The reconstruction of the Lebedinovskaya HPP will be handled by China National Heavy Machinery Corporation.

The share of women entrepreneurs among individual entrepreneurs and small businesses is 20%, - Ministry of Economic Development

- Women make up approximately 20% of the total number of individual entrepreneurs and small businesses. This data was presented by the Ministry of Economy as part of the Program for the Support and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises [SME] until 2030. According to the methodology of the National Statistical Committee, a small enterprise is a legal entity, in contrast to an individual entrepreneur.

The deputy fears that the institution of private bailiffs may turn into a business

Ulukbek Uzakbaev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expresses concern about the introduction of the institute of private bailiffs, which, in his opinion, may lead to the commercialization of state functions. At the meeting on February 24, the committee on judicial and legal issues plans to discuss a draft law concerning enforcement proceedings, which proposes the introduction of private bailiffs with expanded powers.

The Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis is working with the DUMK on issuing fatwas for 13 vaccines.

The issue of issuing fatwas for 13 vaccines is under consideration by the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis in collaboration with the DUMK. This was reported by Gulbara Ishenapysova, the director of the center, at a meeting of the Mazhilis Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues on February 24. During the discussion, she clarified that according to the vaccination schedule, newborns receive their first vaccination in the maternity hospital within the first 24

In Kyrgyzstan, 40 trade and logistics centers are operational, and another 40 will be built by 2026.

Logistics centers are equipped with specialized warehouse facilities where the storage and freezing of products and raw materials intended for processing take place. In addition, packaging, labeling, and certification of agricultural products, as well as their transportation, occur on their premises. In 2026, the construction of another 75 new processing industry enterprises is planned, among which there will be 8 trade and logistics centers. According to the development strategy until 2030,

The GKNB reported on the detention and expulsion of a preacher of radical religious ideology

According to the press service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB KR), a foreigner suspected of recruiting youth for radical religious ideology has been expelled from the country. According to the agency's information, the detainee planned to organize underground groups in Kyrgyzstan. He was arrested and expelled from the state, and a long-term entry ban was imposed on him.

The incidence of hepatitis A in Kyrgyzstan is 26 times higher than in Kazakhstan.

In 2023, there was a significant decrease in cases of hepatitis A in Kyrgyzstan. However, experts warn that this decline is a temporary phenomenon within a multi-year cycle, and the lack of comprehensive vaccination will lead to recurrent outbreaks every four to five years. According to Nurjamal Sheyshekeeva, head of the Infectious Disease Prevention Department of the Ministry of Health, there were 20,996 cases recorded in 2024, while this figure dropped to 8,442 in 2025.

Premier League: "Bars" strengthened by former player of "Barcelona," "Espanyol," and "Wolverhampton"

The Issyk-Kul football club "Bars" has announced the signing of a new contract with Spanish attacking midfielder Albert Torres. This 29-year-old player began his career in Catalonia in 2011, playing for the youth teams of "Espanyol" and then "Barcelona" (U-16 and U-18), after which he continued his development at "Wolverhampton" (U-18).

In Kyrgyzstan, a program for the development of culture and arts for 2026-2030 has been approved

The program, developed under the decree of the President of Kyrgyzstan to support the fields of culture, art, and sports, was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev and includes an action plan, budget, and a matrix of indicators for monitoring and evaluating implementation. The main goals of the program for the coming years include:

The Tastiest Market in Osh During the Month of Orozо. Video

On Kurmanjan-Datka Street in Osh, an iftar market is opening, which has become an important part of the lives of the city's residents during the month of Orozо (Ramadan), as reported by Turmush correspondent. This market operates only for a month each year — during the fasting period — and offers a variety of products necessary for iftar.

Sewing enterprises in Kyrgyzstan can receive preferential loans, - Ministry of Economy

The Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced the possibility of obtaining preferential loans for sewing enterprises. As part of the project "Preferential Lending for SMEs of the Kyrgyz Republic through Interest Rate Subsidies," sewing companies will be able to access special financing through accredited financial institutions.

Beate Dustel: UNICEF will continue the implementation of successful projects and programs in Mongolia

left: Beate Dastel and Mönkhtushig Lkhanaajav In Mongolia, the newly appointed UNICEF permanent representative Beate Dastel presented her credentials. This was reported on the official page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia on Facebook. On February 23, Beate Dastel, representing the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), officially took office by handing over her credentials to the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mönkhtushig Lkhanaajav.

