According to Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan, the agency must operate independently of political parties and ideologies. He made this statement in an interview with a correspondent from VB.KG.
As a result of counterintelligence activities, the State Committee for National Security became aware of the illegal activities of citizen Ch.R.Z., who posed as an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
On August 8, 2023, the company "Kumtor Operating Company" received a license for the development of the Togolok deposit. Following this, with the financial support of CJSC "Kumtor Gold Company," active geological studies were resumed to confirm the reserves. During the geological work, drilling operations were conducted at 40 sites of the deposit, with a total length of 9.5 kilometers. Approximately 11,000 samples were collected, including 608 trench samples weighing 8 tons
In the Issyk-Ata district, in library No. 2 of the village of Kenesh in the Kochkorbaev ayil district, rare photographs are kept that capture the visit of Marshal of the Soviet Union Semyon Budyonny and his meetings with prominent figures of the country. The head of the library, Mira Emilbakova, shared the story behind these photos. She noted that one of them, taken in the 1970s in a yurt, features outstanding personalities such as Hero of Socialist Labor Isak Kochkorbaev, classics of Kyrgyz
In Kyrgyzstan, the approach to combating criminal and corrupt practices will undergo changes. The new head of the GKNB, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, stated in an interview with VB.KG that the agency will no longer engage in demonstrative arrests and creating loud PR.
The question of the possibility of direct sales by livestock breeders without the involvement of intermediaries became a topic of discussion within the framework of the program "Elden Sobol," organized by the news agency "Kabar." During the broadcast, Ulan Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, and independent expert Tynchtyk Altymychev shared their thoughts on this matter. As Ulan Chekirbaev noted,
The Japanese Ministry of Health has given the green light for the commercial use of the world's first regenerative medicine drugs created from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). These drugs will be used to treat severe heart failure and Parkinson's disease, as reported by Kazinform, citing SCMP. The approved drugs include ReHeart, intended for the therapy of ischemic cardiomyopathy, and Amchepry, which is used to correct degenerative changes associated with Parkinson's
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, confirmed the extension of sanctions against Russia, imposed due to aggression in Ukraine, for another year. These restrictions were established in 2014, 2018, and 2022, according to information published in the Federal Register of the USA, as reported by "Meduza". In the official document signed on February 18, it is stated that the actions of the Russian authorities continue to pose a serious threat to the national security and
On February 20, public hearings were held in Bishkek regarding the budget project for 2026. This was reported by the city administration. Residents of the city, as well as the deputy mayors, deputies of the Bishkek City Council, and heads of various city and district services attended the event.
He spent the night walking around the city and drew conclusions about the state of public spaces According to the mayor of Osh, Janar Akayev, the city is in dire need of modern recreational areas. He made this statement during his inspection of the area of the old market located on the banks of the Ak-Buura River. “Last night, I walked around the city and saw that there are not enough places where residents and tourists can spend time comfortably. City dwellers and visitors should have the
Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, the new chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), gave an interview to the publication "Evening Bishkek". - Congratulations, Major General, on your appointment as head of the GKNB. As noted by Deputy Yrysbek Atajanov, your experience is necessary, and there was no need to discuss your candidacy for long. What changes does the reform prepare?
Two residents of the Ak-Tal district in the Naryn region were awarded a special prize at the "Agro Dialogue - 2026" event dedicated to agriculture, reports Turmush correspondent. According to the chief specialist of the district agricultural development department, Aizhamal Kadyrkulova, at the event organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, farmer Suinbay Shergaziev from the village of Ügüt and agronomist Akylbek Abdildaev from the village of
During his tour of the old market in Osh, Mayor Janar Akaev held a meeting with local blacksmiths. According to the mayor's office, during the conversation he noted the current state of the trading areas and emphasized the importance of improving the working conditions for blacksmiths, with a focus on adhering to modern safety and hygiene standards.
In Kara-Kul, located in the Jalal-Abad region, a meeting was held dedicated to issues of public safety and law enforcement. This event was led by the city's mayor, Nurtilek Orozbaev. Among the participants were the city prosecutor, the head of the State National Security Committee, as well as the chiefs of the city police department, military unit No. 7706, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the military commissariat.
The international tournament in freestyle wrestling for boys and girls took place from February 12 to 14 in the village of Internacional, Issyk-Ata district, Chui region. 740 athletes born between 2010 and 2015 from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan participated in the competition.
