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In Kazakhstan, $42.3 million will be spent on holding a referendum on the Constitution.
World

In Kazakhstan, $42.3 million will be spent on holding a referendum on the Constitution.

Mikhail Bortnik noted that the republican budget for 2026 does not allocate the specified funds, so they will have to be taken from the government's reserves. According to the provided data, 75% of the total amount will be directed to reward members of the precinct commissions. The exact amount of necessary funds will be determined as a result of the government's decision.

13.02.2026, 08:52
The Supreme Court signed cooperation agreements with leading universities in the country
Society

The Supreme Court signed cooperation agreements with leading universities in the country

On February 12, 2026, a meeting was held at the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic with the heads of leading higher educational institutions in the country. The main topic of discussion was the deepening of interaction between the judicial system and universities, as reported by the court's press service. Among the participants were figures such as the Chairman of the Supreme Court Mederbek Satyiev, his deputy Nurgul Bakirova, the head of the apparatus Sulayman Mykyiev, advisor Ruslan

13.02.2026, 08:49
Incidents

The police reported why "Tazalyk" organized a dog culling at the Animal Aid Fund

Employees of the Animal Aid Fund "Kind Hands" reported that workers from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" invaded their territory and began shooting at dogs. A recording of these accusations quickly spread on social media in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, the incident was recorded in the incident log on February 13.

13.02.2026, 08:48
Society

Snow, Avalanches, Restrictions. The Ministry of Transport reported on the situation on mountain roads

According to the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, snow is observed in the mountain passes on February 13. State enterprises "Kyrgyzavtozhol-North" and "Kyrgyzavtozhol-South" are actively engaged in road clearing and applying sand-salt mixture to improve passability. At the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek - Osh highway, a temporary restriction for heavy vehicles has been in place since February 11 at 03:40. Currently, clearing operations

13.02.2026, 08:46
Sports

Sensations, Gold, Drama: Highlights of the Sixth Day of the Olympics

The sixth competitive day of the 2026 Winter Games, taking place in Italy, brought many bright moments across various sports. In snowboarding, there were loud events: a South Korean athlete interrupted her attempt to win a third consecutive gold, Australia surprised everyone by winning gold in mogul, and in snowboard cross, hundredths of a second played a decisive role. Snowboarding - Halfpipe (Women): The End of an EraThe final in the snowboarding halfpipe was the main surprise of the day.

13.02.2026, 08:46
The Prime Minister of Tajikistan Arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a Working Visit
Politics

The Prime Minister of Tajikistan Arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a Working Visit

html The Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Bakyt Torobayev, welcomed him at Manas International Airport. During his visit, Kohir Rasulzoda will participate in the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which will take place in Bishkek.

13.02.2026, 08:46
The Prime Minister of Tajikistan Arrived in Kyrgyzstan. Photo
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The Prime Minister of Tajikistan Arrived in Kyrgyzstan. Photo

Kohir Rasulzoda, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, began his working visit to Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda in Kyrgyzstan. Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda in Kyrgyzstan. Photo by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR. Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda in Kyrgyzstan. Photo by the press

13.02.2026, 08:27
Sports

Winter Olympics: Arthur Saparbekov will perform today

Today, February 13, skier from Kyrgyzstan Artur Saparbekov will once again take to the track at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The 19-year-old athlete will participate in the 10-kilometer freestyle race, which will start at 16:45 Bishkek time.

13.02.2026, 08:24
Economy

Changes in the "Aiyl Bank" Management

According to information provided by the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, there have been changes in the personnel of the Board of OJSC "Ayil Bank". At the board meeting held on February 12, a decision was made to dismiss Marlis Usenov from the position of Managing Director, as well as from his seat on the bank's board. At this time, his successor has not been appointed.

13.02.2026, 08:24
Politics

President of Kyrgyzstan: A Quality Reform Will Be Conducted in the GKNB

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, recently announced in an interview with the Kabar agency plans for a significant reform in the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). He noted that the committee has successfully handled the tasks set before it and, in some aspects, even exceeded expectations.

13.02.2026, 08:23
Economy

The government extended the zero VAT rate on feed for fish farms.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the zero rate of value-added tax (VAT) on feed used in fish farming until the end of 2027. The head of the government, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed amendments to the resolution regarding measures to ensure food security and stabilize prices in the market. This initiative is aimed at supporting local producers.

