Athlete Akzhol Makhmudov will participate in a ranking tournament in wrestling, which will take place in Albania. This information was published by United World Wrestling (UWW). The tournament, known as Muhamet Malo, will be held in Tirana from February 25 to March 1, 2026.
Zhanar Akayev became the mayor of Osh after a decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. This was reported by the presidential administration, according to Kaktus.media. According to available information, Akayev has already arrived in Osh, and his official introduction to the city hall staff is scheduled for February 19.
The "Lanzhou" station has become the starting point for the first container train heading to "Dushanbe-2" along the route China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan — Tajikistan. This was reported by Podrobno.uz. The train will cover a distance of more than 3,500 kilometers in a period of 18 to 20 days, making it an important element of the new transport corridor in the region.
According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek, the location of the girl was established on February 18, 2026, at 19:30 during operational search activities. Aylun had been listed as missing since February 16, when she left home for the college at the I. Razakov Kyrgyz State Technical University in Bishkek and did not return.
Zhenishbek Toktorbaev has made the decision to resign from the position of mayor of the city of Osh. On the evening of February 18, 2026, he confirmed the information about submitting a resignation letter, which has been sent to the president for consideration.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree relieving Zhenishbek Toktorbaev from the position of mayor of the city of Osh. Toktorbaev held this position since January 23, 2025. Before becoming mayor, he was a deputy of the VII convocation of the Jogorku Kenesh, representing the political party "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan."
The second round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship among National League teams is scheduled for March. According to a message from the Volleyball Federation of Kyrgyzstan, the matches of the second round will take place from March 23 to 29 at the Koyomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek.
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, speaking at the opening of the gondola lift in the Ala-Archa Nature Park on February 18, emphasized the importance of this event. First, the president got acquainted with the operation of the cable car.
According to sources, the editorial office of Kaktus.media reports that the main candidate for the position of the new mayor of Osh is Janar Akayev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. This information has also been confirmed by other parliamentarians.
In Bishkek, measures are being taken against a construction company that carried out work without the necessary permits. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to the information from the ministry, the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control conducts regular inspections of all construction sites in the country.
In the Chuy region, two men suspected of illegal arms trafficking have been detained. The information was provided by law enforcement agencies. According to the data, on October 29, 2025, during a raid, officers of the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil district, together with representatives of the hunting society, identified individuals engaged in poaching. They were found to possess firearms that lacked the necessary permits.
The meeting took place at the initiative of the ministry and was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and developing inter-parliamentary dialogue. Zheenbek Kulubaev informed his European colleagues about the progress of political and economic reforms in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing their significance for sustainable growth. The minister also presented important investment initiatives, such as the construction of the "Kambar-Ata-1" hydropower plant and the creation of a railway
According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on December 9, 2025, a citizen named K. T. reported to the police. He stated that the day before, on December 8, he had rented a room in a hotel on Krasnaya Street with a friend and two girls. At some point, strangers burst into their room, inflicted physical injuries on him, and stole his iPhone 11 Pro mobile phone, which is worth 18,000 soms, as well as a wristwatch and 6,700 soms, which he was forced
The president signed a decree for his dismissal Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who until recently headed the administration of Osh, no longer holds the position of mayor. This information was provided by sources from the publication Vesti.kg. Since January 23, 2025, Toktorbaev has been acting as the mayor of the city of Osh.
Personnel changes in the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Capital Construction have been confirmed by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. Nurbek Talai uulu has been appointed as the head of the department. This appointment was approved by the order of the Minister of Construction Nurdana Oruntaeva.
In Bishkek, on February 18, a conference titled "Pediatric Oncology in Kyrgyzstan: From Global Standards to Local Victories — New Horizons 2026" was held. This event was organized as part of the month of awareness about childhood cancer, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the republic. Attending the conference were Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev, representatives of the Jogorku Kenesh, the World Health Organization, as well as heads of medical
Due to the introduction of a moratorium on fishing in the Issyk-Kul region, the number of small fish farms has significantly increased. Some entrepreneurs are just beginning to develop this sector, while others are already demonstrating successful results. One such entrepreneur is Meerbek Kurmanbek uulu, who has been engaged in breeding several species of trout and has been working in this industry for 15 years.
- According to the data from the National Statistical Committee, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased the import of frozen fish by 25% compared to the previous year. From January to December 2025, the country imported 6,000 tons of frozen fish with a total value of 12 million dollars. In comparison, in 2024, this volume was 4,800 tons, and the value was 9.2 million dollars.
