The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the updated exchange rates of foreign currencies against the som as of February 11. According to the information published by the regulator, the current values are: US Dollar (USD) — 87.45 soms; Euro (EUR) — 104.14 soms; Russian Ruble (RUB) — 1.13 soms; Kazakh Tenge (KZT) — 0.17 soms; Yuan (CNY) — 12.65 soms.
From February 11 to 13, heavy precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to snow avalanches and the formation of snow drifts. Additionally, icy conditions will also be observed on the roads. According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, especially dangerous sections of the roads include:
Photo from the internet Bekbolot Talgarkbekov, a well-known public figure, has been detained by law enforcement agencies. This was reported by his son, Arstan Talgarkbekov, in an interview with 24.kg. According to Arstan, in the morning, police officers arrived at his father's apartment located in the 8th microdistrict of Bishkek with a search warrant. After the investigative actions were completed, Bekbolot was taken to the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an agro-dialogue was held, initiated by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Mahabat Mavlyanova, where specialists discussed the possibilities of transitioning the country to organic farming. One of the main proposals put forward at the meeting was the creation of a specialized scientific research institute of soil science.
On December 27, 2025, a driver using a fake driver's license was detained in Chui Region. An inspector from the Road Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Chui Region stopped a KIA Optima vehicle driven by citizen H.Sh., born in 1995. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate. During the document check, signs of forgery were found on the driver's license. This incident was duly registered, and a forensic examination was
In his statement, Trump noted that a "fleet" of ships is already heading to the region, and he is considering sending another aircraft carrier group. He emphasized that the U.S. aims to reach an agreement with Iran in the near future. However, if the negotiations fail, the president warned that the White House would be forced to resort to "very harsh measures." In his opinion, Iran is currently showing "greater flexibility" compared to the situation before the
The agency also emphasized that it will continue to implement sequential measures to ensure "compliance with Russian legislation and the protection of citizens' rights." RBC previously reported on the partial restriction of Telegram's operations, which began on February 10. According to sources, the number of reports of malfunctions in the messenger since February 9 has increased to more than 11,000, according to data from the Downdetector service.
In British Columbia, in the city of Tumbler Ridge, a mass shooting occurred, resulting in the official report of ten fatalities, including the suspected shooter. More than 25 people were injured, according to Reuters. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the bodies of six victims were found in a high school, while two others died in a nearby residential building that may be connected to the incident. One of the injured died en route to the hospital.
In the morning of February 11, the exchange offices at the Moscow City Council provide the following currency rates:
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, the information about transferring the special forces regiment under the control of the president is inaccurate and not based on facts. It is also reported that the special forces regiment continues to operate as usual.
In response to the recent vote in the European Parliament regarding changes to EU asylum rules that threaten the protection of refugees, Olivia Sundberg Dias, a representative of Amnesty International on migration issues, made the following statement: “Today marks an extremely negative day for human rights within the European Union. The attack on the right to asylum occurs against the backdrop of ongoing discussions about harsh deportation measures. This vote demonstrates that the European
The Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, Kanbek Dosmambetov, held a meeting with Mikhail Murashko, his Russian counterpart, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the negotiations, the Kyrgyz side expressed interest in implementing joint projects in the field of high technologies in medicine. In particular, the discussion focused on the creation of a nuclear medicine center in Kyrgyzstan, which will include cyclotron-radiopharmaceutical
Mikhail Saakashvili emphasized in his speech that the charges against him are actually not related to his actions to overthrow the government, but to "offending the shark from Bidzina Ivanishvili's home aquarium," who is the founder of the ruling party "Georgian Dream." The court session began with a conflict between the former president and Judge Bugianishvili. When the judge suggested that Saakashvili take a seat in the defendant's dock, he replied that he was
During a recent working meeting with the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic, Khoj-Baudi Daaev, Akhmat Kadyrov outlined the main priorities of his work, which include the modernization of educational infrastructure, reducing the number of second shifts in schools, improving the quality of education, and increasing federal support for educational institutions. Before his appointment to the new position in February 2024, Akhmat Kadyrov served as the Minister for Youth Affairs of
During a bilateral meeting held by the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanibek Dosmambetov, and the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Murashko, important aspects of cooperation were discussed. This information was received from the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Kyrgyz side noted that it highly appreciates the support of its Russian colleagues in organizing the negotiations, as well as the warm reception and fruitful dialogue, emphasizing the
The German-British company Hypersonica, operating in the field of aerospace technologies, announced the successful testing of its first prototype hypersonic missile HS1. The missile was launched on February 3 from the Annoy spaceport located in northern Norway. According to TASS, the missile was able to reach a speed of 6 Mach, which corresponds to over 7400 km/h, and covered a distance of about 300 km. The company plans to begin serial production of the HS1 by 2029. The length of the missile
According to information provided by the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, an increase in wind is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region over the next three hours and throughout the day. The maximum speed of gusts of the west wind may reach 15–20 meters per second. Emergency Situations specialists strongly recommend that residents exercise caution and, if possible, stay in safe places. They warn against being near power lines, billboards, and trees that may
Durov also emphasized: Russia is restricting access to Telegram in an attempt to force its citizens to switch to a state-controlled application designed for surveillance and political censorship.
