President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On the Ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Saudi Fund for Development for the project 'Construction of Public Schools (Phase II)', signed on October 9, 2025, in Bishkek. This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on January 29, 2026.
Three deputy chairmen have been dismissed The process of resignations in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) continues. This time, three deputy chairmen have been dismissed: ▪ Daniyar Rysaliev; ▪ Kurvanbek Avazov; ▪ Elizar Smanov. It should be noted that today President Sadyr Japarov signed a decree to terminate the powers of Kamchybek Tashiev, who held the position of deputy prime minister and headed the GKNB. Photo www
A meeting of the Ministry of Education is taking place in Bishkek. High-ranking officials are participating in this event, including Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, and Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova. Also present are Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov, Mayor of Bishkek Aibek Junushaliev, Chair of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Science, Education, and other important areas
- There have been personnel changes in the management of OJSC "O!Bank". According to the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the powers of Andrey Maisyuk, who held the position of managing director and was a member of the board, have been terminated. He did not have any stake in the bank's charter capital.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 10, 2026, the deputies discussed important issues related to the certification of halal products. Azamat Isirailov emphasized the need for control over manufacturers of this category of goods. Addressing the Deputy Minister of Economy Sultan Akhmatov, he clarified whether certification is issued for halal products. In response, Akhmatov confirmed that such certification is indeed carried out.
In Krasny Stroitely, a ceremonial opening took place after the major renovation of kindergarten No. 67 "Balastan," which is now designed for 246 children. This information was released on February 10 by the press service of the Bishkek city administration. High-ranking officials participated in the event, including Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov, the mayor of the capital Aibek Junushaliev, Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, as well as Vice-Speaker of the Bishkek City
In 2025, the construction of 91 kindergartens was completed and put into operation in Kyrgyzstan. This data is presented in the annual report presentation of the Ministry of Education and Science. Out of the total number, 32 kindergartens were built using funds from the republican budget.
The results of the 10th week of the "20 Millionaires" promotion have been announced. Kauhar A. has become a new millionaire, winning 1,000,000 soms. Now 10 clients of "Optima Bank" have become millionaires, and there are still 10 more lucky winners ahead who will be able to receive 1,000,000 soms each.
In accordance with the order of the Ministry of Economic Complex of the Kyrgyz Republic, dated January 30, 2026, under number 3, regarding the introduction of temporary state regulation of meat prices (beef and lamb, excluding boneless meat) throughout the country, new maximum prices have been established, which were determined by the territorial departments of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service:
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a shortage of qualified personnel engaged in the support and treatment of children with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other rare diseases. This was reported by Aibek Matkerimov, the First Deputy Minister of Health, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues. He noted that active discussions are underway with the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) about the establishment of a new faculty that
Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov has been appointed as the acting chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. The corresponding decision was announced by the information policy service of the president's administration. Furthermore, it is reported that his candidacy will be proposed for approval in the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic for the purpose of official appointment to the position of chairman of the SCNS.
In the Naryn region, in the At-Bashinsky district, ongoing work is being carried out to organize hot meals for children in grades 1–4 in public schools. The correspondent of Turmush met with Aksatbek Tölömüshovich Dıykanaev, the head of the district education department, who shared information about the system of providing hot lunches to children.
As reported by 24.kg, discussions about a possible change of the speaker are already underway, and deputies may prepare a collective proposal. However, at this moment, there are no official comments from government structures regarding a potential change in the leadership of the parliament. 24.kg has sent inquiries to obtain official information on this matter. The press service of the Jogorku Kenesh commented on the rumors about the possible resignation of Nurlanbek Turghunbek uulu, noting
In Kyrgyzstan, a unified database is being developed that will contain information about children with various diseases, including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. This was reported by Aibek Matkerimov, acting first deputy minister of health, at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee dedicated to labor, health, and social policy issues. During the discussion, he presented statistical data:
In Bishkek, the construction of 36 new educational institutions is planned for 2023, as reported by the city's mayor, Aibek Junushaliev, at a meeting of the Ministry of Education and Science's board. According to him, work on the construction of 20 of these schools has already begun. Funding for 33 schools will be provided from the republican budget and off-budget sources, while 3 educational institutions will be built using city funds.
