The decision to prohibit the inclusion of service charges in the bills of catering establishments was made to protect consumer rights. This was announced by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. He added that there is a corresponding calculation.
In Bishkek, according to the data from the Main Internal Affairs Department, the body of a woman with signs of violent death was found. The incident occurred on February 4, when a report was received at 23:04 on the number "102" about the discovery of a body near the bypass road on the outskirts of the capital. At the scene, an investigative-operational group from the First May District Internal Affairs Department worked, confirming the presence of signs of violent death. In
Turmush — Almaz Karypovich Isakov has been appointed as the mayor of Kara-Balta in the Chui region. According to Turmush, the decree on the appointment was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
In the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, a new akim has been appointed. Emilbek Abdykadyrov, who held the position of akim since May 22, 2021, has been transferred to the post of akim of the Chuy district in the Chuy region according to a presidential decree signed on January 21, 2026.
On February 4, a concert dedicated to the celebration of the Chinese New Year titled "Joyful Spring Festival in Bishkek 2026" took place in Bishkek. This event was organized by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chinese Cultural Center in Bishkek, and the Executive Association of Kyrgyz-Chinese Trade and Economic Cooperation.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Cholpon Esenamanova raised the issue of complaints from residents of Kara-Balta regarding smog. She pointed out that the sources of air pollution in the city are the CHPP, the landfill, the "Junda" oil refinery, as well as the enterprises "Asia Steel" and "Textile," which negatively affects the health of children.
The Osh regional office of the National Bank has imposed fines on twelve exchange offices in the city of Osh. The reason was the non-compliance with the requirements of legislation and regulatory acts established by the regulator. Each of the exchange offices received a fine of 55,000 soms.
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A new mayor has been appointed in Kara-Balta — Almazbek Isakov, as reported by the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The appointment order was signed by Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country.
In Bishkek, the city hall considered the opinions of residents expressed during the discussion of the new general plan project. Among the most controversial proposals was the desire to abandon the construction of tram lines. The city authorities rejected this proposal, calling it unfounded, and provided a detailed response. Photo 24.kg
First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev stated that catering establishments are not allowed to include a 15% service charge in the cost of their dishes. He announced this information at a parliamentary meeting. According to Amangeldiev, legislation requires that service fees be voluntary. "The cancellation of the 15% charge was part of measures to protect consumer rights. We conducted the necessary calculations and are working with the service sector. Including this amount in the
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev reported on the resolution of issues concerning the textile industry. During meetings with business representatives, important issues were discussed, including product certification.
The official introduction of the new mayor of Kara-Balta, Almazbek Isakov, took place. The event was held under the leadership of Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Chui region. This was reported by the press service of the representative office. During the meeting, Azamat Osmonov noted that Isakov has significant experience and expressed hope that under his leadership, municipal services will strive for sustainable development and
25 years ago, the development of the digital ecosystem began in Kyrgyzstan, made possible by the initiative of the first internet users and enthusiasts. Today, this movement has gained significant momentum within the region. This was stated by Aziz Abakirov, head of the Kyrgyzstan High-Tech Park, at the B5+1 forum. Abakirov noted: “Yesterday, at the session dedicated to agriculture, our colleagues from Uzbekistan presented the One Central Asia concept, which we fully support. It is very
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reported that fraudsters have begun sending messages on WhatsApp, posing as Alexandra Solovyova, the organization's permanent representative in Kyrgyzstan, using her name and photo.
Modern methods of radiological diagnostics, such as CT, MRI, PET-CT, and X-ray, do not exist in isolation but have become an important part of the digital medical ecosystem. To achieve efficiency and accessibility in diagnostics, not only advanced equipment and highly qualified specialists are required, but also a reliable high-speed internet network. Professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences Valentin Sinitsyn highlights the significance of internet infrastructure for progress in the field of
Illustrative photo The United States has canceled a meeting with Iran that was scheduled for February 6, as reported by Axios, citing sources in the government. The US refusal came after Iran proposed changing the venue of the negotiations from Istanbul to Oman, to focus exclusively on the Iranian nuclear program, excluding discussions on other topics, including issues related to ballistic missiles. The Iranian side's request was rejected on February 4.
