Discussion of key issues on the agenda Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held telephone negotiations, as reported by the press service of the Kyrgyz head of state.
At a recent meeting in Osh, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, called for an end to discussions regarding the division of the country into north and south. “There should be no division into ‘north-south,’ and such conversations are unacceptable,” he emphasized.
From February 25 to March 1, the international ranking tournament Muhamet Malo will take place in the Albanian capital, Tirana, featuring Akjol Makhmudov, a wrestler from Kyrgyzstan.
Every week, the capital's agro-market buzzes with life at the Turdakun Usubaliev Square, and on weekdays, its participants exchange their trading stalls for a path of kindness. Farmers and entrepreneurs regularly bring fresh products to the "Kolomto" shelter and other social institutions in the city. These visits have long ceased to be just deliveries of goods; they have become a true good tradition that is awaited with smiles. "We ourselves are becoming kinder," they
As of 11:00 on February 16, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 54 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
On February 17, in the Uzgen district, in the village of Zhylandy of the Tört-Köl ayil district, a ceremonial opening of a new school designed for 275 students took place. This information was confirmed by the press service of the president's representative office in the Osh region.
Logan Paul acquired the Pikachu Illustrator card five years ago for $5.275 million, which at that time set a world record. Now he has managed to sell it for $16.492 million, confirming the success of his investment. This information was published by the Russian service of the BBC. The most expensive Pokémon card in history. This card was released in 1998 in a limited quantity — only 39 copies, and was intended for a Pokémon illustration contest.
Monday, February 23, has been declared a working day. It should be noted that February 23, Defender of the Fatherland Day, according to the Labor Code adopted in 2025, is a holiday but not a day off.
Robin van Persie, the head coach of "Heerenveen," announced that the team's newcomer Raheem Sterling is currently unable to participate in the training process at the club's base due to certain regulatory restrictions. In light of this situation, the club had to quickly organize a training camp in Belgium so that the player could maintain his physical condition and train with his teammates until all necessary administrative procedures are completed.
- During his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev visited construction sites, including the Osh–Kara-Suu highway and a new greenhouse of the municipal enterprise "Utility and Greening Combine." The Cabinet's press service reported this. Kasymaliev inspected the construction process of the Osh–Kara-Suu highway.
The Turkish Eastern Express offers an exciting winter railway journey from Ankara to Kars, combining picturesque views, comfort, and principles of sustainable tourism. This route, lasting about 24 hours, has become a vivid symbol of the growing interest in railway travel worldwide. The train departs three times a week, operating in both directions. The most popular route is from Ankara to Kars, passing through cities such as Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum, with stops for
On February 15, the Public Charitable Foundation Help the Children - SKD held an event titled "Your Contribution Changes Lives!" at the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH). This event was dedicated to World Childhood Cancer Day. According to the foundation, on this day, support for young patients was provided amounting to 740,000 soms:
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who held the position of chairman and CEO of DP World, a company that played a key role in global trade, has been removed from his position following allegations of his friendship with Epstein. The Dubai government media office announced on Friday the appointment of a new chairman of the board and CEO of DP World, but bin Sulayem's name was not mentioned in the official statement. In recent materials released by the Department of Justice, bin Sulayem was
- In 2025, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated significant growth in livestock production among the EAEU countries, primarily due to a sharp increase in egg production volumes. According to preliminary data from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the production volume of livestock and poultry for slaughter (in live weight) in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 476.1 thousand tons, which is 3.6% more compared to the previous year. This figure exceeds the average growth in the EAEU, which was 0.2%.
- At a recent press conference, Gulzeynep Mursabekova, head of the agricultural statistics department of the National Statistics Committee, reported on the positive dynamics of livestock growth in the country. As of the end of 2025, the following data was recorded in the republic:
In the Kadamjay District Court, a hearing took place during which the measure of restraint for 47-year-old resident K.M. was changed. The man was detained as part of a criminal case regarding the possession of a narcotic substance. The criminal case was opened under Article 283, which concerns "the illegal manufacture of drugs and psychotropic substances without the intent to distribute them," according to the Criminal Code of Kyrgyzstan.
