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.

Talas will receive over 1 billion soms for road repairs and the purchase of electric buses

The draft government order is currently undergoing approval in the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which is responsible for finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development. Deputy Minister of Finance Zhibek Duyisheva reported that the total amount allocated to the Talas city administration will be 1 billion 90 million soms.

Deputies ask how many representatives of other nationalities are serving.

The draft law being discussed in the Jogorku Kenesh aims to increase the number of citizens willing to serve. At the meeting of the committee on international affairs, defense, security, and migration of the Jogorku Kenesh, a draft law is being considered that proposes an increase in contributions for alternative service and mobilization reserves. During the discussion, Deputy Medina Kairylbekova raised the issue of the multinational composition of Kyrgyzstan and inquired about the number of

Sadyr Japarov: We Will Not Allow a Split, Reforms Will Continue

In an interview with KNAI "Kabar," President Sadyr Japarov commented on the current situation in the country: Discussions in society continue after Kamchybek Tashiev's departure from the post of head of the GKNB.

One Day of Spring School Break: Parents Are Unhappy, Officials Ignore

The Ministry of Education claims that the total number of vacation days remains unchanged. In Kyrgyzstan, the spring school break will last only one day — March 6. Saturday and Sunday, as usual, remain days off for educational institutions operating on a five-day schedule. The situation with the reduction of breaks after the longest quarter caused dissatisfaction among parents last year. However, the Ministry of Education did not make any changes to the schedule, citing new provisions of the

The Ministry of Finance named Kyrgyzstan's national debt

At the meeting held on February 16, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov presented information on the size of Kyrgyzstan's national debt. During the discussion on the budget, finances, and competition development, he also announced a draft agreement with the International Development Association, which plans to provide the country with $1 billion 26 million 760 thousand from 2026 to 2028.

The head of the GKNB Department for Osh and the Osh region, Salmoorbeka Jumabekov, has been removed from office.

Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma will promote tourism in Kyrgyzstan

Two well-known bloggers, Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma, will promote the tourism sector of Kyrgyzstan. The Tourism Development Support Fund in Kyrgyzstan has signed a memorandum of cooperation with these influential figures.

In the Kochkor District, illegally transferred land plots have been returned to municipal ownership

The land plots that were unlawfully transferred into private hands in 2012 were located in the territory of the Ormon-Khan rural administration and covered an area of 0.40 hectares. It was established that the prosecutor's office of the Kochkor district conducted an inspection, during which violations of land legislation were identified.

The state has returned land plots in the Ormon-Khan rural municipality.

The Prosecutor's Office of the Kochkor District conducted an inspection of compliance with land legislation in the Kyrgyz Republic, during which violations were identified. In particular, in 2012, plots of land totaling 0.4 hectares, located within the Ormon-Khan rural municipality, were illegally transferred into private hands. This information was made public by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the provided data, following the actions of the

MAR allocates over $1 billion to support the economy, energy, and water

The Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan has submitted to the parliament a draft agreement for financing for the years 2026-2028 with the International Development Association. At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development, Deputy Minister of Finance Nurbek Akzholov reported that the plan includes the allocation of $1 billion 26 million 760 thousand. Of this amount, $32.7 million consists of grants, while $994 million are concessional

Marlen Mamataliyev has resigned as the head of the Sambo Federation of Bishkek

At the conference held on February 15 in Bishkek, a new leadership for the "Federation of Sambo of the Kyrgyz Republic" was elected. The federation's press service reported on these events. Marlen Mamataliyev, who previously held the position of head of the Sambo Federation of Bishkek, handed over his powers to Zhanibek Amatov, a distinguished master of sports and a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. However, he did not remain idle: Mamataliyev now holds the

Shairbek Tashiev commented on Sadyr Japarov's decision to dismiss Kamchybek Tashiev

In an interview with the publication "Azattyk," Shairbek Tashiev noted that the president's decision has not become a topic of discussion in their family. The deputy reported that he recently met with his brother after Kamchybek's return from Germany and his resignation from the post of head of the GKNB. Shairbek emphasized: "We are brothers, and we have a strong relationship. After losing our parents, he became both a father and a mother to us. After treatment, his

Deputies approved the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB)

The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration of the Jogorku Kenesh held a meeting where the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) was approved. Bektur Zulpiyev, the authorized representative of the president and government of Kyrgyzstan in the Jogorku Kenesh, presented the candidate's resume.

Club "Bulki" Security Guards Detained for Fight with Visitor

Several foreign nationals were arrested in Bishkek on suspicion of hooliganism, according to information from the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October District. According to the police, the incident occurred on January 30, 2026, around 05:00, when a citizen named S.E. filed an official complaint with the district department. He stated that the security guards of the nightclub "Bulki" had inflicted bodily harm on him.

Different Opinions — United Nation, - Professor Kogamov on the Referendum on the Constitution of Kazakhstan

The official media of Kazakhstan has published the final second draft of the new Constitution. If approved by the people in the Republican referendum, the day of the adoption of the fundamental law will become a national holiday. The Constitution will come into effect on July 1, 2026, as reported by "Kursiv". Thus, the people of Kazakhstan are presented with a Constitution that reflects nomadic traditions, a consistent and motivated Law of laws of the steppe civilization. It is

Sadyr Japarov spoke about how he intends to eradicate the division between the north and south in politics.

