In Korea, Dinara Kemelova held consultations on mountain issues with several organizations

Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic for Mountain Development, Dinara Kemelova, visited South Korea to promote Kyrgyzstan's initiatives in the field of sustainable development of mountain regions, combating climate change, and strengthening international cooperation within the global agenda on mountain issues. During the visit, productive consultations were held with Park Jong-ho, Executive Director of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFOCO), as well as

Unusual Names: A Resident of Jalal-Abad Was Named After Her Birth Date — She Met a Person with the Same Name 17 Years Later

A resident of the village of Jazy-Kechuu in Kara-Kul, 42-year-old Maigulu Kultaeva, received her unusual name thanks to a friend of her father's, known as "ayash ata." Maigulu, born on May 1, 1983, in the village of Uch-Terek in the Toktogul district, has been working in the education sector for 20 years. She is married and raises four sons.

Kazakhstan's special services are conducting an investigation regarding comedian Nurlan Saburov

The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan has initiated an investigation concerning the well-known comedian Nurlan Saburov. As reported by the press service of the NSC, "information about possible offenses has been noted, and relevant checks are currently being conducted." This statement was made in response to a request from the Tengrinews publication regarding whether the investigation involves potential criminal violations, including the article on mercenarism.

Detained employee of the State Committee for National Security from the department for investigating particularly important cases

The detention took place on February 16 Today, February 16, it became known about the detention of a State Committee for National Security (GKNB) employee named Sydyk, better known by the nickname Pito. This was reported by Kaktus.media, citing sources in law enforcement agencies. Sydyk worked in the 6th department of the GKNB and was a close associate of Eldar Jakypbekov, who was arrested the day before, on February 15. It should be noted that the 6th department of the GKNB is engaged in the

In Kyrgyzstan, alarming rumors about mass infection of cows with foot-and-mouth disease have been refuted.

Recent reports on social media about a mass infection of cows with foot-and-mouth disease in Kyrgyzstan have caused panic among the population. Internet users in the comments warn against buying farm milk and cottage cheese, claiming it could be dangerous. However, as experts have found, these fears are unfounded.

Ajar Klyshbaeva: The goal of creating "Ene Üyü" is to prevent social orphanhood and preserve the family

The second "Ene Uyu" ("Mother's Home") center has opened in Bishkek, designed for women and their children facing difficulties in life. Here, they can temporarily reside and receive legal, psychological, and social assistance, support in restoring documents, and help with employment. The executive director of the international fund, Timur Teleuzhanov, noted that when some women leave the center, new ones have the opportunity to use its services. The project is fully

Residents of At-Bashi Request to Designate the Settlement as a Border Zone

Residents of At-Bashi, located in the Naryn region, have initiated a proposal to grant their settlement the status of a border zone. This became known through the press service of the Ombudsman Institute. This request was made during a meeting with the akyikatchi Jamileh Jamambaeva, which took place as part of her trip titled "Caravan of Rights."

Head of the Central Election Commission: The Ministry of Internal Affairs has only now identified violations by Bakyt Sydykov during the elections

Tynchtyk Shainazarov, head of the Central Election Commission for elections and referendums in Kyrgyzstan, commented on the CEC's decision to cancel the repeat elections in district No. 13 and to recognize the results of the voting from November 30. “The basis for this decision was the materials of the criminal case presented by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. The police were only able to identify the individuals who violated electoral legislation now. They did

Shainazarov: None of the deputies have submitted applications for resignation of their mandate yet

Today, February 16, the chairman of the Central Election Commission for elections and referendums of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, reported that there have been no statements from deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the resignation of their powers. According to Shainazarov, no deputy has approached with such requests.

In the regions of Kyrgyzstan, the coverage of preschool education will be expanded.

A memorandum of cooperation has recently been signed between the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Agency for Community Development and Investment (ARIS). According to the ministry's press service, this document initiates the implementation of the Program for Supporting the Creation and Expansion of Private Preschool Educational Organizations.

A modern cultural center will be built on the site of the former "Chatyr-Kul" cinema.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service Construction work on a new cultural center has begun on the site of the former 'Chatyr-Kul' cinema in Bishkek, according to a statement from the capital's city hall press service. The demolition of the old building is being carried out by the city's Capital Construction Department.

