The new mayor of Osh, Janar Akayev, shared his thoughts on the appointment, which came as a surprise to him. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he mentioned that his candidacy was proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers for discussion with the president. Subsequently, a personal meeting took place where plans for the city's development were discussed.
In 2026, the operation of several solar power plants will begin in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by Deputy Minister of Energy Nasipbek Karimov at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. During the discussion of amendments to the Law "On Electric Power Industry," the deputies learned that the maximum capacity of electric and thermal stations will increase from 30 to 50 megawatts. The Deputy Minister emphasized that this bill will open access to tax and customs benefits for a greater number of
From 2021 to 2025, the first phase of the pension system reform was implemented in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at strengthening financial stability and improving the living standards of citizens. Key Achievements:
Ignoring commands to stop, the driver of the Volkswagen Crafter attempted to evade border control. During the chase, his actions were supported by the driver of a SsangYong Rexton Sports vehicle, who, by creating obstacles, tried to ensure the truck's unhindered movement towards the border. Thanks to the professional actions of the border guards, both vehicles were successfully blocked and stopped in the settlement of Dostuk.
Changes have occurred in the leadership of the State Committee for National Security in Osh and the Osh region. The press service of the agency announced a new appointment. At a meeting held on February 19, the Deputy Chairman of the GKNB, Alisher Erbaev, introduced Zhoomart Toktogulov, the new head of the department, to representatives of territorial institutions and enterprises.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, Deputy Gulnara Baatyrova expressed concern over the detention of the only nephrologist at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCOMCH). In her opinion, the value of this institution lies not only in its infrastructure and equipment but also in its highly qualified specialists. “I do not intend to interfere in the investigation process, but I am conveying the concerns of the medical community. I am confident that the
The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, at its recent meeting, made the decision to prematurely terminate the powers of deputy Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu based on his personal request. The certificate confirming the status of deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu was declared invalid.
New strict rules regarding the issuance and renewal of commercial driver's licenses (CDL) have been introduced in the USA. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to clarifications from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the right to obtain or renew a CDL is primarily granted to:
At a press conference, colleagues of the detained nephrologist Nasira Beishebaeva spoke in her defense. The chief physician of the National Center for Urology and Nephrology, Aina Jetibaeva, expressed condolences to the girl's family and spoke about the patient's treatment. "The girl was hospitalized on October 11, 2024, upon referral from a group of family doctors with a preliminary diagnosis of 'glomerulonephritis'. She exhibited facial and body swelling, as well as
As part of the raid "Bandit," law enforcement officers are actively working to stabilize the criminal situation in the region. The main focus is on identifying and seizing illegal weapons, ammunition, explosives, and drugs. During the raid, detained individuals are sent to territorial divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for preventive talks and checks, including fingerprinting. Citizens are informed about their rights and responsibilities for participating in illegal
At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed a draft law concerning state awards, honorary titles, and prizes of the Kyrgyz Republic. This project, proposed by the chairman of the cabinet of ministers, has already passed its first reading. Justice Minister Ayaz Bayetov reported that the draft law plans to reduce the number of awards from 46 to 20.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has provided additional clarifications on the rules for obtaining and renewing commercial driver's licenses (CDL) in the USA, specifying that strict requirements apply to this process. According to the information from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the right to issue or renew a CDL typically belongs to:
- At a recent meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the draft law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic 'On Investments in the Kyrgyz Republic'" was approved by deputies in the second reading. This initiative was put forward by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
OJSC "State Insurance Organization" has announced the introduction of a new voluntary insurance policy called "CASCO-Extra." This product expands the boundaries of mandatory auto liability insurance (OSAGO) and offers car owners additional guarantees.
At the negotiations in Geneva, the parties were unable to agree on positions regarding territorial issues, despite some progress in discussions about a ceasefire. This was stated by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan on February 18. Zelensky noted that the participants in the negotiations reached a certain understanding in the military sphere, particularly regarding monitoring compliance with the ceasefire regime. He added that
According to the information from the press service of the mayor's office, the first deputy Adilet Sharshenaly uulu, as well as the deputy mayors Sonunbek Junusbaev and Mirlan Kazybai uulu, will no longer remain in their positions. They all made the decision to leave of their own accord. These events occurred shortly after it became known about the nomination of Zhenishbek Toktorbaev from the position of mayor. He was replaced by former member of the Jogorku Kenesh Janar Akayev.
