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Sports Palace for 5,200 seats, 7-story medical institutions, and presidential lyceum — construction sites in the city of Manas were visited for inspection.

In the city of Manas, a review of several construction projects took place, involving representatives from the mayor's office and the presidential representative's office in the Jalal-Abad region. The first item on the agenda was to familiarize themselves with the process of erecting a new building for the regional department of urban planning and architecture of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as a branch of the state institution "Cadastre" in Manas.

11.02.2026, 14:20
The Ministry of Agriculture urges farmers to switch to breeding purebred livestock
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The Ministry of Agriculture urges farmers to switch to breeding purebred livestock

The Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Bakyt Torobaev, announced an initiative aimed at developing farming during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh — the transition to breeding purebred livestock. According to him, this change should contribute to improving productivity and reducing the burden on pastures. Additionally, the minister reported plans to create a state enterprise called "Kyrgyz Zhayit," which will regulate the use of pastures and conduct

11.02.2026, 14:15
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The Mayor of Osh transferred the SUV gifted to him to the city's balance sheet.

The mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, received a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUV as a gift from his "relatives" from Jalal-Abad. According to information provided by the mayor's office, Toktorbaev decided not to keep the gift for himself, but to transfer it to the municipality's balance. He noted that public service should be for the benefit of the people, and therefore this vehicle will be used to improve the work of city services.

11.02.2026, 14:14
The source of consciousness may not be in the brain, but in every cell.
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The source of consciousness may not be in the brain, but in every cell.

In her work published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology, Tleuberdiova bases her findings on the theory of universal biological consciousness, which asserts that this property has persisted for billions of years through cellular division from a common ancestor—the first cellular organism. Every living being, including humans, carries this ancient legacy. Thus, consciousness does not arise from nowhere but is transmitted from preceding forms of life. The proposed concept of "absolute

11.02.2026, 14:12
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The village government of the rural area of Kyrgyzstan has acquired heavy cargo equipment.

In the Manas district of the Talas region, administrators of the rural district of Kyrgyzstan announced the acquisition of heavy cargo vehicles. According to the local ayil okmotu, a new cargo truck has been purchased for the needs of the rural district, which was critically necessary for carrying out various tasks. A total of 4 million 750 thousand soms has been allocated from the budget for its purchase.

11.02.2026, 14:10
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In Batken, an asphalt concrete plant was launched and 43 units of road machinery were handed over.

In the Batken region, the opening of an asphalt concrete plant with a capacity of 35 tons per hour took place, along with the transfer of 43 units of road machinery. The ceremony was held on February 11, attended by the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev, the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan Hirano Ryuichi, as well as representatives of local authorities and road builders, as reported by Turmush correspondent.

11.02.2026, 14:04
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In addition to the FSH, 5 new state agricultural support programs will launch in 2026, - Ministry of Agriculture

In 2026, in addition to the existing "FSC" program, the launch of five more state initiatives aimed at supporting agriculture through preferential financing is expected. This was reported on February 11 by Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Among these programs, special attention will be paid to cluster financing, which has been in operation since 2022. About 4 billion soms are planned to be allocated for

11.02.2026, 13:52
Edil Baysalov: Elderly "Has-beens" and "Political Bankrupts" Fancy Themselves as Creators of History
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Edil Baysalov: Elderly "Has-beens" and "Political Bankrupts" Fancy Themselves as Creators of History

Edil Baisalov on the reasons for the political split in the country Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister, expressed his views on the current political situation in Kyrgyzstan. He made his statement through social media. "It is important to openly and honestly express one's position in light of recent events," he noted. Over the past five years, it has been evident that the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, along with Kamchybek Tashiev,

11.02.2026, 13:47
Torobaev: Beans Have Become a Commodity on the Exchange, but Export Requires Processing
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Torobaev: Beans Have Become a Commodity on the Exchange, but Export Requires Processing

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev reported that beans are now a commodity that can be traded on the international exchange. He noted that the price of a ton of beans has fallen from $1600 to $930. According to an analysis conducted, it was found that Kyrgyz beans are mainly exported in raw form, while other countries engage in fumigation and quality packaging, which significantly increases their market price.

