In 2025, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) allocated 409.7 million soms for the reimbursement of pharmacies for subsidized medications dispensed by prescription. According to the fund, these funds helped many insured citizens of Kyrgyzstan obtain necessary medications, paying only a small part of their cost.
On February 11, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh listened to a report on the preparation for the spring field and economic works. During the discussion, Ulukbek Karybek uulu suggested reducing the number of questions on the agenda and reminded about the need to consider two resolutions marked as classified (for official use only). After the discussion on spring field works concluded, journalists were asked to leave the hall, and the meeting continued behind closed doors.
Southwest Airlines has confirmed its intention to equip its entire fleet of aircraft with Starlink technology. The first aircraft with the new equipment will begin operations this summer, and by the end of 2026, the system will be installed on more than 300 aircraft. Wi-Fi from Starlink will be free for all passengers. “Starlink creates a cozy atmosphere in the air, allowing our customers to stream content from any platform, follow live sports events, download music, play games, work, and
Recently, at Depot No. 1, a ceremonial event took place where the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, handed over the keys to 95 new buses and 42 units of specialized equipment to the Bishkek city administration. “Today we are pleased to hand over 95 modern buses and 42 units of specialized equipment to the city administration. This marks an important step in the renewal of urban public transport and municipal services. The priorities of the city administration remain urban
In his speech at the parliamentary session on February 12, deputy Bolotbek Borbiev emphasized the significance of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu's work and his contribution to the activities of the Jogorku Kenesh.
At 05:56 AM on February 12, 2026, a fire broke out at secondary school No. 100, located in the Aiyl district of the Kara-Suu region. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Osh region, the signal about the fire was received by rescue services at the specified time. Just two minutes later, at 05:58, two teams from the fire and rescue station No. 25 of the Kara-Suu region arrived at the scene.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies from the "Ala-Too" and "Eldik" groups agreed on the candidacy of Marlen Mamataliyev for the position of speaker. This decision became known during the discussions at the meeting of the parliamentarians. Thus, Mamataliyev was nominated as a candidate for this important position.
An avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, leading to temporary traffic restrictions. According to information from the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, on February 12, 2026, at the 127th kilometer of the Bishkek-Osh road, in the area of the Töö-Ashuu pass, a snow avalanche descended. This event forced the introduction of temporary restrictions for all vehicles.
In the Osh region, in the village of Sary-Tash, located in the Aravan district, the construction of a solar power station with a capacity of 105 MW is planned on an area of 200 hectares. Today, during a working trip to the Aravan district, Amanakan Kenzhebaev, the head of the Osh region, got acquainted with the land allocated for the project and held a meeting with relevant specialists.
In the Talas region, in the Bakai-Ata district, a major overhaul of the overhead power lines with a total length of 29.985 km and a voltage of 10 kV is planned, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. In addition, technical maintenance will be carried out on the following facilities:
In 2026, the Open Joint Stock Company "National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan" plans to acquire 268 transformers. This information was provided by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, as part of the preparation for the heating season of 2026-2027, there will be an increase in capacity at substations of both high and low voltage across the country.
Today, February 12, at 10:00 on the Tazhar—Talass—Suusamyr highway, near Ak-Kalpak, an accident occurred. According to preliminary data, the driver of the "Chevrolet Cobalt," heading west, lost control on the slippery road while overtaking and collided with a "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter" minibus.
On February 12, a discussion was held in parliament regarding the candidacy of Marlen Mamataliyev for the position of speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. His name was proposed by the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too".
In Cholpon-Ata, the foundation for a new building intended for the environmental service has been laid. Currently, there are 43 people working in the regional office for the Issyk-Kul region, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Previously, employees engaged in environmental protection worked in an old dilapidated building that had been used by various departments for five decades. Due to its deteriorated condition, there was a need for a new
In the Suusamyr Valley, a district tournament for young wrestlers took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The competitions were held from February 6 to 7, 2023, and gathered 157 participants aged from 6 to 14 years from several villages, including Kyzyl-Oy, Kozhomkul, 1-May, Suusamyr, and Tunuk, which are part of the Jayil district. The list of tournament winners is as follows:
Doctors who have moved to Talas receive bonuses of up to 40,000 soms, as reported by Turmush correspondent. According to available data, starting from September 2025, under the initiative of Ermat Jumayev, the head of the region, 18 doctors and 15 residents are actively working in the Talas region, aimed at addressing the issue of staff shortages in the healthcare sector.
