The Cabinet spoke about Shirshov's role in meetings with "RusHydro"

It all comes down to pragmatism and expertise, the government assured. The participation of Alexey Shirshov, former finance director of OJSC "Severelektro" and former chairman of OJSC "TNK Dastan", in working meetings with the Russian Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev and representatives of "RusHydro" is of great importance. It is driven by the pragmatic interests of the state and the need for expert support in complex negotiations.

Amangeldiev explained Shirshov's role in the negotiations regarding the Upper Naryn Cascade

On February 16, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan, led by First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev, traveled to Russia for working meetings. Discussions were held in Moscow with Sergey Tsivilev, the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, regarding cooperation in the energy sector. The negotiations also involved the Minister of Energy of Kyrgyzstan Talaybek Ibraev, Alexey Shirshov, and representatives of PJSC "RusHydro".

Exchange Rates in Commercial Banks on February 20: Euro Continues to Decline

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has presented the exchange rates for foreign currencies as of February 20: The euro continues to decline, while the ruble shows a trend of strengthening. The dollar remains at the same level.

The Director of the Republican Sports College has been detained until April 15.

Magnolian: My main goal is not to repeat myself

Dölgoon Bayasgalan (Magnolian) An interview with the young Mongolian artist who shares his journey to fame, stepping onto the international stage, and the process of creating music. Ten years ago, a small presentation of the album "Famous Men," consisting of six tracks, took place at the Hi-Fi Records store. One of the songs, "The Bride and the Bachelor," was later used by the popular Netflix series "Outer Banks," while another track, "Crimson," was

The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet explained Alexey Shirshov's participation in meetings with "RusHydro"

The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Daniyar Amangeldiev, noted that Alexey Shirshov's participation in meetings with the Russian Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev and representatives of "RusHydro" is related to the pragmatic interests of Kyrgyzstan, as well as the need for expert support during complex negotiations. Recently, a meeting took place in Moscow, where, in addition to Sergey Tsivilev and Daniyar Amangeldiev, the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev

The premiere of the solo performance "Medea" will take place at the A. Umuraliyev Bishkek Drama Theater.

From February 27 to 28 and on March 1, audiences will be able to see the premiere of the solo performance "Medea" at the A. Umuraliev Bishkek Drama Theater. According to information from the theater's press service, this solo performance is based on a play by Nina Mazur and depicts a deep confession of a woman driven to extremes by love, betrayal, and loneliness.

"The version that he fell asleep at the wheel is ruled out." Relatives of the detained Kyrgyzstani in the USA ask Bishkek to intervene.

The family of Bekzhan Beishekeev, a Kyrgyzstani truck driver detained in the USA after a tragic traffic accident, has called on diplomats to prevent him from becoming a victim of the anti-immigrant campaign. They assert that what happened was an accident and ask Bishkek to provide legal support to their citizen. The accident, which resulted in the deaths of four people, occurred on February 3. According to Bekzhan's older brother, Ruslan, they could not imagine that his face would appear

Fake law enforcement officers forced a Bishkek resident to hand over 850,000 soms over the phone

The suspect has been detained The Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect involved in telephone fraud.

2 people died, 5 rescued after a car fell through a crack in the ice on Lake Khubsugul

According to information provided by the Khubsugul Emergency Management Office, a tragic event occurred on Lake Khubsugul on the evening of February 18, 2026. A car fell into a crack in the ice, resulting in the deaths of two people, while five managed to escape. Authorities reported that a UAZ-452 minibus, driven by O.B., was traveling from the Khangh sum to the Renchinlkhumbe sum with seven passengers on board when it encountered a crack in the ice in the Khachim area of the Dalai-Zakh

The Financial Supervision Authority proposes to require insurance organizations to join an insurance pool for mandatory housing insurance.

The financial oversight authority has proposed to implement a requirement for insurance companies to join an insurance pool as part of mandatory housing insurance. This initiative is reflected in a draft law submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers for consideration by the Jogorku Kenesh at the end of January. It is also planned to amend the definition of the term "insurance pool." In the current version, this pool does not have the status of a legal entity, whereas in the new proposal

At the Bishkek City Drama Theater - Premiere of the Monodrama "Medea" with Dinara Abdykadyrova

The play "Medea," based on the play by Nina Mazur, will be presented on February 27, 28, and March 1 at the A. Umuraliev Bishkek City Drama Theater. Dinara Abdykadyrova in the solo performance "Medea." Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Drama Theater. Dinara Abdykadyrova in the solo performance "Medea." Photo by the press service of the Bishkek City Drama Theater. Dinara Abdykadyrova in the solo performance "Medea." Photo by the press service

Stone and Weapon: Man Sentenced After Conflict with Nephew Over Land Dispute

The Chuy Regional Court changed the verdict in the criminal case regarding a conflict between relatives in the Alamedin district on January 28, 2026. The materials of the case were taken from the State Register of Judicial Acts.

Premier League: "Muras United" Will Miss Two Rounds of the New Season

The football club "Muras United" from the city of Manas will not participate in the first two rounds of the new season of the Kyrgyzstan football championship. The planned start of the Premier League is set for March 1, with 16 teams participating in the tournament.

Former Prince of the United Kingdom Andrew Released After Interrogation

// Reuters According to the police, 66-year-old Andrew was released "under investigation" after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This status implies that investigative actions will continue, but no official charges have been filed yet. In the morning statement from law enforcement, the prince's name was not mentioned — only that a man over 60 had been detained. Searches were also conducted at two addresses related to the case.

Military aircraft crashed in western Iran, pilot killed

Illustrative photo The incident occurred on February 19, resulting in the death of one of the pilots. In response to the incident, rescue services promptly arrived at the crash site to carry out necessary operations. The causes of the disaster are currently being investigated.

The head of the investigation department of the GKNB for the Chui region has been arrested.

He is suspected of corrupt activities

Erlan Sherov's Gold in Slovenia Became Historic for Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz athlete Erlan Sherov won gold at one of the stages of the European Judo Cup. The competition took place on February 14-15 in the Slovenian city of Ljubljana.

In Ulaanbaatar -2°C

According to meteorological data, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on February 20, 2026, it will be cloudy in the western and central aimags, with variable cloudiness in other regions. At night, snowfalls and blizzards are expected in the western and northern parts of the western aimags, as well as in the northern parts of the central aimags, while during the day, most areas of the western and central aimags, as well as the northern parts of the eastern aimags, will experience similar conditions. The

Exchange rates in commercial banks of Kyrgyzstan on February 20

Information is provided based on data collected from the websites of commercial banks. If you have questions regarding the specified rates, it is recommended to contact the banks directly. This information is current as of the time of publication. Please note that exchange rates for cash transactions may change throughout the day.

More than 4 kilograms of drugs, grenades, and weapons seized in the city of Osh from organized crime group members

The employees of the Drug Control Service in Osh have disrupted the activities of an organized crime group that was involved in large-scale supplies of Afghan-produced drugs. During a search of a Daewoo Nexia car belonging to a 28-year-old citizen S.O.B., 101 grams of hashish and 155,000 soms were found. The seized money and drugs became material evidence in the criminal case.

A pensioner in Bishkek was deceived out of 850,000 soms: a suspect has been detained

The capital's law enforcement agencies have detained a suspect in fraud, reports the press service of the Bishkek City Police Department. It became known that a 77-year-old pensioner contacted the police in December 2025. She reported that strangers, who introduced themselves as law enforcement officers, deceived her into transferring 850,000 soms.

Students and Farmers Presented a Joint Strategy at the "Agrodialogue"

At the event organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, participants noted that this year the main theme was the presentations by students from agricultural universities. These young specialists presented their research alongside experienced professionals, which became a significant highlight of the forum. The "Agrodialog" forum has become an important platform for honest dialogue between farmers, scientists, and

Certificate Blocking: How the New Russian Regulation Hit the EAEU Business

The authorities of Russia continue to implement new rules regarding the import of goods into their territory. The main reason for such measures is said to be the fight against gray imports and counterfeit certificates, as well as the protection of public health. However, in practice, this leads to the displacement of companies from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Belarus from the product certification market. Initially, Kyrgyz certification organizations faced the first problems. The

The gray cardinal of the energy sector, Shirshov, was spotted at the Kyrgyz-Russian negotiations on the Naryn hydropower plants.

Information about Shirshov's presence in the Ministry of Energy and the Cabinet of Ministers has not been commented on. Aleksey Shirshov, who previously held the position of financial director at JSC "Severelektro" and managed JSC "TNK Dastan," became a participant in the Kyrgyz-Russian commission discussing the Upper Naryn cascade of hydropower plants. This information is confirmed by a photograph of the meeting published on the website of the Ministry of Energy of

Training jumps with Mi-17 were conducted at the Ala-Too training center

Yesterday, training jumps for parachutists took place at the "Ala-Too" training center. This information was provided by the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan. More than fifty servicemen participated in these training jumps. Although for most it was a planned exercise, the training conditions were close to combat: waiting in full gear, thorough equipment checks, and strict time limits for groups. On the ground, there were also duty instructors, medical personnel, and an insurance

On the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway, 12 temporary trading points and lightweight structures have been dismantled.

Before the start of the dismantling work, a week prior to their execution, notifications were sent to the owners of the facilities requiring them to tidy up the occupied areas and eliminate violations. An explanatory work was also carried out to inform about the necessary actions. The Chui Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control will continue to carry out regular monitoring of construction works in the Chui region, urging all participants in construction activities

In Naryn, the conservation of water resources was discussed

At the recent meeting of the Basin Council in Naryn, experts and representatives of government bodies discussed the strategy for managing the region's water resources. The main topic of the meeting was the application of the basin management principle, enshrined in the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which considers the river as a single entity, regardless of administrative boundaries.

Training camp in Turkey: "Shinnik" from the FNL defeated two teams from Kyrgyzstan in one day without conceding a goal.

Football clubs in Kyrgyzstan are actively preparing for the start of the new season of the Higher League. On February 19, in Turkey, "Dordoi" from Bishkek and "Kyrgyzaltyn" from Kara-Balta played their matches.

In Bishkek, vehicles with excessive emissions were identified

During a recent raid in Bishkek, three vehicles were discovered whose emissions exceed permissible limits by more than 50%. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. In accordance with the provisions of Article 234 of the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Offenses," three administrative protocols were drawn up against individuals. The total amount of fines imposed was 22,500 soms.

The labor migration quota in Kyrgyzstan has been increased to 52,000

The government of Kyrgyzstan has set a labor migration quota for 2026 at 52,000 people. This information was announced by 24.kg Arlen Aliyasov, head of the department for working with foreign citizens at the Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration of the republic. Aliyasov noted that in the previous year, the quota initially amounted to 25,000, then was increased to 42,000, and subsequently reached 52,000. If necessary, this figure may be revised upwards.

In the U.S., Hundreds of Fake Truck Driver Training Schools Discovered

During this large-scale operation, over 1,400 inspections were conducted across all 50 states in just five days, involving more than 300 inspectors. As a result, hundreds of educational institutions were identified that do not comply with established regulations. Violations ranged from using fake addresses to lacking qualified instructors. Some training centers did not teach drivers the rules for transporting hazardous materials, used unsuitable vehicles for practical training, and did not

Measures to Reduce Traffic Congestion Discussed in Bishkek

On February 19, 2026, an open meeting of experts dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and improving the transportation situation in the city was held at the "Tunguch" theater in Bishkek. As part of the event, the city administration announced the creation of a road council, which will serve as a platform for interaction between experts, citizens, government bodies, and relevant organizations to develop comprehensive solutions.

Trump extended sanctions against Russia over Crimea for another year

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to extend the sanctions regime against Russia for another year. These measures were introduced after the annexation of Crimea in 2014. The document confirming this decision was published on February 19 in the electronic database of the U.S. Federal Register. The text states: "I am extending for one year the state of emergency declared in Executive Order No. 13660." This order was originally signed by then-President Barack Obama on March 6, 2014.

Tokaev announced readiness to allocate a "significant amount" to Trump's World Council

Kassym-Jomart Tokaev also proposed to hold meetings of the World Council in Kazakhstan and to establish an award named after Trump. The country has become one of the leading participants in the new World Council, which was initiated by the President of the United States, expressing its readiness to contribute financially, provide humanitarian assistance, and participate in stabilization missions. The inaugural meeting took place in Washington at the Donald Trump Peace Institute. The

Star of "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy" Eric Dane has died

Eric Dane. Photo by Getty Images. Eric Dane, an American actor, became widely known for his outstanding roles in the cult series "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria." He passed away on February 19, 2026, after a long battle with a serious illness. According to reports from global news agencies, the cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a rare neurological disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which he had been facing for over a year after

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed online submission of applications for the registration of pesticides and agrochemicals

- Changes have occurred in the procedures for the registration and testing of pesticides and agrochemicals in the Kyrgyz Republic. The regulation has been updated based on the government decree dated July 1, 2013, No. 390.

Temporary ban on the export of mineral fertilizers from Kyrgyzstan beyond the customs territory of the EAEU has been introduced

"Agrodialog": Acoustic Freezing Will Enhance the Export Potential of Agricultural Products

- During the agricultural forum "Agrodialog" on February 20, the director of the agrologistics company, Turusbek Matiyev, emphasized the implementation of acoustic freezing technology. According to him, this technology significantly extends the shelf life of agricultural products and improves their export potential. Matiyev noted that this innovation freezes products without damaging the cellular structure, which helps maintain their shape, quality, and flavor characteristics.

The detained nephrologist Nasir Beishev has been placed under house arrest.

The medical community and citizens of the country have come to his defense Nephrologist Nasir Beishebaev, who was detained, is now under house arrest. This was reported by his lawyer Evgenia Krapivina.

UTS in Turkey: "Muras United" lost to "Ordabasy" with a score of 0:4

During the training camp in Turkey, the team "Muras United" from Manas played a new match. On February 19, the vice-champion of Kyrgyzstan faced "Ordabasy," which finished sixth in the last season of the Kazakhstan Premier League.

13th Day of the Olympics: Historic Debut, Gold for the USA in Hockey, and Triumph in Figure Skating

The thirteenth day of the Winter Olympic Games taking place in Italy was significant and eventful. For the first time, ski mountaineering was included in the Olympic program, and the final competitions in women's hockey and singles figure skating determined the winners. Additionally, medals were awarded in speed skating and Nordic combined, bringing us closer to the end of the competitions. Ski Mountaineering: First Gold in Olympic HistoryThis discipline, now part of the Olympic program,

The Ministry of Health discussed with UNDP the priorities for the development of the healthcare system until 2030.

During the meeting held by the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanbek Dosmambetov, with Alexandra Solovieva, the UNDP Resident Representative in the country, the main areas of cooperation for improving the healthcare system until 2030 were discussed. The Ministry of Health emphasized the importance of strengthening institutional foundations, increasing human resources capacity, implementing digital technologies in medicine, and enhancing the resilience of the national healthcare

Comprehensive Survey of Mountain Territories in Kyrgyzstan Discussed in Bishkek

A meeting took place in Bishkek between Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan on mountain issues, and Volker Frobarth, the head of the OSCE Program Office. This information was provided by the presidential administration. During the conversation, the parties discussed plans for the current year, as well as joint activities related to mountain themes in the regions of the country.

Ibrahim Saytmuratov became the head of the Batken Regional State Architectural and Construction Control Department

- As part of the personnel review in the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control, which operates under the Ministry of Construction, new decisions have been made. Ibrahim Kudratillaevich Saitmuratov has been appointed as the head of the Batken Regional Administration.

Kamran Abbasov will fight at the Fight Nights tournament in Russia

Athlete from Kyrgyzstan Kiamran Abbasov (24-7) is preparing for a new fight in Russia. His match will take place in the main event of the Fight Nights 134 tournament, scheduled for February 20 in Sochi.

A Bishkek Resident Suggested the City Hall Create a Night Route

html During the meeting of the Road Council, one of the residents of Bishkek proposed to introduce a night route for municipal transport to improve transportation in the city. She emphasized that many buses finish their routes too early, which creates difficulties for citizens who cannot get home or to their workplaces.

In Bishkek, there are currently 1,567 buses in operation, with plans to purchase 625 new ones.

As of now, there are 1567 buses in Bishkek, and plans are in place to purchase 625 new models that are 8 meters long. This was reported by Ulanbek Beishenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the capital's mayoralty. Of the total number of buses, 350 are 12-meter models, while the rest are 10.5-meter models. These buses are classified as high-capacity, which meets the transportation requirements in Bishkek.