In Kyrgyzstan, the celebration of the Day of Native Language will take place. This information was announced by the National Commission on the State Language under the President of the country. As part of the events dedicated to this day, on February 20, a republican festival titled "Kyrgyz Songs Performed by Foreign Students" will be held at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. The organizers will be the philharmonic and the Bishkek State University named after K.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, the new leader of the parliamentary group "Ala-Too" was announced — Talaybek Masabirov. It should be noted that Janar Akayev, who previously headed the "Ala-Too" group, now holds the position of mayor of Osh.
“The world is entering an era where stability has become one of the rare strategic resources” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, stated the country's readiness to become a reliable partner for the United States in his article published in the well-known American publication "The National Interest," which specializes in international issues. Tokayev noted that we are in a period where stability represents one of the most scarce strategic resources. Conflicts are
In Kutaisi, Georgia, law enforcement authorities detained two foreign nationals who attempted to acquire uranium and the radioactive substance cesium-137 for $3 million. This was reported by Lasha Magradze, the First Deputy Head of the State Security Service of Georgia.
Today, February 19, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, representing the Jogorku Kenesh, confirmed his resignation for personal reasons. The Central Election Commission must now consider his application and annul his parliamentary powers, including his identification card and badge. It is expected that his seat in electoral district No. 15 will be taken by Nyshanov Jaiyloobai Danibaevich.
In the Chui region, as part of operations "Bandit" and "Arsenal," a man suspected of theft was detained, as reported by the press service of the regional Department of Internal Affairs. According to the information, on January 24, 2026, T.E., born in 1996 and the director of the K.K. agricultural enterprise located in the village of Sretенка, approached the officers of the Moscow district police. He reported that on the same day, around 3:00 PM, a citizen named K.D.
Photo from the internet. Chui region ranks first in the number of poultry According to the data from the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, the number of poultry in the country reached 8.6 million in 2025. General data on livestock as of the end of 2025
The Central District Court in Seoul has sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life imprisonment. The former leader of the country was found guilty of organizing a coup that took place in December 2024, reports the Yonhap agency. Photo by the media. Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol received a life sentence
At the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, more than 35 thousand patients are currently registered. The director of this institution, Nurbek Bukuev, announced this information during the "Elden Sobol" program on the "Kabar" agency. According to him, up to 6,500 new cases of the disease are recorded each year. Almost half of the patients die within the first year after diagnosis.
In Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law that proposes the introduction of the Institute of Digital Evidence. This step is aimed at updating criminal and procedural legislation in light of modern digital realities and adapting justice to the challenges of cybercrime. The main goal of the reform is to create a reliable legal framework for investigating crimes committed in the digital environment. Specialists shared details during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio".
Today, February 19, at a meeting of the members of the Central Election Commission, the powers of deputy Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who announced his decision to leave parliament, were discussed. The former speaker confirmed this information on social media. Ten members of the Central Election Commission expressed their support for this decision.
Today, February 19, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, inspected the work on Chui Avenue and noted that the metal frame at the site of the fountain complex does not allow for the fountain to be restored to its former appearance. A specialist present at the site emphasized that to restore the fountain, the structure needs to be completely redesigned according to the proposed sketches.
Zhoomart Toktogulov has been appointed head of the main department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) for the city of Osh and Osh region. As reported by the presidential representative office in the region, on February 19, the Deputy Chairman of the GKNB, Alisher Erbaev, introduced the new head of the department. The event was attended by the presidential representative in the Osh region, Amankan Kenzhebaev, and the mayor of the city of Osh, Janar Akayev.
On February 19 of this year, an attempt was made to illegally transport 36 sheep from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan. When the smugglers realized that the border guards were monitoring them, the truck with the sheep began to flee, while a car accompanying it tried to obstruct the border guards from stopping them. This was reported by the press service of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. It all started when the border guards noticed a Volkswagen Crafter moving along the state border.
This year, the country plans to install 390 thousand new devices An initiative to install 'smart' meters has begun in Bishkek, which is part of the digitalization program for the electricity supply system implemented by the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan. This reform is being carried out with the support of the Ministry of Energy. The project received financial assistance from the World Bank. It is planned that by 2026, 390 thousand meters will be installed across the
The introduction of this ban is aimed at protecting people's health, as well as safeguarding the environment and wildlife, which will help reduce air pollution from vehicle emissions. Catalysts, which are an important component of vehicle exhaust systems, can account for up to 13% of the total cost of the vehicle. As a result, there have been increasing cases of their theft and voluntary removal for resale in order to make a profit.
