Exchange Rates at the Moscow City Council on February 20
The morning exchange rates for foreign currencies at the MosSoviet exchange points on February 20 are as follows:
The morning exchange rates for foreign currencies at the MosSoviet exchange points on February 20 are as follows:
On February 19, President Sadyr Japarov signed a number of decrees regarding the appointment of new heads of several key ministries and agencies. This was reported by the press service of the president's office. In particular, Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov was appointed as the chairman of the State Committee for National Security, while he is relieved of his previous duties.
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.
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
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.
Experts link this to growing anxiety and distrust of professionals Recently, there has been a trend among the citizens of Kyrgyzstan to turn to Tarot cards for information about the political situation, both current and future. This information is based on the analysis of open data.
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
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
U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to assign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and relevant agencies the task of disclosing information about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
The head of Library No. 2 in the village of Kenesh, Kocborbay Isyk-Ata district, Mira Emilbekova, was surprised that Ambassador Jumagul Soodanbekov valued a book at one cow. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her.
- On February 19, 2026, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and approved in the second reading the draft law "On Ratification of the Protocol on Amendments to the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union of May 29, 2014, which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. The initiator of this draft law was the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
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.
- 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
Recently, a meeting of the board was held at the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy, where a report on the work done in 2025 was presented.
The Kyrgyzstan Sambo Championship of 2026 concluded on February 18 in Bishkek, at the Koyomkul Sports Palace. According to the press service of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, 360 athletes from all regions of the country competed for medals.
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
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
The conference was organized by the Institute of World Civilizations and Languages of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
- In 2025, the trade turnover of the Kyrgyz Republic with Uzbekistan reached a record $1 billion, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. The volume of trade in goods (excluding services) between the countries amounted to $1.0 billion, which is 18.7% more compared to 2024.
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
In Kyrgyzstan, clear weather without precipitation is expected. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature will be +6 degrees at night, rising to +22 during the day.
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.
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.
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
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
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
- 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.
Three suspects detained for drug trafficking Employees of the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stopped the activities of an organized crime group in Osh, which was engaged in the sale of Afghan-produced drugs in large volumes. This information was obtained from an official source.
, Marat ABDYKALYKOV According to information from the Pajhwok Afghan News agency, more than 500 musical instruments and related items were destroyed in the central province of Parwan. This was reported by the department responsible for promoting virtue and preventing vice.
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
Journalists Kaktus.media received a video from readers, allegedly filmed at school No. 83 in Bishkek. According to the information, there was no fight between the student and the teacher, and the teacher is being accused without grounds. The video shows a man being pushed, and he falls onto the concrete floor. Soon, students surround him, one of whom is holding the person who pushed the teacher.
In the Talas Interdistrict Department of Labor, Social Protection, and Migration, the "Youth Internship" program has been launched, aimed at the employment of young people. This was announced by representatives of the department. According to the department's information, this program began operating on November 13, 2024. This initiative is being implemented in accordance with the KR Law "On Youth," the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR dated September 11,
There has been a change in the leadership at the Osh mayor's office: the new first deputy mayor is Shumkarbek Paiziev. This appointment was approved by Janarbek Akayev, who recently took office as the mayor of the city. Photo of the Osh mayor's office Paiziev previously headed the capital construction department, where he managed significant infrastructure projects since the end of 2022. There has also been a change in the position of head of the apparatus: Masuda Aydarbekova, who
According to the information presented at the meeting of the road council, the director of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure, Ulan Beyshenbaev, reported that new buses will start accepting passengers within the next two months. Currently, the buses are undergoing the necessary preparation stages, including customs procedures. "After receiving the license plates through 'Unaa', we will be able to put them into service," he specified.
Scientists from Australia made an unexpected discovery by finding a shark in the waters of Antarctica. The recording was made using a camera mounted on a research device off the coast of the South Shetland Islands at a depth of 490 meters, as reported by the Associated Press. Photo by Associated Press
According to the Airport Technology portal, Samarkand International Airport has become the fastest-growing airport in Europe and Central Asia. This information is based on official data from the Airports Council International (ACI).
The Social Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic has successfully completed the transition to a new automated system and updated numerous procedures related to pension appointments. In addition, preferential rates for insurance contributions have been introduced for certain categories of workers, as indicated in last year's report. Since 2025, the Fund has implemented a new automated information system (AIS) designed for pensioners receiving payments through banks. The "Tunduk" platform is
34-year-old Kenesh Temirov, originally from the Nookat district of the Osh region, is now taking his first steps in charity work in America. When he was just seven years old, his family moved to Naryn, where his parents began trading. In Naryn, he graduated from Chkalov School, where his two sons currently study. After finishing high school, he enrolled in the law department of the college at the Kyrgyz National University.