The exchange rates for foreign currencies according to the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan as of February 26 are as follows: The official price of the dollar remains at 87.45 soms, while the euro and ruble have started to rise significantly.
Starting April 1, the Kyrgyz Republic has launched the possibility of vehicle re-registration exclusively in electronic format through the "Tunduk" platform. This was announced by Kanaybek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff.
The State Open Joint Stock Company "Kyrgyz Satellite" has been established in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution No. 131 dated February 23, the creation of the company is aimed at implementing modern space technologies. This will allow for the acquisition of aerospace images that will be used for optimal management of land resources, environmental monitoring, tracking climate changes, searching for critically important minerals, and preventing
In London, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, participated in a meeting where foreign policy issues were discussed with members of the British royal family, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports. During the event, he had the opportunity to communicate with Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh.
On February 25, 2026, a meeting was held at the Palace of Westminster in London, attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev. He discussed issues with the heads of foreign affairs agencies of Central Asia, the Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Lindsay Harvey Hoyle, as well as with members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Central Asia led by Pamela Margaret Cox, a member of the British Parliament. This was reported by the
Sufia Sufi, representing India, has been entered into the Guinness World Records for setting a world record among women on the high-altitude Manali - Leh route.
To save the Caspian Sea, 1.1 billion tenge (about 2.2 million dollars) has been allocated according to a decree signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. These funds will be directed towards important environmental initiatives.
As reported by the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, students planning to travel to the United States on F or M visas are not required to pay a visa bond. This requirement applies only to applicants for business or tourist visas (B1/B2). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs previously emphasized that no prepayment is required, and no one can guarantee the issuance of a visa to the U.S. Payment is only possible after the interview, using the official link of the embassy in Bishkek.
Changes in the work of the registration center Starting April 1 of this year, the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing will cease vehicle registration. All operations will be carried out exclusively through the mobile application "Tunduk," as announced by the President's Chief of Staff Kanibek Tumanbaev. Tumanbaev also visited the "Unaa" office in Osh. The official explained that vehicle owners will only need to apply for state license plates and
Residents of the mentioned building contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center, expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of electricity and urging authorities to take action. ***- There has been no electricity in our building for a day. An employee of the Eastern RES informed us that the transformer is not under their jurisdiction and suggested that we purchase the parts for its repair ourselves. It also turned out that the transformer was flooded with water. This is unacceptable and poses a danger
In Bishkek, the opening of the bridge on Jibek Jolu Avenue, located in the area of the former Eastern bus station, is being postponed. Vice Mayor Ramiz Aliyev explained the reasons for the delay via social media after visiting the construction site. According to him, an examination of the structural stability is necessary. The construction work is completed, with only minor adjustments remaining. After that, a wait of 28 days will be required for the final inspection. "This Friday we will
- In January 2026, the volume of food production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 5 billion 569 million 994.5 thousand soms, according to statistical information. When compared to January 2025, when this figure was 6 billion 161 million 838.2 thousand soms, it is evident that there is a decrease in nominal terms of 591.8 million soms, which constitutes 9.6%.
Yesterday, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree appointing Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health. He will now head the agency responsible for the country's healthcare.
According to the president's press service, this decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
In 2025, there were 10,666 violations of environmental legislation registered in Kyrgyzstan, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The ministry issued 1,981 directives, which helped eliminate 7,777 of the identified violations. As a result, the total amount of damage caused to nature amounted to 130 million 961 thousand soms.
A recent video that is actively being discussed on social media was filmed during a visit by the Bishkek city hall commission to the city cemeteries. In this short video, you can hear a funny dialogue: — Sooner or later, you will be mine. — And who are you? — I am the cemetery manager. In this video, you can see Vice Mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva and the director of the municipal enterprise that handles funeral services. The video quickly went viral and attracted the attention of users.
The candidates were preliminarily approved by the parliament The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, issued a decree appointing Damirbek Osmonov as the Minister of Health, and Erlis Akunbekov as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. These appointments became possible after the parliament confirmed their candidacies, which served as the basis for the president to sign the decrees. It is worth noting that prior to this, Damirbek Osmonov and Erlis
Photo by the press service of the Bishkek city administration The managing commission, which is overseeing the operations of the municipal enterprise "Bishkek Funeral Services Agency," conducted an inspection visit to several cemeteries in the capital, where multiple violations were identified. As a result, a decision was made to carry out a complete inventory of burial sites at the southwestern cemetery. According to the press service of the city administration, the inspection
A tragic incident occurred in the Sokuluk district, near the racetrack, resulting in a pedestrian's death under the wheels of a car, as reported by witnesses. According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui region, a report was received at the Sokuluk District Internal Affairs Department on February 23 at approximately 07:46 regarding a pedestrian being hit on the 17th kilometer of the Bishkek—Kara-Balta road, on Frunze Street.
