Today, February 12, a vote was held in the Jogorku Kenesh, where the deputies elected Marlen Mamataliyev as the new speaker of parliament. This decision was made unanimously, as he was the only candidate for the position.
Kok-Bel Aiyl Aimak, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region, is particularly attractive from May to July. During this time, nature reveals its colors, and the Altyn-Kazyk mountains, the Esh and Kuruk forests, as well as the Kuljaman pastures create a picturesque landscape reminiscent of a blooming carpet. Diverse grasses and crops grow in the hilly fields, giving the area a unique charm. According to local legends, this area is full of stories. In June 1976, artists visited here for a
In the first reading, the Jogorku Kenesh supported the draft law concerning amendments to several legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic, including the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, the Code on Offenses, and the Law on Universal Military Duty, as well as on military and alternative services. The Minister of Defense, Ruslan Mukambetov, reported that the main goal of this draft law is to establish new contribution amounts for citizens undergoing alternative service, as well as for the mobilization
At the 2nd meeting of the transport ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul today, the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdykalyk Syrgabaev, was present. During the event, key issues regarding the development of transport infrastructure, the expansion of logistics corridors, the reduction of barriers on transport routes, and the implementation of modern digital technologies were discussed.
A secret voting has begun in the parliament At the moment, Marlen Mamataliyev has become the only candidate for the position of Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, and a secret vote is taking place in the parliament regarding his candidacy. This morning, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu announced his decision to resign as Speaker. He emphasized that this decision was made by him independently and without any pressure. After that, the deputies decided to initiate the process of electing a new Speaker and
In the Issyk-Kul region, during the operation "Arsenal," illegal weapons and drugs were seized. As reported by the press service of the regional Internal Affairs Department, on January 13, 2026, operational information was received at the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul district regarding some residents of the district illegally storing firearms.
The Water Management Department of the Panfilov District, located in the Chuy Region, has announced the commencement of construction and installation works for the project "Kara-Tum Pumping Station and Connection to the 10 kV Overhead Line." This information was posted on the official state procurement website.
Marlen Mamataliyev has been elected as the new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. The chairman of the committee on constitutional legislation, Kurmankul Zulushyev, reported that Mamataliyev's candidacy was unanimously nominated by all deputy groups representing the parties "Ata Jurt," "Eldik," "Ala-Too," "Mekenchil," and "Adilet Kyrgyzstan."
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, issued a decree appointing Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council. Information about the appointee:
Today, February 12, a meeting took place in Bishkek where the Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, met with the Ambassador of Austria to Kyrgyzstan, Andrea Bacher. According to the Ministry of Culture, during this meeting, the directions for the development of Kyrgyz-Austrian cooperation in the fields of culture and youth policy were discussed, as well as potential joint cultural and humanitarian projects.
As a result of a road accident, Rysbek Kokumov, who held the position of deputy qazi of the Talas region, tragically passed away. According to the qaziat of the Talas region, Rysbek Kokumov, appointed to his position on November 1, 2024, died in intensive care following an incident that occurred on February 12.
On February 12, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised an important issue regarding the difficulties citizens face when traveling abroad due to unpaid fines. She emphasized the need to create conditions for instant payment of fines through mobile banking applications. "People encounter problems when they cannot pay fines on the spot, which leads to their flight tickets expiring and, consequently, financial losses," she noted. In response
On the air of Birinchi Radio, obstetrician-gynecologist and head of the maternity department at the Perinatal Center of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, Zhanilai Amiraeva, discussed alarming trends in maternal mortality in Kyrgyzstan and possible measures to improve the situation. According to Amiraeva, the statistics provided by the Ministry of Health indicate that the increase in maternal mortality is not just statistical data, but real tragedies that can be prevented.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva addressed representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture with a question about what steps are being taken to ensure irrigation water in conditions of water scarcity. In response, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers — Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev stated that the ministry is actively monitoring the situation and establishing consumption limits for irrigation water for each
In Karakol, law enforcement agencies have uncovered a case of illegal storage of firearms and ammunition. This was reported by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). According to the agency, a cache of weapons was discovered in the settlement of Pristan-Przhevalsk. During the inspection, specialists seized the following items: a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun, a combat Makarov pistol with eight rounds, a homemade revolver loaded with two rounds, a traumatic pistol with three rounds, as
At a recent plenary session, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved several significant bills. Among the adopted initiatives, the following can be highlighted:
At the meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, was present. In his speech, he emphasized that the establishment of the new Ministry is a strategically important step aimed at significantly updating the higher education system and the scientific sphere of the country.
Heavy snowfall has occurred in the Talas region. According to a Turmush correspondent citing local residents,
Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev gave an interview to VB.KG, in which he discussed the current situation in the parliament and in the country, as well as explained why predictions in Kyrgyz politics often turn out to be ineffective.
On February 12, a meeting took place in Bishkek where the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kairat Tursunkulov, met with the Ambassador of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan, Ali bin Jaber Al-Mari. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on issues related to cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Qatar in the areas of trade, economy, as well as cultural and humanitarian relations. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the high level of political dialogue that
At the Open Masters Games-2026, held in the United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyz judoka Dastanbek Nurmanbetov won a bronze medal in the category for athletes over 30 years old. According to information provided by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurmanbetov began the competition with a victory over a representative from Jordan in the first round. In the second round, unfortunately, he lost to an athlete from Uzbekistan. However, in the third round, he managed
State initiatives for financing agriculture are being developed with the active participation of commercial banks, and the application process is gradually transitioning to a digital format. This was stated on February 11 by Mirbek Duyyshev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to him, all applications are now registered and processed in an electronic queue, which minimizes the impact of the human factor in the process.
A snow avalanche occurred on the Bishkek-Osh highway, leading to traffic restrictions. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the Jalal-Abad region, the incident happened today, February 12, at around 11:50 on the 246th kilometer of the road in the Chychkan gorge, located in the Toktogul district. Preliminary data indicates that no one was injured. One grader from road service No. 23 has been dispatched to the scene, and is currently working on clearing the roadway.
Dastan Jumabekov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, proposed to amend the silence law by adding an exception for the celebration of Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan. According to him, the draft law, which is currently at the first reading stage, already contains a similar provision for New Year's Eve: from 10:00 PM on December 31 to 3:00 AM on January 1, citizens can disregard the silence requirements.
The identified productions were operating without the necessary permits and licenses. Furthermore, they did not use excise stamps and did not pay the corresponding taxes, including excise tax. The facts have been forwarded to law enforcement agencies for further investigation.
The National Day of Organic Agriculture has been established in Kyrgyzstan and will be celebrated on the last Friday of September each year. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Management and Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The decree for this holiday was signed on February 11 by President Sadyr Japarov.
As mentioned earlier, on February 11, Roskomnadzor excluded the domains of WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as several independent media outlets, including DW, from the records of the National Domain Name System of Russia. This effectively means a complete block of these resources in the country. As a result, users cannot access YouTube and WhatsApp either through browsers or mobile applications. Attempts to access YouTube without a VPN result in an error, as the network
According to the presidential decree, Sadyr Japarov has signed a document appointing Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council. This information was provided by the information policy service of the administration of the head of state. Adilet Orozbekov. This position was previously held by Rustam Mamasadykov, who was relieved of his duties due to his new appointment as the First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- In 2025, the volume of cement production in the Chui region doubled. This information was released by the National Statistical Committee. Regional plants produced 2 million tons of cement.
Uzgen is preparing for significant changes. As part of a strategy aimed at the city's development until 2026, plans include the construction of new educational institutions, the digitization of the security system, the renovation of road infrastructure, and the creation of a unified design code. Eldos Taev, the mayor of Uzgen, shared information with a Turmush correspondent about current initiatives and plans for urban improvement.
The meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Local Self-Government, and Regulations took place in the Jogorku Kenesh, during which a decision was made to take a break for an extraordinary meeting. The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Kubanychbek Samakov, noted that this measure is necessary to discuss the issue of electing a new speaker of parliament.
Scientific research reported by BBC Future indicates that long sleep on weekends can help compensate for the lack of nighttime rest during the upcoming workweek. A sleep duration of about 10 hours on weekends can create a reserve of energy in case full sleep is not achieved during the weekdays. This allows the body to "store up" sleep hours for use in difficult moments.
The Ministry of Construction reports the imposition of a fine of 400,000 soms on a developer in Bishkek for violations of construction standards. During the inspection, serious violations were identified in the construction process of a 9-story residential complex located at: N. Kopernik St., 26/1, as well as a 14-story building at: J. Baatyr St., 50a.
Gulya Kozhokulova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, shared her opinion on the recent significant personnel changes in the highest governmental structures and answered questions regarding potential candidates for the speaker's position, as well as the upcoming presidential elections.
In the current spring season, large-scale work is planned for the construction of a transcontinental railway passing through the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Geodetic surveys have been completed, and financing issues have been successfully resolved. Thus, the project is moving into the active implementation stage. Numerous discussions about the prospects this highway opens for Kyrgyzstan have already taken place. It provides access to the sea and creates the shortest connection between the main
Today, the press service of the president announced the appointment of Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
In the Osh region, in the Nookat district, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan stopped the activities of supporters of the radical group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami." It was reported that on February 10, searches were conducted in the homes of 11 activists and adherents of this organization.
On February 10 of this year, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree in which Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. Some sources mistakenly claimed that he lost all his positions. In fact, Tashiev only resigned from his government roles.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Yerbek Kosherbayev, will visit Kyrgyzstan on an official visit on February 12-13. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, the Kazakh minister will hold talks with Jeenbek Kulubaev, his Kyrgyz counterpart, and will also meet with the country's top leadership.
At a recent AI summit in Amsterdam, Patel noted that Cisco has already developed a product whose code was 100% generated by artificial intelligence. He predicts, "By the end of 2026, we will have at least six such products." In response to a question about the future of the programming profession, he advised not to fear competition from AI, but rather to be wary of those who can better leverage AI. Patel emphasized that there will be no developers in the company for whom working with
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council. This information was provided by the press service of the country's president. Adilet Orozbekov, born in 1978, is a graduate of the International University of Kyrgyzstan, where he studied diplomacy and international law. Additionally, he underwent training at the Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
The issue affects BMW vehicles with starter relays produced between July 2020 and July 2022. Specifically, this concerns the BMW 2 Series Coupe, various versions of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Series, the 6th Series Gran Turismo, as well as the X4, X5, X6, and Z4 models. BMW also warned drivers that if problems arise with the vehicle, they may notice smoke or smell something unusual while driving or when exiting the car. It is recommended not to leave the vehicle with the engine running unattended.
Today, the atmosphere in the Jogorku Kenesh was filled with deep emotions as deputies bid farewell to Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who unexpectedly announced his resignation as speaker. Words of gratitude echoed in the meeting hall, but the reasons for such a decision were actively discussed in the corridors. In their speeches, the elected officials not only summarized the work of the former speaker but also called on their colleagues for unity, avoiding conflict.
The Jogorku Kenesh approved a draft law that amends the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Guarantees of the Activities of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Status of the Ex-President of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to the authors of the initiative, this draft law proposes an exception to the existing ban on the transfer of land plots within the territory of the presidential state residence "Ala-Archa," if this is required for the social needs of the state.
As a result of the severe snowfalls in Japan, the death toll has risen to 46 people, and the number of injured has reached 558, reports BILD. According to the agency's information, the bodies of some victims were discovered only after several days, as they were buried under thick layers of snow. Many accidents occurred due to snow sliding off the roofs of buildings, and there were reports of residential houses being destroyed in the affected areas.
Kazakh investors intend to invest over 26 billion tenge in the development of resort infrastructure on Issyk-Kul. This was announced at a press conference in the Senate by Dauren Temirbekov, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to Kazinform. He also noted that Almara Petroleum will be the investor in the construction of the sports and wellness center "Olympus," which is managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The investment in this project will
According to data announced on the air of ElTR by the Deputy Director of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, Amangeldi Jumabaev, the situation with oncological diseases in Kyrgyzstan continues to worsen. Currently, there are over 30,000 patients registered in the country with various oncological diagnoses, and about 6,000 new cases are registered annually. Despite the increase in the number of patients, the mortality rate from cancer is gradually decreasing, which is associated
On February 12, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, attended the ceremony of handing over the keys to new buses and special equipment to the Bishkek city administration. According to information from the Cabinet, the city administration received 95 new buses and 42 units of specialized equipment. The ceremony took place at Depot No. 1.