In the village of Pristan-Przhevalsk, located in Karakol, GKNB employees found a hidden arsenal of weapons in one of the burned houses. In this cache, the following items were found:
Gulya Kozhokulova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, shared her opinion on the recent significant personnel changes in the highest governmental structures and answered questions regarding potential candidates for the speaker's position, as well as the upcoming presidential elections.
The Cabinet of Ministers has made amendments to the resolution dated August 19, 2024, No. 481, concerning the establishment of the Emergency Medical Service (Medical Service) under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. The changes were signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, on January 31, 2026, in accordance with resolution No. 51. The purpose of the amendments is to optimize the use of military medical equipment of the Emergency Medical
Experts suggest that between 50,000 and 100,000 citizens in Kyrgyzstan may be carriers of hepatitis C, unaware of their condition. The greatest concern is for groups of people who lack access to medical services, such as the homeless, prisoners, and foreigners. Aibar Sultangaziev, director of the "Partnership Network" association, and case manager Yevgeny Milyukov shared information about a free hepatitis C treatment project at the ScliniC medical center. This project has already
In the current spring season, large-scale work is planned for the construction of a transcontinental railway passing through the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Geodetic surveys have been completed, and financing issues have been successfully resolved. Thus, the project is moving into the active implementation stage. Numerous discussions about the prospects this highway opens for Kyrgyzstan have already taken place. It provides access to the sea and creates the shortest connection between the main
South Korean intelligence notes that Kim Ju-ae has participated in various events, such as the Army Day celebrations and a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun. These events, according to experts, confirm her active involvement in political life and emphasize that she may be being prepared for the role of successor, sources in the NIS report. Previously, intelligence had already considered Kim Ju-ae to be the most suitable candidate for succession; however, experts now believe that the
Today, the press service of the president announced the appointment of Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
In the Osh region, in the Nookat district, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan stopped the activities of supporters of the radical group "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami." It was reported that on February 10, searches were conducted in the homes of 11 activists and adherents of this organization.
The lack of knowledge among people can threaten the infrastructure of the capital just as much as careless construction. Social networks are actively discussing that the burst heating main on 7 April Street in Bishkek was caused by "hot water." This information was provided by readers of Vesti.kg. Some residents of the city suggest contacting the heating plant to request a reduction in water temperature to avoid similar incidents. It should be noted that there are sanitary and
On February 10 of this year, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree in which Kamchybek Tashiev was relieved of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. Some sources mistakenly claimed that he lost all his positions. In fact, Tashiev only resigned from his government roles.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Yerbek Kosherbayev, will visit Kyrgyzstan on an official visit on February 12-13. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During his visit, the Kazakh minister will hold talks with Jeenbek Kulubaev, his Kyrgyz counterpart, and will also meet with the country's top leadership.
At a recent AI summit in Amsterdam, Patel noted that Cisco has already developed a product whose code was 100% generated by artificial intelligence. He predicts, "By the end of 2026, we will have at least six such products." In response to a question about the future of the programming profession, he advised not to fear competition from AI, but rather to be wary of those who can better leverage AI. Patel emphasized that there will be no developers in the company for whom working with
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov signed a decree appointing Adilet Orozbekov as the Secretary of the Security Council. This information was provided by the press service of the country's president. Adilet Orozbekov, born in 1978, is a graduate of the International University of Kyrgyzstan, where he studied diplomacy and international law. Additionally, he underwent training at the Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
At the tournament taking place in the UAE from February 8 to 23, Asel won a silver medal in the category for participants over 30 years old. Additionally, she managed to secure a bronze medal in two age categories — 30+ and 40+, demonstrating high performance in competitions against experienced opponents.
At the Otmok Pass, located on the Suusamyr — Talas — Taraz highway, restrictions for heavy vehicles have been lifted. This information was published by representatives of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North". According to the latest data, after the completion of cleaning works, the roadway is once again accessible for all types of vehicles. The road is open for traffic.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, during the "Behind the Wheel" raid, patrol police officers stopped a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 that had tinted front windows and was equipped with a siren loudspeaker device (SLD). This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Police on February 12. Checks revealed that the driver did not have permission from the competent authority for such tinting. It was also noted that the vehicle was equipped with an SLD.
The issue affects BMW vehicles with starter relays produced between July 2020 and July 2022. Specifically, this concerns the BMW 2 Series Coupe, various versions of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Series, the 6th Series Gran Turismo, as well as the X4, X5, X6, and Z4 models. BMW also warned drivers that if problems arise with the vehicle, they may notice smoke or smell something unusual while driving or when exiting the car. It is recommended not to leave the vehicle with the engine running unattended.