In the village of Chym-Korgon, a residential house burned down: a large family is left without a roof over their heads.

In the Kemin district of the Chuy region, in the village of Chym-Korgon, a significant fire occurred in a residential building, as confirmed by local residents and the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The signal about the fire in the house number 15 on Toksumakova Street was received on February 24, 2026. At 10:16, one fire crew was dispatched to combat the flames. Thanks to the prompt actions of the firefighters, the fire was completely extinguished by 11:27.

The amount of Kyrgyzstan's gold and foreign exchange reserves has been announced (infographic)

As of the end of January 2026, Kyrgyzstan's gross international reserves amounted to $10 billion 177.18 million, according to data provided by the National Bank. The regulator reports that reserves have increased as follows:

Bakyt Torobaev has left the position of Minister of Agriculture

According to a statement from the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bakyt Torobaev, who also served as Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, has been relieved of his duties.

Driver followed an ambulance on the Kant-Bishkek highway, fined 10,000 soms

Emergency situation created by a BMW car On the Kant — Bishkek highway, the driver of a BMW created a dangerous situation by following an ambulance. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui region.

72 Tigers Die in Thailand's Tourist Park. An Investigation is Underway

According to information from the local livestock management, samples taken from the deceased tigers tested positive for the canine distemper virus. At the same time, authorities have not yet clarified how exactly the outbreak occurred. At a press conference held on Tuesday, officials reported that the virus is no longer transmissible and cases of tiger deaths have ceased. It was also stated that no cases of infection among humans have been registered.

Dastan Bekeshev proposed to pay those who report bribery during elections

There is also an initiative for free transportation for citizens on election day Deputy Dastan Bekeshev has submitted a number of proposals to the parliament regarding the law "On the Elections of the President and Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh." This draft law is now awaiting consideration in the legislative body.

Bakyt Torobaev commented on the recording of the conversation with his nephew about Tai-Muras Tashiev.

A recording of a conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobaev and his nephew Erkin Torobaev has appeared on social media, in which they discuss the son of former head of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) Kamchybek Tashiev, Tai-Muras. In an interview with the publication "Azattyk," he confirmed that he indeed spoke with Erkin, who is the son of his biological brother Zholdoshali.

Authorities reported how much was paid on the national debt in January

In January 2026, the government of Kyrgyzstan allocated 7.47 billion soms for the repayment of the national debt, which is equivalent to approximately 85.3 million dollars. This data was provided by the Ministry of Finance. It is also worth noting that in 2025, Kyrgyzstan spent 45.97 billion soms ($525.3 million) on servicing external debt, and 31.17 billion soms ($356.2 million) on domestic payments, according to the Ministry of Finance report.

The Ministry of Health plans to create a registry of individuals in need of kidney and liver transplants.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues, held on February 24, Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev reported on plans to create a registry of citizens in need of liver and kidney transplants. The issue of the number of people in Kyrgyzstan requiring liver transplants was raised by Deputy Zhyldyz Egenberdieva.

Alcoholic products without excise stamps identified in Bishkek

As a result of the inspections conducted, employees of the State Tax Service discovered cases of storage and sale of goods without excise stamps. This was reported by the press service of the State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic. In particular, in a store owned by LLC "Chongqing Hogo," 160 units of alcohol products of Chinese origin without excise stamps were found, as well as 405 liters of liquid with an alcoholic smell and 124 units of beverages containing sugar.

Kyrgyzstan's International Reserves Remain at Around $10 Billion

At a press conference held on February 24, the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, announced that Kyrgyzstan's international reserves have reached approximately 10 billion US dollars. He emphasized that this figure largely depends on gold prices in global markets.

Tashiev's Son Denies Accusations of Raiding

According to Tashiev, he purchased a plot of land that previously belonged to a factory for 470 thousand dollars. “There were metal structures and pipes on the site, which were later removed by the owner. We planned to build a school on the site of the burned building. The intermediary for the deal was Bakyt Torobaev, who is a relative of the seller and helped reduce the price. Some people are now trying to tarnish my family's reputation, but we forgave them during the month of Orozо,” he

Preferential Lending is Being Launched for the Sewing Industry of Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, a program has begun to allow sewing companies to obtain preferential loans. This project for subsidizing interest rates was approved by a decree of the Cabinet of Ministers, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy.

