PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: February 19, 10:00 – "Registration for OGE-2026"

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The Jogorku Kenesh approved the introduction of stricter controls for regulating the halal industry

- At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 18, 2026, the deputies reviewed and approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on Offenses" in the first reading. The initiative belongs to the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.

The cable car was inaugurated in Ala-Archa Park with the participation of the president

The official opening of the new cable car took place today in the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, attended by the country's president, Sadyr Japarov. The cable car is 1 kilometer long and includes 16 cabins, each capable of accommodating 10 people. There are also two VIP cabins for 4 passengers each.

The GNS seized nearly 10,000 packs of non-excise tobacco in the Manas market

As a result of a joint inspection conducted by the staff of the State Tax Service and representatives of the Manas Internal Affairs Department, tobacco products without excise stamps were discovered in the central market. According to the press service of the State Tax Service, during this operation, 9,695 packs of tobacco products with a total value of 1,163,400 soms were seized. Additionally, 24 packages of illegal electronic cigarettes and 33 units of a substance resembling snus were found.

Photos from the meeting of the elders with Kamchybek Tashiev and the mayor of Osh have surfaced online.

Photos have started circulating on social media, showing academics and public figures alongside the head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev and the mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev. Recall that earlier, 75 individuals appealed to Sadyr Japarov with a request to organize early presidential elections. Law enforcement agencies state that some claims from this appeal have caused significant public resonance and "aggravated the socio-political situation in

A new head of the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh has been appointed

The position of head of the press service of the apparatus of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic has been appointed to Zhaynak Usen uulu. The corresponding decision was signed by the speaker Marlen Mamataliyev. Zhaynak Usen uulu. Zhaynak Usen uulu has significant experience in the media sector. He served as the general director of "TRK NTS" from 2015 to 2019, and from 2019 to 2020, he headed the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Kyrgyzstan. He was also one of the initiators

Eighth Meeting of the Commission on Debureaucratization: Head of the Cabinet Announced Oral Remarks to Ministers

The eighth meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Debureaucratization of the State System was held at the Presidential Administration, chaired by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The main focus of the meeting was on assessing the implementation of protocol assignments in the context of the execution of the President's Decree No. 83 dated March 10, 2025, which concerns increasing the efficiency and debureaucratization of the civil service, as well as

In Bishkek, the results of the republican competition of improvising akyns were summarized.

On February 17, a republican aitys titled "Akzholtai with Mayra Ene, Ak Bulak with Daira Ele" took place at the Kyrgyz National Theater "Manas," where young improvisational poets showcased their skills. The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that as part of this event, a memorial evening was held in honor of two outstanding individuals who had a significant impact on Kyrgyz culture. The participants of the aitys highlighted

Energy Stability. Kyrgyzstan and Russia Resolve Disputes Surrounding the Upper Naryn Hydropower Cascade

Kyrgyzstan and Russia have begun the process of resolving disagreements regarding the construction of the Upper Naryn cascade of hydropower plants. Previously, under Atambayev's leadership, the project was launched on a large scale, but its implementation was later suspended due to conflicts between the parties, leading to legal disputes. The inability to reach an agreement with investors resulted in the termination of the agreement with "RusHydro," leaving Kyrgyzstan in a

In the Talas Region, archaeologists discovered over 3,000 new heritage sites in 2025.

In the Manas district of the Talas region, archaeologists have completed a large-scale study covering an area of 50,000 hectares, resulting in the identification of over 3,000 new cultural heritage sites. This information was presented by archaeologist K. Akmatov at a meeting organized by the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, Mirbek Mambetaliev. According to the ministry's press service, the meeting focused on the quality implementation of archaeological work in the

Zholaman Sharshenbekov returned to the Kyrgyzstan national team after surgery. Video

The national team of Kyrgyzstan in Greco-Roman wrestling is currently at a training camp in Croatia, with Jolaman Sharshenbekov participating once again. This two-time world champion and bronze medalist from the Olympic Games held in Paris in 2025 underwent back surgery at the end of that same year.

Ermek Omuraliyev appointed ambassador to Italy and representative of the Kyrgyz Republic in several UN organizations

The president signed a decree on the appointment Ermek Omuraliev has been appointed as the ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Italy and has also become the permanent representative of the country to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. This information was provided by the information policy department of the presidential administration. The decree on the appointment was signed by the

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved in the first reading a law on reducing the number of auditors in the Accounts Chamber.