In the Ak-Su district, the installation of modern interactive boards in local schools has begun. The deputy akim of the district, Gulzat Suranchieva, shared this information with a Turmush correspondent. According to her, 119 interactive panels have already been delivered and are currently being installed in classrooms.
In Italy, the XXV Winter Olympics are in full swing, and fans from Kyrgyzstan can enjoy this magnificent event with SAIMA + O!TV.
- In 2025, the total area of vineyards reached 2870 hectares, an increase of 225 hectares, or 8.5% compared to the previous year. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the department's data, the total volume of the harvested crop amounted to 5990.1 tons, which is 1% more than in 2024. The average yield was 20.5 centners per hectare.
- Gulsara Sulaymanova, head of the foreign trade statistics department, noted at a press conference that in 2025, Bishkek became a key player in the country's foreign economic turnover. According to her data, the capital's trade turnover amounted to $10.3 billion, which corresponds to 60.8% of the total foreign trade turnover of Kyrgyzstan. Of this volume, trade with the EAEU member states accounted for $4.2 billion, which is 71.3% of the total trade volume with these countries.
The Ministry of Education has announced a new structure for school vacations, which has turned out to be unbalanced. The agency pointed out that according to current regulations, students are entitled to 30 days of vacation per academic year. Previously, these days were divided into three periods: autumn (about 9 days), winter (12 days), and spring (9 days), not including public holidays.
According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance, 173 billion 596.1 million soms were invested in Kyrgyzstan from 2021 to 2025. The ministry also presented the results of implementing strategic initiatives in areas such as transportation, energy, water supply, healthcare, and agriculture.
Currently, the road services, including road maintenance enterprise No. 23, are actively engaged in clearing the road. Special equipment is being used, and the work is ongoing. The Ministry of Transport reports that additional information will be provided later.
"Although we cannot claim that the smog problem is completely resolved, positive changes are becoming noticeable every year," noted Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliev following a meeting of the environmental council. He added that many associate the improvement in air quality with warm weather; however, in other countries where temperatures are higher, pollution levels remain high. For example, Beijing is often cited as an example. In that city, on February 12, the second highest
New initiatives aim to comply with both domestic and international norms The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has proposed amendments to the list of narcotic and psychotropic substances, their analogs, and precursors that are subject to control. The draft law has already been submitted for public discussion.
- From February 17 to February 19, 2026, inclusive, the exchange office of OsOO "Nurullo" will be unable to operate due to violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulations established by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. License No. 6628, issued on November 14, 2023, is temporarily suspended. This exchange office is located at: Jalal-Abad region, Suzak district, Bek-Abad village, M. Sydykov street, house 1 (next to the checkpoint
The prosecutor previously requested a life sentence for Vardanyan. The court found him guilty on several counts of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan. The charges included planning an aggressive war, deportation and forced relocation of people, persecution, illegal detention, torture, mercenarism, violation of the laws and customs of war, terrorism, financing terrorism, creating a criminal group, illegal arms trafficking, threats to aviation security, violent seizure of power, and illegal border
The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB) has refuted circulating rumors about a confrontation between the country's law enforcement agencies, which allegedly arose against the backdrop of checks on former employees. The press service of the GKNB emphasized that some sources intentionally present information as evidence of conflict between various state bodies; however, these claims are unfounded and aimed at undermining public trust in government institutions.
Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, engaged in the fight against drugs, detained a man who was wanted for drug-related crimes. According to the agency's information, the detention took place in the Jalal-Abad region. The man, identified as M.D.A., was born in 1989. It has been established that in 2025 he was involved in the illegal trade of psychotropic substances, after which he went into hiding and was declared wanted.
During the meeting organized with the participation of Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, as well as the Deputy Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan and a representative of the Agency for the Promotion of Italian Companies Abroad, issues related to deepening investment and trade cooperation were discussed. The press service of the agency reported this.
