Today, at a meeting of the Central Election Commission, a mandate was handed over to the new member of parliament. By this time, Eldar Sulaymanov had lost his mandate, and his place in the Jogorku Kenesh was taken by Azizbek Abdullaev, representing the Aravan multi-mandate electoral district No. 5.
From February 9 to 13, the average wholesale price of AI-92 gasoline in Russia rose by 6.9%, reaching 62,431 rubles per ton. AI-95 gasoline also increased by 5.8%, reaching 63,545 rubles per ton. This growth is the most significant since July of last year. On the St. Petersburg exchange on Monday, prices for AI-95 reached a two-month high of 63,787 rubles per ton. At the same time, the price for AI-92 slightly decreased by 0.3% to 62,096 rubles per ton.
- In 2025, India took the leading position among exporters of frozen beef to Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. As reported by the agency, from January to December 2025, Kyrgyzstan purchased 943 tons of frozen beef worth $1.9 million. This figure is 5.4 times higher than the import volumes for the same period in 2024, when 172 tons were imported for $351 thousand.
All incidents were accompanied by the distribution of fake emails to the addresses of the targeted organizations. Malicious documents were disguised as legitimate Microsoft Windows elements. In particular, the emails sent in September appeared as messages from potential clients inquiring about mobile tariff rates. When users opened the attachments, they saw an image containing a request to activate macros. After this operation, to divert attention, a tariff plan (borrowed from another
On February 18, a solemn ceremony for the oath-taking of new deputies took place during a parliamentary session. The Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Tynchtyk Shainazarov, announced that the CEC had revised its decision regarding the repeat elections in the multi-mandate district No. 13 and confirmed the election of Talant Mamytov, Aibek Altynbekov, and Aigul Karabekova. This decision was upheld by the Supreme Court.
What changes are expected for this area: residential complexes or underground garages? The filling of the quarry in Bishkek, located in the 12th microdistrict, is ongoing, as local residents report to the Vesti.kg portal.
According to the Deputy Minister, the new structure should strengthen control over the markets to prevent unjustified price increases and combat price collusion. These measures are aimed at maintaining social and economic stability, as well as protecting the interests of citizens. Benazir Nurlanova noted that the experience and knowledge of the new leader will help the agency successfully tackle the assigned tasks and apply a systematic approach to addressing key issues related to the
A meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan between the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meder Abakirov and the Ambassador of Israel, residing in Astana, Yoav Bistritsky, during which copies of credentials were presented. The Deputy Minister warmly congratulated the Ambassador on his new appointment and expressed confidence that his experience would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between the countries. Ambassador Bistritsky, for his part, noted his readiness to actively develop
According to data presented by the Russian National Research Institute for Development of Communications, Kyrgyzstan sees Russia as its main strategic partner, which is reflected both in official statements and in joint actions at international forums. The study emphasizes that regular interactions between the two countries at various levels, including high-level meetings, confirm this mutual understanding.
From 2024 to 2025, the industry attracted investments amounting to 30 billion soms, of which 24 billion have already been utilized. This information was announced on February 18 by Sanjar Zhantaev, the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Chui Region, at a meeting dedicated to the socio-economic development of the region for 2026. According to Zhantaev, as a result of these investments, 3,928 jobs have been created. In addition, 303 small and medium-sized
On February 15, the 2026 Kyrgyzstan Jiu-Jitsu Championship took place in Bishkek. During the competition, three sets of medals were contested among women.
At a recent meeting organized by the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mirbek Mambetaliev, important issues concerning archaeological research and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage amid active construction were discussed. The minister emphasized the need for coordinated actions to ensure the timely execution of research and suggested selecting one district from each region for more in-depth analysis.
Kyrgyzstan and China are turning a new page in their strategic partnership, focusing on expanding trade and economic ties. The main impetus for this process was the state visit of President Sadyr Japarov to China in February 2025, where more than 20 bilateral agreements were signed. The priority of cooperation became the improvement of logistics routes and the elimination of trade barriers. The planned visit of the Chairman of China, Xi Jinping, to Bishkek in August 2026 for the SCO summit is
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Aigul Akhmedova proposed to change the existing rules regarding the mutual stay of citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. According to the current regulations, which will come into effect on September 1, 2025, citizens of Kyrgyzstan can stay in Kazakhstan (and vice versa) for no more than 90 days within a six-month period.