During the discussion of the draft law, the Chairman of the Accounts Chamber, Almazbek Akmatov, emphasized that the purpose of the document is to comply with international standards for external state audit (INTOSAI). One of the key proposals is to reduce the number of auditors from nine to three, which implies establishing a staff of three auditors, including the chairman, as well as the apparatus and territorial divisions of the Accounts Chamber. Additionally, during the meeting, the

On the Eve of the Start of Ramadan, the UN Secretary-General Calls for Unity and Solidarity

Guterres urged the international community to heed the main message of Ramadan, which is the desire to overcome differences, help those in need, and protect the rights and dignity of every person. He reminded that every year, at the beginning of Ramadan, he traditionally visits one of the Muslim communities and participates in fasting as a sign of solidarity. "Every year I return inspired by the ideas of peace and compassion that Ramadan brings," he noted.

In the rural district of Karkyra in the Tyup region, village elders received official transportation.

In the Tyup district of the Issyk-Kul region, in the rural area of Karkyra, 11 village elders [ayil bashchy] received new vehicles. According to sources in the village administration, these electric tricycles were provided to improve infrastructure and enhance interaction between local authorities and the population.

In the Ak-Talinsky District, the best performers on the komuz were determined

In the Ak-Talinsky district, a competition for komuz performers took place at the children's music school named after Nurak Abdyrahmanov. This information was provided by a Turmush correspondent.

Infected ant pupae send a chemical signal to workers: "Kill me"

Unlike the pupae of worker ants, infected queen pupae, which are significantly larger and more important in terms of the genetic interests of the colony, do not emit such signals. Instead, these pupae focus their resources on strengthening their immune system, allowing them to fight off the infection. The results obtained are consistent with the predictions of kin selection theory.

Kurmanov on the President's Address to the Constitutional Court: This is a culture of resolving any situations within the legal framework

Public figure, lawyer, and historian Zainidin Kurmanov expressed his opinion in an interview with the "Kabar" agency regarding the recent decision of the Constitutional Court concerning the terms of presidential powers. “From the perspective of politics and law, this was an absolutely correct decision. It is now clear when the presidential elections will take place. They will be held within the previously established timelines set by the special electoral commissions that were

In Suusamyr, the body of a shepherd buried under an avalanche was found

In the Suusamyr Valley, emergency responders found the body of a shepherd who became a victim of a snow avalanche. According to the agency, on February 18, during search operations, the body of a 59-year-old man named D.A. was retrieved from under the snow, who died as a result of the avalanche.

AgroDialogue-2026. Champion Farmer from Kadamzhai Achieves High Radish Yield

During the forum "AgroDialog - 2026," it became known that a farmer from the Kadamjai district successfully planted 31 hectares of wheat, resulting in a high yield. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, after harvesting the grain crops, the farmer conducted a second sowing, choosing radish, which also yielded him an impressive and high-quality harvest.

The deputy thanked the president for the reform in the driver training system

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kunduzbek Suimanov drew attention to important changes in the driver training system, thanking the president for this. He emphasized that there were previously disagreements on this topic, but now the majority of drivers have a positive perception of the innovations.

Scientists have discovered how influenza viruses damage the heart

A study conducted on 35 patients who died from the flu showed that 85% of them had at least one chronic cardiovascular disease, and most exhibited multiple pathologies. These data confirm that cardiovascular diseases may be a primary cause of mortality from the flu. During the study, scientists identified a new subpopulation of white blood cells, named pro-dendritic cells 3. These cells, migrating from the lungs to the heart, produce a significant amount of type 1 interferon. However, instead

Airport in the USA to be named after Donald Trump

On the eve of the vote, the Florida House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, approved a proposal to rename Palm Beach International Airport in honor of Donald Trump. This was reported by The Palm Beach Post. Meg Weinberger, a representative from Palm Beach County and co-author of the bill, noted that the president deserves such a mark of respect as he lives only five miles from the airport. Republican Kim Kendall from St. Augustine, who has experience as an air traffic controller,

In the Jalal-Abad Region, 15 enterprises were launched and 7 billion soms in investments were attracted over the year.