In Kyrgyzstan, it has not only been possible to fully satisfy the domestic demand for beef and lamb, but there is also a prospect of achieving a sustainable surplus. This was reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the program "Elden Sobol" on the news agency "Kabar". He emphasized that the main competitive advantage of meat from Kyrgyzstan is its ecological purity.
— In Kyrgyzstan, there are more than 221 thousand people with disabilities, among whom over 37 thousand are children. These figures highlight the importance of social policy aimed at creating equal conditions for all citizens.
In the next four to five years, the price level for meat in Kyrgyzstan is expected to remain high. This was reported by Uran Chekirbaev, head of the food security department of the Ministry of Agriculture, during a broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the news agency "Kabar". He noted that the ministry is making efforts to prevent a sharp rise in prices for meat products by conducting constant monitoring and analysis of the cost of key food items. "Among the
Due to the necessity of conducting repair work, the southern part of Deng Xiaoping Avenue in Bishkek will be temporarily closed, as reported by representatives of the city hall. The closure will affect a section of 4.458 km, located between Intergelpo and Kustanayskaya streets.
According to Uraan Chekirbaev, who heads the food security department at the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, several factors have contributed to the increase in meat prices. In an interview as part of the "Elden Sobol" program, he noted that the main factor is the deterioration of climatic conditions, which leads to the degradation of pastures near populated areas. Chekirbaev explained that climate change, particularly drought conditions, has negatively affected
A temporary water supply shutdown is expected in the residential area of "Ak-Bosogo". According to information from the city administration, on February 24, from 09:00 to 18:00, the supply of drinking water to residential houses, educational institutions, kindergartens, medical facilities, as well as to social and industrial facilities will be suspended.
According to reports, the decision to detain Abdykalikov was issued by the court on February 19, and he will remain in custody until April 15, according to media information. According to court data, the arrest was initiated by the head of the Investigation Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, and Abdykalikov is accused under a criminal article related to corruption.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, has initiated large-scale reforms in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). He noted that the GKNB has successfully handled its assigned tasks, but "the world is changing, and our state structure must evolve." Currently, the agency is facing new challenges that require modernization and adaptation.
A delegation from the European Parliament, led by Deputy Giuseppina Princi, who is responsible for relations with Central Asia and Mongolia, has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. During the visit, she held meetings with government representatives and students, as well as met with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. The main focus was on issues of further cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the European Union, including the development of inter-parliamentary relations, human
In the Issyk-Kul region, an important stage in the development of Kyrgyzstan took place: the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev participated in the ceremony of laying the capsule for the construction of the special financial and investment territory (SFIT) "Tamchy". In his address to the participants of the event, Kasymaliev noted that the launch of the "Tamchy" project represents a significant step for the economic progress of the country. The zone is intended to become an
An criminal case has been initiated under Article 209 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the investigation, the police managed to identify the suspect – a citizen T.E., born in 1984. He used the Telegram messenger to purchase bank cards from individuals, promising their use on a cryptocurrency exchange. The investigation established that the stolen funds amounting to 1,999,006 soms were transferred to a bank card that T.E. had previously acquired from third parties.
On February 20, a meeting of the board on the results of the socio-economic development of the region for 2025 and the discussion of plans for 2026 took place at the Talas Regional Drama Theater named after K. Medetbekov. The event was attended by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Talas Region Ermat Dzhumaev, district akims, the city mayor, heads of rural administrations, and heads of
In Karakol, a suspect in fraud was detained for deceiving café owners by posing as an employee of a government agency. According to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, the incident occurred on December 22, 2025. The owner of the establishment, E.S., reported to the Karakol police that on that day he received a call from a stranger who ordered 6 portions of manti to be delivered to the mayor's office.
On February 20, 2026, a passenger Boeing 787, which took off from Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, crossed Russian airspace in the Murmansk region before heading to Kazakhstan. According to data from Flightradar24, the aircraft first flew over Greenland, then over Norway and Finland, before entering Russian airspace, flying over Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, and Kirov regions. At 10:00 Moscow time (13:00 Astana time), it crossed the border into Kazakhstan.
On February 21, a festive evening dedicated to the International Mother Language Day was held in Karakol, titled "The Wealth of the People is Their Native Language" (Эл байлыгы — эне тил). The event took place at the Tugalbai Sydykbekov Regional Library, where representatives of various ethnic groups living in Karakol gathered, along with members of the Assembly of the People of Kyrgyzstan, students, schoolchildren, and library staff.
