The International Business Council of Kyrgyzstan has expressed protest against the amendments to the law "On Pricing" proposed by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic. According to experts, these changes could negatively impact the economy, investment climate, and the development of key sectors, including the strategically important field of telecommunications.
They are charged with negligence and document forgery Employees of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk ROVD of Bishkek were detained by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). This was reported by the press center of the agency. They are accused of crimes related to negligent performance of official duties and forgery of official documents. A criminal case has been initiated against the detainees under part 3 of article 378 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The
Photo from the internet Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor, has passed away at the age of 96, as reported by the BBC citing his wife Luciana. The actor died on Sunday at his home in Virginia.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, three employees of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department have been detained on suspicion of official negligence and falsification of official documents. According to information from the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, three employees of the Public Security Service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department are currently under investigation: junior lieutenant A.u.K., lieutenant K.A.T., and captain
In Kyrgyzstan, a significant growth is observed in several key sectors of industry in 2025. This was reported by Ainura Mamanova, head of the department of industrial and energy statistics, at a recent press conference. According to the information provided by Mamanova, the production of construction materials increased by 36.6% compared to last year. In particular, cement production rose by 37.4%, with a total of over 4 million tons of cement produced, which is 1 million tons more than in 2024.
During the meeting of the committee on industrial policy, transport, fuel and energy complex, architecture, and construction, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Bakhridin Shabazov inquired about the timeline for the start of work on the bridge in the village of Sary-Jon, located in the Chuy region. In response to the deputy's question, the First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Beknazar Bazaraliev stated that the bridge project has already been completed, and the selection of a
According to information posted on the website of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, OJSC "Tunduk" intends to purchase equipment worth 122.5 million soms through a direct contract. The contract was concluded with the counterparty LLC "Altyn Emgek" for the supply of the necessary equipment.
On February 17, the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on constitutional legislation approved Akyl Toktobaev for the position of Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. This candidacy was proposed by President Sadyr Japarov for approval by the parliament.
On February 16, a swan that could not fly was found in the vicinity of the village of Shabdan, located 2 kilometers from the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. According to the information from the agency, the villagers caught the bird and handed it over to the park staff to ensure its safety. Based on this incident, a report was drawn up, after which the swan was sent to a public animal rehabilitation center.
Climate feedbacks are processes in which changes in one area of the ecosystem trigger reactions that affect the entire system, amplifying or diminishing the initial effect. For example, melting ice reduces the reflection of sunlight, leading to additional warming, while deforestation and the loss of carbon from the soil contribute to rising CO₂ levels in the atmosphere. These factors can accelerate global warming and increase the climate's sensitivity to greenhouse gas emissions.
On February 17, the Constitutional Court began the process of reviewing the president's request regarding the interpretation of certain articles of the Constitution. According to information provided by the Constitutional Court, the process is taking place in a written format, which means that the parties are not participating.
As a result of the discussion, the committee approved the appointment of Talantbek Soltobaev and forwarded it for further consideration to the Jogorku Kenesh. Nurlan Boobekov presented information about Talantbek Soltobaev, who was proposed for the ministerial position. The deputies emphasized the importance of promptly completing all planned work, which became a key point in the discussion.
In the At-Bashinsky district, there is a serious shortage of medical workers. According to information provided to a Turmush correspondent, Azim Azhybekov, the head of the district's Center for General Medical Practice, reported on the measures being taken to attract personnel to the region's healthcare system.
Police leaders held important positions Changes have occurred in the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, as reported in an official statement from the agency. On February 16, the day before, Aizatbek Uchbaev, the deputy head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, responsible for operational work, was dismissed. Additionally, Rufat Abdurazakoff, who held the position of head of personnel in the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region,
During the training camp in Turkey, the team "Toktogul," a newcomer to the Kyrgyzstan Premier League, played their next match. On February 16, under the guidance of coach Sergey Puchkov, "Toktogul" faced the team "Obolon," which, after 16 rounds, occupies the 12th position in the Ukrainian Premier League standings.
- The veterinary service, responsible for the development of animal husbandry, pastures, and feed, has begun creating an Automated Information System (AIS) for "Registration and Certification of Veterinary Medicines." The main task of this system is to fully automate all stages, starting from the acceptance of applications for the registration of veterinary drugs and ending with the issuance of an electronic certificate.
As of the morning of February 17, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council are as follows:
- At the last meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, information was presented about the activities of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Tajikistan for the years 2024-2025. The data was presented by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Tajikistan, Erlan Abdildaev.