Mobile infrastructure is of immense importance for the digital economy of Central Asian countries, as emphasized by the CEO of Ericsson, Aydin Abzhanbekov, at the B5+1 forum taking place in Bishkek. In our time, mobile devices are becoming the foundation for numerous digital services, including mobile banks like Kaspi, as well as applications utilizing artificial intelligence and high-quality video content. “The boundary between telecommunications and IT has practically disappeared; they are
A sedentary lifestyle can negatively affect metabolism and lead to various diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer. These alarming conclusions have been made by specialists from the Republican Center for Health Promotion. The greatest harm from insufficient physical activity is felt by office workers. For those who spend a lot of time at their desks, it is important not only to exercise in the morning and evening but also to find
On February 4, the Minister of Education Dogdurkyl Kendirbaeva visited the construction site of the presidential lyceum "Akylman" in Manas. According to the ministry, this educational complex will accommodate 360 students and will have three floors.
According to data published by "RBK," the volume of money transfers from Russia to Kyrgyzstan from January to November 2025 reached a record $2.99 billion. This data results from an analysis of the statistics from the central banks of the countries in the region. An important point is that the figures mentioned do not include data for December. Nevertheless, the growth of transfers from Russia to Kyrgyzstan amounted to 16.7 percent compared to previous periods.
The "Uchur" team from Bishkek once again demonstrated its strength at the open championship of Uzbekistan in hockey, securing two confident victories. On the ice of the "Nomad Arena" in Bishkek, matches were held against the "SDYUSHORSI Alga" team on February 3 and 4.
In Kara-Balta, located in the Chui region, President Sadyr Japarov made changes to the city's leadership. According to the decisions made, Azat Salmurbek uulu was relieved of his duties as mayor.
Vacancies are open at the municipal inspection of Bishkek At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek city council, which deals with issues of economy, budget, finance, and investments, the head of the municipal inspection of the Bishkek mayor's office, Myrlan Taalaybekov (Tsarikayev), reported that inspection employees receive salaries exceeding 60,000 soms. Currently, there are 105 people working in the inspection, but there are plans to increase the number of employees to
At the World Government Summit in Dubai, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev emphasized the importance of climate change issues for Lake Issyk-Kul. This information was provided by the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture. In his speech, Torobaev noted that Issyk-Kul not only represents a unique ecosystem but also plays a key role in the socio-economic development of Kyrgyzstan. However, the lake is
The proposal to increase the fare from 10 to 20 soms was submitted by the Naryn city hall to the city council. According to the administration, this decision has already been discussed with the local community. Additionally, the city hall plans to implement a digital payment system for fares. Bishkek will provide the software free of charge, which will allow for the installation of GPS devices on buses. Passengers will be able to track the arrival time of the nearest bus through a mobile
The government hour is taking place in parliament Today, a government hour is being held in the Jogorku Kenesh, where ministers report on their work and answer questions from deputies. This event was organized in response to numerous requests from parliamentarians, who previously insisted on the need to invite officials to discuss various issues.
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District of Bishkek confirmed the detention of a suspect in a theft, which became known today. On December 30, 2025, a girl reported a theft to the police. She stated that on the same day, at one of the universities on Ch.Aitmatov Avenue, her bag was stolen from the classroom, which contained 300,000 soms, 2,000 dollars, and an iPhone 15.
Starting from February 7, a new season of the National Volleyball League Championship of Kyrgyzstan will kick off in Bishkek, as reported by representatives of the sports federation. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, both among men and women, competing in three stages.
In the microdistrict "Alamedin-1" of the capital, work has begun on the demolition of a café called "Mirage." This information was provided by the city administration responsible for land use control.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Dastan Bekeshev (district No. 22) stated that if the previous government resolution had been fully implemented, the entire territory of Bishkek and the country would already be greened. He proposed that citizens be able to receive land plots for rent or free of charge from the municipality for greening work. According to the deputy, residents are eager to participate in such initiatives. Bekeshev added that he is ready to find sponsors in the 7th
Since the mid-19th century, the water level in Issyk-Kul has decreased by almost 14 meters, which corresponds to a loss of about 85 billion cubic meters of water. This was reported by Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan, during his speech at the "Sustainable Impact Forum" as part of the World Government Summit taking place in Dubai, according to the ministry's press service. According to Torobaev, there is also a sharp reduction in the number of rivers
The editorial office of Kaktus.media was approached by students from one of the educational institutions in Bishkek, concerned about the changes that the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations has implemented in the grading system. They express fears that they may lose the opportunity to receive a red diploma, despite the efforts made since their first year. Confirmation of the innovations was provided by one of the teachers, noting that the changes were implemented last year.
