The Bishkek city administration, led by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, held a meeting dedicated to the results of socio-economic development for 2025 and the tasks for the upcoming year. First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov presented the results of the work carried out within the framework of the administrative-territorial reform and digitalization.
In the Jalal-Abad region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on the situation in areas affected by snowfall and avalanches. According to preliminary data, on the Bishkek — Osh road, in the area of 255–260 km (sections "Pelmennaia" and "Elik"), an avalanche occurred, leading to a temporary halt in traffic. A loader from DEP No. 23 was dispatched to the scene, and by 12:00, the road was cleared in both directions. No injuries among people have been reported.
The General Secretary of the Kyrgyz Football Union, Mederbek Sydykov, solemnly presented the international FIFA licenses for 2026 to futsal referees — Talant Raimberdiev and Nurbek Arstanbek uulu. According to the press service of the KFU, Timur Toktobaev, who is currently in Osh, will receive his FIFA license in the coming days.
In Bishkek, the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Council between the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan took place, attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, reports the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. Kasymaliev emphasized that 2025 will be an important milestone in the development of relations between the two countries, noting the high level of
According to a CIA representative, this video strengthens their efforts to recruit Chinese spies aimed at attracting officers disillusioned by corruption and the purges of generals carried out by the government. In the video, the narrator says: “Anyone with leadership qualities will evoke fear and will face brutal elimination.” He adds: “I cannot allow these madmen to shape my daughter's future.”
In the Tyup district, the operational and preventive action "Arsenal," organized by the local department of internal affairs, continues. Within the framework of this event, active explanatory work is being carried out with the population. The process is coordinated by the head of the Tyup district department of internal affairs, Police Colonel Tilek Kanatbekov.
Durov explained that China did not establish WeChat as the only communication app and did not force users to use it. The messenger became popular in the early 2010s due to competition, winning over many other services, including international ones like WhatsApp, which at that time had no restrictions. Only after WeChat gained a significant audience did government structures begin to integrate their services into this messenger. Durov also compared the situation in China with other countries,
Important aspects of bilateral interaction were thoroughly discussed at the meeting of the ministers, who reviewed the current state of cooperation in political, economic, water-energy, and cultural spheres. Special attention was given to the implementation of agreements reached during the 7th meeting of the Supreme Intergovernmental Council and the 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council. A schedule for mutual high-level visits for the current year was also agreed upon. The ministers
In the past week, events in the political sphere of Kyrgyzstan have developed so rapidly that even members of parliament barely managed to keep up. The resignation of the head of the State National Security Committee, the departure of the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, and other significant personnel changes have caused serious concern in society. The streams of information coming through social media are often contradictory and filled with rumors, complicating the understanding of what is
During the first meeting of the Kyrgyz-Tajik Intergovernmental Council in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced the country's readiness to become a "trade gateway" for Tajik goods, providing access to the markets of the EAEU and the European Union through the GSP+ mechanism. Kasymaliev also emphasized that the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is an important infrastructure project that will
The Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, shared ambitious plans for improving the road transport infrastructure in the capital during a meeting of the board. In 2026, a project is expected to be implemented for the construction and reconstruction of 119 kilometers of road facilities and bridges. According to the announced data, the project plans to: build 19 kilometers of new roads; reconstruct 100 kilometers of existing ones; construct 6 new bridges; create 1 road interchange with local
On February 12, in the picturesque area of Shatyl, located in the Kün-Chyghysh ayil district of the Ton region in the Issyk-Kul region, a winter cultural and tourist festival was held. Representatives from the presidential representative office in the Issyk-Kul region, the administration of the Ton district, as well as leaders of local enterprises and institutions, heads of ayil okmotu, employees, tourism officials, craftsmen, and hunters with trained birds of prey attended the festival. The
The deputies of the Kara-Kul City Council held a session on February 12, during which they discussed the results of the socio-economic development of the region. Participating in the meeting were Mayor Nurtilek Orozbaev, Council Chairman Chyngyz Kimsanov, deputies, as well as heads of various institutions and enterprises. A total of 24 deputies attended the session.
The audit conducted by the internal audit department of the city hall revealed numerous issues in the operations of 'Dolphin.' The identified violations pertain not only to financial discipline but also to non-compliance with current requirements in the field of accounting and reporting, as well as deficiencies in archival management and internal control. As a result of the audit, 414.5 thousand soms were returned to the city budget. All materials from the inspection have been
In a recent report by RIA Novosti, citing the Telegram channel of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, it was revealed that a formation resembling a smile has appeared on the surface of the Sun. The size of this unique phenomenon reaches 1.5 million kilometers, as noted in the publication.
