In Bishkek, a case of fraud occurred in which a pensioner lost a significant amount of money. The criminals, posing as law enforcement officers, deceitfully took her savings.
So far, there have been no comments regarding Shirshov's appearance at the Ministry of Energy and the Cabinet of Ministers. A recent meeting dedicated to the issues of the Upper Naryn cascade of hydropower plants attracted attention due to the participation of Alexey Shirshov, who previously held the position of finance director at OJSC "Severelektro" and headed OJSC "TNK Dastan." Information about this appeared on the website of the Ministry of Energy of Russia,
Dölgoon Bayasgalan (Magnolian) In this interview, we will meet a young Mongolian artist who shares his story about how he managed to achieve popularity in his homeland and step onto the international stage, as well as talk about the process of writing his songs. About ten years ago, a small presentation of his six-track album "Famous Men" took place at Hi-Fi Records. One of the songs, "The Bride and the Bachelor," was later used in the popular Netflix series "Outer
In 2026, the Batken Electric Company plans to replace 8,772 insulators used on overhead power lines with voltages of 220/110/35 kV. According to the company's information, the following replacements are scheduled for 2026:
A meeting was held in Bishkek between the Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Mountain Policy, Dinara Kemelova, and Volker Frobarth, the head of the OSCE Program Office. This was reported by the presidential administration. During the conversation, the parties discussed plans for the current year, as well as the possibility of conducting joint events related to the mountain agenda in various regions of the country.
In connection with outstanding achievements in the field of foreign policy and many years of active work in international relations, the title of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador was awarded to the following individuals: Battsereg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Bathishig Badamdorj, veteran of the diplomatic service; Bayarkhuu Dashdorj, veteran of the diplomatic service; Mundagbaatar Luvsandorj, veteran of the diplomatic service; Bayarkhuu Dorj, Ambassador of Mongolia to
Currently, the police are investigating possible connections of the detainee with other similar crimes. A citizen suspected of fraudulent activities related to the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" has been detained in Bishkek. This information was provided by the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. The investigation established that 43-year-old U.T. fraudulently obtained 284,267 dollars from the victim from October 2020 to February 2024, posing as a
In Moscow, a significant amount of snow has fallen again, leading to the establishment of a new record, surpassing the figures from 1970. The data was provided by Russian meteorologist Mikhail Leus, who reported that the VDNH weather station recorded 21 mm of precipitation in one day, which is 49% of the February monthly norm. Photo by "Roscosmos"
Another meeting of the Basin Council took place in Naryn, where key participants included experts and government officials. The focus was on the water resource management strategy, as well as the basin principle outlined in the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. This approach suggests that a river should be viewed as a single ecosystem organism, regardless of administrative boundaries.
At the forum "AgroDialog-2026," taking place in Bishkek, agricultural expert Manas Samatov noted that students of the Agrarian University are actively using new scientific materials in the Kyrgyz language. They are eager to implement scientific approaches in agribusiness and agricultural production. Samatov proposed organizing similar events in each region in the spring in the format of a "Field Day," and in the autumn to hold a "Harvest Day."
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Kiamran Abbasov (24-7) is preparing for his next fight, which will take place in Russia. He will participate in the main event of the Fight Nights 134 tournament, scheduled for February 20 in Sochi.
Eric Dane. Photo by Getty Images. Eric Dane, an American actor known for his significant roles in the series "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," passed away on February 19, 2026. The cause of death was a severe illness - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The actor battled this ailment for nearly a year after being diagnosed in 2025. In the final days of his life, Dane was surrounded by loved ones: family and friends, as well as
The football club "Muras United," representing Manas, held another match as part of its training camp in Turkey. On February 19, the team, which is in second place in Kyrgyzstan, faced "Ordabasy," which finished sixth in the Kazakhstan Premier League last season.
According to local authorities, a UAZ-452 minibus, driven by a man named O.B., was traveling from the Khangai somon to the Renchinlkhumbey somon with seven passengers when it fell through a crack in the ice in the Khachim area of the Dalai-Zakh region. This incident occurred approximately 170 kilometers north of the center of Renchinlkhumbey somon, 70 kilometers from the village of Khatgal, and 62 kilometers east of Renchinlkhumbey. Emergency services received reports of the incident at 20:16.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has updated the data on the official exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som as of February 20. According to the regulator, the following rates have been established:
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme, has announced the launch of a new project aimed at creating a climate-resilient agricultural value chain. According to information from the Ministry of Agriculture, the project is being implemented with financial assistance from the Government of Japan. The signing of the agreement took place at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University during the
- Innovations have been introduced in Kyrgyzstan's pesticide and agrochemical registration procedure, making it more accessible. Changes were made to the government resolution dated July 1, 2013, No. 390.
