In Uzgen, a school has regained a illegally privatized plot for 5.5 million soms

The Prosecutor's Office of the Uzgen District conducted an investigation and discovered the illegal transfer of a land plot into private hands, which belonged to the Sharipov Secondary School located in Uzgen. The inspection revealed that the plot, with an area of 289.3 square meters, which was previously on the balance of the educational institution, was unlawfully registered as private property.

Weapons and ammunition found in the house of an organized crime group member

In Karakol, an operation called "Bandit" and "Den" is being conducted aimed at identifying and suppressing the activities of organized criminal groups, as well as combating drug-related crime and places that facilitate drug use. This information was provided to the Turmush correspondent by the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region.

Mongolia Loses Thousands of Animals Due to Extreme Cold

Extreme frosts, referred to as "dzud" in Mongolia, have had a devastating impact on agriculture. According to data from the National Statistical Office, over 26,300 livestock died in several regions in January.

The old cemetery in the center of Batken may become a site for new developments — what do the residents think?

In the center of Batken, near the central market, there is a cemetery covering more than 3 hectares, where burials have not taken place recently. A correspondent from Turmush decided to find out the opinions of local residents regarding the feasibility of relocating this cemetery and using its territory for other purposes.

Residents of At-Bashy Request Order to be Established at the Livestock Market

Every Sunday, a large market takes place in At-Bashy, but for the residents, it becomes a real challenge. Despite the market having a commercial status, its infrastructure leaves much to be desired, causing numerous complaints from local users. The main complaints are related to safety and sanitary conditions. Local residents report a troubling situation at the market. Due to poorly prepared roads and old tethering posts, large cattle sometimes escape, creating dangerous situations for

New Constitution of Kazakhstan. Different Opinions — United Nation

Analysis of the second draft of the Constitution of Kazakhstan by an expert Marat Kogamov, a professor and doctor of legal sciences, as well as an honorary lawyer of the Republic of Kazakhstan, shared his comments on the second draft of the new Constitution, which awaits approval in a referendum. “The final version of the second draft of the new Constitution has been presented on the official resources of Kazakhstan. If the people support it in the Republican referendum, the day of its

Timur Malbashev appointed director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company"

Timur Zharishbekovich Malbashev has been appointed head of the "Kyrgyz Oil Company," which is under the control of the State Agency for Management of State Property. This appointment was made possible by the order of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.

Foreign Beggars in Kyrgyzstan Will Be Fined and Deported

The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes to introduce fines of twenty thousand soms and deportation for repeated violations Kyrgyzstan plans to tighten regulations regarding begging. According to a document prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, there is a worrying trend in Bishkek and Osh — the number of people engaged in begging continues to increase every year. The new measures will apply to foreign citizens, as well as those who actively solicit money, including on the roadway. It

Daniyar Amangeldiev participated in the Munich Security Conference

During his visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, participated in the 62nd Munich Security Conference. According to the government, during the event, he held numerous bilateral meetings and negotiations with several high-ranking officials:

Illegally Transferred Lands in the Kochkor District Returned to the State

The Prosecutor's Office in the Kochkor district has identified cases of violations of land legislation, which led to the return of illegally transferred plots to municipal ownership. This was reported by the General Prosecutor's Office. During an inspection conducted by the supervisory authority, it was established that in 2012, land plots with a total area of 0.40 hectares, located in the settlement of the Ormon-Khan rural administration, were unlawfully transferred into private

Winter Olympics: Timur Shakirov Unable to Finish in First Attempt in Slalom

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Shakirov, competed in the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. On February 16, a competition in the "slalom" discipline is being held, featuring 96 alpine skiers.

Mongolian meat will enter the Kyrgyzstan market with reduced tariffs

In Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, preparations are actively underway for the introduction of a preferential trade regime, which, according to experts, could significantly impact food prices. At a meeting of the relevant committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 16, deputies approved in the first reading an agreement signed in the summer of 2022.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek Uulu Ready to Resign from Parliamentary Mandate

The deputy plans to submit an application to the Central Election Commission Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, former speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh and current deputy, intends to resign from his mandate. According to available information, he plans to submit the relevant application to the Central Election Commission. His place may be taken by Turgunbek Narimanov, a candidate from electoral district No. 15. It is worth noting that his predecessor, Alisher Erbaev, was appointed as deputy chairman of

