The village of Jangak is located in the Kadamjai district and is part of the rural administration of Moldo Niyaz. It is situated 12–13 kilometers southwest of the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway, in a picturesque mountainous area. The village has about 30 households, and the houses are located on mountain slopes, significantly spaced apart from each other.
At the parliamentary meeting on February 25, 2026, Deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov expressed concern about the ineffective implementation of the drug tracking system, noting that the last three ministers of health had failed to address this issue. In this material, we present archival data from 2023 regarding the mechanisms of drug traceability.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Temirlan Aitiev expressed concern about the significant loss of border lands in Kyrgyzstan caused by the erosion of the banks of the Chuy River and unauthorized exploitation of quarries. Photo by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Temirlan Aitiev According to Aitiev, the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan is determined by the riverbed. However, unlike Kazakhstan, which has reinforced its banks, the Kyrgyz side is experiencing increased
At a recent meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh voted for the appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. His candidacy received the votes of 80 out of 88 members of parliament. The nomination of Osmonov was presented by President Sadyr Japarov.
According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, a local resident expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road and drainage system at the "Altyn-Ordo" bus stop. He noted: "After the rains, potholes and puddles form on the road, which creates problems for public transport passengers. We have already contacted the city services, but received only formal responses. The situation is worsening every day. I request the implementation of pothole repairs and
At a parliamentary meeting, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulya Kozhokulova voiced the idea of exempting bus drivers from the obligation to accept cash payments. She emphasized that drivers should focus on operating the vehicle and ensuring passenger safety.
In Kyrgyzstan, an international training process in sports wrestling is taking place with the participation of several teams. The women's teams from Estonia and Finland, consisting of athletes in the age categories of under 17 and under 20, have arrived in Bishkek to participate in training camps.
Addressing Erlis Akunbekov, Kubanychbek Ilimbekov emphasized the agrarian status of Kyrgyzstan and urged the new minister to focus on increasing the export of agricultural products. He recommended to his predecessor, Damirbek Osmonov, to create conditions for improving the quality of medical services so that state hospitals could compete with private institutions. Alisher Kozoev also requested Akunbekov to concentrate on providing farmers with irrigation water, and called on Osmonov to take
During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Burul Amanova raised the issue of the growing number of criminal cases against young Kyrgyz citizens in Russia related to drugs.
In the Toktogul district, law enforcement officers detained a group of individuals suspected of illegal drug production, as reported by the press service of the Jalal-Abad region's Internal Affairs Department. According to the agency's information, on February 16 of this year, special operations aimed at combating crime, named "Bandit" and "Theft," were conducted in the area, organized by the drug enforcement department.
Today, February 25, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Shvydkoy, who is engaged in international cultural cooperation. During the meeting, issues related to further strengthening Kyrgyz-Russian relations in the field of culture and humanitarian development were discussed.
Spouses from the Jeti-Oguz district are successfully engaged in the production of organic fertilizers. Azim Kaliev and Gulzat Stamgalieva organized their production in the village of Zhalgyz-Oruk, which brings them a stable income. The couple is raising four children and previously received the "Uiy-bulogo komok" allowance. In 2024, they became participants in the "Social Contract" project, which allowed them to acquire everything necessary for the production of biohumus.
At the meeting of the Kara-Kul City Council, held on February 24, 2026, the budget for 2026 was approved. During the XIV session of the IX convocation, the deputies officially endorsed the main financial document of the city for 2026 and the forecast indicators for 2027 and 2028.
The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the spring break, which is an important step for schools and parents. The rest period will now last from March 2 to March 7, 2026, increasing by four days compared to the previously planned schedule (March 6–8). The ministry clarified that to compensate for the extended break, four school days will be made up in May. As a result, the end of the 2025–2026 school year will be moved from May 25 to May 29, 2026, and the
- The Ministry of Economic Development aims to increase the share of unsecured loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 26% to 35%. These plans are outlined in the draft Program for the Support and Development of SMEs until 2030. In the ministry, it is noted that the current financing model for SMEs has a closed cycle. Financial and credit institutions apply conservative approaches to risk assessment, which is related to the low financial transparency and insufficient collateral
At the meeting of the Board of Directors of OJSC "Kyrgyzneftegaz," the candidacy of Samsaaly Chetimbaev for the position of Chairman of the Management Board was approved. His appointment was the result of a proposal from the main shareholder — the State Agency for Management of State Property, which also received approval from the government, as reported by the press service of the State Agency. Samsaaly Chetimbaev. Beckzat Abdikakharov, Deputy Director of the State Agency, introduced
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Temirlan Aitieff expressed concern about the loss of border lands in Kyrgyzstan, which is occurring as a result of the erosion of the banks of the Chui Canal and uncontrolled activities of quarries. Photo by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Temirlan Aitieff According to the parliamentarian, the channel's bed defines the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. However, because Kazakhstan has reinforced its banks, increased pressure from
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, 2026, Alisher Kozyuev raised the issue of financing for agricultural farms. He noted that farmers are facing serious problems in obtaining the necessary funds.
