Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Eldar Suimanov has submitted a resignation letter. The Central Election Commission plans to consider his application today, February 17, at 14:00.
The "Al-Ansar" team achieved another victory in the Lebanese football championship. In the match of the 15th round of the Lebanese Premier League, held on February 13, "Al-Ansar" played away against the "Safaa" club and won with a minimal score of 1:0. The decisive goal was scored by Ali Tneich in the 81st minute, who represents the Lebanon national team in both football and futsal.
According to the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, there is a decrease in the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in Kyrgyzstan. According to operational data, in the seventh week of 2026 (from February 9 to February 15), the republic registered 10,576 cases of ARVI and influenza. This number is lower than the previous week, when 12,400 cases were recorded.
In Hong Kong, the Consumer Council conducted a study that revealed high levels of allergens in some popular fragrance products, including scents from Gucci and Bvlgari, according to information provided by Kazinform and based on data from SCMP. Experts tested 40 different fragrance products, and in three of them, they found 10 different allergens that could negatively affect the skin, especially in people predisposed to eczema and other dermatological conditions.
Shairbek Tashiev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, commented on his declaration for 2024, which states 12 billion 637 million soms, in an interview with "Azattyk". According to him, he does not possess such an amount, and these figures merely reflect assets in the reporting.
Photo 24.kg. The measures taken by the government are currently unable to curb inflation in Kyrgyzstan At the beginning of 2026, Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a rise in consumer prices of 0.8% in January compared to December 2025, while the annual figure stands at 9.5%, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's data, since the beginning of 2026, the following price increases have already occurred:
Eldar Sulaymanov, representing the "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan" faction in the Jogorku Kenesh, has initiated the process of voluntarily resigning his powers. The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to discuss his statement at today's meeting.
Today, a meeting took place between Ravshanbek Sabirov, the head of the National Investment Agency, and the Deputy Italian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, who is based in Astana, as well as representatives from the Agency responsible for the internationalization of Italian companies. During the discussions, the participants emphasized the prospects for deepening mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of trade, economy, and investment between Kyrgyzstan and Italy. Plans for organizing joint
The weather in Kyrgyzstan on February 18. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is forecasted for February 18. Fog is possible in some regions. There is snow accumulation and ice on mountain and foothill road sections. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.
The discussion is taking place against the backdrop of allegations of domestic violence On February 17, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic intends to consider the issue of depriving the mandate of the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Eldar Sulaymanov. The events surrounding the deputy began to be actively discussed in January after statements from his ex-wife, Asel Azamatova, who claimed that she had been subjected to domestic violence by her ex-husband. The Main Internal
Road repairs and reconstruction are continuing in Bishkek as part of a project that started last year. Abdijaparkul Janbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the capital's mayor's office, shared details about this on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to Janbolotov, the results of the road and bridge construction and reconstruction work have been quite positive. "In 2025, we completed the plan, which amounted to 92
During his speech, Aliyev clarified that he was referring to three incidents that occurred near the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv in July, August, and November 2025. According to him, after the first strike, Baku considered it an accident and provided the Russian authorities with the coordinates of all diplomatic facilities, including consulates and cultural centers. However, the subsequent attacks, the president stated, were targeted and aimed at the Azerbaijani representation. The president
At the 291st kilometer of the Bishkek — Naryn — Torugart highway, in the area of the Kara-Unkur gorge, a snow avalanche occurred. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the latest information, traffic on the road has been restored in one direction, and vehicles are being allowed to pass in turn.
The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul Region reported the arrest of a suspect in fraud. According to law enforcement agencies, on December 31, 2025, a local resident named A.K., born in 1973, approached the Karakol City Police Department. In his statement, he reported that an unknown person, deceitfully presenting himself, took a gold necklace worth 112,500 soms from his daughter, claiming it was "a loan," and then fled the scene.
The response from the Bishkek city administration to local residents regarding the need for repairs on Sanjyr Street in the "Kok-Zhar" microdistrict was presented by the press service of the administration. According to information from the municipality of the October district, the chief architect of the capital has completed the development of the "Topographic Survey" project and prepared an architectural and urban planning conclusion for work on the section between
The Ministry of Education has presented a draft law concerning amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on offenses. The main goal of the document is to protect the rights of teachers and establish accountability for interference in their professional activities. According to the information from the ministry, more than 66% of educators have faced persecution or violence from students and their parents. Additionally, teachers are required to prepare up to 46 different reports for various
The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has officially appealed to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with a request to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028. This championship is one of the most significant youth tournaments on the continent, gathering the 16 strongest Olympic teams from Asia.
