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Economy

Officials of the Chuy Region criticized for delaying project implementation

Daniyar Amangeldiev, who holds the position of First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, expressed dissatisfaction with the slow implementation of the irrigation project funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. During a meeting of the regional state administration dedicated to the results of 2025, he noted: “You have been dragging this out for five years and cannot complete the project. This is simply unacceptable.”

20.02.2026, 08:40
Society

Focus on Prevention. Human Rights Activist Proposes a New Model for Combating Domestic Violence

The situation with domestic violence in Kyrgyzstan raises serious concerns among human rights defenders. In her address to President Sadyr Japarov, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev, and member of the Jogorku Kenesh Zhyldyz Taalaibek kyzy, the director of the NGO "League of Child Rights Defenders" Nazgul Turdubekova shared her thoughts on the need to change the approach to this issue. According to her, the level of domestic violence remains high. Turdubekova is convinced that to

20.02.2026, 08:37
Economy

The First Deputy Head of the Cabinet Discussed Measures to Stabilize Prices

At the meeting of the state administration of the Chui region, dedicated to the results of 2025, First Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev discussed measures aimed at stabilizing prices and the interaction of government agencies with market structures. Daniyar Amangeldiev emphasized the need for close cooperation between local authorities and the antimonopoly service in the markets. He pointed out the importance of ensuring legality during monitoring and inspections.

20.02.2026, 08:37
Economy

Japan will finance a project to support farmers in Kyrgyzstan for $4.5 million

In Kyrgyzstan, a signing ceremony was held, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry and the United Nations World Food Programme, marking the launch of a new project. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry. The project, which aims to develop climate-resilient value chains in agriculture, is being implemented with financial support from Japan.

20.02.2026, 08:36
Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of February 20
World

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of February 20

World news and reports from Ukraine over the past 24 hours have provided information on current events amid the ongoing conflict in the country. Here is a brief overview of the most significant events. Sumy after the strike by Russian drones. Photo: Francisco Richart / Anadolu / Getty Images. Donald Trump extended the sanctions against Russia, imposed in 2014, 2018, and 2022, for another year. In the Russian city of Bryansk, two people were injured as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drones.

20.02.2026, 08:36
Economy

The Jogorku Kenesh approved the temporary trade agreement of the EAEU with Mongolia in the first reading

On February 19, 2026, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and approved a draft law concerning the ratification of the Temporary Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, as well as Mongolia. This document was signed on June 27, 2025, in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus. The purpose of this Temporary Trade Agreement is to create optimal conditions for mutual trade, reduce both tariff and non-tariff barriers, simplify customs procedures, and

20.02.2026, 08:26
Education

In the village of Shaty, a school was built for 151 million soms in the Tyup district.

In the village of Shaty, located in the Tyup district, a ceremonial opening of a new building for a general secondary school named after D. Moldogaziev took place. The educational institution is designed for 225 students. Among those present at the opening ceremony were: the authorized representative of the president in the Issyk-Kul region Bakytbek Jetigenov, the deputy minister of emergency situations Akylbek Mazaripov, the representative of the World Bank T. Junusheva, as well as the head of

20.02.2026, 08:24
Night Buses with Special Fare May Appear in Bishkek
Society

Night Buses with Special Fare May Appear in Bishkek

The city hall reported that public transport operates until 1 AM In Bishkek, a new type of public transport may be introduced — night buses that will operate at a special fare. This was announced by Ulanbek Beishenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, during a meeting with city residents.

