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.
Dana White, the head of UFC, shared his opinion on the greatest boxers of all time, highlighting a quartet that he believes deserves attention. “I assess the situation from a different perspective, taking into account the business aspect as well. My favorite is Muhammad Ali, although opinions may vary. In second place is Sugar Ray Robinson, third is Floyd Mayweather, and rounding out the list is Mike Tyson,” White stated on The Rushmore Podcast.
The Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the number of emergency social facilities has significantly decreased over the past four years. He mentioned that the department conducts annual monitoring of the condition of such buildings in the country, responding to questions from parliament members.
According to information presented at a press conference in Istanbul by the Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Turkey concluded the year 2025 with historically high results in the tourism sector.
Representatives of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan held negotiations with the management of the Port of Karachi, resulting in an agreement to create specialized warehouse facilities for handling export-import cargo, as reported by Podrobno.uz. During the meetings in Pakistan, the parties discussed the allocation of land plots and ready-made spaces for the establishment of Uzbek logistics terminals. These measures will allow local carriers to control the accumulation and distribution of
At an altitude of 3800-4000 meters above sea level lies the remote mountain village of Ak-Shyyrak. This village is located in the Issyk-Kul region, right at the border between Kyrgyzstan and China. Ak-Shyyrak was founded during active geological research in the highlands of the country during the Soviet period, when a base camp for expeditions was organized here. Over time, this camp evolved into a settlement of geologists, which thrived until the collapse of the Soviet Union.
At the Winter Olympics in Italy, which will take place in 2026, the delegation of Kyrgyzstan will consist of eight people, as reported by Kaktus.media. The country will be represented by two skiers:
Employees of the Sverdlovsk District Police conducted a raid called "Den", during which apartments rented out on a daily basis were checked. According to information from the Department of Internal Affairs, inspections took place at the address: Ibraimova Street, 63. In this multi-story building, most of the apartments in one of the entrances were purchased by a private individual and are used for short-term rentals.
A Kyrgyzstani with the initials S. T., accused of large-scale fraud, has been extradited to his homeland from Georgia. This was reported by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. Upon arrival in Kyrgyzstan, S. T. was placed in a pre-trial detention center, where criminal prosecution will continue in accordance with the law.
Illustrative photo The returned Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving necessary medical and psychological assistance. They will later be transferred to Russia for full treatment and rehabilitation. According to the Ministry of Defense, the intermediaries in this exchange were the USA and the United Arab Emirates. The parties agreed on the exchange during negotiations held on February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi, which were characterized by the American side as
On February 5, a solemn ceremony was held in Bishkek to inaugurate a new sports complex, as well as the completion of major renovations of the dormitory and educational building at the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The center is designed to create favorable conditions for the development of sports and education among youth. The complex includes a wrestling hall,
Last year, the Issyk-Ata District Hospital received endoscopic equipment from Japan; however, it has been idle for a whole year, as reported by deputy Bakhridin Shabazov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5. “Doctors are worried that the equipment may be confiscated if the situation does not change. It is not being used due to the lack of qualified specialists to operate it. Training is conducted at the NHC, but there is no similar equipment for practical training,” he noted.
Kozhokulova's statement was a response to the dissatisfaction of entrepreneurs who reported high fees charged by financial institutions for interbank transactions. According to information, the fees can range from 1% to 1.7% of the transfer amount. The deputy noted: "Entrepreneurs recently turned to the media with a call to stop financial dictatorship. The issue specifically concerns the fees and interest rates for transfers. An official response from the National Bank on this matter
At the moment, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan serve as tools for Russia to circumvent international financial sanctions, as well as platforms for redistributing control over various sectors. In light of current events, Kyrgyzstan may seize the opportunity to become an important financial hub in the Middle Corridor – a significant logistics route between China and Europe. Since the beginning of the year, the European Union has intensified sanctions against Russia, placing it on the list of countries
A new sports complex was opened in Bishkek, with participation from Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the State National Security Committee. This facility was built on the basis of the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov. As part of the capital renovation, facilities such as a dormitory, mosque, and educational building were put into operation.
In Osh, work has begun on relocating part of the cemetery. According to information provided by the city administration, it is necessary to move part of the cemetery to widen Alymbek Datka Street. Specialists have already started exhuming remains, which will be reburied in a new area.
A wanted citizen S.T. has returned to Kyrgyzstan, who is accused of large-scale fraud. This was reported by the country's General Prosecutor's Office. The extradition was made possible thanks to the joint efforts of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic and the relevant authorities of Georgia.