This year, the agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog–2026" will be held at an international level, as reported by the organizational committee of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Highly qualified specialists and experts from China, Qatar, and other neighboring countries will participate in the event, sharing their knowledge and experience in modern technologies and effective agricultural practices. Foreign experts will present
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, several bills were approved. In particular, the deputies reviewed and supported the following initiatives:
The meeting attracted more than two thousand public servants from different countries around the world In Moscow, the first International Congress on Public Administration is taking place these days, gathering over 2000 participants from various countries. This landmark event for public administrators aims to enhance managerial skills and address current challenges in the field of public administration. It is organized by the Presidential Academy with the support of the Government of the
According to the Eurasian Economic Commission data for February 2026, there are 27 anti-dumping measures in place within the EAEU concerning goods from 10 countries. Most of these measures (18) target products coming from China. Other supplier countries include Malaysia, Turkey, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, India, Uzbekistan, and Japan.
A driver who was operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol was arrested in the Issyk-Kul region. According to information provided by the press service of the State Traffic Safety Department, a video was made available on social media on February 11, showing a driver behind the wheel in an intoxicated state.
In Kyrgyzstan, an upgrade has taken place in 220 cluster schools, which have been equipped with modern educational laboratory equipment for STEM disciplines and information and communication technology (ICT) tools. This innovation aims to implement a practice-oriented and digital approach to education. According to the Ministry of Education, this equipment delivery is part of the state program "Altyn Kazyq," which encompasses large-scale changes in the country's educational
- Citizens wishing to obtain preferential loans under government programs must first register in the electronic queue through commercial banks. This was announced on February 11 by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyyshev. He clarified that the "FSH-14" program has already begun its work, and potential borrowers can contact bank branches to submit their applications. It is impossible to obtain a loan without
In Bishkek, starting from February 13, applications will be accepted for the rental of 36 trading places located in 13 city parks. The sale of goods such as ice cream, drinks, coffee, popcorn, cotton candy, children's toys, books, as well as the rental of bicycles and frame trampolines is planned here. According to the city administration, as per the decision of the municipal commission, applications submitted before the official announcement in the media will not be considered. Each
The award ceremony took place in the Batken region, organized by the authorized representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Shamenov. The event was attended by Zarina Asanova, an athlete from the Kyzyl-Kiy City Children and Youth Sports School and a student of BatGU. In addition, Shamenov met with coach Zhenishbek Toktonazarov, who is training Begaim Akbalaeva, a member of the Kyrgyzstan national team in alysh (Kyrgyz wrestling) and a resident of the Birlik village in the
Today, a meeting was held in the Jogorku Kenesh, during which pressing issues were discussed, including the resignation of the speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu. Deputy Kamila Talieva made sharp remarks concerning not only what is happening in parliament but also the relationships at the highest levels of power.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, signed a decree to hold a republican referendum on constitutional amendments, which will take place on March 15, 2026, as reported by Akorda. Today, February 12, the draft of the new Constitution was officially published in the media.
The deputy emphasized the significance of the former speaker's work for the Kyrgyz language and the adoption of key laws. After Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu left the position of chairman of the parliament, several deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh expressed their opinions. Janar Akayev noted that the former speaker performed his duties with dignity and did not involve the Jogorku Kenesh in political conflicts. “You worked honestly. I especially want to highlight your initiative to transition the
In the Batken region, in the village of Kyzyl-Kyshtak in the Kadamjay district, work has begun on planting new seedlings of apricot and cherry. According to information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, new varieties of apricot, such as Mikado and Djebasreda, have been planted over an area of 6.5 hectares. These varieties are known for their early ripening (fruiting from April 25 to 30) and good transportability, with a projected yield of 8 tons per hectare over three years. In
Today, the election of a new speaker will take place The issue of appointing a new speaker became relevant immediately after Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his resignation from the position. However, Deputy Nilufar Alimjanova expressed the opinion that this proposal does not meet moral standards and called for a discussion. As a result, the deputies agreed to take a break for a more detailed consideration of the issue. Currently, various parliamentary groups, such as "Adilet
Recent data shows that the volume of the Small Aral has increased to 23 billion cubic meters, as reported by Almaty.tv. Currently, 50 cubic meters of water per second is flowing through the Akaklakski hydro junction, and by the end of the year, authorities plan to strengthen the protective dam and begin a new phase of the project to restore the Northern Aral. This gives hope to the residents.