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Leninsky District of Bishkek reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. The information was provided following a report from a citizen, K.A., who reported the theft of his BMW X5, valued at 25 thousand dollars, which occurred in July 2025. According to law enforcement agencies, the criminals managed to take possession of the vehicle by deceiving its owner under the pretext of arranging an installment plan. At present, the
Forgetting her phone, the woman went to the GKNB with cash The incident involving phone scammers affected a Bishkek resident, and according to the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, her forgetfulness helped save her money. According to law enforcement information, the scammers called the woman, who had previously worked in the education sector, posing as an acquaintance, as well as employees of the "GKNB" and "National Bank." They convinced her to sell her
On February 10, the press service of the Ministry of Labor reported that more than 11,500 citizens utilized prosthetic and orthopedic services in 2025. The Republican Prosthetic and Orthopedic Institution under the Ministry of Labor continues its active work aimed at providing people with disabilities with modern prostheses and mobility aids. During the reporting period, the number of individuals receiving services for the manufacture and repair of prosthetic devices and individual mobility
The amount allocated for treatment has not changed for 13 years Gulkan Moldobekova, a deputy, expressed concern about insufficient funding for medications for patients in rehabilitation centers and social institutions. She noted that since 2014, the amount of this norm has remained unchanged at 12.5 soms per day. Nazgul Cholumova, head of the Department for Preparing Decisions Regarding Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly at the Ministry of Social Development, confirmed that this same
Macron emphasized that when there is a clear act of aggression, Europe has no reason to yield or seek compromise. “We tried to follow this strategy for several months, but it did not prove effective,” he noted, adding that he always maintains a respectful and predictable approach in communicating with U.S. President Donald Trump, but it should not be perceived as a weakness. According to him, the current U.S. administration demonstrates openly anti-European sentiments, shows contempt for the
At the meeting, which took place at the initiative of the OJSC "Airports of Kyrgyzstan," the prospects for establishing direct air communication between France and Kyrgyzstan were discussed. The company's press service reported on the significance of this step for the development of bilateral relations.
As reported by Kaktus.media, the discussion of Turgunbek uulu's resignation is expected after his return from an official visit to Turkey. Although no official statements have been made regarding this matter yet, the names of potential successors are already being actively discussed. Among the presumed candidates for the position of toraga are:
In Bishkek, a competition was held to select a private partner for the implementation of a public-private partnership project related to the reconstruction and construction of a year-round tennis complex "Tennis Park" based on the "Tie Break" courts. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. The company LLC "Tennis Park" advanced to the second stage of the competition and presented its financial and technical proposals. The competition
In the village of Kara-Sogot, located in the Kara-Sui district of the Osh region, lives Mamatay Kukaev, who dedicated two decades to service in law enforcement. Currently, the police lieutenant colonel is a veteran of the internal affairs and shares shocking stories from his practice with a Turmush correspondent. Kukaev began his career in 1996, working as a district inspector in the Uzgen district. His path continued with service in the rapid response department, and in 2002 he headed the
Snow began to fall heavily on the Japanese islands starting January 20, and yesterday, for the first time in many years, snowfall reached Tokyo. Earlier reports indicated 35 victims and over 400 injured. According to the authorities, most of the deceased were attempting to clear snow from the roofs of their homes or surrounding areas and lost their balance. The highest number of casualties was recorded in Niigata Prefecture — 17 people. About 193 injured individuals sustained serious injuries.
Cardiac rhythm disturbances should not be ignored, as each episode increases the likelihood of stroke and sudden death, says cardiologist Damirbek Osmonov. He encounters the phrase "my heart is skipping a beat" on a daily basis.
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games took place on the night of February 7 in Italy. At these games, Kyrgyzstan will be represented by two athletes.
The press service of the Jogorku Kenesh has denied rumors about a possible replacement of the speaker. In the statement, it is emphasized that this information is not true.
Today, February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree that led to the dismissal of several deputy chairmen of the State Committee for National Security. The decree comes into effect upon its publication. According to the document, the following officials have been removed from their positions:
Kyrgyzstan has made significant progress under the "Government Accelerators" program, completing the implementation of 12 key reforms by 2025. The results of the two most important logistics projects were announced by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. One of the main achievements was the introduction of radical changes in the digitalization of the permitting system for road transport to the People's Republic of China.
A unified regulation for the competition for directors of educational institutions has been introduced. This was announced by Minister Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva at a meeting of the Ministry of Education and Science. According to her, there were previously separate rules for the competition for directors of schools, kindergartens, vocational lyceums, and colleges.
