The introduction took place with the participation of the head of the cabinet and the former mayor Toktorbaev. The new mayor of Osh, Zhanara Akayeva, was introduced to the city hall team by the head of the cabinet of ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev.
At the last meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the deputies adopted amendments to the codes of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding non-tax revenues and offenses in the third reading without discussion, and also made amendments to the law on universal military duty of citizens. According to the new document, it is proposed to abandon the specification of specific contribution amounts established in the current legislation, and instead grant the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic the right to set
As of the morning of February 19, the exchange rates for foreign currencies at the Moscow City Council are presented as follows:
During his visit, Tokayev plans to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Council of Peace and hold a series of meetings with foreign leaders, as well as with official representatives of the United States.
According to the National Statistical Office, Mongolia's gross domestic product for last year amounted to ₮89.9 trillion, which is 11.5% (₮9.3 trillion) more than in 2024. The increase in GDP was driven by growth in value added across various sectors of the economy: agriculture increased by 36.7% (₮2.2 trillion), services by 11.5% (₮4.1 trillion), and industry and construction by 22.4% (₮2 trillion).
On the twelfth competitive day of the XXV Winter Olympic Games taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, outstanding victories were showcased, confirming the ambitions of the athletes. The competitions in alpine skiing, biathlon, freestyle, snowboarding, and short track concluded with thrilling results, while hockey battles reached a decisive stage. Slalom: Triumph of Shiffrin and Her ComebackThe key moment in alpine skiing was the women's slalom, where legendary American skier
At an extraordinary shareholders' meeting held on February 18, a decision was made to appoint Mederbek Kurmanbekov as the General Director of JSC "Alpha Telecom," which manages the mobile network Mega. This information was provided by company representatives. From October 2023 to August 2024, Kurmanbekov held the position of First Deputy General Director at the same company.
City dwellers and residents of rural areas will have the opportunity to participate more actively in the development of their communities In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is planned to create funds to support local community initiatives in five cities and rural districts.
- The volume of food production, including beverages and tobacco products, in Kyrgyzstan reached 104.7 billion soms in 2025, according to statistics. Compared to 2024, this figure increased by 18%, according to official data.
The event, organized in cooperation with the Small and Medium Enterprises Support Center and the Department of Culture and Arts under the Governor's Office of the capital, took place in the shopping centers "Ikh Nayaad" and "Soyolzh Mall." About 1,000 entrepreneurs from nine districts and 21 aimags participated, presenting 55,000 products for sale at factory prices, without any fees for trading spaces. Undarmaa Dashdaraa, head of the Small and Medium Enterprises and
- The Ministry of Finance intends to merge the existing portals for procurement by budgetary and non-budgetary organizations. This statement was made by the Minister of Finance, Almaz Baketaev, on February 18 during a meeting at the presidential administration dedicated to issues of debureaucratization. “Currently, we have two platforms for electronic procurement – one for budgetary institutions and another for non-budgetary institutions. We are considering the possibility of merging them into
Forecasters have made a prediction about upcoming weather changes A cyclone is approaching Kyrgyzstan, which will bring rain and gusty winds, according to meteorologists' warnings.
As a result of an avalanche in the autonomous region of Aosta Valley, located in northern Italy, three people have died, according to a representative of the local rescue service, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to rescuers, the group, presumably consisting of two men and one woman, was from France. The avalanche occurred in the Courmayeur area, where helicopters, dog handlers, and rescue teams were dispatched to assist.
In the Chui region, it is planned to launch 15 new agricultural processing enterprises by 2030. This became known on February 18 during a board meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the region, where the first deputy representative of the president in the Chui region, Sanjar Zhantaev, spoke. Zhantaev noted that the implementation of the development program until 2030 will allow for an increase in the level of agricultural product processing from the current 7% to 25%. Among the
On February 17, 2026, an important business meeting took place in the format of "An Hour with the Trade Representative," gathering participants from regional Export Support Centers and representatives of the Trade Representation of Russia in the Kyrgyz Republic. During this event, entrepreneurs from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region announced their intentions to enter the Kyrgyz market.
At a meeting between Andrey Nikitin, the Minister of Transport of Russia, and Arzybek Kozhoshev, a member of the Collegium for Energy and Infrastructure of the EEC, crucial steps for the digitalization of transport corridors and the implementation of autonomous systems were discussed. According to the Russian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on the strategic development of logistics within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union until 2029.
As part of the construction of the eastern bypass road of Bishkek, the creation of two transport interchanges with intersections is planned. This was reported by Sanjar Zhantaev, the first deputy representative of the president in the Chui region, at a meeting of the regional administration following the results of 2025. Photo from the archive
In 2025, the volume of remittances to the Kyrgyz Republic reached a record high of $3.5 billion, accounting for 15.4% of the country's gross domestic product, according to the macroeconomic review of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).