The Committee on Constitutional Legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). Today, February 17, Bektur Zulpiyev, representing the president and the cabinet of ministers in the Jogorku Kenesh, nominated Shabdanbekov. The deputies unanimously supported him without discussion.
Now his candidacy will be submitted to the plenary session of the parliament The candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of chairman of the State Committee for National Security was presented by Bektur Zulpiyev, appointed as the representative of the president and government in parliament. This became possible at a meeting of the committee on constitutional legislation, state structure, local self-government, and the Regulations of the Jogorku Kenesh. Zulpiyev noted that
According to information presented by the director of the Creative Industries Park, Kanyshay Mamatova, tax revenues from residents in 2025 amounted to 23.4 million soms. In the first three quarters of this year, residents paid 16.8 million soms, of which 7.1 million were in the first quarter.
Due to ongoing repair work, the Bishkek city hall has announced a temporary shutdown of drinking water in the neighborhoods of ‘Kalyis-Ordo’ and ‘Muras-Ordo’. This will take place on February 19 from 09:00 to 21:00. As reported by “Bishkekvodokanal”, the shutdown is related to the need for preventive maintenance work at the water intake facilities in these areas.
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in hooliganism on February 17. The incident took place on the night of February 14. Three men, being in a state of intoxication, arrived from the capital to the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district, where they got into a conflict with two local residents. The argument escalated into a fight, during which one of the visitors used a knife and inflicted injuries on one of the
On February 11 and 12 of this year, the second stage of the subject Olympiad among schoolchildren took place in the Naryn region, both at the district and city levels. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush. The organization of the event actively involved local residents, deputies, representatives of rural administrations, as well as employees of the methodological center for education in the Naryn region, who acted as observers.
At the international wrestling tournament Klippen Lady Open, held in Sweden, two representatives from Kyrgyzstan won gold medals. Photo by the media. Aydemi Asangazieva won gold at the tournament in Sweden. Aydemi Asangazieva, competing in the under 53 kg category among girls under 17, delivered an impressive performance. In the group stage, she achieved three victories over Swedish opponents with a total score of 24:3.
The collection of documents, often referred to as the "Epstein dossier," contains "disturbing credible evidence" of large-scale and systematic sexual violence, human trafficking, and the exploitation of women and girls, [url=https://news.un.org/ru/story/2026/02/1467385?utm_source=UN+News+-+Russian&utm_campaign=5aa0c25906-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_02_17_01_04&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6a23d2f3b7-5aa0c25906-437130975]said UN experts. In their opinion, these
As a result of operational and investigative activities conducted within the framework of materials registered in the automated information system (AIS) ZHUY ERP, the building was returned to the state balance.
html A man who was persuading girls to use mephedrone has been detained in Bishkek. In the Lenin district of Bishkek, police officers detained a suspect for persuading citizens to use drugs.
On February 16, a swan that could not take flight was found in the arable lands of the village of Shabdan, located just two kilometers from the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, local residents caught the bird and handed it over to park workers to ensure its safety.
In the Kemin district, they are searching for 63-year-old Myktybek Semeev, who went missing five days ago. According to relatives, the man left his home in the village of Shabdan on February 12 at around 6:30 PM, and since then his whereabouts have been unknown. His loved ones report on his health conditions: in early childhood, Myktybek suffered a serious injury, which left his mental development at the level of a 6–7-year-old child. He lived with his older brother's family.
On the air of Birinchi Radio, nutritionist Nargiza Belekova shared recommendations on how to properly prepare for the Orozо fast and what products should be included in the daily diet. According to her, in the absence of medical contraindications, fasting can have a significant positive impact on health, especially for people suffering from metabolic syndrome, which includes conditions such as prediabetes, insulin resistance, pancreatic obesity, fatty liver disease, and high blood pressure.
The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a resolution that imposes a temporary ban on the import of fruit tree seedlings. According to the new directive, starting from March 1, 2026, for a period of six months, the import of seedlings will be prohibited, except for those varieties listed in the annex to the resolution.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has returned a 4-hectare plot of land located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region. This plot was previously privately owned and, according to the agency's information, belonged to Kadyru Dosonov, also known by the nickname Djenko, who is an active participant in an organized crime group.
The Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, and Local Self-Government of the Jogorku Kenesh held a meeting during which candidates for important positions in various ministries were approved. The deputies agreed on the following appointments: - Shabdanbekov Jumgalbek Kumarovich will become the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. - Shamyrcanov Urmatbek Muslimovich has been appointed Minister of Emergency Situations. - Toktobaev Akyl Toktobaevich will take
This year, the Department of Urban Economy of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, plans to modernize 164 elevators. This was reported by the department director, Bermet Sydykova, at a meeting of the permanent commission on issues of economy, budget, finance, and investments of the Bishkek City Council. According to Sydykova, a budget allocation of 350 million 216 thousand soms has been planned for the implementation of this project.
Support from the president by the former deputy Iskhak Masaliev, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his opinion on the need to review high-profile cases investigated by the GKNB in recent years. He published the corresponding message on his social media. According to Masaliev, recent changes in the personnel composition and structure of power, including those that occurred in the GKNB, show positive dynamics, especially in terms of strengthening the agency's relevant powers.
The State Committee for National Security (GKNB) discovered that the building of the 'Batken tany' editorial office in Batken was illegally transferred to private hands. According to the committee, in January 2010, contrary to the strategic importance of the facility, the Ministry of State Property, acting under the government resolution of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 17, 2008, No. 518 "On the program for the privatization of state property in the Kyrgyz Republic for
The EEC Council has implemented new, stricter phytosanitary control rules to combat gray schemes in trade. The amendments to the relevant EAEU Regulation now provide for temporary sanctions for indicating invalid recipients of goods in documentation.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reports the return of a 4-hectare plot of land to state ownership, which previously belonged to Kadyr Dosonov, known as a member of an organized crime group. During the inspection, it was revealed that serious violations of legislation in the field of land relations occurred when issuing permits for land use. Despite the fact that the plot is classified as "agricultural," it was used for purposes other than intended, as confirmed by
In Bishkek, at Ala-Too Square, the city administration invites everyone to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day. The festive events will begin on February 22 at 17:00 with a concert featuring both Russian and Kyrgyz artists. Among the performers, you will see artists such as Philip Kirkorov, Zivert, Tasso, Mirbek Atabekov, Nikolai Baskov, Slava, Stas Mikhailov, Zhyldyz Osmonalieva, Omar, Gulzada Ryskulova, Igor Vorontsov, and Aksai. Admission to the event will be free.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Shakirov, has completed his performances at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy. In these competitions, he participated in two alpine skiing disciplines: slalom and giant slalom.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has uncovered the fact of the illegal privatization of the building of the regional newspaper "Batken tany." According to information from the SCNS press center, the property, located in Batken, was sold into private hands in January 2010. This occurred despite its strategic importance, when the Ministry of State Property, citing a government decree on privatization for 2008-2012, violated the norms of this act and removed the editorial
A traffic accident occurred in Bishkek, involving two cars. The incident took place on Fuchik Street. Witnesses of the event shared details about the accident, which, according to preliminary data, happened on Saturday, February 14. In the video and witness statements provided by Turmush, the aftermath of the collision can be seen.
An unusual event occurred in Tokmok: a wild roe deer was spotted in the city's park area. A video capturing this phenomenon appeared online two days ago and quickly gained popularity. The forest animal appeared in an area known to locals as the "Khrushchyov Dachas" or nature reserve. This encounter was a real surprise for the youth, but older residents consider it a good sign. "Some city residents saw a roe deer in the park for the first time and were amazed. But it's
On February 17 of this year, the committee on constitutional legislation reviewed the proposed candidates for key ministerial positions: Minister of Emergency Situations, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The candidates were presented by the representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers, Bektur Zulpiev:
On February 17, the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with industrial policy, transport, and construction, approved the candidacy of Talantbek Soltobaev for the position of Minister of Transport and Communications. Deputy Kunduzbek Suimanov emphasized that the committee members are well acquainted with his professional qualities and proposed to support Soltobaev's candidacy without further discussions.
The land plot, covering an area of 4 hectares and located in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, has been officially transferred to state ownership. This became possible thanks to the work of the State Committee for National Security, which established that this plot belonged to Kadyr Dosonov, known in criminal circles as Djengo. The investigation revealed that there were violations of land legislation during its registration.
In the future, in 2025, the municipal enterprise "Bishkekzelenstroy" plans to drill two wells. This was reported at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council on economics, budget, finance, and investments by the head of the enterprise, Adilet Abylbekov. He noted that last year an agreement was signed for an amount of 252 million soms, ensuring the irrigation of 522 hectares of green areas. However, this season the volume of irrigation work will depend on the
