- According to information from the Ministry of Economy, the manufacturing sector reached a volume of 637.6 billion soms by the end of 2025. This industry accounts for the largest share of total industrial production, making up 79.7%. The physical volume index increased by 109.8% compared to 2024.
At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, held on February 23, the deputies discussed in the third reading the draft Law of the Kyrgyz Republic titled "On Breeding in Animal Husbandry of the Kyrgyz Republic." The Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, presented information about this draft law. He emphasized that the main goal of the draft law is to improve the legislative framework regarding breeding activities.
On February 23 and 24, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, will embark on a working visit to the Swiss Confederation. This event includes participation in high-level segments of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council and the Conference on Disarmament, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of the visit is to promote the interests and initiatives of the Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of the
School No. 29 in Bishkek is now named after the Hero of the Soviet Union and poet Musa Jalil. At the event dedicated to this occasion, the Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov, Albert Zulkharnayev representing Rossotrudnichestvo in Kyrgyzstan, as well as a delegation from Tatarstan led by the Vice Prime Minister of the Republic and Chairman of the National Council of the World Congress of Tatars Vasily Shaykhraziev were present.
On February 24, a remote power disconnection will be carried out in Bishkek for more than 6,000 subscribers who have not paid their bills. The energy company, a branch of OJSC "NESC," strongly recommends its clients to settle their debts on time to avoid disconnections. To facilitate the process of checking debts, a section called "Subscriber Balance" is available on the official website of the company, where users can view the status of their accounts at any time, including
Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kulubaev's working trip to Switzerland is scheduled for February 23 and 24. During his visit, the minister will participate in high-profile events of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, as well as in a conference dedicated to disarmament issues.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a new instruction for accounting children of school and pre-school age on February 17, 2026, according to Resolution No. 108. This instruction establishes the procedure for accounting children aged 5 to 16 who are required to receive general education. It also describes how local government administrations and executive bodies of local self-government should interact with educational institutions of general education and initial vocational education, as well as
Ulan K., who previously worked in the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) in the Chui region, is accused of corrupt actions and extortion. According to the investigation, he extorted 92 thousand dollars from an entrepreneur, threatening him with criminal prosecution and arrest. Today, February 23, a hearing will take place at the Pervomaisky District Court in Bishkek, where the issue of a preventive measure for the suspect will be decided.
During the training camp in Turkey, the "Bishkek City" team played their next match. On February 22, the capital club faced "Kaspiy," which became the champion of the First League of Kazakhstan last season and earned the right to play in the Premier League.
Bakyt Torobaev, who holds the position of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, visited the 'Agrokush' branch in the Kemin district. During the visit, he familiarized himself with the implementation of the investment project 'Kemin', which aims to develop broiler production in the country.
The event will be held at the Palandöken ski resort located in Erzurum Erzurum will once again host the FIS Snowboard World Cup, which will take place from March 6 to 8. This was announced by the tournament organizers.
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- President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 60 on February 17, 2026, which makes amendments to the previous document regarding the establishment of the agro-industrial cluster "Agro-Industrial Complex 'Korea—Kyrgyzstan'." According to the new decree, it is planned to allocate land plots with a total area of 350 hectares, located in the Alamudun district of Chui region and the city of Bishkek.
Today, February 23, the speaker of the parliament Marlen Mamataliyev signed a decree appointing Almasbek Abytov as the head of the apparatus of the Jogorku Kenesh. Previously, Abytov held the position of authorized representative of the president and the cabinet of ministers in the legislative body.
From February 16 to 22, 2026, according to preliminary data, the Main Department of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic recorded 29,894 violations of traffic rules. Of the total number of violations: - 3,170 cases for driving a vehicle without the necessary documents;
According to information from the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise — a branch of OJSC "NESC", on February 24, there will be a remote disconnection of electricity for more than 6,000 subscribers due to unpaid bills. Energy workers urge consumers to pay for the services received on time. The press service of the enterprise also noted that for the convenience of customers, a section called "Subscriber Balance" is available on the official website, where any consumer,
Starting from March 1 of this year, the cost of a tourist entry visa to Egypt will increase from $25 to $30. This was reported by the local publication Cairo 24. This change will affect tourists arriving in the country through the international airports of Cairo and Hurghada. Those vacationing in Sharm El Sheikh can still obtain a free 15-day "Sinai stamp," but a visa will be required to travel outside this region.