A new automated information system called the "Unified System for Providing State Subsidies to Seed Production Farms of the Kyrgyz Republic," or AIS "Subsidy," is functioning in the Ministry of Agriculture. Its development was carried out by the State Institution "AgroSmart," as reported in the agency's press release. The main goal of the AIS "Subsidy" is to digitize and automate all stages—from submitting applications for subsidies to their review
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kurmankul Zulushев expressed his thoughts regarding the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu. He noted that the event came as a surprise, reminding that public service is not private property. "Everyone who comes to public service should understand that sooner or later they will have to leave it," he added. According to him, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu showed political courage by voluntarily resigning from
"It is wrong to associate me with anyone" Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu spoke at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, where he explained the reasons for his decision to leave the position of speaker. According to him, the parliamentary delegation returned from Turkey the day before, and the visit was successful, with high results from all meetings. However, political events occurred in Kyrgyzstan that led to expressions of opinions about him. "I do not serve one or two people; I serve
According to the press service of JSC "State Customs Infrastructure," the process of implementing seals has been successful. The company's specialists have applied seals to the first international shipments, confirming the system's readiness for operation. Previously, this system was used only at the domestic level within the republic, and now it has begun functioning as part of integration cooperation within the EAEU.
At the international Open Masters Games taking place in Abu Dhabi (UAE), member of the national archery team of Kyrgyzstan Asel Sharbekova won a silver and a bronze medal. This was reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. The silver medal was awarded to her in the category over 30 years old, while the bronze medal was earned by the athlete in the 30+ and 40+ categories.
In Osh, the city mayor, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, handed over a new ambulance to Family Medicine Center No. 4. According to the press service of the mayor's office, the initiative was in response to a request from citizens expressed during a meeting with residents at the municipal territorial administration "Jibek-Jolu." The issue concerned the lack of ambulances in the area.
At the current meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the parliamentarians decided to suspend work in order to nominate candidates for the position of speaker. Vice-Speaker Chyngyz Ajibayev announced a break until 12:00, after which the deputies went for a meeting. Currently, five deputy groups are functioning in the parliament: "Ata-Jurt" "Mekenchil" "Eldik" "Ala-Too" "Adilet Kyrgyzstan" It is also worth noting that deputies Elvira Surabaldiyeva,
A deputy accused her colleagues of betraying the speaker At today's parliamentary session, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Kamila Talieva expressed her opinion that the gossip between Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev has become the cause of their conflict. This statement came against the backdrop of the recent resignation of the parliament speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu. "People are coming to me with concerns about the current political situation. They are watching what is
- On February 2, 2026, a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers was signed, according to which a plot of land in the Chui region is being reclassified from agricultural land to land designated for industry. This decision concerns 10 hectares of rain-fed arable land, which is state-owned and located in the territory of the Ak-Suu rural district in the Moscow region.
According to the information from the Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, it is quite permissible to receive a pension by proxy. According to the legislation, a pensioner has the right to appoint a trusted person to receive their payments if the power of attorney is drawn up in accordance with the civil norms of the country.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an 18-year-old girl was detained for extortion. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the October district, she is accused of demanding 5 million soms from a man under the threat of criminal prosecution. A citizen, M.A., filed an official complaint with the Investigative Service, stating that since January 2026, a girl named A. had systematically extorted money from him, threatening violence and imprisonment, as well as
In the Chui region, suspects in a large-scale fraud have been detained. According to information provided by the regional police department, on February 3, 2026, a report was received at the Alamudun district police station from a resident of Bishkek, born in 1985, named M.M. He requested assistance regarding a man known as K.
At the parliamentary meeting on February 12, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his decision to leave his position. He emphasized that the resignation was his personal choice and that he was not under any pressure.
On February 12, a breakthrough of the heating main occurred in the "Kok-Zhar" area in Bishkek. Eyewitnesses reported this to the publication Kaktus.media. According to their information, hot water flooded the roadway, significantly hindering vehicle movement. The steam rising from the water creates low visibility.
Against the backdrop of anticipation for a decision on the "Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act," this event becomes particularly significant. This bill, which has received approval from the House of Representatives committee, has been introduced to Congress. If the law is passed and signed by President Donald Trump, Zuffa Boxing will gain the authority to establish rankings, award titles, and enter into exclusive contracts with fighters, similar to the UFC.
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched a new automated information system known as the "Unified System for Providing State Subsidies to Seed Production Farms" (AIS "Subsidy"). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The system was developed by the state institution "AgroSmart." The AIS "Subsidy" was created to optimize processes related to the submission and