PKI summarized the results of nearly two years of work: residents' revenue exceeded 2 billion soms

The Director of the Creative Industries Park (CIP), Kanyshay Mamytova, presented the results of nearly two years of work, noting that the number of residents increased from 155 in 2025 to 165 by the end of January 2026. The park was founded in April 2024, and the first applications began to be processed in June of the same year. The first reports from 21 residents were submitted in the third quarter of 2024, with total revenue of 43.5 million soms. Over time, the revenue of the residents

A mechanism to protect salaries from inflation proposed in the Jogorku Kenesh

Since February 6, 2026, a draft law "On Amendments to the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic" has been submitted for public discussion. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulnara Akimbayeva is the initiator of this draft law. The document is developed to establish a mechanism for salary indexing at the legislative level, aimed at maintaining its real value. The draft law proposes to unify the approaches to indexing in non-budgetary organizations.

For the rudeness of students, teachers are proposed to fine parents 10,000 soms.

Currently, the Ministry of Education is considering the possibility of increasing fines for insults directed at teachers. A corresponding draft law has been presented for discussion to the general public. In the department, it is emphasized that the protection of teachers' rights is currently at a low level. There is no sustainable mechanism for responding to conflicts, and existing laws do not provide educators with the necessary guarantees. According to information gathered from

PKI supports the development of the creative economy through a preferential tax regime

The Creative Industries Park (CIP) in Kyrgyzstan actively promotes the development of the creative economy by offering a unique tax regime. Kanyshai Mamytova, the director of CIP, spoke about the park's progress, the benefits for residents, and new legislative initiatives. Mamytova noted that the park encompasses a wide range of creative industry sectors. The CIP was founded by the Association of Creative Industries, which initiated the creation of a special tax regime.

Talas will receive more than 1 billion soms from the state budget

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, which took place on February 16, Deputy Minister of Finance Zhibek Duyisheva announced information about the allocation of funds. Of this amount, 910 million soms will be directed towards the capital repair of existing roads and the construction of new ones, while 180 million soms will be allocated for the leasing of 30 electric buses. The committee supported this funding

Sold someone else's land for 200 thousand US dollars: A suspect in large-scale fraud has been detained in Bishkek

A citizen, N.K., reported a fraud case to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District of Bishkek. He stated that on January 22, 2024, two acquaintances, M. and A., managed to convince him to purchase two plots of land totaling 16 acres in the village of Selektsiya for the amount of 200,000 US dollars. According to the police, the suspects did not have ownership rights to these plots and committed fraud, causing significant damage to the victim. Of the 200,000 US dollars, only 57,500

In Batken, investments, infrastructure, and the quality of public services were discussed

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Bakyt Torobayev participated in a meeting of the board organized by the presidential representative in the Batken region. The main topic of the event was to summarize the socio-economic development of the region for the year 2025 and to define priority tasks for the future. During the discussion, important aspects were addressed, such as the implementation of state and regional programs, the

School No. 2 in Osh closed for 7 months for new construction, students transferred to online learning

The secondary school No. 2 named after Salizhan Zhigitov in Osh will be closed for 7 months for the construction of a new educational institution. This information was confirmed by Tynchtykbek Dosmuratov, the head of the city education department of Osh.

Dismissed the Head of the State Committee for National Security in Osh and Osh Region

The committee continues to undergo personnel changes Salmoor Jumabekov, who held the position of head of the State Committee for National Security in Osh and Osh region, has been dismissed. This was reported by sources in law enforcement agencies to the editorial office. It is noteworthy that earlier, the head of the State Committee for National Security in Bishkek, Eldar Jakypbekov, was also removed from his position and subsequently arrested. The personnel rotation in the committee's

In the residential complex, they remembered Sapara Isakova and the company "Liglass"

On February 16, during a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, deputy Kamila Talieva expressed concerns that the project initiated by the International Development Association could repeat the unfortunate experience of "Liglass." She emphasized that donors promised to allocate $362.7 million for energy development, including the construction of the Kambar-Ata-1 Hydroelectric Power Station. Talieva recalled the

The Cabinet has eliminated VAT on feed for fish farms until the end of 2027

In accordance with the new amendments to the resolution "On measures to ensure food security and stabilize market prices in the Kyrgyz Republic," signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, an important measure has been adopted. The purpose of the document is to support local producers, strengthen food security, and stabilize food prices, which will improve the functioning of the domestic market and the quality of goods.