Laurence de Car, who became the first woman to head the Louvre, had already attempted to resign following the high-profile museum heist that occurred in October of last year, reports the "Russian Service of the BBC." The process of appointing the director of the Louvre is carried out by the country's president upon the recommendation of the Minister of Culture, who also decides on matters of resignation. De Car made her first attempt to step down on October 21, just two days
This new offer from Paramount followed a previously proposed price of $30 per share. Warner Bros. confirmed that it will continue negotiations with Paramount before making a final decision on whether to proceed with the deal with Netflix, which was reached in December. Netflix, which has only four days to make a counteroffer, has not yet commented on the situation. In an interview with the BBC, Ted Sarandos, CEO of Netflix, declined to answer a question about the company's willingness to
Last year, the State Insurance Organization OJSC made payments totaling 147 million soms. This was noted by Azat Osmonaliev, head of the compensation and insurance payments department of the SIO, on the air of Birinchi Radio. He also reported that in 2024, the total amount paid to citizens was 27 million soms.
According to the latest changes, the mandatory use of wax seals on paper documents has now been abolished if the entry is made in the electronic register and the archive of the Unified Information System of Notaries (EISN). The new regulation also introduces the term "performing notarial actions in a remote format," which allows notaries to send copies of documents to applicants in PDF format via email or popular messengers such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Additionally, the rules for
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, 2026, Aigul Akhmedova, a deputy, drew attention to the ongoing problem of providing irrigation water in the Aravan district of the Osh region. She noted that local residents have been demanding the construction of a reservoir for 15 years, yet the project has still not been realized.
According to the deputy, without urgent measures, the country may face an ecological crisis. At a parliamentary meeting, Ulan Primov drew attention to the critical situation with the water level in Lake Issyk-Kul, which continues to decline, and the shoreline is receding. The deputy emphasized that if urgent measures to protect the lake are not taken, it could lead to serious ecological consequences for the entire country. "This issue was previously discussed at meetings with the Cabinet
At a recent parliamentary meeting, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Karybek uulu Ulukbek reported on the situation regarding the seizure of 18 hectares of land in the Aravan district. He called for accountability for the individual who, according to his information, committed this offense.
On February 25, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, met with Mikhail Shvydkoy, who represents the President of Russia on issues of international cultural cooperation. This was reported by the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the prospects and opportunities for strengthening Kyrgyz-Russian relations in the field of culture and humanitarian cooperation were discussed.
At a recent parliamentary session, deputy Gulya Kozhokulova expressed the need to change the approaches to the work of the Bishkek city hall and improve city management.
On February 25, a meeting took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and Mikhail Shvydkoy, who is the Special Representative of the President of Russia for International Cultural Cooperation. The meeting discussed current issues related to strengthening cultural ties and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries, as reported by the press service of the President's administration. The President noted that cultural interaction serves as an important foundation
The construction of the new building for Secondary School No. 23 is being carried out by the Capital Construction Department of the Bishkek Mayor's Office. The facility is located at: 281 Jibek Jolu Avenue. The project includes a three-story building with a basement, with a total area of 5,199.19 square meters, which will accommodate 560 students.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, 2026, deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu drew attention to the problem of illegal land use in Chek-Abad, located in the Aravan district of the Osh region. According to his statement, 18 hectares of land were privatized by a person with the initials "Sh.N.", who previously worked in the security services.
