According to analysts from Stifel, the price of Bitcoin may drop to $38,000. The price dynamics of this cryptocurrency have been compared to the plot of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." In October 2022, the price of Bitcoin reached a record high of $126,000, but then fell to $67,000, which corresponds to levels recorded in November 2024.
In the Jalal-Abad region, in the Nooken district, activists of the women's wing of the religious extremist group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" have been identified, reports the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The investigation established that the girls were invited to sewing training, during which the ideas of this organization were subtly instilled in them. According to information from the GKNB, the group's leaders actively participated in
Gates expressed regret over the time spent with Epstein, denying allegations that emerged following the release of new documents from the U.S. Department of Justice. These materials, published last week, included drafts of emails that raised doubts about his reputation. “I regret every minute spent with him, and I apologize,” Gates said in an interview with Australian broadcaster 9News, which aired on Wednesday.
At the same time, money transfers from Russia to other countries in the region have returned to the levels of 2021. After a significant increase in 2022, caused by the mass exodus of Russians, activity in 2023 has decreased due to the "adaptation effect" and difficulties with international transfers. For example, in Armenia, the volume of transfers decreased by 59 percent to 1.3 billion dollars, while the previous year it exceeded 4 billion. Transfers to Georgia dropped by 13.6
Changes have occurred in Bishkek regarding the location of wholesale meat sales points. Now, the sale of products is carried out in the new meat pavilion "Chuygun," which is situated on the territory of the "Altyn-Taka" market, replacing the previous point at the Osh market. The new pavilion is already actively operating. For early buyers, the working hours remain the same: the pavilion opens its doors at 03:00. One of the key features of the new location is the ability to
In 2025, 26 auctions related to the right to use subsoil resources were held in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced at a business breakfast during the "B5+1" forum by the Executive Director of the International Business Council, Askar Sydykov. Additionally, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that 2005 licenses for subsoil use had previously been issued, of which 103 belong to state enterprises.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic commented on recent media reports about a traffic accident in the American state of Indiana, as a result of which a citizen of Kyrgyzstan named B.B. was detained. According to the ministry, the diplomatic missions of Kyrgyzstan in the USA are currently working to clarify all the details of the incident, including the legal status of the detainee and issues related to his consular and legal support.
The officials left their positions at their own request Recently, it became known that Aibek Chotonov, who held the position of First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations, as well as Nurlan Omurov, his deputy, were dismissed. The order for their dismissal was signed by the Chairman of the Government, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the press service, both officials decided to leave their positions voluntarily. Photo www
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, parliamentarians once again discussed the draft law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Breeding in Animal Husbandry" in its second reading. Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Janibek Kerimaliev presented information on this issue.
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulsunkan Junushalieva raised the issue of the critical state of the infrastructure of the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Resortology and Rehabilitation, located in the village of Tash-Dobo (Vorontsovka), at a recent parliamentary meeting. She shared the conclusions made following the off-site meeting of the committee on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. Photo from the archive. Deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva spoke about the deplorable
A study conducted by UNICEF in collaboration with the international organization ECPAT and Interpol in 11 countries revealed that approximately one in every 25 children faces such violence. This was reported by experts. To better understand the scale of the problem, UNICEF draws an analogy: in every classroom, there is at least one child who has become a victim of such crimes.
On February 6, the press service of the Interior Ministry of the Sverdlovsk District reported on the conduct of a preventive operation called "Den" in Bishkek. During the raid, a multi-story building located at 63 Ibraimov Street was checked. It turned out that in one of the entrances, most of the apartments belong to a single owner who uses them as short-term rentals.
A video conference was held at the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic with Russian colleagues, during which issues related to the supply and adaptation of school textbooks in the Russian language and literature were discussed. The Russian publishing house "Prosveshchenie" also participated in the discussion. Participants of the meeting reviewed the progress of adapting textbooks for students in the 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grades who are studying in Russian and Kyrgyz
Famous artists and bloggers from Kyrgyzstan have urged citizens to be cautious to avoid falling into the traps of cybercriminals. According to the information provided by them, 20-30 people in Bishkek suffer daily from the actions of internet fraudsters. Their appeal emphasizes that cybercrimes are not limited solely to financial losses but also negatively impact family budgets, parents' pensions, and children's futures.
The information about this event is disseminated by MiddleAsianNews, citing the press service of the U.S. Department of State in its report. According to Deputy Press Secretary Tommy Pigott:
// photo: ©Batzaya Choijiljav Starting from February 6, a significant drop in temperature is expected in most regions of Mongolia, and on February 7, the cold will intensify in the eastern part of the country. Cloudy weather is anticipated in most areas of the country, with no precipitation predicted. The wind will blow from the northwest at a speed of 5-10 meters per second, while in the Gobi and steppe regions, its speed may increase to 12-14 meters per second.