From February 27 to 28 and on March 1, the long-awaited premiere of the solo performance "Medea" will take place at the A. Umuraliev Bishkek Drama Theater. According to the theater's press service, this work, based on a play by Nina Mazur, represents a confession of a woman who experiences extreme emotions due to love, betrayal, and loneliness. In the performance by the outstanding actress, Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic Dinara Abdykadyrova, the ancient story takes on a
Illustrative photo This document emphasizes that the increased number of attacks and forced displacements appear to be aimed at creating conditions for the irreversible expulsion of Palestinians from the occupied territories. The report covers the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. The authors of the report hold Israel responsible for serious human rights violations, including the intention to effect demographic changes in Gaza through the systematic destruction of urban areas
In his document, Trump stated: “I am extending for one year the state of emergency declared in Executive Order No. 13660.” This order was issued by his predecessor, Barack Obama, on March 6, 2014. The state of emergency allows for the freezing of assets of individuals and legal entities that, according to Washington, are responsible for “undermining democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine,” as well as for threatening its peace and territorial integrity. Since the imposition of
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a decree on the implementation of the National Football Development Program for the period from 2026 to 2034. The main goal of this document is to create favorable conditions for mass participation in football, improve the qualifications of players, and instill a culture of healthy lifestyles among the youth.
At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on municipal property issues, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov raised the issue of increasing rent for land and tariffs at the capital's municipal markets. He noted that the actions of local authorities are unjustified and create an excessive burden for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Photo from the internet. The Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge have slightly slowed their growth, but the strengthening continues As of February 20, the official exchange rates of the Russian ruble and the Kazakh tenge have recorded growth, reaching their annual highs. At the same time, the euro is showing a decline, while the US dollar and the Chinese yuan have remained at previous levels. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar
According to meteorological service data, cloudy weather is expected in the western and central aimags from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on February 20, 2026, while other regions will experience variable cloudiness. At night, snowfall and blizzards are possible in the western and northern parts of the western aimags, as well as in the northern parts of the central aimags, while during the day, precipitation is expected in most areas of the western and central aimags, as well as in the northern parts of
On February 19, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed decrees appointing new heads of several key ministries. This information was provided by the information policy department of the presidential office. According to one of the decrees, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov was appointed chairman of the State Committee for National Security, while he was relieved of his previously assigned duties.
Samad Erkinbekov has become the new head of the directorate for non-Olympic sports, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports.
The city hall noted that public transport continues to operate until one o'clock in the morning. A new service may appear in Bishkek — night bus routes with special tariffs. This was announced by Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, head of the Department of Transport and Road Transport Infrastructure Development, during a conversation with city residents. In response to complaints about the early end of public transport operations, Beyshenbaev stated that most drivers remain on their routes until one
Aibek Tashmatov, the director of the Republican Sports College named after Sh. Sydykov, known by the nickname Kuchuk, has been placed in custody until April 15 by the decision of the First May District Court of Bishkek. This decision was the result of a petition from the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by court representatives. Photo Aibek Tashmatov
- On February 4, 2026, the Jogorku Kenesh approved the constitutional law "On the Issues of Transferring Profits of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic," which introduces new rules for the distribution of the National Bank's income based on the results of 2025. The signing of the law took place on February 13, 2026, and it was approved by President Sadyr Japarov.
In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Victor Osimhen shared details about the conflict that led to his departure from Napoli.
At the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University, a signing ceremony took place, during which a new project was launched, implemented by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture. The project, aimed at developing climate-resilient agricultural value chains, will be implemented with the support of the Japanese
The medical community and the residents of the country have come to the defense of the doctor Nasir Beyshebaev, a nephrologist, has been released and is now under house arrest. This was reported by his lawyer, Evgeniya Krapivina. This decision was made in the First May District Court of the capital, Bishkek. For reference, the doctor was arrested on February 18. The reason for this was a complaint from the mother of a minor patient of the National Center for Urology and Nephrology (NCUMD), who
The morning data on exchange rates at the Moskovsky Soviet on February 20 looks as follows:
The thirteenth day of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Italy was filled with significant events. Ski mountaineering made its debut in the program, winners were determined in women's hockey and singles figure skating, and medals were contested in speed skating and Nordic combined. The competition in the medal standings is becoming increasingly intense. Ski Mountaineering: A Historic First at the OlympicsSki mountaineering debuted at the Olympic Games, representing one of the fastest-growing
The "Information Technology" sector continues to hold an important place in the labor market of Kyrgyzstan. Throughout 2025, employers actively posted job vacancies on headhunter.kg, while job seekers kept updating their resumes and profiles. In its research, HeadHunter analyzed the structure of demand across various specializations, salary levels, distribution of vacancies by regions, as well as the dynamics of employer and job seeker activity throughout the year, including the level
At the meeting of the state administration of the Chui region, dedicated to the results of 2025, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev shared measures aimed at stabilizing prices and improving interaction between government bodies and markets. “It is necessary to establish effective cooperation between local authorities and the antimonopoly service in the markets,” he emphasized.