The Financial Supervisory Authority revoked the pawnshop licenses of 4 companies

- During the specified time period, the Financial Market Supervisory Service made a number of important decisions related to the revocation of licenses and the closure of offices of several organizations. In particular, the following changes were recorded:

Bishkek City Hall: Buses Are Washed and Cleaned Daily

Buses are sent for a thorough cleaning according to a set schedule According to the Bishkek City Hall, all buses operating on passenger routes are washed and cleaned daily.

From 2023 to February 1, 2026, over 2.5 million Kyrgyz citizens underwent free screening for viral hepatitis.

At the meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues on February 24, Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev reported that from the beginning of 2023 until February 1, 2026, more than 2.5 million citizens of Kyrgyzstan underwent free laboratory testing for viral hepatitis. In particular, the screening covered 2 million 506 thousand 791 people. During the conducted screening, 40 thousand 942 cases of hepatitis B, 23 thousand 39

Over 25,000 requests from students were received through the anonymous function "Korkpo, Bildir"

For the first time since the beginning of 2025, more than 25 thousand appeals from students have been registered through the anonymous function "Korkpo, bildir," integrated into the electronic diary "Kundoluk." This was reported by Altynbek Erkimbekov, head of the Department of Education and Extracurricular Education of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, during a live broadcast of the program "Elge sobol" on IA "Kabar." According to

Kyrgyzstan's Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves Exceeded $10 Billion

According to the National Bank, Kyrgyzstan's international reserves as of January 2026 amounted to $10 billion 177.18 million, which is a historical maximum. Comparing with the same period in 2025, when reserves were $5 billion 190.86 million, it can be noted that they have nearly doubled, with a net increase of over 96 percent for the year.

The Housing Committee approved in the second reading a bill expanding mandatory health insurance and benefits for youth.

At its meeting on February 24, the Committee on Labor, Health, Women's Affairs, and Social Issues discussed and approved the draft law "On Amending the Law on Medical Insurance for Citizens in the Kyrgyz Republic" in its second reading. Gulsunkhan Junushalieva, the chairwoman of the committee and deputy of district No. 29, reported that this draft law is designed to extend mandatory medical insurance to citizens through medical institutions that have contracts with the Mandatory

In Karakol, the names of the first sailor and the first vice-admiral of the country have been immortalized

In Karakol, a ceremony was held on the Alley of the Navy to unveil memorial plaques dedicated to two outstanding individuals: the first sailor of Kyrgyzstan, Nurkemil Zheenaliev, and the first vice-admiral of Central Asia, Marat Temirov. The initiative was carried out by the Union of Veterans of the Navy.

The State National Security Committee thwarted an attempt to create underground religious cells in the country

The State Security Service of Kyrgyzstan stopped the actions of a citizen from another country who was attempting to recruit youth for the creation of secret religious groups. The foreigner was banned from re-entering the country after his deportation.

Mongolia Won Silver and Bronze at the Ice Climbing World Cup in the USA. Video

According to MiddleAsianNews, the Longmont Climbing Club (LCC) is once again hosting the Ice Climbing and Freestyle World Cup in the USA. These competitions are held under the patronage of the UIAA, which organizes various events around the world throughout the year. About 100 athletes from countries including Azerbaijan, Canada, Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Slovakia, Switzerland,

A Czech-Mongolian Parliamentary Friendship Group Has Been Established

The friendship group is being formed on a voluntary basis, and its chairman has been elected as Petr Sadovski, a deputy from the ANO movement, who is representing Hradec Králové in parliament for the third time. The main goal of such groups is to promote the development and strengthening of mutual relations between the Czech Republic and Mongolia at the legislative level, as well as to expand cooperation in this area.

Great news for chess lovers in Asia!

From May 20 to 30, 2026, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, will host the Asian Individual Chess Championship. This is reported by MiddleAsianNews. This will be the 21st championship for men and the 27th for women in Asia. The best chess players from the continent will gather to compete for titles and the opportunity to participate in the World Cup. During this prestigious tournament, standard time control will be applied, organized using the Swiss system.

