Ernis Toltoev has become the new deputy mayor of Osh, responsible for municipal services and transportation, as reported by the city's press service. This information was confirmed by the order of Mayor Janarbek Akayev.
As a result of this initiative, a residential house was returned to its owner S.U.U. (the borrower), and documents for their real estate were returned to 10 citizens, which had previously been used as collateral. In addition, the pawnshop expressed its intention to return to borrowers the excessively charged interest exceeding 30% per annum, for the period from the summer of 2024 to the present day. Citizens can contact the pawnshop to resolve any issues that have arisen in the established
A tragedy occurred in the eastern part of India, in the state of Jharkhand: a medical plane crashed with seven people on board. This was reported by the agency Report, citing information from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India (DGCA). According to a statement from the agency, the Beechcraft C90 aircraft, owned by Redbird Airways, took off from Ranchi and was headed to New Delhi. On board was a 41-year-old man who suffered burns over more than 60% of his body as a result of the
In light of the recent unrest in various regions of Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan strongly advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to these areas until the situation normalizes. This is stated in the agency's press release. Those who are already in Mexico are recommended to exercise caution, avoid crowded places, and follow the advice of local authorities.
The employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) have uncovered a case of extortion involving a senior investigator of the criminal investigation department of the Talas district police, known as T.R.Z. According to the agency, this officer, abusing his official position, exerted psychological pressure on a citizen, T.N.T., for a long time, demanding money under the threat of criminal prosecution.
On February 23, 2026, the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic decided to raise the interest rate by 100 basis points, bringing it to 12%. This change took effect immediately, as reported by bank representatives. The NBKR noted that the current external economic situation remains complex and carries a certain degree of uncertainty. There is a slowdown in price growth for key goods in international food markets; however, inflation in the partner countries of the Kyrgyz Republic
In the Batken region, in the village of Muras in the Leilek district, work is nearing completion on the creation of a new water supply system as part of a project aimed at "Improving water management services resilient to climate change." This information was announced by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. Currently, construction work is in the final stages, and soon more than 3,000 local residents will be able to access
The National Assembly of Venezuela has unanimously approved a law concerning amnesty. This decision could lead to the release of hundreds of political prisoners and halt the persecution of individuals linked to the prolonged political crisis that has persisted in the country since 1999. However, human rights advocates and government opponents have met this news with skepticism due to a number of serious restrictions contained in the law.
During the meeting, Baktybek Kudaybergenov also noted that the preliminary preparation for the census has already been conducted at a high level: 1. All census forms and key indicators have been agreed upon with the relevant agencies and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
From February 17 to 19, the Kyrgyz Scientific Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Pastures, in collaboration with KOPIA, organized a series of training seminars in the Kara-Suu, Nookat, and Kara-Kulja districts of the Osh region. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the aim of these seminars was to enhance the qualifications of farmers and specialists working in the field of livestock management, rational feeding, and artificial insemination.
On February 23, in Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, along with representatives of city services, conducted an inspection regarding the improvement of markets in the Sverdlovsk district. Relevant information was published in municipal sources. The first stop of the inspection was the "Dordoy" market, where work is currently underway to improve conditions. The mayor inspected the area near the lake and the road sections where the construction of a new road with expansion is planned.
Since the beginning of 2026, the world has found itself on the brink of a global war, and the question of whether it can be avoided is becoming increasingly urgent. How might this affect Kyrgyzstan if everything goes according to the worst-case scenario? Dmitry Belov, a logistics specialist, shared his opinion with VB.KG, emphasizing that the main confrontation will unfold in the Middle East. He believes it is important to analyze the logistical consequences of military actions in the Strait
- At the meeting of the Republican Commission on Organizational Issues for Conducting the Agricultural Census, chaired by Bakyt Torobaev, numerous key aspects were discussed. Baktybek Kudaybergenov, the chairman of the National Statistical Committee, reported that this census will be conducted in electronic format, which implies a complete abandonment of paper documents.
At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, taking place at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, spoke at the High-Level Segment. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among the participants were UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk.
The decision to raise the discount rate is related to the unstable external economic environment. On global food markets, there is a slowdown in price growth for key commodities; however, inflation in the countries that are Kyrgyzstan's main trading partners remains high. Given the significant dependence on imports, domestic prices remain under pressure from changes in external conditions. The dynamics of prices in the country are formed in accordance with forecasts, but there is a lack
In the Chui region, in the Moscow district, a meat product fair was held. The relevant information was provided by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The purpose of this event was to provide the population with affordable food products. The fair was organized under the direction of Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of this department.
