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The Ministry of Health plans to develop liver transplantation at the NCODM and MHC named after M. Mamakeev.

The Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev announced plans to develop a liver transplantation program at the National Surgical Center named after M.M. Mamakeev and the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. This statement was made on February 24 at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. Kadyraliev also noted that one liver transplant surgery was successfully performed at the Osh State University

24.02.2026, 17:25
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The team of the Talas region CMS expressed disagreement with the Ministry of Health's decision to dismiss the director

Employees of the Talas region Family Medicine Center (CМ) expressed their protest against the dismissal of the director. At a press conference held on February 24, workers from the Talas Regional Family Medicine Center openly stated their disagreement with the Ministry of Health's decision regarding the dismissal of the management and key staff of the center. Farida Bakeeva, an economist at the CМ with over 30 years of experience, explained that tension in the team arose three years ago

24.02.2026, 17:24
"From 'Altyn Kazyq' to Modern Schools: Reforms in the Education System"
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"From 'Altyn Kazyq' to Modern Schools: Reforms in the Education System"

html The modern education system must provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet international standards and be competitive. An important aspect is the transition to a 12-year education model, as well as a comprehensive update of the infrastructure and technical base of educational institutions.

24.02.2026, 17:02
Since the beginning of the year, the mortgage product "Kelechek" has helped 45 families acquire their own housing.
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Since the beginning of the year, the mortgage product "Kelechek" has helped 45 families acquire their own housing.

According to the press service of the Joint Stock Company "Guarantee Fund," since the beginning of 2026, 45 families have been able to acquire their own housing thanks to the mortgage product "Kelechek." As of February 24, 2026, the fund reported that since the program's launch, 150 guarantees have been issued for a total amount exceeding 188.8 million soms, enabling citizens to obtain mortgage loans totaling over 748.1 million soms. The mortgage product

24.02.2026, 16:55
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The Ministry of Economic Development plans to increase the average loan term for SMEs from 32 to 42 months.

- The Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to extend the average loan term for small and medium enterprises from 32 to 42 months by 2028. This is outlined in the draft Program for the Support and Development of SMEs until 2030. In the ministry, it was noted that "limited access to financing, high cost of loans, short borrowing terms, as well as complex and fragmented regulatory procedures create a sense of instability and increase investment risks for entrepreneurs."

24.02.2026, 16:49
Pavel Durov has become a subject of a criminal case in Russia
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Pavel Durov has become a subject of a criminal case in Russia

The accusations against Durov concern his possible role in incitement, recruitment, and other forms of involvement of individuals in terrorist activities. According to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB, among all crimes related to the use of Telegram, a significant number are linked to terrorist acts, such as the attack at "Crocus City Hall" and the deaths of Darya Dugina, Vladlen Tatarsky, and Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.

24.02.2026, 16:48
In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of refrigerated warehouses for product storage is being initiated.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the construction of refrigerated warehouses for product storage is being initiated.

At the end of last week, at the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum, Minister of Agriculture Bakyt Torobaev announced the start of a project to build modern refrigerated warehouses for storing vegetables and fruits, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The Minister emphasized that the implementation of this project will help solve the problem of crop losses faced by agricultural producers due to the lack of modern storage facilities after harvest. The

24.02.2026, 16:41
The candidate for the position of Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers is Erlis Akunbekov.
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The candidate for the position of Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers is Erlis Akunbekov.

The position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has been nominated to Erlis Akunbekov, who is a well-known representative of the agrarian sector and holds the position of Chairman of the Association for the Development of the Agricultural Sector of the Kyrgyz Republic. This information was received from sources that informed Kaktus.media. Erlis Akunbekov. Previously, this position was held by Bakyt Torobaev, who served for four years.

24.02.2026, 16:39
Helmet instead of a medal: how the Olympics turned into an arena for provocateurs
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Helmet instead of a medal: how the Olympics turned into an arena for provocateurs

The era of true heroes in sports seems to be fading away. At the Olympic Games, the focus is no longer on those who demonstrate outstanding physical abilities, but rather on those who attract attention with loud statements and provocations. Thus, at the recent Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, we witnessed that the media space is occupied not only by athletes but also by their actions, sometimes even unrelated to the competitions.

24.02.2026, 16:35
Bakyt Torobaev has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Bakyt Torobaev has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Agriculture.

The administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan reports that Bakyt Torobaev is no longer serving as the Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This decision was formalized by a decree signed by President Sadyr Japarov. The presidential decree has become the official confirmation of the changes in leadership.

