In Bishkek, from March 1 to May 1, 2026, a competition called "Clean City" will take place, aimed at collecting plastic waste. This was announced in a statement from the Jogorku Kenesh. The winner will be the school that collects the most plastic, and its participants will receive significant prizes.
From February 24 to 28, traffic will be temporarily restricted on eight sections of the Bishkek—Osh highway. This is due to the implementation of measures for the controlled release of snow masses. As reported by the Emergency Situations Department for the Jalal-Abad region, these measures are being taken in areas with increased avalanche danger.
In the Moscow district of the Chui region, work has been carried out to organize parking for cars along the roads. This information was provided by the district department for road safety. The problem arose against the backdrop of negative feedback on social media. Local residents of Belovodsk, the administrative center of the district, expressed outrage that cars were parked too close to the sidewalks on the way to the district hospital, thereby creating serious obstacles for pedestrians. This
Alagozov explained that the issue of changing the city's name is not being considered and will not be considered. “The city will retain its current name — Manas,” the press secretary stated.
The Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the possibility of obtaining preferential loans for sewing enterprises. As part of the project "Preferential Lending to SMEs of the Kyrgyz Republic through Interest Rate Subsidies," sewing companies can expect financial support through accredited financial institutions.
At the livestock market in the rural district of Sary-Özön in the Sokuluk region of Chui Province, a significant deal was made. A young lamb, not yet a year old, was initially valued by its owner at $10,000. Local traders first reported this unusual price to Turmush, after which a comment was obtained directly from the animal's owner — Arstanbek Supataev.
Experts from the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine in the city of Osh conducted a training session where they demonstrated correct methods for soil sampling and explained the importance of their analysis. This information was announced at the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Stages of soil sampling:
In Kyrgyzstan, the digital som will officially be introduced on January 1, 2027, as announced by Azat Kozubekov, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, at a press conference on February 24. According to him, the law regulating the issuance of the digital som will come into effect as scheduled, allowing for its circulation to begin. Currently, the National Bank is actively working on the implementation of this project in collaboration with partners.
As part of the program "Preferential lending for SMEs through interest rate subsidies," sewing companies have the opportunity to receive financing on favorable terms through authorized banks. According to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, loans are provided by the following banks:
During a raid conducted in Bishkek by the employees of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, cases of storage and sale of excise goods without the necessary excise stamps were discovered. In particular, in the "Chongqing Hogo" store, 160 units of Chinese-made alcoholic products without excise stamps were found, as well as 405 liters of liquid with a characteristic smell of alcohol and 124 sugar-containing beverages.
Record In a tourist park in Thailand, 72 tigers have died. An investigation is underway, K-News reported.
Currently, the international reserves of the Kyrgyz Republic amount to about 10 billion US dollars. This was announced on February 24 at a press conference where the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, spoke. According to him, the change in the volume of international reserves in the country is largely related to fluctuations in gold prices on the global market.
According to Taimuras Tashiev, he did not seize anything but acquired the property. "I bought it for 470 thousand dollars. There were metal structures and pipes on this site, which were later removed by the previous owner. We planned to build a school on the site of the burned-down building. The deal was handled by Bakyt Torobaev, as the seller was his relative, and he helped reduce the price," he added. Taimuras also emphasized that some people are trying to tarnish his
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, on February 24, individuals suspected of selling weapons without a permit were detained. Information about the illegal arms trade at the livestock market in the city of Tokmok was received by the police on January 19.
These logistics centers are equipped with modern warehouse facilities and specialized blocks designed for the storage and freezing of both products and raw materials necessary for processing. Additionally, such centers handle packaging, labeling, certification, and transportation of agricultural products. According to information from the ministry, the launch of another 75 enterprises in the processing sector is planned for 2026, including 8 new trade and logistics centers.
