- It is expected that the expenditure part of the capital's budget will amount to 32.9 billion soms. This was reported on February 20 during the budget hearings by Ruslan Sadyrbaev, head of the city department of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to him, funding will be allocated across key areas of the city's development:
- According to information provided by the National Statistical Committee, in 2025, Kyrgyzstan increased its potato import volume to 28.6 thousand tons, costing $11.4 million. Comparing with the previous year, when only 512 tons worth $301 thousand were imported from January to December, a significant increase in supplies can be observed.
The Ministry of Education has announced the start of online registration for the nationwide testing, which will be available until April 2. The registration process began on February 17 and is conducted through the platform of the Assessment and Training Center testing.kg.
In Uzgen, a monitoring of meat prices took place. The Deputy Akim of the Uzgen District, Imangazy Abdrayev, shared information about this. According to him, on February 17, a monitoring was conducted in the district aimed at regulating and stabilizing prices for meat, as well as for key agricultural products and socially important goods.
- In 2026, it is planned to approve the revenue part of the budget for the city of Bishkek in the amount of 32.9 billion soms. This information was presented on February 20 during the budget hearings by Ruslan Sadyrbaev, head of the city department of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to his report, this figure demonstrates a growth of 142.9% compared to the approved plan for 2025, which means an increase in the revenue part by 9.9 billion soms. In particular, the
At the National Academy of the Kyrgyz Football Union, an intensive four-day seminar dedicated to the implementation of the international standard ISO 9001 has concluded. As part of the preparation for the establishment of a quality management system, training was conducted for 21 heads of various departments within the organization.
- The launch of a new glass container production line at the Mailuu-Suu Lamp Factory required investments of about 1.5 billion soms. This statement was made on February 20 by Deputy Director Asem Jusupov at the agricultural forum "Agrodialog." A new production facility was built from scratch at the factory, and a high-tech glass-forming machine was installed, which allows for the production of a variety of products — from small jars to large glass packaging. This project was
The new buses will operate on the narrow streets of residential areas Bishkek plans to acquire 625 compact buses in the near future. This information was announced by Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development of the city administration.
On February 19, the Main Department for Road Traffic Safety conducted a raid in the Chui region called "Re-equipment." According to information from the State Traffic Safety Department, during the event, 37 vehicles, mostly SUVs, were placed in the impound lot in Tokmok.
From 2018 to 2025, specialists at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCOMCH) performed 79 kidney transplant surgeries. This information is presented in the report of the chief freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic. Of the total number of surgeries, 42 were performed as part of related transplants according to the established price list, while 37 surgeries were conducted on a free basis.
This year, the jury of the Sony World Photography Awards announced the winners in the "Wildlife" category, presenting outstanding photographs of animals and natural landscapes. This is already the 19th competition organized by the World Photography Organisation with the support of Sony, which is considered one of the most significant in the world of photography.
As a result of the operation, 37 vehicles were seized, which were equipped with homemade additional tanks for transporting fuel and lubricants. Among them, SUVs predominated. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. During a special inspection, employees of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety identified 37 drivers who had installed illegal fuel containers on their vehicles. These tanks were
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the open customs borders with partners in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) create opportunities for unfair imports, which negatively affects the internal market of Russia. “We intend to take strict measures to prevent this unfair practice,” said Overchuk. This year, a system for confirming the expectation of goods delivery (SPO) was introduced, which requires importers to confirm the conclusion of a deal for the supply of goods from EAEU countries
Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister, explained in an interview with Kaktus.media that the cooperation with Alexey Shirshov, the former chairman of the board of OJSC "TNK 'Dastan'", is not limited to negotiations with the Russian side regarding the construction of the Upper Naryn Cascade of Hydroelectric Power Stations. Shirshov does not hold an official position, but he has been actively involved in the work of the Cabinet of Ministers since Akylbek Japarov
- In accordance with the order of the Cabinet of Ministers dated January 23, 2026, No. 33-t, the city administration of Manas (Jalal-Abad region) will receive several state-owned properties. The transferred properties include land plots and non-residential premises intended for the improvement of the city's social and housing infrastructure.
Measures have been taken to regulate the domestic market and support agricultural producers. The Cabinet of Ministers of the country announced the introduction of a temporary restriction on the export of mineral fertilizers outside the Eurasian Economic Union. This information was stated in an official government announcement.
Starting from November 2026, an experiment is planned to be launched in Tashkent and the Tashkent region, which involves the participation of jurors in cases of particularly serious crimes. This initiative, part of the state program, was approved by a presidential decree and marks a new milestone in the country's judicial system. In addition, investigative judges will be granted the authority to modify or revoke preventive measures, such as detention or house arrest.
The suspect will remain in a temporary detention facility until April 15 The head of the 6th department of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) for Bishkek, known by the nickname Grudak, was detained by the military prosecutor's office on charges of corrupt activities.
According to information from IQAir, in Bishkek at 17:00 on February 19, 2026, the air quality index is 71 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
At a meeting held on February 19, the Minister of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic, Talantbek Soltobaev, instructed the creation of a new transport control point north of the "Aral" point in the Jumgal district. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided data, the opening of this point will contribute to enhancing road safety, monitoring compliance with weight and
According to IQAir data, on February 20, 2026, at 11:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 99 AQI. This index is classified as satisfactory.
In Uzbekistan, the process of selecting candidates for the first space flight is starting. According to local media, the agency "Uzbekcosmos" has already studied the global experience in astronaut training and research conducted on the International Space Station (ISS). As a result of a meeting with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a decision was made to create a special state commission that will be responsible for finding potential astronauts and organizing the flight.
According to a report by the chief freelance specialists of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan, there are only 19 nephrologists in the country, of which 12 treat adults and 7 treat children. This creates a serious shortage of specialists. There are only 0.26 nephrologists for adults per 100,000 population in the country, whereas the World Health Organization recommends this figure should be at least 1.0. Thus, to meet the population's needs, the number of doctors needs to be increased by
After the appointment of the new mayor, Zhanarbek Akaev, and the resignation of the previous leader, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, active discussions among the residents regarding changes in the local administration have unfolded in Osh. The filming crew of 24.kg conducted a survey to find out how the citizens perceive these personnel changes. Many respondents admitted that they have not yet had time to form a clear opinion about the new mayor but expressed their readiness to monitor his actions and
After the 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mikel Arteta emphasized that his team needs to pay attention to the harsh criticism. The game started promisingly for the Londoners, as they led by two goals, but after the break, they lost control of the match. The opponent managed to reduce the deficit, and in stoppage time, took advantage of a mistake by Arsenal's defense to equalize.
Weather overview in Kyrgyzstan for February 21. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of February 21, rain is expected in some areas of Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, while snow is anticipated in the mountainous parts of Chui region. At the same time, no precipitation is expected in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. In the morning and throughout the day, rain and snow will occur in most parts of the country, with significant precipitation possible in the mountains.
In the next two to three months, the Bishkek city administration plans to expand the smart traffic light project to the entire city. This was announced by Ulanbek Beyshenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure. He specified that the municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies" is currently working on the project, which is focused on automating traffic management for the entire city.
The head of the 6th department of the State Committee for National Security in Bishkek, known as Grudak, has been detained by the military prosecutor's office. According to preliminary data, he is suspected of corruption crimes. According to the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, A.T. will remain in a temporary detention facility until April 15. This measure was taken based on materials collected during the investigation. He is charged under the article
Route No. 71 connects Bishkek with the village of Sadovoe, which has recently become part of the capital. Despite its significance for residents, the conditions at the final stop leave much to be desired. Last week, the bus got stuck in the mud and remained there for over two hours, according to locals. The editorial team of Kaktus.media went to the final stop of the 71st bus. The wait at the Alamedin market stop stretched to 45 minutes, and the bus never arrived. As a result, we reached our
According to information provided by the Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, an exceedance of the maximum permissible concentrations of pollutants in the atmosphere was registered in Bishkek.
The beginning of 2026 marked a rise in interest among citizens of Uzbekistan in traveling abroad, with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan taking leading positions in terms of the number of visits. This is reported by podrobno.uz. According to the National Statistical Committee, in January 2026, nearly 590 thousand Uzbeks traveled abroad, which is a 6.9% increase compared to the same period last year.
As of today, there are 68 museums operating in Kyrgyzstan, employing a total of 1,291 people. In 2025, 354 exhibits were restored in this sector, 2,200 units were added, and over 25,200 items underwent digitization. Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov reported at a board meeting on February 19 that in 2025, the country's museums attracted over 1.2 million visitors.
On February 19, it was announced at the Ministry of Culture's board meeting that there are 101 institutions functioning in the field of professional education, including universities, secondary educational institutions, music schools, and other organizations related to the arts. This was reported by the First Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov. He noted that more than 18,200 students are enrolled in this system of the Ministry of Culture.
Violations are identified only during scheduled inspections, while agencies respond only after tragic incidents. In 2025, 19 fatal incidents were recorded in the construction sector. This was reported by Cholponkul Madiyarov, Deputy Director of the Labor Law Compliance and Supervision Service, at parliamentary hearings dedicated to the "Occupational Safety" bill.
As a result of the reform carried out in 2025, the Ministry of Culture decided to close 41 libraries. This became known on February 19 at a meeting of the agency's board, where the First Deputy Minister Soyuzbek Nadyrbekov spoke. Nadyrbekov explained that the closure of the libraries was a consequence of their inefficiency, poor condition of the buildings, and actual non-functionality at the time the decision was made. After these changes, the total number of libraries in the country was
- On September 23, 2025, a citizen identified as R.R. filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District of Bishkek, requesting measures to be taken against an individual named "K.", the press service of the department reports. According to his statement, on July 31, 2025, this individual offered him a job at a construction site located on Radishcheva Street in Bishkek. Gaining his trust, he took possession of $50,000 and then disappeared without
In the city of Osh, out of 17 cosmetology institutions, only 4 have obtained a license. This information was announced by Kanbu Kalysheva, a sanitary doctor of the communal direction at the disease prevention and sanitary-epidemiological surveillance center of the city of Osh and Osh region.
- On February 20, during the budget hearings, Ruslan Sadyrbaev, head of the city department of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic, presented consolidated information on the budget indicators of Bishkek for 2025. According to him, the actual revenues of the city amounted to 30.5 billion soms, which exceeds the revised plan of 29.4 billion soms. This means that the plan was fulfilled at a level of 103.8%, which is equivalent to an over-fulfillment of 1.1 billion soms.
- During the budget hearings on February 20, the speaker of the Bishkek City Council, Bekzhan Usenaliev, announced that the city's budget for 2025 amounted to 23 billion 994 million 600 thousand soms. Taking into account the revenues from the republican budget, the revised amount reached 29 billion 428 million 972 thousand soms. The actual execution of the budget amounted to 30 billion 561 million 886 thousand soms, which corresponds to 103% of the planned amount.
On February 19, Iran, together with Russia, conducted naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean. This was reported the same day by The Hill. During these maneuvers, Russian and Iranian sailors practiced interaction techniques aimed at improving coordination of actions and exchanging military experience. As noted by Rear Admiral Hassan Maghsoudlu of the Iranian Navy, the purpose of the exercises was to strengthen security and establish reliable maritime
In our country, there are 806 regional institutions of the Ministry of Culture, including district and city departments, centralized accounting offices, as well as culture houses and folk ensembles. This was reported by the First Deputy Minister of Culture, Sozbek Nadybekov, at a recent meeting of the ministry. Currently, 3,780 people are employed in these institutions.
A temporary ban on the export of mineral fertilizers from the Kyrgyz Republic beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union has been imposed for six months. The only exceptions are cases related to humanitarian assistance provided by the Cabinet of Ministers and the customs procedure of transit. This decision was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In Kyrgyzstan, the issue of domestic violence raises serious concerns among human rights defenders. Nazgul Turdubekova, the director of the public foundation "League of Child Rights Defenders," emphasized in her address to President Sadyr Japarov and other high-ranking officials that the level of violence in families remains high. She insists that the fight against this problem should become a priority of state policy, shifting from reacting to cases of violence to their prevention.
The implemented ESF form is intended for the documentation of goods before export from the country and is used exclusively for the documentary support of goods that will be sold through electronic trading platforms.
In Niger, located in the Sahara Desert, scientists made an unusual discovery — a new species of Spinosaurus was identified, one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs, characterized by a distinctive crest on its head and teeth adapted for catching fish. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing an article published in the journal Science. Previously, researchers were only aware of one species — Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, which was described based on findings made in Egypt in 1915.
Nazgul Turdubekova, director of the "League of Child Rights Defenders" Foundation, has appealed to President Sadyr Japarov, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, and Deputy Chairperson of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy, with a proposal to improve state policy in the fight against domestic violence. She noted that despite the steps already taken, the level of domestic violence remains high and shows no significant decrease. In her appeal, the human
In the Jogorku Kenesh, hearings are taking place today on the new edition of the Law "On Labor Protection." The reason for developing the new document was the entry into force of the new Labor Code on January 23, 2025, which excluded 29 articles related to workplace safety. In this regard, the Cabinet of Ministers initiated the creation of a separate law to improve the protection of citizens' rights. According to the explanatory note, the proposed draft law aims to create an
Recently, a conference was held at the Eurasian Economic Commission, where the possibilities of applying artificial intelligence in the antimonopoly regulation of the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union were discussed. According to the press service of the EEC, the participants of the event emphasized the role that AI can play in enhancing the efficiency of entrepreneurs and the mechanisms of antimonopoly control. Participants highlighted the need to develop unified approaches to the