On February 18, a collegial meeting was held in the Jalal-Abad region to summarize the results of the socio-economic development of the region for the year 2025. Participants in the meeting included the Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobaev, the Presidential Representative in the Jalal-Abad region Tilek Tekebaev, heads of districts and cities, as well as leaders of regional, district, and city institutions and enterprises.

Zhainak Usen uulu appointed head of the press service of the Office of the Jogorku Kenesh

The post of the head of the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh Office has been appointed to Zhainak Usen uulu. This decision was made by Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev. Zhainak Usen uulu has significant experience in the media field. He served as the general director of "TRK NTS" from 2015 to 2019, and then headed the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Kyrgyzstan in 2019-2020.

Sydyk Duyshombiev, known as Pito, arrested for two months

According to the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, Sydyk Duyshombiev, who is also known by the name Pito, will be held in custody for two months, until April 15, 2026. This decision was the result of an appeal from the head of the Investigative Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office and the head of the interagency investigative group.

In Chui Region, sowing works are planned on nearly 419 thousand hectares of land

In 2026, it is planned to sow 418,764 hectares of arable land in the Chui region. Of this area, 269,698 hectares will be irrigated, with an expected supply of 850 million cubic meters of water for 4-5 rounds of irrigation. This was stated by Sanjar Zhantaev, the first deputy representative of the president in the Chui region, at a recent regional meeting. He emphasized that in 2025, 626.42 million cubic meters of water were used for irrigation needs. "There is very little time left before

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Baktybek Satylganov to the Council for Justice Affairs.

During its session, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh considered the candidacy of Baktybek Satylganov, proposed by the Council of Judges of the Kyrgyz Republic, and made a decision to approve him as a member of the Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. A corresponding resolution on this matter was adopted.

AgroDialogue - 2026. A Farmer from Issyk-Kul Grows Watermelons Using a New Technology

At the "AgroDialogue-2026" forum, a farmer from the Issyk-Kul region demonstrated outstanding results in growing watermelons using advanced technologies and was awarded the title of champion. The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry emphasized that in the northern regions of the country, where watermelons are traditionally not cultivated, this project has become experimental. Thanks to the use of modern agricultural technologies, such as drip irrigation,

Former MP Amanbaeva denied the Turkish investor's accusations of receiving $500,000.

- During the press conference held on February 18, former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Urmat Amanbaeva, denied the accusations from Turkish investor Duman Sheref that she received $500,000 from him. According to Amanbaeva, Sheref accused her of failing to fulfill the terms of the contract regarding the transfer of funds for the construction of a residential complex in Osh. She emphasized that she did not receive any financial means from him.

In Parliament, the new head of the GKNB was asked questions about strange nicknames, illegal inspections, and curators

In response to Bekeshev's question, Speaker Marlen Mamataliyev promised to provide a written answer. The deputy also noted that the public is concerned about the issue of stopping the practice of seizing property from citizens in favor of the state. “Among the GKNB employees, there are people with unusual nicknames — Vaseline, Licker, and others. How many more are there in the GKNB? Will they be held accountable? These individuals have harmed many citizens. People are afraid to approach

Two Farmers from Chuy Region Achieved Record Yields: 120,000 Kilograms of Tomatoes and 80,000 Kilograms of Carrots per Hectare

On February 18, at the forum "Agrodialog–2026," organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry, the achievements of the country's leading agrarians were showcased. As part of this event, two representatives from the Chui region were awarded the title of "champions" in the field of crop production.

Deputy: Due to the persecution of GKNB employees, many civil servants have lost their jobs

On February 18, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed concern, noting that a lot of destructive information is spreading on social media, which provokes conflicts among citizens and contains false information. She emphasized the need for such publications to be verified by the State Committee for National Security and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the proposal to reduce the number of auditors in the Accounts Chamber from 9 to 3 people.

- At today's session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 18, the draft constitutional law "On Amendments to the Constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic'" was reviewed and approved in the first reading. The initiative to develop this draft law belongs to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Jogorku Kenesh has agreed to appoint the chairman of the GKNB and three ministers

Akyilbek Namazov Appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security

The press service of the president announced the appointment of Akyilbek Zakirovich Namazov as the Deputy Chairman of the State National Security Committee.

