At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies unanimously approved the candidacy of Erlis Akunbekov for the position of Deputy Prime Minister, as well as Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. All 81 members of parliament expressed their support for his appointment.
The appointment of Damirbek Davlyanov as the first deputy mayor of the city of Manas has been confirmed by the press service of the local administration. Photo from the press service of the city of Manas. Damirbek Davlyanov
The chairpersons of the previous committees have completed their terms. At today's meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies discussed the election of chairpersons for two committees: the Committee on Labor, Health, Women’s Affairs, and Social Issues, as well as the Committee on Judicial and Legal Issues, Law and Order, Combating Crime, and Corruption. A group of deputies from Ala-Too proposed the candidacies of Gulkan Moldobekova and Suyunbek Omurzakov for the positions of chairpersons of
As a result of heavy rains in Juiz de Fora and Ubá in southeastern Brazil, 30 people have died and another 39 are missing. A state of emergency has been declared in the affected areas, and 440 people have been evacuated, according to Reuters. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences on the social network X, noting that authorities need to "provide humanitarian aid, restore social services, support the evacuated, and assist in recovery."
According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs, individuals suspected of committing a series of robberies have been detained in Bishkek. The incident occurred on February 23 in the residential area of Ozyornoye, when around six in the morning, a group of strangers attacked a young man and took his mobile phone. The assailants forced the victim to record a video in which he allegedly confesses to committing offenses, with the aim
Today, February 25, the parliament meeting discussed the appointments of Erlis Akunbekov and Damirbek Osmonov to high positions. The presentation on the appointments was made by Bektur Zulpiyev, who emphasized the importance of these changes.
Illustrative photo The incident occurred during scheduled training flights. The crew, consisting of pilots, managed to eject, and preliminary reports indicate that their lives and health are not in danger. They are currently under medical supervision. A special commission has been formed to investigate the causes of the crash, headed by the chief of the flight safety department. The commission includes experts from the aviation service. After the investigation is completed, a legal assessment
Recently, a meeting was held at the National Investment Agency under the President of Kyrgyzstan with representatives of a business delegation from Japan. The participants focused on the development of bilateral economic interaction and the prospects for deepening investment cooperation.
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, apologized to his colleagues at the foundation for his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal. During the discussion, Gates confirmed the existence of extramarital relationships — two affairs with women from Russia, which Epstein became aware of. He also noted that neither of these women was influenced by the financier. The billionaire emphasized that his actions were legal.
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 25, 2026, deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov raised an important issue regarding the export of agricultural products. He noted that the efforts and labor of farmers often go unnoticed, especially for those involved in cotton cultivation. “Farmers face difficulties when trying to export their products abroad and cannot sell them at a reasonable price within Kyrgyzstan,” he stated. Furthermore, the deputy called for the need to provide
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, 2026, Deputy Gulya Kozhokulova asked whether the government plans to create a separate ministry focused on issues of land reclamation and water resources. In response, Acting Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture Erlis Akunbekov noted that water resource management is not just the task of one ministry, but a matter that requires a comprehensive approach at the state level.
Illustrative photo This year, the authorities decided to mark the "significant contribution of women to the transformation of society and the upbringing of a devoted generation to the Motherland, as well as the preservation of traditions of honoring mothers and sisters in the conditions of a new era." The payment will be made from March 2 to March 6 and will cover the following categories of citizens:
"You may get pulled into the swamp of corruption," she warned, emphasizing the difficult situation in the ministry.
Earlier, there were reports of the disappearance of eight minors. As a result of operational-search activities, employees of the Bishkek City Police Department were able to determine the whereabouts of four of the missing teenagers. This was reported by the press service of the department. The teenagers were sent to the police departments of the Lenin and Pervomaisky districts, where they had preventive conversations with staff from the juvenile affairs inspection. After the conversations, two
Today, February 25, a ranking tournament in wrestling has started in Albania. On the first day of the competition, 6 sets of medals will be contested.
- During the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh held on February 25, the deputies approved the draft law "On the Ratification of the Protocol on Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Border Crossing Points dated December 25, 2003, signed on August 22, 2025, in Bishkek" in the first reading. The speaker at the meeting was the Chairman of the State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, Abdikarim Alimbaev.
