Rescuers found the body of a person trapped under an avalanche in the Osh region.

An avalanche struck the Jylgyr pasture in the Kara-Kulja district Rescue operations in the Kara-Kulja district led to the discovery of a man's body, who died as a result of the avalanche. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The search was conducted at the Jylgyr pasture. The tragic incident occurred on January 31, when a group of hunters from among the local residents went to the pasture. At that time, a snow avalanche descended, and

A New Center for Children with Down Syndrome Opens in Osh

A new multifunctional resource center for children with Down syndrome was opened today in Osh. This institution was created by the charitable foundation "Santerra-Yug" and is intended to support the social integration of children with this condition, as well as to assist their parents. The opening ceremony was attended by the mayor of the Osh region, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who familiarized himself with the center's work, interacted with the children and their families, and

Adylbek Kasymaliev met with the Vice President of the UAE

Adylbek Kasymaliev, holding the position of Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan, met with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, during the World Government Summit. During the negotiations, he thanked the organizers for the opportunity to participate in the summit and for their traditional hospitality. Additionally, Kasymaliev conveyed sincere wishes from the President

Ninth Grader Opens Fire at School in Ufa

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic, the teenager fired several shots with plastic bullets at a teacher and three of his classmates, and also detonated a firecracker. He is currently detained, and investigative authorities are working to clarify all the circumstances of the incident. The Investigative Committee has already initiated criminal cases, including one for negligence (Article 293 of the Criminal Code). The head of the Ufa administration, Ratmir Mavliev,

The deputy raised the issue of the absence of social facilities in the construction of the southern part of Bishkek.

During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to industrial policy, transport, the fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov expressed concern about the active construction of multi-story buildings in the southern part of Bishkek. He noted that there is a real construction boom in this area, but the need for new schools and kindergartens is being ignored. The deputy inquired about the steps being taken by the Ministry of Construction

Football referees from Kyrgyzstan are conducting training camps in Antalya

Training camps for referees of the Kyrgyz Football Union are taking place in Antalya, lasting from February 2 to 18. According to the press service of the KFU, the event involves 18 main referees and 24 assistants, as well as 7 instructors, a medical masseur, and a guest specialist from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

The Bishkek City Hall is selling cars

Passenger and cargo vehicles are up for sale. Citizens are offered the opportunity to participate in an auction organized by the Bishkek City Hall, where various vehicles, including cars and trucks, will be sold. The auction will take place on March 13 at 10:00 at the address: Chokmorova Street, 246. Participants must register by 17:00 on March 9. The sale includes buses, special equipment, cargo vehicles, forklifts, and passenger cars of various model years. The amount of the security deposit

Man Who Was Caught in an Avalanche on the Jailoo in Kara-Kuldja Died

Photo of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Search for the missing man Rescue services in the Kara-Kuldja district of the Osh region found the body of a 37-year-old man who went missing after an avalanche on the pasture of Julgur. This was reported by the press center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The incident occurred on January 31, when a group of local hunters was on the pasture. At that time, a snow collapse occurred, resulting in one of them

Deputy Prosecutor Arrested in Talas Region

The suspect is accused of extorting a bribe During a joint operation of the General Prosecutor's Office and the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), a high-profile prosecutor's official suspected of extortion was arrested. On February 1, the deputy prosecutor of one of the districts in the Talas region, known as S.K.O., was detained while receiving a bribe of 140,000 soms (approximately 1,600 US dollars). According to information from the GKNB, this official created a

Zhapаров on the driver reform: My younger brother, his wife, and older son died in a car accident

On February 3, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, visited the State Center for Vehicle and Driver Registration, where he held a meeting with auto school cadets. During the conversation, he pointed out alarming statistics: over the past ten years, there have been 75,000 traffic accidents in the country, claiming the lives of 9,120 people.

The Speaker met with the UN Resident Coordinator in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu, held a meeting with Antje Grave, the UN Resident Coordinator in the Kyrgyz Republic. During the conversation, the parties discussed the prospects and directions of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the UN, as well as plans for joint projects in the future.

The Jogorku Kenesh will consider a bill in February to limit amendments to 17 codes to no more than once a year.

- In February, the Jogorku Kenesh will consider a draft law concerning the limitation of the frequency of changes to the codes to once a year. This draft law has already been included in the parliamentary work calendar. The initiative is titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding the Frequency of Amendments."

