- According to official data, the total volume of freight transportation in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 amounted to 60.7 million tons, covering all types of transport. The total freight turnover reached 3.7 billion ton-kilometers.
According to the Call Center Kaktus.media, the submitted video demonstrates violations related to the construction of a multi-story residential building by the State Mortgage Company in Karakol. One reader expressed his dissatisfaction: "The gas blocks are installed without mortar. How can we build homes that will remain for our children and our country this way? What will happen if everything collapses tomorrow? If they are receiving money, they should do everything correctly," he
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan reports a significant increase in the turnover of QR payments in the country, which has reached record levels. In 2025, the number of installed QR codes in trade and service enterprises amounted to 114.1 thousand, which is 95.3% more compared to the previous year.
As of 5:00 PM on February 11, 2026, according to IQAir, the air quality in Bishkek is recorded at 54 AQI. This level corresponds to a satisfactory air quality level.
In the Kadamjay district, in the Ak-Turpakskiy rural municipality, a meat fair took place, sources from Turmush report. The event was held at the "Torgovyy" market. During the fair, meat prices were reduced: beef now costs 650 soms per kilogram, while lamb is sold for 660 soms, whereas previously 1 kg of meat cost 680-700 soms.
At the Ötmök pass, there is a significant traffic jam: trucks and minibuses are facing difficulties in ascending due to deteriorating weather conditions. According to eyewitness accounts, on February 11 at around 14:30, they left Bishkek and are now stuck on a section of the pass. "It is noticeable on the road that trucks and 'Sprinters' are creating a blockage and cannot ascend. Passenger cars are passing through without any problems. The road is being cleared and treated with a
As part of the preferential lending program "FSH-14," aimed at implementing water-saving technologies, financing of up to 3 million soms is provided. However, such loans can only be issued on the condition of collateral. This was reported on February 11 by Mirbek Duyshiev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Deputy Minister noted that unsecured loans under this program are available only for the sectors of crop
In 2025, an updated version of the law on the National Academy of Sciences was adopted, leading to changes in the working process of the NAS. It is expected that the regulations, which will come into effect soon, will pave the way for reforms within the academy. During a conversation with the president of the NAS, Kanat Abdrakhmatov, we discussed what changes the academy can expect under the new legislation.
According to the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan, at least 20 years must pass from the time of the market entry of trucks and tractors for them to be allowed to freely pass through the "Kamchik" pass. This was reported by the Department of Ground and Water Transport. The "Kamchik" pass (Kamchiq/Qamchiq), located in the eastern part of the country, is an important section of the international highway Tashkent—Osh (A-373). This road provides the main flow
The mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, received a "Toyota Land Cruiser 300" as a gift from his relatives in the Jalal-Abad region. The market value of this car ranges from 80 to 150 thousand dollars. He decided that he would not use the car for personal needs and would transfer it to the municipal balance. According to him, the relatives offered to make the gift to him, but Toktorbaev pointed out the need to update the municipal vehicle fleet.
Dmitry Peskov The press secretary emphasized that currently there is an exchange of information through the media and urged journalists to rely on credible sources rather than rumors. Furthermore, today the Financial Times, citing its sources, reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to hold elections and a referendum on the peace agreement in an expedited manner, which had been postponed due to the declared martial law. According to FT, the American side insisted on
A resident of one of the streets in Bishkek, Tyumenskaya, contacted the Kaktus.media Call Center. She expresses dissatisfaction with the condition of the road surface. “We have lived here for 55 years, and there has never been a proper repair. Although we regularly fill the potholes ourselves, it is not enough. A large-scale repair using special equipment and asphalt is needed,” the woman says.
Temporary detention of two high-profile figures in Kyrgyzstan has occurred: former head of the Prime Minister's office Bekbolot Talgarbekov and former ambassador Emilbek Uzakbaev have been placed in a temporary detention facility, according to information from the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs. On February 9, 2026, various media and internet resources reported that a group of 75 citizens appealed to President Sadyr Japarov and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek
Reforms in the agricultural sector are planned in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at strengthening food security and creating large production enterprises. The main task of the authorities is not only to increase the volumes of raw material production but also to enhance deeper processing, using innovative and digital technologies, as outlined in the Republic's Development Program until 2030. Target indicators by 2024:
According to Natalia Borovskaya, an infectious disease doctor and associate professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine at the School of Medicine and Life Sciences of the Far Eastern Federal University, there are several methods that can help reduce the likelihood of contracting ARVI as spring approaches. In particular, she recommends using nasal irrigation and applying immunomodulating agents, as well as vitamin complexes. “Among effective preventive measures, nonspecific means can be
At an expanded board meeting attended by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, the results of the State Customs Service (GTS) were summarized. The main factor contributing to this growth was the complete digitization of processes. The implementation of the "Smart Customs" platform allowed the customs service to process over 873 thousand declarations within a year, which is almost eight times higher than the figures for 2021. This was made possible without increasing the number of
The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved amendments to the Cabinet's resolution No. 26 concerning the conditions of labor remuneration and the staffing levels of employees in scientific and scientific-technical organizations. This new decision was made on February 7, 2025, and aims to support the work of the research institute "Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev," which operates under the National Academy of Sciences of
Syrgak Berdikozhoev, head of the State Guard Service, confirmed that the protection of Kamchybek Tashiev has been organized in accordance with the instructions of President Sadyr Japarov.