On February 23, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a meeting with António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as part of the high-level segment of the disarmament conference. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, the current status and prospects of bilateral cooperation were discussed.
Italian carabinieri from the unit responsible for the protection of cultural heritage have returned to the country five preparatory notes by Benito Mussolini related to his meeting with Adolf Hitler, which took place on April 22, 1944, in Salzburg, as reported by RIA Novosti. The discovery of these notes was made possible through regular checks of the antique market and a signal from the Archival and Bibliographic Management of Piedmont and Aosta Valley regarding the appearance at auction of
Active work is underway in Ala-Buka to prepare for the irrigation season, organized by the district agricultural development management, which is part of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Currently, the cleaning of the Kosh-Terek-1 canal is being carried out in the village of Ala-Buka. The work is being done both mechanically and manually, which ensures a continuous water supply.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som as of February 24 of the current year. According to the information provided by the regulator:
In Bishkek, the supply of drinking water will be temporarily suspended on February 26 from 09:00 to 20:00. This will affect residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial establishments. According to information provided by the Bishkek city hall, the shutdown will affect the districts of "Ak-Zhar," "Ak-Bata," and "Kelechek." The reason for this is the need to carry out emergency repair work at
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with Ignazio Cassis, the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, on February 23, 2026, in Geneva. This meeting took place within the framework of the high-level 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussions, the parties addressed important aspects of Kyrgyz-Swiss cooperation,
On February 23, an expanded meeting took place in the Chui region, where the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Satyiev, summarized the work of local courts for the year 2025. In the first part of the agenda, information about the quality of justice and the organization of the work of judicial authorities in the specified region was discussed.
- At the "Aysalyk" site, tax lawyer Kanibek Cherikov held a discussion with labor law expert Eldar Tajibaev, during which important points were addressed that employers should pay attention to when hiring. Tajibaev began with the first key document — the passport. He emphasized that without this document, it is impossible to hire an employee. The expert provided examples of cases where people were hired temporarily without a passport, and it later turned out that they were foreigners.
- By the order dated February 16, 2026, No. 9, issued by the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, a new price list for paid services provided by the Water Resources Service, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, was approved. These rates will be in effect temporarily until March 1, 2027, during which the previously effective orders of the Antimonopoly Service dated April 29, 2025, No. 33, and June
On February 23, during a high-level meeting of the disarmament conference in Geneva, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, delivered a speech. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, this is the first participation of Kyrgyzstan in such an event in its entire history. In his address, the minister noted that global security is currently undergoing serious transformations, which is manifested in the increasing
On February 21, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Tumanov, held an on-site meeting in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region. The main purpose of the meeting was to observe the progress of the significant investment project "All-Season Ski Resort Cluster 'Ala-Tuu Resort'" and to assess the fulfillment of obligations. The Ministry of Economy reminded that according to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz
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During the meeting, Kulubaev congratulated the Swiss side on its upcoming chairmanship in the OSCE in 2026 and expressed readiness for active cooperation within this organization. The parties noted positive trends in bilateral relations and emphasized the need for further high-level contacts. The main focus was on developing trade and economic cooperation, attracting investments, tourism issues, and joint projects.
During the inspection, the mayor instructed to clear the shoreline of the lake from reeds and continue the landscaping work. To date, more than 20 tons of garbage have already been removed from the water body. The Sverdlovsk district administration, in cooperation with the Municipal Property Management and other services, must strengthen the preparatory work for road construction. In particular, measures need to be taken against illegal structures that hinder the implementation of the project.
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Maksat Ömürов has been appointed as the head of the Jumgal District Electric Networks Enterprise (RES). This information was provided by the district state administration.
- On February 19, Deputy Dastan Bekeshev presented the draft law "On Amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses" for discussion in the Jogorku Kenesh. The draft law proposes amendments to Article 116, concerning "Damage to Water Management Facilities," by adding an alternative punishment of community service lasting from 20 to 40 hours.
In an official statement, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) notes that the agency uses only official titles and positions as provided by law. All rumors about nicknames and informal titles are unfounded and do not pertain to personnel practices. According to the committee, a fabricated video with fictional nicknames and distorted information has been circulated in the public domain. The agency believes that the purpose of this dissemination is to create a false public opinion.