11.02.2026, 13:44
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Nur Cholpon represented Kyrgyzstan at the music project Voice Beyond Horizon

Singer and composer Nur Cholpon successfully represented Kyrgyzstan as part of the international music project Voice Beyond Horizon, which aired on February 5, 2026, on Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. In her performance, Nur Cholpon sang the ancient folk song "Besh Yrgai," offering the audience her modern interpretation, which highlights the richness of Kyrgyz musical heritage. She is the first female composer in

11.02.2026, 13:42
Russia has reduced imports of Chinese cars
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Russia has reduced imports of Chinese cars

According to information voiced by the Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov in an interview with RIA Novosti, the volume of car supplies from China to Russia fell by 44% in 2025. Additionally, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China, the total trade turnover between China and Russia for 2025 decreased by 6.9% compared to the previous year, amounting to $228.105 billion. Morgulov noted that the decline in imports from China to Russia, which amounted to just

11.02.2026, 13:42
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Farmers do not want to develop and learn new technologies, - Bakyt Torobaev

- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, deputy Chyngyz Ajibaev proposed to initiate training for farmers in the Leilek district. In response to this request, Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture, noted that since January 16, seminars organized by the Ministry of Agriculture have been taking place in the south of the country.

11.02.2026, 13:36
In the Alamudun District, a shepherd sold someone else's cattle and lost the embezzled 3.7 million soms.
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In the Alamudun District, a shepherd sold someone else's cattle and lost the embezzled 3.7 million soms.

An incident occurred in the Alamudun district involving a shepherd who embezzled and misappropriated property from a farming enterprise amounting to 3.7 million soms. This was reported by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region. According to information received from law enforcement agencies, a representative of the farming enterprise "K.J." filed a complaint with the Alamudun district police against J.E., born in 1998.

11.02.2026, 13:25
Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva: Not Even a White Cat Should Have Run Between Them
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Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva: Not Even a White Cat Should Have Run Between Them

Zhyldyzkan Joldosheva, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, commented on the recent significant changes in the upper echelons of power in the country. On her social media page, she discussed the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev from the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). In her comment, she used a metaphor to emphasize the closeness of the relationship between the president and Tashiev.

11.02.2026, 13:21
The nursing home "Ümüt üyi" was awarded an insurance certificate for 2 million soms
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The nursing home "Ümüt üyi" was awarded an insurance certificate for 2 million soms

The director of the nursing home 'Ümüt üyi' was presented with an insurance certificate in the amount of 2,020,311.73 soms. This was officially announced by the city administration. Recall that a tragic incident occurred on January 6, 2026, when a fire broke out in the palliative care unit of this institution, claiming the lives of two people. Since April 2023, the Social Stationary Institution 'Ümüt üyi' has been under the management of the Department of Social Development

11.02.2026, 13:19
GKNB: Corruption scheme uncovered for illegal enrollment of cadets in driving schools in Batken region
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GKNB: Corruption scheme uncovered for illegal enrollment of cadets in driving schools in Batken region

A corruption scheme related to the illegal enrollment of cadets in driving schools has been uncovered in the Batken region. The heads of driving schools, participating in organized corruption, were making fictitious enrollments of citizens who were not in the country. In order to obtain illegal income, enrollments were carried out remotely, without attending the necessary courses, while fictitious documentation about the completion of studies was prepared.

11.02.2026, 13:14
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In the villages of the At-Bashinsky district, preparations are underway for the implementation of the "Taza Suu" project.

In the villages of At-Bashy and Ak-Zhar, preparations are actively underway for the implementation of the "Taza Suu" project, which aims to address the issue of providing the population with clean drinking water. This project is supported by the Asian Development Bank. On February 12, 2025, a meeting was held between project representatives and village residents, during which the completion of the cost-estimation and design documentation was announced, along with the receipt of a

11.02.2026, 13:13
"Provocateurs and Their Unconcealed Ambitions Have Caused a Split": Edil Baisalov Commented on the Resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev
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"Provocateurs and Their Unconcealed Ambitions Have Caused a Split": Edil Baisalov Commented on the Resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev

Edil Baisalov continued his thoughts on social media: For all five years, no one doubted that the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, and his closest partner, Kamchybek Tashiev, were jointly building a governance system. All key decisions were made only after thorough discussions. This collaboration became the foundation for mutual responsibility, and, surprisingly, it maintained stability throughout all these years.