On Lenin Street in the city of Tokmok, Chuy region, a passenger car collided with a so-called "ant," eyewitnesses reported. The accident occurred yesterday, February 16, at 3:00 PM.
At the request of the Kazakh side, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and his colleague from Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the press service of the President of Kyrgyzstan, the discussion focused on several important aspects of bilateral cooperation, including the implementation of previously reached agreements in areas such as trade, transport, industrial cooperation, energy, and water resource management.
The President signed a decree on personnel rotation. According to the presidential decree, the Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Timur Shabdanbekov, has been dismissed. Akylbek Namazov has been appointed to his position.
Illustrative photo In Geneva, at the Omani consulate, the second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding the Iranian nuclear program has begun. This became known on February 17, when the Iranian television channel Press TV reported the start of the meetings. This time, the focus will be exclusively on the aspects of the nuclear issue, as well as discussions related to the lifting of American sanctions against Iran.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on February 17, 2026, the air quality index in Bishkek is 55 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
In Kyrgyzstan, the military prosecutor's office, together with the main investigative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has initiated a series of investigative and operational measures aimed at investigating the actions of certain former employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB). The suspicions concern abuse of official powers, as reported in the press release of the state committee. According to official information, all actions were carried out in accordance
Dastan Kadyrov previously worked as the chief architect in the department of district architects of the State Institution "Bishkekglavarkhitektura". It is worth noting that the former head, Bakytbek Baizhigitov, left his position voluntarily.
Thus, the powers of Eldar Sulaymanov as a deputy were terminated based on his own statement, which became an important event in the political life of the country.
In Karakol, in the "Kirpichny" area, residents are suffering from a lack of drinking water, as reported by our regional correspondent. People are appealing to the authorities with an urgent request to resolve the water supply issue and organize temporary deliveries until the system is restored.
- Seven to eight months have passed since the border opened, and during this time, the trade turnover between the countries amounted to between $30 and $36 million. The Director of the Center for Development and Promotion of Exports "Kyrgyz Export," Urmat Takirov, reported this in a radio broadcast. According to Takirov, the active resumption of trade between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan began after mutual visits by the heads of state.
The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced the launch of an international detective fiction contest called "Sert." This event will be held for the first time on the international stage.
According to IQAir, as of February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 59 AQI. This level is considered satisfactory.
The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree relieving Timur Shabdanbekov of his duties as Deputy Chairman of the GKNB. The new deputy is Akylbek Namazov.
- On the air of the radio, former Minister of Transport Jamshitbek Kalilov expressed concern that the road infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan does not meet current requirements for axle load and does not comply with the standards adopted in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. According to him, when joining the EAEU, a decision was made to align national standards with the common norms regarding the axle load of vehicles. Kalilov reminded that 15 years ago, no one expected that heavy
As a result of operational activities organized by inspectors, a fact of illegal capture of kekliks was recorded. Based on information received from local residents, a raid was organized on the same day, after which a letter was sent to the Toktogul District Internal Affairs Department to identify the offenders.
In the village of Kök-Tash, located in the rural district of Sumbula in the Leilek region, local residents, with the help of ashar, have built a road to the territory of the State Natural Park "Sarkent". According to the chairman of the village council, Kalykul Kenzhebaev, about 3 million soms were raised to implement this initiative.
According to the decision of the Constitutional Court of Kyrgyzstan, the president elected in January 2021 under the 2010 Constitution must complete their term within the established six-year period. The provision of a five-year term introduced by the new edition of the 2021 Constitution does not apply to the current mandate. Photo from the internet
During his working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev got acquainted with the implementation of several key infrastructure projects. This was reported by the government press service. Kasymaliev also checked the current state of construction of the Osh — Kara-Suu highway, which is planned to be expanded to four lanes. This improvement is expected to enhance road safety and reduce traffic load on one of the busiest routes in the region.