On Timur Frunze Street, the asphalt laid just a few hours ago has already begun to crack. A reader of Kaktus.media shared photos with us confirming this. The user reports: "Recently, a large hole about two meters in diameter formed on the street. Today, the road workers removed the old asphalt and laid new, but just two hours later, the new surface started to look like this."
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Construction Nurdun Oruntaev noted that over the past four years, more than 300 social facilities requiring attention have been identified. As a result of the work carried out, the number of emergency schools has been reduced to approximately 100. "This year we will continue the work on updating such facilities. I am confident that in the coming years we will be able to completely eliminate schools that are in emergency condition," he
Chotonov Aibek Ozubekovich has left the position of First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of Kyrgyzstan at his own request, as recorded in the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Similarly, Omurov Nurlan Kubatovich has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations, also at his personal request.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Gulsunkan Junushalieva drew attention to the problem of the reuse of sunflower oil in public catering. She emphasized that this product should not be used more than twice.
In the village of Arpa-Sai, located in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, local resident Abdygany Karabashev assembled a tractor from parts taken from "Daewoo Tico" and "Zhiguli" cars over three months. This invention is intended to ease the labor of farming, as nearly all the villagers engage in agriculture. According to Abdygany, his tractor is compact, making it ideal for working in the garden: it easily maneuvers between trees.
A local entrepreneur from the Batken region has become the owner of an airplane purchased at auction. This old aircraft has been installed on the grounds of an apricot orchard in the Töö-Tash area, located in the city of Batken.
Thanks to the joint efforts of the General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan and the relevant authorities of Georgia, a citizen identified as S.T. was returned to the country, who is accused of large-scale fraud. According to the supervisory agency, upon arrival in Kyrgyzstan, the suspect was placed in a pre-trial detention center, where criminal proceedings will continue in accordance with the law.
Recently, a video conference was held at the Ministry of Education with representatives from the Ministry of Education of Russia. The main topic of discussion was the issues related to the adaptation and supply of textbooks on the Russian language and literature for educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan. Participants included the Deputy Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan, Nadira Jusupbekova, the director of the publishing house "Okuu Kitabi," Tologon Amatov, as well as
For most car owners, a garage is not just a shelter for the car, but a kind of workshop or storage space, sometimes even a place for hobbies. Our company has been helping clients choose and purchase real estate for a long time, and we know what to pay attention to when selecting a garage. Types of garages: what to choose First of all, you need to determine what type of garage you need, and then decide where to buy it and whether you should do so. This will also affect the price, legal aspects,
Comprehensive measures are being implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus. This was stated by the Minister of Health Kanbek Dosmambetov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. The head of the ministry emphasized that the republic is actively cooperating with neighboring countries, particularly Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The exchange of information and the study of action protocols between states is part of this work.
According to information from Reuters, preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, have resulted in significantly higher costs than expected. The main factors contributing to the budget increase were the rising prices of construction materials and the tight deadlines for project implementation. The CEO of the organizing committee, Andrea Varnier, stated that the initially planned expenses have risen considerably. At the application stage
Today, the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, conducted a morning raid, starting at the intersection of Mamazhan and Alymbek Datka streets, as reported by the city administration. During the inspection, the mayor ordered the demolition of illegal structures and buildings along the road that obstruct traffic, as part of the expansion of Alymbek Datka Street. Additionally, he instructed to identify cases of unlawful use of residential premises for commercial purposes.
On February 5, a solemn ceremony took place in Bishkek to inaugurate a new sports complex at the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The ceremony was opened by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the GKNB, Kamchybek Tashiev. As part of this project, the renovation of the dormitory, mosque, and building for the education of college students has also been
A clinical expert from the Republican Center for the Control of Hemocontact Viral Hepatitis and HIV, Ulan Sarymsakov, shared current data on viral hepatitis in Kyrgyzstan as of January 1, 2026. According to his information, the study began in 2022. During the examination for the presence of hepatitis B virus, 1,140,946 people were tested, of which 37,946 (3.33%) received positive results. A total of 1,137,130 people were tested for hepatitis C virus, with positive results found in 11,035
Today, a solemn ceremony was held in Bishkek to open a new sports complex, attended by Kamchybek Tashiev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. The event also showcased dormitories, a mosque, and an educational building that underwent major renovations at the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov. According to the press service of the State Committee for National
Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, along with the KRSU secondary school, is holding Open Days. On February 7, everyone interested — school students, applicants, and their parents — will have the opportunity to explore the educational environment, learn details about admission, and determine their educational path within a single day.
Aibek Chotonov and Nurlan Omurov, who held the positions of First Deputy and Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic, have been dismissed. This became known through the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Aibek Chotonov and Nurlan Omurov. The orders for their dismissal were signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev. Both officials left their positions voluntarily.