In Bishkek, deputies have identified a problem with 15 parking lots that are being used for commercial purposes, specifically for selling cars. Kazybek Ergeshov, a deputy of the Bishkek City Council, raised this issue at a meeting of the permanent commission of the BGC concerning municipal property and urban planning. He also inquired about what measures had been taken after the issuance of the protocol directive.
Nomad // photo: ©Damiran_Battulga According to meteorologists, in the coming days, various regions of the country are forecasted to experience snowfall, wet snow, strong blizzards, and gusty winds. Specifically, on February 20, snowfall is expected in the western and central aimags, on February 21 in the central, Gobi, and eastern regions, and on February 22 in the eastern aimags. According to the weather forecast, on February 19, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cloudy weather with variable
- In the Chuy region, 4 billion 687 million soms in preferential loans have been received to support agricultural producers. This information was announced on February 18 by Sanjar Zhantaev, the first deputy representative of the president in the region, at a meeting of the board on the socio-economic development of the region. According to his data, 2 billion 749 million soms were issued to 1,075 farmers through OJSC "Aiyl Bank," while 923 farmers received 1 billion 938 million soms
“During fasting, a Muslim protects their eyes from the forbidden, their ears from the unlawful, and their tongue from lies” Today marks the beginning of the holy month of Orozо, and in this regard, the Mufti of Kyrgyzstan, Abdulaziz Zakirov, addressed the people. He congratulated all Muslims, the Kyrgyz people, and humanity on the start of this important period. According to Zakirov, fasting serves as a constant reminder of the presence of the Almighty, which develops a sense of responsibility
In Osh, at the site of the old iron market, a blacksmith workshop operates, where the traditions of this craft are passed down from generation to generation. Here, many blacksmiths work, creating a variety of goods necessary for everyday life. Among them are true veterans who have been working in this field for nearly half a century. One such master is Rustam Turgunov.
Today, the holy month of Oroz has begun for Muslims around the world. In honor of this event, Abduaziz Zakirov, the head of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, addressed the people.
The essence of adventure tourism is undergoing significant changes this season. While many popular destinations are overcrowded with tourists, Mongolia, with its vast expanses, offers a unique opportunity for those seeking solitude and untouched nature. In 2023, Mongolia is celebrating several significant events, including the 820th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongolian State. This creates a rich calendar for travelers with more than 140 cultural events, including the famous
Kyrgyz IT specialists have once again attracted attention on the international stage with a new development. This became known thanks to information provided by the High Technology Park (HTP) of Kyrgyzstan. The NineNineSix team presented an updated version of their speech synthesis model called Kani TTS2, which has already secured a place among the top TTS models on Hugging Face — the world's largest platform for artificial intelligence models.
- As of 8:30 AM on February 19, 2026, the exchange rate of the US dollar in Kyrgyz banks is 87.25-87.45 soms (buy) and 87.7-87.8 soms (sell). The euro is available at a price of 102.5-103.3 soms for buying and 103.5-104.3 soms for selling.
At a recent meeting dedicated to the results of 2025, the first deputy plenipotentiary representative of the president in the Chuy region, Sanjar Zhantaev, shared information about preparations for the irrigation season of 2026. There are 269 reservoirs in the region with a total capacity of 253.145 million cubic meters, of which 168.81 million cubic meters of water has been accumulated so far. In the upcoming season, it is planned to sow on an area of 418,764 hectares, of which 269,698
// Photo by BYAMBASUREN BYAMBA-OCHIR/AFP via Getty Images For many years, the internet remained one of the few places where Mongolians from the Autonomous Region of Inner Mongolia, also known as Southern Mongolia, could communicate freely, exchange music and literature in their language, despite ongoing digital repression by Chinese authorities, according to a report released on Friday. The report, prepared by PEN America and the Southern Mongolian Human Rights Information Center, highlights
- In Bishkek, the staff of the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktobersky District detained a woman suspected of committing fraudulent actions. This was reported by the press service of the department. Citizen T.O. filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Department of the Oktobersky District against Z.K.. According to her, Z.K., having gained her trust at the Orto-Sai market, deceitfully promised to bring sportswear from Turkey and ultimately stole 1 million 200 thousand soms, after
“Bill Hayton tells the story of how ‘China’ came to see itself as China — and what that means for our world today,” reports MiddleAsanNews. In his work, Hayton demonstrates how the geopolitical issues facing China arose against the backdrop of the struggle to form a national state. He revives discussions that took place in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when progressive minds sought inspiration beyond China to create a new image of it. Reflecting various aspects of history, language,
In the Batken region, in the Leilek district, an unusual incident occurred: an animal listed in the Red Book destroyed a local resident's house and killed 50 turkeys in one night. In the village of Internacional, part of the Kulundinsky ayil district, an unknown predator attacked chickens and killed 50 turkeys belonging to one of the farmers. Additionally, it broke through the roof of a recently built house.
