal assistants who provide care for children and individuals with disabilities.
- In 2025, the volume of agricultural product exports from Kyrgyzstan to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union exceeded 500 thousand tons. The main direction remains Russia, as reported on the radio by the head of the internal plant quarantine department of the Department of Chemicalization, Protection, and Plant Quarantine under the Ministry of Agriculture, Adyl Nurbaev. According to Nurbaev, the key export products are fruits and vegetables, beans, and berry crops. Over the past two
Israel has informed the US of its readiness to independently attack Iranian facilities related to the missile program, as it considers this an "existential threat." This was reported by Israeli media, citing sources in the security agencies, as TRT reports.
Online registration for citizens to study at state driving schools has begun in the Kyrgyz Republic, accompanied by the introduction of updated driver training programs, according to a statement from the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. Applications are accepted only in electronic form on the official website avtomektep.srs.kg. To do this, it is necessary to enter personal data, select a region and category of driver's license, and then submit the application.
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- According to the EDB report, Turkey ranks first among Asian countries in terms of growth in foreign direct investment for nine consecutive years, based on data as of January 2026. The volume of Turkish FDI increased from $1.6 billion in 2016 to $8.6 billion by mid-2025, resulting in the republic's share rising from 5% to 13% in this market.
In the Osh region, schemes related to parking spaces during the construction of residential complexes have been uncovered, resulting in the detention of several officials from the architecture department. According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), construction companies and design organizations used methods to introduce knowingly false data into project and estimate documentation. This allowed them to approve residential complex
The attack occurred on January 28, 2024, when two masked men entered the church and opened fire on the parishioners before fleeing the scene. As a result of the attack, a 52-year-old Turkish citizen named Tunçer Cihan was killed. The church priest noted that there could have been more victims if one of the terrorists had not experienced a malfunction with his weapon. The terrorist organization "Islamic State" claimed responsibility for the attack. More than 60 people were detained
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, held on February 9, 2026, deputy Aisarakhan Abdibaeva drew attention to the recent words of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev, who pointed out the shortage of natural milk in the market of Kyrgyzstan. The question of why the Ministry of Economy is not taking steps to address this issue was posed by Abdibaeva.
A new experimental method for training drivers in Kyrgyzstan has been proposed by President Sadyr Japarov. As reported by the President's Chief of Staff Kanbek Tumanbaev, cadets who demonstrate outstanding academic results will be granted the right to take the driving test after four months of training, significantly reducing the standard training period.
In Balakchy, local law enforcement officers, with the support of members of the Issyk-Kul Regional Association of Hunters, conducted a planned biotechnical event. It was aimed at reducing the population of potentially dangerous predators, such as coyotes, in the surrounding steppes. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the main goal of this raid was to prevent uncontrolled growth of wild animal populations, ensure
In Russia, the representation of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of Kyrgyzstan successfully achieved the payment of wage arrears for a group of its citizens. The appeal, signed by 66 Kyrgyz citizens, concerned the non-payment of wages by their employer, the company LLC PSO "Gazspetsstroy".
On February 9, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, held a meeting with representatives of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the meeting discussed the implementation of the regional project "Green Cities," which is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany.
The press service of the GOU "Kyzmat" reports on a meeting where the results of the year 2025 were summarized. In the upcoming year 2026, it is planned to launch new online services through the portal and mobile application. These services include:
The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance has urged citizens to refrain from purchasing and consuming certain dietary supplements. The corresponding message was published on the official page of the department on Facebook. This warning has been issued to prevent potential harm to public health. According to specialists, the mentioned supplements do not comply with the established technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting on February 9, during which it discussed the ballots for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 13. These elections are scheduled for March 1, 2026. According to the information provided by the CEC, the form and text of the ballot were approved based on the protocol that defines the procedure for placing candidates on the ballots for these elections.