In 2025, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund reimbursed pharmacies 409.7 million soms for medications issued on subsidized prescriptions, enabling thousands of insured citizens of Kyrgyzstan to receive necessary medical assistance, paying only a portion of the cost of the medications.
Today, the atmosphere in the Jogorku Kenesh was filled with deep emotions as deputies bid farewell to Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who unexpectedly announced his resignation as speaker. Words of gratitude echoed in the meeting hall, but the reasons for such a decision were actively discussed in the corridors. In their speeches, the elected officials not only summarized the work of the former speaker but also called on their colleagues for unity, avoiding conflict.
In Kyrgyzstan, a public discussion has begun on the draft presidential decree concerning changes to the state housing program "My Home". The proposed changes will relate to the decree adopted on July 17, 2024, No. 191. In particular, the initiative implies a revision of the selection process for program participants. Military personnel and law enforcement officers will be granted the right to participate in this program during their service, regardless of their location.
The city hall explained the situation Local residents in the southern districts of Bishkek are reporting issues with heating and a lack of hot water in their homes. According to information provided by the city hall, the cause of this situation was a pipe burst on 7 April Street, located between Mederov and Akhunbaev Streets. “There was a burst in the heating networks in this area, which have been in operation since 1974 and 1986. Their service life significantly exceeds the regulatory
The Jogorku Kenesh approved a draft law that amends the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Guarantees of the Activities of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Status of the Ex-President of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to the authors of the initiative, this draft law proposes an exception to the existing ban on the transfer of land plots within the territory of the presidential state residence "Ala-Archa," if this is required for the social needs of the state.
Zamirbek Shakirov, an outstanding obstetrician-gynecologist and scientist, passed away suddenly, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health. His work and achievements in medicine were highly regarded by his colleagues. Zamirbek Shakirov. Photo provided by the press service of the Ministry of Health. Zamirbek Mukushovich was born on November 24, 1972, and in 1990, he entered the Kyrgyz State Medical Institute, which he successfully completed in 1996.
As a result of the severe snowfalls in Japan, the death toll has risen to 46 people, and the number of injured has reached 558, reports BILD. According to the agency's information, the bodies of some victims were discovered only after several days, as they were buried under thick layers of snow. Many accidents occurred due to snow sliding off the roofs of buildings, and there were reports of residential houses being destroyed in the affected areas.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Dastan Jumabekov proposed an initiative to amend the law on silence, suggesting to exclude not only New Year’s Eve from the ban but also Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan. This initiative is a response to a draft law submitted by the government, which concerns amendments to the Code of Offenses, as well as to the legislation on "Silence" and "On the Basics of Prevention of Offenses".
On February 11, 2026, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a decree establishing the National Day of Organic Agriculture. From this moment on, on the last Friday of September, Kyrgyzstan will celebrate a day dedicated to the development of organic agricultural production. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the agency, this decision is an integral part of the state strategy aimed at the "green" transformation of the agricultural sector, strengthening
Kazakh investors intend to invest over 26 billion tenge in the development of resort infrastructure on Issyk-Kul. This was announced at a press conference in the Senate by Dauren Temirbekov, Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to Kazinform. He also noted that Almara Petroleum will be the investor in the construction of the sports and wellness center "Olympus," which is managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The investment in this project will
According to data announced on the air of ElTR by the Deputy Director of the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, Amangeldi Jumabaev, the situation with oncological diseases in Kyrgyzstan continues to worsen. Currently, there are over 30,000 patients registered in the country with various oncological diagnoses, and about 6,000 new cases are registered annually. Despite the increase in the number of patients, the mortality rate from cancer is gradually decreasing, which is associated
On February 12, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the President's Administration of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, attended the ceremony of handing over the keys to new buses and special equipment to the Bishkek city administration. According to information from the Cabinet, the city administration received 95 new buses and 42 units of specialized equipment. The ceremony took place at Depot No. 1.
According to information from The New York Times, there are various signs that may indicate a heart attack. A heart attack is a dangerous condition in which blood supply to a certain part of the heart muscle suddenly stops or significantly decreases.
During the development of the new version of the Constitution of Kazakhstan, the provision regarding the use of the Russian language was changed. This was reported by Bakyt Nurmukhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Court, at the tenth meeting of the working group.
