The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated official exchange rates of foreign currencies to the Kyrgyz som as of February 18. According to information from the regulator, the exchange rates are as follows:
An image of the former head of the GKNB with his son has appeared online Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of Deputy Prime Minister and headed the GKNB, may currently be in Spain. A photo of Tashiev with his younger son Emir-Khan Kydyrshaev has become popular on social media in Kyrgyzstan. It is worth noting that Kydyrshaev plays for the youth team of the famous Spanish club "Barcelona." It is also important to mention that the former president of Kyrgyzstan,
These measures are part of an anti-corruption campaign Recently, two high-profile officials were detained in Kyrgyzstan: Nurgazy Anarkulov, a former employee of the presidential administration, and Kanatbek Abdykadyrov, vice-president of the Football Union. This information came from sources in law enforcement and was confirmed by several media outlets. The publication Kaktus.media reported that Abdykadyrov was detained at Manas International Airport while he was about to leave the country
In Kazakhstan, there is a noticeable growth in the online betting sector, attracting the attention of many users. Betting platforms, such as Pinko Casino, offer a wide range of sports events and slot machines, catering to the needs of even the most demanding clients. Kazakh players are particularly active in betting, showing interest in football matches, esports tournaments, and traditional sports, which shapes the unique characteristics of the local betting market. Popular Sports for Betting
According to the new regulations, advance payments (prepayments) are immediately included in the taxable base at the time they are actually received, even if the goods have not yet been shipped or services have not been provided. Since the taxation applies to the sale of goods, works, or services paid for both in cash and cashless means, advance receipts are also recorded in the reports at the time of their receipt.
Asel Toktosun kyzy from the village of Zhany-Talap, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, won at the international wrestling competition. According to information provided by the village activist Syrtbek Ismagul uulu, the athlete took first place at the women's tournament "Klippan Lady Open," which was held in Sweden. She competed in the category up to 49 kg among girls.
Rabbil Kubanych uulu, residing in the village of Chymkorgon, has become the new hero of our column "Unusual Names." The name "Creator" [Kyrgyz: "zharatuuchu"] was chosen for him by his paternal grandfather.
The village of Saz-Bulak, located in the Tadas district, can now boast a new kindergarten named "Shumkar Altyn-Uya," which accommodates up to 120 children. According to the local administration of Shumkar-Uya, the construction of the two-story building was fully funded from the local budget and cost 72 million soms. The new facility has created modern, safe, and comfortable conditions for the children. The opening of the kindergarten has also helped to employ 27 residents of the
In the "Our People Abroad" section, we will meet Madina Jyrgalbek kyzy, who, along with her family, has settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Madina was born on February 20, 1997, in the village of Baltabay, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. “I currently work in the delivery sector, but I used to have an online store in Bishkek where I sold women's scarves and headbands that I sewed myself. I continue to sell scarves here,” she shares. She graduated
Felix Kulov, a former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, shared his opinion on the recent personnel decisions made by President Japarov, characterizing them as important for strengthening the institutions of power and protecting constitutional order. He noted that the decision to release Kamchybek Tashiev and the dismissal of several employees from law enforcement agencies demonstrated the priority of legislation and the interests of the state over personal connections.
In 2025, the city of Osh received record funding from the republic's budget. "I want to highlight this moment. We allocate 1 billion soms for cities like Tokmok and Kara-Balta, while Osh received the largest amount of 6.6 billion soms," said the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, during a meeting of the Osh city council, summarizing the work done in 2025. According to Kasymaliev, 9 schools and 9 kindergartens were renovated in the city, and 7
On February 17, Osh State University became the venue for a meeting with a delegation from the European Union, consisting of 28 people, including Rémi Duflot, head of the EU representation in Kyrgyzstan, and Giusi Princi, leading a group of Members of the European Parliament. One of the key activities of the visit was an open discussion with local students. Participants exchanged views on issues of academic mobility, opportunities for studying abroad, youth initiatives, and prospects for future
On February 17, 2026, the Constitutional Court considered a request from the president regarding the official interpretation of several articles of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. This concerns Article 67, the second paragraph of Part 2 of Article 68, and Part 1 of Article 72, and their interrelation with the norms of the 2010 Constitution and the Law "On the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic," which was adopted in a referendum on April 11, 2021, and came into force on May
The administration of the president and the mayor's office of Osh have denied rumors about a possible resignation of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, which were circulating on social media. According to them, he continues to actively fulfill his duties. On February 17, information appeared in Kyrgyz media and social networks that Toktorbaev was allegedly planning to say goodbye to the municipal staff; however, these rumors have not been confirmed.
