The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports significant successes in the field of cashless payments and the implementation of new technologies in the payment system. These measures contribute to sustainable growth and positive changes in this area. In 2025, 114.1 thousand QR codes were placed in the trade and services sector, representing an increase of 95.3% compared to 2024.
A new park was opened along the Uvam canal on Monueva Street in the city of Osh. The press service of the southern capital reported this event. According to information from the press service, the green area was created on both sides of the canal.
Employees of the juvenile affairs inspection of the "Sulaiman-Too" police department in Osh detained a 21-year-old man named M. B., who is suspected of violent acts against minors, robbery, and extortion. According to preliminary data, on February 9, 2026, he stopped an 8th-grade student, born in 2011, near one of the schools and, threatening him, took away his iPhone mobile phone. After that, having learned the teenager's home address, he began to threaten him and demand money.
The Constitutional Court received a submission from the President of the Kyrgyz Republic requesting clarification of the norms of the Basic Law. The press service of the Constitutional Court reports that the need for this appeal was prompted by intense public discussions that led to various interpretations of constitutional norms related to the terms of presidential powers and the rules for conducting elections.
On the air of "Birinchi Radio," cardiac surgeon Nurlan Koshoybek uulu spoke about why cardiovascular diseases are becoming one of the leading causes of premature death. The specialist noted that these diseases hold leading positions among the causes of mortality both in Kyrgyzstan and globally. The greatest danger comes from coronary heart diseases, heart attacks, and strokes.
What is actually happening? Wigi emphasizes that the current situation represents not just a series of crises but an astonishing consolidation of the debt economy. In his view, this system operates solely due to managed instability. Crises are no longer failures of policy; they have become its main driver. Thus, crises become an integral part of the mechanism that allows for the maintenance of a distorted semblance of socio-economic order. Consider monetary policy: it is no longer limited to
On February 11, 2026, a meeting took place in Berlin between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and the Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during which issues of cooperation with the heads of foreign policy agencies of Central Asia were discussed. During the meeting, Jeenbek Kulubaev conveyed greetings and best wishes from the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. He noted the significance of the successful high-level visits that took
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with his son Bilal in an internet photo Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey, is considering his son Bilal as a potential successor. According to Bloomberg, this information is based on the opinions of sources familiar with internal discussions within the ruling "Justice and Development Party." The agency points out that the issue of transferring power is increasingly being raised within the party. Bilal Erdogan may gradually become
The athletes will participate in the WKF ranking tournament in Fujairah The national team of the capital, consisting of students from the SDYUSHOR 'Olymp', has departed for the international WKF karate-do competition, which will take place from February 11 to 16 in the city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. This was reported by the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism, and Youth Policy of the Bishkek City Hall. Before their departure, the director of the department,
New changes will be implemented under the supervision of the new leadership Information about the upcoming reforms in the State National Security Committee (GKNB) has been obtained from sources within law enforcement structures. The implementation of changes will be carried out under the control of the new leadership. Among the expected improvements are the strengthening of work in the areas of intelligence and counterintelligence, as well as the activation of the fight against extremism and
The chief physician of the Bishkek Emergency Medical Center, Iskender Shayahmetov, shared information about the reasons for delays in the arrival of ambulances and problems with getting through on the phone. According to him, all calls are received in the central dispatch center, where they are handled by eight dispatchers with medical education. Bishkek is divided into several sectors, where 44 teams operate, including resuscitation, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, and regular teams.
Not all collected funds are reaching the budget At a recent meeting of the BGK commission, Kazybek Ergeshov raised the issue of the existence of a parking mafia that affects the income of Bishkek's budget. According to him, not all funds collected from parking go into the city's treasury. According to information from the city hall, there are 45 parking lots in Bishkek, of which 23 are municipal. Additionally, there are over 3,000 parking spaces located near markets. The cost of the
In Bishkek, employees of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan conducted inspections of cafes that use fiscal software (FS) that allows for the transmission of sales information to tax authorities. These inspections were part of a pilot project to implement a new accounting system.
The Forestry Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations has announced a tender for the procurement and delivery of materials for fencing forest cultivation areas in pilot regions (Ak-Talinsky, Toguz-Torousky, Suzaksky, and Uzgen districts). According to information posted on the state procurement portal, the procurement will be carried out using the method of requesting quotations with qualification requirements.
On February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree relieving Kamchybek Tashiev of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the State Committee for National Security. This news came as a surprise to both the general public and Tashiev himself. His resignation was followed by other significant changes.
The Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic has received a submission from the president regarding the need for an official interpretation of the Constitution. This appeal has become relevant in light of active public discussions and disagreements in the expert community, where opposing opinions have formed regarding the norms concerning the terms of office of the current president, as well as the procedure for appointing regular or early elections.
The President of the Kyrgyz Republic has submitted a request to the Constitutional Court asking for clarification on the provisions of the Basic Law regarding the terms of his powers and the procedure for conducting elections—both regular and early. In his address, the president pointed out the existing disagreements in society and among experts regarding the interpretation of these norms. In particular, it is mentioned that the provisions of the Law "On the Constitution of the Kyrgyz
Kyrgyzstan is demonstrating significant growth in the area of QR payments, as reported by the National Bank of the country. According to the regulator's data, by 2025, 114.1 thousand QR codes were installed in trade and service enterprises, which is 95.3% more compared to the previous year.
Photo by the NOC "Lomonosov School" A team of young athletes from Kyrgyzstan participated in an International Curling Tournament held in the Chinese city of Yichun. This was reported by the press service of the scientific-educational complex "Lomonosov School". Teams from Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, and Russia also participated in this tournament, making the competition particularly significant for the participants.
Medina Tokoeva, a Kyrgyzstani, has become the new heroine of the "Our People Abroad" column. She began her life in 1992 in the village of Kök-Oy, located in the Jumgal district of the Naryn region. Later, the family moved to the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, where Medina married a local resident from the village of Boz-Uchuk. She received her education at the Ishenaly Arabayev University, specializing in applied informatics.
The mayor of the city of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, received a gift from his relatives living in the Jalal-Abad region, a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 SUV. The estimated value of this vehicle ranges from 80 to 150 thousand dollars. Toktorbaev decided not to use this vehicle for personal needs but to transfer it to the balance of the city administration. He noted that although his relatives offered to make the gift directly to him, he found it more appropriate to transfer the car to the municipality
A resident of Tyumenskaya Street contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road. “Our street is within the city limits, but it has never been repaired. We have lived in this area for 55 years. Local residents fill the potholes themselves, but that doesn’t solve the problem. A complete repair, asphalt, and special equipment are needed,” she says.
In the city of Osh, the opening of a new kindergarten "Kokum-Biy" took place today, which will accommodate 280 children, reports the local mayor's office. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman of the Osh City Council Bolotbek Bayetov, as well as residents of the city.
The team "Bek Jalal-Abad," representing the city of Manas, took first place in the final round of the first stage of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship.
Kyrgyz model Shadiya Isaeva has made it to the list of the best street styles showcased in the renowned magazine Vogue, as a result of the Fashion Week held in Seoul. Her image became part of an article titled The Best Street Style Photos From the Fall 2026 Shows in Seoul, prepared by photographer Yang Chul Kim for Vogue Runway.
Dmitry Peskov Peskov noted that currently information about the elections is mainly coming through the press and lacks official confirmation. He urged journalists to rely on primary sources rather than rumors and speculation. At the same time, as reported by the Financial Times, citing its sources, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky allegedly agreed to hold elections together with a referendum on a peace agreement in the shortest possible time. According to the publication, the American
The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved amendments to the resolution on "Conditions for Remuneration and Staffing of Employees of Scientific and Scientific-Technical Organizations," adopted on February 7, 2025, under number 64. This decision was made to support the activities of the "Research Institute of the Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev," which is part of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In the Call Center Kaktus.media, a resident of Karakol presented a video showing violations in the construction process of a multi-story building by the State Mortgage Company. He expressed his dissatisfaction, stating, "The gas blocks are laid without mortar. How can we build in such a way that these buildings remain for our children and our country? What will happen if everything collapses tomorrow? Couldn't this have been done properly, since we are paying for it?" he said.
The signing of the memorandum took place at the National Historical Museum of Bishkek, where the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Mirbek Mambetaliev, the head of the WIC Secretariat Nursultan Adenov, and representatives of various media were present. The main goal of this agreement is to ensure comprehensive and high-quality coverage of the upcoming Games both at the local and international levels.