According to information from the Hydrometeorological Service, from February 11 to 13, precipitation is expected in some mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan, which may lead to an increased risk of avalanches and snowdrifts. This was reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). The most dangerous sections are located on the following key routes in the country: • Bishkek – Osh: 121–138 km (Tоо-Ashuu Pass), 198–255 km (Chychkan, Ala-Bel); • Suusamyr – Talas – Taraz: 1–14 km (Otmak Pass);
Irek Murtazin, an investigative journalist, in a new episode of his YouTube channel "Judicial Journal" titled "Ricochet of the Battle for Kumtor," revealed the connection between Canada's sanctions against Russian entrepreneur Alexander Lebedev and Kyrgyzstan's struggle for control over the Kumtor gold deposit.
In Kyrgyzstan, there are plans to increase the number of Russian language teachers, which currently stands at about 180. This was announced by the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Kyrgyzstan, Sergey Vakunov, in an interview with the channel "Russia 24". Sergey Vakunov noted that a significant project initiated by the president is currently being implemented in the republic, which includes the construction of nine general education schools with
Every year, about 700 citizens of Kyrgyzstan become students at Russian universities, among which there are also fields related to public administration. This was stated by Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Kyrgyzstan, during his speech at the plenary session of the International Congress on Public Administration taking place in Moscow. He noted that, thanks to the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a quota has been established for 700 students who
In Bishkek, a meeting was held organized by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Mahabat Mavlyanova, where issues related to the systemic development of organic agriculture were discussed. The event brought together parliamentarians, relevant officials, representatives of KNAU, and entrepreneurs to jointly seek ways to strengthen this important sector. Mahabat Mavlyanova emphasized that organic production not only contributes to improving public health but also provides real opportunities for
During the meeting of the parliamentary committee on law and order, amendments to the Code of Offenses aimed at protecting consumer rights and combating the falsification of halal product labeling were approved. Manufacturers using counterfeit certificates or otherwise misleading consumers will face penalties.
From February 6 to 8, 2026, an open sambo tournament was held in Tokmok, organized in honor of the outstanding statesman Arstanbek Duyshiev, a hero of Kyrgyzstan. 200 young wrestlers, both boys and girls born in 2012-2014, participated in the competition. The Jayil district was represented by 7 young athletes under the guidance of coach Kozubai Sherkozuyev.
In the At-Bashinsky aiyl aimak, located in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, 107 structures have been discovered that were built without complying with legal norms. According to local authorities, in order to implement the presidential decree dated April 8, 2022, No. 109, which concerns measures to prevent unauthorized and illegal land seizures, the At-Bashinsky aiyl okmotu issued 36 official warnings regarding the illegal use of land plots. Inspections revealed the presence of 107
At a briefing held in Bishkek, Sergey Vakunov, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Kyrgyzstan, announced Russia's interest in the arrival of qualified labor migrants. He emphasized that it is important for migrants to come to Russia on legal grounds, earn income, and send money back home.
Former head of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan, Kamchybek Tashiev, addressed the people of the country. He emphasized that he proudly fulfilled his duties to the state, the people, and the president.
Kanybek Dosmambetov, the Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan, held a meeting with Mikhail Murashko, his Russian counterpart. According to the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, the discussion covered several important topics concerning the interests of citizens of both countries. In particular, emphasis was placed on the possibilities of continuing to allocate quotas for the treatment of Kyrgyz citizens in medical institutions in Russia, including high-tech medical
“I was fired from my job yesterday. This came as a complete surprise” Kamchybek Tashiev, who previously held the position of Deputy Prime Minister and headed the GKNB, expressed surprise regarding his dismissal, which occurred the day before. Journalist Nurgazy Anarkulov reported this on his social media.