During an interview with the "Kabar" agency, President Sadyr Japarov expressed his opinion regarding the current political situation following the departure of Kamchybek Tashiev. He emphasized that he will not allow the division of society into north and south.

In the Kochkor District, land worth 7.2 million soms was illegally privatized

The prosecutor's office in the Kochkor district has discovered violations of legislation in the field of land relations concerning the transfer of plots into private ownership. This was reported by representatives of the supervisory authority. During an inspection conducted in 2012, it was established that land plots with a total area of 0.40 hectares, located in the territory of the Ormon-Khan rural administration, were unlawfully transferred into private hands.

The GKNB detained leaders and employees of illegal rehabilitation centers in Bishkek

Seven people, including managers and staff, were detained as a result of an operation by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the press service of the agency, these individuals worked at the rehabilitation centers "Idalgo," "Resolution," and "Bishkek-Mayak." During the inspection, it was revealed that these institutions used treatment methods that included physical violence, the use of electric shock devices, and tying patients to

The volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade decreased by 10.2% in 2025, - National Statistical Committee

- According to information presented on February 16 at a press conference by the head of the foreign trade statistics department of the National Statistics Committee, Gulsara Sulaymanova, the volume of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade in goods in 2025 amounted to $15.8 billion, which is 10.2% lower compared to the previous year. Export deliveries totaled $2.8 billion, which is 44.5% less than in 2024. The decrease occurred due to a 22% reduction in supplies to CIS countries and a 59.5% drop in

Bags of rice were thrown over the barriers into the territory of Tajikistan: Kyrgyz border guards detained the violators

Farmers in Uzbekistan Report Land Seizures for Transfer to "Investors"

Gairat Usmonov, a farmer from the Khavast district, recounts how in 2021 he lost his leased lands, which were transferred to a Saudi investor. After three years of legal battles, he managed to regain control over the plots in 2025, when the investor withdrew from the deal. However, Usmonov now claims that the authorities are once again trying to take his land, possibly to transfer it to Chinese investors. According to the farmer, the local khokimiyat accused him of illegally growing rice — a

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the head of the GKNB.

Today, February 16, at a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, the issue of appointing Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the chairman of the State Committee for National Security was discussed. The candidacy of Shabdanbekov was presented by Bektur Zulpiyev, the authorized representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers in the Jogorku Kenesh.

The volume of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to about 800 billion soms

- In 2025, the volume of industrial production in the country amounted to about 800 billion soms. This information was announced on February 16 at a press conference by Ainura Mamanova, head of the industrial and energy statistics department of the National Statistics Committee. According to Mamanova, excluding the indicators of the Kumtor mining complex, the volume of industrial production increased by almost 20% and reached 480 billion soms.

The Ministry of Digital Development explained what "Sanarip Ordo" is, for the implementation of which $50 million is being allocated.

The question about "Sanarip Ordo" was raised by deputy Dastan Bekeshev at the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development on February 16. He inquired why the International Development Association plans to allocate $50 million in debt funds for its creation. Zamir Kozhomuratov explained that the new platform is a continuation of the state initiative "Government Cloud - G-Cloud," the implementation of which

The Housing Committee approved in the second reading a loan and grant from the International Development Association/International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for $31.79 million.

On February 16, 2026, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, the deputies approved in the second reading the draft law on the ratification of the agreement regarding financing and the grant agreement related to the "Phase 1 for the Kyrgyz Republic" project under the "One Health" Program. This agreement was signed on July 11, 2025, in Bishkek between the Kyrgyz Republic and the International Development

The KNB of Kazakhstan is investigating Nurlan Saburov due to a video of motorcycles being handed over to Wagner fighters.

The investigation was initiated after a video surfaced in which Saburov allegedly hands over 10 motorcycles to the group "Legion Wagner Istra," which is participating in Russia's special military operation in Ukraine. This footage became public after Saburov was expelled from Russia. There were doubts about its authenticity; however, journalists from Factchek.kz confirmed that the video is indeed real. It was later revealed that Kazakh activist Marat Turymbetov had sent a

Former Speaker of the State Duma May Refuse Mandate: No Application Received by the Central Election Commission

According to information received from media sources, the ex-speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh and deputy Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu plans to refuse his deputy mandate. Photo from the internet He intends to submit the appropriate application to the Central Election Commission.

Kyrgyzstan submitted a bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028

The official bid to host the U-23 Asian Cup in 2028 has been submitted by the Kyrgyz Football Union to the Asian Football Confederation. This tournament is one of the most significant sporting events on the continent, featuring the 16 best national teams in Asia. According to the federation, organizing the competition on Kyrgyz soil will help accelerate the modernization of football infrastructure, improve the country's international image, and attract young people to the sport. Photo by

"The Russian language will retain its status in Kazakhstan, - Ambassador Borodavkin on the new Constitution"

Alexey Borodavkin As the ambassador noted, this event can be seen as a very encouraging sign. He emphasized that the Russian language will not only retain its place in Kazakhstan but may also gain even greater recognition both within the CIS and on the international stage, thanks to the country's initiatives. Borodavkin also reminded about the proposal from Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to create an International Organization for the Russian Language. The diplomat