Due to low salaries, 7 kindergartens in the Ak-Talinsky district are without directors

In the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, there is a shortage of directors in seven kindergartens, and the reason for this lies in the low salary level for directors. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. According to the provided data, several directors who had worked in their positions for more than five years were dismissed. Although new directors were appointed to some kindergartens following a government competition, this situation remains unresolved for other institutions.

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Employees of the Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained the trusted person of Eldar Zhakypbekov

Today, February 16, Sydyk was detained in Bishkek. He worked in the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and was a close associate of Eldar Jakypbekov, the former head of the Bishkek GKNB. This was reported by sources in the law enforcement agencies, specifying that Jakypbekov himself was arrested on February 15. On February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree relieving Kamchybek Tashiev of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister

What works will be carried out in the capital in 2026, as reported by MP "Bishkekvodokanal"

In 2026, the replacement of about 20 kilometers of water pipes and 11-12 kilometers of sewage networks is planned in Bishkek. This was announced by the director of the municipal enterprise "Bishkekvodokanal," Chyngyz Jumaliev, at a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to economics, finance, and investments. He also noted that until 2023, it was possible to update only 7 kilometers of water networks and 700 meters of sewage, which was related to a

Three police officers dismissed in connection with former head of the GKNB in Bishkek

Today, February 16, three high-ranking police officials were dismissed. All of them were connected to Eldar Zhakypbekov, the former head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the law enforcement agencies. Among those dismissed was Rufat Abdurazakoff, who held the position of head of personnel at the Main Internal Affairs Directorate (GUVD) of the Chui region and is the husband of Zhakypbekov's sister.

The Head of the Cabinet introduced the Acting Minister Akyl Toktobaev to the Ministry of Natural Resources team.

At a meeting with employees of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, the Chairman of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, introduced the new acting minister — Akyl Toktobaev. According to the press service of the Cabinet, Kasymaliev emphasized that Toktobaev's appointment reflects the trust placed in him by the country's leadership.

Schoolchildren from Kyrgyzstan Competed in a Prestigious Robotics Championship

From February 11 to 13, the largest championship in the field of STEM - ALEM TECH FEST 2026 - took place in Astana, gathering young talents, engineers, and programmers from all corners of Central Asia. More than 5,000 school students from seven countries participated in this significant event.

Trump's New World Order Has Become a Reality, and Europe Must Quickly Adapt to It

Several years ago, such an open demonstration of military power would have been unimaginable in this city. However, the world beyond Germany is rapidly changing, and this country is changing along with it. Southern Bavaria has become the center of Germany's defense technologies, focusing on artificial intelligence, drones, and the aerospace industry.

Foreign tourists traveling to Naryn region have insured themselves with GSO

The State Insurance Company provided policies for 38 participants of the international press tour The State Insurance Organization (GSO) insured 38 participants of the press tour titled "Naryn - Winter Fairy Tale" for a total of three million eight hundred thousand soms, which amounts to one hundred thousand soms per person, as reported by GSO. The purpose of this press tour was to promote the tourism potential of the Naryn region, including its natural beauty, cultural and

Galina Baiterek has been appointed

Galina Baiterek has been appointed as the head of the state publishing house "Kyrgyz Tuusu," as confirmed by the administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. Previously, she held the position of head of the department of education, science, culture, sports, and youth in the presidential administration.

Deputies supported tightening measures against begging in public places

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on international affairs, defense, security, and migration, a draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" was discussed and approved in the first reading. This draft law affects the Code of Offenses and the Law on External Migration. The information was presented by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Nurbek Abdieff. As Abdieff noted, the main goal of developing this draft law is to reduce the level

The state has returned the land plot of the secondary school

According to information from the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic, the prosecutor's office of the Uzgen district conducted an inspection, during which it was established that a plot of land with an area of 289.3 sq. m, belonging to the S. Sharipov Secondary School in Uzgen, was unlawfully transferred into private hands. “Thanks to the actions of the prosecutor's office, the land plot, valued at 5,517,230 soms, has been returned to municipal

The number of participants in the resettlement program for compatriots in the Russian Federation has decreased.

