In the Jogorku Kenesh, a discussion took place regarding the appointment of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the head of the GKNB, during which deputies asked questions. Dastan Bekeshev inquired why there is a curator from the GKNB in parliament, media reports.
In Suusamyr, the body of a 59-year-old man who became a victim of a snow avalanche has been found. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the directive of Major General Urmatbek Shamyrkanov, the head of the agency, the search operations were conducted in an intensified mode. Today, rescuers retrieved the body of the deceased, known as D.A., from under the snow masses.
On the occasion of Ramadan, the O! operator pays attention to its subscribers by offering them 30 free nights for communication and internet surfing. This has become a good tradition of the company.
- The prospects for the restoration and launch of 29 industrial facilities that have been inactive for a long time have become one of the key tasks. This information was announced on February 18 at a board meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the Chui region until 2026 by the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the region, Sanjar Zhantaev.
Republicans, who control the Florida House of Representatives, have supported a proposal to rename Palm Beach International Airport in honor of Donald Trump, the former President of the United States. This was reported by The Palm Beach Post. Meg Weinberger, a co-sponsor of the bill and representative of Palm Beach County, noted that the president deserves such an honor since his residence is located just five miles from the airport. Republican Kim Kendall, who also supports the initiative and
The nickname of Tashmatov has sparked active discussions Aybek Tashmatov, the director of the Republican Sports College named after Sheraly Sydykov, has been detained. This was reported by mnews.kg, citing sources in law enforcement agencies.
Former employee of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) Sydyk Duyshombiev, better known by the name Pito, has been placed under arrest for two months by the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek. This measure will be in effect until April 15, 2026. This decision was the result of a petition submitted by the head of the Investigative Department of the Military Prosecutor's Office and the head of the interagency investigative group. Duyshombiev is charged under
The temporary restriction on traffic is related to repair work on the tracks and will last from 09:00 to 21:00. The closure will occur at the intersection of 60 Years of October Street and Trudovaya Street.
In the new academic year, which will begin in September, students in grades 3-8 will transition to a 12-year educational model. This information became known during discussions of the draft basic curriculum for 2026-2027, which took place on February 17 at the Ministry of Education. Key aspects of the transition to the new system were discussed at the meeting, including the need to change the number of instructional hours and the list of subjects for these grades, as well as issues of
On February 17, a seminar-training dedicated to the professional development of employees of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) took place in Kadamjai. This information was disseminated by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. Among the attendees were: T. Satimbaev, head of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and SPNAs, E. Ibraev, head of the RECCA group in Kyrgyzstan, biotourism and monitoring expert A. Davletbakov, as well as the director of the Surmatash State Nature
The First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chuy Region, Sanjar Zhantaev, presented a report on February 18 at a board meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the region. In his speech, he highlighted the implementation of the instruction from the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was issued on December 18, 2025, under number 14-13633. This order concerns the interaction of government agencies and information
On February 17, the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (VAKS) made a decision regarding the preventive measure for Herman Galushchenko, the former Minister of Energy, who will be held in custody for 60 days, until April 15. According to information provided by Ukrainian media, Galushchenko is suspected of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization. The court also established the possibility of release on bail in the amount of 200 million hryvnias (approximately 3.9
At the meeting held on February 18, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh approved the candidacy of Bakytbek Satylganov for inclusion in the Council for Justice Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Introducing the new council member, Temirbek Ibraimov noted that Satylganov was born on May 1, 1970, has a higher legal education, and over 30 years of professional experience. In recent years, he served as a judge of the Sokuluk District Court in the Chui region.
- On February 11, the sole shareholder of OJSC "State Financial Holding" made a decision to increase the company's charter capital by 3.5 billion soms. According to the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange, the charter capital will increase from 5,423,161,000 soms to 8,923,161,000 soms.
Chyngyz Eshimbekov has become the Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Chicago. This was reported by the press service of the country's president. According to official data, the decree on the appointment was signed by President Sadyr Japarov.