On February 5, honored master of mountaineering and athlete Tsevendas Bazarhand began a 1600-kilometer run along the route Ulaanbaatar–Beijing–Tianjin. This was reported by IKON. Before starting his run, Tsevendas stated that issues such as depression among youth and addiction to gadgets are becoming increasingly relevant. He emphasized that instead of just talking about a healthy lifestyle, he wants to demonstrate it through his own example. “Nowadays, people often avoid even short walks.
Nominchimeg Odsuren From February 2 to 18, 2026, the 179th session of the Human Rights Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. Details can be found on MiddleAsianNews. During this session, Nominchimeg Odsuren, a member of parliament, was elected chairperson of the IPU Human Rights Committee. The committee consists of ten members representing different countries. Among the women members are Nominchimeg Odsuren from Mongolia, Lia Quartapelle from
A new project aimed at improving the legal and political environment in the field of information and communication technologies, as well as enhancing competitiveness in global markets, is set to launch. The information was published by the MiddleAsianNews agency. On September 26, 2025, an agreement was signed in Mongolia between representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Communications, and the National Information
“As part of efforts to improve bilateral relations, the Dominican Republic and Mongolia have agreed to visa-free entry for citizens of both countries. This agreement will allow those holding diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports to visit the country without the need for a visa,” reports MiddleAsianNews. According to diplomatic note DU/TI-051162, issued on December 29, 2025, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (Mirex) through its embassy in Cuba, Mongolia is also
left: Uchral Nyam-Osor and Igawahara Masaru As reported by MiddleAsianNews, on February 5, 2026, the Japanese Ambassador to Mongolia, Igawahara Masaru, met with the Chairman of the Great State Khural (GSK) of Mongolia, Uchral Nyam-Osor. During the meeting, Speaker of the Parliament Uchral Nyam-Osor noted that within the framework of the five-year development plan for Mongolia for 2026-2030, approved by the GSK, special attention will be paid to protecting the interests of investors and
The "Bars" club from the city of Karakol has presented its second playing kit for the upcoming season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship. On the team's social media, a video featuring the new player Emmanuel Yagra, who arrived from Ghana, has been published. Last season, "Bars" won the gold medals and became the champion.
Control over compliance with sanitary norms on the road connecting Bishkek with the international airport "Manas" (Vasilievsky tract) is carried out by the municipal inspection of the mayor's office. This information was announced by the press service of the capital's administration. During inspections, cases of road pollution were recorded due to the transportation of soil by vehicles used for construction work.
The python weighs 96.5 kg and is currently under the protection of a local ecologist who has organized a special shelter for snakes in Maros. The python family includes large non-venomous snakes that are found in tropical and subtropical regions of continents such as Africa, Asia, and Australia.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev announced the creation of an interdepartmental commission that will focus on the transparent allocation of trading spots at the new Osh market. Deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev also mentioned that according to the head of the Department of Affairs Kanibek Tumanbaev, 916 spots will be allocated for traders at the new market; however, according to the information from the Leninsky district akimat, about
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the villages of Kara-Talaa and Kara-Koo, a significant event took place — the opening of two new buildings for police substations. According to information from the regional Internal Affairs Department, the construction became possible thanks to the initiative of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant General of Police Ulan Niyazbekov. The ceremonial event was attended by the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, Major General of
The chief physician of the Issyk-Ata district hospital, Almaz Askarov, informed the AKIpress agency that endoscopic equipment will begin operation at the facility next week. Deputy Bakhridin Shabazov noted on February 5 that the district hospital received Japanese endoscopic equipment last year, which has not yet been used in the treatment process.
The construction of the southern bypass road in Bishkek is causing concern among the residents of the village of Kok-Zhar. This was reported by Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev on his Telegram channel, noting that local residents are expressing fears about the possible passage of the road through their homes and agricultural lands. To discuss the situation, the parliamentarian organized a meeting with representatives of the local administration, investors, as well as specialists in
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man suspected of a series of car thefts has been detained. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, the incident occurred on January 31, when a resident of the city, J. A., reported a theft to the First May District Department of Internal Affairs. He stated that a bag containing 8,000 soms was stolen from his BMW X5, which was parked in a parking lot on Panfilov Street.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Kanibek Dosmambetov shared preventive measures and the installation of thermal imaging cameras at airports. The Minister of Health, Kanibek Dosmambetov, reported on the measures being taken in Kyrgyzstan related to the Nipah virus during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. He noted that special attention is being paid to students returning from India — they are met and directed for medical examinations. “We are studying the algorithms used by Kazakhstan and
The price of Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, marking the first such event since November 2024. This was reported by Meduza, citing data from Bloomberg. During morning trading in New York, the price of Bitcoin dropped to $69,821, but soon increased again.