Since the beginning of 2025, more than 25 thousand appeals have been registered in the electronic diary "Kundoluk" through the anonymous function "Korkpo, bildir." This was reported by Altynbek Erkimbekov, head of the department of education and extracurricular activities of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the broadcast of the program "Elge sobol" on IA "Kabar." Erkimbekov noted that the implementation of this function is aimed
A BMW car posed a threat on the road An incident occurred on the Kant-Bishkek highway when a BMW driver created an emergency situation by following an ambulance. This was reported by representatives of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui region. According to the department, medical workers were transporting a patient in critical condition, and at that moment, the BMW driver positioned himself behind their vehicle, leading to a dangerous situation on the road. Law enforcement officials
The program for the development of culture and art in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026-2030 has been officially approved, as reported by the government press service. This document was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
In the near future, citizens will be able to inherit funds held in electronic wallets. This was announced at a press conference by Elizat Japarova, head of the banking supervision department of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. She noted that a draft law is currently under public discussion, which proposes changes to several legislative acts. These changes are aimed at expanding existing norms to include electronic wallets. Japarova reminded that last year, changes were made to the Law
According to information from RIA Novosti, only about 10% of ocean inhabitants are known to science. The question of the number of animal species inhabiting the ocean remains open for scientists. According to their estimates, humanity is familiar with only 10-20% of all marine creatures," noted Andrey Gebruk, Doctor of Biological Sciences and head of the laboratory of benthic fauna of the ocean at the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
At the press conference, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, explained how changes in the discount rate affect the credit market and mortgage lending. According to Kozubekov, the economy of Kyrgyzstan is structured in such a way that changes in monetary policy primarily impact deposits. An increase in the discount rate primarily raises the yield on deposits.
The program, approved by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, was developed to implement the decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Urgent Measures of State Support for the Sphere of Culture, Art, and Sports." The document outlines a plan of activities, a budget, as well as a matrix of indicators for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the program. The main objectives of the program are as follows:
Information has appeared on social media about a possible return to the former name of the city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region. However, this message is not true. The press secretary of the president, Askhat Alagozov, denied these rumors. He noted: "The issue of renaming the city of Manas has not been considered and will not be considered. The city will retain its current name — Manas."
At the recent meeting of the republican commission, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev, organizational issues regarding the upcoming agricultural census were discussed, as reported by the government press service. In his speech, the Chairman of the National Statistical Committee Baktybek Kudaybergenov noted that the new census will be conducted in electronic format, completely eliminating
From the first months of life, children need to regularly engage in gymnastics and massage. These procedures help strengthen muscles, improve blood circulation, and form correct posture. Parents are advised to carry out these activities every day.
In Kyrgyzstan, the level of readiness of agricultural machinery for spring fieldwork is 82%, which is 2% higher than last year's figure. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, there are currently over 92,000 units of agricultural machinery registered in the country, including 22,428 tractors, 1,960 grain harvesters, and other machines. Preparation for the spring work of 2026 is actively underway in the regions, where technical maintenance and repair of machinery are
- Currently, more than 92 thousand units of agricultural machinery are registered in the republic, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Among them are 22,428 tractors, 1,960 grain harvesters, and many other types of machinery.
Osmon Turdumambetov, a former deputy of the VI convocation from "Onuguu-Progress" and a candidate for district No. 14, reported on his Facebook that he is being pressured by law enforcement agencies. He noted that he submitted all the necessary documents to the Central Election Commission and paid an electoral deposit of 300,000 soms. "I have a receipt," he added in a conversation with Kaktus.media.
According to the latest weekly macroeconomic review by the Eurasian Development Bank, in January of this year, Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 9%. Analysts claim that the main factor behind this growth was high consumer demand. Domestic trade contributed 2.6 percentage points to the overall GDP dynamics, while the services sector added 1.9 p.p. Investments in fixed capital also showed significant growth, increasing by 17.9%.
In addition, free transportation for citizens is planned to be introduced on election day. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev presented a draft amendment to the law "On the elections of the president and deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh," which has already been submitted for consideration in parliament. Among the proposed changes is the introduction of monetary rewards for those who report attempts to bribe voters, as well as free transportation on election day. Additionally, activists will be
According to the former MP, he has already submitted all the necessary documents to the Central Election Commission for participation in the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 2025. He also paid an electoral deposit of 300,000 soms, but, according to him, these funds were not returned to him. Turdumambetov reported that part of his team went to Toktogul to open a campaign headquarters and begin preparations for the election campaign. However, on November 2, he claims, employees of
A café located on a sheer cliff in the Chinese province of Fujian has quickly gained popularity among social media users during the holidays associated with the Chinese New Year. This spot attracts coffee lovers with the opportunity to enjoy their drink while sitting on a narrow platform with a breathtaking view of the sea, fully equipped for the descent. According to RIA Novosti, internet users are actively posting their photos and sharing impressions of the unusual experience, which can be
Since the beginning of 2026, the world has found itself on the brink of a global conflict. What are the consequences of this tense situation for Kyrgyzstan if the situation worsens? Logistics expert Andrey Belov noted in an interview with VB.KG that the main military actions are likely to unfold in the Middle East. He emphasizes that it is crucial to analyze the logistical consequences of possible operations in the Strait of Hormuz, both for Kyrgyzstan and for all of Central Asia.