It should be noted that on November 30, 1999, the water reservoir was transferred to the balance of the agricultural production cooperative "Pakhary" based on a transfer act, which constitutes a violation. Subsequently, in 2021, according to Decision No. 28 of the head of the Ivanovsky rural council of the Issyk-Ata district, the reservoir was officially transferred to the SPC "Pakhary," and the cooperative received a state certificate of private ownership. As a result of
On February 7, Brad Arnold, the founder and vocalist of the rock band 3 Doors Down, passed away at the age of 48. This was announced by representatives of the band in an official statement. According to media reports, the musician had been battling stage four kidney cancer, which was diagnosed in May 2025. Due to his illness, the band was forced to cancel their planned summer tour.
As a result of the ongoing work to identify and return state property that has been illegally privatized, the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) discovered the fact of the illegal transfer of a daily regulation reservoir (DRR), which belongs to the water infrastructure of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture, located in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region. The history of this reservoir began on November 30, 1999, when it was transferred to the balance of the
It is forecasted that at the beginning of next week, precipitation will cover most regions of the country, including the north, northwest, south, southeast, and center on February 10-11, while on February 11, heavy rains and snow are expected in the east. Meteorologists also warn of possible ice, blizzards, and gusty winds. By February 12, when the territory of Kazakhstan begins to be influenced by the ridge of the western anticyclone, precipitation should cease; however, the air temperature
The Osh regional administration has begun active measures in response to the issues that have arisen with waste. In particular, a fine of 5,500 soms was imposed on the organizers of the alaman ulak, represented by Janish Niyazov, in accordance with Article 115/1 of the Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic. Current cleanup efforts are being carried out in collaboration with the event organizers, local authorities, and residents. The Ministry reminds of the importance of adhering to
The Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Russian Federation provided support to 66 Kyrgyz citizens who were seeking payment of wage arrears. According to the agency's information, this situation was resolved as a result of a collective appeal from citizens and subsequent actions with LLC PSO "Gazspetsstroy".
A rider and his horse fell off a cliff into the river In the city of Uzgen, in the Osh region, a tragedy occurred during the national game ulak tartysh, resulting in the death of a man and his horse, as reported by the regional police.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, which took place on February 9, deputy Aisara Abdibaeva raised the question of how capable Kyrgyzstan is of providing itself with milk and dairy products. In response to her question, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, confirmed that the country does indeed provide itself with milk, but at the same time,
Jimmy Lai The Hong Kong court sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. He was found guilty of colluding with foreign forces for the purpose of "overthrowing the Communist Party of China," as well as publishing materials that incited rebellion against the Chinese authorities. According to Reuters, six former employees of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, owned by Lai, also received prison sentences ranging from six to ten years. The judges, while announcing the
The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, reported that the purchase price of raw milk in Kyrgyzstan depends on the time of year. According to his information, from September 15 to March 15, dairy processing enterprises set prices in the range of 32 to 48 soms per liter. “In summer, the minimum purchase price is 32 soms, while in winter it can reach 48 soms. The services of milk collectors cost about 5 soms per liter,” he added. Kerimaliev
The editorial office of Kaktus.media was contacted by a local resident with a problem: minibus drivers set fares at their discretion. “I often use public transport, and in our village, the fare is 20 soms. For each subsequent stop, an additional 5 soms is added. But we often encounter situations where we are charged 30-35 soms for a trip from Aleksandrovka to Sadovoe, which, in my opinion, is completely unacceptable. Children also ride in minibuses, but there is no clear fare. Each village has
A meeting organized by the Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov took place at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Moscow with compatriots - doctors working in Russia. The main topic of discussion was the return of medical professionals to their homeland and the creation of conditions for their successful work in the healthcare system of Kyrgyzstan.
Inspectors from the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service conducted an inspection of the vehicles of a private company in Bishkek and the Alamudun district. As a result of the inspection, serious violations in the field of environmental protection were identified, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The audit covered vehicles belonging to LLC "Ataman Key Ji," where specialists
Today, a fair took place in the central square of the city of Naryn, where local farmers from the rural district of Min-Bulak showcased their agricultural products. At the fair, a variety of natural goods were available, including meat, ghee (sara mai), and various baked goods. Feed wheat and barley were also for sale.