- As noted by Asema Azamatova, a student at the Manas University, at the "Agrodialog" forum, the yield of okra in Kyrgyzstan can reach 800 kg per 10 ares, provided that the right variety is chosen and agronomic standards are followed. She emphasized that okra has high nutritional value and enjoys stable demand in international markets, making it a promising crop for agriculture.
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From February 11 to 12, the II (district) stage of the Republican Olympiad for school students took place in several regions of the country. According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, 21,844 students participated in this stage of the Olympiad, of which 1,606 students were able to advance to the III (regional/city) stage.
Vladimir Zelensky noted that a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could be a key moment for resolving issues related to territorial disputes. In this regard, he instructed his team to organize the necessary high-level contacts. According to information from the publication, American mediators proposed a settlement concept that involves the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the controlled territories of Donbas, which could receive the status of a demilitarized "free
In Kyrgyzstan, there is a sharp increase in the number of children with autism spectrum disorders and speech delays. This was reported by parliament member Kamila Talieva during a parliamentary session, noting that this situation represents a tragedy not only for individual families but for the state as a whole. According to the deputy, the serious threat lies in the fact that this problem is often identified too late. As a result, children do not receive the necessary corrective assistance at
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in illegal arms trafficking on February 18. The event took place on October 29, 2025, when officers from the Internal Affairs Department of the Jayil District, together with representatives of the public organization "Kalinin Interdistrict Society of Hunters and Fishermen," conducted a raid during which poachers possessing weapons without the necessary permits were detained.
At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy Ulukbek Karybek uulu raised the issue of the water bodies surrounding the residential area "Muras-Ordo" in Bishkek, where eight children have already drowned. He strongly urged the need to address this problem to prevent further tragedies. The deputy noted that there are 18 artificial water bodies in this area, which pose a constant threat to the safety of local residents.
In the Alamudun District State Administration, a board meeting is taking place to summarize the socio-economic development results of the Chui region for 2025 and discuss plans for 2026. As reported by Azamat Osmonov, the presidential representative in the region, the meeting will evaluate the results of the work done, analyze the region's achievements, and outline the main tasks for the near future.
Sketches of the new project have been presented
At a press conference dedicated to the key trends in the Kyrgyz stock market, Pavel Pakhomov, head of the analytical department at ITS, emphasized that the development of securities trading infrastructure has become a landmark event for local investors.
In Kyrgyzstan, measures are being taken to prevent the possible importation of various infectious diseases. This was reported on the air of "Birinchi Radio" by the country's chief sanitary doctor and deputy minister of health, Ryspek Sydygaliev. He noted that the Republican Center for the Prevention and Control of Particularly Dangerous Infections operates under the Ministry of Health, which has already organized sanitary quarantine points at the borders with third countries.
Photo 24.kg At a meeting of the Environmental Council in Bishkek, Dmitry Pereyaslavsky, an ecologist-urbanist, emphasized the need for regular disclosure of information about the emissions from the new waste incineration plant located at the sanitary landfill in the residential area of "Altyn-Kazyk". He noted that this facility is situated in an area where the number of settlements has significantly increased in recent years, and residents are concerned about the potential release of
In the Naryn region, domestic violence continues to be a serious social problem, as reported by Turmush correspondent. At a recent collegial meeting held in Naryn, the results for 2025 were discussed, with particular attention given to issues related to domestic violence.
In the Ak-Turpak rural area, located in the Kadamjay district, an exhibition of breeding livestock was held, organized by the local agricultural development administration. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Farmers engaged in breeding livestock, as well as private farms, veterinary specialists, and artificial insemination points were present at the event.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic (GNS KR) reminds taxpayers that all owners of taxable property are required to verify the compliance of information in ownership documents with the data stored in state registration bodies. In particular, this verification applies to both individuals and legal entities that own taxable properties. It is necessary to check the following information specified in the documents against the information provided in the system of the State Agency for Land
At the same time, if the organization received an advance payment, it must be included in the taxable base in the period when the funds were actually received, even if the goods have not yet been shipped or services have not been provided. Since the taxation applies to the sale of goods, works, or services paid for both in cash and cashless means, advance payments must also be accounted for in the reporting at the time of their receipt.
The appointment of Aibek Mamyraliyev as the chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service became known thanks to information from the press service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. On February 17, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Benazir Nurlanova introduced the new chairman to the department's staff.
Digital transformation will be a priority for the new speaker Today, during the regular session of the Jogorku Kenesh, the new speaker Marlen Mamataliyev presented his plans for changes in the work of the parliament to the deputies.
On February 18, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District reported the detention of suspects in a robbery in Bishkek. The incident occurred on February 7 on Suvanberdieva Street. The victim reported that around 21:30, several young men approached him, took his mobile phone and jacket, valued at 8,000 soms.
The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a decree appointing Ermek Omuraliyev as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Italy. He will also perform the duties of Permanent Representative of the country to organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Photo from the internet. Ermek Omuraliyev Ermek Omuraliyev As an
The teams that will participate in the upcoming ranking tournament in sports wrestling in Albania have been announced. In the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 82 kg, 17 participants have registered, including two representatives from Kyrgyzstan — Akjol Makhmudov and Yryskeldi Maksatbek uulu.
The State Tax Service of the Kyrgyz Republic draws taxpayers' attention to the importance of verifying information about taxable real estate. Individuals and legal entities owning such properties should compare the information from ownership documents with the data from state registrars.
At the plenary session of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 18, deputy Erulan Kokulov expressed dissatisfaction with the unfair distribution of positions among parliamentarians. He noted that some deputies received their posts without proper justification.
- The deadlines for the reform in the field of heat supply have been updated. According to the presidential decree dated February 11, 2026, No. 39, amendments have been made to the decree "On Certain Issues of the Fuel and Energy Complex" dated April 3, 2024, No. 89. The key change is related to the extension of the deadline for the cessation of subsidies for heat supply companies.
In 2025, there is an increase in cases of infectious diseases in Kyrgyzstan, including syphilis, brucellosis, and influenza. This was stated in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" by Ryspek Sydygaliev, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor. According to his information, the total number of registered infection cases in the country amounted to 491,516, which is 36.3% higher compared to 360,536 cases in 2024.
In the Kyrgyz Republic, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Meder Abakirov received copies of credentials from Yoav Bistritsky, the Ambassador of Israel, who represents his country from Astana. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported that during the meeting, Abakirov congratulated the ambassador on his new appointment and noted that his experience would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.
In Balakchy, the missing 63-year-old Myktybek Semeev has been found. According to his relative Emir Medetov, the man was found on the evening of February 17, 2026. Although his condition is generally satisfactory, it turned out that he had not eaten, which significantly affected his health.
According to the information from the speaker, at the meeting he outlined a five-year strategy aimed at developing an effective parliament, as well as shared his plans for his activities in the role of speaker, including the planned reforms. In particular, he emphasized the importance of digitalization. Mamataliyev noted that currently, committees actively use paper, and to optimize this process, 90 tablets will be purchased. All necessary materials will be uploaded to these devices, including
In the last 24 hours, international publications and news agencies have reported a series of events concerning Ukraine and the global situation amid military actions. Here is a brief overview of the key news. The first day of trilateral negotiations involving representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA has concluded in Geneva, with discussions set to continue on Wednesday. Rustem Umerov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, reported on a meeting held with
In anticipation of the agro-industrial forum "Agrodialog-2026," Zhanibek Kerimaliev, the First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, shared the priorities for the sector during the broadcast of the program "Ala-Too Live." He emphasized that to address the issue of pasture degradation, it is necessary not only to increase the number of livestock but also to significantly enhance its productivity.
On February 18, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District reported the detention of a suspect in a robbery. The incident occurred on December 8, 2025, when a young man approached the police. He reported that he was resting in a hotel on Krasnaya Street with a friend and two girls. Suddenly, strangers broke into their room, beat him up, took his mobile phone, and forced him to transfer 6,700 soms to an electronic wallet.
A court in Nizhnevartovsk has decided to impose a fine and deport a citizen of Uzbekistan who was praying in a dormitory. This was reported by the publication "Kommersant," citing data from the court registry. According to available information, the man worked on a rotational basis and lived in a dormitory at a production facility, where he performed prayers five times a day.
According to information received from law enforcement officials, Nurgazy Anarkulov was detained at the border of Kyrgyzstan on February 17. Interestingly, there are alternative reports stating that Anarkulov was arrested in Istanbul, Turkey. After a search of his home, he was placed in the temporary detention facility of the Bishkek City Police Department. We remind you that in January 2021, Nurgazy Anarkulov, who held the position of head of the information policy department of the
According to the discussed initiative, the use of phones during lessons is already prohibited; however, the rules for storing devices are set by each school individually. Deputies propose to create a unified ban for all educational institutions. The first violation may result in a warning, while a repeat offense could lead to a fine exceeding 20,000 tenge. The Ministry of Education noted that these restrictions are aimed at protecting children's health, minimizing distractions, and