According to information from the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, women suspected of jewelry fraud have been arrested. A statement was received by the Internal Affairs Department on December 13, 2025, from T. A., who reported that two women, whom she barely knew, introduced themselves as Ch. and N., managed to gain her trust. From November 18 to December 2, in one of the shopping centers on Kurmanzhan Datka Street, they received jewelry for sale with a total value of 36 million
According to information received from sources at Kaktus.media, Jenishbek Toktorbaev is no longer the mayor of Osh. He left his position at his own request. Rumors about his possible resignation began to emerge a few days before this event. On February 17, representatives of the presidential administration and the city hall asserted that Toktorbaev was staying in his position, while the mayor himself denied the information about his resignation.
In Croatia, training camps are being held for the Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling. During one of the training sessions, Bayaman Karimov, the current champion of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling, faced off on the mat against Aitjan Kalmakhanov, the reigning world champion from Uzbekistan.
Individual entrepreneurs and individuals must fulfill this requirement by May 1. The State Tax Service has once again drawn the attention of legal entities, as well as state and municipal employees, to the necessity of submitting a unified tax declaration by April 1, 2026. The obligation to submit the declaration applies to the following categories: local companies, except those funded from the budget and having no tax liabilities for property tax; foreign organizations operating in Kyrgyzstan
The increase in the number of cases is related to the improvement of diagnostic methods. A national conference dedicated to the development of pediatric oncology was held in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, representatives of international organizations, heads of medical institutions, and experts in the field of medicine. During the conference, the
Dry weather is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In Bishkek, the nighttime temperature will be +7 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +24.
The football club "Abdysh-Ata" from the city of Kant continues its preparation for the new season of the Kyrgyzstan championship. On February 18, the team from Kant played a friendly match against the youth team of Almaty's "Kairat".
The search for the man began on February 12 In the Suusamyr Valley, rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations discovered the body of a shepherd who became a victim of a snow avalanche. According to the agency, search operations were conducted from February 12, and the body of 59-year-old D.A. was found on February 18. He was extracted from under the snow. About 70 people participated in the search efforts. It should be noted that on February 12, an avalanche occurred on the pasture
The project was launched in anticipation of the month of Ramadan The 2GIS service, known in the field of cartography, has presented its new 3D model of the Central Mosque named after Imam Sarakhsi. This event coincides with the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Now users can explore one of the key architectural landmarks and spiritual centers of Bishkek directly through the app. The created model features high detail, allowing for a close look at the minarets, facade elements, and
- The head of the Main Department of Water Management of the Chui Region, Erlan Omuraliyev, reported that by January 1, 2025, the total area of irrigated land in the Chui Region will reach 320,000 hectares, as announced during a meeting of the board on the socio-economic development of the region. According to the provided data, of this area, 276,694 thousand hectares receive water through inter-farm irrigation systems, while the remaining 43,394 thousand hectares are supplied by local water
- In 2025, the Chui region received 1.579 billion cubic meters of irrigation water, which corresponds to 97% of the planned volume. This was reported by Erlan Omuraliyev, head of the Main Department of Water Management, at a meeting of the board on the socio-economic development of the region. According to him, this volume of water allowed for the irrigation of 676.67 thousand hectares of agricultural land. Of this number, 26.07 thousand hectares were provided with water for spring sowing,
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, is a modern and scientifically grounded approach to preventing HIV. This is reported by the Republican Center for Health Promotion. What is HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis? This method involves taking antiretroviral medications to reduce the risk of HIV infection. With regular and correct use, PrEP can reduce the likelihood of HIV transmission by more than 90% during sexual contact.
Advances will be included in the tax base immediately — the changes come into effect on January 1, 2026 The State Tax Service (GNS) has clarified to taxpayers the new procedure for determining the date of the tax obligation for sales tax and the single tax, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to the updated regulations, the date of the tax obligation will be considered the first occurrence: this can be the date of delivery of goods specified in the invoice, the moment of
On February 18, a mobile group of medical technicians from the Republican Institution for Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products, which is subordinate to the Ministry of Labor, visited the Belyovodsk Children's Psychoneurological Social Hospital and the Sokuluk Rehabilitation Center for Children and Individuals with Disabilities. According to information from the Ministry of Labor's press service, specialists conducted examinations of the children, measuring individual anthropometric
As a result of a traffic accident in Indiana that claimed the lives of four people, the operations of several transportation companies have been suspended. This was reported by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on his social media. According to the Secretary, following the incident involving a driver from Kyrgyzstan, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) took a number of actions:
Citizens in need of support can contact the ministry As of January 1, 2026, within the framework of the activities of the city, district, and inter-district departments of the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, 854 social workers provide home services to 9,452 individuals in need. This includes: * 3,819 lonely elderly people; * 2,313 people with disabilities; * 350 married couples; * 2,971 families in difficult life situations. Social workers provide
Measures to improve air quality in Bishkek are beginning to be implemented in practice. On February 17, 2026, a large-scale meeting of the Environmental Council took place at the site of the new eco-technological plant for the disposal of solid household waste, attended by more than 150 people, including Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, deputies, and representatives of civil society. The mayor emphasized that the launch of this plant represents an important step in addressing environmental issues.