A New Member in the Council for Justice Affairs

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 18, the deputies approved the candidacy of Bakytbek Satylganov, who has now become a member of the Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Temirbek Ibraimov, speaking in support of the candidate, stated that Satylganov was born on May 1, 1970. He has a higher legal education and over 30 years of work experience, currently serving as a judge in the Sokuluk District Court of Chui Region.

A fire occurred in a teahouse in the city of Talas

A fire broke out at the tea house "Sezim," located in the central market on Sarygulov Street. This was reported by local resident G. Akimbaeva. According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the first unit of the fire and rescue service left for the scene of the incident at 09:08 and arrived at the site at 09:11. The fire was localized at 09:21, and its complete extinguishment occurred at 09:51.

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the nominations of three ministers

At a recent meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved candidates for three ministerial positions. As a result of the voting, the following candidates were approved:

Three of the newly elected deputies joined the "Mekenchil" group

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 18, Deputy Aybek Altynbekov announced that three representatives from multi-mandate district No. 13 have joined the "Mekenchil" deputy group — Aybek Altynbekov, Talant Mamytov, and Aigul Karabekova. This deputy group consists of 22 deputies, and its leader is Kunduzbek Sulaymanov. As of today, "Mekenchil" holds the position of the largest group by number in the parliament.

Body of shepherd found, who perished in a snow avalanche in Suusamyr

The rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of the Kyrgyz Republic completed the search operation and today, February 18, discovered the body of a 59-year-old shepherd named D.A. He became a victim of an avalanche that occurred on February 12 in the village of Kyzyl-Oy, located in the Suusamyr rural district of the Chui region. After several days of continuous searching, the body was retrieved from under the snow. At the direction of the head of the MES, Urmatbek Shamyrkanov, 70

In the Chui Region, more than 22 hectares of land have been prepared for exchange at EAEU points, - first deputy representative

At the meeting of the board held on February 18, the first deputy representative of the president in the Chui region, Sanjar Zhantaev, presented a report on the implementation of the order of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, adopted on December 18, 2025, under number 14-13633. This order concerned the interaction of state bodies and information systems at the points of accounting for goods imported from EAEU countries. Zhantaev noted that in the Panfilov

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan scored 70.7 points in the friendliness ranking.

Bishkek is developing its potential through a multi-vector approach On February 17, a presentation of the analysis titled "Communication Regimes of Post-Soviet Countries: Friendliness Ranking Towards Russia - 2025" took place in the presidential hall of the MIA "Russia Today". Kyrgyzstan scored 70.7 points in this ranking. Experts note that such a high result is positive, considering the multi-vector diplomacy that Bishkek conducts. In addition to Russia, Kyrgyzstan is

A new cable car has appeared in Ala-Archa Park

Today, a new cable car was launched in "Ala-Archa," at the opening ceremony of which government representatives were present. The Director of the Tourism Department of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erdenet Kasymov, reported this in the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" agency.

A new cable car opens today in Ala-Archa Park

Today, a grand opening of a new cable car will take place at the Ala-Archa State Natural Park, with representatives of the authorities invited. This was reported by Erdenet Kasymov, the director of the Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the “Elden Sobol” broadcast on the Kabar channel. He also pointed out the construction of a hotel and restaurants at the mountain peak, adhering to environmental safety requirements.

The State Duma approved the appointments of new heads of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Ministry of Transport

At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies approved the appointments of three ministers.

Eighth Grader from Leilek Imran Subankulov Won a Gold Medal at the Mathematics Olympiad in the USA

Imran Subankulov, a resident of the village of Kara-Bulak in the Leilek district, recently returned from the USA, where he participated in an international mathematics Olympiad and won a gold medal. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. Since childhood, Imran has shown an interest in mathematics, starting from the first grade. He is currently in the eighth grade. “I have been able to solve mathematical problems from a young age, which probably indicates my interest. The competition

Life in the Regions: In Issyk-Kul, Kairbek Toktosunov Creates Leather Goods, Among His Works Are Gifts for Presidents

Kairbek Toktosunov, who lives in the village of Bokonbaev on Issyk-Kul, is engaged in woodworking. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, he shared his passion for this craft, which began in childhood. His grandfather and father also engaged in similar activities, and Kairbek decided to continue their work. “I make items that are gradually becoming rare in everyday life, such as ‘kökör’ [a bag for kumys], ‘könök’ [a leather bucket], ‘köngööl’ [a vessel for liquid