After lengthy and intensive discussions, the European Union has decided on a mechanism for providing a loan to Ukraine amounting to 90 billion euros for the years 2026-2027. This information was published in a statement on the official website of the European Council. According to the agreements reached, 60 billion euros will be allocated for military needs, while the remaining 30 billion will cover Ukraine's budget expenses. The European Union will take on the interest payments for this
In Bishkek, it has been reported that employees of the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs Department detained a suspect in a theft that occurred at one of the local universities. This was announced by the police press service. The incident took place on December 30, 2025, when at 1:45 PM, a citizen A.A. reported to the police. She stated that an unknown person entered the classroom located on Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue and stole her bag.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke about the steps being taken to improve the air pollution situation. According to him, plans to combat smog have been developed in collaboration with the parliament, and the necessary resources for their implementation have been identified. An important area of work is gasification, for which citizens are offered preferential loans through two banks to enable them to connect to gas.
The draft law amending the Law on "Renewable Energy Sources" was discussed in the second reading in the Jogorku Kenesh. The document was presented by Deputy Minister of Energy Altynbek Rysbekov. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova asked about the size of the electricity deficit in the country.
Today, February 5, a cabinet ministers' day took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, where government members were supposed to discuss pressing issues raised in parliament in recent days. However, it became known that Adylbek Kasymaliev would not be able to attend the meeting. Deputy Kurmankul Zulushiev expressed confusion regarding the absence of the Prime Minister and clarified whether he had been informed about the meeting in advance. He also noted that the factions of the Jogorku Kenesh
Inspections of construction sites continue in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Construction of the republic.
Bakyt Torobaev at the forum in Dubai. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. At the World Government Summit in Dubai, Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, discussed the impacts of climate change on Lake Issyk-Kul. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources. During his speech, he emphasized that Issyk-Kul represents a
- The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has updated the resolution regarding the temporary ban on the export of oil and petroleum products beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to the new regulations, certain types of fuel produced at the "China Petrol Company Junda" oil refinery have been exempted from the general ban. This applies to gasoline of grade AI-92 (K-2), gasoline of grade AI-80, as well as diesel fuel of class K-2.
On Wednesday, the American Washington Post announced significant layoffs that will affect several of its divisions. The largest number of job cuts will impact the sports, local news, and international correspondent departments, as reported by the BBC. The WP newspaper is one of the oldest and most well-known publications in the United States. In 2013, it was acquired by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos. Since Donald Trump’s presidency began in 2017, the Washington Post has used the
The suspect sold the stolen livestock and spent the proceeds In the Issyk-Ata district, sheep were stolen using the Lalafo platform, as reported by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy region. The victim, 29-year-old D.T., contacted the police and explained that on January 19, an unknown person posing as a buyer managed to take possession of 15 heads of livestock without paying. A criminal case was opened on this fact under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a
Today, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, traffic will be temporarily halted on the section of Masalieva Street located between Nurmatova and Jumabaeva Streets in the city of Osh. This information was provided by the press service of the city administration. The restrictions are being implemented due to work on updating the irrigation system. During this period, vehicle traffic will be completely closed.
During the consultations, a wide range of current issues concerning the state and prospects of bilateral consular cooperation was discussed. Both sides exchanged views on the possibility of improving interaction and expanding the legal framework based on the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of April 24, 1963. One of the key topics of the meeting was ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of both countries, as well as creating comfortable conditions for their
Photo from the internet. The tenge has strengthened significantly in recent days According to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is an increase in the exchange rates of the euro and the Kazakh tenge, while the Russian ruble and the Chinese yuan are losing value. The US dollar, on the contrary, remains stable. US Dollar:
The European Commission has made a decision that opens new horizons for local entrepreneurs. An important event for the agricultural sector of the country has occurred: Kyrgyzstan is now officially included in the list of honey supplying countries for the European Union. This marks the end of lengthy negotiations and the beginning of a new phase for domestic producers. The decision of the European Commission confirmed that the veterinary control system in Kyrgyzstan fully complies with the
A girl named Ulyana has been found in the city of Kant, with information about her discovery coming from her relatives.