Erna Miller, a 68-year-old German woman, lives in the village of Ak-Döbö, located in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region. She was previously married to a Kyrgyz man. “I was born in 1956 into a family of local Germans in the village of Ak-Döbö. My parents were well-off, and our ancestors moved to Kyrgyzstan and settled here. In my childhood, I played with Kyrgyz children, and at home, I spoke German. I learned Kyrgyz by communicating with friends on the street. I became one of the first
In his speech at the city council meeting in Osh held in 2025, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced record funding allocated to the city from the republican budget. He noted that this year, Osh received 6.6 billion soms, which is the largest amount among all cities in the country. While Tokmok and Kara-Balta were allocated 1 billion soms each, Osh significantly exceeds these figures. Kasymaliev also reported on the results of 2025: 9
On February 17, a sambo tournament was held in the Talas region, organized by the internal affairs department, in honor of police lieutenant Bakyt Abasbekov, who gave his life while performing his official duties. Information about this was received from the press service of the regional police.
At the meeting of the city council of Osh, held to review the results of last year's work, the head of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, expressed concern about the low level of direct foreign investment in Osh in 2025. According to him, from January to September 2025, the volume of investments amounted to only 1.2 million US dollars. This is 44.1% less compared to the previous year, 2024.
The law, aimed at considering people's feelings, was proposed by Deputy Eduardo Nobrega, who stated: "Anyone who has lost a pet understands that it is not just an animal, but a part of the family." He added that the new law provides a "decent and affordable" alternative to the cremation of pets, which often turned out to be too expensive for many people, resulting in them burying their pets in inappropriate places. This law is already unofficially referred to as Bob
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has resolved the legal uncertainty regarding the presidential term and the dates of the next elections. On February 17, the court announced its decision on the request of Sadyr Japarov, which concerned the interpretation of key articles of the Constitution. The judges clarified the mechanism of legal succession during the transition between different constitutional models, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the "rules of the
On February 16, the Pervomaisky District Court granted the request of the head of the Investigation Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office, who leads the interagency investigative group. According to information provided by the court's press service, Eldar Zhakypbekov, who previously held the position of head of the GKNB Department in Bishkek, is suspected of committing a crime under Article 336, Part 1 ("Corruption") of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Recent documents from the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed connections between an influential businessman from the United Arab Emirates and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, leading to his resignation as head of one of the world's largest port companies. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who heads the Dubai-based company DP World, operating in over 80 countries for three decades, has become a central figure in the latest wave of scandals surrounding Epstein. On Friday, government
According to Kerimaliev, to reduce the load on pastures, it is necessary to increase the share of highly productive breeding livestock, which, according to experts, can reduce the load by 5%. This means that keeping fewer but more productive animals, both for meat and dairy, will be more beneficial from both an economic and ecological perspective. To achieve these goals, high-quality breeding seeds of breeds such as Aberdeen Angus, Simmental, and Swedish breeds have been imported into the
According to information received by the editorial office of Kaktus.media from representatives of the law enforcement agencies, Nurgazy Anarkulov was detained on February 17 while crossing the border with Kazakhstan at the entrance to Kyrgyzstan. According to unofficially confirmed data, he allegedly called on some people to support the holding of early presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan.
At the "Trading" market in the rural ayil of Ak-Turpak in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region, an exhibition of breeding livestock took place. Farmers from the district engaged in breeding pedigree animals showcased their pets at the exhibition, including cattle.
A meeting of the collegium was held at the Osh City Council, dedicated to the results of the socio-economic development of the city for the year 2025, as reported by the press secretary of the city administration, Zhyldyzbek Bolotbekov. On February 17, under the chairmanship of the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, a meeting took place to evaluate the work of the city administration over the past year.
Today, February 17, a telephone conversation took place between the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan — Sadyr Japarov and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. This information was published by the press service of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan. During the conversation, the leaders discussed important issues related to Kyrgyz-Kazakh relations, including the implementation of previously reached agreements in the areas of trade, transportation, industrial cooperation, energy, and water
A collegium meeting was held at the city hall with the participation of Adylbek Kasymaliev. In Osh, the duties of Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev continue to be carried out, as reported by the local administration. At a recent collegium meeting attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, current issues regarding the socio-economic situation in the city and decisions made by the Cabinet of Ministers were discussed. The city hall denied rumors about Toktorbaev's
Discussion of important issues between the two leaders The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, held a telephone conversation. This information was provided by the administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan. The initiative for the conversation came from the Kazakh side. During the negotiations, key topics were discussed, such as constitutional reform in Kazakhstan, as well as the implementation of agreements in the areas of trade,
On February 17, the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic responded to a request from President Sadyr Japarov regarding the interpretation of several articles of the Constitution that regulate the terms of office of the current president and the procedures for calling elections. The Court noted that the Constitution serves as a solid foundation for public authority, allowing for changes if they comply with the principles of legal continuity and certainty. The transition to a new
In the Tyup district, in the rural municipality of Karkyra, a cultural event was held dedicated to the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan. According to a Turmush correspondent, three veterans who served in the Soviet army and reside in the villages of Sary-Toloy and Ken-Suu were invited to the event. The workers of the rural municipality expressed their gratitude to the veterans.