Malika Sattarova, a resident of Kadamjai, along with her family, has dedicated herself to the flower business. In her garden, more than a hundred species of plants grow, and the demand for their products reaches all corners of Kyrgyzstan. In a conversation with a Turmush correspondent, she shared that she sends flower orders daily to Osh, Bishkek, and Batken. The variety of her products is impressive: from perennials with an open root system to potted houseplants. Prices for the plants range
As part of the quality control of bakery products, the Deputy Mayor of the capital, Victoria Mozgacheva, conducted an inspection at the "Bishkek Bakery" enterprise. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. The main task of the visit was to study the quality of bread that is regularly supplied to kindergartens in Bishkek.
The Premier League team "Ilbirs" has officially announced the signing of Keylob Kopytin, who is a player for the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-17). Kopytin made his debut for the national team last summer and managed to play in a friendly tournament held in Bishkek. In one of the matches against Bahrain, he scored a goal and hoped to help the team in the qualifiers for the Asian Cup.
Deputy criticized the work of the state pharmacy, but did not answer questions about funding Deputy Erlan Kokulov visited the "El Aman" pharmacy located in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region. During the visit, the MP expressed dissatisfaction with the location of the pharmacy, the conditions for storing medications and medical products, while traditionally recording his inspection on video for social media. “I am incompetent in medicine, but you are a medical worker. How did
An international ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling is taking place in Albania At the international ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania, athletes from Kyrgyzstan demonstrated excellent results, winning several medals, as reported by United World Wrestling (UWW). Ernazar Akmataliev became the champion in the 70 kg weight category, defeating American Alec William Pontaléo with a narrow score of 3:2. In the 74 kg weight class, the silver medal went to Orozobek
The situation with the locust invasion, threatening agriculture and pastures in the Caucasus and Central Asia, requires active cooperation among the countries in the region. In response to this threat, countries are beginning to unite efforts to create effective early warning systems and implement environmentally safe pest control methods. There are various species of locusts, such as the Italian locust (Calliptamus italicus), the Moroccan locust (Dociostaurus maroccanus), and the Asian
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced these initiatives during a meeting dedicated to urbanization issues in the capital, as reported by his administration's press service. The economy of Tashkent and its agglomeration are actively developing, and according to the latest data, the city's population has exceeded 3.1 million people. Experts' forecasts indicate a possible doubling of this figure by 2045. In this regard, it is necessary to carry out urbanization
The main task of the Council is to actively engage youth in various spheres of public life, including politics and economics. At today’s session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Tabyldy Muratbekov announced the establishment of a Youth Council, which will operate under the Speaker of Parliament. According to Muratbekov, the Ministry of Culture is responsible for implementing state youth policy in Kyrgyzstan. However, there are only seven employees in the central office dealing with this area.
According to specialists, solar activity is "quickly recovering" after the decline that occurred in mid-February. The detection of an M2.4 class flare indicates an average level of intensity. More than ten flares were recorded within a day.
In the context of an open dialogue with the clergy of the Roman Diocese, the Pope emphasized the need to refrain from writing sermons using ChatGPT. He urged clergy to return to traditional methods while remaining attentive to issues related to artificial intelligence and the internet.
According to the results of 2025, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic summarized the findings of inspections conducted among entrepreneurs, totaling 3,619 checks in the field of ecology and technical safety. According to the information from the agency, as a result of these inspections, 3,619 acts were drawn up, recording 10,666 violations of environmental legislation.
The paramedic Zhyldyz Tezhibaeva has been working in the emergency medical service for 29 years. She is an experienced specialist who deeply understands both the complexity and responsibility of her profession. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared about the round-the-clock work in the emergency department, decisions directly related to human life, and unforgettable calls.
Erlis Akunbekov is now the Deputy Prime Minister and will also serve as the Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This decree was signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov.