13.02.2026, 08:13
We'll finish it off. The Bishkek City Hall will spend 12 million soms on the demolition of trolleybus poles.
Society

We'll finish it off. The Bishkek City Hall will spend 12 million soms on the demolition of trolleybus poles.

What will happen to the expensive wires from the lines? In Bishkek, the municipal enterprise "Bishkek City Transport" has announced a tender for the demolition of trolleybus poles. The total contract amount will be 12 million 46 thousand soms, as reported by Bermet Borubaeva, one of the founders of the initiative group #BishkekSmog. According to the activist, earlier representatives of the capital's financial management of the Ministry of Finance claimed that the local budget

13.02.2026, 08:12
In Bishkek, a girl extorted 5 million soms
Incidents

In Bishkek, a girl extorted 5 million soms

The victim reported that she was threatened with violence and deprivation of liberty. In Bishkek, law enforcement agencies detained a young woman on suspicion of extortion. According to a statement from the Department of Internal Affairs of the Oktobrskiy district, the amount in question is 5 million soms.

13.02.2026, 08:04
Incidents

A man was detained in Bishkek for posting negative videos and petty hooliganism

Employees of the Economic Crimes Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek discovered a Facebook account under the name "Zholdosh Syrgakov" during internet monitoring, from which videos with negative content were being disseminated. According to law enforcement agencies, the posted videos could harm the reputation of high-ranking officials in Kyrgyzstan. This incident was recorded in the log of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate, which initiated a preliminary

13.02.2026, 08:04
Incidents

Police detained suspects in robbery cases, including a minor among those involved.

The police have detained a group of suspects involved in a series of robberies, among whom is a minor. The investigation is being conducted by the investigative department of the Internal Affairs Directorate of the Sverdlovsk district of the capital, Bishkek. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 1, 2026, around 8:00 PM in the Ak-Bata new building. There, unknown individuals openly took a Redmi 15C mobile phone from citizen O.Sh., valued at

13.02.2026, 08:00
Batzetsgeg met with Marco Rubio
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Batzetsgeg met with Marco Rubio

During her visit to the USA, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Batzetsik Batmunkh, held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This information was published by MiddleAsianNews. During the conversation, the parties discussed ways to deepen and expand the strategic partnership between Mongolia and the USA within the framework of the "third neighbor" concept, as well as touched upon relevant international and regional issues. Marco Rubio noted the successful

13.02.2026, 08:00
The Chui Chamber Orchestra invites you to the concert "All About Love"
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The Chui Chamber Orchestra invites you to the concert "All About Love"

A concert "All About Love" will take place, starting at 14:00 on February 14 in the Small Hall of the Philharmonic. The event will be led by the People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, Rakhатbek Osmonaliyev. Program: Elgar - Serenade for Strings. Grieg - Suite "From Holberg's Time". Mozart - "Motet for Soprano and Orchestra", featuring a solo performance by Kristina Sevastyanova; Bartók - "Romanian Dances" for Violin and Orchestra, soloist Su Chi He;

13.02.2026, 07:54
Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of February 13
World

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of February 13

In the last 24 hours, foreign media and news agencies have provided updates on the situation in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points. Residents of Kyiv are moving through dark streets with flashlights. Photo Reuters / Gleb Garanich. At the meeting of the contact group of Ukraine's allies in Brussels, known as "Ramstein," a decision was made to provide military assistance to Kyiv amounting to $35 billion. The UK Ministry of Defence announced an

13.02.2026, 07:47
Society

In 2025, the minimum subsistence level in Bishkek amounted to 8,984 soms

The First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, presented data on the minimum living wage at a city hall meeting. In 2025, it amounted to 8,984 soms, which is 10 percent higher than the previous year. Baigonchokov also emphasized that over the past five years, the minimum living wage has increased by an impressive 169.4 percent. Per capita, it amounted to 8,984.12 soms during the specified period.

13.02.2026, 07:44
In Bishkek, a Facebook user was detained for a video that could harm the leadership of government agencies.
Incidents

In Bishkek, a Facebook user was detained for a video that could harm the leadership of government agencies.