He spent several days waiting for permission to enter. According to Ulysmedia.kz, Russian political scientist and head of the Asia Development Fund Alexander Sobianin was unable to enter the territory of Kyrgyzstan.
Photo from the internet. The US dollar remains stable, while the Russian ruble begins to depreciate As of February 11, the official exchange rates for the euro, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan showed an increase, while the Russian ruble lost value. The US dollar remained at the same level. This data is provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek. US Dollar:
As of December 31, 2025, the total amount of insurance payouts in Kyrgyzstan reached 1 billion 387.7 million soms, according to data provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. Of this amount, 801 million soms were allocated to property insurance, 197.6 million soms to personal insurance, and 19.2 million soms to liability insurance.
According to information provided by DW citing RBC, Russian authorities have decided to begin restrictions on the operation of the messenger Telegram. According to RBC's data, partial restrictions will start as early as February 10. One of the publication's sources reported that measures to slow down the app's performance are already being implemented.
The document does not include rights to an attorney, the right to remain silent, or compensation for damages The human rights organization Rawadari has published the text of the "Criminal Code of the Taliban Courts," which was signed by the movement's leader Mullah Hibatullah and sent to the provinces for use in the judicial system, reports The Insider.
Investigative activities are taking place at the residence of Bekbolot Talgarbekov, as reported by his son Arstan Talgarbekov to the publication Kaktus.media. According to him, "my father is being taken to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, while searches are being conducted at our home."
In accordance with the new Decree, changes are made to the President's document "On the Structure and Composition of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic" dated October 12, 2021, No. 425: 1. In the President's decree in paragraph 1:
In 2025, prosthetic and orthopedic services were provided to more than 11,500 citizens in Kyrgyzstan. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. According to official data, the number of people receiving such assistance increased by 7 percent compared to the previous year.
On February 10, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, the fourth day of the Winter Olympic Games took place, during which nine sets of medals were contested. The competitions showcased confident performances from the favorites: Norway solidified its position in the overall standings, Sweden shone in the ski sprint, and Slovenia claimed historic gold in ski jumping. Key Events and Heroes of the DayOn this day, medals were contested in disciplines such as short track, freestyle,
After a prolonged absence of Rahmon from the public eye, some opposition representatives began to speculate about his possible illness and being under medical supervision. The presidential administration has not yet provided any information about his current condition. This situation was exacerbated by the publication on February 6 of a photograph of Rustam Emomali, the president's eldest son and speaker of the National Assembly, in the company of leaders from several regions. On February
The topics of discussion concerned cooperation at the country and regional levels On February 10, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by the press service of the Kyrgyz leader.
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In his address, published by journalist Nurgazy Anarkulov, Tashiev spoke about the events of February 10. He explained that his resignation came as a complete surprise to him, as he was abroad receiving treatment. "I fell ill and, having received permission from the president, went to Germany for examination, where I had previously undergone surgery," he noted. Tashiev added: "However, yesterday I was informed about my dismissal, which was a shock to me."
In his message, Kamchybek Tashiev noted that his removal from office came as a complete surprise to him. This text was made public by his supporters on social media. According to Tashiev, he traveled abroad with the president's permission to undergo examinations following a surgery he had. He added that the decision regarding his dismissal was unexpected for him. Nevertheless, he emphasized the need to respect the decisions of the head of state.
The government commission on legislative activities has approved amendments to the Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" and the Tax Code, as reported by the media. These changes are aimed at tightening control over the income of migrants, introducing new tax obligations, and providing for a reduction in the duration of stay in case of rule violations.
Arthur Saparbekov, a skier from Kyrgyzstan, participated in his debut event at the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy. According to the official Olympic website, the cross-country skiing competitions in the "sprint" category using the skate technique started on February 10, featuring 94 athletes.
In accordance with the specified decree: 1. The State Security Service under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic is established, which will be formed on the basis of the ninth service of the State National Security Committee.
Information agencies and foreign media have provided a summary of key events that have occurred in Ukraine and around the world amid ongoing military actions. Here are the main points. A Ukrainian soldier launches a reconnaissance drone. Photo Oleg Petrasiuk / Ukrainian Armed Forces. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed a decree allowing citizens over 60 years old to sign a contract for military service. The European Union intends to impose a ban on Russian cryptocurrency