According to Anthropic, the use of such methods by Chinese companies violates American export restrictions and licensing agreements. Company representatives noted: “Foreign laboratories that illegally distill American models may remove protective mechanisms, transferring the capabilities of the models to their military, intelligence, and surveillance systems.” Previously, other American companies, such as OpenAI, also pointed out similar practices by DeepSeek; however, Anthropic provided more
On February 23, 2026, in Geneva, during the session of the UN Human Rights Council and the disarmament conference, a meeting took place between Zheenbek Kulubaev and Prak Sokhon. During the discussion, the parties expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties, planning mutual high-level visits and conducting political consultations between the foreign ministries.
In 2025, five new coal deposits were opened in Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, responsible for industrial policy, transport, the fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction. The minister named the new deposits: Suluktu 11, Kojo Kelen, Beshburkhan, Markai, and Torugart. All of them are under the control of the OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur."
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Industrial Policy and Energy, the Ministry of Energy shared information about current initiatives in the field of renewable energy sources (RES) in Kyrgyzstan. According to Minister Talaybek Ibraev, 13 investment agreements have been signed for the construction of solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 650 MW, and several large projects are in the active implementation stage.
In the Naryn region, a fair was held, organized with the aim of providing local residents with food products at affordable prices, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. At the fair, beef and lamb were sold at prices ranging from 650 to 670 soms per kilogram. This event is aimed at ensuring the population has access to quality products and stabilizing prices in the market.
According to information presented at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee, Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev reported that by the end of 2030, 48 small hydropower plants are planned to be commissioned in Kyrgyzstan, with a total capacity of 420.8 MW. Furthermore, the minister noted that since 2021, 27 small hydropower plants with a total capacity of 109.8 MW have already been commissioned in the country, which has allowed for the production of 427 million kWh of electricity annually.
During a live broadcast of the program "Elge Sobol" on the news agency "Kabar," Police Colonel Nurzhan Adylova, who holds the position of head of the Public Security Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, denied the information that the parents of the schoolboy who attacked the teacher work in law enforcement agencies. According to Adylova, the parents of this teenager are civilians. She also added: "Even if the boy's father were an
The park administration explained the reasons for the malfunction of the new lift. In the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, the new cable car was stopped for half an hour on the second day of its operation, which understandably caused confusion among visitors. According to the administration, the reason for the stoppage was strong winds and a large number of people wanting to use the lift. As a result, the automatic safety system was triggered, which halted the operation of the cable car. The park
The suspension of all matches in the Argentine championship is related to allegations of financial fraud against the AFA. Sports activities in professional Argentine football have been suspended on the specified dates, starting from March 5.
The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after T. Okiev is launching an open competition for screenwriters, aimed at developing scripts for both short and feature films, as well as documentary films of a popular science genre. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, this competition is being held to form a thematic plan for 2026-2027, in accordance with presidential decree No. 159 and current regulations in the field of
In Bishkek, the State National Security Committee (GKNB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) has initiated an investigation into the abuse of power involving violence by police officers of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs. According to the State National Security Committee, it has been established that the district police officers of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs, after detaining a citizen L.T.D. on charges of petty hooliganism and
The Central Election Commission confirmed at its meeting the transfer of mandates to Duishenbiev and Nyshanov, who were registered as deputies for their electoral districts. Duishenbiev and Nyshanov, having received their credentials and deputy badges, now officially represent their districts in the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On February 23, 2026, in Geneva, during the high-level session of the UN Human Rights Council and the disarmament conference, a meeting took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubaev and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia Prak Sokhonn, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the negotiations, the current state and future opportunities for
At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva on February 23, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the meeting, the possibilities for deepening bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Iceland were discussed, with an emphasis on cooperation in
At a press conference, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, Azat Kozubekov, spoke about the government's actions aimed at reducing the negative consequences of European Union sanctions affecting the country's banking sector. He noted that there is consistent work being carried out by the cabinet of ministers and the National Bank in this area. "Everything that is being done by government agencies is aimed at minimizing the negative impact of the