Information from international media highlights events that have occurred in Ukraine and beyond over the past 24 hours amid ongoing military actions. Here are the main points. Frontline Konstantinovka in the Donetsk region. Photo Oleg Petrasiuk / 24th Mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces / AFP / Sacnpix / LETA. Trilateral negotiations involving delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA concluded in Geneva. The discussions did not lead to concrete decisions; however, Volodymyr
“In the morning hours of the first day of the 17th year of the Fire Horse, known as ‘Süreer Daragch’, the President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhna, Chairman of the Great State Khural Uchral Nyam-Osor, and Prime Minister Zandan Shatar Gombojav honored the memory of the golden statue of the Great Bogd Chinggis Khan,” reports MiddleAsanNews. At the initiative of Khurelsukh, on the day when spring begins according to the Mongolian calendar, a golden statue of Chinggis Khan, along with the Great
From February 6 to 22 of this year, Italy is hosting the XXV Winter Olympic Games. Two skiers from Kyrgyzstan are participating in the competitions:
- "I did not take a single dollar from the Turkish businessman Duman Sheref," stated former member of the Jogorku Kenesh Urmat Amanbaeva on February 18 during a press conference organized by AKIpress. She responded to Sheref's accusations, who claimed that she did not fulfill the terms of the contract to transfer about $500,000 in several stages for the construction of a residential complex in Osh. Amanbaeva emphasized that she had not received any funds from him.
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated a significant increase in export volumes, where gold, ores and concentrates of precious metals, machinery and equipment played a key role, alongside agricultural and industrial products. This was reported by Gulsara Sulaymanova, head of the foreign trade statistics department of the National Statistics Committee, at a press conference. As noted by Sulaymanova, the exported products also included vegetables and fruits, electrical machines and equipment,
Imran Subankulov, an eighth-grader from the village of Kara-Bulak in the Leylek district, recently returned from the USA, where he won a gold medal at the international mathematics olympiad. This information is reported by a Turmush correspondent.
The ski racing competition "I am a Champion" took place in Karakol. The event was held from February 11 to 13 at the ski resort of the city and gathered young athletes born between 2008 and 2015.
A 6th-grade student at the children's art school in the At-Bashinsky district of the Naryn region, Nurali Talaybekov, is passionately mastering the komuz, which he considers a symbol of the Kyrgyz people. From early childhood, Nurali has shown interest in this musical instrument and strives to share the national culture with those around him.
The first container train has departed from the "Lanzhou" station in China, heading towards "Dushanbe-2," passing through Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. This was reported by Podrobno.uz. The train, which will cover a distance of more than 3,500 kilometers, will take between 18 to 20 days to reach its destination and will become an important part of the new regional transport corridor.
Athlete Akzhol Makhmudov will participate in a ranking tournament in wrestling, which will take place in Albania. This was announced in a statement from United World Wrestling (UWW). The tournament, named Muhamet Malo, which is the second in the ranking list for 2026, will be held in Tirana from February 25 to March 1.
Zhanar Akayev has been appointed as the mayor of Osh. This decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov, as reported by the administration of the head of state, citing Kaktus.media. According to available information, Akayev has already arrived in Osh. His official introduction to the city hall staff is expected to take place on February 19.
Measures are being taken in Bishkek against a construction company that carried out construction work without the necessary permits. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. According to the agency, the Department of State Architectural and Construction Control conducts ongoing monitoring of construction sites throughout Kyrgyzstan.
Photo by the Ministry of Construction. Nurbek Talai uulu Nurbek Talai uulu has been appointed as the head of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of Capital Construction, as reported by the Ministry of Construction. The appointment order was signed by Nurdana Oruntaev, who heads the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services.
According to information provided by the press service of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jenishbek Toktorbaev has been relieved of his position as the mayor of the city of Osh. He has been replaced by Janar Akayev, who will now lead the southern capital.
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan has announced the amount of fitra-sadaqah for 2026. The information was disseminated through the organization's press service. This year, the fitra-sadaqah amounts to: 1.6 kilograms of wheat (60 soms), 3.2 kilograms of barley (100 soms), raisins (880 soms), flour (90 soms), and dates (1200 soms).
His presentation is expected to take place tomorrow According to information received by the editorial office of Vesti.kg, Janar Akayev has become the new mayor of Osh.