11.02.2026, 13:11
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The Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic starts a partnership with Apolitical. We explain what this is and why it is needed.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the beginning of a partnership with Apolitical, according to information provided by the agency's press service. As part of this collaboration, employees of government institutions in Kyrgyzstan will be able to access the Government AI Campus — a global platform designed to train one million public servants in artificial intelligence in governance, supported by Google.org. The main goal of

11.02.2026, 13:09
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"We Must Preserve Issyk-Kul." Torobaev Announced Changes for Farmers

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev announced the need for a complete transition of the entire Issyk-Kul region to drip irrigation. The minister emphasized: "Preserving Lake Issyk-Kul is our priority. If farmers continue to take all the water from the BSR and BDR, the lake will not be replenished. Therefore, our plan is to fully transition the region to drip irrigation."

11.02.2026, 13:06
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Ministry of Economic Development: Certificate of Origin Not Required for Mutual Trade in the EAEU

As part of the seminar organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, important aspects related to the correct completion of waybills and the accurate indication of HS codes were discussed. The Director of the "Legprom" Association, Azamat Kerimbek uulu, raised several relevant issues regarding the issuance of certificates of origin ST-1 and adaptation to changes in the field of electronic commerce. He noted that entrepreneurs are facing difficulties in obtaining ST-1 certificates

11.02.2026, 13:03
In Osh, a modern educational institution will be built on the site of a century-old school.
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In Osh, a modern educational institution will be built on the site of a century-old school.

In the city of Osh, work has begun on the construction of a new educational institution that will replace the dilapidated building with a century-long history. The Ministry of Construction announced this event. According to information from the department, as part of the directive from President Sadyr Japarov, the demolition of the old building of School No. 3 named after M.V. Lomonosov, located at: Kurmanjan-Datka St., 97, in the Suleiman-Too area, will be carried out.

11.02.2026, 12:54
Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: Imported planting material undergoes phytosanitary control
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Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic: Imported planting material undergoes phytosanitary control

In the Osh region, quarantine phytosanitary control is being carried out for imported planting materials, conducted by the local office of the Department of Chemicalization, Protection, and Quarantine of Plants. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the control takes place in two stages. The first stage of control occurs at the quarantine phytosanitary control post "Dostuk," located on the border with Uzbekistan. During this stage, a thorough check of all necessary documents is

11.02.2026, 12:53
Agricultural facilities returned to state ownership in the Kadamjay district
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Agricultural facilities returned to state ownership in the Kadamjay district

In the Batken region, in the Kadamjay district, agricultural facilities located in the Moldо-Niyaz area have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the information from the state committee, in the early 2000s, a plot of land measuring 0.86 hectares, as well as storage facilities for agricultural products, were illegally transferred to private ownership without the necessary legal documents.

11.02.2026, 12:52
In Navoi Park in Osh, about 2,000 seedlings were planted
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In Navoi Park in Osh, about 2,000 seedlings were planted

In the A. Navoi Park, around 2,000 tree seedlings were planted, with the participation of the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev. According to the city municipality, among the planted trees are ash, elm (kara-gach), catalpa, and sugar maple. These activities are aimed at greening the park and creating an attractive area for residents to relax.

11.02.2026, 12:49
In the village of Daroot-Korgon, an agricultural products fair was held
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In the village of Daroot-Korgon, an agricultural products fair was held

Recently, an event dedicated to the sale of agricultural products took place in Daroot-Korgon, which has significant social importance. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, this fair was organized with the support of the district agricultural development management and the rural administrations of Chon-Alay, Kashka-Suu, and Jekendi, at the initiative of the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Bakyt Torobaev and the Akim of the Chon-Alay District M. Shamyurkanov.

11.02.2026, 12:48
The performance of the musical "Suymonkul" has been postponed indefinitely
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The performance of the musical "Suymonkul" has been postponed indefinitely

At the Toktogul Satylganov Philharmonic, the national musical "Suymonkul," written by playwright Akbar Kubanychbekov and dedicated to the memory of the outstanding artist, has been postponed indefinitely. The Ministry of Culture reported that this decision is due to the need for further refinement of the technical equipment and preparation of all aspects of the production to the required level.