Olzhas Bektenov, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, announced new initiatives to improve the tourist infrastructure in the mountains of Almaty. The publication Kursiv LifeStyle shares details about the upcoming changes for tourists. According to Bektenov, the existing facilities are being modernized as part of the Almaty mountain cluster, and new constructions are also being prepared. In particular, this concerns the Almaty Superski ski resort located on Kok-Zhailau.
The criminal stole a gold chain with a pendant In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a suspect in an apartment theft has been detained. This information was provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. On February 7, 2026, a resident of the city, O.N., reported to the police that a theft had occurred in his home. According to him, an unknown criminal broke into his residence in the Ak-Bosogo residential area between 11:00 and 13:00 on February 6. As a result of the
Significant personnel changes occurred in the country on Tuesday evening. According to unofficial information, Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of Chairman of the State National Security Committee (GKNB), may be in Germany. This information began to spread on social media immediately after President Sadyr Japarov made the decision to dismiss the head of the special services. Tashiev's deputies were also dismissed along with him. There are also rumors about the possible
The press secretary of the President of Kyrgyzstan, Askhat Alagozov, provided a comment to the editorial office of Kaktus.media regarding the resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev from the position of head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). He noted that President Sadyr Japarov explained his decision as follows:
Jyldyz Sadyrbaeva highlighted the lack of rehabilitation facilities for children with cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues, Deputy Jyldyz Sadyrbaeva expressed serious concern about the lack of proper support for children with special needs, noting that state services for them remain virtually inaccessible. According to her, during the work of the commission, she repeatedly communicated
The "Uchur" team from Bishkek has taken first place in the Uzbekistan Hockey Championship. The final matches of the regular championship are scheduled for the end of January and February. In Bishkek, "Uchur" played four games, in which they achieved confident victories, with an overall score of 45:9. Thus, the team earned 8 points, allowing them to occupy the interim first place, ahead of Tashkent's "Humo" by 3 points. The final two games of the regular
The Michelin gastronomic journey through Turkey began in 2022 with the announcement of Istanbul 2023. Later, Izmir and Mugla joined the process, and in 2025, Cappadocia will be included as well. This event marks a significant step in promoting the country's gastronomic heritage on the global stage. Cappadocia, famous for its unique stone formations, ancient caves, and hot air ballooning opportunities, will be featured in the guide with 18 restaurants. The region's Michelin-starred
In the Jogorku Kenesh, a discussion took place regarding a draft law that proposes to remove the right of prosecutors to wear epaulettes and classify them as civil servants. This initiative, prepared by the State National Security Committee (GKNB), has caused discontent among representatives of the prosecutor's office.
During their visit to the free economic zone "Bishkek," the delegation of the National Investment Agency under the President studied the implementation of the investment project by the company "Heli Sky." The press service of the agency reported that the participants familiarized themselves with the production capabilities of the Mi-8 and Mi-171 helicopter maintenance center and received information about the current status and development plans for this project.
Kamchybek Kydyrshaevich Tashiev no longer holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. This became known through information provided by the president's press service.
Previously held the position of Secretary of the Security Council Rustam Mamasadikov has been appointed as the first deputy chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), replacing Kurvanbek Avazov in this position. The relevant information was announced by the president's administration. Prior to this, Mamasadikov served as the acting Secretary of the Security Council. Photo www
A decade ago, investments in women's sports were often perceived as a social project rather than a full-fledged business opportunity. Today, the picture has radically changed. Women's sports leagues, tournaments, and individual disciplines are showing growth that, in some cases, surpasses their male counterparts. For investors, this is no longer about reputation or a symbolic gesture, but a justified and clear economic model based on numbers, audience, and scalability potential.
Recently, a meeting of delegations from two countries — Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan — took place in Astana, dedicated to issues of restoring cooperation in the field of hydrometeorology and data exchange regarding the status of the Kirov, Orto-Tokoy, and Toktogul reservoirs. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the negotiations, the Kyrgyz side was represented by Azamat Mambetov, the First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations,
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the decrease in measles cases in 2025 was the result of active measures to combat the infection, including additional immunization campaigns. However, despite this, current figures remain above the average levels observed in most years since 2000, and in some countries, the number of cases has even increased compared to 2024. Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central