Zhibek Kadyrbekova, a talented designer from Kara-Kul in the Jalal-Abad region, creates modern ethnic outfits using felt and leads a "designer-stylist" club. The young artist was born on April 7, 1997, in Kara-Kul. In 2003, she entered the 1st grade of secondary school No. 3 named after M. Frunze and successfully completed her studies in 2014, graduating with honors. In the same year, Zhibek became a student at the KTU named after I. Razakov in Bishkek, choosing the specialty
The recording of the conversation between Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev and Erkin Zholdoshaliev, who was a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, is actively being discussed on social media. He is depicted in the photo but is signed as E. Torobaev. It is worth noting that his father is the brother of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Zholdoshali Torobaev. The audio recording mentions the son of former head of the GKNB Kamchybek Tashiev, Tai-Muras, and the current
A recording of a dialogue involving Bakyt Torobaev is being discussed on social media. It also features Erkin Zholdoshaliyev, who is Torobaev's nephew. Unfortunately, his image is incorrectly labeled as E. Torobaev. Erkin's father is the brother of the deputy head of the cabinet of ministers. This audio file mentions Tai-Muras, the son of former head of the State National Security Committee Kamchybek Tashiev, as well as Kanybek Dosmambetov, the current Minister of Health.
According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, in 2025 there is a 1.4% increase in the import of fresh fruits in Kyrgyzstan. From January to December 2025, the republic imported 6,900 tons of fresh fruits for a total of $5.6 million. This is an increase compared to 2024, when 6,800 tons were imported for $5.3 million.
On February 23, speaking at a high-level Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, noted that the country is participating in this important event for the first time. According to information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the minister emphasized that the global security system is undergoing significant changes. He pointed to the growing distrust between states, the weakening of existing treaty instruments,
The former deputy shared his thoughts on social media Kunduzbek Sulaymanov, who previously held the position of deputy in the Jogorku Kenesh, explained why he decided to resign from his duties. He published his statement on a social media platform. In his address, he noted that he arrived at this decision after a thorough analysis of the situation. Sulaymanov emphasized: "My mandate cannot prevail over my conscience, reputation, and the unity of the people. To avoid worsening the
The COVID-19 pandemic clearly demonstrated that people respond to the same infection in completely different ways. Some develop mild symptoms, while others face serious complications. This diversity of reactions raises an important question: why do two individuals exposed to the same pathogen differ so greatly in their response? The secret lies in the differences in genetic code and life experience, which influence cell behavior during epigenetic modifications. These molecular changes help
In the Manas district, an event organized by the prosecutor's office took place, aimed at combating fraud both in the banking sector and online. On February 23, 2026, the prosecutor's office held an extended interdepartmental meeting to discuss measures to combat cyber fraud utilizing internet technologies, as well as other crimes in the banking sector.
- The Ministry of Justice has initiated a draft law aimed at including electronic money in the category of civil rights objects. On February 18, this document was presented by the Cabinet of Ministers for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh. According to the ministry, the current lack of clear regulations governing the inheritance of electronic funds creates legal risks and increases the likelihood of unauthorized access by third parties to such assets.
Zamir Akmatov, a resident of the village of Sary-Tologoy in the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, experienced his youth against the backdrop of conflicts in Afghanistan. Now, in retirement, he continues to hold in his heart the events that took place from 1986 to 1988. Turmush correspondent spoke with the former internationalist soldier.
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, recently held a meeting with the active members of the city of Manas, during which he introduced the new mayor, Abdupat Matkalikov. In his speech, Kasymaliev expressed gratitude to the former mayor, Ernist Ormokov, for his five years of service in this position. “You have made a significant contribution to the development of Manas, and I thank you for that. The work to improve the city will continue,” he noted. The head of the
In the last ten years, fast payment systems have become an integral part of the financial sector, changing the approaches to conducting monetary transactions. This conclusion was reached by the International Monetary Fund in its report, citing the chief economist of the Bank for International Settlements, Inaki Aldasoro. According to him, such systems provide the ability to make transfers in real-time around the clock. They are actively used by financial technologies, large tech companies, and
In honor of Defender of the Fatherland Day, lessons of courage are being held in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, with the participation of veterans of the Batken events and the Afghan war. These events are organized in the schools and libraries of the city.
On Defender of the Fatherland Day, the only veteran of the Great Patriotic War in the Suzak district was honored. In connection with the holiday on February 23, a celebration was held for Mamasaali Jumaev, who turned 100 years old. He is the only veteran of this war living in the rural district of Bagysh in the Suzak district.