Nightclub "Bulki" Security Guards Accused of Beating

According to information provided by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Oktobersky District of Bishkek, suspects in the attack on a visitor to a nightclub have been detained in Bishkek. The victim reported that on January 30, at 5:00 AM, the security guards of the "Bulki" club inflicted bodily harm on him. This incident was recorded under Article 280 "Hooliganism" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities called

Money transfers in Kyrgyzstan correspond to 15% of GDP

According to forecasts from experts at the Eurasian Development Bank, money transfers to Kyrgyzstan could reach 3.5 billion dollars by 2025. This data was published in the latest weekly macro review of this financial institution. Analysts note that the volume of transfers this year has set a record, increasing by 16.8% compared to 2024, which is largely explained by inflows from Russia.

The second resource center "Ene Üyü" for supporting mothers and children has opened in Bishkek.

On February 16, 2023, a new resource center called "Ene Üyü" ("Mother's House") was opened in Bishkek. This center is aimed at supporting women with children who find themselves in difficult life circumstances and at preventing social orphanhood. It provides temporary housing, as well as psychological, legal, and social assistance. The center also helps mothers restore their documents and find employment.

The Speaker of the State Duma will visit Germany in the near future.

The Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, recently met with the German Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Monika Lenhard. According to the press service of the parliament, at the beginning of the meeting, he congratulated the ambassador on the start of her work in the country and expressed confidence that her experience would help strengthen bilateral relations.

Bloggers Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma will help officials develop tourism in the Kyrgyz Republic

The Tourism Development Support Fund of Kyrgyzstan has announced the beginning of cooperation with well-known bloggers Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma. This partnership aims to promote the country's tourism opportunities on social media and media projects, and will last until the end of 2026. As part of this project, officials plan to leverage the influence of bloggers to increase the visibility of Kyrgyz tourism online and attract new tourists.

Kyrgyzstan ratifies the readmission agreement with Belarus

The agreement will simplify the process of returning citizens who are illegally present in another country. The draft law concerning the ratification of the readmission agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Belarus, signed on September 29, 2025, in Minsk, is currently being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh. This document will ensure a simplified process for the return of citizens who are in another country without permission, as well as help organize the transit of those who are subject to

An earthquake occurred on the border with China. Tremors were felt in Kyrgyzstan.

Attempt to smuggle contraband rice from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan thwarted

On February 15, 2026, employees of the Batken Border Management of the Kyrgyz Republic prevented an attempt to smuggle contraband rice into Tajikistan. This was reported by the State Border Service. The detection of the offense occurred thanks to the use of modern technologies for securing the state border.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Exits All Businesses in Russia to Invest in the UAE

According to Mash on sports, Nurmagomedov completed his activities as an individual entrepreneur last year, paid off his debts, unblocked his bank accounts, and continued the process of exiting Russian assets, which became possible after resolving issues with tax reporting. Since 2021, Khabib has exited the founding members of the travel company "Hikmit Travel" (liquidated in November 2022), the "Rossi" fund, a charitable organization, and transferred his clothing brand

Three Skiers Killed in Avalanche in Italy

At the ski resort of Courmayeur, located in the Aosta Valley in northwestern Italy, a tragedy occurred: three skiers, all French citizens aged between 29 and 35, became victims of an avalanche. According to information published by the newspaper La Repubblica, two skiers died at the scene of the incident on Sunday, while the third, who was found by rescuers and was in critical condition, died in the hospital.

"Starting September 1, budget students from the north will study in the south, while budget students from the south will study in the north," - the president.

Starting from September 1, 2026, student rotation is expected to be introduced in Kyrgyzstan for those studying on a budget basis. This was announced by President Sadyr Japarov in an interview with the Kabar agency, discussing measures to eliminate the regional divide between the north and south of the country. The president noted that in February of last year, he initiated important steps in this direction by gathering ministers and the head of the Cabinet to instruct them to develop a plan

The main events will take place this week. Horoscope from February 16 to 22.

This week will witness significant events of February. On February 17, the Year of the Fire Red Horse begins, marked by a ring solar eclipse and a New Moon. The next day, February 18, the Sun will move into the sign of Pisces. The energy of this week will be strong but complex. The beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse coincides with the solar eclipse, highlighting inherited problems from the Year of the Snake. It will not be possible to resolve them immediately, as the Horse requires

In Kazakhstan, special services have begun an investigation into Nurlan Saburov.

The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has initiated an investigation concerning Nurlan Saburov, according to information provided by Tengrinews.kz. The editorial team of this publication sent a request to the NSC to clarify whether an investigation was conducted regarding possible violations of criminal legislation, including Article 170 of the Criminal Code.

Graduates of the "Akylnman" Lyceums will directly enter public service after graduating from universities, - President Japarov

President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the significance of the "Akyiman" lyceum in the context of combating regional divisions in Kyrgyzstan during his conversation with the Kabar agency. “We launched the 'Akyiman' lyceum two to three years ago to bring together talented and successful students from the northern and southern regions. The education takes place in a boarding school format in Cholpon-Ata. In the next 2-3 years, we plan to complete the construction of similar

Sold someone else's land for $200,000: a fraudster detained in Bishkek

Police officers in Bishkek have detained a suspect in a large-scale fraud case, reports the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. According to the information, a citizen, N.K., who became a victim of deception, approached the police. According to him, on January 22, 2024, two individuals unknown to him, introducing themselves as M. and A., gained his trust and sold two plots of land with a total area of 16 acres in the village of Selektsiya, receiving $200 thousand

Timur Malbashev appointed director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company"

The order for the new appointment was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to the official document, Timur Malbashev has been appointed as the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company," which operates under the State Agency for Management of State Property.

The head of the cabinet replaced the director of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company"

Today, February 16, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced that Aivar Monoldorov is no longer the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Oil Company." He has been replaced by Timur Malbashev, which confirms the change in leadership carried out by the State Agency for Management of State Property.

In Kyrgyzstan's hospitals, 1.16 million cases of hospitalization were registered in a year

In 2025, hospitals in Kyrgyzstan that operate under contracts with the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) registered 1 million 165 thousand 676 cases of inpatient treatment. This was reported by the leadership of the MHIF. Of the total number of hospitalizations, 36% are children under 18 years old, which corresponds to approximately 419 thousand cases.

The First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Has Also Been Dismissed from Office

Today, February 16, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers announced the dismissal of Bolot Dzhusupbekov from the position of First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. It is worth noting that earlier President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree relieving Medera Mashieva of his duties as Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Akyl Toktobaev has temporarily replaced him.

In Alai, deficiencies in the construction of a 120-seat kindergarten have been addressed

In the Alay district, in the village of Jangy-Ala, the work to correct the deficiencies identified during the inspection of social facilities in the Osh region has been completed. This information was received from the regional department of capital construction. The inspection, organized by the Ministry of Construction, was conducted under the supervision of the Department of Architectural and Construction Control. Specialists paid particular attention to the construction of a kindergarten for

Gas lines and "red books" of the residents hinder the Bishkek city hall from paving Bakayev Street

The municipality is actively seeking solutions to these issues Abdyjapar Kul Zhanbolotov, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport and Road Transport Infrastructure Development, reported on "Birinchi Radio" that work on opening Bakayev Street will continue in 2026. He noted that difficulties arose due to the need to relocate two gas lines, as well as due to the construction of sewage and the presence of "red books" among some local residents. According to Zhanbolotov,

The Ministry of Health proposes to approve the procedure for private medical practice

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has proposed a new procedure for engaging in private medical practice, which is currently under public discussion. According to the explanatory note, the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to health protection. The increase in morbidity creates additional burdens on medical personnel and exacerbates the shortage of staff in state institutions.

Former head of GUGI Timur Malbashev appointed director of "Kyrgyz Oil Company" instead of Aivar Monoldorov

- Timur Zharishbekovich Malbashev has been appointed as the director of the state enterprise "Kyrgyz Munai Kompaniyasy" ("Kyrgyz Oil Company") based on an employment contract signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev on February 16, 2026. This appointment was made in accordance with Article 18 of the constitutional law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic".

"‘I am from the police.’ A fake officer was detained in the city of Osh for extorting money."

In the city of Osh, a man has been detained on suspicion of extorting money by posing as a police officer. This was reported by the press service of the city’s internal affairs department. According to the investigation, operatives from the criminal investigation department of the Osh city police conducted activities that led to the identification and detention of a citizen who was impersonating a police officer and demanding money from local residents under the threat of arrest.