In the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova proposed the development of agritourism and organic product production. In her opinion, this direction could significantly increase the income not only of the state but also of residents in rural areas. She emphasized the need to protect clean waters and mountain landscapes to avoid pollution of nature with chemicals, which could lead to soil degradation. Mavlyanova noted that "Our ancestors cared for nature for centuries. We must leave
The Honda Aircraft Company has unveiled the new light twin-engine jet Elite II, which has become the first in its class to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Garmin Emergency Autoland (EAL) system. This was reported by Naked Science. This innovative technology enables the aircraft to perform a fully autonomous landing in emergency situations.
As part of these projects, five with a total amount of $570.9 million are in the process of implementation, while six completed initiatives with a total investment of $602.2 million are at the guarantee stage. According to the Ministry of Transport, in 2025, work began on the construction of the roads Dushanbe – Gulishton (49 km long), Gulishton – Farhor (29.6 km), as well as the reconstruction of the third section of the Obigarm-Nurobod road.
A tragic incident occurred in the Issyk-Kul region: a woman died as a result of self-immolation. According to the regional press service, on February 25, 2026, the internal affairs authorities of the Ak-Suu district received a report about the pregnancy of a local resident's daughter, a 17-year-old girl who is in her sixteenth week. The girl's mother, born in 1985, was identified as M.A.
The state institution "Salyk Service" has announced the launch of a tax calendar designed to help citizens of Kyrgyzstan understand their tax obligations and payment deadlines. It also specifies the circumstances under which tax exemptions may be granted. As reported by the institution's press service, "even if a person is aware of taxes, it may be difficult for them to understand which specific obligations apply to them. The new calendar is created so that anyone can
On February 26, the second day of the ranking wrestling tournament will take place in Albania, featuring two representatives from Kyrgyzstan. On this day, 6 sets of medals will be contested in freestyle wrestling among men and women.
Nurlan Ermatov, who held the position of First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Jalal-Abad Region, has been relieved of his duties. This information was officially confirmed by the representative office. The order for his resignation was signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
Several bills aimed at addressing the issue of fictitious employment of migrants have been introduced in Russia. These initiatives were developed by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and have already been submitted to the State Duma. According to the proposed documents, it is suggested to:
The Prosecutor's Office of the Bazar-Korgon District discovered the illegal transfer of a land plot intended for agriculture into private hands. This information was announced by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office. It was revealed that in 2006, a plot of 9.2 hectares located in the village of 1 Maya of the Kenesh Ayil Okmotu was removed from state ownership in violation of land legislation.
An accident occurred on the Osh—Kara-Suu highway, resulting in one of the vehicles being overturned. The press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Osh region confirmed this information. The incident took place near the village of Kashkar-Kyshtak. According to the information provided by the department, the vehicle left the roadway and overturned.
A significant eruption of a mud volcano occurred in Colombia, in the San Juan de Uraba area, as reported by REN TV, citing information from the newspaper El Tiempo. “A state of emergency has been declared in San Juan de Uraba due to the volcanic eruption. This has been confirmed by the municipal council for disaster risk management,” the message posted on social media X states.
Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, issued a decree appointing Erlis Akunbekov to the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. This information was provided by the Information Policy Department of the Presidential Administration. According to the decree, Akunbekov is relieved of his previously assigned duties.
Drivers have been given the opportunity to exchange old indefinite driver's licenses until the end of 2026. This became known during Kanibek Tumanbaev's visit to the branch of the State Center for Vehicle Registration and Driver Licensing in the city of Osh. “There’s no need to worry. You can come in a month or in three. Or try to replace your license online. There's no need to stand in line; there will be enough time for everyone,” he added, addressing the drivers.
On February 25, the second ranked tournament in sports wrestling MUHAMET MALO–2026 began in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The first competitions featured freestyle wrestlers competing in weight categories up to 57, 61, 65, 70, and 74 kg. On the first day of the competition, nine representatives from Kyrgyzstan took to the mat.
In addition, Trump noted that he is ready to actively participate in preparing for a trilateral meeting if certain progress is made during the upcoming negotiations. According to information from sources, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Trump for his support, adding that he is the one who can convince Putin to end the war. The President of Ukraine also expressed hope for the conflict to be resolved this year, to which Trump responded that the war has been going on for too long, and he aims to
The developed tax calendar allows every citizen to easily find their category and obtain clear information about their tax obligations. This is especially important, as tax obligations can vary depending on individual circumstances. How to use the tax calendar? The calendar is organized using visual navigation, where each category of citizens is marked with a specific color. For example, employees of the budget sector are represented by a green square. To determine your tax obligations, you