According to "Vedomosti," since the beginning of 2025, about 26,700 compatriots living outside Russia have registered with the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the state program for voluntary resettlement. This figure is 16% lower than in the previous year, 2024, when 31,700 participants were recorded. There has been a steady decline in the number of resettlers since 2022, according to the ministry's statistics. Last year, the largest number of

Two residential areas of Bishkek will be without cold water for the whole day (map)

According to information from the press service of the mayor's office, the drinking water supply will be interrupted on February 19 from 09:00 to 21:00 in the areas of "Kalyss-Ordo" and "Muras-Ordo". The reason for the interruption is scheduled repair work on the water intakes located in these residential areas.

The national sambo championship has started in Bishkek

The championship of the Kyrgyz Republic in sambo started on February 16 at the sports complex named after Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul in Bishkek, as reported by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. On the first day of the competition, athletes competing in the weight categories of 58, 71, 88, and 98 kg will take to the tatami.

In Tajikistan, there are about 35 thousand ethnic Kyrgyz.

This information was announced by the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. According to Erlan Abdyldaev, the largest number of ethnic Kyrgyz live in the Jergital district — about 20,000 people. In Murghab, their number is approximately 11,000, in the Sughd region — about 3,000, in Dushanbe — 500, and another 500 in Khaton. Abdyldaev also reported that in 2022, the organization "Kyrgyz koomu" was dissolved in Tajikistan, and steps are currently

Shairbek Tashiev denied the criminal case against him and the arrest

"All public servants and citizens must comply with the president's decisions" Shairbek Tashiev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, denied rumors about a criminal case being opened against him and his arrest, commenting to the publication "Azattyk". In addition, he confirmed that he recently met with his brother Kamchybek Tashiev, who returned from Germany after resigning from his position as head of the GKNB. According to Tashiev, their brotherly relationship is strong:

Tokaev spoke on the phone with Putin

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev During the conversation, the leaders of the two countries discussed the current status and future prospects of Kazakhstan-Russia relations. They noted that previously reached agreements continue to be implemented and positively assessed the efforts to deepen cultural and humanitarian ties. The importance of joint initiatives in the scientific and educational sphere was also discussed. During the conversation,

In Kazakhstan, a check has begun on comedian Nurlan Saburov under the article on mercenarism.

The specialized committee of the ЖК approved the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of chairman of the GKNB of Kyrgyzstan.

Thus, this step confirms the support for Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov's candidacy from the committee and paves the way for further discussion in parliament.

The Housing Committee approved amendments to increase fees for alternative service in the second reading.

At the meeting of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense, and Security of the Jogorku Kenesh, a bill concerning the increase of fees for alternative service was approved. The speaker was Deputy Minister of Defense Talaybek Sharshiev. The proposed changes suggest the following fee amounts:

The national debt of Kyrgyzstan has closely approached 9 billion dollars.

During the meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 16, current information about Kyrgyzstan's state debts was made public. In response to a request from deputy Dastan Bekeshev, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov shared the latest data on state borrowings.

MDS Opposes New Pricing Law, Calling It a Blow to Business

The International Business Council of Kyrgyzstan has submitted its comments on the draft Law "On Amendments to the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic on Pricing," which is being developed by the government. The business community expresses concern that these changes could significantly undermine economic stability, the investment climate, and the development of key sectors such as telecommunications. The draft law stipulates that the state will be able to introduce state price regulation for

Two Residents of Osh Were Robbed: Fake Policeman Detained

In the city of Osh, a man has been detained for extorting money while posing as a police officer. This became known thanks to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh.

Turnover in Trillions: How is the Market for Virtual Assets in Kyrgyzstan Developing?

Significant events for the cryptocurrency market in Kyrgyzstan occurred in 2025. President Sadyr Japarov held high-level negotiations with the founder of Binance, the national stablecoin USDKG was launched, and significant changes in legislation were adopted. Growth in TurnoverThe second phase of active development of the virtual asset market in Kyrgyzstan began in 2022. Since then, the number of operators has increased from six to 82, and the number of trading operators has risen from one to

Bolot Dzhusupbekov has been relieved of his duties as the First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.

It has been reported that the chairman of the cabinet of ministers signed the relevant order to terminate Dzhusupbekov's powers. Earlier, the country's president, Sadyr Japarov, dismissed Medera Mashieva, who held the position of minister of natural resources.