On February 17, a telephone conversation took place between the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. This contact occurred at the initiative of the Kazakh side, according to information provided by the press service of the President's administration of Kyrgyzstan. During the conversation, the heads of the two states discussed important issues concerning Kyrgyz-Kazakh relations, including the implementation of previously
Today, February 17, it became known about the detention of Kanatbek Abdykadyrov, who holds the position of vice-president of the Football Union of Kyrgyzstan and is also the director of the club "Muras United." According to information received by the editorial staff of Kaktus.media from sources in law enforcement agencies, he was detained at the airport while attempting to leave the country. Abdykadyrov was planning to fly abroad together with Kamchybek Tashiev, but he was stopped
- The quality of road materials and the implementation of stone-mastic asphalt and concrete should be a focal point in the construction of highways. This statement was made by former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov on the radio. He pointed out that this technology first appeared in Kyrgyzstan thanks to the specialists of the PII "Kyrgzdortransproject." The first section with stone-mastic asphalt was laid in 2016, and over a ten-year period of operation, including challenging
Sadyr Japarov will have the opportunity to run for a second term The Constitutional Court has concluded that early presidential elections will not be held. This decision was made in response to a request from Sadyr Japarov. Therefore, the presidential elections will take place on January 24, 2027, and Japarov will be able to participate in them again. Photo www
Dastan Kadyrov has been appointed to his position in the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Urban Planning and Architecture, which is part of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture under the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. The appointment order was signed by Nurdin Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic.
On February 17, President Sadyr Japarov appointed Akylbek Zakirovich Namazov as the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, replacing Timur Shabdanbekov. Akylbek Namazov was born on April 3, 1971, in Dushanbe.
Today, February 17, a phone conversation initiated by Kazakhstan took place between the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov and the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as reported by the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan. During the conversation, the leaders discussed key issues concerning bilateral relations, including the implementation of previously reached agreements in the areas of trade, transport, industrial cooperation, as well as in the
Snow avalanches that struck the Bishkek-Osh highway were quickly cleared, allowing traffic to resume. Now the border checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral" are operating as usual.
During his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaiev got acquainted with the implementation of the Osh – Kara-Suu road project and the construction of a new greenhouse belonging to the municipal enterprise "Combinat of Landscaping and Greening" in Osh. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, Kasymaiev checked the current state of the road construction, which will be four-lane to enhance road safety and reduce
In the Ak-Suy district, the installation of modern interactive whiteboards in educational institutions has begun. The deputy akim of the district, Gulzat Suranchieva, shared this information with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, 119 interactive panels have already been delivered and are currently being installed in classrooms.
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided a clear answer to an important question regarding the timing of presidential elections, clarifying the provisions of the Constitution. On February 17, 2026, the highest constitutional body considered the president's request for the interpretation of Articles 67, 68, and 72 of the Constitution, adopted in the new edition of the Law on May 5, 2021, and concluded regarding the timing of elections. This interpretation also took into
The key factor in reducing pasture degradation, according to First Deputy Minister of Agriculture Zhanibek Kerimaliev, is not the increase in livestock numbers, but the improvement of its quality. He stated this during a broadcast on a state channel, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Experts estimate that by introducing high-yield breeds of livestock, the load on pastures can be reduced by up to 5%. “Thus, keeping a smaller number of more productive livestock,
Representatives of the tourism sector will have the opportunity to meet with the management of the Open Joint Stock Company "Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic" on February 20. According to the Fund, the meeting will start at 3:00 PM and will take place in the hall of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main goal of the event will be to create a platform for productive dialogue, where participants will discuss pressing issues and
The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan reminds about the necessity of submitting a unified tax declaration. All legal entities, as well as state and municipal employees, must comply with this requirement by April 1. The following categories are required to submit a declaration:
On February 17, a ceremonial opening of a new school designed for 275 students took place in the village of Zhylandy, located in the rural district of Tört-Köl in the Uzgen region. This information was provided by the press service of the presidential representative office in the Osh region.
On Lenin Street in the city of Tokmok, Chui Region, a passenger car collided with a so-called "ant," eyewitnesses reported. The accident occurred yesterday, February 16, at 3:00 PM.
Dastan Maksatovich Kadyrov has been appointed as the head of the regional department of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture in Jalal-Abad. This was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services. The appointment order was signed by Nurdana Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction.