The Secretary-General of the CSTO met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Turkic states in Geneva

This event was attended by permanent representatives from countries such as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan at the UN and other international organizations in Geneva, as well as the Deputy Secretary General of the Turkic Council. Omuraliev emphasized the importance of the Organization's efforts to strengthen interaction among its members. He noted that the visit to Geneva and the meeting of customs leaders contribute to the development of transport and trade

The revenues of Bishkek's local budget reached 30.6 billion soms

Over the past five years, the local budget of Bishkek has demonstrated impressive growth, increasing by 22.1 billion soms, which is equivalent to a growth of 3.6 times. This was reported by the First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov at the final meeting of the Bishkek City Hall. According to him, this positive trend indicates a significant strengthening of the financial base and an increase in the capabilities of the local budget.

Transport Minister Syrgabaev participated in the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul

- On February 12, Minister of Transport and Communications Abdykar Syrgabaev participated in the second meeting of the transport ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is taking place in Istanbul, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport. During the meeting, key issues were discussed regarding the expansion of transport links, the development of logistics corridors, the reduction of transport barriers, and the implementation of digital

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Account for 87% of All Investments from Other Countries in Central Asia

- The volume of intra-regional investments in Central Asia has increased fourfold over the past five years, according to data from the EDB (2026). Mutual accumulated investments between the countries of the region rose by $400 million (+42%) in 2024-2025, reaching $1.3 billion.

Dzhunushaliev: 2026 Should Be the Year of Major Changes for Bishkek

In Bishkek, a meeting of the city hall board took place, during which the results of the socio-economic development of the capital for 2025 were reviewed and tasks for 2026 were defined. The event was chaired by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers and head of the president's administration of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the city hall, the mayor of the city, Aibek Junushaliev, presented the key goals for the city hall for 2026.

Cooperative project in the EAEU requires the participation of at least three countries, - Ministry of Economy

In order for a project to be recognized as cooperative within the framework of joint initiatives of the EAEU, the participation of at least three member countries of the union is required. This was stated by Nursultan Ashymbekov, head of the international cooperation sector in the field of industry at the Department of Industry of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview on the radio. He emphasized that if only two countries are involved in the project, it cannot be considered

In 2025, the total volume of work completed by the Municipal Enterprise "Tazalyk" amounted to 1.37 billion soms.

In 2025, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" carried out work worth 1.37 billion soms under the municipal order. This information was announced at the final meeting of the Bishkek City Hall board, dedicated to the socio-economic development of the city for 2025 and plans for 2026. The meeting took place on February 12 in Bishkek under the leadership of the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The First Deputy Mayor, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, presented a report on the

UTS in Turkey: Today, teams from Kyrgyzstan will compete against clubs from Romania and Russia

Today, February 12, football teams from Kyrgyzstan will play their matches during training camps in Turkey. The capital club "Ilbirs" will compete in Antalya against one of the strongest teams in the third division of Romania. Previously, "Ilbirs" suffered defeats from the Romanian team "Resita" (1:3) and the Russian team "Veles" (2:4).

Edil Baisalov announced changes to the curriculum in higher education institutions

At the meeting of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations, Edil Baisalov, Deputy Prime Minister, confirmed that significant changes will be made to the higher education system. He emphasized that the creation of a new ministry is the first step towards large-scale modernization of both higher education and science in the country.

Talantbek Kenzheev has been appointed head of the International Kok-Boru Association

On February 12, an extraordinary reporting and election congress of the International Kok-Boru Association took place in Bishkek. Delegates from national kok-boru federations and related equestrian sports from various countries attended the event, while some participants joined online.

The Cabinet approved the agreement with Silvercorp Metals for the Chaarat gold ore deposit: $550 million in investments and $70 million in direct budget payments (text of the agreement)

- The government of the country has given the green light to the draft agreement on joint activities with Silvercorp Metals, Inc. and the closed joint-stock company "Chaarat ZAAV" for the development of the "Tulkubash" and "Kyzylbash" sites at the Chaarat gold ore deposit. The head of the National Investment Agency, Ravshanbek Sabirov, is signing the document on behalf of the Cabinet, while the director of Silvercorp, Rui Feng, will also affix his signature.

Growth in All Sectors: The Bishkek City Hall Meeting Discussed the Socio-Economic Development of the City

Discussing socio-economic development, Baigonchokov noted that in 2025, the city hall actively implemented state and municipal programs, taking into account the ongoing ATP. The main areas of work included supporting sustainable economic growth, attracting investments, developing infrastructure, and improving the efficiency of city management, especially in the context of its expansion. According to the National Statistical Committee, over the past 5 years, the gross regional product of

In Bishkek, two suspects in long-term extortion from truck drivers at "Dordoi" were detained.

On February 9, in Bishkek, law enforcement officers detained suspects involved in illegal extortion from drivers transporting goods from the "Dordoy" market. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR). According to the agency, two men identified as D. Zh. and R. u. A. extorted money from truck drivers using threats and physical violence for 15 years. D. Zh. is also suspected of collaborating with law enforcement

In 2025, 18,755 seedlings of trees and shrubs were planted in the capital

On February 12 in Bishkek, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, a final meeting of the Bishkek city administration's board was held on the "Results of the socio-economic development of Bishkek for 2025 and tasks for 2026." First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov presented a report on achievements in the housing and communal services sector.

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Aquaculture, Metallurgy, Reclamation of Tailings Storage Facilities. The CIS Economic Commission Will Discuss 14 Issues at Its Meeting

- A meeting of the Commission on Economic Issues under the Economic Council of the CIS will take place in Moscow on February 18, as reported by the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth. Fourteen items are on the agenda, concerning various aspects of economic cooperation among the CIS member states, including:

Where Winter Becomes a Time for Recovery: Turkey Opens the Wellness Tourism Season

The country offers unique opportunities for wellness tourism at natural thermal springs Considering changes in travel preferences, travelers are increasingly choosing not just new routes, but deep and meaningful experiences. Wellness tourism is currently being redefined through the lens of personal transformation, drawing on ancient medical practices, nature-based rituals, and recovery programs. According to the Matador Network Travel Awards, Turkey was named the best destination for wellness

In Bishkek, during the raid "Illegal," more than 90 foreigners were taken to the police.

In Bishkek, the operational and preventive measure called "Illegal" continues, as reported by the local police press service. On February 12, employees of the Bishkek City Police Department, who are engaged in combating extremism and illegal migration, conducted inspections in sewing workshops and other production facilities where foreigners may be employed.

In Kyrgyzstan, meat products worth over 12 billion soms were produced in 2025.

- In Kyrgyzstan, the production of meat products for 2025 amounted to 12.1 billion soms, which is an increase compared to 11 billion soms recorded in 2024. This data is presented in the statistical report. In December 2025, the volume of produced meat products reached 1 billion 107 million soms, which also exceeds the level of December 2024, when production amounted to 1 billion 006 million soms.

The republican winter sports games "I am a champion" have started in Ak-Suu.

In the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, the republican winter sports games in skiing "I am a champion" have started. This was reported by a correspondent from Turmush.

Kyrgyzstan will be visited by the Prime Minister of Tajikistan on a working visit

Photo from the internet. Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kohir Rasulzoda The Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Kohir Rasulzoda, will arrive in Kyrgyzstan on Friday, February 13. This event was confirmed by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information received from the press service, the visit took place at the invitation of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan.

Zhapаров discussed with the head of the ADB the Kambar-Ata-1 and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Zou Jiayi, as reported by the press service of the head of state. During the meeting, key issues regarding the bank's participation in major infrastructure initiatives were discussed, such as the construction of the Kambar-Ata 1 Hydroelectric Power Station and the implementation of a railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Edil Baisalov announced the launch of accelerated modernization of state universities

In Kara-Kul, measures to prevent offenses among adolescents were discussed

On February 11, a meeting aimed at preventing offenses among youth took place in Kara-Kul. Attending the event were the mayor of the city, Nurtilek Orozbaev, prosecutor Ilyichbek Isamambetov, head of the Department of Internal Affairs Nurbek Tolonov, head of the Department of Labor, Social Security, and Migration Takhmina Sabyrbekova, chairwoman of the women's council Rabshan Abytkanova, as well as students from local schools in grades 8–11.

Thailand may reduce the visa-free period to 30 days for tourists from 90 countries

According to information published in the Bangkok Post, Thai authorities plan to reduce the visa-free stay period for citizens of more than 90 countries from 60 to 30 days. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand assures that this initiative will not have a negative impact on the tourism sector. On average, foreign tourists spend less than a month in the country.

Construction company fined 400,000 soms for violations during the construction of residential complexes "Siren" and "Svetly"

- In Bishkek, the State Architectural and Construction Control Department is conducting inspections, as reported by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the inspection, various violations related to the construction process were discovered:

Sadyr Japarov met with the president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting with Zou Jiayi, the head of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. During the discussions, the parties examined the prospects for joint work on large-scale projects related to the country's industrialization, improvement of transport and logistics connections, and enhancement of Kyrgyzstan's transit potential. Attention was also drawn to supporting key initiatives in the fields of agriculture and energy. The head of the Kyrgyz

In the Uzgen District, the number of deputy akims has decreased from 4 to 2

In 2024, a pilot project was launched in the Uzgen and Issyk-Ata districts, which involved temporary management of regional departments of ministries through local state administrations. As part of this project, four deputy akims were appointed in the specified districts. The basis for this was Presidential Decree No. 326, signed on November 15, 2024, which concerned the temporary management of district divisions of ministries, and paragraph 10 of the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution

Dzhunushaliev: Bishkek Attracts Hundreds of Millions of Dollars for Infrastructure Development

A new eco-technological plant for the disposal of solid household waste has been opened in Bishkek, resulting from an investment of $95 million. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Aibek Dzhunushaliev, at a recent meeting. The plant is capable of processing up to 365,000 tons of waste annually, starting with 1,000 tons per day in the first phase, and generates 30 MW of electricity, significantly improving the ecological and energy situation in the city. The project

In Talas, police quickly extinguished a burning car

Police officers in Talas quickly extinguished a fire that broke out in a vehicle. This information was provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Talas region. According to the department, the incident occurred on the night of February 11 around 22:35, when officers of the patrol service noticed flames in an unknown vehicle parked by the roadside during their duty.

Employees of law enforcement agencies are proposed to be allowed to participate in the "Menin üýüm" program.

The State Service for the Execution of Punishments of the Kyrgyz Republic has published for public discussion amendments to the presidential decree on the state housing program "Menin üüm," which will allow law enforcement officers to participate in it. This proposal was also previously put forward by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).

The new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh stated that he will work with the deputies as one team.

During his speech, Mamataliev added that the parliament will actively support reforms aimed at improving the economy and combating corruption. "We are also strengthening Kyrgyzstan's authority on the international stage and have found our place in the world. The Jogorku Kenesh plays an important role in this process," he emphasized. The speaker noted that the newly elected deputies received a mandate of trust from the people, and he is confident that they will meet the

Two people fell through the ice on the lake

On February 12, an incident occurred in Karakol, during which two people ended up in the waters of the lake. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, this happened in the Dacha area when the ice cracked. As a result, 15-year-old T. K., born in 2008, and 29-year-old R. R., whose date of birth is 1996, fell into the cold waters.

The U.S. Department of Energy expects global oil reserves to grow "despite uncertainty regarding export volumes from Venezuela and Russia"

The U.S. Department of Energy predicts that global oil reserves will continue to grow despite the uncertainty surrounding exports from Venezuela and Russia. This information was presented in a report released by the Energy Information Administration on February 11. The administration noted that "the consistently high level of expected global oil reserves in the coming months is putting pressure on crude oil prices," adding that the average annual price may decrease from $69 in 2025 to

One of the largest airlines in China will launch flights from Bishkek to Guangzhou

Flights will be operated twice a week China Southern Airlines, one of the leading airlines in China, has announced the launch of direct flights on the Bishkek – Guangzhou route.

A new administrative building was opened in Bazar-Korgon for 43.2 million soms

On February 11, the opening of a new administrative building took place in the Saydykum rural district, located in the Bazar-Korgon region. This was reported by a Turmush correspondent. Representatives of local and regional authorities were present at the ceremony.