The detainees are suspected of involvement in mass riots, according to information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. According to the agency, as part of the investigation into the attempted organization of riots, Bekbolot Talgarbekov, Emil Uzakbaev, and Kurmanbek Dyykanbaev were detained.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a fiscal software system (FSS) is being implemented in test mode, which is supposed to transmit sales data to tax authorities. However, some establishments using this system are already violating the law by concealing part of their revenue, as reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. Inspections affected the café chain "Kuldja HOGO," where serious violations were found. In three establishments owned by the same owner,
In the Kadamjay district, in the Ak-Turpakskiy rural community, a meat fair took place, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. The event was held at the "Torgovyy" market, where local farmers offered buyers reduced prices on meat. Thus, beef was sold for 650 soms per kilogram, while lamb was priced at 660 soms, whereas previously the price ranged between 680 and 700 soms per kilogram.
According to information announced on February 11 at a meeting of the Bishkek City Council commission, the rental fees for users of municipal markets have increased by 20%. The chief engineer of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," Ulan Kurmanbekov, reported this. According to him, this decision was made to facilitate the further development of the markets and was the result of negotiations conducted.
The law on the National Academy of Sciences, adopted in 2025, changed the structure of the academy's operations. The reform will come into effect after the approval of subordinate legislation. In a conversation with the president of the NAS, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, we discussed what changes are expected in the Academy of Sciences in light of the new version of the law.
In Bishkek, in the area of the 'Dordoy' market, illegal fences and haphazardly installed advertising structures have been removed. According to the administration of the Sverdlovsk district of the capital, these measures are part of a plan to organize the work of local markets initiated by the city hall. The work was carried out to fulfill the tasks set forth in the protocol directive issued by the head of the municipal administration of the Sverdlovsk district, M.A. Amangeldiev. As
According to psychiatrist-narcologist Aliya Ashchi, who works at the Republican Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, the number of drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol remains at the same level. She shared her experience on the air of the program on "Birinchi Radio". The specialist noted that on weekends, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, the center receives a large number of intoxicated drivers, and the journal records these cases in significant volume. The
The UN has expressed its expectation to receive clarifications from the Trump administration regarding the repayment of the debt of nearly 4 billion dollars. According to Kazinform, the information came from NBC News. Last week, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a potential financial collapse of the organization if its financial rules are not revised or if all 193 member states do not make their contributions.
As a result of the heart attack, Nazarbayeva was on machines providing artificial ventilation of the lungs and kidneys for an extended period. According to the press secretary, "Sara Alpyssovna has been receiving treatment at the National Hospital of the Medical Center of the Presidential Administration in Almaty since April 2025. She was diagnosed with a massive heart attack, as well as ischemic heart disease, heart and lung failure, caused by long-term diabetes and chronic kidney
- The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has initiated a public discussion on a draft law concerning a temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals for a period of six months. The ban covers cattle (bovine), small livestock (sheep and goats), as well as horses.
Today, a new park was opened in Osh, created along the Kyr-Aryk (Uvam) canal in the area of Monueva Street. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the Osh City Council, and local residents, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office.
Bishkek February 12, Thursday At night, the temperature will be 0...+2 °C, snow is expected.
On February 10, the head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, Ulan Berdibaev, reported the detention of a bus driver suspected of committing lewd acts against a schoolgirl. According to Berdibaev, the incident occurred at the final stop of the route. The schoolgirl fell asleep on the bus on her way home, and the driver, taking advantage of the absence of other passengers, began to engage in unacceptable actions.
In Bishkek, employees of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted inspection activities in cafes using fiscal software (FSO) that transmits sales information to tax authorities. These checks were part of a pilot project for the implementation of the mentioned system.
In Issyk-Kul, in the village of Ananyevo, the construction of the scientific center "Ak-Ilbirs," intended for biodiversity conservation, is underway. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to the agency, builders have currently completed the work on preparing the pit and pouring the foundation for the administrative building of the rehabilitation center. The work on pouring the foundation
Photo FAO. Fish market in Valletta (Malta) According to data from the UN News Service, approximately 20 percent of global trade in fisheries is associated with fraud. This level of deception is significantly higher than in other sectors, such as meat, fruit, or vegetable trade, largely due to the wide variety of products offered.
According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on February 11, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is 54 AQI. This level is classified as satisfactory.
A resident of Bishkek, who became a victim of telephone scammers, was forced to sell her apartment; however, in the end, she managed to avoid losses thanks to a chance visit to the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). The Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District has initiated a criminal investigation in which the pensioner is listed as the victim.
The Government of Kyrgyzstan is focused on strengthening food security and creating large agro-industrial enterprises. As part of the Republic's Development Program until 2030, it is planned not only to increase the production volumes of raw materials but also to significantly deepen processing through the implementation of digital and innovative technologies. Goals for 2024:
