At the republican meeting held on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov announced that 75.3 billion soms is allocated for the education sector in 2025. According to him, this amount is 85% higher than the 40.7 billion soms allocated in 2021.
Photo provided by relatives In Kochkor-Ata, located in the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, public outcry has erupted due to a family conflict involving a 14-year-old girl who has become a victim of systematic violence. According to relatives, the girl's stepfather had subjected her to physical abuse and insults for a long time. The girl is currently in an extremely severe psychological state: she has stopped speaking and begins to cry when attempts are made to communicate with
During recent negotiations in Geneva, the parties failed to reach an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program. Disagreements on key issues persist as the US intensifies pressure and sets stricter demands, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to the publication, US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner insist that Iran must dismantle three of its key nuclear facilities — in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Additionally, they demand the removal of all remaining enriched
A military conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Here is a brief overview of recent events:
OJSC "Kyrgyzaltyn" has announced the start of an open tender for the construction of a new sports complex, which will be located in the village of Bosteri on the territory of the branch "Sanatorium 'Kyrgyz Sea'. The total contract amount will be 363.4 million soms.
As part of the 'El Ümütü' scholarship program, 52 students from Kyrgyzstan are currently receiving education. This was announced by Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, at a republican meeting taking place at 'Yntymak Ordo'. According to him, the 'El Ümütü' initiative was implemented with the support of the country's president, aimed at developing talented youth and preparing qualified specialists for the republic.
- About 10% of the gross domestic product is formed in the agro-industrial sector, which provides jobs for approximately 20% of the working-age population. This was stated on February 27 at a republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov. According to him, this sector is considered one of the priority areas for the strategic development of the country until
At the republican meeting on February 27 at "Yntymak Ordo," Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, reported that there are 2,394 schools in Kyrgyzstan, with 1.5 million students enrolled. According to him, by 2025, 76 new educational institutions will be built, and 41 schools have undergone major repairs.
At a republican meeting with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov, held on February 27, it was announced that the salaries of imams will be increased. Last year, for the first time in history, 2,035 imam-khatibs began receiving 8,000 soms from the muftiate budget.
In Karakol, a hawk (Accipiter gentilis) was delivered to the rehabilitation center of the public fund "Bugü Ene." The bird was discovered hanging on a tree, entangled with its legs in the branches. According to preliminary information from the fund's specialists, the predator shows signs that it was previously kept in captivity and in conditions unsuitable for its maintenance. The bird's legs were improperly secured with anklets, which led to injuries.
left: the honorable lady Julia Ann Hoggett and Damdinyam Gongor The London Stock Exchange provides new opportunities for Mongolia's mining sector, allowing for the attraction of billions of dollars for the development of new deposits. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. After registering on the London Stock Exchange, Mongolian mining companies will be able to attract capital and conduct their operations, creating new investment opportunities for the development of deposits. During his
At the republican meeting in "Yntymak Ordo" on February 27, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov reported significant progress of Kyrgyz universities, which have become part of international rankings over the past five years. He emphasized that in 2021, none of Kyrgyzstan's universities had such recognition, but the situation changed after the establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science in 2025. Baisalov noted that now talented youth are being provided with new
At the meeting of the permanent commission of the Bishkek City Council, held on February 27, deputy Talaybek Surapbaev from the "Jaanı Kүch – New Force" party proposed that the city administration include competitions in national games, including lyanga and chükö, in the school curriculum. Surapbaev noted that modern children are not familiar with these traditional games.
- The agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan on cooperation in the field of tourism has been approved. On December 4, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Islamabad, which received approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. The decree on its ratification, number 92, was signed by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev on February 12, 2026.
Recently, the draw for the Greco-Roman wrestling tournament took place, which will be held in Albania. The Kyrgyzstan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling will be represented by 13 athletes.
Today, the regional stage of the republican olympiad for school students has opened in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Education, 1,606 students who won prizes at the district stage are participating in the competition.