The wife of the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Sara Nazarbayeva, was hospitalized in the government hospital in April 2025. The press secretary of the first president, Aidos Ukibay, had previously reported on her hospitalization, while various rumors and conflicting information about her health and whereabouts circulated in the media and unofficial sources. The hospital's press service did not disclose the diagnosis or the current situation regarding Nazarbayeva,
According to specialists from the Bishkek Center for Health Strengthening, about 82% of all deaths in Kyrgyzstan are caused by non-communicable diseases. These include cardiovascular diseases, oncological diseases, respiratory diseases, and diabetes. The STEPS study showed that 76.2% of the population leads an insufficiently active lifestyle, 44% smoke, and 48.9% consume alcohol.
The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance urges citizens of Kyrgyzstan to refrain from purchasing and consuming certain dietary supplements (DS) in order to protect public health. According to the agency, a number of dietary supplements do not meet the standards of the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, including TR TS 021/2011 "On the Safety of Food Products" and TR TS 022/2011 "Food Products in Terms of Their
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, amendments to the bill "On Non-Tax Revenues in the Kyrgyz Republic" were approved in the second reading. Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov noted that the purpose of this bill is to create alternative methods for repaying state loans.
In Kyrgyzstan, a new phase has begun — now potential drivers can enroll in state driving schools online by using the special platform avtomektep.srs.kg. According to the Presidential Administration, the entire application process is now conducted exclusively in electronic format. All that is required is to fill out a form on the website, indicating your region and the desired category of driver's license.
In Kyrgyzstan, the process of submitting applications for training in state driving schools has begun, and updated driver training programs are being implemented. This information was announced by the press service of the State Center for Vehicle Registration. All interested individuals can submit applications exclusively online, using the official website avtomektep.srs.kg. To do this, it is necessary to provide personal data, select the region where training is planned, and choose the
As of the end of 2025, the net profit of insurance organizations in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 1.22 billion soms, according to data provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. At the end of 2025, there were 19 insurance (reinsurance) companies operating in the country, of which 14 had 100% Kyrgyz capital, while five had foreign investments. Representatives of the service noted that the increase in the share of companies with Kyrgyz capital (74% of the total) indicates the
Temülen Khadbaatar, representing Mongolia, won the silver medal in the individual time trial of 24.6 km among juniors under 23 years old, finishing with a time of 30 minutes 22.88 seconds. This achievement marks Mongolia's first medal success at the Asian Road Cycling Championship.
At the meeting of the committee on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, milk producer Aigul Nurumbetova made a request to establish a unified price at which processors will purchase the products. During the discussion on regulating milk prices, it was noted that a commission consisting of producers and representatives of government bodies determines the price taking into account the fat content of the milk. At the same time, milk prices can vary in different regions,
Starting from March 1, 2026, the procedure for obtaining an insurance policy for personal assistants who help children and individuals with disabilities of the first group will change. Now, these specialists will not be required to independently arrange mandatory state insurance, as this task will be transferred to the level of interaction between the territorial divisions of the Ministry of Labor and the Tax Service. Also, starting from February 1, 2026, there will be a revision of the payment
In connection with the road traffic accident in Chicago involving a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, B.B., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic provides the following information: “A meeting was organized with the relatives of B.B. at the ministry. In addition, the Consulate General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago has established contact with the detained individual. During a phone conversation, a legal consultation was conducted, during which recommendations for further steps were provided.”
In Manas, drivers who committed a series of traffic violations have been fined 85,000 soms. This was reported by the traffic safety department of the Jalal-Abad region. According to the department's information, drivers of the "Toyota 4Runner," "Hyundai Grandeur," and "Hyundai Avante" were caught engaging in auto hooliganism on the main streets of Manas. They were driving their vehicles in the opposite lane and installing additional equipment on their cars
According to data collected by the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography under the government, the cost per square meter in Osh apartments increased by 12,614 soms from January 2025 to January 2026, which is 17%. At the beginning of 2025, the price of one square meter was 73,889 soms, and currently, it has reached 86,503 soms. It is important to note that the prices for apartments listed on various real estate sale websites may significantly differ from the actual