One-Way Traffic Opened on the North-South Highway After Avalanche Collapse

On the alternative North-South highway in the Aral section, the work to clear the snow avalanche has been completed, resulting in the opening of a one-way passage. This information was provided by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the ministry's data, work is currently ongoing to fully clear the road. Three loaders, two graders, one Howo truck, and 12 road service workers are involved in this process.

Baigonchokov: The average salary in Bishkek has exceeded 50,000 soms

In Bishkek, on February 12, under the leadership of Adylbek Kasymaliev, the chairman of the cabinet of ministers and head of the presidential administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, a final meeting of the city hall took place. At this meeting, the first deputy mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov presented the results of the socio-economic development of the city for 2025:

In Karakol, the ice cracked, and two people ended up underwater

A recent incident in Karakol, at Lake Issyk-Kul, occurred at the "Dacha" area, where the ice cracked, causing two people to end up underwater. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as a result of the incident, a woman born in 2008 and a man born in 1996 fell into the water.

Up to +19 °C and no precipitation. Weather forecast for Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan for the week

Forecast for Bishkek February 13, Friday At night, the temperature will be 0...-2 °C, with light snow.

The head of the government announced the construction of 32 new schools in Bishkek by the end of 2026.

On February 12, at a meeting of the Bishkek City Hall, Adylbek Kasymaliev reported on the results of the municipality's work in 2025 and shared plans for 2026. According to him, over the past five years, the consolidated budget of the country has increased fivefold and exceeded 1 trillion soms. "Bishkek is the capital and a key financial center that significantly contributes to the state budget. Of the 304 billion soms collected by the State Tax Service, 198.7 billion soms came from

Marlen Mamataliyev Elected Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh

77 deputies voted for his candidacy, five opposed Today, at a meeting of the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic, Marlen Mamataliyev was elected the new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh. The decision was made following a secret ballot, in which 77 deputies supported his candidacy, while 5 voted against.

Marlen Mamataliyev: We are one team, there should be no divisions

The new speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh promised to justify the trust of the deputies After his election as the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev delivered his first speech, expressing gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov and all the deputies for their trust.

Kyrgyzstan Became the Leader of the EAEU in Agricultural Product Price Growth in 2025

According to the Eurasian Economic Commission, by the end of 2025, Kyrgyzstan became the leader in price increases for agricultural products among its neighbors in the EAEU. At the same time, in Russia, prices rose by 9.8%, in Belarus by 8.4%, in Armenia by 4.7%, while in Kazakhstan, prices even decreased by 0.1%.

The Ministry of Natural Resources Summarized the Results of 2025 and Set Goals for 2026

On February 12, a meeting of the board was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, where the results of the work for 2025 were summarized and priority areas for 2026 were outlined. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported this event. Key government representatives participated in the meeting, including the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev, Minister Medera Mashiev, as well as other high-ranking

The deputy requests to consider the issue of compensation payments to farmers whose crops were destroyed by weather conditions and natural disasters.

- At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 11, 2026, Deputy Aysarkan Abdibaeva proposed to discuss the possibility of providing compensation to farmers whose crops were affected by adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. The Deputy Prime Minister responsible for agriculture, Bakyt Torobaev, noted that this issue is under consideration.

Marlen Mamataliyev acted as the toraga and gave the first assignment to the staff of the Jogorku Kenesh.

Marlen Mamataliyev, the new Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, began his speech by expressing gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov and all the deputies for their trust. He assured that he would direct all his efforts and knowledge for the benefit of the people and the state. In his speech, he also noted that thanks to the president's course and the reforms being implemented, Kyrgyzstan is moving towards prosperity. Mamataliyev emphasized that the parliament has also played an important role in

Citizens face difficulties traveling abroad due to unpaid fines, - deputy

On February 12, 2026, during a plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised an important issue regarding the problems citizens face when traveling abroad due to unpaid fines. She emphasized the need to create convenient conditions for instant payment of fines through mobile banking applications. “People cannot make payments on the spot, resulting in them losing their flight tickets and incurring losses,” the deputy stressed. In response to this remark, the Deputy Head