On February 17, an earthquake occurred in Almaty. According to information provided by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the event took place at 15:08 Astana time. The epicenter of the seismic activity was located 74 km northeast of Almaty and 31 km east of Esik.
The Kadamjay District Court has decided to change the measure of restraint for 47-year-old resident K.M., who was detained in connection with a case of drug possession. The case was initiated under Article 283 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, concerning "the illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogs without the intent to sell."
- At a recent press conference, Gulzeynep Mursabekova, head of the agricultural statistics department of the National Statistical Committee, announced the results of a one-time livestock census, which confirms the ongoing growth in the population of major livestock species in the republic. As of the end of 2025, the data is as follows:
According to information from the press service of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan, legal entities, as well as state and municipal officials, must submit a unified tax declaration by April 1. The mandatory filers of the declaration include: domestic companies, excluding budget organizations and those that do not have tax obligations for property tax; foreign organizations with a permanent representation in the territory of Kyrgyzstan; state and municipal officials; members of the Council
Yosinosuke Aoyagi, the reigning world champion in freestyle wrestling from Japan, visited Kyrgyzstan and spent several days there. He participated in the SUPER 4 WRESTLING tournament, which took place in Bishkek on February 13. In the lead-up to the tournament, Aoyagi conducted a master class at the Izabekov Wrestling Academy and then became an honored guest at the wedding of Kyrgyzstan national team member Mukhammed Abdulaev.
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, engaged in the fight against illegal drug trafficking, detained a man who was on federal wanted list for drug-related crimes. According to law enforcement agencies, during operational investigative activities in the Jalal-Abad region, a 34-year-old citizen M.D.A., born in 1989, was detained. In 2025, he was involved in the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances and subsequently went into hiding from justice.
Inspectors from the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Jalal-Abad region conducted an operational investigation, during which a case of illegal hunting was recorded. Based on information received from citizens, activities were organized on the same day, and a request was sent to the Toktogul District Internal Affairs Department to identify the offenders.
At a meeting of the Environmental Council, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, commented on the state of the air in the capital. He noted that, contrary to the opinions of some bloggers, the situation with air quality in the city is not critical.
The Central Asian rounds took place in Tashkent The Law Faculty of the American University of Central Asia (AUC) took first place in the national qualifying round of Central Asia as part of the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. This achievement will allow the team to represent Kyrgyzstan at the international rounds in Washington, D.C., USA! The competitions in Central Asia were held from February 6 to 8 in Tashkent, where the best teams from Kyrgyzstan,
The State Tax Service reminds that the deadline for submitting the unified tax declaration for legal entities, as well as for state and municipal employees, is April 1. According to information from the STS, the following categories must fill out and submit the declaration: – enterprises registered in the country, except for those funded from the budget and having no tax liabilities for property tax for the reporting period;
In Kyrgyzstan, the creation of 11 new Rest Points is planned by 2030. The Director of the Tourism Department, Erdenet Kasymov, announced this during the broadcast of the program "Elden Sobol" on the Kabar agency. Currently, there are 18 Rest Points operating in the country, intended for the rest of tourists, as well as five tourist information centers, all of which are located in the Issyk-Kul region. In the coming months, it is planned to open three more tourist information centers
At the eco-council, Nursultan Tashybekov, the chief specialist of the ecology and urban environment improvement department of the Bishkek city hall, emphasized that although air quality in the capital improves every year, the smog problem still requires attention. According to him, a comprehensive approach is being implemented to address this issue.
In 2025, 16 new educational institutions were opened in the Osh region. This was announced by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev at a ceremonial event held in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. During his speech, Kasymaliev noted that the main wealth of the state is an educated people. He emphasized: "In the modern world, knowledge governs, not force. As you know, one of the key directions of President Sadyr Japarov's policy is to improve the quality of education and
The document was created to implement the requirements of both local and international legislation. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has proposed to improve the list of controlled narcotic and psychotropic substances, as well as their analogs and precursors. This draft law has been presented for public discussion. The purpose of the document is to comply with the norms of the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as to
In the Osh region, in 2025, one city and 5 rural municipalities exited the subsidy program. This was announced at a meeting on the results of the socio-economic development of the region. According to the presidential representative's office in the region, on February 17, a collegial meeting was held to summarize the socio-economic development of the Osh region for 2025 and to set priority tasks for 2026. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek
During the meeting organized by the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan, issues related to the expansion of trade, economic, and investment ties between the two countries were discussed. The agency's press service reported that the discussion involved Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the agency, the deputy Italian ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, as well as a delegate from the Agency for the Promotion of Italian Companies Abroad.
The employees of the Bishkek City Police Department conducted an operation called "Den", aimed at identifying cases of providing intimate services and the functioning of brothels. This was reported by the press service of the capital's police. Raids took place over the weekend, resulting in the detention of more than 70 individuals engaged in providing intimate services. Preventive talks were held with the detainees, and their rights were explained.
Illustrative photo In Geneva, at the building of the General Consulate of Oman, the second stage of indirect negotiations between Iran and the USA regarding the Iranian nuclear program has started. This was reported by the Iranian television channel Press TV on February 17. The parties, as in previous meetings, will focus on issues related to Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of American sanctions.
In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashy area, a raid called "Illegal" was conducted, organized by the local internal affairs department. During this event, the documents of foreign citizens working in the area were checked. Police officers paid attention to the legality of their presence in Kyrgyzstan.
An incident occurred in the Chui region involving two young men who were detained for participating in a knife fight. According to the information from the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui region, at midnight on February 14, 2026, three individuals, while intoxicated, arrived in the village of Petrovka from Bishkek. On Frunze Street, they encountered A.E. and his acquaintances, which led to a verbal altercation that soon escalated into a physical confrontation. During the
Clinton emphasized that in the investigation of Epstein's crimes, it is necessary for everyone who is asked to provide their testimony. She expressed her willingness to testify alongside Bill Clinton, adding that they insist on conducting this testimony in an open format. “We are ready to provide testimony, but only publicly. We are not hiding anything. We have repeatedly called for full transparency in the Epstein case. We believe that the best defense against lies is to illuminate the
The events were carried out in compliance with all procedural norms and in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The leadership of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic was timely informed about the ongoing actions. As a result of the conducted inspection, important personnel decisions were made. Employees who violated the law were dismissed and excluded from the national security agencies. Materials regarding the established facts have been
The president signed a decree on changes According to the president's decree, the deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) Timur Shabdanbekov has been dismissed. He has been replaced by Akylbek Namazov. It is worth reminding that on February 10 of this year, President Sadyr Japarov also dismissed the chairman of the SCNS Kamchybek Tashiev and three of his deputies. In addition, the Border Service and the State Guard Service were separated from the structure of
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated one of the highest growth rates in the livestock sector among the EAEU states, which was made possible by a significant increase in egg production. According to preliminary data from the Eurasian Economic Commission, the volume of livestock and poultry production for slaughter in the country amounted to 476.1 thousand tons, which is 3.6% higher than the figures for the previous year. This growth significantly outpaces the average rates in the EAEU, where the
Specialists from the solar astronomy laboratory of the IKI RAS reported that the strongest magnetic storm of February occurred on Earth, as reported by RIA Novosti. “The G2 level magnetic storm began and ended at night, making it the strongest of this month,” the scientists noted.
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) has refuted information about an alleged conflict between various law enforcement agencies amid ongoing checks of former employees. The press service of the agency stated that some false reports are deliberately created to create the impression of a confrontation between departments. However, they said this does not reflect reality and is aimed at undermining trust in state structures.
In the city of Manas, a subject olympiad took place, as a result of which 36 students received tickets to the next stage. This was reported by Nursultan Kasymbaev, the responsible secretary of the educational and methodological office of the city education department.
During the broadcast of the program Ala-Too Live, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, emphasized that in the fight against pasture degradation, it is more important to improve the quality of livestock rather than increase their quantity. This issue has become a relevant topic for the upcoming agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026". According to the representative of the Ministry of
In the city of Karakol, a championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in table tennis for youth was held at the physical culture and health complex, covering age categories U-11, U-15, and U-19. About 250 young athletes participated in the competition, representing the capital Bishkek and several regions, including Chui, Naryn, Issyk-Kul, Talas, Batken, Osh, and Jalal-Abad. The main goal of this competition was to form the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in table tennis.
The section of the Bishkek-Osh highway has been blocked by snow avalanches, leading to temporary travel restrictions. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, on February 17, 2026, at approximately 12:10, avalanches occurred in two sections of the Chychkan gorge on the Bishkek-Osh highway. As a result, restrictions have been implemented for all vehicles at the checkpoints "Sosnovka" and "Aral".
A meeting of the Environmental Council was held at the sanitary landfill in Bishkek, during which public hearings were organized. The location for the discussion was chosen at the eco-technology plant, which processes solid household waste and generates electricity. The event was attended by the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, and representatives of city structures. Photo 24.kg. Waste processing plant The head of the capital emphasized that the choice of the venue for the meeting was made
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new instruction for accounting for children of school and preschool age. According to resolution No. 108, signed on February 17, this step was taken to implement the provisions of Articles 102-2, 102-3, 102-4 of the Code of Offenses, aimed at protecting the rights of students in state and municipal educational institutions.