According to the information from the administration of the E. Gareev Botanical Garden, the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic is carrying out reconstruction of the upper part of the garden, located at: 1a I. Akhunbaev Street. This area of the garden, which is designated for production, is traditionally used for scientific research, as well as for growing collection plants and operating greenhouses with nurseries. As part of the restoration work and the commissioning of
As part of his working trip to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nurdana Oruntaev, familiarized himself with the progress on several construction sites in the area. The press service of the ministry reported this. One of the sites inspected was the new administrative building of the Jalal-Abad Department of Urban Development and Architecture, located at: 6/2 J. Abdurakhmanov Street.
The Kyrgyz Professional Football League has announced the schedule for the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Championship season. This season, 16 teams will compete in the Higher League, playing matches in two rounds — on their own and opponents' fields. Eight games are scheduled each week.
In 2025, the United States faced a record outflow of population: for the first time since the Great Depression, the number of Americans leaving exceeded the number arriving. According to a study by the Brookings Institution, about 150,000 people left the country this year, resulting in a net negative migration gain. Forecasts for 2026 indicate a possible increase in outflow.
Starting April 1, Centrum Air will begin regular flights on the Tashkent-Osh route. Flights will be operated twice a week: on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This was announced by the Joint Stock Company "Airports of Kyrgyzstan".
The name of the new Deputy Minister of Justice will be announced soon There is no longer a photo of Orozbek Sydykov, who held the position of Deputy Minister, on the official website of the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic. Sources in the department confirm the information about his dismissal, and the presentation of the new deputy is expected in the coming days.
The national team of Kyrgyzstan in freestyle wrestling took 7th place at the ranking tournament held in Albania. Currently, the second ranking tournament of 2026 is taking place in Tirana.
Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov, the president of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, shared a graph on his Facebook page showing changes in the water level of Lake Issyk-Kul. The graph he published presents data from 1926, when regular measurements of the lake's level began.
The authors of the appeal are addressing the president, the head of the GKNB, and the chairman of the Supreme Court A group of independent journalists has appealed to the authorities of Kyrgyzstan, calling for a review of criminal cases initiated against their colleagues and civil society activists. They posted their appeal on social media.
How might these events affect Central Asia? On the night of Friday, February 27, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on several cities in Afghanistan, including the capital, Kabul. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated on social media platform X that tensions between the two neighboring countries have escalated into an "open war" after several months of armed conflict, DW reports.
Information about currency exchange rates has been collected from the websites of various commercial banks in the country. If you have any questions regarding the provided data, it is recommended to contact these financial institutions directly. The data is current as of the time of publication. The rates listed are valid for cash exchange and may change throughout the day. For information on the current official exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic and the exchange rates
The issues related to electric mobility and the digitalization of the transport sector became the focus of discussions between the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Asian Development Bank. The meeting, held on February 26, was organized by the Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications B. Mombekov, who met with bank representatives to discuss joint initiatives. The participants of the meeting emphasized the need to create conditions that promote the
At the current tournament in Tirana, the matches in sports wrestling are ongoing. On this day, in addition to the bouts of Kyrgyz wrestlers, medals will also be contested in the women's weight categories of 59, 62, 65, and 68 kg, as well as in Greco-Roman style in the categories of 77 and 87 kg. Representatives of women's wrestling:
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, three men have been detained on suspicion of committing fraud amounting to 12 million soms. They posed as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and, using deception, acquired the wealth of an elderly person.
The suspension of the extradition is related to the activist's application for refugee status. The next hearing in the Emelyanova case is scheduled for February 27. Yulia Emelyanova, a former employee of Navalny's headquarters, was accused in Russia in 2021 of theft related to an incident with a taxi driver in St. Petersburg. She denied all charges, claiming that the case was fabricated. Before the trial began, the activist left the country.
The book reveals the stories of outstanding women of the country who have achieved success in various fields A significant event took place in Bishkek, dedicated to International Women's Day — the presentation of the ninth volume of the "Encyclopedia of Women of Kyrgyzstan." This information was provided by the Administration of the President of the country. During the event, State Secretary Arslan Koichiev delivered a welcoming speech. He noted that active work is being carried
- A republican meeting took place in Bishkek on February 27 with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. During the event, three main reports were presented: on the results of work in the financial and economic sectors, as well as in the real economy and social sphere for 2025.