According to the draft of the new Constitution, which will be put to a referendum on March 15, the parliament of Kazakhstan, formed in accordance with the current Constitution, will cease its powers on July 1, 2026. This provision is stated in Article 95 of the draft of the new Fundamental Law. As indicated in the draft Constitution, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan must announce elections to the Kurultai within a month and hold them within two months after the new Constitution
Deputy Kurmankul Zulyshev expressed the opinion that the parliament's interference in political processes is not always justified. During his speech, he noted that Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, who announced his resignation, successfully performed the duties of the chairman. Additionally, Zulyshev commented on the words of Kamila Talieva, who urged her colleagues to reach out to President Sadyr Japarov. She claims that the parliament should be a platform for resolving disputes and reconciling
According to the agreement, Kazakhstan gains the right to lease land plots, allowing it to attract investors and demolish existing structures on the territory. Senate Deputy Nuriya Niyazova clarified that the agreement includes four facilities: the "Kazakhstan" sanatorium, the "Samal" rest house, the "University" health camp, and the "Olympus" sports and health center. Kazakhstan is currently implementing a project to build a new sanatorium on the shores
Deputy Marlen Mamataliev has been proposed for the position of speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. This became known during the parliament session on February 12. His candidacy was supported by the parliamentary groups "Eldik" and "Ala-Too".
The city hall emphasizes that this decision contributes to the development of trading areas. At the meeting of the Bishkek City Committee held on February 11, it was announced that the rent for markets in the capital has been raised. As noted by Ulan Kurmanbekov, the chief engineer of the municipal enterprise "City Road and Transport Infrastructure," the rent has been increased by up to 20%. This decision is aimed at further developing market infrastructure. The official also
Kamchybek Tashiev's resignation from the position of Chairman of the State National Security Committee has sparked intense discussion in society, and many experts are already calling this event a crisis. However, Bakyt Baketaev, a well-known political scientist, advises approaching this issue without excessive emotions. In an interview with VB.KG, he shared his thoughts on the current situation and possible scenarios for its development.
The incident occurred when deputies from the opposition Republican People's Party took to the podium in an attempt to stop the ceremony, leading to both verbal and physical confrontations with representatives of the ruling Justice and Development Party. As a result of the fight, one deputy was injured — he had a broken nose. Despite the chaos, the oath-taking ceremony for the ministers was successfully completed, after which the parliamentary session was suspended.
Details about the weather in Kyrgyzstan on February 13. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, a significant part of the Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions will encounter snow during the night of February 13, as well as in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region. Intense precipitation is expected in those same regions. During the day, rain and snow are forecasted in most areas of the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as in some parts of the
At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the KFS held on February 10, 2026, an official decision was made to lift the five-year ban on striker Mirbek Akhmataliyev. This decision came as a result of a review of the case that began a year and a half ago.
Aynura Omurova, a mother-heroine, raised eight sons and is currently working as a social worker in the Zhargylchak Ayil Okmotu, while also engaging in traditional crafts. She was born on August 3, 1980, in the village of Jenish in the Jeti-Oguz district.
During the repair work, there may be temporary interruptions in the supply of thermal energy in the southern part of the capital. The company is taking all necessary actions to quickly complete the work and restore normal heating supply. The completion dates for the repairs will be communicated later. This section contains heating networks that have long been outdated and do not meet modern standards, which is one of the reasons for the current accident.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man has been detained on suspicion of systematic violence against his ex-wife. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, on February 11, 2026, a woman named M.E., born in 1992, contacted the police for help regarding the actions of her ex-husband. The woman reported that on the day of her appeal, her ex-husband came to her temporary residence and began to threaten her, using physical force and obscene
World champion in freestyle wrestling Yoshinosuke Aoyagi from Japan has arrived in Bishkek. This information was provided by Topsport.kg. The athlete, who has international achievements, came to exchange experiences with Kyrgyz wrestlers. As part of his visit, he will conduct a series of master classes where he will share his techniques and moves, as well as meet with local athletes.
In Kyrgyzstan, a draft law is currently being considered that proposes the possibility of allocating land within the territory of the president's residence. This initiative was presented at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh by Jakhshylyk Toktosunov, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy, and Cartography. The initiative arose in response to a request from the residents of the village of Chon-Aryk to the president of the country. "Local residents
In 2025, the Mandatory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF) allocated 409.7 million soms for the reimbursement of pharmacies for subsidized medications dispensed by prescription. According to the fund, these funds helped many insured citizens of Kyrgyzstan obtain necessary medications, paying only a small part of their cost.
On February 11, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh listened to a report on the preparation for the spring field and economic works. During the discussion, Ulukbek Karybek uulu suggested reducing the number of questions on the agenda and reminded about the need to consider two resolutions marked as classified (for official use only). After the discussion on spring field works concluded, journalists were asked to leave the hall, and the meeting continued behind closed doors.
Southwest Airlines has confirmed its intention to equip its entire fleet of aircraft with Starlink technology. The first aircraft with the new equipment will begin operations this summer, and by the end of 2026, the system will be installed on more than 300 aircraft. Wi-Fi from Starlink will be free for all passengers. “Starlink creates a cozy atmosphere in the air, allowing our customers to stream content from any platform, follow live sports events, download music, play games, work, and