A deputy expressed concern about the conditions for former citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova noted that a new rule regarding the stay of foreign citizens in the Kyrgyz Republic was approved in 2023. According to this resolution, foreigners are allowed to stay in the country for only one month. After this period, they must leave the country and can only return after two months. According to Mavlyanova, such conditions create serious
According to the decision of the Board of Directors of OJSC 'Kyrgyzneftegaz', Samsaaly Chetimebaev has been appointed as the chairman of the company's management board. This information was provided by the press service of the enterprise. The proposal for his candidacy came from the main shareholder — the State Agency for Management of State Property of the Kyrgyz Republic.
At the parliamentary meeting on February 25, Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Elvira Surabaldiyeva proposed to consider the possibility of constructing a multidisciplinary hospital in the west of the capital. She noted that the existing city hospital No. 1 occupies an area of about 1 hectare and is located on the site of old medical institutions, such as the narcological and psychoneurological dispensaries, which are now in a state of disrepair.
At a recent parliamentary meeting, Gulya Kozhokulova voiced the idea of forming a specialized water agency. She noted that in the context of global climate change, it is necessary to create an organization with expanded powers for effective management of water resources. According to the deputy, this issue is one of the most pressing in the global context, and the time has come to separate it from other ministries.
Presenting the candidates, the permanent representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers in the Jogorku Kenesh, Bektur Zulpiev, emphasized the importance of these appointments. After discussing the issue, the deputies adopted the corresponding resolution.
During the UEFA Champions League playoffs, the next participants of the Round of 16 were determined. The most unexpected event was the defeat of Milan's "Inter," which suffered a setback against Norwegian "Bodø/Glimt" with a final score of 1:2 on aggregate over two matches.
The archaeological complex of Ak-Beshim, located in Kyrgyzstan, may soon become home to a new museum, as revealed during a meeting between museum director Zhyldyz Bakashova and a Japanese delegation. Japanese scholars arrived in the country to discuss the creation of this museum.
In an interview with IA "Kabar," Ernest Karybekov, an expert in the energy sector, shared an analysis of the state of Kyrgyzstan's strategic reservoir at the end of the heating season. He noted that while the season passed without serious incidents, it is necessary to increase the resilience of the energy system. This will help avoid a situation where the Toktogul reservoir is on the brink of critical levels. By April 1, the water level in the Toktogul reservoir is expected to
Today, a memorial meeting-requiem was held on the "Жеңиш" alley, dedicated to the veterans who served in the peacekeeping mission on the Tajik-Afghan border in the Batken region from 1993 to 1999. Among those present were the deputy mayor, the chairman of the city council, as well as employees of institutions and enterprises, representatives of education, and local schoolchildren.
According to sources, Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of Kim Jong Un, is performing the functions of "general director of the missile division." Formally, this role is held by Chang Chang Ha, but it is the leader's daughter who receives reports from generals and can give orders. Notably, during the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party in Pyongyang, she also expressed her views on a number of political issues. South Korean intelligence presented a report to the parliamentary committee
On February 25, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh held elections for the chairpersons of two committees. As reported by Kurmankul Zulyshev, who heads the Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, and Local Self-Government, the parliamentary faction "Ala-Too" proposed the candidacy of Gulkan Moldobekova for the position of chairperson of the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues. Suyunbek Omurzakov, nominated by the "Adilet
In 2025, the State Enterprise "Central Laboratory," operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, reported a net profit of 133,306.38 million soms. According to the agency's report, the results for 2025 indicate a significant increase in both financial and production indicators.
Financial literacy is the ability to manage your money rather than letting it manage you.
Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva sent an appeal to the acting Minister of Health Damirbek Osmonov, calling for the strengthening of the primary level of the medical system. She emphasized the need to implement a three-level model of medical assistance under current conditions.
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, Damirbek Osmonov reported on the staffing situation in the healthcare sector. The country has registered 19,000 doctors, but only 13,500 of them are actually working. According to the minister, attracting medical professionals to remote areas poses a serious problem, as many doctors prefer to stay in large cities for the convenience of their families. Osmonov emphasized: "To address this issue, we should start by attracting specialists
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Kamila Talieva expressed concerns that corruption in the Ministry of Health, which she referred to as "swamps," could negatively impact the acting Minister of Health, Damirbek Osmonov. Parliamentarians were discussing Osmonov's candidacy for the ministerial position.