During the meeting of the Road Council, one of the residents of the capital of Kyrgyzstan proposed the creation of a night route for municipal transport. She emphasized that the existing routes close too early, which creates difficulties for people who need to get home or to their workplaces.
Experts link this to growing anxiety and distrust of experts More and more citizens of Kyrgyzstan are turning to Tarot cards in search of answers about the current and future political situation. This has been confirmed by data obtained from open sources. Hundreds of comments and thousands of views on videos dedicated to the fates of politicians indicate a growing political activity among the population. However, despite the predominance of Islam in the country, the interest in fortune-tellers
In the Naryn region, the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satyiev, held a working meeting where the results of the local courts' work for the past year were discussed. According to the press service, the meeting was also attended by Supreme Court judges Baktygul Amanalieva, Abilay Mukhamendzhanov, and Tynibek Bekeshov, as well as the advisor to the chairman Ruslan Myrzalimov, the director of the Judicial Department Bakyt Kurmanaliev, and the director of the Higher School of Justice
The equipment, which has a height of 58.4 meters, a diameter of 3.2 meters, and weighs 245 tons, was manufactured by the Indian company KCP Limited, located in Chennai. After 17 stages of inspection, including hydrotesting and non-destructive testing, the column was preserved using nitrogen and is ready for multimodal transportation. For ease of transport, the column will be divided into four parts. Delivery is expected to begin in mid-February by sea from the port of Mumbai (India), followed
Kaparbek Abdujalalovich Adiev has become the new deputy akim of the Issyk-Ata district in the Chui region. According to the local administration, the corresponding decree was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev.
In the village of Shaty, located in the Tyup district, a solemn opening of a new building of the secondary school named after D. Moldogaziev took place. The educational institution is designed for 225 students. High-ranking guests attended the ceremony, including the plenipotentiary representative of the president in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Jetigenov, the deputy minister of emergency situations Akylbek Mazaripov, and the representative of the World Bank T. Junusheva. Also present at the
- On February 19, 2026, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and approved in the second reading the draft law "On the Ratification of the Protocol on Amendments to the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union dated May 29, 2014, signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. The draft law was initiated by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister, expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of the irrigation project funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. At a meeting of the regional government dedicated to the results of 2025, he stated: “You have been dragging this out for five years, and the project is still not completed. This is absolutely unacceptable.” He also noted that the irrigation issue remains one of the most serious problems.
In May 2025, the first Boeing 737-800 from the well-known American airline United Airlines landed in Mongolia. According to information from MiddleAsianNews, on February 10, 2026, the Ambassador of Mongolia in Washington, Batbayar Olziidelger, held a meeting with Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines. During the meeting, issues related to both regional and international situations, future directions for the development of the aviation industry, as well as details of ongoing cooperation
The championship held on February 18 at the Koshomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek was a significant event for combat sambo enthusiasts. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the tournament, competing for medals. Within the framework of the competitions in combat sambo among men, 5 sets of awards were contested. Results of the competitions in combat sambo among women Weight category up to
Global media and agencies have provided the latest news on events in Ukraine, as well as the international situation amid the ongoing conflict. Here is a brief overview of the key points. Sumy after the attack by Russian drones. Photo by Francisco Richart / Anadolu / Getty Images. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the sanctions against Russia, which were imposed in 2014, 2018, and 2022, for another year. In the Bryansk region of Russia, two citizens were injured in an attempt to
Tselmuun Nyamtayshir, president and CEO of the company "Mongolian Gold," stated that the new home will serve as a place for a peaceful family life in retirement. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Recently, the family that owns one of Mongolia's leading mining conglomerates purchased a standalone house in a prestigious southern district of Hong Kong. The deal amounted to 247 million HKD (approximately $31.5 million), and the house will be used as a "retirement residence