24.02.2026, 16:31
Increase in tariffs and more: The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh heard information about the work of the Ministry of Energy and future plans
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Increase in tariffs and more: The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh heard information about the work of the Ministry of Energy and future plans

Talaybek Ibraev also noted that out of 15 investment agreements, five have already been initiated by investors engaged in the design and construction of solar and wind power plants. In addition, work continues on expanding gasification in populated areas, modernizing infrastructure, and implementing programs for preferential connections. During the discussion, Deputy Erkinbek Isenaliev raised the importance of gasification in the Kemin district, stating that this would reduce the load on the

24.02.2026, 16:28
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The Cabinet reported how much was spent on supporting sports in the country last year

On February 24, a meeting of the board of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic took place, where the results of the work for the year 2025 were summarized. The event was attended by Edil Baisalov, board members, heads of regional sports administrations, as well as representatives of the National Olympic Committee. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet. According to Baisalov, "The state systematically supports the sports sector, and the

24.02.2026, 16:25
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Special equipment purchased for the city of Kyzyl-Kiya

On February 23, a solemn ceremony took place in Kyzyl-Kyia, during which the keys to new specialized equipment were handed over to the heads of city institutions and enterprises. The city services received: a "FAW" watering and washing machine, a "HOWO" combined road machine, a "XGMA XG955N" front loader, as well as two "HYUNDAI R60W-9S" excavators and two "JAC T8" pickups.

24.02.2026, 16:23
Bakyt Torobaev has left the position of Minister of Agriculture.
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Bakyt Torobaev has left the position of Minister of Agriculture.

The dismissal of Torobaev occurred against the backdrop of a loud scandal. An audio recording surfaced on the internet in which the official's nephew emotionally complains to his uncle about the loss of his business — an asphalt concrete plant. In this conversation, the name of Tai-Muras Tashiev, the son of the head of the State Committee for National Security, is also mentioned, who is allegedly involved in the "seizure" of the plant.

24.02.2026, 16:17
In Uzbekistan, cars older than fifty years are being banned. Owners of old vehicles criticize the decision.
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In Uzbekistan, cars older than fifty years are being banned. Owners of old vehicles criticize the decision.

Starting from February 1, police officers in Uzbekistan have the authority to stop old cars for inspection. If a car was manufactured before 1976, the inspector immediately confiscates its license plate, leaving the owner with the option to either tow the vehicle or scrap it. The ban on vehicles older than 50 years is explained by the need to enhance road safety, according to representatives of the inspection.

24.02.2026, 16:15
New Vehicles Transferred to the National Academy of Sciences
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New Vehicles Transferred to the National Academy of Sciences

Today, February 24, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Edil Baisalov, handed over the keys to 26 new vehicles to representatives of the National Academy of Sciences. This was reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. The vehicles were purchased for 44,800,000 soms and are intended to improve the material and technical base of the Academy's scientific institutions. These cars will be used in archaeological, geological, geophysical, biological, and other

24.02.2026, 16:12
Minister of Energy: Pensioners Without Receipts, but the State Saved 40 Tons of Paper
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Minister of Energy: Pensioners Without Receipts, but the State Saved 40 Tons of Paper

The minister spoke about the advantages of digitalization At a meeting in the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev reported that the refusal to print receipts has allowed the state to save 40 tons of paper. According to him, such savings became possible thanks to the digitalization implemented by the government. Currently, data is transmitted through the "My Light" application. In addition, the installation of smart meters in 2022-2023 led to savings of 290 million soms

24.02.2026, 16:10
Alcoholic products without excise stamps discovered in Bishkek
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Alcoholic products without excise stamps discovered in Bishkek

In Bishkek, employees of the State Tax Service (GNS) conducted an inspection during which they discovered facts of storage and sale of alcoholic products without excise stamps. This was reported by the press service of the GNS of the Kyrgyz Republic. In one of the retail outlets owned by LLC "Chongqing Hogo," 160 units of Chinese-made alcoholic products without excise stamps were found, as well as 405 liters of liquid with an alcoholic smell and 124 units of drinks containing sugar.

24.02.2026, 16:05
In Kyrgyzstan, the electricity tariff will increase from May 1.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the electricity tariff will increase from May 1.

In Kyrgyzstan, starting from May 1, the electricity tariff for household users consuming up to 700 kilowatt-hours per month will increase by 27 tyiyns. The new cost will be 1 som 64 tyiyns per kilowatt-hour. This information was released by the Ministry of Energy of the country. The social threshold will remain unchanged.

24.02.2026, 16:04
In Bishkek, the "Clean City" competition will take place. Schoolchildren will receive valuable prizes.
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In Bishkek, the "Clean City" competition will take place. Schoolchildren will receive valuable prizes.

In Bishkek, from March 1 to May 1, 2026, a competition dedicated to the collection of plastic waste, titled "Clean City," will take place. This was reported by representatives of the Jogorku Kenesh. At this event, the school that collects the most plastic waste will be determined as the winner and will receive valuable prizes for the participants. The initiative is supported by various organizations, including the Jogorku Kenesh, the capital's mayor's office, the State

24.02.2026, 16:01
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26 cars purchased for the Academy of Sciences for nearly 45 million soms

Today, February 24, a ceremony was held for the transfer of 26 vehicles to the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan. The keys to the cars were handed over to Edil Baysalov, as reported by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. 44.8 million soms were allocated for the purchase of these vehicles. The main goal is to improve the material and technical base of the Academy's scientific institutions for conducting field research in the areas of archaeology, geology, geophysics, and

24.02.2026, 16:01
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In Kazakhstan, they wanted to reform the parliament, but as a result, they are changing the Constitution. Main points

On February 12, Kazakhstan's official media published the text of the new Constitution. Akorda announced that a referendum would take place on March 15. The only question to be voted on will be: "Do you support the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the text of which was published in the media on February 12, 2026?" On February 17, a phone conversation took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the head of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

24.02.2026, 15:58
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Bakita Torobaeva was removed from the positions of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet and Head of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture.

According to information provided by Kaktus.media, Bakyt Torobaev has been relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This decision has been confirmed by the presidential administration. It is worth noting that recently there has been active discussion on the internet regarding an audio recording that allegedly features a conversation between Torobaev and his nephew Erkin. In this recording, the son of the former head

24.02.2026, 15:57
Bakyt Torobaev commented on the audio recording circulated on social media
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Bakyt Torobaev commented on the audio recording circulated on social media

He confirmed that his nephew is mentioned in the recording. Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, provided a comment to "Azattyk" regarding the audio recording that became available on social media. In his speech, he confirmed that his nephew, Erkin Torobaev, who is the son of his biological brother, is indeed mentioned in the audio recording. According to Torobaev, Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of Chairman of the

24.02.2026, 15:54
The Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov Resigned
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The Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov Resigned

Today, February 24, Kanybek Dosmambetov decided to resign from his position as Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan. According to sources from the publication VB.KG in government circles, the resignation was submitted at his own request.

24.02.2026, 15:51
From May 1, the electricity tariff for the population will increase
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From May 1, the electricity tariff for the population will increase

Currently, the existing electricity tariffs for the population are socially oriented, meaning they are set significantly below market value. According to the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, this situation requires changes. In this regard, the ministry has developed a medium-term tariff policy for 2025–2030, aimed at balancing financial flows and eliminating deficits in the energy system.

24.02.2026, 15:51
The Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan has approved the list of companies that have received licenses to send Kyrgyz citizens to work abroad.
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The Ministry of Labor of Kyrgyzstan has approved the list of companies that have received licenses to send Kyrgyz citizens to work abroad.

At the commission meeting, applications for permits to work in various countries were reviewed, including Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and the Gulf States. As a result of the commission's work, licenses to send workers to Turkey were granted to agencies such as "Camelot," "Fly Job," and "Prime Travel." "Skill Way Consulting" and "Aslan Jobagentur 1" will be working on employment in Germany.

24.02.2026, 15:49
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Bekzhan Sagynbekov has headed the youth organization "Ak-Talaa Zhashtary"

A well-known activist from the village of Bayetov, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, Bekzhan Sagynbekov has been elected the new chairman of the youth organization. This was reported by our correspondent Turmush. According to the information, the public association "Ak-Talaa Zhashtary" was founded in 2012. The main task of the organization is to unite the youth of the region, develop cohesion, actively engage in public life, as well as organize cultural and

24.02.2026, 15:48
The Speaker of the Parliament met with the directors of schools in Bishkek
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The Speaker of the Parliament met with the directors of schools in Bishkek

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marlen Mamataliyev, held a meeting with school directors of Bishkek. At the meeting, which took place in the parliament's conference hall, information was discussed regarding the upcoming "Clean City" competition, which will start on March 1 of this year. Schools that take prize-winning places will receive significant awards.

24.02.2026, 15:42
In Kyrgyzstan, 40 trade and logistics centers will be built by 2030
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In Kyrgyzstan, 40 trade and logistics centers will be built by 2030

As of today, there are 40 trade and logistics centers operating in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. These centers either operate alongside processing enterprises or function as independent entities, facilitating the export of products. According to the ministry's information, there are 483 registered processing enterprises in the country, representing medium and large capacities.

24.02.2026, 15:41
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In the village of Chym-Korgon, a residential house burned down: a large family is left without a roof over their heads.

In the Kemin district of the Chui region, in the village of Chym-Korgon, a serious fire occurred, resulting in the destruction of a residential house. This information was provided by local residents and confirmed by representatives of the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. A report of the fire in house number 15 on Toksumakova Street was received by dispatchers on February 24, 2026. At 10:16, one fire brigade was dispatched to extinguish the fire. Thanks to the coordinated

24.02.2026, 15:41
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The Tastiest Market of Osh in the Month of Orozо

On Kurmanjan-Datka Street in Osh, an iftar market opens during the month of Orozо (Ramadan), which has become a significant place for local residents. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. This unique market operates only for one month a year, offering a wide range of products necessary for breaking the fast (iftar).

24.02.2026, 15:38