A 40-year-old man suspected of fraud has been arrested in Batken. This information was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Batken region. According to law enforcement reports, in the Chety-Bulak area, the man was engaged in the illegal sale of vacant land plots, misleading residents of the city and surrounding areas for personal gain.
At a recent meeting of the Ministry of Education board, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Oktay Urmambetov reported alarming statistics: in 2025, 101 cases of suicide among adolescents were recorded in Kyrgyzstan. He also noted that in 2024, this figure was lower — 87 cases.
In Kyrgyzstan, an agricultural census is scheduled to take place from March 20 to April 10, 2026. This decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic at the end of 2022 to ensure a high level of quality and reliability of the data collected. Deputy Chairman of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic Zainidin Jumaliev and Chief Specialist of the Department of Statistical Censuses and Geoinformation Systems Baktybek Orozbaev shared information about the
On February 11, during his working trip, Meder Mashiev, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, visited the Issyk-Kul State Nature Reserve in the village of Ananyevo, according to information provided by the press service of the ministry. During the visit, the minister familiarized himself with the current construction works. At the moment, the excavation and foundation pouring work for the administrative building of the rehabilitation center has been completed.
An operational meeting chaired by the head of the Patrol Police Department, Borborbek Tashmatov, took place in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the department. During the meeting, issues related to the prevention of road traffic accidents were discussed, and the results of the department's work for January were summarized.
On February 10, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) announced the cessation of the channel for supplying synthetic drugs to the country. Agency specialists reported that during a pre-trial investigation related to a violation of Article 282, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, a citizen of Kazakhstan was arrested on February 8.
In the village of Ananyevo, located in the Issyk-Kul region, the construction of the scientific center "Ak-Ilbirs," dedicated to biodiversity conservation, is actively underway. This became known thanks to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Currently, workers have completed the excavation and poured the foundation for the administrative building of the rehabilitation center. The construction of the walls
In the city of Osh, a man suspected of robbing a teenager and extorting money has been arrested. This was reported by the press service of the city police department. According to information provided by the department, employees of the juvenile affairs inspection of the local police station "Sulaiman-Too" detained 19-year-old M. B., who is alleged to have used physical violence and committed thefts against minors.
The football club "Kyrgyzaltyn," representing Kara-Balta, held its debut friendly match during the training camp in Turkey. On February 11, in Belek, the team faced Moscow's "Torpedo," one of the outsiders of the FNL in the Russian Federation.
The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has returned a plot of land and agricultural facilities located in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region to state ownership. This was reported by the committee's press service. According to the agency's information, in the 2000s, a plot of 0.86 hectares was illegally privatized by private individuals. As a result of the transaction, warehouses for storing agricultural products were also transferred into private hands. The transfer
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the State Tax Service conducted a series of inspections at cafes using fiscal software (FS), which is responsible for transmitting sales data to tax authorities. These inspections were part of a pilot project for implementing this system. As a result of the raids conducted in the "Kuldja HOGO" chain of establishments, serious violations were recorded. In three cafes owned by the same owner, unregistered accounting programs were used, allowing
Today, a new park was opened in Osh, located along the Kyr-Aryk (Uvam) canal and Monueva Street. According to the city administration, the event was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, the chairman of the Osh City Council, as well as local residents.
The Minister Torobaev reported that preparations for the spring field works include numerous activities. Among them are ensuring uninterrupted water supply, preparing quality seeds, repairing agricultural machinery, as well as timely deliveries of fertilizers and fuel-lubricating materials. Preparation of the irrigation system
In a study conducted by scientists from Griffith University, it was found that maintaining the bedroom temperature at 24°C during the night can significantly reduce stress responses in people over 65 years old. The data was published in the journal BMC Medicine on February 11, 2026. The study was led by Dr. Fergus O'Connor, who works at the School of Health, Sport and Social Work. His team examined how bedroom temperature affects heart rate and stress levels in older adults.
On February 10, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree that relieved Kamchybek Tashiev of his position as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security and Deputy Chairman of the Government. Acting Chairman of the SCNS became Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov, and three Deputy Chairmen also resigned.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Seidbek Atambaev announced a collective letter from the residents of the villages of Baytik, Archaly, Kairma, Bashkara-Suu, Baigeldi, Kashka-Suu, Tash-Döbö, Berbulak, Chokmorov, and Zarechny in the Alamudun district. The residents expressed their negative attitude towards the proposed plans for the construction of an airport on the territory of Baytik and neighboring areas.
- During the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Burun Amanova voiced the difficult situation faced by farmers in the village of Ak-Turpak in the Batken region, who are engaged in rice cultivation. According to the deputy, local producers are unable to sell their harvest due to the influx of cheap rice smuggled from Uzbekistan.
- Representatives of the Consulate General of the Kyrgyz Republic in Guangzhou held negotiations with the management of China Southern Airlines. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 11. During the discussions, issues regarding the launch of regular flights on the route Guangzhou—Bishkek—Guangzhou were addressed, as well as the possibility of opening a new route Bishkek—Guangzhou—Sanya (Hainan Province, China).
In the city of Osh, the new kindergarten "Kokum-Biy," designed for 280 children, has been opened, as reported by the local mayor's office. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, Chairman of the Osh City Council Bolotbek Bayetov, and other residents of the area.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, three individuals have been detained in Bishkek for signing a petition demanding early presidential elections. The suspects are accused of organizing mass riots, which, according to law enforcement agencies, could have contributed to the escalation of the socio-political situation in the country. In this regard, a criminal case has been initiated under part 1 of article 278 "Mass Riots" of the
The detainee had four previous convictions A blackmailer who robbed a schoolboy was detained in Osh. This was reported by the local police department.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the tax service has decided to extend the deadline for submitting applications for the simplified taxation system. Now, entrepreneurs working outside the country can submit their documents until March 1, as reported by the press service of the agency. Since January 1 of this year, all entrepreneurs conducting activities abroad are required to switch to the simplified taxation system using a single tax. A preferential rate of 0.1 percent is provided for this group of
A video has appeared on the social networks of Kyrgyzstan, in which a man claims that he followed a minor girl. On February 10, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District reported that the girl's mother had contacted law enforcement with a complaint about the man. The woman stated that on February 8, around 19:50, an unknown person began to follow her daughter, causing her fear.
According to the forecasts of the Ministry of Finance, by the end of 2025, revenues from vehicle registrations will amount to 5 billion 791.6 million soms, which is equivalent to approximately $66.1 million. This is 3 billion 343.7 million soms more than in the period from January to December 2024. It is worth noting that during the ten months of 2024, there was a decrease in revenues from vehicle registrations. This is related to the introduction of new rules for calculating the recycling fee
- On February 11, 2026, as part of a project aimed at improving the maintenance of highways and road surfaces in the Batken region, 43 units of specialized equipment were handed over. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. According to the ministry's information, the transfer of equipment was made possible thanks to the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). As part of this project, 43 units of road construction and
Prostatitis, which is an inflammation of the prostate gland, is the most common disease among men. According to various studies, between 20 to 80 percent of men over 25 years old face this issue. According to data from the Bishkek Health Strengthening Center, among the factors contributing to the development of prostatitis, one can highlight previous diseases of the urinary system, as well as chronic inflammatory processes caused by various microorganisms, including viruses and bacteria.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, on February 11, a suspect was detained for embezzlement and misappropriation of entrusted property. The incident occurred on February 6, when a farmer from the Alamudun district reported to the local police station. He stated that in October 2025, an employee of his farm took on the responsibility of caring for 50 calves until April 2026. However, in January, the herdsman sold the animals and spent the
- On February 9, a meeting took place at the headquarters of the Eurasian Economic Commission between Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Chairman of the EEC Board, and Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, Chairman of the Great State Khural of Mongolia. The parties discussed the importance of the prompt entry into force of the Temporary Trade Agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia.
According to information received on February 11 from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the First May District, a suspect in causing serious bodily harm has been detained. According to data received by the police on February 8 from the National Hospital, a man with injuries was brought to the medical facility. The investigative operational group of the First May Internal Affairs Department went to the scene and found that the 34-year-old victim was assisted by ambulance
Individuals suspected of distributing extremist materials on social networks have been detained. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region, employees of the service for combating extremism and illegal migration conducted operational activities, as a result of which citizens engaged in the distribution of banned extremist materials through social networks were detained.