During the meeting of the board on February 12, the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, announced the creation of a general plan for Bishkek, which covers the period until 2050. According to the mayor, the final approval of this document is scheduled for 2026.
According to information announced by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and the Head of the President's Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev, in 2025, the country was visited by 86,000 citizens of Tajikistan. This number is 12 times higher than the figures for 2024. This positive trend in tourism cooperation was recorded during the first meeting of the intergovernmental council of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which took place in Bishkek. During this meeting, Adylbek
In Ala-Buga, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, six wrestlers from the village of Cholok-Kaiyn returned with prizes from large international competitions. The athletes of the club, named after Ryskeldi uulu Turatbek and led by coach Kamchy Tölöpaldy uulu, participated in the grappling tournament "NAGA-GRAPPLING," where five of them took prize places.
In Kara-Balta, there has been a change in the leadership of the municipal enterprise "Universal," according to information provided by a Turmush correspondent. The new director, appointed by Mayor Almaz Isakov, is Mirbek Baktybekovich Murataliev, born in 1986. His appointment took place on February 12, 2026.
A traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek – Manas Airport road. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident took place in the Sokuluk district. Patrol service officers arrived at the scene of the accident.
The situation was commented on by the Russian ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergey Vakunov, the Russian ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, shared information about the future of the airbase "Kant". According to him, there is no need to expand this airbase. The diplomat noted: "Experts have concluded that the current operational parameters of the airbase are quite sufficient to ensure the security of the member countries of the union from the southern direction". For reference:
- In accordance with the approved work plan for 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic intends to increase areas for organic agriculture as part of the implementation of the National Development Program of the country until 2030. According to the document, by March 30 of this year, it is necessary to increase the sown areas from 67.3 thousand hectares to 100 thousand hectares.
From February 6 to 22, 2024, the XXV Winter Olympic Games are taking place in Italy. Two skiers represent Kyrgyzstan at these competitions: Timur Shakirov — in alpine skiing; Artur Saparbekov — in cross-country skiing. A Turmush correspondent spoke with Olesya Shakirova, Timur's mother, to learn about his journey to the Olympics.
- The February report published on the website of the U.S. Department of Agriculture states that the forecast for wheat harvest in Russia and Kazakhstan remains unchanged compared to the January estimate. According to the data, Russia is expected to harvest 89.5 million tons, while Kazakhstan is projected to harvest 18.9 million tons. In the previous agricultural season, these figures were 81.6 million tons and 18.6 million tons, respectively.
Ulan Bekzhanovich Akmatov has become the new head of the Issyk-Ata District Department of Education in the Chui region. This information was confirmed by the district state administration, reports Turmush. Ulan Akmatov was born on November 23, 1988.
An international women's wrestling tournament will be held in Sweden, featuring athletes from Kyrgyzstan. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, the event called Klippen Lady Open will take place from February 13 to 15. Kyrgyzstan will be represented by three wrestlers at the tournament:
At the final meeting of the city hall held on February 12, 2026, at the "Tunguch" theater, Adylbek Kasymaliev, head of the Cabinet, summarized the capital's performance for 2025 and outlined plans for the future.
On February 13, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, during his working visit. The meeting discussed key aspects of developing bilateral relations between the two countries. Sadyr Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to expanding cooperation with Tajikistan, based on mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests.
In the Chatkal district, due to the ongoing snowfalls that began on February 11, a state of emergency of level II has been declared. This information was provided by the authorized representative of the president in the Jalal-Abad region. According to the agency's data, as a result of heavy snowfalls, snow has fallen on the roads Aala-Buka—Zhany-Bazar—Kirovka and Krasnaya Gorka—Ak-Tash, leading to a temporary halt in traffic.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a forum titled "The Future of Seed Production in Kyrgyzstan: Quality, Innovation, Partnership" opens today. The event is dedicated to the strategic development of the seed production sector in the country. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry is the organizer of the forum in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Crop and Horticulture Expertise, as well as the AgroLead group of companies and the Kyrgyz
On February 12, an extended meeting was held at the General Prosecutor's Office, where issues related to combating cybercrime and drug trafficking among teenagers were discussed. According to reports, the meeting addressed current types of internet fraud, as well as problems associated with drug use and distribution among youth. In particular, attention was paid to telephone and messenger fraud, hacking of social media accounts, schemes promising high profits with minimal risks, and
Mарат Усеналиев has been appointed as the head of the Sokuluk District Department of Education. This rotation is part of a plan developed by the Ministry of Education in accordance with the law "On State Civil Service and Municipal Service" to reduce corruption risks and conflicts of interest.