11.02.2026, 12:46
In Somalia, all passengers survived after the emergency landing of a plane in the ocean
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In Somalia, all passengers survived after the emergency landing of a plane in the ocean

An emergency incident occurred in Somalia involving a Starsky Aviation aircraft, resulting in the survival of 55 people, including 50 passengers and 5 crew members. This was reported by Kazinform, citing information from the BBC. The pilot, demonstrating calmness and promptness, managed to land the plane on the coast near Mogadishu airport, which helped avoid casualties.

11.02.2026, 12:46
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There is not enough subsidized financing for all agricultural producers, - Ministry of Agriculture

As of the end of 2025, almost all government programs aimed at preferential financing of the agricultural sector have been successfully implemented. This was stated on February 11 by the Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Duyyshev. Duyyshev noted that the FSH-13 program was executed 100% by commercial banks, and the overall execution rate of all six government initiatives was 99.3%.

11.02.2026, 12:43
Japan transferred 43 units of special equipment to Batken region
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Japan transferred 43 units of special equipment to Batken region

The ceremony dedicated to the transfer of special equipment took place in the Batken region as part of the project "Improving Equipment for Road Maintenance and Pavement." Attending the event were the Ambassador of Japan to Kyrgyzstan, Hiroshi Ryuichi, the permanent representative of JICA, Nishigato Kotaro, the first deputy minister of transport and communications, Beknazar Bazaraliev, as well as the presidential representative in the Batken region, Aibek Shamenov, and local

11.02.2026, 12:42
Bishkek to Host International Tournament of the New Format Super 4 Wrestling
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Bishkek to Host International Tournament of the New Format Super 4 Wrestling

On February 13, an international wrestling tournament called Super 4 Wrestling (S4W) will take place in Bishkek. This information was provided by the city mayor's office. The event will be held at the "Zhashtyk" arena and will offer spectators a unique wrestling format, in which four world-class wrestlers in the same weight category will compete for the championship title.

11.02.2026, 12:39
More than 42 billion soms will be allocated for the development of the agro-industrial complex
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More than 42 billion soms will be allocated for the development of the agro-industrial complex

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will allocate more than 42 billion soms to support the agro-industrial complex. This was announced by Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, during his speech at the Jogorku Kenesh, where he discussed preparations for the spring fieldwork. The minister noted that to effectively and qualitatively conduct spring fieldwork, as well as to support farmers and aggregators, the government is implementing several state projects and

11.02.2026, 12:35
Arkady Dubnov: A heated phone conversation took place between Zhapаров and Tashiev on the eve of the resignation
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Arkady Dubnov: A heated phone conversation took place between Zhapаров and Tashiev on the eve of the resignation

The political scientist expressed his version of the reasons for the conflicts at the top of power Arkadiy Dubnov, a political scientist, commented on the recent events in Kyrgyzstan that occurred on February 10, emphasizing that structural changes in the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) and the resignation of its leadership strengthen the position of President Sadyr Japarov. He noted that the president dismissed the head of the SCNS, Kamchybek Tashiev, after which three of his

11.02.2026, 12:13
In Batken Region, a scheme of illegal enrollment in driving schools has been uncovered
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In Batken Region, a scheme of illegal enrollment in driving schools has been uncovered

A scheme related to the illegal enrollment of citizens in driving schools has been identified in the Batken region. This information was received from the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to government oversight data, some driving school leaders organized a corrupt chain that allowed for the fictitious enrollment of students who were not actually present in Kyrgyzstan. Enrollments occurred remotely, without undergoing the necessary theoretical and

11.02.2026, 12:08
Starting February 15, 2026, online registration for farmers to obtain preferential loans will be launched in Kyrgyzstan.
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Starting February 15, 2026, online registration for farmers to obtain preferential loans will be launched in Kyrgyzstan.

The system, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture, will allow farmers not only to register but also to apply for preferential loans and to queue at the bank remotely. Financing will be provided based on established criteria and requirements set forth in the preferential lending programs. The transition to digital technologies will enable farmers to track the status of their applications in real time.

11.02.2026, 12:07
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Baisalov revealed what led to the rift between Japarov and Tashiev

Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, commented on recent events in the political life of the country. He noted that for the past five years it has been known that President Sadyr Nurgozhoevich Japarov and his close associate Kamchybek Tashiev have been working in close cooperation.

11.02.2026, 12:07