According to the new resolution, the Cabinet introduces temporary restrictions on the import of seedlings of fruit and berry crops into the country. In accordance with the resolution, the following measures will be taken:
At the climbing base "Dugoba," located in the Kadamjai district, four individuals were fined for violating public order. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to the department, local internal affairs officers held a meeting with citizens present at the "Dugoba" base, which is situated 40 kilometers from the center of Kadamjai. This initiative was part of the implementation of directives from the Ministry of
Duvall made his film debut 63 years ago in the adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Renowned actor Robert Duvall, an Oscar winner, passed away in the United States at the age of 95. He became famous for his roles in films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now.' According to information provided by his wife Luciana, the actor died on Sunday at his home in Virginia, as reported by the BBC. Duvall won an Oscar in 1984 for his outstanding role as a country
As part of the event, the mayor emphasized that the city administration places great importance on the development of the material and technical base of rescue services. In 2023, approximately 5 million soms were allocated to support the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and in the last two years, this amount has increased to 10 million soms. “We will continue to support the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations by creating the necessary conditions for their work. The new equipment
The Ministry of Labor has announced the start of accepting applications for participation in the "Social Contract" program. Applications can be submitted through the ayil okmotu or local branches of the ministry.
An important step in the modernization of healthcare was the discussion led by the First Deputy Minister of Health Aibek Matkerimov. He met with Indira Moldogazieva, representing the German Development Bank (KfW), and Kerez Kelishova, a project manager from the consulting company GITEC-IGIP. The agenda included the implementation of a digital inventory system for medical equipment known as SAMEDIS. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health, the participants of the meeting were
In the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, a meeting was held dedicated to preparations for spring fieldwork, attended by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The meeting, organized at the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture, was attended by representatives of the territorial divisions of the ministry, the district akim, as well as Amankan Kenzhebaev, the presidential representative in the Osh
The meeting, held at the National Investment Agency, was dedicated to joint investment projects with the Spanish company Solartec World Company S.L. The agency's press service reported on the goals of the discussion.
“In 2025, the Osh region received 8 billion 543 million soms from the state for capital investments, of which 8.1 billion soms were fully utilized for 357 projects,” said Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, during his speech at the meeting of the presidential representative office in the Osh region, summarizing the results of the work for 2025. He also emphasized that of the allocated funds, 3.7 billion
According to the initiative put forward by the Bishkek city administration, a sketch project has been created for a new cultural center that will occupy the site of the old "Chatyr-Kul" cinema. Currently, the design work is ongoing, and the sketch has already been prepared in accordance with the set task.
The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, handed over new equipment and specialized tools to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the city of Bishkek. Present at the event were Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Akylbek Mazaripov, Head of the Emergency Situations Department for Bishkek Usun uulu Akjol, as well as the head of the Sverdlovsk district, Mederbek Amangeldiev, along with employees of the capital's emergency services.
Dana White, the executive director of UFC, announced an upcoming meeting with Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, in the coming days. The purpose of this meeting will be to present him with the card for the tournament scheduled for June 14 at the White House.
Starting from February 20, 2026, a special social and charitable project called "Ramadan Tent" will begin operating in Bishkek. This initiative, carried out by the Public Charitable Foundation "Al-Umma" with the support of concerned citizens, has been uniting people around the values of compassion and harmony for 10 years. Throughout Ramadan, the "Tent" will welcome guests daily for iftars, which will be accompanied by a cultural program. Special attention is
Akyil Toktobaev, recently appointed Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, held his first working meeting. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. During the meeting, he met with the heads of departments and divisions of the central office, as well as with the leaders of structural units.
Durus Isakbaevich Kozyuev is now serving as the Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations. Before his appointment, Kozyuev held the position of Vice-Rector at the BGU named after K. Karasaev, and then continued his career as Vice-Rector at the KGU named after I. Arabayev. This position was previously held by Nurlan Omurov.
Changes have occurred in the leadership of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education: Gulnura Zhekshenbaevna Mamyrova has been appointed as the First Deputy Minister. It is reported that Zhiparisa Rysbekova, head of the social sphere department, introduced the new First Deputy to the ministry staff.
During the discussion, participants reviewed the current achievements in the implementation of the sectoral program "Healthcare V," which is being carried out with financial support from Germany. Aspects of technical support, data updating, and the sustainable functioning of the system in medical institutions were also discussed. As part of the event, equipment was handed over — 150 printers and 1000 cartridges, which will be used to optimize work processes and digital accounting of
In Bishkek, all defects found on newly repaired roads will be addressed at the expense of the contractors. This was reported by Abdyzhaparkul Janbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the City Hall, in an interview on Birinchi Radio. Janbolotov noted that contractors bear certain responsibility for the quality of the work performed. "We always mention contractors, and this is not accidental. Our contracts explicitly
In a recent interview with the publication "Azattyq," Tashiev explained that only his voters, specifically 24,300 people, have the right to demand his resignation. “No one else has the authority to tell me about the necessity of resigning my mandate. Let them say whatever they want, I continue to work for my people and defend their interests. If these 24.3 thousand citizens gather and sign a demand for my resignation, I am ready for that. However, if someone is trying to intimidate
The Bishkek City Hall has presented a preliminary sketch of a new cultural center planned to be built on the site of the burned down 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema. The initiative to create this center belongs to the city municipality. Currently, fencing has been installed on the site, and demolition work is being carried out by the Capital Construction Department of the city hall.
Former Prime Minister initiated a proposal to create a Special State Commission Felix Kulov, the former prime minister, expressed the opinion that recent events in the country are influencing the disclosure of information that has long been considered secret. The politician shared his thoughts through social networks. “In light of the recent personnel changes made by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, society has witnessed complex but strategically justified steps aimed at
According to the Ministry of Finance, from 2021 to 2025, Kyrgyzstan actively worked on improving its infrastructure. As a result, 173 billion 596.1 million soms were invested in the country's economy as part of state investments. These funds allowed for the implementation of numerous projects in areas such as energy, transport, agriculture, and social services.
Information about Kamchybek Tashiev's temporary departure from Kyrgyzstan was confirmed by Otkurbek Rahmanov on his social media.
In the Chuy region, in the Moscow district, issues related to providing settlements with "blue fuel" were discussed. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Last week, deputies held meetings with local residents, during which the main question concerned the gasification of villages.
The final of one of the largest banking promotions of the year took place in Bishkek. The results of the "Prize Marathon" from MBANK were announced on February 15 at the "Asia Mall" shopping center, and the mystery of who would become the owner of a new apartment in the capital has finally been revealed. Who took the grand prize
Over the past five years, there have been more than 100 cases of newborn abandonment in Kyrgyzstan. They have been found on the streets, at the doorsteps of houses, in garbage bins, or mothers have abandoned them directly in the maternity hospital. Experts point out that the main reason for such actions is financial hopelessness and the lack of support for women in crisis situations. Without guaranteed income, housing, and help from relatives, mothers find themselves faced with difficult
The consultations involved representatives from international organizations, the diplomatic corps, and financial institutions, highlighting the importance of international support for the development of the legal infrastructure and investment climate in the country.
A quarrel occurred during the consumption of alcohol A tragic incident took place in the village of Belovodskoye, resulting in a cohabitant beating a 66-year-old woman to death. This was reported by the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region. The signal about the incident was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Moscow District on February 13 at 12:16. The body of the woman was found in a house on Krupskaya Street. Arriving at the scene, police officers found her
Gulnur Zhekshybaevna Mamyrova will now serve as the acting first deputy minister of science, higher education, and innovations. Before her appointment to the new position, Mamyrova held the position of head of the Department of Primary Vocational Education in the Ministry of Education. This position was previously held by Aibek Chotonov.
At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, information was presented on the condition of the roads and internal roads of Kyrgyzstan, managed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Issues regarding the implementation of ratified laws concerning the reconstruction and construction of roads were also discussed. The First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Beknazar
The city administration has presented the project sketches for a cultural center that will be located on the site of the old 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema. According to the authorities, the project for the new modern cultural center has already been developed.