Previously, they had already performed duties in these positions by the president's decree. At today's session of the Jogorku Kenesh, parliamentarians considered the issue of approving the appointment of Erlis Akunbekov as Deputy Prime Minister, as well as Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as Minister of Health was also discussed. Bektur Zulpiyev, the permanent representative of the president and the Cabinet of
The village of Jangak is located in the Kadamjai district and is part of the rural administration of Moldo Niyaz. It is situated 12–13 kilometers southwest of the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway, in a picturesque mountainous area. The village has about 30 households, and the houses are located on mountain slopes, significantly spaced apart from each other.
At the parliamentary meeting on February 25, 2026, Deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov expressed concern about the ineffective implementation of the drug tracking system, noting that the last three ministers of health had failed to address this issue. In this material, we present archival data from 2023 regarding the mechanisms of drug traceability.
At the parliamentary meeting on February 25, 2026, Deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov addressed Acting Minister of Health Damirbek Osmonov with criticism directed at three previous ministers who failed to implement a drug traceability system. In this article, we will present archival materials from 2023 related to the drug traceability system.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Temirlan Aitiev expressed concern about the significant loss of border lands in Kyrgyzstan caused by the erosion of the banks of the Chuy River and unauthorized exploitation of quarries. Photo by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Temirlan Aitiev According to Aitiev, the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan is determined by the riverbed. However, unlike Kazakhstan, which has reinforced its banks, the Kyrgyz side is experiencing increased
At a recent meeting, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh voted for the appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. His candidacy received the votes of 80 out of 88 members of parliament. The nomination of Osmonov was presented by President Sadyr Japarov.
According to information from the Call Center Kaktus.media, a local resident expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road and drainage system at the "Altyn-Ordo" bus stop. He noted: "After the rains, potholes and puddles form on the road, which creates problems for public transport passengers. We have already contacted the city services, but received only formal responses. The situation is worsening every day. I request the implementation of pothole repairs and
On February 25, the committee on constitutional legislation of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. The nomination was presented by President Sadyr Japarov.
Since the introduction of the Procedure for Considering Investor Complaints on January 28, 2022, and up to January 2026, the National Investment Agency (NIA) has received 63 appeals. Of these, 61 complaints were reviewed. From 2022 to 2024, 35 complaints were registered, while in 2025, 24 complaints were received over 12 months, including 2 that were carried over from 2024. The Agency actively supported investors in resolving various issues, such as:
At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 25, Deputy Ilimbek Kubanychbekov (District No. 7) expressed the opinion that the previous three ministers failed to properly implement the drug traceability system. Currently, the parliament is discussing the appointment of Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health.
The digital reform continues in the country The "Tunduk" system will serve as the basis for the automatic calculation of pensions in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by representatives of the Social Fund. The agency emphasized that the new automated platform is fully operational. Now all pensioners receiving payments through banks and post offices have been transitioned to an electronic format. The "Tunduk" system has established data exchange with 17 different government agencies,
At a parliamentary meeting, member of the Jogorku Kenesh Gulya Kozhokulova voiced the idea of exempting bus drivers from the obligation to accept cash payments. She emphasized that drivers should focus on operating the vehicle and ensuring passenger safety.
In Kyrgyzstan, an international training process in sports wrestling is taking place with the participation of several teams. The women's teams from Estonia and Finland, consisting of athletes in the age categories of under 17 and under 20, have arrived in Bishkek to participate in training camps.
Addressing Erlis Akunbekov, Kubanychbek Ilimbekov emphasized the agrarian status of Kyrgyzstan and urged the new minister to focus on increasing the export of agricultural products. He recommended to his predecessor, Damirbek Osmonov, to create conditions for improving the quality of medical services so that state hospitals could compete with private institutions. Alisher Kozoev also requested Akunbekov to concentrate on providing farmers with irrigation water, and called on Osmonov to take
Inspections aimed at identifying schools with poor technical conditions and assessing their current state have begun in the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. To carry out these activities, a special interdepartmental commission has been created, headed by the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design, operating under the Ministry of Construction. The commission includes specialists from the Ministry of
On February 25, the Jogorku Kenesh approved Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. According to the voting results, 80 out of 88 registered deputies voted for his candidacy.