- A meeting took place in Bishkek on February 26, 2026, attended by the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev and the European Union's Special Envoy for Sanctions David O'Sullivan, who visited the country on a working mission. During the dialogue, the parties discussed issues related to sanctions policy.
The negotiations took place on February 26, with the USA represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, appointed by Donald Trump, and Iran by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The discussions lasted several hours and consisted of morning and evening sessions. At the end of the morning meeting, an Axios source reported Witkoff and Kushner's disappointment. However, after the evening session, a senior U.S. official noted that the negotiations had gone "positively," without
The city of Manas, located in the Jalal-Abad region, has received approval to change the designation of a land plot of 0.8 hectares from agricultural land to industrial land. This decision was formalized by resolution No. 93, signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev on February 12, 2026.
Professor Igor Pershukov conducted a comparison of the oncological problems faced by Kyrgyzstan and the system of assistance for cancer patients in Russia. Igor Vladimirovich Pershukov is a professor, Doctor of Medical Sciences and Philosophy (PhD), head of the Department of Hospital Therapy with a course in Radiation Diagnostics and Oncology at Jalal-Abad State University, as well as a fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the American Society of Cardiovascular Angiography
At the Camel Beauty Show 2026 festival, held in the Al-Mussanah governorate in Oman, 20 camels were removed from the competition after traces of cosmetic procedures were discovered. According to Kazinform, the disqualification was due to remarks from veterinarians who identified signs of artificial enhancement of the animals' appearance. Beauty contests for camels in the Gulf countries are significant cultural events that highlight the rich historical heritage of the region. These events
The first copper smelting plant in Mongolia is being claimed by a Swiss company and a consortium from China. This information was published by MiddleAsianNews. A working group presented a report to the Cabinet of Ministers on the progress of the construction of the plant, which will be engaged in the smelting and refining of copper concentrate. This project is being implemented as part of the development program for the industrial and technological complex initiated by the state mining
Against the backdrop of forecasts for a significant increase in meat prices in international markets, agribusinessman Bakytbek Mamytkanov, together with the Agricultural Holding of the Kyrgyz Republic, has proposed an initiative to launch an urgent program to stabilize the situation within the country.
A recent incident on the Bishkek — Balykchy highway drew the attention of social media users when a strong side wind nearly toppled a truck. The corresponding video appeared online. In the footage, the truck can be seen swaying significantly due to gusts of wind while in motion. To prevent a possible accident, the driver decided to stop the vehicle and parked it on the roadside until the weather conditions improved. Currently, there is no information about any injuries. Earlier, meteorologists
The morning exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moskovsky Soviet on February 27 are as follows:
At the government meeting held on February 25, a bill was reviewed and approved, which amends the Land Code, granting livestock breeders ownership of 5 hectares for growing fodder crops and 1 hectare for grazing livestock in winter and spring, as reported by MiddleAsianNews. This decision, according to experts, will help livestock breeders better adapt to climate change and reduce risks associated with natural disasters. Additionally, the bill provides for the allocation of up to 100 hectares
The situation involving four minor children who lost their mother as a result of a tragic incident is under the control of Jamiliya Dzhamanbaeva, the ombudsman of the Kyrgyz Republic. The woman, who committed self-immolation on February 25 in the Ak-Suu district, left children aged 17, 15, 14, and 6 without parental care, as reported by the press service of the agency.
The government of Kyrgyzstan has approved the decision to create a joint-stock company named "Kyrgyz Satellite," in which the state will hold 100% of the shares. This initiative aims to utilize modern space technologies for monitoring the environment, accounting for land resources, analyzing climate changes, searching for strategically important minerals, and preventing emergencies. The authorized capital of the new company will amount to 100,000 soms, which will be formed by issuing
On February 26, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, participated in a ministerial-level meeting held in London as part of the "Central Asia – United Kingdom" format. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as the head of the UK foreign office, also participated in this event. During the discussions, the ministers
In Kyrgyzstan, TikTok users managed to bypass the ban
According to information from reliable sources, this decision is final. Telegram, the popular messenger, will be blocked in Russia in early April, RBC reports, citing its sources.