Sewing Enterprises in Kyrgyzstan Will Be Able to Obtain Preferential Loans Through Banks

Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Economy As part of the state program to support small and medium-sized businesses, sewing companies in Kyrgyzstan will be able to take advantage of preferential loans through authorized banks. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. Funding will be implemented under the project for preferential lending to small and medium-sized enterprises, which was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree dated January 12 of

The esteemed doctor has passed away.

On February 23, at the age of 87, the honored doctor of Kyrgyzstan, Seytakun Ibraimovich Ibraimov, passed away, according to information provided by his relatives. With over 60 years of experience as a surgeon, he served in Alaykuu and worked at the central hospital of the Kara-Kulja district.

The city of Manas will not be renamed, said the president's press secretary.

According to Alagozov, there are no plans to discuss the issue of changing the name of the city of Manas. The city will retain its current name — Manas, the press secretary confirmed.

In Kyrgyzstan, the number of patients who underwent liver transplant surgery reached 578

As of January 1, 2026, there are 578 people registered after liver transplantation, reported on February 24 by Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. According to him, in 2025, the republic recorded 8,555 cases of acute viral hepatitis, which amounts to 117.0 per 100,000 population. In comparison, in 2024, the similar figure reached 21,195 cases (293.5 per 100,000), indicating a

Received up to a million soms. Rules for paying fees to bailiffs

The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan is planning changes to the rules for paying fees to bailiffs. Deputy General Prosecutor Umutkan Konkubaeva shared this information at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh committee on judicial system issues, law enforcement, and crime prevention. She explained that currently, 10 percent of the collected amounts are withheld and subsequently allocated to bailiffs as fees, in addition to their base salary.

The deputy proposed to introduce mandatory medical examinations for those entering into marriage.

Nurzhamal Torobekova, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, proposed to introduce a rule requiring future spouses to undergo medical examinations before marriage registration. This statement was made at a meeting of the parliamentary committee dealing with labor, health, women's affairs, and social issues. As an example, Torobekova cited the experience of Uzbekistan: “In this country, young couples have been required for many years to undergo tests for HIV, hepatitis, and other diseases before

"Kyrgyzfilm" is holding an open script competition for films

The National Film Studio "Kyrgyzfilm" named after Tolomush Okeeva has announced the start of an open competition for screenwriters, which includes both short and feature-length artistic and documentary films. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy published the relevant announcement. The competition covers several categories, including:

Starting May 1, the electricity tariff will be 1.64 soms per kWh, - Minister Ibraev

- On February 24, 2026, during a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dealing with industrial policy, Deputy Mederbek Sakkaraev raised an important issue regarding tariff policy and electricity price forecasts until 2030. Energy Minister Talaybek Ibraev reported that starting from May 1, 2026, electricity tariffs will be set at 1.64 soms per kWh, with a projected increase to 3.40 soms per kWh by 2030.

Minister of Energy: Pensioners without Receipts, but the State Saved 40 Tons of Paper

The official shared the advantages of digitalization At a meeting in the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibraev reported that the state saved 40 tons of paper by abolishing the printing of receipts.

15-year-old Aigul Gaparova has gone missing in Bishkek

On February 24, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported the search for Aigul Tashbolotovna Gaparova, born in 2011. According to information received from her mother, the girl went missing on February 22. In the evening, around seven o'clock, she left her home in the Ak-Bata residential area and did not return.

In Tokmok, suspects in illegal arms trafficking have been detained

In the Chuy region, details have emerged regarding the detention of two men suspected of illegal arms trading, according to the press service of the regional police department. According to the information received, on January 19, information was received about a conspiracy of unknown individuals intending to sell firearms at the livestock market in Tokmok. In this regard, a corresponding statement was registered at the Tokmok police department, and a criminal case was initiated under Article

In Kyrgyzstan, a digital som will be introduced starting in 2027.

A digital som is scheduled to be launched in Kyrgyzstan starting January 1, 2027. This was announced by the Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Azat Kozubekov, at a press conference on February 24. Kozubekov specified that the law regarding the creation of the digital som will come into effect on the specified date, allowing this currency to begin circulation. Currently, the National Bank is actively working on the implementation of this project in collaboration with