20.02.2026, 08:20
Society

The Labor Market of the IT Sector in Kyrgyzstan: Where There Are More Vacancies and Higher Salaries

The field of information technology continues to be one of the most in-demand sectors in the labor market. In 2025, on the platform headhunter.kg, employers actively posted job advertisements in various IT specializations, while job seekers updated their resumes. Analyzing the results, HeadHunter examined the structure of demand by specialties, the level of offered salaries, the distribution of vacancies by regions, and the dynamics of employer and job seeker activity over the year, as well as

20.02.2026, 08:19
Society

In the BGC, the mayor's office is criticized for the additional burden on entrepreneurs

At a meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council dedicated to issues of municipal property and urban planning, Deputy Kazybek Ergeshov raised the topic of increasing rental rates for land and markets in the city. He expressed the opinion that the actions of local authorities are unjustified and create additional difficulties for representatives of small and medium-sized businesses.

20.02.2026, 08:10
The atmospheric column for the first Mongolian oil refinery is ready for its journey: Mumbai – Tianjin – Altanshiree
World

The atmospheric column for the first Mongolian oil refinery is ready for its journey: Mumbai – Tianjin – Altanshiree

This column has a height of 58.4 meters, a diameter of 3.2 meters, and weighs 245 tons. It was produced by the Indian company KCP Limited, located in Chennai. Before setting off, the column underwent 17 stages of inspection, including hydro testing and non-destructive testing. It was then preserved using nitrogen and prepared for multimodal transportation. For this, the column will be divided into four parts. The sea delivery from the port of Mumbai (India) is expected to take place in

20.02.2026, 07:50
A Mongolian family purchased a house in Hong Kong for $31.5 million, planning to retire.
World

A Mongolian family purchased a house in Hong Kong for $31.5 million, planning to retire.

The President and CEO of "Mongolian Gold," Ms. Tselmuun Nyamtayshir, announced that the new house will be used for retirees living with family. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. The family, which manages one of Mongolia's leading mining conglomerates, purchased a standalone building in a prestigious area of southern Hong Kong for 247 million HKD (31.5 million USD), planning to use it as a "residence for retirees in a family setting." According to land registry

20.02.2026, 07:42
The Ambassador of Mongolia met with Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines
World

The Ambassador of Mongolia met with Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines

In May 2025, the first flight of the Boeing 737-800 from the well-known American airline United Airlines to Mongolia took place. According to MiddleAsianNews, "the Ambassador of Mongolia in Washington, Batbayar Olziidelger, met with the CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby, on February 10, 2026." During the meeting, both regional and international issues related to aviation were discussed, as well as deepening cooperation between Mongolia and the USA in this field.

20.02.2026, 07:01
Economy

Ysmail Esenaliev headed the Osh Regional Office of State Architectural and Construction Control

- As part of the reorganization in several departments under the State Architectural and Construction Control Department of the Ministry of Construction, there have been personnel appointments. Ismail Mitalipovich Esenaliev has been appointed as the head of the Osh Regional Department of State Architectural and Construction Control; Azizbek Gulamovich Seydaliev has become the head of the State Architectural and Construction Control Department of the city of Osh. Samad Janteliyev, the First

20.02.2026, 06:55
The advertisement for cosmetics mentioning the rosy cheeks of a Mongolian baby sparked controversy
World

The advertisement for cosmetics mentioning the rosy cheeks of a Mongolian baby sparked controversy

Accusations of racism have been directed at a South Korean cosmetics brand after reports surfaced online on Thursday about an advertisement for one of its blushes featuring the phrase "cheeks like a Mongolian baby," reports MiddleAsianNews. The brand, which specializes in decorative cosmetics including blushes and lipsticks, released moisturizing blushes in December of last year. In posts shared on various platforms, one of the nine shades, "Mocha pop," was described as

20.02.2026, 06:28
Sports

Who became the champion of Kyrgyzstan in combat sambo? List

In Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace, the Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship 2026 took place on February 18. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from various regions of the country participated in the tournament, competing for medals.

19.02.2026, 23:43
Sports

Championship of Kyrgyzstan: List of Winners and Prizewinners Among Women

On February 18, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in sambo for the year 2026 concluded in Bishkek, held at the Koshomkul Sports Palace. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from all regions of the country participated in the competitions.