The suspect met the police aggressively and used obscene language. During the monitoring of social networks, employees of the SPENM of the Bishkek City Police Department discovered an account under the name "Zholdosh Syrgakov," from which videos with negative content were being disseminated. Law enforcement agencies noted that such materials, considering the large audience of Facebook, could damage the reputation of high-ranking representatives of state institutions of the Kyrgyz

13.02.2026, 07:42
China Baoli will implement its DGDB technology at a large iron ore mine in Mongolia
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China Baoli will implement its DGDB technology at a large iron ore mine in Mongolia

According to MiddleAsianNews, the company licenses its technology and engages in sales, while its partner is responsible for production operations. China Baoli has signed a cooperation agreement aimed at implementing dry beneficiation technology at an iron ore mine in Mongolia. China Baoli Technologies Holdings has signed a long-term strategic agreement with Top Skill Global to use its patented dry grinding and beneficiation technology at the mine in Mongolia, which has reserves exceeding 80

13.02.2026, 07:36
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The Cabinet approved an agreement with Kazakhstan on the coordination of radio frequencies in border areas.

- The resolution adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on January 29, 2026, under number 33, approved the agreement with the government of Kazakhstan. This document concerns the coordination of radio frequency allocations for civil radio services in border areas. The signing of the agreement took place in Bishkek on August 22, 2025. The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of the Kyrgyz Republic has been designated as the authorized body for the implementation of this

13.02.2026, 07:36
Mongolia to Build an Ice Village Worth ₮150 Million on Lake Khubsugul
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Mongolia to Build an Ice Village Worth ₮150 Million on Lake Khubsugul

As part of the expansion of the annual ice festival "Blue Pearl" and to support the tourism sector, the construction of the ice village "Wonderful Khuvsgul" is planned with a total budget of ₮150 million. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. 🤩 Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Mongolia's Blue Pearl at the Ice Festival! The Ice Festival "Blue Pearl," initiated in 2000 to protect Lake Khuvsgul and develop winter tourism, has become the largest and most

13.02.2026, 07:33
Mongolia Included in the Initiatives of Trump and Xi Jinping
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Mongolia Included in the Initiatives of Trump and Xi Jinping

"China cautiously assesses Trump's 'Council for Peace'," reports the author of MiddleAsianNews. In early 2026, at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced the establishment of the Council for Peace (CP). China's reaction to this event was restrained: a representative of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiaqun, confirmed receipt of an invitation to participate in the council. However, Chinese experts,

13.02.2026, 07:27
Interview for The Diplomat Magazine: Member of the Parliament of Mongolia, Dr. Luvsanjamts Ganzorig
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Interview for The Diplomat Magazine: Member of the Parliament of Mongolia, Dr. Luvsanjamts Ganzorig

Dr. LUVSANJAMTS Ganzorig The young politician asserts that the air pollution problem in Ulaanbaatar is not related to poverty. He also discussed corruption, ways to eliminate it, and the concept of the new city of Kharkhorum, emphasizing its construction. Dr. LUVSANJAMTS Ganzorig, recently elected to Parliament, actively raises issues of air pollution in Mongolia, corruption, political stability, and the need to relocate the capital. In an interview with a journalist from The Diplomat, he

13.02.2026, 07:08
Mongolia's Foreign Trade Increased by 30.7% in January
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Mongolia's Foreign Trade Increased by 30.7% in January

According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), published on Tuesday, the volume of Mongolia's foreign trade in January 2026 reached $2.54 billion, which is 30.7% higher compared to the same period last year. Exports in this month increased by 71.6%, amounting to $1.7 billion, while imports, on the contrary, decreased by 12.6% to $843 million.

13.02.2026, 07:05
The inflation rate in Mongolia in January was 7.5%
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The inflation rate in Mongolia in January was 7.5%

According to the NSO, this figure is 1.2 percentage points lower compared to the same month last year. The Central Bank of Mongolia has targeted an inflation rate of 5% (with an allowable deviation of ±2 percentage points) starting from 2027 to maintain macroeconomic and financial stability.