Hotel Sector of Central Asia. What the Countries of the Region Can Offer Tourists

The consulting firm Commonwealth Partnership Uzbekistan conducted a study of the international hotel sector in Central Asia. The region is becoming increasingly attractive to tourists, and the number of those wishing to visit its countries is steadily growing. Accordingly, the demands for service levels and quality of hotel accommodations are rising. According to forecasts, the number of hotel rooms will increase over the next five years. However, each country in the region will develop

Euronews: Kyrgyzstan is the leader in Eurasia for measles incidence

Six countries have lost their status as "measles-free." According to information from the World Health Organization, Kyrgyzstan leads in the number of measles cases among Eurasian countries, as reported by Euronews. WHO states that there are 1167 cases of the disease per million residents of the republic, resulting in 11 fatalities. In Europe, the highest incidence is observed in Romania (222 cases per million) and Belgium (33 cases per million). In most other EU countries, the

In Bishkek, meat prices were checked: raids took place in the markets

On February 15, raids were conducted in Bishkek aimed at monitoring compliance with the maximum prices for meat. These activities took place in the markets of the Sverdlovsk district under the leadership of Ilya Kolopov, who is the head of the city hall's office. The inspections were organized as part of the implementation of the order from the Antimonopoly Regulation Service, issued on February 13, 2025, number 01-12/04, which concerns the establishment of maximum prices for meat products

Landslide on the Bishkek - Osh highway: there are casualties

Large rocks collapsed on the highway, damaging a truck and blocking the road Today, February 16, at the 400th kilometer of the Bishkek — Osh road, in the Ak-Sai area near Kara-Kul, a landslide occurred with a volume of 80 cubic meters. This incident was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. As a result of the rockfall, a 50-year-old man died, and two others sustained minor injuries. Huge boulders fell on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter truck, striking it on the side and completely

Up to +22 °C and no precipitation. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week

Bishkek February 17, Tuesday At night, the temperature will be +7...+9 °C, rain is expected.

The best volleyball teacher teams were determined in the Ak-Suysky district.

In the Ak-Suy district, a volleyball spartakiad was held, organized as part of the "Digital Sports League for Teachers." According to the Ak-Suy district education department, 19 educational institutions participated in the competition, including 14 women's and 5 men's teams. Teachers showed great interest in the event and expressed a desire for regular competitions of this kind.

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan's trade decreased by 11.2 percent - to $15.8 billion

According to the National Statistical Committee, the volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade in 2025 amounted to $15 billion 825 million, which is 11.2% less compared to 2024. Decrease in Exports A significant factor contributing to the reduction in trade volumes was a sharp decline in export deliveries, which fell by 44.5% to $2 billion 852.1 million.

Foreigners were illegally involved in the construction of a guest house: A resident of Issyk-Kul gave the suspect 5,000,000 soms.

In Karakol, measures have been taken to combat extremism, as reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region. According to the department's information, on February 2, 2026, a local resident O.K., born in 1998, approached the police of the city. In his statement, he indicated that on December 21, 2025, a foreign citizen M.A. received 5 million soms from him for the completion of a guest house, but has not returned the money to date, and he requested appropriate measures

Serdar Berdymukhamedov made large-scale personnel changes

Among the numerous decrees issued by Serdar Berdymukhamedov, significant attention is drawn to the changes in the highest organs of power, including vice-premiers and heads of security agencies. In a short period, three deputy prime ministers were replaced: Mammetkhan Chakiyev, Bayramgul Orazdurdiyev, and Batyr Amanov were succeeded by Batyr Annaev, Batyr Mammedov, and Guvanch Agajanov, respectively.

Security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" accused of beating a visitor

According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Directorate of the October District, suspects have been detained in Bishkek for hooliganism related to the beating of a club patron. According to the victim, the incident occurred on January 30 at five in the morning, when the establishment's security staff struck him. This behavior has been classified as hooliganism under Article 280 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the operation "Bandit," law

Life in the Regions: The Forgotten Taste of Ancestors: Why Tourists in Jeti-Oguz Choose Kurduk and Smoked Kuyruk

Suyunduk Asanalieva, residing in the village of Orgocor in the Jeti-Oguz district, decided to take up the craft of wool felting after retiring, a passion she had since her youth. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she creates felt products and hosts tourists during the summer at the famous summer pasture Kök-Jayyk. Suyunduk was born on September 14, 1968, in the village of Tilekmat, in a large family where she was the seventh child among ten. After receiving an