Beremet Bariktabasova, chair of the Independent Medical Trade Union, expressed her opinion regarding the detention of nephrologist Nasira Beishebaeva in a conversation with 24.kg. “According to information from colleagues, the girl was found to have a genetic predisposition to thrombophilia, and she had contracted COVID-19. In the fall of 2024, she was admitted to the hospital with severe edema and nephrotic syndrome. This condition is quite serious and complicated to diagnose, as the symptoms
- In the Chuy region, initiatives are actively being implemented to improve irrigation efficiency, which includes the introduction of water-saving technologies, the transfer of irrigation facilities to state ownership, and the reduction of water leaks in the drainage system. This was reported by Erlan Omuraliyev, head of the Main Department of Water Management of the region, at a board meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the area. According to him, by 2025, it is planned to
The press service of the department reported the detention of Nasira Beishebaeva, a nephrologist from the National Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood. The staff of the institution recorded a video appeal to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, requesting a thorough investigation of the situation. Medical workers are also asking to consider the possibility of choosing a preventive measure that is not related to deprivation of liberty for Beishebaeva. It became known
The Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek commented on the incident involving the detention of nephrologist Nasira Beishebaeva, who works at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, according to information from 24.kg. According to the press service, on August 28, 2025, a woman named Z.S. contacted law enforcement with a complaint about a possible medical error that occurred at the NCMMH.
- In the Chui region, a plan has been approved for the preparation of state irrigation networks for the 2026 growing season, which includes both capital and current repairs of channels, as well as the updating of water measurement systems. This was reported by Erlan Omuraliyev, head of the Main Department of Water Management of the Chui region, at a meeting of the board dedicated to the socio-economic development of the region. He noted that the following activities are planned for capital
Almazbek Ashiraliev, a resident of the Jayil district in the Chui region, is passionate about collecting antique items such as mortars, cast-iron pots, and glass holders. He shared that finding these items has not been a difficult task for him: many of them he discovered at markets, and some were gifted to him by friends and acquaintances who knew about his interests. "I learned a lot of interesting things about each of the artifacts; for example, a mortar is a tool used for grinding and
In 2026, construction work began on two sites in the Chui region, as reported by Sanjar Zhantayev, the first deputy representative of the president in the region, at a board meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the area. Starting from 2026, farmers using water-saving technologies will be able to take advantage of preferential loans with an interest rate of 2% per annum. A total of 1 billion soms has been allocated for this purpose.
The NCMD team recorded a video address to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, expressing concern over the detention of Nasira Beishebayeva, a candidate of medical sciences and associate professor. According to their information, she was summoned for questioning at the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek in the morning and then placed in a temporary detention facility. It is believed that the case concerns the amputation of a patient's leg due to thrombosis. The girl was
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, met with a delegation from the European Parliament, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, issues of bilateral cooperation, inter-parliamentary exchange, and relevant aspects of the regional agenda were discussed. The Foreign Minister presented European partners with information about political and economic reforms in the country, emphasizing their significance for the
The perpetrators have been placed in a temporary detention facility. Citizen T.A. filed a report with the police, stating that two unfamiliar women, known as "Ch." and "N.", had fraudulently obtained jewelry worth 36 million soms under the pretext of selling it. These facts were announced by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs. According to official sources, the suspects sold the jewelry to a pawn shop at a significantly reduced
A tragedy occurred in the east of Issyk-Kul — a snow leopard has died. According to preliminary data, the cause of death may have been a disease, but exact facts still require clarification. On February 16, 2026, a commission was organized in the village of Ak-Suu to inspect the found carcass of the snow leopard. The commission included B. Abdybekov (hunting supervision), M. Sharshiev (gamekeeper), D. Asylbaev (veterinary management), and N. Karmysakov (investigator of the internal affairs
The deputy called for resolving contentious issues only within the legal framework From the podium of the parliament, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Talant Mamytov expressed his support for Marlen Mamataliyev's candidacy for the position of Speaker. During his speech, he thanked the voters of the 13th district, noting that the trust placed in him is a serious responsibility. Mamytov emphasized that the work of the parliament must be carried out in strict accordance with the law, ensuring
According to Mamytov, the parliament must remain a representative body that responds to the requests of citizens and performs oversight functions. He recalled how in 2020, when the country faced serious challenges, the parliament was able to unite people and call for unity despite the difficult circumstances. Mamytov led the VI convocation of parliament and noted that the team of elected deputies at that time rejected political intrigues.