One of the significant improvements in this feature is the Expressive Speech technology, which allows not only for the reproduction of words but also conveys the intonation, pace, and emotional tone of the original speech, making the dubbing more natural. The feature is already actively used for English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages. In addition to this, YouTube is testing automatic lip-syncing of the speaker with the dubbed speech to ensure
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, the deputy reminded that the master plan project will soon be presented to the government for approval. Kozhokulova noted that according to this plan, construction in the city center should be mid-rise. However, as she clarified, modern standards imply that the average height of buildings can reach nine stories. This raised a question for her about the future of Stalin-era buildings in the center of Bishkek and the possibility of their
On February 5, the national championship in sports wrestling for boys under 17 years old started in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The competitions are taking place at the Sports Palace named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul.
Precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan, transitioning to snow. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be +2 degrees, rising to +7 during the day.
The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, under the leadership of Nurdana Oruntaeva, has initiated a series of inspections of construction sites across the country. This was reported by the ministry's press service. According to the information provided, inspectors from the Bishkek City Department of the State Department of Architectural and Construction Control are checking various construction sites in the capital.
The military court in Baku has sentenced members of the military-political leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh, who were arrested in the fall of 2023, as reported by Meduza. Araik Arutyunyan, who served as the president of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic from May 2020 until September 1, 2023, received a life sentence, which fully meets the prosecution's demands. Similar sentences were handed down to former Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan, his deputy David Manukyan, and
The finalist of the project "Well, everyone together!" shared with Vesti.kg his experience, challenges, and personal growth. Aybek Bakytbekov, who became known thanks to the seventh season of the Russian musical program "Well, everyone together!", spoke about how participating in the show became not just a competition for him, but an important stage on the path to self-discovery. In an interview with Vesti.kg, he noted that now he steps onto the stage with an understanding
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the production does not harm the ecology During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva raised the issue regarding complaints from local residents of the Lenin district of Bishkek, who are experiencing discomfort due to the smell coming from the Coca-Cola plant located on Lushchikhina Street. According to the deputy, this unpleasant smell is mainly felt in the mornings. She pointed out that the plant was built without a designated
In the village of Kara-Küngöy, located in the Ayil district of Ormon-Khan, a fire destroyed hay belonging to a local resident living on Botaliev Street. According to available information, the fire broke out in a garden where the harvested hay was stored. Local residents tried to extinguish the fire on their own, but soon firefighters arrived at the scene and were able to put out the blaze.
In the Osh city district, there are serious difficulties in educating children with hearing and vision impairments. According to Zhenishbek Ashirbaev, the head of the Southern Educational and Production Enterprise "Diykan," there is a shortage of qualified teachers in primary schools, and specialized higher education institutions are absent. Ashirbaev noted that his enterprise receives government contracts based on direct agreements. The sewing department produces medical products
Residents of Kok-Zhar express their concern about the upcoming construction of the Southern Bypass Road in Bishkek. As noted by deputy Dastan Bekeshev, local residents fear that the new road may intersect their residential homes and agricultural lands. A meeting was organized to discuss this issue, attended by representatives of the akimat, investors, architects, and specialists from the Ministry of Transport.
On February 5, a ceremonial opening of two new police territorial points took place in the villages of Soviet and Ak-Suu, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. According to information from the regional Internal Affairs Department, these facilities were constructed in remote areas of the district with the support of President Sadyr Japarov and the initiative of Minister of Internal Affairs Ulan Niyazbekov.
The State Tax Service received 10 million 637 thousand 455 soms thanks to the actions of bailiffs in the city of Osh. This information was announced by the bailiff service, which is part of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the provided data, the collection of this amount occurred based on an enforcement order issued by the city court and was directed against the debtor – the company LLC "Granite LTD".
A citizen, S.T., accused of large-scale fraud, has been extradited to Kyrgyzstan thanks to the coordinated efforts of the General Prosecutor's Office and Georgian authorities. After his extradition, S.T. was placed in a detention center, where criminal proceedings will continue in accordance with the law, according to information from the General Prosecutor's Office.
The company SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, has officially launched its Starlink satellite internet service in Tajikistan. This high-speed internet network, providing low signal latency, will enable connectivity even in the most remote and hard-to-reach mountainous areas of the country. Musk announced this in his post on the social network X (formerly Twitter). According to Elon Musk, the launch became possible thanks to a licensing agreement signed between the government of Tajikistan and SpaceX
The Minister of Construction spoke about measures to curb housing prices at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, reported that Kyrgyzstan still relies on the import of building materials from abroad, with Russia traditionally playing a significant role as the main supplier of metal. Oruntaev noted that in the construction industry, metal and conductors continue
YouTube has decided to remove low-quality content created using artificial intelligence technologies. According to The Verge, several popular channels have been removed from the platform, including CuentosFacianantes with 5.9 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views, as well as Imperio de Jesus, which has over 5.8 million subscribers.