The EEC commented on the queues of trucks at the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border

In recent days, there has been a significant accumulation of trucks at the "Ak-Tilek - Road" checkpoint near Kant. The Eurasian Economic Commission commented on this situation. According to the EEC, the increase in time for border procedures is related to the planned control measures reported by the Kazakh side. These actions are temporary and aimed at improving order at the border, as well as combating the illegal turnover of goods, which poses a threat to Kazakhstan's national

Employees of the FSIN and the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained for extortion

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of several employees of the State Penitentiary Service (SPS) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) in a fraud case. According to the SCNS, as a result of joint actions with the Main Department of Criminal Investigation (MDCI) of the SPS and the Investigative Department of the MIA, it was established that several officials from the SPS and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek received

At the GNS, issues of cashless payments for businesses were discussed

The State Tax Service (GNS) held a meeting dedicated to issues related to the application of cashless payments in the business sector. The discussion was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the GNS Azat Almanbetov and representatives of key financial institutions, including the National Bank, the Interbank Processing Center, and the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan, as well as commercial banks. During the meeting, current issues raised by entrepreneurs regarding the use of payment wallets,

The head of "Bishkek City Architecture" spoke about the priorities and tasks of the new general plan

The general plan is a key strategic document that defines the development of the capital for the next 25 years. It covers the most important aspects related to infrastructure, population provision, and improving the quality of life. This was reported in a live broadcast by the head of the State Enterprise "Bishkekglavarkhitektura," Mederbek Kydyrmaev, on the agency "Kabar." Kydyrmaev noted that the previous general plan, adopted in 2006, will expire in December 2025.

Sadyr Japarov met with the directors of driving schools

Today, February 3, Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, visited the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing, where he met with the directors of private driving schools and trainees. During the visit, the head of state detailed the measures aimed at reducing the number of road traffic accidents. In his speech, the president noted that for a long time, there had been cases of corruption in the driver training system. This led to over 90% of students from

In the Kara-Kulja District, searches are underway for a person trapped under a snow avalanche.

More than 120 rescuers and local residents are involved in the operation In the Kara-Kuldzhin region, in the village of Zhulgur, search operations continue to locate a 37-year-old man who was trapped under the snow avalanche. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As of February 3, the search involves an operational group from the Emergency Situations Department of the Osh region, 12 rescuers from the Republican Separate Rescue Unit with drones,

At the GNS, barriers to the use of cashless payments by entrepreneurs were discussed

During the meeting, important issues were raised regarding the use of various cashless instruments, such as business wallets, POS terminals, bank accounts, cards, and QR payments. Participants discussed the problems faced by entrepreneurs, including high fees for processing cashless payments, delays in crediting funds to accounts, lack of information about the payer in bank statements when using QR codes, and complex requirements from some banks that hinder business operations. In response to

Employees of the State Penitentiary Service and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek detained for fraud

According to the GKNB, the detention involved employees of correctional institution No. 16 and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky district. As part of the initiated criminal case, it was established that employees of the State Penitentiary Service and the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky district received money, hoping to resolve the issue of clemency for one of the convicts. However, despite the funds received, clemency was denied.

In Osh Region, rescuers are searching for a man caught in a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja district of the Osh region, rescue operations are ongoing in search of a 37-year-old man who became a victim of an avalanche on the "Julgur" pasture. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as of today, February 3, 126 people are participating in the search operations. Specialized equipment has been brought in to ensure access to the site of the incident and to clear the roads.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated the list of 24/7 hotlines abroad

Contacts for emergency assistance to Kyrgyz citizens outside the country The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has published a new list of 24-hour hotline numbers available at diplomatic missions. These numbers are intended to provide urgent assistance to Kyrgyz citizens who find themselves in difficult situations abroad. List of hotlines: Austria: +43 667 768 72 95 Afghanistan: +93 77 909 93 26 Azerbaijan and Georgia: +994 993 312 312 Belarus: +375 25 904 54 10 Belgium: +32

New residential buildings will not receive construction permits without schools and kindergartens, - Ministry of Construction

The ban on issuing permits for the construction of new residential complexes without the mandatory inclusion of schools and kindergartens in the project will come into effect, as reported by Deputy Minister of Construction Talantbek Imanakun uulu at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, and construction. Deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov pointed out that multi-story buildings are actively being constructed in the area of the southern highway, but there are no

A reality show on triathlon will be organized among civil servants of Kyrgyzstan.

The project, which will be implemented for the first time in Kyrgyzstan, aims to attract 10 participants representing various government and budgetary structures who have no prior sports experience. Training sessions will be organized for participants, including running, swimming, and cycling.

This year, 32 schools will begin construction in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, the construction of 32 educational institutions will begin this year, reported the vice-mayor of the capital, Azamat Kadyrov, on February 3 during a joint meeting of the factions "Emgek" and "Jany Kych" in the Bishkek City Council. He noted that last week a law was ratified in the Jogorku Kenesh, and the day before, a meeting was held with the Ministry of Construction, where the completion of the project for a school with 750 places was discussed. The

UN calls for a new regime for nuclear arms control

In the run-up to the expiration of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which expires on February 5, the UN expressed concern and called for the establishment of a new regime for controlling nuclear arsenals. The organization emphasizes that this regime must correspond to the rapidly changing situation on the international stage. According to Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, the current moment represents a "bleak phase for peace and security." He noted

Initial Results of the Transition to the 12-Year Model: Teachers Are Not Prepared for Six-Year-Old Children

Olga Bryzgalova, a representative of the Ministry of Education, highlighted the main problem faced by teachers after the transition to the 12-year education model. At a briefing, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Abakir Mamytov emphasized that in Kyrgyzstan, teachers had no experience working with six-year-old children, as until that moment they had only been trained by kindergarten educators. This created a gap when six-year-old children entered the first grade for the first time.

In the center of Bishkek, water has been shut off due to an accident on the networks.

In Bishkek, the supply of drinking water has been temporarily suspended due to an emergency situation on the water supply networks located at 30/1 Tynystanova Street. This information was provided by the Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal". The following areas are affected by the water cut-off:

The court arrested the akim of the Bakai-Ata district

The court has extended the measure of restraint for the akim of the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. As reported by Turmush, the Talas City Court held a session on February 3, 2026, during which the materials of the case against the district akim A.B.M. were reviewed.

Life in the Regions: Shyrdaks, "Kuurma Chai," and English at 60 – How a Resident of the Village of Tilekmat Captivates Foreigners with Kyrgyzstan

Umut Asanalieva, living in the village of Tilekmat, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region, has been handcrafting Kyrgyz national products throughout the year. In the summer, she hosts tourists at the pasture Kök-Jayyk, where she also sells her works. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her.

Large-scale search in Kara-Kuldzha: a man is being searched for under a snow avalanche

In the Kara-Kulja area, located in the Osh region, efforts continue to search for a 37-year-old man who became a victim of a snow avalanche on the Jylgyr pasture on January 31. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. According to the agency's information, since February 3, search operations have involved representatives from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Osh region, as well as a Republican separate rescue team consisting of 12 rescuers with a drone. They

From Deepfakes to Grooming. The UN Warns of Growing AI Threats to Children

In light of the growing volumes of malicious content generated by artificial intelligence, UN structures have issued an urgent call for the implementation of comprehensive measures aimed at protecting children from violence and psychological pressure. According to the UN News Service, Kosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), one of the agencies that prepared the joint statement, highlighted numerous threats faced

How Fish Farmers in the Jayil District Extend the Shelf Life of Live Fish? Photo

Before selling the fish, they keep it alive in specially made net pens-pools. Nikolai Radchenko continues: “I place the caught fish in the pool so it can recover from injuries sustained during the catching or transportation process. I carry out aeration, ensuring the necessary level of oxygen in the water. In such conditions, the fish can live for up to two weeks. If the pool is large, it will need to be fed. One acquaintance does just that, and his carp and snakeheads live a long time.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved amendments to the law on homeowners' associations in the first reading

At the IZO Museum, there will be an exhibition of designers titled "Theory and Practice"

On January 6, the National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev will host the opening of an exhibition titled "Theory and Practice," organized by the Public Association "Union of Designers of Kyrgyzstan." According to information provided by the Union of Designers of the Kyrgyz Republic, this event became possible thanks to cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, as well as with the Ministry of Education.

Sadyr Japarov: One General Appropriated Over 70 DOSAAF Driving Schools, Turning Them into a Personal Business

The president commented on reforms in the driver training system During the discussion of reforms in the driver training system, President Sadyr Japarov shared his thoughts on the matter. He noted that he himself underwent training at a DOSAAF driving school for six months, dedicating time to it every day. Japarov recalled how they were taught: "We were placed by the car and asked questions about the location of various parts — where the starter, radiator, battery, and driveshaft are

Italy will help Kyrgyzstan clean up cities from garbage

Kyrgyzstan is on the path to solving the waste disposal problem and transitioning to a circular economy. On February 2, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic with representatives of the Italian company TRITOR S.R.L. The result of this meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation, which will open opportunities for the implementation of advanced European technologies for the recycling of household and medical waste in the

In 5 years, bank assets and deposits have tripled.

- According to data from the National Bank, the total assets of the banking sector of Kyrgyzstan have more than tripled over a five-year period. In 2021, assets amounted to 361.1 billion soms, while by 2025 they reached 1 trillion 181.8 billion soms.

Ukraine, the USA, and Europe have agreed on a response plan in case Russia violates a potential peace agreement, - Financial Times

The discussion of this plan took place in December and January, according to the publication. It implies that retaliatory measures to any actions by Russia will be taken within 24 hours. Among the proposed measures are both diplomatic warnings and actions by the Ukrainian armed forces. If conflicts continue, the plan envisions the deployment of a military contingent from countries in the "coalition of the willing," including the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Turkey, and other EU

Asia Cup: Uzbekistan eliminated after losing to the Iran national team

The Uzbekistan national futsal team has completed its participation in the 2026 Asian Cup, losing in the quarterfinals to the team from Iran. The tournament is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, where matches are taking place these days.

Commissions for Entrepreneurs May Be Reduced for Accepting Cashless Payments

A recent meeting organized by the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic focused on issues related to cashless payments in the business sector. The event was attended by representatives of the National Bank, the Interbank Processing Center, as well as commercial banks and the Banking Union. The press service of the State Tax Service reported that the main focus was on the problems faced by entrepreneurs. The discussion touched on aspects such as the use of business wallets, POS terminals,

The Council on the Fetwas of Turkic States Discusses the Start Date of Ramadan and Orozо Aita

From February 2 to 4, a consultative meeting of the Fatwa Committee is taking place in Samarkand, organized by the Council of Leaders of Religious Administrations of the countries that are part of the Organization of Turkic States. This was reported by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK).

Starting February 11, cargoes within the EAEU will begin to be marked with navigation seals.

Starting from February 11, a decision to implement navigation seals for cargo will come into effect in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to the Traceability Agreement. This was announced by Elimbek Kanybek uulu, head of the EAEU Coordination Department of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, at a press conference at the Kabar agency. Elimbek Kanybek uulu emphasized that the implementation process will be carried out in stages. In the first stage,

The Ministry of Construction announced the cost of apartments in Bishkek and Osh.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy, Architecture, and Construction, Deputy Ulanbek Zhaanbaev asked the Deputy Minister of Construction about the current prices for apartments in Bishkek and Osh. Talantbek Imanakun uulu, the Deputy Minister, reported that the cost of housing offered by private construction companies in Bishkek ranges from $800 to $3000 per square meter, while in Osh, this figure is between $700 and $1500 per square meter.

Trump decided to create an emergency stockpile of certain resources

President of the United States Donald Trump announced plans to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals, as reported by Bloomberg. In the initial phase, $12 billion is planned to be allocated for the implementation of this initiative. The goal of this program is to protect American manufacturers from potential supply disruptions and to reduce dependence on imports from China. The project, named Vault, implies that the U.S. government will purchase and store minerals necessary for

The risk of Nipah virus spread in Kyrgyzstan is low

The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance reported the current risk assessment related to the Nipah virus for Kyrgyzstan, which has been deemed low. General Overview of the Nipah Virus

The contribution of the Bishkek CHPP to air pollution is lower than that of transport and residential areas, - the mayor

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on agrarian policy, ecology, and environmental protection, held on February 2, the deputies discussed the problem of air pollution in Bishkek and measures aimed at reducing the level of smog. Deputy Bakyt Tentishev asked what sources of air pollution in the capital are currently the most significant.

The second international business forum B5+1 kicks off in Bishkek

The second B5+1 Forum is opening in Bishkek, organized by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in collaboration with the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. This event is a logical continuation of the historic C5+1 summit, which established the forum as an important platform for dialogue between businesses in Central Asia and the United States.