A cement plant is planned to be built in Tash-Kumyr. According to information from the president's representative in the Jalal-Abad region, an agreement was signed on February 13 between the Cabinet of Ministers and the LLC "Yug Euro Cement" for the implementation of an investment project to establish a cement plant in this city.
Extensive repair work on high-voltage overhead power lines operating at voltages of 220/110/35 kV is planned at the Batken Electric Networks enterprise, which is part of JSC “NES Kyrgyzstan”. According to the approved plan for 2026, it is expected:
A 51-year-old food blogger, Emma Amit, tragically passed away in the Philippines after tasting the devil crab — the most poisonous representative of its kind in the country — while filming a video. This was reported by the Daily Mail. Amit went with friends to a mangrove forest in search of crabs and mollusks. After a successful hunt, she prepared a dish in coconut milk and filmed the entire process for her blog. After the group ate, her friends went home.
Erkebayev, who held the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his thoughts on the recent events that have affected the stability in the country. He supports President Sadyr Japarov's appeal to the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan. In the last two weeks, events have occurred in the country that have disrupted the usual order and stability, despite my hopes for peaceful development.
According to the Israeli publication The Times of Israel, the Israeli army is preparing a new attack plan for the Gaza Strip, citing "the forced disarmament of Hamas" as the reason.
In Talas, police identified a narcotic substance with one of the citizens during preventive measures, reported the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to information from the press service, a special order was issued to implement the main organizational plan for the first half of 2026. As part of this, a raid called "Bandit" took place in the region from February 12 to 14.
In Japan, couples have received a new opportunity to demonstrate their feelings in an original way — through cookies adorned with the image of Prime Minister Sanae Takahiti. This was reported by RIA Novosti. The set, called "Sanae-chan Cookies," includes twelve cookies featuring a portrait of the head of government and deer, symbolizing her home prefecture of Nara. Each cookie also has inscriptions such as "first female prime minister" and "first prime minister from
According to Aibek Kochorbaev, 1 billion 90 million soms have been allocated from the presidential fund for stabilization for the city.
The OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan" and the OJSC "State Insurance Organization" have signed a memorandum of cooperation regarding insurance. The document was signed by the chairmen of the boards of the two organizations: Manasbek Samidinov and Eldiyar Kaldarbekov.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the lifting of temporary restrictions on freight traffic on the Otmok pass, which connects Suusamyr with Talas and Taraz. Traffic is currently operating as usual. Road clearing and the addition of inert materials are being carried out by the forces of DEP No. 36.
The Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, is preparing for the country's participation in the major international tourism exhibition ITB Berlin, which will take place in 2026. As part of the preparations, a working meeting was held, attended by local tour operators, representatives of tourist destinations, and the Kyrgyz Association of Tourism Organizations (KATO). During the
In the Sokuluk district, in the rural municipality of Sary-Ozon, an event was held at the "Alley of Memory" dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. This was reported by Turmush correspondents, citing information from the local rural administration.
A memorial evening was held in the At-Bashinsky district to mark the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. Representatives of the local administration, heads of institutions, and veterans of the Afghan war attended the event. At the beginning of the ceremony, participants laid flowers at the monument in honor of the fallen soldiers and recited a memorial prayer.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the launch of an analytical system called "Salyk Kuzot," which aims to enhance the transparency of tax administration, reduce corruption risks, and create fairer conditions for businesses. At a press conference, the Deputy Chairman of the GNS KR, Jienbekov Bakyt Muratovich, noted that this system was developed in response to long-standing systemic issues faced by tax authorities.
The meeting discussed the main types of internet fraud, as well as cases related to drug use among youth. Participants talked about phone and messenger scams, hacking of social media accounts, and schemes that promise high profits with low risks. Attention was also drawn to the spread of drugs via the internet. Special emphasis was placed on measures to combat cybercrime in the context of growing digitalization and the need to improve cooperation between government agencies and the private