At a hardware meeting at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, issues related to the safety of citizens were discussed. The event was attended by Minister Ulan Niyazbekov, his first deputy, as well as deputies and heads of territorial police units.
The jewelry was sold to a pawn shop at a reduced price In Bishkek, the police detained suspects involved in a fraud case related to jewelry worth 36 million soms, reports the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk district. According to law enforcement, on December 13, 2025, T. A. filed a report with the Internal Affairs Department. She stated that two women she did not know, identified as Ch. and N., managed to gain her trust. From November 18 to December 2, in one of the shopping
In 2026, applicants wishing to enroll in colleges will be required to undergo the National Testing (ORT). This new requirement was announced at a press conference at the "Kabar" agency. Dina Bektasheva, acting head of the Department of Higher, Secondary Vocational, and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Science, provided clarifications on this matter.
All meat products that enter the markets of the capital of Kyrgyzstan undergo mandatory veterinary control. The inspection is carried out on-site before the products are allowed for sale and includes the work of veterinary laboratories. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency's information, wholesale meat sales continue in a normal mode at the "Alamedin," "Orto-Sai," and "Dordoy-Dyikan"
Akaev was appointed mayor of Osh. The Central Election Commission (CEC) reported the transfer of the vacant mandate to Talaybek Sarybashov. This information was published by the CEC press service. At the commission meeting, a corresponding decision was made. Now Talaybek Sarybashov is officially registered as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh for the multi-mandate electoral district No. 8. He was presented with a certificate and a badge confirming his status as a deputy. At the parliamentary
At the markets "Alamedin," "Orto-Sai," and "Dordoy-Dyikan" in Bishkek, wholesale meat sales continue as usual, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources. Trading starts at 5-6 AM.
At the forum "Agrodialog–2026," the General Director of "Kyrgyz Humate" and the Chairman of the cooperative "Kyrgyz Kvinass," Yusup Tashirov, shared with VB.KG a critical perspective on the state of agriculture in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that in the context of a changing political and climatic situation, the survival of the country depends on two key aspects: adequate financing of the agricultural sector and ensuring food security. According to Tashirov, today banks
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an incident occurred between a student and his teacher. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First Mai District. According to law enforcement data, on February 16, a call was received by the "102" service regarding a conflict at one of the local schools. The incident was recorded, and a preliminary investigation was initiated.
At the forum “Agrodialog-2026,” Manas Samatov, head of the company “Gardens Consulting,” criticized outdated management methods in the agricultural sector. He emphasized that the strategic approach to the development of Kyrgyzstan must undergo changes: the focus should shift from abstract “food security” to real improvements in the lives and incomes of the rural population.
In the Batken region, raid activities were conducted by specialists in the protection of natural areas and biodiversity, together with the game management service. As a result of the inspection, 9 individuals were detained for violating fishing regulations. It was established that they used prohibited fishing methods.
The press service of the president announced the appointment of Akyil Toktobaev as the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Altynken announces the start of an open competition for the provision of transportation services for the transportation of gold-containing concentrate.
Medical workers and representatives of associations in Kyrgyzstan have appealed to President Sadyr Japarov with a request to place nephrologist N.B. under house arrest. At a press conference held on February 19 by AKIpress, they presented their version of the events related to the treatment of the patient. Doctor N.B. was detained on February 18 and placed in a temporary detention facility following a complaint from citizen Z.S. regarding a possible medical error that occurred at the National
The national championship in sambo, both sports and combat, has kicked off in Bishkek. The event is taking place at the Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul Sports Palace and has gathered over 320 participants from all corners of the country.
Naryn Region demonstrates impressive results in preschool education coverage, exceeding the established national standards. According to statistics, the total number of children aged one to five in the region is 25,023, of which 16,577 attend kindergartens. With a target coverage rate of 60 percent, the region has achieved 66.25 percent, which is a significant exceedance of the plan.
The deputy made the decision to resign early Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the former speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, announced his decision to resign from his deputy powers through his social media account. He noted that recently there have been many rumors and false information in the political environment regarding his personality. Turgunbek uulu emphasized that he is not involved in any intrigues, including appeals from a group of seventy-five veterans and the corresponding collection of