At a recent parliamentary meeting, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Elvira Surabaldiyeva proposed to consider the work experience of students who work in public schools and medical institutions.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, Gulya Kozhokulova asked when the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, would start changing his approach to his work. The deputy emphasized that the mayor has a large team consisting of five deputies, four akims, as well as various departments and administrations, yet the number of complaints from citizens is not decreasing. Kozhokulova noted that complaints continue regarding the poor performance of public transport, which does not adhere to
A complaint was received at the Call Center from a reader. In 2023, amendments were made to the Law "On Medical Insurance for Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic," adopted in 1999, concerning foreign citizens and their medical insurance in the Kyrgyz Republic. All foreigners, including citizens of the CIS and EAEU countries, are required to have a mandatory health insurance policy. The cost of insurance for a year is 11,900 soms.
During a discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh, Seidbek Atambaev spoke about a mother of a 23-year-old girl who was involved in a car accident. The woman claimed that the perpetrator of the accident was driving a Lexus and is the sister of the current akim of the Alamudun district. According to her, the father of this girl is Kazybek Ergeshov, a deputy of the BGC. Kazybek Ergeshov, in turn, denied these claims, stating that he does not have an 18-year-old daughter. "I have seven children, among
On April 26, 2026, in Bishkek, at the "Adinai" park, the Business Run 2026 will take place — a large corporate run organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan. This event will bring together entrepreneurs, leaders, and teams from various corners of the country.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Uzbek citizen Azizhon Mamashoev and his company Advance Security Solutions to its sanctions list. This organization is characterized as an exploit broker—tools intended for hacking—and its activities are related to offensive cybersecurity, according to media sources. Sanctions were imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which announced the inclusion of Mamashoev and his company in the
The winners of the championship and the competition in Shotokan karate-do have been determined in Bishkek On February 21 and 22, competitions in Shotokan karate-do were held in Bishkek, organized by the city administration. About 450 athletes representing various sports clubs and sections of the capital participated in these events.
In the village of Bayzak, Jumgal District of Naryn Region, on the night of February 12 to 13, around 02:00, 28-year-old Süünbek Dokturbek uulu hanged himself on a beam in the livestock pen in the yard of his home. Relatives of the deceased informed the Turmush correspondent about this.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, Deputy Ulan Primov expressed his concern about the decreasing volume of Lake Issyk-Kul. He noted that the shoreline has already shifted, and the number of rivers flowing into the lake has decreased from 80 to about 30. Primov emphasized the need for immediate action to prevent a possible ecological disaster in the future. "If we do not take measures, our country will face serious consequences. I urge attention to this problem. Let’s
Residents of the village of Chekildek, located in the Kochkor district of Naryn region, have expressed a request to restore access to clean drinking water. This was reported at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh by deputy Adilet Belekov. He noted that the village received clean drinking water in 2018, but the supply was stopped just a month later.
Changes have occurred in the leadership of Bishkek City Hall, as reported by the institution's press service. According to information from the municipality, Kanatbek Ilyasovich Mamatov has been appointed as the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, as well as Tourism and Youth Policy.
By the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov, the construction of six new schools has begun in Manas. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The agency reminded that as part of the president's program for the development of educational infrastructure, it is planned to build 20 schools in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and 6 in Manas by 2026 using the republican budget.In accordance with this
A memorandum of cooperation was signed in Kyrgyzstan between Adam University and the Kyrgyz Association for the Development of Unmanned Technologies. The purpose of this document is to develop unmanned aerial technologies in the civilian sector of the country's economy. The document envisions the creation of a system of interaction between the parties in the fields of education, engineering development, and the formation of a professional environment.
Today, February 25, a ceremony for the oath-taking of newly elected deputies Nyshanov and Duyshenbiev took place in the Jogorku Kenesh. It is worth noting that Jaiylobai Nyshanov took the place of Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, while Rayimberdi Duyshenbiev replaced Kunduzbek Sulaymanov.
On February 24, a forum titled "Youth Choice - Safe Future" was held in the Aravan district, organized at the initiative of the local department of internal affairs. This event took place at the district House of Culture and gathered a large number of participants. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, high-ranking officials participated in the forum, including the deputy head of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Osh region, Rinat
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce informs about the status of JSC "Trading Company of the Kyrgyz Republic": On February 10, 2026, this company was liquidated in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 1184-k, which is in compliance with the current legislation of the country.
In 2026, work is planned in the Naryn region for the installation and reconstruction of 66.36 km of SIP-2 and SIP-3 cables with a voltage of 10/0.4 kV, reports the Ministry of Energy. The following works are planned for the reconstruction and construction of new SIP cables:
The National Investment Agency (NIA) under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic is actively working to improve the legal protection of investors and optimize the processes for reviewing their complaints, as reported by the agency's press service.