Adylbek Kasymaliev attended a meeting of the presidential representative's board. According to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the budget revenues of the region increased from 4.7 billion to 6.4 billion soms, but emphasized that this is not enough for stable development. According to information provided in the official statement, "the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers gave a number of instructions, including improving the quality of
Recently, a memorandum was signed in Bishkek, which includes the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, the public fund "League of Child Rights Defenders," and the Mother’s Home International Foundation. This step is considered significant for strengthening the system of assistance to families and children, as the document emphasizes the prevention of social risks, support for family-based upbringing, and the expansion of assistance to women in
As part of his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, attended the opening of a new school in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. According to information provided by the government, the new educational institution, which accommodates 275 students, is equipped with modern classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, and the necessary conditions for learning.
Employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted an operational investigation, which revealed cases of poaching. Information about the violations was received from citizens through special communication channels, allowing necessary measures to be initiated on the same day and a request to be made to the Toktogul District Department of Internal Affairs to clarify the circumstances of the case. During the raid, it was established that residents of the
At a meeting held by Aibek Matkerimov, the First Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, with Indira Moldogazieva, a representative of the German Development Bank (KfW), and Kerez Kelishova, a project manager from the consulting company GITEC-IGIP, issues related to the implementation of a digital inventory system for medical equipment called SAMEDIS were discussed. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Employees of the relevant departments responsible
Currently, specialists from the road maintenance enterprise No. 23 are working on clearing the road using specialized equipment. The clearing is ongoing actively. Additional information will be provided later, reports the Ministry of Transport.
The special service emphasized the importance of complying with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the existence of information leaks that create the impression of a conflict between various law enforcement agencies. This information was announced by the GKNB press service. As stated in the message, in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Military Prosecutor's Office, together with the
On February 17, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of an individual who was wanted. According to the investigation, citizen M.D.A., born in 1989, had been engaged in the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances since 2025 and was hiding from law enforcement authorities. As a result, he was declared wanted.
"Ak serke" is a traditional Kyrgyz drink that aids digestion after hearty feasts, especially with beshbarmak. According to legend, the drink was created by an aksakal who, wishing to save his daughter-in-law from embarrassment due to overly salted shorpo, suggested adding kumys to it. Thus, "ak serke" was born—a combination of salty broth and sour kumys (or other fermented dairy products), giving it a unique taste and promoting better food absorption.
- Former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov stated on a radio program that the road infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan does not meet current requirements for axle load and does not comply with the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union countries. He noted that when Kyrgyzstan joined the EEU, the participants of the agreement agreed on the necessity of aligning national standards with the unified requirements of the union, especially in the area of axle load for vehicles. Kalilov also reminded
On February 17, public hearings of the eco-council were held at the eco-technological plant in Bishkek, dedicated to issues of improving air quality in the city. The event was attended by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Junushaliev, representatives of the city hall, deputies of the Bishkek city council, and activists.
The social project "Ramadan Tent" has been implemented in Kyrgyzstan for ten years and is organized by the "Al-Umma" foundation with the support of the country's residents who do not remain indifferent. The opening of the tent traditionally takes place at the beginning of the month of Ramadan, and this year it is scheduled for February 20.
At the direction of President Sadyr Japarov, the Military Prosecutor's Office, together with the Investigation Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, conducted a series of investigative and operational activities concerning a number of former employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), who are suspected of exceeding their official powers during their service. According to the press service of the GKNB, all actions are being carried out in strict accordance with the
In 2025, the Osh region received 8 billion 543 million soms from the government under the capital investment program, of which 8.1 billion soms were fully utilized. These funds were allocated to 357 projects, as reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev at the meeting of the president's representative office in the region. According to the head of the cabinet, 3.7 billion soms were allocated for 242 social facilities, including the construction and renovation of 133 schools, 57 kindergartens, 17
This initiative comes from the president himself Today, a discussion is taking place in the Constitutional Court regarding the term of office of President Sadyr Japarov, as reported by Deputy Aliyev on his Facebook page. He noted that he intends to consider this issue exclusively in a legal context, avoiding political aspects, and relying solely on the norms of legislation. According to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Constitution dated May 5, 2021 (Section Five, Article 3), a president
- The lack of road passporting remains one of the main problems in the road sector of Kyrgyzstan, according to former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov, who spoke on the air of a radio station. He emphasized that in the country, passports are issued even for livestock, while most roads lack technical passports.