19.02.2026, 23:22
Society

Dedicated bus lanes will appear on three streets in Bishkek

Ulanbek Beishenbaev, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the mayor's office, announced plans to implement new dedicated lanes for public transport in Bishkek. In 2025, a pilot project was launched on Akhunbaev Street, covering the section from Ch. Aitmatov Avenue to Abdrakhmanov Street, which will continue this year. Currently, the possibility of creating dedicated lanes on Tokombaev Street (Southern Highway), Abdrakhmanov Street,

19.02.2026, 22:48
Society

Janar Akayev appointed two vice-mayors of Osh

Zhanarbek Akayev, the mayor of Osh, has appointed new deputies. According to official orders published on the city hall's website, the new vice-mayors are Masuda Aydarbekova, who previously headed the city hall's office, and Shumkarbek Paiziev, who held the position of director of the capital construction department.

19.02.2026, 22:44
Society

Photo Report — The City of Metallurgists in Batken Region

In the Batken region, in the city of Kadamjay, there are more than 15 thousand residents. The city is located along the Ak-Suu River and was established on September 27, 2012, in accordance with the law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 168. It includes the settlement of Kadamjay and the villages of Pulgon, Tashkyya, and Chaltash, which were previously part of the Orozbekov rural district.

19.02.2026, 22:42
Society

How Energy Efficiency of Public Buildings is Improved in Kyrgyzstan

In Bishkek, the initiative "Reducing Investment Risks in Low-Carbon Solutions for Public Buildings in the Kyrgyz Republic" was launched, supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The project is being implemented by the Agency for Community Development and Investments of the Kyrgyz Republic (ARIS) in collaboration with the Climate Finance Center under the government. The main goal of this initiative is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in public

19.02.2026, 22:19
Society

The Ministry of Economic Development proposes to block bloggers' accounts for organizing giveaways

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has initiated changes to the legislation regarding gambling activities. A draft of the new law has been published for public discussion. The agency emphasizes that in recent years there has been a growing number of cases of illegal lottery and binary options operations conducted via the internet. These activities are often disguised as promotional campaigns or charitable events and are carried out through social networks, messengers, and various websites.

19.02.2026, 22:01
Society

In Bishkek, all bus route schemes will be changed

Significant changes are expected in the public transport system of the capital of Kyrgyzstan. All 72 routes will be completely redesigned, and new routes will also be introduced. This was announced by Ulanbek Beishenbaev, the director of the transport department and road transport infrastructure development of the mayor's office. He noted that familiar routes will be changed, and in some cases, transfers will be required for trips from one point to another.

19.02.2026, 21:57
Social Portal

Young Talents: Young Virtuoso from At-Bashy Ainazyk Abytalipova Draws Inspiration from Great Classics

In the Naryn region, a talented young performer stands out — Ainazyk Abytalipova. From an early age, she has immersed herself in the world of national art and the music of the komuz, and even now, despite her young age, she is achieving significant success in this field. Ainazyk, who recently turned 13, is a 5th-grade student at the komuz department of the Children's Art School named after J. Sheralieva, located in the At-Bashy district. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she

19.02.2026, 21:54
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a $285,000 fraud has been detained.

A man suspected of fraudulent activities has been detained in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. According to the Bishkek City Police Department, H. M. reported to the police that a certain U. T. gained his trust and, under the pretext of purchasing an apartment in one of the residential complexes on M. Gorky Street, deceived him out of $284,267, which has not been returned to this day.