On the "Aysalyk" platform, a meeting took place between tax lawyer Kanybek Cherikov and labor law expert Eldar Tajibaev. They discussed a relevant issue that often concerns accountants and tax specialists: is it necessary to formalize an employment contract with the head of the organization if he is the sole founder? Eldar Tajibaev noted that there is no clear prohibition in labor legislation against signing an employment contract with the general director, nor is there a direct
Today, February 23, the Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic decided at a meeting to prematurely terminate the deputy powers of Kunduzbek Sulaymanov based on his personal request. His deputy certificate has become invalid.
The International University "Alatoo" is launching the application process for the Alatoo Hub Battle – 2026 student startup championship and invites students to participate. The goal of the Alatoo Hub Battle is to promote the development of student entrepreneurship and improve the startup ecosystem. During the event, students from various universities, entrepreneurs, investors, and market experts will be able to exchange experiences, while participants will have the chance for funding
A man was shot in the United States while attempting to enter the grounds of Donald Trump's residence. This was reported by the spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi.
North Korea continues to develop its nuclear capabilities despite harsh international sanctions, regularly conducting intercontinental missile tests, which complicates the assessment of real progress in the military sphere due to the regime's secrecy. Kim Jong Un, who took over the leadership of the country after his father's death in 2011, has invested significant resources into the nuclear weapons program, making Pyongyang a serious threat to the West, especially to the United
Today, the Central Election Commission (CEC) approved Kunduzbek Suimanov's statement regarding his resignation from office. It should be noted that Suimanov represented electoral district No. 14 and recently decided to step down as the leader of the "Mekenchil" faction, handing over this position to Talant Mamytov.
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, in December 2025, Kyrgyzstan recorded a 14.7% increase in goods imports compared to the same period in 2024. The total value of imported goods reached a record $1.3 billion, the highest figure for 2025.
During a meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, which deals with issues of science, education, and information technology, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva expressed concern about the difficulties faced by Kyrgyz migrants in Russia due to the "Amina" application. She emphasized that the application requires users to provide their registration address within three days, or they risk being blacklisted, which could lead to deportation. Kultaeva noted that the application also tracks
The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region reported that during a nighttime raid in the Kara-Suu district, two missing children were found. During the operation, R.T., born in 2013, and M.Sh., born in 2015, were located. Both children had left their home in Kara-Suu and had not been in contact for a long time. They were found in the city of Osh, after which the children were returned to their relatives.
Today, the Central Election Commission (CEC) approved the request of Kunduzbek Sulaymanov to resign from his deputy powers. Sulaymanov represented electoral district No. 14 and recently left his position as the leader of the "Mekenchil" group, after which Talant Mamytov was elected as the new leader.
Who else will leave the Jogorku Kenesh? Today it became known that Kunduz Sulaymanov has decided to renounce his deputy mandate. This step was taken against the backdrop of Eldar Sulaymanov's recent departure from parliament last week.
In the Kara-Suu district, the missing girl named Aizhanat Akzholova has been found, as reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Osh region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the operational-search activities conducted by the officers of the Internal Affairs Department of the Kara-Suu district led to the discovery of the missing person in the city of Osh.
In the new issue of the "Our People Abroad" column, readers will meet Aydai Tashtankulova, who, along with her family, settled in Mirny, Yakutia. Aydai was born in 1998 in the village of Chon-Örüktü, located in the Issyk-Kul region.
At a recent meeting of the committee on agrarian policy, water resources, and ecology of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, Zhanibek Kerimaliev, announced the government's intention to allocate 200,000 hectares of unused land to migrants for agricultural use. Kerimaliev noted that a review revealed 614,000 hectares of abandoned land in the country.
According to Al Jazeera, among the foreign soldiers, there is also a significant number of citizens from France and Russia — about 5,000 to 6,000, as well as over 1,000 citizens from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine. During the conflict, it was recorded that hundreds of citizens from Central Asia fought on the side of Israel, including 264 individuals from Uzbekistan. These people represent five different nationalities, the specific names of which are not specified, but all of them
The recent assassination of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho and the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has led to mass riots in Mexico. The country's Ministry of National Defense confirmed this information.
Systemic discrimination and bureaucratic pressure are the issues faced by ethnic Kyrgyz in Kyrgyzstan. Deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh note the unfavorable attitude in government agencies, which leads many compatriots to feel "worse than enemies" on their native land. Janibek Gadaev, an ethnic Kyrgyz, returned to his historical homeland from Tajikistan more than ten years ago. He settled in the village of Vasilievka, located in the Alamudun district of Chui region. The process of
Public figure Marat Abdieyev expressed his concern on social media regarding the situation with the detention of pediatric nephrologist Nasira Beishbayeva in Bishkek. He noted that such practices jeopardize the protection of medical professionals from professional risks, asserting that Kyrgyzstan needs to implement insurance medicine and legal protection for healthcare workers.
As a result of the accident, foreigners were injured
The hockey club "Uchur" from Bishkek became a finalist of the open championship of Uzbekistan, as reported by Sport AKIpress, citing information from the Hockey Federation of Kyrgyzstan. In the semifinal stage, the team faced "Sherdor" from Samarkand. According to the regulations, to determine the winner, the teams played a series of matches up to two victories.
// photo: ©Batzaya Choijiljav According to meteorological data, from 8:00 to 20:00 on February 23, 2026: Mostly cloudy. Snowfalls and blizzards are expected in the Mongolo-Altai mountain region. In the western half of the country, the wind will be from the southwest, while in other areas it will be from the northwest, at 5-10 meters per second, and in some areas of the country — 14-16 meters per second. Temperature readings in Lake Uvs and the Darhad basin, as well as in the valleys of the Tes
According to information provided by the Joint Stock Company "National Company 'Kazakhstan Temir Zholy'," grain exports from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan have increased by 1.7 times. From February 19, 2026, to September 2025, 6.4 million tons of new crop grain were sent to external markets, which is 19.7% more than in the same period of the previous marketing year, when exports amounted to 5.4 million tons.
On February 23 and 24, 2026, Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, will visit Switzerland. His goal is to participate in the high-level segments of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council and the Conference on Disarmament. The main task of participating in these significant events in Geneva is to promote the priorities and initiatives of the Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of the United Nations, as well as other international and regional
Today, the Central Election Commission (CEC) will consider the appeal of Deputy Kunduzbek Sulaymanov, who has decided to voluntarily resign from his position. According to the norms of electoral legislation, if a deputy leaves office prematurely, the mandate passes to the next candidate on the list. In electoral district No. 14, the next candidate on the list is Rayimberdi Duyshenbiev, who received support from 6,605 voters, which constitutes 12.24 percent of the total votes.
The XXV Winter Olympic Games took place from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy) and concluded with the hockey competitions. This is reported by MiddleAsianNews. In the final of the men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Games, strong teams from the USA and Canada faced off. The Americans, who had already become Olympic champions in 1960 and 1980, won with a score of 2:1, reclaiming the title after 46 years.
Today, Almasbek Abytov became the new head of the apparatus of the Jogorku Kenesh, according to an order signed by the speaker of parliament Marlen Mamataliyev, as reported by the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Photo from the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh. Almasbek Abytov
Illustrative photo On that day, an ambulance crew was called to the scene. As the medics found out, the boy was saved thanks to the janitor who caught him, softening the impact with his body. The child was examined by doctors and hospitalized with injuries. The boy's savior turned out to be Khayrullo, a labor migrant from Uzbekistan.
The 2026 Winter Olympics, held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, concluded with an action-packed final day of competition. On this day, the last medals were contested, determining the winners in key disciplines, and in the evening, the closing ceremony took place at the Arena di Verona. Special attention was given to the hockey players of the USA, the skiers from Sweden and Norway, as well as the star freestyler Eileen Gu. Hockey Tournament Final: Overtime and Gold for the USAThe final
Kunduzbek Sulaymanov has decided to resign from his position as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, submitting the appropriate application to the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan. This information has been confirmed by the CEC. The issue of his resignation will be discussed at today's meeting.
According to IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on February 21, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is 47 AQI. This figure is considered good.
International news agencies have provided information about the latest events in Ukraine and other corners of the world amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points. The consequences of the strike on Odessa. Photo by Nina Liashonok / Ukrinform / ZUMA Press Wire / Scanpix / LETA. Stephen Whitcoff, special representative of the U.S. president, stated that a new round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia could take place within the next three weeks. He also noted the possibility of