Recently, the teams participating in the ranking tournament for wrestling, taking place in Albania, were announced. In the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 72 kg, 17 athletes are registered, including two representatives from Kyrgyzstan — Razak Beishkeyev and Amantur Ismailov.
At the moment, Zholaman Sharshenbekov, a renowned Greco-Roman wrestler, is undergoing training camps in Croatia with the Kyrgyzstan team. This athlete, who has twice become world champion and won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2025, recently underwent back surgery.
- During the forum held on February 17 in Moscow, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), shared the results of the international activities of the EAEU over the past few years. Sagintayev noted that the active involvement of the business communities of the member states of the Eurasian integration association is an important factor in enhancing the competitiveness of their economies.
At the Olympic Games in Italy, Timur Shakirov, representing Kyrgyzstan, was unable to complete his race in the slalom. A total of 96 athletes participated in the competition.
The press service of the Ministry of Education announced the appointment of Melisbek Muzulmanov as the head of the school education department. Previously, this department was headed by Gulnur Mamyrava, who took the position of First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations on February 17.
At a recent environmental council meeting, the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, raised the issue of the ash situation generated by the capital's heat and power plant (HPP). The problem is that the ash dumps, which were previously located away from urban areas, are now situated within the city itself, creating a risk of environmental pollution. The HPP, which has been operating for over six decades and provides Bishkek with heat and electricity, faces ongoing challenges in disposing of
Bishkek strengthens its potential through a multi-vector policy On February 17, a presentation of the research titled "Communication Regimes of Post-Soviet Countries: Friendliness Ranking towards Russia - 2025" took place in the presidential hall of the MIA "Russia Today".
After the Jogorku Kenesh approved the appointment of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the new head of the GKNB, several deputies began to question the advisability of a number of decisions. In particular, deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed confusion about the need for GKNB oversight in parliament.
The total volume of gross agricultural production in the Chuy region amounted to 113 billion 881 million soms, as reported on February 18 by Sanjar Zhantaev, the first deputy representative of the president in the region, at a board meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the region in 2026. According to Zhantaev, this indicator was at 98.3% compared to the previous year, indicating a slight decline in the agricultural sector. "The main reason for the decline was the
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented information about its plans to improve air quality, develop climate policy, and manage waste. According to the agency, a new interdepartmental commission has been formed to address atmospheric air quality issues in accordance with the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 221. During its work, the commission held 10 meetings and conducted field meetings in Osh and Manas to discuss local
As of February 18, 2026, according to IQAir, the air quality in Bishkek is 73 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations discovered the body of a shepherd who was trapped under a snow avalanche in the Suusamyr Valley. As reported by the agency, as a result of search operations, rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations found and retrieved the body of a 59-year-old man, D.A., who died during the avalanche on February 18.
At the meeting on February 18, the parliament approved the candidacy of Akyl Toktobaev for this important position. President Sadyr Japarov proposed his candidacy for parliamentary approval.
Route No. 71 provides a connection between Bishkek and the village of Sadovoe, which was recently annexed to the capital. Despite its importance to local residents, the conditions at the final stop leave much to be desired. Just a week ago, the bus got stuck in the mud and remained there for over two hours, as reported by locals. The editorial team of Kaktus.media decided to check the situation at the final stop. Getting there proved to be difficult: we waited about 45 minutes at the
The match, held on Benfica's home ground, ended with a score of 0:1 in favor of the Madrid team.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, the candidacy of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the position of chairman of the GKNB was unanimously approved. This appointment was proposed by the president, who will soon formalize it with a decree. However, the discussion was not without sharp comments from deputies, who expressed dissatisfaction with the methods used by the security service.
At the meeting held on February 18, the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh discussed the appointment of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as the chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic. Without any questions from the parliamentarians, 79 deputies voted in favor of his appointment, and no one spoke against it.
Akyilbek Zakirovich Namazov has been appointed to the position of Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security. This was announced in a statement from the president's press service.
The Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic organized a large-scale discussion on the idea of supporting local fish feed production. The event presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers, which is intended to serve as a foundation for the development of this important industry.
At a recent meeting of the Environmental Council dedicated to improving air quality, the Mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, reported on the activities of municipal services aimed at protecting green spaces. As the mayor noted, city services are engaged not only in the removal of trees that pose a danger but also in their treatment and preventive care.
The rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of the Kyrgyz Republic reported the discovery of the body of 59-year-old shepherd D.A. on February 18. The man went missing under a snow avalanche on February 12 in the village of Kyzyl-Oy, located in the Suusamyr rural district of the Chui region. After several days of intensive searches, his body was retrieved from under the snow. Seventy personnel participated in the operation to find the shepherd, organized under the direction of
During the parliamentary session on February 18, the Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev, spoke about plans for the digitalization of the legislative body's work and the implementation of an electronic document management system.
The President of Ukraine noted that Kyiv had proposed to organize the production of missiles both on its territory and in collaboration with NATO partners such as Romania and Poland. In his video address on February 17, Zelensky stated: "We have already discussed with the USA the necessity of creating a sufficient volume of missile production in Europe, particularly for Patriot systems. Promises were made regarding licenses, but unfortunately, no decision has been made."
Today, Talant Mamytov, who has just received his deputy mandate and sworn in at the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his opinion on the "address of 75 people." He reminded about the significance of the parliament during the events of 2020 and emphasized that much depends on the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh.
Kunduzbek Sulaymanov, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, expressed his gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov for the decision regarding the process of obtaining driver's licenses. The parliamentarian noted that previously there was an active discussion in society about an initiative that required 10 months of training to obtain a driver's license. This proposal was voiced by the head of the president's office, Kanibek Tumanbaev, and caused dissatisfaction among citizens.
In the republic, multilayered initiatives aimed at improving air quality, developing climate policy, and enhancing waste management are being implemented, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
This discovery explains why there is an increase in cardiovascular disease cases during flu season and offers hope for new treatment methods. Preclinical studies have achieved a significant reduction in heart tissue damage. Previous research has shown that the risk of heart attack after influenza increases fourfold. In the new study, scientists focused on the cellular mechanisms that link influenza viruses to cardiovascular diseases and determined how the infection damages heart tissue. The
The negotiations, which started at 09:00 local time, are taking place under heightened security conditions in the area where they are being held. The third round of trilateral meetings between Russia, the USA, and Ukraine continues today and tomorrow, February 17 and 18, respectively. The Russian delegation is headed by Vladimir Medinsky, the president's assistant, while Ukraine is represented by Rustem Umerov, the Secretary of the National Security Council of Ukraine.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, a round table was held to discuss the connection of the brokerage company Royal Pure Gold to the international trading platform ITS. This event marks an expansion of opportunities for the country's investors, allowing them to access global capital markets.
Zhainak Usen uulu has become the new head of the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, as approved by the parliament's leadership. This media manager has significant experience in his field. Previously, he served as the general director of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation (NTRK), where he was responsible for the information strategy and broadcasting development. Photo from the internet. Zhainak Usen uulu In addition, Usen uulu also headed
In February, a program for celebrating Maslenitsa will take place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Russian Embassy. This year, the organizers promise a grand farewell to winter with traditional treats, round dances, various games, and the symbolic burning of a straw effigy. To avoid confusion among residents regarding the dates, a detailed list of events has been published.
Today, a new cable car was opened in "Ala-Archa," with the country's leadership participating in the event. This was reported by Erdenet Kasymov, the director of the Tourism Department of the Kyrgyz Republic, on the program "Elden Sobol" on the "Kabar" channel.
At the parliamentary session, the deputies approved the appointment of Jumgalbek Shabdanbekov as head of the State Committee for National Security without prior discussion. However, some deputies, including Bekeshev, expressed their doubts. In particular, he raised the issue of continuing work on asset confiscation and inquired about the number of employees with pseudonyms such as "Lizard" and "Vaseline." "How many such workers are still left? Will they leave their