19.02.2026, 21:18
In Bishkek, a suspect in a large housing fraud has been detained
Incidents

In Bishkek, a suspect in a large housing fraud has been detained

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a man suspected of a major fraud related to the sale of an apartment in the residential complex "Nova City" has been detained. This information was provided by the press service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs (GUVD) of the city. According to the investigation, from October 2020 to February 2024, a 43-year-old citizen, U.T., managed to gain the trust of the victim and, under the pretext of formalizing a deal for the purchase of an

19.02.2026, 20:45
Society

The U.S. State Department is preparing a portal to bypass internet restrictions - Reuters

According to information from Reuters, the U.S. State Department is working on creating an internet portal that will allow users from countries with strict censorship to access blocked information. Sources report that the project is named freedom.gov. With this resource, residents of Europe and other regions will be able to bypass local restrictions on content access. One informant noted that the use of VPN technologies is being discussed to mask the traffic so that it appears to be originating

19.02.2026, 20:18
Society

In the Chuy Region, 12 illegal trading facilities were dismantled

From February 17 to 19, 12 objects engaged in illegal trade along the Bishkek – Kara-Balta highway were dismantled in the Moscow district of the Chui region. According to the Chui regional department of the state architectural and construction control of the Ministry of Construction, the demolition work was carried out in cooperation with the department of urban planning and architecture, as well as local authorities.

19.02.2026, 20:08
Incidents

In Chuy Region, the head of the investigation department of the GKNB has been detained on suspicion of corruption

According to sources in law enforcement, the head of the investigative department of the GKNB in the Chui region, B.B., was detained on suspicion of corrupt activities. The detention took place on February 17, and on February 19, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek reviewed the petition of the interdepartmental investigative group and imposed a preventive measure in the form of detention until April 15, 2026.

19.02.2026, 19:57
Society

The deputy did not find the title "Honored Doctor" in the proposed system of state awards.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 19, Baatyrova stated that the proposed draft law on the system of state awards lacks titles and awards for medical workers. According to her, the current legislation provides for two awards for healthcare workers: "Honored Doctor" and "Honored Healthcare Worker." Baatyrova emphasized: "I reviewed the document, and there is not a word about healthcare in it. In our country, over 80,000 medical professionals work, among

19.02.2026, 19:52
Health

Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic and UNDP Discussed Partnership and Development of International Procurement Mechanisms

On February 19, 2026, a meeting took place between the Minister of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kanibek Dosmambetov, and Alexandra Solovyova, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in the country. During the discussion, the parties emphasized key areas of cooperation that align with the priorities for the development of the healthcare system until 2030. Important topics included strengthening institutional foundations, developing human resources, digitalization of medical

19.02.2026, 19:51
Society

The court has chosen a preventive measure for the nephrologist of the NCODiM.

The decision for house arrest for Nasir Beyshebaev, a nephrologist at the National Center for Urology and Nephrology (NCOMiD), was made by the Pervomaisky District Court, as reported by lawyer Evgeniya Krapivina from the Kaktus.media editorial office. Recall that on February 18 in Bishkek, the nephrologist, a candidate of medical sciences and associate professor, was detained on charges of possible medical malpractice related to the amputation of a patient's right leg, as reported by her

19.02.2026, 19:51
Exclusive

By December 1, the Cabinet plans to complete 60 km of earthworks and lay 25 km of the lower asphalt layer on the Issyk-Kul ring road.

- As part of the Cabinet of Ministers' plan for 2026, aimed at implementing the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030, improvements to the Issyk-Kul Ring Road are planned. According to the plan, earthworks on 60 km and the laying of the lower layer of asphalt concrete pavement on the section from Barskoon to Karakol will be completed by December 1 of this year.

19.02.2026, 19:40
The new mayor of Osh, Janar Akaev: between budget deficit and the shadow of his predecessor
Politics

The new mayor of Osh, Janar Akaev: between budget deficit and the shadow of his predecessor

The appointment of Janar Akayev as the mayor of Osh came as a surprise to observers of the political situation in Kyrgyzstan. Akayev has a reputation as a political figure, but lacks experience in managing urban affairs, which is a multi-layered and complex system. Nevertheless, he possesses the necessary skills of flexibility, and he will likely have enough time to adapt to his new responsibilities. Photo of the Osh City Hall. Janar Akayev begins his duties as mayor of Osh

19.02.2026, 19:37