This topic is a consequence of institutional failures and geographical fragmentation. Historians assert that the division into north and south in Kyrgyzstan became relevant only during the Soviet period. Prior to that, Kyrgyz people were not divided into southerners and northerners, as they were under the rule of various states, such as the Kokand Khanate, the Bukhara Emirate, and the empires of Russia and China. With the formation of a unified Kyrgyzstan in the form of the Kara-Kyrgyz
Seedance 2.0, developed by ByteDance, allows for the generation of high-quality videos with sound effects and dialogues based on minimal instructions, as reported by the BBC. Some of the videos created using Seedance, featuring well-known characters such as Spider-Man and Deadpool, have gone viral on the internet.
In the Ton District, the operation "Arsenal" continues, within which the voluntary surrender of firearms is being carried out. According to information from the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region, active work is underway in the Ton District to collect illegally stored weapons from citizens as part of the operational and preventive measure called "Arsenal".
Myrlan Kazybai uulu has been appointed head of the urban planning and municipal property department of the Osh city mayor's office. According to the municipality, the corresponding order was signed by Mayor Janarbek Akayev.
- During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 19, a draft law was discussed and adopted in the first reading, amending the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Electric Power Industry." This draft law was initiated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
The new head of the urban planning and municipal property department of the Osh mayor's office is Mirlan Kazybay uulu. This appointment became known through an official order signed by Mayor Janarbek Akayev, as reported by the city administration.
On February 20, a capsule was laid for a new project in the Issyk-Kul region — a special financial and investment territory (SFIT) "Tamchy." Adylbek Kasymaliev, representing the press service of the government, participated in the ceremony. The head of the government emphasized that this project has strategic significance for the economic development of the country. The planned zone will become an international financial center, attracting investments, fintech, and IT innovations, as
In accordance with the goal of achieving gender balance in governance, President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree "On Amendments to Certain Decrees." This document aims not only to create a reserve of managerial personnel for filling political and municipal positions but also to increase the participation of women in the system of state and municipal governance. It is also important to ensure sustainable institutional conditions for the implementation of the principles of equal
On February 20 of this year, an important ceremony took place in the Issyk-Kul region, where the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, laid a capsule for the construction of a special financial and investment territory (SFIT) called "Tamchy." According to the government press service, Kasymaliev noted in his speech that the implementation of this project will be a strategic step for the economic future of the country. The zone being created aims to
Farmer Bektur Junushaliev, living in the Panfilov district of the Chui region, has become known for his garden, which attracts tourists from Japan and China. He was awarded the title of champion for apple harvest at the republican forum. Currently, the forum "Agrodialog - 2026" is taking place in Kyrgyzstan, where 46-year-old Junushaliev from the village of Chaldybar shares his experience and offers ideas for the development of the tourism sector.
In Bishkek, employees of the Internal Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic have disrupted the activities of a group of individuals who, posing as law enforcement officers, were engaged in illegal actions. This was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It has been established that the fraudsters, under the pretext of conducting official checks aimed at identifying illegal activities, unlawfully entered the apartments of citizens and extorted
An independent analyst, Tynchtyk Altymyshev, shared his ideas on stabilizing meat prices in Kyrgyzstan during the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the news agency "Kabar." He emphasized that simply demanding a reduction in prices is an incorrect approach that ignores the labor and costs of farmers. According to the expert, to achieve lower meat prices, it is necessary to consider the situation as a whole. It is important to take into account areas such as
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that a group of individuals acted under the guise of police officers. As part of the operational-search activities conducted by the SVR of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, a group was identified that used fake identification to carry out illegal activities in Bishkek. It has been established that the fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officers, illegally entered citizens' apartments under the pretext of checking
The development of the GIS 'SUMO' is being carried out by the institution 'AgroSmart', which is subordinate to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the ministry, the new system will be a modern web application that will provide a unified tool for visualizing, accounting, monitoring, and analytical processing of data on the veterinary and sanitary condition in the country. The project includes numerous activities, among which
- For six months, the export of used catalysts, as well as slags, ashes, and residues of precious metals contained in these catalysts, is temporarily prohibited in Kyrgyzstan. This decision was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Jamalbek Mamasaliev, a veteran from the village of Kayyndy located in the Manas district of the Talas region, served in the Navy. He received his education at the Chaldovar school in the Bakai-Ata district.
On February 20 of this year, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited the Issyk-Kul region. During his visit, he got acquainted with several key projects in the field of renewable energy, as reported by the government press service. In particular, Kasymaliev visited the village of Toru-Aigyr, located in the Issyk-Kul district, where he reviewed the solar power plant project being implemented by the company OsOO "Bishkek Solar." He