13.02.2026, 07:00
Mongolia and China Held Strategic Dialogue
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Mongolia and China Held Strategic Dialogue

During the meeting, various aspects concerning the strengthening of strategic partnership between the two countries were discussed. The participants exchanged views on foreign policy issues, current international and regional challenges, and also discussed multilateral initiatives. Special attention was given to joint projects and programs that are in the process of implementation, their successes, as well as issues related to trade and economic cooperation and border ground ports. The parties

13.02.2026, 06:47
Society

In one of the villages of Nookat, 100-meter-long earth trenches were found — dozens of racehorses from Naryn and Issyk-Kul were brought there and killed.

The Kok-Bel rural district is considered particularly picturesque from May to July. It is located in the Nookat district of the Osh region. The surrounding landscapes resemble a blooming carpet, and the majestic Altyn-Kazyk mountains, the dense forests of Esh, Suulu, and Kuruk, as well as the pastures of Kuljamana, give the place a unique charm. Various crops and grasses grow in the elevated fields, creating an unparalleled color palette.

13.02.2026, 04:12
Society

Kamchybek Tashiev Returned to Kyrgyzstan

Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and headed the State National Security Committee (GKNB), has returned to Kyrgyzstan. His arrival at Manas Airport took place on the night of February 13, where he was met by several vehicles resembling official ones used during his tenure as Chairman of the State National Security Committee. According to journalist Nurgazy Anarkulov, who previously published Tashiev's address on social media,

13.02.2026, 03:30
Incidents

In a car accident, the deputy of the Kazakh region of Talas, Rysbek Kokumov, died.

As a result of the traffic accident, the deputy mufti of the Talas region, Rysbek Kokumov, tragically passed away. According to information provided by the Talas region muftiate, Rysbek Kokumov, who took the position of deputy mufti of Muslims in this region on November 1, 2024, died in the intensive care unit after an accident that occurred today.

13.02.2026, 02:52
Society

This village in the Kemin district has become one of the centers of livestock breeding in the USSR — how it lives today

The village of Ilyich in the Kemin district was founded in 1930 and developed from the very first years as a center for animal husbandry. In 1937, a breeding farm named after Ilyich was established here, and many years of selective breeding work led to the emergence of the "Alatau" breed of cattle, officially approved in 1950. Today, the village continues to develop its social infrastructure — a new kindergarten for 100 places is being built on the site of the destroyed one. A brief

12.02.2026, 23:47
Incidents

A Snow Cyclone Hit Talas

Heavy snowfall is observed in the Talas region. According to information received from local residents, relayed by a Turmush correspondent,

12.02.2026, 23:35
The volume of work for "Tazalyka" increased by 325 million soms over the year
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The volume of work for "Tazalyka" increased by 325 million soms over the year

In 2025, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" achieved a volume of completed work amounting to 1.37 billion soms, which is 325.6 million soms higher than the figures for 2024. The first deputy mayor of Bishkek, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, presented a report on the results of work in the housing and communal services sector. According to him, the area of sanitary cleaning in the city was increased to 11.1 million square meters, and the volume of work in this area amounted to 1.21 billion

12.02.2026, 23:32
Sports

National League: "Bek" - Leader, "Kara-Suu" Dropped to 4th Place. Standings

At the moment, the team "Bek Jalal-Abad" from Manas confidently occupies the leading position in the standings of the first round of the national volleyball championship. These days, the matches of the first round of the new season of the National League are taking place at the Koghomkul Sports Palace in Bishkek, where 8 teams are participating.

12.02.2026, 22:59
Society

In Bishkek, a man dragged a police officer on the hood of his jeep.

In Bishkek, an incident involving a police officer occurred on February 12 at around 1:00 PM. At the intersection of Pavlov Street and Chuy Avenue, the driver of a Toyota Highlander, identified as N. A. (born in 1970), ignored the demand to stop and hit the law enforcement officer, continuing to drive with him on the hood for several kilometers. These actions posed a threat to both the life and health of the police officer and the safety of other road users.

12.02.2026, 22:55
The Supreme Court Expands Cooperation with the University Community
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The Supreme Court Expands Cooperation with the University Community

On February 12, a meeting was held at the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, where an agreement on cooperation was signed with several leading universities in the country aimed at the practical training of students. The press service of the Supreme Court reported that during the discussions, emphasis was placed on deepening interaction between the judicial system and universities. In particular, the possibility of organizing internships for students in courts, joint scientific events, and experience

12.02.2026, 22:52